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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1938

Page

3

Panthers and Jackets Battle to Scoreless Tie in Grid Classic

In the 1938 Athens game, Midport edged Panthers 0 0 as defense stifled scoring chances. Pomeroy led rushing with 39 yards and 27 passing yards. Jackets tallied 67 rushing, four first downs, and a key punt block, while penalties cost the Panthers 20 yards.

Thens Messenger Athens Panthers Midport Tom Morgan C. W. Ewing C. H. Jones Pomeroy Lewis Seyfried Middleport Gordon Walters Rothrock Gibbs Pomeroy Lohse L.E. Fick Ed Bennett L.T. Houdashelt Roush L.G. Brickles Harley Co. Ketter Hackett R.G. Hubbard Allen R.T. Rea Entsminger R.E. Seyfried Bennett Q.B. Harbrecht Moore L.H. Menchini Barsotti R.H. Hayes Burdette F.B. McKenzie Quick's Cut Rate Drug

Girl Sees Snow After Eight Years in Pomeroy Thanksgiving

Eight year old Ruth Ann Goetz celebrated Thanksgiving by witnessing her first snowfall. She recently accompanied Mrs Nellie Smith and Miss Gertrude Smith returning from Florida and started fourth grade at Sugar Run School. Her family, formerly of Pomeroy, now lives in Florida.

Pomeroy Ruth Ann Goetz Ruth Ann Nellie Smith Gertrude Smith Florida Sugar Run School W. R. Goetz

Methodists To Serve Dinner At Epworth League Event

The Epworth League of Simpson M E Church will host a potluck dinner this evening at the church. A brief business session precedes social time and plans for the Booth Festival are discussed. Members face church membership Sunday morning and Herald Day events Thursday.

Adele Fowler Edythe Joachim Syracuse

Thanksgiving Services Led by Local Clergy in Pomeroy

Several local churches conducted Thanksgiving services with their pastors in charge. Rev A R Stark led the First Baptist Church service at 9 for an hour with special singing. Other churches included German Lutheran St Pauls Lutheran and Simpson Methodist Episcopal with Federated Church hosting a season service and special choir music.

Federated Church Ralph Reuther

Funeral planned for Hearst Meadows in Middleport

Funeral services for Hearst Meadows age 35 who died at his home on Broadway Wednesday afternoon will be held at 10 a m Saturday at either his residence or the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home. Meadows a painter is survived by his wife and three children Sheila Jean and Fred with brothers and sisters including Mrs Herman Mattox and Calvin Meadows. Additional services will be held at Spencer West Virginia where burial will take place.

Middleport Hearst Meadows Broadway Rawlings- Coats Meadows Sheila Jean Fred Herman Mattox Calvin Meadows Spencer W. Va

Albino Squirrel Found in Petersborough Ont

An albino squirrel has been found in Petersborough Ontario. The animal has pure white fur and pink eyes, drawing local attention from residents.

Petersborough Ont

Labor Pays Respects To W E Bryan

Floral pieces and telegrams from AFL officials honor William E. Bryan funeral, including his son J D Bryan of Chicago and relatives. Bryan served 26 years as general president of the International Leather Workers Union. pallbearers included Mayor William Robson and other local figures. Service led by Rev J D Ryan with Dr A C V Skinner assisting.

Middleport American Federation of Labor William A. Green William E. Bryan Bryan International Leather Workers Union William Robson Charles McMaster H. E. Cook William Stansbury William Juhling Tom Mills J. D. Ryan First Presbyterian Church A. C. V. Skinner Claude Washington Kansas City Kas J. D. Bryan Chicago

Pomeroy Social Notes Reflect Thanksgiving Visits

Local residents share Thanksgiving gatherings with relatives in Ohio and beyond. Parents and siblings travel to Cleveland Akron Findlay Amesville Columbus and Oxford while students return home. Community club events include a Legion bake sale and a cooking demonstration set for December.

Two Cars Smashed In Pomeroy Crackup

Clar ence DeWeese of Middleport drove on the left side of W Main St in Pomeroy and collided head on with R W Heines car. DeWeese was cut above the eye and his companion Mable Mason was bruised with knee injury. Heines’ two year old son was examined but believed unharmed.

Pomeroy Clarence DeWeese Middleport R. W. Heines W. Main St DeWeese Walter Wolfe Mable Mason Heines

Football Party Brims with School Spirit at Roy's Hall

Orange and black Yellow Jackets and purple and white Purple Panthers colored the Roy's Hall decorations for a high school football party and dance. Middleport and Pomeroy students attended the event lasting until midnight with balloons confetti and serpentines creating a carnival atmosphere.

Middleport Purple Panthers Roy Pomeroy

Sauer Family Thanksgiving Reunion in Middleport

Members of the George Sauer family gathered at the Senkus Hotel Thursday evening for a Thanksgiving dinner and reunion. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. John Orr and their daughters Mary Martha and Margaret, plus John of New Wilmington, Pa. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Blaettar, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blaettnar of Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hickman of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. George Sauer Jr., Harold and Lewis Sauer, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sauer with Dorothy, Rodney, Lewis and Nick Sauer, Miss Margaret Sauer, and George and Jas. Buchannon.

Middleport George Sauer Senkus George Sauer, Jr Harold and Lewis Sauer Dorothy Rodney Lewis Nick Sauer Margaret Sauer George Jas. Buchannon

Farmer Will Usher At Kreisler Concert

Dan L. Farmer left Thursday evening for Tiltonville after Thanksgiving with his parents. He will take his high school band to Steubenville for a pre Christmas program and then go to Wheeling tonight to be one of the honorary ushers at the Fritz Kreisler concert.

Middleport Dan L. Farmer Tiltonville D. S. Farmer

Middleport Thanksgiving dance pleases sixty couples

The Phi Delta Kappa fraternity hosted a Thanksgiving dance at K. of P. Hall in Middleport. Sixty couples enjoyed swing music by Johnny Klint and his 12 piece orchestra, with student attendees from Ohio University Capital University and Ohio State among others. A purple panther and yellow jacket decor highlighted team colors as students and former residents mingled in formal attire.

Middleport Phi Delta Kappa K. of P. Hall Johnny Klint Robert Haggerty Pomeroy Alsomany Dallas Roush

Vromans Entertain in Middleport for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs John Vroman hosted Thanksgiving guests Mrs Maude Coopern and Mr and Mrs Fred German from Columbus.

Russell Home Guests at Thanksgiving

Guests at the Alpha Russell home for Thanksgiving included Mr and Mrs George Gilmore Alfred and Eunice Gilmore Miss Edith Russell Lancaster Mr and Mrs William Grueser Brannon Mill Street Edgar Allensworth Charleston Circus lions are given milk shakes to keep their coats glossy.

Middleport Alpha Russell George Gilmore Alfred and Eunice Gilmore Edith Russell Lancaster William Grueser Brannon Mill St Edgar Allensworth Charleston

Creomulsion Advertisement Promises Quick Cough Relief

An old style ad claims Creomulsion cures persistent chest colds and bronchial irritation by soothing inflamed mucous membranes and loosening germs. It assures refunds if unsatisfied and stresses buying the genuine Creomulsion with clear bottle labeling.

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