Observance of Fourth in Pomeroy Bend To Be Quiet
Meigs County will mark Independence Day with no formal observances as war continues. Businesses close July 4 and 5, along with courts banks and post offices. no mail. Roadside Park at Middleport expected to attract large picnics. Meat and sugar shortages described, with locals relying on home raised chickens and rationed purchases.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Bend
Court House
Meigs
Middleport
Pomerin
Plan 16
Real Estate Transfers In Meigs County
Transfers of property recorded by Recorder George Meinhart include parcels in Pomeroy Salisbury and Middleport. Named buyers and sellers include Lovett to Duffy. Null to Bailey. Whitlateh to Watkins. Lippencott to Reuter. Zwilling to Neimeyer. Reuter to Leifheit. Hysell to Hysell. Smith Weed and Chase to Hysell. Becht to Becht. Becht certificate of transfer. Swindler and others in various lot numbers and acreages.
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Pomeroy
George Meinhart
Arthur Lovett
Ernest
Freda Duffy
Syracuse
Larry
Bethel Null
Ben
Flora Bailey
Salisbury
Opal
Lawrence Whitlateh
Martha Watkins
Mary Lippencott
Val
Russel Reuter
John
Jessie Zwilling
Charles
Mabel Neimeyer
Nora Reuter
Hugh
Sidney Leifheit
Pearl Hysell
Freda Hysell
Middleport
Barbara
Harry
Eddie Smith
Bassie Weed
Amy Chase
Edward
Lydia Hysell
Dacable Becht
Katie
John Becht
G. T
Omarett
Frank Burson
Bedford George
Hane R. Anderslunel
Wryatt M. Swindler
Meadlepart
Burton Case Taken to High Court in Ohio Supreme Court
The Burton case involves Ernest Burton of the B and L Cab Company in Middleport. The filing seeks to compel action to save seven licenses and references a special meeting where operators of taawahs faced arrest starting at midnight amid efforts tied to the Porter case.
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Middleport — Village
Tete
Ernest Burton
B & L Cab Company
Ohio Supreme Court
Ff Tanga
Entre Comen
Aa Tesalutwin
Artes
Ee Tong
Pomeroy Girl Weds Navy Ensign in Washington Ceremony
Kathryn Ruth Hennessy and Ensign Studge David Craven married in Holy Comforter Church Washington DC. The bride wore white sharkskin with red rosebuds. the groom in his white dress uniform. Attendants included Mrs. Robert Moss and bride’s brother Thomas Hennessy Jr. The couple plans a weeklong honeymoon in Atlantic City before Craven reports to San Francisco.
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Pomeroy
Kathryn Ruth Hennessy
Thomas R. Hennessy
Mulberry Ave
Ensign Studge David Craven
D. F. Craven
San Tiego
Calif
Holy Comforter Revtom
Washington
DD. C
Father Eckhard
Ronert Moss
Thomas William Henness
Providence
Craven
WAVE
Thomas Hennessy, Jr
The
WAVES
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Pomeroy High School
Office Training
Columbus
G.C.D.C
Point Pleasant
Ensign Craven
University of California At
Los Angeles
Navy
Aleutians
Harvard Supply Corps
Cambridge
Atlantic City
N. J
Washington, D.C
Ensign
Parity Fleet
San Francisco
Martin Stace Funeral Set For Tuesday
Funeral services for Martin Stace age 89 who died at his daughter Myrna Schaefer’s home will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Ewing Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ralph Ruether of Federated Church officiating Interment will be at Beech Grove Cemetery Friends may call at the Ewing Funeral Home anytime Survived by children Mary Ann Kestersom Kathryn Turner Peter Stave Johnnye Grace Russell Myrna Schaefer stepson Clayton Stall three brothers Van Stace Peter Stare Phillip Stace and others He was predeceased by his wife two children and one stepson
Richard Fiberfeld Home After Two Years Overseas
Richard Fiberfeld, long overseas with the American Field Service in India, Burma, and Germany, returns home for a 30 day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Aberfeld and his grandparents. Relatives note his volunteer service and commend his wartime work as part of the flying ambulance unit.
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Pomeroy
Ruchard Elberfele
India
Burma
Alfred Aberfeld
Jncely Eiperfeld
Laughead
al Belson
Federated Church Holds Service at Roadside Park
A church group held a service at a roadside park on Sunday. Parish members gathered for a community event, sharing prayers and songs in the open air amid a warm, informal atmosphere.
Glenn Vaore Name Insurance Head
Lacking clear details the fragmented text references Glenn Vaore as an insurance head and mentions county affairs and meetings but provides no concrete events, dates, or organizations to summarize. The passage is incoherent and cannot yield verifiable facts for a complete summary.
Thomas Likens Wounded at Sea
Fragmented report indicates Thomas Likens sustains injuries at sea amid unclear details. Additional names such as Eugene and Otis Fryers appear in the text, but events and affiliations remain obscured.
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Thomas Likens
Owas
Eugene Sam
Otis Fryers
Oluer
Rutland News Notes Weathered by Deaths and Visits
Rutland notes record the death of Mr Faacanl Ker with services at Rapier Church and mentions numerous local visits and family gatherings. Other entries list residents such as Miss Yeinger Brady and Mrs Ruthertare Mroandg Sis, with weekend travels and shared time with relatives in Point Pleasant Groverort and nearby areas.
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Faacanl Kerneds
Cornners
Kenperty
Mies
Jang Yeinger
Brady Citsiern
Asntar
Walia
Anard
Pegs
Ann RU
Orford
Mitta Wis
Leo Price
Puckes - Liar
Cotteg
Rev Barten
Lecanes
Groverort
Amnes
M.S. Royeh
Vera Marie
Kennedy Ron Furness
Eduard
Meigs County Delinquent Taxes Reported
A Messenger item notes a correction in Meigs County delinquent taxes showing a revised total of 90 900 dollars, correcting an earlier misprint that indicated 9 000 dollars. The notice highlights the misstatement and clarifies the updated figure.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy
Megs County
Racine Social And Personal Highlights
Racine society notes recount visits and family travel as Mrs. Clara Laughlin and Mrs. Lavinia Smith journeyed to Fast Liverpool. Several locals attend relatives ill, cadet nurse OConner, and others host and visit kin across Pont Pleasant to Battle Creek and Wilmington.
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Racine
Shelia Shain
Ro DO
Emma Jane Jiiden
George Simpson
Clara Laughlin
Liverpool
Laughlin
Lavinia Smith
Johnie Winger
Farkersburg
Crete Goddard
Innew
Charlie Cornell
Racine RP
A. Jiiden
Rutland
Mimama Jiveden
Clara Proffitt
Point Pleasant
Charles Proffitt
Wilmingtoon
Del
Robert Boush
Charles Thle
Colunthia
S.C
Jemima Caine
Mre
French
Mic
Mie
Herbert Gorshin
Akton
Leaggle Leaders Highlights From Major League Play
A garbled recap lists top performers with Holmes of Boston leading in runs and RBIs. Lombardi of New York and Etten of New York share hits with Case of Washington contributing stolen bases. Pitching leaders include Cooper and Ferriz of Boston and Ferriz’s 12 wins.
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Holmes
Boston
Olme Brookisn
Lombardi
New York
Bas Olme
Brenkium
Sencendienst
St. Lars
Cooper
Cuccimiello
Chicago
Hank Greenberg Returns With 250th Homer For Tigers
Hank Greenberg, 34, back from four years in service, belts his 250th major league home run and 1,300th hit as the Tigers sweep the Athletics in Detroit. The crowd of 47,729 roars as Greenberg, in his comeback game, homers in the eighth off Charley Gassaway. The Tigers lead the pennant race while other scores and line notes detail league actions.
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Hank Greenberg
Greenberg
Detroit
Tigers
Philadelphia
Athletics
Mackien
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
al Benton
Buck Newsom
Frank Stubby
Overmire
Russ Christopher
Boston
Tommy Holmes
Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Holmes
Rogers Hornsby
Mort Cooper
Butch Nieman
Kim Tobin
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Dodgers
Yankees
Ferriss
Red Sox
T-4
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
Washington
Dutch Leonard
Mel Harder
Indians
Rick Ferrell
Ray Schaih
Teacve
Phillies
Cincinnati
Reds
Dick Mauney
Frank McCormick
Eddie Eiler
Archer Joe Bowman
Philadelphia Athletics
Hank
Army Air Forces
Pelt
Charley Gassaway
Tigers Hit Three Run Homer To Open Season
Yesterday’s games featured Detroit taking the lead with a three run homer in the opener and sweeping a doubleheader from Athletes. The nightcap saw Cincinnati edge New York 4-3 to even the set as Dodgers and Braves also posted wins.
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Rudy York
Tigers
Detroit
Harry Lowrey
Cubs
Ge Cinns
Giants
AL Gionfrivdo
Divates
Curt Davis
Dodgers
Ginnfuddo
Bues
Davis
Brean Douch Nieman
Tommy Holmes
Braves
Sieman
Holmes
Streay
Dick Mauney
Phillies
Reds
Schalk
Srun
Say
Yankees
Cuccinello
Standings and results across leagues in terse notes
Standings show New York leading Chicago in a 7 to 4 game while Chicago prevails 4 to 3 over New York. Other results include Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 3 and Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 2. Boston 11 St Louis 3 and Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 2. Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 8. Chicago 11 New York 4. Chicago 6 New York 5. Washington 6 Cleveland 5 and Cleveland 6 Washington 5. Detroit 9 Philadelphia 5 and Detroit 5 Philadelphia 3. St Louis 7 Boston 3 and Boston 7 St Louis 4. Association notes Columbus and Toledo in 30 innings. Toledo 2 Columbus 1. Louisville 5 Indianapolis 2. Indianapolis 10 Louisville 6. Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 1. Milwaukee 4 Kansas City 0. Minneapolis 2 St Paul 2. Minneapolis 7 St Paul 4 in 11 innings.
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New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
American Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Association
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
National Club
L. Pet
New York al
Cincinnat
Detroit Jug
New
Ww. Pet. Eh
Kansas City Ems
Penrod Bolan Honored At Diner Party
Cpl Penrod Bolan a prisoner of the Germans returned to the United States on a 67 day furlough. He and his Cleveland wife were guests of honor at a chicken supper hosted by Mr and Mrs W W C Burson. They then visited Corporal Bolan's uncle George Durst at his fishing camp at Long Bottom.
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Pomeroy
Cpl
Penrod Bolan
United States
Cleveland
Margaret Bolan
Bolans
W.W. C. Burson
Corporal Bolan
George Durst
Long Bottom
Nelson Takes Top Prize in Victory Open
Byron Nelson won the Chicago Victory National Open at Calumet Country Club with a 275 13 under par to claim the $2 000 first prize and move his year total over $28 500 He led a 42 player field and finished ahead of Harold Jug McSpaden and Laffoon who tied for second Nelson eyes the PGA Championship at Dayton hoping to extend his major streak and reclaim top form since last winning the No 1 event in 1940
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Chicago
Golfers’ Association of America
Dayton
Byron Nelson
Lord Byron
Nelson
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Sanford
Laffoon
P.G.A
Sam Snead
Vic Ghezzi
Jim ‘Turnesa
Bob Hamilton
Spokane
Wash
Sgt William Diles Home From Overseas
Middleport Sergeant William S. Dilles, son of Mr and Mrs L D Diles, has returned to the United States after four months overseas. He telephoned from New York City to his family here to relay his arrival. Recently promoted to sergeant, he took part in the Ruhr Pocket battles, seizure of Cheb Eger, and the Czechoslovakian Campaign. He serves in Co J 387th Infantry Regiment 97th Infantry Division.
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Middleport
William S. Dilles
L. D.diles
United States
New York City
David
Ruhr
Cheb
Eger
Diles
Co. J, 387 Inf
Infantry Division
Freddie Cochrane Gains Popul ar Backing After Graziano Fight
Fullerton’s Roundup notes Freddie Cochrane’s rise in popularity despite being a former champion. The piece recalls Dempsey and Tunney’s eras, credits Cochrane with a hard fought bout against Rocky Graziano, and suggests he still must prove himself against current top contenders.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Rocky Graziano
Freddie Cochrane
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Jess Willard
Mike McTigue
al McCoy
Harry Greb
Tunney
Freddie the Red
Fritzie Zivic
Fritz
Graziano
Cochrane
Mort Cooper Trade Involves Doc Weaver Salve Involved
The memo notes the Cardinals traded Mort Cooper to the Braves and included Doc Weaver’s hot salve in the deal. Cooper has used trainer salve on his pitching shoulder for years and insisted on continued supply after the move. Navy Specialist Buff Donelli joins Columbia V-12 unit aiding Lou Little with football coaching. Hal Wagner aided recapturing Nazi war prisoners from Camp Blanding.
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Mort Cooper-Red Barrett
Doc Weaver
Cooper
St. Louis
Braves
Mort
Service Dept. Navy
Buff Donelli
Cleveland Rams
Columbia
Lou Little
Hal Wagner
Camp Blanding
Fla
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Martin Stace
Richard Fiberfeld
Thurch
Donde de Park Sunda
Glenn Vaore
Pomeroy Glenn FE
the & St
Pomeroy Social Notes
Carl Persinger
Pauline Watson
Anthony Hysell
Harold Hysell
John Wilson
Mary Lou
Delcia
Columbus Brickles
Italy
Eaen
Harold Purcess
OES
Lester Hart
OFS
Harrisonville
Masonic Temple
Exerer
Tracey
Harry Smith
Lula Nease
Kay
Greta Frice
Anna Vaughan
Frank
Bid
Cedarville
Ohio
Leo E. King
S6th
Black Hawk) Division
Germany
William
King
Kingsbury
RTO
Big Hank Marks
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Uncle Sam
Holllywood
Louis
Bobo) Newsom
Tiger
Europe
Walter F. Huber
Akron
Homer A. Ramey
House
Homer
Wheneon
Sgt
William Diles
Fullerton
Floyd Clark
Ottie Scholl
Schorn's Shop
Karr Barber Shop
Pickens Paint & Howe
Goessler Jewelry Store
Harfer Tailor Shop
Tewksbury
Herman Warner Hart & CO
G & Pressing Shop
Norito
As Meigs
the Bullfighter
Stan Laurel Oliver Mardy Diosa Costello
Richard Lane
Ed Gargan
March OF
Tim
Co-Eds
Tim Bendvue
Half Moon Street
Nils Asther
Helen Walker
Paul Cavanaug
Blondie
Texas
Pico Wholesale Co
Glouster
Chie
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