Vinton County Health Dept Reports 1961 Births and Deaths
The 1961 annual report lists 59 births and 56 deaths. Causes include heart disease 43, cancer six, pneumonia two, and uremia two. Sanitarian activity covered 39 food service licenses, 115 food handler licenses, 175 inspections, 266 water samples, 72 sewage inspections, 25 septic permits, 59 complaints, 32 school health inspections, 38 rabies services, vision tests 1684, hearing tests 237, and 374 school exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County Health Department
Health Department
John G. Todd
Food Service
Susan Will
H. M. Boocks
Oterenee
Ohio University
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McArthur Couple Announce Engagement and Upcoming Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bighouse of McArthur Route 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Christine to Donald Winfield McDowell of Creole son of Mrs Berine Engle and the late Bernard McDowell Circleville. Helen Christine graduated Zaleski High School and works at Gorsuch Rexall Drug. Donald McDowell graduated McArthur High School served two years in the U S Army and works with Wander Mason Construction Worthington. The wedding is set for April 28 at St Sylvester's Catholic Church Zaleski for immediate families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Joseph Bighouse
Helen Christne
Donald Winfield McDowell
Creole
Bernice Engle
Bernard McDowell
Circleville
Wander Mason Construction
Worthington
St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church
Zaleski
Community notices and family updates in Point Rock
Mrs. Ethel Foley thanks well wishers for cards during convalescence at Riverside Hospital. Rev. Henry C. Litle’s death noted for Feb. 22. Local visits include Onland Laurs with Carolyn, Wallie Ogdin to Walter Swett’s home, and Nel. Vale grandson John. Laurel Grange met at W. R. Halcomb’s. Larry Turner returns home after eye injury. Various visits among Bobo, Van Zant, Doughnous, Radekin families and G. A. Rade kin household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallie Ogdin
Walter Swett
Laurel Grange
W. R. Halcomb
Cavalcade of Cottons Presented By FHA
The McArthur FHA staged a Cavalcade of Cottons at the high school auditorium showcasing fashions from new fabrics finishes and patterns. Models and descriptions were led by Mary Lou Coleman and Janis Barber with local FHA members and children including Michael Dixon Lindy Murphy Connie Gilliland and Brenda Shover appearing as models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
The
McArthur Fha
Edith Newsom
Mary Lou Coleman
Janis Barber
FHA
Michael Dixon
Lindy Murphy
Connie Gilliland
Brenda Shover
Local Folks Go Visiting In Florida And Nearby
Kanauga families Mrs Berkley Wright and Mr and Mrs Junior Coleman with two children vacation two weeks in Florida. Creighton Grice and son of Delaware visited last weekend with Clyde Shamblin. R Hudson of Mill Creek spent Sunday with Clyde Burnett family. Mrs Harry Smith and son visited her mother at Cora. Dick Allen and wife returned from two weeks in St Petersburg Florida. They saw Lewis Lee on Sunday. Tiny's Supermarket adds a new addition. Roy Russell spent an afternoon with Fred Holm comb of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanauga
Berkley Wright
Junior Coleman
Florida
Mrs. Creighton Grice
Dick Allen
St. Petersburg
Fla
Mrs
Lewis Lee
Tiny’s
Roy Russell
Fred Holcomb
Point Pleasant
Ethel Hart
Bessie Jones
Floyd Chapman
Emmett Jones
Danny Gibbs
Circleville
Hazelton
Burlingham
Mae St. Clair
Rodolph Bur
Charles Russell
Chester
Joe Bissell
Harold Sisson
Pomeroy
Steven Holter
Hobart Newell
Reno
Zern Pierce
Oscar Babcock
George Frederick
Junior Hunt
Everett Sisson
Helen Archery
Reedsville
Audrey Smith
Dorsel Larkins
Ethel Larkins
Harold Osborn
Keno
Joe Connolly
S. A. Rairdon
Harris Frank
Johnnie Kibble
Wayne Boston
Vienna
W. Va
Ray Justice
Charles Massar
Leone Babcock
Lindsey Lyons
Tupper Plains
Dave Yates
Charles Holdren
Columbus
Bob Dill
Harold Holter
Russell van Meter
Jake van Meter
Portland
L. D. Pierce
Albany
Melvin Steward
Cleveland
D. M. Steward
Steward
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Larry Pugh
Stewart
Maynard Coates
Darla
Athens
Sherry Sanders
Leslie
James
Maryland
Frank Pugh
Victoria Dorsey
Cincinnati
Leslie Lasch
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Edna Lasch
Bernie Derry
Alton
Ill
Derrys
Two Seniors Take Exams At Academy
Two Southeast Ohio high school seniors traveled to Annapolis Maryland to take physical examinations for entrance to the Naval Academy. Laurie Eugene Barnes of McArthur and William Kunzman of Nelsonville were selected all star halfbacks in football and guards on basketball teams. Both are honor roll students and were accompanied by Judge and Mrs. W H Lohr and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kunzman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Eugene Barnes
McArthur
William Kunzman
Nelsonville
Kunzman
Richard Kunzman
Barnes
W. H. Lohr
Local Family Visits and Farm News From Shade and Athens
Leola Swartz and daughter Lois visit Mrs Harry Ross in Shade. Jack Sams works at Easler’s milk plant in Athens. Harry Love family hosts relatives in Point Pleasant. Ross infants Cindy Lou and Carl Ross’s wife return from Sheltering Arms. Wayne Clark party visits Don Battrell. Battrell kin to Clark. Vaughn and Darrell Ross attend stock sale in Athens. Grandkids at Cheadle home. twins among first 21 Ross lambs. Tippie of Bates Church calls locally. Wilbur McKnight and wife buy Frank Clark farm near Nelsonville. McKnight works for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Swartz
Shade
Lois
Washington, D. C
Harry Ross
Jack Sams
Easler
Athens
Harry Love
Harry G. Love
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Carl Ross
Cindy Lou
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Wayne Clark
Harry Clark
Oswego
Don Battrell
Carpenter
Vaughn Ross
Wilford Tippie
Bates Church
Wilbur McKnight
Nelsonville
Frank Clark
McKnight
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Vinton County Court Notes Show Dismissed Divorces and License Renewal
Hazel Boring versus William Clarence Boring divorce action dismissed by Judge C. W. Smith. Anna Mae Clemons versus Richard E. Clemons divorce action noted. Renewal of auctioneer license for H. W. Engle, Creola, renewal entry signed by Judge C. W. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Boring
William Clarence Boring
C. W. Smith
Anna Mae Clemons
Richard E. Clemons
H. W. Engle
Creola
McArthur County Tax Figures and University Club Appointment
McArthur County collected 487,239 in taxes for 1961 including real estate and public utilities with current delinquents totaling 12,983 and 17,923 delinquent from prior years. Attorney John L. Beckley of McArthur, an Ohio University alumnus, is named director of the Green and White Club supporting Ohio University varsity athletics.
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Mcarthur
Vinton County
Tax Valuation Totals $22 698 788 for McArthur County
McARTHUR Vinton County reports a total tax valuation of 22 698 788 dollars including real estate public utilities and tangible personal property. Most St Bernard dogs in the area are described as a mix of short haired Mastiff with grains of Great Dane Swiss herding dog Great Pyrenees and Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County
St. Bernard
Newfoundland
Mason Church Class Holds March Meeting at Mason
The Mason S F R Class of the Mason Methodist Church met March 1 at the church with a song service and prayer led by Mrs. Rosa Fink. A reading from the Up per Room was given by Mrs. Esta Bumgardner followed by a short business session and refreshments for listed members. Captain Douglas Tingley visited with Kay Wilsons. Phillip Jarrell visits Huntington, W Va. Sharon Pauley was hospitalized for observation. Ralph Warner traveled to New York on business. Mason Grade School PTA executive committee named Carnival committee for March 24. meeting hosted by Mrs. James Pauley with several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Fink
Esta Bumgardner
Willie Brown
Flora Beard
Lucy Cooper
Naomi Edwards
Katie Foglesong
Sue Johnson
Clara Roush
Sylvia Stewart
Caroline Turner
Kay Wilson
Douglas Tingley
Meese Afb
Lubbock
Texas
Phillip Jarrell
James Jarrell
Huntington
W. Va
Robert Hesson
Sharon Pauley
Nimrod Pauley
Holzer Hospital
Ralph Warner
New York
Mason Grade School
PTA
James Pauley
Raymond Lieving
Martha Cook
Mary Roush
Goodrun Schaekel
Community Guests Attend Various Home Dinners
Letart and Cheshire residents host visitors including Mr and Mrs James Keifer and Paula Fife. Dinners and calls occur among the Gibbs Rickard Thomp son Brooks Adkins Roush and Yeager families amid local visits. McArthur reports radar speed arrests on the new U S Route 50 section east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Brooks
Sam Bostan
Albert Thompson
Harry Thompson
Dale Menickels
Kin
Virgil Adkins
Columbus
Sue Adkins
Huntington
Harry Love
Okey Roush
Billy Weigans
Blanche Yeager
Leonard Roush
Oakey Roush
Dwight Gibbs
C. E. Fry
Pomeroy
Ed Fry
Rhoda Yeager
Mason
Mcarthur
State Highway Patrol
Darwin Social Roundup At Burlingham And Vicinity
Mr and Mrs David Kern Jim Kern of Arlington Virginia visit their parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Kern. The list covers relatives visiting in Burlingham Dar win Harrisonville Pom eroy and Chester with flu cases and a wedding attended by G G Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hazelton Jr
Mrs
James Hazelton
Eroy
Earnest Cullums
Floyd Buck
Rob Leifheit
Burlingham
G. G .Hart
Hart
Leland Parker
Miss Windlin
Alfred Church
Burglary Reported At Wayne Wolfe Grocery
A burglary at the Wayne Wolfe grocery and carry out at Sands Hill was reported to Sheriff Harold Steele. Entry was gained by breaking glass. merchandise valued at 40 to 50 dollars taken including cigarettes cigars gloves soft drinks and four bottles of mixed drinks. Several named suspects or persons of interest listed from Chillicothe London Derr y Dundas and Carpenter areas.
Community Notes Highlight Visiting, Travels, and Remembrances
Drakes Rich ard Reho left Sunday for Chicago after ten days at home caring for his ill father John Reho. Local families from Columbus Athens Dayton Zanesville and Moxahala joined Mr and Mrs D C Maxwell Sr for a birthday dinner for Mrs Palmer. Several church services and an Air Force departure marked weekend activities and regional visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drakes
Richard Reho
Chicago
Ill
John Reho
Margaret Adams
Elizabeth Bryson
Irene Thomas
Dorothy Patterson
Margaret Thomas
Ruby Krishmar
Marjorie Young
Margaret Wargo
John Toth
Rodney Thomas
Robert Adams
Columbus
Ronald Reho
Dayton
Gabriel Chickey
Athens
Larry Hampton
Rose Farm
Marvin Matthews
D. C. Maxwell Jr
Zanesville
Gailen Maxwell
William Palmer
Kelley
Alice Linscott
D. C. Maxwell Sr
Palmer
George Drake
Barber Shop
Alfred News: World Prayer Day Observances and Local Socials
Seven WSCS members led prayers and sang for Elwood Nursing Home patients on World Prayer Day. World Day services drew 19 attendees at the church. Isola Taylor led the event. A wedding united Margaret Windland and Leland Parker last Saturday with a large crowd. Delbert Yost and family from Sugar Grove visited relatives in the area. Gerald Swartz and Sherri of Marietta spent Sunday with the Folfred Robinsons. Vicki Lynn joined them and returned home. Alfred Home Demonstration Club planned Achievement Day and adjourned until September. Ella Weaver’s home was purchased by Charles Reeves. WSCS to meet at Eleanor Boyles’ home next Tuesday. C E Wood and Vere Swartz hosted visiting guests from Tuppers Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
WSCS
Elwood Nursing Home
Isola Taylor
Margaret Windland
Leland Parker
Urday
Delbert Yost
Sugar Grove
Harry Guthrie
Tom Yost
Gerald Swartz
Sherri
Marietta
Folfred Robinson
Vicki Lynn
Alfred Home Demonstration Club
Genevieve Guthrie
Ella Weaver
Charles Reeves
Eleanor Boyles
C. E. Woode
Tuppers Plains
Vere Swartz
Meigs County Land Transfers Report
Meigs County records list transfers: Frank Buck and Iva Buck to Mary Buck for 8.52 acres in Salisbury Two. Charles H Diehl and Betty J Diehl to Robert Eugene Musser and Roberta Ann Musser for 0.33 acres in Salisbury Two. Edward Russell and Vonna Russell to Homer E Russell for a lot in Salem Two. Dudley E Smith and Adelaide Smith to Sam Robinson and Lillie Ann Robinson for parcels in Rutland. Warren Wright and Juanita J Wright to Delbert F Mitchell and Julia K Mitchell for lots in Middleport. Also notes vacationing and visiting individuals in St Augustine Fla and with Truman Russell family in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Buck
Iva M. Buck
Mary Buck
Salisbury
Charles H. Diehl
Betty J. Diehl
Robert Eugene Musser
Roberta Ann Musser
Edward Russell
Vonna Russell
Homer E. Russell
Salem
Dudley E. Smith
Adelaide Smith
Sam Robinson
Lillie Ann Robinson
Rutland
Warren Wright
Juanita J. Wright
Delbert F. Mitchell
Julia K. Mitchell
Middleport
Local couples host weekend gatherings in Ohio area
Long Bottom and surrounding towns saw a flurry of visits as residents hosted and visited friends and relatives. Notable engagements included the Storys in Marysville with the Dors t and Babcocks, plus numerous dinners and overnight visits involving the Sissons, Larkins, Babcocks, Franks, and Pierces among others.
Dorcas Dorcas Mrs Betty Carpenter Feted at Layette Shower
Betty Carpenter was honored with a layette shower at Fern Gaul's home. Charles Theiss returned from Meigs General Hospital. Ann Beegle and Marjorie Salser visited Vera Beegle. Jim Jackson visited Wesly Circle. Arthur Carl Johnson serves at an army base in Georgia. Clifford Beegle and Judy spent the weekend with relatives. Avis Theiss visited her parents Blythe and wife. Charley Sharpe returned from Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Betty Carpenter
Fern Gaul
Charles Theiss
Meigs General Hospital
Ann Beegle
Marjorie Salser
Vera Beegle
Jim Jackson
Wesly
Arthur Carl Johnson
Georgia
Clifford Beegle
Judy
Avis Theiss
Blythe Theiss
Charley Sharpe
Florida
Minstrel Rehearsal Schedule Revised
Revisions set Big Bend Minstrel rehearsals to avoid clashing with the Pomeroy High School Variety Show. Cast meetings moved to March 20 and 25 at the Legion home and March 27 at Middleport High School auditorium. A sign members’ special is planned for Thursday March 22.
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Pomeroy
Big Bend
Pomeroy High School
Legion Home
Middleport High School
Laurel Cliff Social News and Illnesses Across Regions
Laurel Cliff society notes record several illness related travels. Mr and Mrs Laurence Eblin were summoned to Columbus due to Mrs Eblin’s father’s illness. Mrs Vern Story cared for Norman Schaefer at home. The Diehl and Howell families visited relatives in Chester Beach City Canton and Athens. Mrs James Gilmore hosted the Laurel Cliff Health Club. The Diehl family visited Ball Run and Mr Carmell’s group visited Lawrence Smiths. Mrs Charles Carr returns from Holzer Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Cliff
Laurence Eblin
Columbus
Eblin
Oliver Linkenhaker
Vern Story
Norman Schaefer
Lew Diehl
Chester
Diehl
Lena Roecher
Charles Diehl
Ball Run
Charles Carr
Holzer Hospital
Albany Social Roundup and Church Conference
Albany residents hosted and visited across several states with family and friends including Dorsey and Lasch families. The Albany Methodist Church held its quarterly conference with all churches represented and District Superintendent Rev Jeffry delivering the Sunday sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
Carpenter Road
Albany Methodist Church
Albany
Jeffry
Books Reviewed at Middleport Literary Club
Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs Rodney Downing’s home for two reviews. Mrs Emerson Jones discussed Les Miserables and Miss Susan Park reviewed Pilgrims Progress. Eighteen members and one guest, Mrs R M Sherman, attended. Legislation Day was announced for March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Literary Club
Rodney Downing
Emerson Jones
Susan Park
R. M. Sherman
Eli Woltzes Celebrate 51 Years Of Marriage
Eli Woltz and Goldie Stuck Woltz celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary at their Richland Township home on Kelly Road. Married March 11, 1911, they live on Bay Route 1 with 11 children, 32 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Both are in good health. Eli is retired after a heart attack and stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Woltzes
McArthur
Eli Woltz
Woltz
Richland Township
Kelly Road
Jackson Graves
Florence Barnie
Zelpha Harper
Emmett Woltz
Bay Route 1
Diane Seymour
Byer
Leona Palmer
Nancy Kuhn
Allensville
Clarence
Harley Woltz
Lida Burnhimer
Chillicothe
Evelyn Brummitt
New Carlisle
Verna Denney
Dover
New Hampshire
Mae Montgomery
Norfolk
James Woltz
Middleport Church Gives To Hospital Prayer Room
Middleport First United Presbyterian Church donated 100 to furnish a hospital prayer room at Meigs Memorial Hospital during a special session meeting. The group approved Lenten plans, evangelism committee appointments, and a deputation visit from Ohio University’s Westminster Foundation set for April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Church
Middleport
New Meigs Memorial Hospital
First United Presbyterian Church
Lewis Sauer, Jr
Susan Park
Richard Vaughan
Westminster Foundation
Ohio University
James Eblin
Scioto
Jolly Club Event Hosted by Mrs Leifheit
Mrs John Leifheit hosted the Jolly Club at her Pomeroy home on Wednesday evening with guest Mrs Edith Davis. Traveling prize went to Mrs Donald Hauck. game prizes awarded to Mrs Charles Strauss Mrs Haning Mrs Hauck and Mrs Gene Evans. Mrs Leifheit received hostess gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Leifheit
Jolly Club
Edith Davis
Donald Hauck
Wilbur Haning
Charles Strauss
Haning
Hauck
Gene Evans
Leifheit
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County Health Department
Point Rock
J. E. Radekin
Ethel
Foley
Toledo
Riverside Hos
Carpenter and
Dyesville
Jarret Bobo
Henry C. Litle
Onland Laurs
Carolyn
G. B. Radekin’s
Larry Turner
Minnie Wooten
Alice van Zant
Margaret Doughnous
Nellie Vale
John
Frank Johnson
G. A. Radekin
Financial Report Board of Education
Athens City
Ots
Walter K. Whitt
West Seventieth
Edmonds
Washington
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Betty Whitt
Wm. Parker Walker
Henry William Calentine
Millard M. Douglas
Olie W. Jones
Edward Kurtzman
Joseph H. Pedigo
Argie V. Whaley
Harold J. Rose
Cleo M. Gold
M. V. Ross
Vinton County Court
Mason Methodist Church
Letart
Darwin
Mrs. Earl Cowen
Burlingham - Darwin
David Kern
Jim Kern
Arlington, Va
Ralph Kern
Vern Meeks
Bertha Burson
Frank Jones
Fred Burson
John Handley
Lloyd Blackwood
Sumner
Virgil Blackwood
Helen Handley
Blackwood
Noah Stout
Earl Cowen
Lizzie Blackwell
Luella Haning
Hart Haning
Harrisonville
Lola Ziegler
William Hart
Dorothy Dandakis
Pearl Jones
Racine
G. G. Hart
Ralph Parker
Wayne Wolfe Grocery
Jackie James Davis
Licothe
U. S. Marine Corps
Connie Lee Park
London
Derry
Floyd Perdue
Mildred Yvonne Rose
Richard Patrick Sizemore
Dundas
Lola Joy Allman
Mrs. George Drake
Steve Arkley
Addie Reed
Nina Butsko
Lancaster
Helen Woods
Meigs County
Pomeroy Personals
Lewis
E. Humphrey
Gene
Marcia Grover
St. Augustine
Norman Spencer
Herb Spencer
Ray Rife
Gallipolis
Truman Russell
David Smith
Long Bottom
Eugene Story
Marysville
Frank Dorst
Mari Taylor
Harold Newhen
Sandy
Harold Brewer
Norman Weber
Fred Larkins
Paul Hauber
Douglas
Marvin Marks
R. L. Larkins
Thurman Babcock
Frankie Rickens
Noami
Walter Brown
Linda
David
Jake Zumbalk
Geneva Yates
Tress Swain
Ohio Rural Health Council
Colum
Pauline Johnson
Mrs. Pearl Parker
Vernon Howell
Hoadly Caruthers
Beach City
Ross Poulton
Canton
Dan Smith
Carmel
Lawrence A. Smith
Clarence Ackley
James Gilmore
Fidel Castro
Havana
U.S
the Messenger
Howard Ruppelt
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