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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

9

Cooper Named Centennial Chairman for Wilkesville Lodge

Raymond C. Cooper of McArthur has been named general chairman as Orphans' Friend Lodge 275 F and AM Wilkesville prepares for its centennial on October 29. Masons from the Ohio Grand Lodge and nearby communities are expected to attend the 100th anniversary of the lodge founding.

R. C. Cooper Wilkesville Raymond C Cooper, McArthur Friend Lodge F&am Ohio Grand Lodge Masonic Lodge

Deer population climbs in Vinton County survey

Game Protector Tom Kilmer reports a rising deer population in Vinton County from roadside kills. Three deer were found killed in one week, including a 175 pound buck west of Wilkesville, a 160 pound doe with one fawn, and a young doe with two fawns killed by a truck. Kilmer estimates up to 800 deer in the county, notes two new wild turkey broods, and outlines hunting and fishing license rules for different ages.

Vinton County Kilmer

Four Hurt In Crash On Curve On Perry Ridge Road

Four persons injured Sunday in a head on collision on a narrow Perry Ridge curve. Orth F Huston 19 driven south Route 1 with Gerald J Huston 10. John drove north with Frank Gelling. Lacerations and head injuries reported. patrol lists several arrests for speeding reckless operation and fictitious plates. A. F E Christian 58Dundas pled innocent to DWI bond set at 300 dollars.

McArthur Perry Ridge State Highway Patrol Orth F. Huston Gerald J. Huston Horthibound John Frank Gelling Peaie Huston Ray Collins Robert A. Kunkee Independence Ky Charles Crow Dale W. Meyer Wooster G. E. Sharp Frank Kuhn Athens Crow Shirley Withrow Sharp Harry L. Crippen Carpenter A. F E. Christian Dundas Grand Jury Barbara A. Stansberry Wellston Chester Nickell Emmett A. Conway

Birth notices from Vinton County clinics and Hocking Valley

A daughter was born June 3 to Mr and Mrs John J Potter Za leek A daughter was born June 6 to Mr and Mrs William Caldwell Bay Route 1 At Hocking Valley a son was born June 7 to Mr and Mrs Playford Cline McArthur A daughter was born June to Mr and Mrs Clarence Allison McArthur

Bullock Clinic John J. Potter Zaleek William Caldwell Hocking Valley Playford Cline McArthur Carmel Clarence Allison, McArthur

May Vehicle Sales Report in Vin ton County

McArthur district report shows 21 vehicles sold in Vin ton County during May. Dorothy Cox notes 15 sold by five dealers and six by locals. Certificates of title total 21, liens issued 8, liens cancelled 97. Ford led with five sales, Chevrolet and Dodge three each, Pontiac and Buick two each.

McArthur Vinton County Dorothy Cox Out Ford Chevrolet Dodge Pontiac Buick

Vinton County Land Transfers List

Property transfers recorded in Vinton County show multiple deeds. John Crow and Marie Crow sell part of lot 14 in McArthur to Ronald Kr and Mary Lou Partee. Clifford and Scioto Seymour sell 44.50 acres in Eagle and Harrison Townships to Warren and Sophia. John Howard and Julia Howard sell 214.14 acres in Harrison Township to Maynard and Bonnie Hopkins. Marie M Conard sells part of lot 5 in McArthur to R B and Ruth D Will. Beard End Blanch Steele sell lot 48 in Wilkesville to Ben S Gray. Charles and Mary Ann Keesee sell lots 11-9 and 26-29 in Keesee subdivision Clinton Township to Walker and Zora Fletcher. Elvetia Prerts listed for lots 22-23 in Keesee subdivision Clinton Township.

John Marie Crow Ronald KR Mary Lou Partee McArthur Clifford Scioto Seymour Warren Sophia Eagle Arrison Julia Howard Maynard Bonnie Hopkins Harrisonship Marie M. Conard R. B Ruth D. Will Beard End Blanch Steele Bens E. Gray Wilkesville Charles Mary Ann Keesee Walker Zora Fletcher Keesee Clinton, Township Charles and Elvetia Prerts Clinton Township

River Gas Purchase OK'd For Ohio Fuel

Ohio utilities commission OKs Ohio Fuel Gas Co to buy River Gas Co facilities in Athens and Morgan Counties for 18000 dollars. River Gas serves three small communities and currently buys gas from Ohio Fuel.

River Gas Purchase Ohio Fuel Columbus State Utilities Commission Ohio Fuel Gas Co River Gas Co Athens Morgan Counties River Gas

Cars Looted in McArthur Area Juveniles Nabbed

Four McArthur area juveniles admitted looting vehicles including a Justice of the Peace car and a state highway car. Items stolen ranged from a pistol and rifle to a camera and first aid kit. Sheriff Brown said all stolen property was returned.

Mcarthur Charles S.ge Justice of Peace G. E. Sharp Tom Kilmer H. R. Morrison M. J. Brown William Brown

Vinton Commission Reports Busy Session

McARTHUR The Vinton County commissioners had a busy session Tuesday with several visitors. Two estimates submitted by Engineer J M Ovan were approved one for 2570 to replace a wooden bin on the Headley Road in Richland township with a new concrete bridge and one for 1123 to purchase a heating kettle machine with all equipment.

McArthur Vinton County J. M. Ovan Headley Road Richland Township

Kasco Milling Sues Laslie for 338.94 Dollars

Kasco Milling Division of Corn Products Sales Co files a civil action against Laslie seeking payment of 338 dollars and 94 cents. The case centers on a money claim and names the parties involved.

Kasco Milling Division of Corn Products Sales Co Laslie

Park Weekend Draw Attracts 19000 Visitors To Zaleski Area

McARTHUR reports about 19 000 people used Zaleski State Park and Lake Hope facilities over the weekend. 1500 swam Sunday at the lake beach and over 50 meals were served at the dining lodge. Beach and boathouse chief notes steady April May fishing with two Cheshire anglers catching over 40 fish. Lake water pollution neutralized by lime addition.

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