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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1959

Page

8

Women's Clubs Federation Holds Legislation Meeting

District Eight of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs met Friday at McArthur Christian Church with 135 attendees including 66 juniors and 69 seniors. The event featured a public utility rates symposium, a SUB benefits debate, a motor scooter forum, and a voting age panel chaired by district leaders and local students.

McArthur Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs McArthur Christian Church Carl A. Weinman Steubenville OFWC Nellie Bray Alma Bean John S. Phil Lips Chillicothe District Eight Jack Sellers Jackson Howard C. Slusher The Commonwealth Telephone Co Jake Clayman United Steel Workers Donald Leach Ohio Fuel Gas Co Fred Milligan Ohio Information Committee Clayman Fred Rice Jackson County Max Lambert Highway Patrol Robert Laird Buckeye Union Casualty Co Fred Bruny T. R. Boring Vinton County Marion Slavens Jackson High School Kent White Suzanne Flemmington

Allensville Institute To Convene March 31–April 1

The Allensville Community Institute will be held at Allensville High School auditorium on March 31 and April 1. The March 31 program features Prof H R Cotterman of Capital University giving the evening address, plus music and a soil conservation film. A junior speech contest, school music, a basket dinner, and a concert by the Allensville school band follow on April 1.

Allensville

Vinton County Mineral Rights Transfers to Ohio Power Co

Seven more deeds filed in Vinton County transfer mineral rights in Vinton and Wilkesville townships to Ohio Power Co. transfers include 94 acres in Vinton Township and 105.66 acres in Wilkesville Township among others involving Wesley and Fern Graham Nellie Long Anna Roberson Earl Perdew Eliza Harvey George and Bertha Wilson Woodrow Jeffers William Say lor Charles L McFadden Edgar Butt Ralph Coyle and local properties in Richland Two McArthur.

McArthur Vinton Wilkesville Ohio Power Co Vinton County Clarion Coal Wesley Fern Graham Chauncey Nellie Long Anna Roberson A. J Viola Roso Carl W. Wells Earl Ethel Perdew Eliza Harvey George Bertha Wilson W. E Leona Hinson Richland Woodrow Dena Jeffers William E Loretta J. Saylor Charles L. McFadden Edgar Evelyn Butt Acre Richland Two Charles L. and Ethel McFadden Ralph and Betty Coyle

Four Area Nazarenes Plan Zone Missionary Rally

Four Nazarene churches McArthur Hamden Zaleski and Wellston join for a zone missionary rally at Gallipolis Nazarene Church Thursday night April 2. Sixteen churches from five counties will send members with Rev. Vernon C Shafer of Hamden hosting at Gallipolis.

McArthur Hamden Zaleski Wellston Nazarene Gallipolis Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Gallipolis

Vinton County Court Notes Summary

Earl Perdew seeks divorce from Ethel Perdew. James W. Reed sues William and Vernie Estep for injunction. Franklin Pierce estate seeks real estate transfer. Harley J. Swain estate files will. Sammy Marcum estate seeks authority to transfer a motor vehicle title. State of Ohio vs Charles A. Dutcher 64 Creola given 100 dollar fine and 20 days in jail for driving while intoxicated.

Earl Perdew Ethel Perdew James W. Reed William and Vernie Estep Franklin Pierce Harley J. Swain Sammy Marcum State of Ohio Charles A. Dutcher Creola C. W. Smith

Three New Workers Added to McArthur Highway Garage

Three laborers were hired Monday at the state highway garage in McArthur. Orville Perry Porter E Winner and John E Watkins joined the crew. Patch crews plus a bridge crew operate from the division with patching on Route 50 west of McArthur and on Routes 677 and 327 north.

Mcarthur State Highway Garage Orville Perry Porter E. Winner John E. Watkins

McArthur Firemen Ball Nets 250 for Equipment

Fire Chief Loyd Gill reports the seventh annual McArthur Firemen's Ball raised 250 dollars. The funds will be used to purchase needed fire fighting equipment for the department.

McArthur Loyd Gill

Barnes and Salmons Named in Local Notices

Jimmie D. Barnes 21 Wells ton storekeeper and Darlene Sue Salmons 21 Hamden secretary are listed in the reading as parties named in the local record.

Jimmie D. Barnes Wellston Darlene Sue Salmons Hamden

Cancer Crusade names co chairmen in Vinton County

McArthur P E Wrightsel and G C Frye were named co chairmen for the April Cancer Crusade announced by Mrs. Robert Brown president of the Vinton County Cancer Unit. The American Cancer Society set 2000 dollars as the area's share in the 1959 crusade. Money supports research public and professional information and patient service. The slogan is Guard your family fight Cancer with a checkup and a check. Local chairmen and volunteers will be named soon.

American Cancer Society Wrightsel

Judge Kessel Decides Multiple Divorces and Custody

Divorces granted by Judge Oliver Kessel in a one day circuit court session involve Elmer Grueser and Kathryn Grueser, Doris Wears and Lee Wears, Jolene Mae Miller and Jackie Miller, and Betty EB. Zimmerman with four children custody awarded to the mother. Temporary alimony and child support orders issued for several cases including Georgia F Robbins and Van Buren Robbins.

Point Pleasant Oliver Kessel Circuit Court Elmer Grueser Kathryn Grueser Doris Wears Lee Wears Jolene Mae Miller Jackie Miller Betty EB. Zimmerman Lester E. Zimmerman Matilda Chapman Kessel Emma Ruth Brewer Robert S. Brewer

Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Vinton Township

Over 100 persons attended the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Alva Collins Sr in Vinton Township on Sunday All of their children were present including Mr and Mrs Calvin Eavans who flew in from Denver Colorado for the celebration Guests came from Pomeroy Rutland Columbus Dayton McArthur and other places

Mcarthur Alva Collins Sr Vinton Township Calvin Eavans Mary Collins Denver Colo Pomeroy Rutland Columbus Dayton

Two Couples Seek Licenses To Marry In Ohio

A Mason County clerk records two marriage license applications from Ohio couples. George A Hudnall 19 and Nancy Jane Tracy 17 of Lancaster Ohio apply alongside Robert Franklin Jackson 20 and Margaret Floy Tatem 19 of Apple Grove. A third note mentions Carl Hartnack’s mail order crew trapped by a truck inside a fence in San Diego and Frank G Noble, 46, arrested in Toledo for passing bad checks.

Point Pleasant Ohio Mason County George A. Hudnall Ray and Retha Opal Walton Hudnall Nancy Jane Tracy George and Eileen Na Derrick Tracy Lancaster Robert Franklin Jackson Kinner F. and Lahoma Jimison Jackson Apple Grove Margaret Floy Tatem John and Ruth Tatem San Diego Calif Carl Hartnack Toledo Frank G. Noble

Red Cross Bloodmobile Visits Point Pleasant April 3

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will station at Trinity Methodist Church in Point Pleasant on April 3 from noon to 6 p.m. Local church members and WSCS volunteers will recruit donors with Mrs J A Blankenship as general chairman and Miss Bertha Condee recruiting nurses.

Point Pleasant Red Cross Trinity Methodist Church WSCS J. A. Blankenship Bertha Condee Clyde McLane Chester A. Roush George Kooken D. G. Wilsong Leonard Miller Bertha Wilson Manford Bauer Eugene Martin William Voight T. J. Damron

Janet Libby Won’t Reveal Last Names On Runaway Case

Two teenage girls aged 14 and 15, identified only as Janet and Libby, were found wandering Main Street at 4 a.m. near the Silver Bridge toward Ohio. Police are holding them as officials from the Child Welfare Department investigate origins and guardianship, including checks with the Girls Industrial School, while authorities pursue possible runaway status.

Point Pleasant Janet Libby Main St Silver Bridge Ohio Ida Stanley Child Welfare Department Virginia West Virginia

Fined for Destruction of Car Window in New Plymouth

Vance Heinlein was fined 310 and costs by Judge McArthur for destroying the rear window of a car owned by William G. Gibbs in New Plymouth. The notice also cites Ohio Athens County Juvenile Court actions seeking permanent custody of Bonita and Everett Vernon Haskins, with a court appearance set for April 7, 1959. The citation is signed by Judge Harold J. Rose.

State of Ohio Athens County Haskins Bonita Everett Vernon Haskins Bonita Haskins Everett Vernon Haskina Athens Harold J. Rose Ares Sayers Oret

Financial report details school district cash and allocations

The Ames-Bern Local School District presents a fiscal year report ending December 1 1958 listing tax valuation enrollment salaries and fund balances. It itemizes cash balances receipts and expenditures for General Bond Retirement Building Lunch Room and Other Funds plus detailed schedules of revenue and current school operations with liabilities and assets.

Board OF Education Ames-Bern Athens Amesville Ohio R. Eddy Seerie DOT Vymbeue Sback Enerees Balance Gees Eaves General Fund Artie Ciccecanvs County Board of Education Pro- Bree Sas Kiedyigske Chil- Gpcr Caraaes Dis- Soong Co Sus Karl K. Rose Ee Reait Waseca Couna P. O Erence Y Cae Matsa Sae Eee Ks Ue Sa Beikiy Sevas Bay Ae East Pees Hocking Hill Oe Grog Hawk Exiucation Ohevensenes Eeenee Voe Fd Ag Home Ec Othe Eheeere Jusetuse Ben Sne Aaron Fon Wee Ae HSS Jaygrounds Bbebeus Evenue Board of Educcation Tate Treasury Ass Ewes Ewe Exeaaeree Etre Wee Ee

Your Horoscope for Tomorrow and the Year Ahead

The stars point to a bright social scene tomorrow with community activities and renewed friendships. For birthdays, a year of favorable progress in talents and finances is likely, with caution urged in August and November to avoid excess. Romance and travel look favorable in mid June and late summer, while personal relations may see tension in April and September.

Horoscope for the Day Child Birthday Insight

A child born on this day is described as ambitious and talented with strong energy. The forecast notes a tendency toward over-enthusiasm, suggesting enthusiasm and drive alongside spirited temperament.

McGirr Executrix Appointed for Ohio Estate

Faye E. McGirr of Little Hocking Ohio is duly appointed Executrix of the Estate of Lelia M. McGirr deceased late of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within the required months. Dated March 9 1959.

Robert W. Decker Athens Ohio Ruth Decker Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Faye E. McGirr Little Hocking Lelia M. McGirr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women’s Clubs’ Federation John S. Phillips William Douglas Ironton John Beckley McArthur Junior Civic Club Glenn L. Peters R. E. Bullock Harry Hamilton Abner Rolo McArthur Senior Civic Club Lee Shaffer John L. Beckley Junior Civic Club Raymond George Area Churches Plan Missionary Rally Vinton County Court Cancer Fund Judge Kessel George Fox England Lois Jean Lacey Virgil Lacey Linda Sue Heaton Birmingham Ala University Hospital Red Cross Bloodmobile United States District Court For Southern District of Ohio United States of America Paul E. Metcalf Court House Cathag Ohio Company John Warner Arthur Klingenberg Rose Klingenberg P. P. McNeil Lawrence Klingenberg Augustus Klingenberg H. Hibbard Albert Bail R. H. McNeil Charles Gressell Lewis Klingenberg Ceclia Klingenberg S&s. H D. W. Cornell Albert Kail Jonathan Bb. Evans Kantors William H. Hixson Lewis Slater United States Howard C. Botts Southern District OF Ohio Seleet
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