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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
5
In Ohio Vinton County commissioners discuss zoning issues affecting rural pastor placements and housing supervision in Linton Township. The discussion centers on subdivisons and enforcement challenges amid growing development and local concerns.
McARTHUR Officers of the McArthur Development Association were re elected at a Monday night dinner meeting at Lake Hope Dining. President Emmett Conway Vice President Floyd L Benedict Jr and Secretary Treasurer John Salts were re elected. Twenty four members attended the session discussing area industries village finances water wells and ways the association can aid the council and mayor in reducing debts.
Records show numerous land transfers in Knox Jackson Harrison Swan Wilkesville Elk and McArthur townships including parcels between Harry and Esse Coun and H E and Catherine Pash 28 percent acres and Eldon Jeffers and Leona Calvin to Clarence G Ratliff 207 acres. A note mentions test papers sent to the State Department of Education for grading with an electronic device found erroneous and rechecked at McArthur.
A statewide traffic check led to arrests and 25 driver warnings as well as fines for open container violations and license issues. Patrols investigated two accidents near Prattsville and Route 50 eight miles west of McArthur, with several motorists fined for violations. McArthur High junior Morrison elected secretary of Ohio Christian Youth Fellowship at Cleveland convention.
Memorial events are set with a service at the courthouse, parade from the court to Elk Cemetery, and a 8 30 am assembly. Participating groups include the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans with local scout troops invited to join. A quieting of memorial estate petitions and tax matters are noted in the outline.
The Vinton County Health Department released the May immunization schedule for preschool children. Diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough vaccines plus smallpox will be offered. Eligible preschoolers must not yet be enrolled in school for next year. Schedule includes multiple district schools with specific times in May.
Mrs Pauline Burnham deputy clerk of courts in Vinton County resigns effective May 31 to join her husband in Little Rock Arkansas. A going away party was hosted by Margaret Thompson and Dorothy Cox with attendees including Charl Jene Bay Rachel Smith Garnet Engle Marie Crow John Crow Kenneth Huggins Franklin Frazee Miles Ogan and W H Lohr. Coworkers presented a gift as spring flowers decorated the table.
The McArthur Junior Civic Club has changed its meeting date from May 23 to May 24. The notice mentions the adjustment in schedule affecting members and attendees.
McARTHUR reports the May term grand jury will be called for service Friday June 3. Presenting Attorney W Lohr counted today that at least five cases and probably more will be considered by the end of the jury.
The spin annual homecoming and memorial services will be conducted at Bethel Methodist Church in Knox Township Vinton County on May 29. Sunday school starts at 10 30 am followed by a basket dinner at noon.
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