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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1941

Page

7

Bobcats Hope for Best Health Ahead of Homecoming

Ohio University’s Bobcats enter the Homecoming game versus Miami in their best shape of the year with no new hospital additions this week. Key backs Fekete and Chicatelli seem ready, punter Hartman should start, Ramsey and Bell recovered, Halderman sidelined by a back problem, Bowen out with a knee injury.

Ohio University Bobcats Miami Youngstown John Fekete Jake Chicatelli Fekete Chicatelli Butler Bill Hartman Don Peden Akron Gerry Ramsey Art Bell Jim Halderman Halderman Gene Bowen Redskins Peden Bobcat Ohio

Halloween party at Church of Christ features masked guests

Seventeen members and guests of the Progressive Class held a Halloween party in the church basement Monday night. Margaret Brown and Beulah Post won contest prizes. Refreshments followed the program. Week end visitors to the Williams home included J L Gibbs, Harry Strohmeyer, Tanno Lintali, Kathryn Gardner, Wayne Blackburn, and others from Janesville, Lancaster, Columbus, and Galpolis.

Church of Christ Margaret Brown Beulah Post

Rams to Stay in Cleveland Despite Losses

President Dan Reeves announced the Cleveland Rams will remain in Cleveland for next season. The NFL team posted losses in four prior seasons but officials said this year’s financial statements show a potential to break even despite higher overhead.

Cleveland Dan Reeves Cleveland Rams

Punts Passes From East and West

A collage of college football notes from across the country. Olliphant, Purdue and Fordham clash at the Polo Grounds while Army faces Notre Dame near Yankee Stadium. Miami Fla. notes Tobin’s strong start with three interceptions. Auburn’s Morris relaxes with puzzles and music. Illinois’ Zuppke praises Juzwik, comparing him to Harmon. Tulsa claims three sets of brothers on its squad. Marquette asks if players noticed a huge team photo downtown. Missouri reports few injuries as freshmen receive smallpox vaccines.

New York Elmer Ollie) Oliphant Polo Grounds Purdue Oliphant Fordham Yankee Stadium Army Notre Dame

Glouster Social Notes Allégro of Neighborhood Celebrations

Glouster hosts a 13th birthday party for Alice Clark at John F Clark home on Oct 26 with 25 guests and gifts including three cakes. Garden Club members hold first bridge party at Mrs W W Bryson’s to raise funds for landscaping. Mrs F Clark Taylor wins high score. lunch served.

Glouster John F. Clark Alice Charles Dixon Betty Lee Delia Charles, Jr Mary Elizabeth Finley T. Molden Clara Howard Clark Noah Clark Walter Shaw Veda Delbert Clark Newark Alice Bell Mary Oakdale William Shaw, Jr Anna Lou Cope Bethaleen May Garden Club W. W. Bryson F. Clark Taylor L. E. Richardson L. E. Heiskell Gail Wallace L. G. DeLong A. H. Chute O. A. McDonald T. A. Noon O. L. Easley Herman Atlas Noan Clarkson Columbus Bryson Taylor Atlas

General Halloween Fete Announced for Glouster

Miss Esta Cunningham resigns as Glouster correspondent for The Messenger effective Thursday after serving since August 1 1938. She heads to Columbus for eye treatment and recommends Al Craft as her successor. Glouster hosts Thursday night Halloween carnival on High Street with a window soap contest featuring students from every class level.

Esta Cunningham The Messenger Glouster Miss Cunningham Columbus al T. Craft Mr. Craft X-97

Junior Melody Makers Hold Halloween Party

The Junior division of the Melody Makers met with Judy and Jerry Vernon on Monday night in Glouster. Prizes went to Shirley Andrews for cleverest costume and Donna Parker for funniest. A major paper was read by Shirley Andrews and Beethoven compositions were performed by Donna Parker Twila Williams Barbara White and Shirley Andrews.

Glouster Melody Makers Judy Jerry Vernon Shirley Andrews Donna Parker Twila Williams Barbara White Arthur David Allen Myra Anderson June Vaughn Billy Brown Jeannine Hines Sara Jane Witham Sharon Gamwell Ruth Ann Thompson Jean Anne Clark Marilyn Easley Judy Zimmers Judy Vernon John Crawford, Jr Harriett Weymueller

Columbus visit and family birthdays noted

Mrs Harriett Weymueller hosted Anne Weymueller and Nancy Jones from Cleveland for a weekend in Columbus. Betty Lou and Billy Lee Thomas celebrated birthdays with a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Matt Thomas of Murray City. WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church observes prayer and self denial week with a Thursday meeting led by Mrs C E Palmer and sewing pillow cases for Southside Settlement in Columbus.

Lintali Columbus Anne Weymueller Nancy Jones Cleveland Ohio University Athens Harriett Weymueller Betty Lou Billy Lee Thomas Matt Thomas Murray City Ben Hooper Glouster Walter Hill Jacksonville Dess Frazee Thomas WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church C. E. Palmer Southside

Democrats To Meet In Glouster Meeting Thursday Evening

Democrats plan a meeting in Glouster at 7 30 p m in Mayor Williams Sr s office The gathering invites all Democratic candidates and precinct workers to attend and participate in party organization discussions.

Glouster Williams, Sr

Men to Meet Glouster Brothers Hood of Methodists

Men will meet on Thursday evening at 7 30 in the Methodist Church. A program is planned and refreshments will be served.

Glouster Men's Brotherhood of the Methodist Church

Meet Tonight for Glouster Women’s Society Service

The Women’s Society for Christian Service will meet tonight at 7 30 in the church instead of Thursday due to the PTA carnival.

Glouster—Women's Society For Christian Service PTA

Crabtree Testimonial Dinner Planned for Nov 13

Nelsonville Merchants plan a Crabtree testimonial dinner inviting the entire Hocking Valley. Notables expected include Billy Southworth, Jack McAllister, Fred Hunter, Hank Gowdy, Nick Cullop, Bob Klein, Mel Harder, plus Ohio University coaches and regional sports writers.

Ester Crabtree Hocking Valley Nelsonville Billy Southworth Ager Cardinals Southworth Crabtree Rochester Jack McAllister Fred Hunter Hank Gowdy Cincinnati Reds Nick Cullop Bob Klein Crabby's Mel Harder Cleveland Indians Crabby Oklahoma Ohio University

Rule Helps Officiating in Football Says Frank Lane

Cincinnati AP Frank Lane veteran Big Ten referee says the new unlimited substitution rule improves officiating. In five top games this season the crews hustled to field balls and manage substitutions, shortening game times and reducing fatigue. Lane notes officials work harder, call errors while faster, and that the rule protects players from injuries by keeping them fresh.

Cincinnati Frank Lane Lane

Ohio Youth Is Star of Pitt's Football Team

Ohio scout previews Pitt vs Ohio State with Ralph Fife and Walter West key to Panthers defense. Mentions Canton McKinley, linemen, and Ohio State’s concerns about Pitt’s linebackers. Also references Michigan Illinois and Minnesota prep notes and Wisconsin football visit.

Ohio Pitt Columbus Pittsburgh Ohio State Ralph Fife Canton Ralph Canton McKinley Panthers Fife Walter West Bucks West Minnesota Michigan Purdue Duke Carroll Widdoes Johnny Hallabrin Mansfield George Lynn Youngstown

Fight Results Toronto and St Louis Boxers Score KO Victories

In Toronto Bob Pastor of New York stopped Al Delaney of Windsor Ontario by technical knockout as Delaney fought at 182 pounds. In St Louis Panther Williams from Des Moines floored Harry Cooper of Brooklyn in the 8th round at 213 pounds.

Toronto Bob Pastor New York al Delaney Windsor Ont ST Louis Panther Williams Des Moines Harry Cooper Brooklyn

Tackle Out for Year for Capital as Distel Horst Injured

Bob Distel Horst Capital University tackle may miss rest of season after arm injury in the Kenyon game last week. Capital to face Otterbein at Westerville on Saturday.

Columbus Bob Distelhorst Capital University Kenyon Capital Otterbein Westerville

Navy Penn tie reshapes betting lines and sports notes

Fullerton's Roundup updates Navy favored then even with Penn after a tie with Harvard. Angelo Bertelli tops passers. Reiser eyed for rookie award. Apostoli out three months with injury. Purdue defense limits opponents. Rizzuto comments on hitting and height. Ryder Cup funds discussed. Harmon broadcast rift. Kennedy Jones quotes on Pitt. Giants gift Reagan silver cigarette case after short NFL stint.

Hugh Fullerton New York Navy Penn Harvard Army Notre Dame Angelo Bertelli Pete Reiser Chicago Baseball Writers Freddie Apostoli Mit Purdue

Plains School to Present Fall Festival in High School Auditorium

The Plains High School senior glee club will host a fall festival Thursday night October 30 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The program includes a minstrel with glee club and soloists such as Jean Bingman Florence Osborne and Junior Allen with Betty Thompson as interlocutor and end men Charles Canale and others. The event features a band movie and dancing with local community pictures and seniors trip to Washington.

the Plains the Plains High School Glee Club Jean Bingman Florence Osborne Vada Bricker Ruth Bickley Junior Allen Betty Thompson Charles Canale Charles McAllister Ray McGraner Freddie McClain Leta Nelson Gladys Shields Blaine Baker Rose Douglas Jack Linscott Billy Tinkham Franklin Shafer Ruth Goldsberry Grace Dicken Dorothy Dailey Ida Gabriel Irene Douglas Bernice Gabriel Doris Neal Elizabeth Campbell Doreen Harman Irene Lucas Georgia Micheal Orlan Bricker Wade Howard Eleanor Micheal Jeannette

Halloween Officers on Job Warn Pranksters in Glouster

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr warned last minute that plain clothes and uniformed officers will arrest anyone who destroys property including autos. Porter Dugan of Republic Ave was taken by Blower ambulance to Grant Hospital Columbus Tuesday morning for observation with Miss Matie Dugan and Miss Ima Grimstead accompanying him.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Porter Dugan Republic Ave Blower Grant Hospital Columbus Matie Dugan Ima Grimstead

Pope Tops Sanchez In Ten Round Bout At Akron

Freddie Pope of Columbus defeated Chiquito Sanchez Mexican bantamweight champion in a ten round decision. Both boxers weighed 117 1 2 pounds.

Akron Freddie Pope Columbus Chiquito Sanchez

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