Realty Deals Surge in Meigs County District
Real estate transfers in Meigs County surged in September as County Recorder George Meinhart reports 125 parcels changing hands. War workers and returning service members seek homes while multiple business properties and new ventures appear in Pomeroy and Middleport. The month saw 300 instruments filed, including 52 service discharges, with detailed transfers listing buyers and parcels across Pomeroy, Middleport, Rutland, and surrounding towns.
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Pomeroy
George Meinhart
Middiett
Cook Uilding
Second St
Meinhart
Ardessa Matheny
John Matheny
Freda Graham
Arthur L. Crawford
Helen Hornist
Olive
Margaret L. Hooper
Arthur Crawford
John E. Matheny
Virgil
Margaret Westfall
Kenneth
Helena Wyatt
Dennia
Annie Searls
Ruthland
Ralph C. Gilmore
Charles M
Bertha Sayre
Marvin
Opel Kelly
Harry
Cynthia Bailey
Middeport
Reed Drug Co
Herman
Frances Scholl
Frances Schol
Marjorie Rife
Anna Cline
Evelyn
Kathleen
Perry
Henry
Lawrence
Edgar Carpenter
Dora Rife
Rutland
Edith W. Russell
Oscar Flowers
Middleport
Minnie
C. W
Goldie Stansbury
Mae
Howard Tewkabury
Fiossie
Robert Gray
Faye
Dwain Kitzmiller
Asa D
Salgen Stansbury
Colum- Lae
Waddell Nominated For Postmastership
Ohio nominations to the Senate include James Walter Waddell of Fourth Age for postmaster at Pomeroy. Waddell has been an employee of the State Liquor Store.
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Middleport
Ohio
Senate
Harry Truman
James Walter Waddell
Waddell
Stere Pomeroy
DAR Work of Year Planned At Meeting
Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the DAR outlined projects for the year at a Rutland meeting. Highlights include support for approved schools, Tamassee auditorium, Valley Forge Bell Tower, Ellis Island therapy room, Marine Hospital, veterans hospital devices, and Girl Scout activities. A paper on Family Life in the White House was presented.
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Dor Schaefer
White House
Tamassee School
New Forest
Zanesville
Valley Forge
Ellis Island
Marine Hospital
Veterans’ Hospitals
Jonathan Meigs
M. G. Brown
A. R. Knight
Knight Ia
George Starr Lasher
Ohio University School of Journalism
Indian Jore
Big Vicinity
Early
American Glass
Evelyn Proffitt
Virginia Meyers
Philippi
W. Va
Thelma Campbell
Etna Gardner
Edith Bean
Lochary
Bean
George Locher
Singing Features Assembly Program at Pomeroy High
Pomeroy Senior High School held a weekly assembly directed by Mrs. Marcilene Buell with Harry Bennett as program director. The group sang The Marines Hymn Kentucky Babe The Girl I Left Behind Me What Does a Soldier Dream Of and Shout I m an American. George Fisher presided as master of ceremonies and notes included a chest X ray screening for juniors and seniors with parental consent due October 12.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Senior High School
Marcilene Buell
Pomeroy Schools
Harry Bennett
Kentucky
June Canady
George Fisher
Student Activities Association
J. E. White
State Health Department
Meigs F County Tuberculosis Association
Elections In School Rooms At Pomeroy Junior High
Home room officers were elected Thursday at Pomeroy Junior High School. In ninth grade Room 23 Peggy Dailey was president Vernal Blackwood vice president and Lucretia Cornell secretary treasurer. Room 24 elected Mary Hull president Jean Harbrecht vice president Betty Hawley secretary Patricia Jesse treasurer. Room 21 chose John Werry president William Sandy vice president Jean Zahl secretary Bennett Rice treasurer. Eighth grade chose Joyce Fischer president Polly Dill vice president Joyce Phillips secretary treasurer. Song leaders were Katherine Miller and Norma Jean Van Meter. Seventh grade elected Faye Will president Janet Hill vice president Harold Hinkle secretary treasurer.
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Pomeroy
Peggy Dailey
Vernal Blackwood
Lucretia Cornell
Mary ‘Hull
Jean Harbrecht
Betty Hawley
Secrretary
Patricia Jesse
John Werry
William Sandy
Jean Zahl
Bennett Rice
Joyce Fischer
Polly Dill
Joyce Phillips
Katherine, Miller
Norma Jean van Meter
Faye Will
Janet Hill
Harold Hinkle
Increased Sales Cause Shortage of Clothing in Merchants
Merchants dealing in men's furnishings report rising sales leading to a clothing shortage. Many former servicemen are assembling complete outfits at a single sale. Shirts are the most scarce item among men’s dress goods.
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Pomeroy
Memorial Service Held Sunday at United Methodist Church
Mrs W E Kingsland, president of the Meigs County Pioneer Society, presided over the annual memorial service at three o'clock Sunday afternoon at the United Methodist Church. The Rev Charles Baird of Grace Episcopal Church spoke on The Spirit of the Pioneers. Mrs Lillian Stieff was organist and presented musical numbers by Ben Neutzling and Miss Lennie Sherp.
Winston Sgt Charles Winston In Philippines Area
Sgt Charles Winston writes to his parents that his regiment is now assigned to the Eighth Army in the Philippines on Luzon. He notes two years in an army band in New Caledonia, its dissolution after the war when many members returned to the United States, and that he is now assigned to office work.
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Middlefun
Charles ‘Winston
William Winston
Fourth Ave
Eighth Army
Philippines
Luzon
Charles
New Caledonia
United States
Middleport Social Notes Farewell for Zundels at First Baptist
A Busy Bee Clams party at H. M. Cross home marked the Zundels departure to Troy Ohio for a new pastorate. Mrs. Zundel’s birthday was celebrated with the Happy Birthday Song and a bountiful buffet. Gifts were given to Mrs. Zundel and her daughters Sharon and Charlene and to Mrs. Jasper.
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Middleport
Ralph Zundel
Zandel
Zundel
Sharon
Charlene
Jasper
Charles Bennett
Cross
Mesdames
Paul Smart
L. O. Gardner
James Souders
C. H. Wise, Jr
C. P. Bradbury
Lawrence Bing
Harry Houdashelt
Will Haptonstall
Dana Hamilton
del Fife
Mae Baker
J. O. Leonard
J. Q. Rice
Shirley Mills
Allen Knopp
George McGhee
Jennie Allen
L. D. Diles
Charles White
Beulah White
Florence Bush
Homer Hysell
Dale Mourning
Downing Roush
Audrey Theobald
Faye Welker
Margaret Sauer
Florinel Talbott
Stitch and Chatter Club Holds October Meeting
Pomeroy club notes show the Stitch and Chatter Club meeting at Mrs. Dean Barnitz home with ten members and two guests. W G Russell received the service box, a surprise package was drawn by Marjorie Woodard, and Noel Sinclair sent a thank you letter. November gathering is set for November 6 at Mrs. Pauline Mayer’s home.
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Stitch and Chatter Club
Dean Barnitz
Winona Cook
W. G
Bill) Russell
Marjorie Woodard
Emma Mayer
Noel Sinclair
Pauline Mayer
Oak St
FHA Holds Election of New Officers
Middleport High School Future Homemakers of America held initiation for 14 members bringing total membership to 32. Officers elected were Nellie Walters president Dorothy Gosney vice president Jerry Pullen secretary Louise Glaze treasurer Peggy Lewis news reporter Joan Karr parliamentarian and two FHA Mothers Mrs Charles Neal and Mrs Clarence Murray. Red and white emblems were presented to new members and Mary Edna Riley performed Boogie Woogie among other songs by Charlene Neal.
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Middleport
FHA
Middleport High School
Nellie Walters
Dorothy Gosney
Jerry Pullen
Louise Glaze
Peggy Lewis
Joan Karr
Charles Neal
Clarence Murray
Bessie Glaze
Thelms Ebersbach
Beatrice Murray
Charlene Neal
Beulah Howard
Hazel Davidson
Jean Ashley
Anne Torrence
Virginia Lambert
Mary E. Riley
Velma Riley
Frances Pickens
National Association
Mary Edna Riley
Veteran Returns Home From War Service
Sgt. James Hazelton, son of Mr and Mrs James Hazelton, has returned after three years four months and eighteen days in the service with 36 months spent in England Africa Italy and France. He was inducted May 13 1942 and never furloughed. He holds the silver star two bronze stars good conduct medal and campaign ribbons. He will meet Thursday with the 431st Sig Heavy Const Bn and the Women's Dem Soc in PoMOREy at 312 Con where Gladys Grueser resides. Members urged to attend.
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Pomeroy
England
Africa
Italy
France
T-4
James Hazelton
Hazelton
431
Sig. Pomeroy
Socratic Club
Harry Hazelton
Vnlof
Gladys Grueser
Germany
Dor St
Greenberg Stars in 8 4 Win With Three Doubles
Hank Greenberg led the Cubs in an 8 to 4 victory rout at Wrigley Field, belting three doubles and driving in a run while scoring three. The series shifted with Detroit seeking to clinch behind Virgil Trucks, while Claude Passeau tried to slow the surge as Chicago hoped for a comeback.
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Sid Feder
Chicago
Hank Greenberg
Wrigley Field
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Virgil
Wea
X Ray Program Set for Friday in Pomeroy Gym
Meigs County Tuberculosis Association sponsors an X ray program Friday at Pomeroy Gym with hours 9 to 3:30 for school. 3:30 to 5 and 7:30 to 9 p.m. for others. Supts C D Chagman W A Smith and LW McComas plan outreach to students, schools, and food establishments. Red Cross nursing staff will assist. disposable jackets provided. Posters distributed by Boy Scouts of Middleport and Pomeroy. displays at Barton, Martin and Rossler, Stansbury, Stark pharmacies.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Gymnasium
Supt
C. D. Chagman
LW. McComas
Middleport
W. A. Smith
Geneva Nolan
Grange
Boy Scouts
Barton Pharmacy
Martin & Rossler
Stansbury Drug Company
Stark’s Pharmacy
Mathieen B. Davis
Secy
Red Cross
Dale Roedel
Douglas Jennings
Paul Hysell
Dayton Will
Clair Karr
Suit for Money Is I Filed in Courts
POMEROY Money suit filed in Meigs County Common Pleas by Clifton Cooke against Mildred M Darat and Thomas Darst. He says they contracted to sell Uncle Tom's Cabin property below Hobson on Route 7 with equipment and beer and cigarette licenses for 33800 dollars. He paid 25 dollars cash, balance due before Oct, but the defendants repudiated the contract. He seeks specific performance forcing transfer of title and premises to him.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Fleas Court
Clifton Cooke
Mildred M. Darat
Thomas Darst
Hobson
Cooke
Darsts
Plainiff
Fullerton's Roundup: Princeton's football solvency woes return
New York sports column notes Princeton faces funding issues after wartime informal seasons. It contrasts Harvard and Yale rescheduling, cites Billingham, and mentions players like Andy Perehak and Bob Carley. Monk Simons recalls coaching room tales about punt signals and ball handling.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Charley Caidwell
Princeton
Charley
Billingham
Harvard
Yale
Monk Simons
Tulane
Louisiana
Sarringhaus and Fisher Star for O. S. Buckeyes
Ohio State stars Paul Sarringhaus and Dick Fisher shone against Iowa, producing quick touchdowns and a 7 to 0 halftime lead. Fisher returned a punt for 20 yards, while Sarringhaus capped a 68-yard run with a score, as the Buckeyes dominated the Hawkeyes in a high-energy fall showcase.
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Harold Har
Columbus
Paul Sarringhaus
Dick Fisher
Jon
Ohio State
Armed Forces
Hank
Uncle Sam
Bill Nichol
OO San
Cub
Sarringhaus
Iowa
Bucks
Sever
Fisher
Agyn
Paredie Spother
Cromer
Town
Greenberg
Cullenbins Rf
Buck
Richards
Olin
Newhouser
Chicago
Johnson
Patko
Sar Nicholson
Ringhaus
Jerry Toa Otek
Niles
Ingston
Schuster
Pisher
Borowy
Othe Town
The
Tom Watson
Derringer
eSecory Erickson
Carrol
L Widdoes
Borony
Livingston Cullenbine
Cavarretta
Outlaw
Cullenbine
Mayo
York
Webb
Merullo
Detroit
Vandenberg
Chipman
Hack
Gullenbine
Pafko
Sauer
Williams
P.j. Dorda
N. L
Pascarella
A.L
Conlan
N L
Tacoma Open winner Hines tops 72 holes in Tacoma
Jimmy Hines of Chicago wins the Tacoma Open at 215 with Harold McSpaden second at 276 and Ed Furgol third at 279 after a final-round hole in one. Detroit and Utica native Furgol's effort highlights the event.
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Tacoma
Wash
Jimmy Hines
Chicago
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Ed Furgol
Detroit
Utica
N. J
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Meigs County
William
Sarah Gibbs
Reese
Elizabeth Williams
Clair
Martha Lamp
James
Myrtle Bain
Lena Fox
B. H
Esta Roush
Lebanon
Ernestine
Clarence Munday
C. L
Ruby Orr
Chester
Roy
Lillian Proffitt
Glenn Simpson
Raymond Zerkle
Della Ann Partfitt
Freda B. Hertie
Charles and
Jer Spencer
Cheser
Thelma Stansbury
Minnie Lee Stansbury
Columbia
Vera V
Glenn Rader
Elizabeth Calloway
Harley
Grace Carra Charles
Rosalie King
Selpio
Harvey
Grace Sarr
Charles Kimes
Clarence
Lana Roecher
Maude and
H. Scott
Kenneth Carson
Helen Johnson
Racine
Lillith Edwards
William and
Lena Wolfe
Messenger
Meigs, Gallia
Mason Counties
Odd Fellows Hall
Executive
DAR
Winston
Middleport Social Notes
J. Or. Anurenuang
Tom
Santa Rosa
Calif
C. " Hennesy
Garfield St
F. W. Snyder
Charleston
W.va
Henry Hennesy
Catherine
Lenore Giles
Hennesy-Churchill
Catherine Hennesy
J. F. Churchill
Gordon Harris
Jabez Churchill
W. A. Giles
Pomeroy Social Notes
Imroe
Chicago Cubs
Claude Fraseau
Missjastopl
Roy Hughes
Het Newhouser
Tiger
Keenberg
Faeries
Prems
Cubs
Hasmet
L Owly
Hank Borowy
Bengals
Jarrupers
Detroits
Fullerton
Abner Doubleday
West Point
George SB. Willits
Bulgera
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Andy Perehak
Georgi
Bob Carley
Minnesote
Fisher Star
O. S. Buckeyes
Clem Crowe
Ane
Newark
Louisville
Iaa
Inglewood
Busher
Hollywood Park
Canina
Paula
Lulu
Norito
Thia Guarantes
Pomeroy Bend Theaters
Meigs Temple
Bendvue
Tallulsh Bankhead
Charles Coburn
Anne Baxter
William Eythe Mischa Aver
Tallulah Bankhead
William Bythe Mischa Auer Sig Ruman
Rod Cameron
Arthur Treacher
Henry Aldrich
Cafid
Jimmy Lydon
Call OF the Wild
SER
Akron
Herman Keiser
Firestone Country, Club
Navy
Billy Burke
Cleveland
Denny Shute
BEACO
F. J
Beasley CO
Indies
America
Pico Wholesale Co
Glouster
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