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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
20
Vinton County reports the first half of 1947 real estate taxes brought in 82 347, the largest normal collection in years, surpassing 77 369 in 1946. Treasurer Ronald Simms notes 1946 second-half totals were 62 626.32, with higher later delinquencies.
McArthur Wilkesville schools led a large county tournament effort with Homer Wells managing and aid from Sheriff Brown and others. Sessions feature one act plays from McArthur Zaleski Hamden Wilkesville and Richland with contests in declamation and spelling planned across April. Foundation funds were distributed to districts and poetry entries extended to March 15.
McARTHUR J. W. Wick of Jackson was fined 50 dollars and costs and had his driving license suspended for 60 days by Judge A. L. Chatfield on Monday. Wick, a painter, was arrested Saturday near Allensville on Route 50 by Sheriff William Brown for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He admitted driving the vehicle and pleaded guilty.
Miss Essie Perry daughter of Mr. and Mrs Bundy Perry of McArthur Route 2 is engaged to George Lash son of Mr. and Mrs Urban Lash Albany Route 1 The couple’s wedding date is not yet set Miss Perry is a McArthur High School graduate and county extension office employee Lash a Albany High School graduate served 26 months in the Army with 14 overseas and now attends Ohio University He is a member of Alpha Omega Upsilon
Funeral services for Hiram Mace 74 of Zaleski were held Monday afternoon after his death February 28. Born March 15 1873 he was the son of James and Martha D Mace. He is survived by his wife Adeline Scott two children Romaine Mineral and Darrell Mace three brothers William Eli and Alonzo Mace and a sister Emma Six. Last rites were at 2 p.m. at the Free Will Baptist Church Zaleski with burial in Bethel Cemetery Knox Township.
An 88 year old man, Joe Davis of Dundas, was granted an uncontested divorce from Pearley Salyers Davis in Vinton County Common Pleas Court by Judge A. L. Chatfield. Davis was represented by James Freeman. The couple married in June 1946. Judge Chatfield also dismissed three cases for lack of prosecution and settled the state highway directors case over land appropriation by dividing the funds between Flannagan and Mootz.
McARTHUR civic club will present a picture tour of Italy Austria and Southern France at a Legion hall meeting. Dr John W Butler Wellston dentist will show soldier photos and describe Naples Casino Rome Milan Venice Brenner Pass Nice Cannes Pisa Pompeii Sorrento Amalfi Drive and more. Public invited.
Ned Peacock 77 a retired McArthur bricksetter and last Shockey Brothers band member died in St Francis Hospital Columbus early Tuesday. He was born in McArthur October 17 1870 and worked for McArthur Brick Co. Survived by two brothers Frank and Pete and four sisters Kathryn Calhoun Harry Morley Wallace Linden Stella Thompson. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Wrightsel funeral home with burial in Elk Cemetery.
Howard M Wells announces the Vinton Soil Conservation District annual round-up to be hosted by George Minton at his Jackson township farm on April 8. A campaign for two county supervisors runs with seven candidates, and voting will occur at the Minton farm and the county agent's office in the courthouse.
McARTHUR A recommendation to raise Vin ton county health department budget to 21 000 or per capita from 15 2 to 20 cents was made at the county health district advisory council annual meeting F W Beckley of Hamden was named president and Mayor John A Bedinghaus of Zaleski was reelected secretary Earl Heinlein of New Plymouth was named to another five year term on the health board
Clyde E Timmons transfers 118 acres in Harrison Township to Leslie Allison. Leslie Allison sells 90 acres in Harrison Township to Benjamin and Eunice Gearing. John Himebrick transfers 21 acres in Harrison Township to Leo and Ruby Miller. Davis V Cummings sells 42 1 2 acres in Vinton Township to Joseph and Hazel V Wells Jr. Joseph E Waters sells 1 1 2 acres in Clinton Mary A Hallett sells 16 acres in Richland George H Ferguson and Edna Ferguson transfer to Gerald and Bertha Peoples in Richland Township.
Mamie and Robert Carter filed a foreclosure petition in Vinton County Common Pleas Court on March 1 against defendants Proctor and Mabel Holbrook.
Charles Patterson McArthur Jr five of Mrs Blanche Patterson Allensville was brought home from Children's hospital in Columbus Sunday in the Wrightsel ambulance.
World War II veterans from Vinton County lined up at the Memorial Building office of Paul V. Wallar to file Ohio Bonus fund applications. National Guard delivered forms around 9 30 a.m. on March 1, with aid at the desk and hundreds already processed in two days. Veterans mailed their completed applications to Columbus bonus headquarters after meetings in McArthur, Wilkesville, and area schools scheduling further sessions.
Vinton County Engineer J. M. Ogan reported severe road damage from freezing and thawing across the county highway system and township roads. Several roads were closed as impassable, with emergency repairs under way using gravel from Southern Ohio Quarries at Chillicothe and a bid to spread gravel on Pretty Run road in Eagle Town.
The arrival of available farmers bulletins and leaflets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture signals spring in Vinton County. Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins of Ironton mailed the check-lists to residents, noting the leaflets are mailed free.
Mr and Mrs D M Quick and sons visited Mrs Quick's parents Mr and Mrs Stace Peck in Radcliff. Alva Pendleton from Mansfield spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Garvin Salts. Pearl Potts returned home with Pendleton after two weeks in Radcliff and here. Multiple locals including Reevis Hall Joe Prater Harvey Roof and Elmer Canode with son Pat shared Sunday visits across Radcliff McArthur and Creola.
McArthur John Lynn an escaped patient from the state institution at Orient Ohio was apprehended this week by Sheriff William Brown. Lynn was committed from Vinton County and had returned here recently residing at the Lowry residence. He will be returned to Orient this week.
In loving memory of Bill Rizer who was killed three years ago on March 4 1945. Mr and Mrs C Rizer and sons recall his memory with a hopeful verse and resolve.
Mr and Mrs Robert Martin of Barberton visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Martin. Dale and Neil Dearth spent a weekend with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Don Simms Creola. Several locals and visitors listed with family ties and gatherings. Green Valley Grange meets twice monthly, and multiple households report weekend visits across nearby towns.
Edith Trotter and family of Radcliff hosted by McLaughlin sisters. Lucille Arbaugh and Al Watson visited Columbus relatives. Mrs. Frank Cottrill held a stork shower for Mrs. Edgar Hensler in McArthur. Pvt. Robert Jeffers returns to Ft. Knox after Wilkesville tournament. Supt R L Barton hosts Vinton County Schoolmasters Club with 22 members and student performances.
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