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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1947

Page

6

Month of Testing Completes in Pomeroy Meigs County Dairy

Meigs County dairy men completed the first month of testing under the Dairy Herd Improvement program. Claude Montgomery of Langsville tests the group focusing on feed and milk production relationships and test data. The unit aims at production testing and artificial insemination with officers Clarence Price and Norman Rose leading active directors.

Pomeroy Meigs County Meigs County Dairy Service Unit Claude Montgomery Langsville Harold Carnahan Racine Edson Roush Dairy Service Unit Group Clarence Price Portland W. L. Woods Norman Rose Minersville Walter Brown Dana Hoffman Long Bottom Wilber Parker Sumner Clark Idle Charles Theiss Grafton Stout Harrisonville John Colwell Vinton James Titus Rutland Granville Stout Carpenter William Woods Oscar Amende Clinton Gilkey P. E. Shields and Son Darrell Haning

Mrs. Florence Siler Placed On Five Year Probation

Florence Siler, indicted for manslaughter in the March 2 shooting of her husband James E. Siler of Nye Ave., appeared before Judge Edgar Ervin and received five years of strict probation with conditions including paying costs, monthly reporting to Meigs County sheriff, not violating laws, and abstaining from intoxication or visiting drinking places.

Pomeroy Florence Siler Meigs Grand Jury James E. Siler Nye Ave Common Pleas Edgar Ervin Ervin Meigs County State of Ohio United States

Women's GOP Club Meets at Court House in May Program

The Women's Independent Republican Club met at the Court House Saturday afternoon with a large attendance. Mrs. Avery Nelson was elected president and several new members joined. The next meeting is set for May 10 at the Court House with programs from Letart Racine and Pomeroy groups.

Pomeroy Women's Independent Republican Club Court House Avery Nelson Letart, Racine and

Probation Terms Ordered for Mrs. Siler in Meigs County

The defendant must post a $1,500 bond to appear in Meigs County Court House as ordered during probation. Mrs. Siler also faces confinement in Meigs Jail for the first week of March for five years. Judge Ervin warned any violation will bring her back to court for sentencing.

Meigs County Court House

Daughter Born to Bolinger Family at Martz Clinic

Mr and Mrs Harry Bolinger of Spring Ave announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Dann, on April 22 at Martz Clinic in Pomeroy. The couple has another daughter, Jo Ann, age 4. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vern Bolinger of Spring Ave and Charles Morarity of Middleport.

Pomeroy Harry Bolinger Spring Ave Mary Dann Martz Clinic Bolingers Jo Ann Vern Bolinger Charles Morarity Middleport

Family News: Proffitts Return Home in Racine

Mrs. Robert Proffitt and her infant son Roger Lee were released Saturday from St. Joseph's Hospital and returned to their Racine home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Proffitt of Racine and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adams of Antiquity.

Racine Robert Proffitt Roger Lee St. Joseph’s Hospital Roy Proffitt Jack Adams Antiquity

Meigs Countians Plan Meeting in Columbus

Terrence Allis president of the Meigs County Society of Columbus invites former Meigs Countians and “forebears” in Columbus to the 50th anniversary meeting at the Southern Hotel May 8 at 6 30 p m Also invites residents of The Bend to join in reminiscences for an evening of memories and fellowship.

Middleport Terrence Terry) Allis Meigs County Society of Columbus Meigs

Meigs County Land Transfers

Meigs County records list numerous property transfers including Powell family affidavits in Lebanon Township and transfers in Pomeroy Salisbury Rutland Scipio and Salem Townships. Notable deeds show 29 to 100 acre parcels and multiple lot transfers to named buyers and spouses across several townships.

Charles T. Powell Ruth Powell Charles Powell Roy Powell Frances Boggers Bettys Powell Harry Powell David Powell Delbert Powell Nettie Powell Randall Powell Powell Lebanon Township Patrick L. Haley Robert W. Vaughan Pomeroy Eleanor Davidson Belva L. Pharis Rutland Township Carroll O. Pickens Mabel Pickens O. R. McKinney Josephine McKinney A. H. Pharis Belva Pharis J. W. McElroy Lennie McElroy Salem Township Ruth Thornton J. M. Thornton John F Helen L. Handley Salisbury Township Ellis Ora Donohue Earl Elsie Haning Scipio Township William Priode William T Juanita Ratliff E. F. Maag Jacqueline M. Menchini Renzo Menchini Harold Chase Middleport Florence Burnside William L Charlotte Folmer Lily S. Smith Lawrence Albina Gluesencamp Dava June Hysell F. L. McKnight Joseph Grueser J. Walter Clara Davidson Brad Russell Electra Russell Harry V Eva B. Brinker Otis K. Casto Telitha J. Casto Kenna Knotts Kate Knotts Lewis K. Rosenberger Ava M. Gilkey Elda H Anestine Carsey Ava Gilkey Harrisonville J. H Elsie E. Eastman Raymond E. Duckler Odessa Harpold Fannie M Carol E. Sayre Racine Magnesium Metal and Power Corp Pomeroy Steam & Domestic Coal Co

Marriage Licenses Issued by Meigs Probate Court

Meigs Probate Court issued marriage licenses on Tuesday pairing Walter Marcum 21 of Williamson West Virginia with Joyce Ann Justice 21. Herschel Rose 30 of Minersville Ohio with Margaret Caroll 27 of Syracuse. Robert Liggett 23 of Athens with Eva Stalder 23 of Middleport. Carl A. Young 32 of Pomeroy with Mary E. Moore 25 of Pomeroy. James E. Conde 19 of Pomeroy with Juanita Casto 19 of Middleport.

Pomeroy Meigs Probate Court Walter Marcum Williamson W. Va Joyce Ann Justice Herschel Rose Minersville Ohio Margaret Caroll Syracuse Robert Liggett Athens Eva Stalder Middleport Carl A. Young Mary E. Moore James E. Conde Juanita Casto

Questions on fruit scab and peach rot in Meigs County

Meigs County orchardists seek guidance on scab control for apples and brown rot for peaches. Bulletin 128 covers details. Extension Office supplies copies free. Radio updates six days a week on WLW WOSU and WTAM provide latest tips. Roger and John Phillips from Langsville sold two Hereford bulls. Paint preservative boosts building appeal but risks lead poisoning in livestock from fresh paint and cans.

Meigs County WLW Cincinnati WOSU Columbus WTAM Cleveland Roger and John Phillips Langsville Earl Cathcott Veterinary College Ohio State University Ohio Cathcott

Farm labor per unit falls as U S agriculture advances

Sherman E. Johnson of the U S Department of Agriculture notes dramatic efficiency gains over the past quarter century. In 1945 one hour of work yielded about one third more milk, half more corn, and 2 times as much wheat as in 1920, with workers handling more cropland and producing more per acre. He urges further labor saving via pasture improvement and dairy innovations.

Sherman E. Johnson U. S. Department of Agriculture Johnson Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Debris of Junk Yard Burned by Firemen

Local fire department units stood by Tuesday as rubbish and debris from the former Middleport Junk Yard were burned and cleaned up as a precaution. The property is now said to be owned by Mrs. R. H. Rawlings.

Middleport R. H. Rawlings

Pomeroy High Plans New Fiction Book Circulation

POMEROY Senior High School inaugurates a policy to circulate nine newly acquired fiction titles and other library works. Principal J E White announced the plan led by Marion Ebbersbach with Ethel Garland and Mrs Margaret Chapman. Books are lent for one week with liability for loss or non return. Display of the nine titles showcased the new additions to students.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Senior High School J. E. White Marion Ebbersbach Ethel Garland Margaret Chapman Miss Ebersbach the Kid John R. Tunis Greener Meadows Martin Yoseloff Sheilan John Daly John J. Flaherty Russell Janney Phyllis A. Whitney Wyoming Mary O’hara William M. Rush Dolly Madison Alice C. Desmond

Meigs Fish and Game Group Plans Pomeroy Fry

The Meigs Fish and Game Association will meet Friday at the Massar Grocery Store in Pomeroy to plan the annual fish fry, announced Norman Kloes.

Pomeroy Meigs Fish and Game Association Massar Norman Kloes

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