Fire losses in Logan 1935 mostly outside city limits
Logan records show 1935 fire losses under $1.20 inside the city, while fires just outside the city caused about 15000 in total. Major incidents included Homer Blackston and Ruble apartments each at 500, plus a 15000 outside corporation John Dougherty blaze in March.
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Logan
Walter Nixon
Homer Blackston
Hunter Street
Ruble
Whitcraft
North Mulberry Street
Blacksaton
Hazlett
Corporation
Epstein
John Dougherty Burns
Charnese Lyons
Mary Tolbert
Joss
James Thomas
Charlies Woise
Kramer
Hocking Valley
Park Trowbridge
George Emerick
Kindergarten Begins At Murray on Monday
Pre school children gathered for the first June Monday morning in Murray City under the Ohio Emergency School program. Over 40 registered to start kindergarten with Miss Helen Rochester as teacher in charge assisted by Miss Margaret Popoczy and Miss Clarabelle Whitehart. Classes will be held in the gymnasium and meals prepared in the home economics room of the high school.
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Logan
Jan
Murray City
Ohio
Helen Rochester
Margaret Popoczy
Clarabelle Whitehart
Astral forecast warns of conflict and growth for a notable native
The forecast warns of contradictory influences from businesses and secret societies with chances of delays and grief. It urges calm temper and wise choices to thrive in a year where outcomes hinge on self control. The child born today may be aggressive yet clever and shrewd in decisions. Notable nativity: Howard C Cheriety, artist.
Important Message To Rheumatic Sufferers
If you suffer rheumatic attacks from uric acid and circulating poisons RU-MA offers quick relief. The advertisement claims RU-MA outperforms opiates by aiding the body to expel uric acid through natural processes. Quick’s Cut Rate Store and druggists guarantee relief or money back with a bi bottle, urging sufferers to buy.
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Quick
Rama
Farmer Pleads Guilty In Truck Arson Case
Logan January 9 Arthur Mason Falls Township pleaded guilty before Judge Harley M Whitcraft to burning his truck to defraud an insurance company. The October grand jury indictment followed an investigation that showed the fire destroying the hay loaded truck was incendiary and that Mason risked losing the vehicle. Citizens testified on Mason's character before the court took the matter under advisement.
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Farmer
Mason
Mine No. 5 Shutdown Raises Relief Load
Logan January 9 With the temporary closing of No 5 Mine of the Sunday Creek Coal Company at Murray City the relief load in the district has increased. Investigators report many additional families applying for aid as work at the mine is resumed. Across the county the relief burden has eased as CWA absorbs former relief cases with about half of current CWA workers having relief appointments.
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Logan
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Murray City
Chester Miller
CWA
Paternity verdict in Logan court promptly delivered
A Logan jury required less than an hour Monday afternoon to find Clyde Bobo guilty in the paternity case brought by Inez Stephenson. The verdict marks the opening of the new term as petit jurors report for duty. Grand jury convenes January 22.
Ellinger and Deputies Watch for Bowman
Logan sheriff and staff prepare to cooperate with southeastern Ohio officers to capture Neal G. Bowman after he abducted Sheriff H. L. Partee of Vinton County. Supplies and armed preparedness have increased, with telephonic reports shared with surrounding counties.
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Logan
Jan
So! Ellinger
Ohio
Neal G. Bowman
Bowman
H. L. Partee
Vinton County
Sheriff's Office
Divorce Granted in Logan Neglect Case Between Spouses
Judge Harvey M. Whitcraft granted a divorce Friday to Irvin Vickroy from Orpha Vickrey on neglect grounds. The couple are parents of nine minors. custody of eight children was awarded to the father while the youngest child remains with the mother.
Corn-Hog Meeting Set For Jan 23 In Hocking County
Farmers in Hocking County are to be counseled on federal corn and hog production cuts. Two sessions on January 23 at the county courthouse and Laurelville will feature a state department representative. Projections show about 2 percent hog reduction and 15 percent corn acreage cuts with potential payments totaling 15 078 and 22 226 dollars respectively.
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Logan
Hocking County
State Department
Laurelville
Harold Chambers
Carbon Hill Notes Local family visits and moves
Carbon Hill notes list visits and travel among residents. Jan David Evans and Leslie Evans visited. Reuben Sparnon returned from Logan. T J Smiths spent time with Mra Nannie Spence at Haydenville. Beulah Coe came from Murray City to see J W Coe. Phil Devel from Murray City spent New Year with family. Arthur Shelton visited H Lowes Jr. Alva Devol moved his family to Columbus. Wilbert Hawk and children from Dayton visited H Lowes.
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Carbon Hill
David Evans
Marysville
Leslie Evans
Reuben Sparnon
Logan
D. O. Sparnon
T J. Smith
Nannie Spence
Haydenville
Beulah Coe
Murray City
J. W. Coe
Phil Devel
Arthur Shelton
H. Lowes Jr
Alva Devol
Columbus
Wilbert Hawk
Dayton
H Lowes
Mrs Ruth Robinson Dies in Logan After Illness
Mrs Ruth Robinson widow of Seth Robinson died at her North Walnut Street home after a long illness. She would have turned 90 this Friday and was mother of Seth Robinson Jr the first Hocking soldier killed in World War I. A longtime Logan resident she was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and served as chaplain. Survived by daughters Mrs L C Thoming and Mrs Joe Hutchins and a son who died earlier. Funeral plans await relatives in Wyoming.
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Logan
Ruth Robinson
North Walnut Street
Seth Robinson
Seth Robinson, Jr
New Straitsville
American Legion Auxiliary
L. C. Thoming
Newcastle
Wyoming
Joe Hutchins
Plaine
Death of J. R. Reynolds in Logan
J R Reynolds died at his North Mulberry Street home Sunday night after a week with pneumonia. A longtime blacksmith and carriage maker, he was widowed with two sons deceased. Surviving are daughter Mrs. Lawrence Hack of Logan and Frank Reynolds, Mr Sterling. Final rites set for Wednesday with Knights of Pythias ceremonies at 7 pm Tuesday at the residence. Members to assemble at 6:45 pm.
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Knights of Pythias
Tobacco Sales Resume at Gallipolis Buckeye Warehouse
Gallia County reports tobacco sales resumed at 9 this morning at the Gallipolis Burley Tobacco Warehouse after a market stoppage prompted by growers protests. About 30,000 pounds sold yesterday, with 60,000 pounds on the floor today and prices averaging eight cents per pound.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Burley Tobacco Warehouse
Dave Kelton
Huntington
Gallia County
AAA
E. T. Reed
East Gallipolis Woman Arrested for Petit Larceny
Alta Beckett of East Gallipolis was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Howard Gates and H B Wood Monday noon for petty larceny in connection with the theft of an automobile battery and other parts.
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Gallipolis
Alta Beckett
East Gallipolis
Howard Gates
H. B. Wood
Bowman and companion seen in Gallipolis early Sunday
Neal Bowman, described as a desperado, and a companion are believed to have stopped in Gallipolis early Sunday morning. Sam's Place owner Sam Augustine reported that one of two men in his restaurant at 3 am matched Bowman's facial features and spoke little, asking if he would be recognized again.
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Gallipolis
Neal Bowman
Desperado
Sam Augustine
Sam
Augustine
Bowman
Sanitation Work To Begin in Gallia County
Gallia County starts a county-wide sanitation program with 35 men under C Richards of the Public Health Service. Thirty-five toilets on private property and school grounds are contracted, with more expected. property owners pay material costs while the health service digs and seals vaults at no cost to owners.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
C. ©. Richards
United States Public Health Service
Health Service
Two Suits Filed In Gallipolis Court
Hilda Sheets files for divorce from John W. Sheets in common pleas court citing gross neglect and desertion after a May 24, 193% marriage. She seeks permanent alimony and child custody for their six month old son. Elizabeth Richards Dennett sues Edgar F. Richards and Margaret Richards for $257.50 on a promissory note. Gallipolis Savings Loan case T.8 and Hannah Hanes ends with plaintiff awarded $3,283.39 from real estate sale proceeds.
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Gallipolis
Hilda Sheets
John W. Sheets
Common Pleas Court
Elizabeth Richards Dennett
Chillicothe
Edgar F
Margaret Lewis Richards
Rio Grande
Gallipolis Savings Loan Company
Ve. T. 8
Hannah Hanes
Probate Court appoints admins in Gallia County
J H Shato of Gallipolis named administrator of Maggie Sha to deceased by Judge J B Clark. Susan M Cherrington named administratrix of Harriett E Cherrington with $2000 bond. Gilbert Hager of Kananga named administrator for Robert A Hager. Estate of Jennie Rees released to Evan D Rees.
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Gallipolis
J. H. Shato
Maggie Shato
J. 8. Clark
Susan M. Cherrington
Harriett E. Cherrington
C. W
May Cherrington
Gilbert Hager
Kananga
Robert A. Hager
Jennie Rees
Evan D. Rees
CWA Payroll Tops County Records In Gallia
Gallia County CWA payroll for the week ending January 4 totaled 12 937 53 the second highest since the program began in the county Local officials E T Morrison Roy Rothgeb E N Leonard and Dr C E Holzer visited Columbus for talks with Ohio CWA officials The Ohio River is expected to reach 30 feet at Gallipolis today Rainfall over weekend reached 15 inches Edwin McCormick reports Flooding covered part of State Route 160 near Mills Station due to Chickamauga Creek rise.
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Gallipolis
CWA
Gallia County
E. T. Morrison
Roy Rothgeb
E. N. Leonard
C. E. Holzer
Columbus
Ohio Cwa
Ohio River
Edwin McCormick
Mills Station
Chickamauga Creek
Local merchant Earl L. McCormick retires after a decade in trade
Gallipolis reports Earl L. McCormick retires from his dry goods and general retail business after more than ten years. He sold his stock to local buyers and remains district manager for the Home Owners Loan Corporation covering Gallia Jackson and Lawrence counties.
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Gallipolis
Earl L. McCormick
Dry Goods and Nations
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Gallia
Jackson
Lawrence
Marriage License Issued To Huntington Man And Gallipolis Woman
A marriage license was issued Monday to Lester Swann twenty one year old auto mechanic of Huntington and Kathleen Webb twenty one daughter of Floyd Webb of Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Lester Swann
Huntington
Kathleen Webb
Floyd Webb
Jacobs Teen Undergoes Eye Operation in Parkersburg
Jan 9 report from Pomeroy states Harry Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs Clish Jacobs of Lassey Street traveled to Parkersburg Monday for cataract removal on his right eye. Doctor says left eye already cleared and treatment yesterday may restore his sight.
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Pomeroy
Harry Jacobs
Clish Jacobs
Lassey Street
Parkersburg
Toes Amputated After Freezing at Church Outbuilding
William Shoemaker of near Cheshire was admitted to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis for amputation of toes frozen December 26. He sought shelter in an outbuilding at Poplar Ridge Church and fell asleep.
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Gallipolis
William Shoemaker
Cheshire
Holzer Hospital
Poplar Ridge Church
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