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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1945

Page

5

Tigers Cubs Open 1945 World Series In Briggs Stadium

Weather permitting Detroit hosts Chicago in the first World Series game at Briggs Stadium with an expected record crowd. Lefty Hal Newhouser for Detroit and Hank Borowy for Chicago head the pitching matchups as teams plot the opening series to be followed by games in Chicago.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Chicago Cubs Briggs Stadium Briggs Ballyard Tigers-Reds Ball Orchard Wrigley Field Chicago Hal Newhouser Iager Tigers Cubs Hank Borowy Yanks Hank

Jlouster Claims and Local Oddities Highlight City Notes

George H. Campbell at 26 Main St displayed a wire rat trap catching eight rodents, while Mrs. Harold Vaughn at Hill collected a bouquet of 21 four leaf clovers. Cpl James McCoy was honorably discharged from Salt Lake City after three years with the Ninth Air Force bomb squadron, 27 months overseas in England France and Belgium, now in Great Falls Montana.

George H. Campbell Main St Campbell Harold Vaughn Hill James McCoy Salt Lake City Utah Ninth Air Force England France Belgum Great Falls Mont

Tigers Cubs and Newhouser Make Ancient Lineup in Series

The article highlights two aging teams and their veteran players in the series. Roy Cullenbine is described as the baby at 30 with Doc Cramer in center at 39, while the Cubs feature a youthful outfield led by Handy Andy Pafko and strong pitching depth, portraying a contrast between experience and vigor.

Newhuser Newhouser Roy Cullenbine Doc Cramer

Glouster Garden Club Commended for Planting Flowers

Glouster residents and tourists praise a continuous flower bed along Route 13 from the C. E. Turner service station to the Earl Faires home. The Glouster Garden Club plans to add shrubbery at several points to enhance the display and asks for donations of suitable shrubs through Mrs. C. E. Turner.

Garden Club Route Glouster C. E. Turner Earl Faires Jess

Glouster Personal News Recaps Residents and Visitors

Glouster notes list Miss Iva Wilson from Adams New York returning home after a week with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Carl Wilson. Nearby guests include Mr and Mrs Lee Elliott and son Carroll of Albany and John R Davis of Columbus. Local residents Aileen Saulter and Dorothy Saulters visit family in Columbus and Athens. Funeral attendees for Mr Frank Mecum include Della Mecum Bridgeport Henry Kempton and family. Docie of Nichols General Hospital returns on a 30 day furlough. Betty Miranda a Frederick Beauty Academy student visits Glouster. Carolyn Sue Conway returns home after Columbus visits and will start first grade at Glouster School.

Iva Wilson Adams New York Carl Wilson Davis John R. Davis Columbus Aileen Saulter Dorothy Saulters Aileen George Marquis George Lavonda Athens Barberton Frank Mecum Della Mecum Bridgeport Henry Kempton Dillon Homer Mecum Evelyn Mecum Angom Mecum Groveport Claude Vance Lockbourne Mary Belson Charles Mecum Cincinnati Ret. Keller Perry Moody Logan John Mecum Army Sacramento California William Mecum U. S. Navy Norfolk Virginia Alfred Me‘cum Trimble Jacksonville Fife Andy Docie Nichols General Hospital Saturten

End furlough for James Bulloch in Columbus return

Furlough for James Bulloch of GLOUSTER-James Bulloch, GM, ended Tuesday as he returned to Columbus after a 28 day leave with family and relatives. He reported for duty last week but was granted a one week extension. the extra leave concluded Tuesday.

Glouster James Bulloch GM. 2-c Columbus

Scouting Activities discussed by Troop No 72 group

Fifteen members of troop No. 72 and six committee members reported at the camp meeting Monday evening. After a wiener roast consuming five pounds of hot dogs, a business session discussed Scout matters and the committee decided to repair the roof of the main cabin due to recent rains showing weak spots.

Glouster

Series Facts And Figures Cubs Versus Tigers in Briggs Stadium

Series facts and figures list schedules for Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers in Briggs Stadium Detroit and Wrigley Field Chicago. Managers Charley Grimm and Steve ONeill. Games start 1 30 p m EST with 55000 and 44000 attendance estimates. Batters Borowy Livingston Newhouser Richards. Umpires Summers Jorda Passarella Contan. Odds Tigers favored 10 to 13 Cubs 11 to 10.

Anunociatta Prom Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Charley Grimm Cubs Steve O'Neill Tigers Briggs Stadium Detroit Wrigley Field Chicago Hank Borowy Mickey Livingston Hal Newhouser Paul Richards Bill Summers Lou Jorda Art Passarella Jackacontan

Glouster Social Notes Showes Shower Honor Mrs Alpert Hall

Glouster social items note a shower for bride Mrs Alpert Hall at her former home with Mrs Lela McAllister and DeLoris Stansberry hosting. Guests listed include Charlotte Cotter Dora Harry Dianne Blower Margaret Summers Margie Brysom Rita Wolf Phyllis Bryson Rosemary McAllister and others. Some could not attend.

Lela McAllister DeLoris Stansberry Phyllis Melligan Aileen Saulters Charlene Skipper Betty Lewis

Patriotic Group To Meet Tuesday In GLOUSTER

Mary Swett Tent Daughters of Civil War Veterans invite all former members to a potluck at Mrs. Lizzie McKee's Broad St home on Tuesday October 9 at noon. Bring a Columbus Day reading for an impromptu program. Open to any former Mary Swett member.

Glouster Mary Swett Daughters of Lizzie McKee Broad St

Woman Overcomes Night Gas With ERB-HELP Remedy

A resident describes relief from severe nighttime stomach gas after using ERB-HELP. She notes reduced abdominal bloating, regular bowels, and improved sleep. The ad promotes twelve herbs cleansing bowels and clearing gas. Sold at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.

Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts

World Series Lineups Cubs at Tigers 1945 opener

Probable lineups for today's first game of the 1945 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. Batting averages and pitchers' won loss records shown. Chicago players Hack through Outlaw listed with positions and numbers, Detroit lineup led by Greenberg and Cullenbine with pitching noted Newhouser 25-9.

Detroit Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Chicago Hack Webb Johnson Maye Lowrey Cramer Cavarretta Greenberg Pafko Cullenbine Nicholson Work Livingston Outlaw Hughes Richards Borow Newhouser Borowy Yankees

Chauncey Church Home-Coming Draws Many From Area

The Chauncey Church of Christ held a large home-coming service with 130 in Bible School and 130 in the afternoon service. Visitors came from Columbus Athens Glouster Nelsonville The Plains and other nearby towns. Special music featured anthems by the choir directed by Christine Brown and soloists including Mrs Paul Porter and Miss Eileen McDaniel. The event included greetings from several dignitaries and a sermon by Pastor G B Courtney.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Columbus Dayton Corning Athens Nelsonville Giouster New Marshfield Coolville Trimble Millfield The Plains Chritine Brown Ghosts Paul Porter Eileen McDaniel Athens Christan Church Mat Kilpatrick James Day Guy Gardner Alle Bingman Floyd Nye Karl Gardner Lloyd Pendergrass Guy Brookins Carl Shafer Helen Courtney Thomas Thomas Clifford Shafer Grace Gardiner Myers Glouster Paul Theisen Joe Matffett W.D. Robinson L C. Nye Carmi Shafer Gertrude Rainey Gertrude McManaway Alvira Shafer the Plains Pearl Henry

Blue Devils Rally Past Wahama for 19 to 6 Win

Chauncey Blue Devils defeated Wahama White Falcons 19 to 6 after a 0-0 first half. Stalder and Dickens produced most yardage, Wahama completed 3 of 10 passes, Chauncey 4 of 6, with last minute Wahama scoring on a pass. Blue Devils travel to Bremen on Thursday Oct. 4.

Chauncey Blue Devils White Falcons Wahama Falcons Dover Stalder Dickens Dickerson Bremen

Birth of Richard Blar in Sheltenny Arms Hospital

Chauncey couple Mr and Mrs Richard Blar announce the birth of a 712 pound son named Richard on Monday at Sheltenny Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Blair of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Leslie Bryson of Nelsonville, formerly of Chauncey. The notice also lists local social items about a Ladies Auxiliary meeting and visits from Ira Stansberry family to the Van Horn home in Newark.

Chauncey Richard Blar Doris Bryson Athens Richard Sheltenny Arms Hospital Blair Nelsonville Leslie Bryson City Glouster Ira Stansberry DeLoris D. S. van Horn Newark

Cecil Kisor Honored At Party On Sunday

A Marion gathering at Floyd Kisor’s home honored Cecil Kisor a naval petty officer on furlough. Relatives present included Mrs. Mary Kisor Louie Guy and daughter Mary Lonnie and Billy Phelps William Phelps Leona Shumway and Floyd Kisor and families. Cecil to visit his mother Mary Kisor and other relatives later this week.

Chauncey Floyd Kisor Marion Cecil Kisor Mary Kisor Louie Guy Mary Lonnie Billy Phelps Wiliam Phelps Leona Shumway

Members Renovate Chauncey Methodist Church

Chauncey Methodist Church members met last week to renew the building with a new carpet repapering and varnished woodwork. Donations funded the improvements and Mrs C D Southerton is reported ill at her Sand Ridge home. Ladies Aid plans an all day quilting session Thursday at the church with all members urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church IL Chauncey C. D. Southerton Sand Ridge Chauncey — Ladies Aid of

Condition Improves After Major Surgery at Mount Carmel

Melvin Calvert of The Plains underwent major surgery at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus and is reported improved. His wife Thelma and his parents in law Mr and Mrs Dude Grandy of The Plains were present during visiting hours.

Melvin ‘Calvert the Plains Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Thelma Inlaw Dude Grandy

Hogan's 261 Seen as Greatest 72-Hole Score

Portland report notes Ben Hogan's 261 at 27 under par in the Portland Open sparks questions on record status. PGA manager Fred Corcoran defends the mark, confirming it under true championship conditions on a par 72 Portland Country Club setup with 6700 yards, shaggy rough, hazards, and undulating greens.

Portland Ore Ben Hogan PGA Hogan Portland Country Club GPA Hagan

World Series Ticket Scalp Charges Exposed

Detroit reports scalpers offering three World Series tickets for 50 to 60 dollars. The official price for three seats runs eighteen dollars, highlighting aggressive markup at the event.

Detroit

New York Fight Results Feature Maneim and Simms

In New York Lenny Maneim from Brooklyn defeated Staley Simms. In Buffalo Holman Williams from Chicago defeated Sampson Powell. In Columbus Willie Russell from Detroit defeated Irish Bobby McIntire.

New York Lenny Boom Boom

Osborne Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Millie Osborne

Miss Millie Osborne Chauncey was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner at the home of her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Dane Osborne The Plains for her birthday. Gifts were given and a two course chicken dinner was served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne Miss Millie Osborne Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Dane Osborne. In the evening the Osbornes visited another daughter and sister Mrs Carrie Miller.

Chauncey Millie Osborne Dane Osborne the Plains Miss Osborne Henry Osborne Osbornes Carrie Miller

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Hank Borony Jlouster Home Owned and Operated Glouster Garden Club Colum Pat Burns Washington St Jim McMullen N. Court St C. B. Nye Hollisier Holeen A. B Avadell Aberts Bonar Minnie Cooper Forest Stromeyer Goldie Byers Leta Westfall Blanch Bonat Edna Conway Leone Thompson Mary Brown Lucy Shoemaker Aradell Aberts Dora Wilson Priscilla Methodist Church E. E. Munden Association of Thea O.E.S Masonic Hall Johns. Blower C. M. Clark Wilson's Store Wahama High School Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall Auxiliary Little Ben Hogan America Iola Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Osborne Scott Hower Akron Ohio Beaco F. J Beasley CO Eagles Ralph McDaniels Athens National Bank Member Federal Reserve System
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