Pomeroy and Middleport Set for SEC Clash on Court
POMEROY Tonight at Pom eroy Junior High Gymnasium Middleport and Pomeroy meet in their SEC League opener second game of the season Panthers beat Athens 27 25 last Friday and are favored to win despite a strong from the down river five Yellow Jackets have lost both starts first Chester 32 39 then Logan 18 23 Rosenbaum Panther center led scoring with 10 points in the Athens win First game: reserves at 7 00 p m ET varsity at 8 00 p m students and fans will overflow bleachers for the clash
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High Gymnasium
Middleport
Panthers
Athens Bulldogs
Yellow Jackets
Chester
Logan
Jackets
Rosenbaum
Panther
Athens
Pearl Williams
E.W.T
Middleport Social Notes Unity in holiday gatherings
In Middleport the W C T U meets Thursday Dec 21 at 7 30 pm at Mrs R W Saxton Locust St with cohostesses Mrs J Q Rice Mrs Ed Price and Miss Margaret Sauer. An exchange of gifts and music by Mrs Lillian Stieff and Mrs H M Cross will highlight the social hour. Also notes on local visits and furloughs from Camp Cook Atterbury Florida and other cities, plus Christmas party plans and familiar faces visiting relatives.
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Middleport
R. W. Saxton
Locust St
J. Q. Rice
Ed. Price
Margaret Sauer
Lillian Stieff
H. M. Cross
Middlefport
Howard Krab
Cincinnati
Anna Krab
Harry Teal
Tommy
Richmond
Alva Bing
Ward Apts
Bings
Charles Bing
Judy
Cleveland
Mont Howell
Florida
Richard Featherstone
Lawton
Oklo
Lee Featherstone
John Talbott
Ripley
W. Va
Oahlia Pauley
Charleston
John Kincaid
H. L. Ward
Columbus
Pvt
Manuel Stupeck
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Panama Canal Zone
Sara Frances Hull Ler
Detroit
Carl Barsott
Memphis
Tenn
Nellie Barsotti
Dorothy Barsotti
Ferne Gardner
Charles Gross
Earl Shafer
Chauncey
Bereans
Church of Christ
Dale Winebrenner
Dorothy Nelle Stewart
Ohio State University
O. H. Stewart
Lewis Smith
Springfield
Lawrence Manley
Corporal Smith
General Hospital
Pomeroy Social Notes Christmas Dinner and Anniversaries
Pomeroy Social Notes report a Christmas turkey dinner for J.O.F. Class of United Methodist Church hosted by W.S.C.S. in the church dining room. Twenty five women attended with a brief business session and gift exchange. Officers Norma Parker president Leona Smith vice president Ferne Gilimore secretary Evelyn Locke treasurer elected unanimously. Also notes anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frank celebrating 28 and 25 years with a potluck lunch. occasion attended by local families and friends.
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Pomeroy
J.O.F
United Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Hattie C. Russell
Daisy Blakeslee
Norma Parker
Leona Smith
Ferne Gilimore
Evelyn Locke
Harry Smith
Frances White
Howard Ebersbach
Smith
White
Ebersbach
Russell
Dey Hysell
Norman Parker
A. RB
Tedrow
Eugene Bryant
Boney Mitchell
Edith Mallory
C. E.blakeslee
Howard Jackson
Jacob Roller
Marry Smith
Ed Smith
Vernon Howell
Verlie Conway
Raymond Ebersbach
Antone Locke
Evelyn Turner
Jed Webster
Marie Miller
I Lucy Gibbs
C. P. Klein
Ivan Wells
Ivan Well
Charles Frank
Frank
Mrs. Well
Mr. Well
Mr.Frank
Mrs. Frank
Frank Well
Clyde Well
Donna
Eleanor
Harold Hayes
Paul
Margaret
Flora
Lloyd George Frank
Alfred Frank
Margaret Well
Mae Lynch
Christmas trees last longer when placed in water
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station researchers in Wooster found cut tree ends kept in a pan of water extended needle retention by about ten days on average. County Agent C. E. Blakeslee noted experiments mainly used Norway spruce but likely apply to other evergreens as well.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
C. E. Blakeslee
Former Meigs Youth Killed in Action
POMEROY Ohio reports the death of First Lieutenant Ralph N. Durst on October 26 in Leyte Philippines from wounds from the invasion. A Seventh Division veteran with prior action at Attu and Kwajalein, he served four years at Schofield Barracks Hawaii and remained in the Army Reserve until 1941. Survived by wife a year-old son four brothers and parents Mr. and Mrs Val P Durst former Pomeroy residents now in Erie PA.
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Pomeroy
Ralph N. Durst
Leyte
Philippines
Seventh Division
Attu
Kwajalein
Durst
Sehoheld Barracks
Hawaii
Army
U. S
Val P. Durst
Road Crews Strive To Keep Routes Open
POMEROY A double shift of workers on the state highway, day and night, keeps highways open after a heavy snow. Roads were fair Monday, motorists were stalled in snow drifts, wreck trucks were in demand, and several pedestrians slipped on icy pavements. Mrs James Buler sustained head injuries from a fall in the shopping district. Chief Walter Wolfe reported an automobile wreck yesterday involving Hendrix of Syracuse and the Reverend Harris. neither driver was blamed.
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Pomeroy
James Buler
Liberty
Hendrix
Syracuse
Harris
Messenger Honor Carriers Are Listed
POMEROY Mrs Haltie C. Russell circulation manager of The Ashens Messenger announces honor for the past week. Carriers paid bills promptly and had no complaints from subscribers. Names include Paul Forbes Martin Grindlex John Foster William Hess Wilbur Russell Alva Clark Richard Young Freda Fischer Martha Baer Bill Weutaling Bobby Barnitz Aaron Bobo Mary Ann Clarlive Chifard Dorothy Mary Grueser.
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Pomeroy
Haltie C. Russell
Ashens Messenger
Paul Forbes
Martin Grindlex
John Foster
William Hess
Wilbur Russell
Alva Clark
Richard Young
Freda Fischer
Martha Baer
Bill Weutaling
Bobby Barnitz
Aaron Bobo
Mary Ann
Clarlive Chifard
Dorothy
Mary Grueser
Wounded in Battle Promotes Soldier's Wary Family
Mrs Martha Chain received a War Department notice that her husband, Private James Chain, was wounded in action in Germany. A later letter from him, dated in France, arrived after November 30.
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Pomeroy
Martha Chain
War Department
Prt Tames Chain
Arsow
Germany
France
Reverend Keether asks repair of Salvation Army toys
The Reverend Ralph Kuether announced that toys for Salvation Army Christmas baskets will be repaired. Toys needing attention are at the Federated Church or at his home. Repairs will begin early in the week and continue until finished, with gifts ready for distribution before Christmas.
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Pomeroy
Ralph Keether
Salvation Army
Jeff
Federated Church
Inxs
Kuether
Salvation Arms
Two Canton Quintets Set Torrid Pace
Canton Lehman and Canton Timken race hot in 1944 48 season. Lehman beat Garfield 48 to 25. Timken beat Akron Buchtel 60 to 37 and Massillon 47 to 37. Utica Juniors post 50 straight league wins. Middletown and Woodward stay hot with veterans leading scorers. Mt Vernon considers foul rationing after 43 personals in two games.
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Columbus
Canton
Canton Lehman
Lehman
Canton Timken
Timken
Akron Buchtel
Massillon
Cleveland
Garfield
Utica Redskins
Waterloo Wonders
Utica
Johnstown
Licking
Gene Joseph
Marietta
Middletown
Toledo
Wood‘ward
Ashville
East Canton
Middletown Quintet
Dayton Roosevelt
Woodward
Toledo Central Catholic
Bob Harrison
Cal Durhart
Paul Seymour
Lewis Steel
Akron
Eliet
Stow
Fewtus
Columbus South
Linden
McKinley
Mt. Vernon
Cambridge
Bucy- Tus
Murray City News Notes
Murray City notes recount furloughs and family visits from local residents and servicemen. Entries mention Danny Wolfe returning to Camp Butner after a 13 day leave, Pearl Williams receiving a letter from her husband near Rome, Hank Berger stationed in Virginia, and other townspeople visiting Columbus Nelsonville Glouster and Willoughby with minor personal updates. The piece concludes with a World War II era anecdote about Guadalcanal describing the bush fowl and its young.
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Murray City
Pic
Danny Wolfe
Camp Butner
N. CG
Dan Wolfe
Clark James
Pearl Williams
Pearl Willams
Rome
Mildred Berger
Cpl
Hank Berger
Virginia
Gerald Robison
Martha Lee
Nancy
Columbus
Geniverre Syminton
Springfield
John Sorrell
Russell Sorrell
ITL
Helen Wolfe
Fort Wayne
Tned
Viola Grubb
Nelsonville
Don Richards
Constance
Hattie Conk
Helen
Anna
Francis Verha
Cleveland
Dora Wilson
Thomas Abram
Hollister
Helan Wilson
Fullerton's Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr
Boxing figures clash over 16 year old Bernard Dodsen omission while Johnny Cox praises New Orleans prospects. Giants president Mara endures heckling over a halftime circus jibe as fans demand a first down. Hampton Va reveals 14 year old Jack Hull centers a Class A high school season. Lou Nova vows medical exam for Abe Greene punch drunk claim, NU B A proxy to follow.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Broadway
Johnny Cox
Bernard Dodsen
Johnny
New Orleans
Joe Mandot
Tony Canzoneri
Fete Herman
Hampton
Jack Hull Plas
Lou Nova
Jimmy Johnston
Abe Greene
Lou
Greene
Huesser Tops Among Senior Loop Hurlers
New York, 1944 league averages show Huesser, Cincinnati’s 35-year-old right-hander, leading NL pitchers with a 2.38 ERA across 139 innings and a 13–11 record. Teammate Walters won 23 games. Cooper 21. Wilkes 17–5 and rookie W-L mark 11 straight. Four hurlers surpassed 20 wins including Voiselle and Sewell.
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New York
En Huesser
Cincinnat
Bucky Walters
Walters
Huessler
Walter Jame
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cooper
Bill Voiselle
New York Giants
Truett Sewell
Edith Bowen in Charge of H S Assembly at Pomeroy
Pomeroy Senior High staged a Christmas assembly led by Edith Bowen with Miss Ebersbachs senior homeroom in charge. Senior choir performed Ave Maria and Joy to the World, accented by piano, readings, and candlelit decor. Cantata rehearsals noted for Mount Mollah Baptist Church Monday evening.
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Pomeroy
Ebersbach
Edith Bowen
Alice Fischer
Earlene King
Ray Proffitt
Elnora Barnitz
Ruth Lambert
Alice Nease
Rose Mary Ward
Charles Stanley
Middleport
Mount Mollah
Heavy Snow Falls in District Creates Winter Wonderland
Heavy snow blankets Middleport residential area turning streets and trees into a winter scene. Children use Roadside Park after school for sledding and skating while hazardous ice poses some risk. no serious accidents reported.
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Middleport
Shedas
Buck Cagers Trim Utah by 64-36 Score
Ohio State basketball beats Utah NCAA champions 61 to 36 after a tight first half. Third stringers Don Grats and Arnold Ferrin score 15 each to pace the Buckeyes as they extend their winning streak. Wilmington College opens with a 50 to 32 victory. Bowling Green defeats Remus Air Base 65 to 50.
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Associated Press
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Utah
Bucks
Ohio States
Don Grats
Arnold Ferrin
Ulan
Michigan State
Wilmington College
Earlham College of
Richmond
Ind
Wilmington
Bowling Green
Remutus Air Base
Bee- Gees
Cleveland Crile General Hospital
Camp Perry
Middleport Schools To Close For Christmas Recess
Middleport schools will close Wednesday afternoon for holiday recess and resume on Tuesday. Christmas observances will be held in the grades with students receiving treats and enjoying traditional programs.
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Middleport
Army Rated Outstanding Team of 44
Army, unbeaten and untied, rolled up 504 points to secure the mythical national championship in the AP yearend poll. The Cadets led with 209 points and 57 first place votes, topping the St. Louis Cardinals, Randolph Field, Ohio State, and the St. Louis Browns in a 86-ballot ranking. Glenn Davis led as top scorer with 120 points as Army routed Navy and handed Notre Dame and Penn its worst modern losses.
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NEW York
Army
Associated Press
West Point
St. Louis Cardinals
Randolph Field
Olio State
St. Louis Browns
Navy
Baltimore
Baseball Cardinals
Browns
Big Ten Champonship
Buckeyes
Ala
Marshington Rites Will Be at Rutland
The body of Mrs. Edward Marshington, 50, who died Monday in Columbus, will be brought to Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home in MIDDLEPORT. Friends may call there until funeral services at 2 pm Thursday at Rutland Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Mr. Bolton. Burial will be in Robinson Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs Fred Okex of Columbus.
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Pomeroy Personals
Drew Webster Post
American Legion
Edgar Ervin
Washington, D. C
Judge Ervin
Ervin
Shirley Clement
Huntington
Lois Neutzling
Nancy Gilmore
Pomeroy-Middleport
Grace Church
Henry Jenkinson
Jed Webster
Remmains
A. H. Rosenbaum
Columbus
Capitol University Chapel
Dan Rosenbaum
University
Lester Lathey
Liberty Lane
Holzer Hospital
Middleport
Edward Marshington
Rawlings-Coats
Rutland Baptist Church
Bolton
Robinson Cemetery
Marshington
Dexter
Fred Okex
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Royal Canadian Navy
Middleport Social Notes
Charles White
Robert White
RH. S. White
Beulah White
Tommy Darst
George McGhee
Camp Cook
Calif
L. D. Diles
William Diles
Marjorie Diles
Girls’ Glee Club
Pomeroy Social Notes
Meigs
Council
Merry Tan
PUP
George Howell
Messenger
Murray City News
Mie
Emmett Short
Nelsanville
Roseville
Anna Lanning
Glouster
Mary Jones
Willoughby
Toe Sabo
Guadalcanal
Fullerton’s Sports Roundup
Tke
Jack Mara
Football Giants
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Marn
Huesser
H. S. Assembly
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Scholl
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Goodman
Appleman
Inne
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Beln
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Short Liz
McLaines
Hurley
Blake
Darstalt
Bailey
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Joe Thomas
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeray
Henry Youngman
Elyse Knox
Sally Eilers
Alan Dinehart
Richard Lane
Polo
Joe
Joe FB. Brown
Hitler
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Immaler Goering Sports BP
Henry Aldridge
Cupid
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Swing ON the Saddle
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Red River
Dave O Alshoma Cowboys
Jane Vrazee
Slim Summers
Mary Treen
Laddie
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Buck
Notre Dame
Penn
Inst
Quakers
Rutland
Colegroves Market
Middleport, Ohi
Aistyur
Stardust
Ameritex
Oxford
Beckley
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