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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1940
Page
3
Pomeroy Panthers edged Middleport 20 to 12 in a tense Thanksgiving Day clash. Reichman sparked the Jackets comeback with passes and a late score, but Brickles and Williams helped Pomeroy seal the win in a frenetic fourth period.
Middleport reports Sally Schaaf, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Schaaf, crushed fingers after a crowd fall at the Mill St. pep meeting near Middleport Stadium. The game summary notes Middleport Jackets’ 22 total points and passing dominance over Pomeroy Panthers, with 11 completions for 170 yards and a 67-yard TD from Brickles to Mankin. Seven Panthers seniors played their last game. Jacket seniors listed as well. Officials included Carlton H. Smith and John E. Halliday Jr. from Ohio Wesleyan.
Social notes list several residents visiting Columbus and nearby, including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stark and Miss Anna Vaughn from Lincoln Hill. It notes Mrs. C E Blakeslee's improved condition after hospital treatment and family visitors from Charleston, Parkersburg, Chicago, and Michigan. William Downie returns to Columbus for work after Thanksgiving.
POMEROY The rental shelf at the Pomeroy Public Library remains popular says librarian Miss Virginia Ramsey. The library added three new books purchased for 7.25 dollars: For Whom the Bell Tolls, Mrs Miniver, and Invitation to Live. A new title Fame Is the Spur by Howard Spring, published Nov. 15, will be reserved next.
Mr and Mrs Albert Keeton of Racine with Mrs Opal Harper and daughter Janet and Mrs Florence Keeton of Pomeroy visited friends in Athens on Tuesday.
The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court case 17467 Home Owners Loan Corp plaintiff v James Burley et al defendants. Under an order of sale the court will auction real estate at the east door of Athens County Court House Monday November 25 1940 at 1 30 P M. Property located 17 Hanlon Ave Athens Ohio including Inlet 2181 and half of Inlet 2182 Watkins Add. Appraised at 2250 with minimum bid two thirds of that. Cash on day of sale. Charles W Bayless Sheriff Esther B Gross Deputy Harry A Mettler Attorney.
In a festive 20 to 12 Pomeroy win the PANTHERS, Yellow Jackets, and both bands starred at the annual Middleport Pomeroy Thanksgiving game before near 2,500 fans. Pageantry featured combined band numbers, a clock formation, and salutes to seniors amid a strong community turnout.
Applications are being taken by the National Youth Administration in Meigs County for youth training programs. The Middleport project will train 50 boys in woodworking and drafting, with a total cost of 10 995 dollars funded 8 770 by the federal government and 2 225 by local sponsors.
Dr. and Mrs. Allen Brown visited Charleston with Browns brother and sister in law. Miss Clara Circle returned from Nelsonville for a vacation with her parents. Rev. and Mrs. Shelton and Billie went to Logan for Thanksgiving with the Wilcoxens. Gandee party from Columbus to see grandmother Kate Wolfe. Mrs. Laura Cornell of Syracuse and sister-in-law Rebecca Spencer of Columbus visited with Cotterill and Williams. Ed Reese returned from Cleveland after two weeks with relatives. Meigs and Gallia Epworth League planned county rally for Friday Nov 29. Abel Fowler elected secretary. Attendees listed from Pomeroy Syracuse Letart Falls Rio Grande Minersville Racine and Portland.
After the Pomeroy Middleport contest Coach and Mrs. Paul Trittschuh hosted a turkey dinner for four senior Yellow Jacket players Bill Reichman Paul Johnson Paul Martin and Edward Schaefer. Guests included James Kyle West Jefferson and other local families sharing Thanksgiving with relatives in Columbus Belle WV and Virginia.
Roy D. McCarty was jailed after arrival from Washington D. H. on embezzlement charges involving 400 dollars from Covert Baking Co. in Middleport. The report notes a local wedding, the Dodridge ceremony, with Rev. L W Fick officiating at the Dodridge home and Maude Fick in attendance. It also recalls Charles Newbold patenting the first cast iron plow in 1797.
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