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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1963

Page

10

Vinton County Plans Welfare and Highway Department Moves

Vinton County commissioners met to address welfare department costs and personnel matters. Welfare director Maude Lohr discussed administrative costs while veteran caseworker Helen Garrison returned to work after layoff notice. Prosecutor Beckley sought guidance from the Ohio attorney general. The board approved higher liability insurance for the highway department and moved funds within the maintenance and road accounts. A convention expense for Common Pleas Judge Smith remained unapproved.

John L. Beckley Ohio Highway Department Common Pleas Smith

Steele Motel Sold By McArthur Couple

Mr. and Mrs. James Stoker who ran the 12 unit Steele Motel on East Main Street in McArthur have sold the property to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Morrison of Wadsworth. The stroke of ownership becomes effective in October as the Stokers move to the Morrison residence in Wadsworth in a property trade.

Mcarthur James Stoker Steele E. Main St Chester Morrison Wadsworth Stoker Morrison

Appointments in Meigs and Athens Counties Probate Court

Multiple probate notices list Kathryn J. Bartin Milred C. McCullough Margaret Westfall Gladys Harris and Jean Wilson as executrix or administratrix in Meigs and Athens Counties Ohio. Notices set filing deadlines and fiduciary duties. estates include Bailey McCullough Westfall Davis Thrift and Throckmorton.

Athens County considers annexation petition to City of Athens

A petition signed by a majority of residents seeks annexation of a territory described as Farm Lot 27 and adjacent land in View Highland Addition to Athens Ohio. The Board of Commissioners set November 2 1968 at 10 AM for a hearing at the County Courthouse Athens. William F Biggs is agent for petitioners.

Lygat. Notic Alhgat Endall Avigeet Court of Common Press Allears County New Marshfield Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio Anawer Getenant Coverry Bank L. G. Woratall, Jr Board of Commissioners Athens Oklo County of Athena Towit Abutsah Iniot No Trandview Highland Bandview Highland Commissioners Court House

Men Work To Extinguish Mine Fire

In McArthur Ohio the Ohio Division of Mines and the U S Bureau of Mines are jointly fighting a year old coal mine fire on the Hawk Station Radcliff Road Five inspectors use a bulldozer to seal mine openings and plan to flood the area by pumping water from Raccoon Creek Vinton County engineer James E Lee assists with coal outcrop levels Congressman Homer E Abele arranged federal matching funds through the Pittsburgh bureau to aid the effort.

James E. Lee Homer E. Abele Lee Bureau of Mines At Pittsburgh

Hearings Set Monday On Tax Cut In Senate

Senate Finance Committee Chair Byrd signals public hearings on Kennedy tax cut bill may begin next week but final action likely delayed by civil rights debate. Secretary Dillon to be lead witness. panel voted 11 to 4 against speeding hearings.

Washington Harry F. Byrd Senate Finance Committee Kennedy Senate House Byrd Virginia Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon Paul Douglas D-Ii

Stolen pickup truck found in Ross County recovered

A 1963 pickup truck reported stolen from Bay Route 1 owned by Herman Holbert was recovered by Ross County authorities near Jones Crossroads and impounded. The theft remains under investigation.

Appointment of Ancillary Administratrix in Mason County

Notice names Anna Baini of Pomeroy Ohio as ancillary administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of Ivn McDontel of Pleasant Mason County West Virginia. Dated October 1, 1905 at Meigs County Ohio. Judge H O'Brien signs the notice.

Nootick Anna Baini Pomeroy Ohio Ivn McDontel Mason County

Appointment of Cadmus P B Dutton as administrator

Notice names Dale M. Dutton of Middleport Ohio as appointed administrator of the estate of Cadmus P B Dutton late of Middleport Village Meigs County Ohio deceased. Dated October 1 1965 Judge Fr Hf Obrlnen Probate Court Meigs County Ohio.

Kathryn J. Bartin Chester, Ohio Chloe B. Bailey Chester Meigs County Ohio Mildred C. McCullough Pomeroy Kenneth S. McCullough F H. O'Brien Margaret B. Westfall Reedsville Virgil Westfall Heedsville Qladys Harris First Street Athens Adrate EO Sntt Levanon Township Ri¢chan Gullock McArthur Geofree T. Davis Monte 1 Dale M. Dutton Middleport Cadmus PB

Nixon says Rockefeller plans to run for president

Nixon states Gov Nelson Rockefeller indicated he will seek the 1964 Republican nomination. He also expects Barry Goldwater to run. Nixon says he is not committed to any candidate and will back the convention winner if a deadlock occurs.

New York Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Nixon Barry Goldwater Arizona Goldwater

Ewington Residents Share Visits Across Kentucky

A sequence of family and neighbor gatherings spans Bremen Flatwoods and Jackson with trips to Oceana and Wellston. The piece notes frequent visits among Osleo Green Johnston and Denney families, plus a Kennedy era Senate action approving a federal program to prevent mental retardation in children.

Ewington Frank Osleo Bremen Donald Metheney Charles Green Steve Ronnie Oliver Johnston Flatwoods J. C. Johnston Julius Johnston Eugene Johnston Lizzie Caton Jackson Pattonsville Hazard Varney Oceana W. Va Acey Bragg Bonnie Johnston Melva Bonita Vicki Addie Denney Dorothy Martin Helen Stephenson Betty Hayes Harold Denney Mabel Gilkey Lillian Gilkey Tommy Roxana Dillon Birdie Morgan Eva Denney Dottie Castilour Tina Julia Davis Gary Wellston Judy Denney Columbus Washington Senate Kennedy

Jury Awards $15,000 In Highway Relocation Case

A Vinton County jury awarded Lyman D. Smith $15,000 after a three day hearing over the relocation of U. S. Route 50 in western Vinton County. Foreman Charles R. Crow led the unanimous panel following a negotiation by the State Highway Department which had offered $9,395 for the Harrison Two parcel.

Bankrupt Dominica Hangs On U S Recognition

Dominican Republic leaders warn of imminent bankruptcy within months unless the United States and other Western nations recognize the regime that toppled President Bosch. Officials fear public opinion erosion, potential uprising, and possible shift to dictatorship or communism if recognition fails. Dr. Jose Antonio Bonilla Atiles travels to Washington to seek restoration of aid and reintegration into the Western Hemisphere.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic United States Juan Bosch U.S Jose Antonio Bonilla Atiles Washington

Homecoming Scheduled at McArthur High School

McArthur High announces homecoming on October 24 at Memorial Field. The Generals face The Plains with a parade led by the MHS band under James Mitchell, a homecoming court led by Queen Karen Eberts, and a halftime crowning by last year’s queen Jane Steele. Linda Stanley to announce the program.

McArthur McArthur High School Generals Memorial Field MHS James Mitchell Karen Eberts Susie Welker Nancy Fee Cheryl Ward Kathy Cline Jane Steele Miss Eberts Linda Stanley

Murray City News Notes Brightens Week Of Local Doings

Many attending events include Mrs. Sylvia Sweazy and Mrs. Eileen Sanborn of Roseville at Mrs. Gantz birthday dinner. Transfers bring Mrs. Elsie Evans to University Hospital Columbus. Family plans winter in Tampa Florida. Funeral attendees from Detroit and Bellaire join a service for Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas. Two youths from Wellston and Ewington listed as patients.

Howard Craft Murray City Earnest Neal Barberton Gantz Sylvia Sweazy Eileen Sanborn Vivian Lantz Roseville Elsie Evans Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville University Hospital, Columbus Grace R. Donoghue Eunice Sanborn Bidholmer James McConnellsville Paul Bingman David Marion James Koontz Jill Jennifer Dayton Earnest White Clarence McFann Tampa Fla White Rudy Hughes Kirk Toledo Ter Fauna Matheny John Thomas Frank Neel Grace Neel Dean Ferrell Paul Berry Mike Pat Columbus Bill Drake Cynthia Timmy Keith Children’s Hospital Town Mary Ann Thomas St. Phillip Neri Church Bill McMahon Hugh Pellen McMahon Stanley McMahon George McMahon Ray McMahon Ray Palmer Detroit Mich Ray Lilly Hugh John Francis Lilly Harry Lilly Bellaire Stanley Drydeck Beverly

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