Fire Destroys Two Barns On McKenzie Farm
Two barns on Donald McKenzie's Middleport farm on Leading Creek Road were destroyed by fire Thursday evening. Losses, including hay, total about 4000 dollars. McKenzie had no insurance. Rutland and Middleport fire crews answered at 6 10 p m. cause undetermined. The Heath Methodist Church board meets Sunday at 730 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Donald McKenzie
Leading Creek Road
McKenzie
Rutland
Probate Court notices accounts Athens County Ohio
The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio advertises that various estate accounts are on file and hearings are suspended for publication and exceptions until August 1966. Executrices and executors include Izette A. Bush Audrey A. Baedecker Michael Molchan Orville Hingman John Blackford Ethel Riley William A Lavelle Ralph A Dalton Geneva Steiner Dilley Genevieve G Dutton Mildred L George Hazel M Hamill Hallie Merrill Michael Molehan Hiva R McGraner Lydia C Lehman Florence Overly James H Parfitt Ce M Swartz Emma Roberts and guardians Sandra Lou Vaughan Harold J Rose with duties and dates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Athens County
Ohio
Izette A. Bush
Audrey A. Baedecker
Jennie W. Ackerman
Michael Molchan
John Emmett Anderson
Emmett Anderson
Orville Hingman
KE. S. Hingman
John Blackford
Robiey D. Blackford
Ethel Riley
George T. Dailey
William A. Lavelle
Susan Davis
Ralph A. Dalton
Ava F. Dalton
Geneva Steiner Dilley
Frank Brown Dilley
Genevieve G. Dutton
Wayne W. Dutton
Mildred L. George
James C
Charles R. Kinison
Nellie McGowan
Hiva R. McGraner
Marie B. McGraner
Sarah Meenry
Lydia C. Lehman
Harvey C. Lehman
Florence Overly
Wilbur Over
James H. Parfitt
Mary E. Part
Ce M. Swartz
Emma Roberts
Fred W. Roberts
Jose Guardian
Clarence Brown
Heller
Daniel
Dale
Dean Pierce
Molchan
William C. Vragan
E Rupe
Lesliendsor
Bateman
Alma Shields
Mason County 12 Men Inducted For July Service
Mason County Selective Service announces twelve men will report to Ashland Kentucky for July induction into the armed forces. Names include Harold Harrison Roush Dana Lee Tolliver Terrence Finley Smith Lloyd Wilmer Sayre and others listed for examination on July 21 with many awaiting call signs of service and future draft processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Point Pleasant
Selective Service Board of
Armed Services
Ashland
Harold Harrison Roush
Dana Lee Tolliver
Terrence Finley Smith
Lloyd Wilmer Sayre
Lewis Addison Williamson
Junior Harlan Rose
Jack Lee Crump
Sammie Carol Jeffers
Nicholas Vernice King
Michael Lawrence Roush
Sherman Wayne Graham
George Allen Gardner
Samuel M. McKinney II
Larry E. Stone
Eddie L. Kinnaird
John W. Simpkins
Larry R. Bragg
Timothy
Inspection Of Grange Set July 26
The Chester Grange accepted three applications for membership Don Roush Ira Showalter and Dwyane Williams Tuesday night. A clust er contest drew 15 Alfred Grange members with Janice Ritchie and Osie Henderson judging. First through third went to Mrs. George Frederick Mrs Henry Turner and Mrs Hobart Newell. Grace Dorst led readings and poems by Zora Hawk Willa Jean Hawk Clifford Stout Genevieve Guthrie Roy Rice with Hazel Stout Sarah Caldwell and Mrs Henderson. Mrs Arthur Orr said Mrs Ralph Simester will speak at Chester Methodist Church Thursday. Inspection set for July 26 with a practice for second degree July 25. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stout
Genevieve Guthrie
Roy Rice
Hazel Stout
Sarah Caldwell
Henderson
Ritchie
Arthur Orr
Ralph Simester
Chester Methodist Church
Appointment of John Hill as Executor in Meigs County
John Hill of 522 Hubert Ave Lancaster Ohio is appointed executor of the Hollis D Hill estate in Salem Township Meigs County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated June 21 1966. F H O'Brien Probate Judge of said County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hill
Hubert Ave
Lancaster
Ohio
Hollis D. Hill
Salem Township
Meigs County
F. H. O'Brien
Inventory and Appraisement filings in Athens County Ohio
The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearing of inventories and appraisements until July 18 1966 at 9 A M. Notices cover estates including Barber Breeze Bush Carr Channell Goff Headley Kasler Lockhart Owens Pearce Person Richey Schilling Shaner Staley Williams and others with interested parties invited to file prior to the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Athens County
Ohio
Jethro Barber
Walter Breeze
John Walter Breeze
Gordon K. Bush
Marie Carr
William C. Channell
Delbert Goff
Herman Headley
Dorothy Kasler
Hazelcoe Lockhart
Grace M. Owens
Margaret Louise Pearce
Sarah A. Person
Frank A. Richey
Hazel G. Soniene
Veterans Memorial Hospital Admits And Discharges
Admitted were Robert DeWeese of Pomeroy Robyn Gibbs of Mason W Va Darrell Franklin White of Middleport and John Hannell of Pomeroy Discharged were Joan Green Ella Douglas Donna Bush Carolyn Maxey Lawrence McHaffie Nora Jenks and Shirley Morris
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert DeWeese
Pomeroy
Robyn Gibbs
Mason
W. Va
Darrell Franklin White
Middleport
John Hannell
Joan Green
Ella Douglas
Donna Bush
Carolyn Maxey
Lawrence McHaffie
Nora Jenks
Shirley Morris
Executors Named for Athens County Estates in Notices
Don ald Clarence Flowers of Grove City Ohio named executor of Jesu B Flowers estate with four month creditor claims period. Dated June 7 1966 by Harold J Probate acco. Gladys M Van Dyke of Athens Ohio named executrix of Arvilla B Van Dyke estate with June 22 1966 dating by Probate Judge of Athens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Clarence Flowers
Grove ¢ City
Ohio
Jesu B. Flowers
City of Athens
Athens County
Harold J. Probate
Hocking Conservancy District Seeks Proposals for Fund Deposits
The Board invites written proposals for deposit of district funds to be classified as active. Depositories must submit to Secretary D. R. Johnson at the District office 88 W. Washington St Nelsonville Ohio P O Box 270 by July 5. Proposals follow Ohio statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Inventory and Appraisement Filed in Meigs County Probate Court
The State of Ohio Meigs County Probate Court notifies the estate executors heirs and counsel that the Inventory and Appraisement of the deceased is filed. A hearing is set for July 12, 1966 at 10 00 AM. Exemptions must be filed five days before hearing. FH O'Brien judge and ex officio Clerk Grace Martin deputy clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Meigs County
State of
Ohio
Carrie Yeager
Pomeroy
O'Brien
Grace Martin
Bible School Pupils Present Day Program at Heath United
Dramatizations and skits by 70 enrolled pupils of Heath and United Methodist Churches open with The Good Samaritan. Primary 2 roles include Rebec ca Lee Ord and Mickey Davenport. Younger children recite verses. A mock radio program showcases fifth and sixth graders led by Mrs. Robert Ord. The event closes with craft demos, memory verses, and a picnic at Middleport Community Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Heath
United Methodist
Steven Bachner
Scott Fraser
Mickey Davenport
Jesus
God
Robert
Ord
Cindy Spengler
Lee Ann Sebo
Beth Fultz
John Sebo
Peter
Don Stivers
Jeff Clarborn
Kim French
Barbara Fultz
Stephanie Ord
April Fraser
Sherrie Reuter
Mary Krawiczyn
Civil War Captains Request for Leave and Honor Roll Mention
Letter from Capt. J. C. McElroy to his wife Sally dated March 6 1863 describes seeking a leave of absence with strong endorsements from Col. Givens Col. Stanley Gen Seay Gen Rosecrans and others and mentions plans to visit Louisville and Nashville. He notes hopes to accompany Capt. Stivers body to Pomeroy and cites 18 months service with no absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McElroy
Sally
Murfreesboro
Quartus Bridgeman
Syracuse
Col. Givens
Col. Stanley
Gen. Seagly
Gen. Thomas
Gen. Rosecrans
Louisville
Nashville
Charleses
John Lyons
85Th
Johnny
Col. Given
Col
Stanley
Given
Major G
Ohio
Capt. McElroy
Pomeroy
Capt
Stivers
McElroy
Stone River
Pair Enlists In Air Force
Carl R. Kautz 20 son of Mr and Mrs Carl W Kautz Pomeroy Star Route and John B Pooler 17 son of Mr and Mrs Bradley B Pooler Chester have enlisted in the Air Force. Kautz a 1964 Eastern High School graduate and Columbus Business University alum attended Ohio State University and worked for WJEH Gallipolis. Pooler a 1966 Eastern High School graduate played varsity football and basketball. Both will complete four weeks of basic training before technical training in their chosen aptitude area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Carl R. Kautz
Carl W. Kautz
John B. Pooler
Bradley B. Pooler
Chester
Air Force
Kautz
Eastern High School
Columbus Business University
Ohio State University
WJEH
Gallipolis
Pooler
Racine Private McTurner Completes Fort Ord Driver Course
Private James D. McTurner, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Donald R McTurner of Racine, completes an eight week light vehicle driver course at Fort Ord California. He trained in operation and maintenance of military vehicles up to and including the two and a half ton truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
James D. McTurner
Donald R. McTurner
Fort Ord
Calif
Committee Named For Entertaining Wind Symphony Visit
Mrs W P Lochary announced a hostess committee to entertain 45 members of the Pittsburgh American Wind Symphony during their July 27 28 appearance in Pomeroy The group will perform on a barged stage for adults and children housing and meals will be arranged by civic groups by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. P. Lochary
Pittsburgh
William B. Downie
J. Edward Foster
Bernard Fultz
James Harley
Rev Linson Stebbins to Lead First United Presbyterian
The Rev Linson H Stebbins begins full time duties at the First United Presbyterian Church of Syracuse with a 9 am sermon and 10 am Sunday school this week. He previously led McConnelsville church 1958 to May this year and Gallipolis 1947 to 1958. The Stebbins family plans move to a new manse on E Third St by July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Linson H. Stebbins
First United Presbyterian Church
Stebbins
Presbytery of
Erie
Emily
Eletha Jane
John Emmett
Margaret Anne
David Linson
Candace Lynn
George Grindley
E Third St
Nease Promoted to Unit Foreman at Philip Sporn Plant
NEW HAVEN The promotion of Paul D. Nease to unit foreman at the Philip Sporn Plant is announced by plant manager Ted Abelin. Nease joined the plant May 30, 1951 and advanced from coal handler to maintenance helper to auxiliary equipment operator before becoming equipment operator October 31, 1959. A Mason County native and Wahama High School graduate, he was a shop instructor there prior to employment. He is married with one son and lives near Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Paul D. Nease
Philip Sporn
Ted Abelin
Mason County
Nease
Wahama High School
New Hours Announced For Park In Point Pleasant
Mayor D B Morgan announces Krodel Park swimming hours are 1 to 8 pm with about 400 daily users since opening last Sunday. The lake adds daily fresh water from a well while a 800 by 200 foot area features a life guard float and roped off zone plus a 500 by 200 foot beach. A concession stand run by the Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department may open soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
D. B. Morgan
Krodel Park
Morgan
Syracuse Pvt. Elden Slack Completes Fort Leonard Wood Training
Pvt. Elden FE Slack, 17, has finished a six week crane shovel operator course at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He is the son of Mrs. Ada Slack of Syracuse and the late Mr. Slack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Elden FE. Slack
Fort Leonard Wood
Ada Slack
Slack
Hold Barbecue at Sisson Home in Middleport
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sisson hosted a family picnic at their South Fourth Ave home. Guests included Clarence Stewart of Columbus, Wayne and Linda Sisson of Carolyn and Roger Creek, Iva Stewart, Marcia and Jim Bill, both of Middleport, and John Brown with Teresa, Kelly and Carla from Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Sisson
South Fourth Ave
Clarence Stewart
Columbus
Wayne Sisson
Carolyn
Linda
Roger Creek
Iva Stewart
Marcia
Jim Bill
John Brown
Teresa
Kelly
Carla
Rutland
New McArthur Industry Set To Open In July
McArthur sees its first new industry in years as the McArthur Manufacturing and Engineering Co opens in July at the former Robert King Construction Co. site on N Market St. The firm will produce auto transport trailer accessories with about a dozen initial workers joining managers William Walsh and Rodney Cox. The Marion based company aims to expand, with hope for a new McArthur plant in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
McArthur Manufacturing and Engineering Co
Robert King Construction Co
Claude M. Herrold
N. Market St
King
Rodney Cox
Marion
McArthur Enterprise
William Walsh
Herrold
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce Cleland
Dale Roush
Racine Fire Department
Messenger Newsphoto
Harold J. Rose
Sandra Lou Vaughan
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Gladys M. van Dyke
Sunnyside Drive
Athens
Arvilla B. van Dyke
Said County
Bible School
Citizens’ National Bank
Meigs
Gallia
Richard Sayre
Gallia-Meigs
Paul Smart
Clarence Thompson
Gallia County
Larry Morrison
Wind Symphony
Mildred Hawley
David Hindy
Carl Harkey
Thomas Hennessy, Jr
Emerson Jones
Allan Leonard
Bruce Lloyd
Richard Martin
J. W. Morris
Paul
Hama High School
Paul Nease
Viet Nam
John E. McLaughlin
Lloyd M. McLaughlin
Pomeroy Route 3
Pacific Air Forces
Southeast Asia
Jo Ann Frecker
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