Abrahams Schlaegel Attends Long-awaited Family Reunion
Abraham Schlaegel of Logan, aged 91, joins a reunion with brothers John 82 in Olathe Kansas and Henry 86 in Indianapolis after decades of believing he was sole survivor. The trio, pioneer German siblings from Meigs County, lầnked by separated families, meet July 4 with relatives and extended kin across the country.
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Logan
Meigs County
Abraham Schlaegel
Athens Messenger
Schlaegel
John
Olathe
Kan
Henry
Indianapolis
Ind
J. M. Conkle
R. E. Woolery
Wyatt Family Visits Prospect Kin in Prospect
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wyatt and two children left Logan for an indefinite visit with Mrs. Millie Wyatt in Prospect. They stored their goods and will stay until a new residence is chosen after Mr. Wyatt’s tenure as Camp Hocking superintendent. The Cremeans moved into the Heine Property on South Logan.
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Logan
A. G. Wyatt
Mr. Wyatt
Millie Wyatt
Prospect
Wyatts
Wyatt
Camp Hocking
Richard Cremean
Heine Property
South Logan
Shawnee Straitsville Picnic Sets July 25 at Geauga Lake Park
The 1937 Shawnee Straitsville reunion picnic will be at Geauga Lake Park near Cleveland on Sunday July 25. Officers include J Lambert J O Neill L W Laube and W O Neill.
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New Straitsville
Geauga Lake Park
Cleveland
J. Lambert
J. O'Neill
L. W. Laube
W. O'Neill
Local social notes from Logan and surrounding area
Dismissals and hospital visits include Emma Tucker of Haydenville leaving Cherrington Hospital after treatment. Violet Helber of Logan R F C undergoes a minor operation. Nona Williams of Jackson admitted for treatment and possible operation. Addie Berridge of Jackson admitted for observation and treatment. Various visits: Van Curen, Iles, Mohler families en route to Lancaster and Port Columbus. Canan and Kelch households in Columbus. Farrar visits Byesville. Barbee and Nelson trip to Port Sault Marie. Ford family visit in Logan. Van Duren in Newark. multiple names listed with extended social rounds. Thelma Palestrant and Louis R. Goldfarb of Columbus announce their wedding for Sunday July 25. Palestrant active in Stella Becker dancing school circles in Logan.
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Logan
Emma _ Tucker
Haydenville
Cherrington Hospital
Violet Helber
Union Furnace
Harvey Mohler
Port Columbus
Rolland Canan
Columbus
Albert Kelch
Warner Ave
Orville Farrar
Farrar
Byesville
Bertha Smith
Marjorie Davis
Betty Nelson
Toledo
Port Sault Marie
Mich
Miss Barbee
Clarence Ford
Boy Edward Hankison Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Edward Hankison honored with a Saturday party hosted by his mother Mrs Lawrence Hankison. Games and contests entertained guests while refreshments were served at 4 PM. Attendees included Charles Krannitz Jimmy Krannitz Janice Krannitz Jimmy Cannon Donnie Gribble Carl Hankison Jane Ann Shriner Martha Ann Christman Shirley Larimer and Delma Hankison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hankison
Lawrence Hankison
Charles
Jimmy
Janice Krannitz
Jimmy Cannon
Donnie Gribble
Carl Hankison
Jane Ann Shriner
Martha Ann Christman
Shirley Larimer
Delma Hankison
Charles Christman
Martha Ann
Berniece Rider
Cincinnati
Marie
Dorothy Boyle
Christman
George Christman
Ruth Christian
Helen Summer
McCamey Family Reunion and Toledo Visit
The Lortz family hosted a reunion and picnic dinner at the Gruner home in Logan for Mrs. Henry Lortz and her relatives including Clyde McCamey and Paul Edward, Bernice and Catherine. Other attendees named include Rudolph Lortz, Russell Stivers, Donald Stiverson, Lawrence Hansley, Bertha Engle, Frances Brooker, and Florence Powers. Nearby trips mention visitors Florence Powers and John Roberts visiting Shepard and Toledo, with stops in Ann Arbor to see John Longley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCamey
Paul Edward
Bernice
Catherine
Toledo
Henry Lortz
Carl Gruner
Logan
McCamey
Lortz
Rudolph Lortz
Russell Stiverson
Michigan
Florence Powers
John Roberts
Shepard, Mich
Don Brandon
Dan Roberts
Virginia
Joe
Sonny
John Littleton
Shirley Brandon
Edward Myers
Claude Brandon
Miss Powers
Mr. Roberts
Ann Arbor
Mich
John Longley
University
Christman Dinner Party Hosts Sunday Evening Guests
Mr and Mrs Charles Christman entertained with a dinner party Sunday evening for a group of guests including Mrs. and others. The social event highlighted hospitable hospitality and refined conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Christman
Community Socials Highlight Local Celebrations
Mr and Mrs C S Chidester hosted dinner guests including Mrs Floyd Chidester and Mrs Ella Evans who plans an extended stay in Logan. Mrs Charles Christman entertained for daughter Martha Ann sixth birthday with games led by Miss Berniece Rider and several helpers. Logan Home Telephone Co hosted a birthday pot luck for Mrs Edith Ellison and Mrs Edna Smith at 9 pm on E Main St with gifts for the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Chidester
Floyd Chidester
Logan
Ella Evans
Riohonda
Tex
Logan Home Telephone Co
Edith Ellison
Edna Smith
Ellison
E. Main St
Ruth Bloomfield
Walter Bowen
Sam Bright
John Coakley
Delbert Norris
Lena
Theresa
Logan Man Dies in Gallipolis
Mrs. E. L. Radekin learned Sunday of the death of her father John McCarley of Bidwell at Gallipolis hospital. He entered the hospital Friday and suffered a heart attack Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Rio Grande with Mr. C. S. Chidester and the Shively and Kimberly couples attending.
Sunday Church Play Draws Large Local Audience
A large audience attended the United Brethren Church Sunday evening to see the drama Prisoner At the Bar. The cast included Judge Billy Brown state attorney Ralph Arnold defense attorney William Case sheriff Harry Sweazy prisoner Sam Fickel witnesses Wendell Rector Mrs M H Cherring ton and Suzanne Case bailiff Bruce Price and clerk Charles Achauer.
Logan Rotary Club Meeting at White House
Logan Rotary Club met Monday evening at the White House. During the business session Dr. Harry Eastman presented F. J. Reid with a past president pin. Music was provided by Bob and Bruce Price on piano and flute with bottles. Dr. A T Cole of Millersburg was a visiting Rotarian.
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Logan
White House
Harry Eastman
F. J. Reid
Bob and
Bruce Price
A. T. Cole
Millersburg
Allen Cole
Logan Residents Survey Results Released
A survey of Logan residents' buying habits conducted last fall is now available at the local newspaper offices and the Chamber of Commerce. The study was organized by a national magazine under Dr H H Maynard of Ohio State University College of Commerce.
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Logan
Chamber of Commerce
H. H. Maynard
College of Commerce
Ohio State University
Logan Paul Lee Seriously Ill From Intestinal Infection
Logan Paul Lee, months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hankison, is seriously ill at the family home on North Street with an intestinal infection.
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Logan
Paul Lee
Lawrence Hankison
North St
Logan Couple Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued to Carl Markie age 21 of Wickliffe and Lovella Thornton age 18 of Wickliffe, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Thorn ton.
Naomi Bible Class Meets at The Plains M E
Mrs S M Clifton of Congress Apartments Athens hosts the Naomi Bible Class at The Plains M E Church on Wednesday evening. Class president Mrs Jeanette Tipton leads the session with Bible study by Mrs C J McCullough, with Mrs Clifton assisted by Mrs L D Cality in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
S. M. Clifton
Congress Apartments
Athens
Naomi Bible
Plains M. E. Church
Jeanette Tipton
C. J. McCullough
Clifton
L. D. Cal ¥Ity
Drunken Driver Receives 30 Day Jail Term In Carbon Hill
Logan John Lehman of Carbon Hill pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars with 30 days jail and six months driving suspension after arraignment by Judge Phil A. Henderson. Magistrate S B Whitehart fined James Fox 25 dollars and Henry Brooker 5 dollars for intoxication. Deputies Nellis Smith and Newton Spencer made the arrests.
Assistant Cashier Oscar Newman Retires from Logan Bank
Logan officials announce the retirement of Oscar S. Newman assistant cashier. He ends seven years at the Farmers and Merchants Bank local posting and will reside in Miamisburg after leaving his Columbus banking post.
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LOGAN
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Oscar S. Newman
Newman
Columbus
Miamisburg
Sun Glow Leads Softball League with No Losses
In a 6 to 1 victory at Strawn's Field Sun Glow moved to first place with an undefeated record. Red Milne pitched for Sun Glow and Bowserman took the mound for Godman as both teams displayed sharp fielding throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Sun Glow
Strawn’s
Godman
Red Milne
Bowserman
Nutter divorce granted for gross neglect in Logan
Parley Nutter granted divorce from Alice Nutter by Judge Phil A. Henderson on grounds of gross neglect. Another divorce suit filed by Margaret Poling against Clifford Poling cites unfaithfulness, gross neglect and cruelty with request for custody of a minor and temporary alimony.
Logan Clay Plant Accident Crushed Toe Injury
Walter Juergensmier of N Mulberry Street sustained a painful injury Monday at the Logan Clay Products plant when a truck, while unloading clay, rolled over his right foot crushing the big toe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Walter Juergensmier
N. Mulberry Sr
Logan Clay Products Plant
McBroom School Homecoming Basket Dinner Planned
Former teachers pupils and patrons of McBroom School Laurel township plan a basket dinner and home-coming at Cantwell Cliffs on Sunday August 1 inviting the community to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
McBroom School
Laurel Township
Cantwell Cliffs
AUAM Plans Chester Picnic near Scout Camp
Chester district 21 junior O U A M will hold an all day picnic at the Scout camp near Chester Sunday July 25 all juniors and families and the public invited to bring baskets and enjoy the day Attractions include speakers music and contests with prizes John Weber celebrated his seventy first birthday last Wednesday inviting 65 friends and relatives to spend the evening Refreshments of home made ice cream and sandwiches were served List of attendees and guests over the weekend included several local families and Granville visitors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
John Weber
Curtis Wolfe
Floyd Ridenour
M. L. Bahr
Hayes Brown
Ernest Knight
Marion Woods
Joe Bailey
Harry Ludwick
Avery Nelson
Paul Andrews
Hobart Smalley
Bill Weber
Phillip Weber
Peter Hines
Milo Ridenour
Albert Zipperich
Elizabeth Kraueter
Carbon Hill Socials and Visits Report
Mr and Mrs Fred Hawk with children spend several days here visiting relatives. Charles Pummel visited Don Coe family. Johnny Spence and daughters stay with Nancy Spence in Haydenville. Jesse Devol Erma Guess Fern Devol were in Nelsonville Saturday. Florence Horn ill at home. William Winnigan Harold Cripplen Oliver Blake family left for Michigan. Elizabeth Evans of Logan visited. William Matheny family in Nelsonville. Ralph Robey and son with Charles Roche Saturday. Velma Devol returns after days with Eileen and Frances Walker.
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Carbon Hill
Fred Hawk
Charles Pummel
Don Coe
Johnny Spence
Nancy Belle
Dottie
Nancy Spence
Haydenville
Jesse Devol
Erma Guess
Fern Devol
Nelsonville
Florence Horn
Grant Horn
William Winnigan
Harold
Charles Cripplen
Oliver Blake
Michigan
Elizabeth Evans
Logan
William Matheny
Ralph Robey
Charles Roche
Velma Devol
Eileen
Frances Walker
Chauncey Grange Shifts Tuesday Meeting Location
Dov er Grange No 2646 members will hold their regular meeting and picnic supper Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson instead of the Grange Hall. Paul Fiske master will preside with speaker Mrs A B Prior and Johnson Johnson string orchestra providing music.
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Chauncey
Dover Grange
Grange
Chauncey K. of P
Andrew Jackson
Paul Fiske
The
A. B. Prior
Johnson-Johnson String Orchestra
Kate Johnson
Ida Hill
Levi Hale
Kari Gardner
Lily Sweeney
Home-Coming Planned at Hooper Ridge Church
An old-fashioned home-coming is set for Hooper Ridge Church on Sunday Aug 15. Sunday School starts at 11 as it did 25 years ago. Mrs Cynthia Kasler's former pupils are urged to attend. W D Robinson will serve as superintendent and speak in the morning. A noon basket dinner follows, with a brief afternoon program of music and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Hooper Ridge
Cynthia Kasler
W. D. Robinson
Chauncey Miner Hurt In Saturday Coal Fall
Chauncey David Lyons of Chauncey suffered serious injuries in a coal fall at Chauncey Mine 25 of Manhattan Coal Co. Saturday. He was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital Columbus with a broken leg and back injuries. He is the son in law of Mike Gillispie Chauncey.
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Chauncey
David Lyons
Chauncey Mine
Manhattan Coal Co
Mercy Hospital
Columbus
Mike Gillispie
Chauncey Socials Guests and Trips Highlight Local Visits
Chauncey residents and guests from Chauncey to Akron Lower Plains and Sugar Creek engage in visits and short trips. Chauncey families such as the Madek Harvey and Rankin households host relatives while Niagara Falls remains a distant vacation goal.
Major surgery for Kenneth Lands at Buckhannon hospital
Kenneth Lands of Chauncey underwent a major abdominal operation Sunday in a Buckhannon hospital for bowel adhesions. His condition is serious. His mother and sister-in-law and brother-in-law left Buckhannon Monday after receiving notice. Others visited in Columbus and at Mercy Hospital where John Tippie is recovering from a fall. An auto theft in Knoxville involved a My natt car driven to a garage for repairs before the thief could pay. detectives recovered the vehicle.
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Chauncey
Kenneth Lands
Buckhannon
W. Va
Frank Lands
John Tippie
Dwight Hartley
Millfield
Walter Hartley
Garnet
Alonzo
Mary Spires
McDougal
Columbus
Mercy Hospital
England
Buckeye Lake
Knoxville
Tenn
Charlies Mynatt
Mynatt
Australians Seen as Pagan by Dundee Minister
Sydney observers described as somewhat pagan by Rev. S. W. Atkin a Dundee Methodist minister who had spent months in Adelaide. He praised Australians as wonderful people forming a new and great independent-spirited race yet warned there are many things drawing them away from religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
S. W. Atkin
Dundee
Adelaide
Dew’s Daughter Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Miss Louise Dew daughter of Mrs. Mary Dew Chauncey underwent an emergency appendicitis operation in a Youngstown hospital last week. She is employed as supervisor at the Children’s Hospital Youngstown. Mrs Dew plans to travel to Youngstown this week joined by cousin Lizzie Moody of Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Louise Dew
Mary Dew
Youngstown
Miss Dew
Children’s Hospital
Resignation Ends Five Year Run in Morristown Church Youth Work
Vera Bridgewater, longtime leader of the Morristown Holiness Church Young People's Class and counselor of the Young People's Society, resigns. Mrs. B C Browning, the new pastor's wife, will lead and teach the class with officers elected: President Eileen Bullock and secretary-treasurer Geraldine Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Vera Bridgewater
Morristown
Holiness Church
Young People’s Society
B. C. Browning
Browning
Eileen Bullock
Geraldine Mullins
Storytelling Hour At Chauncey Library Draws Girls
Twenty six girls gathered at Miss Frankie Howard's Chauncey home for a storytelling hour directed by Mrs. Nell Rupe Chauncey librarian. Miss Margaret Fiieburg from Athens Library told stories as part of monthly meetings planned, with next event at the high school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frankie Howard
Nell Rupe
Chauncey Library
Margaret Fiieburg
Athens
Chauncey W Fielder Ends Extended Visit
Chauncey Willard Fielder, of Chauncey, has returned home after a three weeks' trip through Indiana Arkansas and Kentucky. He visited his uncles and aunts who are siblings of his late father Ben Fielder. In Indiana he called on Edward Fielder of Princeton John Fielder of Vincennes George Fielder of Bruceville Hershall Fielder of Oaktown and Carl Hulen of Edwardsport. He also stayed with friends in Little Rock Arkansas and Louisville Kentucky.
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Chauncey
Willard Fielder
Indiana
Arkansas
Kentucky
Ben Fielder
Edward Fielder
Princeton
John Fielder
Vincennes
George Fielder
Bruceville
Hershall Fielder
Oaktown
Carl Hulen
Edwardsport
Little Rock
Ark
Louisville
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Ing
Kenneth Fitzgerald
Oni
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Iedma
Ben Ball
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Gerald Terrell
Margaret Hanna
Pittsburgh
Wilbur Hutchins
Claude Crammer
Ball
Thelma Palestrant
Louis R. Goldfarb
Com
the Big Shoe Store
Wun-Der Shoe Store
Enna Jettick
Dr. Urban
S. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Gallipolis
Logan Rotary Club
Mert
Logan Bank
Grant Nutter
AUAM
Chauncey Grange
Jacksons
Meet
Hall
Hooper Ridge Church
Chauncey Socials
Alexander Madek
Noah S. Harvey
Mary Helen Harvey
Niagara Falls
Ella Cunningham
Onie Stump
Glouster
George Rankin
May Ave
Dorothy Parks
Akron
Clyde Gabriel
Lower Plains
Pomeroy
Bailey
James
George Williamson
Fred DeWeese
Irene Gabriel
Mansfield
Frances Gabriel
Dessie Tippie
William A. Hartley
Norma Jean
Junior
Harold Cochran
Sugar Creek
Morristown Church
Manikirs
SILK
Glamour Plaza
Biege
Zenner’s
Electrolux
Ale Gus Company
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