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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
13
Harry D. Keller of Denmark Maine has filed suit in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Clarence R Koehler and Rodney A Koehler. Keller holds a cognovit note. Also filed is a divorce suit Helen Lemley an infant by next friend Margaret Lynch against George D Lemley.
A picnic crowd skewed older saw several players suffer sore muscles sprains and finger injuries after a post meal softball game. The advisory urges over fifty to enjoy sports within their limits and avoid strenuous efforts or risky stretches.
POMEROY Charles Casto of Pomeroy fell from the back of the grandstand at the county fair last night toppled from the restraining rail and plunged into a sign before hitting the ground. X-rays in Pomeroy showed no broken bones and he was taken to Huntington Veterans Hospital for treatment. It was the first serious accident reported at the fair.
Miss Gloria Jean Cantu and Corporal Charles E. Walburn Jr. exchanged vows August 5 at Highland Park Baptist Church with a double ring ceremony. The bride wore an organdy gown and veil held by orange blossoms, and maid of honor Clara Mills carried pink carnations. Walburn, a Brooks AFB graduate stationed in San Antonio, and the newlyweds reside at 208 Warwick Ave.
Mrs Everett Young of Ripley West Virginia arrived to visit sister-in-law Mrs Emmett Young on S Third Ave with her son Harry. The family planned to join Bud and Edith Young in Miami but train reservations stalled the move. Leola aims to enter Miami high school and Edith, formerly Dr Boice's office assistant, now works there. A brother, a Miami hair stylist, joined Richardson's Department Store staff recently.
Mrs Russell Wilson welcomed members of her Canasta Club on Wednesday afternoon with substitute players Mrs Dan Thompson and Mrs Kalad Hindy filling in for Mrs Eddie Blake and Mrs Millard Wildermuth. Mrs J E Simpson to host next.
An informal luncheon on Tuesday at Mrs. L. D. Diles home Beech Street marked the birthdays of Mrs. Dana Hamilton Mrs. H M Cross and Mrs Diles all born this month. Hamilton and Cross contributed a large cake and flowers to the gathering.
Roxie Price turned fourteen with a family party Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Price. Ice cream and cake were served as relatives joined in the celebration.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will gather at the home of Mrs. Lillian Stieff next Tuesday, shifting from the previously announced Monday date.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Archer traveled this week for a vacation to Huntington West Virginia Columbus and Pittsburgh. In Columbus they will stay with Mrs Arnold Denny who is recovering from illness. Mrs Beatrice Hughes of Indianapolis arrived for a two week visit with her aunt Mrs J M Archer.
MIDDLEPORT Mayor Sidney Russell returns from a week long auto trip with Mrs. Russell and daughters Donna Ruth and Myrna. They visited the Cincinnati Zoo and Tennessee and toured historical sites along the way.
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Conde announce the birth of a son named James Paul at Meigs General Hospital on a Tuesday. Grandparents are Paul Casto Middleport and Mrs. William Wallace Columbus and Mrs. Blanche Patton Pomeroy. Two great grandmothers Mrs. J. L. Casto Pomeroy and Mrs. Nettie Wood Gallipolis. The Condes also have a daughter Cindy, 2.
A wailing siren on state routes in Middleport drew residents to their doors on Wednesday as it announced the arrival of a state road marker. Crews laid preliminary center road marks along Route 7 and Route 143.
Twenty five members and several guests from Logan attended a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4736 meeting Tuesday evening at the VFW hall.
Three juveniles escaped from the Lakin Industrial School and were returned there by officials after being captured in Pomeroy by Meigs County Sheriff Charles Russell and Jed Webster Jr. The trio, last seen near cars in Pomeroy and at Blaetmar Auto Co, were reported missing at 8 p.m. roll call and later located.
Robert D. Oiler, 24, of Middleport Route 1, released on $1500 bond after a preliminary exam before Judge Edgar Ervin. He pleaded guilty to three forgery counts, with the case referred to the October grand jury term. Three labor checks from Thaxton and Hobart Coal Co. totaling $104.14 were involved.
The men of St. Joseph Church in Mason sponsor an ice cream social on the church grounds tonight at 7 o'clock.
Decedent Lorina Derry's affidavit of transfer in Harrisonville designates Grace Simms, Charles Derry, Bertha Welch, and Burnie Derry as beneficiaries or recipients of the estate per the record.
Fred Oliver Sr. No. 88943, prisoner at London Prison Farm, admitted from Athens County and convicted October 1949 for Shooting Wounding with one to two year sentence. He is eligible for a parole hearing on or after October 1, 1950 before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission. By Phil Spear mak er Acting Parole and Record Clerk.
London Ohio August 1 19 Oscar Exline 89042 imprisoned in Athens County after a 1949 arson conviction. He is serving 1 to 3 years and is eligible for a parole commission hearing on or after October 1 1950. Acting Parole and Record Clerk Phil F Spearmaker signs the notice.
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