Pomeroy Purple Panthers Open Season With Rout of Rutland
Pomeroy paced by a strong fast line crushed Rutland 30 to 6 in the season opener at Middleport’s lighted field. Shumaker and Blackwell sparked early scoring drives with repeated runs from the Pom eroy 45 to the Rutland 19, Blackwell then scoring. Blackwell added a 49 yard TD in period two, and later drove 20 yards for the third score as Rutland’s defense was overwhelmed.
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Rutland routs Pomeroy with late third quarter surge
Rutland defeats Pomeroy 32 to 6 as Blackwell scores a fourth quarter kickoff return and Murray adds a late rushing point after Kiees connected on a 20 yard pass to Murray for the fourth touchdown in the third period. Luckadoo scores late as Rutland reserves dominate Panther reserves.
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New Books At Middleport Public Library
The Middleport Public Library announces a list of new circulating titles including Gone With the Wind Along with editions such as The Golden Cord The Way of a Transgressor and The Doctor Also added are I Change Worlds Spark enbroke and Stories For Boys among others for reader selection and borrowing.
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Rare Eye Disorders Found in Meigs County Clinic
Doctors from the State Blind Commission reported two unusual cases in Meigs County: Retinitis Pigmentosa, hereditary with loss of peripheral vision, and Conical Cornea, extremely rare and correctable with an artificial lens. The clinic also noted common disorders such as Hyperopia Myopia and cataracts among 42 patients. ten operations were advised. Milk pasteurization slightly reduced vitamin C content.
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Quarrel Over Sunday Fight Ends With Brick Attack
Middleport resident Laud McHaffie lies in Holzer Hospital in critical condition after William Buck allegedly struck him with a brickbat on a railroad track near Hobson following a verbal quarrel. Buck is under arrest, with Mrs Buck as a witness. police say McHaffie had drawn a knife and suffered a fractured skull. The incident occurred about 1 PM Sunday.
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Funeral for Jacob Rupe in Cheshire
Funeral services for Jacob Rupe aged Cheshire resident were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Cheshire Baptist Church with Rev. S A Phillips officiating. Burial followed in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.
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V. F. W. Conference Moves to Athens
The V. F. W. conference planned for Pomeroy on October 11 is now set for Athens on the same date. All overseas men are urged to attend this meeting.
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Athens
Two Trainmen Hurt On Run Saturday
J. E. Scott conductor and David Entsminger brakeman were injured on the New York Central Railroad when they were thrown from the caboose cupola as the train stopped suddenly. Both suffered multiple fractured ribs and facial bruises and are expected to be out of service for some time.
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Cars Crash at Kerrs Run In Meigs County
Automobiles driven by A. M. Geisinger of Glouster and Eugene French of Pomeroy collided Sunday night at Routes 7 and 124 intersection Kerrs Run. Both cars damaged but occupants unharmed. Sheriff Roscoe Fowler and Night Patrolman Walter Wolfe investigated.
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Meigs County GOP Women Hold Meeting
The Meigs County Women's Republican Club met at the K of P Hall in Pomeroy with growing county interest. A musical program led by Mrs. Lillian Steiff featured a xylophone solo by 14 year old Gene Harris of Middleport. A bingo party is planned for Sept 30 at the Odd Fellows Hall and a sunflower ball on Oct 16 will raffle a sunflower quilt made by club members.
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Middleport Firemen Beat Bradbury 5-2 at Pythian Park
Middleport Firemen defeated Bradbury 5-2 in a Sunday baseball game at Pythian Park. Bradbury fought hard but could not stop the Middleport victory.
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Thieving Police Dog Caught by Police
Night Patrolman Walter Wolfe reports a police dog seen on Second Street with a bottle believed to be a bone. The dog dropped a quart milk bottle at the corner of Second and Court, breaking it. the pair lapped up the spilled milk on the street.
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Mrs Phillip Weber Rites at Chester
Mrs Phillip Weber 73 died at her Chester home. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs Alice Dodson. Brother Fred Fick of Pomeroy. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p m at the home with burial in the family cemetery.
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