Deadlocked Logan session fills Democratic vacancy
Logan July 9 Democratic Executive Committee failed to fill a ticket vacancy after fourteen ballots. The body required a two thirds majority with thirteen present, later adjusting to ten votes after a fourteenth member joined. Mayors and candidates including Elias Wright and H B Welch made bids as Orne and others were eliminated. the group adjourned to July 16 for a new vote amid rumored contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Logan
Democratic Executive Committee
Elias Wright
David Thorne
Carbon Hill
H. B. Welch
Welch
Soliday
H. H. Wright
City Board of Education
Denzil Welter
Damage Suit Brought Over Fatal Auto Crash
Logan July 9 A damage suit seeks 10000 in a case filed by Cort Swackhammer through his father Phil against Forest Hamilton and guardian Frank W Hamilton of Laurelville. The suit stems from an October 17 accident on Route 56 near Laurelvile, alleging Hamilton operated a motor vehicle carelessly while intoxicated, striking Swackhammer who was left unconscious and later hospitalized with a fractured skull, brain concussion, and a broken leg. Hamilton was arrested and charged with intoxicated driving.
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Esville Feops
Acton
LOGAN
Cort Swackhammer
Phil Swackhammer
Forest
Hamilton
Frank W. Hamilton
Laurelville
Laurelvile
Chef Cington Hospital
Lauriion
Hammer
Young Child Dies Brother to Roger and Others Named
Robert Frederick Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Pavin Burned Here, died at home of Lancaster Thursday after a brief illness. He leaves brother Roger Leroy and grandparents Mr and Mrs John J Davis of near this city and Clarence Bell of Columbus. Body brought to Davis home where funeral services were held at 2 PM Saturday afternoon with burial in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pavin
Robert Frederick
Lancaster
Roger Leroy
John J. Davis
Ciy
Clarence Bell
Columbus
Davis
Portal
Logan
Robert Davis
Sides
Storm Strikes Logan and Surrounding Areas
A heavy storm hit Logan and nearby districts on Thursday afternoon, damaging trees and crops. Lightning struck a shade tree at the Krumlans home on North Mulberry Street, while several trees were uprooted east of Logan. Farmers report corn crop damage and gardens battered by strong winds and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Krumlans
Locust Damage Not As Severe as Feared on IRI Plantings
Orchardists report that last year's locust invasion caused less damage than feared. In a sample visit, one third of apple trees showed paint damage requiring replacement with two year old grafts. Pining after the insect attack slowed growth and may shift flowering and setting dates.
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Logan
Industrial Commission Sues Coal Company for Insurance Funds
The Ohio Industrial Commission sues Coal Company to recover insurance payments due to the state fund. The suit, filed at the request of the commission, cites period from October 181 to March 2, 1940, alleging employment of more than three dozen men and resulting in state insurance contributions. Prosecutor C Wood Bowen named assistant to the Attorney General in the case.
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Long Hollow
Carbon Hills
Logan
Bettman
Coal Company
Ohio Industrial Commission
Onis
Bombing cases puzzle officers with no arrests
July 3 report notes a second bombing near Guy Street home early Friday. Previous blast at Carbon Hub damaged autos and forage owned by Henry and Lawrence Hutchinson, workers at Lick Run. Hutchinson home later destroyed by Ira. No arrests or bomber identities yet, three weeks of inquiries ongoing.
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Jiiineer
Logan
Guystreth
Carbon Hub
Henry
Lawrence Hutchinson
Lick Run
Hutchinson
Ira
Frank Waiters Named to County Visitors Board
Logan July g Frank Walters clerk for the railroad at the local depot was named Friday by Judge A M Ellinger to be a member of the Board of County Visitors for a three year term following Mrs Gertrude Ulrich Stevenson’s decision to accept a second term. Other members include Mrs Edward Hockman Mrs W Brehm Eber Mowery Clinton Webb and the Logan Post American Legion commander. A meeting will be held soon to reorganize after Mrs Stevenson’s secretary term ends.
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Frank Waiters
Logan
Frank Walters
A. M. Ellinger
Board of
County Visitors
Gertrude Ulrich Stevenon
Walters
Hetella Risch
Rockbridge
American Legion
Hocking County
Edward Hockman
W. Brehm
Eber Mowery
Clinton Webb
Stevenson
Lie
Confusing Route 31 Change Stuns Drivers Near Logan
Motorists unfamiliar with the Lancaster highway between Logan and Enterprise face trouble switching from the old road to the new highway at the hilltop. The new section does not join Route 31 directly, leaving southbound travelers blind to the turn and prone to veering onto the berm as they reach the end of the old pavement.
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Logan
Lancaster
Enterprise
Ievatnereler
Fishing in the Old Canal Near Rockbridge Draws Local Interest
Logan reports fishing along the old canal near Rockbridge draws locals weekly. Thursday brought large catches for Johnny Roberts and C. F. Rauch as the day closed with a big splash. The Whosits Club met Friday at Mrs. Frank Harden’s home for bridge. high scores went to Mrs. Byron Moorehead and Mrs. Harden.
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Old Canal
Rockbridge
Logan
Johnny Roberts
Pr. C. F. Rauch
Dean
Roberts
First Home Grown Corn Ready for Table Reported
Deputy Farbeann announced ready home grown corn on July 9 after discovering the crop in his garden the previous day. The report marks the first locally grown corn ready for use this season.
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Aran
Sher- Logan
Iff
Joe Farbeann
Farbeann
Hocking County May Close Small Schools
In Logan on July 6 a limited number of one room schools in Hocking County with enrollments under sixteen may be closed this year. State education official Hutchins inspected several schools and discussed continuance for another term. Closures aim to save money without reducing teaching staff.
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Logan
Hocking County
J. W. Coleman
Hutchin
State Department of Education
Hutchins
University Book Display Continues for Month
University of Ohio hosts a month long book display in the hall during July open daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m except Saturdays. The exhibit features text books, school classics, and materials from leading publishers across the United States aimed at teachers and students of education. Fifteen publishers already display including Scribner's, Owen Publishing, Educational Publishing, Lyons and Carnahan, American Education, American Book, Ginn and Company, Harter Publishing, Benton, Webster, Newson, Winston, Scott Foreman, Ron Peterson, and Merrill. More publishers expected before month’s end.
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Ana Ohio
Anya Am
Hells Hall
United States
Scribner'a
Owen Publishing Company
Educational Publishing Corporation
Lyons and Carnahan
American Hducation
American Book Company
Ginn and Company
Harter Pubishing Company
Benton Review
Webster Publishing Company
Newson and Company
John C. Winston Company
Scott, Foreaman, and Company
Ron Peterson and Company
Charles E. Merrill Company
Flour Distribution Supports 45 Gallia Families Weekly
Gallia County Red Cross conducts weekly flour distribution in Gallipolis with 45 named families helped and total supply seen lasting about two weeks. The effort, aided by township trustees, uses C and O yards car drops on Tuesdays from 11 to 4, feeding families of five with 24401 pound sacks, plus seeds and schoolchildren meals, as part of broader relief including a summer canning program and a charity comedy fundraiser.
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Gallipolis
Galia County
Red Cross
Galipolis
Richards
Gala County
The
Gallia County
Rich
Ords
Washington
Roadarmour Dies At Breakfast Table
Gallipolis reports roadarmour 62 died suddenly Friday morning while eating breakfast at the home in Yellow Town Harrison Township Pernicious anemia listed as the cause of death He had been in frailing health for three years Funeral services will be conducted by Rev Stone of Pirace M B Church at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr Reads armour daughter Miss Dorath Roadarmour Burial in Mound Hall Cemetery He was born October 22 188 on the farm where he died He leaves his wife one daughter Dorothy four sisters and several relatives
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Mildred Shields Burson
Lucius
Burson
Glouster
Junior
Herpert
Darla
Bobby
Kate Gueas
Morele Stephens
Virgenes Aldrige
Athens
Hazel Wolfe
Columbus
Roscoe Shields
Garden City
Mich
Methodist Church
Order of Muxtera Star and
Macabees
Order of Enstein Star
West Union Street
Ohio
Gallipolis
Wills Roadarmour
Yellow Town Road
Harrison Township
Stone of the
Pirace M. B
Readsarmour
Doraths Roudarmour
Hugal
Mound Hall
Roudarmour
Pruiny
Jean
Isobel Cothill
Dorothy
Molly
Aes
Fred Boges
Mire
Thomas Weatherhalt
Edwin Campbell Dies in Gallia County Pioneer Family
Edwin Campbell 65 a member of a prominent Gallia County pioneer family died Saturday at his home on Childeathe Pike after infirmities He was born May 20 149 in Green Township son of WHILST Weldon Campbell He leaves a widow Eleanor three daughters Mrs Chawneey Nitoy Columbus Mrs Robert K Hoffman Cincinnati Mrs Harry Maddy Gallipalis five sons William and Robert Gallipalis a brother Charles Bidwell and a sister Mrs John Jones Gallipalis Details note funeral Monday at Mt Zion Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Japolis
Edwin
Gallia County
Childeathe Pike
Green Township
Weldon Campbell
Towi
Or Clork
Mt. Zion Church
Eleanor
Chawneey Nitoy
Columbus
Robert K. Hoffman
Cincinnati
Harry Maddy
Gallipalis
William
Robert
Charles
Bidwell
John Jones
Gallipals
GA Campbell
Condition Critical Victim Of Snake Bite In Hospice
Edward Booth, 80, of Gallipolis, admitted Monday, remains in critical condition after a snake bite suffered while picking blackberries. Other admissions include Mrs. W. Bobo of Point Pleasant for an operation Friday and Mrs. A. Gamarra of Wellston for observation Thursday night.
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g.Edward
Sulleites
Gallipolis
Booth
Jackson
Holzer
W. Bobo
Point Pleasant
A. Gamarra
Wellston
Flotter Hospital
Katherine Queen
Hubert Queen
Virginit
Kegleton
W. J. Eggleton
Gallia County Misses GOP Delegates at State Convention
Gallia County failed to certify delegates and alternates to the Republican State Convention as no May Primary candidates ran for those offices. Other counties with missing delegates or alternates included Union Noble Henry Paulding Jackson Lawrence Melga Vinton. Gomer Jones, state central committeeman for the Tenth District, will attend committee meetings to select a male campaign chairman and permanent campaign committees.
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Callipovis
Cantaeo
Cahunbus
Galla County
Union
Noble
Henry
Paulding
Jackson
Lawrence
Melga
Vinton
Gomer Jones
Tenth Congressional Pilatrict
State Central Committee
Wall B
State Road Work Pushed in County
In Gallia County Ohio state highway crews completed oiling about 25 miles of routes. Eight miles of Route 160 from Ber Station to Vinton were oiled, ten miles of Route M41 toward Waterloo, and eight miles of Route 233 toward Galva Furnace. Crews also repaired slips and bridges, replaced washed gravel, and mowed grass on several routes. About 100 men weekly are employed in maintenance work, with rotating crews to cover more roads. Symmes Creek was still flooding parts of Route 11 Thursday afternoon.
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Gallipolis
Gal- Ma
Err Station
Vinton
Galipolis
Waterloo
Galva Furnace
Gallia County
Cadmus
Symmes Creek
Gallia County June road work payroll totals reported
The Gallia County roads project payroll for June amounted to 6852.04 dollars with 178 workmen employed during the month. The last half pay totaled 3502.24 dollars to 53 workers, while the first half month saw 8 men paid 3200 dollars. Ralph and Ell Hix filed in the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company for fire damage to a dwelling and summer kitchen on January 1, 1932, seeking 350 dollars plus six percent interest from March 1, 1932.
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Gallipol
Gallia
T Haskins
Nsurance
Dallas
Cheshire
Gallipolis
Ralph
Ell Hix
Ship
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Club meeting program and refreshments noted
On July 22 mothers of the club meme bers were to attend the meeting with demonstrations by Marie Williams Flossie Weatherly Marie Norris and Phyllis Channel. After the business meeting a program was given and refreshments served by Jean Crawford Erma and Phyllis Channel. Visitors included Dora Buck Mary Jackson Mrs Water Jacoby and Mrs Edith Channell.
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Marie Willams
Flossie Weatherly
Marie Norris
Phyllis Channel
Jean Crawford
Erma
Dora Buck
Mary Jackson
Water Jacoby
Edith Channell
Busy Bee Food Club Holds Sixth Meeting
The Busy Bee Food Club met for its sixth gathering at Jean Crawford’s residence in Canaanville. Members answered roll call by naming two states and their capitals, and plans for the next meeting at the leader’s home were announced.
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Bee Food Club
Canaanville
Busy Bee Food Club
Jean Crawford
Ine
Farming To Stand Upon Own Merits
County extension work in Gallia County highlights the shift toward farm management and practical education for farmers. Prof Raymond Smith explains the county program and 4-H links while committees discuss funding, extension agents, and plans for fair and riverfront development at a fall festival.
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Gallipolis
Galli
W. Barnes
lGalhia
Raymond Smith
Smith
Ohio
Clubamon
Gallia
Ohio River
First Avenue
Berry Pickers In Gallia County Harvest Early This Season
Berry pickers report Gallia County blackberries ripening about ten days ahead of normal as pickers enter the second week of harvest. Rainfall in late June would have boosted yields. labor demand has people picking, pushing prices 35 to 50 percent below prior years. The season typically lasts two weeks.
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Gallia County
Gallipolis
Gall County
Bernes
Bride Elect Marjorie Biddie Feted At Seventeen Affairs
Gallipolis July 9 Miss Sara Shaw and Miss Kathryn Milner hosted a dinner at the Hotel Lafayette honoring Miss Marjorie Bid ats bride elect and Mrs Arthur Philips Elizabeth Thomas to be wed April 15 Following the dinner guests moved to Shaw home for bridge and a shower A retiring professor Clark Rupurns of Rio Grande College plans next year to attend Hamilton College reunion and a man named Jack Nibert was fined for intoxication by Mayor Stormont with costs.
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Marjorie Biddie
Sevecnt
Gallipolis
Saracee Shaw
Kathryn Milcner
Aimmer
Hotel Lafayette
Marjorie Bidats
Arthur Iphilips
Elizabeth Thomas
Shaw
Bridge
Misa Birdie
Clark Rupurns Vallipolis
Judy
OL O. Chirk
Bao Grande
Rio Grande College
Minnesota
New York State
Clark
Hamilton College
New York
Jack Nibert
W. B. Cooner
A. J. Stormont
HO and
Costae
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Soliday Fair
Ww. B. Drake Jeweler
Eghere Quality Rules
E. B. Acomb
Dentist Majestic Theater
Athens, Ohio
W. Union
W. Hunter
Pridge
Frank Harden
North Culverra
Phil ‘Tschappat
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Byron Moorehead
Olean
Harden
Sarah Andergm
Neal Kitchen
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Grand Canyon
Wilson Rosers
John Montgomery
Dicken
L. C. Burson
Montauk Point
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Coast Guard
Nantucket Light-S
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Roadarmour
Edwin Campbell
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