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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1951

Page

2

Cut in Welfare Funds Hits 2000 in Vinton

Statewide cut to aid to dependent children reduces ADC checks in July for Vinton County. Welfare Director Garnet Engle notes funds previously met only part of need. new cuts lower grants further though no family will be dropped. A $50 monthly blind relief cap also affects the county. delays seen in other counties. Engle attended SEO Welfare and Relief Directors meeting in Athens where Robert Canary spoke.

McArthur Vinton County Garnet “Ee Te Oon Ohio Vinton Engle Scioto Jackson Hocking

FASTEETH promises firmer dentures and fresher breath

False teeth wearers may fear wobbling plates. FASTEETH powder sprinkles on plates to improve stability and comfort, without souring. It helps control denture odor and is sold at drug stores.

Funeral services held for Edward Warren Linn

Funeral services were held Thursday for Edward Warren Linn 61 of Creole who died Monday at Hocking Valley hospital Logan after a brief illness. He was born December 12 1889 in Vinton County to Albert and Margaret Linn. He lived with brother Clarence in South Logan for the past year and is survived by two sisters Mrs Sam Pratt and Mrs Mazie McVey of Columbus. Last rites were at 3 p.m. at the Linn residence and burial followed in Elk Cemetery McArthur.

Columbus Linn Logan Elk Cemetery McArthur

Former Dundas Man Chief Airlines Pilot McArthur Gerald Woolweaver

Gerald Woolweaver, 46, a former Dundas resident now chief pilot for American Airlines, marks 25 years as an airline pilot and has logged over 36 000 flight hours. He and his wife and sons Bob and David visited Vinton County over July Fourth. his mother Mrs Emma Woolweaver lives in Dayton, while he resides in Fort Worth Texas.

McArthur Gerald Woolweaver Dundas American Airlines Woolweaver Henry Woolweaver Fort Worth Texas Bob David Vinton County Emma Woolweaver Dayton

Births at Chamberlain Clinic in Vinton County

A series of births is listed for July with names and hometowns: Helen Ann Miller July 11 McArthur to Raymond and Martha Miller. Leland Kenneth Wells July 12 Carpenter Route 1 to Joseph and Mary Wells. Pamela Jean Piercefield July 13 Wellston to Otis and?. Deborah Sue Horden July 15 Union Furnace to Ralph and?. John David Coffman July 15 Wellston to Luther and?. A daughter born July 13 Barnett McArthur Route 2. A daughter July 16 Lerne New Plymouth Route 2.

Chamberlain Clinic Helen Ann Raymond Miller McArthur Leland Kenneth Joseph Wells Carpenter Route 1 Clarence Barnett Route 2 Pamela Jean Otis Piercefield Wellston John David Luther Coffman Deborah Sue Ralph Holdren Union Furnace Robert Lerne New Plymouth

New Agent Leona Galvin Joins Vinton County Demonstration Work

Leona J Galvin starts as Vinton County home demonstration agent succeeding Ruth Hulbert who retired. She helps manage Junior 4-H Club Camp at Tar Hollow with counselors and attendees from Vinton Athens and Hocking counties including George L Brown aiding. The list includes Ernestine Peters Doris Wells Phyllis Tackett Charlotte Tackett Joan Johnston John Jarvis and others among campers and counselors.

Marilyn Turner Thresa Turner LaDonna Boring Barbara Perry Jane Morrison Virginia Hall Faye Shively Rose Ann Jarvis Joan Jarvis Rita Jarvis Jimmie Mitchell Butch Cooper Rickey Bullock Roger Jeffers Raymond Wells Errol Ray Parsons Athens Hocking George L. Brown

Refrigerator 'Works' at 23

McArthur display shows a 23 year old electric refrigerator sold by Leland E. Murphy in 1928 to Mrs. Elizabeth Beckley. Murphy recently traded for a new 1951 model from Beckley, with the 1928 machine still running well. The old unit features a motor on top and a low wide body.

Mcarthur Leland E. Murphy Murphy McArthur Light and Power Company Elizabeth Beckley

Baker Wood Plant Reopens After Nine Day Strike

Full production resumed at the Baker Wood Preserving Company plant in McArthur after a nine day strike ended last week. Superintendent Clyde English said the 82 workers returned to work Monday under an extended contract.

Free Swim Lessons Start Monday at Lake Hope

Vinton County Red Cross chapter will offer free swimming lessons at Lake Hope beginning Monday at 10 a.m. Olin L. Adams Jr, head lifeguard, will oversee the program open to children.

Community Roundabout Spends Weekend Across Towns

Chesterhill notes travel and visits as residents return from trips to Michigan and Ohio. Families, friends, and neighbors mingle at Akron Buckeye Lake and Detroit visits. Local couples purchase property and plan new homes above Vera's and Bruce's shops. The article ends with a trivia line about gloves in prehistoric times.

Chesterhill Bernice McPeak Crooksville Ella Richards Dutch) Dille Detroit Mich Florence Wallace Michigan Don Stone Middletown Maxine Rowland Galen Messecher Amesville Akron Emmett Rowland William McElfresh Coshocton Paul Zumbo Washington, D. C Paul Harris Zumbo Little Bobbie Patty Haines Haines Edgar Michener Jim Mendenhal John Woodward Ray Chum Buckeye Lake Harold Jeffers Jim Macomb Lew Smith Michael Guy van Dyke James Weber Faye Davis Main St

Plant Opening At Elk Fork In McArthur

McArthur Ohio Baker Wood Preserving plans to move the Graham Division hardwood flooring mill from Cincinnati to Plant Number Two at Elk Fork above McArthur within thirty days. Clyde English said the plant will produce edge grain flooring for trucks and railroad cars using local oak. Additional workers will be hired as operations begin, fitting the company’s policy of full timber product utilization and local expansion.

McArthur Baker Wood Preserving Company Vinton County Cincinnati Clyde English Graham Elk Fork New York Coal Co Baker Wood Preserving Co English Graham Division Ohio

Sheriffs Join Search For Lost Picnickers

A fruitless search in the Ash Cave area by Hocking and Vinton County sheriffs sought three women reported lost after a Springfield picnic party of five left the table. Two men, their wives, and an 18 year old girl were missing for about three hours before reuniting with their auto.

Vinton Residents Urged to Donate Blood

Vinton County residents are urged to donate blood for area patients as the Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Logan EUB Church on Monday and Tuesday July 23 and 24. The drive runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with a 250 pint quota.

McArthur Vinton Red Cross Vinton County Logan Eub

Vinton County Land Transfers Report

W. C. and Malinda Williams sell 82 acres in Wilkesville Township to Nick and Della Runyon. Carry and Emma Clark transfer part of McArthur Lot 4 to Lawrence and Leona Calvin. Myrtle O. and W. C. Johnson sell 63 acres in Wilkesville Township to Edward L. and Bonnie Parsons. Alzina and Clarence Hughes deed lots 54 and 55 in Zaleski to Joe R. Hamilton. Gusta M. and Earl D. Ellis transfer 31 acres in Swan Two to A. E. Reynolds. Hattie M. Graves sells lot 80 in Hamden to Marjorie M. Ortman. Lester and Josephine McGune deed 39 acres in Richland Township to Ora and Mery Baker.

W. C Malinda Williams Nick Della Runyon Wilkesville Township Carry Emma Clark Lawrence Leona J. Calvin McArthur Myrtle O W. C. Johnson Edward L Bonnie Parsons Alzina Clarence Hughes Joe R. Hamilton Zaleski Gusta M Earl D. Ellis A. E. Reynolds Swan Two Hattie M. Graves Marjorie M. Ortman Hamden Lester and Josephine McGune Ora Mery Baker Richland Township

Draft Quota Increased at Vinton County Board

McARTHUR August quota for Selective Service inductions rose by three men to eight, with August 30 set for induction. July quota stays at three for July 30, while August 22 pre-induction physicals resume for six men. no exams have been issued since April, says board clerk Mrs. Helen Morrison.

McArthur Vinton County Helen Morrison

Ross Countian Finds Trouble in Vinton County

McArthur police arrested McArthur-Andrew M. Fyffe on an intoxication charge and jailed him in Vinton County. Before Common Pleas Judge C. W. Smith, Fyffe paid 75 dollars in fines and damages, served 60 days in the workhouse, and was released with a stay out of Vinton County unless on legitimate business.

Smith Fyffe Vinton County

13 Per Cent Gain Reported in Taxes

Vinton County sales tax receipts rose 13.3 percent to a new high for 1950 51 with totals of 43553 99 from July 1 1950 to June 30 1951 up from 35946 29 the prior year. Last week of the period brought 4387 14 compared with 4372 88 a year earlier.

McArthur Vinton County

OU Student Reopens McArthur Skating Rink

McArthur born McArthur Ohio University sophomore McArthur Dick Collins son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Collins reopens McArthur Skating Rink leasing from Frank Waller. He bought new skates and equipment with opening planned for Wednesday hoping profits will fund his college.

McArthur Dick Collins Clarence Collins Ohio University Frank Wallar

Court Action and Estate Filings Reported in Vinton

Irene Nettles sues Bartle Nettle for alimony. Estate of Louisa J. McDonald shows final account of administrator Don C. Patterson filed and approved. Estates of James Thacker Mae Miller released from administrator.

Irene Nettles Bartle Nettles Louisa J. McDonald Don C. Patterson James Thacker Mae Miller

At all Gru Stores everywhere un Atorns at Athens Pharmacy

A fragmented notice reports a pharmacy named Athens Pharmacy linked to Gru stores and attorneys in an unclear alert. Readable elements suggest legal or business action affecting multiple locations. Further details are unreadable.

Gru UN Atorns Athens

New McArthur Building To Be First in World

The Lamination Corp of McArthur plans a world first with a building built from its Multiwal panels. Foundation is complete on Maple Drive for a 24 by 24 foot structure showcasing five use cases including exterior walls, fire and termite resistance, and acoustical Tectum core. Clyde English becomes Lamination Corp vice president after replacing William Jacobs. Jacobs is no longer with the company. When cleaning the windshield, remove wiper blade arms carefully to avoid loosening pivot shafts.

McArthur Lamination Corp Multiwal Elza King Maple Drive Newark Ohio Baker Wood Clyde English William Jacobs Mr. Jacobs

Commissioners OK Two Bridge Estimates

County commissioners approved two bridge project estimates from County Engineer J M Ogan. A $3615 bid covers a new concrete bridge on County Highway 25 in Richland Township near the Joe Tripp farm, and repairs and widening for a bridge by the George Morris farm. A $792 bid covers repairing an abutment for the Bay Bridge in Clinton Township.

Relief for asthma sufferers with new ASMACOL formula

Quick relief from congestion comes with the first dose of ASMACOL. Former asthmatics report welcome relief from choking coughing and wheezing attacks after use. Priced at 2.50 dollars, it offers value per dose. Money back guarantee if not delighted. Sold by Athens Pharmacy 128 Court St. Mail orders filled Adv.

Athens Pharmacy Court St

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