Hank Miller recalls early flights and railroad race loss
Clinton Weeb Logan profiles L. E. Hank Miller a New York aviator who began flying in 1900 and recounts his wartime service early aviation days at Hammondsport Belmont Park Yokohama and Brooklands He notes his wife Wilma Miller is a keen flyer and mentions other aviation figures and clubs including the Early Birds Caterpillar Club and Quiet Birdmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Quiet Birdmen Group
Caterpillar Club
Miller
C. K. Hamilton
Hammondsport
New York
Wilma Gaas
J. A. D. McCurdy
J. C
Bud” Marra
Gene Ely
Belmont Park
United States
Brooklands
Eden
England
Porte , Rioce
Havana
Bud” Marre
Emperor of Japan
Yokohama
Aviation
New Jersey
Ohio
L. N. Weeks
Early Birds Club
Quiet Birdmen
Alleghany Mountains
Mre Miller
International Aeronautic Association of Women Fliers
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Jay West First Superintendent of Hocking County Schools
Logan reports that Jay West was the first man elected to lead Hocking County Schools though he did not accept the post. W. C. Brashares and O. A. Butcher followed as superintendents. Samuel Blum, former county commissioner, was the first county board member elected and later served as board president for nearly five years.
Methodists Triumph 11-0 Over United Brethren in Easy Victory
The Methodists blanked the United Brethren 11 to 0, with Leonard allowing one hit in five innings and fanning nine. Landis doubled and singled, Richardson added two singles, and Ralston homered. Spence, Jones, and Stevenson produced late offense while Spence had the lone early hit for the Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Methodists
United Brethren
Leonard
Spence
Jones
Stevenson
Landis
Richardson
Methodists
Ralston
Phi Ligeant
Nelsonville
Brandt
Galvin
Logan High School Football Players to Undergo Examinations
Logan health officer Dr C P Swett will arrange physical exams for Logan High School football squad as they report for practice. This yearly custom ensures players are physically able before entering training. Mr and Mrs William Garmhauser announce the birth of an eight pound son at Cherrington Hospital Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
C. P. Swett
Logan High
William Garmhauser
Cherrington Hospital
Garmhauser
Camp Hocking
Flood Repair Project Approved for Logan Work Starts Soon
Logan relief director Max W Johnston announced federal aid of 3000 dollars for the Big Pine Flood rehabilitation, with crews chosen Wednesday and work to begin today or tomorrow. A second county project in Hocking County for roads and bridges awaits approval response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
Logan
Max W. Johnston
Theater Staff Is Appointed
Following the announcement that Dick Albin of Springfield would be manager of the new Chackeres Theater here, a staff meeting selected cashiers Ruby Nell Collison and Jane Walsh. Eberst Hamilton Beougher Stimson Ambrose Bright join the staff with Riggs as porter Price as chief operator Miller as assistant and Jurgensmier in charge of the stage. Milo Dehaven will supervise the local theater in connection with several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Dehaven
Camp Hocking Beats Cookie Oila in Logan Recreation League
Logan Camp Hocking defeated Cookie Oila on Wednesday evening as a lineup of new players took the field. The visitors scored early, driving the locals on the fringes of Yates, while Logan Excavating began work on a basement at James Barker’s North Street home. Mrs Emma Boals was reported in critical condition with paralysis, and Mrs William Gregory of McArthur was admitted to Cherrington Hospital for a major surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Camp Hocking
Cookie Oila
Yates
James Barker
North Street
Emma Boals
William Gregory
McArthur
Cherrington Hospital
Local residents plan visits and vacations this week
Logan People Mere K W and Charlie of Cleveland visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Keynes. Leviolet Redick of Chillicothe vacations with her parents. Janet White returns from a two week trip through New England and Canada to resume duties as rural school vocal music supervisor. Families travel to Buckeye Lake and Dyers Bay Canada for week long outings. Chicago and Columbus trips noted for Hammer Misenbrink and Shriner circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere K W. Kitchen
Anon, Charlies of
Cleveland
Mrs. C. H. Keynes
Misa Leviolet Redick of
Chillicothe
Mrs
Homer Redick
Janet White
New England States
Canada
Dan Roberts
Dorothy Roberts
Joe
Virginia Roberts
Virginia Crawford
Buckeye Lake
Henry Watson
John Roberts
William Woodruff
Dyers Bay
Erwin Hammer
Louie Misenbrink
Chicago
Karl Schmitter
Walter A. Leonard
Parkersburg
Ann Shriner
Grace Shriner
Helen Ward
Columbus
Gifford Hula
Logan
E. C. Stoy
Alice White
Mrs Stoy
Athens
Stoy
U. S. Public Health Service
Mildred Kennedy Weds Columbus Resident
Union Furnace announces the marriage of Mildred Kennedy to Cecil Burroughs of Columbus on August 3. The ceremony occurred at Rev. Amos Cohagan’s home in Logan. The couple will reside in Columbus where Burroughs is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
Joe Kennedy
Mildred
Cecil Burroughs
Columbus
Amos Cohagan
Logan
Burroughs
Union Furnace High School
George Burroughs
Hugh
Ohio University
Herman Engle
Theodore Kennedy
Jimmie
Logan Society News Highlights Local Club Events
Daughters of America drill team entertained at Miss Margaret Columber's home as a new club organized with officers Bertha Fee Emma Lanning Edith Wolfe Lena Glass and Columber. Other social items include Tuesday Bridge Club at Miss Anna Wellman and a picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Friend for Pauline Rockhold of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of America
Margaret Columber
Bertha Fee
Emma Lanning
Edith Wolfe
Lena Glass
Elsie Columber
Anna Wellman
Pauline Rockhold
Columbus
Roger Friend
Rock House
Miss Rockhold
Ross Adcock
Harley Meyer
Sixty Years of Service Ended for Nateo Plant Bookkeeper
Logan dispatch reports John Dougherty resigns as chief bookkeeper of the National Fireproofing Company at Haydenville effective on his anniversary. He supervised records for sixty years and previously worked with Hayden Company in Columbus. He also oversees local real estate holdings near Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
John Dougherty
National Fireproofing Company
Haydenville
Hayden Company
Columbus
Mr. Dougherty
Poling Funeral Rites Set For Friday In Logan
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Poling 46 wife of James Poling will be Friday at 9 a m at St John Catholic Church. She died Tuesday night at home after an extended illness. Survived by her husband three daughters Elizabeth Hartzell Mary Johnson and Ruth Poling. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Reverend James T Nevin to conduct rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
St. John Catholic Church
Caterine Poling
James Poling
Elizabeth Hartzell
Mary Johnson
Ruth Poling
James T. Nevin
Oak Grove Cemetery
Reckless Driving Charged After City Wreck
Logan Cl if Starkey was arrested Wednesday on a reckless driving charge after crashing into William Evans of Detroit who was stopped at a red light. Evans settled damages and withdrew charges, filing the affidavit in Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Cliff Starkey
William Evans
Detroit
Starkey
Evans
Kenneth R. Fitzgerald
Fish Fry Set by Gibisonville Church on August 24
The third annual fish fry of Gibisonville United Brethren Church is planned for Saturday afternoon and evening August 24 at the Chester Morris place on Route 180. Music will be provided by the Hickman Band of Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Gibisonville
Funeral services for Mrs August Hilderbrant at St Lutheran Church
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at St Lutheran Church near Enterprise with Rev. Amos L. Heyde in charge. Burial will follow in the nearby cemetery. Raymond Ruseo of Nelsonville was brought to Cherrington Hospital Tuesday evening for an appendectomy operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Logan
Raymond Ruseo
Nelsonville
Cherrington Hospital
Springfield man cleared after out of court settlement
An affidavit charging William Gee of Springfield with petty larceny was withdrawn Tuesday after a settlement of arrest costs. Deputy Nelix Smith arranged the trip to Springfield to secure Gee’s return. LOGAN Liesboro PTA will hold Friday night at the school building with a program led by Ralph Walker, principal of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
William Gee
Springfield
Nelix Smith
Logan Liesboro
Parent Teacher Association
Ralph Walker
Bl McCormick Reunion Set For Ash Cave August 25
The Bl McCormick annual reunion will be held at Ash Cave on August 25. Relatives and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
Bl McCormick
Ash Cave
Evelyn Grubbs Granted Divorce and Restored Name
Mrs. Evelyn Grubbs of this city was informed of a divorce decree granted to William Grubbs in Summit County court on Aug 10. She is restored to her former name Evelyn Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Evelyn Grubbs
William Grubbs
Summit Cony Court
Evelyn Green
Smith Enrolls as Student at Ohio State University
Logan-Ramon Smith, ex Logan High football star, traveled to Columbus to register as a student at Ohio State University. He had been working as a lifeguard at the municipal pool for two months. Clarence Krumiauf led the pool in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Ramon Smith
Logan High
Columbus
Ohio State University
Clarence Krumiauf
Massillon Gas Station Heist Ends with $92 Stolen
Two armed robbers slugged gasoline station attendant Ben Crofut yesterday and escaped with $92 from the Massillon service station. Crofut sought help after the assault as police began investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Ben Crofut
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Hank’ Miller
By Clinton Weeb
Wirr
Terrytown
N. Y
Enna Jetticks
Urbans
South Court Street
Jay West
Hocking Co
Dick Albin
Gulf
Gulf Beter
Gulf Refining Company
Mildred Kennedy
Logan Society News
Kate McBride
Clayton W. Scheide
Otterbein
United Brethren Sunday School
Helber Rocks
Marion Township
John F. Fickle
Ft. Wayne
Manon Powers
Bridgette Club
Warner Avenue
Nateo
Poling
Legion
Amerian Legion
Dayton
Barton A. Hall
Logan Post
H. W. Kitchen
Kitchen
Stoys
T. A
Smith
Harper's
Cruise Womb
THE
NEI
Ponc
Mrs. P
Wiley
Ponca
Maine
Bers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!