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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1945
Page
7
In a tense baseball clash, Cleveland rallies past Chicago with a six-hit performance. The game features key pitching and late scoring, boosting Cleveland in the pennant chase while Detroit and Washington seek gains and St Louis faces a stubborn westward stand.
Rivalry highlights three night games at Park with Park defenders clamping down on Ray Primres and Prime contending. Logan and New Lex clash as strong offense falters take a turn. Key players include Kinney Fisher and Schmitter with Logan High Band debut drawing 1,000 fans. Athens set for next week under lights.
Choirs from Church of Christ Parish Trimble Greens Run Millfield and Chauncey will sing across services as new choirs form and schedules set. The first Trimble evening meeting since June marks the new assistant pastor’s debut, with G Courtney Richard Wilcox and Christine Brown directing. Henry Osborne and wife observe their sixty third anniversary with children and relatives gathering for ice cream and cake at their Chauncey home.
At Church of God Chauncey Rev Clarence Wey will preach Sunday at 9 30 followed by Sunday School at 10 10 in charge of Supt Howard Pennell Young Peoples meeting at night led by Bessie Tope and Ruth Lester.
WCTU members met at Mrs Betty Boling home Chauncey to announce the county convention next Thursday in Athens and urge local members to attend. Mrs Jennie Jackson presided with plans for future meetings to be announced. Chauncey men to attend Trimble Church of Christ tonight with class leader Fred Darling coordinating. Mrs Lucy Howlard hosted guests Richard Wade Columbus and Mrs Lurene Wade Truitt Cleveland Ohio.
Rev. Charles Caffrey pastor of the Methodist Church Charge announces a schedule for Chauncey The Plains Millfield Jacksonville Trim area churches. Programs cover worship services and community activities with dates to be observed by each congregation.
New York column highlights NFL outlook with the Eagles favored and Rams and Yankees contenders. Also profiles players Stan Hack and Whitey Kurowski with anecdotes, plus notes on Cecil Travis and Bob Maier. Includes college football picks Cornell Duke Missouri Minnesota and youth/club activities.
Chauncey Methodist Church Esther Class met Monday night at Mrs. Helen Nicholson's Mill Street home for its monthly business and social gathering. Mrs. Nicholson led devotions. Mrs. Betty Boling conducted the meeting. Treasurer Mrs. Laura Russell and Secretary Ruth Bridgewater filed reports. The class aids church repairs and renovations. guests included Mrs. Georgia Allen and Mrs. Martha Caffrey. Refreshments were served.
Chauncey residents include George William Chauncey visiting parents James WitHameen Sr and Charles Bradfield visiting relatives Mis Nella Dawnon and Mrs. Minkle Arthur. Henry Osborne honored on Ruth Lyons Radio program at 89 and celebrated 63rd wedding anniversary. Corporal Ralph J. Dee returns from Germany for 30 day leave to visit family. Weekend guests include Mrs Nettle Hawk’s relatives from Columbus and Dearborn friends.
Rev Roy Standiford announces that Hollister church has been cleaned and painted and revival services will begin soon with dates announced at Sunday School every Sabbath at 9. Sunday School at Jacksonville led by Pearl Anderson at 9, with preaching or prayer following by John Gillette. Homecoming at Oct 8 features speakers and singers and a noon basket dinner. Other churches list Bible School at 9 and preaching at 10 with communion, YPSE groups meeting at 6:30, and evening services at 7:30 or 7:50 with topics including In the Name of Christ and The Cradle for the People of God.
Mr and Mrs James Brunton of this city received a telephone call from their son Wallace D Brunton M 3 c Wadnesday evening from Seattle Washington He arrived there three days ago from the South Pacific area where he served for the last 20 months He is a survivor of the destroyer USS Callaghan lost off Okinawa in late July He expects to return home next week Pfc Emerson L Brunton stationed in Hawai Ensign QR G Brunton stationed in Natchitoches La
President Robert Hemsley announces Gloster Aerie will stage a Sunday picnic on Sept. 23 with buses from Depot Square at 10 am to Walking Grove. The day features multiple baseball games and a full entertainment program managed by active committees ensuring continuous activities.
Glouster and vicinity endured a heavy downpour Thursday afternoon starting at four oclock. Fifteen to eighteen inches of rain overwhelmed catch basins, sending water and mud into streets sidewalks and some basements. No extensive property damage reported, but cleanup in flooded areas was necessary.
The Associated Press lists league leaders with Cuccinello of Chicago leading batting and Stirnweiss of New York top in runs and hits with 182. Etten of New York drives in 99. Stephens of St Louis hits 24 homers. Stirnweiss leads in steals with 32. Pitching leader Muncher of St Louis with 133 wins and 823 strikeouts. National League Covaretts of Chicago bats 350. Holmes of Boston tops runs with 123 and 213 hits. Walker of Brooklyn 120 RBIs. Schoendienst of St Louis steals 25. Brecheen of St Louis accumulates 1243 innings and 824 strikeouts.
Revival services continue at Glouster Mission on Oak Street led by Rev Clarence Norton. Local residents from Glouster Athens Jackson Columbus Zanenville Ravenna Dayton and Shadyside mingle for visits, travel, and family events. Attendees include Mrs Florence Descontiva and son Dinnie, and Pvt Robert L. Smith now in Japan.
Ten days of varied weather tested OU Bobcats as coaches Trautwein and Wise pushed a fresh squad through tough drills. A scrimmage followed a backs drill while players for key positions showed progress though the offense lacks precision. Strong linemen and backfield contenders remain, with eight days left to prepare for the season.
Columbus AP report says Ohio State football will hold a full scrimmage in today's session with typical game elements. Captain Bil Hackkett Ward Wright Jerry Hrall and Jack Lint will play through injuries as drills focus on blocking while Lininger and Max Schnittker handle kickoffs and Ollie Cline punts.
Spokane report says Byron Nelson, the umbrella salesman from Toledo, led the Esmeralda Open after the first round with a 66, two strokes ahead of the field. He admitted missing several putts but kept his lead heading into the second round.
Jersay Joe Walcott, 189, of Merchantville New Jersey, defeats Johnny Denson, 192, of Indianapolis, by knockout in Camden New Jersey. Walcott delivers decisive finish for victory in the bout.
The Athens County Camp No. 78 United Spanish War Veterans held an inspection meeting in Athens Monday evening. The article notes refreshments were served in the American Legion Home dining room by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Athens County Camp after the ceremony.
A meeting of the Loyal Daughters Clans of the Church of Christ is announced for this evening at 7:30 at the home of Mrs Delmar Gladden located at the corner of Madison and Braunets. Ruth Stewart Goodman reports her husband P F C Gerad R Goodman has arrived in the States after overseas service of 22 months.
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