Newhouser vs Barony in Series Opener
Detroit optimism centers on Newhouser as the Tigers meet the Cubs in the 1945 World Series opener at Briggs Stadium. ONeill plans to start Overmire, asserting lefties will expose Cubs hitters Hack Nicholson Pafko Lowrey and Cavarretti as the clubs begin a best three series with 55,000 fans expected for game one.
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Sid Feder
Detroit
Tigers
Cubs
Briggs Stadium
Luwea
Chicago
Steve O'Neill
Newhouser
O'Neill
Harry Brecheen
St. Louis
Oneill
Stan Hack
Bill Nicholson
Cubineup
Andy Pafko
Peanuts Lowrey
Gen Johnson
Figger
General Parking Lot Use Is Ordered in Pomeroy
Pomeroy council orders general parking away from business fronts parking lots facing town to relieve congestion and aid shoppers. Officials threaten to enforce a one hour limit if the issue persists with two large lots to handle daylong parking and lighting planned for the lower lot damaged by the last flood.
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Pomeroy
Court House
Pomeroy Village
Ade
Finance Committee
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Club Activities
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club plans a Point Pleasant luncheon with Mrs Norman Foss hosting. WCTU honors Mrs Ralph Zundel and family before their Troy move with a handkerchief shower and ribbons for the girls. Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters held games and prizes at Mrs Pauline Gallagher’s home. Various locals reported on Army, Navy, and community visits, plus church活动 and announcements.
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Jolly* Bunch Sewing Club
Point Pleasant
Norman Foss
H. E. Bush
James Weber
D. E. Muller
Perry Mitch
Edgar Allensworth
John Seines
William Britton
L. D. Diles
Lawrence Milhoan
Foss
Ralph Zundel
Daisy Jasper
Zundel
Sharon
Charlene
WCTU
David Entsminger
Troy
Zandel
Ira Fleming
Middleport
Charles Walburn
Herbert Fink
Hosti
Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters
Pauline Gallagher
Rebecca Stevens
Margaret Hawkins
Edith Russell
Mabel Sanborn
Mildred Lowe
Meigs County Bond Drive Starts October 29
Meigs County Victory Bond Drive opens October 29 with County Chairman Theodore Reed announcing plans. County workers will meet at 4 p.m. in the office of County Agricultural Agent C. E. Blakeslee to greet Lt. Webster Wright assisting with sales. Meigs target is 541000 as Reed seeks another top performance following past drives.
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Fomeroy
Meigs County
Theodore Reed
C. E. Blakeslee
Webster Wright
Reed
Cleveland
Kentucky
Indiana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Albert Logan
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Church of Christ for Mrs Albert Logan. Relatives and friends attended from multiple towns including Akron Langsville Athens Port Arthur Texas Albany Coolville Columbus and Flore.
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Middleport
Albert Logan
Church of Christ
Clyde Kessinger
Akron
Lester Thomas
Langsville
Amog Fetz
Tommy
Suse Clark
Wilbur Williams
George Loran
H. G. Williams
Clarence Frost
Athens
Daniels Speaks To Meigs Veterans At Booster Meeting
POMEROY Meigs Chanter Dis abled American Veterans holds a booster meeting this evening at the American Legion Hall Middleport Senator Albert L Daniels will be the speaker He has served in the Ohio General Assembly and Senate and is known for veterans issues He will be elected to National and Veterans groups with events in Columbus and at other conventions later this month Also mentions a funeral notice for a local cousin and a return from visiting relatives.
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Pomeroy—Meigs Chanter
American Legion Hall
Middle-port
Albert L. Daniels
Daniels
DAV
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Senate
Veteran's Commission
6Th
General Assembly
Columbus
Yer Thomas
Pomeroy Senior Shakespeare Club Dinners Begin Year
Dinner meeting at Mrs C F Tompkins East Main Street marks first gathering of year for the Senior Shakespeare Club. Mrs A H Rosenbaum presided with full attendance. current events shared. plans for the year discussed. federation programs noted. Officers retained. committees named. October venue planned at the Carlton home.
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Pomeroy
Shakespeare Club
C. F. Tompkins
East Main St
A. H. Rosenbaum
Ohio’ Forest Memorial
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Rosensbaum
C. E. Blakes- Jee
John Duerr
C. E. Peoples
Homer Carlton
Carlton Shome
Former Resident of Middleport Dies
Middleport and Pomeroy brief notices report the death of Mrs. Max Fa age, with services held in Columbus and burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. The column lists surviving children and local movements, plus other local notices about church meetings, veterans, and community visits across Middleport, Pomeroy, and nearby towns.
Howell Rites Will Be Held Thursday
MIDDLEPORT Services for Mont Howell 66 retired New York Central engineer who died this morning at his sister Mrs Frank McCay Main St will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home He was a member of the Elks and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Surviving are one sister and three brothers Walter and Worley of Middleport and Clarence of Richmond Ind
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Middleport
Mont Howell
N.Y. c
Frank McCay
Main St
Rawlings-Coats
The
Elks
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Walter
Worley
Clarence
Richmond
Ind
Former Resident Dies Funeral in Columbus
Philip Swisher, 61, of 522 Sheldon Avenue Columbus, died after a September 25 accident at the C and O Car Shop. He worked at the shops 19 years and had lived in Columbus 32 years. Survived by wife Bertha, two sons in China and at home, daughter Lorena Mas at home, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral at Freyson Conk and Son Chapel, Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Middleport
Philip
Swisher
Sheldon Avenue
Columbus
Grant Hospital
Railway Car & Men
Middle- Mort
Bertha Stisner
Charles R
Ih Kumming
China
Jere D
Lorena Mas
Mra Ila Roce
Ashland
Kan
Bertie Heatey
Kirsstoyn
Frevnyson Conk & Son
Greenlawn
Widdoes Ironing Out Buckeye Flaws After Missouri Opener
COLUMBUS AP Ohio State coach Carroll Widdoes and his staff work on offensive line pass defense and blocking after a rough opener with Missouri. Dick Fisher, a 1941 regular now with the Iowa Seahawks, and backfield work with Hal Daugherty Ed Wambold and Robin Friday highlight scrimmage. Ernie Godfrey praised the team as good, in fine condition, heavy and fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Carroll Widdoes
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Missouri
Widdoes
Ohio
Dick Fisher
Iowa Seahawks
Hal Daugherty
Ed Wambold
Robin Friday
Ernie Godfrey
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Paul Golden
Lawrence Germuska
Harold Allgire
Graydon Lappe
Wayne Rife
Evanston
Worthwestern
Clarence Esser
Wisconsin
Purdue
Navy
Buckeye
An¢ Met
Taube
Hailfback
Dave Shaw
Schott Remains Undefeated After KO of Thomas
Freddie Schott, Akron heavyweight, stayed undefeated by stopping John Thomas of Ft Lauderdale in the 9th round of a 10 round bout at St. Nicholas Arena. Schott, at 209 1/2 pounds with a 27 1/2 pound edge, battered Thomas who hit the canvas three times, twice for counts of nine, in the eighth round.
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New York
Freddie Schott
Akron
John Thomas
Ft Lauderdale
Fla
St. Nicholas Arena
Schott
Thomas
Illinois and Michigan Injuries Tighten Preseason Clash
Illinois and Michigan, top Western Conference title contenders, faced injuries ahead of key games. Illinois benched halfback Eddie Bray and suffered a thumb fracture for fullback George Bujan while eyeing a return of Bill Kolens and Wes Tregoning from service. Michigan listed multiple sidelined players as it prepared for a meeting with Wisconsin’s Wildcats, with coach Fritz Crisler focusing on defense and lineup depth.
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Llini
Indiana
Michigan
Wolverines
Tor Western
Wildcats
Ray Eliot
Fritz Crisler
Diinois
Hoosiers
Northwestern
Dlinois
Pitt
Notre Dame
Ramblers
Ilinois
Eddie Bray
Illinois
George Bujan
Bill Kolens
Wes Tregoning
North
Benjamen Turner Cited for Wartime Salvage Work
Representative Benjamen F. Turner received a citation for meritorious service in the National War Salvage Program from J. C. Krug, War Production Board chairman. Turner aided salvage efforts in Meigs County during the war.
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Pomeroy
Benjamen F. Turner
J. C. Krug
War Production Board
Turner
Meigs County
Reed advances to sergeant at Camp Blanding jail room
Theodore Reed known as Ted Reed has been promoted from corporal to sergeant and now heads the jail room at the Prisoner of War Camp at Camp Blanding Florida. The mail service extends to 20 branch offices. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Reed of Mulberry Avenue.
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Pomeroy
Theodore
Ted) Reed
Camp Blanding
Fla
Sergeant Reed
Theodore Reed
Mulberry Ave
Fullerton's Roundup includes Penn State ineligibility note
Penn State football center Ralph Ventresco, the only pre war alum on the squad, was ruled ineligible for the Muhlenberg opener due to failing multiple courses in 1941. He spent five battles in Europe and 115 days in a foxhole, delaying varsity return until November 1. Freddie Cochrane enters Seton Hall College influenced by the GI Bill and Graziano. Charley Grimm and Steve O'Neill profiled in Mastering the Master Minds column.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Ralph Ventresco
Penn State
Muhlenberg
Europe
Charley Grimm
Cubs
Southern Association
Steve O'Neill
Tigers
Minooka
Steve
Skeeter Webb
Boxing Big Names Return Boosts Boxing Biz
NEW YORK- The boxing business gains lift as three titleholders return to civilian life. S Sgt Joe Louis, World Heavyweight Champion, and Tony Zale have been discharged after long service. Light heavyweight Gus Lesnevich has arrived in Boston and may leave the Coast Guard soon. Louis said goodbye at Camp Shanks after 44 months. Zale returns to Gary Indiana for vacation before training for a bout with Jake Lamotta or Rocky Graziano. Lesnevich, 175 pounds, was an athletic instructor in the Coast Guard and is in good shape. Freddy Cochrane is ordered to sign for a title bout within 60 days or forfeit his crown. He entered Seton Hall yesterday after Navy release.
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New York
S-Sgt
Joe Louis
Tony Zale
Sam
Gus Lesneyich
Boston
Pacific
Coast Guard
Louis
Army
Camp Shanks
N. Y
Zale
Navy
Gary
Ind
Jake Lamotta
Rocky Graziano
Lesnevich
Freddy Cochrane
New York State Athletic Commission
You Can Throw Away Harsh Laxatives Now
A period ad promoting Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claims a gentle, natural effect on both upper and lower bowels for smoother movement. The copy emphasizes ease of use, effectiveness, and directs cautious use with pricing hints included.
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Edwards
Barons add Harvey Teno and Brayshaw to camp
The Cleveland Barons welcomed goalie Harvey Teno, last season's NHL champions, to their training camp. Also arriving was Russell Brayshaw, recently acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Ann Arbor
Michel
Harvey Teno
Cleveland Baron
Russell
Buster) Brayshaw
Chicago Blackhawks
Fight Results By Associated Press
Freddie Schott knocked out John Thomas in Ft Lauderdale after 9 rounds. Tiger Wade outpointed Bert Lyell in New York on ten rounds. Battle details list weights and locations for Akron Baltimore San Francisco and New York bouts.
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Associated Press
New York
Freddie Schott
Akron
John Thomas
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Baltimore
Tiger Wade
San Francisco
Bert Lyell
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Athens Messenger
Barony
Thumpers
O’neill
Council
Middleport Counch
Grate
H. D. Defenbacher
Gravel Hill
Vivian Allensworth
Cross
Darst
Houdashelt
Middleport Social Notes
Toledo
William Sisson
U.S. Army
General MacArthur
Korea
James Stevens
Fred Sisson
Sill
A. V. Smith
Charleston
Garen Stansbury
Glenn Roush
Norma Jean French
Mary Rose Seines
Charles Ston
Sharon Riley
Holzer Hospital
Harlan Klees
T. A. Riley
William Robson, Sr
Kansas
Lewis Walker
Virgil
Sue
Shoemaker
Calif
Boyd Dilgarad
Dilgard
Ernest Lallance
Pena McElhin
Zana Baxter
B. F .Curd
William Bradford
Pearl Graves
Sandy
Mary Elizabeth Barnes
Denver Fisher
United States Navy
Pensacola
Fili
Seaman Fisher
Mid@eport
L. E. Warner
Los Angeles
Mrs. Logan
Meigs
Arror Lasner
Pomeroy Social Notes
Middleport Sa
Max Fa
Bryden Road
Cau Ous
Schoedingsr Func
Miami, Fla
Bers
Kenneth Brown
U. S. Army
Keith Kincaid
Milard Wildermuth
George Conde
Ohio University
Gene
PHS
Pomeroy Baptist Association
Air
C. L. Bush
Portsmouth
Cecil
Blackwood
Harrisonville
Cecil Blackwood
Albuquerque
N.M
Ethel Jackson
Rutland
Mabel
Daisy Robinson
Racine
Dora Cobb
Grace/ Schade
Jessie Gandee
Mabel Robison
Alli
W. Va
Millard Wildermuth
Eiselstein
William Morgan
Third Ave
Middle-port Ais
May van Inwagen
Theron
Vaninwagen
Lincoln Hill
L. P. Carter
Bethel
Adah
Lucretia Genhermer
Curtis Jenkinson
U. S. Navy
Scharge
Grover Jenkson
Roger
Frank Kimes
Howell
Colegroves Market
Middleport, Ohio
Quality Meats
Logan
Fullerton
Freddie
Red) Cochrane
Seton Hall College
the Union
N. J
George Washington
U. S
West Point
Academy
Court St
Robert Hollingsworth
Mgr
Barons
Pomeroy Bend
TEMPL
Double
Sten Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Richard Lane
Destiny
Gloria Jean Alan Curtis
Grace MacDona
Frank Craven
Pomerly
Soston Blackin
Chester Morris Lynn Merrick
Lloyd ‘Corrigan
George E. Stone
Exas Rangers
John Howerd
Ellen Drew
Baltimore & Ohio
B&o
Lattinore & Ohio Railroad
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