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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1950

Page

3

Middleport Social Notes Welcomes Fraternity Members and Holiday Travel

Local social notes report Franklin Talbott White’s Thanksgiving with his parents, Beta Theta Pi initiation at Ohio State, and decorations award for the Beta house. Families and friends travel from Ravenswood to Columbus and Pittsburgh, with multiple servicemen visiting home during the holiday and others returning to work after the break.

Middleport Frank Talbott White Frank White Lincoln Sr Beta Theta Pi Ohio State University Beta House Ohio State

Mayor Signals Withdrawal of Charges Against Police Chief

Mayor Sidney A. Spencer indicated he would drop 11 charges filed against Chief Walter E. Wolfe. An apology signed by Wolfe said he erred in following orders and pledged cooperation. both leaders stressed cooperation and efficient police protection amid past disagreements.

Pomeroy Sidney A. Spencer Walter E. Wolfe James B. O'Brien Spencer Police Department O’brien Chief Wolfe Wolfe

CERTA-VIN Helps Gas Victims in Athens Area

An ad claims stomach gas can press on the heart causing bloating and breath issues, mistaken for heart trouble. It touts CERTA-VIN taken before meals to aid digestion and relief gas pains, featuring herbs and Vitamin B-1 with iron, sold by Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.

Athens Betts Nelsonville

Vacation Plans Go Astray After Snowy Weekend

Three travelers from Middleport planned a Florida vacation via White Sulphur Springs after Thanksgiving with Frank and Arthur Carpenter and Dale Dutton. Snow delayed them until Wednesday, forcing a return to Chicago. Ray Neal, visiting Middleport from Irwin, Pa., was bound for Florida but remained in town and later joined officers for the Ohio State Michigan game in Columbus, sleeping in the Neil House ballroom with many others.

Middleport Florida Frank Carpenter Chicago Arthur Howe Carpenter Dale Dutton White Sulphur Springs W. Va Ray Neal George Neal Fred Hoffner Irwin Charles I. B. Neal Neil House

Dress Rehearsals Set Sunday and Monday

Izaak Walton League will stage dress rehearsals in Pomeroy at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Junior High School Auditorium and at 7 p.m. Monday in the Middleport High School Auditorium.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Junior High School Middleport High School

Members Return From Visits Amid Snow Storm Delays

Mrs Barbara Mayer and Miss Mary Haggerty returned from Columbus after being stranded by a snow storm while guests of Miss Connie Byers. Others include Mrs Annie Calloway and Willie Marie Smith returning from Pittsburgh after visiting John Whittier who recently suffered a stroke. Phillip Joachim of Cincinnati visited his father J P Joachim and sisters Elizabeth and Phyllis. Jane Ellis, employed in Columbus, vacationed with Health Commissioner W S Ellis family. Edith Klein began return trip to New York City with a stop in Columbus. Nina Russell has been in Cleveland since Thanksgiving with aunt Edna Laing.

Barbara Mayer Mary Haggerty Columbus Connie Byers Annie Calloway Willie Marie Smith Pittsburgh Calloway John Whittier Whittier Flossie Calloway W. L. Smith Phillip Joachim Cincinnati J. P. Joachim Elizabeth Phyllis Jane Ellis W. S. Ellis Second Ave Edith Klein New York City Robert Kaser Miss Klein Nina Russell Cleveland Harry Laing Edna Laing the Laings Robert Mitch Marietta

Local families visit kin as Meigs General patient improves

Mrs Durgee's parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Sauer and their daughter Linda Kay Walters of Cincinnati are guests of their relatives Mr and Mrs Ralph Burnette and Mr and Mrs Charles Walters. Kenneth Sauer, a patient at Meigs General Hospital, is reported to be improving. Lawrence Spooner of Saginaw Michigan also spent time with family in the area.

Durgee Lewis Sauer S. Second Ave Kenneth Sauer Meigs General Hospital Kenneth Walters Linda Kay Cincinnati Ralph Burnette Charles Walters

Disabled American Veterans Meet at Post Home on Bute ternut Ave

Commander Jack Thomas announced a meeting of the Disabled American Veterans at 8 p.m. Monday. The post home on Bute ternut Avenue will host the gathering and refreshments will be served.

Pomeroy

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