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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1945

Page

17

Cadets Top Football Poll As Navy Ohio State Slump

Army leads college football rankings with 1,035 points and 90 first place votes. Navy has 803 points with 14 first places, Notre Dame 768, Ohio State 635, Minnesota 581, and Alabama and Penn State follow in the top ranks as others slide or rise in the weekly Associated Poll.

Harold Claassen NEW York Associated College Cadeta Navy Ohio State Army Notree Minnesota Pennsynia North Lina Indiana Texas Purdue Towa Michigan California San Diego Naval Outfit Columbus Melville R.J West Point Georgia Tech Baltimore Notre Dame Alabama Pennsylvania St. Mary's Georgia Southern California Oklahoma A & M Duke Columbia Tulsa Holy Cross

Louis and Conn Set for June Title Fight

Joe Louis will defend his heavyweight title against Billy Conn next June. The bout is expected to draw about 3 million dollars at the gate. The exact venue remains undecided among New York Chicago Philadelphia and Detroit. Conn is to sign his contract tomorrow.

New York Joe Louis Billy Conn Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Brown Bomber Conch

Buckeyes Sharpen Offense Ahead of Purdue Showdown

Ohio State coach Carroll Widdoen focused on tightening the offense as the Buckeyes prepare to meet unbeaten Purdue for Big Ten leadership. Assistant Paul Bixler labeled Purdue’s line as the toughest test this year and noted their wide open attack.

Columbus Carroll Widdoen Ohio State University Purdue Big Ten Paul Bixler Ohio Russ Thomas Thornton Dixon Max Schnittker Wisconsin Widdoes Bill Hackett Paul Sarringhaus Huss Thomas Warren Amling Bixler

Boswell Tops Oberlin Scorers Amid Full Season Totals

Oberlin halfback Boswell leads the nation with 66 points from 11 touchdowns, a mark that may drop as other top scorers have played fewer games. The report also covers bank condition, local society notes, and residents visiting relatives, with multiple names and places noted.

Fullerton's Roundup: Football Picks and Baseball Banter

The column cites Fritz Crisler on Army backs Glenn Davie and Dec Blanchard versus Ohio State. It notes Fred Fitzsimmons becoming Brooklyn club business manager, previews TV for the Louis Conn fight, and lists scouts watching multiple colleges. A postgame brawl in Colorado prompts tear gas from Sheriff Ray Barger.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York War Dept Michigan Fritz Crisler Army Glenn Davie Dec Blanchard Ohio State Paul Sarringhaus Dick Fisher Buckeyes Fritz Sarringhaus Fred Fitzsimmons Dodger Phillies Bill Cox Brooklyn Mike Jacobs Alabama Tennessee Georgia Mississippi State Georgia Tech L.S.A Duke Columbia Holy Cross St. Mary's Tulsa Oklahoma Aggies Texas Colorado Laverne Roach Cherry Point N. C Marine Base Billy Conn Larimer County Ray Barger Colorado U Colorado Aggies Hollywood

Funeral of Dover Man Held in Athens Saturday

Simeon Simm Simpson 56 a Chauncey resident and NY Central Railroad inspector died of a stroke. Funeral services were at Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home with Rev A M Lakin officiating. Burial at West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Survivors include wife Myrtle son Robert and daughters Lois and Ruth. Out of town relatives from Ohio cities attended.

Chauncey Simeon (Simm) Simpson Fage Chauncey Yards New York Central Railroad Dowler+ Ferguson A. M. Lakin the Plains Nazarene Church Liggie Shafer Elzina Wharton West Union Street Athens John Ley W. D. Hines Paul Porter Halph Coe John Smart l Joseph Cline Myrtle Robert Lois Ruth Guy Cleveland Corneliy Tyler Orville Milton John

Chauncey Area Notes Include Visits and Illness Updates

Mr and Mrs Harry Fritts of Columbus hosted weekend guests in Chauncey including Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye. County Youth meet at Church of Christ drew attendees Ralph Brown Junior Courtney and Richard Stalder. Mrs Clara Southerton’s illness slighty improved after a period at home in Sand Ridge. Daniel Shingler of Hannonsville visited. William McKnight and grandson Melvin visited in Nelsonville. Rev and Mrs Harvey Smith of Bishopville visited Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Marion Walton spent time at home in Chauncey. Mrs Hattie Karns traveled to Birmingham Alabama for an indefinite visit with sister Emma Farrow and family. Mr and Mrs Lacey McNutt visited Columbus.

Chauncey Harry Fritts Columbus Fritts Floyd Nye High St Ralph Brown Junior Courtney Richard Stalder Nelsonville Church of Christ Clara Southerton Sand Ridge Daniel Shingler Hannonsville William McKnight Melvin McKnight Harvey Smith Bishopville Meg Ray Pidcock High Te Marion Walton Wayne Hattie Karns Birmingham Ala Emma Farrow Lacey McNutt

Stricken minister improves as services mark week

Reports say Rev Ray Pidcock of Morristown Holiness Church recovered from a hemorrhage and was sent home on High Street after a serious period. Pvt Kenneth McCune, two years overseas, arrived from Italy with an honorable discharge and joined his wife Sylvia at Sand Ridge. A Red Men meeting is set at Red Men's Hall on Oct 18 at 7:30 pm with supper to follow.

En Amnusy Simeon Simpson Ray Pidcock Chauncey Morristown Pvt Kenneth McCune States Italy Sylvia Sand Ridge Gertie McCune Red Men‘s Hall Clyde Boho

Short Games and Near Riot Mark H. S. Football

Ohio high school football saw two games cut short due to near altercations and lopsided scores. Bremen quit at Philo after a 19 to 6 deficit amid crowd threats. Steubenville Central dominated Magnolia 81 to 0 after shortened halves.

Harold Harris Columbus Ohio Philo Bremen Harold W. Emschler Ohio High School Athletic Association Emschler OHSAA Red Ewing Steubenville Steubenville Central Magnolia Lilies Cincinnati Purtell Cincinnati Elder Wapakoneta van Werth

Millfield News Notes Highlights Local Ailing and Visitors

Sizable local updates report Arza Linscott improving after a stroke at his Hooper Ridge farm. Ben Misner’s home under quarantine as a Misner child battles scarlet fever. Mrs. Maggie Keirns recovering from a light stroke, admired by sister Polly Lenox visiting from Nelsonville. Carol Boudinot visits Concord, O B Boudinot’s family. Pfc. Merrill Saylor tours from Germany to relatives near Amesville. Vern White home on furlough from California. tributaries include Exenkemper and Grant families visiting. Lydia Reagh visiting Athens after hospital release. Eddie Pyle, grandson of A T Triplett, visiting in Cleveland hospital for serious burns after overseas service.

Millfield Arza Linscott Hooper Ridge Ben Misner Misner Maggie Keirns Amesville Polly Lenox Nelsonville Carol Boudinot New John Exemkemper Jacksonville Jane White Robert Grant Roseville William Cole Lydia Reagh Vernon Lillie Barker Athens Reagh A. T. Triplett Pfe Eddie Pyle Cleveland

Shumways Announce Leona Shumway to Cecil Kisor M M

Glouster notes Leona Shumway and Cecil Kisor announce their marriage in a October 11 ceremony conducted by Mayor Thomas Williams. Leona, a Jacksonville Trimble graduate, worked at Mutual Stores. Cecil, a Navy man, has served six years. They plan to live in Cleveland after discharge.

Mutual Glouster Navy Poston No. 6 Millfield Cleveland Naval Philadelphia

Service Men of Glouster Returning to Civil Life

Major Lowell Burnell arrived home from Camp Crowder Missouri where he had charge of the 23rd Station Hospital. Sgt. Scott Lent returned to Jacksonville after discharge from Greensborough center and overseas service in Africa Sicily and Italy. Pfc. Charles Jewell arrived in Glouster with discharge from Camp Atterbury after 18 months in France and Germany. Mr and Mrs Jor Nelson of Glouster report their son Joe Nelson now stationed in Japan.

Caroline Lamber Ga White Coates Church Cufford Gruesec Rose Serene Woman's City League St. Bowling Wright Sper Jewell Henson Quintin Wilson Equipment Co Wallace Simkins Circle Garrison Thompson’s Somerville Dileher Stone W. Smith Brown Merietta Co Waugh Durfee Vann Martin Oseland Glouster Murphy's & & J Delbert Bodkin B. Miller Fant Ae R. D H. Workman M. Lanier William McColley J. Kennedy E. Miller Lewis Marsh Jacksonville Grueser Marsh Just Jackson Robbins France Germany N. Quillin Indiantown Gap J. Smith Lowell Burnell Camp Crowder 23Rd Station Jan Army Scott Lent Russell Lent Greensborough N. Y Air Force Africa Sicily Ialy Charles Jewell Aclerd Jewell Camp Atterbury Jor Nelson Joe Nelson Japan

Xenia Man Dies After Attending Funeral

William Miles Sr 69 from Xenia Ohio died of a heart attack on Chauncey street soon after returning from the funeral of Simeon Simpson. Funeral and burial planned in Xenia with Chauncey residents Robert Simpson and family traveling for services. Miles survived by children Albert Miles William Miles Jr Phyllis Jones and Mildred Shoecraft all of Xenia.

Chaungexy Wiliam Miles Xenia Ohio Simeon Simpson Miles Robert Simpson Chauncey Mae Simpson Miles Chaunteey Albert Miles Willian Miles, Jr Phyllis Jones Mil Dred Shoecraft

Purchase of Two-Story Dwelling in Glouster

Carl E. Phillips has bought the two story Valley St. dwelling in Trimble from M. M. Bryson. The building offers a three room upstairs apartment and a five room downstairs unit formerly used as a ware room by Bryson Lumber Co. Read as a local real estate transfer with current residents listed.

Mrs. H. Brooks

Garden Club Plans Fall Flower Project

Glouster Garden Club met at Mrs. E H Taylor’s home to approve buying evergreens for a fall flower project along Route 13 starting at Turner service station and running about 800 feet. Social hour catered by the hostess for three guests and numerous members. treasurer Mrs. E S Bingman urged dues payment.

Glouster E. H. Taylor Turner Service Station T. D. McAfoose Alla Sweeney Ralph Hines B. R. Angle E. S. Bingman Branson Chambers Emmett Eddy Frances Gibbs C. E. Haskins Alpha Howard Alpha Morrison C. E. Turner Everett Eddy W. A. Craft Taylor E. 5. Bingman

Jacksonville Man Seriously Injured

Joe Sayre of Jacksonville was seriously injured Monday afternoon when the delivery truck he was driving rolled back downhill on Route 123 a short distance from Redtown. He suffered a broken right ankle a back injuries and cuts and was transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital by John Blower ambulance for treatment.

Glouster Joe Sayre Jacksonville Redtown Joe Sheltering Arms Hospital John &. Blower

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