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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

Page

3

Complicated Court Case Ends in Change of Plea in Nelsonville

William Meyer local pleaded innocent to assault and battery then changed to guilty after hearings delayed by subpoena issues. Affidavit by Frank Ebner spurred second complaint and a re open of the case. Meyer fined 10 dollars and costs with 15 days jail suspended on good behavior. Other locals Lee Baker and Clifford Pickett faced intoxication charges with fines and jail terms.

Nelsonville William Meyer Earl Hilleary Frank Ebner Murray City Ebner Francis Abdella Justice of the Peace Hilleary Meyer Lee Baker Lancaster Baker Clifford Pickett

All Bran Breakfast Relief Letter Reads Like Miracle Cure

An unsolicited testimonial from Sam Plesky of Cleveland Ohio praises Kellogg's All Bran for relief from constipation after poor results with medicine. The note claims one ounce daily with water and a ten day trial with a double money back offer from Kellogg's Battle Creek Michigan.

Sam Plesky Churchill Av Cleve Tast Kellogg’s Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admits

Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Tackett of Nelsonville and a son for Mr and Mrs Leslie Robinson of Nelsonville Route 1. Admitted include Charlene Toy of Columbus Nellie Fout of Buchtel and Michael Manter of Logan. Dismissals list George A Hartley Barbara Barnes Diane Goltz and others.

William Tackett Nelsonville Leslie Robinson Charlene Toy Columbus Nellie Fout Buchtel Harry Betts Michael Manter Logan Blanche Jansen Iva Rife Murray City George A. Hartley Barbara Barnes Gore Diane Goltz Everett Dicken New Plymouth Violet Ault Corning

Fifty Meters Arrive for Nelsonville City Parking

Nelsonville receives fifty new automatic parking meters to be installed this week on Public Square. Existing meters will be relocated and the machines will accept pennies or nickels, offering parking time in 12 minute increments up to two hours.

Nelsonville

Nun Observes 25th Anniversary of Religious Life at Mount St. Mary Hospital

Sister Annette of the Sisters of St. Francis marks a quarter century as a nun with a jubilee mass at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville. The ceremony, led by Father McLarney, included vows renewal, a noon dinner, and benediction by local clergy.

James J. McLarney St. Joseph's Priory Somerset Hospital Chapel Annette Father McLarney Vincent G. Schiele Edwin E. Yocke St. Andrews Church William A. Kelly Belpre Sisters of St. Francis Stella Niagara N. Y St. Ann's Sacred Heart Academy Buffalo Washington, D. C St. Theresa Shrine Columbus

Hartley Announces Maxine and Fred Hunter Marriage

South Bloomingville reports the marriage of Maxine Hartley to Fred Hunter on Saturday July 29. The couple are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hartley and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hunter respectively. Nearby residents and relatives are listed among weekend visitors and social calls across Columbus, McArthur, Circleville, Logan, Adelphi, and Circleville Fair attendance.

South Bloomingville Oscar Hartley Maxine Fred Hunter Guy Hunter Claude Weaver Vernon Herron Columbus

Local nurse joins Nelsonville hospital staff

The passage notes a nurse arriving in Nelsonville with the Sisters last fall to begin duties with the hospital completed in April. She is identified as the daughter of Col William Mumm, retired Officers' Reserve Corps, of Columbus.

Nelsonville Col William Mumm Columbus

Merritt Dies After Auto Accident In Mt Vernon

Charles Allen Merritt 31 of Millfield died Saturday in Mercy Hospital Mt Vernon after a car crash. World War II veteran, he lived in Mansfield 3 1 2 years. Survived by wife Gertrude and two sons James Allen and Edward Gregory, plus mother Elsie Merritt and siblings Madeline Erma Lee Audrey Wilma Kathryn and four brothers James Carl Tyler and Dale. Graveside services at Hill Top Cemetery Millfield Tuesday at 2 30 p.m.

Nelsonville Charles Allen Merritt Millfield Mercy Hospital Mt. Vernon Ohio Mansfield Gertrude Courtney Merritt James Allen Edward Gregory Elsie Merritt Madeline Erma Lee Audrey Merritt Wilma Olsen Kathryn Rumer Washington, D. H James Carl Tyler Dale Merritt Mingus Hill Top Cemetery

Broadwell Homecoming Planned for Aug 26

Local families from Mari etta Malta Athens and Columbus visit relatives here. The Broadwell Homecoming is set for Sunday August 26. Mrs Lotie Brill has been ill for several weeks.

Frank Parsons John Weaver Lucille Gerald Bernard Davis Malta George Smith Carolyn Athens Will Young Broadwell Lotie Brill Ralph Young Billy Wilfred White Donald Parsons Dwight and David Homer Goodwin Pomeroy Billy Tabler Emmitt Tabler Marietta Clarence Rathburn Edith Columbus Hazel Burke

Gasoline Truck and Car Collide on E Canal Street

Nelsonville patrolman Hewlett investigated a collision involving a Wilson Oil gasoline truck driven by William Edward Carpenter and a Cleveland car operated by Don Handa on E Canal Street. Carpenter signalled left, moved right to pass, and the car attempted to pass on the truck’s right, causing damage to the left fender and side of the automobile.

Nelsonville E. Canal St Everett Hewlett William Edward Carpenter Wilson Oil Co Don Handa Cleveland Handa

Mizpah Church Class Meeting in Nelsonville

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Bessie Ball’s home on Poplar Street Tuesday at 7 30 p m Members should bring sales tax stamps.

Methodist Church Bessie Ball Poplar St

Mumm Family Attends St Annette Silver Jubilee

Col William Mumm of Columbus attended the silver jubilee of Sr Annette at Mount St Mary Hospital marking 25 years in her religious profession. Relatives including Mr and Mrs William Mumm Jr and Lt Col and Mrs Harry G Mumm joined the observance with children present.

Col William Mumm Columbus Oral Daugherty Marie Mumm John P. Kelso Annette Mount St. Mary Hospital Colonel Mumm William Mumm, Jr Roger Bruce Mumm Marilyn Sandra Harry G. Mumm Joan Carole Billy Herbert Mumm Nancy Stevie Julie

Nelsonville Personals Mrs Riggs Returns From Mansfield Visit

Mrs Mary Riggs has returned to Nelsonville after a five week stay in Mansfield Ohio visiting her son Lester and wife.

Mary Riggs Mansfield Ohio Lester Riggs

Visitors at The Plains from Worthington Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. Dow Nelson and daughter Linda of Worthington Ohio visited The Plains recently as guests of Dr. and Mrs. L D Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Michael.

the Plains Dow Nelson Linda Worthington Ohio L. D. Nelson Ray Michael

Missionary Groups Gather For Plains Church Meeting

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of The Plains Church of the Nazarene met at the church with Mrs. Elizabeth Shafer presiding. Margy Darnell led singing and Mrs. Margaret Adams oversaw devotions. Scripture was read by Gertrude Cabeen and prayer led by Mrs. Carrie Channell. Members present included Stella Darnell, Elzina Wharton, Viola Platt, Eva Stalder, Margaret Bricker, Nellie Thomas, Thelma Keaton, Iva Rutter, Ben Rutter, Tommy Thomas, and Ronnie Adams.

Chauncey Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Plains Church of the Nazarene Elizabeth Shafer Margy Darnell Margaret Adams Gertrude Cabeen Carrie Channell

Mrs Sanders Hosts Millfield Bridge Club

Mrs Charles Sanders of Millfield hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club with three tables. High honors went to Elizabeth Patton, second to Connie Brown, travel to Grace Border, and low to Georgia Nagle. hostess served dessert. Guests included Jessie Fulton, Helen Earich and Connie Brown.

Chauncey Charles Sanders Millfield High Elizabeth Patton Connie Brown Grace Border Low Georgia Nagle Elizabeth Willis Frances Wallace Ruth Omen Mabel Smith Bertha Sanders Louise Nagle Helen Sanders Jessie Fulton Helen Earich

Chauncey Personals Travel and Family Visits

Mrs Addie Gaston and children Judy and Tom from The Plains spent the weekend in Dayton visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Carpenter. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Victor Weekley and daughter Vicki Ath ens. In Niles Ohio Mr and Mrs John Kaszonyi Sr and daughter Mrs Elizabeth Willis and son Clarence hosted a weekend gathering for Mr and Mrs John Kaszonyi Jr and Mr and Mrs John Kaszonyi III and children Judith and Jan. Clarence Willis planned a two week stay in Niles while Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Fred Gruttemeyer Jr visited Hemstead Long Island for time with Fred Gruttemeyer Sr.

Addie Gaston Judy Tom the Plains Gaston Victor Weekley Vicki Athens Dayton Inlaw Charles Carpenter John Kaszonyi Elizabeth Willis Clarence Millfield Niles Ohio John Kaszonyi, Jr John Kaszonyi III Judith Jan Clarence Willis Fred Gruttemeyer Chauncey Hemstead Long Island N.Y

Birthday observed for William Channell at Plains dinner

Mrs Helen Chan nell hosted a two course chicken dinner at The Plains for her husband William Channell's birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Brevin Channell The Plains Mr and Mrs Dale Channell Murray City and Mr and Mrs William Channell with Dana and Donna.

Chauncey Helen Channell the Plains William Brevin Channell Dale Channell Murray City William Chane Nell Dana and Donna

Camel 30 Day Mildness Test Promises Real Smoking Proof

Smokers are urged to test Camels for 30 days to judge mildness and flavor from regular, pack-after-pack use. The ad emphasizes a personal T-Zone examination and rejects judgments from a single puff, claiming this longest test delivers the best enjoyment from smoking.

Marguerite Piazza Miss Piazza Waard Pollet St. Louis Cardinals Harry Southwell

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