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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

9

Western Kentucky Foes Bobcats In Athens Showdown

Ohio University eyes a fresh win as Western Kentucky Teachers visit Athens after a string of losses for the Bobcats in the stadium. The Hilltoppers, led by power back Joe Cullen and a strong backfield, promise a hard contest in Saturday’s game.

Ohio University Bobcats Western Kentucky Down Bowling Green Blue Grass Ohio Stadium West Liberty W. Va Miami Woody Wills Ilinois Muskingum Ohio University of Dayton Flyers Athens Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Hilltoppers Don Peden

Sunday Bowling Fine Draws City Protest in East Liverpool

Walter B. Stahl pleaded guilty to operating bowling alleys on Sunday in violation of a city ordinance. He was fined 25 dollars by Municipal Judge Frank Grosshans who suspended 15 dollars of the fine if Stahl complies with the ordinance in the future. The ministerial association opposed Stahl's earlier efforts to repeal the ordinance.

East Liverpool Walter B. Stahl Frank Grosshans Ministerial Association Stahl Grosshans

City schools superintendent awarded continuing contract

Jackson T. K. Owens, superintendent of city schools, received a continuing contract. The board of education also granted continuing contracts to teachers at a recent meeting. Approximately 50,000 tickets to major amusement and sport activities in New York City are given gratis weekly by members of the armed forces of the U.S.

Jackson T. K. Owens Board of Education New York City Armed Forces of U.S

Chisox Sweep Cubs in Four Straight City Series

The White Sox defeated the Cubs in four straight city series games. Thornton Lee earned the win with 22 AL victories this season and held the Cubs to four hits in the finale as Chicago again dominated the rivals in 1930s style.

Dodgers Cubs ChiCago New York Yankees Brooklyn White Sox Sox Thornton Lee

Caution Urged By Townsend In Lime Use

High School Commissioner H. R. Townsend warns against improper lime use in field markings after several players were burned in a game between Akron and Bowling Green. Townsend notes diluted lime is safe, full strength dangerous, especially in wet weather. Akron Rubber Bowl manager Fulton promises new lime quote jam like food slogan.

Columbus H. R. Townsend Akron Bowling Green Akron University Bob Whittaker B. E. Fulton Townsend

Selby Team Leads in Match at Athens Country Club

Darrell Selby’s squad leads George Rutkoskie’s unit by nine points 43 to 34 in a dinner match at Athens Country Club. Sunday is the deadline for matches to be played with a match play against par as the year’s final event. Players may arrange games Sunday with a $1 entrance fee and a prize for every seven entries. the annual closing dinner is Thursday night, Oct. 16.

Darrell Selby George Rutkoskie Athens Country Club

Union Lunch Tops Two Of Three In Tuesday League

Gib Stephenson rolled a 568 triple to lift Union Lunch over two of three games while E Miller led the losers with 555. Team totals show Union Lunch 2622, Boia 527, and WMG 536 in a close clash within the GLOUSTER City League bowling night.

Glouster Union Gib Stephenson E. Miller A. Gamwell WMG Boia B. Johnston J. McAllister G. Stephenson M. Cunningham F. Chappelear P. Lewis

Marquette's Victory Upsets Wisconsin in Big Ten Tilt

Wisconsin enters the week aiming to rebound after a 28 to 7 loss to Marquette while Northwestern rides a 51 to 3 win over Kansas State. Illinois, Notre Dame, Indiana and other Big Ten teams face varied tests as weather hampers pass defenses and teams adjust backs and line speed.

Chicago Wisconsin Northwestern Big Ten Kansas State Marquette Badgers Badger Wildcats N. Y Iowa Indiana Ohio State Purdue Minnesota Michigan Illinois Notre Dame Irish Georgia Tech Hoosiers Texas Christian Miami University Gopher Bernie Bierman Illini Biermann

Real Heroes Named For World Series Win

New York celebrates as Joe Gordon basks in hero praise for dazzling defense and timely hits in the Dodgers series. Yankees scout Paul Krichell credits unknowns Marius Russo and Ernie Bonham as the true heroes for pitching two four hitter wins and sealing the title.

New York Joe Gordon Yankees Gordon Dodgers Paul Krichell Ernie Bonham Marius Russo Pauls Russo Bonham Ernie

Shifting trio lifts Notre Dame to fast start this season

Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy reshaped the lineup by moving Fred Evans to full, Bernie Crimmins to guard, and Angelo Bertelli from the reserves to the varsity. The changes produced two easy wins, boosted by Bertelli’s passing and Evans’ running, with Juzwik as a speedy backfield threat. The Irish face Georgia Tech next in Atlanta, then Carnegie Tech, Illinois, Army, Navy, Northwestern, and USC as the season unfolds.

Chicago Frank Leahy Notre Dame Fred Evans Bernie Crimmins Angelo Bertelli Georgia Tech Atlanta Dixie Carnegie Tech Illinois Army Navy Irish Northwestern California

Breezing With Briezt and Other Sports Snippets

National notes by Hugh Fullerton Jr cover Ted Broadribb pressing Nat Fleischer to bring Red Cochrane to London for a bout with Arthur Danahar while questions remain on funds. Dolph Camilli flies to his California ranch after the World Series. DiMaggio expects a baby soon as Marius Russo adds a southpaw in December. One minute column notes Connolly’s crowd control at a national semi pro tourney before 103 000 patrons. Georgia vs Ole Miss stars Sinkwich, Hopes and Hevious eyed. Odds in football pools quoted from eight to 1 to 1 224 to 1 depending on winners. Camp Croft fields ex-captains Manzo Cabello Bessel Wood Schwartz. Chuck Fenske gains weight in army. no racing comeback.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Ted Broadribb Nat Fleischer the Ring Magazine Red Cochrane London Arthur Danahar Red Dolph Camilli California Joe DiMaggio Marius Russo DiMag Poppa Mama Junior Connolly Georgia Frankie Sinkwich Ole Miss Camp Croft S.C Joe Manzo Boston College Tony Cabello Lafayette Mouse Bessel Bucknell George Wood American International Jack Schwartz W. and Chuck Fenske Army

Farewell Party For Soldier In Glouster

GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Alex Docie Sr hosted a farewell party for their son Andrew who left Monday for military training. A buffet lunch and a cake inscribed God Be With You marked the event. Music by Jack Bradley A J Hellyer and Andrew Docie. Guests listed with relatives and friends.

Glouster Alex Docie Andrew Mundew God Jack Bradley A. J. Hellyer Andrew Docie Bill Leo Bradley James Franklin Jimmie Gene Johnson Donna R. C. Galloway Carl Mauer Virgil White Elza Maxwell Frank McCance Lorenzo Hooper

Baptist Choir Plans Songfest at Glouster Church

The fast Baptist Church Choir will present a Sunday October 12 program at 11 a.m. featuring duets and solos including Just A Closer Walk With Thee My Desire Until I Found the Lord and All Alone with Mrs Anna Mayles Effie T Brown Beulah Morris Helen Leach Thomas J Morris and Gladys Viney Accompaniments by Mrs Gladys Viney and Miss Ethel Morris The choir met Monday with Mrs Helen Leach presiding Wiley Harris joined the choir A special American Legion Auxiliary meeting is set for Thursday evening to discuss fund raising.

GLOUSTER — Fast _ Baptist Church Choir Anna Mayles Effie T. Brown Beulah Morris Lord Helen Leach Thomas J. Morris Gladys Viney Ethel Morris Wiley Harris

Junior Study Club Meeting Plans Bridge Party

The Junior Progressive Study Club met Monday night with hosts Miss Ann Dennizon and Miss Kathryn Dennison. They scheduled a bridge party for Oct 17 above Ley's Restaurant and appointed committees. A book review on R F D by Charles Allen Smart was presented. Members listed include Marcella Jonas Anna Louise Logue Mary Chute Olive McKee Bernice Wallace and Wilbur Balderson Jr. The club donated 2.50 for city beautification and 1 to Glouster High School for its class play. Cooper Union was noted as a 7 story 1859 NYC building.

Glouster Ann Kathryn Dennizon Ley Ohio Charles Allen Smart Chillicothe Marcella Jonas Anna Louise Logue Alfred Craft Mary Chute Gail Wallace Olive McKee Donald Howard Bernice Wallace Wilbur Balderson Glouster High School

High School Film Feud Heads to Stark County Court

In Stark County Common Pleas Court a dispute pits Massillon Washington High School and Warren Harding High over motion picture film of a home game. Don ald Baker of Warren claims he was unlawfully forced to surrender two reels and seeks $1,000 plus $300 in damages. Massillon argues a coaches’ gentleman’s agreement bans filming of opponents.

Canton Massillon Washington High School Warren Harding High Stark County Common Pleas Court Washington High Paul E. Brown Ohio State Washington Walloping Cleveland Cathedral Latin Donald Baker Warren Harding Baker Joseph L. Floyd Ackley

Glouster Fire Chief Urges Week Fire Precautions

Glouster during Fire Prevention Week chief John Crawford urges property owners to clear rubble from basements and sheds and inspect chimneys before fall fires. He also recommends house wiring inspections noting Chicago’s 1871 great fire as historical context.

Glouster John Crawford Chicago Crawford

Mrs. Watkins Hostess To Study Club

Mrs Ruth Watkins hosted the Senior Progressive Study Club meeting in Glouster with a School Days theme. Papers on Pioneer Schools and Education via Air were presented by Mrs M M Bryson and Mrs J E Anderson, notes on the Southeast Conference were shared, and a home defense and music chair were appointed.

J. E. Anderson Grant Thomas Kaltenborn J. Blower Home Defense J. H. Henshaw Carl Pico Chillicothe Blower Anderson Esta Cunningham E. J. Williams W. W. Bryson S. Dunnett L. G. DeLong Lalla Danford H. L. Janchius J.S. Blower

Glouster Veterans Plan Chauncey Trip

Glouster Frank McCann Post No 414 American Legion invited to raise flag Sunday at Chauncey Mine No 25 at 2 pm Legionnaires meet 1 30 pm at Legion Hall. Thursday Oct 16 six Athens and Hocking County Posts install at Nelsonville state officers to present.

Glouster Frank McCann American Legion Chauncey Mine No Legion Hall Athens Hocking Nelsonville

Local families host guests across Columbus Athens weekend

Mrs Otho Sisk of Columbus and son Lewis from New York City visited Mr and Mrs J F Anderson and Mr and Mrs E E Farres. Edna Andrews, employed in Columbus, spent the weekend with her father Albert Andrews and grandmother Lalla Dunnett. Earland Smith and daughters Kay Marion and Dorothy visited Zanesville relatives. George Smith Jr and sons Ronnie and Johnnie stayed with Leonard Smith in Columbus. Esta Cunningham joined a luncheon at C B Dillon home in Athens.

Otho Sisk Columbus Lewis New York City J. F. Anderson E. E. Farres Edna Andrews Albert Andrews Lalla Dunnett Earland Smith Kay Marion Dorothy Zanesville Smith George Smith, Jr Ronnie Johnnie Leonard Smith Esta Cunningham

Fight Results From Various Cities Describe Several Bout Outcomes

New York Izzy Jannazzo 152 beat Lew Schwartz 165 1 4. Irwin Kaplin 155 Brooklyn defeated Bill Corrigan 148 1 4. New Bedford Gerv ey Young 147 Akron knocked out Al Shapiro 149 Kansas City in third. Los Angeles Joe Betrina 187 Beacon defeated Sonny Boy Walker MOT Camp Elliott San Diego 10

New York Izzy Jannazzo Lew Schwartz Irwin (Kay) Kaplin Brooklyn Bill Corrigan New Bedford Mass Gervey Young Akron al Shapiro Kansas City Los Angeles Joe Bettina Beacon Sonny Boy Walker Mot Camp Elliott San Diego

Federal and Local Taxes Included on Two-Gallon Price

Advertisement notes two gallon price includes federal tax and adds state and local tax atop the listed amount.

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Brooklyn Dodger Brooklyn Bad Lands Dodger Ebbets C.U Chisox Akron Rubber Bowl B. E. Fujton SELBY Tribe Stois Eee Saal Coon F. Evans Ewing Aoracen Pierre Orwenes Beckler Wee Aemis Davis Garvin Spencer Cavanaugh Shawese Rene Terris Eee Eee McLeod Oon Ewe Acans Kasler Wer Enon Roberts BY Hamlin Russo and Bonham By Gayle Talbot Paul Arizona Bo McMillan Leahy Evans Bertelli Steve Juzwik Eddie Anderson Hawkeyes Jim Walker Otto Graham Wildcat Lynn Waldorf Bob Zuppke Tilini Wolverines Pitt Detroit Brietz Baptist Choir American Legion Auxiliary Cooper Union S. Earl Ackley Massillon Washington Common Pleas Court Bruce Henderson Mrs. Watkins Glouster Veterans Plan Algo Good Penn Motor Oil Pennsylvania Penn S. Court Strer
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