Hocking County Grand Jury Indicts Burglaries and Weapons
The Hocking County Grand Jury reported after a Monday session that twenty witnesses were questioned during investigations of 28 cases. Fifteen indictments were open, three secret, and ten ignored. Indictments named Edward Bainter Straitaville Ambrose Schrader and Clifford Nixon of Logan for burglary and larceny. Eugene Tennyhit and Mintis Bone for carrying concealed weapons. Francis Williams Jr and Charles Holdren for burglary. Charles Smith for provoking a breach of peace. Fernsell Tisdale for failure to provide for children. Jurors also reviewed jail rules and were excused but not discharged.
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Edward Bainter
Mew
Straitaville
Ambrose#Schrader
Clifford Nixon
Lagan
Eugene Tennyhit
Deanville
South Bloomingville
Mintis Bone
Francis Willams, Jr
Charles Holdren
Union Furnace
Charles Smith
South Perry
Fernsell -Tisdale
Flowers Bloom Out of Season Near Falls Mill
Logan residents Mr and Mrs Andrew Hunger report a flowering plant blooming outdoors out of season near Falls Mill. They are unsure of the exact species but describe it as a rare age blooming plant thriving despite winter conditions.
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Logan
Andrew Hunger
Falls Mill
First Arrest of 1932 In Hocking County
Jan 6 1932 Shirley Bailey of South Perry is jailed as the county’s first 1932 arrestee. Deputy Joe Farbearn and Sheriff Stenley Sparnow took him into custody after a Monday assault charge filed by Alvin Ferguson. Bailey pleaded guilty and paid a $1 fine. Arraignment followed Tuesday.
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South Perry
I Logan
Hocking
Shirley Bailey
Joe Farbearn
Stenley Sparnow
Magistrat
J. F. Miller
Alvin Ferguson
Gospel Team Headed by Warren H Bright in Boston Study
Relatives in Logan report Warren H Bright of Boston University's School of Theology will head a gospel team serving the West Chelmsford Massachusetts Methodist Episcopal Church during January. The work, supervised by a university professor, provides ministerial experience and Bright is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bright of the city after years of study for the ministry.
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Warren H. Bright
Logan
Jan
Boston
Boston University
School of Theology
West Chelmsford
Mass
Bright
Warren Bright
Ministry
Tast
January Term Indicts Eighteen in Local Elections
In Benton Township Marion Kitchen was elected to succeed himself as president while Judson J. Johnson, veteran clerk, was retained for another term. Perry Township voters chose Roy J. Notestone as president and Carl Stahr as clerk, succeeding L. Karr who held the post for years.
U B Evangelistic Services Progressing
Nash led evangelistic meetings at the United Brethren Church with large nightly attendance. Afternoon sessions at two oclock draw good crowds. Topics announced include Grieving the Holy Spirit Symptoms of a Dying Soul Children of God America and Her Only Hope and Three Great Things.
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America
Boards of Education Name New Officials Wright Reelected
In Hocking County boards organized for the new year selecting officers. Logan district reelected Harry H. Wright as president with George Fox as vice president and Belland Bright as clerk. Other members include John E. Krieg and T. Lyke. Laurelville elected Pearl McClelland president and Gerald Rose as clerk. Good Hope Township failed to complete organization, naming J. F. McGrady as president.
Rock House draws visitors from 36 states in year
Logan January 6 A total of 36 states the District of Columbia and Ontario Canada were represented at the Rock House during the year just closed Ranger L T Warley reports Despite a drop in tourist traffic total attendance rose to 58011 from 54814 in 1930 Weather in late 1931 boosted figures Ohio natives led with 64357 visitors Michigan 320 Indiana 207 Illinois 203 and Pennsylvania 201 followed by others including New Jersey 87 and California 62 in the detailed tallies for outside states
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Logan
District of Columbia
Ontario
Canada
Rock House
L.T. Warley
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New
Park to Add Facilities for Tourists at Winter Prep
Preparations underway at the park to expand facilities for growing tourist numbers. More parking will be created and extra tables and furnaces installed during winter, state Ranger Worley.
Gloom Busters Dinner Aims to Lift Local Outlook
Logan January 6 dinner arranged for 6 15 p m Thursday in the Arcade Building Pythian rooms with the Pythian Sisters serving. Sponsors hope to scatter gloom in the district and present an optimistic 1932 employment outlook. Speakers include representatives from the State Highway Department Cincinnati Shoe Company Hocking Valley Brick Company Logan Clay Product Company and other industries. Judge Harley M Whitcraft will discuss The Restoration of Confidence with Rev Lloyd Evans and L P Mooney among speakers.
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Logan
Pythian
Pythian Sisters
State Highway Department
Cincinnati Shoe Company
Hocking Valley Brick Company
Logan Clay Product Company
Harrington Class Members Meet at Mrs Smith Home
Mrs. Harry L. Smith hosted the Harrington Class at East Second Street Monday evening to sew for the needy with lunch served. Mrs. H. A. Henderson became a member. Continued on Page 11.
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Grand Jury
Clinton Webb
Milne
U. B. Evangelistic Services
Nash
Mitlater
Boards of Education
Rock House Visitors
Chesseafield
Domenic
Derbi
Cross
Nat
Shilkret
Alex Cray
Columbia Network
E.S.T
The
D. Zenner Co
Mr. Man
Arrow
Mallory
Tech Union
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