Logan Wins State Honors For 1944 Safety Record
Logan mayor Denzil Weltner received notice from the National Traffic Safety Contest that Logan joined seven other Ohio cities in recording zero traffic fatalities in 1944. The National Honor Roll also included Defiance, Troy, Conneaut, Wilmington, Bellefontaine, East Palestine and Girard, with Logan one of 158 U S communities recognized nationwide. A certificate honoring the achievement was enclosed for framing in the city building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Denzil Weltner
Ohio
Defiance
Troy
Conneaut
Wilmington
Bellefontainé
East Palestine
Girard
United States
Sizs
Logan Scouts Hear Story of Founder
Logan Girl Scout Troop No. 1 met Monday afternoon with readers Miss Josephine Rush and Mrs. Eugene Miller in charge. Mrs. Anna Cole spoke on the origin of Girl Scouts noting Juliet Low held the first meeting in a stable with 22 girls. The original gathering spawned a worldwide organization. Attendere Sue Kanode Virginia Norris Lois Ann Timpson Doris Wells Marjorie Krieg Carol Risch Eileen Phillips Verna Riddle.
Aged Farmer Dies at Home Near Ewing
David A. Bensonhaver, 81, died at his Washington Township home near Ewing after a ten week illness. A lifelong farmer of Hocking County, he leaves a widow, three sons Earl of Logan Hershell and David at home, daughter Lucinda Bensonhaver of Seattle, sister Margaret Bensonhaver Logan, sister in law Barbara Klinker Gibisonville, and brother William Lancaster. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm at St Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev Amos L Heyde. burial in Ewing Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
David A. Bensonhaver
Washington Township
Ewing
Hocking County
Earl
Hershell
David
Lucinda Bensonhaver
Seattle
Wash
William, Lancaster
Barbara Klinker
Gibisonville
Margaret Bensonthaver
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Amos L. Heyde
Muade
Ewing Cemetery
Commandery Hosts Fourth Regiment District Meeting
Logan's Commandery 136 of the Knights of St. John hosted the Fourth Regiment District meeting with Commanderies 97 98 105 and 226 in Logan Sunday. The special patriotic gathering directed by Captain H. R. Lightwine from Columbus drew 35 attendees. Plans were set to aid returning service men as Logan Commandery guards 22 members in various branches. Refreshments followed the business session.
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Logan
Knights of St. John
Cat. H. R. Lightwine
Columbus
Licensed To Marry in Hocking County
Logan marriage licenses issued in probate court for Henry Collins and Helen Rose. Samuel Hickman Jr. and Jane Gill also licensed. Glouster resident Loretta Higgins, 84, dies at home after illness. survivors Ette King and Harley Higgins. Woodard Funeral Service to handle arrangements.
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Logan
Henry Collins
Columbus
James Collins
Helen Allen Rose
Elmer Rose
Samuel J. Hick Man, Jr
Jane Gill
Loretta Jane Glouster
Kuhn Higgins
Otto Gill
Glouster
N. Walnut St
Higgins
Ette King
Harley Higgins
Woodard
Kimberly Personal Mention at West School in Kimberly
West School hosts a meet tonight at 7 30 in the auditorium with Mr and Mrs Logan and the Andrew Adams entertainers. The gathering includes a Sunday dinner on April 1 and attendance by Seaman 1-C Willard Adams and many local residents among the guests and honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
Logan
Andrew Adams
West School
Seaman
Willard Adams
New Orleans
Junior Cram
Fort Knox
the Plains
Millfield
Homar Adams
Buchtel
Olive Woolf
Hester
Delores Clowes
Columbus
William Adams
Oren Schurlock
Russel Adams
Fred Adams
Mary Jane Newlin
Nelsonville
Cathryn
Monk
Larry
Oak Grove
Charles Marsteller
Asbury, Ridge
Troy Fields
Thelma Donahue
Kenneth
Evelyn Howard
Spencer Adams
Mae Dishen
Theda Marsteller
Hester Campbell
Lennie Adams
Julia Love
Electa Davis
Thelma Donahoe
Rella
Eva Brooks
Esther Hatfield
Donne
Gertie Keck
Flo Lauderback
Rossie
Kathryn Monks
John ‘Chilicote
Ruth Martin
Robert Hatfield
James Woods
Carolyn
Virgil Woods
Sund
Asa Pickett
Ester Hatfield
Athens
Mary Tennihill and Son
Nelssonville
Howard i
James
Jennie Fugitt
Nelsonvile
Hocking Service Men Return From Miami Beach Visit
Mrs Leonard Schorr and Sgt Loren Schorr return from a two week visit in Miami Beach Fla. Sst Schorr departs for Chanute Field Ill for specialized training. Sgt Schorr just came back from a year in the Pacific. Ned Webb Bill Moorehead and Paul Acker report to Cleveland for Coast Guard enlistment. Mr and Mrs Leland Stokes of Athens visit Louise Huffman and plan Lakehurst Ind trip to see their son Sir Jack Jy Stokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Schorr
Miami Beach
Fla
Schorr
Chanute Field
Sergeant Schorr
Pacific
Ned Webb
Bill Moorehead
Paul Acker
Cleveland
Coast Guard
Leland Stokes
Athens
Louise Huffman
W. Hunter Sr
Lakehurst
Ind
Sir Jack Jy. Stokes
Stokes
Logan
Tunia Club Dinner at the White House in Logan
The Tunia Club held a 6 pm dinner at the White House in Logan with joint hostesses Miss Whitemine Deis and Miss Emma Becker. Emma McClain led the program on editorial policy and Collier’s history, followed by current events from popular magazines and a Daily News edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blasius
Helen Blasius
Charlotte Strentz
Walter Kleinschmidt
J. D. Sanderson
L. K. Showalter
John T. Underwood
Minnette McCray
Anna White
John Wellman
Frank Blasius
Miss McClain
Emma Becker
Harper’s Magazine
Mrs Spielman Rites Held in Logan
Funeral services were held for Aletha Spielman in Logan aged 61 who died Friday in West Logan from a heart attack. Her son Sgt Daniel Spielman in England with the Air Corps was to receive the body. Music was provided by local performers. An organization meeting for the Cancer Drive was announced for Wednesday at four at the probate court rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Heinlein Funeral Home
Aletha Spielman
West Logan
Daniel Spielman
Air Corps
England
Clarence Phillips
Madge Wright
Carl Spence
E. L. Ewing
Probate
Blood drive at junior high collects 154 pints
The Red Cross Mobile Unit operated at the Junior High School Monday morning. A total of 134 people registered for the drive and 154 pints of blood were collected, with several rejections due to colds and other illnesses.
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Logan
Red Cross Blood Donor Service
Logan Brief Social Notes and Club Activities
Logan Briefs detail Euterpean Music Club hosts with performances by Mrs. Raymond Lanning and Miss Minnie Louise Bowen, plus auxiliary and bridge club notices. Other items cover local visits, family reunions, military news from SeI Warren K Dupler, and residents' health updates including Martha Kelch’s improvement and Prudence Meldrim’s injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Clark
J. G. Cole
Elizabeth Collison
Harsh
Wilbur Lanning
Sumner Martin
Harley Meyer
Grace Orr
Walter Prather
Anthony Toerner
Letters From Home Highlight Yorks Service Members
Readers in York and surrounding areas share updates on service members in 1944 45 war theaters. Gene Gill of the Fourth Armored Ivy Leaf Division notes praise from Sgt Jack W Carter for his section in Germany and Normandy Invasion memories. Captain R P Seale on duty in Germany commends the soldier. Virginia Whyte learns her husband Joan J Whyte in the Philippines is promoted to sergeant. James C Taylor finishes basic at North Camp Hood Texas and reports to Fort Meade for reassignment after time with family in Columbus.
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Madison
St.Nelsonville
Gene Gill
Pearl “Harbor
Signal Corps
Fourth - Armored
General 'Patton
S. Third ‘Army
First Army
Normandy
Germany
R.P. Seale
Calla
Blowdy
Virginia Whyte
Joan J. Whyte
Philippines
Elizabeth Whyte
High St
James C. Taylor
North Camp’ Hood
Texas
Fort ‘George G
Meade
Waterloo High Scout Troop Nine Hosts Junior Event
The Waterloo High New Marshfield unit held a party in the high school gym with dancing and games. Chaperons included Mr and Mrs Don Kennard Mrs Leo Kennard Mrs Miles Hoon and leaders Orpha Dinsmoor and Donna Fultz. Junior English class presented an assembly program.
County Board Meets for General Discussion in Probate Court
Logan county board of visitors met Monday afternoon in the Probate Court room to discuss current business and plan a future visitation day. Attending were B. Des, chairman. Louisa Huffman. Blanche England. and Eber Mowery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan '— Board of County Visitors
Probate
B. Des
Louisa Huffman
Blanche England
Eber Mowery
Nelsonville Social Notes Week-end Guests Reported
Nelsonville social items list guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Schwanz of 712 Jackson St and Mr and Mrs Howard Moody with two children Dayton. Also Mrs Andrew Williams and two children Gloucester. The Triest Sorority plans a formal dinner Monday April 16 at 6 30 at the Church of Christ. Members must notify Mrs Lillian Hatinerby by Wednesday evening. Formal initiation at the Spread rooms will follow the dinner. Retta Howe Class of the MetH will meet at 6 30.
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Charles. Schwanz
Jackson “St
McLeish
Howard Moody
Dayton
Andrew Williams
Glouster
Triest
Church of Christ
Plan‘ning
Retta Howe
School Clubs Hold District Meet at Nelsonville High
Representatives from 14 schools gathered at Nelsonville High for the annual session of the Junior Home Economics Clubs of Ohio. Highlights included an Award of Merit ceremony with The Plains and Nelsonville clubs honored for active work during the past year. Kate Johnson and Dorothy Shirley of Nelsonville were among those achieving the honor. Local officials and teachers participated as Pauline Fierce led the home economics department, and Mrs. Lucile Scott spoke on a hospital visit.
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Nelsonville
Ohio
Rome-Canaan
Plains
Plains Club
Kate‘ Johnson
Dorothy Shirley
Nelsonville Club
James Gilbert
Barbara Foughty
Phyllis Dishong
Kate Johnson
Pauline ‘Fierce
Lucile’ Scott
County ‘Health Department
Fletcher ‘General Hospital
Cambridge
New
Marshfield
Malta
McConnelsville
Shade
Rutland
Middeport
Stewart
Albany
Amesville
Racine
the Plains
Gestvilleiana
Joan Carter
Mary
Ee June Shafer
Phyllis
Florence
Keplar
Kate
Kathryn
Taylor
Barbara
Dorothy Green
Lees
Betty Hanning
Gloria
Godenschwazzer
Billie June
Doanville Note on Solders Return From Camp Finn
Pvt William Ware of Co P and Pvt Charles Thompson return home to Doanville after furlough. They completed training at Camp Finn Texas and are listed with notes of arrival and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doanville
William ‘J. Ware
Charles
Thompson
Fintryman
Finn
Texas
Youth Board Meets At Zaleski Forest Conference
Youth board members from the Iican Lutheran Church gathered in the Zaleski State Forest near Lake Hope for a four day conference. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Boden Sieck president of a seminary in Dubuque Iowa Rev Arthur Holm New Brownfield Texas and several pastors. About 2500 youths are to receive training at these schools. The group will meet Thursday evening April 12 in Ping for the regular city meeting. One individual pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor Miles Howe court Monday and was fined.
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Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Azazel Armstrong
Lawrence
Adcock
Harry ‘Thomas
Charles Strubble
Irene
Florence
Bert
Ward Chase
Ewald’ Schmitter
Lawrence Adcock
Mary. Jo
Harry Bray
Ora. Yaw
Irman Powers
John Mc
Zaleski
Iican’ Lutheran
at-Lake
Zaleski State
Lake Hope
Boden‘sieck
Dubuque
Iowa
Arthur Holm
New Brownfield
Texas
Schliesser
Youngstown
T. ‘la. Kruger
Hstington
Sas ‘Martion
Teigler
Buffalo
Ping
Miles Howe
Seosts
Ees
Cooked a Fine Dinner Then Threw It to Dog
A lady describes her town dinner and dog receiving leftovers, then details illness and recovery after taking a new medicine named ERB-HELP. The account notes prior constipation and gas, claims improved health and regular Bowels, and life enjoyment restored by ERB-HELP which contains two great ingredients.
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Safety Group
Logan Scouts
Tunia Club
White House
Mrs. Miller
Arthur. Miller
N. Mulberry St
D. Notestone
M.H. Cherrington
Miller
Magdaline Judy
Russell Montgomery
John Connor
Vern Bowen
Isabella Hyson
Bell Miller
William Lehman
Howard White
Edgar Paul
Phil’ Tsehappat
EL Imer Tschappat
Francis Toole
Best
James Shultz
Charles Mecum
Rex Keller
Pottery St
Eliza Mecum
Grace Mecum
Perry Moody
George McGonagle
Navy
Victor Nixon
Newark
John Schorr
Harold Frauré
Anna Marie Shorr
M. R. McBride
Robert McBride
Joe McBride
Patty
Lancaster
Bernard McBride
St. Louis
Michigan
Carl Harsh
Ding
Detroit
Robert Harsh
Bobby
Morris Dupler
Warren K. Dupler
Tere
Praimana
India
Martha Kelch
Jean Kelch
Warner Ave
Douglas Rabb
Betty Tiff
Durham
N C
Rabb
Phil Christman
Mary Ellen Rutgers
H. M. Kaiser
Mandelia
James Rittgers
Rittgers
North Mulberry St
Prudence Meldrim
South Logan
Lancaster Municipal Hospital
Woodard Ambulance Service
Muffet
Shirley-Temple
John George “Agar
Air Force
George Temple
Sergeant Agar
Chicago
Lillian Agar
Beverly Hills
Calif
York
Waterloo High
Oakley Oakley
Insurance
Nelonville
Nelsonville Social Notes
Nelsonville High
Zaleski Forest
Hilleary
Olsonville
Straitsvile
Denve
McQuade
Bar
Oxfords
Zenners
Pomeroy
Ami Quinard
Etoile DE Hollande
E. G. Hill
Poinsettia
Dame Edith Helen
Miss Rowena Thom
K. A. Victoria
McCredys
Johanna Hill
Roslyn
Souer
Therese
Condessa DE Sastago
Hoover
Elberfelds i Pomeroy
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