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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1962
Page
5
Patricia Bricker and Larry Pratt were married April 29 in the groom’s parents home, with the Rev. Cowen officiating. The ceremony joined two families as relatives and friends gathered for the intimate afternoon occasion in Bethany, W Va.
Mrs. James Ruth hosted a gathering with attendees from Reedsville and nearby towns including Melanie Brannon Martha Orr Nancy Buckley and many more. Visitors traveled from Little Hocking Parkersburg Columbus Cleveland Alfred and California while local residents announced moves purchases and a library dedication at Marietta College and planned new home construction.
Common Pleas Court dismissed the case of the First National Bank of McConnellsville against Leo Lemoine and others. The court granted the plaintiff's motion to return the court's order of sale to the sheriff. The bank had filed foreclosure of land owned by Lemoine in Glouster. Permit transfer sought in Columbus. Lewis R. Poston, deceased, of Little Ritz Athens to Bertha E. Poston, estate executor, same address, C-2 and D-2 permits.
A long list of Easter visitors gathers at multiple households in West Columbia and surrounding towns. Families include Martins Russells, Johnsons, Reeves, Hanings, Wears, and others from Columbus, Pomeroy, Harrisonville, Minersville, and Racine as they share meals and hospitality over the holiday weekend.
Two cases were dismissed by Common Pleas Court for lack of prosecution and good cause shown. Amos Pollock vs Calvin Lancaster and Jesse C Mineard et al vs William M Wildman et al were dropped. Earl Steele vs Calvin Lancaster was dropped for lack of prosecution.
Apple Grove notes list dozens of visitors from Buckeye Lake Cleveland Florida and West Virginia visiting local families including the Jarrells the Toneys and the A Wheeler clan. John Pape returns from Navy discharge to visit relatives as Edith Herron’s divorce case Herron vs Herron is dismissed for lack of prosecution.
James D. Hartley age 21 and Tonia A. McLaughlin age 23 both of Trimble are listed as parties in a marriage record. The groom is a constructor and the bride is a house wife.
The Messenger announces a type size upgrade to Intertype Royal 9 point, about one eighth larger than the previous 8 point. The change aims to improve eye appeal and editing, shortening news accounts to essentials and aligning with practices of leading newspapers.
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