Schools Win State Approval for 1939 40 in Hocking County
Twenty eight elementary schools and seven high schools in Hocking County received state Department of Education approval for operation in the 1939 40 term. Most schools will open September 4 or 5 with some starting Labor Day. Notable high schools include Murray City Carbon Hill Union Furnace Rockbridge Gibisonville Laurelville and South Bloomingville. Elementary sites listed include South Bloomingville Bent on Calico Ridge Nickel Plate Enterprise Webb Summit West Logan Rockbridge Greendale Haydenville Oak Grove Gibisonville Laurelville South Perry Marion Murray City Beth el Pine Blue Creek East and West Pike Run Pine Cottage Sams Creek Smith Kesboro Union Furnace Ward.
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Logan
State Department of Education
Hocking County
Samuel H. Dillon
Murray City
Carbon Hill
Union Furnace
Rockbridge
Gibisonville
Laurelville
South Bloomingville
Benton
Calico Ridge
Nickel Plate
Enterprise
Webb Summit
West Logan
Falls
Good Hope
Gore
Gore Special
Greendale
Haydenville
Oak Grove
Green
Laurel
South Perry
Laurelville-Perry
Marion
Bethel Pine
Blue Creek
Pike Run
Pine Cottage
Sams Creek
Smith
Salt Creek
Kesboro
Starr Washington
Monday
Sand Run
Ward
Former Straitsville Man Dies Sunday
Roger Lloyd, 71, died Sunday at his Lancaster home where he was found in bed. A former New Straitsville resident, he worked as a barber and later for the gas company before retirement. He is survived by siblings Margaret Spicer, Mrs John Evans of Columbus, and Evan Lloyd of Williamsport. nephew David Lloyd of this city. Funeral is set in Lancaster.
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Logan
Roger Lloyd
Lancaster
Lloyd
New Straitsville
Margaret Spicer
John Evans
Columbus
Evan Lloyd
Williamsport
David Lloyd
Man Pleads Guilty to Watch Theft in Local Arraignment
William Standiford faced Mayor Dallas Kinser on arraignment for petty larceny in the alleged theft of a watch owned by William Risley of Gallagher Ave. Police recovered the timepiece, which had been sold to a rural resident, and Standiford was fined $15 plus costs.
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Logan
William Standiford
Dallas Kinser
William Risley
Gallagher Ave
Largest Peaches Weigh 3 Pounds 12 Ounces in Crown City
In Crown City Mr and Mrs Gideon Fowler and neighbors picked three peaches from a dooryard tree weighing a total of 3 pounds 12 ounces. The fruits are believed to be the county's largest peaches ever grown.
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Gallipolis
Crown City
Gideon Fowler
Continue To Enforce City Traffic Laws
Gallipolis police report few arrests for traffic violations or intoxication during the weekend despite a crowded city. The safety campaign will continue with patrols on main highways.
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Gallipolis
Hessian Fly Menace Increases in Ohio
Gallia County reports rising Hessian Fly infestations in Ohio wheatfields. County Agent E. G. Royer notes Ohiowide spread with a safe sowing date in Gallia County set for Oct. 4 and warns against early plantings to protect crops.
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Ohio
Gallipolis
E. G. Royer
Gallia County
Home-Coming Sunday Set at Gallipolis Church
Poplar Ridge Church in Cheshire Township prepares for the annual home-coming with hundreds from Gallia and Meigs Counties expected. The program features by home talent and a basket dinner is served at noon.
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Gallipolis
Poplar Ridge
Cheshire Township
Gallia
Meigs
Island Queen to Sail Final River Excursion
Gallipolis plans a final river excursion of the season aboard the large Cincinnati steamer Island Queen on September 6. Sponsored by the Gallipolis Aerie of Eagles, a large attendance is expected.
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Gallipolis
Island Queen
Gallipolis Aerie of Eagles
Engineers swap posts in Gallipolis and Gallia County
William Flaker, WPA engineer from Gallipolis, and Raymond Luman from Gallia County have exchanged positions under district office instructions in Zanesville.
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Gallipolis
William Flaker
Jackson County
WPA
Raymond Luman
Gallia County
Zanesville
Veteran Edwin Riffle Dies at 95 in Mason County funeral
GAR veteran Edwin Riffle age 95 died in Mason County with local relatives including son IL. E. Riffle. Funeral services held Monday at Nativity in Nat, West Virginia. He was one of two Civil War veterans residing in Mason County.
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Gallipolis
IL. E. Riffle
Nat
W. Va
Edwin Riffle
Mason County
Grain loan contact at county office
Emergency winter grain loans available in Gallipolis with G M Rhodes at the county agent’s office in the courthouse. The loan information will be provided to interested persons during Wednesday morning hours.
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Gallipolis
G. M. Rhodes
Court House
Logan Field opens football practice with 46 starters
Logan Field saw 46 boys report for the opening practice under Coach Thomas Bender who warned only those aiming for the first eleven should report. Assistant Charles Eberst and Marion Allen will help condition the squad as newcomers like Jack Hughes and Tommy Brehm join veterans such as Captain Bob McBride and Bill Shaw.
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Logan
Chieftain Field
Thomas Bender
Bender
Charles Eberst
Marion Allen
Bob McBride
Bill Shaw
Bill Bryan
Dan Roberts
Clyde Bloomfield
Riddlebarger
Casto
Graham
Irvin
Brandon
Jack Hughes
Tommy Brehm
Clyde Beougher
Jonas Morris
Joe Campbell
Robinson
Kelch
Davis
Tracy Conrad
Stanley Conrad
Wayne Todd
Peck Mowery
Hummel
Fred Rose
May Seek Office of Commissioner
Gallipolis rumors outline tentative Republican field for county commissioners Chauncey Johnson Thomas Daniels Greer Dillon with newcomers G P Ewing Dan Jones incumbents two to elect Jones may not seek re election Ewing may run for county representative Betz considering state senator run Capt Tom Jones of Middleport plans to seek another term Democrats have yet to appear but expected to field candidates for all county offices
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Gallipolis
Board of County Commissioners
Chauncey Johnson
Thomas Daniels
Greer Dillon
G. P. Ewing
Dan Jones
Jones
Ewing
Robert M. Betz
Tom Jones
Middleport
Naomi Lodge Picnic at Chickamauga Park Planned
Gallia County Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters plan annual picnic at Chickamauga Park on Wednesday evening with supper, entertainment, and a dance at Pythian Hall Gallipolis. Middleport orchestra to provide music for the event and invitations have gone to all members and families.
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Gallipolis
Naomi Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Chickamauga Park
Gallia County
Pythian Hall
Middleport
Howard Vance Dies At Home in Hamden
Howard Vance, 54, former Ewington resident, died at his Hamden home. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Church of Christ in Hamden, conducted by Rev. John Spires. He is survived by his wife and children Sylvia Hazel Everett Verna Grace, plus several brothers and sisters.
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Gallipolis
Howard Vance
Ewington
Hamden
Church of Christ
John Spires
Vance
Sylvia
Hazel
Everett
Verna Grace
Condition Improves at Local Hospital
Mrs. Nancy Clark a 79 year old Hobson resident shows improvement after a collision near her home in which a car struck a freight train. She sustained severe head and leg injuries and is receiving treatment at the local hospital.
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Gallipolis
Nancy Clark
Hobson
Local Ohio Fuel Gas Co to close for annual picnic
The Gallipolis office of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co will be closed Wednesday as all employees attend the companys annual picnic at Moxahala Park.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Moxahala Park
Jack Farbeann Second at Vandalia Target Shoot
Logan youth Jack Farbeann, 14, placed second in the sub junior class at the National Shoot in Vandalia. He hit 94 of 100 targets, following last year's Missouri champion, and was accompanied by his father Sheriff Joe Farbeann and Dr. Claude Lyon and William Woodard. He has practiced clay pigeons for two years and belongs to the Logan Gun Club.
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LOGAN
Vandalia
Jack Farbeann
Sheriff
Joe Farbeann
Missouri
Logan Gun Club
Claude Lyon
William Woodard
12-Year-Old Boy Dies at Cherrington Hospital
Harold William Logan Emerick, 12, son of Mr and Mrs George Emerick of Oroville, died at Cherrington Hospital at 12 25 am Monday from uremic poison. He was admitted Sunday. Survived by six brothers and sisters and his mother at Grant Hospital Columbus. Funeral services at 2 pm Wednesday with burial in New Straitsville Cemetery. funeral place not yet set Monday evening.
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Logan
Harold William
George Emerick
Oroville
Cherrington Hospital
Grant Hospital
Columbus
New Straitsville
Rites Held for Andrew Jackson Corwin at County Home
Funeral services were conducted at the County Home for Andrew Jackson Corwin who died Sunday afternoon. The Rev Earl Appleman of West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church led the rites at 1 pm. He is survived by his wife a son and several step children with burial at the County Home.
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Logan
Andrew Jackson Corwin
Earl Appleman
West Logan
Books Available at County Library for Reading Circle
The county library has LOGAN Reading Circle books available per librarian Miss Hortense Gibson. Teachers should call early and submit a written request with group age and number and type of books. Books must be cared for and returned later.
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Logan
Hortense Gibson
Logan Wolfe and Mary Richards Win Marriage License
Logan Edward Wolfe 26, businessman of Logan, son of Eber Wolfe and Mary Louise Richards, 22, of home, daughter of Mrs. Robert Richards, secured a marriage license Saturday by Judge E. L. Ewing.
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Logan
Ralph Edward Wolfe
Eber Wolfe
Mary Louise Richards
Robert Richards
E. L. Ewing
Logan and Lillian Sigman Win Marriage License
Logan E Howdyshell and Lillian M Sigman were granted a marriage license Monday. The couple reside in Logan Rt. 1 with families named Howdyshell and Sigman. Malcolm Shupe of Laurelville reported a missing pocketbook Saturday night containing $40.
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Logan
Malcolm Shupe
Laurelville
Nursing students begin six month hospital affiliation
A group of six nurses from the local training school are at Cincinnati General Hospital for six months of affiliation work before graduation. The students are Vada Donley Amy Dye Elizabeth Norman June Faunion Gertrude Evans and Mary Lee Hodgson.
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Gallipolis
Nurses’ Training School
Cincinnati General Hospital
Vada Donley
Amy Dye
Elizabeth ‘Norman
June Faunion
Gertrude ‘Evans
Mary Lee Hodgson
Banquet Speaker Chosen for Foxhunters Meet Here
Logan Boss Johnson, WLW commentator, named speaker for the Ohio State Foxhunters banquet to be held Thursday November 2. Ben Dial will serve as master of ceremonies, with plans under way to secure a hall large enough for all attendees. The Foxhunters ball will follow at the Elks Club rooms.
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Logan
Boss Johnson
WLW
Ohio State Foxhunters
Ben Dial
Elks Club
Logan Folks Plan Four Week Western Trip
Mr. and Mrs. James Miller of Logan travel with Noah Andrews from Mt. Pleasant Michigan to begin a four week journey through the West and Southeast. They will visit San Francisco for the Worlds Fair and stop at Cheyenne Denver Pikes Peak Yosemite Hollywood Death Valley Grand Canyon and other scenic spots before returning to Michigan for squirrel hunting season.
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James Miller
Logan
Noah Andrews
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
San Francisco
Cheyenne
Denver
Pikes Peak
Yosemite Valley
Hollywood
Death Valley
Grand Canyon
Michigan
Logan social notes recap family visits and youth picnic
Clem Gordon of New Lexington, Lloyd and Mrs Williams of Junction City, Ralph Adcock and Rose Shannon of Logan area, Dean Collison and son Ken Lee, James Dillon and Barbara Dillon of Washington D C visited Logan and relatives. The Pioneer Youth of Hocking County joined Athens County youths for a Cantwell Cliffs picnic. Walter Daniels and Mrs Daniels from Van Wert stayed with Mayor Kinser in Logan for a few days.
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Clem Gordon
New Lexington
Logan
Lloyd Williams
Junction City
Rt. 1
Ken Lee
Akron
Dollison
James Dillon
Barbara
Washington, D. C
Samuel H. Dillon
Dillon
Postal Service
Washington
James McNamee
Virgil Yates
Don
Wilma Lee Yates
Avery Yates
Columbus
Deanville
Riley Yates
Rudy Lortz
Russell Kocheran
Shirley
PICNE
Hocking County
Athens County
Cantwell i Cliffs
Kenneth Byers
Ruth Rheinscheld
Walter Daniels
van Wert
Dallas Kinser
Mrs William Smith Taken to University Hospital
Mrs William Smith of Union Furnace was admitted Monday to University Hospital for treatment and a probable surgical operation.
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Logan
William Smith
Union Furnace
University Hospital
Logan County appoints judges and clerks for 36 precincts
The county election board announces reappointment of judges and clerks for the 36 precincts of Hocking County. New terms run from September 1 for one year, with changes only for vacancies due to death removal or similar reasons.
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Logan
Hocking County
Presbyterian Men's Club Picnic Plans Aug 24
Presbyterian Men's Club will hold a picnic at Forest E. Weinrich’s country home in Pleasant Valley on Thursday afternoon and evening August 24. Judge Phil A. Henderson and C. Wood Bowen will speak. a recreational ball game is organized by Charles C. Achauer and Fred Carpenter with Dr. Harry Eastman as umpire. Picnic supper at 6, corn on the cob among menu items, with ample parking provided.
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Logan — Presbyterian Men's Club
Forest E. Weinrich
Pleasant Valley
Phil A. Henderson
C. Wood Bowen
Charles C. Achauer
Fred Carpenter
Harry Eastman
Longstreth Plans Annual Home-Coming Event
Arrangements are under way for the Longstreth area home coming on September 3. Residents of Longstreth Monday and surrounding areas will attend. A 2:30 baseball game features Carbon Hill Longstreth and Jacksonville teams with round and square dancing planned in the evening.
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Logan
Longstreth
Carbon Hill-Longstrethh
Jacksonville
Motor Accident Involving Gierhart Disbennett In Logan
Deputy Nellis Smith investigated a motor collision at the US 33 and SR 664 junction on Sunday evening. Deputy reports no injuries though both vehicles were damaged. Names logged include Logan Paul Gierhart Colum bus and Jerry Disbennett.
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LOGAN
Paul Gierhart
Columbus
Jerry Disbennett
Logan Rt. 5
Nellis Smith
Defendant answers in suit over Main St. auto crash
The defendant filed an answer Monday in the case brought by Herman Studer against Carl C. Harsh. He alleges damages were caused by the plaintiff’s carelessness and asks for dismissal of the suit.
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Logan
Herman Studer
Carl C. Harsh
Main St
Kiwanians Meet at Union Furnace High School
Logan Kiwanians gather this evening at Union Furnace High School for a three course chicken dinner served by Miller Chapel Grange ladies. Special music includes j stunts and a short motion picture arranged by Paul Shaw and James R Smoot.
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Logan—Logan Kiwanians
Union Furnace High School
Miller Chapel Grange
Paul Shaw
James R. Smoot
Auto crashes into cemetery wall injures driver
An automobile driven by Howard Schrader struck the concrete retaining wall of Old Oak Grove Cemetery Sunday evening near North Street and Market Street. The car sustained damage but the driver suffered no serious injuries.
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Logan
Howard Schrader
Old Oak Grove Cemetery
North St. Onton
Market St
Pool To Close On Labor Day
Logan pool closes on Labor Day after a season began on Memorial Day. About 27,000 people used the facility this season, a few thousand fewer than last year when it opened.
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Logan
Labor Day
Elva Ward Undergoes Major Surgery. Arlene Leach Critical
Mrs Elva Ward of Logan Rt 3 underwent a major surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital on Monday. Arlene Leach daughter of Mr and Mrs John Leach is reported in a critical condition at the hospital.
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LOGAN
Elva Ward
Logan Rt. 3
Cherrington Hospital
Arlene Leach
John Leach
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Straitsville
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Tatras
Logan Field
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Charles E. Howdyshell
Miner
D. E. Howdyshell
Lillian Maye Sigman
Logan Rt. 1
Harry C. Sigman
Zenner
Blanche Church
Quaker Lace Co
New York
Philadelphia
Higbee CO
Cleveland
Zenners
Board
Presbyterian Men's Club
Logan Hospital
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