Moore Confirmed as Chief of Police of Middleport
City Council last night confirmed Mayor Fisher’s appointment of Donald Moore as chief of police. Moore, married, has moved his family into City Building housing and has served on the job for a week. Council discussed flood-damage funds, cemetery work pay, and other village matters while noting most members were present.
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Middleport
C. O. Fisher
Donald Moore
H. M. Cross
D.C. Miller
George Moore
Fisher
Chief Moore
George Meinhart
Riverview
John Zerkle
Pomeroy
James Fugate
George Howell
Howell
Frank Fugate
Durst
Second
Butternut Ave
Sumner Durst
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Visits
The Middleport Social Notes detail a busy stretch of community events. Mrs George Anderson Jr hosted a GLA meeting with social hour led by Mrs Dea Hayes. Youth Caravan visits, picnics at Roadside Park, and Homebuilders class outings are recorded with multiple locals hosting. Visitors include Lt Ken Entsminger and Lt Ruth Entsminger, with nurses and relatives noted during a Columbus and White Sulphur Springs trip.
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Viait
David Entsminger
Lincoln St
Kenm M. Entaminger
Robbing Field
Ruth. Entsminger
U.S. Army
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Betty Waldeck
R.N
Charleston
Entsminger
Entsmiinger
Sugar Costner Delivers Knockout In Chicago Freestyle Bout
In Chicago George Sugar Costner of Cincinnati stopped Mike Sopko of East Chicago, Indiana, in the fourth round. At Milwaukee, Jimmy Sherrer of Milwaukee KO’d Gene Gudgill of Dayton in the first round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George
Sugar" Costner
Cincinnati
Mike Sopko
Ind
Milwaukee
Jimmy Sherrer
Gene Gudgill
Dayton
All Star Nine Crushes OHE 20 1 In Rain Shortened Game
Middleport All Stars pounded 24 hits and 30 runs against OHLE at Gallipolis before rain halted play after 6 1/2 innings. Sayre led with a homer and multiple hits, Hendrix added a homer and two doubles, while Walters worked six strong innings for Middleport.
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Middleport
Middleport All Stars
The
OHLE
Gallipolis
All Stars
Sayre
M. Hendrix
All Star Firmament
Hendrix
R. Sayre
Bucky Walters
W. Ashley
Middlepoxt Firemen
General Chemical
Ohio Valley League
W.V.O.W
Point Pleasant
General Chemical Nine
Bill Walters
Hubbard
L. Sayre
Ashley
C. Werry
If . Moore
Fersonalas Taylor
John Bowman
Columbus
Thomas
Evans
Las
Yanks Break Even Despite Ragged Play Recital Note
Yanks tied a rough day on the road as 17 men left on base set a near major league mark while two wins and a late rally kept them in second place. Bud Metheny and Zaber kept the White Sox at bay and Kreevich starred for Chicago in a split with the Yankees at Comiskey Park.
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Ted Meter
Frese
Witter
Yankees
Yanks
White Sox
Chicago
Comiskey Park
McCarthy
Bud Metheny
Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton reads like sports miscellany
A collection of city baseball density claims across towns from Tulsa to Madison. Mentions Lansing Norristown Holyoke Hastings and Wisconsin Rapids with team counts and ages. Quotes Tommy Bell on a Fritzie Zivic fight. Notes Burt Ingwersen slated as Illinois coach and a radio writers game for the Red Cross at Ebbetts Field. Mentions Camp Lee trainer Buddy Baerin aiding soldiers.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Tulsa
Okla
Dubuque
Butte
Mont
America
Lansing
Mich
Norristown
Valley Forge General Hospital
Madison
Wis
Holyoke
Mase
Hastings
Neb
Wisconsin Rapids
Wic
Williamson
W. Va
Burt Ingwersen
North Carolina
Chicago
U. of Illinois
Red Cross
Ebbets Field
The
Pomeroy Social Notes announces Bolinger Darst marriage in Florida
Pomeroy notes report the wedding of Helen Bolinger to Pie Darst on June 27 at Rev Haines Baptist Church in Starke Florida. Darst, son of Ray Darst Middleport, recently returned from 30 months overseas and stationed at Camp Blanding. Helen is a Pom eroy High School graduate. Other local items note visits, hospitalizations, and gatherings among area families and friends in Columbus and nearby towns.
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J. N Humphreys
Logan
L. B Higgins
Ernest Jones
Columbus
Pomeroy
James Weber
Holzer Hospital
Harold Johnson
India
United States
Alma Johnson
Miami
Fla
Camp Atterbury
Ind
John Cunningham
St. Albans
Wva
Cunningham
C. H. Wise
George McDaniel
B. F. Parmelee
Parmelee
Connecticut
Carroll Swanson
Gallipolis
Frank Wilson
H. R. Anderslund
USS
John Blair
Daisy Williams
Anderslund
U.S. Maritime Service
Sanborn Missionary Society of First Baptist Church
Charles Bennett
L. O. Gardner
L. D. Diles
Vern Bolinger
Helen
Pie
Kenneth E. Darst
Ray Darst
Middleport
Haines
the Baptist Church
Starke
Florida
Darst
Camp Hlanding
Middleport High School
Pom
Eroy High School
Mayer Family Members Undergo Operations
Mr. William Mayer underwent a surgical operation at Holzer Hospital last week and is recuperating satisfactorily. Roy Mayer entered the hospital the same day and underwent an operation on Monday.
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Pomeroy
Willam Mayer
Holzer Hospital
Roy Mayer
Clayton Allen Welcomed as New Legion Member
Clayton Allen, a World War II veteran, was welcomed as a new member at Drew Webster Post American Legion meeting last night. Services officer J M Thornton gave a talk to new World War II members, followed by ice cream and cake.
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Clayton Allen
New Legion
Drew Webster
American Legion
J. M. Thornton
Pte Gene Rice Home on 30 Day Leave from Italy
A homecoming pageant at First Baptist Church Middleport featured Pte Gene Rice returned from Italy for a 30 day furlough. The program included a Sunday School pageant We Would See Jesus with participants Linda Beaver James Russell Mills June Smart Jean Smart Shirley Miller Sally Sauer Patty Baker Ruth Chase Frank Clark Franklin Richards Sharon Bush Nora Ann Knopp and solo parts by Rev Ralph Zundel. Cradle Roll additions were Christine Beaver Robert Lemley Sharon Zundel Judy Bush Nicky Walburn and other infants enrolled under Cradle Roll superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Gene Rice
Italy
Jesus
Linda Beaver
James Russell Mills
June
Jean Smart
Shirley Miller
Sally Sauer
Patty Baker
Ruth Chase
Frank Clark
Franklin Richards
Sharon Bush
Nora Ann Knopp
Ralph Zundel
Zundel
Margaret
Freddie Houdashelt
Christine, Beaver
Robert Lemley
Sharon
Charlene Zundel
Judy Bush
Nicky Walburn
Zetta Butcher
US Bomber Analyst Howard Longstaff Reported in Germany
Mr and Mrs Thomas Longstaff of 235 S Sixth Ave report their son Howard P Longstaff doctor of psychology serves in Germany as a Bomber Research Analyst with the United States Strategic Bombing Survey. He is among a large group of outstanding US researchers conducting an extensive study of the effects of strategic bombing of Germany, regarded as one of the war's most significant efforts.
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Middleport
Thomas Longstaff
S. Sixth Ave
Howard P. Longstaff
Germany
United States
Longstaff
Baseball notes and upcoming drills across leagues
A collage of short sports briefs: Greentree Stable optimism and star pace with top weights. Brooklyn and Mete/TM handicaps raise hopes. Illinois opens football drills with 76 players. Rickey and Durocher expect big turnstile bonanzas for Dodgers. MLB manpower checks and losing streaks loom for Athletics. Braves’ Tommy Holmes eyes a hitting streak, Rogers Hornsby record in reach. Browns visit A’s in risk of consecutive losses. National Amateur Baseball Federation sets schedule in Youngstown. Giants sponsor a Northeastern Ohio camp in Warren July 18 12 and 20.
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Boston
Tommy Holmes
Braves
Rogers Hormeby
Zack Wheat
N. L
Warren
Northeastern
Ohio
New York Giants
Marty Purtell
Columbus
DUV Picnic Held At Roadside Park
POMEROY The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War enjoyed a picnic at the Middleport Roadside Park. Afterward members and guests visited Mrs. Pearl Reynolds for a business and social meeting. President Mrs. Della Stahl announced an initiation July 9 at the IOOF. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Jennie Howell, Mrs. Caddie Wickham, Mrs. Della Stahl, and Mrs. Jean Hart. Guests included Mrs. Nina Bland of Akron, Miss Eleanor McKnight, and Miss Emma Waterman.
Olive Farm Women Meet for Program
Reedsville Olive Farm Women's Club met at the home of Mrs. W. N. Swain with Mrs. Roy Hannum presiding. Mrs. Warren Pickens spoke on May Day customs, Mrs. Frances Andrews reviewed popular columnists, and Mrs. Buckley and Mrs. Warren discussed flag etiquette. A quiz was led by Mrs. W. F. Hawley. refreshments followed. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Hall's home.
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Reedsville
Olive Farm
Nerva Pryor
C. E. Myers
Donald Myers
Harry Pickens
Marion Hall
B. H. Crosa
Mra. Hall
Plenty of Heat In AA Battle
The Associated Press reports a hot American Association slate with doubleheaders after single games today. Milwaukee leads faces tough tests as Milwaukee and leaders vie for control while the Brewers challenge last-place Kansas City Blues, and the Colonels seize a late win over Indianapolis to tighten standings.
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Associated Press
Sun
Diamonds
Milpukee
Brewers
Kansas City Blues
Lowinville
Milwaukee
Colonels
Indianapolis
Toledo
Columbus
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Hot Streak Leads Holx Far Ahead in NL Standings
New York AP report notes Tommay Holmes and Bodton Brives atop the major league hit leaderboard with Holmes batting .800 over the past week, boosting his NL average to .207. Chicago White Sox ace ky slips one point yet keeps the AL lead. Browns’ Mike Kreevich hits a grand slam and doubles, aiding a nightcap win and tying run, as St. Louis and Chicago split twin bill results in rain-affected schedules.
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NEW York
Tommay Holmes
Bodton Brives
Uteky
Chicago White Sox
Sileein Mane Stiraw Lew Yo
Johnewn, Bote
Mike Kreevich
Browns
Browns G
Red Sox
Zed Lofat
White Sox
Sox
Chicago
Yankees
Baseball league leaders and a drug ad mix
The page lists batting leaders Avery and Stirnweiss with runs and hits for 1948 era teams Boston New York and St. Louis plus pitching leader Cooper for Boston. The second item is an intrusive ad for a vitamin supplement claiming youth vitality through a new medical formula and urging use of Tre Mione via Gallaher Drug Company outlets.
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Etten
New York
Stirnweiss
Stephens
St. Louis
Sering O- Fernis
Boston
Holmes
Olmo
Brooklyn
Lombardi
Cooper
Monde
Liré
Wniddie
Mione
Gallaher Drug Company
Rugginte
Ady
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Middleport Social Notes
Ervins
Edgar Ervin
Hannah Thrash
Jean Jackson
Beverly Lowe
Richard Cave
H. L. Carr
Carr Andson
David
Mary Jane
Farmasses By Entertain
Air
Frank Jarmalee
Pearl St
G.C.D.C
Nancy Reed
Joe Neighbors
Charles Miller
Ficnic
Church of Christ and
Cecil Heilman
Ailen
Agnes Theobald
Doris Graves
Murl Bradford
Marcella Phillipa
Athens
N. Court St
Shackelton Inhaler
Shrae Distress
Athens Pharmac
N. Gourt
Esch
Monument Co
George C, Shaw
W. Main St. Logan
Cora Bennett
Crown City
Charles Swindler
Andersling
Second Avenue
Dana Daniels
Swindlers
Rawlings
S. Third Avenue
George Higginbotham
H. H. McCormick
Frances Grate
Oklahoma City
Howard McLash
V. Verne Grand
McCormick
Bach
Greig
Liszt
McLain
Bll Zaber
Ed Lopat
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Kreevich
Sig Jaine
L. L. Cunningham
Ucks
Cpl
Browne
Robert Krofft
Zanesville
Ing
Cunninghams
Donovan Fraserl
Harold Krofft
Cpl. Krofft
Fullerton
Tommy Bell
Youngstown, O
Fritzie
Zivic
Buddy Baerin
Special Services
Camp Lee
Buddy
Camps Land
Pomeroy Social Notes
Fomeroy Personala
Hiland Fugate
A. Smith
Tommy Lee Goett
John Goett Jr
Hubert Costén
Ft Pleasant
Marvin Tedrow
Joyce
Barlanger
A R Tedrow
Albert Wippel
Jjohn Goett
Card Club
Frank Fupate
Edith Klein
New York City
Fuesig
O. P.kieln
Hulda Klein
A P Miller
Eriison Wohbstetter
F. D Groff
Cleveland
Car] Rupp
Columbdus
al Smith
Athens Road
Mayer
Messenger Sports
Howard Longstaff
Devil Diver
Greentree
Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
York Yankees
Sam West
Jaymie Ox
Rete Appleton
St .Louis Browns
Charles Bowles
Philadelphia Athletics
Champaign
Ill
University of Illinois
Une
Branch Rickey
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
ST. Louis—C
Mackien
Youngstown
National Amateur Baseball Federation
Frank FP. Navario
Pomeroy Bend
MEIGS
Alan Latrel
Oliver Hardy
Diona Contello
Richard Lane
Ed Gargan
March OF Time
Irendvue
Man IN
Half Moon Street
Nils Asther
Heten Walker
Paul Cavanaugh
Holx
Washington
Louisville
National Club
Ist. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Detroit
Philadelphis Hi ‘Tion Club
Columbia
Awe
Kansas City
Avery
Cucernello
Colegroves Market
Middleport, Ohio
Schenley
Schenley Ae
Scherkey Diatiers Corp
Ges Company
Gar
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