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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1942

Page

7

Town Cadets Meet Irish In Headliner

Wartime football week ahead features Navy Town Seahawks facing Notre Dame after last week’s 26-14 win over Michigan. Angelo Bertelli’s four TD passes pace Irish 27-0 over Stanford. Illinois aims for upset of Minnesota as Wisconsin meets Great Lakes Naval. Pennsylvania and Princeton clash after Penn’s 35-6 win over Yale.

New York Navy Bernie Bierman Town Seahawks Michigan Wolverines Northwestern Minnesota Notre Dame Angelo Bertelli Stanford Illinois Towa Wisconsin Missouri Great Lakes Naval Pennsylvania Yale Princeton Jim Crowley North Carolina Boston College Colgate Dartmouth Duke Pitt Indiana Nebraska Georgia Frank Sinkwich Mississippi Tulane Rice Alabama Tennessee Texas Arkansas Oregon State Pacific Coast California Santa Clara

Pro Football Aerial Scores Highlight Week

In Chicago the Bears remained undefeated after beating the Cardinals 41 to 14. Steelers shut out Brooklyn 7 to 0. Redskins overwhelmed Rams 33 to 14 and Giants defeated the Eagles 35 to 17. Packers crushed the Lions 38 to 8.

Chicago National Football League Promised Land Chicago Bears Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins Cleveland Rams New York Giants Philadelphia Green Bay Packers Detroit

Rickey Sees Baseball Carrying On in 1943 Amid War Effort

Branch Rickey predicts full major schedules in 1943 though with war priorities. He notes World Series attendance may hit records but urges baseball to stay subservient to the war effort, operate between solvency and safety, and support war funds while players and owners adjust travel and service obligations.

Rickey ST. Louis Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals Charley Graham San Francisco Diers Farflung

Linemen Are Big Shots in Big 10 Games

In the Western Conference report guards steal the show as Illinois star Alex Agase scores twice in a scramble for a touchdown and a 35 yard run. Minnesota loses 20 13 as Alexander Truly shines and Northwestern’s Allan Pick kicks a decisive field goal. Barry French, Purdue tackle, makes a key play to preserve a 7 6 win.

Chicago Alex Agase Illinois William Daley Alexander Minnesota Allan Pick Northwestern Texas Pick Purdue Barry French Boilermakers French

Armco Steelmakers win Indiana-Ohio League title 9-2

The Armco Steelmakers defeated Lafayette Indiana 9 to 2 to clinch the Indiana-Ohio Baseball League championship in a best-of-five series, taking the title three games to two.

Middletown Armco Steelmakers Lafayette Ind

Fresh ideas on baseball season length and minor leagues

A Syracuse Herald-Journal report relayed by Lawrence Skiddy discusses the impact of shortening the season on minor leaguers. Double A players earn about $2,000 for a 20 week season. cut three weeks, and earnings drop to $1,700, likely forcing many to keep factory jobs year round.

New York Lawrence Skiddy Syracuse Herald-Journal

Country Club Holds Bishopville Reunion

Glouster hosts the Bishopville Country Club reunion on a clear autumn day. T F Davis and daughter Lena preside as hosts with a large buffet meal featuring many members and guests from Glouster Columbus Athens and nearby areas. Lena reads greetings from absentees as readings and musical selections highlight the program ending with God Bless America.

E. LeFever Glouster Mollie LeFever Cisco Tex Fred Kittle Athens Helen Chapman Coolville Ida M. Lewis Columbus D. E. Carr Ruth Watkins Helen Thomas Arah Drake W. W. Wallace A. C. Wells Ravenna Lena Davis Chester Davis Huntington W. Va Frank Clark Indianapolis Ind Arthur Vercoe Eugene Raser Bertha Martin Kent Thena Brunker T. D. Niceswanger Zanesville Anna Wilson Delaware Zella Danford Bishopville Merle Danford Danford Carr LeFever

Glouster Service Group to Collect Magazines for Men in Service

At a Community Service Organization meeting in Glouster it was decided to collect magazines to send to Athens for soldiers passing through. Donors may leave magazines at Beshara's Confectionery in Glouster Trimble Marie Antle's Grocery and Jacksonville A L Morrison Store. A vote of thanks was given to those aiding the Honor Roll project on Depot Square including New York Central Railroad city council Eastern Telephone Co John Crawford Lt Commissioner Jake Waldeck Chester Love Thomas Williams Jr and others.

Glouster Community Service Organization Athens Beshara Trimble Marie Antle Jacksonville A. L. Morrison Depot Square New York Central Railroad Eastern Telephone Co John Crawford Jake Waldeck Chester Love Thomas Williams, Jr

Former Hocking Valley Miner Dies in Uniontown

John H. Moorefield 81 long time Hocking Valley mining man died Oct. 5 in a Uniontown Pennsylvania hospital. He led mines for Johnson Coal Co and Lorain Coal and Dock Co in Hocking Valley Eastern Ohio and Monongahela Valley Pennsylvania. He belonged to Trimble Lodge 557 F and A M and Hope Commandery 26 Knight Templars Bellaire. Survived by wife Ella Ross Moorefield four daughters nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral was held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Third Presbyterian Church Uniontown with burial in Sylvan Heights Cemetery Uniontown.

Glouster John H. Moorefeld Hocking Valley Uniontown Mr. Moorefield Johnson Coal Co Lorain Coal and Dock Co Ohio Monongahela Valley Pennsylvania Trimble Lodge Hope Commandery Knight Templars of Bellaire Ella Ross Moorefield Ben Fields Pittsburgh Walter Creighton Henry P. Ley Earl Rogers Cool Springs Charlies Effie Small Elizabeth Kennedy Clarence W. Keer Third Presbyterian Church of Sylvan Heights

Bishopville Native Dies in Columbus

Franklin Bishop 89 of 395 S Ohio Ave Columbus retired contractor and former vice president of North Columbus Lumber died after eight months illness. A Bishopville Ohio native he moved to Columbus 50 years ago. Survived by two daughters Dessa Day and Edna Allman. Visitation tonight until 7 30 p m services Tuesday burial Wednesday in Bishopville.

Columbus Franklin Bishop S. Ohio Ave North Columbus Lumber ‘Co Bishopville Dessa Day Edna Allman

Beulah Post and William Dew marry in Glouster

Miss Beulah Post daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Post united with Mr William Dew son of Mr and Mrs Ona Dew in a Sunday ceremony at the bride’s home on South High Street Rev Miles Hoon of New Marshfield officiated Marguerite Post served as maid of honor Garmon Conaway of Columbus was best man The bride a Glouster High School graduate works as a bookkeeper at the Eastern Telephone Co Dew a Hollister High School graduate from Hollister and a telephone company employee will soon report for Army duty Mrs Dew will keep her job during military service.

Glouster Beulah Post Chester Post William Dew Fostoria S. High St Miles Hoon New Marshfield Marguerite Post Garmon Conaway Columbus Gardenias Eastern Telephone Co Dew Ona Dew Hollister Hollister High School Telephone Company

McCaskey Home Hosts Weekend Guests From Two States

Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCaskey were Mrs. William Johnston and son of New Castle Pennsylvania and Mrs. James Vaughn of Warren Ohio. Stag Bridge Club met Thursday evening at Ray White’s home with three tables in play. High score was Dr. C. F. Pat ton, second high L. G. Colbert, third high L. E. Richardson. Attendees included H. L. Kittrell R. G. Gatchel L. G. Delong John Shumway W. C. Bailey Bill Welsch and H. H. Withers Buckhannon West Virginia.

Walter McCaskey William Johnston and Son New Castle James Vaughn Warren, O Stag Bridge Club Ray White Dr. C. F. Patton L. G. Colbert L. E. Richardson H. L. Kittrell R. G. Gatchel L.G. Delong John Shumway W. C.bailey Bill Welsch H. H. Withers Buckhannon W. Va

Legion Post Farewell Dinner For Local Servicemen

The Frank McCann Post American Legion plans a farewell dinner in Glouster to honor men from Glouster and rural routes who depart for Army service on October 20. All furloughed men at home are invited to attend at 5 30 PM in the American Legion club rooms. Each departing man will be honored with the post's meal before leaving for duty.

Glouster Frank MacCann American Legion American Fan Club Frank McCann

Kettle Aged 115 Sent to Scrap Drive

In Glouster a brass kettle 115 years old, prized heirloom of Nancy Marquis, great grandmother of Stanley Skinner, was donated to the school scrap drive. The keepsake was presented by Skinner and collected with other items Saturday.

Kettle Glouster Stanley Skinner Nancy Marquis

Sabo Fined Five Dollars After Public Intoxication Arraignment

Millfield resident Paul Sabo was arrested Saturday afternoon for intoxication and arraigned before Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Glouster-Paul Sabo Millfield Thomas Williams, Sr

Joe Louis says his fightin days are over

Joe Louis, the famed heavyweight, says his fighting days are over and plans not to return to the ring. He notes war service may delay plans, but Army officials have already turned down a comeback with Billy Conn. Louis, 28, has earned over two million dollars and defended his title 21 times since defeating Jim Braddock in 1937.

Bernie Bierman Navy Bill Scanlan Ford Joe Louis Sid Feder New York Sam Alabama Omaha War Department Joe Army Billy Conn Bomber Jim Braddock Louis Associated Press David Kaufman Mike Jacob John Roxborough Julian Black

Purdue and State Clash For Big Ten Leadership

Purdue and Ohio State grid clubs lead headlines in a 21 game weekend program. Purdue seeks Western Conference leadership after a 7 6 upset of Northwestern while Ohio State hosts Purdue in a key clash. Other notable games include Dayton at Miami and a slate spanning Wright Patterson Field Findlay Kent State and Baldwin Wallace matchups.

Purdue Big Ten Columbus Boilermakers Northwestern Ohio State Bucks Buckeye Unhaatan Iun Dartmouth Wright- Patterson Field Findlay Toledo John Carroll Denison Muskingum Ohio Bluffton Capital Ohio Northern Wittenberg Mount Union Wooster Case Wright-Patterson Field Kent State Akron Ohio Wesleyan Allegheny Kenyon Hamilton Oberlin Hiram Heidelberg Bowling Green Wayne Dayton Miami Defiance Earlham Wilberforce Philander Smith Little Rock Ark Western Reserve Baldwin-Wallace Ohio U Cincinnati Otterbein Creighton Xavier

Vinton County Basketball Schedule Set for 1942-43

Local meeting of superintendents and coaches organized the Vinton County Athletic Association and approved the county league schedule. McArthur will host the tournament on February 25 26 and 27 with six high schools represented by named superintendents and coaches.

McArthur Vinton County Athletic Association Harold Potts Dillon Richland A. F. Axe Evans Hamden Hayhurst Kalvodia Zaleski Kenneth Leach Wilkesville Cole Vinton Rural John W. McGhee D.M. Bryson Vinton County Basketball League Hemnden

Three Way Tie For Scoring Lead In College Football

New York reports Frankie Sinkwich of Georgia Lee Tevis of Washington University St Louis and Ralph La Pointe of Vermont top the national scoring chart with 42 points each near midseason. La Pointe leads in efficiency appearing in three games versus four for the others, while Vermont suffered a 70 13 defeat to Rhode Island State. Andy Victor Gene Fekete and Bob Steuber sit three behind with 39.

New York Frankie Sinkwich Georgia Lee Tevis Washington University St. Louis Ralph la Pointe Vermont la Pointe Rhode Island State Andy Victor Citadel Gene Fekete Ohio State Bob Steuber Missouri Eolnie

Chapter To Honor Past Matrons At GLOUSTER Thea Chapter

The Thea Chapter C EF 8 will meet Thursday evening at the Masonic Hall in the city. Past matrons and patrons will be honored. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Harold Vaughn and Mrs. Donald Howard.

Glouster Thea Chapter C.ef Masonic Hall Is City Harold Vaughn Donald Howard

Nelsonville Pinmen Win Special Bowling Match

Nelsonville defeats Sandusky 2661 to 2208 in a Sunday bowling meet at Nelsonville Bowling Center. Steve Wilson rolls 232 in second game for high single, Mitchell leads Nelsonville with 562 in triples, while Gardner 533 and Cope 495 pace Sandusky in totals.

Nelsonville Sandusky Steve Wilson Mitchell Gardner Eccdachss Gillian Humbert Cope Ferguson

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NEA Service Johnny Beazley Terry Moore Enos Slaughter Sol Panama Charles Snyder Francis Brandon Charles Dykes Mike Scarpitta John Kalmbacker Joseph Santucci Armoco Champs Fullerton Hugh Fullerton, JR National Hockey League Montreal Toronto Boston Bill Keefe New Orleans Times Picayune Chief Bender Athletics Dillsworth Bender William Sheffer Athens Women’s Bowling League Watkins O Wagner Ponog Schaep Sa Kozminski Powell Re West Seeeewe Byard Ween Ene Staneart Simmers Weer Zarley Ee Woodrum Ee Country Club Bishopville Reunion Glouster Service Group Legion Post Sabo Vinton County Vinton Pinmen Point Pleasant Girl Scouts Glouster Girl Scouts Liberty League G. P. Ave H. Gaskin Ceee Moystin Eee Ween Russell Henson Speaking Pico Wholesale Co
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