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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

2

Decree by Hummel on county court merger for November ballot

Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel confirmed the order to combine the Common Pleas and Probate and Juvenile courts in Vinton County. Lancaster Superior Judge Frank Acton sent the request to place the issue on the November ballot. C. W. Smith of Me Arthur objected and asked the court to state conclusions on Sept 16.

McArthur Edward J. Hummel Frank Acton Lancaster Vinton County Hummel C. W. Smith Mearthur Common Pleas

Booster Night Planned by Wilkes Grange in Wilkesville

Wilkes Grange 2716 schedules Booster night for September 130 at 8 p.m. in K P Hall Wilkesville open to all with refreshments and no admission charged. Separate conclusions of law motion denied by Judge Acton on September 23 in the case of Mr Smith versus court defendants.

Wilkesville Wilkes Grange K. P Mr. Smith C. A Chatfield

Mrs Spurrier Dies at 39 in Mercy Hospital Columbus

Mrs. Harry Spurrier aged 39 of Hamden died Monday at Mercy Hospital Columbus after an operation. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lambert, she leaves a husband, her mother Minnie Lambert, two brothers Robert and George Lambert of Akron, and two sisters Ruth Bell of Akron and Louise Lambert of Gallipolis. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Gaskill and King funeral home Welston conducted by Rev. Lockwood. Burial in Hamden cemetery.

Hamden Harry Spurrier Mercy Hospital Columbus Welston Lockwood Hamden Cemetery

Dundas Social and School Notes Highlight Local Visits

Dundas reposts weekend visits among residents including the Bishops, Magees, Zimmermans, and Farmers. The Clinton Circle met at Dena Salts home with many members attending. The Dundas PTA elected officers and set October plans as local families share weekend gatherings and calls on relatives.

McArthur Opens Lumber Curing Plant North of Town

Andrew B R Adelmann operates the newest McArthur lumber curing venture north of town at Elk Fork. Started after a fire destroyed his home last winter, the plant will cure 30 000 feet of lumber every two weeks using a tile and wood kiln fired by wool and coal. Initial output serves local and regional buyers with rough and dressed stock for doors, window casings, handles, and similar products.

McArthur Andrew BR. Adelmann Elk Fork Adelmanns Mr. Adelmann

Jail Escapee Returned Here

McARTHUR John Willie Hill, who escaped from Vinton County jail Aug. 15, was recaptured by Akron police Sept. 19. Sheriff Jack Potter announced Hill was brought back to McArthur and later sent to the state workhouse in Cincinnati. He had been jailed for attempted assault near Alice last summer and escaped while awaiting transport.

Mcarthur John Willie Hill Vinton County Akron Jack Potter Hill Cincinnati E. C. Matter Alice

Creola News Notes Highlight Local Visits

Anna Karns and daughter Lana called in McArthur on Friday. Addie Smith and Melba Henslee of Massillon visited Philip Karns. Arthur Hoskins of Dundas visited Mrs George Karns. Hocking County Fair drew Mary McManus and others. Lloyd Steele and son Harold visited Carl Steele. Lloyd Cox visited George Karns.

Creola Anna Karns Lana McArthur Addie Smith Melba Henslee Massillon Philip Karns Harkless Hoskins Chelsea Mich George Karns Clem Inbeden Near McArthur Arthur Hoskins Dundas C. P. Karns Hocking County Fair Lloyd Steele Harold Carl Steele Jeff Smith Haydenville Lloyd Cox Mary McManus Velma Karns

Vinton County Land Transfers Report

Land transfer updates in Vinton County list buyers and sellers by township and date. Notable deeds include Elmer Reeves to Fears Reeves for 11 acres in Madison and Baker Wood Preserving Co to Clyde English for 252.92 acres in Swan along with multiple 5 to 120 acre transfers across Jackson Clinton Richland and Eagle townships in September.

McArthur Vinton County Elmer Reeves Fears Reeves Madison Township James Lamb B. C. Brater Jackson Township Ellen M Wade J. Hibbs Woodrow W. Bowen Vinton Township Baker Wood Preserving Co, Inc Clyde and Marjorie English Swan Township Luther and Florence Hopkins George and Aliva Daniels Clinton Township Charles D. Hinson Quentin Nell Murray Harrison Township Harry Withrow H. D Ruth K. Chamberlain Albert Myrtle Weinrich Maurice Frances Carman R. L Neva Metz Newman Adkins Wilkesville Township W. H. Arnold Mc'Arthur Chester Steele James C. Cremean New Plymouth Brown Township Mary Miller May Rhodes Lloyd Clary Eagle Township

Watt's Suppositories Aid Prostate Trouble Claims

A railroad man endorses Watt's Suppositories once sold by a doctor now deceased. The ad cites relief for backache and prostate gland inflammation, guaranteeing money back if relief is not found. Pack of twelve costs $1.25, two dozen $2.50, with listings for Athens and Pomeroy drugstores.

Herve Watt Chine’s Pharmony Athens Ohio Stark's Pomeroy Otio

Organization of Classes Is Completed at McArthur School

McArthur School elected class officers led by Senior Bill Rose as president and Delbert Brown as vice president with Jim Fox as treasurer. Junior officers included George Enos Jr. as president and Bill Graves as vice president, while Sophomores and Freshmen named their leaders. The McArthur band organized with Marilyn Reese as president, Rita Rae George as vice president, and Evelyn White as secretary treasurer.

McArthur McArthur School H. M. Potts Bill Rose Delbert Brown Jack Emish Jim Fox George Enos Bill Graves Max Partee Jerry George Paul Arnett Jack Crow Ant, Rutherford Larry Hartley

Wilkesville News Notes and Community Mentions

Wilkesville hosts a two hour show by magician La Mar on Oct 1 at the high school auditorium, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 476. Locals Ruth McCann, J E Strong, A E Duffy and families are noted in recent visits and health updates as well as social events involving the Penn and Burchfield families.

Wilkesville American Legion Post No la- Mar la Mar W. F. Myers Signor Chillo New,Athens, O IW. A. Shivers Thurston

Rollerdrome Leased for New Furniture Store

The Wallar Rollerdrome in the southeast city area has been leased by John Morrow to Stir Morrow, a Jackson furniture company veteran, who plans to open a furniture and housewares store in the building erected before the war. The lease secures the site for retail use after renovation.

Bake Store Is Looted In McArthur burglary

A burglary at Wallar Home Bakery in the McArthur M gee Building on North Market Street occurred Friday night. About 120 pounds of sugar apples pecans nuts and cookies were stolen. Mrs Helen Waller proprietor found the break in Saturday morning and Sheriff Jack Potter is investigating.

McArthur Wallar M Gee North Market St Helen Wallar Jack Potter

Prattsville WSCS Meets at Church with Social Hour

Prattsville note reports the Putnam WSCS met at the church Friday evening with Mrs. Eddie Dearth as devotional leader. A covered dish supper followed. Guests visited from Turtle Creek Pa Cincinnati Zaleski Liverly Athens Bainbridge Chillicothe Barberton and Toledo. Several local families hosted guests and a golden wedding anniversary is planned for J W West on Sunday.

Prattsville Putnam Wscs Eddie Dearth Aaron Martin Clarence Stanley Turtle Creek James Barnes Cincinnati Paul Martin Betty Ronald Martin Zaleski Lula Martin Leonard Joe Martin Reuben Verns Toledo C. P. Mace Athens Rachel Perry Cyril Liverly James Mace Fred Ogle Collins Ogle Robert Martin Barberton John Martin Pearl McKibben Neil McKibben McArthur Edward Dearth Mary Scott J. W. West Leonard Martin Joe Reuben Verns

Hamden Social News Reach for Salts Birthday

Relatives gathered at S Main St to celebrate Mrs. Salts birthday with Miss Margaret Calvin Amanda and numerous Salts family members present. Other local notes include moves visits and illness surrounding residents in Hamden Mansfield Chilliot and Jackson Apple Festival attendance. Robert Burns and Ralph Taggert are among those mentioned with exams to health and discharge from the Navy.

Robert Saylor Wilbur Finner Biffle Chillicothe Harry Nettles Jackson, Mich Robbe Barron Art Lesser Jackson

Divorce Granted in Selden Jeffers Case

Judge A L Chatfield Monday granted a divorce to Mary Jeffers from Selden Jeffers after a hearing.

Amcarthur A. L. Chatfield Mary Jeffers Selden Jeffers

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