Local Obituary and Community Notes From Athens Area
Maxwell longtime yard engine chief at Hocking Valley praised by Des Aecelos and Mrs Bernice with two Maxwell sisters in Columbus and Athens burial planned in Athens. Mrs Mary Pielek injured with arm fracture in back yard. Foregoing visits include Rev Helm former pastor by Me Mason visitors Ed Gibony of Chicago and Julia Miller visiting relatives Elmer Miller, ex Miller, Pomeroy. Hamden boys football team defeated by Fortes by 26 to 6.
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Maxwell
Oone
Hocking Valley
Wen
Des Aecelos
Mra
Bernice
Mra. M. Maxwell
Columbus
Ida Devore
Athens
Mr. Helm
Church of Christ
George of
Athens High football team prepares for tough SE Ohio schedule
Coach Wise announces Athens high school Red and Black football opens September 26 with seven returning players including Carmichael twins Ashworth and Algeo. Veterans Brown Neal and Pritchard form the line as the squad eyes a hard schedule in the new Southeast Ohio league facing Logan Nelsonville Gallipolis Stronton Portsmouth and others.
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XZ. Wise
Athens High
Ng Bell
Caer Ee
Carmichael Twins
Bartle
Con Denala Brown Pritchard
Neatela
Carmichael Boys
Ashworth
Algeo
Brown
Neal
Wise
Logan
Nelsonville
Gallipolis
Stronton
Portsmouth
North High
Columbus
Marietta
Zaneceville
Lancaster
Alged
W. P. Porter
Porter
Illiinéis
Zapphire
Dobie
Cornell
Boy Robbery Confessed After Dog Trail
Pomeroy September 1. Sheriff answered a robbery report at Dan Divilin’s Long Bottom home. A gun and gas can were stolen. Tracy the bloodhound aided a track to a 14 year old boy who confessed the crime. The goods were recovered and Bernard Melhone, an epileptic youth, was taken to the Ohio Home for Epileptics in St Gallipolis by Sheriff Rice.
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Pomeroy
Dan Divilin
Long Bottom
Theta Gun
Tracy
Bernard Melhone
Ohio
St Gallipolis
Rice
Inez White seeks divorce from James White in Pomeroy
Inez White files a suit for divorce in Pomeroy accusing James White of neglect of duty extreme cruelty and habitual drunkenness for three years. She requests alimony and custody of their children Dan 13 and Judean 14. Plaintiff represented by Peoples and Peoples.
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Pomeroy
Inez White
James White
Dan
Woman files habeas corpus suit for son
Linnie Pacman sues for custody of her minor son Loren Pitt in Lebanon township. She alleges unlawful detention by Earl and Olive Wilford. The filing seeks release of the child and restoration of custody.
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Pomeroy
Leson Family Reunion Held at Brad Woodyard's
The Leson family held its first real reunion Sunday at Brad Woodyard’s in Carpenter. About fifty people attended including Mr and Mrs R Horden Elizabeth and Phyllie Mr and Mrs Cecil Horden and Mrs Clare McLane from Pomeroy.
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Middleport
Leson
Brad Woodyard
Carpenter
R. Horden
Elizabeth
Phyllie
Cecil Horden
Clare McLane
Pomeroy
Vern Wills Improves After Gallipolis Surgery
Pomeroy Sept 1 4 Vern Wills, critically ill at his Texas home with bowel inflammation, underwent surgery at Holzier hospital near Gallipolis Sunday. He is reported to be showing unusual improvement.
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Pomeroy
Vern Wills
Texas
Gallipolis
Pomeroy Pair Wed in Columbus Ceremony
Miss Kath leen Beards of Pomeroy and Ralph R. Dillinger of McKean Rock Pa were married yesterday in Columbus. Mrs Dillinger is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Beards and has worked as a long distance operator at the local telephone exchange.
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Columbus
Pomeroy
Kathleen Beards
Ralph R. Dillinger
McKeen Rock
John Hite
Virgin
Gore
Minutevie
Ethel
Clara Garland
Mineraville
Dayton
Fred Jones
South Bend
Minnie Davis
Albert Bengel
Randolph Young
Gilbert Weeks
H. C. Day
Harrisonville
Elmer
L. G. Gribble
Hart Stansbury
Vandalia
William A. King
Mount Carmel Hospital
Lillian Young
The
Daily News
Sibyl Schaegel
Washington
Edward Schaegel
Flint
Mich
Emma Aumiller
Girls’ Industries School
Delaware
Emory Wolfe
Racine
Jennie Elsenbarch
Ignace
Marietta
Georgeuinther
Gallipolis
Phillip Krauss
Wavie
Verna Circle
Marie Gilbert
O. E
Charles Eblen
Joseph E. Caine
Cincinnati
Frank Diehl
A. G. Reuter
Catharine Reuter
Cora B. Roberts
Grant and
Bobbie
William Wilson
Long Bottom
Vernon McCullough
Portsmouth
Freda Radford
Freda Warner
Detroit
Community Notes From Middleport and Surrounding Areas
Local residents share visits and travel notes across Columbus Jackson Wellston and Cincinnati. Families including the Ervin Stewart Davis and Bagsey circles meet, dine and tour towns like Columbus Georgetown and Radcliff while others return from trips in Cincinnati and Columbus.
Local residents head to Columbus and nearby cities
Numerous names appear of residents traveling or visiting places including Columbus, Dayton, Vandalia, Marietta, Cincinnati, Gallipolis, and Columbus for medical, business, or family reasons. Several family visits and short trips noted, with minors and adults attending fairs, hospitals, or vacations.
Nuns Say Grabbing Greb Still Ready to Fight
Nuns believe champion Greb remains a top fighter despite injuries. The assessment says the comeback will please many fans but not Mickey Walker who could face him in the ring.
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Greb
Mickey Walker
Twilight League Officials Meet for All-Star Game
Twilight League managers and advisory board members meet at 7 30 PM in the mayor’s office to discuss the season wrap up and the all-star game to be played Thursday at 5 30 PM under Billy Williams. Eligible players include Shannon Johnson Beckley Gullum Demers Williams Knox Pierre Beverage and other league managers. Harvey Rameey offers free information on the all-star lineup. The Eagles vow to provide a tough test as the league volunteers fill most roles.
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Bern
Billy Williams
Eagles
Billy
Hie lMne
Pat Shannon
Raphael Johnson
Marty Beckley
Frank Gullum
Dr. R. F. Demers
Chubb Knox
Bill Pierre
Peck Beverage
Harvey Rameey
Four Minute Egg Critics Gas Hawks and Describes Harsh Bias
A desk-side remark labels gas hawks as terrible and expresses a disdainful view toward many girls. The comment reflects blunt gender bias and calls attention to the triggering sentiment at a casual workplace setting.
Bird at the neat desk offers canoe trade for skid chains
A quirky note describes a bird at a tidy desk proposing a trade of a canoe in exchange for a set of skid chains. The odd exchange captures a humorous late summer mood and local color.
National League Update with Player Marks
Fragmentary OCR notes list players Hornaby Cards and Cuyler Pirates with numbers 123 398 138 178 and a reference to Harper Yuin Harper. Mentions Hellmann Tiga and Os Aan. Context unclear but indicates league baseball score or stat lines.
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Butt Speaker
Simmona
Cobb
Tiga
Hoh
Hellmann
Rice
Browns
Hornaby
Harper
Cuyler
Pirates
Fights Report From Last Night Card Highlights
Last night’s boxing results feature Joey Abrams winning a decision over Phil O’Dowd over 10 rounds in Columbus. Dayon lightweight Joe Sekura defeated Johnny Mack in 10 rounds. Mickey Flynn and others drew or won in various six or 12 round bouts across New York and New Jersey.
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Columbus
Joey Abrams
New York
Phil O'Dowd
Joe Sekura
Dayton
Johnny Mack
Cincinnati
Tommy Bates
Mickey Flynn
Dayeton
Bill Garrison
Bobby Hamlmond
Long Island City
N. Y
Ferris
Jack’ Bernstein
Yonkers
Harry Felix
Charlie Rosen
Russell Whalen
Chicago
al Clutty Bronx
Jersey City
N. J
Petey Mack
Bill Kennedy
New Orleans
Herman Stivers
Connecticut
Terry O’brien
Buffalo
Harry Cook
Johnny Bacco
Ray Rommey
Niagara Falls
Bobby Tracey
Bob Fox
Canada
Bill ‘Thomas
Scranton
Willie Cleary
Teddy Dean
Ithica
Charlie Pinto
Spider Ryan
Auburn
National Amateur golf championship opens with mixed results
In Oakmont Roland Mackensie leads the field with 71 as the National Amateur sparks a tense first day. Notables including Robbie Jones 73 Jesse Guilford 76 and former champions Ouimet Marston and Evans struggle to reach the final sixteen.
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Roland Mackensie
Washington, D. C
Roland
Robbie Jones
Jesse Guilford
George von Elm
Jean Sweetser
Wold
Mackensie
Jones
Bill Reckie
New York
Watts Gunn
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Bill Fownes
Pittsburgh
Jim Manion
St. Louis
Arthur Yates
Buffalo
Fred Knight
Philadelphia
Lauren Upadh
el Paso
Keefe Carter
Ardmore
Okla
Ellsworth Augustus
Cleveland
Eddie Held
Louis
R. L. Wintringer
Steubenville
Francis Ouimet
Max Marston
Davidson Herron
Bob Gardner
Chick Evans
Ouimet
Marston
Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases
The pennant races move into the final month with minimal changes in the American League standings. Pittsburgh widened its lead to seven and a half games after beating Philadelphia, while New York and Cincinnati rested. The Phillies briefly led the Pirates before Pittsburgh surged in the fifth inning. The Braves toppled the Cubs 8 to 3 as they pursued last place.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Phillies
Pirates
Braves
Kauffman
Cuba
Meigs Tennis Tourney Sets Fast Contests
Meigs tennis tournament at Pomeroy and Middleport promises fast rounds with singles matchups including Conroy versus De Maine Reeves versus Luts Hartley versus Hartley Nyeva versus Durst and Nye versus Reeves. Doubles feature Durst Stevens versus Vults Lictwiler Nye Reeves versus Conroy Vanden Hartley Martley and others. Finals set on Middleport court.
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MEIGS
Pomeory
Middleport
Conroy
de Maine
Rees
Ebersbech
Reeves Ve. Luts
M. Hartley
Hartley
Durst
Vande Ve
Liet
Doubies
Stevens
Vults
Lictwiler
Nye
Timers Beat River Boys In Close Contest
Chauncey Aug 31 Hocking Valley Old Timers edged Middleport first team 4 to 3 in a tight game tied through most of the action.
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Chauncey
Hocking Valley
Middleport
Sncore
Eastern Ohio All Stars Cancel Valley Timers Game
The passage notes Maddox delivering a full nine innings and showing veteran form, with observers praising Pappie art and the old-timers. It mentions the Middleport boys as a strong team and a wild pitcher, plus a claim that the Eastern Ohio All-Stars cancelled their game with the Valley timers.
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Maddox
Pappie Art
Middleport
Eastern Ohio All-Stars
Valley Timers
Wills to Arrive in New York in Early September
Harry Wills is expected to land in New York during the first week of September. It is believed he has abandoned any hopes of ever facing Demperey.
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Harry Wills
New York
Harry Greb Fractures Ribs During Speedy Fight Preparation
Boxer Harry Greb reportedly fractured two ribs while rushing to a bout, contrasting with many fighters who break speed limits during getaways.
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Harry Greb
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