Meigs Youth Sentenced to Mansfield Reform School
Judge Edgar Ervin in Meigs County common pleas court ruled Eugene Harless violated parole and must serve an indeterminate term at Mansfield Reform School. Harless, 20, pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property for arson related to Shenang Springs fire, with a 30 day probationary period to pursue military service and comply with parole terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edgar Ervin
Meigs County
State of
Ohio
Eugene Harless
William Harless
Common Pleas Court
Fred Crow
Albert Russell
Russell W. Finsterwald
Athens
Henry Cherrington
Gallipolis
Harless
Dana Peoples
Edward P. Gibson
Ervin
Shenang Springs
Kelly Grueser
Roy Betzing
Navy
Probate and Parole Department of
Probation Department
Ralph Welker
Howard Largent
Largent
Blower of Glouster
Fiance of Meigs Girl Missing in Action Reported
Meigs County learns Pvt. Frank Pushwick of Youngstown is missing in action after last contacting his fiancée Miss Ancill Manley in December. He was stationed in Italy, with court actions and probation conditions noted for other defendants, including assaults and upcoming trials set for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Middleport
Ancill Manley
S. Second Ave
Pvt
Frank Pushwick
Youngstown
Manley
Pushwick
Italy
Russell Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court
Norman D. Russell sues Corabelle Russell in Common Pleas Court for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty. The Navy officer states they married March 23 1921 and asks the court to determine custody of a minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Norman D. Russell
Corabelle Russell
U. S. Navy
Pomeroy Social Notes Honor Easter Guests and Inductee
Pomeroy social pages report Easter visitors and tea like gatherings. Robert Warner from Dayton visits on vacation while William Matlack is honored as he heads to military service with a Toledo or Pittsburgh connection noted. Numerous local families host and attend gatherings through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Warner
Civil Service
Dayton
William Matlack
Mary Matlack
Pittsburgh
Long Bottom
Virgil Roush
Larry
Don Matlack
Chester
Effie German
William. Matlack
Farm Bureau Group Meets at Bolin Home
POMEROY Farm Bureau Advisory Council No 3 gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Bolin on the Pomeroy Athens Road Thursday evening. Vice President Harry Pickens led the business session and Warren Pickens reported on man hours lost during recent strikes. A letter from Council member Lawrence Roush serving with the armed forces was read by Mr Bolin. Refreshments were served to the gathered members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Elmer Kautz
G. L. Michael
Samuel
Wilbur Parker
Avice Roush
Harry Pickens
Warren Pickens
Pile Torture Relieved by Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment
Detroit resident T. J. Williams reports relief from chronic itching and burning of piles after using San Cura Ointment and San Cura Soap. He sends a money order for a large jar and notes availability at drug stores for 35c 60c and 25c respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Williams
Detroit
Middleport Council Votes To Pay Debts
Middleport Council, on Mayor C. O. Fisher recommendation, approved paying 5000 toward floating debt with 1000 to Meigs Water Co and 4000 to Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co, aiming to clear debt in two years. The meeting also approved paying 5086.50 for a new fire truck and reported town funds of 13233.33 across general, cemetery, gasoline tax and motor vehicle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. O. Fisher
Meigs Water Company
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
Fisher
B. & L. Cab Company
Albert Russell
Houdashelt
Zerkle
Russell
Fourth
Hamilton Sts
Meigs County
Council
Cross
Baby Wins Aussie Pin-Up Contest
Cpl Edward McIntosh stationed in Australia sees his daughter Kay Frances 14 months old chosen as one of four pin-up babies in his battalion's photo contest. Kay and mother Mrs Frances Curtis McIntosh live with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Curtis on South Third Avenue. Kay has blonde hair blue eyes and pink cheeks and enjoyed Easter gifts this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Edward MclIntosh
Australia
Kay Frances
Kay
Frances Curtis McIntosh
John Curtis
Third Ave
County Contributes to 1944 Paralysis Fund
Pomeroy and Meigs County contributed to the National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis 1944 fund. Half stays for local care of residents, the other half funds national research and epidemic aid. W H John reports on establishing a Meigs County chapter with local trustees to administer the county share.
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Pomeroy
Ralph Kuether
George Howell
Ruby Burt
Edna Boice
Meigs County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Inc
W. H. John
Ohio
County tensions halt jail funding dispute at council meeting
The county faces a funding standstill as officials debate obligations to Mid dleport. Sheridan Davis attended to discuss property claims while all councilmen except David Miller were present for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sheridan Davis
David Miller
Ostrex Tonle Tablets Advertised for Vitality Boost
An advertisement claims Ostrex Tonle Tablets supply iron and vitamins to boost energy and vitality for those feeling tired or worn out. It promotes the product as a remedy for general fatigue and ages older than desired, with an introductory offer and availability in Athens stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Athens
Gallahers
Meigs Soil District approves new work plan and farms
Meigs Soil Conservation District representatives led by Chairman Harold Carnahan met in Pomeroy to adopt a new education oriented work plan. James Wells urged woodlot management while R R Barker outlined new district conservation actions and four farm plans from G O Will Rutland Chancey Staneart Carpenter Alvin Dye Carpenter and Harold Carnahan Racine received approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Barker
Soil Conservation Service
F. J. Reed
Meigs Soil Conservation District
G. O. Will
Rutland
Chancey Staneart
Carpenter
Alvin Dye
Harold Carnahan
Racine
Meeting Cancelled Due to Dr Dodd Gallia County Appearance
The Wednesday meeting for D R Dodd was canceled because Dr Dodd was slated to appear in Gallia County that evening. The Extension Service aims to schedule another meeting later this year and to complete ten soil and water conservation plans since January 1. The supervisors approved E L Proffitt of Racine for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Proffitt
Racine
Funeral Held for Eben Bowen in Walbridge
Esther Bowen Gardner a WAVE of New York and Mrs Homer Showers of Walbridge Ohio attended the funeral of Eben Bowen held at the residence Saturday afternoon. Mrs Lillian Stieff played piano during the service with Herman Haddox as soloist. Pallbearers were New York Central Railway engineers M J McCarty R C Meadows Robert Harris Walter Harris Raymond Saxon and George Wittmer. Bowen was a retired engineer.
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Middleport
Esther Bowen Gardner
New York
Homer Showers
Walbridge
Ohio
Eben Bowen
Lillian Stieff
Herman Haddox
New York Central Railway
M. J. McCarty
R. C. Meadows
Robert Harris
Walter Harris
Raymond Saxon
George Wittmer
Bowen
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THE
Athens Messenger
E. Main ST
Pomeroy, Ohio
Reds
Rumania
Hungary
Chisinan
Lasi
Odessa
Miles
Bessarabia
Akker
Soviet
Russia
Black Sea
Rodion Malinovsky
Fritz von Mannstein
Malinovsky
Pomeroy Social Notes
Harry Proctor
Marion French
Edegar Ebersbach
H. D. Amsbury
William Chersbach
R. R. Boice
Edith
Hazel Bowen
Kathleen Ebersbach
Esther Leifheit
Clayton Ball
Ersel Davis
Frank H. Johnston
George Kehrer
Roger Smoak
Earl Witt
Eugene Fisher
Ft. Sill Okla
Mary Fisher
Garden Club
Twilight Garden Club
T. A. May
Jacon Hartenbach
Carrie ‘Nye
Pomeroy Personals
Jerry Davis
Columbus
Wyllis Davis
Robert Mattox
Dorothy Gloeckner
Norfolk
Ralph Graves
Carolyn
Proc
Frank Rinehart
Howard Pond
Sgt
Howard Pond Jr
Camp Pickett
Indio
Calif
Mary Virginia Reibel
Ohio University
Jacob Reibel
Spring Ave
Charles Nease
Robert Thompson
Hillis Thompson
Hinton
W. Va
Theron Ohlinger
Thompson
William Campbell
Joe Stanley
Anna Vaughan
Helmar Grimm
Grimm
Martha Darst
Farm Bureau Group
Bolin Home
Middleport Council
Logan
Monument Co
George C. Shaw
W. Main St
Logan, Ohio
Baby
Soil Group of
Colegroves
Middleport, Ohio
Pomeroy Bend
Bob Livingston
Ruth Terry
Wally Vernon
Jack Larue
Ronald Colman
Claudette Colbert
the Fallen Sparrow
John Garfield
Maureen O'Hara
Martha O'Driscoll
Walter Slezak
Bendvue
Bob Hope
Betty Hutton
Zasu Pitts
Marjorie Weaver
Kay Linaker
Phyllis Povah
Double Bill
Bodie
SOHIO
PT Peee
Sohiotone
Standard Oil Company
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