Pomeroy Ready For Thursday School Return Amid Floods
Flood conditions along the Ohio River prompted sweeping cleanups in Pomeroy as water rose and fell between Parkersburg and Cincinnati. W W A Smith said Pomeroy schools would reopen Thursday after a flood-disrupted week while Ohio Fuel Gas crews kept gas lines safe and appliances removed from flooded homes. local officials reported varied river forecasts and cautions about heavy rain, with observers noting the 1945 flood’s record pace of changing predictions.
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County Board Meets In Pomeroy Monday
Meigs County Commissioners met in Pomeroy in the afternoon as high water inconvenienced proceedings. Enslestein and Hartinger attended. Transfers of funds were ordered, including 1453.53 from the general fund to the farm equipment fund of the Courts Home and 73 from the jail repairs and maintenance to the clerk of courts for extra help.
Scarlet Fever Case Reported in Meigs County
One scarlet fever case was reported to Dr W S Elis Meigs County Health Commissioner on Monday. The patient is the daughter of Ralph Wen h of Letart. It is rumored there may be two cases in Pomeroy but the health office has not been notified.
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Rachid Bull Killed in Meigs County
A registered bull owned by Robert Coleman of Kenn was killed after going mad. The animal reportedly suffered rabies and its head was examined in Columbus with findings reported by officials.
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Middleport Social Notes and Local Honors Share March Flair
Community notes from Middleport capture Evangeline Chapter social with St Patrick decor and Red Cross donation. Garden Club meeting recalls favorite flowers, Lily studies, and a joint F and A M Eastern Star party planned for March 23. Dining honors Cub Allensworth on furlough from China, while Ida Lee celebrates a 13th birthday with games and a pink rosecake. Local residents include Morarity brothers, Wise resigning, and Reichman family visiting during furlough.
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Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Updates
POMEROY Twilight Garden Club meets at Mrs Pearl Hysell’s home Thursday night at 8 with Mrs E Windon and Mrs Tom Googlein assisting. Grace Episcopal Church group postpones meeting at Mrs Max Sanborn’s Middleport. Miss Dorthea Woolcatt spoke to Meigs County Ministerial Association and the Council of Church Women in Pomeroy. Local notes include residents on leave, students visiting, and a car wreck reopens a Messenger office on Second St. Church events and community notices fill the week.
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Grate Risen Fritz Nagy Tops Nation's Cage Scorers
Fritz Nagy Akron College led the national scoring with 547 points in 23 games as Hanson of Washington State trails with 534. Northwestern's Max Morris was the only rookie honored on All Western Conference. Ohio State's Grate and Risen anchored the All Big Ten first team with Wilkinson and Kirk among others.
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Brothers Werner deaths darken Middleport area
In Middleport four days after his brother Frank, 31, died by gunshot, William Werner, 53, was found hanged in a barn near their Leading Creek home. Coroner Henry Ewing ruled death asphyxia, noting a note from William denying involvement in Frank's death. Relatives and local officials assisted in the investigation as funeral arrangements were planned.
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Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr
American track chatter centers on Haegg's absence and Gunder's indoor debut, with explanations highlighting outdoor versus indoor training. Haegg plans curve lessons from NBUs Callender as critics accuse pacing by calendar rather than stopwatch. also notes on golf pairings and a humorous sports broadcast anecdote.
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Coaches See No Letdown In Basketball Offense
Western Conference coaches contend scoring totals reflect player experience and material rather than a shift to defense. The 1945 season averaged 52.67 points for Ohio State, with Illinois at 30.03, while nine teams posted varied totals amid freshmen and less-experienced rosters across the circuit.
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Dutch) Lonborg
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Middleport Flood Damage Negligible
Residents of Biddleport escaped the flood with minimal damage as basements filled with water and local services resumed. Churches held services, theatres did not cancel shows, and schools operated normally. The Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe used as flood measure during dinner hour. Ohio River rose over road at Mid Way Market. travel downriver on Ohio side restricted but not halted to Pomeroy.
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Council Discusses Flood and Street Repair in Pomeroy
Pomeroy Village Council last night debated street conditions worsened by a severe winter and considered measures to improve them. They also discussed the flood road between Pomeroy and Middleport and steps to keep it passable. A proposed garbage ordinance was reviewed for future presentation. February cable and turnout figures were reported by Mayor Howlis, with fines totaling 35.59 and a grand total of 164.30. High water kept Councilman Canterbury away.
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Baseball Czar Still Unnamed
A special major league nominating committee formed to find a new baseball commissioner after Landis's death met and declined to name candidates. Members include P. K. Wrigley, Sam Breadon, Alva Bradley, and Donald L. Barnes. Unofficial candidates named include James A. Farley, Eric Johnston, and J. Edgar Hoover.
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Rams Seek Luke Johnsos as Rams Coach
CHICAGO The Tribune reported the Cleveland Rams offered Luke Johnsos co coach of the Chicago Bears twenty thousand dollars a year to coach the Cleveland club. Johnsos, a Northwestern star and Bears player 1922 1936, said he would answer Rams General Manager Charles Walsh within a few days. Donelli resigned earlier and entered military service.
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Chile) Walsh
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Buff) Donelli
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Fight Results From Pittsburgh and Columbus Cards
Phil Muscato of Buffalo stopped Tommy Woodward of Columbus in the 1st round at 174 pounds. Crifft Beckall of Toronto knocked out Lou Schwartz of Columbus at 152 pounds in Columbus.
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Middleport Pastor Resigns Post
Middleport reports Rev. R. Burton resigns after two years as pastor of the Church of Christ effective in 60 to 90 days. He built wide friendships during his ministry here. Mrs. Burton active in church groups. They have a daughter Rosalyn.
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Court Officials in Meigs Busy Monday
Meigs Meigs County officials reported a busy Monday with courthouse offices open from 9 a m to 4 p m despite high water flooding Front Street The probate court office was closed but a skeleton staff kept other offices operating during the day.
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Baseball War Study Shows Over Four Thousand In Service
Chicago AP reports the first detailed wartime manpower study on professional baseball showing more than 4,010 players serving in the armed forces, about twice the number on active rosters, with 365 major league and 50 minor league players active in 1945. The survey criticizes recordkeeping and tracks Cubs affiliates, noting 40 Cubs players from 1941 now in service and 21 back from service among 153 active players.
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Ohioans named to All America trapshooting squad
Two Ohioans Capt. Joe Hiestand of Hillsboro and Joe Devers of Dayton joined Fort Myers Florida’s Joe Devers on the 4se4 All-America trapshooting team selected by Jimmy Robinson, the trapshooting editor of Sports Aid.
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Coast Loop Clubs Begin Training in San Francisco
Pacific Coast League teams opened spring drills with many players who are medically discharged veterans and draftees. San Francisco Seals fielded 44 players in manager Lefty O Doul’s camp, the largest turnout in years, aided by a home stadium setting for war workers on off shifts. High school basketball results from Toledo AREA show Whitmer over Sylvania and Central Catholic over Rossford with Woodward topping Waite.
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Youre Not Too Olds To Feel Young Tromone Ad Claim
An advertisement asserts middle aged men can regain youthfulness by Tro Mone a medical formula of vitamins and hormones. It claims increased vim vitality and enjoyment and promotes sale by Gallaher Drug Company and Graggaste. Follow label directions.
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