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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1966

Page

2

Commissioners Accept Land Tract To Eliminate Curve

McARTHUR The Vinton County commissioners accepted a 40 foot wide land strip along Macedonia road from G Luther Schnur. The 80 acre Schnur tract in Jackson Twp will remove a county highway curve and the unneeded highway section will be vacated to adjacent owners. They discussed the summer road paving plan with Engineer James E. Lee and Shelly Co. rep about leasing equipment and operators. Estimated cost ranges from 187000 to 200000 with possible changes after objections by Commissioner Richard A. Hagerty. Welfare matters were reviewed with Director Helen Garrison.

McArthur Vinton County Macedonia Road G. Luther Schnur Jackson Twp Mr. Schnur James E. Lee Shelly Co Thornville Richard A. Hagerty Welfare Department Commission Helen Garrison

Classes Visit Zoo During Culminating Unit

Mrs McDonald Mr Cooley and Mrs Ruth led Columbus Zoo visit for circus animal unit. Students picnicked and explored exhibits while a flag flown over the Capitol was presented to the high school special education room. May 22 graduation includes John Bickley Howard Bolin Melvin Duncan Lester Hook John Kennedy Larry Limo William Lowery John Moe Manaway Melvin Rutter Donald Vore.

Glouster — Trimble Dorothy McDonald United States Capitol Washington, D. C Congressman Moeller John Bickley Howard Bolin Melvin Duncan Lester Hook John Kennedy Larry Limo William Lowery John Moe Manaway Melvin Rutter Donald Vore Bill Lowery

State Contest Results Told GLOUSTER

Glouster High School students earned district and state placings at the Final District State Contest in Athens. Charles Campbell placed ninth in division 3 plane geometry. Pam Gamwell fifth in French 1 division 3. Jacalyn Andrews eleventh in French 1 division 3. Gretchen Verian dominated division 3 French 2 with first in district and third in state, plus fourth in district in another division. Monna Russell second in district and thirteenth in state in division 5 French.

Glouster Glouster High School Athens Charles Campbell Pam Gamwell Jacalyn Andrews Gretchen Verian Monna Russell

Chauncey Personal Visits Show Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs William Beckley spent the weekend with Mrs Beckleys sister Mrs C A Keifer in Corning. Visitors included Mrs Larry Evener and children from Louisville and others from Columbus Athens Route 3 and Lan caster as weekend guests of local families.

William Beckley Chandlersville Paul Ross Neil Tippett Columbus Tippett Guy Brookins John Marcello Maria Lisa Ann Lancaster James Rodehaver

Vacation Classes Planned At The Plains Church

The Plains Methodist Church schedules Vacation Bible School from June 20 to July 1, set by the church board of education. Bonnie Sapp becomes VFW Ladies Auxiliary president, with Elmo Scott installing officer and Nancy Fuller as senior VP among officers.

Plains The Plains Methodist Church Board of Education Bonnie Sapp VFW Ladies Auxiliary VFW New Marshfield Elmo Scott Robert Hawk

Homebuilders Class Meeting At The Plains Nazarene Church

The Homebuilders Class of The Plains Nazarene Church will meet Saturday at 7 30 p m with Mr and Mrs Everett Snider.

The Plains Nazarene Church Everett Snider

4-H Boat Excursion Planned For May 28

Approximately 60 Vinton County 4-H club members will take the annual 4-H boat ride on May 28. The trip departs Middleport at 1 p.m. and returns about 4 p.m. Tickets cost one dollar each and must be bought at the county extension office by this weekend. A picnic lunch may be taken.

McArthur Vinton County Middleport Vinton

4 H Deadline May 28 Sets County Club Changes

McArthur County Agent Bob Davis announces the 4 H County deadline is May 28 for club enrollment and project changes. The county expects about 25 clubs with 450 members. Gill Chevrolet of McArthur bids $50 under for a 196 Chevrolet Biscayne sheriff cruiser, trading in a damaged 1961 cruiser. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm in the Legion Home with officer elections and a pot luck lunch. The McArthur School spring concert is Friday at 8 pm featuring vocal and instrumental departments.

McArthur Gill Chevrolet Vinton County Board of County Commissioners Gill Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion High St McArthur School

Study Club Ends Year In Glouster

Fond adieus and vacation wishes closed the Senior Progressive Study Club year Tuesday at the Hotel Gordon. Mrs. Carl Whaley welcomed members and guests, with a grace by Mrs. Francis McAllister. Guests included Mrs. Fred D. Anderson Mrs. Arthur Gorsuch and Miss Ann Dennison. Fall meeting planned with officer installation. dinner committee chaired by Mrs. D. H. Gladden Mrs. Sara Willis and Miss Ann Williams.

Glouster Fond Adieus Progressive Study Club Gordon Carl Whaley Francis McAllister Fred D. Anderson Arthur Gorsuch Ann Dennison D. H. Gladden Sara Willis Ann Williams

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