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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

8

Autos Crowd Highways For Fall Color Show

A bright Sunday in Ohio's hill country drew a record October crowd near Lake Hope in Zaleski state forest. Traffic was heavy as 15 000 people visited Ash Cave and nearby nature spots while park staff served 1300 meals at the lodge, marking a new October attendance high.

McArthur Vinton County Ohio Hill Country Lake Hope Zaleski State Forest Dick McDaniel Ash Cave

Two Local Men Volunteer for Induction in October

McARTHUR Leonard L Math er of Hamden Route 1 and Andrew R Adelmann Jr of McArthur have volunteered for induction on October 25 through the local draft board. They will be sent to Ft Hayes Columbus to begin their tour of duty with the armed forces. Two more local men will be called for induction on November 13. The board reminds that changes of registrants status must be reported within ten days, including address, occupation, education, health, marriage, and birth of children.

McArthur Leonard L. Mather Hamden Andrew R. Adelmann Jr Ft. Hayes Columbus McArthur Board

VINTON COUNTY COURT NEWS SUMMARY

Charles Waldron Jr vs Commonwealth Telephone Co of Ohio claims $43,823.11. jury dismissed, case continued to January due to October term petit jury drawing error. Mildred Jewell vs Harold Jewell seeks divorce. Estates: Ludlow will admitted. Sarah Jane Sheline and Jackson V Sheline estates. transfer of motor vehicle title petitions for Acord and others.

Charles Waldron, Jr Commonwealth Telephone Co Ohio Mildred Jewell Harold L. Jewell John M. Ludlow Sarah Jane Sheline Jackson

Mason elementary PTA notes and community events in Mason

The Mason Elementary School PTA met at Mason Grade School for a potluck and devotions led by third grade teacher Mrs Alice Roach. Evelyn Proffitt spoke on What Makes A Happy Home. A committee was named to discuss bus transportation with Mason County Board of Education. Tax legislation explained by principal Charles Carr. 4-H Clover Club elected officers and planned projects. A stork shower honored Mrs Bobby Stewart with guests and prizes. Weekend visits included families to Lexington and Zanesville. Legal notice announced Margaret Garrow’s notice of sale petition in Athens County Probate Court for Everett Parsons estate.

Mason Alice Roach Evelyn Proffitt Mason County Board of Education Betty Jo Cadle Paul Nease Charles Carr Mason Good Luck Clover June Spencer Carolyn Dotson Jackie Capehart Ann Newland Cheryl Roberts Patricia Riley Patty Newland Sarah Spencer Jack Stewart Charlene Diehl David Warner Sharon Foreman Sharon McDaniel Barbara Wilson Roberta Young Bobby Stewart Robert Stewart Fred Tripp T. J. Ryan Ralph Mahoney Lester Foreman James Diehl Margaret Garrow Everest Norwalk California Geraldine F. Vocke Everett B Parsons Athens County Ohio Inc Rayer Endanta GoeAchine Voce and Gray

Bear Tracks Found Near Abandoned Mine West of McArthur

In Vinton county reports say a bear may be in the area but last week dogs could not locate it. Game Protector Richard Schuerman noted Walker hounds failed to find the bear seen west of McArthur. Tracks were found near a pond in an abandoned strip mine.

McArthur Vinton County Richard Schuerman Walker

Vinton County Board Discusses Historical Association Quarters

McARTHUR The Vinton County Historical Association sought better quarters for its collection now kept in the old jail behind the sheriff’s residence. The board promised to meet with members to discuss improvements and approved two bids for public works projects on Bray Hollow road and Wortman road. The board will reconvene Wednesday November 7 due to election day.

H. J. Swaim Peter Gaskill Ethel Cox Association Willard Anoaleman Place Bray Hollow Road Jackson Township Clinton Township Moore Dixon Wales Mills

Licensed to Marry Delbert Waybright and Barbara Parker

Delbert Ray Waybright 21 a Columbus research technician and Barbara Faye Parker 16 a Mc Arthur student appear in a public marriage license notice. The couple’s ages and occupations are listed with their hometowns.

Delbert Ray Waybright Columbus Barbara Faye Parker McArthur

Attractive Community Named Biggest Asset for Growth

McArthur Development Association heard J E Sylvester Wellston editor describe an attractive town as the biggest asset for attracting industry. President J W Saltz formed a brochure committee with Emmett Conway William Gore and George Booth to spotlight McArthur. Saltz urged members to recruit new ones and appointed John Saltz Christmas decoration chairman.

Mcarthur McArthur Development Association J. E. Sylvester Wellston J. W. Saltz Emmett Conway William Gore George Booth Saltz John Saltz MDA

Services Held for Cora P Gorsuch 92 in McArthur

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Cora P Gorsuch 92 who died Monday after a long illness. She was a Presbyterian Church and WCTU member born July 20 1864 in Perkins family. Surviving are stepchildren Mrs Ella Gill Arthur Gorsuch Huntington Mrs Carrie Shipley David Gorsuch Cleveland and sister Mrs Blanche Derry San Antonio Texas. Rev R D Wingert conducted services at the Presbyterian Church.

Gorsuch Presbyterian Church WCTU George Perkins Eliza Beasley Perkins Nicholas Ella Gill Arthur Gorsuch McArthur Carrie Shipley David Gorsuch Huntington Emma Arnold Cleveland Blanche Derry San Antonio Texas R. D. Wingert

Circle of Ruth hosts McArthur church social

The Circle of Ruth of the McArthur Christian Church met at 111 Pearl Street Tuesday evening. Mrs. Robert Wells led devotions and Hershel Partee, newly elected president, led the business session. Plans were made for the annual Thanksgiving breakfast. Three new members Mrs. Jack Osborne Mrs. Robert Dodrill and Mrs. Jerry M. Martin were welcomed. Mrs. Gorsuch with Mrs. Edgar Partee served refreshments.

Understanding Mental Health Conference at Lake Hope Lodge

Theme Understanding Mental Health guides the annual District Health Conference at Lake Hope Lodge on Thursday Oct 25 with 9 30 a m registration. The day includes a film on the national mental health picture and a talk by health commissioner Dr H M Boocks on the local mental health problem. The Athens State Hospital Psychology Department will show child parent problem demonstrations and an Athens County panel will outline first steps in a county program. Howard M Wells Ohio Rural Health Council president will summarize and evaluate the day’s program.

McArthur Lake Hope Lodge H. M. Boocks Psychology Athens State Hospital Athens County Howard M. Wells Ohio Rural Health Council

Carnival Planned for Dundas Halloween Night

A carnival is planned at Dundas school on Monday October 22 at 7 30 pm with games and refreshments. The event features Sudd a mass vegetable obstruction of plants and grass forming peat blocks that sometimes block navigation in the Nile River.

Dundas Nile River

Vinton County Land Transfers Show Several Property Deals

Robert W and Linda M Shepler transfer 60 acres in Harrison Township to Chillicothe Realty Co. T R and Mildred M Sowers transfer 77.78 acres in Jackson and Richland Townships to Chillicothe Realty Co. Ben G and Earnestine Clay sell 82 acres in Wilkesville Township to Jessie and Lucy Maynard.

Robert W Linda M. Shepler Chillicothe Realty Co Harrison Township T. R Mildred M. Sowerso

Sergeant Baron arrives home after 19000 mile Korea trip

Air Force Sergeant Roger Baron ended his 19000 mile journey home from Korea with a Monday night surprise arrival at his parents Mr and Mrs Rothbe Baron in Hamden. The event followed his uncommunicated return plans. George Washington’s Federalist party status noted as neither Democratic nor Republican.

McArthur Korea Air Force Roger Baron Rothbe Baron Hamden

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