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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1940
Page
7
Mitch's Musings weighs the claim that Francis A. Schmidt will be replaced at Ohio State after a string of weak fundamentals and harsh coaching style. The column notes past coaches, suggests deeper fixes, and praises Freddie Wiedenman's success at Thomas Edison School in Cleveland.
Columbus reports the Ohio State Journal says Francis A. Schmidt will not be rehired after seven seasons as head football coach. The athletic board may meet Dec. 7 to consider rumors of politics, player harmony issues, and a possible coaching change.
Ohio State steel and Minnesota and Illinois selections are noted as Western Conference teams name their 1941 captains. Michigan picks fullback Bob Westfall of Ann Arbor as captain, while Minnesota names Bruce Smith and Purdue names Tom Melton and James Miller among others.
Chauncey residents share Thanksgiving and family updates. Miss Carolyn Guerra hosts Mrs Adda Tippett at Millfield. Kathryn Baron Cabaugh reports marriage in Connecticut. Charles Walters, Navy, stationed Long Beach. Ruth Leiber visits Chauncey. L. L. Sweazy visits Columbus. Lowery family guests in Columbus. Eunice Watkins returns to Columbus from Chauncey. William Dennis enjoys a turkey dinner in Corning.
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge in Chauncey will gather Thursday evening in the K of P Building. November birthdays will be celebrated with a potluck supper for members.
West Point cadet Carl Columbus Hinkle Jr. once a Vanderbilt All American center in 1937 finds himself benched at Army due to the academy three year rule. He now coaches the plebe team and sits on the bench at every game while helping captain Bill Gillis and teammates.
Chauncey Mayor W D Hines invites all citizens to a Thursday meeting at seven at the City Building to plan a community Christmas treat for Chauncey youngsters. The gathering aims to raise funds and form committees for the event.
Chauncey Mrs Walter Lanning shows a satisfactory recovery after an extended illness. She spent several weeks in a Marietta hospital receiving blood transfusions and treatments and is now at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A C Canter on Converse Street in Chauncey.
Chauncey resident Emmett Dowler who endured serious back injuries in the Chauncey Mine 25 two months ago was taken to White Cross Hospital in Columbus Monday. The cast was removed and braces fitted. He traveled with Mr and Mrs Luster Dowler of Chauncey.
A CHAUNCEY-A benefit euchre party is set for tonight at 8 in the D of P Hall. Sponsored by teachers from East and West Side Schools at Millfield, the event offers door prizes and other awards. Proceeds aid the Dover School lunch centers and related school projects.
Russell Elliott Matson age 46 died at Govern ment Hospital Hines Ill Sunday He is survived by widow Mary E mother Mrs Frances Matson He was a World War veteran member Franklin Post American Legion No 1 40 et 8 Masonic Order F A M Trimble O also Church of Christ Trimble O Funeral services at residence 138 E Eleventh Ave Thursday 2 p m Interment Union Cemetery
A three week revival closed Sunday night at Chauncey M. E. Church led by Pastor C. E. Palmer. Several new members joined the church as visiting pastors and groups assisted with vocal and instrumental music.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah S. Harvey and daughter Mary Helen hosted guests at their Ellis Ave. home for Thanksgiving Day. Attending were Mrs. Mary Dew and Thomas Dew, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cunningham and daughters Donna Jean and Susan Donaldson, all of Chauncey, and Steve Lotsock of Kramer, Pa.
Among those employed by George Williamson Chauncey in shaft sinking near Keystone West Virginia home to spend Thanksgiving were Neil Tippett Glendon Palmer Chester Swendryck Ansel Dowler Baron Sapp Herbert Burchfield William Simons A L Moody Walter O Rourke Woodrow Lester and William Davis. The Diesel gas engine has no spark plugs the fuel is ignited by heat from high compression.
Ten mines in the Chauncey district were reported active Wednesday per the latest work report. The list includes No. 9 No. 90 No. 10X No. 107 No. 255 Poston No. 6 Chauncey NY 25 Carbondale Coonville and Black Diamond.
George Richard Chauncey, long resident and Chauncey Mine employee, was taken Tuesday to Marietta Hospital after a skull fracture on Richland Ave in Athens. His condition is reported as serious.
In Buffalo Fritzie Zivic 149 pounds welterweight champion stops Ronnie Beaudin 140 pounds from Toronto in the third. In Fresno Tabby Romero 147 pounds from Phoenix knocks out Al Carlisle 140 pounds at Fresno in five rounds. A note adds superstitions of stage people warn against whistling in dressing rooms.
Final guesses cover dozens of college games with picks including Texas A&M, Columbia, Wake Forest, Tulsa, Davidson, Kansas, Army Navy Navy favored, Stanford, Boston College, Nebraska, Tennessee, Duke, Duquesne, Fordham, Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida, Georgia, Tulane, Methodists, Rice, Maryland, Santa Clara, Washington, Washington State, Oregon State, Oregon, and long-range bets on Auburn Villanova Notre Dame USC Texas South Carolina Citadel and Southern Methodist.
The Mid Atlantic League considers four new franchises for 1941 with Zanesville Springfield Ohio Wheeling and Erie among bidders. Akron and Portsmouth may relocate seeking new fields amid poor attendances. League president Elmer Daily notes uncertainties must be resolved before a future meeting fixes league makeup.
Bishopville social column reports gatherings at the Hoon and Pedicord families in Bishopville and surrounding towns. Birth announcements include a son Larry Anthony to Tony Spain and a daughter born to Liberty Hill grandparents. Thanksgiving visits feature multiple families and guests in Glouster and nearby communities.
In New York Will Preston of Miami visits to gauge Fordham's Orange Bowl bid. Frank Phillips leads the Oklahoma Oilers to a basketball win while presiding over a memorable ranch party. Buck Shaw could move to Louisiana Baton Rouge, Bernie Moore may be replaced. Penn players struggle with injuries affecting Cornell and a high scoring Penn effort. Francis Schmidt tests new Ohio State plays the day before facing Minnesota.
The poem notes Penn Cornell and Minnesota turning down bowls while Eagles and Aggies seek Cotton or Sugar options. It mentions Tennessee Stanford Georgetown Fordham and a rail of potential matchups. It closes with Ben Hogan’s winter money list status and Tommy Harmon’s two radio engagements, reflecting sports celebrity chatter.
Arch Ward recalls two Iowa fans who urged Eddie Anderson to move Bill Green to fullback. The coach declined the position switch but Green played fullback in the Wisconsin game and scored three touchdowns. The pair, signing as Two of Iowa's poorest coaches, watched the win and went home.
Jack Buddy Walker remained undefeated after a ten round draw with Chicago heavyweight Otis Thomas in Columbus. Thomas dominated the first three rounds before Walker rallied to win enough rounds to finish even. Their prior meeting also ended in a draw. Thomas weighed 200 pounds, Walker 191.
Pleasant Valley hosts a soil conservation meeting at Ed and Cora Brooks home with O D Hooper and many neighbors. Thanksgiving visits extend to Athens and Chauncey families. multiple households share meals and greetings as friends travel among local towns.
Local notes list visits and travel among residents of Taylor Ridge and nearby towns. Families from Steubenville Cleveland Athens Jacksonville Glouster Columbus and Millfield are mentioned in holiday and weekend gatherings with kin and friends. illness mumps noted for Theda Byron. multiple Thanksgiving and Sunday visits described.
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