Moving Day for Logan County Courthouse Officials
Logan Hocking County officials prepare to assume duties next Monday marking the start of new terms. Key staff changes include Don Feather as clerk of courts assistant, Herman F. Bratton learning recorder duties, Catherine Stoughton deputizing for the prosecutor, and the reorganization of the board with Frank St. Clair and J. M. Conkle as commissioners. Plans show no changes for probate, sheriff, or coroner offices. new engineer Ernest L. Schaal to replace Orla Wolfe. Melvin Heft to be secretary. and interim treasurer George Hengst to be followed by Robert N. White next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sparnon
Hubert D. Lappen
Catherine Stoughton
Gerald W. Lanning
Edwin D. Ricketts
Ada Hoskins
Frank St. Clair
J. M. Conkle
W. EF. Evans
Carbon Hill
Emanuel Wolfe
C. BE. Brehm
EB. L. Ewing
Joe Farhbeann
H. H. Wright
Vance Brian
Ernest L. Schaal
Orla Wolfe
Schaal
Melvin Heft
Harry St. Clair
George C. Hengast
Robert N. White
Rural County Freed From Contagious Disease Quarantine
Logan Hocking County ends its quarantine against contagious diseases after months of restrictions. Carat fever has appeared in parts of the county, but the last quarantine was removed recently as health commissioner Dr. W B Lacock states the area is now free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
W. B. Lacock
Logan Car Sales Hit December Highs at Noon
At noon Thursday 47 new car sales were recorded in Clerk of Courts Charles C Achauer’s office with projections to reach 50 by month end. It marks one of the highest December sales figures in years. Mrs. Helen Boocks of Lancaster is recovering well after major surgery in Columbus. she was visited by Dr Booecks, Ruth Ann, and Jack.
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Logan
Charles C. Achauer
Local Visits Highlight Community Ties and social Guests
George Leyshon returned to Western Reserve University on Thursday after a stay in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Peter Lomax of Mc Arthur were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank W Harden Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leyshon
Western Reserve University
Peter Lomax
McArthur
Frank W. Harden
Dean of County's Attorneys Is 82
Logan Allen R. McBroom the dean of Hocking County lawyers turned 82 on Wednesday. He has practiced law here for more than five decades and was at work at the courthouse Thursday morning.
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Logan—Allen R. McBroom
Hocking County
Local educators attend Ohio Education Association sessions
LOGAN Supt. G E Carr Supt J W Coleman and Miss Janet White attended Ohio Education Association sessions in Columbus as delegates. LOGAN Walter Simon was arrested on Route 31 north of the city by Sheriff Joe Farbearn for parking on a state highway without lights and will be arraigned before Magistrate E S B Whitehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Walter Simon
Columbus
Joe Farbearn
B. Whitehart
Logan Partee and Doris Shook Granted Marriage License
Marriage license issued Thursday for Lewis Partee a 22 year old truck driver of New Straitsville and Doris Shook a 21 year old of New Straitsville Route 1 at home daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Lewis Partee
New Straitsville
Doris Shook
New Straitsville Rt. 1
Howard Shook
Mrs. Clara Campbell Improves at Home After Illness
Mrs. Clara Campbell court stenographer remains confined to her East Main Street home where she has been ill for two weeks. Her condition is improved.
Logan Brief Social Notes: Bridge Tea At White House
Miss Betty Hall and Miss Betty Smoot hosted a bridge tea at the White House on Wednesday afternoon. Four tables played before a lunch was served, with high scores awarded to Miss Jean Webb and Miss Dorothy Wardwell and a consolation prize to Miss Betty Bell. Additional guests included Miss Annabelle Weymueller and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Hall
Betty Smoot
White House
Jean Webb
Jean Weltner
Misa Phyllis Nixon
Dorothy Wardwell
Betty Liff
Ann Bowen
June Grooms
Virginia Spranke
Annabelle Weymueller
Glouster
Betty Bell
Margaret Andrews
Culver City Holiday Bridge Party At Mra Harden Home
Mra Frank Harden hosted a Git Amici Club holiday bridge night in Culver City with four tables. High scores belonged to Mrs. Paul Spears and Mrs. Ed Jones, while guest awards went to Mrs. Clinton Webb and Mrs. Peta Lomax.
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Mra
Frank Harden
Git Amici Club
Culver &I
Paul Spears
Ed, Jones
Clinton Webb
Peta Lomax
Harry Bell
Mr. Pleasant
Mich
Carl
County Road Is Submitted For State Transfer
LOGAN The Starr Union Furance road was prepared for submission to the state highway department for transfer to the state system. E B Epler of the department arrived in Logan to finalize the submission and commissioners cleared right of way easements. A newly approved route named Nelsonville Carbon Hill Western Road will become State Highway No 874 running about 6.5 miles through Ward Township to Carbon Hill and connecting with Haydenville Greendale road. William Andrews of this city is reported to be ill with heart disease in Mt Pleasant Michigan, visiting his son Noah and daughter in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Nelsonville
Carbon Hill
Ward Township
Hocking
William Andrews
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
Noah
District Schools to Reopen Monday in Hocking Logan
All schools in Hocking County and Logan districts will reopen Monday after a Christmas break ending Dec 23. Many Logan faculty were away during the vacation period, as reported in local notices. Parents of 12th child Scudera announce birth of a son weighing 10 pounds at their home Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Lawrence Scudera
Hocking County to review new year conservation program at McArthur
Logan area reports show the soil conservation committee and extension service agents travel to McArthur on January 8 for information on the planning and agricultural conservation program for the new year. Alma Garvin extension specialist to lead a bread baking demonstration in Logan on January 7. Pocahontas members urged to attend a 6 30 p m meeting at the hall followed by a 8 00 p m bingo fundraiser.
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Logan
Hocking County
Alma Garvin
Pocahontas
Church parties held by Jenkins family in Rio Grande
Two church gatherings were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. Jenkins of Rio Grande Gallia County this week. Miss Margaret Jenkins led the World Wide Guild on Tuesday night and Miss Lorena Jenkins hosted her Sunday School class on Thursday with a watch party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
8. E. Jenkins
Rio Grande
Gallia County
Margaret Jenkins
World Wide Guild
Misa Lorena Jenkins
Body of Peter Glien den brought for funeral prep
The body of Peter Glien den who died Wednesday at Yellow bud was brought here for funeral preparation. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Logan
Peter Glienden
Yellowbud
Hickey Talks With Officials On Logan Pool Project
J R Hickey visited Logan Thursday and conferred with school officials about the swimming pool project. The plan has not yet reached the stage for submission to obtain federal approval.
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Logan
J. R. Hickey
Three-Mill School Tax Levy Defeated Across Four Gallia Districts
In Gallia County four districts vote again against a three mill school tax levy. Bidwell-Springfield faces possible school closure or unpaid staff. Green and Cheshire approve the levy, Morgan and Ohio Townships fail, and Clay Township also rejects. Prosecutor notes tie votes count as defeats.
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Gallia County
Gallipolis
Bidwell-Springfield
Bidwell
Springfield
Green
Cheshire
Cheshire Township
Morgan Township
Helen Russell
County Board of Elections
Harry Miller
Ohio Township
Clay Township
Miller
New Year Welcome Event At Centerville School
A complete New Year program occurred at Centerville School on New Year’s Eve. The Ladies Aid Society served an oyster supper from 6:30 p.m. followed by games and contests through 11:45 p.m. A watch meeting rang in 1937 from 11:58 to 12:02. Jan 5 Garden Club meeting announced with Mrs Edna Porter as hostess.
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Gallipolis
Centerville
Ladies’ Aid Society
Edna Porter
Garden Club of
Vinton
WPA payroll figures for Gallia County workers
Gallia County WPA figures show 800 to 900 men and women employed last April, per county engineer H. W. Nixon. The latest report lists 562 on the WPA payrolls, not counting 75 people moved from suspended projects after December.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
WPA
H. W. Nixon
Mr. and Mrs Neal Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Gallipolis report notes KE Lincoln Neal and wife observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home. Their sons Dr. Joe Neal of Minneapolis and Howard Neal of Gallipolis and daughter Mrs Hubert Carnes of the city attended with families. Both spouses reported illness. Local lodge members and friends sent flowers.
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Gallipolis
KE. Lincoln Neal
Joe Neal
Minneapolis
Howard Neal
Hubert Carnes
Neal
WPA Crews Building Bridges in Gallia County
WPA workmen are building two concrete bridges on Georges Creek Road in Guyan Township as part of the county highway program. Progress is on schedule according to WPA engineer H. W. Nixon who added that construction of the Oliver White Road bridge would start Tuesday January 5 after plans were completed.
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Gallipolis
WPA
Georges Creek
Guyan Township
H. W. Nixon
Nixon
Oliver White Road
Officers Installed in Eastern Star Chapter at Gallipolis
In Gallipolis Mrs. Rachel Mossman installed new Eastern Star officers at Vinton with Grace Welker as wort hy matron and W. W. Welker as worthy patron. Other officers named include Stella Denney associate matron D Walker associate patron, Vernie Butler secretary, Anna Evans treasurer, Nita Alexander conductress, Marietta Atkinson associate conductress, Stella Wilcox chaplain, Lucy Hartsook organist, Annabell Atkinson marshal, Leah Freshcorn Ada, Ethel Welker Ruth, Elizabeth Grover Esther, Flora Cline Martha, Margaret Pearl Electa, Artie Roush warder, Clem C. Wilcox sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eastern Star
Vinton
Rachel Mossman
Grace Welker
W. W. Welker
Stella Denney
D. Walker
Vernie Butler
Anna Evans
Nita Alexander
Marietta Atkinson
Stella E. Wilcox
Lucy Hartsook
Annabell Atkinson
Marshal
Leah Freshcorn
Ada
Ethel Welker
Ruth
Elizabeth Grover
Esther
Flora Cline
Martha
Margaret Pearl
Electa
Artie Roush
Clem C. Wilcox
Sentinel
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Ivan Potts
Jerry
Continental, O
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EK. M. Tipton
William Andrews III
Hollywood
Marie Glory
Paris
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Southern Ohio Electric Co
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County
Mrs. Neal
Esther Painter
Wellston
Mariah Painter
Nettie Painter
Denney
Floyd Burkle
Center Point
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Charles Maerker
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