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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

Page

14

Vinton Elections Board to Pick New President

The Vinton county board of elections will elect a new president at its next meeting to replace James B. O Leary. O Leary resigns as president but remains a board member along with J E Glandon Homer R Morrison and Pearl Crow. Crow was appointed to replace Georgs M Howell as a member.

McArthur Ohio Secretary of State Crow Lantz A. Wrightsel O'Leary Glandon Wrightsel Morrison

Scarlet fever cases rise in Vinton County hamlet

Two more scarlet fever cases were reported in Vinton County this week. The patients are Tommy McClaskey, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Charles McClaskey of Hamden, and William Griffis, 7, son of Mrs Gladys Griffis of Hamden.

McArthur Vinton County Tommy McClaskey Charles McClaskey Hamden William Griffis Gladys Griffis

Vinton County Land Transfers Reported

William S and Lora C Rannels transfer 285 acres in Swan Township to James E Wareheim. Harry E and Mollie Smith sell one acre in Elk Township to Dessie G Seitz. Dan Turner transfers lot 316 in Hamden to Charles Waldron Sr. Morris D Stine sells 187 acres in Brown Township to Charles Fuller. Casey and Inez Prater transfer lot one at Dundas to Troy and Myrtle Conley. William and Charity L Phillips sell 40 acres in Knox Township to Thurman and Irene Adkins. Carl and Rosa Wolfenberger transfer 12 acres in Wilkesville Township to Edward and Marie Shafer.

William S Lora C. Rannels James E. Wareheim Swan Township Harry E Mollie Smith Dessie G. Seitz Elk Township Dan Turner Charles Waldron, Sr Hamden Morris D. Stine Charles Fuller Brown Casey Inez Prater Troy Myrtle Conley Dundas William and Charity L. Phillips Thurman Irene Adkins Knox Township Carl and Rosa Wolfenberger Edward and Marie Shafer Wilkesville

Paving Begun On Route 683 In McArthur

Contractors started work on Route 683 the Hamden Allensville road to lay a stabilized base with plans for a summer completion and eventual bituminous pavement. James B. O Leary Zaleski and A J Hagerty Radcliff named highway inspectors to supervise the project. both bring prior highway experience.

O'Leary Hagerty Zaleski-Raccoon State Highway Department Vinton County

Corral Case Answer Filed By Marshal

Charles Bethel Hamden marshal filed an answer in Common Pleas Court in the case Chris Church vs Bethel over alleged damages to rodeo horses corraled as strays Bethel denies knowledge and says he acted on orders of the Vinton County sheriff and with the prosecutor’s advice He requests dismissal A prior motion for default judgment was withdrawn Judge A L Chatfield presided Floyd Jayjohn and Marvin M Napper pleaded innocent to theft and breaking entering at Dave Eberts property Oreton bound over to the grand jury with $1000 bonds Vinton County veterans office reports 800 contacts since Jan 17

McArthur Charles Bethel Hamden Marshal Common Pleas Chris Church Bethel Vinton County A. L. Chatfield Floyd Jayjohn Marvin M. Napper Dave Eberts Oreton Justice Court A. J. Jenkins

Clarence Smith Appointed McArthur Street Superintendent

McArthur mayor John Crow announced Clarence Smith as the new street superintendent to replace Delbert L. Johnson. Smith began his duties April 1 as Johnson moves to the State Highway Department, with full time commitment to the street department.

Births Reported at Chamberlain and Ball Clinics

At Chamberlain Clinic a daughter Linda Maude to Edward and Mrs Dye near Logan on March 31. A son Clarley Wayne to Ernest and Mrs Barney Allensville on April 1. A daughter Patricia Ann to Ellison and Mrs Yates McArthur on April 3. A daughter Carolyn Sue to Harrison Clemons Jr and Mrs Clemons McArthur on April 5. At Ball Clinic a daughter Judith May to Delbert and Mrs Perry Carpenter Route 1 on March 30. A daughter Phyllis Jeanne to Luther and Mrs Waldron Hamden on April 4.

Chamberlain Clinic Linda Maude Edward Dye Logan Clarley Wayne Ernest Barney Allensville Patricia Ann Ellison Yates McArthur Carolyn Sue Harrison Clemons, Jr Ball Clinic Judith May Delbert Perry Phyllis Jeanne Luther Waldron Hamden

County health meeting invites McArthur residents

McArthur Vinton County residents are invited to a county wide health meeting in the common pleas court room Thursday at 7 30 p m The event aims to discuss local health issues and gather public input from residents.

Mcarthur Vinton County Common Pleas Court Room

Meningitis Blamed for Death of Harold Gambill Jr

Harold Gambill Jr died of meningococcus meningitis after Friday illness and delays seeking hospital care. County Nurse Nina Nelson confirms the cause. three sisters and seven Gambill children nearby placed under quarantine. He was 12, a Za leski school student, born April 20 1936 in Kentucky. services held in West Liberty.

Hyman Gambill Zaleski School Hubert Ethel Daniels Gambill Knox Township Albany Kentucky Pearly Bonnie Faye Ruby Mae West Liberty

Vinton Pomona Grange to Meet at Grange Hall Monday

The Vinton County Pomona Grange will convene at the Vinton Grange Hall on Monday at 8 p.m. Local members are urged to attend as the group discusses upcoming community projects and planning.

McArthur Vinton Pomona Grange Vinton Grange Hall

Vinton Court House Opens Saturdays For Shoppers

Vinton County Court House will be kept open on Saturdays to provide rest room facilities for Saturday shoppers. The decision followed a request by a Mc Arthur Development Committee committee.

Vinton Court House Mcarthur Vinton County Court

Hawk Station Road Resurfacing Authorized by County

County commissioners approved a force account resurfacing of Hawk Station Road using crushed limestone from State Route 124 to the county line. The $4400 estimate by Engineer J. M. Ogan was approved by C. W. McFadden and Harold Felton, with E. C. Fun voting against the move preferring competitive bidding.

McArthur Vinton County Hawk Station C. W. McFadden Harold Felton J. M. Ogan E. C. Fun

Family Expected Home After Florida Visit

State Senator Barton Jones and wife with children Brereton and Ned were due home today after several weeks in Florida. Dr and Mrs Charles E Holzer Jr of Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs S Chandler Wilhelm of this place are due home Sunday.

Point Pleasant Barton Jones Brereton Ned Florida Charles E. Holzer, Jr Gallipolis S. Chandler Wilhelm

Television Arrives in McArthur With Local Demos

John V. Morrow reports the first McArthur TV demonstrations at Morrow Furniture Co as WLW-C broadcasts begin regular airings. Despite being outside the 45 mile reception range, locals like Willard R. Peck anticipate improving views and several dealers plan future installations. The initial public set is expected at Jarvis tavern on Route 50.

Mcarthur Morrow Furniture Co John V. Morrow Morrow Wlw-C Columbus Jarvis Tavern

Bake Shop Sale by DAV Auxiliary at McArthur

The McArthur Chapter 95 Women’s Auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans will sponsor a bake shop sale at the Southern Electric office in McArthur on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Mcarthur Chapter 95 Women's Auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans Southern Electric

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Vinton Board of Elections Corral Veterans Office Paul V. Wallar Vinton County Veterans’ Service Officer Clarence Smith Grange McArthur Development Committee EAC H Ling Leaasrens White House Liberty N. Court St Cassins and Fearn Johnson Omar Athens, Ohio C Packet Inc
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