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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1956

Page

14

Military Record of McClanahan Family Highlights Vinton Story

The McClanahan family of Swan Township Vinton County Ohio is celebrated for its Scotch Irish military heritage from colonial times through the Civil War. Revolutionary soldiers appear in Maryland and Perry County ancestors. Lieut William McClanahan of Vinton County served in Civil War campaigns including Lee's surrender and McClanahan descendants remain in the area.

McClanahans Vinton C.H. Harris McClanahan Swan Township County Point Pieas Lee Elk Swan Brown Vinton County Perry County America Maryland William Alexander New West Alexander McClanahan Pickaway Plains Ohio William McClanahan Winchester Fisher Cedar Creek Dan Custer Farry Clanahan Vinton Forks Appamattox

New Haven Social Notes Highlight Local Families and Civil War Ties

The column traces the McClanahan and Davis families from Augusta and Perry counties to Swan and Madison Townships, noting uncles who served as captains and a lieutenant colonel in the colonial army during the Revolution. It mentions 19th century moves, marriages, and Civil War enlistments, plus social visits, garden club events, and new houses underway in Haven Heights.

Alexander McClanahan Augusta County Virginia Lewis Point Pleasant Colonies England Perry County Alexander St Maryland Madison Township Ohio Hocking County Davises McClanahans Mem Gureaves Presbyterian Church Pred Hoffman William C. McClanahan Parkersburg John Hoffman Swan Township Thomas Hoffman A. E. Wolfe West Virginia West Virginia Calvary Generalehough Rachel Reed William McClanahans Ida Edward Hunter Vinton County

Skin care and climate effects on health in old article

The piece discusses skin as a vital organ and its care including moisture and oil balance, clothing impact on heat loss, fabrics, bathing frequency, and sunlight. It warns against improper clothing and excessive heat, notes synthetic fabrics, cautions on cold baths for the elderly, and stresses cleansing and personal grooming for health and appearance.

Dr. Jordan Edwin P. Jordan

Contempt of Court Cited in Child Support Case

Lawrence E. Thomas of 19 Wood Jawa Ave is sued for contempt of a court order to pay child support after a divorce from Geral dine Mae Thomas. The Common Pleas Court records show the support order was signed July 30, 1982, and the defendant has failed to pay since January of this year.

Lawrence E. Thomas Wood Jawa Ave Geraldine Mae Thomas Common Pleas

Mrs Arnott Dies at 83 in Middleport Home

Mrs Sarah Margaret Arnott 83 died late Monday at the home of her son Edgar in Middleport. Survived by son, a brother August of Gallipolis and one grandchild. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Racine Baptist Church where she was a member. Calling hours at Ewing Funeral Home until noon Thursday, then service at church. Burial Letart Falls Cemetery.

Pomeroy Saraha Margaret Arnott Edgar Middleport August Gallipolis Racine Baptist Church Arnott Ewing Funeral Letart Falls

Classified Section Ad Revenue Notes From 15 Words

Classified page lists rates and rules for word counts and pricing. Mentions political announcements and trucking growers notices with per word charges.

Help Wanted Two Men for Sami-Vac Program at Athens OH

Two high school graduates or students sought to join a new Sami-Vac im program. Learn about opportunities with Holland. See Mr. Scholl at the branch office 203 West Washington Street Athens Ohio between 4 and 6 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

Holland Mr. Scholl West Washington Street Athens Ohio

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