Lots Available for New School in Pomeroy
After long citations the Pomeroy board of education and John E Lyons reached an agreement to buy two lots by Grace Episcopal Church for a high school. If approved Lyons will remove the frame house and a junior high with gym and athletic fields would be built. The sale and bond issue would go to a vote. This is the town’s last available high school tract.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Board of Education
John E. Lyons
Grace Episcopal Church
Lyons
Sole Survivor Sauvage Tends to Be 86 in Middleport
Valentine Sauvage father of John and Carl Sauvage lies in helpless condition at his home in Middleport with arterial hardening. John Sauvage named guardian to manage his affairs. Sauvage, 86, is described as the sole local survivor of Co. C 1st West Virginia Cavalry from the Civil War, two others believed living in Atlanta, Ga. The unit included men later prominent in Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Valentine Sauvage
John
Carl Sauvage
Middleport
John Sauvage
Mr. Sauvage
Co. C
1St
West Virginia Cavalry
Henry Brunner
Atlanta
Middleport Yellow Jackets Rout Cheshire 22 to 0
Middleport High School blocked Cheshire High in a clear victory at Pythian Field on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets dominated the game with a 22 to 0 final score, providing a strong workout for Cheshire as Pomeroy and Gallipolis had rain and mud the day prior.
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Mip Mleport
Yellow Jackets
Cheshire High
Pythian Field
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Middleport
Married in Columbus Miss Swallow Weds John Snyder
The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home in Columbus Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. W R Walker officiating. The bride is Miss Carolyn Margar et Swallow, of Middleport, a Bethany College graduate and Kappa Delta member employed in Columbus. The groom is John Lester Snyder of Columbus, with ties to First National Bank.
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Carolyn Swallow
John Lester Snyder
Columbus
Middleport
Carolyn Margaret Swallow
W. R. Walker
Indianola
D. 8. Farmer
Mary Wilmetta
Dan
W. EF. Russell
Dahlia Pauley
Harles Morris
Reynoldsburg
R. and
A. E. Snyder
Phil Groveport
Lyceum Opens at Middleport With Frye and Company
The Middleport lyceum opened Friday with Frye and company offering magic entertainment. Frye impressed children with new tricks and exposed fraudulent mediums, while Miss Leah Miles showcased piano saxophone and soprano skills. The next program on November 16 features Henry Black Burns with word pictures.
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Middleport
Middleport Lyceum
Frye
Magis
Leah Miles
Henry Black Burns
Word Pictures
Local Low Bids For Two County Road Projects
The state highway department announced low bids for two area projects. Jackson county project on the Jackson to Gallipolis road covers 3.9 miles with grading structures and paving, awarded to Ebersbach Co of Pomeroy for 131,238.80 dollars. Meigs county project on the Pomeroy to Jackson road spans 2.6 miles with grading and structures, awarded to Ebersbach Co of Pomeroy for 98,098.75 dollars.
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Pomeroy
State Highway Department
Jackson County
Jackson-Gallipolis
Ebersbach Co
Meigs County
Pomeroy-Jackson
Election of Officers at Regular Meeting
At the last regular meeting held at Mrs. Nannie Moore’s home, officers for the coming term were elected led by Miss Beulah Forquer as president. The young people enjoyed a fine time. The next meeting is set with Miss Mary L. Stephenson on Wednesday evening, November 2.
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Middleport
Nannie Moore
Beulah Forquer
Mary L.stephenson
Past Chiefs Association Social in Pomeroy Bend
Members of the Past Chiefs association gathered Friday evening on Walnut street with Lulu Mason. Mrs. Mason was assisted by Mrs. Sullivan Sayre and Mrs. J. B. Downing as they planned a Thanksgiving turkey dinner following the usual business.
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Past Chiefs’ Association
Lulu Mason
Walnut Street
Columbus guests hosted at Grave? Hamm dinner
Mrs. V V Hamm entertained at a six o'clock dinner Saturday honoring Mr and Mrs G A Allen and Mr and Mrs Boyland of Columbus. The Columbus guests were guests of and Mrs Hamm over the end of the week.
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V V. Hamm
Grave
G. A. Allen
Mrs Boyland
Columbus
Midwest football rivals brace for decisive clashes
Midwest teams sharpened for games with title implications. Notre Dame faces Navy in Baltimore while Northwestern meets Ohio State in Columbus. Purdue battles Chicago as Wisconsin faces Michigan and Minnesota meets Indiana. Drake vs Pittsburgh and Iowa vs Wabash also on slate with potential national implications.
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Chicago
Notre Dame
Navy
Baltimore
Rockne
Northwestern
Ohio State
Columbus
Purdue
Stagg
Boilermakers
Maroons
Harvard
Madison
Wisconsin
Michigan
Badgers
Kansas
Minnesota
Indiana
Herb Joesting
Drake
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
West Virginia Mountaineers
Iowa
Wabash
Iowa City
Illnois
Ames
Champalen
South Bend
Southern California
Fighting Irish
Army
Aggies
No Longer Bust Babe Ruth Tops Series Batting
Babe Ruth elevates his Series batting to .275 career mark and reaches .400 in the 1927 World Series with nine record performances. He has appeared in eight championships, becoming a regular in the classic after joining the Yankees.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Yankees
EBY OF OHIO STATE IS SECOND HIGH SCORER IN BIG 40
In the Western Conference after two games Almquist of Minnesota leads with seven touchdowns and 46 points. Byron Eby of Ohio State stands second with four touchdowns and 24 points, followed by Louis Gilbert of Michigan with 23 points and two touchdowns.
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Eby
Ohio State
Chicago
Almquist
Minnesota
Gophers
Louis Gilbert
Michigan
Byron Eby
Mills
Illinois
Nydahl
Crofoot
Wisconsin
Hragoai
Nass Northwestern
T. P
P. G
Tilden Wins Los Angeles Singles Title
William T. Tilden II defeated Francia T. Hunter to capture the Pacific Southwest singles championship. Ken Bouman, champion of Holland, beat Mrs. Molla Mallory to win the women’s title in straight sets in part and a comeback.
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Los Angeles
William T. Tilden II
Francia T. Hunter
Ken Bouman
Holland
Molla Mallory
Miami Triumphs 35-7 Elevates Ohio Conference Title Contender
Oct 10 report notes Miami University defeated Ohio Wesleyan 35-7 and gains favor as a top choice to win the Ohio conference championship. The article highlights the lopsided score and Miami's standing among contenders.
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Cleveland
Miami University
Ohio Wesleyan
Yellow Jackets of Middleport Gain Fame Abroad
Middleport high school football prospects are praised as the Yellow Jackets show fighting spirit. Captain Reichman and Swisher excel in offense and leadership while Wiseman anchors the line with 45 yard punts. Newcomers Neal Harris Werner Black and Roush add strength as the team eyes continued success after a solid opener against Parkersburg.
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Middleport
Yellow Jackets
Middleport High School
Big Red
Parkersburg
Reichman
Swisher
Wiseman
Sauer
Red” Grange
Root
Lambert
Neal
Harris
Werner
Black
Roush
Missouri Valley schools map 1925 football schedule
Kansas City October 10. Athletic directors from six Missouri Valley schools who left the Valley conference prepared a tentative 1925 football schedule outlining opponents and sequence for the season.
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Kansas City
Missouri Valley
Al Mamaux Helps Newark Reach IL Victory Total
Former major league pitcher Al Mamaux won 25 games for Newark this season in the International League, boosting the team’s performance with his pitching.
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al Mamaux
Newark
Status of Cuyler Still in Doubt Despite Stories
The Pittsburgh Pirates have not considered any offer for Hazen Kiki Cuyler and have not decided on a trade. Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss denied negotiations with Reds manager Jack Hendricks and refuted rumors of selling to Louis Wentz. He recalled an old offer from Wentz and stated he has no intention to sell.
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New York
Pittsbuurgh
Hazen
Kiki) Cuyler
Cuyler
Barney Dreyfuss
Pirates
Dreyfuss
Jack Hendricks
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh
Louis Wentz
Wentz
Muskingum Gridders Roll Over Kenyan 53 to 6
New Concord Muskingum football team resumes practice after a 53 to 6 win over Kenyan in their latest game. The lopsided victory showcased the hosts' offense and defense, setting a positive tone for upcoming fixtures.
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New Concord
U.P
Muskingum
Four Cincinnati golfers tally 211 years in total
A quirky note on four local golfers aged enough to total 211 years and the relevance of a Davis Cup joke. The writing hints at changing forms and a 1927 World Series reference while Ohio Wesleyan gears up for drill in Delaware.
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Cincinnati
Pelaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Romola
Ariz
Dempsey
Miami
Bishand
Good Fighting Spirit Wins Game Wide Showing Athens Speed
Athens high school shut out Logan 35 to 0 as coach Harold Wise praised the fighting spirit and teamwork of the football squad. Freshman Clarence Fields and star Rupe Perkins shared the load, with key line changes boosting performance. Next week Athens faces New Boston after Gallipolis beat New Boston 13 to 2, holding them scoreless late.
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Athens
Logan High School
Harold Wise
Perkins
Logan Rooters
Clarence Fields
Fields
Athens Highchool
Robinson
Halton
Halston
Wise
New Boston
Gallipolis
Logan
Walker Named Texas Basketball Coach
Fred M. Walker, formerly athletic director at Drury College in Springfield, has been appointed head basketball coach at the University of Texas. Western Reserve meets Oberlin at Oberlin after a 53-7 loss to St. Xavier of Cincinnati.
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Springfield
Fred M. Walker
Drury College
University of Texas
Medtis Oberlin
Cleveland
U.pe Western Reserve
Oberlin
St. Xavier
Cincinnati
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