Easter Services Draw Thousands Across Logan Churches
Logan churches reported near capacity Easter Sunday with sunrise services at United Brethren drawing 325 and 600 at the morning United Brethren congregation.627 More than half the city likely attended one or more services, with baptisms and new member welcomes across several churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
United Brethren Church
J. B. Showers
Dayton
C. W. Graham
Graham
Walter Prather
J. G. Cole
United Choir
Allen Adams
Presbyterian Church
Harriet Weymueller
Cecil Jones
St. Paul Episcopal
Trinity Lutheran
St. Matthew Lutheran
St. Johns Catholic
Church of the Nazarene
Methodist Church
Hearing Loss Rates Found in School Children
In St Louis an audiometer test of 205 kindergarten children shows 7.3 percent with a hearing loss of 9 percent or more in one or both ears. About 5.5 percent of 1,592 grammar school children tested have hearing defects. The report notes the world’s largest brass casting, an 80 ton India piece from 1548, remains a transportation mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
India
Election Board to Consider Division of Marion Precinct
Logan Hocking County Election Board will hear on April 18 the proposal to divide Marion Precinct. Present polling is at Marion Centralized School far from eastern voters who would gain a center location. If approved, the change would take effect for off year elections next November. The precinct currently polls about 550 voters. Supporters argue division will boost turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Marion
Clinic Plans Being Made by Health Chief
Logan health officials plan a tuberculosis clinic though no date is set. Dr Walter B Lacock, health commissioner, orders materials for tests. X rays will be used for contacts and the department will contact families with TB cases, reviewing tubercular deaths in 20 years.
Aged Widow Dies Sunday In Logan
Logan Polly Ann Griffith aged 62 wife of Jacob Griffith died Sunday at her home 17 Furnace St. She had a fractured hip and been an invalid. Survived by husband three children from a former marriage two from her last marriage and five grandchildren. Funeral at Roberts Funeral Home 2 p.m. Tuesday Rev Earl Appleman officiating burial Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Polly Ann Griffith
Jacob Griffith
Furnace St
John Wollum
James Wollum
Portsmouth
William Wollum
Springfield
William Griffith
Morris Ankrom
James Allen
Columbus
Roberts Funeral Home
Earl Appleman
Greenlawn Cemetery
Nelsonville
Greendale Post Office to be Abandoned
Information received Saturday states the Greendale post office will close on April 15. Patrons will receive mail via Gore Route 1. The office served the Greendale furnace era and brick plant decline reduced usage. about 50 families will join the mail route after abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Greendale
Gore
Condition Improves In Logan A Stroke Victim Walks
W D Gathers of Church Street, Logan, son of long residence and oil field worker, suffered a paralysis stroke four months ago but was able to take a short walk on Sunday. The report notes his improving condition and his 20 years as a Logan resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
W. D. Gathers
Church St
Mr. Gathers
18 Youths of Hocking Go To CCC Camp
LOGAN A total of 18 Hocking County youths joined CCC service late this week reporting to Camp Nelson. The first enrollees were sent to Xenia en route to a western camp for a six month enrollment period. Names include William Beard Reese A Carpenter Clarence W Blick William J Fowler Clarence Hamilton Ray Earl Hashman Leroy Marx Dana D Mayes Ralph O Pierce John E Popovich Lester W Summers Thomas H Wallace Raymond Bond Robert Evener Wesley W Gray Clarence R Nihiser Ora Patton and Bobbie Backus.
Trustees Ask Commissioners For Aid After WPA Ousters
Trustees from Logan Ward and nearby townships met county officials to seek relief for families affected by WPA dismissals. They cited breadwinners of up to eight in a household and noted township funds are insufficient to provide aid. Some men received termination notices, and appeals to relief agencies or other public employment programs are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan—Ward
Charles Foster
Add Sanborn
Frank Cook
Logan
WPA
Relief Agency
Logan Brief Social Notes
East End Needle Club meeting postponed due to Easter observance and now set for next Saturday evening at Mrs H D Walkers country home near Logan. Velma Skinner and Neal Shaw marry at Methodist parsonage with Rev C W Graham officiating and others as attendants. Rita Pollock and Gerald Williams wed at Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Graham officiating. Williams later works as an engineer at Ironton and is an Ohio University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Needle Club
H. D. Walker
Logan
Velma Skinner
A. F. Skinner
Neal Shaw
George B. Shaw
Cc. W. Graham
Mary Connor
A. J. Waldiron
Rita Pollock
James Pollock
Carbondale
Gerald Williams
Ralph Williams
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. W. Graham
Charlotte Peck
Leonard Prater
Graham
Williams
Ironton
Ohio University
Easter Dance at Beta Hall Sponsored by Greek Groups
The Flan Dance will be held this evening at Beta Hall with Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority and Beta Fraternity as sponsors. Rex Kuhn's Commodores, a nine piece band from Athens, will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Hall
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Beta Fraternity
Rex Kuhn
Commodores
Athens
Easter visitors frequent Logan in holiday list
The city welcomed a stream of guests from Cleveland Columbus and Chicago for Easter. Mrs. Helen Friend of Columbus visited relatives and met her mother Mrs. John Wallace in Glouster. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Leland Stokes of Athens Mrs L Huffman and Charlene, Miss Rose Shannon of Little Valley New York, and Charlie Graham of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl K. Kitchen
Cleveland
C. H. Keynes
Helen Friend
Columbus
Logan
John Wallace
Glouster
Bertha Madlener
Health Department
Cincinnati
Leland Stokes
Athens
L. T. Huffman
Charlene
Paul Leach
Carl Brown
Leach
Fred Oberle
Bertha Oberle
C. E. Wharton
Miami
Fla
Rose Shannon
Little Valley
N. Y
Mary Harper
Phil Tschappat
Ray Collison
Paul Collison
Rudolph Lortz
Charlies Graham
Chicago
C. W. Graham
William Fields Confined After Heart Attack and Flu
Logan-William Fields in Addition district has been under a physician for three weeks due to a heart attack and influenza. He is slowly improving but remains confined to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
William Fields
Dicken
Double Parker Will Get Tag Chief Warns
Logan police warn that double parking on Main Street will trigger tags on state and federal routes. Chief Lew Reynolds notes Saturdays clog traffic and draw heavy enforcement. Three individuals were tagged and fined one dollar each on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Parker
Chief
Logan
Main St
Lew Reynolds
Telephone Company Puts Up New Lines
Black Jack Telephone Co has strung two miles of new line in recent weeks to improve service. The privately owned company serves about 15 families in Laurel Township and is connected with Logan Home Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Black Jack Telephone Co
Laurel Township
Logan Home Telephone Co
Work Progressing on Logan Mulberry Street Improvement
The Logan Mulberry street project has reached Second Street with half a square of old pavement removed beyond that point. After paving the square before the engine house, fire equipment is back at its regular station. During work the pumper stayed in the city garage to respond quickly to alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan—Mulberry St
Second St
Three Injured in Saturday Night Motorcycle Crash
Logan report lists Charles Moore and Glen Worthinjured when a motorcycle skidded on Route 75 near Gore en route to New Straitsville. Moore suffered facial lacerations, concussion, and shock. Worthman sustained hand lacerations and bruises. Wade Gray also admitted Sunday for nonserious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Charles Moore
Glen Worth
Gore
New Straitsville
Moore
Cherrington Hospital
Worthman
Wade Gray
Wool Growers Pleased With Outlook for 1939
Logan Hocking County members of the Ohio Wool Growers Association hear secretary Larry Kaufman report a very satisfactory and fairly bright outlook for 1939. The association advances 18 cents per pound for wool with further settlement after sale. About 25 percent of county growers sell through the association with W. H. Mowrey and Paul Shaw as local reps. Ohio last year paid an average of 19 cents per pound while the association netted 23.6 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — Hocking County
Ohio Wool Growers Association
Larry Kaufman
W. H. Mowrey
Paul Shaw
Grand Jury To Have Day's Work Only
Logan prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen says the April 24 grand jury will face a day's work with not more than a dozen cases in prospect. No grand jury has been held since October due to insufficient cases for January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hubert D. Lappen
Logan Contractors Move to Athens After Local Project
Logan Contractors go to Athens next. Logan Contractors and E. N. Turner and Sons local contractors have a contract at Lower Salem, removing 36 000 cubic yards of dirt and paving a short street. Work should finish in six weeks before moving to South Bridge project.
Easter Program by Logan Knights Templar at Masonic Temple
Easter ceremonies were held at the Masonic temple by Logan Commandery Knights Templar with members and families in attendance. The Rev Cecil Harding Jones delivered the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Logan Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Commandery
Cecil Harding Jones
Logan Hospital admits three for observation after injury
Doanville resident William Marshall was treated at Cherington Hospital after a mine accident near Doanville five weeks earlier that caused a dislocated arm. Margaret Sweazy of Chauncey and Bernice Funk of Logan were admitted for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
William Marshall
Doanville
Cherrington Hospital
Margaret Sweazy
Chauncey
Bernice Funk
Edward Funk
Near Logan
Heffkin Hosts Millfield Church Aid Meeting
Mrs. Eda Heffkin acted as hostess to the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ on Friday night for the regular April business and social gathering. Miss Olive Brookins presided and helped serve refreshments. present were Mrs. Mabel Smith, Mrs. Nellie Russell, Mrs. Viola Howard, Mrs. Lizzie Robinette, Miss Olive Brookins, Mrs. Jessie Fulton, Mrs. Helen Sanders, Mrs. Nellie Brookins, and Mrs. Eda Heffkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Eda Heffkin
Ladies Aid Society
Millfield Church of Christ
Olive Brookins
Mabel Smith
Nellie Russell
Viola Howard
Lizzie Robinette
Jessie Fulton
Helen*Sanders
Nellie Brookins
Logan Man Displays Blooming Dogwood Branch
James Sanders of near Logan displayed a blooming dogwood branch on Saturday after pushing the buds into bloom from a tree near his home. Dogwood normally blooms around May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
James Sanders
Friendship Class Chauncey Church Meeting Planned
The April gathering of the Friendship Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank McDaniel on Wednesday night April 12. Dorothy Daugherty Carrie Bell Bryson and Pauline Daugherty assist. Mrs Nina Fiske and Miss Ruth Fiske lead entertainment. Class president is Andriew Simpkins. A large membership attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
Frank McDaniel
Dorothy Daugherty
Carrie Bell Bryson
Pauline Daugherty
Nina Fiske
Ruth Fiske
Andriew Simpkins
Hutchinsons and Green Face Court on Intoxication Charges
Frank Hutchinson Carl Hutchinson and Clarence Green were charged with intoxication after arrests Saturday night by Patrolmen Evans and Notestone. Carl Hutchinson attempted to flee but was recaptured after a chase. Dr W B Lacock received a postcard from Dr Claude Perry Columbus vacationing in Guatemala mentioning county ties. Roger Friend went to Dayton government hospital from Columbus to undergo hernia surgery. he is a World War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Frank
Carl Hutchinson
Clarence Green
A. F. Evans
C. D. Notestone
Evans
Guatemala
W. B. Lacock
Claude Perry
Columbus
Roger Friend
Government
Dayton
Friend
Family mourns loss of Collins Shields in Lower Plains
Mr and Mrs Chauncey Davies of Mentor Ohio and Mr and Mrs Joseph Billikum of Columbus returned home after attending the funeral of their nephew Collins Shields of Lower Plains. Mrs Tillie Anderson, mother of Collins, accompanied relatives and remained at her home in Lower Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Leslie Davies
Mentor
Joseph Billikum
Columbus
Collins Shields
Lower Plains
Tillie Anderson
Congregation Prepares Friday Meeting at Millfield Church
The official Board of the Millfield Church of Christ will meet Friday night at 7 30. It is an important congregational gathering and all church members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield Church of Christ
Fire Chiefs adopt blue summer caps for uniforms
Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith and Assistant Chief Gerald McLaughlin wear new blue summer caps with regulation uniforms. The head gear arrived late in the week and is intended for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Roy Stallsmith
Gerald McLaughlin
Howard hosts chicken dinner for visiting guests
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Howard entertained with a chicken dinner at her home Monday night for Mrs. Lurene Wade Truitt of Cleveland and Mrs. Mae Wade along with Ruth Ann and Patty Howard serving as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
L. L. Howard
Lurene Wade Truitt
Cleveland
Mae Wade
Ruth Ann
Patty Howard
Ruth Keck Ill in Laurel Township
Miss Ruth Keck daughter of Mr and Mrs Forest Keck of Laurel Township has been confined to her home by illness for the last few days she is employed in the soil conservation office in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Keck
Logan
Ruth’ Keck
Forest Keck
Laurel Township
Soil Conservation Office
Easter Dinner Held At Chauncey In Honor Of Guests
Miss Olive Brook entertained at an Easter dinner Sunday honoring Mrs. Ida Hill Mrs. Elizabeth Robinette Millfield Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins and Thelma Jean of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Olive Brookins
Ida Hill
Elizabeth Robinette
Millfield
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jean
Benefit in Chauncey for Rebekah Lodge
Forest Rose Chapter will host a benefit tonight at 8 in the K of P Hall Chauncey to aid Rebekah Lodge members. The event includes a program and refreshments to support lodge activities and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey—Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Chauncey
K. of P. Hall
April Meeting of CHAUNCEY M others Bible Class
Zion Church lower plains held an April meeting at Mrs Lizzie Langle home. Mrs Grace Burchfield led due to illness of President Hazel Luman. Members read devotionals and business, a new secretary book was given to the class, one new member Dorothy Gabriel joined, and a birthday gift shower was given to Emma Hawk Ollie Gabriel and Sibyl Dickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Zion Church
Lower Plains
Lizzie Langle
Grace Burchfield
Hazel Luman
Flora Grant
Adrian Moore
Mable Swartz
Emma Hawk
Erma Geary
Letha Hale
Dorothy Gabriel
Ollie Gabriel
Sybil Dickens
Langle
Louise Potts
Lucinda van Meter
Fay McDonald
Dessie Sickles
Sibyl Dickens
Mayor W D Hines Transferred as Telegraph Operator
Mayor W D Hines visited Meigs County and Pomeroy on Friday. He has been transferred from Glouster to Meigs as telegraph operator for the New York Central Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Glouster
Meigs
New York Central Lines
Mrs Elliott III Chauncey Illness Recovery At New Marshfield
Deloras Kat zenbach Elliott remains in recovery after a serious illness at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Jake Katzenbach in New Marshfield formerly of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott III
Chauncey
Deloras Katzenbach
Elliott
Jake Katzenbach
New Marshfield
iChauncey
Chauncey and Trimble Church Meetings Scheduled
The Chauncey Church of Christ holds its regular official board meeting Tuesday at six o clock. The Trimble Church of Christ will follow with a meeting Tuesday at seven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
Trimble Church of Christ
Large Attendance Noted In Dover Parish Sunday
CHAUNCEY The Church of Christ Parish including Greens Run Chauncey Trimble and Taylor Ridge had total attendance over 800 and offerings over $80 for all churches with eight new members. Sunrise services were led by Fern Johnson at Trimble and featured baptismal certificates for 13 new members. Green Run Easter music included duets by Nelliebelle Cannon and Thelma Fierbaugh and by Dorothy Vernon and Eileen Leake. Taylor Ridge choir wore new robes and performed Easter music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Greens Run
Trimble
Taylor Ridge
Fern Johnson
Gertrude Rainey
Christine Brown
Andriew Simpkins
Dan Johnson
Clifford Shafer
G. B. Courtney
Mildred Lands Karr
van Wert
Nelliebelle Cannon
Thelma Fierbaugh
Dorothy Vernon
Eileen Leake
Birthday Celebrated by Chauncey Family
Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Patton hosted a dinner Sunday honoring Mrs. W H Wemmer on her birthday. Attendees included W H Wemmer, Charles Sanders and Sandra Lou, Woodrow Patton, Dave Morgan, and Grover Patton family. They attended Chauncey church for a night service with special music, led by Chauncey choir. The Taylor Ridge choir is directed by Mrs. E M Anglin. Baptismal service was announced for Trimble Church next Sunday at 7 30 PM for all parish churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Groiver C. Patton
Chauncey Church
Chauncey Choir
Taylor Ridge
E. M. Anglin
Trimble
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PCE
Ohio
Jim Josten
Mgr
Ane
Mile, Logan
I. R. Goldberg
Worstell Bldg
N. Court St
Zenner's Dept
Martha A. Stephenson
Jonas Stephenson
Stothill Farm
Cowling
Yorkshire
England
Sarah Snowden
Herbert Snowden
Daffodil Road
Berkenhead
Liverpool
William Nelson
Mary Nelson Kandleman
Mary I. Spilling
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Waterloo
George Woods
Ohio Company
Samuel King
Robert Nelson
Eli Woods
Dortha Woods
M.D. Hughes
Mary Nelson Edleman
Mary KE. Spilling
Hocking
CCC
Telephone Company
Logan Contractors
Logan Hospital
Mrs. Heffkin
Dogwood
Miss Brookins
Dover Parish
W. Union St
Advancement
THE
City Loan and Guaranty Company
Fred Sanders
State
Zenners
Lee
Blue
Chambray
Bandana
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