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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1944

Page

3

Meigs Youth Sentenced to Mansfield Reform School

Eugene Harless, 20, of Meigs County, placed on probation for arson, violated terms and was sentenced to the Mansfield Reformatory for an indeterminate term. The court suspended immediate imposition, placing him on 30 days probation to qualify for service, with conditions under Ohio probation rules.

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

Fiance of Meigs County Soldier Reported Missing in Action

Meigs County reports Pvt. Frank Pushwick of Youngstown missing in action after serving in Italy. Fiancee Miss S. Ancill Manley of Middleport was notified. other items include a probation order for a separate defendant, a jail release on bond, and court dates set for Ebersbach and King cases in April.

Middleport Ancill Manley S. Second Ave Pvt Frank Pushwick Youngstown Manley Pushwick Italy Harless Ervin Ralph Welker Howard Largent Shenang Springs Largent Meigs County Blower of Glouster

Pomeroy Divorce Suit Filed in Common Pleas Court

Norman D. Russell sues for divorce from Corabelle Russell in Common Pleas Court. The Navy officer accuses gross neglect of duty and seeks custody of a minor child. The couple wed March 23, 1921.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Norman D. Russell Corabelle Russell U. S. Navy

Pomeroy Social Notes Features Orgy of Guests and Clubs

A Pomeroy social page reports a dance and oyster supper hosted by Dr and Mrs E F Maag with numerous guests including Mr and Mrs R C Tuckerman and others. It notes William Matlack’s upcoming military service and Easter gatherings in Long Bottom and Pittsburgh plus a Twilight Garden Club meeting with seed and bulb exchanges.

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 William Matlack Mary Matlack Pittsburgh Long Bottom Virgil Roush Larry Don Matlack Chester Effie German

Farm Bureau Group Meets at Bolin Home

Pomeroy Athens Road hosts Farm Bureau Advisory Council No. 3 gathering. Vice President Harry Pickens led the session and Warren Pickens reported on recent national strike hours. A letter from armed forces member Lawrence Roush was read as refreshments were served to local members and guests.

Pomeroy Elmer Kautz G. L. Michael Samuel Wilbur Parker Avice Roush Harry Pickens Warren Pickens

Baby Wins Aussie Pin-Up Contest

Cpl Edward McIntosh stationed in Australia has never met his 14 month old daughter Kay Frances but Kay was selected as one of four pin up babies in her battalion's Easter themed contest. Kay and her mother Mrs Frances Curtis McIntosh reside with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Curtis on South Third Avenue. Kay has blonde hair blue eyes and pink cheeks enjoying Easter Bunny gifts this year.

Middleport Edward McIntosh Australia Kay Frances Kay Batallion Frances Curtis McIntosh John Curtis S. Third Ave

Funeral Held for Eben Bowen in Walbridge

Esther Bowen Gardner a WAVE of New York and Mrs Homer Showers of Walbridge Ohio attended the residence funeral for Eben Bowen held Saturday afternoon. Mrs Lillian Stieff played piano and Herman Haddox sang. 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.

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

Pile Torture Relieved by San-Cura Ointment Claim

Detroit resident T. J. Williams endorses Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment for piles and itching. He reports lasting relief after use and mentions buying 35c and 60c sizes, with San-Cura Soap at 25c as a preparatory wash.

Stuart T. J. Williams Detroit

Middleport Council Votes To Pay Debts

Mayor C O Fisher led Middleport Council to pay 5000 on floating debt with 1000 to Meigs Water Co and 4000 to Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Co. Funds also approved for a new fire truck. The meeting noted a town balance of 13733.33 with various funds, and discussed jail facilities and dumping issues.

Middleport Council 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

County Contributes to 1944 Paralysis Fund

Pomeroy and Meigs County donate to the National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis in 1944. Rev Ralph Kuether and Mayor George Howell lead local efforts with Ruby Burt and Edna Boice. Half the funds stay local for needy residents. the other half supports national research and aid. W H John visits to help establish a Meigs County chapter. local funds are held in trust until the new chapter is formed.

Pomeroy Ralph Kuether George Howell Ruby Burt Edna Boice Meigs County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Inc W. H. John Ohio

County cash concerns stall jail service funding meeting

The county must pay specified obligations to Middelport or jail service funding will be opposed. Sheridan Davis attended to discuss property claims while all councilmen except David Miller were present for the session.

Middleport Sheridan Davis David Miller

Meigs Soil District Approves New Conservation Plan

The Meigs Soil Conservation District held its monthly meeting led by Chairman Harold Carnahan. New supervisor Cash Johnson and others discussed forest resources, land reclamation, and a new educational work plan with the Soil Conservation Service. Four farm conservation plans were presented by F J Reed and approved for G O Will Rutland Chancey Staneart Carpenter Alvin Dye Carpenter and Harold Carnahan Racine.

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 for Dr Dodd by Gallia County

Dodd's Wednesday meeting was canceled because he was due to appear in Gallia County that evening. The Extension Service will try to reschedule later this year and develop ten soil and water conservation plans since the year's start. FE L Proffitt of Racine had his application for assistance approved by the supervisors.

FE. L. Proffitt of Racine Sohio Ohio

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