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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

5

Circle of Ruth members appear on Coffee Time show

Members of the Circle of Ruth and guests traveled to Huntington to appear on Coffee Time. Mary Bobo received a prize, and Bonnie Dodrill and Jennie Wills won contests. They later dined at Bailey's. The group met in the Christian Church social room with devotionals led by Leslie Fri and entertainment by Theodore Boring.

Circle of Ruth Huntington Mary Bobo Bonnie Dodrill Jennie Wills Bailey's Myrta Boring Mary Robb Gladyse Lockel Lena Glandon Pansy Wyckoff Gladyse Morgan Dorothy Harkins Bernice Gulley Bernice Daugherty Dorothy Wells Frances Quick Clara Jane Dodrill Betty Welker Charleen Bay Frances Wills Mary Partee Gladyse Mason Jean Morgan Virginia Ward Marjorie Bennett Novella Wallace Christian Church Leslie Fri Theodore Boring Robert Wells Kenneth Wallace

Abele Named Vinton GOP Chairman At McArthur Meeting

Homer E. Pete Abele of McArthur was elected chairman of the Vinton County Republican Executive Committee replacing Claude Herrold. Eugene Campbell Wilkesville was chosen vice chairman with R. B. Will McArthur as secretary for another term. Roy Rinehart re elected Republican Central Committee chairman and John DeVault re elected vice chairman. Jerry M. Martin McArthur became secretary treasurer. Twenty one of twenty four precinct committeemen attended.

McArthur Homer E Pete) Abele Vinton County Republican Executive Committee Abele Claude M. Herrold Ohio State University Law School Eugene Campbell Wilkesville R. B. Will Herrold Roy Rinehart Clyde Maxwell Londonderry Republican Central Committee John DeVault Jerry M. Martin Central Committee Forest Dearth

Allensville Hi Grads To Hear Educator McArthur Essex

Ray native W Essex, Ohio superintendent, returns to Allensville High School for the 28th annual commencement. Supt. D M Bryson presents diplomas to the class led by Valedictorian Sue Wills and Salutatorian Robert Ratcliff. Rev. Alfred Tripp gives invocation and benediction.

May Induction Details For Vinton County Draft

McArthur resident Paul R Arnett Jr volunteers for May induction and will report to Ft Hayes May 26 the Vinton County Selective Service announces. Two others receive May 27 draft physicals. June quota calls two inductees June 23 and three for physicals June 24 with new rule requiring medical exam before induction for volunteers.

McArthur Track Chapter Wins County Meet In Winton

McARTHUR McArthur track team won the Winton county track and field meet with 38 points. Allensville was second with 14, Zaleski 8, Hamden 3. In the girls meet Wilton led with 13, McArthur 6, Hamden 3, Brown Zaleski 2. McArthur also defeated Wilton 15 to 8 in softball. Robert Mucha was field marshal. Dick Hannah starter. judges were George Steele Clarence Jewell Ray Strausbaugh and Bill Kuhner. Ruth George scorer.

McArthur Winton County Allensville Zaleski Hamden Wilton Brown Zaleski Witon Robert Mucha Dick Hannah George Steele Clarence Jewell Ray Straushbaugh Bill Kuhner Ruth George

Judge Smith Returns To Limited Duty Here

McArthur Vinton county common pleas Judge C. W. Smith resumes limited duties this week after recovering from a heart ailment. During his absence Judge Kinison of Jackson county filled in, but Kinison will be out for six weeks in North Carolina for surgery. Judge Harley Meyer of Logan may be assigned to Jackson County.

Licensed to Marry Elmer Karns and Betty Lou Castle

The notice lists Elmer Burton Karns 22 farmer Creola and Betty Lou Castle 18 student Creola as a couple. It also names Robert Wayne Stauffer 25 Columbus and Wellie Katherine 17 Wells Tom student as an engaged pair.

Elmer Burton Karns Creola Farmer Betty Lou Castle Robert Wayne Stauffer Columbus Wellie Katherine Wellstom

Esther Guild Hosts Mother Daughter Banquet in Church Parlor

The Esther Guild of the Meth odist Church held its annual mother-daughter banquet in the church parlor with 59 members and guests served a covered dish supper. A short program in the auditorium featured Sharon Crow speaking The Reason, a Newark Ohio Pearl Medal winner, and devotions led by Nellie Cullums. Guild members and guests included Ruth S. George, Lola Shry, Florabelle Funk, Alice Chatfield, Blanche Howell, Faye George, Golda Brown, Myrta Boring, Martha Rosenberg, Celia Smathers, Mabel Wiykle, LaRue Shaffer, Deborah Hutchinson, Hortense Robinson, Patricia Lee, Charlotte Cham.

Esther Guild Methodist Church Mamie Wallar LaRue Shaffer Patricia Lee Ruth Hughes Mary Steele Mabel Wykle Marie Crow Ethel Allen Sharon Crow Guild Mrs. Ludlow Mother Faye George Ruth S. George Lola Shry Florabelle Funk Alice Chatfield Blanche Howell Golda Brown Myrta Boring Martha Rosenberg Celia Smathers Mabel Wiykle Deborah Hutchinson Hortense Robinson Charlotte Cham

One Mill Tax Levy Discussed in Wilkesville Area

Wilkesville voters may face a five year one mill tax levy to fund fire protection. At a Monday fire protection meeting in the K of P hall officials outlined financing plans and potential timelines with May 28 and June 1 sessions to decide. Mayor Raymond Long said the levy could raise about $8 000 over five years to buy and equip a small modern fire truck and form a volunteer department.

Wilkesville Wilkesville Corporation Wilkesville Township Raymond Long Long

Local motorists fined for traffic offenses in McArthur area

McArthur court fines include Hamilton 25 dollars and suspended 30 day jail for reckless driving after Route 677 crash near Zaleski. Harriet Seufferlein 56 of Columbus receives 10 dollars for driving on left after collision with Carl Waiton’s car on Route 50 near Ratcliffsburg. Sam Millis 56 of McArthur pays 10 dollars for improper backing that damaged a state patrol car. Charles Rowland 19 of Wells ton 10 dollars for no muffler. Mary Maddox 22 of Cincinnati 10 dollars for crossing yellow line. Aaron West 24 of McArthur 10 dollars for reckless operation and Virgil Wright 26 of Carpenter 10 dollars for crossing yellow line.

McArthur Bon Hamilton Columbus State Highway Patrol Zaleski Hamilton Justice of Peace G. E. Sharp Harriet K. Seufferlein Sharp Carl L. Waiton Ratcliffsburg Sam Millis Charlies Crow Mills Charles M. Rowland Wellston Crow Mary T. Maddux Cincinnati Aaron H. West Virgil D. Wright Carpenter

Local Names Listing Read in Community Notice

A long list of women including Marie Berlain Crow Nellie Cullums Carol Sparks Gladys Morgan Annabel Harper Ruth Hughes Mary Steele Cora Steele Virginia Osler Bernice Osler Loretta Morgan Mamie Wallar Ethel Allen Dorothy Cox Hazel Ludlow Nine Federoff Cynthia Hamilton Ora Lee Dorothy Reese Effie McCarley Emma Morrison Clara Crow Merle Moore Leora Brown Lois Harper Sharon Crow Susan Crow Chloe Sinnott Gerda Wyckoff Mary Ann Gill Judy Oiler June Oiler Marilyn Smathers Mary Ann Steele Debbie Hutchinson Sue Funk Ann Funk Joyce Oiler Lee Ann Hutchinson Judy Boring Jennifer Chamberlain Wanda Morgan Janet Coffman.

Mary Ann Gill Judy Oiler June Oiler Marilyn Smathers Mary Ann Steele Debbie Hutchinson Sue Funk Ann Funk Joyce Oiler Lee Ann Hutchinson Judy Boring Jennifer Chamberlain

Vinton Rural Alumni Banquet Set for May 22

The Vinton Rural Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet on Saturday May 22 in the McArthur Auditorium. The meal will be served by Vinton Township Garden Club members.

Vinton Rural Alumni Association McArthur Vinton Township Garden Club

Vinton Township Garden Club Meets at Pendleton Home

The Vinton Township Garden Club gathered at Mrs. James Pendleton's Radcliff residence with 20 members present. Mrs. Clyde Pierce led devotions, Mr. Franklin Eberts ran the business session, and Mrs. Dale Hutt hosted a party with refreshments served by Mrs. Pendleton. The next meeting is an open session scheduled for June 9 at 8 p.m.

Vinton Township Dale Hutt Pendleton Virgil Carr Fermin Boring Theodore Boring Gomer Bowen Wayne Cooper Alva Collins, Jr Harvey Collins Frank Cottrill Franklin Eberts Cline Holcomb Otis Jeffers Woodrow Jeffers Daphne McLaughlin James Pendleton Floyd Perry Clyde Pierce Ruth Swisher Angus van Meter C. B. Wells Raymond Cooper

Land Transfers in Vinton County Show Multiple Deeds

Emma H. Clark and others transfer 156 acres in Jackson to George M. and Eileen A. Tayior. Herbert and Myrtle Nixon sell one acre in Richland to Donald and Ethel Arbell. Charlies W. Timms deeds lots 11 and 12 in Dundas to Troy James Prater. Fred and Icy Mitchell transfer a half acre in Swan to Ernest Ralph and Mary C. Lindsey. B. and Elsie Armstrong sell 119 acres in Eagle to B. M. and Helen Shaw.

Emma H. Clark Earl Blanche Wescoat George M Eileen A. Tayior Jackson Township Herbert Myrtle Nixon Donald Ethel Arbell Richland Township Charlies W. Timms Troy James Prater Dundas Clinton Township Fred Icy Mitchell Ernest Ralph Mary C. Lindsey Swan Township Elsie Armstrong B. M Helen Shaw Eagle Township

Twenty Phones Installed In Vinton Residences

McArthur based Commonwealth Telephone Co extends service to twenty new subscribers in Hue Locust Grove and Hewitt road areas of Vinton county served from McArthur exchange. Plans to reach Kelly road Richland township and Union Ridge area this summer, says Manager Charles Slusher.

McArthur Commonwealth Telephone Co Hue Locust Grove Hewitt Road Vinton County McArthur Exchange Charles Slusher The Kelly Road Richland Township Union Ridge Vinton Township

5 Cent Gain in Sales Tax in Vin ton County

Vin ton county last week recorded sales tax of 673.62 dollars up from 673.57 the prior year. Year to date collections total 44,420.74 dollars, compared with 39,887.60 in the same period last year.

McArthur Vinton County

Mona Lisa Theft At Louvre Sparks Historic Mystery

In 1911 the famous painting Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in Paris spurring a global sensation. The article notes subsequent manhunt details and cultural impact.

Louvre Paris

Six-L Unit Motel Sold To Columbus Family

McARTHUR Mr and Mrs Jack Hawks sold their six unit motel on U S Route 50 west of McArthur to Mr and Mrs Le Roy Swingle and two sons of Columbus The Hawks ran the motel built by Robert King in March 1950 for four years The Wacker Realty Co Inc handled the sale The new owner a World War II veteran and Methodist Church member will take possession June 1 and move Hawk family into the Tele phone building in McArthur.

Mcarthur Jack Hawks Leroy Swingle Columbus Hawks Robert King Wacker Realty Co. Inc. v. Lancaster Methodist Church Hawk Robert Spriggs

Court Notes In Estate and Divorce Actions

Estate of Howard C. Huhn Hamden Margaret J Huhn named administratrix with 3000 bond appraisers Leverett Murdock Earl Webb and Warren Maerker appointed Ernest D Martindill vs Clara M Martindill plaintiff granted divorce May 15 by Judge E Kin nison Gilad Blackstone and Ralph Blackstone plaintiff granted divorce May 15 by Judge Kin

Howard C. Huhn Hamden Margaret J. Huhn Leverett Murdock Earl Webb Warren Maerker Ernest D. Martindill Clara M. Martindill Plantiff E. Kinnison Gilad Blackstone Nes Ralph Blackstone Kin

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