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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1948

Page

6

Vinton County Courthouse Sees Three Office Changes

McArthur area voters prepare for January 1 when newly elected officials assume office in Vinton County. Freeman resumes prosecuting attorney duties while Newdick relinquishes the post. Frn to become county commissioner, Abele takes the General Assembly seat, and other officials including sheriff Brown coroner Strong engineer Ogan clerk Robb and recorder Agnes Scott begin new terms. The county board of commissioners meets January 3 to organize.

McArthur Agnes Scott Allensville Board of County Commissioners C. W. McFadden Ray Theodore R. Boring Ronald FE. Simms

Work At Lake Continues Despite Adverse Weather

Lake Logan dam and spillway construction proceed amid cold rain and high winds as Parkersburg Excavation Co. pushes toward completion two miles from gan. Reinforcements such as steel for the spillway arrive while earth movers shape the clay core with no firm finish date, earlier estimates suggesting six weeks to two months in favorable weather.

Logan Lake Logan Parkersburg Excavation Co Gan Clear Fork Creek

Logan Area Society News Highlights Local Events

Essie Gano of Xenia visits son Meridith Gano. Macks move into new home at 253 W Second St formerly owned by Pearl Watkins. Carl Blosser attends district managers meeting in McArthur. Baker couple back from Columbus. Eagles Lodge oyster supper after meeting tonight. Aurands host Christmas dinner on Logan Route 4 with Stiverson Gorby Iles Blair Lanning and others from Lancaster Logan. Farewell dinner planned for Mrs. Otto Lyke at Venus Chapter Eastern Star. Starr-Washington School head D O Davis in Chicago for national education meetings.

Eagles Lodge Ernest Aurand Logan Elmer Stiverson Carolyn Carl Gorby Ronnie Janice Lancaster Kenneth Iles Earl Blair Frank Lanning Paul James George Masonic Hall Otto Lyke Mississippi Venus Order of Eastern Star D. O. Davis Starr

Hocking Hospital Admissions and Births Report

Recent admissions and births at Hocking Valley Hospital include Albert Mount of Logan undergoing surgery Elizabeth Essex of New Straitsville also having surgery H McKiddie of Albion Michigan medical George Meadows of Logan Route 4 Mrs Viola Corby of Carbon Hill and Mr and Mrs Paul H Blosser of Enterprise welcome a daughter Mr and Mrs James Brown of Junction City welcome a son Mr and Mrs Daniel Woolever of Logan welcome a daughter

Logan Hocking Valley Hospital Albert Mount Elizabeth Essex New Straitsville H. McKiddie Albion Mich George Meadows Paul H. Blosser Enterprise James Brown Junction City Daniel Woolever

Wise Jr and Russell Visit Athens and Mc Arthur on County Business

Meigs County officials Charles H. Wise Jr. and sheriff-elect Charles Russell toured Athens and Mc Arthur on county business Thursday. They visited local offices and met residents as part of transition planning before Wise Jr. assumes deputy sheriff duties.

Middleport Charles H. Wise Jr Meigs County Charles Russell Athens McArthur

Gibisonville Area Man Dies at 86

Logan William Marion Anderson 86 lifelong Gibisonville resident died Tuesday night at his son's home after three weeks of ill health. He was a former prominent farmer, member of Gibisonville Methodist Church, survived by five daughters and four sons, 43 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren. services Friday at Gibisonville Methodist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Logan William Marion Anderson Gibisonville B. L. Anderson Thomas J. Anderson Has

Juhling Dies After Illness at 60 in Middleport

William H. Juhling aged 60 of S Second Ave Middleport died Wednesday after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 30 p.m. at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with interment in River View Cemetery. Survived by wife Edna Gardner Juhling a daughter Mrs Edgar Tuckerman a granddaughter and grandson and brothers and sisters George Miss Emma Juhling Mrs Walter Nelson Mrs J F Beverage and Charles Juhling He was longtime Middleport resident known for window dressing art work and clothing ventures and later worked as an exterminator and in the Meigs County auditor's office.

Middleport William H. Juhling S. Second Ave Rawlings- Coats Riverview Cemetery Edna Gardner Juhling Edgar Tuckerman Athens George Emma Juhling New York City Walter Nelson Staten Island J. F. Beverage Chestnut St Charles Juhling Hartford W. Va Juhling Rathburn & Sons Tricounty Herbert Chambers Chambers Exterminator Meigs County Auditor's Office

McGrath Denies Assault Charge in Domestic Case

Logan Lester McGrath of Sand Run pleads innocent to assault and battery charged by his wife Bette. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $300 bond after arraignment before Magistrate S B Whitehart following arrest by Deputies Jack Waldron and Lloyd Fraizer.

Logan Lester McGrath Bette McGrath S. B. Whitehart Jack Waldron Lloyd Fraizer

Time Schedule Listed For Veterans Benefits in Logan County

Logan County veterans service officer John Buchanan issues deadlines for veteran benefits. Eligible personnel should visit the county courthouse veterans office for full details on reinstatement, NSLI changes, burial and pension claims, GI Bill education, loan guarantees, and survivor benefits with various cutoffs through 1957.

Logan John Buchanan Hocking County Veterans Service Veterans Service Office Jeg Veterans Administration

Driver Pleads Guilty To Leaving Crash

Maxine Marie Murphy of Lancaster pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident after sideswiping Edward Dalton's parked car on W Hunter Street and fleeing north on Route 33. A $25 fine plus costs was imposed.

Logan Maxine Marie Murphy Lancaster Edward Dalton W. Hunter Street Route 33

Winter Driving Tips from Logan Chief Ellinger

Police Chief Sol Ellinger urges motorists to slow down in rain sleet or snow citing Ohio State Safety Council data showing winter accidents rise about 50 percent. He lists six precautions store brakes before heavy traffic test road feel slow on slick pavement use chains keep windows and lights clear pump brakes and maintain larger following distance pedestrians should cross only at intersections and yield to approaching cars.

Logan Sol Ellinger Ohio State Safety Council Ellinger

Driver Fined After DUI Arrest in Racine Route

Howard B. Stitts of Hobson aged 54 was arrested by the State Highway Patrol on Route 124 near Racine for driving an automobile while under the influence. He pleaded guilty at Mayor Spencer's court and was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Pomeroy Howard B. Stitts Hobson State Highway Patrol Racine Stitts Spencer

Meigs General Hospital Admits Diverse Patients

Meigs General Hospital reports admissions including Kitrell Williams from Pomeroy for medical care, Robert Landers of Minersville, Louella Griffin of Reedsville, Nellie Dunn of Middleport for medical needs, Mrs Mabel Brace of Racine for surgery, Jan Haddox of Athens for tonsillectomy, Mr and Mrs William Davis of Pomeroy with a newborn daughter, Mr and Mrs James Ingram of Pomeroy with a daughter, plus emergencies George James of Hartford W Va, Mrs Albert Hughes of Middleport, Hobart Cozart of Portland, Pearl Searles of Cheshire. Discharges include George Starcher of Pomeroy and Mrs Loraine Davis with daughter of Pomeroy and Mrs Dorothy Stewart with daughter of Middleport.

Kitrell Williams Pomeroy Robert Landers Minersville Louella Griffin Reedsville Nellie Dunn Middleport Mabel Brace Racine Jan Haddox Athens William Davis James Ingram George James Hartford W. Va Albert Hughes Hobart Cozart Portland Pearl Searles Cheshire George Starcher Julian Hilly Letart Loraine Davis Dorothy Stewart

Birth of twins announced in Hemlock Grove

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook announce the birth of twin daughters at Meigs Hospital on December 22. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Woodyard of Albany Route 2 and Mrs. Hugh Cook of Hemlock Grove.

Hemlock Grove Charles Cook Meigs Hospital Bliss Woodyard Albany Hugh Cook

Lanning Announces Birth of Son in Hemlock Area

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lanning announce the birth of a son on December 20 at the home of the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson of Fultonham. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lanning with great grandparents listed in Hemlock and nearby communities.

Hemlock Eugene Lanning Albert Wilson Fultonham Richard Lanning Rachel Inman Corning Jennie Gehring David Lanning Murray City Bowman Morgan County Lee McCool Cincinnati Dayton McCool McCray Insurance Co Logan Ralph Post Marvin Noah Bray Willis Bray Shawnee Dick Tharp Charles Bope Columbus Harry Tharp James A. Flowers Forrest Flowers Glenna Williams

Pomeroy Engagement Announced for Vera Roush and Robert Slagle

Mrs. M S Roush of Rutland announces the engagement of Vera Marie Roush to Robert Craig Slagle son of Mr and Mrs Craig Slagle of Gallipolis The bride to be Vera Marie Roush is a Rutland High School graduate and Holzer Hospital School of Nursing current Holzer Hospital nurse The groom to be Robert Slagle attends Ohio University College of Commerce The wedding is planned for next summer The note also covers a Pomeroy Chapter 186 OES potluck dinner at Mrs Lulu Neases home with flowers candles and a business session led by Mrs Bess Weed A guest Edith Witt formerly Edith Bowen of Cleveland attends

Pomeroy M. S. Roush Rutland Vera Marie Robert Craig Slagle Craig Slagle Gallipolis Miss Roush Rutland High School Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Holzer Hospital Slagle College of Commerce Ohio University Order of Eastern Star Lulu Nease Bess Weed Edith Witt Edith Bowen Cleveland Harry Smith

Funeral Rites Wednesday For W. Ward

Funeral services for W A Ward were held Wednesday afternoon at Rawlings Coats funeral home with Rev C M Pomeroy officiating and a First Baptist Church quartet. Ward died at Holzer Hospital after being injured when slate fell in the Henry mine in Mason County W Va. Many relatives attended from Ohio locations including Wellston Columbus and Ravenswood along with Ward family members. Pallbearers included Leslie Ervin Gilbert Ervin Harold Ward and others. flowers were provided by the Ladies Bible Class of First Baptist Church.

Middleport W. A. Ward Rawlings-Coats C. M. Pomeroy First Baptist Church William Diles Mason County W. Va Ward William Robson Gravel Hill Ben Ervin Charleston Harvey Zimmerman Wellston John Dawson Ernest Ervin Arthur Christian Gilbert Ervin All of Columbus Phillip Ward Hamden Russell Morgan Betty Anthony Ward McArthur Maggie Salts Chester Ward Chillicothe James Christian James Salmons Dundas Elmer Ward Logan Julia Camp Letha Clark Lake Alma Kermit Ward Earl Ward Bob Don Ward Thomas Lowery Chauncey Randolph Ward Ravenswood Cecil Ward Pomeroy Melvin Devol James Ward William Ward Charlottesville Leslie Ervin Harold Ward John Taylor Richard Jeffries

Boy Struck by Auto: Uninjured After Collision in Ripley

Mays Jr. and his friends from W Va were en route to a wedding in Chesapeake when their car struck Jackie Braley on W Main Street near the Christian Church. Braley was treated at Meigs General Hospital and discharged with no injuries. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Homer Braley of 610 East Main Street.

Pomeroy Foster Mays Jr Kenna W. Va Ernest Parsons Lewis Johnson Ripley Chesapeake Mays Jackie Braley Jackie W. Main St Christian Church Bill Hayes Middleport Meigs General Hospital Homer Braley E. Main St

Marriage Licenses Reported From Local Counties

Marriage licenses issued include James F Williamson 25 farmer Southside and Bea Ruth Reynolds 21 Pomeroy. Ralph Davis 23 steelworker Pomeroy and Juanita Teaford 17 Pomeroy. Carl Dale Askew 31 Gallipolis and Kathleen Scott 25 Pomeroy. Floyd Snowden 22 student Rutland and Tressa Pickens 16 Langsville. Lewis R Miller 32 associate county agent Upper Sandusky and Angie Shain 25 Pomeroy. Wayne Adams 18 laborer Columbus and Hope Swain 17 Long Bottom. Raymond Mullen 21 lumber man Walker W Va and Lynn Bartlett 18 Racine.

James F. Williamson Farmer Southside Bea Ruth Reynolds Pomeroy Ralph Davis Juanita Teaford Carl Dale Askew Gallipolis Kathleen Scott Floyd Snowden Rutland Tressa Pickens Langsville Lewis R. Miller Upper Sandusky Angie Shain Wayne Adams Columbus Hope Swain Long Bottom Raymond Mullen Walker W. Va Lynn Bartlett Racine

Pomeroy Personal Visits Over Christmas Weekend

Community notes list visits from Mr. and Mrs. Coward Calvert and son Dodgie with James Laughlin family in East Liverpool. B. W. Donnally visits from Pittsburgh to Greta Price in Lincoln Hill. Homer Holter family and Pat Thompson meet Carl Rushbaugh family in Quaker City, Ohio. Bob Hayes visits his mother Ellen Couch for Christmas.

Coward Calvert Dodgie Don McKinsey Calvert Jon Ron Gary James Laughlin East Liverpool B. W. Donnally Pittsburgh Greta D. Price Lincoln Hill Homer Holter Ray Pat Thompson Carl Rushbaugh Quaker City Ohio Bob Hayes Mr. Hayes Ellen Couch

Syracuse Man Thomas Capehart Dies at 88

POMEROY Thomas J Capehart 88 of Syracuse died at home Wednesday evening he is survived by two sisters Miss Mary Capehart and Mrs Grace Williams both of Syracuse four nieces and five nephews funeral arrangements to be announced by Ewing Funeral Home

Pomeroy Thomas J. Capehart Syracuse Mary Capehart Grace Williams Ewing

One Car Stolen Finds Another in Middleport Recovery

Middleport police seeking a car stolen December 12 from a Five Points residence recovered a second stolen vehicle from Jack I. Davis of McArthur Route 2. Chief C. E. Parker said Weston police would return the car to its owner after proper identification.

Middleport Five Points Jack I. Davis McArthur C. E. Parker Wellston

Superintendent Named To OEA Department

POMEROY Pomeroy School Superintendent W A Smith was elected secretary treasurer of the departmental group of exempted village superintendents of the Ohio Education Association at the annual convention in Columbus Monday. He had just completed a year as president of the Southeastern Ohio Education Association.

Pomeroy W. A. Smith Ohio Education Association OEA Columbus

Welker Family Purchases Home Near Sugar Run

Sheriff Ralph Welker and his family are moving into their new residence at 163 Mulberry Ave after purchasing the Schoenlein property. The Welkers, with sons Jerry and Jackie who attend Sugar Run School, plan to move in upon his retirement on January 3.

Pomeroy Ralph Welker Sheriff's Office Welkers Schoenlein Mulberry Ave

Mrs. Lomax to Lead Vinton March of Dimes Drive

Mrs. Erman Lomax, wartime editor and now office manager, named head of the Vinton County March of Dimes drive for infantile paralysis. The annual fund campaign will begin January 13 in Vinton County.

Mrs. Lomax Vinton March of Dimes McArthur Erman Lomax McArthur Democrat-Enquirer McArthur Supply Co Vinton County Lomax

Account Filed for Frank and Glenn Strong Estates

Pomeroy Berne R. Strong administratrix has filed her first and final account for the estates of Frank Strong and formerly administrator of Glenn Strong. The account was suspended for settlement and the cause continued in probate court.

Pomeroy Berne R. Strong Frank Strong Glenn Strong

Jurors Drawn for January Vinton County Court Terms

Names of 15 grand jurors and 21 petit jurors for the January term of the common pleas court in Vinton County were drawn December 24 by commissioners Milford H. Harden and John E. Bray. Grand jurors include Mabel Shively and Ruth Bay among others. petit jurors list Nola Sowers Julia Morley Wilbur Arledge and several others. Prosecuting Attorney elect James R. Freeman said the grand jury will be called January 24 to review criminal cases. no petit jury date is set.

Mabel Shively McArthur Raoul Roof Radcliff Kenneth Beckley Albany S. R. Buskirk Lewis Goodin Ruth Norton Etta Cottrill Everett Ratcliff Londonderry A. O. Ringer Creola Stace Peck Clyde Morrow Hamden Velda Barney Allensville Milan Eby Alice Peters Zaleski Jacob Millstead New Plymouth Autye Baker Maggie Henderson Mayme Hartley Mary Thompson Velma Pearse Harley Davis South Bloomingville Walter Frazee Walter Wilt Bay Mildred Wells Ewington Blanche Cline S. E. Tripp James R. Freeman

Radiosonde Found on Vinton Farm Near McArthur

An instrument known as a radiosonde was found on the Charles Cram farm three miles northeast of McArthur on Christmas by A. W. Thomas. The unit, likely balloon-transported, was released by U S Army weather observers on December 20 to collect upper air data for weather forecasts and storm warnings. Thomas turned the radiosonde over to Postmaster J E Rosser.

Mcarthur Charles Cram A. W. Thomas U. S. Army Thomas J. E. Rosser

McArthur Records Two and Four Degrees Above Zero

Thermometer readings show two degrees above zero in McArthur Sunday morning and four degrees above zero on Monday morning.

Mcarthur

Realty Tax Books To Open Jan 17 In 1948 Second Half

McArthur reports realty tax books for the second half of 1948 will not open until Monday January 17. Vinton county treasurer Ronald E. Simms announced today.

McArthur Vinton County Ronald E. Simms

Births in Vinton County Teresa Ann and Merle Mathew Jr. born

A daughter Teresa Ann was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coyle of Byer on December 22 at the Chamberlain clinic. A son Merle Mathew Jr. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Beth el of McArthur Route 2 on December 24 at the Chamberlain clinic.

Teresa Ann Ralph Coyle Byer Chamberlain Clinic Merle Mathew ,Jr Merle Bethel McArthur Route 2

Vinton County Land Transfers Highlight Property Moves

Pearl Carpenter transfers 80 acres in Jackson Township to C. E. and Rose Fout. William L. and Helen E. Goodwin convey part of inlet 101 in McArthur to Lawrence FE and Eloise A. Morley.

Pearl Carpenter C. E Rose Fout Jackson Township William L Helen E. Goodwin Lawrence FE Eloise A. Morley Inlet 101 McArthur

Three Cats Suspected Of Rabies In Vinton County

The Vinton County Health Department reports three new suspected rabies cases in cats around McArthur. A Clarence Phillips cat scratched Stanley and Carl Phillips before being shot. another Hoyd family cat bit four members and is under observation. a Radcliff cat attacked Elsie Griffis and was killed for head analysis.

McArthur Vinton County Health Department Clarence Phillips Stanley Phillips Carl Phillips Mr. Phillips Everett Hoyd Jackson Health Department Radcliff Elsie Griffis Ted Hollingshead Hollingshead

Auto Driver Fined After Bus Mishap

McARTHUR Clarence Ousley fined 50 dollars in Common Pleas Court after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated He was arrested for driving a Greyhound bus off Route 75 The bus was driven by Willard Hunter Judge A L Chatfield suspended driving rights 90 days and required a 10000 insurance bond He faces a suspended jail sentence conditional on good behavior and sobriety Also two cognovit note entries were approved in court this week involving Dale D Remy and others

Ousley Chatfield Common Pleas Court Dale D. Remy Delos W. Shephard

Fever Cases Reported in Western Vinton County

Four scarlet fever cases were reported by the Vinton County Health Department in the extreme western sector. Patients include Maxine Clary 15 and Ovid Clary 9 of Londonderry Route 1, plus children of Amos Detty and Walter Smith of the same route.

McArthur Vinton County Maxine Clary Ovid Clary Sidney Clary Londonderry Amos Detty Walter Smith

Thirteen Vinton County youths to take draft tests

McARTHUR Thirteen Vinton County youths will be ordered to Portsmouth January 10 to take draft physical examinations, clerk Roger Haynes announced. Eleven had been listed for examination December 20, which was cancelled due to the Christmas holidays.

Christmas Seal Sale Exceeds 1947 Total

McARTHUR reports 1948 Christmas Seal drive receipts total 708.11 dollars as of December 27, up 43 dollars from last year. Mrs. Ray Cooper, chairman, urges Vinton County residents to respond to Christmas seal letters awaiting last minute Christmas preparations.

Licensed to Marry John O'Reilly and Mary Boley

John O'Reilly age 23 of New Straits ville a soldier plans to wed Mary Boley age 25 of New Plymouth in a marriage license notice. The record lists both parties and their ages and hometowns.

John O'Reilly New Straitsville Mary Boley New Plymouth

McArthur opens new beauty salon in Market Street building

Mrs. Mary Wallar opened a beauty parlour in McArthur’s new two story brick building on S Market Street opposite the courthouse. Built for Frank M Murphy by Elza King, the rear houses Murphy restaurant storeroom and a tavern. Second floor has two apartments.

McArthur Mary Wallar S. Market St Elza King Frank M. Murphy Murphy Wallar Mary Murphy Russell Wallar Austin Beauty College of Columbus

Friday Eve Celebration Scheduled at McArthur High School

McArthur Band Mothers Club invites residents of Wilkesville Winston Township Hamden Wellston Dundas Zaleski Allensville New Plymouth and Albany to a New Year Eve celebration in the McArthur High School auditorium. The String Dusters from station WBEX Chillicothe perform at 8 15 p m then dance music from 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m. There will be games movies and refreshments. The event starts at 7 15 p m.

McArthur—Band Mothers Club McArthur High School Wilkesville Winston Township Hamden Wellseton Dundas Zaleski Allensville New Plymouth Albany String Dusters WBEX Chillicothe

Hartley Rites Planned for Pfc Ray Hartley

Funeral services for Pfc. Ray Hartley who died in Japan will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkesville Presbyterian Church. The American Legion directs the rites and burial is in Vinton Memorial Cemetery. He died in January 1946 and is survived by his parents Tom and Leanna Hartley and sister Mrs. Earl Cray.

Wilkesville Pfc Ray Hartley Japan Wilkesville Presbyterian Church R. H. Woltz American Legion Vinton Memorial Cemetery Pfe. Hartley Tom and Leanna Hartley Earl Cray Here

FHA Group Views Farms McArthur

The Farmers Home Administration Committee of Vinton County met December 17 in the county agent's office at McArthur. Applicants seeking farm purchases with FHA assistance were interviewed and the committee conducted inspections of each farm under consideration. Attending were Thomas B. Foster state field representative FHA C L Harper Justice P Harden George L Brown Ruth A Murphy Ollie J Conley and Gail Russell.

McArthur Farmers Home Administration Committee Vinton County Farmers Home Administration Thomas B. Foster FHA C. L. Harper Justice P. Harden George L. Brown Ruth A. Murphy Ollie J. Conley Veterans Gail Russell Gallipolis

Slow Sale Reported for 1949 Dog Tags in Vinton County

Auditor Theodore R. Boring said fewer than 30 dog tags had been sold as of today. The sale began weeks ago with a January 20, 1949 deadline for new tags. Fees are one dollar for males or spayed females, three dollars for females, and ten dollars for kennel licenses.

McArthur Vinton County Theodore R. Boring Boring

New Hotel Lounge Set for Friday Opening

McARTHUR Ja la Lounge at Hotel McArthur will officially open Friday. Manager Paul E Hogan announced the newly decorated lounge, a night-club permit is in place, and meals will be served in the dining room for the first time in years starting after the new year.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vinton Logan Area Society News Hocking Hospital Gibisonville Area Heinlein Gibisonville Methodist Church Fairview Falls Township W. H. Juhling Life Insurance U. S NAVY Norfolk Pomeroy Social Notes W. Ward Pomeroy Personals Thomas Capehart Vinton Farm Hartley Rites FHA Group Views Farms Logan Sandwich House
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