Logan and Hocking County Plan 4th of July Events
Logan and Hocking County prepare for a full Fourth of July program at the fairgrounds. The American Legion sponsors a fireworks display, flivver race, track and field events, two ball games, novelty features, and a courthouse dedication pageant film if arrangements stand. The Legion band will perform, and a defense day parade is set for the morning. Kate Steinman leaves for Chicago and Green Bay to visit sister Mrs. Sale for two weeks following Frank Sale’s death.
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Logan
Fairgrounds
American Legion
Logan Gun Club
Chicago
Kate Steinman
Green Bay
Mrs. Sale
Sherman Named Service Director in Sherman City
Edward Sherman, city engineer for eighteen months, becomes director of service and safety following M. B. Iles resignation. City council assigns him $3000 yearly by merging duties with engineering, saving $300 for the remainder of the year. Iles leaves to return to teaching in the county schools this fall.
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South Perry
Sherman
Iles
Mooney to Head 1926 Logan Chautauqua Committee
L P Mooney a Logan manufacturer will head the local chautauqua committee for 1926. The selection was made at a guarantors meeting at the tent Wednesday evening. Members named include Joe Brashares vice president Mrs Harry Ambrose secretary Carlton Bright treasurer Mrs Lucy Miller Mrs Addie Case and Attorney Eugene Wricht. Final program arrangements were to be set at the tent Thursday with an evening announcement expected.
Visiting board announced for county institutions
Judge Ellincer of the probate court has named a board of visitors to survey public county institutions. The panel will report findings and recommendations. Members include Jesse M. Lanner Starr, Jacob Keller, both of Logan, for three years. Mrs. Ida Masure of Washington township and Mrs. Ella Keynes of Logan for two years. and Mrs. Ora D. Yaw of Logan with Mrs. Delia Hull of Rockbridge for one year.
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Logan
Ellincer
Probate
Jesse M. Lanner Starr
Jacob Keller
Ida Masure
Washington Township
Ella Keynes
Ora D. Yaw
Delia Hull
Rockbridge
Wharton Reports Miami Boom and Real Estate Prospects
Logan July 3. C. E. Wharton returned from a two weeks trip to Miami Florida to arrange for the sale of real estate. He notes a booming city with rapid construction of new business blocks and says he made some investments expected to develop.
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Logan
Cc. E. Wharton
Miami
Fla
Florida
Wharton
Haydenville M E Junior Helpers Enjoy Weiner Roast
The Junior Helper class and Mr and Mrs S C Hutchins their teacher of the Haydenville M E church held a weiner roast on a Lenie Ruble farm hill near Haydenville on Tuesday evening. Present were Margaret McQuade Helen Lightfoot Silva and andi Anders Helen Evans Catherine Todd Burnice Antol Mary Margaret Katie Hutchins Phyllis Swaim Thelma Chaffin Margaret Matheny and Elinor Hutchin.
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S. C. Hutchins
Haydenville
M. E. Church
Margaret McQuade
Helen Lightfoot
Silva
Andi§ Anders
Helen Evans
Catherine Todd
Burnice Antol
Mary Margaret
Katie Hutchins
Phyllis Swaim
Thelma Chaffin
Margaret Matheny
Elinor Hutchin
Birth of Daughter Is Announced in Logan
Mr and Mrs Joe Case announce the birth of a daughter at Columbus hospital on Wednesday. Both mother and child are reported to be doing fine. Grandparents are Councilman and Mrs William Robey and Mrs Addie Case of this city.
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Logan
Joe Case
Columbus Hospital
William Robey
Addie Case
Country Horsemen Win Many Places at Toledo Show
Local horsemen excel at the Toledo Riding Club show with multiple wins by Mrs. Fred Beasley riding Vivian Seigel and Kentucky Gold. Alice Beasley earns several top finishes aboard Cock Robin and Merrigold while L D Poston and Joe Davis bring entries from Nelsonville. There were 209 horses. The Beasley entries will appear at Athens county and Ohio state fairs.
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Toledo
Kentucky Gold
Mrs. Beasley
Vivian Seigel
Athens County Fair
Ohio
Presbyterian church social planned for July 4
The summer student committee at the Presbyterian church led by Lorin A. Stotts and with Miss Dooley Miss Wells and Miss Gardner plans a July 4 social. Attendees should meet at the church at 5 00 PM and proceed to the designated social location.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Lorin A. Stotts
Miss Dooley
Need for County Humane Official Highlighted in Athens County
An active humane officer is shown to be essential in Athens County as the need becomes evident through recent events. The article notes heightened concern for animal welfare and calls for stronger enforcement.
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Athens County
Beckler Wins Bid for Large Sewer and Rail Culvert
Fred Beckler awarded the contract to enlarge the storm sewer between Hudson avenue and Elmwood place and the Baltimore and Ohio culvert. His bid of 4953.25 beat Bart Davidson's 5200. Work will lower the sewer bottom to improve drainage. Project 959 feet long serves the lower east side including Cable Hollow. Construction starts next week and should finish in two months, weather permitting.
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Fred Beckler
Hudson Avenue
Elmwood Place
Baltimore and Ohio
G. M. Romine
City Service
Beckler
Bart Davidson
Romine
Cable Hollow
Specialist Will Teach Leaders In Athens Meeting
Health leaders in Athens and surrounding communities will meet Wanda Przyiuska, a state specialist, to discuss leadership training and health program guidance. The event aims to align local health efforts with state recommendations and boost community welfare.
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Athens
Wanda Przyiuska
Local leaders to meet for all day briefing on farm programs
On Tuesday July 7 the Tth specialist will conduct an all day meeting. Local leaders will receive instructions and carry them back to their home communities. The session will be held at 10 o'clock in the office of JT H Johnson county farm agent. The work is free and available to any community.
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JT. H. Johnson
Mountville to Build Four-Room School House
By the Way Mountville will soon have a four room frame school house with Bryson Lumtr company as contractors. The building sits on the south side of the road at the village east end. Mountville homecoming is under discussion for August but a date is not fixed.
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Mountville
Bryson Lumtr Company
Athens motorists to receive tickets to court session
Twenty five Athens motorists are to receive tickets from the police department over the next two days for traffic offenses. Chief Herbert reports a long list of suspects captured recently, including speeding running with one light and improper parking. Police court will proceed with traffic cases for several days. Dewey Laughlin was fined 3 dollars plus costs for running with one light last night, apprehended by Special Traffic Officer Osey, newly added to the force.
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Athens
Police Department
Vialice
Herbert
Perowde
Dewey Laughlin
Osey
Parker
Death notice for 94 year old Mrs Reha Hanson
Canton dispatch reports Mrs Reha Hanson, 94, died at her daughter Mrs Alice Biddison’s home after a long illness. The obituary notes age and death location with brief family context.
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Canton
Reha Hanson
Alice Biddison
Cca, Tieg & Log
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Need For County Humane
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Aesop
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Head Springs
Carl
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Weathuh
Ahavin
Aw Lliams Ta sanvVice, Inc
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Rauch’s Bakery
BE. Loveless
Gourt
Columbia
Jack Hoxie
Bank
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Fair Grounds
Logan, Ohio
Logan Post American Legion
Hocking Valley
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