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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1945

Page

4

Road improvements begin in Meigs County projects

Pomeroy starts Lincoln Hill paving as L P Cavett Co surfaces the new housing area. Crews repair Feacock Weizgall Osborn Wright and cemetery roads. Rutland Wilkesville and Chester routes get state upgrades. Route 143 project approved by Middleport council. Third Street to Locust Street proposal also under study.

Pomeroy Meigs County Rutland Wilkesville Chester Racine L. P. Cavett Company Lincoln Hill Feacock, Weizgall, Osborn, Wright Cemetery Road Third St Middleport Bradbury Crossroads Mill St Third Ave Locust St

Middleport All Stars Triumph Over Glouster 3–0

Middleport All Stars edged Glouster 3 to 0 at Glouster in a low scoring Sunday contest. P Hubbard scored on a Martin single after a walk, then contributed a run with a Tong fly in right field as the team totaled seven hits and three walks. Werry made key plays in center field, and Waiters allowed seven hits with no walks to earn the win. Henry took the loss for Glouster as both infields played solid defense despite the lopsided box score.

Middleport All Stars Rome Glouster P. Hubbard Martin Hubbard Tong Charley Werry Carl Searles Rogers Stephenson Hat Waiters Henry Hoy Dones Eric Preners Deeters Stephenson Cf A Lentth Daliparf Henry Jy al QO Lrrors _ epos MIDNLEPORT Sayre Tucker Lh Ashley Ce P Hubbards Marlin Walters P Wibhard Charles Searles Worts Feear

Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Seeings

Mrs Jack Fullrod honored her grandmother Mrs Sophia Meier with a six o clock dinner for her 81st birthday. The piece lists visiting relatives and a family union at Lake Hope, plus local updates on residents traveling, on leave, or recovering from illness.

Pomeroy Jack Fullrod Sophia Meier Kathryn Wippel Meier Elmer Willinger Atroo Jack Fullred Rinkchen Jackie Tudy Vay

Real Estate Transfers Fill County Court Records

Pomeroy Meirs counts indicate heavy deed activity as the county court reports multiple realty transactions. Listings show transfers across Chester and Salem areas, including parcels 1 to 434 acres and several 3 acre lots with buyers such as Theo Cros, Packard Gruese, and Eira Dailes among others.

Pomeroy Meirs Court House Watson Rutland James A Smith Theo Cros Chester Cat Lo Matta Denison Packard Gruese Ruvane Georne M Gillan Stanles Deborah Geneva Gillian Offidail Transfer George P .Daniels State of Ohio F. L McKnright Salem Eldridge Vena Tuck 'O Harley Rose Crose

Trash Fire Causes Furor in Pomeroy

A trash fire at the Elserfeld store in Pomeroy Saturday night around 10:30 sparked alarms at City Hall. Investigators found burning debris in the basement, causing a major commotion among residents.

Pomeroy Elserfeld

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Birthdays and Visits

Sara Palmer celebrated her 13th birthday with a party attended by Carol Bachtel Janet Lyman Joan Hildebrand Ida Lee Hartley Ruth Russell Patty Kennedy Iris Palmer Charles Tesvkshary Don Becker Jam Roller Harry and Lawrence Hildebrand. Evangeline Club prizes soap bars and chips. refreshments served by Mrs. Meinhart Duerr Cross Britton and Theobald. Funeral guest Ralph Anderson attended a relative’s service. several residents vis it relatives and recover from injuries.

Middleport Sara Palmer Carol Bachtel Janiie Lyman Joan Hildebrand Ida Lee Hartley Ruth Russell Patty Kennedy Iris Palmer Charles Tesvkshary Don Becker Jam Roller Harry W Lawrence Hildebrand Palmer Evangeline Club Order of Eastern Star George Meinhart John Duerr H M. Cross William Britton Wultur Theobald

Chester Township Plans SS Picnic

The Sunday Schools of Chester Township hold their annual mini Saturday August 11 at Wills Grove in Flatwoods. Local pastors lead readings and a guest speaker presents, with a program starting at 10 20 am. A basket dinner will be served at noon on the grounds for all invited attendees.

Chester Chester Township Wills Grove Flatwoods Puphe

Phree Truck Drivers In Meigs Lose Jobs

Three Merzounin track Gisers were discharged by Highway Director Perma Ford Atcardine effective Aug 6 for violating county Republican Central Committee regulations. Names listed: Werster C. Reed Long Bottom Jewell Carr and Frany R Beach Middleport. No further information available Sunday.

Pombmeroy

Double Bill Loses To White Sox In Baseball Slideshow

In a day of and near pennant chase moves the Washington Senators swept the Boston Red Sox 5-4 and 5-1 to gain ground on Detroit. Buddy Lewis led the charge with a decisive 14th inning RBI single and three safeties in the nightcap while making key plays in the field. Chicago White Sox hammered Detroit with a 12-8 and 3-2 split, aided by late ninth-inning rally. Cubs beat Reds 12-5 and 2-1 to widen NL lead. Ostermueller earned first Pirates win as he returns from Army discharge. Phillies toppled by Athletics 6-3 and 4-3. Red Herring held Boston hitless into the seventh in opener. Giants outslug Phillies 14-5 and 4-2 in 13 innings with Gardella homering to seal the second game. Browns and Indians split. Heath slugged a three-run homer in the seventh of game one.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Buddy Lewis Army Air Forces India Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Lewis Nats Detroit Tigers George Myatt Duke Buddy Chicago White Sox Detroit Bengals Chisox Dizzy Trout Cubs Cincinnati Fritz Ostermueller Pittsburgh Pirates Red Barrett Redbirds Ostermueller Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Brooklyn Boston Braves Red Herring Braves Tommy Holmes Joe Medwick New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Danny Gardella Cleveland St. Louis Browns Jeff Heath Indians Lowellmen Mark Christman Heath Christman Phil Cavarretta Heinz Becker Cavarretta Reds Becker Charlie Barrett Cardinals Johnny Barrett C. Barrett J. Barrett Art Herring Dodgers Gardella

League Leaders Highlights From Baseball Standings

The Associated Press notes top performers across leagues with Holmes of Boston leading runs and hits, Walker of Brooklyn driving in the most RBIs, Schoendienst of St. Louis with most steals, and Cooper of Boston topping pitching. American leaders include Cuccinello of Chicago in batting and Stirnweiss of New York in runs and RBIs, with Stephens of St. Louis hitting the most home runs.

Holmes Boston Walker Brooklyn Boe Workman Schoendienst St. Louis Cooper Cuccinello Chicago Stirnweiss New York Etten Stephens St. Louis Myatt Washington Benton Detroit

Report Busy Month In Title Office

POMEROY 137 titles issued in July by the Title Division of the Common Pleas Court per Clerk Herman Beards. Totals include INT titles 102.75 26 notations S780 12 memo turtles 300 43 cancellations 1290 159 applications 3975 9 certified copies 75 total 17295 state receipts 4460 and Meiss County 12835. Notice of Appointment nominates John Pl Keto of Molson to Oho as Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Resthy Barker deceased dated July 1345. Francis White Probate Judge of said County notes. Also declares Thelma M Chandler of Los Angeles California has a pending suit. hearing scheduled.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Herman Beards Meiss County John Pl Keto Molson Oho

Huge Texas tackles double as kickers in UT lineup

Harlan Wetz and Jimmy Plyler, UT roommates weighing 525 pounds, look to anchor the Longhorns this season as standout tackles and kicking specialists. Wetz gained national fame last Thanksgiving for a kickoff tackle that set up a 6 0 Texas win. Plyler, a 240 pound punter averages 40 yards. Both are 4 F W due to injuries. Diz Dean shows mellowed but vocal form at Fort Worth exhibition. Randolph Field Ramblers fallen from No 1 as B 29 training expands.

Harold Ratlify Hugh Fullerton, Jr Austin Tex Harlan Wetz Jimmy Plyler University of Texas Wetz Plyler Paul Yates Texas Aggie Yarad Longhorns Diz Dix Dean Fort Worth O Diz

Busher Seeks Money-Winning Mark With Arlington Handicap Win

Busher, a War Admiral progeny trained by Loui B. Mayer, dominates the Arlington Handicap at Washington Park winning by four and a half lengths. The three-year-old’s $201,920 career total nears Top Flight's $275,200 record and Twilight Tear's $302,165 mark, with more starts likely to push past historic highs.

Chicago O’war Busher Loui B. Mayer Washington Park Twilight Tear

Yesterday's baseball results across major leagues

Multiple early 20th century scores listed: Chicago over Cincinnati 12 to 5 and 2 to 1. Brooklyn 7, Boston 0. Boston 10, Brooklyn 1. St. Louis 10, Pittsburgh 3. Pittsburgh 12, St. Louis 5. New York 14, Philadelphia 5. New York 4, Philadelphia 2 in 13 innings. Cleveland 6, St. Louis 3. St. Louis 10, Cleveland 9. Washington 5, Boston 4 in 14. Washington 5, Boston 1. Philadelphia 6, New York 3. Philadelphia 4, New York 3. Chicago 12, Detroit 3. Detroit 2. Association scores: Milwaukee 7, Columbus 4. Columbus 10, Milwaukee 9 in 10. Kansas City 8, Toledo 5. Toledo 7, Kansas City 1. Louisville 4, Minneapolis 2. Louisville 3, St. Paul 1. Indianapolis 7, St. Paul 2.

National Club W. L. Pet Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn New York Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia American Club Pet Detroit Annen Ww. Pet Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City Cleveland St. Lows Washington Detroit Association

Slaughter Wins Fredal Play Handicap at Athens Club

Russ Slaughter led the Fredal play handicap event at Athens Country Club with rounds of 38 and 44 for a gross 82 and net Ti. Norm Dean and Neil Thomas tied for second with net 72. Dean defeated H E Miller in the semi finals and will meet Darrell Selby for the title. Lockbourne Army Air Base Flyers win Ohio state title 7 0 over Springfield Coca Colas to advance to Wichita semipro tourney.

Russ Slaughter Athens Country Club Norm Dean Neil Thomas Dean H. E. Miller Darrell Selby Selby Lockbourne Columbus Lockbourne Army Air Base Flyers Ohio Wichita Kans Springfield Coca-Colas

Baseball stars shine in openers and late rallies

Yesterday's box scores highlight Wally Moses driving the winning ninth inning run for the White Sox and three early hits in the opener over Detroit. George Myatt and Buddy Lewis pace the Senators with four hits and late RBI in a 5-4 win, while Dick Siebert fuels the Athletics with four RBIs in a doubleheader sweep of the Yankees. Charlies Barrett, Cardinals and Johnny Barrett, Pirates, deliver wins. Cavarrett a five hit, five RBI game for the Cubs. Medwick and Herring shine for Dodgers and Braves. An Austrian armistice arrest tops the report as Victor Von Karolyi is seized for the 1934 assassination.

Wally Moses White Sox Detroit George Myatt Buddy Lewis Senators Myatt Boston Lewis Dick Siebert Athletics Ras Yankees

Erb-Help advertised as cure for upset stomachs

A testimonial proclaims Erb-Help removes gas and bloating after meals. The ad claims the formula uses twelve herbs to cleanse bowels and aid liver and kidneys, praising relief and linking it to Athens residents.

Athens Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts Drug Store Adv

Indians Sweep Twin Bills to Extend Lead Over Milwaukee

The Indianapolis Indians swept a doubleheader from St Paul 3 to 1 and 7 to 2 to widen their lead to two games over Milwaukee. Columbus split with Milwaukee as Charlie Root earned his eighth win and Dave Bartosch’s RBI single sealed a 10 to 8 win in 16 innings for the Brewers. Louisville and Toledo also played, with the Colonels beating Minneapolis twice and the Mud Hens taking the nightcap after a five-run third.

Associated Louisville Minneapolis Colonels Milwaukee Toledo Mud Henn Kansas City Blues Indians Speer Charlie Root Columbus Dave Bartosch Jack McLain The Birds Thery Millers Jacis Aragon Kansas Loity Mud Hens Clarence Marshall

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