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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1944

Page

17

Seven Ohio colleges scheduled in Saturday’s grid action

Buck Mini contests lead the day with Ohio State facing Illinois and Miami meeting DePauw. Ohio Wesleyan hosts Oberlin, Otterbein visits Capital, and Wilberforce travels to Vincinia as seven schools compete in a slate mapped by a local prognosticator aiming for seven straight wins.

Ohio State Mlinois Miami DePauw Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin W. Va. State Manly Marrison Columbus Illinois Pat Cleveland Bucks Mame Mami DePatway Redskins Toushie Otterbein Capital Cardinals Wilberforce

Landis to retire as baseball czar amid league talks

Rumors spread as Major League executives meet to review the current pact and vacancy procedures for the baseball commissioner post. Landis, 78 on Nov. 20, has faced illness and turnover pressure since assuming office in 1921 and the pact expires Jan. 12, 1946. The group will report recommendations at next month’s major league meeting while considering the transition plan and potential presidential designation if needed.

Landis Midwest Sucallu Kenesaw M. Landis St. Luke's Wiliam Harridge

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

World Series fever grips troops in France as Browns victory sparks camp celebrations and locals inquire about the outcome. Vivian Morrows bowls left handed after a finger injury, while Army Penn State Ohio State football headlines highlight Buddy Young’s speed and upsets. Honolulu pro football seeks Hawaiian players as Drexy Olson plans a traveling troupe.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York France Corp.ous Gary Army Pennsylvania Penn Ohio State Buddy Young Sports and Shells Honolulu U.S Ralph Olson

New Electric Foul Line To Replace Judge New Foul Line

Milwaukee report details the American Bowling Congress approving an electric foul line device, the fouldenter, to detect fouls via an electric eye and wall plates. It delays until 15 feet down the alley and can ignore delayed or intentional fouls. Invented by James MacLaren TA Walsh Nam Putnam and Leslie Jones, ABC backs its use in sanctioned bowling events after the war.

American Bowling Congress ABC James MacLaren TA. Walsh Chicago Putnam Leslie Jones Redwood Falls Minn Uncle Sam

Trimble War Fund Surpasses Quota by $523

GLOUSTER C F Guinther reports new contributions to the Nation War Relief drive in Trimble Township. Total receipts reach 9 023 64, only 523 64 short of the quota. Sunday services, Bible School at 9:00 a m, worship at 10:00, and evening service at 7:00. Church groups and local officials note unreported gifts and plan continued collections.

Glouster C. F. Guinthereas Nation War Relief Drive Onlis Guinther Delmar Gladden Fribution K. Peugh Marcella Jonas Bible School New Order of Redemption W. Jumnber W. Wallace E. K. Peugh Maude Williams Beister Tigner Hollister An- United Brethren Church Nual Chauncey Gei Gantzer Agnes Cunningham Kins Athens Gant Methodist Church Erand Jerry Paul Glouster Watkins Lodge Jacksonville Trimble Lodge C. A. Bingman MM. LePavor J. H. Elias Ernest Parker Hoy Seckinger Vas Crusade For Christ Lancaster Winkle

Legion Auxiliary Dinner Planned For Saturday Evening

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion announces preparations for a community dinner in Legion Hall Saturday evening. The event runs 4 p.m. into the night to allow all to participate in this annual affair. Chauncey Seaman Alex Kozak and Mrs Kozma announce the birth of an 8% pound son at their Millfield home on November 14. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Zigmond Kozma and Adolph Barieh. In the Philippines Pfe. Jack Canter, Chauncey, is reported to be serving there.

American Legion Legion Hall Chauncex Alex Kozak Philippines Chauncey Arl Canter Pfe Jack Canter The

Vidson of Former ster Man Killed

Report notes death of Star Service Robe tte Crew. 12 year infantry rank and son of Mr and Mrs Jonenh Crew, Columns. Also mentions former Giocelet resident and Frank Darling relative. War Dept reports death in Panes sr Ontos Beer Crater near January. Chauncey section includes Minnie mer Chauncey with news from son Sergeant mer in the Nether East Indies.

Silouster Rene Nere Star Sa Robette Fran Jonenh Fremion Giocelet Frank Darling New Plymouth War Department Beer Crater Sirs Barieber Trrantz North High School Viola Smith Arthur

Public Games Party Tonight at American Legion Hall

Public Games Party is set for tonight at American Legion Hall beginning 8 15 oclock. C O committee in Trimble Township reports WY names and addresses not yet turned in for service members. Deadline to submit is Monday Nov 20. Parents bear responsibility for missing C S C Christmas boxes if names and addresses are not provided.

American Legion Hal Trimble Township

Glouster Church Members Attend Fourteenth District Conference

Glouster Church of Christ reports that 18 members attended the Fourteenth District Conference at Athens Sunday afternoon and evening. The event drew between 500 and 600 representatives from various churches in the district including Meigs and Athens. Rev P T Wellshimer of Canton was the principal speaker.

Glouster O. B.ayener Glouster Church of Christ Athens Wa Meigs Athecent P. T. Wellshimer Canton

Prisoner Free Paul E Brown Transfer Coursework

An inmate staff note details Paul E Brown from Walnut Mar granted seven day furlough to visit his brother in Philadelphia while under parole supervision. Brown formerly trained at Ohio State Highs and is now attached to the University for a course at Stinneapolis. Seaman 2¢ Wil Ingunke and Chauncey are also referenced in relation to Brown’s movements and supervision.

Paul E. Brown Walnut Mar Heen University of Sista Ai 'Stinneapolis Chauncey Syare Brown Watkins Charleston Ohio State New Pauline Nepaladelphia

Wilkesville Club Meeting and Community Updates

Wilkesville Garden Club met at Mrs. Max Hall's home on Tuesday with a $5 donation to the National War Fund. Knights of Pythias conferred degrees on new members Saturday. Proceeds from dances totaling about $30 went to the National War Fund, and about $10 from Pythian Sisters’ insurance proceeds to the Soldiers Breakfast Fund. Officers elected at the Eastern Star meeting included Worthy Matron Louise, Worthy Patron Hollis, and others. Mrs. Kyril Betz underwent major surgery at Holzer Hospital and is listed as satisfactory. Mr. and Mrs. T. V. McCumber moved into the Emil Stetfin property, now owned by Emery Johnson. Mrs. Cahoon and Mrs. Davis attended a farmers’ institute in Dyesville. Dora Sayre Long and a child returned from Columbus to their home.

Wilkesville Garden Club Max’ Hall National War Fund Kyril Betz Holzer Hospital T. V. McCumber Emil Stetfin Emery Johnson Knights of Pythias Pyrthian Sisters Mearthur Order of the Eastern Star Louise Worthy Hollis Jewell Strong Lawrence Morton Ruth Swishey Anna’ Blore Areta Grate Shirley Peters George Cahoon Floyd Davis Farmers’ Institute Dyesville Dora Sayre Long Columbus

Chauncey Church Services Announced for Sunday

National Bible reading campaign to begin on Thanksgiving and continue through the year. Sunday schedules list speakers at Trimble Green Run and Chauncey churches, revival closings, Sunday School and Young People's services, and Methodist charges at Millfield Trimble and The Plains with specific times and leaders. The Loyal Women class meeting at Chauncey discussed church improvements and planned December events with pot luck and Christmas party.

Chauncey Church of Christ Parish Gilbert Courtney Gilsbert Swart Newark Howard Pennell Florence Gillespie Charles Caffrey Jacksonite Charge Methodist the Plains Fio Jacksonvill

Gowdy Rejoins Reds as Coach After Army Service

Gowdy, a former major who served in World War I, returns to the Cincinnati Reds as coach. The club announced his readmission after John Hans Tobert’s unconditional release. Gowdy led Army recreational activities at Fort Benning, Georgia, and resides in Columbus, Ohio.

Cincinnat Gowdy U.S. Army Cincinnati Reds Nati Baseball Club John “Hans” Tobert Columbus

Mrs Giffen Hosts Birthday Party In Chauncey

Evelyn Giffen entertained friends at her parents home on Converse Street Chauncey for the second birthday of daughter Judith Kay. Guests included Judy Kollister Teddy Kollister Janice Goodman Gerald Goodman Billy Koonover Jimmy Leiber Larry Grigsby Ruthie Hammond and others. Judith Kay received dolls from Italy sent by her father Corporal Leon Giffen. A birthday cake with two candles was presented. Services tonight at Mission Church will be led by Rev Ray Pide rock Rev Harry Dickerson and Andrew McKinney with McKinney on trap drums.

Chauncey Evelyn Giffen George Johnson Converse St. Chauncey Judith Kay Italy Leon Giffen Judy Kollister Teddy Kollister Janice Goodman Gerald Goodman Billy Koonover Jimmy Leiber Larry Grigsby Ruthie Hammond Gladys Grigsby Homer’ Shields Ruth Goodman Lewis Johnson Mary Kollister Lillian Johnson Jo Ann Johnson Giffen

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