Bronze Star Awarded to Middleport Sergeant Johnson
Sergeant Jacob W. Johnson of the Military Police, United States Army, receives the Bronze Star Medal and citation from Major General Beightler. The citation notes his outstanding service during the Luzon Campaign and his skill in directing traffic to ensure supply and safety. It also highlights his initiative in establishing an efficient police and traffic system in a recaptured city and his calm handling of injured civilians.
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Middleport
Jacob W. Johnson
United States Army
Beightler
W. E Johnson
Johnson
Luzon
Fos
Albany Grange Soya Contest and Community Notes
Albany Grange held a sor a soya roll contest with winners Mrs Winnifred Hooper, Mrs Preirie Winget and Mrs Catharine Rickey. The meeting featured songs, readings and talks. The Lecturer announced a flower show for August. The Albany Community Garden Club elected officers and planned a program on Scenic Places in Ohio. Twenty two members attended. A birth announced later added to a busy local notice page.
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Albany
Albany Grange
Winnifred Hooper
Preirie Winget
Catharine Rickey
Beulah Calvin of
Athers
Men of the Grange
Albany Community Garden Club
Flore Townsend
Lucile Stinson
Margaret Russell
Etta Bean
Martha Stuart
Sec’y
Helen Stevens
Treas
Norma Gillogly
Ohio
Frank Bolton
Earl Baughman
Col
Rodger van Dyke
Sheltering Arms Hospital
John Caster
Loren Huffman
Meigs Co
Glen Howard
England
Howard
Winger
Leslie Tasch
H. Lasch
N.C
Crile Gen
Cleveland
Frank Morris
Jeffersonville
Ind
Lawrence Morris
Ales
A. Lowther
Neice
Louise Calvert
Lancaster
Kenneth Sisson
Columbus
Chas, Parker
WISCS
William Gillogly
Mening
Ed Brooks
Cora Brooks
Ella Wood
Rose Ross
Margit
Focal
Betty Gilham
T. H Morgan
Jane
Margaret Riley
Athens
Glen Hanning
Ann Dale
Harrisonville
Lot Gibson
Rhoda Pol
Eleanne Hunt
WS Gibson
Ose
Rachael Friedenmaier
Newark
Rot. Brown
Atte Homer Fredenmaker
Mtss
Turile Wingell
Tom Crossen
Dayton
Maxine Redchffe
Ida Mar Collins
Ralph Burdette
Janice Lee Cunningham
Athans
EH Lasch
Maynard Davis
Charleston
W. Va
Ella Nelson
CH. Smith
Nano Or Dean
Bess Dillon
Ahman
F MM Baughman
Middleport Personal Notes From Town Visitors and Guests
Middleport residents share visit news as families host relatives from Greenfield Washington Cleveland and Columbus. Lt Gen J E Hull attends Potsdam conference. Sara Jones birthday and 50th anniversary celebrated. Guests include Lucile Davis Lucile Hull Mary B Lu ghead and others visiting locally across a network of relatives and friends.
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Thomas Jesee Jones
New York City
T. H. Davis
Robert Jones
Greenfield
Davis
Sara Jones
Cincinnati
Middleport
J. E. Hull
Lucile Davis
Washington, D.C
Army
Potsdam
Berlin
Germany
Helen Wood
Cleveland
E. M. Wood
Curtis Wood
Louisville
Gordon Harris
Nicky
Melissa Hennesy
Columbus
C. M. Hennesy
Bernard Krinke
Martins Ferry
Clara Murray
Phyllis Hottle
Akron
Hottle
Lewis Ohlinger
Donna Dean Sothen
Dale Carl
S. Third Ave
Harald Chapman
C. C. Chapman
Middeport Hill
Pearl Harbor
Mary B. Laughead
Fordham College
New York
R. B. Loughead
Gardner Reynolds
London
Viola Grueser
James Sharp
Thurston
Hattie Dennex
J. M. Mygat
Richard Grogan
Rahway
Harry Russell
John Strickladen
Texas
Clarence Chase
Rutland
Ida Graham
Riva Crans
George Mayes
Gallipolis
Downing Roush
Patricia McElhinney
Joan Talbott
Ripley
W.va
Arrangements Made For Albert Combs Rites
Funeral services are being arranged for Albert Combs 74 who died suddenly Sunday at the Entsmin ger farm in Langsville where he rented. His daughter Mrs Owen Dick of Zanesville is expected to be contacted before services. He formerly lived in Cumberland and leaves two sisters Miss Stella Combs and Miss Cora Combs and another daughter Mrs Mick. The body is in Hawlings-Coats Funeral Home.
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Middleport
Albert Combs
Entsminger
Langsville
Owen Dick
Zanesville
California
Combs
Cumberland
Mick
Stella Combs
Cora Combs
Hawlings-Coats
Storm disrupts electric service in Mindelport area
Electric service fell briefly Sunday night during a severe electrical storm, the second system of the day. The first heavy rain struck at about 3 37 am waking sleepers with loud thunder and rainfall.
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Mindeleport
Visiting Missionary Lectures on Peace at First Presbyterian
Miss Florence Kelly of Newton New Hampshire spoke during morning worship at First Presbyterian Church on the subject peace. She is studying to become a missionary and was guest of her brother and sister in law Donald and Mrs Kelly of Third Ave.
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Florence Kelly
Newton
Donald Kelly
Third Ave
First Presbyterian Church
One Divorce Granted One Is Dismissed In Meigs County
In Meigs County Probate Court Thursday, George Hicks was granted a divorce from Lorraine Wicks by Judge Eezar Ervin, with no children. Blanche Ward’s divorce suit against Ernest Ward was dismissed at the plaintiff’s request. Carrie Garman sought divorce from Samuel Edward Garman over charges of neglect, with Roxie Covart also charged. Wesley M. Cozart faced similar divorce action.
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Wesley M. Cozart
Mrs. D. Kennedy Paints Home by Herself
Mrs Dale Kennedy painted her Beech Street home herself overcoming paint shortages and being left handed. She applied two thorough coats while her husband serves in the U S armed forces and has just received an honorable discharge.
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Middleport
Dale Kennedy
Beech St
United States
Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Local Travel and Births
Mrs. William Keith Kincaid left for Myrtle Beach with friends for a week long vacation. Her son Br. and younger son Tom stay with relatives. Ashton Sayre and Mrs. Sayre visit from Lockbourne to Wright Field. Pvt Ralph Frye and wife announce a 7 lb baby Ralph at Mason Clinic, other son Paul. Captain R E Rea and Mrs Rea visit, son James W Rea on leave from the South Pacific, returning to Columbus for future duty.
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William Keith Kincaid
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Tom
Millard Wildermuth
Ashton Sayre
Sayre
Lockbourne Field
Wright Field
Ralph Frye
South Pacific
Columbus
Veteran escorts to Chillicothe Hospital and Huntington notice
POMEROY Edward Reuter service officer of the Meigs Chapter Disabled American Veterans Acting Sheriff Frank Clark and Deputy Walter Wolfe accompanied Ira F Kile a discharged World War II veteran to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Sunday night Service Officer Reuter also arranged to enter O L Roush World War I veteran of Middleport in the Veterans Hospital in Huntington today Mr Roush the Coca Cola Company local representative is treated for a kidney infection
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Pomeroy
Edward Reuter
Meigs
Frank Clark
Walter Wolfe
Ira F. Kile
Chillicothe Veteran's Hospital
Reuter
O. L. Roush
Middleport
Veterans’ Hospital
Huntington
Roush
Coca Cola Company
Girl Scout Troop 1 Holds Annual Roadside Picnic
Girl Scout Troop 1 led by Mrs. Robert Roberts enjoyed a Middleport Roadside Park outing on a Thursday with a 10 am arrival and a noon wiener roast. Recreation included swings, wading pool, pony rides by Bob and Pete Davis, and attendees Bobby Roberts Ann Foster Joyce Williamson and Frankie Wippel.
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Pomeroy
Robert Roberts
Middleport
Thursyday
Bob
Pete Davis
Bobby Roberts
Technician Fred Mankin Receives Citation
A field artillery unit cites Technician Fred Mankin for firing the first round of ammunition against the enemy on March 11, 1945 near Sucht France in the Vosges Mountains. Brigadier General Henning credited Battery C 607th Field Artillery and honors the team for the historic shot. May the Battery frequently be the first to fire.
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Pomeroy
George E. Dooley
Fort Benning
Fred Mankin
607Th Field Artllery Ben
F. A. Henning
Sucht
France
Vosces
Batia Field Artillery
Beekeepers to Hold Summer Meetings Next Week
POMEROY Ohio July 31 Ohin Beekeepers Association schedules three summer meetings on July 31 and August 16 at the A L Root Company factory in Medina. Out of state speakers and leading beekeepers discuss important phases of beekeeping affecting the industry.
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Pomeroy
Ohin Beekeepers’ Association
A. L Root Companys
Medina
Lonnie Frazier Fined and Sentenced for Theft
Lonnie Frazier, allegedly connected to the Covert Baking Company, was fined $15 and given a 20 day jail term after arraignment on theft charges before Justice Percy Peoples. A sister and niece charged with receiving stolen property were fined $10 and costs, suspended on good behavior.
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Pomeroy
Lennie Frazier
Cass
Justice of the Peace
Percy Peoples
Arthur Covert
Frazier
Covert Baking Comans
Ant
Heer
Guam Natives And Yanks Celebrate Liberation Anniversary
Grateful natives and thousands of Americans celebrated the first anniversary of liberation on Guam with music and dancing. Fleet Adm. Chester W Nimity delivered the official speech as locals enjoyed hospitality and open-house events at the island base.
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Guam
America
Muir
Ferriss Threat to Tie Freshman Record in 3-2 Sox Win
Rookie Ferriss moved within seven wins of the AL rookie mark as Boston split a doubleheader with St Louis. The 17th win came in a 3-2 first game victory, while the Browns took the nightcap 3-1. Dodgers rally, Cubs split, and other scores flow through the daily slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Dave
Boo) Ferriss
Boston Red Sox
Army Air Force
Sox
St. Louis Browns
Ferriss
Oren Summers
Brooklyn
Dodgers
St. Louis
Cardinals
Flatbush
Baseball Leaders Highlight 1945 Stat Titles Across Leagues
National League batting leader Holmes of Boston hits .371 with 136 hits and 83 RBIs to pace the season. Walker of Brooklyn drives in 81 runs, Schoendienst of St. Louis swipes 17 bases, and Cooper of Boston tops pitching. Cuccinello of Chicago leads American League with 335 hits and Stirnweiss of New York ties with Bill Stirn. Casey, Case, and Ferriss noted for fielding and pitching. In a Veterans benefit, wounded troops at Valley Forge General Hospital will view a charity exhibition featuring Brill Tiden and Vinnie Richards. Syracuse Chiefs lose two players Russ Kerns and John Krall to other clubs.
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Holmes
Boston
Walker
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Valley Forge General Hospital
Big Brill Tiden
Vinnie Richards
Mrs Bentz Funeral Not Yet Completed
Funeral services for Mrs. Mike Bentz 72 died Saturday at her home on Cspoin St remain incomplete awaiting word from her son Thomas Bertz believed en route from France. Survived by husband Lew Bentz and children Mrs Caaves Abie Cheshire Floyd Bentz Marion Wills Bentz Temras Bentz with armed forces in France. other survivors listed.
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Pomeroy
Mike Bentz
Cspoin St
Thomas Bertz
Bane
France
Ewing Fu
Bertis
Chile
Lew Benz
Columbus
Caaves
Abie Cheshire
Floyd Bentz
Marion
Wills Bentz
Picnic at Park Dee Af Naerouk and Madd Tre
Residents Viv and Mrs Charles Barrs host a small picnic at the Madd tre park with neighbors from State and Frankie joining for supper.
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Dee Af Naerouk
Viv
Charles Barrs
Frankie Er
Joe McCarthy Expected to Quit Baseball Next Year
New York AP report says Joe McCarthy will finish the current season as manager of the New York Yankees but likely leave baseball in 1946 due to ill health. President Larry MacPhail and McCarthy denied resignation rumors while noting stomach trouble and nervous strain. McCarthy has been resting with consent.
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NEW York
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Bronx Bombers
Marie Joe Nag
Larry MacPhail
McCarthy
MacPhail
Joe
Ed Barrow
Larry
Yankees
Marie Joe
Chicago Cubs
Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding Book Review
US book review notes a new Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding guide from the Thoroughbred Racing Association. It aims to teach news writers to treat horse racing as a sport and outlines trainer duties, jockeys agents, and the blacksmith role in building winning form. Hal Cutler recalls a rookie pitcher tale with the Athletics including a car, a contract, and a $20 gift from campmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
US —Book Review
The
Thoroughbred Racing Association, Inc
Hal Cutler
Detroit
Red Run Golf Club
Athletics
Hal
Florida
Mickey Cochrane
Lefty Grove
Cutler
Standings and suspensions ripple through early season race results
The table of standings shows Cincinnati, New York, Brooklyn, St. Louis and others with varying scores across American and association play. A jockey war leads to JIGCREY SUSPENDED for 10 days after rough riding on Bridon at Jamaica, Bridon and Dut are penalized in racing's fourth.
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Jigcrey
New York
Warren Mehrrens
King Ranch
Bridon
Jamaica
Weas
Pacciet
Three Way Tie at Athens Club Tourney in Bling Bogey
A three way tie for first in the blind bogey event at Athens Country Club saw Russ Hall Jim Van Nostrand and Otho Castle each post 84s as 36 golfers competed. Hall with a 21 handicap posted 52 and 33 for net 84 Van Nostrand also net 84 with 21 handicap and nine hole totals. Castle 55 and 48 with 19 handicap net 84. Norman Dean led low net with 73 and 26 handicap net 52. Pete Wagner 78 total with 41 and 37. Leo Paquette high net 111 on 63 and 62 after a 14 handicap.
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Athens Country Club
Russ Hall
Jim van Nostrand
Otho Castle
Hall
van Nostrand
Castle
Norman
Dean
P. J
Pete” Wagner
Leo Paquette
Paquette
Miami University names Blackburn assistant to Gillman
1 A Morris announces George Blackburn 32 of Cincinnati will become assistant to head football coach Sid Gillman replacing Edgar Sherman who became athletic director at Muskingum College. Zanesville Ray Hayworth 40 ex major league raider now manager at Zanesville in Ohio State League succeeding Jack Knight on leave. Canton Ohio State Moose Golf to be held Aug 20 at Tam O Shanter with defending champ Bill Boehm from Alliance CC in 36 hole medal play and handicap.
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Oxford
A. K. Morris
Miami University
George Blackburn
Cincinnati
Sid Gillman
Edgar Sherman
Muskingum College
Zanesville
Ray Hayworth
Detroit
Brooklyn
Jack, Knight
Indianapolis
Canton
Tam- O-Shanter Country Club
Journey
Pat Welsh
Bill Boehm
Alliance Country Club
Yesterday's Stars: Williams, Dodgers, Pirates shine in openers
Reds win in 13th as Woody Williams drives the run. Dodgers sweep Cardinals with singles and a triple, Saltzgaver, Barrett lead Pirates in a 2-1 opener and 3-1 nightcap. White Sox edge Yankees with Schalk RBI in 13th. Ferriss and Shirley split Red Sox Browns wins. Haefner and Senators top Indians.
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Woody Williams
Reds
Luis, Olmo
Dodgers
Cardinals
Jack Saltzgaver
Johnny Barrett
Pirates
Saltzgavers
Braves
Barrett
Bues
Leroy Schalk
White Sox
Rgngie
Wally Moses
Yankees
Dave Ferriss
Red Sox
Tex Shirley
Browns
Ferriss
Jack Wramer
Shirley
Harrison Wins St Paul Open In 273 Total
Sgt. E J Harrison, Arkansas born golfer, capturing the St Paul Open title at Keller course with 273, four under par. He defeated past records, earning $2,000 in war bonds, after rounds of 70 68 71 and a final 64 halted by a missed putt.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Sgt. E. J
Harrison
Swith
Keller
Cartier
Harry Cooper
Capt
Horton Smirk
Dick Metz
Arkansas City
Kans
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Alton Benton
Washington
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Bucs
Jack Barrett
Giants
Innnings
Woods Williams
Bucky Walters
Joe Bowman
Schoendienst
Cooper
Cuccinello
Stirnweiss
R. Johnson
HI — Case
Stirnwweiss
Stephens
St. Loui
Case
Pitce
Chiefs
Syracuse
Syracuse Chiefs
Russ Kerns
Fremont
John Krall
Birmingham
TIE Conservation Division
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Ohh
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Fullerton
Ational
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Galt Russell Doe
McCrea
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Richard Lyon
Phyllis Brooks
WO Jima
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Spencer Tracy
Bendvue
Turban Ber
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Alan Curts
Andy Devine
Fuzzy Knight
Collette Lyons
Vampire
Asap
Harrison Cops
Sydney Wooderson
Sweden
Arne Andersson
Norito
Aseep
Suakee Peer
Lee
Pico Wholesale Co
Ohie
Gslouster
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