Ex-Justices Named in Suit Over State Fines
Pomeroy reports two ex justices of Salisbury Township and the American Surety Company named as defendants in a suit seeking fines alleged under the Crabbe Act. M. L. French and W. Weggienore are identified with bond details and overdue sums, including Meigs County and state allocations.
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Salisbury Township
Pomeroy
Cedric W. Chirk
Maiga County
Meigs County
Oblohan
Salisary, Township
American Surety Company
New York
M. L. French
Cou
W. Weggienore
Middleport
W. Wiley
Wis
Ohio
American Surety
French Fort
Gilmore
Dog’s Life Is Safewe Master Decides He Won’t KU Him
In Pomeroy Ohio a Joppa merchant bought a 1032 license for his bulldog Rex after an incident where the dog guarded a crate of chickens at his store. The chicken theft was solved when the dog slept by the crate in a new position, and the master decided not to harm the dog.
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Pomeroy
William ‘Folan
Chester
Funeral Honors For Captain Bennett In Middleport
Captain Harry Bennett will be buried with military honors Thursday at 2 PM from his residence. Colonel Ralph Cole will deliver the funeral oration. American Legion posts from Middleport and Pomeroy attend. burial at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. In other news, a Christmas show at Church of Christ features 75 slides on the Messiah and the Bethlehem children’s slaughter, opening at 7 PM.
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Captain Bennett
Middleport
Harry Bennett
Ralph Cole
Findlay
American Legion
Pomeroy
Cheshire Gravel Hill
Pec
Church of Christ
No Trace Found Of Missing Man In Ohio Town
POMEROY Dec 23 No trace found of John Leifheit who vanished from his home on Dec 14. He was last seen walking toward Middleport. His wife submits a statement to counter rumors, saying he left to visit an old friend and did not disclose work plans or destination.
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Pomeroy
John Leifhelt
Middleport
John Leifheit
Athens
Gautiss
Despondency blamed for Meigs death by own action
In Pomeroy a Zion merchant, George H. Smith, says his son Howard Smith shot himself after a troubled marriage to Mary Brooks. Howard’s body was found in Alum Cave woods after a long despondency following separation. He likely lived several hours after the gunshot, his clothes muddy and torn, near a bush where the shotgun lay. Nearby notes report births, marriages, and local visits across Meigs County with several names and places listed.
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George H. Smith
Zion Merchant
Howard
Alum Cave
Howard Smith
Mary Brooks
Mr. Smith
Former Officer Dies After Years on Patrol
POMEROY December 23 The death claims John Phillips 76 longtime night patrolman for Pomeroy He passed at 8 this morning Funeral plans not announced Phillips a coal region native moved here years ago Three of his sons Otto Leo and John serve on Columbus police forces His family includes daughters and other relatives in Pomeroy Minersville and surrounding areas.
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Pomeroy
Der
John Philips
Mr. Phillips
Narton
Columbus
Otto
Leo
John
Dr. Gyoo
Teft
Alpert Young
George Joachim
Rags Purlins
Minersville
Thelma
Nayjors Run
Thve
David
George
Phillips
Jobo Og
Meigs County
Young People's Christian Union Holds Yuletide Program
The Lottridge Young People’s Christian Union gathered at Mr and Mrs L H Alten’s Sunday evening with forty two attendees. The program featured readings dialogues songs and recitations including a Latin song Night i. Jeffers led by the church and several visitors joined the event.
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Young People’s Christian Union of Lottridge
Christmas at Holinees Church Centered in East Milfield
The Holinees Church in East Milfield reported 99 in attendance for a Sunday service. A large Christmas tree with treats for children was shared, with a youth program at the church Friday evening by the Young People's Sunday School Class. The class held its monthly meeting at the Pyle home with Mrs. Wayne Snyder in charge. The Church of Christ presented an exciting Christmas program to a largely attended audience. Officers for the Sunday School were elected: Superintendent Rev. 0 L Hill, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. C H Boudinot, Allen Boudinot, and Henry Hetthini, with pianist Harold Blower. Enthusiasm grew in Ladies of the True Blues. A contest among adult and Sunday School Class participants occurred last Sunday. William Kircher of Athens visited. Dennis and Gerald McDaniel caused some excitement. The home of Wayne Snyder was destroyed Sunday morning. A trip to Mt. Vernon was made to meet Jann Sharrock, visiting from another area. Thomas, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Wallace, is seriously ill with pneumonia. C N M Boudinot of Sugar Creek, with sister Mrs. T. M. Felins, visited Galena relatives. The Tippie family returned from Columbus hospital after an operation for nasal trouble. James Norton is reported seriously ill at home. Miss Golda Boudinot, a Middletown teacher, arrived for two weeks’ vacation. Edna Mae He has been ill at home. Miss Phyllis Border of Trimble visited her parents. G W Shaner of Nelsonville visited his son and wife Monday.
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FP. EL Boudinot
Holinees
East Milfield
Peopla
Dirs
Charles Pyle
Wayne Snyder
Christina
Childtie
William Kircher
Athens
Dennis Ant
Gerald McDaniel
Pld
Mt. Vernon
Jann Sharrock
Sane Politain
Bantin
Thomas
Bir
Max Wallace
C. NM. Boudinot
Sugar Creek
Elins
Amece
Galena
Lola
Boudinot
Willard Skinner
Chilles Tippie
Anees Hospital
Columbus
James Norton
Norton
Heap
Golda Boudinot
Middletown Salnols
Edna Mae
George Sh
Phylls Border of
Trimble
W. G. Border
G. W. Shaner
Nelsonville
Ans
George Shaner
Monda
State to Sue Ohio Fuel Gas Company over taxes
Gilbert Tottman said he would file on behalf of the state against Ohio Fuel Gas Company, major distributors of natural gas in Ohio, to recover 178245.01 in excise taxes with 51 in dispute. The case follows State Treasurer Harry Day’s note that the utility paid 154486.70 in excise taxes, though it argued 12.02 in gas sales for 1951 were exempt. The company was taxed 1.95 percent on 24280857 receipts for the year ending April 20.
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Gilbert Tottman
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Ohio
Bettman
Harry S. Day
Columbus
Dee
Peuman
Aerial Fireman Not Doc Ator Brother in Athens
Police trace mentions of an airmail pilot named Ator to a 1915 missing relative. Raymond Ator, father of a local officer, investigates if the pilot is related as he joins the search along Richland Avenue. The piece notes few Ator families and cites a 1915 disappearance amid war antebellum government records.
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Wilson
Soc
Raymond
Wilson Ator
United States
John Altor
Haymond
Army
Chicago- Evansville
Wallace
Speaker Urges Study Of World Conditions
Charles Fish of the Boston Rotary Club urged Athens and Florel Berry audiences to study world conditions. He described a 25 000 mile trip through Europe and the Pacific region, stressing character, capital, credit, and governance as drivers of global economic health.
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Europe
Athens
Pacific Co
United Streat
Adul
Mississippi Flooding Swamps Six Counties Reach Muddy Rivers
In northern Mississippi, shoppers persist as rivers rise with swollen streams flooding at least six counties. Muddy conditions and high water levels keep communities on alert while efforts to monitor flood status continue.
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Memphis
Yorm
Mississippi
Christmas Program Set by Zaleski Sunday School Pupils
A Christmas program will be presented Thursday evening by the Sunday School pupils of the Zaleski M. E. Church. The public is invited to attend.
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Zaleski Zaleski
Pupiia
Zaleski M. I. Church
Christmas Entertainment At Tuppers Plains High School
Christmas program set for Thursday at the High School Auditorium amid school winter break from Dec 4 to Jan 14. Includes equipment updates, student basketball scores, community notices, and obituaries from the Tuppers Plains area with local families and church figures reflected.
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Tuppers Plains High School
Tuppers Plains
Missing Purse Offers Reward for Papers to Josie Mourne
Fragmentary notice from The Messenger seeks the return of a lost purse belonging to Josie Mourne of New Marshfield HD. The plea offers a reward for papers inside and instructs to contact the Messenger office.
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Josie Mourne
Marshfield R 1
Messenger
Pocrethoor
Josie
Mourne
Messenger Office
New Marshfield, HD
Troy Schools To Give Holiday Play Wednesday Evening
The eight grades of Troy Schools under four teachers will present a Christmas play with singing carols and tableaux in the school auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Admission is free and no collection will be taken.
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Coolville
Winnig Lowman
Cleveland
Mary Hoyt
Torch
Troy
Theodore Tucker
Anna May
Alg
Ford
Joseph Ki
Alfred
Ralph Chevalier
Minnie Clark
Parkersburg
BE. H. Stout
Francey Gaskins
G. C. Jones
Christmas Eve community tree program at the church Des.
The Taylor Ridge area invites the public to attend the Christmas Eve program at the church on December 24. The notice lists visiting relatives and local residents attending gatherings and events, including a Greens Run High School program and various family visits across nearby towns.
Christmas Pageant Draws 250 At Albany M E Church
Albany Dec 14 About 250 residents attended the Albany M E Church Christmas program with a child audience enjoying songs recitations a Santa visit and a Nativity pageant. The event featured a star of hope drill by girls and a Christmas tree gifts distribution.
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Albany M. E. Church
Suit Seeks Restore To Route Marking Superintendent
WANTS JOB EACH COLUMBUS Dec. 23. B Pulton Bell of Marietta filed suit in mandamus in common pleas court seeking restoration to the position of superintendent of route marking in the Highway Division 10, which covers nine Southeastern Ohio counties.
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Columbus
Bell
Marietta
Mandams
Common Pleas
Co. W. Merrell
Highway Division
Ohio
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