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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1954

Page

6

Elaborate Summer Recreation Program Set in McArthur

An ambitious summer program for McArthur children runs June 7 to August 6 with the Downtown Coaches sponsoring. Bruce McLin leads supervision at the McArthur school playground with activities daily from morning through evening for ages 5 to 17, including volleyball basketball softball and a baseball program at the airport field. A four team local league may form and games with Little League teams from Jackson and Athens are planned. Parents sign a release absolving the association of liability for injuries.

McArthur DTC Paul Smith Bruce McLin Elementa McLin McArthur Downtown Coaches Association Downtown Coaches Association

Memorial Day crowd packs Zaleski State Forest Park

Park Manager Dak Hopkins reports about 55 000 people used Zaleski State Forest Park over the two day Memorial Day weekend. 2965 visited Lake Hope beach, about 800 more than last year. Five extra policemen managed heavy traffic and parking was tight while picnics were crowded. No serious accidents occurred during the holiday weekend.

Marriage Licenses Filed in Gallia County Probate Court

Gallia County probate court reports marriage license applications for Harold Dray 42 and Clara Adkins 26 of Gallipolis. Others named include Norman Brumfield 24, Loretta Fry 19, Kenneth Stout 22, Remona Hoover 17, William Sickles 25, Frances Drake 24, Marie Ball 24, Ruby Osborne 19, Leland Cornwell 26, Helen Banks 19, Charles Burdette 21, Wanda Robson 19, Earl Howell 45, Mary Dotson 19, William Brown 25, Mandy Stevenson 16, Clarence Stout 21, Betty Morris 18 with multiple birthplaces and parental lineages noted.

Gallipolis Gallia County Harold Dray Clara Adkins Clay Township Robert D Louella Fulton Dray Kentucky W. R Mary Pointer Adkins Norman R. Brumfield Crown City Loretta Fry James FE Beulah Wallace Brumfield Radnor W. Va Goble Sula Mae Lucans Fry Kenneth R. Stout Bidwell Remona Hoover Cabin Creek John and Lou Hammonds Stout Harrisburg Wendell Elizabeth Meeks Hoover William Sickles Frances Drake Pearl Margaret Mercer Sickles Lee Susie Tipton Drake Marie! Ball Vinton Ruby Osborne Davenport Coybal Orpha Baldwin Ball Pineville Ethel Osborne Leland R. Cornwell Columbus Helen Banks Buffallo Benjamin Virginia Crnner Cornell Oscar and Mattie Adams Banks Charles Lewis Burdette Wanda Mae Robson Lewis M Ethel B. Arthurs Burdette Minersville Steve Alma McKamey Robson Earl Howell Mary Dotson Arthur Mamie Long Howell Dixie Geraldine Borden Dotson William R. Brown Davin Mandy Frances Stevenson Bladen Man Hewette Truman Emma Pridmore Stevenson Clarence B. Stout Bidwell Farmer Betty Lou Morris Notamine J. D Danford Dunn Stout Porter A. L Louise Knoits Morris

Insurance Firm Fetes Londonderry Agent

Homer L. Burt of Londonderry was the high producer for Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Association in 1953. He ranked among nine of 300 Ohio agents awarded the Buckeye 52 Club Honor for the third straight year and attended the Dayton meeting with his wife at the Dayton Biltmore Plate.

McArthur Homer L. Burt Londonderry Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Association Burt Ohio Buckeye Vinton County Ms. Burt Dayton

Mystery of Wilkesville grave bones solved by officials

West Wilkesville mystery ends as Vinton County authorities identify bones found at a family cemetery as remains disinterred from a 1930 accident in Columbus. Prosecutor W H Lohr outlined the timeline from the 1930 car crash to the 1954 discovery of bones by Cletus Bush.

Walter Bussie Skeen Skeen W. K. Skeen West Wilkesville Columbus Glen Best Memorial Cletus Bush Wellston Wilkesvile Vinton County J. E. Strong Lohr Harold Steele McArthur John Jones

Two Attend One Week 4-H Junior Leadership Camp

Miss Kathleen Call daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Call and Spencer Berg son of Mr and Mrs BE Berg will attend a junior leadership camp at Utica Camp Ohio for one week starting Monday County Agent William P Smith announced the selections on Thursday Both are Rio Grande High School seniors next year and belong to 4-H clubs Rio Grande Lucky Clover and Rodney Rangers

Gallipolis Kathleen Call Willard Call Spencer Berg BE. K. Berg Utica Ohio William P. Smith Miss Call Rio Grande Lucky Clover Berg Rodney Rangers Rio Grande High School

Vinton Man Unhurt In Carrier Tragedy

Robert McDaniel, a nine year Navy veteran from near New Plymouth, survived the U S S Bennington blast May 26 with no injuries. He phoned wife that night and will report details later. The Bennington, a 32 000 ton carrier, killed over 100 and injured 210.

Vinton McArthur Hobe McDaniel New Plymouth Robert McDaniel U.S.S. Bennington McDaniel Bennington

Marriages Listed For Various Ohio Residents

Licensed to wed in several districts including Springfield laborer and Lois Ann Klgger both 31 and 22 with spouses, and other pairs such as Paul Argabright 18 Wellston and Lois Wheatley 18 Hamden, plus George M. Murdock 43 Dun das and Evelyn Y. Linscott 28 McArthur. Additional couples include Byrne W. Reip 39 Mansfield and Tina Woodruff 46 Hamden, Herschel Smith 20 Piedmont Alabama and Fay Hall 19 Creola, Shirley Elmer Withrow 32 Mc Arthur and Beatrice G Crist 37 McArthur.

John E. McDonald Spring‘field Lois Ann Kgger Carpenter Paul Argabright Wellston Lois Wheatley Hamden George M. Murdock Dundas Evelyn Y. Linscott McArthur Byrne W. Reip Mansfield Tina Woodruff Herschel Smith Piedmont Alabama Fay Hall Creola Shirley Elmer Withrow Beatrice G. Crist

Memorial Day Travel and Local Visits Highlight Rutland Notes

Dexter Dexter and Ray Nicholson family visited Huntington West Virginia over Memorial Day weekend. The party returned with Estil Arrowood family and Patty, while Loretta Nelson joined grandparents to Columbus. Several households hosted relatives from Huntington Dayton Springfield and Athens. Star Grange set a June 5 potluck with no degree work. About 70 percent of US farms have at least one automobile.

Dexter Ray Nicholson Huntington W. Va Estil Arrowood Patty Loretta Sue Nelson Harley Amos Columbus Amos Ralph Andricks Dayton C. H. Amos Max Nelson Russell Musser Springfield

Dust Control Steps Taken In Vinton County

County commissioners met Tuesday to approve dust control projects. Estimates by engineer J. M. Ogan include 14650 for 100000 gallons of light tar for prime coal dust control, 740 for calcium chloride, 20 tons, for temporary dust control, 3775 for bridge abutment and middle pier work on Penntown Road, and 2223 to resurface Murphy Remy road with crushed limestone.

McArthur Vinton County J. M. Ogan Penntown Road Murphy- Remy Road

Hospital Discharges Large List of Patients

Holzer Hospital notes discharge a long line of patients including Mrs Columbus Newell Gary Norman Mrs H R McKenzie and many others with spouses and children named. The list features numerous Mrs and Miss entries and several sons and daughters discharged.

Local Social Roundup at Lottridge Families

Visitors to the Chalfant home include Ellis Chalfant of Washington DC Pauline Chalfant of Columbus and Sam Rufener Massillon. Mrs Wyne and principal McDaniels and students toured Washington DC. Earl Kincade hosts a supper with several neighbors and relatives. Grandchildren Joyce and Wayne Leake visit from Berea and Mrs Leake remains hospitalized.

Washington, D. C Larry Williams Larry Chalfant Alma Nutter Georgianna Humphrey Margeret Gill Lorene Virgene Jeffers Barbara Mantle Earl Kincade Howard Stalnaker Alma Snider Harley Swan

Don Mohr of Frankie Masters to Return Home

Gallipolis Donald Mohr son of Stella V Mohr will be home Monday evening for four days with family. A longtime saxophonist with the Frankie Masters orchestra at Chicago Conrads Hilton Hotel he previously played with Budd Moroneo and Buddy DePardo outfits. Mohr rose from Gallipolis Academy High School bands after overcoming rheumatic fever and now holds first chair in the Masters group. His sister Louise, a vocal teacher in New York, also works in music. Their brother Blain runs a Gallipolis Ferry grocery store and post office.

Gallipolis Donald Mohr Stella V. Mohr First Avenue Frankie Masters Chicago Conrad Hilton Buddy Moroneo Don Mohr Buddy de Pardo Masters Gallia Academy Don Louise New York Blain Mohr Gallipolis Ferry

Reserve Unit To Be Formed In Portsmouth Area

Portsmouth Army Reserve Center to form a Field Artillery Battery with up to four officers one warrant officer and 102 enlisted men. Interested ex servicemen may leave names and addresses with Mrs Helen Morrison or Phillip Karns for contact by reserve officials.

Helen Morrison Selective Service Phillip Karns Veteran's Service

Aid for Aged distribution in May in Vinton County

A total of 436 recipients receive $24,119 in aid for aged assistance in Vinton County for May, averaging $55.32 per check. Forty-six individuals receive $2,010.59 in health care payments in the same county.

McArthur Vinton County

Land Transfers Involving Fremont Dundas and Madison Township

Fremont and Rose Gates transfer lots 67 in Dundas to Virginia Ratliff. William and Jennie Cram sell 1.50 acres in Madison Township to Edward and Annie Mae Coffee. Richard A and Helen Daven port transfer one acre in Richard Township to Cyril M Kozak.

Fremont Rose Gates Virginia Ratliff Dundas William and Jennie Cram Edward Annie Mae Coffee Madison Township Richard A Helen Davenport Cyril M. Kozak Richard Township

Weekend Guests Attend Social and Family Gatherings

Concord residents and relatives hosted and attended numerous visits and dinners. Guests included Dick Simpkins and family from Wilmington, Johnnie Antle of Royal Oak, and multiple Antle relatives from Murray City. Local callers also hosted Mrs Ida Cope's birthday event and visitors from Massillon Athens Amesville Columbus Dayton among others.

Concord Cecil Antle Dick Simpkins Wilmington Johnnie Antle Royal Oak Mich Jack Antle la Donna Chauncey Patsy Linda Phyllis Phil Eddie Antle Murray City Martha Jennie James Sugar Creek Alvin Karns Circle Hill Ida Cope Marie Sayre Alyce Sayre June Minnie Antle Minnie Kittle Betty Sayre Leone Chapman Elsie Antle Ella Bartlett Randy Ethel McAfee Paul Reuben Kittle Bishopville Hester Georgia Wilbur Ant Eldon Easler Milford Sayre Douglas Eddie Oxford Mick Lloyd Sayre Shirley Jess Wemmer George Columbus Joe Stone Victor Sayre Les Kittle Richard Stalder Debbie Vaughn Landis Delbert Delong Dayton Bill Johnson George Bartlett Helen Parish Kathy Maynard Sayre

Gallia County Man Said to Meet Frank James of James Gang

John W. Unroe, 72, of 24 Winton Ave, claims to be the only Gallia County man to meet Frank James and Jesse James Jr. The Liberty Missouri encounter happened in 1905 while Unroe’s telegraph crew rebuilt a line for Western Union and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad.

Gallipolis Gallia County Frank James John W. Unroe Winton Ave Jesse James John Unroe Liberty Western Union Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Charles Frye Ezra Graham Unroe Holzer Hospital Fred Koopman Jessie Unroe Middleport Leading Creek Pomeroy

Vinton County escapes Memorial Day traffic injuries

Vinton County was among the few Ohio counties to report no traffic injuries during Memorial Day weekend, per State Highway Patrol. Twenty one motorists were cited or arrested for violations including speeding, reckless operation, and no operator's license, with penalties ranging from fines of 5 to 15 dollars and court costs.

Pincelli Albany Paul Chatfield Wellston Chester Nickell Hamden George Francis Jarvis McArthur Justice of Peace G. E. Sharp William W. Gilbert Sharp Harry D. Murray

Gallipolis church notices list Sunday services and events

Local church listings provide service times for multiple denominations in Gallipolis and nearby towns. Entries include Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Nazarene, and Presbyterian congregations with Sunday masses, worship times, Bible studies, youth programs, and midweek activities.

St. Louis Adolph Golubiewski Gallipolis State Institute Church of Christ Lewis Mikjell Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Simpson Chapel Methodist George L. Sidwell Church of the Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Pester Young Peoples Pearl Elliott Grace Methodist P M. Niswander Methodist Youth Fellowship Grace Guild John Wesley Stanley Evans St. Peter's Episcopal Richard H. Ash Mary Martha Guild John Halliday

Court notes list several money and title actions in Vinton County

Elwood Dunn sues Juanita M. Dyer for 500 dollars. Clarence Eldon Walters and Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. sue John J. Meisch for 1250 dollars. A H Cottrill sues Theodore Boring the Vinton county auditor the village of Hamden heirs of Jennie A Cook and B F Cook to quiet title and for declaratory judgment on lot 162 Hamden with A L Chatfield as attorney.

Elwood Dunn Juanita M. Dyer Clarence Eldon Walters Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co John J. Meisch A. H. Cottrill Theodore Boring Vinton County Hamden Jennie A. Cook B. F. Cook A. L. Chatfield

FFA Convention Opens in Columbus With Honors and Contests

Ohio leaders of the Future Farmers of America begin the 26th annual state convention in Columbus. Highlights include awarding honorary farming degrees at a banquet at Ohio State University and judging contests in highway safety, farm electrification, pork and dairy, lamb, and broiler production. The meeting runs through Saturday.

Columbus Ohio Future Farmers of America Ohio State University

William Reswick AP Moscow chief and Day-Jewish Journal editor dies

William Reswick aged 64, renowned as AP chief of bureau in Moscow from 1927 to 1929 and later on the Day-Jewish Journal news desk in New York since 1940, dies Wednesday. Born in the Russian Ukraine.

New York William Reswick Associated Press Moscow Ukraine

Family reunions and visits span several Ohio towns

A Fairview family reunion at Harold Stephens home drew relatives from Canfield Youngstown Parkersburg Stewart Amesville Newark and more. Weekend guests included visitors from Kenton Parkersburg Erie Moundsville Cleveland and other cities with many Washburn and Weaver family ties noted. The article closes with a geographic fact about South America, stating the 3300 mile distance from Brazil to Peru.

Fairview Harold Stephens Charles Norman Youngstown Olin Norman Peggy Norman Gene Norman Canfield Archie Richards Parkersburg W. Va Everett Norman Stewart Wirt Norman Amesville W. H. Price Shirley Newark

Two Accidents Probed and Fines Assessed in Gallia County

Gallia County notes two Thursday crashes investigated by Galli polis Post and State Highway Patrol with no charges in one case but fines and penalties in others. Ed Williams, 25, of Wheelersburg, lost control on Route 35 near 325, overturning. A head on on Friendly Ridge Road caused minor damage to both cars. Adrian Spencer, 19, Henderson, paid a 50 dollar bond for failure to stop within assured clear distance after a Wednesday head on. Paul Kent, 24, Cheshire, fined 15 dollars for left of center after hitting a fence and embankment on Little R idger Road. Stanley Saunders, 43, Northup, docketed for DUI. Ray Cupler, 65, Northup, fined 50 dollars, jailed five days, license suspended six months for DUI. Fillinger, 32, Crown City, charged with open flask. Harold Wyskiver, 32, Logan, fined five dollars for passing over the yellow line. Delbert McCartney, 18, Point Pleasant, fined five dollars for stop sign violation.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol William H. Jones Edward Williams Wheelersburg Friendly Ridge Road Yellowtown Lloyd T. Wickline Bladen Route 1 Robert Bruce Unroe Patriot Star Route Adrian Lee Spencer Henderson Paul Kent Cheshire Rgger Stanley Paul Saunders Northup Jones Ray Cupler Russell Fillinger Crown City Harold Wyskiver Logan Delbert M. McCartney Point Pleasant

40 Year Career Ends For Winton Teacher

Margaret Calvin of McArthur retired after 40 years in teaching. She began in a one room school and taught in Vinton Jackson and Fairfield counties, mainly second and third grades. Her family background includes teachers and she plans travel and real estate work in retirement. She received a luncheon and a wrist watch as thanks from Fairfield County admirers.

McArthur Margaret Calvin Carroll Fairfield County Vinton County L. W Almira Kincaid Calvin Hamden Ohio University Vinton Jackson Fairfield Calvin U. S Mexico Canada Ohio Middle West James Frey Laurelville Laurence V. Calvin

Gallipolis Personal Notices Breeze With Travel And Visits

Gallipolis society note lists Mr Thad Gardner leaving for Birmingham with daughter Ava after visiting Milwaukee Chicago and Lima. Gene Wetherholt visits Ohio University home and sister Ruth Ann while Wise men vacation in the West and Colorado. Local visits include Sterling Dayton Holcomb Hill and Bermuda trips. A Bermuda trip and Columbus business visits are also listed.

Gallipolis Thad B. Gardner Birmingham Ala Ava Gardner Birmingham Post-Herald Milwaukee Chicago Cubs-Reds Lima Burke Gardner Gene Wetherholt James Wetherholt Ohio University Ruth Ann Ernest N. Wiseman Far West Colorado Eldon Wiseman Gallia Amperes Holcomb Hill Preston C. Smith Paint Creek Baptist Church Piketon Joan Christ Delaware Clyde Shamblin Olin Litchfield Ironton Clyde Ingels Ann ‘Bradbury Bermuda Mabel Lee Holzer Hospital

Probate Court Notices Handling Graves Will and Walker Guardian

Probate Court reports the will for the estate of Mitchell Allen Graves filed and Myron E Walker's guardian for a minor is sought by Oscar Walker with bond set at 1500 dollars.

Mitchell Allen Graves Myron E. Walker Oscar Walker Bond

Weekend guests hosted by Hamden residents

Mrs. Edna Parkison of Hamden entertained weekend guests including her husband John Parkison and son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Elkins of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Dale Spires hosted visitors Mr and Mrs Edward Waldron of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Harry Collins of near Wellston. Mrs Mayrone Wiseman and children visited Mrs Edna Parkison.

Hamden Edna Parkison John Parkison William Elkins Columbus Dale Spires Edward Waldron Harry Collins Near Wellston Mayrone Wiseman

MHS Alumni Banquet And Dance At McArthur

McARTHUR The alumni banquet drew about 200 attendees in the town auditorium. William Gorsuch led the business session and officers were elected with Russ Wallar president Nellie Howell vice president Helen Garrison secretary and Judge C W Smith treasurer.

Jake King Detroit Elizabeth Lantz Grace Loyd Gill Mary Anne Mary Robbins Shover Ethel Cox Florence Wrightsel Ruth Daab Gerry Frye Rex Koons

Singers Set for Grace Methodist Sunday Services

Two soloists will perform at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis. At 8 30 a m Bill Saunders will sing a Jim Bacon arrangement of You'll Never Walk Alone. At 10 30 Janet Cotton will present Prayer Perfect during morning worship.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Bill Saunders Jim Bacon Janet Cotton

Medic Checks Babies At Well Baby Clinic

Ten babies were examined Wednesday by a physician at the Well Baby Clinic in East Gallipolis. Nurse Mary Akers assisted, along with Mrs. Robert L. Meyers, at the city health station.

Gallipolis Mary Akers Robert L. Meyers

Rabid Dog Diagnosed in Gallia County

Gallia County health department reports the sixth dog tested positive for rabies after a May 28 death. The result came via a telegram from the Ohio Department of Health laboratory.

Gallipolis Gallia County

River traffic update at various Kanawha and Ohio river points

The Ohio River gauges show varied levels with traffic at a standstill at Lock 21 below Long Bottom. Movements include Lady Rhea, Jeff, Peace, Linn Smith, Constitution, Hillman, Atlas, Henry C Ogram, Samuel Clements, Semet, Sohio State and Inca across Chambersburg Montgomery Rochester Clarington Belpre Ravenswood Winfield Portsmouth Augusta areas.

Gallipolis Ohio River Chambersburg Montgomery Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant Long Bottom Rochester Lady Rhea Clarington Jeff Belpre Hillman Kanawha Winfield Arthur Merrill Atlas Henry C. Ogram Samuel Clements A. H. Crane Portsmouth Sohio State Augusta Inca

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