Flood Control Meeting Set For Wednesday at Logan
A public hearing will be held in the Hocking County Court Room on Wednesday morning April 18 at 10 o'clock for considering the advisability of improving the Hocking River with an aim toward flood control and water supply. Mrs Earl Elberfeld as chair, Miss Margaret Lutz as Home Service Secretary, invite interested parties to view their opinions and plans for local cooperation, which may be submitted in writing or presented orally. Harry Pockras Lt Col Corps of Engineers announced the hearing.
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LOGAN
Hocking County Court Room
Ad- Logan
Home Service
Hocking County
Ter
Red Cross
Earl Elberfeld
Margaret Lutz
Harry Pockras
Corps of Engineers
Veteran Speaks at Methodist Church in Logan
Logan church hosts Donald Weller, veteran speaker, describing Christian thoughts seen by a soldier in Africa campaigns, Sicily and Italy. He recalls service life bonds, the pull to a higher experience amid ruin, and the lasting loyalty to his outfit after battle.
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Logan
Methodist Church
Donald Weller
Sicily
Italy
Naples
Anzio
Donald
United States
April Designated as Cancer Control Month
LOGAN The Month of April has been designated by Congress as Cancer Control Month. Citizens are asked to respond to this appeal and support the American Cancer Society. Funds will help establish cancer prevention clinics in the state and provide trained doctors and anti cancer resources for local families. Probate Judge E Lewing serves as local chairman.
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Logan
Act of Congress
American Cancer Society
E. Lewing
Logan Schools Choose Operetta Cast for May 4
The operetta Little Red Riding Hood directed by Miss Minnie Louise Bowen is in rehearsal. Cast from East West Central schools includes Dorris Huston Lois Ann Thompson Julie De Maine Jimmie Green Michael Bell Marjorie Krieg Lois Hagan Charles Belcher Dallas Snouffer Lois Ann Carr Marilyn Davis Dorothy Wallace Betty McDaniel Gerald Green Shirley Derr Marge Spence Ralph Branton and Annette Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Derr
Marge Spence
Ralph Branton
Annette Davis
Gladys Clutton
Elsie Marti
Helen Rush
Eleanor Durr
Rose DeLong
Mary E. Connor
Winiifred Engle
Lena Mock
Gladys Webb
Chamber of Commerce Holds Monday Meeting in Logan
About twenty five civic minded citizens attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Ohio Power Co office Monday night. Ten directors were selected to guide the organization and an officer election will occur next Friday at 8:30 in Farmers and Merchants Bank. Directors named: Phil Faine, Charles Dalton, Lawrence Harden, James Smoot, Raymond Lanning, Kenneth Moore, Harley Meyers, Alex Mowery, L K Showalter, and Joe Bra shares.
Zanesville Man Fined $100 for Intoxication
Harry L. Smith chaired a Logan clothing drive running through April. Homer Knight reported the event as Logan residents attended. A Zanesville man was arraigned after arrest on Route 664 South for driving while intoxicated. He pled guilty, fined $100 and costs, and jailed for nonpayment.
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Logan
Harry L. Smith
Homer Knight
Zanesville
Frank St. Clair
Jack Waldron
Birth of Son Donald Lee Phelps in Lancaster
Mr and Mrs Hal Phelps announce the birth of a son named Donald Lee weighing eight pounds eleven ounces at Lancaster Municipal Hospital on Monday at 1 45 p.m. Paternal grandparents are Mrs Ciara Phelps and Mr and Mrs Albert Campbell of Haydenville. maternal grandmother is Mrs Victoria Phelps of Church Street. Pvt Phelps is stationed in France. Community drives collect clothing for war torn areas at St Clair Fitting Station in Logan.
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Logan
P+rt
Hal ¢, Phelps
Donald Lee
Lancaster Municipal Hospital
Ciara Phelps
L Campbell
Haydenville
Victoria Phelps
Church Street
Pvt Phelps
France
A Campbell
Columbus
Blanche LeMasters
Washipe Township
Tin Can Drive Announced by Local Chairman
Logan Carl E Blosser Joca Alvaze chairman announces a tin can drive to be conducted in the city Thursday and Friday of this week. Householders are asked to have cans securely tied in a carton and placed on the front of the residence for pickup by a truck.
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Logan
Carl E. Blosser
Joca Alvaze
Housemves
Red Cross Home Service Sends Letters to County Enrollees
Summary of military service inquiries and investigations across categories including new cases active and ex service counts, civilian mentions, furlough and BD investigations, Navy Relief, Veterans Administration reports, and family services with extensive referrals and financial aid notes.
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C. Navy
Veterans Administration
Red Cross Home Service
Hocking County
Legion Post to Dedicate New Home in Circleville
Logan Post No 78 members will travel to Circleville tonight to help Howard Hall Post No 134 celebrate the dedication of their new Legion Home to World War II veterans. Legionnaires from Lancaster Amanda and Canal Winchester will also participate.
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Logan
Logan Post No
American Legion
Circleville
George E. Carr
Howard Hall
Legion
Lancaster
Amanda
Canal Winchester
Scout Leaders Meet With Troop Committee in Logan
Girl Scouts committee and leaders met Monday night with Mrs. Arlie Brimmer in charge. Mrs. Lew Riggs Brownie leader spoke on discipline. Misa Eleanor Durr presented outdoor crafts and arts. Mrs. Henry Dague showed indoor activities. Attendees included Wilhelmina Deissele Rush Clapp VanFossen Burthfeld Kreig Phillips Prather Stallsmith and Carr. Mrs. Rauch honored for birthday as refreshments were served and the Scout Chorus performed.
Evans Plans County 4 H Club Meetings This Week
Miss Helen Evans announces organizing drives for County 4 H Clubs. Tuesday sessions at Carbon Hill School 3 15 pm Murray City School 4 15 pm and 7 30 pm at Mrs Elmer Toda home in Union Furnace Wednesday 7 o clock Bethany Church with Miss Helen Toy leading. Thursday evening the Pomona Grange young ladies degree team meets at Mrs Clayton Sater’s Route.
Planning Board Reviews Flood Reports at Court House
LOGAN The Hocking County Planning board met Monday night at the Court House to review reports to be submitted at the hearing Wednesday morning on behalf of business and agriculture covering losses in the recent flood and their benefits to be obtained by flood control in the Hocking Area. In attendance were Boyd Wright, Barton Hall, G R Robinson, Forest Weinrich, William Mowery, Stanley Baker, James Martin of the Advisory Committee, Smoot, Ford Heck, George Carr and William Hahn.
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Logan
Hocking County
Chief of Police Lew Reynolds Resigns After 15 Years
Logan Chief Lew Reynolds submitted his resignation to Roy Loomis director of city service on April 25 effective April 25. Reynolds has served fifteen years and led the department since May 1930. Patrolman Sol Eltinger is slated for promotion if he accepts, while Wilbur Stout has been offered a full time position. A civil service exam will be held to form an eligibility list for future appointments. Reynolds has not commented on his plans.
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LOGAN
Lew Reynolds
Roy Loomis
Police Department
Reynolds
Sol Eltinger
Wilbur Stout
As i
Loomis
Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings
Logan social page notes a Sigma Phi Gamma miscellaneous shower for Mrs. William Arnold with Gloria Summers, gifts at Pritchards, and a list of attendees. Christian Culture class devotionals at Mrs. Pearl Linton’s home feature readings and hymns with guests and members named. Other items include weekend visits, illness updates, births, and departures among Logan residents and nearby towns.
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Garnet Sheets
Addison Frey
John Trowbridge
Roy Curl
Everett McWilliams
Mary Jane Schrader
Mises
Mary Ann Martin
Eileen Couch
Earl Thompson
Mary Ann Moorehead
Chester Cooley
Linton
Howard Bhim
Pearl Linton
Logan Rt
Donald Feather
Fred Lift
Howard Burm
Clarence Phillips
Robinette
Naughty Nelle
Porter Heinlein
Ruby Thompson
Wm. Blum
Lenna Mohler
B. O. Nixon
Fred Bugh
Chas. Barker
Homer Allen
Francis Rodinelle
Florence Myers
James Hutchison
Belva Rhoads
A. N. Grueser
Rudolph Hankison
Walt Roberts
Lawrence Hack
Jennie Leffler
Gladys Lee
Murray City Notes from World War II era
Sgt John Byron returns to Aberdeen Proving Grounds after a few days with family. Pvt Franklin James on a 10 day furlough visiting wife, daughter Sharon, and parents. James to report to Camp Ord after Fort Knox. Several locals visit or host relatives, with church and club meetings noted. Birth announced for Rita Kay Spencer with family ties to Athens and Sheltering Arms Hospital. local social visits and upcoming Cincinnati pair Arthur Stuckey and Joe Sabo family time referenced.
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Murray City
John Byron
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Magdelene Donson
Franklin T. James
Sharon
W. E. James
James
Fort Knox
Camp Ord
Calif
Donald Lantz
Virginia Jonas
Akron
Paul Robison
John Swyers
Conrad Martin
Donald Cook
Columbus
Clarence Cook
Charles Mitchell
Logan
Chester Mitchell
Ladonna Worthington
Janice
Della Ayers
Blaine
Magdelene Donion
Jean Craft
Nancy
Thompson
Billie Smith
Glouster
W.S.C.S
A. J. Barnhill
Mary Patts
Sadie Foster
Dot Lewis
Effie Devol
Sally Riggs
Dora Spencer
Grace Robinson
Pearl Shuttleworth
Bessie Lovett
Blanche Shelton
Della Hillyer
Manel Martin
Blanche Brooker
Neveda Quinn
Mary Potts
Margaret Gears
Mary Ann James
Millie Anderson
Connie Barnhill
Ethel Cook
Kate Anders
Sarah Wilson
Lillie Spencer
Mary ‘Ann James
Louella Dixon
Clara James
Ethel Coop
Ben Hartman
Judy Dixon
Marilyn Coop
Eleanor Spencer
Billy Dee
Teddy Dixon
Helen Wilson
Elsie
I Evans
Rosalie
Lena Campbell
Rodney Wilson
Florence Spencer
Nelsonville
Emerson Spencer
Athens
Rita Kay
Spencer
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Melvin Spencer
Colegate
Brent
Juannita Thomas
Becky Kraft
Dean Spencer
Juanita Thomas
Arthur Stuckey
Cincinnati
Joe Sabo
Coonville Briefs Highlight Local Social Visits
William Harkless of Zanesville spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs John Harkless. Mrs Lon Carsey and daughter Sandra Kay visited Mrs Etta Morse on Saturday. Wayne Farley and daughter Shirley spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor joined by Mrs William Kilkenny and children. The group attended church in Deonville Sunday night and many members planned fishing trips and further visits over the weekend.
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Coonville
William Harkless
Zanesville
John Harkless
Lon Carsey
Sandra Kay
Etta
Morse
Wayne Farley
Shirley
Jack Taylor
William Kilkenny
Chilren
Ray Crawford
Deonville
Carroll
Loretta Mae
Stanley
Junior Taylor
James
Logan Hotary Clib Adopts New Constitution and By Laws
Logan Hotary Club held a regular meeting Monday evening approving changes to its constitution and by laws. Directors were nominated and an election will be held next week. William G. Lancaster, Daily News managing editor, became a new member.
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LOGAN
Logan Hotary Clib
William G. Lancaster
The
Daily News
Nelsonville Social Notes
Nelsonville reports two church groups meeting. The Missionary Society of First Baptist led by Mrs Earnest Chapman and Rev B J Hall held a Sunday gathering with scripture, prayer and memory of a deceased president. Naomi Circle of WSCS hosted by Miss Treva Shaw served dessert to 12. gifts and new officers noted for local circles.
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Nelsonville
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Earnest Chapman
B. J.hall
Halll
Virginia
Georgeanne Hall
Geneva Lethridge
Delia Lewis
Treva Shaw
Allen Riley
Naomi
Ws.c.s
Miles Howe
Allen
Robert Kinney
Logan
Ed Cranmer
Merrell Green
Carl Coakley
C. A. Stover
York Seaman Back in U S
Mr and Mrs James Johnson of York report their son Sir Ralph L Johnson has landed in San Francisco aboard the U S Navy ship SS Otis Skinner and is expected home on leave after about a year of service. The Otis Skinner has seen heavy action and returned to port for repairs.
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Nelsonville
James Johnson
San Francisco
Ralph L. Johnson
U.S. Navy
Otis Skinner
San Francisco Examiner
Permanente Metals Corporation
Philippines
Go Blackett
Atlantic
Visits by WAVES yeoman and Shafer family in Nelsonville
Nelsonville's Birchie V. Shafer, a WAVES yeoman third class stationed in Cleveland, spent a weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James W. Shafer. Her brother Pvt. Robert L. Shafer, who went overseas about a month ago, is now somewhere in Germany. Also visiting were the Davis and Evans families from Nelsonville and Buchtel, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis.
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Nelsonville
Birchie V. Shafer
Yeoman
The
WAVES
Cleveland
James W. Shafer
Pvt
Robert L. Shafer
Germany
Davis Family
Buchtel
Edward Evans
Juanita Davis
Audrey Mitchell
Earl Lewis
Tom Davis
Former Nel sonville Mayor Seeks Another City Post
Herman Ogg former mayor of Nelsonville announced last night he will run in the upcoming primary on July 31 petitions circulating now with filing due May 2. Ogg, who became mayor after George Bateman resigned to become Athens County sheriff, served out about 21 months of the term. Miles H. Howe now mayor after defeating Ogg for the Republican nomination, seeks a second term as he faces Victor Oakley in the general election. Ogg has worked as assistant manager at the F R Beasley Ford Garage. The primary campaign opens early this year with most municipal terms expiring this year. only city auditor term continues.
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Nelsonville
Herman Ogg
Ogg
Council
George Bateman
Athens County
Miles H. Howe
Victor Oakley
Oge
F. R. Beasley Ford
E. F. DeVore
Howe
Nelsonville News Highlights Local Incidents and Social Notices
A car incident on West Columbus Street sent a man to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens after injuries were described as non life threatening. George McInturf of Columbus was involved in a quarrel near the White Front Cafe on Fulton Street. Mrs Bertha Ray spent the weekend in Lancaster. Mr and Mrs William Cheeseman and grandson Sir William Cheeseman are noted as returning to base at Norfolk, Virginia. Addie Allman of Nelsonville was installed as associate councillor for the district of the Daughters of America at Logan. Other social visits include Mr and Mrs Harry Hall of Columbus hosting Miss Helen Largent, and Miss Rebecca Rosser with Robert Myer of Charleston visiting Ed Rosser and Mrs Charles Edington.
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Econd St
Claud Hammon
Bernece McLeod
Athens
Harry Wilhge
South Logan
Karl Schmitter
Mary Alice Coleman
New Orleans
New Orleans Naval Base
Harry Willige
Lawrence YL
Union News Company
Augusta
Georgia
Donald Feather
Magnetic Springs
Ruth Bloomfield
Pvt
Clyde Bloomfield
Red Cross
Harry Mock
Wright Field
Miriam Mock
Columbus
Logan
Lu Mark
Wiletta
Fountain Street
Ross Adcock
Rosella Nixon
Robert Rochester
St. Petersburg
iFla
The
Daily News
Robert Kleinschmidt
Newport News
Emma Becker
Kleinschmidt
Howard Dalton
Great Lakes
Charles Dalton
John Matheny
Clarence Matheny
Hardenville
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Nelsonville
W. Columbus St
George McInturf
Fulton St. Anam
Bertha Ray
Lancaster
Arms
Indaw
William Cheeseman
Sir William Cheeseman
Norfolk
Harry Hall
Helen Largent
Rebecca Rosser
Robert Myer
Charleston
W. Va
Ed Rosser
Charles Edington
CLASS TO MEET NELSONVILLE
The Business Circle of the Church of Christ will meet at the Girl Scout Little House Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. A light lunch will be served.
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Nelsonville
Niis
Church of Christ
Girl Scout Little House
Doanville Man Denies Attack on a Child
Nelsonville Lancaster resident John W Matheny former Doanville man pleads innocent to charges of criminally assaulting a nine year old Doanville girl. In an affidavit by the mother he was arraigned before Mayor Miles Howe and bound over to the Grand Jury in 1900 dollars bond. He is jailed in Athens County pending bond. Matheny was arrested in Lancaster Sunday.
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Nelsonville
John W. Mastheny
Lancaster
Doanville
Swithh
Moother
Miles
Howe
Thens County
Matheny
Lanreaster
PTA Officers Nominated At Meeting
Nelsonville High School PTA nominates D R Johnson as president Glen Thomas as vp Elizabeth Green secretary and L A Davis treasurer for the coming year The nominating committee includes J K Kinneer Mrs A Davis and Glen Thomas The meeting opened with pledge and America played by Miss Catherine Morris The home room count was won by Mrs Doris Pergrin's room A program followed with solos skits and talks on clothing drives cleanup and conservation Boys and Girls Week plans were announced and the May dinner meeting will include installation of new officers
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Nelsonville
Pra
D. R. Johnson
Glen Thomas
Elizabeth Green
L. A. Davis
J. K. Kinneer
A. Davis
C. H. Ruble
Instraight
Catherine Morris
Doris Pergrin
Pauline
Solo
Peggy
Green
Barbara Foughty
Parker ’. Sniffen
Kate Johnson
Marcia Dexter
Mr. Kinneer
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Chamber of Commers
St Clair
County of Main
Spring Sts
New Legion
Planning Board
Wecome
Muenster
Coonville Briefs
Syria
Wes
Nelsonville Social Notes
U. S
Nelsolsonville
Betts
Addie Allman
Daughters of America
Oakley Oakley
Mvarence
Ax Be
Ann Sheridan
Dennis Morgan
Jack Carson
Harvest Moon
PTA
Ginger Rogers
TL BE
Joseph Cotien Seein
Shirley Temple
You
Popular Demand
Gary LE
Samuel Goldwyn
Cary
Coorer
Patsy Kelly
Walter Brennan
Puzzy
Kmoht
Torominaity
Roucee Ariel
Fc. Potter
Telat Mere
B. Adams
Sewre Mey
Mera
Sora Livote
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Henney
Tris 18
Ampnien
West Point
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