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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1955

Page

9

OSU Still Best Team Hayes Says at Jackets Banquet

Woody Hayes declares Ohio State the top team after Rose Bowl success as he addresses Middleport Yellow Jacket players and supporters at the annual football banquet. He praises his players for on and off field excellence, notes safety and training, and lauds Buckeye defenders while urging continued effort and pride from all.

OSU Hayes Middleport Woody Hayes Ohio State Trojans Middleport Yellow Jacket Californians California Columbus

Two Men Assist Women at Middleport Rotary Banquet

Middleport Pome Rotary Club hosts the annual football banquet with PTA members and two men Harold Woodgerd and Wallace Bradford helping in serving and kitchen duties. The menu features steak mashed potatoes gravy baked beans cole slaw and rolls with ice cream cake fruit and beverages. Home economics students in white and black served tables with orange and black program flags and yellow floral centerpieces.

Middleport- Pome Rotary Club Parent- Teacher Association Harold Woodgerd Wallace Bradford Bradford Ohio Valley Baking Company Russell Mills John Ketchka Ben Philson PTA Marianne Bruce Lloyd Sanford Thomas Clarence Lacey

Middleport High Athletic Association posts year balance

The Middleport High School Athletic Association reports a year ending balance of $1667.05 as of Dec 10, 194. Total receipts were $8127.91 and expenditures $6460.86. The 1%3 balance was $3270.56. Thanksgiving game vs Pomeroy led receipts at $1569.30, with Pomeroy getting $704.53. Wellston game receipts were $740.45. Major costs included athletic equipment $2407.94 and field maintenance $376.98.

Middleport Middleport High School Athletic Association Earl Knight Pomeroy Wellston Middleport Village

Divorce Suit Alleges Neglect and Cruelty in Meigs County

Opal rper files for divorce from Ray Hart ley in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of two minor children.

Pomeroy Opal Rper Ray Hartley Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Two Teen Escapees Captured in Meigs County

Two teenagers escaped from a Columbus mental institution were caught here and held in the Meigs County jail for Columbus authorities.

Pomeroy Columbus Meigs County

Letart Fans Meth Methodist Youth Fellowship Party

The Meth odist Youth Fellowship invites Letart residents to a Wednesday night party at the Community Hall. The event aims to foster fellowship among young members and neighbors.

Letart Methodist Youth Fellowship

Seventh Win Is Pomeroy's Defeat

Middleport eighth grade basketball won their seventh straight game at Pomeroy gym. Werry of Pomeroy led with 24 points, while Harris of Middleport scored 2. Final score 63 to 43 with Portiana 4 37 and Portland 2 ½ 42 listed among opponents.

Middleport Hgh Harlan Whitlatch Mmrk Kelly Warren Hurley George Miller Herman Taylor Dick Harris Portiana Secipio Portland Syracuse Point Pleasant Ted Bryan James Ward Rollin Singer Pomeroy Sth Carla Wilson Janet Parrish Gail Maiden Yvonne Oller Polly Thomas Janice Asbury

Ohio Sets February Draft Call at 700 Men

The Ohio Selective Service headquarters issued a February induction call for 700 men. The youngest registrant eligible for induction must be 2 years and one month past his 18th birthday unless he volunteers or is delinquent from a previous call.

Columbus Ohio Selective Service

Awards Given To Gridders At Middleport

Middleport honors its football players for the number of quarters played last season. Co captains Charlies Smith and John Fisher lead a list that includes Jim Puckett Buddy Thomas Larry Lacey Edward Ferguson seniors James Mille Roger Covert Larry Easter Jerry Reach Raymond Stone John Vroman Juniors Ernest Kauff Richard Movatter David Mindy Ted Johnson Robert McKinney Stephen Coats. Freshman letter recipient Joe Rice. Managers Charlies Wayland Davis Stover Michael Erwin Jill Fink also receive letters. Other quad members introduced by Coach Charles McDonald include Kenneth Lewis Larry Lewis Bruce Bradford Bill Dodson Bobby Hennessy Jim Mourning John Nash John Ketchka William Rowley Milton Wayland Edward McComas Richard Lund.

Middleport Seasn Charlies Smith John Fisher Jim Puckett Buddy Thomas Larry Lacey Edward Ferguson James Mille Roger Covert Larry Easter Jerry Reach Raymond Stone John Vroman Ernest Kauff Richard H Movatter David Mindy Ted Johnson Robert McKinney Stephen Coats Joe Rice Freshhman Charlies Wayland Davis Stover Michael Erwin Jill Fink Quad Charles McDonald Kenneth and Larr Lewis Bruce Bradford Bill Dodson Bobby Hennessy Jim Mourning John Nash John Ketchka William Rowley Milton Wayland Edward McComas Richard Lund

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