Reverend Gardner Bids Farewell as Pastor of Local Church
Fred I Gardner leaves the Church of Christ in Middleport after leading the congregation through 290 new members. A morning service included baptism and a gold chain gift from the Men's Class. An evening gathering drew county Church of Christ members and others for farewells with floral bookmarks. A farewell party honored Rev and Mrs Gardner with performances by children and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Fred I. Gardner
Gardner
Churches of Christ
Joyce
Edward French
Pearl Hysell
Jackie June Hysell
Clyde Allensworth
Etta French
Mary Meinhart
Eleanor Sauders
A. B. Bingham
L. D. Hartinger
Harrisonville Students Sweep Irish Cob Blber Potato Class
Harrisonville High School agriculture students directed by Harold H. Pickering won best ribbons at the Junior Ohio State Fair in the Irish Cobbler Potato Class opening Saturday. Among 125 entries, Francis Foley took first, Leo Dell Davidson second, William Knapp third, Cecil Morris fourth, Clyde Dilcher fifth, and Junior Gibson eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Harrisonville High School
Harold H. Pickering
Francis Foley
Leodell Davidson
William Knapp
Cecil Morris
Clyde Dilcher
Junior Gibson
City Benefit Draws Large Crowd in Pomeroy
A Saturday night public entertainment in Pomeroy on the new parking lot raised funds to install lights. John Sauvage led the event with future similar gatherings planned to support the project. Net profit was about $40. WPA officials expect the parking area completed by September with a main wall finished and a guard wall begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Sauvage
WPA
Mrs. Martha Curtis Russell Dies at 44
Middleport resident Mrs. Martha Curtis Russell widow of Roy Russell died Sunday at 5 am after a year long illness. She leaves a son James working in Canada and a daughter Margaret at home, plus sisters Margaret and Sarah Curtis of Toledo and brother James Curtis. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy Wednesday at 9 am.
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Middleport
Martha Curtis Russell
Roy Russell
Middleport Hill
Sacred Heart Church
Pomeroy
Russell
James
Canada
Margaret
Sarah Curtis
Toledo
James Curtis
Margaret Curtis
More Interest Shown in Meigs County Fair
Meigs County fair secretary Ray Gibbs reports a surge in premium list requests for the September 14 15 16 event. An expanded agricultural exhibits lineup and new attractions led by the Mary Wiggins troupe on day two and harness racing on days two and three are planned, with Howard Brothers providing midway thrills.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ray Gibbs
Gibbs
Mary Wiggins
Howard Brothers
Pomeroy man visits old school teacher at Wes terville reunion
C A Hartley of Pomeroy attended the Spanish War Veterans reunion in Columbus and visited Mrs. Mary N Nease Keister in Westerville. She taught at Bowman's Run school long ago and is now 87 with sharp sight and hearing. Hartley is nearly 81. most of her former pupils have died. She recently visited Minneapolis to see a brother and now lives with a daughter. Harold Sisson of Logan spent the weekend with his mother and attended the Evans reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Columbus
C. A. Hartley
Westerville
Mary N. Keister
Mary Nease
Pomeroy Social News and Wedding in Sacred Heart Parsonage
Pomeroy residents visit relatives in Toledo and Weeh Terrace. A luncheon at the Graber residence featured Miss Virginia Graber as hostess. Miss Melba Lambert and Henry L. Korn wed at Sacred Heart parsonage with Rev. Edwin F. Murphy officiating. Korn to Marion Steam Shovel Works. Dorothy Ebersbach hosted a bridge party with Harriett Ewing and Eleanor Karr winning.
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Graber
Lincoln Hill
Virginia Graber
Miss Graber
Dorothy Terrill
Columbus
Dorothy
Teresa Halbrecht
Kathleen Cunningham
Mary Katherine
Teresa Marie Graber
Pomeroy
Sacred Heart Parsonage
Edwin F. Murphy
Melba Lambert
Henry L. Korn
Korn
Jesse Lambert
W. Main St
Mr. Korn
Mary Korn
Anne St
Marion
Dorothy Ebersbach
Harriett Ewing
Eleanor Karr
Social Evening Hosted by Miss Grueser at Minersville
Miss Clara Frances Grueser entertained a Friday social evening at her Minersville home with guests including Misses Margaret Hartenhbach Margaret Jones Jeanne Hines Alma Fell and Messrs John Turner Bob Wright Charles La Rue of Pittsburgh Victor Stewart of Columbus Charles Sayre and Mr and Mrs Adolph Grueser Jr. Refreshments were served.
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Clara Frances Grueser
Minersville
Margaret Hartenhbach
Margaret Jones
Jeanne Hines
Alma Fell
John Turner
Bob Wright
Charles la Rue
Pittsburgh
Victor Stewart
Columbus
Charles Sayre
Adolph Grueser Jr
Pomeroy Shakespeare Club bids farewell to Mrs Cranston
Members of the Pomeroy Shakespeare Club recently hosted a farewell for Mrs John Cranston who will move to Ironton on Sept 1. After dinner at the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe a social evening followed at Mrs A H Rosenbaum's home. Mrs Cranston received many gifts from friends.
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Pomeroy
Attendees at Columbus Golden Wedding Celebration
Relatives from Columbus attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fugate on Sunday. The group included Sam Fugate, Roy and Millard Fugate, Nell Tope, Mary Woodruff, Floyd Mercer, Helen Maag, and others. Several relatives planned visits to Columbus, Mason City, Cedar Grove, and Toledo.
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Columbus
Frank Fugate
Sam Fugate
Roy Fugate
Millard Fugate
Nell Tope
Mary Woodruff
Floyd Mercer
Helen Maag
Stout Family Hosts Outdoor Supper Guests
Mr and Mrs O B Stout hosted an outdoor supper in the rear grotto over the weekend with guests including Mr and Mrs Austin Evans of Jackson Miss Lucille Dutton returning from a tour of the New England States and Eastern Canada Byron Lutz Troy C Ted Snyder Dayton Mrs Lenore Hobart Kent son Michael and Mrs Cedric Clark.
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O. B. Stout
Austin Evans
Jackson
Stouts
Evans
Stout
Lucille Dutton
New England States
Canada
Byron Lutz
Troy
Ted Snyder
Dayton
Lenore Hobart
Kent
Michael
Cedric Clark
Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits Across Town
Miss Mary B. McKnight of Langsville visited her cousin Miss Ruth Entsminger over the weekend. Mrs. Augusta Gilmore of Wolfpen spent a week with sister Mrs. Adda Smith. Mr. and Mrs. A B Crawford and Miss Anna Symons of Marion Ohio stayed with Mr. and Mrs. E R Tompkins. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Root of Columbus visited Mrs. William Root. Miss Mazie Wise stayed with Miss Betty Jo Cughenour in Cheshire. Lawrence Bing and Mrs. Marion Allensworth have improved after illness. Fred Shiflet was called to Point Pleasant for his mother Eva Shiflet. Mrs. Ella Byers hosted relatives Racine and others. L B Johnson and son Harold visited Huntington with Paul Johnson. Lewis Koehler of Glouster visited brother Floyd Koehler. Mrs E R Lama hosted a birthday dinner with Mrs C H Bartlett and others, including Alice Louise and Allegra Fadely, at the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe. Mrs. Ella Crowell, previously visiting, heads to Cincinnati to visit son R A Crowell. Mrs. Earl French and children of Athens joined Edward French for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Emma Gleeckner
Columbus
Reed
George Angeletti
Blennar
Eddie Blake
Mason City
Ruth Tracy
Cleveland
Michigan
Charles Werry
Harvey Pierce
Cedar Grove
W. Va
Clarence King
Robert
Werry
Ruth Pierce
Kathryn
Margaret Werry
Isabel Thomas
Corning
Fred Thomas
Toledo
Mis. Thomas
John Seakus
Mary Goodwin
J. A. Schmitt
Victor Halbrecht
Charles Ebersbach
Lincoln Hill
Edith Gephart
Nellie Campbell
Olan Goodwin
Wyllis Davis
Gallipolis
Dr. Davis
Minnie Davis
Sarah Phillips
Mary B. McKnight
Langsville
Ruth Entsminger
Augusta Gilmore
Wolfpen
Adda Smith
A. B. Crawford
Anna Symons
Marion, O
E. R. Tompkins
S. Second Ave
Harry Root
Mr. Root
William Root
Mazie Wise
Betty Jo Cughenour
Cheshire
Lawrence Bing
Marion Allensworth
Locust St
Fred Shiflet
Pleasant
Eva Shiflet
Ella Byers
E. R. Lama
C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
Mrs. Bartlett
Mrs. Lama
Alice Louise
Allegra Fadely
Racine
Mary Jane
Gravel Hill
Bartlett
Ella Crowell
Lucy Downing
Alpha Somerville
Cincinnati
R. A. Crowell
Earl French
Athens
Edward French
Newton Spencer
Coal Gate
Mr. Spencer
Isiah Spencer
Spencer
Donald Shunkwiler
Billy
Willoughby
Wayne Hall
Laurelville
Logan
Joe Farbearn
Roy Wolfe
Eugene
Detroit
Allie Wolfe
Edward Sines
Agnes Sines
John W. McBroom
Richard
Willard E. Lyke
Fred FE. Hull
Charess Wonn
Edward Hamilton
Clinton Webb
Ralph
J.D. Tipton
Irene
Margaret Steody
Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Ward Held at Rutland
Funeral services for Elizabeth Ward age 92 who died Friday evening at her home in Rutland were held today at 10:30 from the residence with burial in Wright Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Elizabeth Ward
Rutland
Wright
Golden wedding anniversary celebrated in Union Ave home
Mr and Mrs Frank Fugate Sr marked their fifty years of marriage with a golden anniversary party at their Union Avenue home. About fifty relatives and friends attended as yellow roses decorated the house and a large cake with gold leaves was shared. Their four children were present plus relatives and neighbors who contributed gifts and memories.
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Pomeroy
Frank Fugate
Union Ave
Fugate
Albert Wipple
Fusegate
Fred Guth
Father Murphy
Guth
H. V. Carl
J. C. Fisher
Middleport
Lena Guth
James Fugate
Frank Fuegate
William Danehardt
Middleport football call for players and gear issue
Yellow Jackets coach Marshall MecCuen calls all prospective players to report at the gymnasium Tuesday at 2 PM for equipment issue. First practice starts Wednesday at 10 AM.
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Middleport
Marshall MecCuen
Yellow Jackets
McBride Family Attends Clarence Boso Clara Tedbay Wedding
Mr and Mrs R C McBride and daughter Margaret attended the wedding of Mrs McBride s nephew Clarence Boso of Parkersburg to Miss Clara Tedbay at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock Clarence Boso is in his last year at a medical school in Charleston US միջ
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R. C. McBride
Margaret
Many Hocking County School Board Candidates File for 1937 Election
In Hocking County, a growing field of candidates for the 1937 school board election signals full slates across rural districts. Three seats will be open on the county board, with only two incumbents held over. Logan city also faces three terms expiring with Wright and Krieg remaining. Rural districts 14 in number plan board elections, and Starr Washington District will name five members as the new district was formed by the county board.
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Logan
Eeeeee Ccd
Hocking County
Logan City
Harry H. Wright
John E. Krieg
Starr- Washington
Party Girl Linked to Chicago Park Killing Mystery
Lucille Buehler, a vivacious blonde party girl, is connected to a man under police scrutiny as they pursue a line of inquiry into the death of Herbert F. Lee alias Robert Francis Burns. Lee was shot in a park while walking with the girl, with jealousy suspected as a possible motive.
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Herbert F. Lee
Robert Francis Burns
Chicago
Lucille Buehler
Lee
Akron Woman Leaves Logan Hospital
Akron woman Charles Davis of Akron was discharged from Cherrington Hospital after two weeks of treatment for injuries from a fall near Nelsonville while attempting to rescue her son who had fallen from a car. She suffered a concussion and a fractured shoulder blade. Another patient, Mrs J T Hughes of Shawnee, left after a goiter operation.
Logan worker among 12 cut from C and O Railways
J. E. Lecrone was terminated from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad payroll in Logan after years of service. The cut occurred as older workers were restored to full time, reducing total Logan employment by 12.
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Logan
Walbridge
J. E. Lecrone
Chesapeake and Ohio
Rabbits Multiply in Hocking County Says Deputy
Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst reports widespread rabbit propagation across Hocking County this summer. Drivers have found many rabbits and skunks killed by autos along county highways during the night season.
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Logan
Hocking
Edward Eberst
Scotts Creek School To Be Continued
Falls District Board of Education approved by the state department of education to keep Scotts Creek one room school open for another year. Pauline Clark was hired as teacher. Webb Summit vacancy filled by Miss Fanny Stone replacing Velma Skinner who moves to Marion Township. Rural schools in Hocking County will open in September for a nine month term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
Old Pipe Line Is Removed In Hocking County
Work to remove one of two 16 inch gas lines for Ohio Fuel Gas Co proceeds in Hocking County. A crew cuts out lead pipe as trucks haul material through Logan daily. Lifting progress runs about a mile per day using a ditch digging machine. The line connected the West Virginia gas field with the Sugar Grove pumping station.
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Logan
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Hocking County
Logan City
West Virginia
Sugar Grove
Van Gundy Cousins Reunite After Many Years
George and Roh anna Van Gundy of Upper Sandusky and Mrs. John Blum near this city had not met since 1888. Last week the Van Gundys visited the Blum home for a long awaited reunion.
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Logan
George
Rohanna van Gundy
Upper
Sandusky
John Blum
van Gundys
Blum
Old Railroad Man Retires at Logan
Logan Ohio George S Roberts age 63 retires from the C and O railroad after 43 12 years service Mainly at Walbridge following car shop closures His work began with Norfolk and Western for a year later 41 2 years with Columbus Shawnee and Hocking then Hocking Valley and Can o He is brother of A Y Roberts who retired last July after 45 years He plans to devote more time to his violin repair business and has several instruments from Maysville Kentucky to Jeffair plus violin making skills
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A. Y. Roberts
Logan
Roberts
Maysville
Jeffair
Young Wife Dies After Prolonged Illness Near Laurelville
Mary Karshner age 31 wife of Fred Karshner died at her home near Laurelville Saturday evening after an extended illness. She had been hospitalized in Columbus nine weeks but had been home for several weeks. Survived by husband a son Eugene 11 mother and sister. The funeral will be at 2:30 p m Tuesday at the residence.
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Logan
Mary Karshner
Fred Karshner
Laurelville
Columbus
Eugene
Workmen Alter County Treasurer’s Office Layout at Courthouse
At the Saturday holiday, under supervision of William Loomis, workers altered the county treasurer’s office of Robert N. White. The partition was moved to provide more room for tables and records.
Murray City Village Offices Contest Filed for Treasurer
Arthur Donson filed a petition on Friday to run for treasurer of Murray City, triggering a village wide contest for all offices except mayor. Edward Shuttleworth earlier submitted his petition seeking reelection as treasurer.
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Logan
Arthur Donson
Murray City
Edward Shuttleworth
Snakes Shed Outer Epidermal Layer Not Entire Skin
Snakes replace only the outer epidermal layer during shedding, not the entire skin. The process involves casting off the thin outer skin while keeping the underlying tissues intact.
Logan Social Notes Harbors Visiting Friends from Nearby Towns
Logan residents reported visits from relatives and friends over the weekend. Isiah Spencer and Mrs. Spencer hosted Newton Spencer and guests from Willoughby. Others from Laur elville Detroit Kittanning and Columbus joined in Logan area social calls and games.
Matheny Sisters Visit Jackson. Miss Matheny named Jackson High teacher
Mrs C S Matheny and Miss Margaret Matheny of Haydenville visited in Jackson last week hosting by Miss Jean Wood and Miss Elaine Hersh barger. Miss Matheny will teach at Jackson High School next year after a year on Carbon Hill High School faculty and was chosen from 55 applicants.
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C. S. Matheny
Margaret Matheny
Haydenville
Jackson
Miss Matheny
Jean Wood
Elaine Hershbarger
Jackson High School
Carbon Hill High School
Haydenville Missionary Society Holds Annual Picnic
The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Mrs. C. S. Matheny's home for their annual picnic and mite box opening. Twenty five members and guests attended.
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Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church of
Haydenville
C. S. Matheny
Logan-Albert Matheny Taken Into Custody In Starr Township
Logan Albert Matheny of Zion Ridge Starr Township was taken into custody at his home Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith. A charge of intoxication was filed in the court of Magistrate 6 B Whitehart with arraignment to be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Albert Matheny
Zion Ridge
Starr Township
Nellis Smith
B. Whitehart
Local Visitor Walter Jurgensmier Returns to Illinois
Walter Jurgensmier left Saturday night for Wilmot Illinois after two weeks in this city visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Jurgensmier Sr He is employed as a tree surgeon and was disabled by a knee injury two weeks ago while at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Walter Jurgensmier
Wilmot
Ill
Birth of Ninth Pound Son in Corning Family
Logan news from Corning reports the birth of a 9% pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Basil Pyle last Tuesday. The Pyles are former Logan residents and welcome a new member to their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Corning
Basil Pyle
Middleport Railroad Man Retires After 32 Years
Marion Rife of Peach Ridge West Virginia retires from the C and O Railway after 32 years as tool dresser. He plans to spend time at home and pursuing violin making learned since 1916 many instruments modeled after Stradivarius. His grandson Marion A. Rife shows promise as a violinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. & O. Railway
Peach Ridge
W. Va
Marion Rife
Palmer St
Fifth Ave
Rife
Railway
Marion A. Rife
Dividends Claimed By Many in Logan
Logan dividend distribution for the First Rempel National Bank liquidation progresses under receiver Stanley McCall of Portsmouth. About 700 of nearly 2,400 vouchers remain. claimants are arriving at ~80 daily and urged to call promptly or checks will be sent back to Washington. Some checks date from earlier payments and were not claimed.
Two Federal Work Supervisors Moved
Mrs. Harry Thomas of Logan, long in charge of WPA sewing centers in Hocking County, transferred to Athens County to head similar work. Floyd Cooper, who supervised emergency schools in Hocking County for two years, moved to Athens County for similar duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Harry Thomas
WPA
Hocking County
Athens County
Floyd Cooper
Vienna Suicide Bureau Aids Five People Weekly
Vienna's anti suicide bureau reports saving about five individuals per week and transforming them into normal lives. The agency highlights steady progress in crisis intervention and follow up care across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Grouse Molt Toenails at End of Summer
A note reports some grouse species shed their toenails as summer ends. The observation adds a detail to cascading molt behavior among wild birds and their seasonal life cycle.
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Middleport Church
Fred Gardner
George Russell
Gardners
Pearl Reynolds
W. B. King
Parkersburg
Ohio
Pomeroy Man
Harold Sisson
E. Main St
Wolcott
Kans
Missouri River
Randolph
Pete) Young
Albert Young
Pleasant Ridge
Emil Ball
Wehe Terrace
Entertains Club
Miss Grueser
Middleport Social Notes
Hocking County School Board
Akron
Logan Hospital
Hocking Co
Scotts Creek
Roosevelt
Frank R. McNinch
Federal Communications Commission
Capitol Hill
Illinois
Fred Sanders
Mgr
N. Court St
The
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
Lestro Bldg
Athens, Ohio
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