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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

7

Local Vinton Scholarships Meet Yields Top Scores

Donnie Ray wins first with 184 points followed by Carl David Rett 173 and Ruth Ann Lomax 168. Danny L. Kinnison 164 and Shirley L. Ferguga 162 also place among competitors from McArthur and nearby towns. Detty Morrison and John F. Miller are among other high scorers in Allensville and Med district listings.

Donnie Ray Carl David Rett McArthur Ruth ‘Ann Lomax Mei Danny L. Kinnison Shirley L. Ferguga Sherman, Jr Ralph A Spires Wilton Detty Allensville Morrison John _F. Miller Barbara Jo Nanette Clark Holley Brown-Zal Kinnison Coamperlain Nanette Charles Clark McArthur High School Ruth Ann Lomax David Arnett Shirley Ward Sherman Hopkins, Jr Jane Morrison Daniel L. Kinison Barbara Robo John Miller Gary Cooper Joy Kinison Marilyn Kinnison Donnie R. Miller Reveises

Six Violators Fined One Arrested in Wellson Court

McARTHUR Verl M. Dicker son 30 of Columbus fined 40 dollars and costs for reckless driving after a State Patrol investigation of an accident on Take Alma road. He skidded 1150 feet on a curve, vehicle left road and into a ditch with no damage. Other arrests included Emmitt M. Thompson 20 Creola, $10 and costs for speeding. Charles W. Perry 24 Toledo, $10 and costs for speeding. Raymond Colias 53 Wellston, $10 and costs for permitting a vehicle to be driven by an unlicensed driver. Homer R. Shott 23 Chillicothe, $15 and costs for speeding. A separate property damage accident occurred at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at the junction of 677 and 80 involving Marvin McKay 27 Jackson Mich driving east who could not stop and went off the bank. he was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Crow.

McArthur Verl M. Dickerson Columbus Emmitt M. Thompson Creola Crow Charles W. Perry Toledo Raymond Colias Wellston Nickells Homer R. Shott Chilileathe Marvin McKay Jackson Mich Crowy

Nineteen Men Added To Patrol Auxiliary

Nineteen men joined the High Oath of Office patrol auxiliary in Arthur. Local officials and families attended at the Legion Hall as Judge Smit led the training course. Several families from Columbus Newark and Gahanna also attended. The event included a reception at the home of G C Frye Roxanne Tamara Christine and P C Frye.

Acarthur Way PU. E. J. Sheets Legion Hall Jackson CW. Smit R. L. Repp Lantz Columbus Wrightsel Judy Dave Newark Pred Johnson Toledo G. H. O'Shaughnessy PE. Wrightsel Douglas Paul Blackburn Rick M. L. Wright Tsel G.C. Frye Roxanne Tamara Christine P. C. Frye

Route Improvement Discussed at Hearing Near McArthur

Officials heard arguments at the Vinton County Court House in McArthur about relocating a three mile stretch of Route 50 east of the Baltimore and Ohio underpass. The proposal would shift the route to improve grade and alignment, shortening the highway and reverting unused sections to local road control.

McArthur McArthur Joner Vinton County Court House Baltimore Linzell

McArthur Students Place in District Tests

McArthur district state scholarship tests held in Athens on May Sth. Seventeen students attended the tests. Carolyn Bobo placed 6th in English IX and Douglas Wrightsel placed 6th in English X. Other named students achieved positions in Plain Geometry.

McArthur Athens sdeArthur Sth Carolyn Bobo Douglas Wrightsel

Foreign Intrigue and Sherlock Series Shake TV Plans

Cynthia Lowry reports changes in ABC and NBC schedules as Foreign Intrigue winds down while Sherlock series is eyed. Producer Reynolds reshapes cinema ideas into a TV film and potential related dramas amid audience reaction and new formats.

Cynthia Lowry New York Sheldon Reypeared Mitchum Reynolds Paris Jerome Thor Frank Sinatra Wander Reynolds Gardner Swoon Mily Kitchen Screen Europe James Daly Raglan ABC International Theatre Sherlock Gerald Mobr Vienna Holmes

McArthur Alumni Reunion and 1956 High School Honors

The 79th annual McArthur High School Alumni Association reunion will feature Ken Robbins as toastmaster. Tickets go on sale for a banquet and dance with prices 3.00 for a combined ticket, 1.50 for the dance, and 2.00 for the banquet. Commencement is set for Friday. Egypt criticizes the West as Nasser vows to outpace any Israeli arms buildup.

Amcarthur Kenneth Robbins McArthur High School John Howell, Jr Goruch Drug Store Calvin and Souders Confectionery Leach Print Shop Harry Westerman Fred Swaim Gerry Frye Tate Cline Olly George Bob Holloway Egypt Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser

Rand Mothers Place Order for Uniforms

The Rand Mothers Club of McArthur met Monday morning and ordered 85 uniforms from United Woolen Co. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. G. C. Frye president, Mrs. E. Thompson vice president, Mrs. Robert King secretary, and Mrs. Glen Reed treasurer. Earl K. Long began his third term as Louisiana governor, urging moderation and party loyalty.

McArthur Rand United Woolen Co G. C. Frye E. Thompson Robert King Glen Reed

56 GOP and Dems Win State Committee Jobs

The May Primary results list elected Central Committee men and their party affiliations across multiple townships including McArthur Clinton Elk Hamden Jackson Knox Madison Swan Vinton Wilkesville and Wilkesville Corporation. Names include Elza Huntley Roy Allman Fenton Harper Zinn Clary Fee Rinehart Morrison Smathers Graves Hutt Huston Lowe Hayes Cram and others.

Joe Prater Hamden Henry A. Zinn Edward F Nutt Woodrow E. Zinn F Tripp Harrison Jesse Clary Clyde Maxwell Jackson Ervin F. Fee Roy. Rinehart Knox Austin Morrison Zaleskition James F Hayes William B. Cram

MHS Commencement Program Announced

The program features mixed ensemble and vocal solo by Jane Morrison with the Band. Diplomas presented by A R Adelmann and Lloyd E Johnson, with Clark welcomed by the Senior Girls Ensecond. Vesper services Sunday May 20 at 8 pm sermon by Rev Wingert. Choral selections by Treble Clef Choir. Honor juniors act as ushers.

Jane Morrison A. R. Adelmann Arion Lloyd E. Johnson Clark

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