Village of Bridgeport v. Fraternal Order of Eagles

It is now settled that “bingo” for any purpose whatsoever is unlawful in Ohio. See City of Columbus v. Barr, 160 Ohio St., 209, 115 N. E. (2d), 391.

Ordinance No. 669 of the village of Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio, in force on January 21, 1952, provides as follows:

“Ordinance No. 669 — To prohibit gambling and provide penalties for violations.

“Be it ordained by the council of the village of Bridgeport, state of Ohio:

‘ ‘ Section 1. That it shall be unlawful to keep or exhibit for gain, a gambling device or machine by whatever name or designation it may be known, within the village of…