McArthur OKs New Seven Year Gas Franchise Rates Rise
McArthur village council unanimously approved a seven year gas franchise with slightly higher rates negotiated by Frank Phillips. The ordinance introduces two rate schedules first year and subsequent years with tiered charges based on usage and a 5% delayed payment fee. A four year second rate and a two year third rate follow, replacing the July 1945 contract. Effective in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Frank Phillips
Athens
Clement Knox Dies at Logan
Clement L. Knox 75 died September 28 at Hocking Valley hospital Logan after weeks of illness. Lifetime Vinton Township resident born near Geers Mill October 1 1873. Survived by wife Charity Annis Gregory five sons five daughters one brother and 25 grandchildren. Funeral at Boring Chapel Church with Rev McManus officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Gladyse Tuckerman
Pomeroy
Eva Jones
Lancaster
Elsie Perry
Carpenter
Pauline Chesser
Opal West
McArthur
Owen Knox
Long Beach
Calif
Boring Chapel
McManus
McArthur Social Notes Honor Billy Hoover Birthday
Mrs. Richard Wrightsel hosted a surprise 6th birthday party for Billy Hoover at her home on October 1. Guests included Barry Cline Mike Cline Johnny Coffman Billy Heistand Jackie and Larry Nelson Butchie Lomax David Fri Rickey Brooks Lloyd Chatfield Sally and Carole Hoover and visits from Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Graves and Everett Graves of Columbus. Additional visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Toona Duffy of Chillicothe and Kenneth Graves and Ray ge Byer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wrightsel
Billy Hoover
Barry Cline
Mike Cline
Johnny Coffman
Billy Heistand
Jackie
Larry Nelson
Butchie Lomax
David Fri
Rickey Brooks
Lloyd Chatfield
Sally
Carole Hoover
Floyd Graves
Columbus
Mr. Graves
Ida Graves
Everett Graves
Toona Duffy
Chillicothe
Kenneth Graves
Ray Ge Byer
Vinton County Land Transfers Catalog
Nina A. Rieder transfers .99 acre in McArthur to Garry M. Clark. Lawrence and Dicia Weaver transfer 169 acres in Brown Township to Mary Louise Sheets. Kight Advertising, Inc. transfers 33 acres in Swan Township to F. Carlton and Alice Louise Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina A. Rieder
Garry M. Clark
McArthur
Lawrence
Dicia Weaver
Mary Louise Sheets
Brown Township
Kight Advertising, Inc
F. Carlton
Alice Louise Parsons
Swan Township
Births Reported at Ball and Chamberlain Clinics
A series of births announced from Vinton County. At Ball Clinic a son David Ray born Sept 28 to John and Mrs. Baird Wilkesville. a son Gary Lee born Sept 29 to Alva Edward Waldron McArthur. a son Pearl Newton born Sept 29 to John McManus Dundas. a daughter Sandra Kay born Sept 29 to Allen Wititoe McArthur. At Chamberlain Clinic a daughter Pamela Jean born Oct 4 to Henry Bartlett Wellston. a son Michael Lauren born Sept 28 to Paul Wilson Hinkle near McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Clinic
David Ray
John Baird
Wilkesville
Gary Lee
Alva Edward Waldron
McArthur
Pearl Newton
John McManus
Dundas
Sandra Kay
Allen Wititoe
Chamberlain Clinic
Pamela
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Owen Busch in Cincinnati
McARTHUR records note Oct 2 birth of a daughter and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Owen Busch of Cincinnati, adding they already have Courtney and Cathy. Kept as a local birth brief with family detail.
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McArthur
Owen Busch
Cincinnati
Busches
Courtney
Cathy
Townships in Vinton Granted Aid and Road Upgrades in McArthur
Trustees from Richland Vinton Knox Harrison and Jackson townships discussed road aid for McKee North Run Cooper Perry Ridge Gibson Bunker Hill Long Run Buttermilk Hollow and Appleman. Aid totaling 2400 plus was approved for several roads with additional Knox proposals pending while the board approved bridge and resurfacing plans on Curry and Locust Grove Ridge Roads and authorized equipment purchases for the county engineer. Maud Barnes certified to state civil service for permanent clerk in welfare. Stephen Foley sent to hospital for treatment per health department request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County
Appleman
Jackson Township
Perry Ridge
Popper
North Run
Lincoln Hollow
Vinton Township
McKee Rd
Richland Township
Knox Township
J. M. Ogan
Curry Rd
Locust Grove Ridge
Wessley McFadden
Harold Felton
Elvey C. Frn
Maud Barnes
State Civil Service Commission
County Welfare Department
Barnes
Health Department
Stephen Foley
Galion Iron Mfg. Co
Ohio Machinery Company
McArthur Village Council Reviews Sewer Extension Plans
A special meeting discussed whether residents in outlying areas want sewer lines extended. The council already approved the water improvement act to drill two more wells for McArthur after the drought and plans to sell water bonds and sewer extension bonds together, depending on residents’ wishes.
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Mcarthur
Jurors Drawn for October Court in McArthur
Judge A L Chatfield announced juror selections for the October term. Names will be drawn from the jury wheel for the grand and petit juries on Friday Oct 14 with the grand jury likely meeting in late October and the petit jury scheduled for November 7.
Vinton County Bonus Claims Total 766
A total of 766 bonus claims have been paid in Vinton County amounting to $234,769.75 with an average of $306.49 per claim. Only 36 next of kin claims have been paid for $13,410.67, bringing all claims paid to $248,180.42.
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McArthur
Vinton County
Community Notes From Racine And Surrounding Areas
Mrs Clifford Morris Martha and Janet Orr and Carol Jo Chapman attended a Youth Fellowship meeting at Racine. Lowell Bush bought the James Bailey farm Arthur Orr attended the Delaware Fair. Mr and Mrs Jake Rose of Belpre spent a day with his mother Mrs Dora Rose. Mr and Mrs Harry Allison Racine Mr and Mrs Carl Morris and daughter Carla Jane spent a day with Mr and Mrs Roland Torr ence Paul Orr was in Wisconsin. Visitors of Mr and Mrs J C McKay were Mr and Mrs Walter Harris and sons Richard and James of Syracuse Mr and Mrs Arthur Morarity and son Larry of Pomeroy Mr and Mrs Harley Carmon Addison. Mr and Mrs Lonnie Christopher and children Lilly Edward and Leslie spent a weekend in Mariett a. Mr and Mrs Arthur Orr and daughters Martha and Janet visited Mr and Mrs Mike Theiss of Dorcas. Marline Torrence of Horse Cave was a guest of Connie Kay Morarity. Mrs Chester Wills of Reedsville was a recent guest of her sister Mrs Edith Watson Mrs Mary McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Orr
Wisconsin
J.C. McKay
Walter Harris
Richard and
James
Syracuse
Arthur Morarity
Larry
Pomeroy
Harley Carmon
Addison
Lonnie Christpher
Lilly
Edward
Leslie
Marietta
Arthur Orr
Martha and
Janet
Mike Theiss
Dorcas
Marline Torrence
Horse Cave
Connie Kay Morarity
Chester Wills
Reedsville
Edith Watson
Mary McKay
Main Market Property Remodeling Completed
Contractor Elza King finished exterior remodeling on Frank M. Murphy’s Main Market property in McArthur. A cement sidewalk extends from the corner to the Vinton County National Bank property.
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Mcarthur
Elza King
Frank M. Murphy
Main Market
Vinton County National Ank
Mayor Quits as Bethel Charged Marshal Is Acquitted
Hamden mayor Fred Rowe resigned effective Oct 4 after filing charges against Marshal Charles Bethel. Bethel was acquitted as council stood with him. Rowe plans relocation to Athens and a new mayor will be elected in November to take office Jan 1.
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Hamden
Charles Bethel
Fred Rowe
Rowe
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Athens
Bethel
Marshal Bethel
David M. Bryson
Vinton County
J. W. Leasure Rites Held
John Wesley Leasure 75 a retired Baltimore and Ohio rail roader died at his Dundas home. Born in Ross County November 19 1873 he is survived by his wife Goldie Walraven three sons Walter Leasure Russell and Sidney Leasure and sister Mrs Ida Moss. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Greenlawn Cemetery
Chillicothe
Rutland High Band Boosters elect officers
The Rutland High Band Boosters electedBernice Nelson president Marcia Denison vice president Reva Snowden secretary and Jessie Grueser treasurer The meeting directed by Ira Wolfe outgoing president a finance committee of Pearl Little Marcia Denison Jessie Grueser and Reva Snowden was appointed Dues set at 50 cents a year The first Monday of each month was chosen for meetings
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Pomeroy
Rutland High School
Bernice Nelson
Marcia Denison
Reva Snowden
Jessie Grueser
Ira Wolfe
Pearl Little
John G. Lane Dies at 80 in New Haven
John G. Lane 80 died at his New Haven home on Wednesday. Born January 11 1869 in New Haven he spent his life in the area. He is survived by three sons Harry and Herman of New Haven Raymond of Parkersburg and two daughters Mrs O W Grimm of New Haven and Mrs C H Homer of Canton Ohio. His wife Lula Jane died in 1923. Services set for Saturday 2 p.m. at the New Haven EUB Church with burial in New Haven Cemetery. Visitation Friday evening and Saturday morning at the family home and at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
John G. Lane
Lane
Harry
Herman
Raymond
Parkersburg
O. W. Grimm
C. H. Homer
Canton
Ohio
Lula Jane
Harry Stone
Merrill Bridge Accident Marks Third of Week
third accident in a week at Merrill bridge on Route 75 near Hamden Saturday night. cars driven by Glendon Waugh and Fred Camp sideswiped. Waugh fined $10 and costs for driving on the wrong side of the road. sheriff and state patrol investigated. Mattress materials burned in Franklin warehouse. loss not yet estimated.
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McArthur
Merrill Bridge
Hamden
Glendon Waugh
Association Pledges Aid To Bond Issue
McArthur Development Association meeting endorsed the proposed bond issue to enlarge McArthur school and to actively support it. The group discussed a fireproof addition, a Centennial fundraiser, street light inspections, and plans for street markers. They also proposed a parking plan limiting uptown spaces on Saturdays to aid shoppers.
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McArthur
McArthur Development Association
Wallace E. Blake
MDA
John V. Morrow
Crow
Market
Court Notes from O. P. Dearth and Appraisers Named
O P Dearth Albany Route 1 appointed administrator of Robert W Meek estate with bond under 20000. R B Wil O F Sharp and Marcus McCoy named appraisers. Probate Judge Keen ey approved William Ar babaugh estate appraisal showing personal property 2250 realty 4215 total 6465. Charles Burns and others named appraisers Fay Maxwell appointed administrator of W E Maxwell estate under 1000 bond. Herbert Henson probation violator arrested in jail awaiting sentence to Manafield reformatory. Other violators warned to meet obligations or face sentence.
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O. P. Dearth
Albany
Robert W. Meek
R. B. Wil
O. F. Sharp
Marcus McCoy
Charles S. Keeney
William Arbaugh
Radcliff
Charles Burns
C. E. Pierce
H. V. Atkinson
Fay Maxwell
W. E. Maxwell
Ray
Common Pleas Court
Herbert Henson
Manafield Reformatory
A. L. Chatfield
Henson
McARTHUR-E B Webb Heads Vinton County Schoolmasters Club
Allensville man McARTHUR E B Webb head of Allensville Consolidated Schools was elected president of the Vinton County Schoolmasters Club at a Zaleski meeting. Otis Holdren of Bobblit school was elected vice president and Max Kineer of Zaleski as secretary treasurer. About 25 men attended a potluck at Lake Hope and a business meeting at Zaleski school. Reports on the Muskingum Conference were given by Wallace Blake McArthur school chief and D M Bryson county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
D. M. Bryson
Funeral Services Held For Newman Infant
Funeral services were held Tuesday for 16 day old Harold Lloyd Newman son of Mr and Mrs Harold Newman of Hawks Station near Wilkesville The infant died Saturday night in Holzer Hospital He is survived by his parents and two brothers Tommy and Larry Last rites were at 2 p m at the home of the grandparents Mr and Mrs John Bishop with burial in Airmont Cemetery at Jackson
Wills Enter Probate Court Actions In Pomeroy
The first and final account of Paul S. Smart as executor of Katharine Rathburn Brown’s estate was filed approved and allowed. The executor was discharged and bondsmen exonerated. The will of Frank E. Holmes was admitted to probate and letters of administration issued to George H. Durst for Anne Durst’s estate.
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Pomeroy
Paul S. Smart
Katherine Rathburn Brown
Frank E. Holmes
George H. Durst
Anne Durst
Births at Meigs General Hospital
Mrs. Michael Hackett of Middleport welcomed a daughter and Mrs. Billie Jo Spencer of Pomeroy had a daughter. Marie Norris of Racine Route 1 was admitted for a tonsillectomy. Discharged were Anna Dull Adessa Jinks Z F Turner Susie Wood William Mellion Bobbie Brogden Mrs Leland Biffle Mrs Billie Jo Spencer and her daughter and Mrs Michael Hackett and her daughter.
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Michael Hackett
Middleport
Billie Jo Spencer
Pomeroy
Anna Dull
Adessa Jinks
Z. F. Turner
Susie Wood
William Mellion
Bobbie Brogden
Leland Biffle
Local Names Appear in Lawful Record Notes
Richard Carleton Follrod a 25 year old fuel inspector of Chester and Margaret Eleanor Henderson 20 of Orange Township are listed together with Clarence S Jordan 24 a farmer of Harrisonville and Mae Maxine Sinclair 16 of Rutland and Kenneth Ellis 21 a carpenter with Louise Pony 19 also a carpenter in the same listing
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Richard Carleton Follrod
Chester
Margaret
Eleanor Henderson
Orange Township
Clarence S. Jordan
Harrisonville
Mae Maxine Sinclair
Rutland
Kenneth Ellis
Farmer
Carpenter
Louise Pony
Meigs County Land Transfers Across Several Towns
Meigs County records show Floyd P and Pearl M Norris transferring two acres in Letart to Herschel D and Julia Norris. Allie L Fish and others sell a half acre to Mabel Swartz. Lawson and Bertha M Seyfried transfer Lot 54 in Pomeroy to Ray H Wood and Marie F Wood geard. John Camp sells Lot 31 in Dyesville to Berthald Marshington. William J Hobdstetter transfers Lot 31 in Middleport to David W and Betty Ohlinger. Lucy F Hayes and others sell Lots 31 and 32 in Syracuse to Benjamin F Quisenberry.
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Floyd P
Pearl M. Norris
Herschel D
Julia Norris
Letart
Allie L. Fish
Mabel Swartz
Martinia
Lawson
Bertha M. Seyfried
Ray H
Marie F. Woodgeard
Pomeroy
John Camp
Berthald
Mary Marshington
Dyesville
William J
Elizabeth Hobdstetter
David W
Betty Ohlinger
Middleport
Lucy F. Hayes
Benjamin F. Quisenberry
Syracuse
Pomeroy Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Travels
Pomeroy residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns. Mr and Mrs John Weeks joined parents Mr and Mrs Eldon Weeks for a weekend gathering. George Angelletti and daughters visited Pauline Angeletti and Leland Sisson as he recovers from a fall. Various locals traveled to Columbus and Parkersburg for family visits and care.
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John Weeks
Eldon Weeks
Frances Scholl
East
Columbus
George Angelletti
Mary Regis
Patricia
Pauline Angeletti
Leland Sisson
Main St
Malcolm Mees
Gertrude Mees
Otto Mees
Jennie
Charles Gilkey
Harrisonville Road
Parkersburg
W.va
Ada Ervin
Emma Webster
James Laughlin
Edwin Hartenbach
Katherine Frances Hines
East Liver 1
Ary Calvert
James Radford
Laurel Cliff
Holzer Hospital
Elwood McManus
Clair McManus
West Union
Alice Sisson
Butternut Ave
Donald Tuite
Wellsburg
W. Va
Do. R. Reed
Mulberry Ave
Dey Hysell
Lois Sutton
Chesapeake
Ohio
Lawrence Wilson
Ed Hite
W. Main St
Carrie Grueser
J. H. Eastman
Robert Ruth
New Bloomington
Rehearsals Set for Meigs County Chorus
Weekly rehearsals scheduled each Tuesday from 8 to 10 p m led by Mrs Whitney Ingraham director invite Farm Bureau women to join. Next rehearsal Oct 11 with several upcoming appearances listed including district meeting Rutland High School Oct 6 and homecoming Oct 9.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Farm Bureau
Whitney Ngraham
Michigan Plant Plans to Buy Land Near Ironton
The Dow Chemical Co of Midland Michigan says it will purchase 250 acres five miles west of Ironton as a standby site for a potential chemical plant. Sub-surface tests have been conducted but not disclosed.
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Ironton, CO
Dow Chemical Co
Midland
Mich
Ironton
Moving Picture Shown In Assembly Program
A moving picture titled Our World in Review was shown at the Middleport High School assembly Wednesday afternoon. Group singing led by Miss Cecil and accompanied by Patricia Kennedy ended with For He's a Jolly Good Fellow to honor the coach who gave a brief pep talk before the Logan game Friday.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Cecil
Patricia Kennedy
Six Given Degrees In Grange Inspection
Racine Grange inspection held Wednesday evening conferred the first and second degrees on six candidates. Booster Night and open meeting planned for October 5, announced lecturer Mrs. Roy Spencer.
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Pomeroy
Racine’Grange
Roy Spencer
Pomona Grange Meet Set at New Plymouth
McArthur The Vinton County Pomona Grange will meet at Plymouth Grange Hall New Plymouth Monday at 8 p.m. A potluck luncheon will be a feature.
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Pomona
New Plymouth
McArthur
Vinton County
Pomona Grange
Plymouth
Classified Ad Instructions and Restrictions
A fragmented note outlines how to place a classified ad in the Sunday edition. It mentions submission deadlines, contact methods, and restrictions on disclosing advertiser identities, with details about payment and categories allowed or limited.
Cincinnati Livestock Markets Tally Mixed Trade
Markets in Cincinnati show early activity across hogs cattle and sheep with mixed prices. Hog trade steady to lower from Wednesday averages while cattle demand tight and prices weakened. vealers and bulls show limited movement. sheep demand improved with slaughter lambs steady. Poultry butter and potatoes listed with brief price ranges and regional notes.
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Cincinnati Livestock
Cincinnati
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New Gas
Ok’d
Clement Knox
Logan
Mrs. Wrightsel
Keith Waters
Harvey Waters
Robert Stephenson, Jr
Baker
Eleanor Ellison
Union Furnace
Vinton
Bashan
J. W. Leasure
Band Boosters
Merrill
Middletown
Franklin
Association
Vinton County Court
Allensville
Newman Infant
Meigs General Hospital
Marie Norris
Racine
Pomeroy Personals
Michigan
Claustet
Ada
NYE Chevrolet CO
C. E. Schuster and Son
Wayside Inn Buchtel
Potter's
Lady's
McRee's
Jeep Motor
Willys CO
W. Washington St
Dial
Chevrolet
FORD
New Motor
W. Leadingham
Stewart Street
Paul M. Hawk
Richland
Lyle Chapman
Ball Run Road
Ken Shamers
Mound St
Chauncey
Carl Hooper
Frank Urbach
Palmer and Stimson Ave
GMC
Howard Antie
Glouster
Hocking St
Cation
Memoriam
David A
Eynon
Syracues
Onlo
Ort
Beasley & Mathews
Harold Goddard
Bartlett
George
Ultiman’s
Kelch
Cincinnate Boos
ULB
Athens Junk CO
North Shafer St
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