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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1941
Page
7
Logan edges rival teams with a dramatic late field goal. Key players Logan 16 Pomeroy 18 McArthur 25 and many scattered scores across Ohio towns highlight a night of close finishes and burst of scoring.
The Wellston Golden Rockets visit Athens High to face the Bulldogs at eight. Athens fields a patched end lineup but aims for a first division berth as they duel Wellston, a tough conference foe, in a close, hard fought game.
In Philadelphia Freddy DAmico 142 stopped Johnny Dean 148 while Harrisburg’s Billy Morris 151 outpointed Mike Destepano 153 in a pair of noted bouts.
McArthur Generals overwhelmed Jacksonville Trimble 25 to 0 in a Hocking Valley League game. Johnny Beckley led with two touchdowns including a 54 yard run and drop kick, Johnny Shayne added a 25 yard score, and Bobby Frye caught a 14 yard TD pass.
The Plains Post Office, long housed in the Clover Farm store, has moved across the street to the Cash Woods property. Postmaster is Mrs. Laura V. Tipton. The Chauncey item notes locals Mrs. Vira Shafer, Mrs. Ollie Daugherty and Mrs. Allie Bangman hosted dinner Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shafer.
Logan Chieftains defeat Pomeroy Panthers 16 to 13 on a last minute field goal by McGonagle. After a tight game with multiple fumbles and lead changes, Logan rallied from a 13-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to win with a 5 yard kick from the angle setting up the final score. Brickles and Brickles’s fumbles and Johnston’s early plays shaped the drives as Logan seized momentum late.
Ohio University to play Butler University in Indianapolis as coach Don Peden faces a rough injury list. The Bobcats seek momentum after a slow start, with backs sidelined and quarterback Halderman doubtful, while Szalay and Chicatelli anchor the backfield and Garey Riccardi guard the line.
Mirthful Georgia tale about Frankie Sinkwich ends with him eating a cutlet in team quarters. Ben Jones to debut Dusty, a Dusty colt, in California this winter as a two-year-old on Jan 1. Ray in Cleveland urges Abe Simon fight while Conn’s camp feuds with Johnston continue. Minneapolis bookies set six point line for Michigan vs Minnesota. Minor Key notes Bill Meyer to remain Kansas City manager amid Yankee skepticism. Pitt schedule doubt over Texas. Canisius Colella cited as All-America prospect. Arky Vaughan rumored Dodgers infielder. Texas Longhorns celebrate Jack Crain selling ads for $1,500 more than ever.
Chauncey Church of Christ and 40 Protestant bodies begin the United Christian Advance project on January 1 1942 with a four year campaign to reach unchurched Americans and enroll in church schools. Attendance cards will be distributed to participants and services are set for Sunday across Taylor Ridge Greens Run and nearby communities. An annual masque parade at York Grange Hall Oak Grove is also planned with a large turnout expected.
The Plains Church of the Nazarene hosts a revival led by Evangelist and Mrs. C R Watson with sermons at 10 45 am and 7 pm on Sunday October 26. Sunday School begins 9 30 am led by Mrs Carrie Channell ahead of Rally Day observed the first Sunday in November. Music by Mrs Watson piano accordion the youth chorus and Thelma Tolbert piano. Rev Frank Noel is pastor.
Mr Sullivan from the state auditor's office in Columbus is in Chauncey auditing the books of the Chauncey corporation.
A Chauncey family reunion honoring guests from Indiana was held at Mr. and Mrs. James Mullins home. A noon picnic dinner was served to attendees including the Greens of Bicknell and Evansville, Mullins relatives from Chauncey, Carbondale, Athens, The Plains, and surrounding areas, with numerous children listed among attendees.
Chauncey area residents hosted and traveled to see relatives and friends over several days. Frank Lands and Lucinda Lands hosted Chauncey guests while George Vanmeter and Edward Linscott households received visitors from Athens The Plains and Evansville. Other local families welcomed guests from Columbus Sugar Creek and Bickner with multiple day visits noted.
Eileen Olson age 16 of The Plains was moved from Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens to her parents home after an emergency appendectomy. Fauna Shrieve, The Plains, is recovering satisfactorily from an appendicitis operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
Plains High School and Rutland played to a 6-6 tie. Plains scored first on a Luman two yard run and failed the ensuing point. Rutland answered with Brown’s second period score and failed the extra point. The Plains line with Slater MceGraner and Shafer excelled while Rutland’s defense pressured but could not break through.
Columbus Bulls in the American Professional Football League earned a 42 to 0 win over the Dayton Dakotas in an exhibition in Zanesville. Six touchdown passes highlighted Columbus scoring barrage.
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