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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1944

Page

7

Army and Navy Lead Weekly Grid Poll in Scramble

Army and Navy hold the top spots in the Associated Press poll as they prepare for their December 2 clash in Baltimore. Ohio State rises to third with Randolph Field dropping to fourth after key results. Notre Dame falls from the elite set, while Michigan, Georgia Tech, and Navy figures fill the expanded top ranks.

Hnsonn Yar Army Navy Baltimore Associated Press Pennsylvania Duke South Carolina California Purdue Ohio State Randolph Field Southwestern Texas Bainbridge Naval Michigan Iowa Southern California Air Force March Georgia Northwestern Columbus Buckeyes Wolverines Indiana Georgia Tech Ftven Great Laker Alabama Camp Peary Tennessee EL Toro Calif. Marines Virginia Third Air Force Fort Pierce Wake Forest Mississippi Oklahoma North Carolina State North Carolina University

Chester Man Promoted to Captain in Army Air Force

Harold Prown Brown, son of Mr and Mrs A H L of Chester, rises from lieutenant to captain. He serves as a fighter pilot in the Army Air Force and has been stationed at light strips in France. A former athletic director at Sidney High School he attended the University of Paris before his promotion and was commissioned in July 1942. He coached the backfield of the Patterson Wright Field team in 1942, later became a second lieutenant at DES, taught there for six months, then moved to a tactical unit and departed for the overseas theater in February 1944 from Van Nuys California. He is currently stationed in Belgium.

Chester A. Hlown Harold P. Irown Captain Brown Army Air Force France University of Paris T Captain Brown Sidney Patterson-Wright Des van Nuys Calif Belgium

Pomeroy Council Approves Year End Budget Additions

A Monday night council meeting at City Hall adopted a resolution requesting additional appropriation for the year. The General Fund, Safety Fund, street and utility line items were itemized, including funds for lights, hydrant rental, police, firemen, street repair, auto licenses, and materials. The council noted surveyed corner property on Brick and Lasley Streets donated by Charles Sayre for widening the end. Improvements on the Butternut and Brick corner were planned, and ward houses to be painted in First and Third wards. Mayor Jorge Howell and Clerk Alvin Norris attended along with Chapman, Canterbury, Campbell, Fugate and Karr. A new bulletin from the Ohio State Agricultural Extension Service promotes fruit varieties and care, available free from the County Extension Office. County Agent C. E. Blakestee announced.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Council Lasley Ste. F Charles Sayre Ellis Butternut Kck Chapman Canterbury Campbell Fugate Karr Jorge Howell Alvin Norris

Scarlet Backs Rated Better Than Wolves

Chicago report from Doug Mills notes University of Illinois athletic director comments on the Western Conference title race between Michigan and Ohio State. Both teams beat his team 14 points. Michigan has a tougher schedule with seven league games, while Ohio State holds six. A Buckeye win would edge the crown. a Wolverines victory keeps the title in Michigan’s hands. Purdue’s potential upset of Indiana could influence second place.

Chicago Itrom Doug Mills University Ofllinois Michigan Ohio State Columbus Mills Buckeyes Wolverines Ohio Purdue Indiana Boilermakers Bucks Red Ann Arbor Bob Hoernschemeyer Johnny Yungwirth Northwestern Horvath Tiinois Pat Ps Dimanchett Wiese Rath Ohio St Acng Fer Ind Ohio States Schults Williams Minnesota

Dozen or more high school teams to finish season unbeaten

Dozen or more Ohio high schools head to basketball with unbeaten season hopes. Cathedral Latin and Libbey edge toward final tests, while Columbus North Purcell and several others already boast nine or more straight wins. Canton McKinley wrapped season with a 27 to 0 Massillon victory, shaping state title talk.

Toledo Linvey Jtitl Cathedral Latin Cleveland Lincoln Libbey Toledo Devilbiss Fense Philadelphia Banton Timken Canton McKinley Sameson Warren Bulldogs Massillon McKinley Cleveland Cathedral Latin

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Army Navy prep talk as two-team strategy is tested with Lt. Comdr Rip Miller and Maj. Andy Gustafson leading discussions. Cracking quips compare blocking styles and the danger of Cadets’ linemen. Also notes former Cardinal hurlers Dickson and Krist in France.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Rip Miller Andy Gustafson Gustafson Navy Miller George Munger Murry Dickson Howard Krist France

Glouster Legion Auxiliary Plans Christmas Gift Drive

Glouster Mrs Marie Ham vel president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion requests all Auxiliary members with sons or daughters in service send their addresses to secretary Mrs Jace Zimmer soon. The group plans to mail a gift to each service member. The unit also thanks the public for patronage at the Armistice Day dinner and acknowledges donors of food and helpers.

Chauncey Social Notes Highlights and Obituaries

Glouster social notes report Chauncey boy Chauncey Xonert Grim returned from Marietta Osteopathic hospital after a two week stay for an arm injury. His thumb was amputated at the first joint and fingers lacerations improved. Lieut Walter B Sweazy to visit family in Greens Run before leaving for Columbus. Chauncey mourns Danny Ray Barstow and Barbara Sapp events. Church readings and prayer meeting announcements from Chauncey reflect community life.

Chauncey—Xonert Grim Gus Greham Chauncey Marietta JONOR Walter B. Sweazy Loren Fieree Greens Run Porter Sweazy Carbondale Aren Fierce Sweazy Columbus Jo’ Ann Vern Dicken Logan Roy McKee Mayne

News of Glouster Men in Service

Walter Harper a chief torpedo man in the U S Navy recently landed in California for a 30 day leave. He visited his mother Mrs L G Carey in Trimble before reporting to Jacksonville Florida. Harper served at Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941 during the attack. Norman Brown on duty overseas is on leave with his wife in Athens. He and his parents Mr and Mrs Walter McDivitt are visiting relatives in the city.

Glouster Walter Harper United States Navy Infornia California Trimble L. G. Carey Jacksonville Fla Walter Hitg Earl Harbor Montrose Norman) Brown Athens Brown Walter McDivitt

George Williams Dies At Bishopville Home

George Williams aged 62 died at his home near Bishopville Sunday afternoon at 3 13. He is survived by his wife Amanda. The body is at the Wallace Funeral Home and will be moved to the late home tonight. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Glouster Methodist Church with Rev A G Winkle officiating. Burial in Bishopville Cemetery.

George Williams Bishopville Glouster Amanda Wallace Funeral Glouster Methodist ‘Church A. G. Winkle

Horvath Near Big Ten Ground-Gaining Crown as Buckeyes Lead

Ohio State dominating team stats as Les Horvath sits close to the Big Ten rushing and scoring lead amid a tight race with Purdue star Dimancheff. Horvath trails Dimancheff in scoring but is within reach of the ground gains championship while Ohio State eyes the conference title at Columbus after a strong season showing.

Les Horvath Aorvath Ohio State Navy Horvath Purdue Michigan Boris Dimancheff Columbus Dimancheff Indiana John L. Griffith Dimancheft Fcor Buckeye Illinois Diman

Glouster Weekend Visitors and School Thanksgiving Close

Mr and Mrs Thomas Carter and two children from Columbus visited his parents in Glouster over the weekend. Miss Jane Murray a Lancaster teacher spent the weekend at her home. Susan Jauchius daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jauchius cut her throat with a pin and required two stitches at Sheltering Arms Hospital. she is improving at home. Glouster schools including High and Elementary near Jacksonville and Greens Run Hollister and McLeish close Wednesday afternoon for Thanksgiving vacation, resuming Monday morning. Mr and Mrs C A Vernon observed their 59th wedding anniversary Friday.

Glouster Francis Holcomb Thomas Carter Columbus George Carter Jane Murray Lancaster Susan Jauchius Arthur Jauchius Sheltering Arms Hospital Harry Rankin Dan Kovach Minchius

Crusade for Christ Educational Meeting Attendees

Members of the Lancaster Methodist Church attended the Crusade for Christ Educational Meeting at First Methodist Church. Among them were Rev. A G Winkle, CA Bingman and spouse, Carl Wilson and spouse, Gertrude Pride, J V Yaw, Aarjorie Bennett, Annetta Lewis, R B Smith, P J Stanley, and Elizabeth Gordon. Mrs Gordon visited to see William Gordon, a former Gloucester resident, who is seriously ill.

Alouster Rofal

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