Dundas School to Stay Open for Remaining Term
A Dundas community meeting, with McArthur board members present, announced the school will operate for the rest of the year under new principal O Ford Terrill Jr. and staff, though state standards require changes. Discussions include potential district mergers and transferring seventh and eighth graders to McArthur.
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Dundas
Dundas Community School
McArthur Board of Education
O. Ford Terrill Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio University
Robert Brown
T. R. Boring
Anne Walton
Goldie Thompson
County approves new sheriff cruiser and road supplies
Vinton County commissioners in a busy session buy a 1961 Ford sheriff cruiser from Dodrill Ford Sales at 1575 dollars and authorize a used or new concrete mixer. They set township road stone or machinery rental rates at 13.40 per mile and accept Citycote asphalt emulsion bid of .1453 dollars per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill Chevrolet Co
Weyand Dodge
Dodrill
Ford
J. E. Lee
Lee
Vinton
Eitycote Products Co
Cincinnati
Bitycote
Raymond Cottrill
C. E. Fout
M. L. Shea
Hartford Town Council Proposes New Water System
Hartford council meets in February with members Crump Ridenour Smith Gibbs and Fields present. Don Smith reports a survey for a water line from New Haven Heights over the hill to West Point and through town streets, awaiting financing. Ridenour oversees cinder spreading and new street lights in the new addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Carleton
Hartford
James M. Crump
K. F. Ridenour
Don Smith
I. W. Gibbs
Earl Fields
New Haven Heights
West Point
Ridenour
False wolf kill report stirs fears in Swan Two area
In Swan Two, a claimed wolf kill near Eben Ezer church proved false after Vinton county game protector Richard Schuerman examined a dried hide and found it deer, not wolf. Meanwhile Hocking County residents sighted two wolves near Carbon Hill and Roy McManus of Logan saw two wolves by a cement culvert weighing 50 to 60 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Ebenezer Church
Swan Two
Vinton County
Richard Schuerman
Hocking
Carbon Hill
Roy McManus
Logan
Schuerman
Buchtel York Alumni Association Meeting Planned
The Buchtel York Alumni Association holds its first meeting on Thursday March 2 at 7 p m in York High School cafeteria to arrange the annual alumni banquet and dance. All interested alumni are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel—York Alumni Association
York High School
Buchtel
Appointments Named Administratrixes in Ohio Estates
Dixie A. Smith of Portland Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of Royce Smith estate in Meigs County. Hattie M. Webb of Route 1 Athens Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of Emma A. Haning estate in Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated February 15 1961. John Bacon Acting Judge of the Meigs County Probate Court.
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Dixie A. Smith
Portland
Ohio
R. D
Royce Smith
Meigs Caan
John Bacon
Meigs County
Hattie M. Webb
Athens
Emma A. Haning
Alexander Tp
Athens County
Harold Probate Ile
Hearing Notice for Parole in Mansfield Ohio
Robert L Rush a prisoner at Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield was admitted from Athens County Case 11663 after conviction June 6 1960 for conveying articles into county jail to aid an escape. He is eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after April 1 1961. Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission M V Horn Record Clerk.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Robert L. Rush
Ohio State Reformatory
Athens County
Ohio Ardon E Commission
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
M. V. Horn
Prisoner McCray Eligible for Parole in 1961
Raymond McCray confined at London Correctional Institution in London Ohio, admitted from Athens County and convicted May 1960 of Breaking and Entering. He faces a sentence of 1 to 15 years and is eligible for parole consideration on or after April 1, 1961 by the Ohio Pard on and Parole Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ohio
Raymond McCray
London Correctional Institution
Athens County
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
Herbert Kell
Fire damages home of Ralph Hall in weekend blaze
Saturday fire partially destroyed Ralph Hall’s home as fire crews from New Haven and Mason battled the flames. The building suffered heavy damage and some household goods were lost. Albert Ginther owned the house. Hall had moved in after George Green vacated last week. Green relocated to Mason with his wife to run a rest home for the aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hall
New Haven
Mason
Albert Ginther
Hall
George Green
Green
Hartford S oldest citizen William Fields injured in fall
William Fields, Hartford's oldest citizen, fell and fractured several ribs. His daughters Mrs Bertha Dailey of Pomeroy and Mrs Dorothy Peoples of Columbus care for him after returning home from Pleasant Valley Hospital. David Fields Sr. remains a patient at St. Marys Hospital Huntington.
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William Fields
Hartford
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Bertha Dailey
Pomeroy
Dorothy Peoples
Columbus
David Fields Sr
St. Mary’s Hospital
Huntington
Huntington Social Guests and Local Trips
Mr and Mrs Delmis Romine and son Bobby of Huntington were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Rutter Knight Mrs F A Chapman is visiting relatives in Huntington Mr and Mrs George Lerner and Mr and Mrs J M Crump were in Point Pleasant Fred Spencer of Mason was a business visitor in Hartford Bernhart Lerner employed in Findlay Ohio spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs George Lerner Miss Helen Jenkins of Columbus spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Henry Jenkins Pvt Thomas Kimes stationed at Fort Knox Ky spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kimes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmis Romine
Bobby
Huntington
Rutter Knight
F. A. Chapman
George. Lerner
J. M. Crump
Point Pleasant
Fred Spencer
Mason
Hartford
Bernhart Lerner
Findlay
Ohio
George Lerner
Helen Jenkins
Columbus
Henry Jenkins
Thomas Kimes
Fort Knox, Ky
Kenneth Kimes
Judge Smith Sends Man To Penitentiary
William C. Ogdin, indicted in January 1959 for failure to provide for minor children, was sentenced by Judge C. W. Smith to one to three years in Ohio Penitentiary. He pleaded guilty, probation was revoked, and the suspended sentence was invoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdin
Marriage Licenses for Multiple Couples Listed
Harold E. Oakes 33 of Reynoldsburg and Mary Sandra Stewart 19 of Dundas wedlock. Frank D. McManus 24 of Hamden and Edna Virginia Arnold 26 of Hamden. Charles E. Dayton 38 of McArthur Route 2 and Lovina June Dayton 37 of McArthur Route 2 remarriage. Paul R. Kincaid 18 of Ewington Route 1 and Joann Thacker 17 of Ewington Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Oakes
Reynoldsburg
Mary Sandra Stewart
Dundas
Frank D. McManus
Hamden
Edna Virginia Arnold
Charles E. Dayton
McArthur
Lovina June Dayton
Paul R. Kincaid
Ewington
Joann Thacker
Vinton County Court Notes Highlight Cases
John F. Mahaffey sues Nellie Mahaffey in a partition petition filed by E. C. Motter. Estate guardian’s sale of Elk Two to Earl Stuck. Mary A. Ogdin vs William Ogdin dismissed. O H Higginbothan vs John Jr and Helen Hart dismissed.
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John F. Mahaffey
Nellie Mahaffey
E. C. Motter
Leonetta
Alice Penrod Guardian
Elk Two
Earl Stuck
Mary A. Ogdin
William C. Ogdin
O. H. Higginbothan
John Jr
Helen Hart
Vinton County Vet Service Officer Reports 1960 Claims
Marvin Huston, Vinton County Veterans Service Officer, released an annual report to the Soldiers Relief Commission detailing 1887 veteran contacts in 1960. He said 51 pensions and compensation claims were won from the Veterans Administration bringing in over 38850 for county veterans. five claims were rejected and two pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County
Marvin Huston
Veterans’ Service
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Huston
Veterans Administration
Fifty Million For Farm Housing Loans Announced
The Farmers Home Administration allocates an additional 50 million dollars for farm housing loans. The announcement originates from the Gallipolis headquarters serving Vinton Jackson Lawrence Meigs and Gallia counties. Vinton county farmers should contact county agent Dane Mutter for details and to arrange an appointment with the FHA representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Farmers Home Administration
Gallipolis
Vinton
Jackson
Lawrence
Meigs
Gallia
Vinton County
Dane Mutter
FHA
Man Sentenced for Contempt of Court in Vinton County
Lloyd Ward McARTHUR of Eagle Two was jailed five days for contempt of court after failing to testify to a grand jury. He pleaded guilty in common pleas court and was ordered to pay court costs. Sheriff Harold Steele arrested him on a bench warrant for not answering the subpoena.
Submarine power breakthrough predicted by naval captain
Capt. William R. Anderson, former Nautilus skipper, says nuclear submarines that never need refueling may be built soon in Nashville Tennessee, signaling a major advance in military tech and steady fuel independence for subs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
William R. Anderson
Hearing On Highway Relocation Scheduled At Vinton County
McARTHUR Division 10 Highway Engineer Max R Farley will hold a public hearing March 23 at 11 am in the Vinton County courthouse on relocating 0.47 mile of Route 160 in Vinton Two near the Oreton tunnel of the C and O railroad. Tests led to plans to move the highway to remove a dangerous overhead bridge and tight curve. W E Engle Construction Co of McArthur has begun brush cutting on Route 50 east of McArthur at the B and O underpass, grading for Wander and Mason, the general contractor. The Route 50 roadway will shift 100 feet south with a new underpass under the railroad. the general contractor will handle bridge and paving work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
W. E. Engle Construction Co
McArthur
Engle
Wander and Mason
Civil Case Goes To Jury Today In $20 000 Suit
Civil action filed by Charles and Jacquiline Terry against Kaye Smithley stemmed from a June 1 1960 collision at Viand and Fourth. Plaintiffs seek medical expenses loss of service and car damage while both sides claim a green light. Witnesses for plaintiff and defendant testified. jury members listed.
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Point Pleasant
Charles
Jacquiline Terry
Kaye Smithley
Circuit Court
Terry
Henderson
North Carolina
Viand
Fourth
Murray City boy Billy Dix celebrates third birthday
Billy Dix in Murray City celebrated his third birthday at a party hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Dixin at their Nelsonville home. Attending guests included Ted Dixin and son of Logan, Mr and Mrs Willard Dixin, Mr and Mrs Larry Power and son, Mr and Mrs William James, Miss Jeanne Foley, Charles Foley of Murray City, Diane and Kathy Dixin of Glouster, and Mrs Joe Hanning and children of Nelsonville. After gifts were opened, refreshments were served.
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Murray City
Billy Dixin
Robert Dixin
Nelsonville
Ted Dixin
Logan
Willard Dixin
Larry Power
William James
Jeanne Foley
Charles Foley
Diane
Kathy Dixin
Glouster
Joe Hanning
Billy
Birth of Bryan Kent Shunkwiler in Inkster
Mr and Mrs Gene Shunkwiler of Inkster Michigan announce the birth of a son Bryan Kent on February 4. Grandmother Jennie Shunkwiler has returned to Murray City after a two week visit. He is the fourth son for the family and has brothers Kim Chuckie and Keith. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dave Roberts of Dearborn Michigan.
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Gene Shunkwiler
Inkster
Mich
Bryan Kent
Jennie Shunkwiler
Murray City
Shunkwilers
Kim
Chuckie
Keith
Dave Roberts
Dearborn
Local residents attend birthday and family visits
Mrs. Raymond Huston and William Board were honored at a birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Huston. Numerous relatives and friends from Columbus Nelsonville Greens Run Logan and Willoughby visited in the area, including Alfred Hawk of Chilli cothe and other extended family members over the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Huston
William Board
Jay Huston
Elizabeth Anne of Columbus
Jack Huston
Matt Board
William James
G. E. Fisher
Jackson
Jameses
Howard Keeton
Greens Run
Raymond Burt
Nelsonville
Bob Spencer
Logan
Bill Spencer
Buchtel
Lillie Houser
Willis
Jennie Shunkwiler
Melvin Spencer
Straitsville
Eugene Lanriskey
Coshocton
Walter Lariskey
Milton Campbell
Charles Neal
Alice Rogge
Willoughby
McArthur Group Debates Local Telephone Rate Hike Opposition
McArthur Development Association discussed opposition to a General Telephone Co of Ohio rate increase. Members reviewed a four page letter by Dr David Caul of Ohio detailing physical service complaints and urged continued public comment.
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McArthur
General Telephone Co. of
Ohio
McArthur Development Association
MDA
David Caul
Hi A
Rutland North Western Band Boosters Plan Spring Events
Rutland North Western Band Boosters met at the high school gym with eleven members present. President Mrs. Robert Canaday led the meeting as treasurer R. A. Biddie reported 99.80 earned from popcorn sales to defray horn costs. The band will enter the March 18 music contest at Middleport High School with a 30 entry fee approved. Upcoming activities include a tag day April 1, Spring Band Concert April 23 at Rutland High School, rummage sale April 13 14 15 and bake sale April 15, donations via Mrs. Canaday, County Music Festival April 30 at Eastern High School, and a year end banquet May 17 in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland — North Western Band
Robert Canaday
Harvey Erlewine
R. A. Biddie
Canaday
Eastern High School
Social Visits and Club Meeting Noted in Rutland Area
Mrs Dana Hoffman and Mrs Harvey Erlewine attended a reception in Middleport for Mrs Emma Clatworthy. Rutland residents visited relatives in Flatwoods Kentucky and Russell Kentucky. Betty Jane Sprouse of Columbus Children’s Hospital spent the weekend with her parents and traveled to Columbus. Several other guests visited Sprouse household including Mr and Mrs Cecil Bush and daughter from Hockingport and Mrs Frank Carpenter from Point Pleasant. Rutland Garden Club plans a 1 pm meeting Monday at the Methodist Church basement.
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Dana Hoffman
Harvey Erlewine
Middleport
Emma Clatworthy
J. H. Hutchison
Rutland
Flatwoods
Anthony Laura
Russell, Ky
Betty Jane Sprouse
Columbus Childrens Receiving Hospital
Calvin Sprouse
Columbus
Cecil Bush
Hockingport
Frank Carpenter
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Frank Carpenter Jr
Springfield
Denzel Boggess
Racine
Sprouses
Ray Biddle
Calvin
Garnet Williamson
Guy Swadley
Calvin Biddle
Larry
Dickie Fetty
Langsville
Rutland Garden Club
Methodist Church
Norman Weber
Inzy Newell
Mary Pierce
Emma Powell
Marsha Keller
Junior Hauber
Leonard Koenig
Margaret McClough
Chesapeake
Ott Hensley
Toney Liter
Debby Haley
Harold Holter
Floyd Brickles
Darwin
James Carter
New Martinsville
Mildred Hawley
Annie
Cora Soren
Paul Ervin
S. A. Rairden
Pearl
Vienna
Harold Brewer
Bob Coleman
Gordon Caldwell
Thurman Babcock
Wayne Prince
Harold German
Marvin Marks
Holzer Hospital
Local Social Regulars Share Visits and News
Long Bottom and nearby residents hosted friends and relatives in gatherings at various homes. Among those mentioned are Lewis Cozart, Nellie Cozart, Debby Haley, and many others visiting in Waldo, Columbus, Vienna, and Middleport.
Middleport Auto Service 24 Hour Wrecker Service Ad
Wrecker service available around the clock offered by R. Rawlings Boas Sons Co in Middleport. Local auto repair and roadside assistance advertised with 24 hour coverage and towing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WY . R. Rawlings Boas Sons Co
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George Smithley
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Athens County Coon Hunters Club
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Eugene Kinnison
Summit
St. Giouster
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Long Bottom
Sandra Kay Smith
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Lorain
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