Hocking County Jail Escape Leads to Fine Case
Logan August 22. Glenn Singleton faced a charge for malicious property damage after allegedly cutting a hole in the jail ceiling and roof. He pleaded guilty, received a $25 fine plus costs and 30 days in jail. Singleton had escaped two weeks earlier through the ceiling and roof to visit family in Fairfield County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Glenn Singleton
Tom Vancuren
W. W. Martin
Vancuren
Singleton
Simgleton
Fairfield County
Sol Ellinger
Lambert begins two week duty as assistant courthouse custodian
Logan report says John Lambert started a two week assignment as assistant courthouse custodian Monday morning, succeeding Edward Brison who held the job for a similar period.
Falls District Board Votes Against Closing Schools
Logan Aug 22. Falls District Board votes 3 to 2 against closing Till and Ball Schools per state education department recommendation. Department action not indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Till and Ball
State Department of Education
Falls District Board
Third Warder Files On Independent Ticket
Cari I. Price filed his petition as an independent candidate for council in the Third Ward. His petition was received Monday by election board officials. No regular primary candidate qualified in that ward, leaving the seat open for independents, with at least one other candidate expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Cari I. Price
Election Board
Remarked Theft Report From Bremen Man
William Bodamer of Bremen reported to Sheriff Sol Ellinger that a bundle containing clothing and a revolver was tossed from his truck in Logan last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
William Bodamer
Bremen
Sol Ellinger
Lappen Returns to Health Department Post
Misa Charlotte Lappen, a clerk at the health department, resumed duties Monday after a week’s vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs C H Lappen of Laureville. Miss Jane White served as her substitute during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Misa Charlotte Lappen
Health Department
C. H. Lappen
Laureivilie
Jane White
Wheat Educational Work Begins in Hocking County
Wheat adjustment campaign moves into Hocking County with a series of meetings starting August 23 at Union Furnace and continuing through September 1 at Marion Township Central School Building. Local farmers will learn program workings and receive contract applications with subsequent rounds to form township committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
Logan
Union Furnace
Andrew Rheinscheid
W. H. Hansel
Marion Township Central
Alex Sheets
Columbus Legionnaires to bring out of town team to Logan
Logan fans may see an American Legion team from Columbus in the next few days as the Columbus Legionnaires offer to visit provided arrangements are satisfactory. The post season series between first and second half winners is delayed to next week to avoid clashing with the inter city game that would pull top players away.
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Legionnaires
Logan
American Legion
Columbus Legionnaires
Local Youths Plan Chicago Excursion This Weekend
A group of four youths guided by Harold Chambers extension agent will travel to Chicago over the coming weekend. The trip departs Saturday and returns Tuesday. Participants are Floyd Walker Kenneth Edwards James Campbell and Charles Lyke Jr.
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Logan
Harold Chambers
Chicago
Floyd Walker
Kenneth Edwards
James Campbell
Charles Lyke, Jr
Obituary Notice for Ray E Orndorf and Lulu M Deeds
Ray E. Orndorf 30 salesman of Columbus and Lulu M Deeds 30 at home Gore Route 1 are listed as children of their respective parents. The notice records their ages residences and parentage in a formal notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Orndorf
Columbus
Madison Orndorf
Lulu M. Deeds
Gore, Rt. No. 1
Frank Deeds
Swalbaugh Taken Into Custody For Unpaid Fine
Clem Swalbaugh of Salt Creek Township was arrested Sunday evening by Deputy Sheriffs Joe Farbearn and Stanley Sparnow for failing to pay a prior fine and was confined in the county jail.
Assault Charged Against Wade Brothers in Buena Vista
Charges of assault and battery were filed against Russell and George Wade of Buena Vista after their arrest by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn. They face arraignment before Magistrate W. W. Martin. The victim of the attack was John Pargeon.
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Sault and Battery
Russell
George Wade
Buena Vista
Joe Farbearn
W. W. Martin
John Pargeon
Ruth Bible Class Holds Annual Picnic at Lane Farm
Members of the Ruth Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church gathered Friday for a picnic at the Lane farm near Ilesboro. Mrs. H F Thurness and Mrs. Joe Lane organized the event. Rain canceled the program after the picnic supper and a business meeting led by Mrs. Bert Bell followed.
Gallia County Fall Festival Drive Aims 1000 Dollar Goal
Gallia County plans the eighth annual Fall Festival with a fundraising drive starting Wednesday led by John Halliday. Early contributions exceed 180 dollars with large merchants and utilities firms pledging support. The effort includes house to house solicitors and tent space sales, plus an exposition by a major motor company. Food Distributors night is set for Thursday October 5 with attractions in 40 by 60 foot tents near the city park. Dr C E Holzer led gifts of 25 dollars for both Holzer Hospital and the Silver Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Holzer
Holzer Hospital
Silver Bridge
Rankin Estate Administrator Appointed in Gallipolis
In Gallipolis Probate Court on August 22 attorney R M Switzer was named administrator for the estate of Vinton E Rankin and posted a 1400 bond before Probate Judge J B Clark. Probate records show all property of Samuel N Samuels bequeathed to his wife. Virginia Phillips vs Fred Phillips case dismissed with prejudice in Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
R. M Switzer
Vinton E. Rankin
Switzer
J. 8. Clark
Samuel N. Samuels
Virginia Phillips
Fred Phillips
Common Pleas Court
Gallia County Fair Seen Set For Strong Showing
A. C. Safford announces Gallia County Fair September 12 13 and 14 will exceed prior years with rising junior fair interest and premium displays. Local drivers bring horses to warm up for major state fairs while whitewashing fences and repairs proceed on grounds. Premium lists were mailed. others can obtain copies from Safford on Second Avenue.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
A. C. Safford
Safford
Second Avenue
Gallipolis P T A Plans Fall and Winter Program
Gallipolis committee chairs of the P T A and the executive committee will meet Tuesday afternoon to lay plans for the fall and winter program and decide if the fall roundup will be held this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Parent-Teacher Association
Deeds Filed in Gallia County Recorder’s Office
Deeds filed Monday include Maude E. Miller transferring four acres in Walnut Township to Hudson Roberts and William R. Unroe selling 47 acres in Guyan Township to John W. Unroe as recorded by county recorder Lucille Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lucille Reese
Maude E. Miller
Hudson Roberts
Walnut Township
Wiliam R. Unroe
John W. Unroe
Guyan Township
Graduation services set for Holzer Hospital nurses
Gallipolis reports the Holzer Hospital training school will graduate 11 student nurses. A baptismal service follows on Sunday September 3 with Reverend H H Wilbur of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church delivering the sermon.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
H. H. Wilbur
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League reorganizes for year in Grace Church
Epworth League officers at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in Gallipolis set the year’s program. Lewis Stevers is president with Elizabeth Niday Betty Vornholt Anna Louise Weaver Helen Davies Vivian Dexter Betty Kratz and Etheleen Warden named in officers. The league divides into four phases spiritual world evangelism social service and recreation. First meeting slated for Sunday September 3.
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Elizabeth Niday
Betty Vornholt
Anna Louise Weaver
Helen Davies
Vivian Dexter
Betty Kratz
Etheleen Warden
Holzer Hospital Notes from Gallipolis
Admissions at Holzer Hospital over the past two days include Helen Wheeler seven daughter of Mrs Doris Wheeler with acute appendicitis Mrs Maude Miller from Waterloo for observation and Mrs Mary Sowards for medical care Dismissals over the same period include Carlene Niday daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlos Niday after an operation Ariin Ray Brisker infant son of Arthur Brisker of Oak Hill after medical treatment Mrs A T Ball of Gallipolis Mrs Louisa Dennis for observation and Mrs E R Jaynes of Oak Hill
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Helen Wheeler
Doris Wheeler
Maude Miller
Waterloo
Mary Sowards
Carlene Niday
Carlos Niday
Ariin Ray Brisker
Arthur Brisker
Oak Hill
A. T. Ball
Wilburs Reach Home After Weekend Visit
The Rev and Mrs H H Wilbur returned to Gallipolis Monday after visiting Mrs Wilbur’s mother Mrs R H King over the weekend. On the trip they stopped at Rocky Spring Sanitarium to see Mr and Mrs C C Gettles, with Gettles reported in good condition. D C Neal, the local druggist, remains ill with unchanged condition. Miss Marguerite Yeagger and Miss Mary Foster visited Miss Sarah Jane Watson at the Edwards home in Proctorville over the weekend and will visitWatson’s grandparents in Gallipolis. Mrs Howard L Sibley, called by her mother’s illness, returned to Terre Haute Ind, accompanied as far as Portsmouth by her father, with Mrs Eilker’s condition improving.
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Gallipolis
H. H. Wilbur
D. C. Neal
Marguerite Yeagger
Mary Foster
Sarah Jane Watson
C. Fred Edwards
Proctorville
Miss Watson
Miss Yeager
Miss Foster
Frank L. Sibley
Howard L. Sibley
Health nurse begins drive for diphtheria immunizations
Gallipolis reports County Health Nurse Margaret Jones started efforts to obtain parental consent for diphtheria shots in county schools. Initial physical exams will occur in the larger centralized schools as part of the program.
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Gallipolis
Margaret Jones
Gallia County farmers to learn wheat adjustment plan details
Gallia County holds the first county meeting on the wheat adjustment program in Centenary with Tom McCormack leading. Additional township sessions led by D E Burdell and Harry Woods follow, with booklets on parity assurance and the wheat act available through Ralph L. Taylor.
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Gallia County
Green Township
Centenary Church
Centenary
Tom McCormack
Ralph L. Taylor
Springfield Township
Ward's Hall
Bidwell
D. E. Burdell
Harry Woods
Raccoon Township
Gave Her 56 Cents In 3 Years Time
Della May Raymond sues for divorce from Glenn Raymond in Lancaster after alleging cruelty and neglect dating to their 1930 marriage. She claims only 56 cents given since marriage, forced work, and that he took their child after she left Lancaster in 1933. She seeks custody and alimony with a restraining order.
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Logan
Lancaster
Della May Raymond
Glenn Raymond
Columbus
Motorcycle Contest Championship Event at Logan
Logan hosts a championship motorcycle meet organized by the Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club with E. C. Smith of the A M Association confirming it as Ohio's sole event this year. Points use a 5 3 2 1 scale and the overall winner in Class C will be the Ohio State Champion. The program, titled Bill Sauer Day, attracts top Middle West riders and presents a new wheel car to the city's champion fan.
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Logan
Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club
Orval Burgess
E. C. Smith
A. M. Association
Hocking Valley
Ohio
Smith
New Structures Underway at Rock House and Nearby Areas
Logan August 22 A number of buildings are under construction at Rock House Old Man s Cave Camp Hocking and Cedar Falls supervised by Floyd Loomis contractor of this city Two new sanitary buildings are being constructed at Old Man s Cave and two others at Cedar Falls while a tool shed engineers office and canteen have been built at Camp Hocking The sanitary building at Rock House is supervised by John Kern Lancaster
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Logan
Rock House
Old Man's Cave
Camp Hocking
Cedar Falls
Floyd Loomis
John Kern
Lancaster
Kleinschmidt Reunion Set for August 27 Near Logan
Logan area residents gather for the Kleinschmidt reunion on Sunday August 27 on Union Furnace Road near Logan with plans for a community turnout.
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Logan
Kleinschmidt
Union Furnace Road
Local residents visit relatives and church group hosts Sunday school
Personal notices describe Thomas Jones of Cincinnati visiting relatives in the county yesterday while Ed Crowe Charlies Richard and the Richard sisters spent a weekend with the McCormick family. Primary Department class held at First Baptist Church with over 25 attendees. A. C. Safford party travels to Brookville for the Brucker Schwinkel reunion. Dr I J Roberts involved in a two car crash at Third and Vine Street in Gallipolis with damage to both vehicles.
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Thomas Jones
Cincinnati
Edward T. Jones
H. Bing
Athens
Anson R. Fox
A. J. Tomlison
Columbus
Margaret B. McCormick
Fox
A. C. Safford
Kathleen Safford
Lillian Safford
Margaret Engel
Gallipolis
Third and
Vine Street
I. J. Roberts
Roberts
Benefit Ice Cream Social at Mt Liberty Church
A benefit ice cream social will be held at Mt Liberty Church on Wednesday evening August 23 to raise funds. The event takes place in Amesville area with proceeds supporting church needs.
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MT. Liberty Amesville
Mt Liberty Church
Infant Daughter Dies in Marshfield Hospital Burial
New Marshfield August 22 The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Baker died in Sheltering Arms Hospital Saturday and was buried in Marshfield Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs Baker was formerly Miss Esther Swaim of New Marshfield.
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New Marshfield
William Baker
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Marshfield
Baker
Esther Swaim
Athens District Homes Vary With Winter Preparations
Athens area owners prepare for winter with repairs reported by Ath ens Lumber Co Bardin Brothers and contractors. City service relays brick in alleys while new sidewalks and pole moves occur. School buildings receive interior work new roofs and windows. Homes on Stimson Avenue and The Plains receive upgrades and relocations of company houses. Local merchants remodel offices and install new heating systems amid broad property improvements.
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Athens
Athens Lumber Company
Bardin Brothers
City Service Department
North High Street
Athens High School
Rome Township
Elza Graham
Mill Street
C. and H
Stimson Avenue
Lon Tedrow
the Plains
Plains Road
John A. Jacobs
Court Street
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Ilesboro
W. H. Mowery
Laurelville
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NRA
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Panies
Gallia Couny
John Halli
Stafford
P. T. A. Will
Holzer Baccalaureate
Epworth League
Lewis Stevers
Wilburs
Mrs. Gettles
Rio Grande
Taylor
Kleinschmidt Reunion
Jacobs
Edward
G. W. Pierce
Patton
L. E. White
Hal Murphey
Thor Olson
Vern Fulton
G. H. Shaner
Elliot
E. E. Jacobs
Pendegrass and Son
Charles Durst
Janet Westfall
Grosvenor
Goldie Ashworth and Fail
South Street
Church of Christ
Press Street
Isaac Wilson
Chauncey
Outfitters For
Wome Children
UICK
Union St
E. H. Elberfeld
A. M. Elberfeld
New York
Elberfeld Co
Elberfeld Chillicothe Co
Chillicothe
Elberfeld Coshocton Co
Coshocton
Elberfeld Marietta Co
Marietta
Elberfelds Pomeroy Co
Pomeroy
Elberfelds
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