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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1951

Page

2

Parks Hit By Weather Draw Large Weekend Crowds

Despite showers and thunderstorms at Zaleski state park and Lake Hope thousands visited for picnics and family outings. Park manager Dale Hopkins reported strong demand for the new dining lodge and cabin area with several weekday openings and many openings for July and August. Reservations suggested for cabins, meals at the dining lodge are walk in.

McArthur Zaleski State Park Lake Hope Dale Hopkins Hopkins

Hamden Man Arrested for Arson in Harris Farm Fire

McArthur reports arson charges to be filed today against Matteson Jr., a 32 year old Hamden resident and Navy veteran, over the burning of a Harris barn and an attempted garage fire on Route 1. A 16 year old boy is alleged co conspirator. The case stems from Wellston Police and Sheriff Brown investigations, aided by Prosecuting Attorney Freeman.

Wilson Hamden Marjorie Harris Henry Harris Jiff Brown Matteson Paul Talvert Columbus E. 1Th St Hamiién Sheriff Brown Wellston McArthur Harris Brown Mattesons Pacific

Local Students Get Degrees This Week

McArthur residents earned diplomas from Ohio universities this week. Robert Burson Will graduated from Miami University Oxford. Herbert D. Chamberlain Jr Max Cox earned degrees from Ohio State University. Will Pitcher received a BA at Kenyon College. Ohio University honored Georgeanne Fornwalt and Mary Hunter among others.

Robert Burson Will Miami University Oxford R. B. Wil. Herbert DD. Chamberlain, Jr H. D. Champerlain Max Cox Dorothy Cox Ohio State University Will Pitcher Mary Pitcher Kenyon College Ohio University George~anne Fornwalt R. H. Fornwalt Mary Hunter John Hh, Hunter

Vinton County Grand Jury Term Set for June 27

Prosecuting Attorney R Freemas announced the May term of the Vinton county grand jury will convene at 9 a.m. Wednesday June 27. Freemas is preparing a list of about 10 to 22 cases for grand jurors and asks county justices of the peace and mayors to contact him regarding cases to be brought before the panel.

Freemas Vinton County Justices of Peace Freeman

Tax Returns Scrutinized By Examiner McArthur

Personal property tax forms led by Vinton countians are under close review by Lee Kuhn Columbus examiner for the State Department of Taxation Auditor T. R. Boring said Kuhn arrived last week to review personal tax returns, verify amounts against past filings and 1950 federal forms, and check those who did not file this year or in prior years.

McArthur Vinton Lee Kuhn Columbus State Department of Taxation T. R. Boring Kuhn Boring

Dale Harris Services Held In Marietta Thursday

Funeral services were held in Marietta for Dale Byron Harris 40 of 125 Sharon Street, who died in a county road construction accident on Monday when a maintenance machine tipped and crushed him near Allensville. Sheriff and coroner reported fatal injuries from a broken neck and crushed chest and leg. Harris was born December 10, 1919 in Pataskala, Licking County.

Harris John Kruger William Brown J. E. Strong Wrightsel Company McArthur Pataskala Licking County The

Alumni Association Bank Balance Report

McArthur Alumni Association reports a current bank balance of 190.09 dollars. Past president Glenneth C. Frye announced the figure. Previous balance on May 25, 1951 stood at 105.59 dollars. Receipts from 1951 festivities totaled 274.50 for banquet and dues and 305.00 for the dance and dues, bringing total to 685.09 dollars including the balance.

McArthur McArthur Alumni Association Glenneth C. Frye

Harris heir of Burr and Mable Harris obituary note

Son of Burr and Mable Anderson Harris survives with his wife Grace and one daughter Eula. Also surviving are four sisters Laura Rhodeback Marietta Mary Lynd Pataskalay Lucille Barnhart Johnston O and Lucy Wilson Bend Oregon and one brother Nelson Harris Marietta. Funeral services were held in Marietta Thursday afternoon.

Burr Mable Anderson Harris Grace Eula Laura Rhodeback Marietta Mary Lynd Pataskalay Lucille Barnhart Johnston Lucy Wilson Bend Oregon Nelson Harris

Four Men To Get Draft Orders Soon

McARTHUR draft plans note four Vinton county men will receive orders by Friday. Draft Board Clerk Helen Morrison said the four will be inducted on June 27. Orders for three men to be inducted July 30 have also been received by the local board.

Columbus Woman Loses 48 Lbs In Short Time

Mrs J McIntyre of Columbus Ohio shares her success with Rennel Concentrate claiming rapid weight loss from 196 to 148 pounds. She endorses the product and advises readers to obtain four ounces of liquid Rennel Concentrate, mix with grapefruit juice, and take two tablespoons twice daily with a money back guarantee if not seeing results.

Columbus Lady

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