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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1945

Page

2

Pomeroy Opens Grid Year With Win Over Mason City

Pomeroy Panthers defeat Wahama 34 to 0 in a season opener under lights. Dick Ash stars on offense with strong line play from Lehew Jenks and English, while Wahama shines despite inexperience. Panthers dominate with 385 total yards to Wahama’s 168, multiple scorers and a first game showcase.

Pomeroy Mason City Wahama Panthers Robert R. Roberts Pomeroy Panthers Panther Dick Ash Wahama Johnson Roush Dudding Cartwright Yeager Falcons Ash English Hunnel P.hs Davis B. Ohlinger Stivers Pomeroy Wahama Mahama Wahana Lehew LE Jenks Howard Bumgardner White Yonker Genhemer Ce Cartwright Dailey Smith Rose Sprouse Ohlinger Dudding Stivers Bahe Johnson Pomeroy Ohlinger le- Holter Wright Rosenbaum Hennessy Sapp Slack E Ash Wahamo Jeffers Stewart Brown Headhinesman Jones

Meigs Young People Enroll at Ohio U

Evading dangers at Pomeroy Bend locals relocate to Athens as Ohio University opens for autumn term. Names listed include Martha Roedel, Rosemarie Nease, Peggy Stois, Mary McCallum, Lois Neutzling, Betty Couch, Boots Lee, Robert Stivers, Tommy Bowen, Earl Teaford, Charles Stanley, Ed Story, Eugene Conde and others.

Pomeroy Euxodus Pomeroy Bend Ohio University Athens Bets Ebersbach Martha Elzabeth Roedel Rosemarie Nease Peggy Stois Mary McCallum Lois Ann Neutzling Betty Mae Couch Boots Lee Revine Robert Stivers Tommy Bowen Earl Teaford Charles Stanley Ed Story Eugene Conde

Tigers and Cubs Poised for World Series Clash in October

Detroit holds a lead with two weeks left as Chicago and Detroit loom as front runners. Washington Senators and St. Louis Cardinals chase, while Boston, New York and Philadelphia battle for late-season spots amid doubleheaders and shifting pennant hopes.

Sheets Funeral Held This Afternoon

POMEROY Sers ces too them Sheets 88 were held this afternoon at Freersand Funeral Home. A former member of the Columbus police Lorre Tom had resided in Florida before removal to the Riverview Rest Home where his death occurred Saturday. Only one relative Mrs George Sauer survives. HOLD CHILD S RITES Betty Jo Ebersbach three day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ett Ebersbach died at Holzer Hospital Saturday Burial was at Bradford Cemetery. ACTION DISMISSED Jesse Ro Will v June Will in Meigs County Common Pleas Court was disrupted Saturday.

Pomeroy Freersand Fueneral Mirihe Columbus Tom Florida Tle Riverview Woose Frank Fusate Mulberry Ave George Sauer Mileport Betty Jo Ett Ebersbach Holzer Hospital Bradford Cemetery Jesse Ro Will June Will Meigs County Common Pleas Court

Forget-me-not fundraiser by DAV chapter in Meigs County

The Meigs Chapter No. 53 Disabled American Veterans will sell forget-me-not flowers in Pomeroy and nearby towns on Saturday September 22 to raise funds for the rehabilitation of disabled veterans from World War I. Commander Jack Thomas urges community support and notes proceeds fund the chapter's rehabilitation program and free claims assistance.

Meigs County iMeigs Jack Thomas DAV Pomeroy Middeport D.A.V Calvin Coolidge Congress

Howard Keller Dies In Bucyrus Crash

Howard A. Keller 57 division engineer of the State Highway Department Ashland district died after being struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive at a Bucyrus crossing last week. He served as Crawford County engineer four years and was appointed district engineer after Gov. Lausche took office. He lived in the Cross apartments on 8 Second Ave while working under Karl Rothermond at the West Virginia Ordnance Works for E B Badger Construction Company.

Middleport Howard A. Keller State Highway Department Ashland Bucyrus Pennsylvania Railroad Keller Frank J. Lausche Crawford County Cross Second Ave Karl Rothermond West Virginia Ordnance Works Point Pleasant E. B Badger Construction Company

Jackets Will Meet Big Blacks Tonight

Middleport prepares for a football game against Point Pleasant. Kickoff is at p.m. with the Middleport marching band performing flag raising before kickoff and at halftime under director Bernard Krinke.

Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Big Blacks Point Pleasant Bernard Krinke

Parmelee Family Leaves Middleport for Lansing and New York

Mr and Mrs Frank Parmelee and daughter Sue depart Middleport Monday for a two week vacation in Lansing Michigan. Afterward Mr Parmelee will be reassigned by the General Chemical Corporation in New York. The family had lived on Pearl Street on property owned by the Misses Hulda and Edith Klein with noted flower gardens.

Middleport General Chemical Defense Corporation Point Pleasant Frank Parmelee Sue Lansing Mich Parmetee New York General Chemical Corporation Hulda

Turner Speaks on Legislation at Hemlock Grange Meeting

State Representative Benjamin F. Turner was principal speaker at Hemlock Grange Friday night. He explained legislative measures including the Bangs bill the fox control bill and other bills to the group.

Pomeroy Benjamin F. Turner Hem Loch Grange

Pomeroy Duties Install Officers at Srey Webster Post

Installation set for 1945 45 as Don Speeds becomes post commander Ernest Lallance ends two year tenure dues payable and refreshments after the meeting Legionnaires urged to attend Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club to meet Sept 18 at Lincoln Street home Two papers on Evergreens and Medicinal and Industrial Plants to be presented by Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Harold Lohse

Pomeroy Don ‘Speeds Srey Webster Levi Ernest Lallance Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club Frank White Lincoln St Frank Wilson Harold Lohse

Flagpole Repainted by Earl Genheimer in Pomeroy

The tall flagpole in the upper parking area has a fresh coat of paint after volunteer work by Earl Genheimer. Genheimer, a painter, again donated his services this fall to undertake the hazardous maintenance.

Pomeroy Earl Genheimer Genheimer

Pomeroy Social Notes Luncheon at Grace Episcopal Church

Women of Grace parish in Pomeroy and St. Peter's in Gallipolis invited to luncheon at Grace Episcopal Church parish house at 1 pm to hear Mrs Rogan president of the Diocesan Women's Auxiliary. Also present are regional director Miss Bull and Cincinnati supplies director Mrs Buchanan.

Pomeroy Women of Grace St. Peter's Parish Gallipolis Grace Episcopal Church Roger K. Rogan Woman's Auxiliary Diocese of Southern Ohio Rogan Glendale Ohio Gertrude Bull Ironton Stanley Buchanan Cincinnati C. P. Lochary Grace Auxiliary

Capt Delbert A Russell Receives Bronze Star For X Ray Therapy

Mr and Mrs Griff C Russell announce their son Captain Delbert A Russell has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for outstanding work in x ray therapy in Italy. A graduate of Ohio State University, he studied further at a Richmond medical college before enlisting with the 45th General Hospital in February 1942. He remains in Naples with his unit while his parents anticipate his return home soon. His wife resides with her parents in Cleveland.

Middleport Griff C. Russell Delbert A. Russell Italy Russell Ohio State University Richmond 45Th General Hospital Naples Captain Russell Cleveland

Middleport Youths Entered at Ohio U

Mid deport youths from Middleport are enrolling at Ohio University Athens and Capital University. Patricia Sher ann Barbara Mermhart Norma Jean French Janet Dillard Mary Ohlinger Martha Ohlinger accompanied by Mrs Paul Smart as their daughters enter Capital University. Susan Allensworth travels to Columbus for arrangements to enter Ohio State University to study Physical therapy.

Middleport Ohio University Athens Patricia Sherann Barbara Mermhart Norma Jean French Janet Dillard Mary Martha Ohlinger Paul Smart Physlis Columbus Capital University Susan Allensworth Ohio State University

League Leaders in Batting and Fielding for 1940s Baseball

The Associated Press cites top performers in the National and American Leagues. Key figures include Cavarretta of Chicago leading batting in the NL with 338 runs, Holmes of Boston with 208 hits and 25 home runs, and Schoendienst of St. Louis with 24 stolen bases. In the AL Stirnweiss of New York leads runs and hits, with Etten driving in 98 RBIs and Stephens of St Louis hitting 23 home runs.

Associated Press Cavarretta Chicago Iolmes Boston Walker Brooklyn Holmes Schoendienst St. Louis Brecheen Dickshot Cuesinello Stirnweiss New York Etten Stephens Louis Myatt Washington

Wesleyan And Oberlin Going Strong

Oberlin's Yeomen beat Rochester 27 to 12 in a strong showing as Wesleyan earned its second win with a 46 to 0 defeat of Denison. Bowling Green fell 14 to 15 to Baldwin Wallace while Ohio Wesleyan also beat Fletcher Hospital and led the standings with another victory.

Columbus Yeomen Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan Bowling Green Baldwin-Wallace Rochester Ohio Case Beldwin-Wallace New Fletcher General Hospital Jim Wade Bishops Yellow Duckets

Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Results

National League results list Pittsburgh versus New York and Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis matches with scores. American League notes St Louis and New York games plus Chicago Boston Washington Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia results show multiple scores and innings.

Pittsburgh New York Boston Cincinnai Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Chcago Philadelphia St. Louis American St. Louis Washington Detroit Cleveland National Club St. Lows American Club Detroit Aenea

Snead Wins Southwest In Golf Tourney For 2000 War Bonds

Sammy Snead of Hot Springs Virginia captured the Southwest Invitation Golf Tournament with a 12 hole score of 277 earning 2000 in war bonds. Vic Ghezzi and Ben Hogan tied for second with 286 Byron Nelson of Toledo finished with 288. In tennis the US team beat South America four matches to three Francisco Segura upset Frankie Parker in three sets.

Tulsa Ohio Sammy Snead Hot Springs Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Ben Hogan Hershey Byron Nelson Toledo Los Angeles U. S Francisco Pancho) Segura Heusdor Frankie Parker

Stars Of Yesterday From The Associated Press Baseball Roundup

Wolff pitched five hitters as Senators beat Detroit 3-2 in the opener Trout’s ninth inning relief forced a game tying and winning run on base in a 5-4 Detroit victory Lowrey’s single drove in the winning run for the Cubs as they beat Brooklyn 3-2 Wyse earned his 20th win in the nightcap Phillies’ pinch hit single drove in the ninth inning winner Pirates beat Giants 3-2 on 15th homer Shupe scored twice and drove in a run in Braves 4-3 win over Reds Lake man singled in the 11th for the Reds in a 5-4 win over Cincinnati Indians blanked A’s 3-0 and Siebert homered helping the A’s collapse in a 7-4 nightcap win

Joe Reichler Associated Press Sports Wester Tt Detroit Chicago Washington Senators St. Louis Cardinal Tigers Cuba Brooklyn Dodgers Grizzly Brulna Redbirds Louis Philadelphia Phillies Ben Chapman Cards Phily Capitol City Hal Newhouser Bengals St. Louis Browns Yankees New York Sewellmen Bob Muncrief Yanks Steve Gromek Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics Mackinen New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Jack Barrett Pirates Jack Brewer Giants Dave Ferriss Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Thornton Lee Orval Grove Ferriss Braves Reds Associated Press Roger Wolff Dizzy Trout Wolff Trout Mike Kreevich Peanuts Lowrey J. Hank Wyse CUBS Lowrey Stan Hack Len Chapman Pittsburgh Vince Shupe AL Lakeman Shupe Cincinnati LakeMan Indians Dick Siebert Athletics Gromek A's Siebert

Foxhounds to contest at 10th field trials and beach show

Preparations are underway for the tenth annual foxhound field trials and beach show sponsored by the Pike County Fish and Game Protective Association on their 150 acre farm two miles west of Waverly. The event runs Saturday and Sunday September 29 and 30 with a large turnout expected and daybreak competitions. A bench show Saturday night awards ribbons and a challenge cup. field winners receive a challenge cup and cash prizes.

Pike County Fish and Game Protective Association Waverly

Sleepers in the baseball draft and service time rules

Fullerton discusses how minor league service time affects draft eligibility and notes that returning veterans can count their military service toward draft status creating potential bargains. He also remarks on Packers tests, Hutson’s comment on Moss, and a Giants exhibition tease with Yanks in Lynn. Lt Col Noble Riggs, after serving in multiple campaigns, volunteers for occupation duties over a Lions offer.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr New York

Football Saturday Major Scores

Gaza Lakes 2. ai Transport Command Nashville 13. Fort Pierce Navy Amphibs 10. Baylor 40 Blackland Army Air Field 0.

Gaza Lakes Ai Transport Command Nashville Fort Pierce Fla Navy Baylor Blackland Army Air Field

Reward Defeats Busher in Will Rogers Mile at Hollywood Park

Racing notes report Reward beat Busher by a neck to win the $36,90 added Will Rogers mile at Hollywood Park with $25,000 added. Busher earned $36,000 second money and set a new all time money win record for fillies, surpassing Top Flight. War Date won the Beldame Handicap at Aqueduct for $30,000 added. Light of Morn finished second, with another horse third.

Los Angeles Busher Will Rogers Hollywood Park Top Flight New York Aqueduct

Bucks Show Improvement After Scrimmage, Ohio State

Columbus report says coach Widdoes notes Buckeyes are showing improvement after a Saturday scrimmage in which the varsity beat the scrubs 72 to 0. Hamilton playmaker Paul Sarringhaus starred with three touchdowns and a 48 yard pass. Bill Hackett returns from injury to boost the lineup.

Columbus Carroll Widdoes Ohio State University Buckeyes Scrubs Paul Sarringhsus Hamilton Hurricane Bucks Bill Hackett London

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Meigs Ohio U Messenger Sports Chica Sheets Howard Keller Turner Grange Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Robert WH. Crow Mayme Holmes Crow U.S Charles Hoffner, Jr Great Lakes Naval Training Station Charles Hoffner Naval Air Station Grasse Ue Charles McNamee Margaret Slack Ada Wolfe Marjorie Wolfe Eugene Wolfe Carl Wolfe Fremont Mary Wolfe Lawrence Lanning Naylor's Run Donna Zink Ted Baker William Baker Sue Lehen New Haven Garden Stud Ethan Harper Frank Will Jack Robson Harper Cottage Long Bottom Capt Muncrief FON THE Associated Pressee Foxhounds Bagey Cleveland Indians Jam Bagby Buckeyes Cleveland Buckeyes Homestead Grays Fullerton Green Bay Don Hutson Ferry Mans Moss Lynn Mass van Johnson Esther Williams Lauritz Melchior Spring Byington Vince Barnett Henry Travers Francis Gifford Tommy Dorsey and His Movietone News Philip Dorn Belmut Dantine Jean Sullivan Trese Manning Alan Hale Sanage Hinds China Omy Bendyue Pomeroy Jealousy John Loder Dane Rendolph Herbert Holmes Nils Asther Pico Wholesale Co Gsluster Distributors Widdoes Wittenberg Springfield Richard Ainslee Patterson Air Field Dayton PHILS Youngstown Frank Garcia Akron Philadelphia Phillies National Baseball Federation Bs Oi Davey Espert Ma Rh Se Wei
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