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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1945
Page
2
POMEROY Ohio river flood details show gradual fall with potential rain backing. W A Smith says Pomeroy schools reopen Thursday after last week’s dismissal. Gas Company crews monitor 20 drips, keep mains pressurized, aiding in relief efforts amid widespread speculation about river levels and flood impact.
Meigs County Commissioners held a meeting Monday afternoon despite high water. W. E Eislestein and B. C. Hartinger attended. Transfers of funds and bills were addressed. $1453.53 moved from the county general fund to the farm equipment fund of the County Home. $75 shifted from courthouse repairs to the clerk of courts for extra help.
POMEROY One scarlet fever case was reported to Dr W. 8. Ellis Meigs County Health Commissioner on Monday after Dr. Smith of Letart called to report the son of Ralph Wenn of Letart stricken with the disease. It was rumored there were at least two cases in Pomeroy but the health office had not been notified.
A registered bull owned by Robert Coleman of Kono was killed after it reportedly went mad. Authorities in Columbus examined the head and reported findings suggesting rabies.
Evangeline Chapter of Eastern Star hosted a social hour with St Patrick's Day decor and a $20 Red Cross donation. The event featured a grand march, prizes, and plans for a joint party with F.S.A.M Lodge on March 22. The Middleport Garden Club met at Mrs R B Laughead to discuss lilies and spring flowers with a $25 Red Cross donation.
The Twilight Garden Club plans a Thursday evening meeting at Mrs. Pearl Hysell’s home with Mrs. E Windon and Mrs Tom Googlein assisting. Grace Guild postpones its Grace Episcopal gathering at Mrs. Max Lanham’s home in Middleport. Miss Dorthea Woolcatt spoke at Meigs County Ministerial Association and at the Federated Church in Pomeroy. Robert Hartenbach is on leave visiting his parents in Minersville. Barbara Meinhart and Ann Chrisman visited Middleport, with Chrisman viewing the Ohio River flood era exhibits. Jay Frank Vaile visited Coalport, and Mrs. We Tirteher hosted Columbus relatives. Mission Society meets at 7 30 am at First Baptist Church. Mrs Clifford Young reports her husband S Seiffard Young in Belgium received a Presidential Citation.
Grate and Risen lead All Big Ten honors with Nagy challenging for national scoring title. Nagy has 215 field goals and 117 free throws in 23 games, while Hanson sits at 534 points with two to three games remaining.
In Middleport four days apart, William Werner, 53, died by hanging from a barn rafters as his brother Frank Werner, 51, killed himself with a shotgun. Coroner Henry Ewing ruled death asphyxia by hanging. A note from Werner spoke of despair and no will to live. Funeral plans for William were handled by Finsterwald Funeral Home with Rev. Father Edwin Murphy officiating. relatives watched over both men during the investigation. Surviving are two half brothers John and Leonard and a half sister Molly, all of Henderson, West Virginia.
Fullerton reviews the indoor debut of Swede Haegg who blamed sleepy legs and admits he must learn beach-track racing. NYU coach Von Biling notes Gunder’s single workout after arrival while Normi’s indoor success came after extensive drills. Haegg plans lessons from the Callender twins to master curves as critics question racing by calendar.
Western Conference coaches say scoring declines reflect player experience and personnel rather than a league trend toward defense. Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota show low averages. Ohio State leads at 52.67 per game, Illinois 50.08.
A special major league nominating committee to choose a new baseball commissioner after Kenesaw Mountain Landis's death met for the first time. Members include P. K. Wrigley, Sam Breadon, Alval Bradley, and Donald L. Barhes. They gave no hint of candidates, though unofficial names circulated include James A. Farley, Eric Johnston, and J. Edgar Hoover.
Residents of Middleport escaped with minor impact as basements flooded slightly. Churches held services, theatres kept shows, and schools ran normally. The Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe operated during lunch as a flood measure. Ohio River overflow restricted river traffic down river but not to Pomeroy.
POMEROY village council last night discussed street damage from a severe winter and the flood road between Pomeroy and Middleport to keep it passable. A proposed garbage ordinance was reviewed for future presentation. February garbage fees totaled 128 and fines 36.39, with mayor George Howell reporting a 164.30 total. High water kept councilman Harry Canterbury away.
The Cleveland Rams in the NFL reportedly offered Luke Johnsos, former Bears co coach and Northwestern star, $20 000 annually to coach the club. Johnsos said he would respond in a few days, while Dodgers Walsh could not be reached. The move followed Alde Donelli’s resignation and recent military service entry.
In Pittsburgh Phil Muscato 174 pounds from Buffalo defeated Tommy Woodward 174 pounds of Columbus by knockout in round one. Cliff Beckett 152 pounds from Toronto knocked out Lou Schwartz 150 pounds of Columbus.
The Rev. R. C. Burton resigns after two years as pastor of the Church of Christ in Middleport. Effective in 60 to 90 days, his future plans are not announced. Mrs. Burton is active in church groups. they have a daughter named Rosalyn.
POMEROY One of the busiest days in weeks was reported by officials who kept the courthouse offices open Monday though high water flooded Front St The probate court office was closed but a skeleton force kept other offices open from 9 a m to the usual closing hour at four
Chicago AP report details a wartime manpower study by Cubs GM James T. Gallagher. More than 4,000 professional players are in the armed forces, over twice the number on major and minor league rosters, with 1,753 on reserve in 1944 and 5,298 cataloged in December, reflecting widespread service across major and minor leagues as 1945 opened.
Ohioans Capt Joe Hiestand and Joe Devers earn spots on the 1944 All America trapshooting team chosen by Jimmy Robinson of Sports Afield. Notable picks include Illinois guard Walton Kirk as captain and unanimous All-Western Conference selection. Kentucky and DePaul post-season plans noted. Iowa declines post-season play. Barbara Ann Scott dominates North American ladies' amateur figure skating. Active service tallies show Cubs and affiliates facing personnel changes with 16 majors and 153 minors in honorable discharges.
Pacific Coast League spring camps open with many players as ex servicemen and draftees. San Francisco Seals hold 44 hopefuls under manager Lefty O'Doul at home stadium, drawing war workers to try out shifts. High school boys basketball results from Toledo area include Whitmer over Sylvania 35 18 and Central Catholic defeating Rossford 38 31.
A vintage style ad promises middle aged men can regain zest through Tromone a new medicine combining vitamins and hormones. It claims improved vitality and life outlook with usage per label direction available at Gallaher Drug Company and druggists.
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