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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1942

Page

7

Four Major Elevens in First Losses

AP reports college football amid conference action with Ohio State leading Big Ten as Wisconsin and Purdue win. Notre Dame, Army, Georgia, Alabama, Duke and several others chase pivotal results. Impressive showings set stage for key clashes across SEC, East, Southwest and Pacific regions as unbeaten teams face tests.

Ohio State Northwestern Wisconsin Purdue Illinois Notre Dame Michigan Minnesota Iowa Indiana Seahawks Cleveland Navy Georgia Tech Dixie Georgia Alabama Kentucky Georia Cincinnati Duke Pitt Tulane North Carolina Vanderbilt L.U Tennessee Army Pennsylvania Columbia Harvard Boston College Wake Forest Georgetown Princeton Brown Yale Southwest Texas Christian Pensacola Fliers Baylor Texas A Texas Rice Southern Methodist Pacific U.C.L.A Santa Clara

Ohio Gridiron Rivalry Sparks Rough Play Claims

Xavier coach Crowe accuses Dayton of rough play in the 20-13 Flyers victory. Walter Ungvarsky may miss rest of season with head injuries after a postgame hit. Dayton denies alibi claims while Baujan criticizes Xavier's conditioning. Ohio State scheduled to host Wisconsin in a marquee clash amid a nine game weekend list across the state.

Cincinnati Clem Crowe Xavier University Dayton Flyers Harry Baujan Crowe Good Samaritan Hospital Walter Ungvarsky United Xav Ier Ungvarsky Xavier Baujan Mr. Crowe

York Grange Hosts Halloween Masquerade at Oak Grove

York Grangers met at Oak Grove on Oct 16 voting to stage a Halloween masquerade Friday Oct 30. A program featured Marie Warehime readings, Barbara Foughty piano solo, Loyd Howard reading, and a Grange song. Election of officers planned for Nov 6. Refreshments by Duskeys Bum gardner Beckler Smith Whitmore Cook and Wood. Nearby notices report visits, deaths, marriages and family news involving Kinsey Hartman Duskey and Cagg families.

Oak Grove York Marie Warehime Barbara Foughty Loyd Howard Grange Marie Arthur Duskey Virgene Bumgardner Robert Beckler Freda Smith Ira Whitmore Ray Cook Charles Wood William McDonald Washington Zernie Laning New Straitsville Linnie ‘Hankieson Chester Carter Longansport Ind Sam Longley Nelsonville Hod Smith William Kinsey Kent Ernest Marsh Warren Catherine Kinsey Cincinnati Charles Kinsey Mable Barrows Chase I Charles Hartman Leonard Davis Charles Gilpin Paul Kennard Arrondale Charles ‘Artman Goldie Duskey Arthur Askey Arur Duskey Mt. Vernon Satury Bill Huddy Fort Bragg Charles Ddy Sam Cagg Fish Ford Place Columbus C. W. Weigel William Brooks Shoe Co Patterson C.C.C. Dock

Steuber Extends Scoring Lead With 83 Points

New York AP report notes Missouri left halfback Bob Steuber added 20 points to his season total, reaching 83 and holding the national scoring lead. Frank Sinkwich, limited against Cincinnati, scored three touchdowns to reach 66 for now second, while Ohio State’s Gene Fekete moved to third with 60 after eight points in a win over Northwestern.

NEW York Bob Steuber University of Missouri Frank Sinkwich Cincinnati Gene Fekete Ohio State

Chauncey Grades Hold Masked Hallowe'en Party

Pupils of the seventh grade at Chauncey Schools enjoyed a masquerade Hallowe'en party Friday night. Miss Frances Howard, principal of the grades, chaperoned the event. Costume prizes were awarded and Halloween refreshments served. About 30 attended.

Chauncey Chauncey Schools Frances Howard

Dick Adolph Fractures Skull In Exhibition Hurt

In the Cleveland Detroit exhibition hockey game Saturday night Dick Adolph Cleveland Barons defense star fractured the skull after a fall. Dr Begg announced the injury and stated he is being treated for the fracture.

Cleveland Dick Adolph Cleveland Barons K H. Begg

Ohioan Leads East as Rochester Scoring Star

Jim Secrest of Galion Ohio, sophomore halfback for the University of Rochester, scored five touchdowns against Hamilton Saturday to boost his total to 54 points in four games, leading the East scorers.

East New York Jim Secrest Galion University of Rochester Hamilton

Pomeroy High Assembly Features Skit and Program

Pomeroy Senior High held a Friday assembly directed by the Student Activities Association with Miss Edith Bowen as director. Jack Lewis and Robert Hayes led the pledge, Eileen Stansbury sang with Lois Neutzling at piano, Agnes Bentz read scripture, Jeannette Young announced, and a skit titled The Right and the Wrong entertained with participants including Marjorie Reuter Betty Mae Couch Rosemary Ward Claire Titus Harold Blackston William Buck Earl Denny Willis Giles and Jane Clifford alongside a jitterbug monologue by Richard Gress.

United States of America Jack Lewis Robert Hayes Eileen Stansbury Lois Neutzling Agnes Bentz Jeannette Young S.A.A Marjorie Reuter Betty Mae Couch Rosemary Ward Claire Titus Harold Blackston William Buck Earl Denny Willis Giles Jane Clifford Richard Gress

Chauncey Ladies Aid to Hold All Day Church Quilt Day

The Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society plans an all day quilting event at the church on Wednesday. A separate historical note mentions Lloyds of London once insured a California avocado tree for thirty thousand dollars against fire and frost.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church Lloyd's of London California

Bears Triumph Sends Halas Off In 45 14 Win

Chicago Bears rout Philadelphia Eagles 45 14 in Halas farewell game. Halas plans to name his successor Thursday or Friday as speculation centers on Luke Johnson or Hank Anderson. Lions lose to Packers 28 7. Redskins beat Steelers 14 0. Dodgers top Giants 17 7. Rams edge Cardinals 7 3.

Bears Swamp Eagles Halas Chicago Chicago Bears Luke Johnson Heartley Hank) Anderson George Halas Bears Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions Wrigley Field Chicago Cardinals Green Bay Cleveland Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Washington Lions Packers Washington Redskins Pittsburgh Steelers Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Cleveland Rams Bud Schwenk

Back to Nassau Hall Princeton memories stir old fans

In a nostalgic reminiscence, a Fullerton Roundup writer recalls Princeton’s past glories and campus scenes from 20 years ago, comparing then and now. He notes the press box, uniforms, and old battles with Yale, Navy, Brown, and Notre Dame, as he reflects on staying near Princeton yet never returning regularly.

New York Nassau Hall Princeton Princeton Navy Dickinson Bill Roper Yale Navy Brown Penn

Dover Township Women Help Harvest Corn Crop

Mrs Hattie Mingus of Crescent Ridge near Millfield led a neighborhood effort to husk corn on the Gillespie farm. More than 1225 bushels were gathered in a Saturday work session with several families joining including Heffken and Mingus families. A second husking session is planned for Thursday.

Chauncey Hattie Mingus Crescent Ridge Millfield Gillespie Farm Mingus Theodore Heffken McCarty Henry Heffken John Heffken Hattiengus Carolyn Heffken Jack Mingus Clell Mingus Robert Mingus Richard Mingus

Dinner for University Students Hosted by Betty Courtney

Chauncey Ohio University senior Betty Courtney entertained students Saturday at a 6 o clock two course dinner at her parents home on High Street. Guests included Jean Campbell Cleveland Heights Ann Greene Reading Pa Garnet Mattice Canton Marilyn Nangle Cleveland Esther Thorndike Barberton Betty Courtney Isabelle Courtney Charles H Courtney Gilbert Courtney Jr and Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney.

Chauncey Betty Courtney Ohio University Gilbert Courtney High St Jean Campbell Cleveland Heights Ann Greene Reading Garnet Mattice Canton Marilyn Nangle Cleveland Esther Thorndike Bar_berton Betty Isabelle Courtney Charles H

Chauncey Hixson Undergoes Major Surgery in Columbus

Robert Hixson Chauncey underwent a major surgical operation at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus last week and, according to Dr. Warren V. Sprague, is making a satisfactory recovery.

Chauncey Robert Hixson Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Warren V. Sprague

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge October Birthdays

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey will celebrate October birthday anniversaries of members at the meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m A pot luck supper will be served.

Chauncey — Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Chauncey district social notes list visits by Dr and Mrs Mc Laughlin Brinkhaven former Athens County residents visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas Buckley Lexington Ave George Williamson home from Johnstown Pa for a Chauncey visit spent Sunday in Columbus with his parents Miss Alice Johnson Dayton vacationing visiting Chauncey parents Dan and Mrs Johnson Miss Julia Johnson Dayton nurse visiting her Chauncey family Mr and Mrs Glenn Mingus Athene were Sunday guests of his mother Hattie Mingus Crescent Ridge

Chauncey McLaughlin Brinkhaven Athens County Pomeroy Thomas Buckley Lexington Ave George Williamson Johnstown Columbus James Williamson Alice Johnson Dayton Dan Johnson Julia Johnson Miami Valley Hospital Russell Johnson Glenn Mingus Athens Hattie Mingus Crescent Ridge

Heffken Family Hosts Dinner Honoring Servicemen

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heffken of Millfield entertained guests at a Monday dinner honoring Master Sergeant John Heffken and Mrs. Heffken visiting from Miami. Attending were Sergt. and Mrs. John Heffken, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Heffen, Mrs. Hattie Mingus, Carolyn Heffken, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heffken.

Chauncey Henry Heffken Millfield John Heffken Heffken Miami, Fla Sergi Teodore Heffen Hattie Mingus Carolyn Heffken

Class Is To Meet CHAUNCEY Wife Hosts Loyal Women Banquet

Mrs Homer John son will host the Loyal Women's Class of the First Church of Christ at her home Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Mrs Burg Johnston to conduct the business meeting. Mrs Carl Shafer will lead devotions and lesson study. All women of the church invited.

Chauncey Homer Johnson Loyal Women’s First Church of Christ Burg Johnston Carl Shafer

Chauncey Corporal Dew Visits Wife in Chauncey

Corporal Thomas Dew stationed in Baltimore Md spent the week end visiting his wife Mrs Mary Ferre Dew and his mother Mrs Mary Dew in Chauncey Jacobs Ave.

Chauncey Thomas Dew Baltimore Mary Ferre Dew Mary Dew Jacobs Ave

Unbeatens Survive in Early College Football Aces

New York report notes four teams remain unscored on through the day while 33 others are unbeaten and untied. Tulsa leads with 256 points in five games, but Fresno State dominates with 270 points in five, after an 80-0 win over Fort Ord. Also listed are Wartburg East Stroudsburg Idaho State and others with strong starts.

New York Tulsa Okla University Fresno State Fort Ord Calif O.P TEM Kawpaions Wartburg East Stroudsburg Idaho So Branch Dubuque Georia Augustana Williams Ohio State

Murray City Personal and Social Notes

Murray City notes list many local visits and moves. Wayne Mack and George House of Buchtel visited relatives here while others relocated to Parkersburg Canton Akron and Columbus for work. A birth is announced for James Robson Jr’s family and several residents travel for business or visit relatives in Nelsonville Athens Jacktown and Cherington Hospital.

Murray City Wayne Mack George House Buchtel Wayne Huston Joyce Parkersburg Warren Darly Orient Emma Tippie Phyllis Jean Jonas New Straitsville Harry Jonas Mary Short Gertie Lawrence Short Nelsonville Bessie Frazee Joe Akron Ellie Jonas Ida Fray Frazee

Share-It Club Plans Masked Party At Poston

The Share-It Club met Tuesday with 11 members present and arranged a masked party for Tuesday evening October 27. The previous week's prize went to Mrs. Lenora Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shields and their son Charles Jr. drove to Columbus last weekend. Miss Darlene Wade returned home to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wade, after visiting her grandmother, Mrs. James Wade, in Canaanville.

Poston Lenora Wade Charles Shields Charles, Jr Columbus Darlene Wade Clifford Wade James Wade Canaanville

Time Card Schedule Fragments on Rail Lines

Readable fragments show multiple trains with numbers names and timings from New York Central Chesapeake and Ohio lines. Entries include No 44 Daily No 12 Daily No 3 National Limited West Bound No 1 National Limited Daily and No 30 Arrives daily except Sunday with times ranging from morning to evening across North South routes.

Diplomat National Limited NEW York Central South Chesapeake & Ohio

New Plymouth Personal and Social Notes

Local notes report social events at East Grade School and White House luncheon honoring former teacher Mrs. C. H. Jones. Several residents attend DAR meetings, Lancaster Fair, and visits among Logan and Fort Thomas, Ky. Army Depot employment news, postal changes, and a civil service exam for fourth class postmaster in New Plymouth announced.

New Plymouth Esther O'Neill East Logan White House C. H. Jones Elizabeth Heinlein Winifred Engle Gladys Cluteton Grace Adcock Helen Rush Joan Wright Janice Eggleston Mattie Allen Anna Heinlein Elizabeth D.A.R J. M. Stewart Lemuel John Bob Junior Fuller Glen Clyde Harris Lancaster Fair Raymond Sigler Army Depot Columbus Sigler Boney Weede Emily Haas Emma Pleukharp R.F.D W.C.T.U Misses Hawk Cloyd Bardain Fort Thomas Luther Bardain Norman Cooper Black Fork I. R. Haas Marguerite Cooper Junior Fox Dayton I R. Haas Treadley Heinlein Texas Presbyterian Church

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