Freeman Case May Go To Jury Late Today
POMEROY The Clarence OQ Freeman manslaughter case is expected to go to the jury this afternoon. Freeman, 49, of near Pom eroy, went on trial Monday charged with manslaughter after housekeeper Aurelia Bing, 54, died Aug. 1 from injuries allegedly suffered in a beating. The eleven jurors sworn, with one altern ate, heard witnesses including the Hudnells who described Freeman striking Mrs. Bing. The post mortem was by Dr D B Thornburgh, with the state’s case to continue Tuesday morning. The case is expected to conclude with jury deliberations this afternoon.
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Pomeroy
Freeman
Near Pomeroy
Aurelia Bing
Route 1
Pauline Kennedy
Fred Miller
Racine
Wayne Roush
Marie Roush
William Hobstetter
Rutland
Richard Chambers
Middleport
Nellie Werner
Bernard Fultz
James B. O’brien
Rebecca Hudnell
Clarence Hudnell
Bing
Hudwell
Hudwells
Meigs Memorial Hospital
B. F. Parmalee
Darlene Bing
Alice Bing
Flora Bing
Marietta
D. B. Thornburgh
John C. Bacon
Cas
Martin
Martinis
Arlene Francis
Francis
Bronx
Polk County
Fla
Reacers
U.S
Warren
Congress
Supreme Court
England
U. S
Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the
U.S. Supreme Court
Charles Dickens
High Courts
Oliver Twist
David Copperfield
Pickwick Papers
Mr. Bumble
Dickens
Sam Weller
Viet Nam
Cuba
Middleport Socials Highlight Local Travels and Visits
Edward B Johnson of Charleston visited with his son Edward R Johnson and family. Mrs Arthur Skinner and Mrs Dave Farmer spent the weekend in Dayton with the Farmers and family. Several residents traveled for education and family visits including Evelyn Gibbons heading to Bethel College Hopkinsville Ky and Christine Coats to Ohio Northern University Ada. Local moves include Thomas Kelly family into the Burdette property and Carol Hudson visiting from Columbus with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Johnson
Charleston
Inlaw
Edward R. Johnson
David
Debbie
Arthur Skinner
Dave Farmer
Dayton
Dan Farmer
Cheri Lee Mayer
John Mayer
Grove City
Rep
George Meinhart
Meinharts
Mayers
Evelyn Gibbons
Hopkinsville
Bethel College
Wayne Gibbons
JoAnn White
Frankie and
Jerry
Athens
E. J. Hill
Ralph Jordan
Columbus
Lawrence Hartinger
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Charles Finnigan
Karen
Kenny
Kevin
Patrick
Johnny
Levittown
N.Y
Herman Bailey
Tom
Paul Karr
Mr. Bahr
Ely
Minn
Spaghetti Supper Opens Club Season
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church opened its fall season with a spaghetti supper. Officers hosted and a panel discussed where a Christian woman volunteers her time. Charter of Racial Policies was ratified. new members welcomed and yearly budget presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
Glen Lambert
Nan Moore
Walter Hayes
Helen Lloyd
Garnet Entsminger
Emerson Jones
Jack Bechtle
Bess Sanborn
Earl Knight
Entsminger
Moore
Lloyd
Elmer Burton
Dale Swearingen
Robert Rinehart
Galen Brown
Miss Sanborn
POMEROY EMERGENCY SQUAD RESPONDS TO MULTIPLE CALLS
At 5 10 p m Monday the Pomeroy Emergency Squad was called to 800 West Main where David Zirkle was taken to Meigs Memorial Hospital. Earlier Sunday at 10 30 a m the squad transported Ed Young to Meigs Memorial Hospital following an incident on Pine Grove Road. Saturday at 10 15 a m Manuel Mace of Rutland was taken to Dr E A Schae kel in Mason for treatment.
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Pomeroy
W. Main
David Zirkle
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Pine Grove
Ed Young
Manuel Mace
Rutland
E. A. Schaekel
Mason
Births at Meigs Memorial Hospital Report
Mrs. Marvin White and Dorothy Durst announce births at Meigs Memorial Hospital. Other newborns include Roy Rothgeb, Georgia Fraley, Dickie King, John Curd, and David Zirkle in Pomeroy, with additional entries for Port land and Letart in West Virginia and Racine Dunbar listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin White
Pomeroy
Dorothy Durst
Portland
Richard Krautter
Mason
Georgia Fraley
Cheshire
Roy Rothgeb
Dickie King
John Curd
David Zirkle
White Rose Lodge Meet at American Legion Hall
Middleport White Rose Lodge plans a Wednesday 1 30 p m meeting at the American Legion Hall. Hostesses listed include Mrs David Entsminger Mrs Walter Hayes and Mrs James Souders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
White Rose Lodge
American Legion Hall
David Entsminger
Walter Hayes
James Souders
Divorce Petitions Filed In Common Pleas Court
Mary A Sellers of Racine files for divorce from Edwin J Sellers alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty and seeks custody and support for seven children. Elsie Smith of Racine Route 1 is granted divorce from Herbert A Smith with custody of three children and child support of 125 dollars monthly. Marvin Swan of Middleport is awarded divorce from Betty Swan with custody of a minor son and the daughter 16 receives 20 dollars weekly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
John C. Bacon
Marvin Swan
Middleport
Betty Swan
White Shrine Meet Scheduled Friday
White Shrine of Jerusalem at 8 p.m. Friday in Pomeroy Odd Fellows Hall with a school of instruction by District Deputy Naomi Brinker. Worthy High Priestess Ferne Cheese brew asks officers wear formals. Also note postponement of Chamber of Commerce meeting and OES Chapter 255 Friends Night with officers in formals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pomeroy
Harrisonville
OES
Editor's Note on Highway Fatalities and Court Critique
John Bacon substitutes for vacationing Robert Hoeflich as Pomeroy correspondent. The column critiques vehicular homicide trials, traffic fatalities, and the U S Supreme Court, arguing for harsher prosecutions and criticizing judicial overreach, with references to Martinis case and public safety trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bacon
Robert Hoeflich
Pomeroy
the Messenger
Weber Family Picnic at Rutland and Emergency Squad Calls
The Weber family held a Sunday picnic at their Rutland home with many relatives listed. In Pomeroy Racine Emergency Squad responded Monday morning to Clint Birch’s home, Susie Birch hospitalized, and John Busch of Old Town near Portland transported to Meigs Memorial. The article also notes the giant bluefin tuna species among tuna varieties.
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Middleport
Vernon Weber
Rutland
Emerson Jones
Sharon
Barbara
Blaine Milhoan
Tony
Elaine
Mick
William King
Debbie
Kathy
Sherry
Kevin
Everett Milhoan
Charles Burdette
Wayne Milhoan
Albert Milhoan
Bernard Milhoan
Lawrence Milhoan
Dennis
Dean
Donna
Dallas
Duane Weber
Pomeroy
Racine
Clint Birch
Susie
Holzer Hospital
John Busch
Old Town
Portland
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Middleport Sells Atlas Towboat for 1200
Middleport Village council awarded the Atlas towboat to The Point Towing Co. of Point Pleasant for 1200, with only other bid of 300 from J L Schwar zel of Athens. The boat, donated by Tri-State Materials Co., will have the pilot wheel removed and bell kept by the village. Motors were sold last fall. Residents discussed alley blocks and a city budget, with plans to finance a boat marina using federal funds. Also noted were a birth in August of Todd Delano Eads, grandson of Charles Eads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Point Towing Company
Point Pleasant
Atlas
J. L. Schwarzel
Athens
Tri-State Materials Co
Planning Commission
Mont Miller
Nellie Winston
L. R. Walker
Lee Smith
Good Roads Machinery Co
Bernard Fultz
Smith
Lowe
William Smith
Park Street
Fire Department
FCC
Roger Morgan
Gene Harris
John Zerkle
Childs
Wayne Gibbons
Village
Church Group Discusses New Book at First Presbyterian
Middleport church group II of the Women's Association met in the pastor's study to discuss a new study book A Guide to Romans. Devotions were given by Mrs. R M Sherman and programs handed out by Mrs. Walter Waddell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women’s Association
The
First Presbyterian Church
R. M. Sherman
Walter Waddell
O. H. Stewart
Marcus Chambers
Helen Lewis
Charles Shumaker
Margaret Sauer
Freda Bratt
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Mildred Caldwell
Reedsville
Virgil Roush
Mary Roush
Marie Turner
Langsville
Eva Robson
Earl Shuler
Christine Coats
Ada
Ohio
Ohio Northern Uni
Robert Coats
Marianne Woodgerd
Harold Woodgerd
Carlton McClung
Port Neches
Tex
George Hudson
Hudsons
Carol Hudson
Blanche Kyle
Nettie
W. Va
Mrs
Jean Jewell
Letart
Harold Rose
Viola Carroll
Dunbar
Diles Radioear
State St
Radioear
White Shrine
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Power Co
Earl Warren
American Bar Association
Mr. Warren
U. S. Supreme Court
Weber
Middleport Council
Jerry Eads
High Street
Todd Delano
Charles Eads
Virgil Parsons
Dexter
Lawrence Parsons
Don Manley
Rambler
America
Douglas Motor City, Inc
West Union St
Athens, Ohio
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