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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1950
Page
7
Rendia Lewis 34 of near Vinton was arraigned in juvenile court on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of minor children. She is mother to seven children, six at home, and allegedly received state aid for dependents not used for their maintenance. She pled guilty and Judge Harmon O'Brien deferred sentencing for a few days.
The Rocksprings PTA festival held last Friday at the Rocksprings Grange Hall attracted more than 100 people. Readings by Mrs. Nellie Tracy and E A Wingett, songs by the Young People's Choir, and a skit by Mrs. Amos Leonard and Mrs. William Grueser filled the program.
Mr and Mrs Thom as Young attended Ohio State University commencement where their daughter Marilyn Young earned a bachelor of arts and economics degree summa cum laude. She was among six in a 900 class to receive high honors, the only female recipient. Sister and brother in law Roger s of Columbus also attended. The Youngs returned home Sunday with Ray Lenhardt of Columbus visiting briefly.
The WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at the community hall.
Meigs County transfers list several property deeds. Orville Romine and others transfer 104 acres in Bedford to Francis Romine. Francis Romine to Bert E and Ella May Romine 104 acres in Bed. George Grandley as administrator transfers to Marion V Blake parcels 63-65 in Syracuse. Jessie and George Crow and others to Van and Henrietta McDade 94+ acres in Lebanon. James O and Ethel M Smith to Roy C Vickers multiple lots in Chester. Sam and Mary Virginia Evans to S G Martt lot 242 in Pomeroy. Florence M and J Elwood Bulen to Ray and Viola Tullis 80 acres in Rutland. Mary Eiselstein transfers affidavits in Pomeroy. George Eiselstein deceased to Minnie Fiselstein affidavit of transfer in Pomeroy.
Meigs County 4-H club met at the Extension Service office with Harley Rice leading the flags. Five new members joined Earl Stevens Donna Wells Anna Jean Rose Eleanor Wells and Rose Mary Rose. George Roush presented the yearly meeting program and reports on feeding will follow. May 9 is the membership closing date. Project books were distributed. The Hoards Dairy Man cow judging contest evaluated the last three cattle breeds.
Meigs General Hospital admits multiple patients from Cheshire Pomeroy Middleport and Portland for surgery and medical care. Names include Mrs Harvey Durst Mrs Price Hawk Mrs C E Smith Mrs Lois Ellis Mrs Ida Eastman Mrs Carol Folden and others. Discharges include Mrs John Cranston and Mrs Veda Sinclair. A birth is recorded: a son to Mrs Carol Folden Carpenter.
Mr. and Mrs. James Caruthers announce the Sunday birth of a daughter, Rebecca Sue, at their home on LoCust St. The couple also have a son. Grandparents are Mrs. Levi Caruthers and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Haddox.
Rena Marie Kauff files for divorce from George W. Kauff in common pleas court citing extreme cruelty and gross neglect. Married in Pomeroy on October 4, 1948 with no children. Attorney for plaintiff is John C. Bacon.
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