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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1944

Page

7

Ohio State Wisconsin Clash Could Decide Title Contention

Madison will host a pivotal Western Conference clash as Ohio State visits Wisconsin. The Buckeyes, led by veteran line and star back Les Horvath, seek a win to tighten their hold on the title race, while Wisconsin counters with a potent attack and stellar defense. The outcome may influence cochampion hopes and reshuffle plans for Purdue and others in the standings.

Chicago Ohio State Wisconsin Madison Wis Buckeyes Camp Randall Stadium Bagchee Som Treyre Tavertes Harry Stunldreher Elroy Hirsch Purdue Ohio State Les Horvath Brillant Badgers Marquette Wincortin Bou Garde Michigan Girards Mado Lafayette Ind Seatwks Great Lakes Indiana Wildcats Western Michigan

Hank Gowdy Returns to Civilian Life in Columbus

Major Hank Gowdy, on leave from the Cincinnati Reds, has been returned to inactive status and left for home in Columbus, Ohio. Lt. George E. Simmons of Patterson, N J, takes Gowdy’s role as special service officer. Gowdy, a WWI veteran who coached the Reds, entered the Army as a captain in January 1942.

Columbus Harry Hank) Gowdy Cincinnati Reds Ohio Fort Benning Infantry School Gowdy George E. Simmons Patterson N. J Reds

Notre Dame Irish to Meet Dartmouth at Fenway Park

Notre Dame football returns to Boston for a clash against Dartmouth next Saturday at Fenway Park. The Irish, heavy favorites and a top national squad, face a sellout crowd expected to approach forty thousand or more in a city famed as a college football hotbed.

Boston Notre Dame Dartmouth Fenway Park South Bend

Men's Class To Meet At Church Thursday

GLOUSTER the Loyal Men's Class of the Church of Christ Bible School will hold their regular monthly meeting in the social rooms of the church Thursday evening at 7 30 o'clock All men and young men of the church and Bible School are invited to be present In addition to an refreshments of beans the beans cooked in plenty of good bacon will be served and those who do not like beans and onions will be served on bread and milk

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Church and Bible School

Orioles Take 10-0 Win To Lead Series In Little World Series

Baltimore Orioles topped Louisville 10-0 behind Red Embree five hitter in game six. Stan West started for Baltimore after a 14 inning win and faces Jersey’s Mel Deutsch for Louisville. Attendance 19,463 as Baltimore takes a 3-2 lead in the best of seven.

Waaltimore Louisville Colonels Amerean Association Baltimore Orioles Louisville Charles Red) Embree Oriole Alphonse Tommy Louiville West Mel Deutsch Harry Nemo) Lebold Deutsch Colonels Jim Wilson Vic Johnson George Diehl Embree

Glouster Garden Club and Chauncey Lodge Meet

Glouster Garden Club announces a Thursday 7:30 PM meeting at Mrs. C A Bingham's home with Mrs. Thomas Figley and Mrs. Alfred Howard performing on the program Each member will answer roll call with notes on flowers or plants Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah lodge holds a 7 PM meeting in the K of P building all members urged to attend and practice for degree team news notes several local residents visit relatives in nearby towns and report on family and military updates from Glouster Chauncey and surrounding areas

Glouster Garden Club C. A. Bingman Thomas Figley Alfred Howard Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge K. of P Heck

Fullerton's Sports Roundup kicks off with Garden schedule notes

Newcomers this year include Hamline Valparaiso Akron and the University of Puerto Rico. Returning teams with modest reputations span Western Michigan Muhlenberg De Paul Western Kentucky Connecticut and Canisius. City College Long Island and St John’s are not considered big time operators. A West Jefferson game story features a 79 slugger and referee anecdotes. Marty Marion tipped MVP honors after the World Series.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Madison Square Garden Ned Irish Hamline Valparaiso Akron University of Puerto Rico Western Michigan Muhlenberg de Paul Western Kentucky Connecticut Canisius City College Long Island St. John’s

Trimble Service Men Visit Columbus and Nelsonville

Ivusien Jerry Chevalier and Jon Chevalier, from Bermuda on a 20 day leave, visit Columbus relatives then travel to Nelsonville to see grandmother and uncle. They tour Gloucester to see Robert Brunton Sr. and Jr. before returning to Columbus Tuesday. Mrs. Ona Dew’s son William writes from France he is well and the people are friendly. Ernest Burdiss, Maxwell’s son, is stationed at Camp Wolters Texas and was inducted September first, serving in the infantry.

Ivusien Jerry Chevalier Jon Chevalier Columbus Bermuda O. E. Chevaer Dorothy Meyers Nelsonville Jenkins Glouster Robert Brunton Ona Dew William France Maxwell Ernest Burdiss Camp Wolters Texas

Girl Scout Patrol Elects Officers in Glouster Buckeye unit

The Glouster Buckeye Girl Scout patrol met at the home of June Vaughn on Friday evening. Officers elected include Ruth Thompson as patrol leader, Barbara White as assistant leader, June Vaughn as secretary, Sharon Gamwell as treasurer, Judy Vernon as librarian, and Sondra Rose as reporter. First aid was studied with focus on bandages and a game with prizes. Refreshments served to Ruth Andrews, Sharon Gamwell, Ruth Thompson, Judy Vernon, June Vaughn, Barbara White, Elizabeth Yount, Sondra Rose, and Virginia Morris. Patrol Advisor. Next meeting scheduled at Sondra Rose’s home on Oct. 11.

Girl Scout Patrol Glouster Buckeye Patrol Girl Scouts June Vaughn Ruth Thompson Barbara White Sharon Gamwell Judy Vernon Sondra Rose Ruth Andrews Ruth ‘Thompson

Max Wilson To Head War Fund Campaign in Dover

Chauncey Max Wilson will chair the Dover Township District for the National War Fund Drive from October 16 to October 30. The Chauncey Dover quota is 1800 dollars. An organizing meeting is set for 6:30 PM tonight in the mayor’s office at City Building to form campaign workers, with a full list to be announced after.

Chauncey Max Wilson Dover Township National War Fund Chauncey-Dover

Chauncey Resident Chauncey Mr and Mrs Ham Host Family Guests

Lifelong Chauncey resident Chauncey Ham and Mrs Ham entertained over the weekend with guests Ray and James Duffee of Athens and Joe Baldy family from Erie Pa. They visited Mrs Baldy’s sister and Chauncey area acquaintances while also paying respects to Mrs Baldy’s mother in Corning and relatives in Columbus.

Thomas R. Ham Chauncey Ray James Duffee Athens Joe Baldy Christine Mingus Larry Sharon Kay Erie Baldy Carroll Tippett Ellis Ave Mary Baldy Corning Herbert Mingus Columbus

Baptist Missionary Meeting Elects Officers at Church

The Baptist Missionary Society met Sunday afternoon at the church with Mrs Gladys Viney in charge. Mrs Ora Viney read Psalm 113 and Mrs Rosa Williams led prayer as officers for the coming year were elected, headed by president Mrs Gladys Viney.

Sionary Society Gladys Viney Ora Viney Rosa Williams

Ladies Aid Meeting Details Listed For Millfield Church

Beulah Morris is vice president and Mrs Ora Viney serves as secretary in the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Methodist Church. Helen Leach is treasurer and Ethel Riley pianist. The group meets October 19 at the church home with Margie Pyle budget chair and Rosa Williams chaplain. The notice cites Mrs. Howard’s absence due to her son Stanley Howard’s illness in Phoenix.

Beulah Morris Ora Viney Etheley Chauncey Helen Leach Ethel Ladies Aid Society Millfield Methodist Church Ethel Riley Home Foreign Missionary Margie Pyle Effie Brown Lucy Howard Rosa Williams Howard Phoenix The Arizona Stanley’ Howard

Louis Returns From Europe Sees Tough Armed Forces Boxers

New York AP report notes heavyweight champion Joe Louis back from Europe and Africa says he encountered skilled service members in 73 exhibitions across England Scotland Ireland Africa and Italy. He weighed about seven pounds over his last title defense, met boxers including Elzrin Thompson Johnny Ebard and George Culberson, and predicted postwar boxing activity while preparing to base at Camp Shelby. The piece also mentions Chauncey Sunday School meetings, the 907 Club card in Glousier, and Pvt George Rowbothem writing from Germany about golf courses in the Nazi era.

New York Joe Louis Abe Simon England Scot Ireland Africa Italy Louis Elzrin ‘Thompson Cleveland Johnny Ebard Air Corps Oakland Calif George Clutherson Brooklyn Ebarb Sai Tau Culberson Tommy Alilsy Tack Vondon M ‘Gure Mt Xo London

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