Pomeroy Firemen Host Successful 46th New Year Ball
Members of the Pomeroy Firemen's Association celebrate a highly successful 46th annual New Year's Ball at Pomeroy Junior High School drawing about 500 dancers and awarding 100 prizes including a $25 war bond and a diamond ring. Proceeds benefit the National War Fund with service members admitted free.
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Pomeroy
Herbert Giles
Manning Daniels
Theodore Reed
Meigs County
Edgar Ebersbach
Willard Heines
Jean Halbrecht
New York
Betty Couch
Association
Rutland Soldier Walter R Dunfee Killed in Germany
In Rutland Village news, Private First Class Walter R. Dunfee, born 1925, is reported killed in action on November 17 in Germany after previously listed as missing. He served in Anti-Aircraft Artillery, trained at Camp Wolters and Meade, and fought after shipping from England. He was one of several Dunfee brothers serving in World War II, with two already missing or wounded and others deployed or discharged.
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Pomeroy
Garnett Dunfee
Rutland
Secretary of War
Walter R. Dunfee
Germany
Texas
Camp George G. Meade
England
Pfc
Dunfee
Rutland High School
Robert Dunfee
Pearl Harbor
North Africa
Ft. Silk
Okla
Fred Earl Dunfee
Philippine
William Harold Dunfee
Memorial Service for Lt. Charles Donald Weed in Pomeroy
Informal prayer service at the home of Mrs. Ithamer B. Weed on Butternut Street gathered fifteen immediate family members and close friends to honor the late Lt. Charles Donald Weed killed in action December 6 in Germany. Rev. Ralph Kuether led devotionals. Attending are Captain John Weed and family, Major Weed in service in the Aleutians.
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Ithamer B. Weed
Butternut St
Pomeroy
Charles Donald Weed
Germany
Ralph Kuether
Federated Church
Weed
John Weed
San Antonio
Texas
Athens
Ithamer D. Weed
Zanesville
Major Weed
Aleutians
Pomeroy Social Notes Ring In New Year Gatherings
Pomeroy residents enjoyed informal gatherings last night including the annual party at Dr. K. D. Amsbury home on Lincoln Hill and a midnight refreshment festivity hosted by Betsy and Donald Ebersbach. Services were held at Federated Church with Rev. Ralph Kuether presiding. Guests at Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. George Batey’s included Eldon Weeks with son John, Howard McIntosh with daughter Harrett, Mrs. Edward McIntosh with Frances Kay, and Harold Hysell.
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Pomeroy
K. D. Amsbury
Lincoln Hill
Betsy
Donald Ebersbach
Federated Church
Ralph Kuether
George Batey
Rachel
Eldon Weeks
John
Howard McIntosh
Harrett
Edward McIntosh
Frances Kay
Harold Hysell
Pomeroy Physician Credits For Roentgenology Discoveries
Dr. George Rae of Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery is recognized for identifying two dextrocardia cases a dermoid cyst in the mediastinum and documenting a second rare case. He recently studied in Denver and completed postgraduate radiology work at the Rocky Mountain Clinic.
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George “X"” Rae
Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain Clinic
CA. Tedrick
Kc.o.s
Ohio University
Athens
theeSs
Laughlin Hospital
William Kelly
K.C.O
New Year Watch Party At Gruesers Attracts Relatives
Mr and Mrs William Grueser hosted a New Year’s Eve watch party at their home with many relatives and friends enjoying refreshments at the close of the evening Among Pomeroy students returning to Ohio University Athens this week after holiday vacation are Betsy Ebersbach Rosemarie Nease Martha Rodell Peggy Story Patricia Brider Mary McCallum Margaret McCallum Ernestine Rea Earl Teaford Willie Carr
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William Grueser
Pomeroy
Ohio University
Athens
Betsy Ebersbach
Rosemarie Nease
Martha Rodell
Peggy Story
Patricia Brider
Mary McCallum
Margaret McCallum
Ernestine Rea
Earl Teaford
Willie Carr
Local residents share visits and news in brief
Miss Addie Matson and Miss Patsy Bradford returned from Cleveland visiting relatives Mrs. Irving Howard and Cpl. Onnie Matson. Miss Jean Mallory returned to Ohio State University after a vacation with her mother Mrs. Edith Mallory. Mrs. Carl Brannon arrived from Miami with her Navy husband and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Grueser. Grueser’s wife has been cared for by her mother Mrs. A. E. Russell at Midieport Hill and may travel to Texas if health improves. Hazel Bowen spent the weekend in Canton for the Elk’s Club New Year dance. The D.A.V. plans its regular meeting Tuesday night Jan. 2 at the Legion Hall. Mrs. Richard Vaughan learned her husband was promoted to seaman first class and is stationed in the Pacific.
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Jean Mallory
Ohio State University
Columbus
Edith Mallory
Carl Brannon
Miami
Fla
U. S. Navy
William Grueser
Grueser
A. E. Russell
Midieport Hill
D.A.V
The
Legion Hall
Richard Vaughan
Pacific
R. E. McKay
Bowling Green
A. W. McKay
Charles McMaster
Basil Casto
Philippines
Charlile
Casto
F. J. Kirby
Second Ave
Jack Howells
Pfe. Howells
Gomer Martin
S. Second Ave
Pfe
Gomer Eugene Martin
England
Augusta Gilmore
Adda Smith
Wolfpen
Evelyn Martin van Nest
Cpl
Fred Healy
Pomeroy
Charles Pierce
Chicago
Ruth Carsey
Glenna Grass
Roy Will
Ronnie
Rockland
Ohio
Esther Michl
Cleveland
William Michl
Middleport Schools To Resume Tuesday
Middleport boys and girls will return to classes on Tuesday January 2 after a holiday break from December 21. First semester examinations are slated for January 18 and 19.
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Middleport
Pomeroy Students Return After Vacation Break
Pomeroy Schools will resume classes tomorrow after a vacation period during which several teachers were away. A Junior High School Council holiday hop was held and a basketball game with Middleport took place. Friday sees the Purnie Panthers meet Nille at the local gym.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Schools
Middleport
Parace Purnie Panthers
Nille
Tov Honor Veterans in Middleport Lodge Meeting
Tonight at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple Middleport lodge F and AM presents ten 25 year service jewels to members. All Masons invited to attend the meeting followed by a banquet at the temple.
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Middleport
Middleport Lodge
Masonic Temple
Middleport Social Notes Reflect Holiday Gatherings
Middleport residents enjoyed a series of Christmas and holiday gatherings. Mrs. Arthur Strauss hosted a card club soirée at 8 Third Ave with decorations and treats while guests included former members from Portsmouth Bowling Green and local families. Other groups like the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. William Britton’s home with sixteen members, a tree, gifts, and a buffet.
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Middleport
Arthur Strauss
Card Club
Strauss
Third Ave
Gordon Harris
Willis Aleshire
Portsmouth
R. E. McKay
Bowling Green
Richard Hemmenway
Rodney Downing
Frank White
Robert Coats
Veera Russell
F. M. Cluff
Carroll Swanson
Claude Durgee
G. C. Schaaf
Middleport High School
McKay
A. W. McKay
N. Third Ave
Laura McKay
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
McKkays
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
William Britton
Second Ave
Orin Smith
Norman Foss
Point Pleasant
Britton
Births in Middleport Area Report Several Daughters
Recent birth notices list Phyllis Colleen Wilson born December 28 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. Second daughter for Mo M Wilson and Mrs Russell Wilson with Carla Kay age three as older child. Also Leah Kay Mees born in Geneva Nebraska with Lt Mees stationed there. John C Calhoun Columbus welcomes JudgiGrace. Grandparents and great grandparents named.
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Middleport
Phyllis Colleen
M. M
Russell Wilson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Wilsons
Carla Kay
R. Wilson
Athens R.D
Dale Carl
John Carl
Kingsbury Road
W. L. Whaley
Lincoln Hill
Fred Mees
Leah Kay
Geneva
Nebraska
Mees
James Faulkner
Herman Mees
Columbus
John C. Calhoun
Brad Hudson
Grace Hess Hudson
Martha Hudson
William Hess
Judg iGrace
Trojans Favored Over Vols in Rose Bowl Showdown
In Pasadena on New Year’s Day 1944 USC the West’s top-ranked team meets Tennessee the SEC champion with 90,000 fans expected. USC led by Jim Hardy Don Cravath and George Callahan aims for an eighth straight Rose Bowl win while Tennessee relies on Bus Stephens on a powerful running attack and fresh legs in a slippery field.
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Newai
Southern California Trojans
West
Tennessee Volunteers
Alabama
Trojan
Buster Stephens
Southern California
John Pehar
John Ferraro
Jeff Cravath
Trojans
Jim Hardy
Jim
Don
George Callahan
Stephens
Vols
John Barnhill
Mark Major
Casey Stephenson
Billy Bevins
Shrine East West Game Sets Charity Football Tilt
East and West stars meet at Kezar Stadium for the Shrine East West game with about 60 000 expected. UCLA quarterback Bob Waterfield leads the West aerial attack while East boasts Les Horvath Jimmy Walthall and Earl Girard. Both squads use the T formation and single wing for the first time amid two weeks of practice rain. Proceeds benefit Shrine Hospital for crippled children.
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SAN Francisco
America
Kezar Stadium
Charity
Wmnnnt Manlanwnnan
imAlsta
Waterfield
UCLA
West
Shrine Hospital
Georgia Tech Favored In Orange Bowl Tilt
Georgia Tech entered the Orange Bowl as a 2 to 1 favorite over Miami as Tulsa coach Henry Frnka praised Tech for a strong passing and running attack. He noted Frank Broyles returning, improved defense, and better kicking. Ticket holders saw odds drop amid Bowen’s injury doubt and Oklahoma's strong practice showing.
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Miami
Fla
Georgia Tech
Tulsa
Henry Frnka
Tech
Frnka
Frank Broyles
Dinky Bowen
Frogs Underdogs Face Oklahoma Aggies in Cotton Bowl
Texas Christian University horned frogs enter the Cotton Bowl as underdogs against the Oklahoma A M Aggies led by All American Bob Fenimore. TCU faced injury setbacks with their center and two ends hobbled but recovered enough to start. Odds favored Oklahoma A and M by 14 to 21 points, per betting lines.
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Dallas
Texas Christian
Horned Frogs
Oklahoma Aggies
T. C. U. Stock
Jim Coolper
Merle Gibson
Harry Mullins
Oklahoma A
Dutch Meyer
The
Christians
Aggies
Bob Fenimore
TMC. U
Alabama Eyes Sugar Bowl Air Attack Versus Duke Power
In New Orleans the eleventh Sugar Bowl matches Alabama Crimson Tide against the two touchdown favored Duke Blue Devils. Alabama relies on freshman quarterback Harry Gilmer and rookie wing back Lowell Tew while Duke’s strength comes from its line led by guard Ernest Knotts and backfield threats Tom Davis Georgie Clark and Gordon Carver as a sellout crowd of 70 000 fills the stadium.
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New Orleans
Alabama
Duke Blue Devils
Bama Crimson Tide
Blue Devils
Pearl Harbor
Duke
Harry Gilmer
Lowell Tew
Ernest Knotts
Tom Davis
Georgie Clark
Gordon Carver
High Scoring Expected In Sun Bowl Game
In El Paso the Sun Bowl on New Year’s day features the national university of Mexico and Southwestern University of Georgetown Texas. Both teams emphasize offense and should produce a high scoring game with a Mexican style attack to offset a physical handicap.
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Paso
Tex
National University of Mexico
Southwestern University of Georgetown
Bernard R. Hoban
Knight Hosts Christmas Party for Local Auto Co. Staff
POMEROY A R Knight head of the Pomeroy Gallipolis and Mason County Motor Companies hosted 50 employees at a holiday Christmas party in the display rooms. The gala event featured games and amusements and Santa Claus arriving from the chimney to distribute personalized baskets of Christmas delicacies, with toys for each child.
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Pomeroy
A. R. Knight
Pomeroy, Gallipolis
Mason County Motor Companies
Santa Claus
Newell Funeral Held in Keno on Sunday
Funeral services for E. L. Newell 63 of Keno were conducted Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Keno Christian Church with Rev O W Williams and Rev R C Burton officiating. Burial followed in Reedsville Cemetery. Survived by his wife and a son Blaine plus several siblings.
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Meigs County
Blaine
Fullerton's Roundup of January First Firsts and Odd Facts
A collection of sport anecdotes from early baseball and boxing history. Highlights include Robert Matthews's four strikeouts in an inning in 1885, Leo Houck's boxing purses, the first million dollar gate in 1921 with Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpenter, and quirky notes on college bowls and players.
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New York
Robert Matthews
Athletics
Milligan
St. Louis
Leo Houck
Harry Lewis
Paris
Jack Dempesy
Georges Carpenter
Big Ten hoops set to start conference play this week
Ohio State leads after a 44 41 overtime win over Michigan as pre season play ends. Michigan tops six straight wins, Northwestern opens with loss, Iowa crushes Michigan State 66 29. Illinois eyes DePauw, Minnesota hosts Lawrence, Indiana hosts Nebraska, Purdue faces Notre Dame.
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Buckeyes
Michigan
Big Ten
Town
Wolverines
Northwestern
Great Lakes
Iowa
Ohio State
Michigan State
Notre
Indiana
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Purdue
Ohio Bets Tennessee In Tough 40 36 Battle
In Buffalo Ohio University pushes Tennessee hard in a 40 36 defeat. Ohio led 18 15 at halftime before missing guard Mackey and Brandle hampered rally. Wylie held to one point as Vols pull away late.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ohio University
University of Tennessee Volunteers
Bobcats
Vols
Bok Jg Cats
Jim Mackey
Matckey
Ron Mees
Porn
EB Nkiensnens
Tomnee
Civencwennn
EI Hen Cram
Messee
SRO
Rs Becsens
Gfasparovic
Thescens
Shields
Walther
McCashan
Thomas
Gasparovic
Barnett
O’shields
Mackey
Maldovan
Wylie
Sayre
Brandle
St Ob M to Chi par to chu univ
Fragmentary note mentions St Ob M connected to Chicago university and a person named Denithip or Wis Nam for Port French KleI. No clear event or outcome is available.
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Deni Thip
Sunday Service Observed At Heath Methodist Church
Sunday morning at Heath Methodist Church observed a service dedicated to the young men and women of area colleges. Janet Dillard Margaret Belle Milhoan and Norma Jean of Ohio University Athens and Fred Klein of Granville spoke among a vested choir. Rev. H A Rothrock delivered the sermon titled A Part Great Whole as former members returned.
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Heath Methodist
Janet Dillard
Margaret Belle Milhoan
Norma Jean
Ohio Univer Athens
Fred Klein
A-S
Son University
Granville
H. A. Rothrock
Willis Aleshire
Outh
Miss Dillard
Miss H
Seaman
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Patty Bradford
Irving Howard
Onnie Matson
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Elk’s Club
Tov
Middleport Social Notes
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Sigler
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Walsmith
Columber
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Gordon Eee
Hartman ---- Roberts
Keynes Bros Milling Co
Struble Creee
Casto “Eee
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Rose
Krannitzee
Knight
Newell
Keno
Fullerton
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Double Trouble
Oklahoma U
Snorter Luster
Texas Gulf Coast
Snorter
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Oklahoma
Mid- Winter Sports Association
Henry Cotton
Henry
DEPT
Carl Hubbell
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University of Mexico
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Fraser Eere Dimick Eer
Griffin -Co
Burgess
Winkler
Berning
Mohler
Miller
Yarborough
Patterson
Charles
Hyatt
Swigart Ore
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs
Ray Mill and
Barbara Britton
Walter Slezak
Lucile Watson
Mark Twain
Fredric March
Alexis Smith
Donald Crisp
Alan Hale
John Carradine
Dackie Brown
Dickie Jones
NEWS
TODAY
National Barn Dance
Bendvue
Double Bill
Armida E Brender
Luis Alberni
Aldrich
Tropical Park
Rncrsna
Dent
Pico Wholesale Co
Glouster
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