Bus Project Aids Camp Boys With Used School Bus
The Vinton County Ministerial Association raises funds for a used Chevrolet bus to transport Zaleski Youth Camp boys to religious services and field trips. Rev J P Daab led services at the camp and the bus, named the Moonville Rocket, will be repainted blue and white. Contributions from McArthur Development and others cover most costs, with the Rev Al Fred Tripp borrowing the balance from the Vinton County National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton County
John D. Gill
Gill Chevrolet
McArthur
Moonville
McArthur Development Association
Ministerial Association
Alfred Tripp
Vinton County National Bank
Daab
Mauler Farm Drills New Gas Well Near Creola
Dusty Altier of Dusty Drilling Co drilled the Barcey Mauler farm well for John S Bailey and son John Bailey Jr. of Parkersburg. The Ohio Fuel Gas Co measured a natural gas flow of 4,490,000 cubic feet daily. Nearby, Blanton Kwatkosky Kissling drilled and hydrofracted a new well on the Hazel Rickey farm near Creola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Barcey Mauler
Creola
Swan Twp
Dusty Altier
Dusty Drilling Co
Corning
John S. Bailey
John Bailey Jr
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Hazel Rickey
Salis Named Census Chief In Vinton County
Salis Salis Hamden Route 1 former state highway timekeeper in McArthur has been appointed crew leader for the 1960 census in Vinton County. Census Supervisor A E Harmony announced the appointment. Salis will supervise about 20 enumerators for the April 1 census and begin training this month.
Local families celebrate 59th wedding anniversary events
Vinton residents D Hollis Wood and relatives from Gallipolis and St Albans WV marked their 59th anniversary on February 23. Visitors including Elizabeth Cloud and the Russell Miller Cardwell clusters attended gatherings and a funeral in Gallia and Vinton as other kin traveled from Encore Michigan and Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hollis Wood
Galipolis
Robert W. Evans
Mary Ellen
Elizabeth Ann
St. Albans
W. Va
G. E. Elliott
Elizabeth Cloud
E. O. Russell
L. F. Miller
Gallipolis
Vinton
VINTON COUNTY COURT NOTES ESTATE MATTERS AND PETITIONS
Estate of Ernest L Sprague and Goldie Sprague appointed as administratrix under a $10 000 bond. Petition filed to authorize transfer of motor vehicle title. In First National Bank of Wellston vs Bernadine Wilbur administratrix of estate of Ivan Wilbur a petition and waiver filed. Reese and Willard attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Sprague
Goldie Sprague
First National Bank of Wellston
Bernadine Wilbur
Ivan Wilbur
Reese and
Willard
Plantiff
Five Year Old Ignites Blaze At Home on South Street
McArthur fire crews battled a fire at Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson’s residence on W South St Friday at 1055 AM. A five year old girl accidentally started the flames while playing with matches. Damage estimated at 50 dollars. Property owned by Lew Ogan and insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Mary Lou Johnson
W. South St
Lloyd Gill
Lew Ogan
Perry County Treasurer Sues Over Delinquent Bearfield Taxes
Mrs. Eva Bradley Perry County treasurer filed two Common Pleas Court suits against Lola Runyon and others for delinquent taxes on three tracts in Bearfield Township totaling 466.39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Eva Bradley
Perry County
Common Pleas Court
Lola Runyon
Bearfield Township
Weather Delays Hit Vinton Industries Across County
McArthur saw D B Frampton Co lumber mill restart and 36 men recalled after a week and a half shutdown. Austin Powder Co. plant at Red Diamond also resumed production after a weekend shutdown due to surplus explosives. McArthur Brick Co. may halt brick production until spring demand reduces inventories.
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Mcarthur
Vinton County
D. BB. Frampton Co
Austin Powder Co
Red Diamond
McArthur Brick Co
Wilkesville Community Notes and Upcoming Health Event
The Ladies Circle met February 24 with 11 members led by Mrs. Clara Phillips and Jane Cot trill. A free chest x ray unit will visit Wilkesville at the Firemans building on Main St from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m sponsored by Wilkes Grange. Past Chief and Past Matron groups met Feb 22 and Feb 23 with several members, programs by Mittie Nelson and Kathryn Ragan, and refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Babbing ton visited for the Posts Chief Club. A first aid class is set for March 4 at the Auxiliary Hall at 6 p.m. Edith Johnston spent the weekend at home after visiting her brother Bert Davis in Holzer Hospital. Willis Jones was a patient at Holzer Hospital for two weeks and Harley Strong was ill with quinsy.
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Wilkesville
The
Presbyterian Church
Gay Mahaffey
Clara Phillips
Jane Cottrill
Mittie Nelson
Firemans
Main St
Wilkes Grange
Mildred Nelson
Kathryn Ragan
Shirley Spires
Earl Babbington
Ray Strausbaugh
Edith Johnston
Columbus
Bert Davis
Holzer Hospital
Willis Jones
Harley Strong
Quinsy
Howard Coleman
Middlefork Road
Coleman
Alene Head
Virgil Goss
W. W
Vinton Grange
Roger Jeffers
Ft. Knox
Harry Collins
James Jackson
Portsmouth
Vinton County Featured in Ohio's 88 Counties Volume
A photograph of the Vinton County courthouse accompanies ten paragraphs on Vinton County in the new publication Ohio's 88 Counties. The volume, prepared by the County Auditor Glenn L. Peters, covers the county history and its present attributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County Court House
Vinton County
Ohio
Glenn L. Peters
Crooksville Garden Club Meets March First
The Crooksville Garden Club will meet March 1 at 1 p m at the home of Mrs Wilda Wise. The program includes a discussion on signs of spring seen in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooksville
Wilda Wise
Radcliff Wilton schools resume after winter closure
Radcliff Wilton schools reopened February 23 after a six day shutdown due to bad weather. Some side roads remain impassable for bus travel. Several area residents and students contracted measles this week and other local happenings include a house fire on Middlefork Road damaging the Coleman home, no insurance, and nine Coleman children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliff — Wilton
A. E. Fitzpatrick
George Leitch
Isabelle Castor
Tara Palmer
Beecher Pendleton
Donny Kinnison
Tommy Hagerty
Debbie Norton
John
Jeanie Collins
Marriage License for Partee and Mace Signed
Larry Joe Partee 21 of Mc Arthur and Marilyn Mildred Mace 18 of Radcliff secured a marriage license with clerk and secretary roles listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Joe Partee
McArthur
Marilyn Mildred Mace
Radcliff
Scout Director Named for Scioto Council
Miss Jean Kline of Portsmouth is appointed district director of the Scioto Council of Girl Scouts. She will serve McArthur Wellston Jackson and Oak Hill neighborhoods in an advisory role and handle the camping program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Jean Kline
Portsmouth
Scioto
Junior Leaders Club Observes 4-H Week Activities
McArthur Vinton County Junior Leaders met in February with 19 members and several adults in attendance. President Bob Rannells led the session on National 4-H Week and reminder to prepare exhibits early. A personal appearance and driving safety film were shown. Recreation followed the business portion, and the next meeting is set for March 10 in the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County
Bob Rannells
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J. P. Daab
First Christian
Mary Ann Mobley
Mississippi
Ross Barnett
Lynda Lee Mead
Mauler Farm
Salis
Vinton County Court
Weather Cripples
Vinton Industries
Brick Company
Ray Strawsbaugh
Thelma Campbell
Anna Ogdin
Jewell Strong
Junior Leaders Club
Mac Jarvis
Jerry Engle
Ronnie Sowers
Gary Engle
Bobby Cualey
Tommy Cualey
Pawa Staneart
Connie Staneart
Harriette Bobo
Darla Carsey
Carol Christian
Rose Mary Engle
Emma Lou Morrow
Donna Fee
Mary Kruger
Merrill Simmons
Janet Fee
Rita Kruger
Athens Messenger
Leona J. Calvin
Geo, L. Brown
Fern Kruger
Keith Staneart
Court House
Building Center, Inc
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Athens
Aluminum
Lander
Rass
A & Fl
CII Building Center, Inc
Columbus Road
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