Petitioners Seek Local Option Poll in Perry Township
About 130 residents petition the Hocking County Board of Elections to place a local option election on the November ballot for Perry Township excluding Laurelville. Signers claim votes could exceed 500 statewide, with past turnouts between 250 and 300. The move targets ending beer and liquor sales in the township and is backed by a broad religious group.
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LOGAN
Perry Township
Laurelville
Hocking County Board of Elections
South Perry
Hocking County
West Hocking Board Hires County Teachers
West Hocking Local Board of Education filled multiple teaching posts during its August meeting. Hage Davis will teach English in Parkersburg West Virginia replacing Oleta Sayre. Kathleen Boyd becomes science teacher at Laurelville. Claude Chilcote to teach social studies at Laurelville. Mrs. Charles Ingraham part time at Rockbridge. Bus contract awarded to W H Chevrolet Sales and Service Logan. Laurelville additions plan contracted to Joseph Baker and Associates Newark. Bond issue approved previously funds to improve Laurelville Rockbridge South Bloomingville and Gibisonville. immediate repairs at Laurelville underway due to overcapacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
West Hocking
Logan High School
Emp
Laurelville
Kathleen Boyd
Nelsonville
Ohio University
Boyd
New Lyme
Ashtabula
Weirton
W. Va
Ray Village
Laurel
Circleville
Rockbridge
Charles Ingraham
W. H. Chevrolet Sales and Service
Chevrolet
Joseph Baker and Associates of
Newark
Ork
South Bloomingville
Gibisonville
Stork Shower Honoree Leads Logan Social Notes
Mrs William McManaway was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Arsetta Perry and Miss Sherole Lee Horn at the Perry home. Prizes were won by Mr Harry Mundy and Miss Pauline Heim. Refreshments were served and many local women were invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McManaway
Arsetta Perry
Sherole Lee Horn
Perry Home
Harry Mundy
Mise
Pauline Heim
Laster MeManaway
Jesse Beougher
Fred MecManaway
Ay Wenee
Joe Wilkinson
Jack Griffin
Dean Burch
Eugene Harden
Dick Auker
Pauline Keim
Norma Beougher
Shirley Pickett
Janet Tyler
Kathleen Mundy
Williams- Johnson Nuptials In New Marshfield
Virginia Irene Williams and Clarence Eadward Johnson wed in a July ceremony at the New Marshfield parsonage officiated by Rev. Carroll Chesser. Attendant Miss Betty Clark wore red. best man was Bobby Joe Williams. The couple reside with Virginia’s parents. Johnson works at the Atomic Energy Commission plant in Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Williams
Nelsonville
Virginia Irene
Clarence Eadward Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Carroll Chesser
New Marshfield
Betty Clark
Bobby Joe Williams
Birthday Party Honors Fifth for Joey Tschappat
Mr and Mrs Jack Tschappat hosted an afternoon and evening birthday party with hamburger fries for their son Joey. Guests included Connie Tansky Tomy Susan Tansky Sharon Leeper Billy Tommy Jane Jean Eddie Brown Della Yokich Dennis Norris Barbie and Joeys sister. Rodney Brown of Rushville attended the lawn party with family members from Mechanicsburg Lancaster and other local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tschappat
Joey
Connie
Tommy
Susan Tansky
Sharon Kay Leeper
Billy
Jane
Jean
Eddie Brown
Della Jane Yokich
Dennis Norris
Barbie
Tschappat
Rodney Brown
Rushville
Robert Leeper
Sharon Kay
Mechanicsburg
William Yokich
Delia Jane
Lancaster
E. W. Techappat
Jack Techappat
Joey and
Woman's Relief Corps Annual Picnic Held at Rachelmacher Park
The Woman's Relief Corps held an annual picnic at Rachelmacher Park. Guests included Mrs. Alice Stein, Harvey Bratton, Jesse Cooley and Sharon Snyder with attendees Mrs. Lilly Petty and Mrs. Stella Barker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Rachelmacher Park
Alice Steinmen
Harvey Bratton
Jesse Cooley
Sharon Snyder
Lilly Petty
Stella Barker
Engagement of Elizabeth Fowler to Dwight Watkins
Mrs Laura Fowler of Columbus announces the engagement of her daughter Elizabeth to Dwight W Watkins son of Mr and Mrs Jo n F Watkins of Enterprise Both are connected with the Bureau of Unemployment Com motion in Columbus Miss Fowler a Central High School graduate Columbus Mr Watkins a Logan High School graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Fowler
Columbus
Othy Elizabeth
Dwight W. Watkins
Jeon F. Watkins
Enterprise
Bureau of Unemployment
Miss. Fowler
Central High School
Mr. Watkine
Logan High School
Logan High School Class Holds July Hamburger Fry
A group of friends and members of the 195 Logan High School graduating class gathered for a hamburger fry at Rachelmacher Park on July 29. Attendees included Mrs. Robert McDaniel of Rhode Island, Mrs. Don Stimson, Mrs. Paul Fickel, Mrs. Homer Mason, Mrs. Frank Ricketts, Mrs. Dale Baumgardner, Mrs. Paul Hunsaker, Mrs. Raymond Turner, Mrs. John Glass and Mrs. Harold Bailey.
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Logan High School
Rachelmacher Park
Robert McDaniel
Rhode Island
Don Stimson
Paul Fickel
Homer Mason
Frank Ricketts
Dale Baumgardner
Paul Hunsaker
Raymond Turner
John Glass
Harold Bailey
Belle-Aires Club Hosts Bride Anniversary Event
Mrs Harold Nixon hosted the Belle-Aires Club event while Mrs Ralph Fickel received a gift from her mystery sister for her wedding anniversary. Travel prize went to Mrs John Greene Home served ice cream and cake to a group including Mrs Ray Ellis Mrs Gerald Courter Mrs Ralph Courter Mrs Charlies Brown Miss Jean Ann Bowen Mrs Greene Mrs Fickel Mrs Eugene Miller and Mrs Robert Courter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Nixon
Ralph Fickel
John Greene Hlome
Ray Ellis
Gerald Courter
Ralph Courter
Charlies Brown
Jean Ann Bowen
Greene
Fickel
Eugene Miller
Robert Courter
Pinochle Club Hosts Luncheon Guests Named High and Low Winners
Mrs. Morris Piha of San Francisco. Mrs. Virginia McGhee. and Mrs. Eddie Nelson were guests when Mrs. George Spackey entertained the Pinochle Club. High score went to Mrs. Nelson and the low to Mrs. Libby Patton. Spackey served lunch to guests and members including Mrs. Joe Hartman and Mrs. Charles Eaton Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Piha
San Francisco
Virginia McGhee
Eddie Nelson
George Spackey
Nelson
Libby Patton
Spackey
Joe Hartman
Homer Wiant
Patton
Charles Eaton Jr
Logan Man Elected Head of LAW No 927
Richard N. Schultz of Logan was elected president of Local 927 United Auto Workers CIO at the Columbus plant of North American Aviation Corp. A Logan native and Logan High School graduate, Schultz will be installed Sunday as one of Ohio’s largest union locals. He was chosen in the election held June 29 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Richard N. Schultz
United Auto Workers (Cio
Columbus
North American Aviation Corp
Logan High School
Schultz
Ohio
Hocking Valley Birth and Patient Movements
Mr and Mrs Harold Wyckoff Logan welcome a son. Admitted May McCutcheon Logan for medical care. Dismissed Mrs Albert Blick Logan and daughter. Mrs Vernon Stephens Willard discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wyckoff
Logan
May McCutcheon
Medical
Albert Blick
Vernon Stephens
Willard
Piles relief claims with new Stainless Pazo product
Amazing relief from piles promises instant pain and itching relief. Helps reduce swelling and inflamed tissue without surgery. druggists offer Tubes suppositories and regular Pazo. Look for "Stainless" on the box.
Starr district hires bus drivers for 1954-55 year
Logan Starr-Washington district board of education met at Union Furnace and hired nine bus drivers Asa McDaniel Warren Sowers Howard Wilson Edward Griffith Hobart McDaniel Ralph Cherry Paul Thomas Ernest Murray James Carter for the 1954-55 term. Ruth Funk named lunchroom cook at Lesboro with more hires possible for Union Furnace later. The board renewed the district library contract for 2500 books, contracted Joseph Baker and Associates to design building programs, and set first grade entrance age at six by Dec 1 to align with nearby districts.
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Asa McDaniel
Warren Sowers
Howard Wilson
Edward Griffith
Hobart McDaniel
Ralph Cherry
Paul Thomas
Ernest Murray
James Carter
Lesboro
Ruth Funk
Union Furnace
C. C. Penrod
Schol
Real Estate Transactions Reported in Nelsonville Area
Recent sales include the Fort D. Mender listing showing James Barrows and wife selling to Walter J. Shafer of this city. The Barrows also purchased Walter Lenox's country home in Happy Hollow. Rosa F. Goss of Logan arranged a sale for Hugh D. Billingsley on Route 33 near Logan. Hazel M. Stiverson of Lancaster sold her Oak Street Nel sonville property to Paul Cavote of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fort D. Mender
Columbus St
James (Jetty) Barrows
Walter J. Shafer
Mr. Barrows
Walter Lenox
Happy Hollow
Rosa F. Goss
Logan
Hugh D. Billingsley
Route
Oak St
Hazel M. Stiverson
Lancaster
Paul Cavote
Special Meeting of Nelsonville Garden Club Planned
A Nelsonville Garden Club special meeting is set for Friday at 7 00 p m at the home of Mrs R A Snackenberg Fayette Street. President Mrs Thelma Starkey says final plans for the Garden Club flower show tied to September Parade of the Hills festival will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Garden Club
R. A. Snackenberg
Fayette St
Thelma Starkey
Two Minor Accidents Reported by Police
Nelsonville reports two minor traffic mishaps on Tuesday afternoon. A 9 year old boy on a bicycle fell after maneuvering around a car at the Kantner Street intersection, causing no injuries. A second collision on Mason City Hill Route 216 involved Royman Phillips and Leeta J Taylor with damage to the left rear of both vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Whyte
N. Walnut St
Logan
Charles Whyte
Kantner
Jeffrey Fenn
White
Don Bumgardner
E. Franklin St
Bumgardner
Mason City Hill
Royman Phillips
Jacksonville
Bessemer
Leeta J. Taylor
Phillips Machine
Taylor
Chauncey Coe resigns as village marshal without explanation
In Chauncey a surprise council move saw Marshal Ralph Coe resign after taking the post last January. Mayor Wadley praised his service as orderly and gentlemanly and said his departure will be a loss. Coe agreed to train a successor while remaining temporarily to aid the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ralph Coe
Coe
Charlies Wadley
Birge
Ellis
Jacobs
Mill St
Defendant Denies Guilty in Laurelville Assault Charge
Ben Bigham of Laurelville denied the assault charge in a magistrate court on Tuesday. An affidavit for his arrest was signed by Mildred Harper of Laurelville Route 2. Bigham was taken into custody near his home by Deputy Spurgeon Metzler and arraigned before Magistrate FE Bright. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $1500 bond. The offense allegedly occurred on June 3 at Mrs. Harper's home.
Mount St Mary Hospital Admits List Highlights Local Names
Mount St. Mary Hospital notes admissions including Vern Barnhart Athens Route 3 Mrs Irma Kirkendall Buchtel Mrs Virginia Hall Nelsonville Mrs Hazel Lavely Union Fur Verna Decker Deanville Miss Ruby Davis Nelsonville Mrs Oliver Smith Glouster Route 2 Charies Fe Pritts Nelsonville Mrs Hazel Godenschwager Nelsonville Ralph Williams Carbondale Miss Jennie Mitchell Zanesville Mrs James Ford Athens Route 3 and son Conrad Dearing Buchtel Robert Thorp New Lexington Route 1 Oscar Primmer Union Fur nace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Barnhart
Athens
Irma Kirkendall
Buchtel
Virginia Hall
Nelsonville
Hazel Lavely
Union Furnace
Verna Decker
Deanville
Ruby Davis
Oliver Smith
Glouster
Charies FE
Pritts
Hazel Godenschwager
Ralph Williams
Carbondale
Jennie Mitchell
Zanesville
James Ford
Conrad Dearing
Robert Thorp
New Lexington
Oscar Primmer
New Dining Room Opening Planned
Mrs. Ethel Matheny will open a new air conditioned dining room at the Matheny residence on Fayette Street opposite City Hall in Nelsonville. The room seats about 50 and will offer Sunday breakfasts and dinners with special dinners by appointment for clubs and social functions. reservations are requested for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ethel Matheny
Matheny
Fayette St
City Hall
Sale of New Autos Drops During July
A report from Miss Thelma Keyes shows 53 new car titles issued in July in Hocking County, down from 73 in June. Total titles 570 including 183 resale, 184 used retail, 122 used casual and eight conversions. 215 mortgages filed and 201 canceled. Receipts totaled $687.30. New car buyers listed include Henry Todd, John Kemper, Charles and Augusta Green, Laura Maynard, Ralph Drescher, and many others across Logan and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Todd
Nelsonville
John E. Kemper
Logan
Porter Heigle
Charles and Augusta Green
Laura Maynard
Logan Star
Ralph Drescher
Margaret E. Mathias
Montclair
N. J
Nevada Quinn
Murray City
Albert C. Eikenburg
Emmett and
Helen McGrath
Robert Filter
Carbon Hill
Gwendolyn Egan
Laurelville
Walter McCabe
George E. Tucker
New Straits
Country Cousins Meet At Mrs. Sayre's Home
CHAUNCEY The Country Cousins gathered at Mrs. Adrian Sayre’s home on Wednesday. President Mrs. Hazel Boudinot presided. The program featured games and a noon luncheon for guests including Mrs. Hazel Boudinot Mrs. Bessie Wemer Mrs. Wyllie Phillips of Chesterville Mrs. Jessie Sayre and daughter Roberta of Michigan Mrs Leon Chapman and daughter Ruth Mrs. Clara Theisen Mrs Susie Bell Mrs. Hattie Mingus Mrs. Thelma Wemer Mrs. Alice Carr Mrs. Virginia Carpenter Mrs. Alice Sayre Mrs. Clarine Cherong and three children and Mrs. Bertha Howard. Next meeting with Mrs. Alice Sayre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Adrian Sayre
Hazel Boudinot
Bessie Wemer
Wyllie Phillips
Chesterhill
Jessie Sayre
Roberta
Michigan
Leon Chapman
Ruth
Clara Theisen
Susie Bell
Hattie Mingus
Thelma Wemer
Alice Carr
Virginia Carpenter
Alice Sayre
Clarine Cherong
Bertha Howard
Chauncey Area Residents Host Weekend Guests and Visits
A series of social visits and weekend guests are reported across Chauncey and nearby towns. Local families hosted relatives and friends including the Eisnaugle, Morrison, Cruikshank, Sayre, Mingus, and Pyle households. Attendees traveled from Athens, Jackson, Jeffrey New Hampshire, and Springfield for picnics, reunions, and visits at Lake Burr Oak and local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen Morrison
Wiley Eisnaugle
Jim
Colleen
Doris Eisnaugle
Black Lick
Luther Cruikshank
Morrison
Eisnaugle
Glouster
Cruikshanks
Jennie Courtney
Dewitt Walker
Tony Williams
Jeffrey, N. H
Fred Sayre
Shirley
Charles Sanders
Bill Riggs
Michigan
Wisconsin
Glen Mingus
David
Ronnie
Athens
Hattie Mingus
Clell
Wilbur Pyle
Columbus
Florence Pyle
Wilma Mingus
Carol Wade
Everett Taylor
Bruce Perkins
Sue Ann Moss
Logan
W Va
S. J. Sammons
Jackson, Mich
Neal McLain
Jerome
Mich
Emma Collins
Blanche Gossman
Bonnie
Crooksville
Guy Brookins
Harold Brown
Alvire Shafer
Baker Road
Cecil Hughes
Glenna Carter
Chauncey- Dover High School
A. J. Preston
Doug
Trilby
Hughes
James Carter
Clarence Stalder
Springfield
Pearl Dailey
Leslie Cruikshank
Circus advance man Arthur Stiers recalls fifty years on the road
Arthur Stiers, longtime advance and advertising man for Bailey Bros. & Cristiana and later the Clyde Beatty Shows, reflects on a half century in show business. He describes grueling tours through Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona, floods, strikes, and oil booms in western Canada, with Ohio hailed as the nation’s top garden spot. He notes famed showmen born in Ohio and recalls working with Pawnee Bill, Buffalo Bill, Ringling Brothers, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stiers
Stiers
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Arthur
Fred Stiers
Haydenville
Bailey Bros. & Cristiana
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Clyde Beatty
Rio Grande
Bailey Bros
Alaska
Fred
Alcan Highway
Beatty
California
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Vancouver
Great
Pacific Northwest
Heath
Canada
Mexico
Florida
Old Mexico
Rocky Mountain States
Ohio
Hocking Hill Country
Mr. Stiers
James A. Bailey
McGinnis
John Robinson
Sells Brothers
Forepaugh & Sells Bros. Fame
Anna Oakley
Johnny Baker
Pawnee Bill
Buffalo Bill
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
King Brothers
Wallet found on porch roof restored to owner in Nelsonville
Lloyd Thom as of Logan claimed a wallet recovered a week ago from the Hyde Apartments porch roof Fort St. It held $30 in currency and papers. A prior nine month loss was linked to a theater exit. Hal Donahey turned in the item to Patrolman Don Bumgardner after finding it on the YMCA porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lloyd Thomas
Logan
Hyde Apartments
Fort St
Thomas
Don Bumgardner
City Hall
Hal Donahey
Bumgardner
Florida
Nelsonville Stork Shower At Peacock Home
A stork shower honored Mrs. Delbert Peacock and Mrs. Ed Peacock with games and prizes won by Mrs Pauline Grinstead Mrs Lena Keeton and Mrs Wareline Bateman. Hosts included Mrs Clarence Banfield Jr Betty and Wanda Peacock. Carlin Newton Circle WSCS will meet at Rachelmacher Park Logan with a 6 pm picnic and guest option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbiston
Delbert Peacock
Ed Peacock
Pauline Grinstead
Lena Keeton
Wareline Bateman
la Donna Forbes
Etta Bateman
Vera Peacock
Betty Peacock
Wanda Peacock
Helen Bookman
Laura Peacock
Helen Self
Desha Carter
Waveline Bateman
Mary Self
Clara Glancy
Bertha Wade
Jessie Self
Rema Brown
Goldie Hoffman
Veda Banfield
Judy
Sharon Peacock
Clarence Banfield, Jr
Betty
Carlin-Newton Circle 2
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Rachelmacher Park
Logan
Mildred Carlin
Freda Newton
York Grange 2436 Meeting at Grange Hall Friday
York Grange 2436 will meet at the Grange Hall on Friday evening. Serving committee includes Mr and Mrs Adelbert Patton, Mr and Mrs Floyd Fuller, Mr and Mrs Willard Wright, John McClain, Leonard Prater, and Gertrude Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Grange
Grange Hall
P.m
Adelbert Patton
Floyd Fuller
Willard Wright
John McClain
Leonard Prater
Gertrude Nixon
Dorcas Society Rummage Sale Set for Thursday
The Dorcas Society will sponsor a rummage sale at the Community Center in Deanville on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Deanville
Indianapolis visitors and coffee cost per cup noted
Mrs. Jack Culp and son Jef frey from Indianapolis are guests of Dr. W. E. Howe and Mrs. Howe at 200 W. Washington St. Miss Helen Washburn returns from Wooster where she stayed with her brother Roy Washburn and family. Home economists estimate home brewed coffee costs about two cents a cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Culp
Jeffrey
Indianapolis
Ind
W. E. Howe
Howe
Washington St
Helen Washburn
Wooster
Roy Washburn
Rotary Chief To Make Visit
Dr. Phil Floyd of Lancaster Rotary district governor will make the annual official visit to the Nelsonville club on Tuesday August 24 at 6 p.m. He will meet with officers directors and committee chairmen at a club assembly session after the regular meeting. Richard Anderson club president announced the visit at the Tuesday noon luncheon. Anderson led a Rotary information quiz during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Phil Floyd
Lancaster
Rotary
Nelsonville Club
Floyd
Richard Anderson
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief Ad
An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly on pile remedies and promotes Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for itching. It offers a 45 cent box or 5 cent tube and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Adv
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West Hocking Board
Robert Campbell
Alva Hite
Clyde Bkeougher
James F. King
Harold Horn
Lena Horn
Frank Fetheroll
Mary Campbell
John McGuire
Linda Waugh
Emma Schultz
Tillie Culp
Ida Myers
Emma Todd
Fanny Cooley
Ida Bratton
Amy Kasterling
Althea Sigler
Jessie Francis
Loreann Mundy
Rebecca Holloway
Anna Burberry
Stella Snyder
Mrs. Spackey
Hocking Valley Hospital
Starr-Washington District
Nace
Lester Locke
Jacobs Avenues
State Highway Patrol
Marshal Coe
Auditor of State Council
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Nellie J. Allen
A. M. Ellinger
Marjorie Ann Funk
Ruth Miller
Margaret A. Henderson
Jerry J. Shaw
Mahlon B. Calvin
Forest O. Wolf
Frances M. McClelland
Harold M. Frazier
Osher Rollins
Yrgan
Dayton E. Schultheis
Burlin
Jean Taylor
Clayton Kuhn
Russell Kuhn
Walter A. Leonard
J. Ferne Smith
Ben Singer
Clyde E Steele
Olive B. Neibling
Mary Maniskas
Ernest Hartman
Paul K. Donaldson
Max McGlothin
Dale W. Vancurren
Herman Woolever
Tumila
Nelsonville, Ohio
Philippines
Pau
Micheline Prelle
Nelsonville Social Notes
Stork
Zemo
Anderson
Raymond Douglas
NYE Chevrolet
Fayette Street
J. H. Wilson
First National Bank
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