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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1961

Page

8

Chauncey-Dover School Board Votes Levy and Bids

The Chauncey-Dover Village Board of Education moved to place a three mill levy for five years on the November ballot to cover operating costs. They authorized bids for bus tires coal hauling fuel oil and repairs. They approved summer rehabilitation projects and staffing changes including resignations and new hires. Dr. L A Hamilton to conduct bus driver physicals and insurance for buses was secured.

Chauncey Chauncey - Dover Beverly Danner Ruth Ann Brown Sue Goldsworthy Ruth Willis Claudia Harrigan L. A. Hamilton Athens Columbus

Commissioners OK Road Relocation and Highway Work

Vinton county commissioners authorize relocating 1300 feet of Pumpkin Ridge road in Swan Township to Benedict Inc a strip mine firm. Benedict posts 1000 bond to use old road for one year and relocate new road. A 11704092 highway resurfacing project using county labor is approved for 92.68 miles across multiple routes. Action on travel expenses for Mrs Anna L Newdick deferred pending welfare director meeting.

McArthur Vinton County Pumpkin Ridge Swan Twp Benedict Inc Benedict Hawk Garrett Ridge Depue Shurtz Penntown Kelly Pretty Maude B. Lohr

Helicopter Work Signals Pipeline Expansion in Wilkesville

In Wilkesville township residents observe a large helicopter delivering crew and supplies for Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Corp. as it crews a new 24 inch high pressure line parallel to an existing pipeline. The route extends toward the pumping station in Athens County, marking the second Texas Eastern line crossing Vinton County amid ongoing ditching and earthworks. Tennessee Gas Transmission also operates three lines crossing the area.

Wilkesville Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Corp New York State Athens County Vinton County Tennessee Gas Transmission Corp Vinton Townships

Chauncey Personal Notes From Ohio and Nearby Cities

Deb ie Stalder of Dayton visits Hollis Stalder while Mr and Mrs Richard Baird and Mrs Cynthia Hammond visit Logan Rushville. Bairds return to Miami Florida. N F Knowlton of Albany visits son in law and daughter in Albany. Andy Kos aon and Tim Chavalas host Bill Coffman in Jackson. Edward White from Delbarton West Virginia visits William White in Delbarton. George Walton and Lois Simpson visit Columbus. Karl Gardner visits Columbus and Last Thursday. Elizabeth Robinett and Guy Brookins host Olive Brookins birthday in Millfield with Bessie Petit Mabel Sisson andHoward Brookins and Guy Brookins Chauncey. Chester Fink and family from Los Angeles visit Homer Shields.

Debbie Stalder Dayton Hollis Stalder Richard Baird Cynthia Hammond Logan Rushville Bairds Miami Fla N. F. Knowlton Albany Ene Andy Kosaon Tim Chavalas Bill Coffman Jackson Edward White Delbarton W. Va William White George Walton Lois Simpson Columbus Karl Gardner Elizabeth Robinett Guy Brookins Olive Brookins Millfield Bessie Petit Mabel Sisson Trimble Howard Brookins Athens Chauncey Chester Fink Kitty Los Angeles Calif Homer Shields Mr. Fink Shields

Grange Chooses County Delegates For State Convention

Vinton County Pomona Grange selects Lois Wells of Radcliff as princess and Paul Dunkle of Mac Arthur Route 1 as prince to represent the county at the state Grange convention next fall. Lois is active in Vinton Two Grange and a Wilton High School student. Paul, active in Allensville Union Grange, won second place in the District Grange Talent Contest and will be a sophomore at the Conservation of Music in Cincinnati this fall.

Wilkesville Vinton County Pomona Grange Lois Wells C. B. Wells Radcliff Vinton Two Grange Wilton High School Paul Dunkle Elioise Dunkle MacArthur Route 1 Paul Allensville Union Grange District Grange Conservation of Music Cincinnati

Bashan and Carmel Family Visits Across Ohio

Mr and Mrs Dan Smith and children of Carmel visited relatives in Bashan Portland and Bashan areas. The Rose and Orr families from Porterfield Cir cleville and Bashan connected with Bashan kin. Allen Taylor spent time in Athens for work and Don Smith with grandchildren visited Portland Me and Bashan families.

Bashan Carmel Dan Smith Paul Smith Garnet Smith Wayne Hoback Portland Jake Rose Porterfield John Rose Billy Orr Circleville Orr Clint Orr Allen Taylor Athens Warren Rose Everett Smith Steubenville Smiths Mr. Smith Louise Headly Edith Rose Frank Walton Don Fath Smith Don Smith Bonnie Tim

Tax Totals For First Half In Vinton County

Vinton County totals for the first half of 1961 classify and personal property taxes reach 38,373.38 dollars, up 2,492.24 from 1960. County Treasurer John Crow released district breakdowns by township and school district, listing amounts for Brown township, Clinton-Dundas SD, Hamden SD, Eagle township, McArthur corp, Swan township, Richland township, and others.

McArthur Vinton County John Crow Brown Brown-Swan Clinton-Dundas Clinton- Hamden Hamden Corp Eagle Elk McArthur Corp Harrison Jackson Knox Knox-Albany Madison Madison-Zaleski Zaleski Corp Richland Richland-Hamden Swan Swan-Washington Vinton Wilkesville Wilkesville Corp Knox-Wilton

McArthur-Leslie W. Fri Appointed Rural Mail Carrier

J. E. Rosser announced the appointment of McArthur Route 1 resident McArthur-Leslie W. Fri as rural mail carrier for McArthur Route 2. The position becomes effective Aug. 5 after civil service certification. The 71.989 mile route serves 268 families. Fri is a farmer, WWII veteran, and part time insurance agent, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tiber Fri of Creola.

Mcarthur Leslie W. Fri J. E. Rosser Day John Remy Allensville E. J. Sheets Emmett Waldron Fri Tiber Fri Creola

Vinton County Court Notes

Emmett Waldron versus Denver Perry in replevin for calves. Judge C. W. Smith overruled the defendant’s motion for a new trial. John Mahaffey versus Nellie Ma-

Emmett Waldron Denver Perry C. W. Smith John Mahaffey Nellie Ma

Family Dinner Held at Frances Chauncey Home

A family dinner took place Sunday at the home of Frances Chauncey. Attendees joined for a gathering in a warm, informal setting.

Chauncey Frances

Local Dog Doing Good In Air Force

McARTHUR One of three German Shepherd dogs raised for Air Force sentry duty by Charles McDonald is in good hands. Airman Pence at Nellis Air Force Base reports Lady is developing into a good sentry dog. Lady weighs 62 pounds, answers commands, and is skilled at scouting and attacking.

McArthur Charles McDonald McDonald James B. Pence Nellis Air Force Base Nev Major Maryland Blackie Pence Chillicothe Lady Texas Mr. McDonald

McArthur Council Candidacy Grows Before Election

Nominating petitions circulate for John York Herbert Kinnison Charles Crow Melvin Shover Robert Dodrill Jack Howell and Billy Wilcoxson seeking village council seats. Incumbents are Howell and Kinnison with Crow a former mayor. Elk Two trustees include Willie Hale Don Thompson and Wilner Brown. County Board of Education candidates are Raymond Long John Potter and Jerry Griffith.

Suspects Arrested in Orland General Store Burglary

McArthur reports two youths Clyde Aldridge 18 and Glenn Allen Ernest 19 were arrested in Columbus for the July 4 burglary of the Ivan Miller General store in Orland. Sheriff Harold Steele said they will be held for Vinton county authorities. Four other men linked to the theft of over $500 in merchandise have already been jailed.

McArthur Ivan Miller Orland Columbus Harold Steele Clyde Aldridge Glenn Allen Ernest Charles E. Ernest Jerry Coten L. E. Estep Steele Vinton County

Village council restricts truck use to licensed drivers

The village council passed a measure requiring a chauffeur's license to operate village truck and tractor equipment due to their insurance policy. A fee of five dollars per hour will be charged for tractor equipment use.

Chauncey

Vinton County Auto Titles Drop For Half

McARTHUR Clerk of Courts Margie Climer reports 1608 auto certificates of title issued in the first half of 1961, down from 1703 in the same period of 1960.

Vinton County Auto

Church Schedules Across Gallipolis and Warren

Local churches list Sunday schools and worship times. Gallia and Warren parishes include First Church of God on Garfield Ave and Third Ave with services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship. evening services vary. Midweek prayer meetings occur at several sites including Grace Methodist and First United Presbyterian.

Sunday worship and church schedules listed for Nelsonville and nearby towns

A lengthy list of church services and Sunday schools across Nelsonville, Murray City, Zion Ridge, Carbon, and surrounding areas. Times range from 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. with multiple denominations including Apostolic Gospel, AME, Episcopal, Nazarene, Holiness, and Presbyterian.

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule List

A compiled schedule shows Pt. Pleasant Trinity Methodist and Church of Christ in Christian Union on Main Street with Sunday school at 9 30 and prayer 7 30 p.m. New Haven Evangelical United Brethren Unified service 9 44 a.m. and evening on first and fourth Sundays at 1 a.m. Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall lectures Sundays 2 p.m. and Watchtower at 3 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Saturday Sabbath school 1 30 p.m. and preaching 3 45 p.m. Nasarese Sunday school 9 45 a.m. and morning worship listed.

St. Peter's Lutheran Christ Communion Sun- Warren First Church of God Ebbaberry Apostolic Gospel Wylie Chapel Independent Holiness Church Church of Epiphan (Episcopal Church of the Nazarene Bear Murray City Evangelical United Brethren Pilgrim Holiness Zion Ridge Christian Congregational Carbon SA Christian Methodist Roa First Christian First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Youth Trinity Methodist Church of Christ In Christian Union Main St New Haven Hartford Seventh Day Adventist Nasarese Naomi Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Carpenter Baptist Rutland First Baptist Harrisonville Presbyterian Zion Church of Christ—Bible School Columbia Chapel Christiana Bible School Rutland Church of Christ Bible School Kingsbury Church Christian Church Alfred Methodist Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Eden United Brethren Is Christ Christian Endeavor Christian Science Society Church of Christ Im Christian Union Racine Peggy Bradieré Church of Christ Bible School Salem Center Methodist MYF Church of God Mt. Moriah Bethany Syracuse Pomeroy Federated Evangelical and Reformed and Presbyterian Baptist Youth Fellowship Bethlehem Baptist Great Bend Pomeroy Rock Springs

Local Church Schedules Reach Broad Area

A long list of worship times and Sunday schools is printed for many churches across Meigs and surrounding towns. Entries include Meigs area churches such as Nazarene and Pilgrim Holiness with Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and morning services, along with midweek prayer and Bible study sessions.

Area Church Schedules Align for Weekend Services

Local churches across Middleport Pomeroy and surrounding towns publish a unified schedule of worship services Sunday school Bible study youth groups and midweek prayer meetings. Highlights include Pomeroy Seventh Day Adventist evening worship 6 p m Sabbath School 2 p m and worship 3 15 p m and multiple Baptist Methodist and EUB congregations with services Sunday mornings evenings and midweek prayer meetings.

Religious Services Schedule Mostly in Glouster Area

The bulletin lists multiple churches with service times including Glouster First Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist, Redtown Free Methodist, Nazarene Church, Church of Christ in Bishopville, EUB Churches in Jacksonville, Hollister, Oakdale Church of Christ, Methodist and other congregations. Times cover Sunday worship, Sunday School, midweek prayer, and Bible study.

First Baptist William Parham Jr Glouster Seventh-Day Adventist Front Summitters Redtown Free Methodist Bishopville Church of Christ— Bible School Donald Easler EUB Jacksonville Hollister Oakdale Church of Christ Bible Methediet Churchee Trimble Senda Sehsel Bible Tom Methodist Church

Local Church Schedules and Services Weekend Notes

Church of God holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Chauncey Methodist offers Sunday 10 10 a m Bible study Thursday 7 30 p m Millfield Methodist lists Sunday school 10 a m worship 7 30 a m Bible study Wednesday Church of Christ Parish Greens Run J A Long Millfield 10 30 a m Taylor Ridge 9 30 a m Kenneth Sedgwick Chauncey 10 30 a m Trimble 10 30 a m George Drach Morristown Holiness Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 a m young people 7 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday Concord Sunday school 9 30 a m.

Middleport Nazarene Hysel Run Free Methodist Danville Pilgrim Holiness Laurel Cliff Glouster Church of Christ Er Ridge Church of Christ Worcare Ely Crees Catholic Church of God Chauncey Methodist Millfield Methodist Church of Christ Greens Run Concord — Sunday School Haydenville Buchtel Jobs Murray City Union Furnace EUB Union First Methodit Trinity Lutheran Church of the Nazarene St. John Lutheran

Churches and services listed for Logan and Haydenville area

A long roster lists Sunday school times worship services prayer meetings and Bible studies for multiple churches in Logan Haydenville and nearby towns including Haydenville Methodist Haydenville EUB Zion St John Trinity Lutheran and others with specific times for each activity and location. The entries name churches routes and charges and include weekday and weekend schedules.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ray Johnsons Grange Mrs Vinton County Court Dennis Grissom Mitchell Ind Virgil Cape Canaveral Fia Air Force Council Gallipolis Bidwell Church of God Garfield Ave Third Ave Triedstepe Grace Methodist Second and Cedar First United Presbyterian St. Peter’s Episcopal Second Ave Episcopal Young Assembly of God Nelsonville Pt. Pleasant Meigs Area Jehovah’s Witnesses Glouster Logan South Rockbridge-Gibisonville Gibisonville Rockbridge A.m Matthew Lutheran E. V. Baker
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