Small casket made for young infant in Pomeroy
Two unusual death related items emerge in Pomeroy March 3. The first: the burial of a three pound newborn baby of Mr and Mrs George Brassfield in a 20 by 7% inch casket crafted by WHI IF. Young of Winsterwald. possibly the smallest casket seen in Beech Grove county. The second: ashes of Mrs Helen Hart Sampson arrive from San Francisco in a sealed urn to be buried later in Beech Grove Hart plot, first case of ashes mailed for burial here. Also roundup of court actions by Judge Webster including Rudolph Hell plea and fines, Jos Pletnik charged with assault dis charged, and cases bound to grand jury.
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Pomeroy
George Brassfield
Forest Run
Beech Grove
Hart
Pridal Justice
Bog. Webster
Rudolph Hell
Jos Pletnik
Biekte
Tescouma
Craig Sentenced In Third Liquor Offense Case
Raymond Craig of Middleport pleaded guilty to a third liquor offense. The court, citing mercy within the law, fined him 500 dollars and sentenced him to one to five years in the Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield, with a possible reduction to one year upon the court’s recommendation. Craig, 27, asked to finish pension papers and to see a doctor for stomach trouble before transfer. Local notes recount contemporaneous mentions of residents and various family travels and illnesses.
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Pomeroy
March
Raymond
Craig
Middleport
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Tage Crow
Murder Trial Closing in Ottawa Court
In Ottawa on March 3 the trial of Samihful Varmer focused on a Mount Ein alleged conspiracy and an attempt to elude police. The proceedings centered on key testimonies and evidentiary challenges presented by the crown and defense.
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Ottawa
Three Athens Children Pursue Puppetry Creating Own Show
Three Athens children follow Tony Sarg’s path by building puppets and staging a real performance. LUDEL BODEN reports on the three youngest producers, their puppets, and efforts to mount a larger show with help from friends and family.
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Athens
Tony Sarg
Ludel Boden
Athen
Woulst Save
Pikart
An Dingman
al Kast
Helen Jones
Rand Jones
Uines Va
Tran
Wien
Tony
Grise
Marasie
Potatoes Sold At Home After Notice From Relief Officials
Middleport reports a potato grocer sold his entire crop at home rather than shipping. The crop brought $1 a bushel, a profitable sale, but an eye injury and scattered lost glasses distracted the seller. The article notes prior purchases at $1.25 a bushel and questions whether the potatoes were his own.
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Middleport
Joint Meeting of Educational Groups Planned in Pomeroy
A joint meeting of Meigs County educators and teachers is planned at the M Church on Saturday, March 17. A dinner will be served, with a program featuring spelling contests for elementary and high school students led by speakers including Hon. Gene... Crawford. The event aims to boost local education through coordinated efforts.
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Pomeroy. Mare
Meigs County
Sta Meloy
Jarul Otis Crawford
Dana
Tielen
Pomeroy
Mary Jane Suns
Mary Janeans
DeMalay
Athens
le Middleport
Wilson
Veleran
Z. GE. Parsons
Madeling
Moldinner
Wil
Meigs County food and clothing drive plan outlined
Executive committee of the Meigs County relief fund outlines church and community drives across the county to gather food clothing and money. Articles collected remain county bound and are used for local relief with benefit dances games and church events cited as fundraisers. The drive runs through March 18 with central pickup points and checks payable to the Adjutant General of Ohio Custodian Relief Fund.
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Meigs County Reief Fund Organization
Meigs Ron
Adjutant General of Ohio
Intricate Puppetry Fragment Reveals Hidden Details
Fragmentary text suggests a puppet show with complex parts. It mentions a figure named Toe and a person called Tabert conveying information. The readable lines imply a theatrical or instructional piece with referenced names and actions.
Plane Tampen Hops From Pomeroy After Forced Landing
Plane Tampen that diverted near Reersville last week flew toward Florida but dove back to its landing site for repairs. Pilot Ernest Henway chose to return the plans to the owner in Florida, while passenger Foy Shu maker did not accompany the flight. Both men are veterans of overseas service in the 68th Army Aviators. Also reports say the Sullivans are in Luke apartments Miami Florida until mid May or June. A license was issued for a marriage in Athens County Probate Court for LL Ketcham and Guy Allen with Rev. Bishop officiating.
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Pomeroy
Tampen
Reersville
Florida
Foy Shumaker
Ernest I. Henway
Vilorida
Sullivans
South Auiddleport
Luke
Miami
Fla
Athens County
LL. Ketcham
Trother
Guy Alien
Athens
Offleiare
American Legion Posts Plan Homes in Meigs County
POMEROY March 8 Move ments are on in the Middleport and Pomeroy American Legion posts to erect a new home in each place. Members of Feeny Bennett post helped lay the first cement block and a Legion seal was placed in the end. The finance committee is examining sites and arranging preliminary steps. Similar efforts are under way in Drews ville and other parts of the county with plans to raise funds for the new Legion homes.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
American Legion
Feeny- Bennett
Legion 1
Willock
Ting
Letart
Ruthind
Tarrisan
Drews
Ville
Coun- Webster
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Helen Hart Sampson
California
David C. Miller
Magnetic Springs
R. A. Miller
Rome
QO. L. Roush
Lois Ann
Mac
Ten
Papitis
Johnson
Bert Osborn
Charleston
Irs Sarg
Sarg
Lenanito
Dagpiant
Goodyear
Superior Shoe Repair
Majestic Theatre
Whaley Dental Rooms
Ohty Pomeroy
Cheshire
Paul
Dielen
Annement
Robert T
Hoberts
Ray
Jones
Ins Rey
Bingman
Robert
Schoools
Ibelen
Irtment
Rob
Snrainier
Owen
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Frank A. Moler
Willard Battery
The
Automotive Battery & Electric Company
P. Bldg
Reedsville
Miller
Guthrie
Grant Street
John Gilian
Sisson Plien
Grand Jury
McKee Drug Co
Moores & Ross
Nery
Sommert’s Store
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