Browns Cup AL Pennant On Last Day
The St. Louis Browns clinched their first pennant in a tight American League race by beating the Yankees 5-2 as Detroit lost to Washington 4-1. Sig Jakucki pitched a six hitter, Chet Laabs homered twice, Vern Stephens hit another, and Emil Leonard held Detroit to four. The Browns advance to meet the Cardinals in the World Series.
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America
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Detroit
Washington
Browns
Tigers
Sewellmen
Sigmund
Jack
Jakucki
St. Louis
Yankees
Chet Laabs
Vern Stephens
Emil
Dutch) Leonard
Cardinals
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Boston Red Sox
Tex Hughson
Bobby Doerr
White Sox
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Mackinen
Indians
Senators
Clark Griffith
Giants
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Reds
Brooklyn
Chicago Cubs
Boston
Pomeroy PTA Launches Germicidal Lamp Drive for Schools
The Central and Sugar Run PTAs unite to raise funds to equip elementary classrooms with ultraviolet germicidal lamps. The lamps claim to disinfect air and cut disease rates, with estimated $100 per room cost. Campaign includes bake and rummage sales and appeals to organizations, parents, and local businesses.
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Pomeroy
Parent-Teacher Association of Central and
Sugar Run
Central P. T. A
Zeiher
Linn
Main Streets
Dwight Parker
Central P.T.A
Richard Campbell
P.T.A
W. A. Smith
Middleport Forms Boat Club and Houseboat
A group of Middleport residents formed the Middleport Boat Club and bought a river houseboat anchored at the Ohio River. Officers are John Zerkle president and Howard Ewing secretary treasurer. The 65 by 18 foot boat was purchased at Parkersburg and brought down by motorboats.
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Middleport
Ohio River
Middleport Boat Club
John Zerkle
Howard Ewing
Parkersburg
Zerkle
Max Sanborn
B. F. Parmelee
D. S. Harold
Robert Coats
Federated Church Rehabilitated This Fall
Renovations and repairs were completed on the Federated Church with interior cleaning by church women groups. Outside work included cement walks and steps, brick walls repainted, and window framework refreshed.
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Pomeroy
Federated Church
Pomeroy Baptists Attend Cheshire Meeting
A group of Baptists from the Pomeroy Bend joined the 40th annual Pomeroy Baptist Associational meeting at Cheshire on Thursday. The Rev. Ralph Zandel Rev. W. Luther Tracy Rev. T. T. Shelton and Miss Margaret Houdashelt took part in the services.
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Middleport
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy
Rothermunds Return from War Work in New Guinea
K L Rother mund, formerly general superintendent of the Elkins West Virginia airport project, has moved to Cadiz Ohio. Chief Petty Officer Karl Rothermund Jr after 27 months in New Guinea is returning to the United States. The Rothermunds once lived here during the Badger construction for WVOW.
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Middleport
K. L. Rothermund
Elkins
W. Va
Cadiz
Karl Rothermund, Jr
New Guinea
United States
Rothermunds
Badger
WVOW
Huge Tree Falls Across Highway At Lincoln Hill
Heavy rains loosened roots of an old tree in front of the Joe Cook home on Lincoln Hill. The tree fell onto the highway Saturday night, tearing down power lines and knocking out electric service for several hours. Traffic was rerouted as the road remained blocked pending cleanup.
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Pomeroy
Joe Cook
Lincoln Hill
Pioneer Society Memorial Service Honors Early Meigs County Settlers
Middleport residents gathered at First Presbyterian Church for the Meigs County Pioneer Society memorial service honoring first settlers from the original colonies. Judge Edgar Ervin gave the address on realizing the pioneer vision, emphasizing education and religion as pillars of the community.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Pioneer Society
First Presbyterian Church
E. W. Kingsland
H. L. Carr
Edgar Ervin
Judge Ervin
Ohio Company
Thomas Ewing
Gen. W. T. Sherman
Lillian Stieff
Largo
New World Symphony
Dvorak
Rodney Downing
Elijah
Lennie Sharp
Gallilee
Ben Neutzling
Drew Webster
American Legion
Birth of a daughter Karen Sue to Sgt and Mrs John W Gregg
Mrs Minnie Erlewine notes the birth September 26 at Holzer Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. The infant is welcomed by sister Judy Ann while Sgt Gregg is on a seven day furlough from Camp Polk Louisiana. Other local notices include transfers and visits involving families Saxton Parmele Haggerty and McHaffie.
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T. Sgt
John W. Gregg
Lucy Erlewine
Karen Sue
Holzer Hospital
Minnie Erlewine
Sergeant Greggs
Camp Polk
Greggs
Judy Ann
Middleport Church Plans World Community Day Observance
Arrangements for World Community Day at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport are nearly complete. The Meigs County Council of Church Women sponsors the event with two services at 2 30 and 7 30 p m themed The Price of an Ending Peace. A covered dish supper follows at 6 p.m.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Harry Smith
Pomeroy
Gomer Lewis
Racine
Floyd Thomas
Rutland
Richard Burton
Henry L. Carr
Ralph Kuether
Irving Karr
Syracuse
Meigs County Council of Church Women
H. L. Carr
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Club Gatherings
Two youth groups held social events last week. The H. G. S. G. girls enjoyed a wiener roast at Miss Evelyn Cook's home, while the T.A.K. club visited Miss Elnora Barnitz on West Main Street. Sandwiches, cokes and watermelon followed. Rosemary Ward is named next hostess. Mrs. Harry Vance, recovering, attended World-Wide Communion at Federated Church after services, then joined Mrs. Elizabeth Huber and Mrs. Mary Huber for a potluck at the Vance home.
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Harry Vance
Federated Church
Elizabeth Huber
Mary Huber
Vance
Church Meetings Then Local Visits and Army News
Mary Martha League of the Federated Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 in the church. Also Happy Harvesters meet Friday at the same hour. Elizabeth Huber lately returned from a week with son Charles Huber in Gallipolis and celebrated her birthday. Sgt. Charles Edward Huber and Betty Jo Camp visited enroute from Athens to Gallipolis. Several locals hosted Vaugn Crites and Circleville guests. Crites, formerly with U S Maritime Service, recuperating from typhus, to relocate to Spaulding with the Farm Security Administration. In Logan, attendees at the Logan Pomeroy game included Mrs Jack Robson and others. Kathryn Huber Duffy, nurse, visited her mother Lena Huber on Long Island. Mabel Middleswart and Ensign Kathleen Middleswart were guests of Lacey Gibbs in Portland. Phyllis Daniels spent the weekend with her parents in Five Points. William Welker, B 29 gunner, visited family. Hobart Riggs and son from Crooksville were weekend guests of Victor Harbrecht. Harvey Hoffner, gunner's mate, returned to Boston after furlough. Middleport trainmasters injured in car crash after hitting a groundhog. details in Point Pleasant. Pomeroy Bertha Pownall fractured arm from a fall on Mulberry Ave.
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Elizabeth Huber
Charles Huber
Gallipolis
Sgt
Charles Edward Huber
Betty Jo Camp
Athens
Logan
Jack Robson
Ellen Couch
Flora Koster
June Sayre
Mary Crim
Kathryn Huber Duffy
University Clinic
Lena Huber
Long Island
Mabel Middleswart
Ensign Kathleen Middleswart
Lacey Gibbs
Portland
Phyllis Daniels
Will Daniels
Five Points
William Welker
Grand Island
Neb
Delert Welker
Ralph Welker
Hobart Riggs
Crooksville
Illini Eleven Is Surprise Of Big Ten
The Illinois Illini upset expectations by tying Great Lakes 26 26 and boosting their title chances as Purdue eyes a season opener against the surprise unbeaten team. Nebraska’s 39 0 loss and other Big Ten results set up a busy Saturday with Michigan Minnesota Iowa Northwestern Wisconsin and Notre Dame on the docket.
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Chicago
Purdue
Illinois
Champaign
Ill
Michigan
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Tulane
Notre Dame
Midwest
Ray Eliot
Illini
Great Lakes
Indiana
Hoosiers
Cochampion Wolverines
Gopher
Nebraska
Iowa
Ohio State
Northwestern
Missouri
Reds Finish In 3rd Place
The Cincinnati Reds ended third in the National League behind Pittsburgh after a 6 to 5 loss to the Dodgers. Dodgers staged a four-run seventh inning to secure their win and avoid last place. Harry Gumbert was the losing pitcher.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh
Reds
Redlegs
Dodgers
Harry Gumbert
High School Football Scores From Ohio Matches
Cincinnati Purcell and Hughes shares score lines in regional games. Elyria, Olmstead Falls, Bay Village, and several Cleveland schools post various results. Marion St Mary edges Crestline while Lima St Rose dominates Elida. North Canton and Canton St John shutouts feature in statewide games. Toledo Waite defeats Devilbiss, Canton McKinley and Timken also win. Civilian news notes report Pvt Richard Canady on furlough from Camp Lee visiting Rutland and a Gallipolis dinner honoring him with local hosts.
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Cincinnati Purcell
Cincinnati Hughes
Lakewood
Elyria
Olmstead Falls
Bay Village
Lima St. Rose
Elida
North Canton
Canton St. John
Newton Falls
Brookfield
Toledo Waite
Toledo Devilbiss
Canton McKinley
Canton Timken
Pierce Funeral To Be Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Pierce age 81 who died Saturday afternoon at Athens will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with interment at Miles Cemetery Rutland. She was the widow of Civil War veteran Lewis Pierce and leaves seven children: Mrs Homer Might Mrs Roscoe Satterfield Mrs Bertha Martin Richard of California Dayton Middleport Harry and Clem of Columbus.
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Middleport
Katherine Pierce
Athens
Rawlings- Coats
Miles Cemetery
Rutland
Lewis Pierce
Homer Might
Roscoe Satterfield
Bertha Martin
Richard
California
Dayton
Harry
Clem
Columbus
Dean Wins Golf Crown At Athens Club In Tight Final
Norman Dean defeats veteran B. T. Grover on the 34th hole to take the Athens Country Club championship by 3 and 2 after a close match that swung with nine holes to play. Grover led early with a two up edge but Dean steadied, turning the tables on the back nine and sealing victory with Grover’s out of bounds tee shot on 34.
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Athens Country Club
Norman Dean
B. T. Grover
Dean
Darrell Selby
Grover
George Merchant
Fred McKay
McKay
Merchant
Packers Take Third Straight
CHICAGO Packers win their third straight league game defeating Detroit 27-6 after falling behind early. The victory follows a day with six intra league exhibitions while Bears beat Washington 28-0 and Steelers Cardinals top Giants 17-6.
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Chicago
Green Bay Packers
Are &T
Packers
Detroit
Packer
Chicago Bears
Washington Redskins
League Leaders AMERICAN League and National League summaries
American League leaders include Boudreau .327 and Stirnweiss 125 runs. Doerr hits .325, while Stephens leads RBIs with 195 for St. Louis and Johnson tops Boston with 103. Stirnweiss also leads in runs and steals, with 125 and 55 respectively. Pitching highlights feature Hughson 18 5 for Boston and Newhouser 299 innings with .763 for Detroit. National League leaders show Musial 347 batting and Nicholson 116 runs, with Barrett 19 triples and Nicholson 33 home runs.
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Boudreau
Cleveland
Doerr
Boston
Stirnweiss
New York
Johnson
Stephens
St. Louis
Keltner
Case
Washington
Hughson
Newhouser
Detroit
Walker
Brooklyn
Musial
Nicholson
Chicago
Elliott
Pittsburgh
St. Luspid
Cavaretta
Holmes
Galan
Barrett
Fullerton's Roundup highlights football's unchanged power displays
The column notes Notre Dame Georgia Tech Ohio State Army Purdue Minnesota and others piling big scores as evidence few teams show real progress. It also mentions Penn State trainee Ray Kurowski missing his brother George Kurowski of the Cardinals who later homered, and roving updates from Navy Pre-Flight Holy Cross Dartmouth and Joe Louis boxing tour plans overseas.
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New York
Notre Dame
Georgia Tech
Ohio State
Army
Purdue
Minnesota
Ray Kurowski
Penn State Marine
George
Whitey) Kurowski
Cardinals
Phillies
Ray
Liberty
Joe Louis
Egypt
Persian Gulf
Joe
Mediterranean
Leo Houck
Penn State
Leo, Jr
France
Eddie
Europe
Tommy
Pacific
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Cheshire
Middleport Social Notes
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
John Seines
Ferne Cheesebrew
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Perry Mitch
William Britton
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Doyle Miller
James Weber
Marjory Milhoan
Anna Fink
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H. E. Bush
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Clyda Allensworth
Lucille Diles
Stewart Adams
E. M
Leland Saxton
Camp Park
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Ray Saxton
Alaska
Douglas McHaffie
Texas
Camp Meade
Josephine Stewart
Huntington
C. R. Emrick
Souders
NYCRA
Ed Haggerty
Mary Virginia Haggerty
Meigs
Canterville
Margaret O’brien
Robert Young
Charles Laughton
William Gargan
Rags Ragland
Bobby Readick
Her Primitive Man
Ylse Albritton
Page
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Jonnie Johnston
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Rosie the
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Jane Frazee
Frank Albertson
Vera Vague
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Man
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Evelyn Ankers
Ann Corio
Jas. Bush
Western
Pomeroy Social Notes
Mary Martha League
the Federated Church
The
Happy Harvesters
Pomeroy Personals
Vaughn Crites
Circleville
John Duerr
C. E. Blakeslee
Chris Brider
Crites
U. S. Maritime Service
Spaulding
Farm Security Administration
FSA
Charleston
Arthur Stuart
NYCRR
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Hobson
John Raincaid
Clark
Point Pleasant
Bertha Pownall
Mulberry Ave
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Ewe
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Richard Canady
Camp Lee
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B. H. Rawlings
Leah Sidenstricker
Hono
By Mitch
Lindell
Etten
Norito
Norito i
Orito
Beaco
F. J
Beasley CO
Bruce
Fullerton
Hugh Fullerton, JR
A.W. O.e
Navy
North Carolina
Rip Miller
Ox” da Grossa
Holy Cross
Dartmouth
Bruck’s
Jubila
Ting
Pico Wholesale Co
Glouster
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