Middleport Firemen Plan Annual Banquet
Middleport Volunteer Fire Company completed a successful year electing officers led by John Vroman as fire chief and Brad Hudson as assistant chief. The group noted improvements to the firehouse kitchen, new equipment, and training, with a banquet planned for Thursday, December 14, at the firemen’s quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlepa
Middleport Volunteer Fire Company
John Vroman
Brad Hudson
B. F. Parmalee
James Daniels
George Hoeflich
Wilbur Ashley
Robert McKihinney
N. T. Wayland
C. P. Bradbury
Mi Gieport
Lionel Museell
Edward Tewkabury
H. Whe
Euting
Frank Vroman
Henry ‘Hennessy" Carson
Robert Allensworth
Earl McKinley
Tom Mile
Wayne Globous
Elmer Burns
Tad Bolin
William’ ‘Roreon
Et. Demoskes
Dwight Frost
Robert Conts
Don Davis Theer
Charles Rayburn Everett Bacher
Hugh Mccoy
Galvin Reichman
Emmett Shuler
David Jennine
Charles Mureay
Pail Swisher
Yellow Jacket
Landis Leagues urged to aid boy baseball nationwide
Fullerton notes suggestion for major league magnates to back youth baseball projects after Judge Landis rejection of monuments. Landis’s son urges using funds to develop boys’ baseball and support youth leagues as minors’ participation grows. Ohio State struggling in conference race. schedule lists multiple college games and results across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fullerton
New York
Judge Landis
Col
Reed Landis
Columbus
Ohio
Denison
Harold Olsen
Bucks
Michigan State
Baldwin Wallace
Big Red
Wesleyan
Ohio State
Tah
Kenyon
Wittenberg
Chile General Hospital
Bowling Green
Wayne
Toledo Spital
Ashland
Lockbourne
Army Aid Base
OHO University
Rio Grande
Muskingum
Ohio Wesleyan
Camp Perry
Akron
Baldwin-Wallace
Rochester M. Y
Heidelberg
Otterbein
Wilmington
Cincinnati
Oberlin
Case
Army Air Base
Ball State
Ind
Miami
Ohin
Harrow
Western Kentucky
Eastern Star Installs at Middleport
Eastern Star Chapter No. 172 Evangeline installs new officers at the Masonic Temple in Middleport. Officers include Tessie Houdashelt WM, Dan Price WD, Dorothy Kennedy secretary, Cora Pullen treasurer, and Ruth Duery marshal with others serving as conductress, chaplain, organist, and warder. Following the ceremony, musical numbers and readings were performed. refreshments served to members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyeta Burford
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Ruth” Duery
Naomi Roush
Evelyn Lewis
Mary Grate
Venn Russel
Irene Cross
Ethel Miller
Tessie Houdashelt
Dan Price
Marie Howling
Electa Gindvs
May
Martha
Nellie Price
CH. Church
Sentinel
Cora Pullen
Roma Marah
Rene Cross
Edith Russell
Lillian Stretf
Sally McCormick
Middleport Literary Club plans 50th anniversary observance
Garden Jubilee meeting set for Wednesday at Mrs French’s Fisher Street home guest night features special program marking the 50th anniversary of the Middleport Literature Club. Regular meeting last week featured papers on hymn writers and Katharine Lee Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eimne
Middleport’ Literary Club
Sulla Ward Howe
the Republic
D B. Hartinger
M. Hennesy
Alice
Anna Weed
Katharine Lee Bates
Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
R B Laughead
Emily Fiynn
Cleveland
First
P.M. Club
Hareold Lane
Franklin T Bailes
Wallace Bradford
Pomeroy Panthers Seek Second Victory Meet
Pomeroy Junior High hosts Chester Tuesday as the Panthers try for another win. Milhoan led scoring with 14 points in a 28 point win over Newport. Chester beat Middleport 39 32 Friday with Milhoan again top scorer. Next up Midport at Middleport, then SEC tilt with Athens on December 25.
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Pomeroy
Chester Tueson
Panthers
Newport
Chester
Middleport Yellow Jackets
Middleport
Milhoan
Midport
Athens
Ath
Middleport Music Club Holds Vespers
Middleport residents and neighbors attended the Christmas Vesper Service by the Woman's Music Club at Heath Methodist Church. A 30 voice chorus directed by Mrs Nolan Swackhammer performed carols and readings including The Story of Christmas by Stephen Vincent Benet, with organist Mrs Ben Neutzling and pianist Mrs John Lambert providing accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Music Club
Heath Methodist Church
Nolan Swackhammer
Stephen Vincent Benet
Roy” Proffitt
Mason City
Ben Neutzling
Stutts
John Lambert
Ins
Jesus
Foller
Paul Nenie
Ben Neutaling
Rodney Downing
Susan Allensworth
O.P. Klein
Phyllis Smart
George Schaaf
May Calhoun
Adams
Nolte
Clokey
Proffitt
Reading
Malcolm Roller
Jon James
Clifford Ervin
Roy” Lansbury
Paul
Funeral guests honor late Guy See in Bidwell attendance
Relatives and friends visited Bidwell last week for the funeral of the late Guy See. Attendants included his widow, children, parents, two sisters, and many from Point Pleasant, Leetart, Buckaloo, Columbus, Latart, Camp Atterbury, and neighboring towns. A group of Pennsylvania Railroad employees from Columbus joined former colleagues in paying respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy See
Bidwell
See Turner
F Piers
Dicel See
Sycamore
Earl See
Hon See
John ‘Batey
Letart
W. Va
Willie See
Hartford
Robert See
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Betty McDaniel
T. Wilson
Addie Dunlap
Roy Daugherty
Horn
Naomi
John Daugherty
Point
Pleasant Strander Buckaloo
Dickinson
Roy Buckaloo
Leon
George Huntley
Columbus
Robert Lee
Clarence ‘Atkin
Ethel Rayburn
Ellan Litchfield
John Greer
Latart
W. V
William Woodard
Ben Turner
Mise Della Turner
Pomeroy
Pennsylvania Railroad
See
Humphrey Funeral Held in Idleport
J N Humphrey's funeral was held Friday at the late residence drawing out-of-town relatives and friends from Huntington, Janesville, racine, McArthur, Pomeroy, Ripley, Addison, and Parkersburg. Ruth Humphrey returned to teach in Wheelersburg after her father's death. Marriage license sought by Carl William Byrd of Parkersburg and Lena Scott locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Humphes
Eid
Ty Shipley
David Gorauch
Huntington
J. E. Harley
Janesville
0. M. Hayward
AG. Sayre
Gallipolis
A.C. Gorsuch
McArthur
Tiley Sayre
Margaret
Racine
Ruth Gorsuch
Point Pleasant
Carl William Byrd
Parkersburg
Lena Scott
Sportsmen To Meet In Pomeroy For Walton League Chapter
Meigs County Sportsmen meet at Odd Fellows Hall in Pomeroy on Wednesday December 13 at 8 pm to discuss forming a local Walton League of America chapter. State Conservation official Reinhart and Walton League members from Athens and Logan will speak on conservation and the League’s protection program. Many local men have expressed interest in organizing the chapter and others are invited to learn more at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens
Logan
Rank Walton League
Meigs County
League
Pomeroy Social Notes and Honors Capture Local Civic Life
Mrs Dey Hysell elected president of the Pomeroy Woman's Civic Club succeeding Mrs Jed. Webster Sr. Other officers include Dayton Will vice president Evelyn Locke secretary Mildred Staniey treasurer John Chase Nettie Wisecary Evelyn Jones on executive committee. Club voted 25 to National War Fund and bought a book for the library. Dues rise to 15 a year including hotel room rent. Christmas honors for Cpl William Welker on furlough. guests Sheriff Ralph Welker and family, Miss Jane Sauer, and Panther football alumnus. Birthday party and theater planned for Friday. twilight Garden Club to hold annual Christmas party Dec 14 at Episcopal Irish House. Pomeroy P.T.A. slated to meet. local social visits and travel noted among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dey Hysell
National War Fund
Pomeroy Library
Martin Hotel
Delbert Welker
Cpl
William
Nas
Oda
Twilight Garden Club
Episcopal Irish House
Gretarice
Carrie Nye
Uneretia Genheimer
First Junior Choir Debuts at Federated Church
The Federated Church reports on the first appearance of the Junior Choir under Mr and Mrs Robert Hartley during Sunday morning services A party for the young people is planned for next Sunday evening with Junior Guild members to serve refreshments A baptismal service for Wilma Stivers Bahr and her daughter Lila Irene Bahr was held Sunday morning in the Little Chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Robert Hartley
Wilma Stivers Bahr
Lila Irene Bahr
Landis saga and 1921 commissioner meeting recalled
The Sporting News recounts a 1921 meeting where Judge Landis was delayed, found watching a youth game in a vacant lot, and apologized for the delay. The piece notes coach critiques of new rules, Cincinnati star Ray Mueller gaining weight after a long consecutive-game streak, and a Boxing Writers Association meeting to choose the Eddie Neil Memorial award winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting News
Judge Landis
Landis
Cincinnati
Ray Mueller
George Gibson
Boxing Writers Association
Eddie Neil
Ferrier Wins Oakland Open Golf Title and Bonds
Sgt. Jim Ferrier of Camp Roberts California captured the 1944 Oakland Open championship on his second try, winning $1,600 in war bonds. He shot a 68 two under par on Sequoyah after a late surge, overtaking Harold McSpaden and Sam Snead who finished close behind. McSpaden earned $733.34 for third. other top places included Sam Byrd and George Schnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
Camp Roberts
Jim Ferrier
Sequoyah
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Nelson
Harold McSpaden
Philadelphia
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
Sgt. Ferrier
Lot Ina
McSpaden
Ky Laffoon
Chicago
Sam Byrd
Detroit
George Schnelfer
Salt Lake City
Army serviceman Harrison wins Miami Open golf title
Harrison, serving at Wright Field Dayton, claims the $2300 first prize in the Miami Open golf tourney. He notes it as the first $10,000 event won by a serviceman, after also winning last March’s Charlotte Open. Contenders included Henry Picard second, Johnny Revolta third, Morrie O’Connor fourth, and Pete Cooper fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fra
Harrison
Wright Field
Dayton
Henry Picard
Harrisburg
Johnny Revolta
Evanstown
Morrie O'Connor
Belleville
N. J
Pete Cooper
Gainesville
Fln
Ohio Grange session to open in Columbus this week
Logan News notes Mr and Mrs Clarence Skinner deputy and juvenile deputy of the Grange will attend the 72nd annual session of the Ohio State Grange Association in Columbus. The meeting runs Monday through Thursday at the Deshler Wallick Hotel. Marion Grange delegates include Mr and Mrs Charles Blackstone and Mrs Clara Helps, the latter honored in the State Contest of New from Old.
Giants in Pro Grid Playoffs Set Against Packers
CHICAGO UP Those opportunities who play under the bane at the New York Giants have a date next Sunday with the Green Bay Packers to settle the world professional football championship. The Giants beat the Redskins 31 0 to grab the playoff berth, despite slipping from the Eastern Division title hopes. Philadelphia beat Cleveland 26 19 but the win was hollow as New York’s victory denied the Eagles the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Giants
Green Bay Packers
Giants
Philadelphia
Washington
Redskins
Cleveland
New York
College basketball scores roundup across Ohio and nearby states
Ohio State edged Michigan State 58 to 31 while Heidelberg beat Ashland 45 to 39. Carnegie Tech toppled Case 52 to 40 and Ohio Wesleyan defeated Oberlin 49 to 35. Notre Dame beat Miami 34 to 8 in a rugged slate with several overtime games including Youngstown at Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howling Green
Western Kentucky
Cincinnati
Tore Dame
Irish
Miami
Redskins
Kentucky
Case
Carnegie ‘Tech
Ohio Wesleyan
Oberlin
Akron
Lockbourne
Army Air’ Base
Heid
Inieres
Ingotf
Ashland
Ohio State
Michigan State
Heidelberg
Carnegie Tech
Notre Dame
Bowling Green
Lockbourne Army Air Base
Lima Central
Fostoria
Howland
Youngstown
Woodrow Wilson
Akron North
Youngstown East
Brookfield
Hartford
Louisville
Marlboro
Mineral Ridge
Fowler
Lowellville
Boardman
Granville
Newark St. Francis
Portsmouth
Dayton
Roosevelt
Chillicothe
Newark
Marion St. Mary's
Marysville
Berea
Bay Village
Euclid Shore
Mentor
Olmstead Falls
Columbia
Bowling Center Feist Eure Vetent I Oct From Athens Area
The article lists names such as Jewell Mrs Erma Weight Mr and Mrs Frank Henson Mr and Mrs Melvin Schmidt Mr and Mrs John Rayl and Mr Paul White. It mentions rheumatic relief and quick pain relief as a theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Islam Cascal
Jewell
Erma Weight
Frank Henson
Melvin Schmidt
Major League Bad News Draft Price Hike Looms
A three man advisory council led by Ford Frick Will Harridge and Leslie M. O Connor is seen ruling baseball as clubs discuss postwar issues and proposed night games limits. Trade talks heat up with Dietrich Cartright Bagby Hockett and Tresh among potential moves. Landis joins Hall of Fame contingent with McGraw Mack Johnson Wright Bulkeley. Reds extension with Syracuse IL renews three years. Omar New Champ Chicago Buddy Bomar wins national match race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Frick
Will Harridge
Leslie M. O'Connor
KM. Landis
Clark Griffith
Washington
Bill Dietrich
Guy Cartright
Chicago
White Sox
Jim Bagby
Cris Hockett
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Ike Tresh
Chicago Cubs
Andy Pafko
Boston Braves
Alva Javery
Hugh Luby
New
John McGraw
Connie Mack
Ban Johnson
George Wright
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Hall of Fame
Stephen S. Cink
National Baseball Museum
Reds
Syracuse
International League
Christmas Music Program By Mid Port Music Clubs
This evening at 4 o clock the Mid Port Pomeroy Music Clubs will present a Christmas music program at the Federated Church. A candle light procession and chorus of 80 will sing carols under Mrs Nolan Swackhammer. Mrs Ray Proffitt will read Stephen Benet’s The Story of Christmas. Many who missed Sunday’s Middleport performance plan to attend Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midfleport-Pomeroy
Federated Church
Nolan Swackhammer
Ray Proffitt
Will
Stephen Benet
Middleport
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Athens Messenger
Middleport Firemen
Messenger Sports
Fullerton
Eastern Star
Middleport Social Notes
Middleport Music Club
Humphrey
Midleport
Pomeroy Social Notes
Beace
Pomproy Personals Central School
P.T.A
Edith Bowen
Samuday
Edith Stiers
Nelsonville
Phil Wolf
Kenneth Markins
W. A. Smith
FF. Mang
Mise Haze Bowen
John ‘Strickland
Ed Coates
K'S Pharmacy
Thelma Ginther
Bobeat
Ferrier
Rmi
Cops
Bowling
L&z Dress Shop
Big League
Omar
Buddy Bomar
guBiee Beer
Pico Wholesale Co
Glouster
Meigs
Romeroy
Nesday
Venus
Mark Twain
Bendvue
Chester Morris
Janis Cart
George O'Brien
Henry Aldrich
Cupid
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