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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1944

Page

2

Middleport Council Will Buy Riverview Cemetery

Middleport council votes to purchase Riverview Cemetery from Richard Horden and C J Brooks for 10000, with 6000 raised via tons sale. They plan 4000 bank loan, employ an attorney, and issue a warranty deed and plat. Also approved are funds for painting NYA foundry building, sidewalk grade, and cemetery records, with minor budget details.

Middleport Riverview Richard Horden C. J. Brooks Columbus Cross Zeke Citizens National Bank IL. N. Swift R. A. Miller C. M. Hennesy Hi. E. Cook P. Bradbury Vine Miller Zerkle Monseys

Electric Crash Cuts Power After Pole Collision

Missrerene Port Letterailey sustained minor injuries when his car ran a Seventh Ave and Mill St junction. it struck a telephone pole. Electric lines were damaged, cutting lights in the vicinity for part of the night. Night Patrolman Paul Johnson investigated the 7:15 p.m. crash.

Missrerene Port Letterailey Seventh Ave Mill St Paul Johnson

Spencer Is Named as Treasurer in Village Council

Ralph Spencer is appointed treasurer by Mayor George Howell, succeeding the late Jacob Zeiher, confirmed at the regular meeting. Roy Wright is named deputy marshal of Third Ward A for six months. Council to prosecute hog owners within village limits after the butchering season amid citizen complaints. Mayor’s October report of $182.90 accepted. bills read.

Ralph Spencer George Howell Spencer Jacob Zeiher Howell Roy Wright Third Ward

Army Holds Lead State Now Second s

Army remains the top ranked college football team in the AP poll as Notre Dame drops to fifth after a 32 to 13 loss to Navy. Ohio State climbs to second with 18 first place votes, while Notre Dame slides to third. Randolph Field holds fourth.

NEW York Army Associated Press Notre Dame Navy Ohio State Buckeyes Teader Randolph Field Pomeroy J. Laplace Fauber Marguerite Meier North Texas Aggies Columbus L. D. Peoples Vivian Peoples William Griffith Emmerson Nelsonville Miss Peoples Bostons Bainbridge Naval Michigan Fourth Air Force California Wake Forest Georgia ‘Tech Great Lakes EL Toro Calif Marines Tennessee Mississippi Duke Purdue Third Air Second Air Force Torpedo Boat Base Fort Pierce Fla Virginia Indians Maxwell Field Auburn Alabama Tulsa Wolane North Carolina State Oklahoma

Fullerton’s Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

A Nimble New York wrap notes the Pocatello Marine Devildogs, a 20 Marine squad with a wounded veteran core, winning after early reserve shortages. It covers Al De Santis guest chatter, Cawthon’s resignation remarks, War sports and coaches, Tunney stepping away, Angott’s Garden clash, Hagberg’s sobs at press, Patton’s artillery link, and Navy duck blind use plus Horton Smith’s overseas athletic role.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Pocatello Idaho Pocatello Marine Devildogs Naval Ordnance Plant Ken Dolan Army Air Base Great Falls Mont

Second Rehearsal Held by Pomeroy Bend Chorus

The Pomeroy Bend Chorus met at the Federated Church last night under Mrs Nolan Swackhammer. They announced Christmas vesper music for Middleport and Pomeroy and planned two more rehearsals in Middleport next Tuesday evening. Members of both choirs were urged to join the combined group. Mrs Lewis Sauer noted a bass practice would occur next Tuesday at 7 30 pm before the 8 pm choir rehearsal.

Pomeroy Bend Federated Church Nolan Swackhammer Middleport Pomeroy Middlport Mra Lewis Sauer

Middleport Garden Club Holds November Meeting in Home

Mrs James Ius president of the Southeast District spoke at the Amateur Garden Club meeting at Mrs Robert Coats home. New members welcomed included Lenore Osborne Juanita Bachtel Betty Carr Earl Knight and Eldon Waiburn. A Christmas party plans and garden club activities were announced.

Doleport James Ius Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Amateur Garden Club Robert Coats Columbus Titus Garen Stansbury CA Dillard Mid- Heport John Zerkle Coats A. R. Strauss

Firemen Respond To Slack Blaze In Kerrs Run Area

Fire department rushed to extinguish a slack fire at the Charter Oak Tipple near Kerrs Run Monday morning. Chief Walter Wolfe directed traffic. Morris Snyder was fined five dollars and costs for allegedly driving a car over the fire hose. Mayor George Howell promised strict enforcement of the ordinance.

Romeriy Volunter Fire Department Charter Oak Tipple Kerrs Run Walter Wolfe Morris Snyder George Howell Howell

Edward Lee McComas Cel Birthday

Edward Lee McComas celebrated his fifth birthday with a Sunday afternoon party at his home. neighborhood children attended, enjoyed ice cream cake and lollypops, and wore corsages for girls and boutonnieres for boys.

Uddleport Nawara Lee McComas Eddie Find Chevyl Blake Paddy Jo Lambert Nancy Winona Billy

Masonic Temple to Elect Officers and Welcome Visitors

The Masonic Temple hosts an evening meeting with Master Mason candidates and an outstanding supper. Visiting Masons and all members are invited as Helen Lachary of Columbia attends with relatives. Local residents Miss Majel Lee and Miss Adele Fowler travel to Columbus while others vote and return home.

D. S. Harold Bart Rawlings T. A May Bo F. Parmalee Holly Mar Columbus Jin Herman Burt Charleston Parkersburg Russell Majel Lee Nelsonville Meigs County Lee Holzer Hospital Virginia Crew Adele Fowler Kay Vaughan Grant Hospital Ray FE. McDonald Logan John_A. Bolin Linda Kay Albert Coates Fred Mescher Harold Wiggins Meta Kaspar St. Joseph Wigging Alfred Elberfeld Lancaster Carol Elizabeth Sargent Carol Edward Sargent Frances Elber Feld Harold Darst Cyrus Darst Rutland Charles Ward Com

Halloween Party Guests at Alma Johnsons Home

Mrs Alma Johnson hosted a hamburger fry after the Pomeroy Athens game with guests Scott Neutzling and family Paul Neutzling Theodore Lehew Ray Barker Goldie Geary and many others. Daughters hosted a Monday Halloween party with masked guests Peggy Dally June Unroe and Joan Conway among attendees from Athens and Middleport and New Haven W Va.

Alma Johnson Scott Neutzling David Paul Neutzling Athens Theodore Lehew Ray Barker Goldie’ Geary Lais Ann Campshell Annie Canadays Caroline ‘Groves Charlotte Knight Mary Irene Juanita Leonn Helen Esther Linda Kay Larry Ray. Bolin Edgar Wolfe Audrey Lena Wolfe Middleport Ray” F. McDonald Logan Sarah Roush New Haven W. Va Y

Change Resi ton Moves and Local Family Notices

Change Resi ton: Coach and Mrs Forrest Bachtel and family moved from Gravel Hill to the Grant property on Fifth Ave. Mr and Mrs C E Meadows moved from Lincoln St to the Carey property on Pearl St. Mr and Mrs Ray Barker moved from the Shiflet property on Fourth St to Hamilton St. Mrs Cora Entaminger admitted at Springbrook Sanitarium Aurora NL on Nov 1 at 1 30 pm. The Entaminger family of Langsville moved to Aurora about 40 years ago. Mrs Entaminger survived by her husband and one son Gerald living in St Louis Mo.

Hobson A Clark Bucyrus Vivienne Middleton Ray Sherman Nelsonville George Grindley Holzer Vanzandt Columbus Minnie van Zand Clyde” Baker Akron Parkersburg Hospital Charles Shumaker Huntington Hospital Shurmakers Charles Shimaker France G. D. Beaver Corning A. R. McKinney Hime Tami Hal Jehan Pomeroy Civiciin India Alma Ohne Son Acre Jhon Wipabien Land Street Forrest Bachtel Gravel Hill S. Fifth Ave C. E. Meadows Incoln St Carey Pearl St Ray Barker Shiflet Fourth St Hamilton St Cora Entaminger Springbrook” Sanitarium Aurora Entaminger Langsville Gerald St. Louis

Proclaimed Thanksgiving Day in Pomeroy closing offices

A local proclamation set Thursday, November 23 as Thanksgiving Day in Pomeroy. The court house, post office, banks, and business places will close for the holiday. Also noted is news from Private William A. Long's family that he has been promoted to sergeant after serving in England, Belgium, and Germany.

Y -Ayof Pomeroy Carpenter William A. Long Shancey Long Germany England Belgium

Cicero Bowler Leads Classic

CHICAGO A eight game total of 1 648 fashioned by veteran Al Pasek of Cicero suburban Chicago remained high today among 512 bowlers in the fourth annual diamond medal individual classic posted scores Eight more squads of 32 men each remain to shoot with one group tonight and the final seven this weekend Pasek topped the eight game set on 16 inch lanes with 1 648 while John Mueller Columbus 1592 moved to sixth place First 13 leaders Pasek 1648 Columbus 1592 Frank Kartseiser Chicago 1635 Walter Rep Jenhaz en Detroit 1620 Alexander Yaboski Gary Ind 1609 Howard Busick Waukegan 1606 Joe Norris Detroit 1891 John Stan Cleveland 1580 Chick Schroer Chicago 1590 Harry Ledene Chicago 1589 FAO Brosius Chicago 1581 Vie Bliss St Louis 1585 Prank Jarecki Cleveland 85 1 Shandakan tunnel New York City's water supply system 182 miles long.

Chicago Wteran al John Mueller Columbus al Pasekcero Ill Frank Kartseiser Walter Repjenhazen Detroit Alexander Yaboski

Horvath and Dimancheff Lead Backs in Big Ten

Official Big Ten statistics show Purdue's Boris Dimancheff leading scoring with 48 points and Ohio State's Les Horvath topping rushing with 496 yards over four games. Dimancheff and Horvath powered their teams as Illinois and Indiana faced key early-season tests, with Northwestern's Johnny Young also contending for passing and scoring marks as the conference races reshape.

Horvath Dimancheff Umicagu Auences Ohio State Buckeyes Indiana Dimanchett Horvard Young Illinois Michigan Ann Arbor John L. Griffith Horvs Northwestern Johnny Yungwirth Bobby Hoernschemeyer Hoosier Wildcat Minesota Purdue Isl

Fight Results in Chicago Newark Providence Round by Round

In Chicago Teaney beat Gene Spencer by decision after 37 percent effort. In Newark Lou Nova outpointed Buddy Snox in a 105 to 0 distance fight. In Providence Sammy Mammone defeated Sidney Miller by knockout in Stamford Connecticut with 146 percent effort.

Chically Harry ‘Teaney Cleveland Gene Spencer Chicago Newark N. J Lou Nova Los Angeles Buddy Snox Dayton Providence R. J Sammy Mammone Stamford Conn Sidney Miller Youngstown

Buckeyes Face Key Week Amid Big Ten Title Race

Ohio State sits atop the Western Conference but faces a pivotal stretch as Michigan and Illinois clash in Ann Arbor. A Michigan win over Illinois and an Ohio State win over Pittsburgh could reshape the standings. If Illinois beats Michigan and Ohio State, a tie for the crown looms. Michigan’s seven remaining conference games keep the outcome uncertain.Meanwhile in Middleport the Woman’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30.

Umvany Ohio State Buckeyes Ann Arbor Mich Clarke Shaughnessy Panthers University of Pittsburgh Michigan Illinois Wolverines Tint Indiana Purdue Mllinois Middleport Woman's Sociation of First Presbyterian Church

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Middleport Council Riverview Cemetery Messenger Sports Fullerton al de Santis Schenectady N.Y Union-Star Pete Cawthon Brooklyn Tigers Fantali Tom Gallery Pedr Hich Cardinals Gene Tunney Baltimore Sammy Angott Jimmy McDaniels Oscar Hagberg Middleport Social Notes W. C. Tracy Bradbury S. Second Ave Weber C.H. Wise Mazie Ginny Wise Nanume Smins Taylor Susie Gray, Jr Missssippi Malcolm Roltt C. H. Jones Paul Davis Davis David Darst David Davis Sgt. Davis Co Deane Henery It. D. Henery H. D.enery Cline Homer Michael Finsterwalds Funeral Home Highland Church In Ment Over Top Pomeroy National War Fund Campaign W. A. Smith Redetart Township Grimm Eli Denison Ering George Conde Mechanic St Dap C. D. Fisher William Axon Cirence DeWeese Saxton DeWeese Edward Lee McComas Virginia Prestan Washington, D. C Pomeroy Social Notes Rites Holida Cicero Bowler Shandakan New York City Dimanchef Wisconsin Bob Wiese Wolverine Athens Messenger Lei Bendvue Pomeroy Shadow OF Suspicion Cookson Marjorie W Tim Ryan Athena Wolves Colegroves Ohio Lane Remar An Goldilocks and The Jivin' Bears
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