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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1951

Page

14

Perry Co court notes reflect varied probate and real estate actions

New Lexington court records show Emma K Watts executor accounts totaling 60907.08. Guardian Daisy Helser filed for Alice Opal Helser with receipts of 676.53 disbursements 665.39 and balance 11.14. Nellie F Garee estate inventory appraised at 4500 with appraisers named. Other executor and administrator accounts listed with receipts and disbursements, real estate values and appraisers. Will of Thomas and Sarah James filed for probate with Katie Clark seeking will probation. Suit activity includes Portis Bros Hat Co v Frank Susa for 424.19 principal. Marriages, licenses, and multiple realty transfers including easements and property deeds across Harrison Thorn Madison Monroe and Pike townships.

New Lexington Emma K. Watts William Watts Daisy Helser Alice Opal Helser Nellie F. Garee Edward Fleming Elmer Eppley W. A.hite Harry V. Zartman Sylvia Zartman John A. Stenson Catherine H. Stenson Ellen Goldie Bolyard J. Price Davis D. Scott Brice L. Masteron John L. Hughes William J. Griffith Thomas Sarah James Louise Samuels Thomas McGinnis Katie Clark Portis Bros. Hat Company Chicago Frank Susa Crooksville ‘Dry Good Lester Jourdan Essie Jourdan Thornville Ivan Daniels Aretha Daniels Newt Stevens Crooksville Mystic Mines, Inc Buckingham Leo J. Mitchell Vernon May Gordon John Paskell C. FE. French W. J. Davis New Straitsville

Shawnee Mine Inspected for Safety Upgrades

A federal mine inspector reviewed the Martin mine at Shawnee operated by Martin Brothers Coal Co. The three man operation, producing 15 tons daily, received safety suggestions including better timbering, surface ventilation fan, fire doors, preshift gas exams, electric cap lamps, and a smoking prohibition.

Martin Martin Brothers Coal Company Shawnee U. S. Bureau of Mines Three Man J. C. Reardon

Lost fish pictures return after 21 years mystery

In Miami, a package of fish pictures mailed by Bernhard Stein to Herbert Young in Chicago in 1930 returned undelivered. Postmaster Valliere said the Chicago office could not locate Young. Stein, staying at the McAllister Hotel, sent the pictures north 27 years ago. the voyage of the photos remains a mystery. The post office cannot locate Stein now.

Miami Fla Bernhard Stein Herbert Young Chicago Samuel R. Valliere Young Stein McAllister Hotel

Local Veterans Lead Perry County Organization and Community Notes

NEW LEXINGTON New Lexington Hicks from Crooksville has been elected for the sixth year as commander of Perry County Chapter 86 Disabled American Veterans. Robert Bird resigns as Crooksville schools band director to join Guernsey County schools. Crooksville American Legion officers include Ryan commander Kenneth Search vice commander William Curl adjutant Michael Cohen finance officer Curtis Watts chaplain and Leo Dillehay service officer. Thirteen births and twenty three deaths were recorded in the Perry er board of health during May. Foxhounds from Crooksville attend a Fox Hunters Association meeting in Zanesville. a puppy owned by George Rambo wins first in the male puppy class. Rep. Robert Secrest will speak at the Firemen's Homecoming and Picnic at Waterworks Park on July 4 to raise funds for a new fire department rescue truck. Justice of the Peace and Mrs Euman advised war department that their son Pfc James Euman was listed as in action in Korea on May. Redd, superintendent of South Zanesville schools, named superintendent of Somerset schools. James J Matthews, son of Mr and Mrs James Matthews, Corning Route 1, was among 64 June graduates of Ohio State University called to active Air Force duty.

New Lexington Vaughn Hicks Crooksville Perry County Robert Bird Guernsey County Crooksville American Legion Ryan Kenneth Search William Curl Michael Cohen Curtis Watts Leo Dillehay Perryer Board of Health Fox Hunters Association Zanesville George Rambo Robert Secrest Waterworks Park Fire Department Justice of the Peace E. Euman War Department Pfc James Euman Korea An Redd South Zanesville Somerset James J. Matthews James Matthews Corning Ohio State University

Community Notes from the Mason Mason Area

Ralph Fruth on 15 day Newport News furlough. The Esto Fidelis Club held a summer festival for church improvements. Local families hosted gatherings with relatives visiting in Columbus and Logan. A son was born to Earnest Reed at Schaeker Clinic. Visitors from Parkersburg and Nashville toured Cumberland Mountain en route home after Grand Ole Opry stops.

Mason Ralph Fruth Newport News

Local residents report visits and travels across several towns

Recent visitors and travels across Columbus Cincinnati Dayton and nearby towns are listed. Names include Mr and Mrs Mike Bartoe, Ralph O Rourke, Elizabeth O Rourke, Edith Malliday, Earl Shrieves, Everett West and son Carl, Robert Henderson, Herman Jaucitus, George Lovelace and children Nancy Sue Martha Kay and Victor Lee, Roger Johnson and son Paul, Mary Vesaalo, Betty Bryan, Carr Call, Alex Eneix, and many others. Attendees attended baseball games, motorcycle races, camp meetings, and cemetery visits, with frequent weekends and overnight stays noted in the region.

the Plains Mike Bartoe Ralph O'Rourke Columbus Elizabeth O’rourke Edith Malliday Orbiston Earl Shrieves Everett West Carl Enos Lockado David, Merrit Paul Wilson Cincinnati Robert Henderson Coal Run Herman Jaucitus George Lovelace Nancy Sue Martha Kay Victor Lee Gus Graham Roger Johnson Paul Robert McCreanor Athens Mary Vesaalo Fred Dowler Lancaster Betty Ann Mace Dayton Betty Bryan Carr Call Alex Eneix Everett West Jr Lewisburg Sam Jellison John Donelson Edith Baughman Albany Bernice Graham Virgil Carr Joe Slater Ashland Lou Anders Oliver Beagle Springfield Bertha Bryan Pomeroy Fred Nida Raymond Kelchner George Swart Orson Ind Greenlawn Cemetery Maude Brown Frank Peters West Getting EF. H. Scott Jeanette Caroyn Lohse Ray McGraner Portland Mich

Pfe. Baker At Air Field

Wilkesville resident Pfe. John L. Baker home on furlough will go to Portland Oregon to be stationed at Portland Municipal Airport as a civilian Air Force staffer. He trained at Chanute Field and Lackland AFB after enlisting in January following Ohio University studies.

Wilkesville Pfe John L. Baker Dorothy Long Portland Oregon Baker Chanute Field Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Ill Ohio University

Mrs. Wright Dies at Age 86 in Point Pleasant

Mrs Eliza beth Hanley Wright 86 of 311 First St died at 1230 a m today at Holzer Hospital after several days illness She was widow of Capt James Wright born in Putnam County Survived by son Ernest at home and sister Minnie Thomerson Columbus Mohr Arnett funeral home handling arrangements

Point Pleasant Elizabeth Hanley Wright First St Holzer Hospital James Wright Putnam County Ernest Mia Jennie Thomerson Columbus Mohr-Arnett Funeral Home

Garden Club and Community Notices From Coolville Area

The Friendly Garden Club met on June 13 with Mrs. Ben Davis and Miss Lucille Davis as hostesses. Flower arrangement papers were read and the ten best roses of the last decade were discussed, concluding with a contest on garden pests. WSCS at Bethel Church held a June meeting at Mrs. Roy Gordon’s home, quilting and business noted, followed by refreshments. Youth Fellowship hosted a wiener roast for the Rev. and Mrs. O C Lockwood, farewell to Pennsville Ohio, with a lamp presented to the Rev. Lockwood.

Coolville Friendly Garden Club Ben Davis Lucille Davis Reece Dodd Betty, Cervone Mae King Grace Reed Pauleta White Irene Dodd Doris Walden Floella Norman Helen Chapman Hope Walden Bertha Gordon Wilson Roadside Park O. C. Lockwood Pennsville Ohio Lockwood Charles Gillilan Johnny Columbus J. W. Deeter Clayton Callon Sacramento Calif Corda Huffman R. R. Crislip Callow J. W. Frost Floyd Shafer Athens Ralph Congreve Springfield City Hospital W. J. Anderson Karen Huntington Rex Anderson Torch P. E. Bingman Carl Lockhart Quinnimont W. Va Hope Ann

Livestock Market Report From Cincinnati and Point Pleasant

Cincinnati and Point Pleasant livestock reports show hogs mostly lower with varied weights and thin demand, cattle and calves weak to steady with limited receipts. Sows, bulls, lambs and sheep noted with price ranges. eggs butter poultry and potatoes listed with regional price figures and grades.

Cincinnati Gilig Point Pleasant U. S

Local Families Visit and Travel Highlights

Rev and Mrs Landon Francis of Waverly spent a Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sam Quick. Harold Wolfe went to the Columbus Zoo. Robert Hewitt of Chillicothe spent a Saturday with Mr and Mrs Riley Hewitt. Cynthia Estep was seriously hurt in a wreck near Orland and is in Children's Hospital Columbus. Jimmie Hoskins of Dundas spent a Saturday with aunt Mrs George Karns. Mrs Harrison Clemons visited her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Mitchell at Elk Fork. Mr and Mrs William Dutcher spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Marvin Dutcher at Groveport. Mrs Nellie Wolfe.

Creola Landon Francis Waverly Sam Quick Harold Wolfe Columbus Zoo Robert Hewitt Chillicothe Riley Hewitt Floyd Pickering Lancaster Arles Co. Karns Cynthia Estep Orland Children’s Hospital Columbus Jimmie

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