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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1945

Page

12

Pomeroy and Middleport Lead War Bond Subscriptions

Theodore Reed Meigs County Council chairman announced that Pomeroy Manor Rutlandbury Townspeople Qlive and Orange met their sales quotas in the war bond drive. He praised local citizens for their wholehearted effort toward the county’s total and listed figures showing the combined quotas and actual sales across several towns, totaling 341 000.00.

Pomeroy Theodore Reed Meigs Counc Meigs Pomered Manor Rutlandbury Qlive Orange Charman Reed Middleport Bedford Chester Columbia

Police Chief Wolfe Commended for Work

Chief Walter Wolfe of Pomeroy received a commendation letter from Iron ton Police Chief Frank Wileman for aiding the capture of the hold up and robbery suspect Jense Henry. Henry is held at the county jail. details note information from Wolfe and his office in locating suspects.

Pomeroy Walter Wolfe Frank Wileman Ironton Jense Henry Wileman Henry

Middleport Social Notes and Local Personal Reports

Middleport community groups like the Loyal Women held meetings at Mrs. Harry Mills home with officer elections led by Mrs. L. E. Burford. Christmas party plans were made for December 20 at the church, and a Past Matrons Club gathering occurred at Mrs. M. J. Irenen’s. A birthday party for Darylene Theobald featured a Santa letter activity and gifts from multiple families. Local service members George Voreh and Charles R. Hysell returned home, with updates on others including M-Sgt Chester Rice and Beth McKay. The column also notes various visits, illnesses, and social events around Bowling Green, Crooksville, and Columbus.

Meddleport Church of Christ Harry Mills Pearl Graves Mimnie Gilmore Moa O. D. Housh R. B. Loughead George Russell L. E. Burford C. C Chapman Ernest Laisance Irs M. J. Irenen Darylene Theobald William Theobald Santa Claus Darylene Judy Turner Cinda Morris Billa Tom Kincaid Clark Ketter Ronnie Evans Carla Wilson Lynn Buchannan Middleport George Voreh Philippines California Voreh P.O Frankie Voreh Joe Vyoreh Charles R. Hysell Germany Chester Rice ETO Oh. E. Rice Beth McKay Robert McKay Bowling Green Harry W. Craig, Jr Boat Club Robert

Roush Funeral To Be Held in Columbus

Ada Fousa Roush 64 died at St Francis Hospital Columbus after living at 632 Franklin Ave She operated a novelty store at 80 Parsons Ave for 30 years and belonged to Broad Street Methodist Church and the Woman's Republican Club A high school graduate of Pomeroy Class of 1909 the deceased left Meigs County and is survived by two brothers Frank Roush Standish Mich and Harr Roush Pomeroe The body goes to Evang Funeral Home after services at Schoed Finger Funeral Home Columbus with Capel officiating at 2 pm and interment at Beech Grove Cemetery

Pomeroy Ada Fousa St Francis Hospital Columbus Franklin Ave Pomeros Frank Roush Standish Evang Funeral Home Schoedfinger Funeral Home

Meigs Evangelists Hold County Meeting

Meigs Evangelists meet to discuss Crusade for Cars Tavhan and related activities at the Vestianon Evangelistic Workers gathering. The event includes a parish boat ride and a Sunday afternoon service, with plans to start the week ahead and elect leaders.

Meigs Evangelists Pomeroy Vestianon Evangelistic Workers Sunda Ethenon

Athens Woman's Acid Vomiting Replaces With New Compound

An Athens woman reports relief after using a new remedy named ERB HELP advertised as containing twelve herbs. She previously suffered hours of acidic spit up after meals with abdominal pain headaches and irregular bowels. The ad claims the product cleanses bowels relieves gas treats sluggish liver and kidney function and is sold at local pharmacies.

Athens Betts

Two Men Fined After Midnight Auto Crash in Middleport

Eliis Lambert of Middleport was fined 25 dollars and costs after an automobile accident near the Middleport bridge when a vehicle driven by Robert Archer USN struck Lambert’s parsonage. Omera Sparks of Mason City was fined 85 dollars and costs for the same incident. A narcotics charge was lodged against an adult party in a separate local investigation.

Pomeroy Eliis Lambert Middleport RO Omera Sparks Mason City Robert Archer USN Euresa Lamberts Parson Lambert Wonile Arcner Gong

Feast of Seven Tables Supper Slated At Mount Maria

Sponsor The Mount Maria Missionary Society announces a supper Thursday evening called The Feast of Seven Tables with a menu featuring green white red yellow orange pink and brown items. Also note birth of a son James Hart Holzer Hosn.tal on Thursday Nov 26 and grandparents Mr Mrs John Dillard and Mr Mrs Joseph T Jabb of Dallas. Ministers meet Pomeroy Meigs County Ministerial Association held at United Methodist District. A Rethrock presented a rank review.

Mount Maria Secsie Mindleport Caves T. Tabb Pomeroy Meigs Canny Monrday

Plan Funeral Rites For Conley T. Cole

Funeral services for Conley T. Cole aged 68 who died at his Minersville home will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at the Euing Chapel. Friends may call at any time. He is survived by his wife Cora Cole and two sons Raymond and Conley, both at home.

Pomeroy Conley T. Cole Minersville Euing Chapel Cora Cole Raymond Conley

Pomeroy Social Notes and Marriages Highlight Week

Pomeroy notes cover a Shakespeare Club talk on rayon fabrics with DuPont samples, plans for the annual Christmas party, and two weddings. Miss Shirley Youngman wed Benjamin Stanley Jr in a ceremony by Justice Percy Peoples. Elaine Smith married Cecil Cook with minimal attendants. Local updates celebrate veterans, military families, and residents visiting relatives during Thanksgiving.

Pomeroy Howard Eversbach Shakespeare Club A. H. Rosenbaum DuPont Company Epersbach Jacob Elverfeld Meigs Shirley Youngman Benjamin Stanley, Jr Parkersburg Percy L. Peoples Justice of the Peace Nancy Collins H. E. Backus Justice Peoples Stanley U. S. Navy Elaine Smith Cecil Cook Walter Cook Syracuse F. O. Koster Henderson

Meigs County to Appoint Service Officer This Month

Meigs County Soldiers Relief Commission will appoint a county service officer during the month. Applications must be in by December 15 and sent to secretary John Wil, Pomeroy. All applicants must be war veterans with honorable discharge and include enlistment, discharge details, education, and recommenders if available.

Pomeroy Meigs County Soldiers Relief Commission Iil Soldiers Relief Commission John Wil

Honor roll winner announced for seventh grade pupil Jam Sanborn

Meigs County junior high honors announce Jam Sanborn as sole seventh grade pupil to win a plate on the roll of honor. Five students achieved a B average: Emma Jane Bua Batty Greenlee Ida Lee Harnex Fred Hoffman and Satis Seraat Se ERoy. Women from Federated Church presented wards to Counts Infirmary and many church groups support the infirmary with gifts. Notice of Appointment announces Helen Roush Dailey of RD 3 Athens Ohio named Executrix of Anelyza Rouss deceased of Athens County with creditors to file claims within four months or barred. Dated November 2, Frances D. White, Probate Judge.

Smiddleport Jam Sanborn Emma Jane Bua Batty Greenlee Ida Lee Harnex Fred Hoffman Satis Seraat Federated Church Counts Meigs County Poe Francis D. White

Bama and Trojans in Rose Bowl

Army finishes 9th straight win as Blakemore era marks two perfect campaigns. Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis scored all Cadet TDs in a 32-13 win over Navy before 102,000 in Philadelphia. USC beats UCLA 26-15 to earn Rose Bowl berth against Alabama, who tamed Mississippi State 55-13.

Murray Rose New York Army Navy Earl Blwik Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis Truman Philadelphia Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Southern California Trojans Uc.l.a Andi Earm Alabama Mississippi State Miami Holy Cross Tennessee Vanderbilt Louisiana State Tulane Georgia Georgia Tech Southern Methodist Texas Christian Texas Baylor Rice Great Lakes Notre Dame California St. Mary’s Wake Forest Clemson Virginia North Carolina Maryland South Carolina Yale Harvard Oregon State Oregon Tulsa Hondo Army Air

All Eyes on Giants in Pro Gridiron Race

The NFL faces a climax as the New York Giants threaten to decide the Eastern Division title alongside Washington and Philadelphia. A Sunday showdown with the Redskins could force a playoff for the Eastern crown if Philadelphia defeats the Boston Yanks. Cleveland’s Rams clinched a 20-7 win as Waterfield starred. Washington kept the lead with a 24-0 win over Pittsburgh, while Chicago Bears beat the Cardinals 28-20 and Detroit edged the Packers 11-3.

Jimmy Jordan Chicago National Football League New York Giants Washington Redskins Giants Philadelphia Cleveland Rams Eagles Boston Yanks Cleveland Rams Brlliant Bob Waterfield Fred Gehrke Jim Benson Riley Matheson Pittsburgh Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Detroit Green Bay Packers

Notice to Basketball Fans Advance Ticket Sale Begins

Advance sale of basketball tickets begins todas. Harold Wise is in charge at the men s x TM.

Todas Harold Wise

Hunters Pack Portsmouth for Third Deer Season Opener

Hunters packed Portsmouth as O10's third deer season opened, with all hotel space sold out and the Chamber aiding lodging in private homes. Boy Scouts set up 125 cots at Camp One while hunting proceeds in a 60 000 acre preserve across Seiota, Adams and Pike counties using shotguns with single balls or bows with barbless arrows. Baghmint counts as one buck.

Portsmouth O10 Chamber of Commerce Seiota Adams P:ke Barbless Baghmit

Fullerton's Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Boxing prospects from service bouts draw attention as Al Housman faces Lee Savalod at St Nick's tonight. Nat Fleischer calls newcomers above expectations, with Howie Brodt or Le verne Roach tipped for future world titles. Also notes Army chess at Strakonice and Oregon U basketball journey to De Paul and Garden games.

Hugh Fullerton New York al Housman Fleischer Howie Brodt Leverne Roach Johnny Ebard Joe Louis Marcus Lockman Kid Chicken Australis New Chine

Lenhardt Captains KMI Team In Polio Year

Roger Lenhardt son of William and Mrs. Lenhardt lead Kentucky Military Institute football as captain and quarterback, a regular back for three years, part of a 5 of 6 season. He stars in basketball and baseball, excels academically, and serves as cadet First Lieutenant and student leader. He graduates June 1946 and plans further study.

Roger Lenhardt William T. Lenhardt W. Union St Kentucky Miliary Institutes Young Lenhardt KML Roger KM1 Lenhardt

Narrow Margin Sees Sanders Edge Nagy In All Star Bowling

Middletown’s Harold L Sanders clinched fourth place by one pin in the fifth annual All Star Bowling Tournament. He rolled 235 with a 3-pin total for twelve games to edge Cleveland’s Steve Nagy by a single pin. Detroit’s Therman Gibson led the field with 2501.

Crivavu Harold L. Sanders Middletown Sanders Steve Nagy Cleveland Therman Gibson Detroit

Resignation of Middleport Commercial Teacher Reported

Mrs Dorothy East a commercial teacher at Middleport High School has resigned per Supt L W McConnas. Mrs East and her son have left for their home in McConnelsville. Miss Lucille Smith remains a patient at Holzer Hospital recovering from injuries in a fall.

Middleport Dorothy, East Middleport High School L. W. McConnas East Son McConnelsville Tug Lucille Smith Holzer Hospital

Kittyhawks Upset Illinois as Wright Field Reopens Bucks Face OSU

Wright Field Kittyhawks surged to a 56 52 upset of Illinois as they return to Ohio to face Ohio State in Dayton. John Mahnken led with 15 points while Dike Eddie-man and Johnny Schick boosted the Dayton squad. Other Ohio games saw Findlay top Bluffton 51 28 and John Carroll edge Case 48 46 in OT.

Wright Field Kittyhawks Ohio Ohio State Bucks Dayton Hawks Ilinois Great Lakes Findlay Eddieman Johnny Schick Harold Old Sen Don Grate Arnold “Stilts” Risen Pat Huston Warren Amling Bobby Bowen Joe Mulqueenet John Carrol Case Harry Evans Dick Selgo Baldwin Wallace Ohio Wesleyan Marshall Thunder Rio Granda Gallipolis Bill Hall Andy' Tonkovich Findley Oilers Bluffton Carl Reichert Coldwater Otto Clussen

Hogan Wins Orlando Open Crown by Six Strokes

Ben Hogan, weighing 140 pounds and from Hershey Pennsylvania, captured the Orlando Open title with a 72 hole score of 270, earning $2,000. Harold Jug McSpaden of Sanford Maine and Johnny Revokie of Evanston Illinois tied for second at 276, each taking $1,066. Herb Keiser of Akron finished at 278 for $600 in prize money.

Orlando Filia Little Ben Hogan Hershey Harold Jug McSpaden Sanford Johnny Revokie Evanston Herb Tian Keiser Akron

Roy Hamey Named AA League President At Convention

At the 44th annual National Association of Professional Leagues meeting in Columbus the American Association elected H Roy Hamey of Kansas City as league president on a three year contract. Hamey, previously Kansas City Blues president, succeeds George Trautman who moves to Detroit as VP and GM. Mel Ott indicated he would attend to pick up pitchers and catchers as trades unfold.

Harold Amrwon Columbus National Association of Professional Leagues Mel New York Giants American Association H. Roy Hamey Kansas Cy City Hamey Kansas City Blues George M. Trautman Detroit Tigers New York Yankee Servng Binghamton N.Y International League Directors

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