State Board Approves Transfer of Four East Hocking Townships
The State Board of Education approved transferring Falls Falls-Gore Marion and Green townships from East Hocking to Logan school district. The plan, backed by 678 residents, will be decided in the November 4 election with potential July transfer if approved.
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State Board
East Hocking
LOGAN
State Board of Education
Falls
Falls-Gore
Marion
Green
Hocking
Athens County
Chase
Good Hope Township
West Hocking
Laurelville
Perry
Salt Creek
Laurelville Village
Council Rejects Gas Rate Offer
Logan city council rejected the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. rate increase proposal after a tense session. A gas rate ordinance will be drafted by the city solicitor for next meeting as a counterproposal is considered. The panel also moves to sue Kerr Asphalt Paving for incomplete work on W. Angle Ave and votes to address Church St improvements with front-foot assessments on abutting property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
J. W. Doering
Ohio Municipal League
Kerr Asphalt Pavings of
Newark
W. Angle Ave
Church St
Riff St
Route 664
R. H. Remple
West and
Elm
Logan Eagles Lodge
Worthington Park
Local Reading Club Meeting in Logan Hocking Library
Fifteen members and two guests attended the Rockets to Adventure club at the Logan Hocking County District Library Tuesday morning. Debra Shatz read a poem, Linda Mantor sang, and Mrs. Jean Nette Grim presented Pegasus the winged horse. Members chose books for reading before the next meeting on August 19. Pamela Boyle named program chairman and Linda Mantor recreation chairman, with Linda Johnston presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan - Hocking County
Debbie Shatz
Linda Mantor
Pegasus
Jeannette Grim
Pamela Boyle
Linda Johnston
Former OU Fullback Leaves for Service
Larry Buckles of Logan Route 4 former Ohio University fullback left for induction into the armed forces along with Gene A. Martin of Nelsonville Route 1. They reported to the Ft. Hayes induction center in Columbus for assignment to training camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Larry Buckles
Ohio University Bobcats
Buckles
Gene A. Martin
Nelsonville
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Glouster Lodge to Convene Thursday Evening
Glouster Bishopville Lodge 470 F amp A M will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m All officers are urged to attend. GE engineers use a special ice ball gun to test heating effects on a C 805 jet engine in a hailstorm scenario.
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Glouster
Bishopville Lodge
F&am
General Electric
Study Club Picnic At Glouster Memorial Park
The Catholic Ladies Study Club held its annual picnic at Glouster Memorial Park on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Amy Beth Patton Kay Swyers and Elizabeth Quinn. Members listed: Josephine Hedfelt Joe Wolf Ed Ley Belle Thompson Mary Jennice Robert Brennan Mark Rothery Leo Smith Lena Covella Albert Gordon Kate Bartels Mary Fydroski and Frank Darling. A gift was given to Mrs Brennan who leaves Glouster Saturday for Wellston. Next meeting set for Aug 26 hosted by Leo Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Catholic Ladies Study Club
Glouster Memorial Park
Amy Beth Patton
Kay Swyers
Elizabeth Quinn
Josephine Hedfelt
Joe Wolf
Ed Ley
Belle Thompson
Mary Jennice
Robert Brennan
Mark Rothery
Leo Smith
Lena Covella
Albert Gordon
Kate Bartels
Mary. Fydroski
Frank Darling
Strausbaughs Return From Church Conclave
Mr and Mrs Roy Strausbaugh returned home Monday evening after a week's stay at the Free Methodist Camp Grounds in Mansfield where they attended a Methodist conference. He was a delegate to the 80th annual meeting of Free Methodist Churches of North America representing the Athens circuit of Athens Mt Carmel and Red Town.
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Glouster
Roy Strausbaugh
Free Methodist
Mansfield
Mr. Strausbaugh
Free Methodist Churches of
Logan-Ed Thomas Impresses With 728 Series
Logan-Ed Thomas, who lost a perfect game to a stubborn seven pin two weeks ago, continues his run at the Thomas Recreation alleys. Bowling Monday evening, Thomas posted games of 219 276 and 233 for a 728 total.
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Logan
Ed Thomas
Maples
Thomas Recreation
Thomas
Daughter Bonnie Sue Born to Coshocton Family
Mr and Mrs Charles Kisor of Coshocton announce the birth of their daughter Bonnie Sue on August 6 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She joins siblings Chuckie Ronnie and Debbie Jo.
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Glouster
Mgr
Charles Kisor
Coshocton
Bonnie Sue
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Chuckie
Ronnie
Debbie Jo
Glouster Personal Guests Visit Local Families
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Fierce included T Sgt Gene Fierce en route from Pepperell AFB Newfoundland to Spokane Washington and A 2C Daryl Le Fierce just home from Puerto Rico along with Conrad and after two children Dearing. Miss Judy Metzner of Livonia Michigan stayed four weeks with grandparents Alex and Mrs Brunton.
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Wayne Fierce
J. C. Reedy
Chas. McNutt
Butler
Ohio
Junior Blackford
Red Town
Mount St. Marys Hospital
Nelsonville
W. H. Strausbaugh
Carol and
David
Andrew McKinney
Roy Strausbaugh
William Heck
Paul
Amsterdam
N. Y
Ed Clark
Bicknell
Ind
Jack Kessler
Harold Rothery
Columbus
Mark Rothery
Madison St
Edward Wolf
Carolyn
Beth Ann
Grove City
Joe Wolf
John Dyer Honored On 92nd Birthday in Glouster
A dinner at Ash Cave honored John Dyer on his 92nd birthday with 64 attendees. Dyer, a Glouster Route 1 resident, lives with daughter Mrs Clark and has six children, 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
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Glouster
Ash Cave
John Dyer
Mr. Dyer
Glouster Route 1
Mrs. Clark
Local visits and guest stays in Sabina area
Long list of visitors and guests includes Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brammer of Buchanan West Virginia with friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kester Matheny and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Whytsell vacationed in Canada. Osa Bailey of Akron visits relatives here. David Yates of Cleveland visits relatives. Roma White of Chillicothe weekend guests of Harold Newlun. S. R. Swan and Dale Adams hosts from Sabina. Harry Devers of Mansfield visits H. A. Hensley.
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Long Bottom
J. C. Brammer
Buchanan
W. Va
Kester Matheny
Gene Whytsell
Canada
Osa Bailey
Akron
David Yates
Cleveland
Roma White
Chillicothe
Harold Newlun
S. R. Swan
Dale Adams
Sabina
Harry Devers
Mansfield
H. A. Hensley
Conflict in Education Called Dangerous By Jackson Administrator
Logan Kiwanis heard Ker mit Daugherty, Jackson city schools superintendent, warn that matching Russia's education system is dangerous. He said the U S should not overspread its schools, noting Russia's total dedication to education and the danger of mediocrity. He urged support for educators seeking a balance of humanities and sciences.
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Jackson
Logan
U. S
Logan Kiwanis Club
Kermit Daugherty
Jackson City
Russia
Daugherty
Theu. S
Tito
Yugoslavia
Ohio
Robert Casner
M. J. Busch
Kenmore
N. Y
Gary R. Boor
Arthur Wesner
Notice of Appointment Executor for Jesse Gilkey Estate
Wm Parker Walker of 20 Sunnyside Drive Athens Ohio appointed executor of the estate of Jesse Gilkey deceased of Albany village Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated July 25 1956 Francis D White Acting Probate Judge.
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Wm. Parker Walker
Sunnyside Drive
Athens
Ohio
Jesse Gilkey
Albany
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said County
Appointment of James W Hicks as Estate Administrator
Notice that James W Hicks of New Marshfield Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Ryan deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file their claims with the fiduciary within ten days. Dated August 11 1958. Harold J Rose Probate Judge.
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James W. Hicks
New Marshfield
Ohio
Elizabeth Ryan
Athens County
Harold J. Rose
Said County
Logan Couple Plans EUB Church Wedding in Logan
Miss Shirley June Derr and Ralph Wayne Firestone set to wed at Logan EUB Church on Sunday, August 17 at 2:30 PM with organ music and vocal numbers. Attendants include maid of honor Patricia Macormac and bridesmaids Jo Ann Wilms and Karolyn Deible with Leroy Whitacre as best man and several Salem ushers. A July 14 garden club workshop led by Mrs. Frank Brandt will be held in the Courthouse auditorium for flower show preparation and judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley June Derr
Walter L. Derr
E. Hunter Sr
Ralph Wayne Firestone
Salem
Ohio
Logan Eub Church
A. N. Grueser
Mills Memorial Eub Church
Lancaster
Carl Spence
Janet Piper
Newark
Patricia J. Macormac
Charleston
W. Va
Derr
David White
Francis Lanney
Jo Ann Wilms
Karolyn Deible
Logan
Mr. Firestone
Leroy Whitacre
Cincinnati
Rudolph Maroscher
James Watterson
George Romey
New York City
Hocking Valley
Board Hires New Teacher For Union Furnace High
Starr-Washington board of education filled one of three vacancies at Union Furnace High School. Sara Carpenter of Athens, OU graduate, was hired to teach science for the 1958-59 term after teaching last year in Hardin County. Latin and mathematics staff are still needed. The board recessed until Aug 25 to open bids on coal, milk for lunchrooms, and a new bus.
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Logan
Union Furnace High School
Starr-Washington Board of Education
Sara Carpenter
Athens
Ohio University
Hardin County
Union Furnace
Ilesboré
Lytle Couple Welcome Daughter At Hocking Valley
Mrs. and Mr. Donald Lytle of Rockbridge Route 1 greet a daughter. Admissions include James A. Jones Enterprise for surgery and John Griffith Laurelville Route 2 for medical. Others listed: Mrs Janice Bartley Logan medical and Mrs Jessie Notestone Laurelville Route 1 medical. Dismissals include Susan Bicknell Logan and Dennis Inboden Logan Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lytle
Rockbridge
James A. Jones
Enterprise
John Griffith
Laurelville
Janice Bartley
Logan
Jessie Notestone
Harold Spencer
Miles Graham
Susan Bicknell
Dennis Inboden
Local social notes from Vinton and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Eugene Pauley and daughter of St Albans W V spent days with Mr and Mrs Harry Doddrill and Mrs Luda Pauley Mrs Katie Baker of Gallipolis visiting daughter Mrs Miles Carpenter Mr and Mrs E E Cordwell of Athens vacationing in Vinton Mr and Mrs G E Elliott and Mrs Eleanor White visited Gallipolis at the homes of Mrs Jessie Bradley and Mrs Della Kirkendall Eleanor White returned to work at the G E Murphy Co Gallipolis after a two week vacation
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Vinton
Eugene Pauley
St. Albans
W. Va
Harry Doddrill
Luda Pauley
Katie Baker
Gallipolis
Miles Carpenter
E. E. Cordwell
Athens
G. E. Elliott
Eleanor White
Jessie Bradley
Della Kirkendall
G. E. Murphy Co
Two Teenage Drivers Killed for Violations
Logan hearings in juvenile court target two teenage boys for traffic violations. Carl A. Gaffin, 16, Logan, pleaded guilty to failure to stop within an assured clear distance on Main St. Aug 5 and was fined $5 plus costs. William D. Hammon, 35, Logan Route 2, fined $5 for operating a motor bike without a proper registration on Aug 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Carl A. Gaffin
Rhea Bangert Brown
Main St
William D. Hammon
Logan Route 2
Ohio Market Report on Apples Beans Cabbage and More
Ohio markets list apple prices by grade and size, including U.S. No. 1 Transparents and Duchess. various bean, cabbage, corn, cucumber, lettuce, peach, pepper, potato, tomato prices. Cincinnati livestock, eggs, poultry, and farm prices with ranges for cattle, hogs, sheep, and recent buyer and seller notes. Includes USDA quotes and regional Cincinnati figures for live stock and produce.
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U. S
Duchess
Fey
U.S. No. L
Hale Haven
U.S
Cincinnate
Cincinnati
USDA
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June Derr
Board
Hocking Valley Hospital
John Coomer
New Straitsville
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Nashville
Messenger
E. State St
Athens Pharmacy
Harold Goddard
Bartlett
Uhlman’s
Boston
Candy
Riverside Drive
Mary Davis
Chauncey
Harmony Road
Tommy Thompson
Ford
Norman L. Saylor
State
Superior
Pearl Wright
Hollister
Auto Service
DeSoto
Landis
Zundapp
Billy Perry Motor Sales
Cushman
Sehwinn
Whizzer
White’s Shop
Clifford Auto Sales
North
Prilas
Algeo Motor Sales
E. State St. Ph
Miller’s Sanitation
Guysville
Coolville R. D
Platt Rambler Sales
W. Union St
Cash
Elmer W. Sutton
Electric Motor Service
Union Dial
W. O. Rose
Jim Vaughn
Bob
Fuller Brush
the Plains
L. E. White
Janitral
Armstrong
H. D. Martin
West Roofing Co
Depot St
William J. Sycks
Grange
Baughman Insurance Agency
Olive Baughman
D. M. Goddard
PWT
White's Mill
Athens, Ohio
BUICK
Sharp
Used Cars Sales, Inc
Gail Watkins Equipment Co
Dannie's Trailer Sales, Inc
Chevrolet
EAST
Carpenter
RAPP
Dean
Harry
Baker and Stauffer
LOXON
Sherwin Williams
Ohio State Employment Service
West State Street
Athens, Io
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