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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1945

Page

2

Parking Lot Shift Urged in Pomeroy Village

Pomeroy Village council orders that workers and merchants park in town parking lots facing the riverfront to curb all day parking in front of stores. One hour enforcement warned if issues persist. Lights to be added to lower lot damaged in a recent flood. Other Middleport matters include flood damage claims and cemetery building rental.

Pomeroy Finance Committee Middleport Counch Middleport — Road Middleport Grate HD. Defenbacher Gravel Hill Vivian Allensworth Crass Darst Houdashél Russell

Detroit Tigers Cubs World Series Opener Preview

SID Feder reports on the 1945 World Series prelude with Detroit pitchers facing Chicago hitters. Weather cooperates for Briggs Stadium workouts as expectations rise for ONeill and Newhouser. Cubs counters feature Heck, Nicholson, Pafko, Lowrey, and Johnson. intrigue centers on lefty matchups and possible historic player shares.

Sid Feder Detroit Tigers Cubs Briggs Stadium Ticine Chicago Deligh Nation Steve O'Neill Flinger Harry Brécheen Paini St. Louis O'Neill Phil Cavarretti Sten Heck Lir Nicholson Ardy Pafko Doress Hornets Peanus Lowrey Doh Johnson

Meigs County Bond Drive Begins Oct 29

Meigs County launches its Victory Bond Drive on October 29 under County Chairman Theodore Reed who announced a meeting Friday at 4 PM in the office of County Agricultural Agent C. E. Blakeslee with Lt Webster Wright assisting. The county quota is 541000, and Reed urged support to surpass the goal and honor service members.

Pomeroy Meigs County Wasy Theodore Reed C. E. Blakeslee Webster Wright Reed Cleveland Hentucky Indiana Michigan Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Ohio Seven Reed

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Logan

Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Logan were held Sunday at the Church of Christ in Middleport with numerous out of town relatives and friends attending. Names listed include Clyne Kessinger of Akron, Lester Thomas of Langsville, Amos Brett and son Tommy, Susie Clark, Wilbur Williams, George Logan, H. G. Williams, Clarence Frost all of Athens, Robert Hardy and son Larry of Port Arthur Texas, Clarence Bolin and Rosetta Bolin of Albany, Edgar Burton Coolville, Ida Williams, Columbus, Callie Logan Flora.

Middlefort Albert Logan Church of Christ Clyne Kessinger Akron Lester Thomas Langsville Amos Brett Tommy Susie Clark Wilbur Williams George Logan H. G. Williams Clarence Frost Athens

Daniels Will Speak To Meigs Veterans

POMEROY Meigs Veterans booster meeting set for this evening at the American Legion Hall in Middleport. Senator Albert L. Daniels will speak, noted as a seasoned lawmaker and advocate for veterans. Local events include delegates elected to state and national conventions in October. The section also notes funeral attendance for Philip Spier, killed in a railway accident.

Pomeroy Meizy Nabled Ameri Hainz Lax American Legion Hall Middleport Albert L. Daniels Daniels The DAN Ohio House of Representatives Ohio Senate Veteran's Commission 96Th General Assembly Delezatas Columbus Chicago Ack Thomas

Middleport social notes recall club meetings and local visits

Jolly Bunch Sewing Club met in Point Pleasant for a covered dish luncheon hosted by Mrs Norman Foss with a long list of attendees. WCTU members honored Mrs Zundel and daughter Sharon with gifts as they prepare to move to Troy. Pythian Sisters and other residents held gatherings, shared food, and noted medical and travel updates from local families including Sisson, Smith, Cook sisters, and others.

Jolly Bunch Point Pleasant Norman Foss H. E. Bush James Weber D. £. Miter Perry Mitch Edgar Allensworth John Seines William Britton L. D. Diles Lawrence Milhoan Foss Ralph Zundel Daisy Jasper Zundel Sharon Charlene WCTU David Einsminger Troy Zandel Ira Fleming Middleport Charles Walburn Herbert Fink

Senior Shakespeare Club Dines. Plans Year

Pomeroy social notes report the Senior Shakespeare Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. C F Tompkins East Main Street. Mrs A H Rosenbaum presided and roll call sparked current events. Officers were re elected. committees named. memberships resumed. federation outlined programs for the year.

Pomeroy Shakespeare Club C. F. Tompkins Ohio Forest Memorial Federation of Women's Clubs Rosenbaum C. &. Blakeslee John Duerr C. &. Peoples Homer Carlton The Carlton Horne Shetcher

Howell Rites Will Be Held Thursday

MIDDLEPORT Services for Mont Howell age 68 retired N. C. engineer who died this morning at his sister Mrs. Frank McCoy's home Malin Street will be held Thursday at 2 path at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home. He was a member of the Elks and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Surviving are one sister and three brothers Waller and Worley of Middleport and Clarence of Richmond Ind. POMEROY PERSONALS Sgt. Kenneth Brown Akron who has received his honorable discharge from the U. S. Army and Mrs. Keith Kincaid Athens have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wildermuth.

Middleport Mont Howell Frank McCoy Malin St Rawlings-Coats The Elks the Brotherhood of Locomotive Enigineers Waller and Worley Clarence Richmond Ind Pomeroy Kenneth Brown Akron U. S. Army Keith Kincaid Athens Millard Wildermuth George Conde Ohio University Gene PHS Pomeroy Baptist Association Huntington C. L. Bush Portsmouth Cecil L. Blackwood R. S. Blackwood Harrisonville Cecil Blackwood Blackwood Albuquerque N.M Ethel Jackson Rutland Mabel Daisy Robinson Racine Dora Cobb Grace Schad VanInwagen Lincoln Hill L. P. Carter Bethel Ohio Adah Lucretia Genheimer Curtis Jenkinson L. S. Navy Grover Jenkinson Roscoe Satterfield Frank Kimes Betty Coxolumbus

Former Resident Dies Funeral in Columbus

MIDDLEPORT Philip C Swisher age 61 of 522 Sheldon Avenue Columbus injured Tuesday September 25 in an accident at the QO Car Shop died in Grant Hospital late Tuesday afternoon. He had been employed at these shops for 19 years. Surviving his wife Bertha Swisher a daughter Lorena Mae two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Seidal Wogan Friday from Cook & Son Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Middleport Philip Co. Swisher Sheldon Avenue Columbus Grant Hospital Bertha Swisher Sans Sat Charles R Karaming China Borald Lorena Mae Hollis Buice Ashland Kan Bertie Haley Kingsdown Seid al Wogan Cook & Son Greenlown

Former Resident of Middleport Dies

Funeral services for Mrs. Max Farber, 68, who died Sunday at her home at 1511 Brydon Road in Columbus, were held at the Shandinger funeral chapel. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, two sons Jesse and Milian of Columbus, and a daughter Mrs. Malory Hirsch of Miami. The Farbers were longtime residents here when Mr. Farber owned a business. MEET TONIGHT Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ will meet tonight. Mrs. Dwight Frost is the hostess.

Middleport Max Farber Brydon Road Columbus Shandinger Greenlawn Farber Jesse Milian Calumbus Malo Iy Hirsch Miami Farbers Aty. Farber Church of Chryst Dwight Frost

Widdoes Ironing Out Buck Flaws At Ohio State

COLUMBUS AP Ohio State coach Cairol Widdoes and his staff are correcting rough spots after the opening win over Missouri. Widdoes criticized the offensive line and pass defense while attention also focused on defensive blocking. Dick Fisher worked the special backfield with Hal Daugherty Ed Wambold and Robin Priday in scrimmage with Ernie Codfrey praising the outfit as a good team in fine condition.

Columbus Cairol Widdoes Ohio State Buckeyes Missouri Widdoes Ohio Dick Fisher Iowa Seahawks Hal Daugherty Ed Wambold Robin Priday

Schott Keeps Undefeated Record in 9th Round KO

New York AP Freddie Schott from Akron remained undefeated after stopping John Thomas of Ft Lauderdale in the ninth round of a ten round bout at St Nicholas Arena. Schott weighed 209 and a half pounds with a 27 and a half inch reach advantage. Thomas was knocked down three times in the eighth round before the finish as Schott delivered a heavy attack and controlled the bout.

New York Freddie Schott Akron John Thomas Ft. Lauderdale Fla St. Nicholas Arena Schott Thomas Coulkits Nifié

Illinois and Michigan Injuries Hit Big Ten Title Race

Illinois and Michigan report key injuries as they prepare for crucial weekend games. Illinois plans to face Indiana with two starting backs sidelined, while Michigan lists bruised players ahead of a date with Northwestern. Coaching concerns mount for Ray Eliot and Fritz Crisler amid limited depth and late roster moves.

Chicago Illinois Michigan Doorites Illini Indiana Wolverines Northwestern Wildcats Ray Eliot The Fritz Crisler Wolves Inés Ulinois Hoosiers Mibisis Pitt Notre Dame Eddie Bray Ilinois George Bujan Bill Kolens Wes Tregoning

Benjamen F. Turner Cited for Salvage Work

Representative Benjamen F. Turner received a citation for meritorious service in the National War Salvage Program from J. C. Krug, national chairman of the War Production Board. Turner aided salvage efforts in Meigs County during the war.

Pomeroy Benjamen F. Turner J. C. Krug War Production Board Turner Meigs County

Theodore Reed promoted to sergeant at Camp Blanding mail room

Theodore Reed formerly a corporal has been advanced in rank to sergeant and given charge of the mail room at the Prisoner of War Camp at Camp Blanding Florida. The service includes 20 branch offices and Reed is the son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Reed of Mulberry Florida.

Pomeroy Theodore Ted)Reed Camp Blanding Fla Sergeant Reed Theodore Reed Mulberry

Penn State football player faces academic and battle gaps

Fragmented OCR traces show a Penn State athlete in a wartime era, detailing academic struggles, a foxhole stint of 115 days, and a brief varsity season before November. The piece mentions boxing, college sport figures, and a broader, clash-filled sports history behind F ton Hall and a multi-sport context with Charley Grimm as a referenced figure.

Hugh New York Penn State

Roundup of Ineligible Player Case in 1941 Context

A garbled Roundup mentions an ineligible player tied to a 1941 college issue. It references wartime Europe service and a pursuit of education, with uncertain names and details about possible reinstatement or records. The fragmentary text lacks clear events or actors.

Appon Europe

Boxing Wil Get Boost As Big Names Return

New York boxing scene gains momentum as top names plan comebacks in various weight classes. Pony Zielinski returns to build hype alongside Coast Guard veteran Louis Lesnevich and light heavyweight contender Jake LaMotta. Frédy Cochrane forced to sign for a title bout as the sport readies for renewed championship action.

New York Big Amés Pony Zale Union Gus Lési Boston Coast Guard Louis Gamp Shanks N. ¥. After Serving 44 Months: F Sale For

Barons Welcome Harvey Tend to Training Camp

Ann Arbor Michigan reports Harvey Tend, veteran goalie of NHL champions, reported to the Cleveland Barons training camp. Also arriving was Rukell Brayshaw from the Chicago Blackhawks, enhancing the Barons' roster as they prepare for the season.

Ann Arbor Mich Harvey Tend Rukell Buster) Brayshaw Porthayed Bieckhawks

Fight Results From The Associated Press速報

New York fighter Fredd ie Senott knocked out John Thomas in Fr he s Florida. In Baltimore Tiger Wie outpointed Bert Lye tell in San Francisco. Results list weights and locations with judges scores in brief AP summary.

Associated Press New York Fréddie Senott Akroh John Thomas Frauhicdals Fla Baltimore Tiger Wie San Francisco Bert ‘Lyetell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Essenger Council Newhouser Vs. Borony Thumpers Mrs. Logan Meigs Arthur Swisher Philip Spier Middleport Social Notes Scree Vuicers Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters Pauline Gallagher Rebecca Stevens Margaret Hawkins Edith Russell Mabel Sanborn Mildred Lowe Toledo William Sisson U.S. Army General MacArthur Korea James Stevens Fred Sisson Bill A. V. Smith Charleston Jack Gibson Kathryn Lois Smith Kathryn Maida Cook the General Chemical Defense Corporation Ward Richard Hemmenway Hemmenways William Stansbury Camp Sheridan Ill Garen ‘Stansbury Glenn Roush Norma Jean French Mary Rose Seines Sharon Riley Holzer Hospital Harlan Klees A. Riley William Robson, Jr Kansas Lewla Walker Virgil Shoemaker Calif Iclass Boyd Dilgard Dilgard Ernest Lallance Lena, McEhinny Zana Baxter B. F. Card William Bradford Pearl Graves Loyal Women Puilalnes Marria Pomeroy Social Notes Howell Armed Services Iowa Hawkéyeés Paul Golden Lawrence Germiska Harold Allgire Graydon Lappe Wayne Rife Evanston Clarence Esser Wisconsin Purdue Navy Buckeye Mel Taube Dave Shaw Colegroves Market Middleport, Ohio Quality Meats Logan Monument Co George C. Shaw W. Main St Suddaya Fullerton F.ton Hall College Charley. Grimm Southern Association Ae. Webb Ted Coshrané Graziang Righita Er George Imipertigt Guorge Walté Gourt Harvey Meigs Boweray Ednesdanesday Walt Disney Dofiald Duck Carlica Ai Ork Mirande Dia Lemp LI Midaleport Beadle Bul Pgnters Taurét Oliver Hardy Richard Lane Destiny Gloria_Jéan fied Craven Pe Hho Tatas Baltimore & Ohio B&o Nétasary
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