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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1946

Page

17

Vinton County vets miss emergency housing meeting

In McArthur Vinton County no World War II veterans attended an emergency housing meeting despite 10 052 state funds set aside. The plan calls for five prefabricated single floor houses delivered for 16 83 each and 2010 erected with veterans able to add a basement at their expense.

McArthur Vinton County Com Rossigree Mon Jays Jocal Claude Herrold G. L Commissioners of County John D. Gill, Jr Mc'Arthur

Zaleski News Briefs Share Local Health and Social doings

ZALESKT John Andrews near Macarthur was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital Logan for observation and treatment. Rev Homer Chapman ill and admitted to the same hospital. Martha McKibben recovering from an appendix operation at Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens. Mrs Donald Haskinson Columbus visited family here and returned with daughter Rita Kay. James G McKibben Emmett Conway Collins Ogle Dale Hopkins attended forestry meeting in Wooster. Ellen Rathburn Allens dinner guests of J A Bedinghaus. Mrs James McKibben with Mrs Fannie Daft and Edna Dearth to Nelsonville for a birthday dinner for Lily Datt. Mrs McCus Alice Columbus friends here. Dr A A Bear Columbus spent Sunday here. Helen Hayes daughter sick with scarlet fever.

Zaleskt — John Andrews Macarthur Hocking Valley Logan Homer Chapman Martha McKibben Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Donald Haskinson Columbus Charles E. Vansky Rita Kay James G. McKibben Emmett, Conway Collins Ogle Dale Hopkins Wooster Ellen Rathburn Allens J. A. Bedinghaus James McKibben Fannie Daft Edna Dearth McArthur Nelsonville Elvin Bean Bear Lily Datt McCusk Alice Friends McCuskey Vinton County A. A. Bear Helen A. H. Hayes

Chamberlain Appointed to Vinton County Child Welfare Board

Dr H D Chamberlain of McArthur was named to the county child welfare board by commissioners to fill the vacancy created by Harold Partey’s resignation. The board also noted timber sold on infirmary grounds to Lloyd Steele for 400 dollars, the only bid received.

McArthur H. D. Chamberlain Vinton County

Hunter Shot by Fellow Hunter in Squirrel Hunt

McArthur Gordon L. Jenkins of Columbus was wounded Saturday afternoon when another hunter discharged a shotgun at about 25 yards while they hunted squirrels in the Zaleski area. He received buckshot injuries to the lower body and legs and was treated at Logan hospital.

Market slide resumes as bears win again in trading

New York markets opened with renewed selling pressure as investors doubt a quick rally. Major stocks such as American Telephone, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, and Standard Oil show declines while bond and commodity quotes indicate broader weakness across the financial sector.

NEW York-Ap Fotlow

Social Notes of McArthur

McArthur social column items note visits and events. J. K. Rutherford and daughter Jane of Marion stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Lee as Jane began the Ohio University winter term. T. A. Dowd of Columbus visited sister Rose B. Magee and then with Charles Harper in Dundas. Coach Robert Kalish and daughter Lynn traveled to Columbus. Kalish’s mother joined them home. James Walters and wife visited G. E. Sharp in Marietta. Fern Thomas of Dayton weekend with her parents Omar and Mayme Thomas in McArthur. Erma Lomax hosted a birthday party for daughters Dorothy Charlotte and Mary Rachael with O. F. Sharp, F. L. Newdick, P. E. Wrightsel, J. D. Gill Jr, G. F. Wrightsel, J. W. Saltz, and C. E. Hamrick. Suzanne Emish Patsy Cooper and Elaine Potts helped serve.

F. L. New’ Dick P. E. Wrightsel J.D. Gill Ir G. F. Wrightsel J. W. Saltz C. E. Hamrick Wellston Suz- ‘Anne Emish Patsy Cooper Elaine Potts

Jury Drawing Sept 25 for Vinton County courts

Vinton County jurors for the October term will be drawn on Wednesday September 25 by Jury Commissioners W F Cline and Milford Harden. Also listed were wedding licenses granted in the past week and notes on a discharge from the Army. The divorce case of Mertie McGinnis versus Walter McGinnis was dismissed by Judge A L Chatfield.

McArthur W. F. Cline Milford Harden Vinton County Common Pleas Mertie McGinnis Walter McGinnis Common Pleas A. L. Chatfield

Tribune Low Bidder On Vinton Ballots

McARTHUR The Republican Tribune was the low bidder on ballots for the November election in Vinton County. The ballots were opened Monday night by the Board of Elections. The Democrat Enquirer was the only other bidder.

McArthur Republican Tribune Vinton County Board of Elections Democrat' Enquirer

Armed Man Surrenders In Auto In McArthur

A man wanted on delinquency charges surrendered Monday noon in a parked car on North Market Street McArthur. Tom Dexter was jailed after deputy sheriffs with drawn revolvers approached. Dexter faced a juvenile court bound over to the grand jury on rape with consent charges and was released on bond.

McArthur North Market St. In Tom Dexter New Fairmouth Hacking County Jack Potter Frank Wallar Charles Potts Potter Dexter Winton E. C. Motter F. ‘M. Wallar Common Pleas Court Juvenile Court

Dundas Teens Organize Christian Endeavor Society

A Dundas gathering at Mr and Mrs Harvey Roof home formed a Christian Endeavor Society led by Rev Carl Davis of the A B Church. After the meeting guests enjoyed ice cream cake pickles and coffee with many local residents in attendance.

Dundas Harvey Roof Endeavor A. B. Church Carl Davis Sue Christian Hannah Reedy Eldon Reedy Joan Salts Stephen Ward Clarence Ward Herbert Ward Bertha Moskins Francis Hoskins James Hoskins Anna Lightfoot Flora Lightfoot Selma Jenkins John Jenkins Beverly Roof Douglas Roof Mary Davis June Davis Dale Chesser Bot Morrow Ruth Quickle Ruth Morrow Henry Dye Alfred Loper Clarence Loper Dayton Emmett Milligan Columbus Henry Magee Harry Easterling Pearl] Knox Wellston Bud Murray Mansfield Virgil Murray Arthur Ethel Lightfoot Arthur Gates McArthur Lew ‘Murray Oreton Dannie Davis George Evans Hamden Clarence Morrow Ruth Morrow and Sons Sidney Leasure John Leasure Milton Jardon Marry Page Clyde Morrow Jimmy John Morrow Jackson Harry Ward Oscar Ward Neil Ogle Bundy Joberts Chock Hunts Mike West Virginia John Higgins Lockbourne iCarl Kenny Wilma Velma Betty Molihan George Peck Emma Malihon

Wilkesville Garden Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Wilkesville news notes report a large turnout for the Wilkesville Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs Cynthia Cummings. Grace McCormick was elected president, with other officers named. Weekend visitors included Mrs Mamie Martin and daughter Marguerite Bigony and Mrs Carrie Webb. Burial of Will Davis took place in Wilkesville Cemetery.

Wilkesville Wilkesvile Garden Henry Kruskama LJ. E. Strong Harley Paul Kunz Columbus Harold Bansch Grove City Elmer Patrick Will Davis McArthur Wikesville

Cycle gas ignition burns McArthur station owner

A service station on Route 50 east of Allensville burned Sunday afternoon after a spark from a backfiring motorcycle ignited spilled gasoline. Proprietor A E Wander suffered burns to head and arms while emergency aid was given. The fire lasted about two and a half hours, destroying the station while a neighboring house was saved.

Mcarthur A. E. Wander Allensville Wander

Tabled By Council McArthur Street Lighting Plan

The McArthur village council tabled a proposal from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co to improve street lighting in the business district and cut municipal rates by 10 percent. The company would install lights on Main and Market streets, two blocks each way, similar to the office front on West Main St. A survey by Wilson W. Kohli Co of Tiffin is assessing McArthur's electricity usage as the idea of a municipal power plant is explored.

Mcarthur Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co West Main St Main Market Sts Wilson W. Kohli Co Tiffin

Frank White 79 longtime railroader dies of heart attack

Hamden notices report Frank White 79 a retired railroader died of a heart attack Friday at his home in Hamden. He leaves his wife Bertha Higgins White one daughter Mrs Mark Stevens of Columbus three sons Clyde Huntington W Va Charles and Glendon of Columbus one sister Mrs Mary James of Muncie and five grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday at the residence conducted by Rev. Lockwood M E minister with burial in the local cemetery.

Hamden Frank White Bertha Higgins White Mark Stevens Columbus Clyde Huntington W. Va Charles Glendon Columb Mary James Mington Lockwood M. E Betty Watters A.D. Watters Edna Hoffines M. Leland Matteson Rose Frazer Margery Lee Mansfield John Leitch Autye Baker Martha Jane Fred Smith Chillicothe Robbe Barron Ravenna Vernon Fusseil Springfield Herman’ Russell Wellston Inlaw Curti Burns George Boxer Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Paul Fonse Dayton Ling C Ortie Merrell Kermit Ward Fred Clark Ray

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Vinton County

McArthur Recorder Agnes Scott lists transfers across Vinton County in September. Names include Clyde Enstish to Abner Roso and Marjorie Enstish to Viola Roso. A P Jeffers to Raymond Simes. E Q Good to W C Williams. Emma Maconey to Harry Hoyd. Rev Francis Nickell to Morris Collins. Etta Freeman to Max Rathburn. Paul McWilliams to Berni McLaughlin. Owen Maxwell to John Maxwell. Lonzo Worthman to George Cook. Gernet Perry to Robert EBay. Areas cited include McArthur Vinton Township Wilkesville Hamden Zaleski Madison Richland Brown.

Mcarthur Agnes Scott Vinton County Clyde Marjorie Enstish Abner Viola Roso Inler A. P. Jeffers Raymond Avis Simes Vinton Township E. Q Robbie Good W. C Malinda Williams Wilkesville Township Emma, Ellis Verna Owen Goldie Maxwell John Maxwell Richland Township Lonzo E Emma A A. Worthman George E. Cook Brown Township Gernet Margie Perry Robert Bessie Ebay Vinton Townshhip

Helen McKibben Named to Stevens College Faculty

Helen McKibben leaves Vinton Township to join Stevens College in Columbia Missouri as a music instructor on the college faculty. She previously signed as a music instructor in Vinton Township schools.

Helen McKibben Zaleshio Lates Columbia, Mo Steven’s College Miss McKibben Vinton Township

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