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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1961

Page

11

Notice of Appointment and County Financial Report

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT states Homer G. of Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy Ohio has been duly appointed as administrator of the estate of Maggie Swearin late of Meigs County Ohio deceased. Dated January 10 1961 Judge F H O’Brien Meigs County Probate Court Ohio. Annual financial report summary for Carthage Township Athens County Ohio for 1960 shows receipts and expenditures across general town funds highway funds and fire protection with detailed totals and balances.

Homer G Mulberry Pomeroy Ohio Maggie Swearin Prrectise Meigs, County F. H. O'Brien Meigs County Carthage Athens County Oho Guysville Mildred Chapman General Township Fund Bureau of Inspection Nepanabiciians Eich EMM Kcéidbasewetesae Nanetoken Loyes Eee Annes Honewadrses Dalton Avenue Athens Howard C. Cook Bedford Indiana Peter Aee Kale She's Cay Board OF Education Shade County of P. O Ethel Williams Board of Educator General Fund Land Room Fund Tee Sista Ene Edu- Sereda Eee Sears Ees Gata Ernest Rea Ida Rea Minersville Oes Bessie Oliver Grover C. Oliver James D. Euler Thomas E. Terrell H. M. Cross Perso and Este George H. Cross Emmett Rawson Les Rawson Raves EF. H. O'Brien Aad County

MDA Meeting Sees Miller Urge Planning For Highway Relocation

William H. Miller of Pomeroy Ohio extension agent urged McArthur Development Association members to form planning bodies to improve highways and widen viewpoints across Vinton County and Wellston areas. The MDA voted to rejoin the Southeastern Ohio Regional Council.

McArthur William H. Miller Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Co-op Extension Service Ohio State University McArthur Development Association Miller MDA McArthur High School Southeastern Ohio Regional Council Highway Department Vinton County Wellston Billy Wilcoxson

Glouster Kiwanis Hosts Athens Group at Hotel Gordon

Glouster Kiwanis Club hosted the Athens Club at the Gordon Hotel with forty members present twenty from Athens and twenty from Glouster Ray Lee of Athens spoke on hearing defects and advances in hearing aids with models on display The club announced a March of Dimes barrel and Lt Governor John Heiskell will attend the February 6 meeting.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Athens Club Gordon Athens Ray Lee Dean Ferrell John Heiskell

First Meeting of New Organization Jolly Stitchers

Jolly Stitchers, a newly formed group, held its first meeting at Mrs. Pearl Wattering’s home. Mrs. Pearl Wyattling was elected secretary-treasurer, with six charter members present. The club plans regular meetings on the second Wednesday each month, with a February 8 gathering at Mrs. Mary Skinner’s home.

Glouster Jolly Stitchers Pearl Wyatting Libby Craig Mary Skinner Mehala Moody Francis Triplett Kate Wade

Rate Boost Opposed by McArthur Group

The McArthur Development Association at its January meeting opposed a proposed rate increase sought by Commonwealth Telephone Co. of Ohio. The group unanimously passed a resolution opposing the rise, citing no justification for higher charges. Members will log local and long distance calls, note delays and wrong numbers, and tape complaints to present evidence at the PUCO hearing.

McArthur Commonwealth Telephone Co Ohio McArthur Development Association MDA Public Utilities Commission PUCO

Waricks Announce Birth Of A Son

Mr and Mrs William Warick announce the birth of a son Robert Edward on January 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital He marks five generations Grandparents are Richard Pierce Athens and Mrs L E Brown Millfield Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Theisen Millfield and great great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Oscar Simpson Millfield Mrs Warick is the former Diana Lynn Pierce.

Millfield William Warick Robert Edward Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Marks Richard Pierce Athens L. E. Brown William Theisen Oscar Simpson Warick Diana Lynn Pierce

Hinton versus Hinton seeks partition of 117 acres

Vinton County court notes record Daniel A Hinton and Harold Hinton as plaintiffs in a partition action over 117 acres in Eagle Two. State tax official cites 127 62 sales tax assessment. Kathryn Waters seeks divorce from Edward Waters. Judge C W Smith grants divorce to Glen Peacock from Elizabeth Emma Peacock.

Vinton County Daniel A. Hinton Harold H. Hinton Eagle Two State of Ohio Clarence C. Smith Jr Kathryn Waters Edward Waters Glen Peacock Elizabeth Emma Peacock C. W. Smith Glenn Peacock

Certificates of title issued for 3094 vehicles in Vinton County

Clerk Margie Climer announced 3094 motor vehicle titles were issued in 1960 by the Clerk of Court of Vinton County. The titles covered both new and used cars and trucks and were issued by her predecessor Otto DePue.

McArthur Vinton County Margie Climer

Navy Seaman Harry Duckworth Admitted To Portsmouth Hospital

Glouster Personals reports Harry C Duckworth has been admitted to the Naval Base Hospital in Portsmouth Virginia. He has served three and a half years in the Navy and is stationed aboard the USS Mr McKinley when on active duty. He is the son of Mrs Marguerite Pettit and husband of Allyson Duckworth, both of Glouster.

Harry C. Duckworth Naval Base Hospital Portsmouth, Va Harry Navy Mr. McKinley Marguerite Pettit Allyson Duckworth Glouster

Record Hop Tonight A Chauncey PTA Event

Chauncey PTA sponsors a record hop in the gymnasium Friday at 7 30. Mrs Joe Hardy of Pomeroy will be present to give instruction.

Chauncey Chauncey Pta Joe Hardy Pomeroy

Martha Class Meets Chauncey at Millfield Church

Martha Class of Millfield Christian Church met Wednesday with Mrs. Elizabeth Robinette for an all day quilting. Six members were present.

Mabel Sisson Trimble Elizabeth Robinette Howard Bobo Garnet Bobo Columbus Guy Day John Sullivan Buchtel Edward Matheny Orville Levering Chauncey Martha Millfield Christian Church

Newly Elected Deacons and Elders Ordained at Presbyterian Churches

Newly elected officers at McArthur and Wilkesville Presbyterian churches were ordained January 15 with trustees installed. Wilkesville added elders Clara Phillips and Walter Wells and deacon trustees Carey Strausbaugh and Charles Cray. McArthur added elders John Hunter Elizabeth Lantz and Paul Wrightsel with new deacons Robert Huntley and David Wrightsel. All three year terms.

Presbyterian Churches Athens Messenger Walter Wells William Cottrill Earl Cray Ray Strausbaugh Howard Wells Carey Strausbaugh Charles Cray Sam Marrs Eugene Campbell McArthur John Hunter Elizabeth Lantz Paul E. Wrightsel J. E. Rosser William Gorsuch Thomas Rannells Emmett Conway Floyd Benedict Jr Ray Blake Scott Taylor A. C. Gorsuch Robert Huntley David Wrightsel H. V. Jones G. C. Frye Helen Garrison Grace Wess Jack Kwatkosky Hunter Herbert Burson C. W. Smith Andrew Adelmann Sr Joseph McKee Harold Felton Ray Arnett Carl Cotner Milford Harden

Resolution Honors Ex Vinton Engineer

The Ohio County Commissioners Association and the County Engineer's Association adopted a joint resolution in Columbus honoring the late J Miles Ogan former Vinton County engineer. It cites his death and notable life andRecall of service in the engineers association and was sent to his McArthur family and associates.

Mcarthur J. Miles Ogan Vinton County Ohio County Commissioners Association County Engineer’s Association Columbus Mr. Ogan Engineers Association

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