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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1950

Page

7

Judge sentences man to life for first degree murder

Judge Dana F. Reynolds sentenced Cecil B. Red Martin, 34, to life in the Ohio Penitentiary for the first degree murder of Theodore B. White. The jury found him guilty of beating White to death on June 4, with mercy recommended. White was found in a shallow grave near Ashville nine days later. The article also notes the WHO creating an Expert Committee on Plague.

Columbus Dana F. Reynolds Cecil B Red) Martin Ohio Theodore B. White Martin White Little Walnut Creek Ashville

Mount St Mary Hospital near-ready for occupancy

Final work proceeds at Mount St Mary Hospital as mother Lidwina and associates on E Columbus St prepare to move into the west wing on the first floor. They expect occupancy within two weeks with formal dedication set for April 13 and all hospital equipment and furnishings installed or connected this week.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Lidwina E. Columbus St

Nelsonville couple wed at Christian Church

Mrs. Joe Gulley announces the marriage of her daughter Anna Mae Gulley to Wilbur Morman. The ceremony was held Saturday at 2 30 p.m. at the Christian Church by Rev. J A Long. After a Washington D C trip they reside with the bride’s mother at 179 St Charles Street.

Nelsonville Joe Gulley St. Charles St Anna Mae Wilbur Morman John Morman William Christian Church J. A. Long Howard Hanning Hanning Washington, D. C

VFW Auxiliary Visit to Nelsonville Sees New Officers Soon

Mrs. Ethel Artis of Portsmouth led an inspection at the Nelsonville VFW Auxiliary on Riverside with daughter Mrs. Juanita Smith. Twenty six members attended as officer nominations were made for the year. voting on March 15 for new officers. The group donated 5 to the Red Cross drive.

Ethel Artis Portsmouth VFW Juanita Smith Nelsonville Riverside

Twig 6 Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild Meet Monday

Twig 6 of the Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in the home of Miss Frances Bennett.

Twig Mount St. Mary Hospital Frances Bennett

Martha Class Meeting Scheduled by First Methodist Church

The Martha Class of the First Methodist Church will meet Tuesday. Members plan discussion and fellowship in the church gathering room, with details on upcoming activities to be announced.

Martha First Methodist Church

Indian Town Once Lined Potomac Shores

Long before Washington was built, an Indian town with about 300 families occupied part of the future District of Columbia. The red men appeared to fade away before the arrival of white settlers.

Washingon Potomac District of Columbia

Twig 9 of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild Meets Tuesday

Twig 9 will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Miss Edith Walker's home. Guild officers warn that unapproved apron sellers act in Twig 9’s name for hospital benefit.

Twig 9 Mount St. Mary Hospital Edith Walker

Group 1 To Meet Woman's Council Meeting Monday

Group 1 of the Woman's Council of the Christian Church will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the home of Mrs Gertrude Ray on Madison Street. Mrs S S Lane will present the program.

Woman’s Council of the Christian Church Gertrude Ray Madison St S. S. Lane

Bates College Graduate Honored at Capital University Centenary

Nelsonville Ohio observes its centennial with Jack Hennessey Columbus son in law of Mr and Mrs Edward Sharp honored. Hennessey a Bates College Lewiston Mo graduate was chosen to represent his school in the academic procession during exercises.

Nelsonville Jack Hennessey Columbus Edward Sharp Capital University Hennessey Bates College Lewiston

Mrs Ashworth Arrives in Nelsonville for Visit

Mrs James Ashworth of Tulsa Oklahoma arrives to spend time with Mr and Mrs Harry Ashworth while he recovers from a recent operation at Doctor's Hospital Columbus.

Ashworth Nelsonville James Ashworth Tulsa Okla Harry Ashworth Doctor's Hospital, Columbus

Murray City PTA Hears Band Program

Murray City PTA met in the high school gym Feb. 27. Mary Jane McKinley led a band program with flutaphone beginners performing Jingle Bells Look Sharp for Me and Mary Had a Little Lamb. The senior band closed with Thunder Boosters Sleepy Lagoon Host of Freedom McGehee and Band Jive. Parents praised improvements in the music department. Dorothy Brown led the post program business session. Supt. Joseph J. Stone's 10th grade had 10 parents present to win the room count.

Murray City PTA Mary Jane MceKinley Judy Dixon Grace Ann Meredith Judy Snyder Betty Peacock Marlyne Robinson Teddy Smith Judy Langley Barbara James Judy Coolidge Tommy Irvin Garry McGuire Delmar Hoskins Johnnie Wooten Charles Kozik Miss McKinley Thunder

Thomas and Hopstetter Represent Local High School

Larry Thomas and Russell Hopstetter represent the local high school on a Rotary Club sponsored trip to Cincinnati to attend sessions of the World Affairs Institute. Glen D. Thomas accompanied them Friday and expected to return late Saturday night.

Nelsonville Larry Thomas Russell Hopstetter Cincinnati World Affairs Institute Glen D. Thomas

Lunch Committee Named for March Meeting

The lunch committee for March includes Mrs. Mabel Sowers, Mrs. Edith Garner, Mrs. Ruth Mackie, Mrs. Waveline Bateman, and Mrs. Iva Campbell. Lunch was served in the home economics room after adjournment.

Mabel Sowers Edith Garner Ruth Mackie Waveline Bateman Iva Campbell Home Economics

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