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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1951

Page

8

Four More File Petitions For Vinton Primary Vote

In McArthur Ohio four more candidates, three Republicans and one Democrat, join the May 6 Vinton county primary race. Clerk L A Wrightsel sets February 6 1952 6 30 p m as petition deadline. Dorothy Cox widow of Ray Cox may run for clerk of courts. William Reffett McArthur chief of police seeks sheriff seat against incumbent William Brown. Harold Felton county commissioner seeks re election in Republican primary. Alvie Collins of Carpenter also seeks county commissioner.

Vinton County Board of Elections Dorothy Cox, McArthur Ray Cox William Reffett McArthur Reffett William Brown Harold V. Felton Alvie Collins Carpenter

Peck Home Best Decorated in McArthur Garden Contest

McArthur judges named the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Peck at W Main St as best decorated for the yuletide season. The Pecks' display featured pine, blinking lights and a Santa on the roof. Second prize went to Mr. and Mrs. O C Reed of High St for a porch and lawn scene with a Silent Night theme and a vigilant snow man by a wrought-iron lamp post. Third prize went to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ed Prater on Sugar St for a simple homelike cottage display. Two homes received honorable mention: Ralph H. Fornwalt on N Market St and E W Mood residence on E. Mood.

Mcarthur Willard R. Peck W. Main St McArthur Garden Club Pecks O. C. Reed High St Joe Ed Prater Sugar St Praters N. Market St Ralph H. Fornwalt E. W. Mood

Rutland Social Notes Holiday Tales From Many Families

Rutland social notes list Christmas visits and travels of locals including Dr and Mrs P A Jiiden in Florida, Swicks of Columbus welcomed a son with grandparents in Oak Hill and Danville, and many others visiting relatives in Ohio and at Fort Meade Maryland.

Taylor Family Welcomes New Baby on Christmas Day

Mr and Mrs Olen Taylor announce the birth of a son on Christmas Day. Several families share Christmas visits and dinner across Ohio including Shuler Barton Frazier Veith Matthews Russell Taylor Hoffman Edwards. A Christmas program was held at the Free Will Baptist Church.

Olen Taylor Junior Shuler Joe Shuler Ray Barton Cleveland Birtie Frazier Ross Fife George Veith Carroll Matthews Eddie Fife John Veith Delbert Russell Ee Russell Doris Judye Lewis Taylor Mensfield Ohio Earl Hoffman Pearl Edwards Fred Taylor Free Will Baptist Church Ermagine Russell Eddie Russell West Columbia Larry Sheets Homer Abbott Paul Martin Denver Abbott Donald Abbott Clayton Spencer Columbus Clair Linton South Bend Ind Lewis Fife Theodore Whittington Mickey Buck Zanesville Squire Taylor Loyd Redman Camp Conley W. V Earl Taylor Gon Tony Jasper Roberston Pickerington

Christmas party at Vinton Township Garden Club gathers members

The annual Christmas party on December 22 at the school drew 22 members and families with a children’s program and a potluck supper. Mystery sister drawings, a stocking exchange, and Christmas readings featured as part of the festive gathering. Several locals and visitors from Columbus and Athens joined in, and service members and discharged personnel were mentioned in visit summaries.

Merrill Eugene Wright Texas Roy Wright Clement Molihan Hawaii Louise Woltz Irene Jackson W. W. Jeffers Harlan Loretta Frank Eberts Connie Karen Emma Jeffers Athens Eva Perry Bertie Williams Harry Morton Columbus Emma Pierce Chris Cline Clark Carl Harry Wells Pierce-Palmer Orlin Gregory Jimmy Jeane Stevie Ray Cooper Judy S. D. Burns James Arbaugh J. E. Bacus Wilda Gary Mary Lou Rickey Margaret McLaughlin

Ladies Aid Holds Potluck and Gift Exchange in Broadwell

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Cook Vandyke’s home for a potluck dinner and Christmas gift exchange. Members included Mrs. Ella Ogg Miss Mae Brown Miss Hazel Burke Mrs. Clara Parsons and others. Guests visited relatives in Parkersburg Athens and Marietta.

Albert Ogg Hazel Burke Parkersburg George Smith Carolyn Athens William Young Frank Parsons Ralph Westbrook Donna Jean Marietta Hattie Hendershot Webb Cole Mae Brown Ella Ogg Belpre Melvin Vannav Herb Roberts Paul Martin Mike and Steve Big Run John Martin

Cottrill Rites Conducted for 91-Year-Old McArthur Resident

Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs. Rose Ann Cottrill 91 of McArthur who died December 21 at her daughter's home. Born near Radcliff April 23 1860 to Edward and Margaret Molihan she was widow of L M Cottrill. She leaves two sons two daughters ten grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Last rites were by Rev J P Daab at Heistand funeral home and burial followed in Elk Cemetery.

Sawyer to Buy Two Columbus Radio Stations

Secretary of Commerce Sawyer and his family are authorized to buy WCOL and WCOL-FM in Columbus for 100000. The Commission approved the sale from Pixleys, Inc. to Air Trails Inc., of which Sawyer is president and treasurer. Sawyer also controls WING Dayton and WIZE Springfield, bought before his cabinet tenure.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Sawyer WCOL Wcol-Fm Columbus WING Dayton WIZE Springfield Ohio The Communications Commission Pixleys, Inc Air Trails, Inc Commerce Secretary

Christmas Visit Casts Holiday Gathers Across Newark Area

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wilson spent Christmas with daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Ralph Dishon in Columbus. The Wallace family visited Arnitt and Wallace in Columbus. Cpl Jack Kemper returned from California for the holidays. Donald Plumley from Ada joined Rev and Mrs Owen Plumley for Christmas. Ben Spicer Sr visited son Frank Spicer in Columbus. Anna Frasure visited Hemlock friends Mr and Mrs Gerald Tharpe. The Angles and Keiffers hosted in Cleveland and Zanesville area. Ralph Cooke and Kenny enjoyed time with friends in Columbus. Charles Webb visited daughter and son in Athens.

New Straitsville Ernest Wilson Ralph Dishon Columbus Frank Wallace Ronnie Jimmy Lon Arnitt Owen Wallace Cpl Jack Kemper U. & Army California Donald Plumley Ada Owen Plumley Ben Spicer Frank Spicer Anna Frasure Gerald Tharpe Hemlock Jack Angle Junior Angle Rosemary Cleveland Robert Keiffer Zanesville Perce Angle Ralph Cooke Kenny Raymond Ruscoe Kentucky Paul Webb Charles Webb William Bell Athens

Farewell party for Ruth Leaver and Christmas visits noted

Ruth Leaver receives a farewell gift from Rebekah lodge friends at IOOF hall before moving to Pennsylvania. A lunch is served to a list of local women. Families extend Christmas visits to Columbus Elyria Roanoke Caldwell Newark Barberton and other areas with multiple relatives visiting relatives and wrapped in holiday travel.

Shawnee Ruth Leaver Rebekah Lodge IOOF Betty Jewett Harry Davis Louise Columbus Ralph Barnett Mike Annabelle Kieffer Sammy Brteeze Jasper McGrew Elyria Harold McGrew Bobby Paul Kieffer William Peterson Gary Roanoke

Christmas visits and family travel around Mt Olive area

Mr and Mrs Elder Bissell and son from Pennsylvania spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs George Bissell in Mt Olive. Cecil Bissell from Parkersburg W Va visited Mrs Bissell's mother Mrs Frank Kelley. G W Price and Louise Bigley joined relatives in Bentonville and Mr and Mrs George Bissell plus Mrs Grace Price traveled to Pomeroy for a business trip. Multiple local residents attended the Long Bottom Christmas play and others hosted relatives in Mt Olive and Long Bottom.

Mount Olive Elder Bissell Pennsylvania George Bissell Mt. Olive Wayne Little Middleport Cecil Bissell Parkersburg W. Va Bissell Frank Kelley G. W. Price Louise Bigley Bentonville Mr. Price Grace Price Pomeroy Long Bottom Joe Connolly Charles Price Fred Young Pete Durst Joe Bissell Pearl Mosier Glover Boggus Mary Bean Jessie Price

Ratified in 1781 The Confederation Articles Finalized

The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress in 177 and not fully ratified by all states until 1781.

Continental Congress

Favor Returned by a Christmas Tur

Roy B Nixon of McArthur Route 2 shared a heartwarming Christmas tale as his son received a large turkey from a stranger who recalled Nixon’s past kindness when he had no nickel to his name. The returning gesture shows a community spirit and gratitude spanning years.

Mcarthur Roy B. Nixon Nixon

Services Held for Homer H. Tripp

Homer H. Tripp 81 of Hamden Route 1 died December 22 at his home. Born March 24 1870 in Washington Township Jackson County he was a farmer and was survived by three brothers seven children seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Masonic rites preceded funeral at Winters Chapel Church with burial in Hamden cemetery.

Washington Grange S. B. Tripp Hamden Thomas Tripp Jackson R. C. Tripp Wellston Luella Henderson Anna L. Tripp Stephen Tripp Laura B. Morris Orient Ohio Vera L. Webb Maranda Taggert Columbus Naomi Rogers Chillicothe

Sale of Dog Tags Below Last Year

McARTHUR Auditor T. R. Boring reports dog tag sales about 20 percent behind last year with 77 tags sold for 1952 to date. The deadline for purchases is January 20.

McArthur T. R. Boring Boring

Births at Chamberlain Clinic Hails Five New Arrivals

A son Charles Richard Harvey was born to Mr and Mrs Francis C Harvey Hamden on December 21. A daughter Carla Lenore Brooks was born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Brooks Carpenter on December 21. A daughter Martha Marie Fletcher Jr was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Fletcher Jr McArthur Route on December 21. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Emmett Woltz Ray Route 1 on December 26.

Chamberlain Clinic Charles Richard Francis C. Harvey Hamden Carla Lenore Leonard K. Brooks Carpenter Martha Marie Charles Fletcher McArthur Emmett Woltz Ray Route 1

Holiday Furloughs and Family Visits Named

A string of Christmas leave and holiday visits are noted. Walter McCarley of Camp Breckinridge spends 10 days with his parents in Ewington and the Calvin Spires family. John Dyke of Memphis takes a 16 day leave with his parents and sister. Paul Straushavas visits his Springfield employers’ relatives. Gladys Anderson, teacher at Washington D H Ohio, spends holidays with her parents. Ruth Hewitt of Wellston visits her mother. Dora Spires and granddaughter Delores Spires visit Calvin Spires’ family in Gallipolis. Alva Swick visits Columbus relatives. Additional guests include Mrs Sam Dyke, her son John, Ruth Hewitt, and Mary Dyke visiting Colum...

Danvile Walter McCarley Camp Breckinridge Ewington Calvin Spires John Dyke Memphis Tenn Sam Dyke Mary Paul Straushavas Springfield Donald Strausbeugh Donna Ruth Gladys Anderson Washington D.H Ohio Roy Anderson Ruth Hewitt Wellston Dora Spires Delores Spires Gallipolis Alva Swick Columbus John Mary Dyke James Hewitt Gregory Carl Nelson Rutland Nelson Will Barrett Wesley Bob -Mary E. Dyke

Cattle Theft Suspects Bound Over In Ohio Case

Two McArthur coal truckers and one Hamden driver were bound over to the Franklin County Grand Jury and jailed in Columbus after pleading innocent to cattle theft charges. Bond set at 2000 dollars. They are accused of stealing three cows from the Alva Oyler farm south of Groveport and selling them in Dunbar West Virginia. They may be tied to other regional thefts, with authorities probing accomplices in Vinton and Hocking counties.

McArthur Hamden Franklin County Grand Jury Columbus Madison Township E. E. Herderick Alvah Jividen William Jividen Jr Eugene Campbell Alva Oyler Groveport Dunbar W. Va Ohio William Brown William Jividen Jividen Franklin County Vinton Hocking Brown Lulu Wing Londonderry A. J. Waldron Hocking County Floyd Williams Starr Township Jiiden

D M Keeton Dies at 94 in McArthur

McARTHUR David Martin Keeton 94 of Zaleski died Christmas morning at Leach rest home McArthur He was born July 13 1857 in Vinton County a farmer son of David and Sarah Bradford Keeton His wife Jane Easterling preceded him in death Survived by five children Gerald in Columbus Pearley in Michigan and three daughters Mary Effie Anne Funeral held Thursday at Wrightsey with Rev J P Daab officiating Burial in Keeton cemetery near Lake Hope

Christmas happenings at Point Rock and Laurel area homes

Community Christmas programs at Nazarene Church and Laurel Grange featured a chicken dinner and a joint Star Laurel and Star Juvenile installation with Deputy H. E. Starkey in charge. Willing Workers held a Christmas meeting with Grace Turner named 1952 president. Numerous local residents and relatives gathered for visits and holiday meals across Point Rock, Albany, Columbus, Gallipolis, and Pomeroy.

Point Rock Nazarene Church Laurel Grange Star, Laurel and Star H. E. Starkey Starkey Virgil Atkins Rex Shenefield Yale Grace Turner G. B. Radekin Don Miller Dayton Roger Bolen Johnnie William Phillips Chillicothe Leslie Hoffmans Salem Clayton Morris Clyde Morris Columbus Clayton Hensler Douglas Clay Sammie Cummings J. E. Radekin F. R. Vale Neva Nicholson Ronald G. A. Radekin Nellie Vale Jarret Bobo Victoria Gillogly Octa Albany Will Gillogly Bobos Radekin Gillogly Jack Moore Lena Taylor Moore Betty Clay W. R. Holcomb Charles Essex Lisbon Don MacBlane Everett Holcomb Pickett Gallipolis Frank Johnston Pomeroy A. D. Morrison Swett Mery Bobo Lancaster Jarret W. I. Swett

Social Visits Reported Across Sumner Area

Recent visitors include Gerald Swartz Edna and Althea Reiber at the Koehlers and Alva Partlow Peach Fork Lena Belle Pooler with Mrs Linnie Pulling. Norman Bahr Vernon Bahr and families dined with Rex Bentz Gene Wells. Dorothy Hawk and others visited Milford Hawk household. Betty Pullins noted in Peach Orchard area.

Minersville Social Notes

Seaman Recruit John Watson in Great Lakes training spends furlough with his mother Mrs Myrtle Watson. Paul Forbes training in Texas spends furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Forbes. Jean Jones of Columbus visits parents Mr and Mrs Edward Hines. Numerous Christmas visits and dinners noted among local families including Grueser, Roush, Fisher, Sayre, and Stewart households. hospital and Knoxville area references. Exina E Wiggins.

Minersville John Watson Great Lakes Training Center Myrtle Watson Paul Forbes Texas Eugene Forbes Jean Jones Columbus Edward Hines Val Mitch Karl Mitch Enterprise Cris Harris Milton Roush Gregory Cincinnati Mason Fisher Bill Roland Gordon Dorsey Roush Caroline Pomeroy Charles McMaster Middleport Adolph Grueser Sr Howard Russell Wolfpen William Russell Karl Grueser Pennsylvania Bradford Maag Holzer Hospital Floyd Mescher Chillicothe Otis Parker Robert Stella Grueser Elmer Grueser Point Pleasant Mary Elizabeth Bentz Edna Wiggins Brooks Sayre Lena Phillips John Dorothy Stanley Jones Ashton Sayre Dayton Frank Stewart John Fisher Akron William Fisher James Fisher Paul Fisher Mary Elizabeth Zahl William Ohlinger Edward Loggin Mary Elizabeth Shifflet Glouster Harold Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Adolph Grueser Mabel Mankin Exina E. Wiggins

School Levy Unaffected By Recount

A recount in two Richland Township precincts found only one vote in favor of the Allensville Consolidated school tax levy discarded. Richland South results matched officials in tallying. Richland North lost one vote in support, but the levy still passed with about 75 percent.

McArthur Richland Township Allensville J. E. Glandon Vinton County

Three Cars In Collision Near Dundas Injures Teen

A three car crash at Route 75 and Depue road south of Dundas on Christmas morning caused about 500 in property damage and injured Bernadine Potts. Joseph Hector of Columbus turned left from Route 75 into Depue road and was struck by Marian Dennis of Wellston. Arthur Stephenson of Wellston, following, hit the Hector car from behind. Sheriff Brown investigated the incident.

William Brown Bernadine Potts Wellston

Christmas Day Visits and Church Program at Millfield

A Millfield social recap lists Christmas Day visits with families from Athens and Columbus including the Theisen, Patton, Sanders, Sayers, Kozma, and Triplett households. The Church of Christ children performed a Christmas program during Sunday school, with treats distributed afterward. The Trimble Grange met December 22 giving first and second degrees to several couples including Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Powell.

Millfield Harold Sams Barbara Carol Emily Jane Doris Theisen Tyrus Theisen Athens Gertrude Brown George Shaner Robert McCormick Hope Lynn Columbus Charles Sanders Woodrow Patton Craig Lulu Barr G. C. Patton Calmon Kozma Roy Miller Fred Sayers Shirley Sayers Leslie Kittle Dutch Creek Sandra Joe Keith Sanders Richard Wilcox Walter Border Glendon Palmer Palmer Arthur Triplett Edward Snyder Clifford Sanders Carl Moody Jerry Jim Earl Brown Donna Sayers Sand Ridge John Theisen Susie Bell Church of Christ Trimble

Christmas Program and Community Visits In Mount Pleasant

The annual church Christmas program featured devotions by Rev. Carrol Chesser followed by a children's pageant. Santa distributed treats to Sunday school attendees from last year and candy to guests. Local families and friends gathered for parties and visits at multiple homes amid updates and hosting duties.

Mount Pleasant Carrol Chesser Santa Claus George Smith Sinnott Kenneth Hinerman Logan Norah Ohlinger Nellie Louise

Christmas Guests Fill Local Homes Across Counties

Families from Colum bus Athens Galena Thurman Albany and Columbus hosted relatives for Christmas weekend. Servicemen Pvt Dudgeon Langley Field Va visited. Lt Col Eddie Howery spent Christmas in Washington. The gatherings included Reed Jeffers Cordray Dye and Crabtree households with extended relatives from multiple towns.

Carpenter Ellen McKnight Columbus McKnight Fern Gillogly Paul Gaston Athens Arthur Crabtree Carl Peck Harley Townsend Paul Linda Townsend Galena J. K. Crabtree Edgar Crabtree Ray Woodrum Carl Walton Stephanie T. M. Galaway Rolland Crabtree Leon Woodrum Albany Reed Jeffers Mary Janet Richard Jeffers Lester Cord Clair Dudgeon Langley Field Harry Dudgeon Eddie L. Howery Washington, D.C Shirley Howery Lester Cordray Marvin Chase Leona Donald Johnson Bowling Green J. L. Rawlings Lewis Smith A. R. Carter H. E. Starkey Roy Wise

Local guests visit regional residents over weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles Kern of Virginia and Mr and Mrs Bert Kern hosted weekend visitors including Charles Skaggs and families from Fairborn and Columbus. Evergreen, Marietta, Akron, Chillicothe, Homestead and Dayton residents were also listed as guests at various local homes.

Cheshire Charles Kern Virginia Bert Kern Virgil Skaggs Herbert Skaggs Fairborn Charles Skaggs Clarence Adams Evergreen Curt Swisher Joe Foley Dayton Ed Yeaguer Elmer Angel Homestead Claude Blazer Clifford Harrison Becky Marietta Jim Grover Ray Shamblen Columbus Ivan Grover Ernest Kennedy Akron W. J. Grapes Jack Sharlike Chillicothe

Some 4 F Registrants to Undergo Re Exams

The Vinton county selective service board announced that some draft registrants classified 4-F will be re examined in January at Fort Hayes Columbus. Thirty men will receive draft physicals at Ft Hayes on January 24 and 12 men will be inducted January 30. The board noted that four men inducted last week joined the Marine Corps. The McArthur board office will be closed December 31 and January 1.

McArthur Vinton County Selective Service Board Fort Hayes Columbus Marine Corps Ted Cram Dundas Ernest Pridemore Radcliff William Fuller New Plymouth Paul Branscomb Ft. Hayes

Creola Man in Fair Condition After House Fire

Charles Wine of Cremola Creola is in satisfactory condition at Hocking Valley hospital after a blaze that consumed his home. He suffered severe burns and exposure, awoke to smoke, escaped, and walked miles without a coat to reach a neighbor. The fire was caused by a defective flue.

McArthur Charles Wine Cremola Hocking Valley Hospital Wine

Vinton County Land Transfers Highlight Township Parcels

A series of land transfers in Vinton County lists 23 acres in Elk Township from Charles and Catherine Keesee to Timothy V. and Velma Thompson. Various deeds include Karns to Harris Bay Laferty, 75 acres Madison Township from Bernie L. and Alberta Edwards to the State, and others detailing transfers in Richland Brown, McArthur, and Knox townships among named individuals and couples.

Charles Catherine Keesee Timothy V Velma Thompson Elk Township George Carrie Karns Harris Bay Laferty Creola Bernie L Alberta Edwards State of Ohio Madison Township Delbert Iva Henderson Julius Elsie Worrix Richland Harry Waneta Andy Robert Mary E. Legue Brown Township Raymond Lena Riggs David Irene Higgins Pt. Pleasant Bertha Jacob Flora Bartoe William Bartoe R. B. Wil Roy A. Hartley McArthur Lola V. Glenn Bernie Clineton Township A. F Adda Lou Tewksbury Vernon D Edna V. West Knox Township Charles and Mary Hinson Paul O. Pratt Harrison Township

Local Marriages and Pairings Listed Dates Unclear

Licensed To Marry Harley Fee Jr from McArthur a saw mill operator and Dorothy De pue a 27 year old. Thomas S. Bledsoe 24 of Ray a rail roader and Edna Mae Palmer 21 a waitress. Thomas Jefferson Roberts Jr 22 of McArthur Route 2 Air Force and Lenna L. Gillespie 21 McArthur Route 2 candy factory worker. Branson Nelson 19 Chillicothe Route 2 laborer and Wanda Jean Hill 16 Ray Route 1.

Harley Fee Jr McArthur Dorothy Depue Thomas S. Bledsoe Ray Edna Mae Palmer Allensville Thomas Jefferson Roberts Jr Air Force Lenna L. Gillespie Branson Nelson Chillicothe Wanda Jean Hill

McArthur Man Breaks Leg After Ice Fall

McArthur resident Weldon Johnson fell on the ice December 20 in McArthur and sustained a left leg fracture. The fracture was treated with reduction at the Chamberlain clinic.

McArthur Weldon Johnson Chamberlain

Danko v Danko divorce notice in Athens County court

Michael J. Danko files amended petition for divorce custody and relief against Ruth J. Danko in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Cause No 1. Defendant residence unknown must answer by February 4 1982. Attorney Foster B Cornwell signs for the plaintiff.

Ruth J. Danko Michael J. Danko Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Foster B. Cornwell Mary Lee Sullivan Koons North High Street Athena T. J. Sullivan Conyers Georgia Ezra Rexford Koons

Legal notices allege divorce and estate sale in Athens County

Multiple notices name Mary Lee Sullivan Koons and Julia Johnson with unknown addresses. Ezra Rexford Koons seeks divorce. Roger J Jones administers Patrick Curtis estate asking probate court to sell real estate in Trimble Township to pay debts. Notices require answers by specified January dates.

Julia Johnson North Fifth Street Columbus Ohio Roger J. J Patrick Curtis Athens County Athena Trimble Clyde Gillette Lida Curtis

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