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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1949

Page

7

Plea Change Leads to Probation for Two in Totals Case

POMEROY A relief court re arraign ment details show Leon George and Edna Mae Martin George changing pleas from innocent to guilty in the December robbery and assault at Titus Crossroads near the Gallia County line. Represented by James B. O'Brien they deny prior records and request leniency. Both indicted by the January grand jury and given two years probation.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Leon George Edna Mae Martin George George Richards Titus Gallia County James B. O'Brien Edna Mae George Edna Mae Martin Martin

Birth Announced for Finlaw Family at Holzer Hospital

Mr and Mrs Rich ard Finlaw announce the birth of a son at Holzer Hospital on February 13 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Grueser near Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs Elmer Finlaw Harrisonville Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jacob Frueser Rocksprings

Pomeroy Richard Finlaw Holzer Hospital Frank Grueser Near Pomeroy Elmer Finlaw Harrisonville Jacob Frueser

Star Garden Club Meets at Mrs Folden’s Home

Mrs Clara Phillips hosted the Star Garden Club meeting with 14 members present. Leona Davis led a program, Norma Nicholson spoke on mushrooms, and Vina Briley read on indoor petunias. Leona Davis won a contest. Next meeting set for 8 p.m. March 11 at Mrs Selah Folden’s home. Forced bouquets will be displayed.

No Petit Jury Call In Meigs County Postponed

Judge Edgar Ervin announced there will be no petit jury February 23 in Meigs County because the robbery case against Leon and Edna Mae George has been disposed of and other cases from the January grand jury are not ready for trial.

Pomeroy Edgar Ervin Leon Edna Mae George

Man Fined Five Dollars After Taxi Arrest Plea

James Van Cooney of Middleport arrived by taxi to surrender himself on a charge of intoxication. In Justice Higgins court he pleaded frailty and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Pomeroy James van Cooney Middleport Justice of the Peace L. B. Higgins

Two Suits Filed After Mishap in Pomeroy

James Cain of Huntington and his son James M. Cain Jr. sue John G. Sauvage of Pomeroy for 14959.88 alleging injuries from a March 19 1947 auto collision on Main St. The son seeks 10000 for permanent facial disfigurement. claims medical and repair costs totaling 958.83 and 800 in damages.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court James Cain Huntington W. Va James M. Cain Jr John G. Sauvage Crow Cherrington Gallipolis James M. Cain, Jr

Intonication Charges Lead to Fines in Mayor’s Court

Rufus Secosecher of Pomeroy Paul Johnson and wife Pearl Johnson of Middleport appeared in Mayor Spencer’s court Tuesday morning charged with intonication Each was fined 5 dollars plus costs in the brief hearing

Pomeroy Rufus Secosecher Paul Johnson Pearl Johnson Middleport Spencer

Plans Completed For BAPW Rummage Sale

Middleport plans a rummage sale sponsored by the Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club to be held at The Onle Fuel Gas Co office Thursday Friday and Saturday. Members should bring their cow scape to the office Wednesday.

Middleport Middleport Business & Professional Women’s Club Onle Fuel Gas Co

Pianist on Program At Legion Event In Middleport

Entertainment and dancing will open the American Legion hall program Thursday evening. Harry Randall, Canada's King of the Ivor ies, famed for over 2000 tunes, will headline. The event is advertised as public with prior visits noted by Miss Minerva Pryor and Miss Helen Beeson of Columbus.

Middleport American Legion Hall Harry Randall Canada Minerva Pryor Helen Beeson Columbus

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