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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1954

Page

11

Appeal Made for Family After Knox Township Fire

The Vinton County Red Cross chapter organized aid for Gene Immmerman and family of Knox Township who lost their home and possessions in a recent fire. Mrs Walter Whyte, Red Cross chair, noted the family includes Immmerman, his wife and two children. Donations of clothing, furniture, bedding and utensils are asked be taken to Mrs Wykle at the Democrat Enquirer office in McArthur.

Geneimmerman Knox Township Vinton County American Red Cross Walter Whyte McArthur Ed Cross Immerman Zimmerman

Kids Bands Greet Santa in McArthur Welcome

More than 1000 people including children gathered to greet Santa in McArthur as Delbert Johnson of Zaleski appeared. The event was escorted by McArthur and Zaleski high school bands and local scouts, sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s Club. About 720 treats were handed out from the Vinton County Court House steps.

Mcarthur Santa Claus Santa Delbert Johnson Zaleski Business and Professional Womens’ Club Vinton County Court House

Vinton County Land Transfers Highlight Local Property Moves

S A and Gertrude Miller transfer 60 acres in Swan Township to Dana and Gehale Byer. Clifford L Schweinfurth and Clarence E. Bryan and Berneta H Bryant transfer 2.33 acres and lots in Richland Township to Charles and Patricia Parker. James W Brenner and Marlene Brenner transfer Hamden lots 680-581 to Emma L Cooper. Edward and Alice Nickels transfer 2 acres in Richland Township to Gerald W and Myra Webb. Robert and Beulah Peters transfer to Edward and Alice Nickels a bridge lot. Benjamin T Allen and Laura B Allen transfer lot 7 in New Plymouth to Noble and Mary Trow. Kenneth and Helen Pierce transfer one acre in Clifton Township to Martisha Miller trustee.

S. A Gertrude Miller Dana Gehale Byer Swan Township Clifford L. Schweinfurth Clarence E Berneta H. Bryan Charles R Patricia M. Parker Richland Township James W Marlene Brenner Emma L. Cooper Hamden Edward Alice Nickels Gerald W Myra Webb Robert and Beulah Peters McArthur Benjamin T Laura B. Allen Noble and Mary Trowbridge New Plymouth Kenneth and Helen Pierce Martisha Miller Clifton Township

Thanksgiving Gatherings Spotlight Fairview Visitors

News from Fairview shows extended family visits and meals over Thanksgiving weekend. Families like the Browns, Washburns, Webers, and Crawfords shared dinners with relatives from Athens Columbus and Coolville. Hospital news notes Harold Stephens hospitalized in Parkersburg. Margaret Washburn signs the report.

Racine Social Notes Holiday Visits Include Knightsstep Family

Racine social items note Mr and Mrs Robert Knightstep of Columbus spent holidays with Mrs Panes mother Mrs Lavinia S and brother in law Mr and Mrs James Simpson The Rev and Mrs John Elwood and family visited Ada Mississippi relatives Leta Sayre and Homer Sayre mention Miss Leta Sayre a Logan grade school teacher spent holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Sayre Mrs George Tassian a Harrisonville School teacher visited her husband in New York over the holidays

Racine Robert Knightstep Columbus Panes Lavinia S James Simpson John Elwood Mr Elwood Wilbur Elwood Ada Leta Sayre Logan Grade School Homer Sayre George Tassian Harrisonville School New York Chester Simpson Bryan Lin Hart Okey Nelson Nelson Henry Salser Helen Nease Pomeroy Lailian Lee W. B. Cross B. F. Turner Owen Watson James Jividen Warren Jividen Mary Jividen Charlies Jividen Tommy Ellen Athens Otis Me. Clintock Johnnie Ann Grace Jividen Clark Jiiden

Farewell party at Temple Church honors Seel family

A farewell party and shower at Temple Church on Tuesday evening November 23 celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Earl Seel and family who have moved to Adelphi. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Columbus Fleming Thibodaux and Athens among others.

Howard Welch Truman Penn Penn Charles Howard Ney Carpenter T. J. Butcher Charlies Fern Gillogy Harold John David Gillogy Gilbert Bower Rolland Crabtree Kenneth Donnie Arthur Crabtree Carl Paul Peck Dale Scott Ronnie Mendal Jordan Melva Faye Walter Jordan W. H. Covert Peasle Strong Athens L. V. Lowther John Hamill Edward J. Warner Newcomerstown Carl Greenlees Rose Carolyn Charles Greenlees Fleming William Cheadle Linda Rex Cheadle Gene Jeffers Margie W. E. Jeffers Reed Jeffers Janet Richard Jeffers Lavern Jordan Fred Cheadle Columbus Clair D. Stansbury Julia Ann Dale Stansbury Richard

Thanksgiving visits fill Plains area with family gatherings

Mrs G R Shafer returned to Hartville to be near her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Dearing who hosted a hospital stay for minor surgery. Numerous relatives and friends visited and stayed with families including the Vessalo, Gorby, Parker, Barker, Miller, Hartman, and Hartman households during the holiday weekend.

Bryan Harris Cinda Lou Fairborn Mayford Harris Mr Harris Clarence Harris Great Bend Baptist Church Harris Lima the Plains G. R. Shafer Charles Dearing Hartville Millie Mike Vessalo Jimmie Marilon Joe Vessalo Joseph Josephine Joanne

Petit Jury To Report For Marilyn Ross Case

The October term petit jury is summoned to report at 9:00 a.m. Monday December 6 to hear Marilyn Ross versus Herbert R LeMaster on a statutory charge. Astronomers note many meteors arise from condensed gasses of comets.

McArthur Marilyn Ross Herbert R. LeMaster

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