Masonry Degree Observed By Colum Men
Delbert T. Reese and W. W. Tinker traveled by bus to Colum from Wednesday to Saturday of last week to attend the 32nd degree of Masonry.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
14
Fox Hunters Annual Field Trials and Bench Show Heads to McArthur
The thirteenth annual Southeastern Ohio Fox Hunters Association event runs Thursday through Saturday in McArthur. The bench show Friday April 24 at 8 p m at the County Highway Garage, judge Lantz Sciotoville. field trials for all-age and derby run concurrently with separate scoring. Master of hounds John Hartley Athens. Ball at Eagles Hall Friday 9 p m with Floyd Davis caller. Headquarters at McArthur Hotel. Clarence Bryan Allensville president. Raymond George McArthur secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Southeastern Ohio Fox Hunters’ Association
County Highway
Lantz
Sciotoville
John Hartley
Athens
Clyde Willis
Fox Hunters
Eagles’ Hall
Floyd Davis
McArthur Hotel
Clarence Bryan
Allensville
Raymond George
FHA Man To Meet Vinton Farmers Friday
A representative of the Farmers Home Administration will visit the Vinton County agent’s office on Friday May 2 between 11 a m and noon to interview local farmers about loans for seed or fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
McArthur
Farmers Home Administration
Vinton County
Floodlights Cost at McArthur High School Field
The floodlights at McArthur High School Memorial Field cost 3100 dollars, installed last fall by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company. The Athletic Association has assumed the expenditure and will cover ongoing costs.
Daughter Is Born to McArthur Couple
A daughter was born April 22 to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Henslee of McArthur Route 1 at the Chamberlain clinic McArthur. The article notes the couple’s supervision and mentions 56 lights totaling 84 000 watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Jimmy Henslee
Chamberlain Clinic
Audra Smith Rites Held for McArthur Woman
Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. C. W. Smith 48 wife of a McArthur attorney. She died in Sarasota Florida on April 16 after nine years ill. Born October 1 1898 in Knox Township she lived in Columbus with her son Clovis and granddaughter Sue Ellen Smith. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and McArthur Church of Christ. McArthur businesses closed for the 2 p.m. service at Wrightsel Funeral Home. Burial followed in Elk Cemetery.
McArthur High Announces Test Winners for Athens
McArthur High School announces the winners of the annual tests and their subjects. Winners will travel to Athens for the elimination test at Ohio University on May 3. Named include Bob Will Sr social studies Bill Pilcher chemistry Paul Arnett world history Martha Ann Allen American history Edith King English 9 Susanne Emish English 10 Marilyn Reese English 11 Jean Smith English 12 Loren Bishop Latin 1 Sue English Latin 2 David McManus Algebra 1 Larry Dale Penrod Algebra 2 Carl Knox plane geometry Harold Brewer biology Charlotte Davis Bookkeeping 1 Gene Chatfield general science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue English
David McManus
Larry Dale Penrod
Carl Knox
Harold Brewer
Charlotte Davis
Bookkeeping
Gene Chatfield
Mrs. Loretta Mae Rodgers Dies in Byer at 70
Loretta Mae Rodgers aged 70 of Byer died at home April 21 after a strike. She was the widow of John Rodgers. Survived by four children Ray Rodgers at home and three daughters in Columbus Ash tabula and Chillicothe, plus five brothers and sisters. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Byer Christian Church. Divorce petition filed in Vinton County Common Pleas April 17. Clara M Williams seeks divorce from Arthur Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Loretta Mae Rodgers
Byer
John Rodgers
Alex and
Rebecca Moore Shaw
Ray Rodgers
John Blum
Columbus
H. L. Smith
Ashtabula
Ohio
Carl Rodgers
Chillicothe
Homer
Oregon
Howard
Pearl
Wellston
Albert
Nelsonville
Bert
Byer Christian Church
Vinton County
Pilcher and Will Lead McArthur High Class of 1947
Bill Pilcher named valedictorian with a 97.31 four year average at McArthur High School. Bob Will Jr. named salutatorian with a 96.39 average. Superintendent H M Potts announced. Thirty one graduates listed including June Andrews Glenneth Appleman Floyd Arick Delbert Brown and others from McArthur and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Bill Pilcher
L. W. Pilcher
McArthur High School
Bob Will, Jr
R. B. Will
Pilcher
Will
H. M. Potts
June Andrews
Glenneth Appleman
Floyd Arick, Jr
Delbert Brown
Leo Eberts
Charles Karns
Dan Mace
Delmer Monton
Howard Nannemaker
Bill Perry
Philip Perry
Bill Rose
Hillside Pilots Organize New Air Club in McArthur
McArthur dentist Dr Arnold Lee organized the Hillside Pilots on April 15 with eighteen men. Dr Lee chairs the group which aims to promote flying in Vinton County. Ralph Smith was elected secretary treasurer and the club plans CAA films on flight instruction and safety. Members praised residents for supporting the airstrip and aided runway expansion. A Hillside Pilots sign was placed on the McArthur hangar. First navigation lesson led by Robert Kalish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Hillside Pilots
Arnold Lee
Vinton County
Lee
Ralph Smith
Bill Goodwin
CAA
John Crow
R. B. Will
Robert Kalish
AAF
Mrs. Simmons Dies at Home in McArthur
Elizabeth Catherine Simmons aged 80 died at her home in McArthur on April 21. Born September 2, 1866 in Noble County to Martin and Matilda Husan, she was widow of Josiah Simmons who died in 1914. Survived by sisters Amanda Kruger Clara Nichols and Cora Husan. Funeral Wednesday 2:30 p.m. at home with Rev. Glendon Herbert officiating. burial Elk Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Elizabeth Catherine Simmons
Noble County
Martin
Matilda Husan
Josiah Simmons
Amanda Kruger
Clara Nichols
Ray
Cora Husan
Glendon Herbert
Elk Cemetery
McArthur-Delmas Collins Denies Assault Charge
Delmas M. Collins pleads not guilty to assault and battery and disturbing the peace before Judge A L Chatfield. Jury trial scheduled for May 15 with bond set at $1000.
Sheriff Brown Named to Vin ton County Children's Home Board
Sheriff William Brown of McArthur was named to the Vin ton County Children's Home Board of Trustees. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. H. D. Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
William Brown
Vinton County Children’s Home
Sheriff Brown
H. D. Chamberlain
Mr. Dicken Honored At Birthday Dinner in New Plymouth
Everett Dicken was guest of honor at a birthday dinner April 20 at his New Plymouth home. The gathering included his wife Leota and many Dicken family members from Logan and nearby communities. Christi and Ilene Dicken plus Jack Dieble provided music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Everett Dicken
Leota
Louella
Alberta
Sandra
Casel Mason
Russell
Jimmy
Vernon Dicken
Ilene
Willis Dicken
Christi Dicken
Trudy
Judy
Logan
George Dicken
Gene
Bessie
Bonnie
Walter Dicken
Rose
New Marshfield
Christi and
Ilene Dicken
Jack Dieble
McArthur Alumni Fete Planned by Association
McArthur Alumni Association outlines committees for the annual banquet and dance led by president Mrs Raymond Saltz. Executive, program, initiation, dance, decorating, and publicity chairs are listed with member names and class years. The event date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Blake
Patty Clark
Max Cox
Bob Frye
Ernest Sprague Jr
Donald Radcliff
Johnny Simms
Florence le
Neil Atkinson
Six Teachers Named by McArthur Village Board
McArthur school hours include six new contracts for teachers Robert C. Kalish Anthony Violi Eleanor Arnett Rebecca Marshall Edith Edwards and Blanche M Howell. Superintendent H M Potts and others remain on prior terms with several faculty already under existing contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Sparks
Elizabeth Lantz
Maude Esmont
H. M. Potts
Mable Wykle
McArthur
Couple Fined In Guilty Plea In McArthur
Ruth Jarvis of Wellston and Floyd King of Eagle Township pleaded guilty before Judge A L Chatfield and Mayor John Crow respectively. Jarvis faced charges of intoxication obscene language and a statutory offense and received 100 dollars fine plus costs, 60 days in the work house, and one year probation after resisting officers and abusing the jail matron. King paid 28 70 in fines and costs for disturbing the peace while intoxicated after arrest by McArthur patrolmen Delbert Johnson and William Reffett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Ruth Jarvis
Wellston
A. L. Chatfield
William Brown
Floyd King
Eagle Township
Miss Jarvis
John Crow
Delbert Johnson
William Reffett
Man Gets Prison Term for Child Support
McARTHUR Hamden man Joe Dunn was sentenced by Judge A L Chatfield to a term in Ohio Penitentiary for failure to keep up payments for the support of two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur — Brosia
Joe) Dunn
Ohio
A. L. Chatfield
Hamden
Local Visits Reported Across Creola and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bishop and sister Betty of Columbus called on Mrs Sara Bishop. Mr and Mrs George Karns and daughter Diane visited Mr and Mrs T H Hoskins of Dundas. Cleo Harper and son Joe visited near McArthur with Nellie Snider. C P Karns spent a day in Logan. Philip Karns with children Dick and Sue called on Clem Inboden and Jimmie Henslee. Lloyd Steele and family visited Carl Steele. Fred Mitchell of New Plymouth called on Carl Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creola
Arthur Bishop
Betty Bishop
Columbus
Sara Bishop
George Karns
Diane
T. H. Hoskins
Dundas
Cleo Harper
Joe
McArthur
Nellie Snider
C. P. Karns
Logan
Philip Karns
Dick and
Sue
Clem Inboden
Jimmie Henslee
Lloyd Steele
Haroldine
Janie
Carl Steele
Fred Mitchell
New Plymouth
License Issued For McArthur Marriage In Chillicothe Area
A marriage license was issued April 19 to Wilson Smith a 28 year old lawyer from Londonderry and Annetta Peoples 19 from Allensville. They wed the same day by Reverend M D Maple on Chillicothe Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Wilson Smith
Londonderry
Annetta Peoples
Allensville
M. D. Maple
Chillicothe
World coal reserves estimated at seven billion tons
A global assessment places total coal reserves at seven billion tons. Industry analysts note the figure reflects while seaborne trade and regional deposits influence future supply and energy markets.
McARTHUR-A Self-Serve Dairy Showcase Sits at Red & White
A self serve dairy products showcase is stalled inside George W. Howell's Red & White food store in town. The display, titled McARTHUR A, remains unopened and unstaffed awaiting installation and opening arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
George W. Howell
Red & White
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Audra Smith
Hillside Pilots’ New Air Club
Truman
Kenny
Bliss
Athens, O
Mr. Dicken
Gerber
Panoe
Esas
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder
Mennen
Fletcher
Castoria
Johnson & Johnson Baby Gift Box
Bottie
Borden’s
HEMO
Horlich
Baby
Baby Teether
Downesoft Diaper Liners
Famlies
Rew
Dunsboro
Gallaher’s
Dunhill
Colgate
Shave Cream of Champions
Pervier
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