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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

10

Property Transfers In Several Townships Detail Lot And Acre Fractions

In Harrison Township George Scott and Harold Wertman with Bernice Wertman transfer 30 acres. In Hamden Nellie B. Deles and Ira L. Quick sell lot five and 376 feet to Charles W. Quick. In Knox Township Chesser to H C Bobo 112 acres. In Madison Township Drazilla Dale and Eugene Dale convey two acres to Cecil and Marjorie Daft.

Allen James Wit He Horn Harrison Township George Scott T Harold Bernice Wertman Hamden Clarence Graves Clifford L Nellie B. Deles Inay Ira L Jessie Quick Charles W Rk Qu Nancy Jack Thompson Quick Chesser H. C. Bobo Knox Township Oeear A Doris V. Quick Willard W Phryllia D. Stevieon Drazilla Eugene Dale Cecil Marjorie Daft Madison Township

Vinton County Schools appoint new superintendents

Two new superintendents were named for Vinton County high schools. Everett B. Webb of Hamden will lead Allensville Consolidated schools, replacing James L. Doran. Kaye Blosser of Carbon Hill was named administrator at Wilkesville, with Homer Wells remaining on staff as coach and teacher. Other hires include Harold Thorley, Norman Crabtree, and Barnett as music and vocational staff.

Hamden Ohio University Ohio Gibisonville Carbon Hills Stewart Athens County Veterans Administration Office Athens Masonic Methodist Church Homer Wells Wilkesville Lonnie Harrison Bryson Baird Conley Moorheadachera College Alleneville Vinton County McArthur Blosser Wells Webb Hayhurst Robert Barton Vinton Rural Wallace K. Blake Kenneth Leach Zaleski

Wyckoff Post Elects New American Legion Officers

A recent Robert Wyckoff Post meeting elected Clarence Collins as commander and Elsie Cozad as first vice commander with Eldon Wyckoff as second vice commander. Other officers named include Ray Cooper adjutant O F Sharp finance officer Paul Wallar sergeant at arms Donald Radcliff chaplain, housing committee Franklin Dunn and L J Hawk. Installation is set for September 2.

McArthur Robert Wyckoff American Legion Clarence Collins McArthur Jeweler Elsie Cozad Eldon Wyckoff Ray Cooper O. F. Sharp Paul Wallar Donald Radcliff Franklin Dunn L. J. Hawk

Soil Official Advises Timbermen in Vinton District

Collins Ogle of the Soil Conservation Service urges timber owners in the Vin ton district to favor selective logging and leave small trees to grow. He notes logs over 14 inches yield higher value per hour of logging than small logs, and time studies show greater output from larger trees.

McArthur Snan Collins Ogle Soil Conservation Service Vinton

Lake Hope To Get Funds For Lodge And Cabins

The 98th General Assembly approved funds to finish the new dining lodge and a group of cabins at Lake Hope in Zaleski State Forest. Rep. L. P. Mooney of Logan sponsored the amendment with Rep. Homer EF. Abele of McArthur lending support.

McArthur Zaleski State Forest 98Th General Assembly Bion Lake Hope Zaleski Forest L. P. Mooney Logan Homer EF. Abele

Enrollment Rise Expected in Vinton County Schools

A recent enumeration by County Attendance Officer Earl Stuck shows 2682 pupils listed this year, up 42 from last year. The Allensville district remains the largest with 732 pupils, followed by McArthur at 510, and various townships totaling 736 across the county.

Macarthur Vinton County Earl Stuck Allenaville Eagle Harrison Jackson Richland Allensville McArthur Brown-Zaleski Dundas Hamden Knox Irls Madison New Plouth Swan Vinton Wilkesville

Mary Blake and Arthur Yates Wed in McArthur

Miss Mary Ann Blake and Arthur Yates, both of McArthur, married Monday evening in a single ring ceremony at the Yates residence. Rev. Joseph P. Daab officiated as family attended. the bride wore a pale pink sheath with navy accessories and white asters. The couple plan a short honeymoon and reside in McArthur.

McArthur High School Standard Medicine Co Columbus

Legion Plans Annual Dinner in Wilkesville

Commander William Cottrill of the Joseph Freeman American Legion Post Wilkesville led a joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting to plan the annual Labor Day bean dinner set for September 3. The event, a Civil War era tradition, will feature a band all day, plus a ball game and radio entertainers.

Wilkesville William Cottrill Joseph Freeman American Legion Legion and Auxiliary Wilkesville American Legion Cottrill

John North Services Held in Jackson Township

Funeral services were held Friday for John North who died July 13 at his son Arthur North’s home in Jackson Township. He belonged to Walnut Grove Church and is survived by three children Arthur, Harry, and Mrs. Raymond Shively of Lancaster. His wife died a year ago. The Rev. Willard Appleman officiated at Ebenezer Church, with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery.

McArthur John North Arthur North Jackson Township North Walnut Grove Arthur Harry Raymond Shively Lancaster Ebenezer Church Willard Appleman Ebenezer Cemetery

McArthur Traffic Safety Check Turns Up Defects

Sheriff William Brown reports week ending July 17 in McArthur 85 cars checked with 23 defects found including 15 defective stop lights 4 headlights out and 3 with brakes or wipers out. Parole granted Columbus Raymond Wise from Vinton County for uttering a forged check. parole effective Aug 26 at London Prison Farm.

McArthur William Brown Columbus Raymond Wise Vinton County London

Plays by Vinton Granges Enter County Contest

Granges from Vinton County presented plays on July 14 including Bird's Eye View of Mabel by Wilkeer Grange, Dollar Down by Allensville, Bend Down Sister by New Plymouth, and a Talent-Show style piece by Vinton Twp Granges. Casts featured many local members as they competed to represent the county in the district elimination.

McArthur Vinton County Wilkeers Mabel Mra Sella Snavely Warren Campbell Thelma Campbell Woodrow Parsons Alberta Parsons Mildred Nelson Kathleen Ragan Alice Raines Zelda Mali Allensville Alice Kruger Justice Harden A Harden Sarah Frye Janet Minton New Plymouth Grange Mra Velma Karns Karna Margaret Gwen Heistand Myrtle Fri Viola Smith Ralph Brot Leslie Uber Earl @inleln Ray Salta Willam Brown Fred Mitchell Vinton Township Grengs Marie Price C. B. Wells Elizabeth Wells Goldie Cooper L. A. Morton Elva Morton Mildred Mayes Floyd Price Grange Antices Mra. Bidenabe Marie Albany Arzella Baker, Teacer Mics Ruth Ellaton High School

Health Service Reports Busy 2 Month Period

McArthur Vinton County health department reports show a busy two month period. Thirteen anti rabies immune tions ordered and 201 personal conferences held. Attendance at the local child health conference totaled 31. Field nursing visits include 15 Ante partum 37 post partum 42 infant care seven pre school nine school hygiene nine tuberculosis 20 crippled children and four venereal disease cases. Sanitation work by Hugh Chute included five inspections of food and liquor establishments two milk plants inspected nine water supply inspections nine water samples analyzed 15 visits to private premises and 13 animal heads taken to the state laboratory for rabies examination.

McArthur Vinton County Athens MacConnelsville Jackson Hugh Chute

OU Student Assigned to Vinton Soil Conservation District

George Lash from Ohio University has been temporarily assigned to the Vinton Soil Conservation District. This Conservation Aide Trainee program places college students in field training during the summer under Kenneth Mitchell and Keil. Lash will learn diversion terrace design farm pond design contour strip layout and woodland management.

McArthur George Lash Vinton

Don Ebright Endorsed for Ohio Governor in 1950

McArthur Otto E Vollenweider, chairman of the Vinton County Republican Executive Committee, announced that the Vinton County Republican Central and Executive Committees endorsed Treasurer of State Don H. Ebright of Akron as a candidate for governor in 1950. He was cited as well qualified by experience and temperament with three prior elections leading the Republican ticket and as the only Republican state official elected last fall.

McArthur Otto E. Vollenweider Vinton County Republican Central Don H. Ebright Akron Vollenweider Ebright Ohio

Vinton County Sales Tax Dips 9.9 Percent in First Half

The 1949 six month business index in Vinton County fell about 10 percent from 1948. Total sales tax collections reached 15 709 35 dollars versus 16 327 04 the prior year. Week ending June 30 shows 3 378 70 dollars, up from 2 482 18 a year ago.

McArthur Vinton County

McARTHUR Vinton County Older Rural Youth Meet at Lake Hope

The Vinton County Older Rural Youth group meets Monday at 7 pm at Lake Hope. The program committee plans a picnic supper and a hay ride. Each member should bring their own table service and a dish to share.

McArthur Vinton County Lake Hope Spienics

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