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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1963

Page

11

Vinton County Tax Rates Rise Slightly for 1962

Vinton County property owners face only small tax increases for 1962 due in 1963 as all district rates rise at least two tenths of a mill. Auditor Glenn L. Peters cites higher tuberculosis and health levies from 3-10 to 5-10 of a mill. Tax rates for each district are listed with 1961 figures in parentheses. state levy is 0.20 and county levy 4.70. Tax books to be opened soon.

McArthur Vinton County Glenn L. Peters John Crow Wilkesville - Wilton Wilkesville Corp Crow

Kyger Birthday Party for Ralph Bales at Cheshire Route 2

Mr and Mrs Mayo Bales held a birthday party for their son Ralph turning seven on Jan 13. Attendees included Kyger Becky Hockman Clarence Bales and others from Cheshire Route 2. Door prize went to Clarence Bales. Also noted are Mrs Mary Rupe 89 in care with granddaughter Wayne Sisson and visits from Bobby Wood and Perry Bradbury family members.

Kyger Mayo Bales Ralph Becky Hockman Clarence Bales Woods Mill Rd Ricky Sheryl Sandy Mike Stewart Linda Davey Debbie Lemley Mike Condkle Rodney Spires, Jr Rhonda Bales William Bales Spencer W. Va Mary Rupe Wayne Sisson Bobby Wood Canal Winchester Perry Bradbury Bobby Robert Wood Florida G. H. Kerns Gallipolis Cora Ward

Reedsville Social Notes and Hospital Visit in Parkersburg

Carol Nichols suffered a broken arm while ice skating. Carl Walton is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital at Parkersburg. Local families hosted guests from Belleville and Columbus. Riverview Garden Club meets Jan 24 with Mrs. William Swain hosting and Mrs. Marion Hall assisting. The club will have guest speaker Charles Blakeslee for February. WSCS January meeting hosted by Mrs. Vivian Humphrey.

Reedsville Carol Nichols Ernest Whitehead Juli Mark Weber Harold Sauer Joy Middleport Carl Walton St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Charles Donaldson Logan Ralph Barton Gail McCain C. Ed Humphrey Virgil Buckley Harold Humphrey Belleville W. Va James Ruth Tammy Paul Meredith Marsha Columbus Walter Brown Frankie Pickens Naomi Riverview Garden Club William Swain Marion Hall Charles Blakeslee Vivian Humphrey WSCS Laura Ruth Nancy Buckley Mamie Buckley Dorothea Reibel Rose Thomas Rushin Shumway Lillian Pickens Hazel Buckley May Humphrey

Tycoon Lake Society Notes Include Local Visits

Mrs. Harold Racer and sons of Columbus and Mr. Joe Lundy of Cincinnati visited Mrs. Callie Lundy. Birthday dinner honored son John William hosted by C. A. Hartsook with guests William Hartsook and three sons, Neil Ring family. Local visits covered include Reynolds in Lloyd, Ky. Gothard and Moore households in Columbus. Irene Morris and Larry Reese with Dabney. Air Force serviceman Ronald Holley visiting Roma Spears. Ed Blackburn healing at home after Holzer Hospital stay. Vance family visits Joe Blackburn in Cherry Ridge.

Will Thomas Anthony Hamilton Lloyd, Ky George Hunt Miss Barnette J. A. Reynolds Olive Agnes Myers Reynolds Luther Moore Columbus Carl Gothard Irene Morris Larry Reese R. C. Dabney Ronald Holley Air Force Roma Spears Ed Blackburn Deer Creek Holzer Hospital Gallipolis C. R. Jones Callie Lundy Russell Ferryman John Vance Ellen Joe Blackburn Cherry Ridge

Local Socials and Honors Highlight Ohio Community

Gail Ann Size celebrated a birthday with Rutland family hosted events by the Hyell Run Free Methodist Church. OSU honor rolls include Robert Rannells and Judy Essex both from McArthur, with Robert Will Sr of McArthur named to the Ohio Forestry Association board. County reaches 64.9 percent of its 1962 Savings Bond quota with $81,128 in series E and H sales.

McArthur Robert T Rannells New Plymouth Thomas Rannells Ohio State University Robert McArthur High School Judy S. Essex Ray OSU Robert B. Will, Sr The Vinton County National Bank of Ohio Forestry Association Vinton County R. B. Will

Ashbrook to Speak at Lincoln Day Banquet

Congressman John M. Ashbrook, publisher of the Johnstown Independent, will address a Vinton County Lincoln Day banquet at the McArthur Methodist Church social rooms on February 23. The event is hosted by the Young Republican Club and the Republican Executive Committee with Claude Herrold and Mrs. Bernice Wortman as chairs.

McArthur John M. Ashbrook Johnstown Licking County Vinton County McArthur Methodist Church Young Republican Club R. B. Will, Jr Republican Executive Committee Claude M. Herrold Bernice Wortman Hamden Cochairman

Long Elected President of Board of Education

Raymond Long of Wilkesville was chosen as president of the Vinton County Board of Education at the organizational meeting. Elza Anderson of Ray farm er is vice president. Kermit Ward, John R. Potter, and Jerry Griffith serve as board members. Mrs. Janet Harris is clerk. Supt. D. M. Bryson resigns effective Aug. 1 after years since 1942.

McArthur Raymond Long Wilkesville Vinton County

Sabin Oral Vaccine Type 3 to Be Given

Dr H M Boocks announces Sabin Type 3 vaccine distribution in February across several schools. Adults and children may receive injections at designated sites with a 25 cent donation requested, and no one refused for lack of payment.

Sabin McArthur H. M. Boocks Vinton County Vinton Health Department and Medical Society Boocks Allensville Hamden School Swan School Wilton South Wilkesville Wilton North Radcliff Zaleski School Health Department

Stolen 1955 McArthur car wrecked in Fort Wayne

The 1955 car stolen Sept 8 from Graves Marathon service station was recovered Jan 12 in Fort Wayne Ind and is a total loss after a wreck. FBI holds O Dell Smith 20 with no address in the theft. The auto belonged to Raymond Ward of McArthur.

McArthur Graves Marathon W. Main St Fort Wayne Ind Jack Ferguson Ferguson FBI O’dell Smith Raymond Ward

Republican committee backs three Vinton Countians as deputy registrars

McArthur County Republican executive committee recommends Dwight Hulbert of McArthur for deputy registrar of motor vehicles to take effect in March. Jean Boyer of Hamden and Joan Johnson of Wilkesville are endorsed as deputies in their communities.

Mcarthur County Republican Executive Committee Vinton

Cyrus Fills Vacancy On Harrison Board

Cyrus Elza Cyrus of Londonderry Route 1 was appointed to the Harrison Two board of trustees by Acting County Judge Charles Curren to fill the unexpired term of Owen Harper who resigned January 2 to become Vinton County Commissioner. Cyrus previously served as a township trustee.

McArthur Elza Cyrus Londonderry Route 1 Harrison Two Owen Harper Charles Curren Harper Vinton County Cyrus

New Vinton 4-H Clubs Organized

Two new Vinton 4-H clubs held their first meeting. The Green Valley Boys 4-H Club met at Dave Perry's home with 13 members and Clay Woodrum Jr. as assistant leader. Officers elected were Carl Weaver president Charles West vice president Rickey Allen secretary Larry Martin treasurer Dave Perry news reporter and William McKibben recreation leader. The Green Valley Girls 4-H Club also met with 13 girls present with advisers Mrs Cora Perry and Mrs Martha Woodrum. The clubs plan a joint meeting at Mrs Woodrum's home on Valentine s Day for a party.

Martha Woodrum

No Primaries In May In County Election Plan

County will hold no primary in May. The board of election announced only the general election in November. Richard Cozad of McArthur has filed a nominating petition for mayor of MeArthur.

McArthur Vinton County Board of Election Richard Cozad Me.Arthur

Boring couple take new posts at Lake County home

Mr and Mrs Formin Boring who recently resigned as superintendent and matron of the Vinton County Children's Home now serve as house parents at Emma Calley Receiving Home in Lake County. They are employed by the Painesville Welfare Department and began their duties this week.

Court of Appeals and Supreme Court appeals filed in Vinton County notes

Oliver M and Gloria S Malone appeal to the court of appeals. Clinton Collier appeals the Bureau of Workmens Compensation and the Automatic Corp to the court of appeals. Clara McManus the administrator of Judith Diane McManus estate appeals to the Supreme Court of Ohio against Anna Jane and Shirley Buskirk.

Oliver M Gloria S. Malone E. S. Malone Court of Appeals Clinton Collier Bureau of Workmens’ Compensation the Automatic Corp McArthur Clara McManus Judith Diane McManus Anna Jane Shirley Buskirk Supreme Court of Ohio

Schul Family Farewell Party as Herman Joins FBI

A farewell potluck at Roy and Nell Schul home honors Herman Schul who has accepted a position with the FBI in Washington DC. Attendees include family friends and local neighbors. a Bethel Church youth class gift, birthday party for Carmen Dunlap, and an evening of skating at Tuppers Plains rink are noted.

Coolville Roy S Schul Herman Schul FBI Washington, D. C Freeland Norris Edward Blake Roy Gordon Nellie Baker Wilbur Warner Monte Ray Ruggle Jacob Zumbach Nancy Lowell Marshall Jimmy Rosie Elva Gorrell Richard Joyce Janet Ernie Daisy Deem Loretta Susie Terry Arthur Marshall William Tracewell Billy Lou Owen Nutter Billy Brenda Kenny King Junior Alltop Orville Garton Herbert Herman Jerry Schul Bethel Methodist Church Nancy Zumbach Billy Lou Tracewell Loretta Deem Carmen Dunlap Richard Gorrell Terry Deem Edwin Dunlap Carmen Dianne Dunlap Tuppers Plains Skating Rink Mary Nolan Erma Nolan Morris Dunlap Karen Chapman Connie Vines Linda Tanner June Nolan

Vinton County Land Transfers Report

A summary of recent deeds transferring parcels in Vinton County and nearby townships. Transactions include A E Webb and Burdella Webb to Henry and Annie Nutt for five acres in Clinton Two, Brice and Ollie Jayjohn to Melvin R Jayjohn for 148 acres mineral rights in Vinton Two, Rup ert to Hilltop Gun Club Inc for 40 acres in Wilkesville Two, W F Hartley to Ohio Power Co for 17 acres mineral rights in Wilkesville Two, Mary Belle and Patricia Terry to Edgar Warren and Hattie L Palsley for one acre in Wilkesville Two, and Thomas Jr and Vernon Burley to William and Margaret Sowards for 1.57 acres in Madison Twp.

A. E Burdella Webb Henry Annie Nutt Clinton Brice Ollie Jayjohn Melvin R. Jayjohn Vinton James and Sarah E. Rupert Hilltop Gun Club Inc Wilkesville W. F. Hartley Ohio Power Co Mary Belle Patricia Terry Edgar Warren Hattie L. Palsley Thomas, Jr Vernon Burley William and Margaret Sowards Madison

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