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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1961

Page

9

Central Grange Guests Attend County Picnic and Local Visits

Hemlock residents and neighboring households mingle at Arthesua Park New Lexington for a County Grange Picnic. Attendees include Sheriff Tom Wilson Mrs. Isabelle Murray and the Drakes plus McArtors, Coburns, Woods and many others visiting or hosting at Drakes and Congo areas.

Central Grange County Grange Arthesua Park New Lexington Tom Wilson Isabelle Murray Congo George Drake Olema Drake Drakes Lloyd McArtor Jessie Lehman Nina Eayle Richard McArtor Columbus Chris Wilson Carl Woods Charles Woods, Jr Buckeye Lake

Haydenville Family Picnic Hosts Birthday Honor

The Kings Daughters Sunday School Class of Haydenville Methodist Church held a reunion at Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lanning’s home on Logan Route 4 with Rev. G. C. Nutter giving the invocation. Attendees included many local families and friends. Paige Martin was honored with a birthday surprise.

Haydenville Kings Daughters Perl Mce- Gothey Wayne Luther Skiver Charles Vollmer Neil Gierhart John Billy Coakley John Lanning Murray City Ron Rita Lanning Paige Martin Gertrude Weide Charles Miller George Hamer Logan

Kiwanians Honor Members and Boult at Gallipolis Dinner

Gallipolis Kiwanis Club held its weekly dinner at Tyo's Restaurant. Professor Frederic Vernon Boult returned fromsummer absence and was serenaded. Four other members and three wedding anniversaries were also honored. The club adopted a new contact system and presented gifts including a Woody Woodbury record. The fundraiser supported the Gallia County Children's Home.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Tyo Frederic Vernon Boult Rio Grande College J. Dean Eisel Carroll K. Singer John L. Evans Carodus E. Fliott Gilkey Glenn Stricklin Woody Woodbury Gallia County

Portland News In Brief Local Society Notes

Mrs Harold Roush visited in Columbus with relatives. Several from here attended the wedding of Rosemary Salser of Racine. Mrs Harold Parsons visited her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Dean Hupp of Charlestown. Mr and Mrs Robert Beecle and sons visited relatives in Racine. Mr and Mrs Carl Compston and children of Ravenswood visited Mr and Mrs George Compston.

Portland Harold Roush Columbus Rosemary Salser Racine Harold Parsons Dean Hupp Charleston Robert Beecle Carl Compston Ravenswood Mrs George Compston Ella Locke Fostoria Dayton Cora Hammond Bernice Dowler Roseville Ohio Wilfred Hammond

Statistics Important In Judging Loan Risk

A credit scoring method using statistics reshapes small loan approvals. Donald L. Barnes Jr. cites a study of 14 000 accounts showing phones, married status, and home ownership correlate with lower default risk. The system aims to cut loan losses by about 25 percent, boosting profits for lenders.

New York Donald L. Barnes Jr The American Investment Co St. Louis Barnes

Perry County Land Transfers Amid Real Estate Moves

Perry County land transfers involve multiple deeds: Thomas H. Johnson Jr. to Joanne J. Wilson in Somerset. Norma J. Hughes to David E. Hughes for half an acre in Harrison Two. Gerald M. Buckley and Lena Buckley to Ola E. and Ida I. Corp in Bernfield Two. Dewey and Marie Still to Lester E. and Mary E. Shockley for a Thornville lot. Catherine Forquer to Frank J. Forquer in New Lexington. the Mohler estate to Merle F. and Dorothy E. Winegardner. Callie M. Fauley to Eugene R. Fauley in New Lexington. Mary J. Hammer to Paul V. Hammer for 17.62 acres in Harrison Two. Jack and Bernice Turnbull to H. Earl and Dorothy J. Hasslett for a New Lexington lot. Leonard and Mildred Thompson to Rhoderick G. and Carolyn A. Mills for a New Lexington lot. Walter E. Mock to Sammie A. and Marjorie J. Keller for real estate in New Reading.

Gerald M Lena Buckley Ola E. and Ida I. Corp Bernfield Two Dewey and Marie Lester E Mary E. Shockley Thornville Catherine Forquer Frank J. Forquer New Lexington Charles E. Mohler Merle F Dorothy E. Winegardner Jack and I. Bernice Turnbull H. Earl Dorothy J. Hazlett Leonard and Mildred Thompson Rhoderick G Carolyn A. Mills Walter E. Mock Sammie A Marjorie J. Keller New Reading

Engle Firm Awarded 367603 Relocation Road Job

McArthur based W E Engle Construction Co won the bid to relocate two miles of Route 327 from Wellston to Berlin Cross Roads including a bridge over Meadow Run. Construction starts in about three weeks. Bid amount 367603.29.

Mcarthur W. E. Engle Construction Co Wellston Berlin Cross Roads Engle Meadow Run

Crow to Begin Third Term as Vinton County Treasurer

McArthur resident John Crow will start his third term as treasurer of Vinton County. He was elected in November 1960, sworn in after bond approval by county commissioners. Crow, a Republican, is assisted by his wife Marie and deputy Rachel Smith of Hamden.

Mcarthur John Crow Vinton County Crow Marie Rachel Smith Hamden

Man Critically Hurt In Tree Fall Near Gallipolis

John L. Miller 47 of Shawnee Route 1 was listed in critical condition at Holzer Hospital Gallia County after a tree fell on him while clearing timber along Route 218 near Gallipolis. Miller, a power saw operator on his first day at a new job, is the father of six.

New Lexington John L. Miller Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Plains Social News Notes Visit And Travel

The Plains residents share family visits and trips across several towns. Gilbert Wilson and family visited Millersport with Mrs. Wilson’s siblings Kenneth Wilkes. Charles Nickels and Leo Van Nest plus others spent four days at Cedar Point. Danny McDonald and Gene Charney attended the American Golf Classic in Akron.

the Plains Gilbert Wilson Millersport Charles Nickels Leo van Nest Athens Cedar Point Danny McDonald Gene Charney Akron Clarence Rutter Lawrence Rutter Lawrence, Jr Columbus

Lake Hope Park Draws Thousands Over Weekend

Park Manager Dick Mc Daniel reports about 10 000 people visited Lake Hope state park over the weekend. The bathing beach hosted 1200 paid swimmers, 80 camping units were registered, and the dining lodge served 650 meals on Saturday and Sunday.

Vinton County Doctors Featured in Cleveland Series

The Cleveland Plain Dealer highlights Dr. Richard Bullock and Dr. David Caul of McArthur as Vinton County’s only physicians serving 10 274 residents. It notes a 100 hour week for Bullock and 34 000 miles traveled by Caul in 15 months, with hospital care referrals to nearby towns. Both doctors run clinics with X ray and maternity services, operate labs, and are active in civic groups while preferring small town practice.

Mcarthur Vinton County Cleveland Plain Dealer Josephine Robertson Richard E. Bullock David Caul Bullock Cau Athens Chillicothe Logan Nelsonville

Hamden Soldier Completes Leadership Training at Fort Eustis

Hamden Army PFC Carson Patton son of Mrs Dollie Patton Hamden Route 1 graduated from the 3d Transportation Terminal Training Group Leadership School at Fort Eustis Virginia August 18 This two week program covered combat tactics map reading and unit leadership principles The 22 year old soldier is assigned to the groups Headquarters Detachment at Fort Eustis Patton entered the Army in March 1961 and completed basic at Fort Knox Kentucky He attended Hamden High School.

Patton Dollie Patton Hamden 3D Transportation Terminal Training Group Fort Eustis, Va Fort Eustis Army Fort Knox Hamden Hligh School

Bakers Use Half Butter and Shortening in Cakes

Some bakers blend half butter with hydrogenated shortening to achieve a velvety tender crumb and rich flavor in cakes and cookies. They report improved texture and mouthfeel from this fat combination.

Vinton County Schools Receive $108,578.06 Third Foundation Distribution

McARTHUR Vinton County schools received $108,578.06 in the third quarterly distribution of foundation program funds this week. Allensville consolidated $32,857.75 Brown Zaleski $14,411.21 Hamden $17,958.28 McArthur $31,567.57 Swan $571.95 Wilton $11,211.30 County District (last half) $15,558.

Mcarthur Vinton County Allensville Consolidated Brown- Zaleski Hamden Swan Wilton

Palmer Rites Wednesday for Roy E. Palmer

Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Allensville Church of Christ for Roy Edgar Palmer 51 a McArthur Route 2 farmer who died Monday at his home. Burial was in Boblett Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Leona Waltz Palmer two daughters Edna Mae Bledsoe Londonderry and Cora Lee Bryant Columbus two sons Roy Everett Allensville and Ray L. Ft. Lewis Wash eight grandchildren.

McArthur Allensville Church of Christ Roy Edgar Palmer Mr. Palmer Waltz Palmer Edna Mae Bledsoe Londonderry Cora Lee Bryant Columbus Roy Everett Ray L Ft. Lewis Wash

Local Folks Share Travel and Family News

Racine hosts Harold L McClaskey on 21 day Army furlough then back to Fort Riley Kansas. Albert Wigal family visit son Jackie in Cleveland and attend Carol Rossow graduation at Carnegie College. Mrs Ida Howell Sheryl Simpson honored at birthday dinner hosted by Edward Simpson. Curtis reunion in Croton Ohio. Frances Roberts and Elma Touks return from Michigan trip to Sault Ste Marie Island Mackinac Bridge and Interlochen camp. Dr Kathryn Philson returns home to Auburn Alabama after three weeks with her parents. Mrs Harry Wiltshire returns from Cincinnati after weeks with son-in-law Norman Hoover family.

Frances Roberts Racine Elma Touks Syracuse Michigan Sault Ste. Marie Island Mackinac Bridge Interlochen Phyllis Thle Miss Thle Kathryn Philson Auburn Ala Fred Philson Harry Wiltshire Cincinnati Norman Hoover

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