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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1957

Page

3

Law Makes Adams Widows Case Poor Pickings for British Press

Eastbourne England reports on Britain's contempt of court laws governing press coverage of pending crimes. The piece notes Scotland Yard probes into Dr John B Adams and alleged profits from widow deaths, and cites historic cases like the Daily Mirror editor jailed in 1949 for comments on a pending murder.

Adams Eastbourne England NEA Fleet Street Britain John B. Adams Pabsv Tro Alivol Daily Mirror Dr. Adams

Drivers May Reserve 1957 Tag Numbers

Mrs Burg Johnston, deputy registrar, reports that from Feb 1 to March 1 1957 motor vehicle tags go on sale. Persons may reserve 1956 plate numbers for 1957 by bringing title registration card and tag price.

Chauncey Burg Johnston Converse St

Chauncey-Dover Alumni Pay Dues for 57 58

About 150 Chauncey Dover alumni have paid dues for 1957 and 1958. President Gil Courtney urges all eligible members to send $1 for two years to the Chauncey-Dover Alumni Association.

C-D Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Gil Courtney Chauncey-Dover Alumni Association

Stevens Mason Becomes Michigan’s First Governor at 24

Stevens T. Mason is elected the first governor of Michigan at age 24. The historic victory marks him as the youngest chief executive in the state's early history. Mason’s election signals a bold start for Michigan’s early self governance.

Stevens T. Mason Michigan

June Taylor Dancers Bring Life to TV Studio

Television writer Charles Mercer profiles the June Taylor Dancers on the Jackie Gleason Show. Dancers, chosen for talent looks and intelligence, perform three minute stints, earning about 150 dollars weekly amid 30 hours of practice weekly. Mercer notes dancers deliver full ensemble shots favoring wide screens over closeups.

Charles Mercer New York June Taylor Jackie Gleason CBSTV Taylor the Mail

Chauncey Area Visitors Gather for Weekend Familiarities

Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives across Ohio and nearby states. Multiple families shared Sunday dinners and short visits with relatives in Athens Parkersburg Columbus Danville Washington DC and Akron. Military service members were among weekend guests from Carleton Michigan.

Alan Pendelton Ginger Jess Pendelton New Lexington Leo Nerrinbern Carleton Michigan Brenda Athens Jo Ann Augustine Sugar Creek Elmer Ferrell Mr. Ferrell Elizabeth Ferrell Ronald Cline Brad Frances Wallace Richard Powell Lancaster Dan Johnson Don Robertson Washington, D. C Dean Rice Danville Melvin Hoar Marcia Raymond Columbus Robert Smith Sandra Patricia Russell Johnson Leslie Ann Danny Chauncey Alice Carr Pat Cline Parkersburg Mabel Cobert Helen Carolyn Akron Rhoda Oliver Cobert Cora Oliver Londonderry Clarence Clarence Staley Michael

Ex Millfield Resident Mollie Meszaros Dies

Mollie Meszaros 64 of Columbus and formerly of Millfield died Monday morning. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 30 p m at the First Hungarian Reformed Church in Columbus. Meszaros lived in Millfield for more than 35 years.

Chauncey Mollie Meszaros Columbus Millfield

Early English racing horses unnamed until proven

In early thoroughbred racing Lord Glasgow refused to name his horses until they proved themselves, a practice reflecting cautious stock assessment in English racing history.

England Lord Glasgow

Colonaid Promises Quick Constipation Relief with Gentle Action

A promotional piece touts Colonaid as a new laxative that moistens and bulk- stimulates the colon to restore regularity. It claims overnight relief, safety for pregnant women, and no interference with nutrient absorption, priced at 98 cents for 60 tablets.

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