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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
2
McArthur High School kicks off 1948 Senior Week with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. P. Daab and an assist from Rev. O. C. Lockwood. The mixed chorus performed, the class play Dont Keep Him Waiting was staged, and upcoming commencement features were announced.
The U S Army recruiting officer visits Mc Arthur each Wednesday afternoon for enlistment inquiries. Recruits may contact County Veterans Service Officer Paul V Wallar at the Memorial building for Army enlistment guidance.
McARTHUR Ohio May term of court began last week and the first grand jury will be called into session next Monday Prosecutor James Freeman is expected to present about 10 cases for jurors’ consideration A one day session is anticipated The May term opened with Judge A L Chatfield overruling a motion for a new trial in State v Chauncey Gibson A judgment awaits a medical survey of the defendant Plans approved to partition timber lands in Ted Sowers v Curtis Turner case The court will hear Willard and Ola Peck v E R King and the MacArthur Elk Board of Education on Tuesday
Miss Ruth A Murphy a 1948 Miami University graduate and native of Seamen Adams County was named Vinton County home demonstration agent by the Agricultural Extension Council last Saturday She will start duties after her June graduation and replace Miss Sanna Black who resigned to teach at Pennsylvania State College Murphy also will oversee girls 4 H Club work in Vinton County
Awards at McArthur School recognized scholastic achievement and band participation. Honors listed include Mary Henderson Nancy Lomax Bob Wiseman Ralph Bratton Dale Penrod Jerry George Molly Osler Charlotte Davis Roy Hayes George Knox Diane Warren Marilyn Reese Leona McManus Hazel Peters Rhoda Reffett Rita George Dorothy Brown Marilyn Reese Sue English Frankie George etc Band medals went to Dorothy Brown and Marilyn Reese seniors, with others for juniors sophomores and freshmen. Band letters awarded to multiple students by Director Anthony Violi and majorettes named.
Mrs. Marjorie Wortman resigned as deputy registrar of motor vehicles in McArthur after serving since February 1947. Mrs. Virginia Jones was appointed to the position and will issue licenses and plates from the Home Electric Store on East Main Street. Wortman will remain as collector for the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. and handle gas bill collections from the 15th to the 18th of each month.
McArthur county auditor Carl R. Smith and fellow officials will attend a Logan meeting next Wednesday May 19. The discussion will cover property valuation issues in the upcoming Ohio real estate reappraisal and representatives from 12 Southeastern Ohio counties are expected to be present.
Mrs Kalish gave birth to the couple's second daughter Sunday at Grant Hospital in Columbus. The event adds a new family chapter for coach Robert Kalish and his McArthur Generals.
The Vinton County Board of Revision chaired by Auditor Carl R. Smith along with Commissioner W. J. Weed and Treasurer Ronald E. Simms met Tuesday to consider property valuation complaints.
Mr and Mrs Chester Allen of Dayton visited his parents Mr and Mrs E C Allen. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Mace and Doris of McArthur and others from Columbus and Barberton. Wayne Moore was taken to Mt Carmel Hospital for observation. Numerous relatives gathered for family visits and a birthday dinner on Route near Athens.
The State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. filed in common pleas court seeking 294.18 in damages for an auto collision near Londonderry on Route 50. The insured, William A. Higgenbothan of Jane Lew West Virginia, alleges Raymond Scheel caused the accident through negligence on May 10, 1946.
McARTHUR Six cases of scarlet fever were registered in Vinton County during March and April according to the bi monthly health department report. The staff listed 174 personal conferences and 21 bulletins distributed. Field nursing visits covered ante partum post partum infant care tuberculosis morbidity venereal diseases and school visits.
McArthur high school students received certificates from the State Department of Education for top scores in district scholarship tests held at Athens. Twenty Southern Ohio counties participated. Marilyn Reese finished sixth in senior English, Ellen Mae Ward sixth in sophomore English, Charlotte Davis fifth in senior social studies, Loren Bishop third in Latin 2, Suzanne Emish third in junior English, and Mary Boring first in Bookkeeping 1.
ALBANY The eleventh annual homecoming and memorial services are set for Bethel Methodist Church in Knox Township Vinton County on Sunday May 23. Sunday school begins at 10 30 a m and a basket dinner follows at noon. The day observes the seventieth anniversary of the church dedication. Public invited.
Mrs. Charles Vansky has recovered enough to return to Columbus to her daughter's home. Numerous visits and weekend outings occur as Mona Chapter members attend inspections in Hamden and Sereno Chapters. Additional items include family visits in McArthur and Lancaster and various residents traveling for employment, with Mothers Day gatherings noted.
Theodore R. Sowers of Allensville was elected chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee in Vinton County at a McArthur meeting. Alan L. Ward was elected chairman of the Democratic central committee with Homer R. Morrison as secretary of the executive committee and Ralph Morgan as secretary of the central committee. OLeary retires as executive chairman after five years but is re elected to the executive committee along with Roy Murdock and Herschel Partee.
Disabled American Veterans unit in Vinton County plans a special meeting on May 21 at 8 p.m. in the American Legion hall to form a women’s auxiliary. Fred A. Camp says eligible women related to veterans or DAV members may join as charter members and a pot-luck supper will be served.
Alan L. Ward won the Democratic central committeeman post for the McArthur East precinct after a coin toss broke a 21‑21 tie with Homer R. Morrison. The election board finalized the count, with only minor changes from unofficial totals.
Families and neighbors from Dundas and Wellston gathered for Sunday visits and dinners. Elizabeth Bishop was named oldest mother at the Dundas EUB Sunday school event, Genoa Roof the youngest. Eighth grade commencement and the last day of school dinner were noted, with PTA approving a $10 Red Cross donation.
Advertisement claims FASTEETH powder keeps false teeth firm and comfortable, prevents souring, and reduces denture breath. It urges readers to buy at drug stores.
More than 400 American flags will be distributed in Vinton County for grave decoration on Memorial Day. Forty flags have already been given out. Those seeking flags should contact Veterans' Service Officer Paul V. Wallar in his Memorial Building office in McArthur.
Marion J. Brown of McArthur was installed commander of the Veteran of Foreign Wars in a brief ceremony at the Legion Hall. Officers include Paul V. Wallar as senior vice commander Chester Nickell as adjutant and Herbert Rowland as sergeant at arms. A rabbit supper followed the installation.
Historical data shows U S traffic deaths falling from about 20 percent per 100 million vehicle miles in 1925 to under 10 by 1946, reflecting improved road safety and driving practices over two decades.
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