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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1961

Page

10

Officers Elected and Delegates Named by Vinton Teachers

In McArthur, Vinton County teachers held the first meeting of the 1961-62 year electing Harold Scott as president Jack Murphy as VP Barbara Litter as secretary and Wendell Chapman as treasurer Delegates to the O E A Representative Assembly were Mary Smith and Kathryn Hannon with alternates Wendell Chapman and Rita Braley Delegates to the SEDEA Meeting at Athens on Oct 27 were Thelma King Dorothy Reffet John Palmer William Young and Otis Holdren Alternates include Anne Walton Harold Scott Ethel Allen Boyd Tackett and Mary Hayhurst Dr Stanley Jeffery district superintendent spoke Refreshments served to about 90 teachers. School bus operators met at Hamden School to hear state patrol and Education Department officials discuss bus operation Sgt Osborn Patrolman Bolinger and John Parsons outlined driver responsibility bus condition traffic handling inspection and administrator duties A Q A followed Attendance included 11 from Allensville five from Brown Zaleski five from Hamden three from McArthur two from Swan and three from Wilton districts.

Thelma King Dorothy Reffet John Palmer William Young Otis Holdren Anne Walton Harold Scott Ethel Allen Boyd Tackett Mary Hayhurst Stanley Jeffery Chillicothe Methodist State Patrol State Department of Education Osborn Bolinger John Parsons Allensville Brown-Zaleski Hamden McArthur Swan Wilton

Safe-cracking probe on Wilton South school burglary

Wilkesville Ohio authorities investigate a safe robbery at Wilton South school. A 680 pound government surplus safe was pried open with steel bars and $90 to $100 stolen plus $4.60 from a soft drink dispenser. Two or more men suspected after a 45 minute break in through a basement door.

Palmer Homer Haburn William Maxey Ohio BCI Vinton County Haburn Maxey

Planning Discussed At McArthur Development Association Meeting

McArthur area development extension agent Ralph Moore discussed planning commissions at the September McArthur Development Association meeting in the Methodist church basement. He noted several communities of similar size have such commissions. Mrs. J G Will and Mrs. Arthur L Sutton talked about the Girl Scout fund drive launched that week, with Will as local chair and Sutton as Scioto Council executive director for Vinton Jackson Scioto and Pike counties. The MDA dinner was served by the Esther Guild.

McArthur Ralph Moore SEC Pomeroy McArthur Development Association Methodist Church Moore MDA J. G. Will Arthur L. Sutton Portsmouth Will Sutton Scioto Council Vinton Jackson Scioto Pike

Boy Hunter Is Wounded Near Creole Route 1

Charles Campbell, 16, son of Roscoe Campbell, a MacArthur High School junior, was wounded Saturday when pellets from a shotgun penetrated his coat during a squirrel hunt near his Creole Route 1 home. He said an older hunter with a double barrel shot gun accidentally hit him and left. Sheriff Harold Steele and the family could not locate the shooter. Campbell was treated and discharged.

McArthur Charles Campbell Roscoe Campbell MacArthur High School Campbell Harold Steele Sheriff Steele Mr. Campbell Chuck

Perry Family Hosts Weekend Guests In Columbus

Carpenter Vernon Perry and his wife Ann hosted a weekend gathering at their Columbus home with Vernon's mother Mrs. Zella Perry. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Kierns from Madison West Virginia and the Esco bar family, who traveled with their daughter to Chicago and then to San Francisco.

Vernon Perry Ann and Michael Columbus Zella Perry Perry Kelly Kierns Madison W. Va Gene Jeffers Margie andMs Marco Escobar Ricky Robel Chicago Ill San Francisco Calif Escobars

Scout Troop 91 Resumes Meetings and Hiking

Troop 91 Boy Scouts of America in McArthur has resumed meetings after a summer pause. Scoutmaster Sherman Landman says hiking and camping will continue through fall and early winter with trails reopened Labor Day. Leaders and scouts from Pennsylvania Delaware Illinois Indiana and Ohio attended. Landman 97 recovering from his father Mack Landman’s critical illness earlier summer.

Mcarthur Boy Scouts of America Sherman Landman Landman Pennsylvania Delaware Illinois Indiana Ohio Vinton County Mack Landman Beech Grove Hollow Londonderry

Education Workshop Held At McArthur School

The annual Education Work shop for Vinton County teaching personnel takes place Monday September 25 at McArthur School. Health and fitness theme with speakers from State Department of Education Ohio State University and local offices. Includes films panels discussions groups book exhibit and a large A C McClurg Co display.

McArthur School Vinton County P. C. Bechtel State Department of Education Robert Holland State Department Florence Fogle Ohio State University Health Department

Newer Lights To Brighton City Streets

McArthur mayor announces fifteen 25 000 lumen mercury vapor street lights will be installed along Main and Market streets downtown. The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co will install on existing standards with two new standards at Main and Market. construction is issued but delayed until all materials arrive.

Mcarthur Jerry Martin Martin Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Market Streets

Vinton County Court Notes Role and Plea Details

State of Ohio vs Earl White pleads guilty to permitting an unlicensed driver on a motor bike. fined 10 dollars plus costs by Judge C. W. Smith. Merrill G. Molihan given counsel by Judge Smith. Napper divorce petition filed. Stewart McClaskey custody order approved. Waldron finalizes judgment on livestock possession. David Watters pleads guilty to assault. six months workhouse plus 200 fine with suspended portions in return for three years absence and good conduct. Jutcher charged with DWI. guilty plea entered. jury trial set Oct 4. Molan robbery case: not guilty plea. jury trial set Oct 16.

State of Ohio Earl White C. W. Smith David Watters Watters Vinton County Charles Jutcher Merrill Molan Robery

Local social notes and weekend visits unfold

Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner are in Florida for a vacation trip. Mrs Garnet Russell and Betty visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kerr Denney and Jimmie. Mrs John Russell spent Thursday with Miss Pauline Russell while Pauline is on vacation from Holzer Hospital. Mr and Mrs Max Thompson of Huntington visited the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lave Duncan. Mrs G G Gullett is visiting in Charleston with Mr and Mrs Joe Willard and Debbie. Mr and Mrs Charles Russell and Cathy spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Joe Vance.

Cathy Joe Vance

Mailboxes Damaged on McArthur Route 2

Rural mailboxes on McArthur Route 2 were destroyed by rifle fire this past week. John Reynold and Roscoe Reynolds reported their mailboxes badly shot up, per Sheriff Harold Steele.

Mcarthur Harold Steele John Reynold Roscoe Reynolds

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Sophia Deretich Laveta Martin Small Claims Court Los Angeles Wilkesville Winton County VDA Esther Guild Boy Hunter Jack Stephens A. C. McClurg Co Brighton Vinton County Court Merrill G. Molihan F. L. Newdick Smith Cecil Wilbur Napper Norma Blanche Napper A. L. Chatfield Burman S. Stewart Virginia M. Stewart McClaskey Emmett Waldron Denver Perry Waldron Garnet Russell Porn Rist Charles Nick’ Nickels Russell Russ Lowery James ‘Peck’ Simpkins Simmons Sim’ Beal Larry’ Brown Dwight Adams Bob’ Hess Oldsmobile Chevrolet E. State St Athens, Ohio
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