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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1956
Page
3
George Smolen, 51, freed in New York after a coram nobis hearing found a major error in his 1936 trial for kidnapping and assault. The judge set aside the life sentence and sentenced him to 20 years, but having already served that time, he walks free.
The 22nd annual Webb reunion is scheduled for August 26 at Ash Caves in Hocking County. A basket dinner will be served at noon followed by a program.
Ohio's State Park Division weighs Cedar Point on Lake Erie's 400 acres for a potential third state beach park. W W Flickinger warns mixed feelings due to lack of sewer, roads, and parking plus possible legislative resistance to operating the amusement park at the Point. In 1955, park attendance reached 10.6 million across 46 parks, with Indian Lake the most visited at 1.7 million. The system includes 18 state parks, two beach parks, eight recreation reserves, and more, costing over four million dollars to run and upgrade.
Danville couple Edna German and Carol Coy wed at Danville Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev William Gilkerson and will reside in Columbus where Coy works. Ruth Spires recovers with daughter Deloris Jeffers helping. Delmas Keith born to Darrell and Mrs Goff. multiple weekend visits by Glassburns Cardiello Emmons and Swicks. Mrs Goldie Price recovering after Holzer Hospital surgery.
Paul Kempton was elected president of the 1957 Kempton reunion at Rising Park Lancaster. Earnest Kempton is vice president and Mrs Lawrence Wright serves as secretary treasurer. Oldest member present was Mrs Cora Antle of Jacksonville and the youngest Pamela Kempton of Laurelville. Laurelville will host the 1957 reunion.
About 200 youths and pastors from the Church of the Nazarene in the tri state area will hold a zone rally at Crooksville Dam Park near Roseville Friday afternoon. Delegates from Chesterhill New Straitsville and seven other churches will attend. Chief speaker will be Dale Galloway son of Rev and Mrs Harvey S Galloway district superintendent. He will speak on Choosing Our Vocations as Christians. The program begins at 6 30 p m and will be followed by a wiener roast.
The 25th annual Hanson Mc Cune and White reunion will be held Sunday Aug 26 at Embrey Park Pennsville. Relatives and friends are welcome. A basket dinner will be served at noon.
The writer notes that Cedar Point’s significance is measured by visiting other facilities statewide, implying broad appeal and shared visitor interest. It suggests ample company for those exploring these venues and invites broader attendance beyond Cedar Point itself.
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