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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1952

Page

3

Four Traffic Cases Heard By Mayor

In Mayor Sidney T. Russell's court in Middleport Jack Clark of Chester forfeited a $15 appearance bond on a failure to observe a traffic signal charge. Donald Manley of Cheshire was fined $1 and costs for driving while intoxicated after guilty plea. Cecil J. Faudree of Mason and Henry Lee Wyatt of Harrisonville each drew $5 and costs for reckless operation and failing to obey a traffic signal. Lawrence Yeanger of Cheshire fined $5 and costs for not having a muffler. Thomas R. Roush of Middleport released after a three day jail stay as assault and battery charges from John Baker were dropped.

Middleport Jack Clark Chester Sidney T. Russell Donald Manley Cheshire State Highway Patrol Russell Cecil J. Faudree Mason Henry Lee Wyatt Harrisonville Lawrence Yeanger Thomas R. Roush John Baker

Heatwave Proofs Mail Carrier’s 120 Degree Stop

A Middleport mail carrier, trudging a hot beat, reports the thermometer at Tiptop Grocery Store on Broadway reading 120 degrees in the sun, confirming his hot day assessment.

Middleport Tiptop

Parking Meter Receipts Reported by Police Chief

Chief Walter E. Wolfe reported the past week’s parking meter receipts totaling 279.50 dollars during a Monday briefing. The amount reflects collections recorded for municipal meters.

Pomeroy Walter E. Wolfe

Ostrex Tonic Ad Promises Pep For Fatigued Adults

An older age claim ad touts Ostrex Tonic Tablets to combat rundown feelings due to iron deficiency. It targets men and women over 40 and urges readers to buy a 50¢ introductory size for 43¢. Available at Gallaher’s Drug and Athens Primcey.

Athens Gallaher’s Drug & Athens Primcey

Miss Erwin Wed in Middleport Church Ceremony

Miss Julia Erwin daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Erwin became the bride of Roy Davidson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Roy Davidson at the Church of Christ in Middleport. Donald Seevers officiated the double ring ceremony with flower baskets at the altar. The bride wore a blue flower print nylon gown and carried white roses. Sally Nease was maid of honor and John Erwin was best man. The couple plan to reside in Columbus after a Cincinnati trip. A bridal shower was held Friday at the Erwin home with family and friends in attendance.

Middleport Julia Erwin A. E. Erwin S. Third Ave Roy Davidson, Jr Roy Davidson Church of Christ Donald Seevers Pomeroy Church of Christ Chester Erwin Malotte Sally Nease Pomeroy John Erwin Miss Erwin Erwin Kathryn Poindexter Robert Starkey C. R. Wise Fielding Hawkins Robert Castoe Roy Davidson, Sr Harry Miller Robert Wood George Johnson C. H Wise Irene Hendricks Helen Hood Maxine Brown Garnet Brown del Fife Robert Fife Bernard Nease George Childs Harold Hubbard Franklin Bailey William Walters Marion Allensworth Sue Erwin Dee Hawkins Nancy Miller Clara Frye Dorothy Greenlee Carolyn Pierce Thelma Wears Gail Wears

Cancer Collections Report Corrected for Meigs County

Meigs County chapter of the National Cancer Society reports $1455.51 in collections instead of $14 555.51 as earlier. President Mrs Pearl Reynolds notes the amount, while lower than previously reported, is still a strong showing and about $700 remains in Meigs County for local use.

Middleport Meigs County Society National Cancer Society Pearl Reynolds Meigs Group Meigs County

Wedding in Columbus Crowns Gardner Pickett Union

Miss Joanne Gardner and Mr. William Pickett wed at First Community Church Columbus with elaborate floral decorations. The bride wore ivory lace and satin with cathedral train and veil. The couple planned a Miami Beach honeymoon and home in Granville.

Anniversary Celebrations Mark Smith Family Home

Saturday and Sunday events honored Mrs. John K. Smith of Sixth Ave with visits from her son-in-law and daughter Nathaniel Harman and family from Erie and the Smiths’ son John K. Smith with his brother Jay McKee of Akron. Mrs. Vincent Dabo’s birthday led to a family dinner and Diana Harman sang. The Smiths hosted a joint wedding anniversary dinner with the Dabos as Harmans planned a Florida visit before returning to Erie.

Paul Wallace Hysell Port Clinton Vivian Allensworth Harry Mills Adrienne Mills Jackson Max Lambert Max Richard Joe Allen Miss Mills Chillicothe the Lamberts Charlies Wayland Robert Powell Columbus Herbert Chambers Willis Aleshire Dayton Richard Chambers Eric Ral Radcliffe Montana California W. G. Davis Middleport John K. Smith Sixth Ave Nathaniel Harman Carolyn Diana David Erie Jay McKee Akron Smith Vincent Dabo Lincoln Heights Dabo Diana Harman Smiths Dabos

Women’s Association unit to meet at Joachim home

Group 1 of the Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church will gather Friday evening at the home of Miss Elizabeth Joachim and Miss Phyllis Joachim. Mrs. Charlies McMaster will serve as group leader for Mrs. George Anders.

Middleport Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Phyllis Joachim Charlies McMaster Asa George Anderr

Hawley Family Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Hawley

Mr and Mrs James Hawley hosted a noon Sunday family dinner at their N Second Ave home. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Hawley and two children of Logan, Mr and Mrs W F Hawley of Salem Center, Mrs Robert Aliens worth and her son Johnnie.

Middleport James Hawley N. Second Ave Logan W. F. Hawley Salem Center Robert Aliensworth Johnnie

Birthday Dinner Observed at Reynolds Home

In Middleport a birthday dinner honored Gerald Rupe and Mrs. L. E. Reynolds at the Reynolds home on Mrs St. Father’s Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rupe and daughter Ann, and Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reynolds and son Vai Edgar.

Middleport Gerald Rupe L. E. Reynolds Ann Vai Edgar

Family groups spend Father's Day in Middleport scene

Spending Father's Day with Mr and Mrs Lewis Triplett were Mr and Mrs Tom White Beverly and Frankie of Belle West Virginia Mr and Mrs Chet Haddox Jan and Melody of Point Pleasant Mr and Mrs Albert Hendricks and Mr and Mrs Franklin Triplett.

Middleport Lewis Triplett Tom White Beverly Frankie Belle W. Va Chet Haddox Jan Melody Point Pleasant Albert Hendricks Franklin Triplett

Weekend Visit with Leonard Ties to Columbus Family

W. W. Leonard of Columbus spent the weekend with his children Mrs. Noel Hysell and Mrs. Chappelle Talbott. On his return he was accompanied by his grand child.

W. W. Leonard Columbus Noel Hysell Chappelle Talbott

Middleport Sideswipe On Mill Street Hill

Patrolman T R Neal investigated a two car collision on Mill Street Middleport yesterday around 5 pm. Anna Howell driving one car and Thomas Stewart in the other sideswiped near the Royal Crown Bottling Co building. No injuries reported.

Middleport T. R. Neal Middleport Hill Mill St About & P.m Neal Royal Crown Bottling Co Anna Howell Parker Thomas Stewart

Conroys Welcome Son in Akron Birth Announcement

Announcement of a son born June 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Errol Conroy of Ak ron. The couple also has daughter Rose Marie and son Errol Jr. Grandmothers are Mrs Harry Lazos of California and Mrs Alice Conroy of Chester.

Middleport Errol Conroy Clara Stace Akron Conroys Rose Marie Errol, Jr Harry Lazos California Alice Conroy Chester

Phone Service Is Protested

Complaints against The Associated Telephone Company over unfulfilled promises for improved service are being filed with Middleport village officials. The company pledged to install more telephones and establish a Middleport exchange to speed service, but the exchange is not yet operating and many prospective subscribers remain on waiting lists.

Mipddleport Associated Telephone Company Vilage

Funeral services for Milford Russell in Rutland

Milford Jack Russell 74 died Saturday at home after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Monday at Mission Church Rutland. Survived by wife Margaret two brothers Ira Russell Youngstown Lewis Russell Hyserl Run and three sisters Rosa Loudermill Rilla Rogas Ida Taylor. Burial Bradford Cemetery.

Milford Jack) Russell Rutland Mission Church Margaret Ira Russell Youngstown Lewis Russell Hyselj Run Rosa Loudermill Columbus Rilla Rogas Parkersburg Ida Taylor Middleport Bradford Cemetery

Opening of Middleport wading pool marks Christmas-like return

The Middleport community pool opened for the season after repairs delayed by chilly weather. The pool now has a concrete bottom and rock concrete sides, located beside the roadside park, drawing local children and visitors’ kids to splash and play.

Middleport Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club

1915 quake makes Nevada mountain grow feet National Geographic notes

In 1915 an earthquake altered a Nevada mountain causing measurable uplift. The National Geographic Society reports the region’s geologic response and the resulting change in the landscape.

Nevada National Geographic Society

Sister-in-Law Dies in Charleston West Virginia

Mrs. Walter Howell of Broadway was notified of the death of her sister in law Mrs. Emory Lurber of Charleston. She is survived by her husband and five sons. Mrs. Howell's husband will attend the services.

Middleport Walter Howell Broadway Emory Lurber Charleston

Kellogg's att-sraw Promises Quick Constipation Relief

A New Jersey reader credits Kellogg's att-sraw cereal with restoring regularity after failed methods. The ad touts bulk from the cereal and vitamins, claims non habit forming benefits, and offers a double money back guarantee if not satisfied after 10 days upon sending an empty carton to Kellogg's in Battle Creek Michigan.

New Jersey Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

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