Homer Adams Appointed Middleport Police Chief
Homer Adams a former state highway patrolman from Athens was named by Mayor C Fisher to replace L B Higgins as Middleport Chief of Police. Higgins retired due to ill health after more than two years in the role and helped organize the Auxiliary Police during his term.
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Ratliff Rites Will Be Held Thursday
Funeral services for John H. Ratliff age 73 who died at his home Laurel Cliff will be held Thursday afternoon at two o clock at the Free Methodist Church with burial in the Laurel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs Charles Karr of Middleport and a son in military service stationed at Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Fragmentary OCR notice mentions a shop and a price of five pounds. No clear names or locations readable.
Last Youth Meeting Held at Pomeroy Missouri and Other Notices
Last County Youth Fellowship meeting of United Methodist Churches was hosted in the Kroger parking lot in Pomeroy. Certificates awarded for five of six meetings. leadership credited to Rev. Albert Bitters Mrs C F Tompkins Rev H A Rothrock and Forrest Bachtel. Marian Meredith of Chester served as president. Virginia Lu Sehaaf led devotionals. Frank Vaughan organized recreation. Harrisonville chapter of Eastern Star to conduct annual inspection June 1 with deputy grand matron Clara S Smith as inspecting officer. Legal notices include motor contract amendments, dissolution petition in Athens County Ohio, and a city ordinance authorizing a $150 monthly life guard salary at Athens Municipal Swimming Pool with emergency adoption.
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Middleport
Marian Meredith
Chester
Virginia Lu Sehaaf
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United Methodist Fellowship
Harrisonville
Order of the Eastern Star
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Geldie
Evans
Star Rante
Jaenderson
Harry Nickolin
Pul HS
Haris
Athens Cone
Ohio
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Harry
Ivan
Foster
Cornwell
Attriaes
City OF Athens
Pomeroy Personal Notes Include Alumni Events And Visits
Mrs Ray Rawlings returned from New York City where she visited her daughter in law and grandchildren. Ohio University students Betsy Ebersbach Rose Neage and Martha Roedel returned home for summer. Mrs Marion Fugate leaves for Camp Rucker Alabama to visit husband Corporal Fugate. Mae Calhoun returns to Rio Grande after teaching in Central School. Willard Ashworth and daughter depart for Akron to make their home. Ashworth attended the Pomeroy high school alumni banquet and dance. Harriett Ohlinger of Columbus spent the week end with her parents. Mrs Robert Wolfe returns to Columbus after attending the Pomeroy alumni banquet and dance. Mrs Wright McCroba and Maynard Davis of Columbus visited for the funeral of Mrs Wallace Glenn. Mrs Lester Fauber travels to Columbus to be with sister undergoing an operation. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at Mrs Nelfie Ketter's in Rocksprings. Virgie Heilman of Athens was a guest of Mrs CE Peoples. Frances Gibson of Athens attended the alumni dance. Mr and Mrs Farl Mauck and Mrs Charles Switzer of Gallipolis attended the funeral of Mrs Wallace Glenn. Mr and Mrs Frank Worstell and family attended May Day services and crowning at Sacred Heart Church with Judith Ann Hannum as May queen. Mobert Corsten and daughter Honhetta Ann visited the Winple family and attended Sacred Heart Church service.
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New York City
Richard Rawlings
Betsy Ebersbach
Rose Imie Neage
Martha Slizabeth Roedel
Ohio Univer
Athens
Marion Fugate
Jeff
Camp Rucker
Ala
Columbus
Leland Peoples
Daughters of Union Veterans
Nelfie Ketter
Virgie Heilman
Athens J
CE Peoples
Butternut Ave
Frances Gibson
Pomeroy High School
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Honhetta Ann
Albert Winple
Sacred Heart Church
Featherstones announce birth of first grandchild Ann
Mr and Mrs Lee Featherstone announce the birth of their first grandchild Ann Featherstone born Sunday May 27 at a Lawton Oklahoma hospital to Lt Richard J Featherstone and wife The baby weighed eight pounds three ounces Lt Featherstone is stationed in Oklahoma
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Lee Featherstone
Ann Featherstone
Lawton
Okla
Richard J. Featherstone
Heather Istone
Oklahoma
Diplomas Awarded To 34 Eighth Grade Students
MIDDLEPORT Thirty four girls and boys in the Eighth Grade received diplomas in commencement exercises at the high school auditorium. L D Diles presented the diplomas and his son David Diles participated, thanking teachers and Superintendent L W McComas. The Junior Band played, Rev Ralph Zandel gave the invocation, and the class sang two numbers. Class address by Lewis E Buell of Hamden theme Top or Bottom Which. The ceremony featured the diplomas, benediction, and an honor roll listing.
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L. D. Diles
Board of Education
David Diles
David
L. W. McComas
Ralph Zandel
Lois Cecil
Lewis E. Buell
Hamden
Bernard Krinke
Velma Knight
Charles Miller
Robert Mills
Mary _Montgomery
Mona Osler
Harold Rice
Mary Riley
Audrey Shumaker
Mary Lou Smith
Frank Talbott White
Donna Winebren- Iner
Joan Torrence
Juanita Bolin
Emma Jane Buell
Hetty Lou Greenlee
Ida Lee Hartley
Fred Hoffman
Carla Owen
Sara Palmer
Sally Schaaf
Jean Searies
Racine High School Alumni Plan Tonight Reunion
Racine plans hold tonight’s annual Racine High School Alumni reunion at the high school with a 9 o'clock processional and program. The class of 1945, honored for diploma night, includes valedictorian Nora Wolfe and salutatorian Lois Sayre. Dr. Viva Boothe of Ohio State University will address the group as officers, chorus and soloists perform, and diplomas are presented.
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Racine High School
Viva Boothe
Bureau of Business Research
Ohio State University
Columbus
William Coyle
Marcelline
Buell
Green Cathedral
Bootie Lee
Paderewski
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Nora Wolfe
Lois Sayre
Mildred E. Brewer
Ruby V. Brewer
Charles G. Cecil
Kathryn C. Cochran
Martha C. Dailey
Betty J. Decker
Myrtle L. Easterday
Louise M.ervin
Harriet A. Furbee
Norma 3. Hayman
Audrey F. Hoback
Charles Kiesling
Norma L. Lee
Virginia McBride
Doris P. McMurray
Arthur G. Neigler
Dorothy L.powell
Gene Roush
Wiliam R.roush
Army
Sylvia E. Salser
tLois Sayre
Bessie Mae Shinn
Anna L. Stobart
Randall R. Talbott
Navy
Blendena Taylor
Emma J. Wilford
Helen Grace Wolfe
Nora Winona Wolfe
Honor Roll For Final Six Weeks At Pomeroy Junior High
Principal Charles Gibbs announces thirty six eighth and ninth graders earned a B average or better to appear on the final six weeks honor roll. Ninth graders include Jean Bryant Betty Evans Emma Lou Davis and more. Eighth graders feature Don Betz Ing Joan Conway Maxine Duckler and others. Seventh grade honorees include Wilson Barnitz Polly Dil Bonnie Eichinger and more.
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Charles 8. Gibbs
Jean Bryant
Betty Ae
Emma Lou Davis
Carol Evans
Inla Foxx
Ya Mae Hayes
Joe Foster
June Taree
Ann Smith
Nancy Sisson
Pauline Will
Francet
Point Pleasant Bowling Scores and Local Athletics Update
Local bowling totals for Point Pleasant and surrounding teams are recorded with individual scores for players from Marietta Co Mishers to O'Dell Lumber Co. and Cuccinello led Chicago with strong hits as St Paul and Minneapolis split a post game. The piece mixes league results with social notes about Middletown graduates and local visitors.
POMEROY MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES PLAN FOR ARMED FORCES OBSERVANCE
Yesterday’s Stars report Pomeroy prepares Memorial Day tributes at Beech Grove Cemetery with Drew Werster Post American Legion Roe sitter Williams as principal speaker. No parade. civic groups urged to attend in body. Legionnaires meet at Legion Hall at 9 20 am to march to the cemetery. Court House Post Office banks and most businesses to close all day Wednesday and Thursday. Some stores may keep limited hours.
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Beech Grew
Drew Werster
American Legion
Roesitter Williams
Oak Hill
The
Legion
Legion Hall
Court House
Pirates Start Slow then Rally to Seven Straight Wins
Pittsburgh rose from a poor early showing to string together seven consecutive victories. The Pirates beat the Giants, then took three from Boston and two from New York in a current series, while Brooklyn faded and Cincinnati posted a 2-1 twelve inning win over Boston. Chicago ended a six-game skid by beating Boston 8-6 as Tony Cuccinello went 4-for-4.
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Associated Press
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Gee Walker
Eddie Miller
Howard Fox
Andrews
Tony Cuccinello
Fullerton's Roundup the Odd Tales From Minor Leagues
Eastern League quirks draw attention as Pete Naktenis throws a no hitter but walks seven and his team errors fuel a shutout. Binghamton barely hits to win 11 4 over Scranton. Ken Therrien’s glove breaks leading to two runs. Frank Gallardo’s heater blast sidelines him. Also notes misidentified horse Easy Spell and Notre Dame alumni tensions. Joe Hauser roams Wisconsin profitably while Newport News Piedmont League struggles with left-handed players.
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New York
Pete Naktenis
Hartford
Binghamton
Scranton
Ken Therrien
Elmira
Frank Gallardo
Williamsport
Frank
Notre Dame
Ea McKeever
Frank Leahy
Joe Hauser
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Sheboygarn
Newport News
Batting leaders and 1946 Colonial Open outline emphasize
Listings show Cuccinello and Holmes atop batting in the National and American leagues as spring standings pool. The Colonial Country Club announces the 1946 Colonial National Open from May 16 to 26 at Fort Worth Texas with a $25,000 purse and no entry or caddie fees.
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Redlegs Finn 12 Inning Win Over Braves
Cincinnati Reds beat Boston 4-1 in 12 innings to seize the series two games to one as Eddie Miller drove in the go ahead run and Gerald Walker scored on Frank McCormick’s fly after a Masi error. Frank Dasso started and Howard Fox earned the win in relief.
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Boston Braves
Boston
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Tom Holmes
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Brewers Pacing AA Flag Race Lead After Opening Series
Milwaukee's Brewers, last year's American Association champions, sit atop the standings two games clear as they open a four game set with Kansas City. Louisville trails, half a game back, with Indianapolis in third. Milwaukee now eyes next series with Toledo starting Saturday.
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Toledo
Kansas City
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Yesterday's baseball results and weather affected games
Yesterday's results list Pittsburgh at New York unfinished May 27, Chicago defeating Brooklyn 5 to 3, Cincinnati beating Boston 2 to 1, Philadelphia and St Louis rained out, American Chicago 8 Boston 6, and several rain or wet ground matchups. Milwaukee at Kansas City weathered by wet field. St Paul 12 Minneapolis 3. only games scheduled.
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Fight Results Show Diverse Knockouts Across Cities
Providence member Ralph Zannelli 150 pounds KO eddy Buddy Saunders 157 pounds from New York in four. Charlie McPherson 159 pounds over TKOC Nelson Hawkins 15844 Cleveland in three. Bert Lytell 15244 Fresno outpoints Lige Drew 150 Springfield ten. Kenny James 150 Waterbury Connecticut TK0 ue charity 152 Youngstown six.
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Buddy” Saunders
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Cecil Optioned to Louisville Farm Team by Red Sox
Boston optioned left handed pitcher Rex Cecil to the Louisville farm club after purchasing him from the San Diego PCL team. The move follows standard farm system practices as the Red Sox seek development for the pitcher.
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Boston
Rex Cecil
San Diego
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Boston Red Sox
Memorial Day Tourney at Athens Country Club
First tournament of the year features a blind bogey event at Athens Country Club on Memorial Day. Contestants pay a 4 cent entry fee with prizes distributed on a 50 20 20 basis.
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Athens Country Club
Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young Thmef
Tremont reports a medical discovery combining vitamins and hormones to rekindle youthfulness in middle aged men. The Tro imone formula is advertised as restoring vitality, pleasure, and life attitude, with directions on the label and availability through Gallaher Drug Company and druggists.
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Gallaher Drug Company
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