Watkins Seeks New Trial After Conviction
Prosecutor Webster argued Watkins was at George Smith home alone when a dresser drawer fire damaged a lock box with $100 and papers. Defense suggested any theft could have been by Dale Smith. The incident occurred November 22, 1939, at the Smith residence on the Pomeroy Harrisonville Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning D. Webster
Watkins
George Smith
Kelso
Edward J. Yantis
Ohio State Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification
Rev. Watkins
Dale Smith
Smith
Pomeroy-Harrisonville Road
Will Hold Marble Tourney in April
RACINE The annual marble tournament is set for the Racine Recreation center in April with date to be announced. Any boy who will be under fifteen before July 1 is eligible. Wilkie Holman, last year’s champion from southeastern Ohio, cannot compete due to age. Interested entrants should contact the recreation center manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Racine Recreation Center
Wilkie Holman
Southeastern Ohio
Minister Says He Wrote a Book During Larceny Trial
The Zion Church minister testified he authored a book and said he lent a copy to George Smith on the day after a bureau drawer fire. He described the work as Keeping the Home Fires Burning and defended his actions while the jury deliberated, later returning a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Webster
George Smith
Bureau Drawer
White
H. M. Cross
Middleport
Ranking Officer To Visit Disabled Veterans
Disabled American Veterans of the World War in Middleport announce guest Benjamin Southard a high ranking national officer who will assist veterans or widows in claims. The local DAV chapter notes its focus on service to the disabled veteran and his dependents. Tuesday meeting will feature motion pictures of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Benjamin Southard
DAV
Turner
Middleport Yellow Jackets win first basketball cup
The Middleport high school received the first basketball trophy since joining the Southeastern Ohio League in 1929. The award was presented in a special assembly by Bill Walters, honoring team members and coaches. Principal Lee McComas accepted the trophy for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Jacket
Middleport
Bill Walters
Lee McComas
Walters
Mike Hacklett
Charles Entsminger
Lewis Sauer
Bob Rothrock
Charles Bradbury
James Rickman
Marshall McCuen
McCuen
Ironton
Supt. M. W. Essex
Nan Moore
Bliss Business College
Columbus
Adult Education Classes Organized in Meigs County
Adult education courses in agriculture opening at Tuppers Plains High School Racine and Long Bottom grade schools under instructor Alban H Curtis. A bookkeeping option will start at Racine and at Chester High School with classes scheduled over the next two weeks. Information available from the County Superintendent of Schools in Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Tuppers Plains
Racine
Long Bottom
Alban H. Curtis
Chester High School
Chester
Pomeroy Baptist Association Meets at Gallipolis Church
The Pomeroy Baptist Association, comprising ten churches in Southeastern Ohio, will hold its semi annual meeting at the Baptist Church in Gallipolis today with sessions in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Baptist Association
Ohio
Baptist Church
Gallipolis
Citizens Asked Not To Hamper Firemen
Middleport fire chief Henry Hennesy asks villagers to avoid rushing to fire scenes. Citizens should stay clear for at least five minutes after the siren to allow firefighters to reach the blaze safely and prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Henry Hennesy
Volunteer Fire Company
Middleport Social Notes and Club Gatherings
Mrs. O H Stewart hosted the Middleport Literary Club with a program on music readings and reviews. Rutland Garden Club guests at Mrs L J Heiner's home included regional director Garen Stansbury and others, viewing Beauty Spots in Ohio courtesy of Standard Oil. The Young Adult Class of the Church of Christ met after mid week services followed by refreshments and planned skating. Mrs Vance Stewart of Logan and family visitors stayed with Mrs Kermit Wiseman and Mrs A W Vale. Easter visits included Mr and Mrs Don Brown and son Bobby in Athens and Joe Mich and Miss Barbara Brooks in Canton. The Busy Bee Class of the First Baptist Church will meet tonight. Mrs Charles Ramsey sustained torn ligaments in a fall. Easter guests included Mrs B Fultz and Mrs Mary Healy family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Garden
L. J. Heiner
Garen Stansbury
H. O., Ewing
D. B. Hartinger
J. D. Ryan
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Garden Club
Church of Christ
Margaret Souders
Evelyn Mayer
Betty Walters
Pauline Mitch
Vance Stewart
Logan
Ralston Vale
Shirley Ann
Akron
Kermit Wiseman
A. W. Vale
Pomeroy
Don Brown
Bobby
E. L. Brown
Athens
Joe Mich
Barbara Brooks
Canton
Michl
William Michl
First Baptist Church
Willis Anthony
Charles Ramsey
Arthur Covert
Mayme Byers
S. Fourth Ave
Fred Joachim
Charles Joachim
Cedar Grove
W. Va
Mary
Margaret Healy
B. F. Fultz
Middleport Bowled Over by Gallipolis Maytags in City League
Middleport bowling team lost two games to the Gallipolis Maytags in the city league. Sauvage led Middleport with high series while Boggs topped the Maytags in several frames. Scores show Sauvage 527 and Sauvage 173 164 190, with Maytags players posting strong marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallipolis Maytags
Boggs
Sauvage
Haggerty
McMaster
Parent
Hamilton
Demand Reaches All Time High At Pomeroy Library
February circulation at the Pomeroy library hit a record 4031, up from 1835 in February 1939. Librarian Virginia Ramsey reported the figure at the library board meeting. Grace Guild donors funded a new book yet to be named. The book committee will meet Friday to list purchase requests and discuss a full set of Boy Scout Merit Badge Pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Library Board
Virginia Ramsey
Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church
Library Board
Birth announcement and social notes from Pomeroy
Mr and Mrs Albert Gloeckner of Union Avenue received a telegram announcing the birth of a six and one half pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles F Gloeckner of Jacksonville Florida This is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs J O Childs of Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs Gloeckner Miss Anna Roberts of Shelby visits at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Theodore Ebersbach on East Main Street Regular meeting of the Young Churchwomen of Grace Episcopal Church will be held this evening at Miss Jean Russells home Mr and Mrs Howard Graham return to Chesapeake after visiting Mr and Mrs James Donahue of Butternut Avenue en route from Xenia Mrs William Reifel and three children are guests of her parents on Lincoln Hill Reifel resides in Kensington Maryland while her husband is employed in Washington DC Rev Leake of Bexley returns home after visiting friends Mrs Leake is in Florida visiting her mother Mr and Mrs O B Kreinbihl and son John of Utica return home after weekend visit with Mr and Mrs A R Clifton and Mr David Geyer of Butternut Ave Mr John Duerr of Pomeroy and Mr Roy Proffit of Racine spend Monday in Columbus on business Mr and Mrs William Foss host recent guests Mr and Mrs Charles Edwards and daughter Janice Kay of Racine Simpson Methodist Choir holds a social at the church with covered dish dinner Choir practice held Ida Davies entertains Mr and Mrs A B Cross and son Earl of Racine at Easter Sunday Mr and Mrs Oren Holter and daughter Mary Ann of Racine visit Mr and Mrs George C Joachim on East Main Street A J Schaefer and son Joe are business visitors at Huntington on Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Jean Russell
Howard Graham
Chesapeake
James Donahue
Butternut Ave
Xenia
William Reifel
Reifel
Ed Ebersbach
Lincoln Hill
Kessington
Washington, D. C
Leake
Bexley
Florida
O. B. Kreinbihl
John
Utica
Ida Davies
A. B. Cross
Earl
Racine
Oren Holter
Mary Ann
George C. Joachim
E. Main St
A. J. Shaefer
Joe
Huntington
Vendol Claims Bring Mrs. Celia Moore Back to Health
Mrs Celia Moore of Route 2 Coshoc ton Ohio credits Vendol with restoring her health after years of fatigue dizziness back pain and nervous irritability caused by constipation She reports clearer tongue better breath calmer nerves and improved sleep The ad urges constipated readers to try Vendol and notes Athens Pharmacy and Hickman s Drug Store as local sellers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendol
Celia Moore
Coshocton
Ohio
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court Street
Nelson Ville
Hickman’s Drug Store
Harrisonville Junior Class Presents Aaron Slick Comedy
Harrisonville High School will stage a comedy Friday at 8 PM in the high school auditorium. The play Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick features Maxine Chase Doris Oberholzer Joan Finnan Lydia Beal Charles Sheets Calvin Epple and Junior Wyatt with Harold Hull as stage manager and Earl Knight directing. Proceeds fund the Junior-Senior party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Harrisonville High School
Aaron Slick
Punkin Crick
Maxine Chase
Doris Oberholzer
Joan Finlan
Lydia Beal
Charles Sheets
Calvin Epple
Junior Wyatt
Harold Hull
Earl Knight
James Biram Dies at 81 After Long Illness in Reno
James Biram 81 of Reno died Tuesday night after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 1 30 this afternoon at Long Bottom Christian Church, with burial in Long Bottom Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1935 and is survived by several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POMEROY—James_ Biram
Reno
Long Bottom Christian Church
Long Bottom
Mr. Biram
Scout in Hospital In Columbus Orthopedic Care
Charles Dye a Meigs County Children's Home scout known for his Boy Scout work was taken to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for treatment. He is under an orthopedic specialist and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Avon Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Dye
Meigs County
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Avon Jones
Mills Promoted to Locomotive Engineer at Dickinson
Middleport report shows Shirley Mills promoted after passing final locomotive engineer exam. He expects first run this weekend. Also promoted were G. G. Werner Kyger J. H. Brillhart and C. B. Strow Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Shirley Mills
Dickinson
New York Central Railroad
G. G. Werner
Kyger
J. H. Brillhart
C. B. Strow
Charleston
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B&o
B& O
Middleport Social Notes
O. H. Stewart
Deems Taylor
C. M. Hennesy
Marcus Chambers
Ray Sherman
Dillon
Mont
Montana
Coyote
Pomeroy Personals
Albert Gloeckner
Union Avenue
Charles F. Gloeckner
Jacksonville
Fla
J. O. Childs
Gloeckner
Pomeroy Social Briefs
Anna Roberts
Shelby
Theodore Ebersbach
H. J. Hysell Furniture CO
D.s.farmer, Mgr
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Mills
Armstrong
Charlie Beckett
HARP
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