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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1963

Page

12

Frost Vernier A Lemm Mon Died In Maryland

Vernier A Lemmon Frost 84 retired cabinet maker died Nov 16 in Leland Memorial Hospital Riverside Maryland. Survived by wife Mildred daughter Mrs Fred Lockhart Hyattsville Md son Owen Beaufort NC and three sisters. Services held Nov 19 in Bladensburg Md.

Frost — Vernier A. Lemmon Leland Memorial Hospital Riverside, Md Frost Universalist Church Oddfellows Lodge Stewart Elks Lodge Athens Mildred Fred Lockhart Hyattsville Owen Beaufort N.C Bertha Barrows Marietta Pansy Willey Parkersburg Charles Connor Cincinnati Bladensburg

Land Transfers Across Elk Clinton Swan and Wilksville

Richard and Mary Thompson Ward transfer 38 acres to John and Margaret Zimmerman in Elk Two. Haldor V. and E Faye Salisbury sell one half acre in Clinton Two to Ivan Salisbury. Deforest Weiss transfers 80 acres in Swan Two to Richard Allen, Thomas Weiss, and Eleanor Barnett. Theodore Brooks estate administered to Arthur Tripp Jr. Lot in Zaleski village. John and Verna Page sell one acre in Harrison Two to Ona A. and Helen Helton. Carl and Maggie Holcomb transfer 23 acres in Wilksville Two to Troy and Louise Bird. Clifford and Laura Keck sell 103 acres in Wilksville Two to J M Jackson. Sherman Hopkins and Nettie Hopkins transfer lots in McArthur village to George H. Lackey.

Richard and Mary Thompson Ward John Margaret Zimmerman Elk John F Emma F. Biffle Haldor V E. Faye Salisbury Ivan. Salisbury Clinton Deforest Weiss Richard Allen Thomas Henry Weiss Eleanor Joan Barnett Swan Two Theodore Brooks Emma Mae Brooks Arthur Tripp, Jr Zaleski Verna Page Ona A Helen E. Helton Harrison Carl D Maggie Holcomb Troy D Louise Bird Wilksville Clifford E Laura Keck J. M. Jackson Sherman Nettie Hopkins George H. Lackey McArthur

McArthur Group Plans Christmas Decorations

The McArthur Development Association outlines final plans for holiday decorations at Jaq ue's Supper Club area. Members appointed Byers Berhens and Mayor Gorsuch to lead the Christmas decoration committee. Four intersections will be lit with material donations from Dodrill Ford Sales while Rep. T R Boring discusses General Assembly activities and Ohio school and tax topics along with Vinton County highway prospects.

McArthur Rep T. R. Boring McArthur Development Association Jaque’s MDA Wrightsel Robert Byers Bernard Berhens William Gorsuch Garfield Dodrill Dodrill Ford Sales Boring General Assembly Ohio Vinton County

Community Visit Recap From Vinton Social Notes

Local social column lists visitors and guests in Vinton and Ragland areas. Olen Wilfong and family hosted in Ragland. Rev J D Douglas stayed with Homer Casto. Joe Miller called on Cora Miller. Alta Davidson and Anna Higgins noted among visitors. Goldie Johnson and Myrtle Strausbaugh hosted others. E E Hartsook visiting Max Hartsook and caring for grandsons Bill and Jerry while parents travel.

Eleanor White Vinton Olen Wilfong Raymond Smith Ragland W. V J. D Douglas Homer Casto Joe Miller Todney Cora Miller Alta Davidson Anna Higgins Goldie Johnson Myrtle Strausbaugh E. E. Hartsook Max Hartsook Bill and Jerry Jeannie Victor Lee George Mike

Vinton County court notes and marriage licenses listed

Estate of John P. Long with P E Wrightsel as administrator under a $6000 bond. Estate of Corn Winters will be filed with $300 bequests to Bethel Church and Hixon Cemetery. State of Ohio v Eldon E Sowers Sr nolle prosequi motion. State of Ohio v John H Page bill of particulars partly allowed. King v Johnsons settled and dismissed. Vinton marriage licenses include James Rister with Clara Hockenberry and Cecil Conner with Paral Barney. Also Gene Shade with Joan Caudill and Freddie Rollins with Shirley Seymour. Costa Rica population note.

John P. Long P E. Wrightsel Corn Winters Bethel Church Hixon Cemetery State of Ohio Eldon E. Sowers Sr C. W. Smith John L. Beckley John H. Page Smith Herman Baumgardner Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation and Industrial Commission Petit Jury Floyd L. King Gay and Betty Johnson Vinton James E. Rister Dundas Timberman Clara L Hockenberry Dundas Cecil W. Conner Columbus Paral Irene Barney Ray Gene Oliver Shade McArthur Joan Teresa Caudill Freddie Lee Rollins Shirley Ann Seymour Londonderry

Deaths in Columbus and Albany Area

Luther L Roger 75 Columbus attorney died Thursday in Grant Hospital Columbus. Survived by wife Bertha Lancestaff of Middleport, a stenographer Mrs James R Shields Kensington MD, two brothers Dr J Walter Roger Se Calia Mo and A W Bover Fresno Calif, and sister Mrs Fran Chambers Fresno. Funeral Saturday at Schoedinger funeral home Columbus. burial Columbus. Jesse Reeve 89 Albany Route 2 farmer died Thursday morning at home. Survived by wife Inez, three sons James Alexandria, John Huntington WV, Warren Albany Route 2. seven grandchildren two half-brothers Joseph

Wilkesville Sandra Faye Susie) Stapleton Naaman L Willa Dunaway Stapleton Ewington Children’s Hospital Columbus Paul Kenneth Peggy J. E. Strong and Son Funeral Home William Frederick Stewart Vinton County J. E. Strong Stewart Harold Steele William Walter Wellston Nancy Cleveland Harry Kribble John Ilinois Dan Jackson Erry Circleville J. E Strong and Son Old Salem Cemetery Middleport Charles M. Hennesy Meigs Water Co Meigs Memorial Hospital Heath Methodist Church Middleport Lodge 363 F&am Knights of Pythias Mason W. Va Nicholas Mary Hennesy Clara Gordon Harris Lawrence Vivian Sacramento Calif Julien Motley Saratoga Garfield St M. E. Dowson Middleport Hill Cemetery Point Pleasant Bess McBee Main St Pleasant Valley Hospital Huntington Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Sacred Heart Catholic Church John O'Reilly Crow - Hassell Funeral Home Mr. O'Reilly McBee Woodmere Cemetery Luther L Roger Grant Hospital Bertha Lancestaff James R. Shields Kensington J. Walter Roger Secalia A. W. Bover Fresno Irs Fran’ Chambers Herman Ohlinger Schoedinger Funeral Home Bany Jesse Reeve Albany Mr. Reeves Inez James Alexandria W Va Warren Joseph

Baylor Holds Elgin Baylor to Eight as Hawks Fall

In Los Angeles the Lakers beat the St. Louis Hawks 111-99 after limiting Baylor to eight points. Jerry West scored 35 and Dick Barnett added 20 in his first Lakers start, as Los Angeles opened a half game lead in the Western Division. Baylor struggles with knee trouble.

LOS Angeles Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers St. Louis Hawks Lakers Hawks National Basketball Association Baylor Jerry West Dick Barnett Elgin

Recounts Tap Vin ton County Election No Change Noted

Vin ton County Board of Elections held two recounts with no changes. Curtis Turner defeats Charles Sowers 87 to 83 for Jackson Two trustee. A Brown Two clerk recount ends 71 to 71 between Mary Lindsey and Nora Carter. Carter had earlier won by lot. All candidates must file expense accounts within 45 days. noncompliance bars future candidacy for five years.

Clerk of Brown Mary C. Lindsey Nora Mae Carter Carter Election Board Ted Sowers Ohio

New Girl Scout Shelter Dedicated In McArthur

Over 200 people attended the dedication of a new Girl Scout shelter on the McArthur baseball field to host future Scout day camps. The ceremony featured a flag presentation by American Legion Post 303, color guard led by Girl Scouts, and remarks by Rep. T. R. Boring and Mayor William Gorsuch. Plaques and thanks went to Clarence Allison and others for labor and support, with Benediction by Rev C W Bollinger and refreshments served.

Carol Caul Debbie Hutchison Toni Robinson Linda Allison Becky Woodrum Beverly Allison Lee Ann Hutchison Frank Jones The Christian Church David Caul Scioto Coun Cil Portsmouth Frank Woltz Arthur Sutton Louis Dixon Caul T. R. Boring William Gorsuch McArthur Clarence Allison C. W. Bollinger Methodist Church

Vinton Commissioners Hire Welfare Clerk and Route Fund Shifts

McArthur appoints Jo Anne Mason as clerk in the County Welfare Department to replace Charlene Bay. The board transfers 352.17 from the emergency fund to the county judge salary, and 5000 from hauling to the highway maintenance labor fund. Rev Philip Henderson resigns from the Child Welfare Board. Ruth Swisher appointed. Expense requests for the Ohio State Common Pleas Judges' meeting are denied.

McArthur Vinton County Commissioners Jo Anne Mason Charlene Bay Philip Henderson Child Welfare Board Ruth Swisher Radcliff Common Pleas C. W. Smith Ohio State Common Pleas Judges Columbus

New Centerline Painting Program for Vinton County Roads

Vinton County Highway Department launched a program to centerline curves and hillcrests on blacktopped county highways. Engineer J. E. Lee said work is done by highway personnel with reflectorized white paint. The plan will continue next spring and summer as funds permit.

Bridal showers honor Linda Funk and Shirley Curry in Greens Run and Jacksonville

Miss Linda Funk honored at Linda Handley home in Greens Run with Norma Robach and Shirley Curry assisting. Prizes to Ruth Ann Handley Rolland Deal and John Toth. guests from Columbus Glouster and Jacksonville. A separate stork shower for Shirley Curry at Mrs. David Wilson home with Florence Curry Carolyn Handley and Norma Robach among winners and attendees.

Linda Funk Carolyn Handley Greens Run Handley Norma Jean Robach Shirley Curry Ruth Ann Handley Rolland Deal John Toth Sur Taylor Columbus William Exline Glouster William Thomas Robert Perkins Marilyn Richards Henry Shafer Andrew Robach

Taylor Ridge community notices and visits across Athens County

Local social notes describe homemakers festival at the Athens County Fairgrounds with Taylor Ridge residents and visitors from Coshocton and Murray City. The piece mentions gatherings of the Bak er family in Jacksonville, Linda Everett's weekend with grandparents in Federal, and Campbell leaving an auto shop for Ogg s Motor Sales in Glouster.

Dwight Smith Taylor Ridge William Bartels Martha Jo Homemakers County Home Athens County Fairgrounds William Heffken Cindy Don Coschocton Fred Heffken June Heffken Steve Spurgess Logan Bertha Stancel Murray City Alex Spurgess Charles Baker Jacksonville Ronald Smith Mark Linda Everett Gilbert Everett Federal Richard Everett Wrightstown Cass Patton Columbus Mike Eddie Evans the Plains Martha McManus Portsmouth Henry Heffken Millfield Forrest D. Campbell Campbell's Auto Service Ogg

Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Mixed in Cincinnati

Cattle receipts scarce with price trends mixed. slaughter steers and heifers in short supply. cows and bulls steady. Utility and standard steers 17.00 to 19.00, cows 12.00 to 13.00, bulls 16.00 to 17.00. Hogs: barrows and gilts steady to weak. 196 to 230 lb 19.6 to 23.0, heavier weights down 15.25 to 18.00 late. Sows 50 to 75 lower. boars 9.50 to 9.75. Sheep light offerings with slaughter lambs 88 to 120 lb 17.00 to 18.00.

Cincinnati USDA

F and A M Lodge Officers Are Honored in McArthur

Delta Lodge No. 207 F and AM McArthur installs new officers December 6 following a November 11 election. E. L. Cozad received a 50 year Masonic jewel from W R Thompson for long service since 1913 and is a charter member of Wellston Council.

Delta Lodge No F&am McArthur E. L. Cozad W. R. Thompson New Lexington Delta Lodge Cozad Royal Arch Masons Wellston Council Robert L. Dodrill Eldon R. Reedy Arnold R. Lee R. B. Will Sr W. Kenneth Wallace John T. Jarvis Ernest L. Sprague Marcus McCoy Ryler Andrew R. Adelmann Jr

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