Logan City Council Compromises To Pass Appropriation Ordinance
Logan city council reaches compromise to approve a long-delayed appropriation ordinance. A two‑mechanics committee will assess police car costs to decide on repair or replacement, with funds planned for a new waterworks truck and fire equipment. A sinking fund overdraft will be covered by a 2000 transfer. parking rules on Gallagher Avenue were defeated. bond retirements are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Bright
Frank Weis
Joseph Hansel
Wich
Gallagher Avenue
School projects to start under FERA supervision
Logans city schools will begin multiple approved relief projects soon. Planned work includes rebuilding a chimney at the first grade building, transferring an ash hoist from the junior high to the senior high, and minor repairs to the senior high building under FERA supervision.
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Logan
State Relief Commission
Fera Super Vision
Districts Get Funds For Older Bills In Four Rural Areas
Supt J W Coleman announced funds for four rural districts to cover bills contracted before December 31. Washington district receives 2024 dollars Starr 2004 Marion 1000 Murray City 1141. Supt G B Carr reports 500 from cigarette tax sources to apply to prior city school bills.
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Logan—I
J. W. Coleman
Washington
Starr
Marion
Murray City
G. B. Carr
Paul Cole Promoted at Logan Agency Change
Paul Cole of Logan, previously in charge of the Prudential local agency, is named assistant superintendent of Athens District. His transfer shifts leadership to his brother Earl Cole, who will take charge of the Logan agency.
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Logan
Paul Cole
Prudential Insurance Company
Athens
Earl Cole
City
285 Out of School At Logan Tuesday
Absentees from Logan city schools rose to 285 Tuesday due to illness, about 20 more than the day before, as officials monitor conditions. West Grade and Senior High saw decreases, Junior High and Fast Grade jumped, Central Grade unchanged, colder weather hoped to improve the situation. Haydenville reopened Monday with health officials reporting the epidemic under control. other county districts show reduced attendance and Gore reports about 25 pupils lost daily.
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Logan
Haydenville
Gore
Confidence Man Opera in Logan
A stranger with cigars comes to Logan offering to swap warehouse receipts for certificates of a savings association in liquidation. Over two weeks he has contacted residents but no exchanges are known. Earlier a salesman proposed exchanging Cleveland cemetery property for the same certificates, with some deals reportedly completed. City officials and the chamber of commerce are investigating these schemes.
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Logan
Citizens Savinge Association
Cleveland Cemetery
Savings Association
Chamber of Commerce
Smilin Bob Briggs to Appear at S H S
Grinnell seniors will host Smilin Bob Briggs at a Thursday assembly presenting dialect stories and Negro impersonations. Stanley Brooks is slated for February 21 with Dickens character readings. Student Council sponsors both programs.
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Logan
Smilin
Bob Briggs
Stanley Brooks
Charles Dickens
Gore Board of Education Meeting Fails With Two Attendees
The Gore Board of Education meeting Monday night failed due to only two members reporting. O. V. Westbrook, appointed to fill a vacancy two weeks ago, declined the appointment. Without action soon, the county board may have to determine the matter.
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Logan
Gore Board of Education
O. V. Westbrook
Potato growing discussed at Monday meeting in Central Grade Building
Logan growers heard FE B Tussing of Ohio State University speak on commercial potato production. Harold Chambers and H D Saxton arranged the event. Attendees noted cooperative marketing could work, but only if high quality crops are produced to ensure profitability.
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Logan
FE. B. Tussing
Ohio State University
Harold Chambers
H. D. Saxton
County Board Reelects Cherry and Foster At Saturday Session
W R Cherry of Washington Township was reelected president and Dr H T Foster of Laurelville was reelected vice president during the county board of education meeting Saturday. Ralph Burgess of Gore resigned from the board and no successor was named. the vacancy will be filled at the next regular meeting.
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Logan
County Board of Education
W. R. Cherry
Washington Township
H. T. Foster
Laurelville
Ralph Burgess
Gore
Diphtheria Immunizations Given to Local Pupils
Dr. W. B. Lacock administered vaccination to first and second graders at Enterprise Rockbridge and Marion No 6 on Tuesday. Other pupils had the shots two years earlier during a countywide campaign.
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Logan
Enterprise
Rockbridge
Marion No. 6
W. B. Lacock
Scribe at Hauptmann Trial Addresses Logan Rotarians
Logan C Ray Hansen Chicago newspaperman spoke to the Logan Rotary Club on Ladies Night. He discussed the Hauptmann trial at Flemington New Jersey and called Hauptmann guilty while praising prosecutor David Wilents and noting Edward J Reilly as better suited for a Brooklyn case. He recounted Chicago racketeering and Al Capone's prosecution and warned kidnappers have lowered ransom demands urging prompt DOJ cooperation and no ransom payment.
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Logan C. Ray Hansen
Chicago
Edward J. Reilly
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Hansen
Department of Justice
Kerr Guild Dines at First Presbyterian Church
Kerr Guild met at the First Presbyterian Church at 6 o'clock Monday night for a dinner. Miss Ruth Heft and Mrs. Alfred B Campbell arranged the program which was directed by Miss Heft. Mrs. Fred Murray was a guest. Miss Dorothy Franks, Miss Marjorie Brandt and Mrs. Gladys Clutton became members.
County Farm Leaders Plan to Attend Ohio State Farm Week
Thomas H. Johnson Athens County Extension Agent and other farm leaders plan to attend Farmers Week at Ohio State University Columbus January 28 to February 1. Over 6 000 expected and 25 state farm organizations participate. Topics include animal husbandry agronomy agricultural engineering beekeeping economics floriculture forestry fruit and vegetable growing and poultry. Speakers from the state and Washington. Features include the Corn and Grain Show and a dairymen meeting with State Grange Future Farmers of America and 4 H Clubs represented. Daily feminine interest discussions also planned.
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Thomas H. Johnson
Athens County
Ohio State University
Columbus
Washington
State Grange
Future Farmers of America
Carleton Rites Set for Coolville Resident Thursday
Mrs. Phoebe Carleton 90, died Tuesday at a daughter's home near Little Hocking. Funeral 1:30 pm Thursday at Coolville Congregational Church led by Rev. D. G. Holman, burial in Coolville Cemetery. Born in Belmont County, she moved to Athens County as a child, last of nine children, survived by four children G. F. Carleton, Mrs. Hueston, Mrs. Ethel Dodds, and Mrs. Annie Carleton. two daughters Eva Barnett and Annie Carleton preceded her.
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Coolville
Phoebe Carleton
Phoebe Hueston
Little Hocking
Coolville Congregational Church
D. G. Holman
Carleton
Belmont County
Jonathan Ewers
Athens County
Troy Township
Cigaret tax receipts rise for 1934 state totals
Net collections by the cigaret excise tax division of the state tax commission in 1934 totaled 74,795,839.85 dollars, authorities reported today in Columbus.
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Columbus
Cigaret Excise Tax Division
State Tax Commission
Will Show Films at Putnam on Thursday
Three twelve minute sound films on physical sciences will be shown at Memorial Auditorium at 10 o clock Thursday morning for all Rufus Putnam School grades except kindergarten. Subjects include The Zepher Liquid Air and G E at the Worlds Fair. School vaccination extended to Athens and Mechanicsburg schools per principal A E Hansen.
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Memorial Auditorium
Rufus Putnam
Zepher
Liquid Air
G. E
O Javicatton
Athens
Eccaniesburg Bchool
A. E. Hansen
Bandits Rob Mail Truck in Mass Loot Over 40000
Four machine gun bandits stopped a United States mail truck in Fall River Massachusetts and escaped with registered mail valued at more than 40000 dollars. A post office official hinted the loot could exceed that amount.
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Fall River
Mass
United States
Measles Case Reported Outside Athens City
The Athens County Health Office announces the first measles case in the county outside Athens City, detected this morning in Athens Township just beyond the city limits.
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Athens City
Athens County
Athens Township
Alimony Granted in Milliron Divorce Case
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft allowed temporary alimony of 50 dollars to Myrta Milliron after she filed for divorce from Charlies Milliron. The payment date was set for the same day.
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Logan
Harley M. Whitcraft
Myrta Milliron
Charlies Milliron
Stars Say For Thursday January 24
The planetary configurations on this day are neutral with steady movement. A strong spur to faculties and forces should be used to start new plans and projects in practical arts and sciences. Birthdays point to a year of progress and prosperity through productive channels. Notable nativity: Joseph H. Choate.
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Joseph H. Choate
Auto Fees for 1935 Received in Athens County
Athens County collected 30,200 from the first general distribution of 1935 auto license money. State officials reported that about six and a half million dollars were distributed statewide, with 72 percent of fees and a five thousand dollar equalization fund returned to the county. Local district receipts include Athens 82,750 and County total 19,450.00.
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Columbus
Athens County
Frank West
Motor Vehicles Bureau
Sebway
John Jaster Jr
Ohio Coun
Albany
Amesville
Athens
Buchtel
Chauncey
Coolville
Glouster
Jacksonville
Nelsonville
Trimble
County
Hold Columbus Man To Grand Jury Here
Henry Hoover of Columbus, alleged driver of the car that struck Mrs. John Harvey on West Union Street, was held in the Athens County Jail on reckless driving charges. He pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Carl H. Porter and was bound over to the Grand Jury on a $300 bond, which he could not furnish. John Harvey swore out the affidavit. Hoover was arrested in Columbus and transported here by Sheriff Charlies Stratton. Mrs. Harvey, cane-bearing due to an ankle sprain, suffered severe facial bruises and an ankle injury, was treated and discharged, and is recovering at home.
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Henry Hoover
Columbus
John Harvey
West Union Street
Athens County
Carl H. Porter
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Has Fatal Heart Attack While Addressing Club
Urbana January report: Frank G. Adams, SS, chairman of the Champaign County Republican executive committee, collapsed and died while addressing the Mechanicsburg Lions Club. His wife and daughter Mary Louise were present. Adams had been appointed deputy examiner for the new retail sales tax division of the State Tax Commission.
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Urbana
Frank G. Adams
Champaign County
Republican Executive Committee
Mechanicsburg Lions Club
Mary Louise
Wittenberg College
Adams
State Tax Commission
Inspector Bush Transferred to Cleveland for Liquor Enforcement
State Liquor Control Director J H Scobell moves Inspector Thomas Bush from Southern Ohio to Cleveland to tighten liquor law enforcement in the area. Bush is described as one of the department’s most capable officers, replacing Edward Reddy who was moved to Columbus weeks earlier.
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Columbus
J. H. Scobell
Cleveland
Thomas Bush
Ohio
Scobell
Bush
Edward Reddy
Forest Lands in Ohio to be Taken by U S Forest Service
The Weeks Forest Law expansion will add 39 units and additions totaling about 11 million acres, with roughly 9 million acres expected to become purchasable. Lands will be managed by the Forest Service to protect from fire and sustain production, creating jobs through timber, watershed, wildlife, and recreation development.
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Ohio
U.S
Commission
United States Forests Service
Army Relief Demand Increases In Local Effort
Adjutant W W Hinshaw reports Salvation Army relief work over the past three months with aid from the relief office and citizens. More requests than can be fulfilled. items issued include 764 garments 75 pairs of shoes 18 furniture pieces and 138 dishes. Transient relief covered 243 ledgers and 274 meals. Salvation Army seeks donated items.
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W. W. Hinshaw
Salvation Army
Aged Woman Recites Poem She Learned in School
In Zaleski Ohio Mrs Missouri Mace aged eighty nine hosts a surprise birthday party on January 17 with guests including 84 year old Lettie Radcliff Albany. She recalled Civil War era family history and memory of a 16 stanza poem learned 75 years ago in school.
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Athens County
Mineral
New Marshfield
Zaleski
Putnam Church
Mace
Dinsmore Divorce Suit Over Gross Neglect Filed
Audrey Dinsmore seeks divorce from Floyd Dinsmore in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty. She also requests custody and support for a minor child. marriage dated in 19a.
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Audrey Dinsmore
Floyd Dinsmore
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Carbon Hill prepares three act comedy at school auditorium
Carbon Hill High School seniors present a three act comedy titled He Was a Gay Senorita in the school auditorium Saturday night at 7 30. The cast includes Daniel Benjamin Ralph Rutherford Arnold Benjamin Floyd Pierson Larry Moore Gerald Horn Fritz Lutzenheim Kermit Swaim Lena Lutzenheim Alma Lucas Vera Stewart Marjorie Joyce June Gale Florence Dupler Patsy Forest Garrett Barber Dr Forsythe Senorita Costa De La Torriente Oleta Dane Senorita Carlotta Ferrer Pauline Spires Mrs Spangossi Mary Basterling.
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Carbon Hill
Carbon Hill High School
Daniel Benjamin
Ralph Rutherford
Arnold Benjamin
Floyd Pierson
Larry Moore
Gerald Horn
Fritz Lutzenheim
Kermit Swaim
Lena Lutzenheim
Alma Lucas
Vera Stewart
Marjorie Joyce
June Gale
Florence Dupler
Patsy Forest
Garrett Barber
Dr. Forsythe
Don Willis
Senorita Costa de la Torriente
Oleta Dane
Senorita Carlotta Ferrer
Pauline Spires
Mrs. Spangossi
Mary Basterling
Nelsonville Club Holds Second Meeting at Junior High
The Nelsonville Business and Professional Woman's Club met at the Junior High School Building for a 6:15 p.m. three course chicken dinner served by Mrs. Doral Horsch and her second year home economics class. Because needed information to organize is delayed, they cancel next week's meeting and move the meeting night from Tuesday to Wednesday. The February 6 session aims to have all arrangements ready to proceed with the institution.
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Nelsonville
Special City Council Meeting on Fund Transfer Ordinance
A special meeting of the Nelsonville City Council is set for Thursday night to consider an ordinance for transferring funds. The session aims to review the proposed financial transfer and authorize related actions.
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Nelsonville
Hyde couple returns from funeral in Sharon Pa
Dr and Mrs Herbert Hyde traveled from Nelsonville to Sharon Pennsylvania to attend the funeral and burial of Mrs Hyde's father W A Addicott after his death last week with services held Thursday afternoon and burial following.
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Nelsonville
Herbert Hyde
Sharon
Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Postponed to Feb 1
The Cosmopolitan Club meeting planned for Friday night at Mrs. Walter Wolfe’s home in Nelsonville has been postponed to Friday night February 1.
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Nelsonville
Cosmopoltan Club
Walter Wolfe
Pythian Sisters to Meet Thursday at Castle Hall
Nelsonville notices a regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters scheduled for Thursday night at 7 o'clock in Castle Hall. Members are reminded to attend and bring dues.
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Nelsonville
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
Mrs James Graham Dies in Bellview Pa
Athens friends report the death of Mrs James Graham formerly Jennie Mathias a Ohio University alumna and Athens resident. She died at her Bellview home Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband tied to First National Bank of Pittsburgh and daughter Mrs Thomas C Wilson. The Wilsons reside on Arlington Road Columbus. The Graham family once lived on the site now occupied by Music Hall Park Place.
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Athens
James Graham
Jennie Mathias
Ohio University
Graham
Bellview
First National Bank of Pittsburgh
Thomas C. Wilson
Wilson
Arlington Road
Columbus
Music Hall
Park Place
Students and Faculty Rehearse Ohio University Songs
Ohio University convocation became a mass rehearsal led by Dr. C. C. Robinson head of the School of Music. A fifteen piece orchestra from the Symphony assisted as four songs were practiced including My Ohio Be loved Ohio To Thee Ohio and Alma Mater Ohio. The plan is to expand student body singing to cover all school songs and some popular tunes once orchestrations are ready.
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Ohio University
C. C. Robinson
School of Music
Ohio
Thee
Ohio paralytic disease survey highlights state wide need
A fragmented report from Athens County and Ohio cities notes a survey of paralysis impact with figures across counties including Cuyahoga and Hocking. The Elks Club gathering on January 25 discusses nationwide efforts and local community organization to address the condition.
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Athens County
G. Rolman
Comba Asse
Elks’ Club
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Gallia County
M County
Halland
Death Notice for Mrs Gabriel Nelsonvilleriel
Mrs Gabriel Nelsonvilleriel, 56, died at her home on Deny Route 56. Survived by husband Franky and children. Funeral services will be held four days from now at 1 o’clock at the Bt Church with burial in Cemetery.
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Nelsonville-Riel
Franky
Unclear Meeting Notes From Local Eudon Era Event
Fragmentary report indicates a meeting at a local venue with attendees and a candidate for new officers. Details on roles, date, and outcomes are unreadable due to text gaps.
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Nelsonville
Eudon Era Star
Ple
Ing
Nelsonville Meeting Sparks Chinatown Faith Segments
Tonight Evans leads a Presbyterian prayer gathering at the American church focusing on Chinatown sect beliefs. The five-part series aims to explore faith, community ties, and interfaith dialogue within Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Evans
American Prayer Meeting
Presbyterian Church
Tion
Chinatown
Evans family plans church event after accident
Evans returned to Western Beach West Virginia when Evans suffered an accident affecting Ma ther, Mrs Rees who fractured her hip and was taken to Parkersburg Hospital to stay with her mother Evans, Jr. A Workers Class and Church will meet at Poplar Street home at 6 o clock. Plans for the Loyal Work Methodist Church night at the hospital Riley. Members and devotions will be present the program.
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Nelsonville
Evans
Western Beach
W. Va
Mather
Mra
Rees
Spital
Parkersburg
Mothe Evans, Jr
Nelsonville‘workers Class & Church
Will Holther
Poplar Stree
Loyal Work
Methodist
Hos Riley
Girl Scouts Hold Meeting at M. E. Church Session
A local Girl Scout group gathered on Tuesday at the M. E. Church for a meeting. Miss McCreary led the session and introduced studio guest Creary to the group.
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Nelsonville
Tuesias M. E. Church
Ateness
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