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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
16
A grass fire began from a small brush pile on Wayne Wingett’s property near Jake Kingstead in Lodi Two and burned about two acres Wednesday afternoon. Richland Area volunteer firefighters were called at 4 30 p m and used booster lines from their truck to extinguish the blaze.
Official states Vinton County commissioners will not vote to levy the new permissive taxes authorized by the Ohio General Assembly this week. Auditor Glenn L. Peters and three commissioners Richard Hagerty Owen Harper and Raymond Cottrill say they are not in favor. New Ohio taxes take effect Sept 1 including higher sales tax cigarette tax and beer tax changes.
The Tri County Farmers and Fox Hunters Association will hold a field trial Saturday at the Frank Jones farm off state road 93 in Bristol. Hounds will be cast at daybreak. Refreshments and shelter will be available.
Congo faces renewed instability as clashes erupt after a calm period. Reports claim airlifted mercenaries were routed at Kisangani, while Katangese rebels tied to Moise Tshombe join the fighting, marking another round of African-on-African conflict in a young nation.
McArthur Chapter No 102 Royal Arch Masons marks a centennial of York Rite Masonry in Vinton County with a dinner in McArthur and a 7 30 p m program in the chapter judge room. Grand Chapter officers and Royal Arch Masons from southeastern Ohio expected to attend. Air Royal Arch Masons invited to attend.
The Racine column reports 102 Sayre descendants gathering at Burr Oak Lake from Maine to Indiana and Ohio. Numerous locals and relatives visit, attend church events, and travel to and from Ohio University and Florida.
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