Pomeroy Receives Share Of Federal Flood Fund
Mayor George Howell reported Pomeroy will not receive direct flood aid from a $500000 allocation. The funds will cover city rehab and street repair expenses from this winter's flood, with $5900 recorded for street and fire hose cleanups. Officials plan road patching and resurfacing, weed control, and anti litter measures to prevent sewer overloads during heavy rains.
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Pomeroi
Pomeroy
George Howell
Pomero
Howell
Alvin “Orns
Conn Willams
Cincinnati
Cavett Company
Prayer Theme of Convention at Mt Moriah Sunday School
Lena Fick funeral set for Thursday in Mid Port area. Seventy second annual Providence Sunday School and BYPL convention held at Mt Moriah Sunday School with theme Prayer. Speakers included Rev C J Carpenter and Rev S R Smith. Out of town delegates listed. Lena Carolyn Fick age 64, former Federated Church member, dies at W Main St residence. services Thursday at Ewing Chapel with Rev Ralph Kuether officiating.
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Middleport
Providence Sunaday School
BYPL
Mt Moriah
R Smuth
Hich
Wempers
Rey Smith
Effie Bron Beulah
Anderson
C J Carpenter
Burvella Stouh
Doris Casey
Providence
Mynona McGee
Riley
A T Reed
Sammie Mayo
Flossie Craddolph
T W. Chavers
R Smith
S ] Edwards
Price
A B Hughes Rutland
Effice Brown
Ethel Riley
Gleuster
Kathryn Hickman
Beulah Anderson
Edith Lee
Helen Payne
B R Smith
Bernice Borden
Dorothy Lewis
Payne All of
Ewing Chapel
Beech Grove Cemetery
Ralph Kuether
Fick
Federated Church
Shea8
Kate Fick
Ohio Standard Telephone Company
Albert
Horse Arthur
Tancoin Road
Sam
Mudaleport
Moss Elizabeth Fick
Four Escape Injury in Car Train Crash at Pomeroy
Homer Freeman driving a car along Cowl and Mam Streets collided with a slow moving C&O passenger train entering Pomeroy from the yards. Freeman and four passengers escaped injury with only minor car damage reported. Patrolman HH Beimeyer and Chief Walter Walf investigated the scene.
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Pomeroy
Homer Freeman
C&o
Freeman
HH Beimeyer
Hm Chief of Police
Walter Walf
Sailors Return to Base After Boot Training
Local men who completed boot training in the Navy have returned to Sampson and been reassigned. The list includes Relph Welker Meigs County Sheaff New Orleans Ralph Norman Sheldon Parks Shoemaker Cal Charles Gruer Puget Sound Seattle Washington and Harlan Weng though some remain at Sampson awaiting orders. Several athletes from Pameros High School who joined the Navy this spring are now at Great Lakes after receiving their call.
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Pomero
Sampson
Relph Welker
Meigs County
Sheaff
New Orlerns
Ralph Norman Sheldon Parks
Cal Charles Gruecer
Puget Sound
Seattle Wash
Pameros High School
Great Lakes
Charles Wullen Jr Receives Degree at Walker College
Chronicle of Charles Wullen Jr earning a degree alongside fellow class members. Mentions Millen, Hanna College, and observers who attended the ceremony. Notes references to family members and the event at a dated institution, with limited readable details.
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Charles Wullen, Jr
Military furlough note from Black Hawk Division member
Fragmentary entry describes a Black Hawk Division member on furlough and later redeployed to the Pacific theater. It references the chain of command, attachment to a regiment, and a sixteenth century era phrasing, indicating wartime movement and assignment.
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Black Hawk Division
Stolen Car Slips Quietly Into River
A reported stolen vehicle was found submerged in the river near Middle Port after a late evening incident. Local authorities say the car vanished from a driveway and resurfaced in the water, prompting a sheriff’s call for investigation and witness statements.
Honor Pfe Collins At Baptist Church
Fathers Day observance at First Baptist Church featured a address by Rev Ralph Zundel and a special program directed by Mrs Readnurs. Virgil Calfins, a prisoner of war, gave a report from the camp in Berlin and spoke of furlough plans. He is married to former Martian Keuff and is staying with his mother Mrs Tolhye in Nelson.
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Middlepors
First Baptist Church
Virgil Calfins
Berlin
Martian Keuff
Tus Ismaily Alsa
Vis Charles ‘Tolhye
Nelsar Ue
Bec
Bible School Services Highlight at Center of Chief David Parish
Darst heads Bible School services at Center of Chief David Parish. Recent return from England follows months in Air Force. Charles Walburn presents a special number. Thomas Lowertaft presided. Attendance strong with Wilbur Heohald as superintendent.
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Darst
Bible
Morting -Prince
Bible Schoal
Wilbur
Heohald
Tocal Teacher Studies Spanish in Mexico
A report notes a group of teachers enrolled at the National University of Mexico in Mexico City studying Spanish. The program runs for two months with instructors from the department of education guiding the course.
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Tocal
Mexico
Two Fined in Mayor's Court for Intoxication
In mayor's court two men faced fines for drunken behavior. John Young Antiqu received five dollars and costs on charges of property restriction and disturbing the peace. Robert Hynwell was reportedly involved in a disturbance at a day town restaurant, suffering severe arm cuts requiring medical aid.
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Geoge Howell
Cmt
Vere Aried
John Young
Robert Hynwell
Peer Paiior
Pny
Carroll Norris Made Legion Post Member
Carroll Norris was welcomed as the 202nd member of Drew Wooster Post American Legion at a regular meeting last night. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
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Carroll Norris
Legion Post
Pomeroy
US Army
Drew Wooster
Amercan Legion
Pomeroy Social Notes Brides and gatherings mark community week
Pomeroy social notes recount a Thursday gathering at Mrs Robert Crow’s home in Syracuse to celebrate her move. Iris House’s upcoming wedding to TS Wilbur C Jones is announced with details on schooling and air base service. A fifteenth birthday party for Donna Jeans Halsey is described with gifts and games, plus several social visits and farewells across families in the area.
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Pomeroy
Robert Crow
Kathryn Holmes
Syracuse
Bert House
Ray House
Vallejo
Calif
Iris House
Wilbur C Jones
Flomaton
Ala
Moss House
Hodor
4A F Halsey
Long Bottom
Donna Jeans
Giada Ann Biohee
Helen Cheveleat
Gina Tee Sisson
Mary Lausisson
Fern Hamilton
June Halse
Donna Halse
Jack Clark
Bernard Martnho
Wayne Milhoan
Charles Picheny
Robert Vineyard
Tom Algabrile
Dale Grandon
Ray Weaver
Cla Bibbee
Muse
Halsey
Don Peden to join Army sports program in Mediterranean
Athens Ohio June report states Don Peden, Ohio University athletic director and head football coach, will serve as a civilian consultant for the Army Special Services Division. He and eight others will teach football coaching to officers and soldiers in the Mediterranean theater, likely leaving by next week and return by October. Trautwein will direct Ohio football in his absence, with Trautwein and Harold Wise handling preparations for the Sept. 23 opener versus Bowling Green. The Bobcats begin practice Sept. 10.
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Mitch Don Peden
Gyrs
Ices
New York
Ohio University
Peden
Army
Lished
Ohio
W. J ‘Dutch” Trantwen
Harold Wise
Trautwein
Wass
Bobcats
Bowling Green
Dodgers edge Giants in 13th to seize NL lead
Brooklyn fans watched Branch Bubkey's ferocious lineup pelt the Giants last night as the Dodgers won 2 to 1 in 13 innings. Howe Schultz delivered the deciding single with the bases loaded after the Giants tied it in the ninth. 66,986 attended at Brooklyn Park as Brooklyn widened their grip on first place while the Giants dropped to fourth. Detroit beat Chicago 1 0 as Bill Detach outpitched Dizzy Trout after Detach’s return from elbow surgery. The Tigers moved ahead in the American League with Mike Tresh driving in the decisive squeeze at Comiskey Park. 16,868 were present. All other major leagues had an open date.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Ebbets Field
Branch Bubkey
Brooklin Park
Howe Schultz
Dodgers
Ernie Lombardio
Napoleon Keyes
Ottmen
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Bill Detach
Dizzy Trout
Burt
Mike Tresh
Sam
Joe Orengs
Comiskey Park
James Sidney Mercer dies veteran Hearst sports writer
James Sidney Mercer age 65 a Hearst newspapers sports writer died at home after a long illness. A Paxton Illinois native he once led the Baseball Writers Association of America and served as road secretary for the St Louis Browns from 1933 to 195? His career began as a police reporter for the St Louis Republic before shifting fully to sports reporting.
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New York
James Sidney
Sid) Mercer
Hearst
Paxton
Ill
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
St Louis Browns
Hasses Spaper raAree
St Louis Republic
Marriage Licenses Issued by Meigs Court
Meigs County records show licenses granted this month in Meigs Court with several names listed. Includes Deslert Mews 21 and Dexter Charnes Ginson 21, Huntington Lina Williams 21, Robert Fehles 21, Pyelyn Teving 21 Cheshire Rue 1, among others.
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Meigs Court
Meigs
League Leaders National Batting and Pitching Highlights
Holmes of Boston leads national batting with 85 hits and 30 runs, Elliott of Pittsburgh 47 RBIs, Lombardi of New York 18 home runs, Olivio Broot steals top with 13, Conopei of Boston 6 1 record, Cucemmello of Chicago 350 batting average leads, Ferriss of Boston 9 4 pitching record.
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Elliott
Pittsburg
Holmes
Boston
Lombardi
New Jork
Olivio Brootfand
Conopei
R Johnson
Cucernello
Chicago
Stephens
St Louis
Case
Washington
Ferriss
Air Forces Sergeant Returns Home From Germany Tour
In England 17 months MIDPT FPORT-M Sgt Robert Bast of the 1 S Army Air Forces visits his parents Mr and Mrs David Daist. He logged 15 missions over Germany and holds the Presidential Citation and four campaign stars. He is employed at the MiCEP office and is the son of Councilman and Mrs David Daret.
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Robert Bast
England
Army Air Forces
David Daist
Germany
Mr Citation
Micep
David Daret
Fullerton's Roundup: Prospects in Minors and Rising Hurlers
Manpower shortages in baseball shift focus to hopefuls in the minors. International League outfielder Miernowicz, 21, hits for power and once tied a league record with six extra-base hits guiding the next wave. Minneapolis second baseman Fred Danneser, a 309 hitter, stars in double plays and steals. Danville pitcher Art Fowler, 22, rides a nine-game win streak with Carl Hubbell eyeing him for the Giants. Wilkes Barre shortstop Bob Wilson shines after early scouting praise. Belmont Park notes record starter William Tyree quits after two horses break legs.
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Minneapolis
American Association
Fred
Art Fowler
Danville
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Art
Bob Wilson
Wilkes Barre
Sam McLanhorn
Bob
Saints Latest Flag Threat in American Association Race
The Saints surged to the pennant chase by blasting Indianapolis 14-1 as Louisville widened its lead. Milwaukee beat Milwaukee 3-0 after Indianapolis defeat, while Columbus moved to second. Louisville now a game and a half ahead of Milwaukee with Indianapolis third and Saint Paul rising in the standings.
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Associated Press
Tace
Louisville
Colonels
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
St Paul Saints
Saints
Indians
Columbus
Lousville
Brewers
Minneapoli
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
Stomagh Yields Inches of Gas in Athens County Testimony
A local Athens County man testifies that Erb-Help, a medicine made from 22 herbs, relieved his gas and bloating after a painful episode. The ad urges readers to seek Erb-Help at Athens Pharmacy and claims dramatic, almost miraculous results.
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Athens County
Athens Pharmacy
Ohio State football opens six week summer drills
Ohio State University begins six weeks of summer practice under head coach Carroll Widdoes with 116 candidates reporting. Regulars from last season include All America guard Bill Hackett and linemen Warren Amiling Russ Thomas and Ole Chine. Ex serviceman Paul Sarringhaus shows speed and passing as he leads one side in an improvised touch game.
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Columbus
Carroll Widdoes
Ohio State University
Bucks
Wid
Widdoes
Bill Hackett
London
Warren Amiling
Pana
Ill
Russ Thomas
Huntington
Wva
Fulshaen Ole Chine
Frederichioun
Les Horvath
Biull Willis
Jasck Dugger
Paul Sarringhaus
Hamilton
Wild Wests
Paul Brown
Wavy
Cleveland
Brown
Yesterday's Stars Lead To Narrow Baseball Wins
Mike Tresh bunted safely in the ninth to score Joe Orengo for a 1-0 White Sox victory over the Tigers. Dodgers won 2-1 in 13 innings as Schulz delivered with bases loaded for the Dodgers against the Giants.
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Mike Tresh
White Sox
Joe Orengo
Tigers
Schulssz Dodgers
Dodgers
Cnants
Fight Results and Castle Note from London History
Baltimore fighter Arche Moore 170 from Los Angeles defeated Georgie Kochan 164 of Akron by TKO. Berry Wright 245 1 4 of Cleveland and Cerefino Bronco 151 of Fail River drew. Windsor Castle in London has stood fortified since the early 19th century and served as a royal residence since William the Conqueror.
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Arche Moore
Los Angeles
Georgie Kochan
Akron
Providence
Berry Wright
Cleveland
Cerefino Bronco
Fail River
Drew
Windsor Castle
London
William the Conqueror
You’re Not Too Old To Feel Young Vitamin Therapy Ad
A dated ad claims middle aged men can regain youth with a new medical formula Tro mone combining vitamins and hormones. It promises revived vitality and pleasure, suggesting relief from aging through this product sold by Galiher Drug Company and druggists.
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Galiher Drug Company
Ady
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