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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1941

Page

7

Miami Line Best Ohio Has Faced This Season

Miami University Redskins show a fast, powerful line front to back with Emerson Guinn Howard Hinrichs Jim Krause Chuck Moos Walt Ruchynsky plus ends Jack Meier George Adams in front of a quick backfield led by Ted Migdal Dan Schisler. Ohio U scout Russ Crane says Miami improves each game and will test Ohio on homecoming weekend.

Frank Wilton Miami University Redskins Ohio University Bobcats Russ Crane Ohio U Redskins Illinois Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Miami Crane Emerson Guinn Howard Hinrichs Jim Krause Chuck Moos Walt Ruchynsky Krause Guinn Hinrichs Ruchynsky Moos Jack Meier George Adams Gene Woodworth Warren Rockwell Ted Migdal Dan Schisler Don Peden Butler Bulldog Ohio Don Bill Herbert Notre Dame

Charley Anderson Is Dismissed From Ohio State Squad

Ohio State coach Paul E Brown dismissed Charley Anderson senior starting end for the welfare of the squad. Anderson, a four year Buckeye, said he plans to stay in school and finish his education. The action leaves ends to freshmen and sophomores Leon Schoenbaum Bob Shaw Sam Fox Pete Hershberger and Bill Sector.

Columbus Paul E. Brown Ohio State University Charley Anderson Ohio State Charles Anderson Brown Anderson Massillon High School Fran Cis A. Schmidt Buckeye Leon Schoenbaum Huntington W. Va Bob Shaw Fremont Sam Fox Pete Hershberger Bill Sector Shadyside Southern California Purdue Boilermakers Albuquerque N. M Bucks

Boxing Results From Philadelphia Chicago and Toledo Cards

Mike Kap elan of Boston outpointed May on Pablo in Philadelphia. Joe Maxin of Cleveland knocked out Oliver Shanks in Chicago. George Nyberg of Windsor out pointed Pete Spotts in Windsor et al. Leo Rodak of Chicago outpointed Jackie Wilson in Toledo.

Philadelphia Mike Kapelan Boston Mayon Pablo Chicago Joe Maxin Cleveland Oliver Shanks Montreal George Nyberg Windsor Pete Spotts Pittsburgh Toledo Leo Rodak Jackie Wilson

Chauncey LT Among State's Grid Leaders

Ohio high school football championship picture shows Chauncey Dover joining top teams with six straight wins led by lean running backs. Don Reinhardt of Portsmouth East leads the state with 119 points while Rus Wolfe and Jack Ley follow in scoring. Ley accounts for most Chauncey Dover points as the Cadets push for the title.

Columbus Ohio Portsmouth East Upper Sandusky Chauncey- Dover Warren Canton Lehman Cleveland Collinwood Xenia O. S S. O. Home Powhatan Lincoln Bexley Mifflin Logan Bergholz Leetonia S. O Mansfield Massillon Portsmouth F East Don Reinhardt Pedro Russell Flying Express Jack Ley Chauncey-Dover Glouster Jack Paul R. Fiske Ley

Postponed Neighborhood Club Meeting Planned for Nov 4

The Neighborhood Club meeting set for Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Faye McCafferty on Mill Street has been postponed to Tuesday November 4. The Halloween masquerade will be observed by club members then.

Chauncey Faye McCafferty Mill St

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

California scribes hint at a possible PCC divorce as Stanford leads richer California schools away from the north. The Big Ten debates Frank Leahy's recruiting appeal for Notre Dame. Michigan's fresh end was reportedly rescued after a Notre Dame incident. Also notes on Jack House and Georgia back Frankie Sinkwich. Henry Ransom heads east to pro duties, Dobie's Navy bench gloom, Stage Field history, Mickey Owen strike call, Pvt Conner bowling, and Army basketball jubilee at Madison Square Garden with former college stars.

Hugh Fullerton New York California Stanford Big Ten Frank Leahy Notre Dame Ann Arbor Michigan Texas Henry Ransom Ft. Worth Philadelphia North Hills Club Gil Dobie Navy Swede Larson Detroit U Stage Field Chicago Mitchel Chuck Gelatka Mississippi State Homer Forsythe Ohio Wesleyan Sgt Sid Glickman Brooklyn College and Corp Joe Michalowski Worcester Poly Louis Tschudi Dayton U Fort Monmouth Julie Kasner C.C.N.Y Joe Killian Georgia Thurman Hall

M'Bee Men’s Duckpin League Meeting Planned

The Millfield Wenonah Club of Mazon Council will meet on Tuesday October 28 at 7 p m in the Millfield D of P lodge hall. Members are asked to contribute to the potluck lunch to be served.

Millfield—Wenonah Club of Mazon Millfield D. of P

Dover Students To Stage Fall Festival At School

Chauncey Dover High School students plan an annual fall festival in the auditorium on Wednesday night October 29 with home rooms competing for entertainments. The program begins at 7 30 p m and the carnival at 8 10 p m featuring acts like Jonsey Sams' version of higher mathematics and a Chauncey-Dover Band performance. Proceeds benefit the athletic association.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Jonsey Sams Christian Brown Chauncey-Dover Harry McMahen Athletic Association

Plan Benefit Party For Candidates

Murray City Ladies Auxiliary No 4 of the UMWA will sponsor a candidate benefit party at Community Hall New Pittsburg on Thursday evening Oct 30 at 7 30. Candidates and others are invited to attend.

Murray City U.M.W. of A New Pittsburg

Carl Fulton, Former Dover Resident Dies at 70

Chauncey born Carl Fulton, 70, left Chauncey for Colorado over four decades ago and died at his Kremley Colorado home. Funeral and burial were in Breckinridge. Survived by three children, two brothers Daniel and Leslie, sister Lutie in Denver, and five half sisters. wife Rose Potter of Albany died six years ago. Remembered by Chauncey and Dover Township elders.

Chauncey Carl Fulton Colorado Kremley Colo Daniel Fulton Millfield Breckinridge Rose Potter Albany Daniel Leslie Fulton Lutie Denver Dover Township

A and O Club Hike and Picnic at Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek A and O Club members enjoyed a Sunday picnic and hike with group photos and games. The next meeting is set for Monday November 3 at Miss Norma Clark's home. attendees included Olga Hunter Delores Hunter Isabel Fogarassy and others.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Norma Clark Olga Hunter Delores Hunter Isabel Fogarassy Gladys Bellelchies Virginia McClellan Ethel Chiki Jean Slagle Mary Margaret Rivers

Millfield Pocahontas Lodge Plans Mother's Day Program

Plans are made for a Mother's Day program to be presented Thursday evening at 7 in the D of P hall Millfield by Mazon Council No 93 Degree of Pocahontas. The public is invited and a luncheon will be served during the social hour after the entertainment. A large attendance is anticipated.

Chauncey D. of P. Hall Millfield Mazon Council No. 93 Degree of Pocahontas

Dexter Social And Personal Notices

Mrs Rean Von schmitz left Sunday to spend several months with her daughter Mrs Fred Belknapp in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Dana Williamson Ironton were Sunday guests of Mr Lewis Saxton. Frances and Eleanor Cleland Harrisonville were Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Cleland. Mr and Mrs S S C Cook left Thursday to spend two weeks with Mr and Mrs Robert Livingston and Miss Helen Cook at Birmingham Ala. Mrs Blanche Davis of Springfield spent several days last week with her mother Mrs Ella Nelson. Mrs Clyde Hampton and family spent several days recently with her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Cleland. Mr and Mrs Everett Tracy and mother of Bull Run and Mrs Etta McKnight were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ross Halliday. Mr Marion Nicholson left Sunday for Texas after spending a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs M A Nicholson. Mr and Mrs Ed Minx of Columbus were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs Emmet Davis. Mr and Mrs W R Halliday were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Halliday at Point Rock. Mr and Mrs Barl Nelson and family of Carpenter and Mr and Mrs Mac Johnson of McArthur were Sunday guests of Peter Nelson.

Ala Blanche Davis Springfield Ella Nelson Clyde Hampton Floyd Cleland Everett Tracy Bull Run Etta McKnight Ross Halliday Marion Nicholson Texas M. A. Nicholson Ed Minx Columbus Emmet Davis W. R. Halliday Ray Halliday Point Rock Barl Nelson Carpenter Mac Johnson McArthur Peter Nelson

Santa Fe Name Meaning Traced to Royal Town of St Francis

The term Santa Fe derives from La villa real de Santa Fe de San Francisco meaning The royal town of holy faith of St Francis. The historical phrasing links the city’s name to its religious and regal origins.

Santa Fe

Gophers Texas Deadlocked in Grid Poll

New York reports Minnesota and Texas share the top spot in the third Associated Press gridiron ranking, each with 1,161 points. Minnesota leads in first place votes 60 to 58, while Texas gains support in lower positions. Fordham, Duke, Texas A and M, Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn, Northwestern, and Vanderbilt also named in the top ten.

Associatedess Golden Gophers Longhorns Minnesota Texas Michigan Gophers Northwestern Wildcats Fordham Duke Texas A Notre Dame Penn Vanderbilt

Wemmers Honor Son With Dinner Party

CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs William H Wemmer Millfield entertained Sunday honoring their son Dr Fred Wemmer of Toledo. Guests included Dr and Mrs Fred Wemmer and son Bill Toledo Dr and Mrs Woodrow Patton Columbus Mr and Mrs Grover C Patton Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders and children Sandra Lu Joe Jane White Vern White and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett and Mr and Mrs W H Wemmer all of Millfield Also Mr and Mrs Lewis Tracey Columbus formerly of Millfield visited. CHAUNCEY Young peoples choir practice of the M E Church will be Tuesday at 7 pm at Grace Crabtrees home May Ave Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday 7 pm led by Rev C E Palmer.

Chauncey William H. Wemmer Millfield Fred Wemmer Toledo Bill Woodrow Patton Columbus Grover C. Patton Charles Sanders Sandra Lu Joe Jane White Vern White Elizabeth Robinett W. H. Wemmer Chauncey— Young Peoples M. E Grace Crabtree May Ave C. E. Palmer

Bulldogs Face Middleport on Road in Southeastern League Battle

The Athens Bulldogs travel to Middleport Friday for a Southeastern League clash as both teams chase a better finish. Coach Harry Lackey hopes Paul Maynard and Jack Chappelear return from injuries to boost a squad building toward 1942 while aiming for at least a second place finish in 1941. After this road trip only two home games remain, including November 7 against the Jackson Iron Men.

Athens Bulldogs Middleport Yellow Jackets Ohio River Logan Chieftains Harry Lackey Jackets Bulldogs Gallipolis Blue Devils Athens Lackey Paul Maynard Jack Chappelear Slong Bob Mills Bulldog Jackson Iron Men

Ten Mazon Council Members Attend Meet

Ten members of Mazon Council No. 93 D. of P. attended the district school of Instruction held last week at New Straitsville. Mazon Council presented a Mother's Day program open to the public.

Chauncey Mazon Council No. 93 D. of Pledge New Straitsville Mazon Council

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