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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1942

Page

9

Cards Win Ninth Inning Homer Seals 1942 World Series

Cardinal rookie George Kurowski delivered a decisive ninth inning homer as St. Louis defeated the Yankees 4 2 to clinch the World Series. Beazley starred on the mound with two strong performances, while Joe Gordon’s playoff slump stood out for the Yankees.

Billy Southworth George Kurowski Cardinals St. Louis Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Beazley Nashville Joe Gordon Brooklyn Gordon Cardinal Joe McCarthy Kurowski Marty Marion McCarthy

Scrap Iron Admission Fee at Trimble Meeting

A scrap iron piece will serve as the admission fee for a Trimble Township Community Service Organization meeting at the American Legion rooms. City trucks will park from 4 p.m. and all scrap will be loaded for transport to the junk yard to fund Christmas boxes for Trimble Township men in the armed services. A program is planned and large attendance is expected.

Glouster Trimble Township

St Louis Becomes Victors In Tight Seven Run Defeat

Beata, Slaughter, Musial lead St Louis to 4 2 victory over New York in a tightly fought game. Rizzuto, DiMaggio, Kurowski among best for the visitors as Ruffing and Beazley match zeroes until late. Attendance reaches 69,052 with 1 hour 58 minutes game time.

St. Louis POAE Cancun T. Moore Slaughter Musial Ufc Cooper UPD Kurowski Marion Beazley New York Risszuto Rolfe Alee Cullenbine DiMaggio Bellew Gordon Dickey Pudy Rotor Oee Rizzuto W. Cooper Hopp Priddy Brown Ruffing

World War Veteran Clem Misner Dies at 55

Clem Misner, 55, died at his home on Little Greens Run after a six month illness. A WWI veteran who served 18 months in France, he was born in Chauncey and lived in the surrounding area. Survived by brothers Charles Athens Harry Kimberly Ben Millfield Clarence Columbus and sister Mrs E A Sayres. Funeral at Chauncey Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 PM Rev Harvey Smith officiating. Burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey.

Glouster Clem Misner Little, Greens Misner France Charles Misner Chauncey Mr. Misner Charles Athens Harry Kimberly Ben Millfield Clarence Columbus E. A. Sayres Chauncey Methodist Church Harvey Smith Nye Cemetery

Glouster Lodge to Confer Master Mason Degree

Work in the Master Mason degree will be conferred at the regular meeting of Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M. to be held Wednesday evening at 7 30. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Oakdale School bus crowd prompts grade level reassignments

The Trimble Township School Board asks Oakdale District parents of first through fourth graders to send those pupils back to Oakdale School to ease crowding on buses and in classes.

Glouster Trimble Township Oakdale

Miss Wahneta and Merle Miller Wed at City Hall

In Glouster Miss Wahneta No land and Merle Miller were married Saturday evening at the mayor's office officiated by Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. The ceremony joined two residents in a simple city hall setting.

Glouster Glouster Wahneta Noland Merle Miller Thomas Williams, Sr

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Club Meetings and Plans

Miss Marcella Jonas hosted the Junior Progressive Club at Walnut Hill with a bridge party planned for November. The Scrap drive got a rallying cry from President Mrs. Gail Wallace as Miss Mary Chute presented Our Boys on the Land on the Sea and in the Air. Candy was served to members including Mrs. Wallace, Miss Logue, Miss Binderbasin, Mrs. Howard, and others. The Past Matrons Association met at the Glouster Masonic Hall with 12 in attendance for contests and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Haskins, Mrs. Dunnett, Mrs. Bulloch, and several other members. The next meeting will be with Athens members.

Olive McKee Frances Thomas al Craft Glouster Masonic Hall John S. Blower C. M. Clark C. E. Haskins S. D. Dunnett John Bulloch Nettie Lewis Ella McDonald H. F. Kittle R. C. Galloway M. M. Bryson W. W. Wallace Gertrude Pride Athens

Sonny Horne Wins Six Round Bout in Cleveland

New York lightweight George Sonny Horne, aged 156, from Niles Ohio, outpointed Phil Norman of Detroit in a six round boxing match held last night.

New York George Sonny) Horne Niles, C Phil Norman Detroit

Fullerton's Roundup World Series Notes and Minor Tidbits

Fullerton’s Roundup reviews World Series chatter from New York, noting crowd sizes and soldiers likely to miss more seasons. It quotes Frank Graham and Ben Wahrman, praises Mike Gonzales as a forecast expert, and mentions Ernie Andres’s wedding and ensign commission, Joe Gordon’s drop in batting, and Johnny Beazley’s boxing past and pitching skill.

Frank Graham New York Sun Cardinals Yankees Ben Wahrman Richmond News-Leader Billy Southworth

Glouster Business Men Plan for Holiday Trade

Glouster Business and Professional Men's Association formed a committee to promote Christmas buying in Glouster similar to Athens and Nelsonville. A proposed $350 budget will fund the plan, with W. G. Hughes Ben H. Goldberg and C. J. Wilson named to prepare it for a future special meeting. Postcards will notify members of the meeting.

Glouster Glouster Business and Professional Men's Association Athens Nelsonville W. G. Hughes Ben H. Goldberg C. J. Wilson

Mrs Henry Hostess To Club Friday

Mrs Flo Henry entertained the N T Club Friday evening at Republic Ave home. After a brief business session led by president Mrs Kate Hinton readings included The Bund les by Grace Zimmer My Dog Kate Vaughn and a soldier’s letter read by Mrs Kate Hirton. A birthday box was sent to a soldier with gifts from members.

Glouster Flo Henry N. T. Club Republic Ave Kate Hinton Grace Zimmer Kate Vaughn Kate Hirton Ola Eddy Hazel Janchius

Trimble Council Bans Driving Over 25 MPH and Seeks Scrap Drive

Trimble council passes an ordinance prohibiting speeds above 25 mph on all streets for wartime fire safety. Violations carry a fine of 1 to 25 dollars plus court costs. A village scrap drive is planned with proceeds to the USO. Roads will be paved from Route 13 to Valley Street to improve traffic flow and fix dangerous corners. John Bryson visits from Great Lakes with his parents for nine days.

Trimble USO Route 13 Valley St Pettit Danford & Danford Hardware

Murray City Ladies Aid Society Meeting Notes

Murray City Ohio October 6 the Ladies Aid Society of the U B Church met at Miss Mary Bauer home with president Mrs Lydia Hartman presiding. A Bible study by Rev Hourbury followed and refreshments were served to members and guests.

Murray City Ladies Aid Society U. B Mary Bauer Lydia Hartman Hourbury W. Z. Hourbury Hartman Clarence Cook Velma Brown Jennie Ayers Stella Slisher William James Connie Barnhill George Potts Margaret Gears Robert Johnson Louis Wilson Mary Ann James Martha Huston Pearl Hellyer Ina Bauer Ruth Brown Barnhill Millard Neal Mt. Pleasant Michigan Charles Neal Leonard Campbell Robert U. S. Army

Fined by Mayor and arrested for game of chance

Andy Thomas of New Straitsville was charged by Chief Fred Heck with operating a game of chance and pleaded guilty before Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Announce birth lists several local residents announcing the birth of Sharon Lee on October 2 at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton.

Glouster Andy Thomas New Straitsville Fred Heck Thomas Williams, Sr Gene of Jackson Vern Granville Thompson and Willeke Gladys Jonas Dayton John Penn Nelson Ville Sharon Lee Dwight Martin and Son Miami Valley Hospital

Butler Team Triumphs Through Dark Days and Dazzling Cards

A World Series recap notes the St. Louis Cardinals outplayed the New York Yankees in a five game set with standout moments from Johnny Beazley and Whitey Kurowski. It highlights player pay and the Yankees payroll amid the Cardinals’ win. The piece also tangentially references Ohio University football facing Butler University after recent losses.

NEW York St. Louis Cardinal New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Yankee Stadium Redbirds Johnny Beazley Whitey Kurowski Yankees St. Louis Terry Moore Cardinals Bombers Yanks

Miami Valley High School Elevens Set Fast Pace in State Scholastic Circles

Ohio high school football headlines feature Dayton Oakwood as the top Class A scoring team and Xenia U. S. & S. O. Cadets with a 21 game win streak. Ray Pitzer scored four touchdowns in a 48-6 win for the Cadets while Oakwood crushed Piqua Central 52-0 with Johnny Sauer totaling four TDs and conversions.

Miami Valley High School Columbus Miami Valley Ohio Dayton Oakwood Xenia U. S S. O Dayton Northridge Ray Pitzer Oakwood Greenville Wilmington Piqua Central G. P. Wertz Piquad Johnny Sauer E. T Bob Graber Massillon Don Westover East Palestine Leetonia Mifflin Martins Ferry

Bryson Returns Home After Foot Injury Operation

E. K. Bryson returned to his home in the city Friday afternoon from White Cross Hospital in Columbus where he had surgery for a foot injury. His condition is satisfactory and he will wear a cast for four more weeks.

Glouster E. K. Bryson White Cross Hospital Columbus

Quarterbacks Meet Tonight at Ohio U Gym

The Messenger reports the second Ohio U meeting for quarterbacks at 7 30 in the gym third floor to allow room. Don Peden reviews the Akron game while Harold Wise covers Butler and new fee details. A quiz on card rules and Akron game films by Neil Thomas are planned.

Messenger Ohio U Don Peden Akron Harold Wise Butler Neil Thomas Indiana Ilinois Xavier Mighty Musketeers Bobcats Indianapolis Illini Bulldogs Notre Dame Purdue Ohio Peden Akron Clash

School Board Accepts resignations and fills posts

The Township School Board in regular session accepted the resignation of Miss Bernice Edwards from Greens Run High School on Oct 3 and appointed Miss Alice Bjomstead to replace her. Howard Farman and Mack Braley were appointed to Hollister Grade School with Braley teaching auto shop for junior boys.

Glouster Trimble Township Bernice Edwards Greens Run Alice Bjomstead Howard Farman Mack Braley Hollister Braley

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