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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1958

Page

14

Logan Bonds Sold By Commissioners For Courthouse Improvements

Logan County commissioners sold bonds to fund courthouse improvements at their meeting. Fahey Clark and Co of Cleveland submitted the best bid of 20 061 total with 3 percent interest and 61 premium. Additional actions included bond counsel appointment and minor appropriations and easements.

LOGAN Fahey, Clark and Co Cleveland Sweney Cartwright, Co Columbus Magnus Co Cincinnati Washington Township William and Cecile Conkle Ewing Grange Libert Hettinger Laurel Township Fairview Farms

Barbara Jo Bobo Weds Gary R. Cooper At McArthur Methodist Church

Miss Barbara Jo Bobo and Mr. Gary R. Cooper wed at McArthur Methodist Church on September 21. Attendants wore aqua satin gowns, and a reception followed. The bride, a McArthur High School and Ohio University graduate, plans to reside in Columbus with her husband, a Columbus-area engineer.

Barbara Jo Bobo Methodist Church Mcarthur McArthur Methodist Church Evan Bobo Gary R. Cooper Raymond W. Cooper Ruth Cline Carolyn Bobo Glenn Brown Jerry Bobo Butch Cooper David Arnett Kim Wortman Pamela Bobo Judy Wrightsel Kay Fri Columbus June Bobo Patty Wortman Sharon Crow Carol Ann George Judy Cooper Jane Morrison Oscar Funk Naoe Insurance Co Columus Mr. Cooper McArthur High School Ohio State University Dodson, Kinney and Linblom Consulting Engineers Great Smoky Mountains Jackson Pike

School Dedicated For Ex McArthur Resident

Ex McArthur resident Harry M. Coultrap, longtime Geneva educator, was honored as Coultrap Junior High School in Geneva was dedicated. He served nearly 40 years in the Geneva school system after earlier posts in Elgin and McArthur, helped enrollments grow, and secured North Central Association accreditation.

Coultrap Henry Coultrap McArthur High McArthur Illinois Elgin Ill Geneva Geneva High School North Central Association

Hunter Wounded in Accidental Shot Near Dun das

Hunter Carl Troutman 35 of Columbus was accidentally shot in the legs by another hunter in Raccoon State Forest near Dun das. He refused medical aid and waited with a four-man hunting party. Administrators appointed in Athens County notices follow for Dora Grubb and Edward Carsey estates along with a long property and heirs notice involving Jo Anna Bernard's estate.

McArthur Carl Troutman Columbus Raccoon State Forest Dundas Troutman Richard Schuerman Harold Steele

Cancer Unit Elects Officers For 1958 59

McARTHUR Vinton County Cancer Unit held a meeting in the Court room on September 29 to elect officers for the remainder of 1958 and through October 1, 1959. Officers include President Mrs Robert Brown and others. Dr R E Bullock and Dr H D Chamberlain named medical co chairs. Session urged public education and regular exams, and volunteer bandage wrapping was requested. A district dinner and volunteer training meeting will be held October 13 at 6 30 p m at the Cambridge hotel in Jackson.

C. C. Frye Barbara Litter Glen Peters G. C. Frye Donald Holt New Lexington Cambridge Jackson

Notice of Appointments and Divorces in Athens County

Legal notices list Mildred F. Rorick named administratrix of Ray R. Rorick estate with creditors urged to file claims. Also Wilbur Zinn seeks divorce from Doris Zinn with hearing set after November 14, 1958. Probate case involves Minnie Love estate heirs uncertain and rights to distributive share under Luther Ulbrich as administrator.

Melvin C. Grubb, Jr Hudson Ave Athens Ohio Dora Ethel Grubb City of Athens Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County William Yeager the Plains Edward C. Carsey Mildred F. Rorick Faye Rorick R.F.D. No Ray R. Rorick Ray Rorick Robert Ray Rorick Wilbur Clark Zinn Doris Myrtle Zinn Court of Common Pleas Wilbur Clark Zinney Lavelle and Vanity Luther Uldrich Minnie Love Icel O. Ulbrich Elizabeth Sapp Susie L. Spangler Sophronia Weber Faye B. Thompson Clifford Thompson Kenneth Fulton Mabel Hittle Harmon Fulton Luther Leach Merritt Leach Wilbur Warren Michael Love Lydia Thompson Love Luther Ulbrich Common Pleas Court Berry & Gall

County GOP To Hold Rally At McArthur School

Invitations sent by Claude M Herrold announce a GOP rally at the McArthur school at 7 p m Saturday night about 250 people including committeemen wives candidates party workers and trustees expected Refreshments served by Band Mothers speaker will be William Cody Kelly president of Cincinnati city council planning for the fall campaign

McArthur Claude M. Herrold Vinton County McArthur School William Cody Kelly Cincinnati

New Zaleski Ranger Appointment Made

McArthur Ohio resident Earl Murphy 19 is named assistant forest ranger in Zaleski state forest succeeding the late John Rippe who died in a squirrel hunting accident last month. District Forester Vernor Hondell Athens announced the appointment. Murphy recently graduated from the Florida Ranger School and now lives in McArthur.

Mcarthur Earl Murphy Sabina Ohio Zaleski State Forest Murphy John Rippe Vernor Hondell Athens Florida Ranger School

Beer Permit Issued in Mc Arthur to Yerian duo

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control issued a new carry out beer permit to Carl R. and Ruth B. Yerian of McArthur for 3.2 beer this past week.

McArthur Ohio Department of Liquor Control Carl R Ruth B. Yerian

Gas and Battery Stolen From Route 75 Project

McArthur sheriff reports 40 gallons of gasoline stolen from three trucks on the Route 75 relocation project north of McArthur. Two weeks earlier an auto battery was stolen from the construction site.

Mcarthur Harold Steele

Veterans post 3467 to host get-together lunch Saturday

Nelsonville veterans post 3467 and the post auxiliary invite members and families to a 7:30 p m lunch Saturday at the post home on Riverside Drive.

Nelsonville Post Auxiliary Riverside Drive

Divorce Granted in Jarvis Case by Judge Smith

Monday Judge C M Smith granted a divorce to Mrs Josephine Jarvis from George F Jarvis.

McArthur C. M. Smith Josephine Jarvis George Francis Jarvis

Land transfers recorded in Clinton and surrounding area

Minnie Haburn transfers 2 acres to Homer and Rose Haburn. Clinton Charles and Emma Nichols deed 57.25 acres to Roy and Effie Palmer. Harris on two parcels noted.

Minnie Haburn Homer Rose Haburn Clinton Charles Emma Nichols Roy Effie Palmer Harrison Two

School Policy Set On Use Of Facilities

McArthur board of education announces facility use rules for non school groups. Requests must be written to the board clerk a week ahead. Meetings open to the public and groups of school age children may use the building for free. Fees apply for non admission and admission events, with higher charges for private events including gymnasium and cafeteria usage and additional costs for equipment.

McArthur McArthur Board of Education D. Alan Huff

Men Arrange Family Night at First Christian Church

About 80 people attended the church pot luck at First Christian Church in Nelsonville on Monday night. The men ran the evening from serving dinner to organizing the program with entertainment by the Cottrill brothers and a films display by Max Hoskins. Reverend Ted Faulconer delivered the benediction. Frank North coordinated the event.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Cottrill Brothers Max Hoskins Florida Ted Faulconer Frank North

Achievement Meeting Set For 4 H Members

The Logan county 4 H achievement meeting is scheduled for 8 p m Tuesday in the Logan High School auditorium. Miss Beatrice Cleveland of Columbus will speak as associate 4 H leader. All members, advisors, parents and friends are invited to attend and see awards presented for the summer program. Don Young extension agent oversees arrangements.

Logan Logan High School Beatrice Cleveland Columbus Don Young

Missing Man Found In County Home

Fred Strait 78 of Murray City, missing since August 23, is located in the Fairfield County home. Carl E. Blosser, manager of the Logan Bureau for Aid to the Aged, confirms Strait has been living there for about six weeks.

Logan Fred Strait Murray City Strait Fairfield County Carl E. Blosser Blosser Bureau For

Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples

Jack Lee Johnston age 21 of Wellston a presser and Sue Ellen Tucker age 21 of Hamden are listed for marriage. Paul Richard Henry 22 of Wellston Route 3 a laborer and Lois Jean Canode 16 of Hamden Route 1 a student. Glenn Ray Wiseman 19 of Chillicothe a U S Marine and Gloria Jean Hill 18 of Ray Route 1 a student. Clarence Newton Bender 19 of South Bloomingville Route 1 a laborer and Beverly Ruth Collmar 16 of South Bloomingville Route 1.

Jack Lee Johnston Wellston Presser Sue Ellen Tucker Hamden Paul Richard Henry Lois Jean Canode Glenn Ray Wiseman Chillicothe U. S. Marines Gloria Jean Hill Ray Clarence Newton Bender South Bloomingville Beverly Ruth Collmar

Logan Couple Files Marriage License

Robert E. Shriner 32 bricklayer of Logan and Janet Faye Brown 20 at home Logan Route 2 filed marriage license papers in the local courthouse noting a Logan residence and the couple’s ages.

Logan Robert E. Shriner Janet Faye Brown

Mason leaders attend grand Lodge session in Columbus

Charles E. Kerr, master of the Nelsonville Mason ic Lodge, left today to attend the Grand Lodge session in Columbus. The convention gathers Masons from multiple lodges for the annual meeting and ceremonies.

Nelsonville Charles E. Kerr Masonic Lodge Masonic Grande Lodge Columbus

Vinton County approves road repair bids and projects

Vinton County commissioners approved four engineering estimates totaling 4 , , and . The board authorized ditching Swan Township roads with the county maintainer and directed the clerk to advertise for a two year county depository. Engineer J M Ogan is to apply a single seal coat on small parcels in Brown Clinton townships and in Hamden.

McArthur Vinton County Commissioners Penn Wilkesville Garrett Ridge Jackson Edwards-Hawk Richland Coal Hollow Knox Swan Herman Engle J. M. Ogan Brown Clinton Hamden Corp

City sweeper accident injures no one in Nelsonville

Raymond T. Keplar of Nelsonville and Sandy Auflick, driver of the city street sweeper, were in an accident on W Washington St as Auflick attempted a U turn. Kepler suffered extensive damage to his right rear fender. the sweeper was undamaged. Police found Auflick at fault. no charges were filed.

Nelsonville Raymond T. Keplar Sandy Auflick Auflick W. Washington St Kepler

Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Regional Travel and Visits

Mrs. Austin V. Wood of Wheeling West Virginia guests of her niece Mrs. O P Klein en route to Chesapeake She visits with sisters Mrs R L Hamilton and Mrs W T Moore Homer Jones and wife spend a week with in laws Mr and Mrs Charles Lucas in Caledonia Lena McElhinny stays with daughter Mrs Blanche Wolfe in Grant Street first visit here in 58 years Canton Oh resident Charles Flagan and his brother Harley Fuller visit relatives Leo Searls and L D Hartinger Searls and Hartinger kin of the late Hazel Hartinger B N East visits Chesapeake Charleston Marmet with relatives Rev Howard E Ruppelt guest speaker Bend Rotary Club Mason County described his Mexico trip Hemlock Grove church homecoming attendees Homer Rice Mrs Webb Hall Mrs William Bradford C E McKinley and Miss Jessie Saunders Church of Christ inquiries

Austin V. Wood Wheeling W. Va O. P. Klein Chesapeake R. L. Hamilton W. T. Moore Wood Homer Jones Charles Lucas Caledonia Jones Lena McElhinny Blanche Wolfe Grant St Charles Flagan Canton Harley Fuller Darlington Leo Searls L. D. Hartinger Searley Mr. Hartinger Hazel Farmer Hartinger B. N. East Charleston Marmet Howard E. Ruppelt Bend Rotary Club Mason County Mexico Hemlock Grove Church Homer Rice Webb Hall William Bradford C. E. McKinley Jessie Saunders Church of Christ

Trustees Transfer Funds in Falls Two Case

The trustees of Falls Two have approval to move 1500 dollars from the road and bridge fund to the general fund. Judge Harley Meyer placed the entry in Common Pleas Court records authorizing the transfer.

LOGAN Falls Two Common Pleas Court Harley Meyer General Fund

Ohio Judges Prepare for Association Meeting

Logan County Judge Vaughn Collins said he plans to attend the Ohio Association of County Court Judges meeting on October 10 at the Deshler Hilton Hotel in Columbus. The association has been recently formed.

Logan Vaughn Collins Ohio Association of County Court Judges Deshler-Hilton Columbus

Open House Planned for New McArthur Fire Station

McArthur volunteer fire department marks Fire Prevention Week with a new 12 000 dollar fire truck arriving Friday. An open house follows at the new four vehicle station, built to house three modern trucks, October 18 and 19, featuring a gas heated interior, showers, alarm system by George Knox, landscaped front, and a trained department serving McArthur and nearby townships.

Mcarthur Loyd Gill Ohio George Knox

OCC Official Speaker At Church Anniversary

Nelsonville marks the 100th anniversary of the First Christian Church with Dr Herald B Monroe Ohio Christian Churches secretary as the morning speaker. After worship a covered dish dinner follows and a history program is presented.

OCC Nelsonville First Christian Church Herald B. Monroe Ohio Christian Churches Monroe Ted Faulconer Bethany College Yale Divinity School Faulconer

Religious notices and service times across area churches

The page lists Sunday schools worship services and activities for Logan area churches including Otterbein Church Union Furnace EUB Zion First Presbyterian and more with pastors names and event times. It covers revival services choir rehearsals youth groups and special speakers across multiple denominations.

Tor Viene Rye Otterbein Joseph L. Crouse God Louis Mathew Crooksville Church of the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler Curtice Powell NYPS Mr. Powell Union Furnace Paul A. Sellers Young People’s Meeting UNION ZION First Presbyterian Earl F. Schottke Mani

Fall Bulbs Planting Is Featured by Garden Club

Gallipolis article notes the Bidwell Variety Garden Club meeting on Thursday afternoon with hostess Mrs Lowell McCarley and principal speaker Mrs Marshall McClaskey. Scripture reading and a poem were shared. ribbons rewarded for flower arrangements.

Gallipolis Bidwell Variety Garden Club Lowell McCarley Marshall McClaskey McCarley Charles Knotts McClaskey Wendell Roush Gerald Hull Robert Schaeffing Grace Methodist Church

Health Board Discuss Hearing Tests in McArthur Meeting

County Board of Health met Tuesday afternoon with Dr. H. D. Chamberlain presiding. They transacted regular business and discussed a school hearing program funded by the health department. An audiometer was purchased for testing once plans are ready, and food service laws were reviewed.

Bowlby couple welcomed a daughter at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bowlby of Logan Route 2 welcomed a daughter. Lucian Adkins of Logan Star Route was admitted for medical care. Larry Wenham of McArthur and Bernard Van Curen of Logan were discharged from Hocking Valley Hospital.

Earl Bowlby Logan Route 2 Lucian Adkins Logan Star Route Larry Wenham McArthur Bernard van Curen Logan Route 1

First Christian Church Young People Plan Sunday Picnic

The Nelsonville church invites all youth from the First Christian Church to a Sunday 5 p.m. church gathering before departure for a picnic. The program will include recreation singing and a devotional.

Nelsonville First Christian Church

Nelsonville Mayor Fines Two Residents

Virgil Brown of Nelsonville is fined 50 dollars and costs for intoxication in Mayor Robert Auflick’s court. Max Bennett of Nelsonville receives a 20 dollar fine plus costs for speeding.

Nelsonville Virgil Brown Robert Auflick Max Bennett

Tax Receipts In Vinton County Decline From Last Year

McArthur reports last week sales tax receipts of 1554.92 in Vinton County, down from 801.44 the previous year’s week. Since July 1, collections total 13503.98 versus 17702.05 in the same period last year.

Mcarthur Vinton County

Two Gallia gridiron players injured in practice

Floyd Powell 15 of Vinton Route 2 was admitted to Holzer Hospital with a head injury after football practice at North Gallia High School. Thomas Arthur Ray 14 of Chillicothe Route 2 suffered a leg fracture in practice at Jackson High School and also went to Holzer Hospital. Wayne Waugh 21 of Jackson was treated for a right eye laceration at Holzer Hospital after a metal shard struck him while working with a hammer and chisel at his father's scrap yard.

Gallipolis Floyd Powell Granville Powell Vinton North Gallia High School Holzer Hospital Ed Stewart Wayne Waugh Logan St Jackson

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Blood Use

Dr and Mrs William Parham Glouster Route 1 announce a son. Mr and Mrs Roger Call Buchtel announce a son. Several local women from Glouster Chauncey Trimble Albany Murray City Winter Haven Fla are listed as having births. Blood used three units.

William Parham Glouster Route 1 Roger Call Buchtel Joan Moore Glouster Virginia DeLong Martha Shafer Winterhaven Fla Grace Shaffer Murray City Clara Young Anna Kraynik Chauncey Ella Thomas Albany Betty Shaner Trimble

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