Speakers of Note to Headline Hocking Picnic Program
Logan hosts the farmers and merchants picnic at the fairground on August 14 with two noted speakers B P Sandles manager of the Junior State Fair and W F Kirk Ohio State Grange leader. A baseball game and numerous events are planned with committees named for equipment concessions program and baseball tasks.
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Logan
Farmers and Merchants
B. P. Sandles
W. F. Kirk
Ohio State Grange
H. D. Saxton
Paul Shaw
Claude Harsh
Fred Carpenter
H. D. Arnold
Arlie Brim
Tree Planting Declines in Hocking County
Logan records show a sharp drop in trees planted in Hocking County this year with 39,900 trees versus 150,000 a year ago. The three year decline totals about 300,000, blamed on poor nursery distribution and limited tree varieties, while farmers and the state forestry department work to boost next year’s reforestation.
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Logan
Hocking County
State Forestry Department
Reynolds Family Holds Annual Reunion at Rachelmacher Park
Logan report notes 52 members attended the Reynolds family reunion at Rachelmacher Park with a noon picnic. Lizzie Brooks, 82, was the oldest. Mae Wood, five months, the youngest, among many relatives from Columbus Logan and surrounding towns.
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Wilbert Woods
Orval Woods
Melvin Reynolds
Velma Dennis
William Caldwell
Billy Dennis
Mary Brittan
Columbus
William Reynolds
Elia Sheppard
Bert Richards
Robert
Kenneth Richards
Frank
Charles Reynolds
Woodrow Reynolds
Howard Richards
Logan
Charles Woods
Lizzie Skivers
Nelsonville
Henry Reynolds
Doris McKnight
Vern Hughes
Floodwood
West Jefferson
Ella Guess
Carbon Hill
Edith Williams
Lancaster
Bessie Lehman
Jessie Sands
Bernice Clouston
Jack Speelman
Billy Clouston
Zanesville
Joseph Reynolds
Ward Township Man Fined in Logan
Logan courtroom arraigned Tom McAllister of Ward Township for indecent exposure before Magistrate Frank St. Clair. Plea of guilty yielded a $200 fine plus costs. unable to pay, he was jailed. Deputy Forest Keck assisted in the arrest.
Hold Joseph Blickle Funeral in Ironton
Joseph Blickle 69 foundryman and Gallipolis native died at his Ironton home Saturday Funeral services were held in Ironton today He is survived by his widow Margaret Donnally a daughter and four sons a sister Mrs Alice Wetherholt of Gallipolis and brothers Charles and Adam Blickle of Pittsburgh
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Gallipolis
Joseph Blickle
Ironton
Margaret Donnally
Alice Wetherholt
Charles
Adam Blickle
Pittsburgh
Engineer Charles Warner joins U S Engineer Corps
In Gallipolis Charles Warner takes charge of a reservoir cover project and a 3000 foot storm sewer on Chillicothe Ave after entering service with the U S Engineers Corps. He reported at Huntington West Virginia for assignment anywhere within the United States or possessions. The story also notes wills from Mrs W A Gills and Curtis Frye naming beneficiaries.
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Gallipolis
Chillicothe Ave
Charles Warner
United States Engineers Corps
Huntington
W. Va
United States
Judgment granted against Reese in federal mortgage action
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation obtained a judgment for 2692.71 against Edward F. Reese and foreclosure of the mortgage.
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Gallipolis
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Edward F. Reese
Pierce suffers broken arm after fall at Presbyterian Church
Mrs P E Pierce is injured with a broken right arm below the elbow from a fall on the steps at the Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
P. E. Pierce
Presbyterian Church
Ravenna Booms as Army Arsenal Comes to Town
In Portage County Ohio Ravenna transforms from a quiet town of 8500 to a defense boom town as 2500 arsenal workers arrive. New housing and limited nightlife emerge while police and health officials curb mushroom shanties. By next winter the $18 million project should finish and full operations begin.
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Ravenna
Ohio
Portage County
Fred Henders
Portage
Army
Mingos Fall to Philo in Lancaster Semi pro Tourney Loss
Logan Mingos were defeated by Philo 17 to 2 at Lancaster Sunday afternoon ending their semi pro tournament run. The game swung after the fifth inning when Mingos failed to capitalize on early chances while Philo built a large lead. Philo included Shane Harris of Shawnee and former Ohio University player Clark on its roster.
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LOGAN
Logan Mingos
Philo
Lancaster
Mingos
Shane Harris
Shawnee and
Clark
Ohio University
Danny Speilman to Try Out in Mid Atlantic League
Logan visitor Danny Speilman from Beckley is headed to Charleston for a Mid Atlantic League tryout next week. The former local outfielder or first baseman bats left and hit over .400 this season. Speilman was advised by Fred Blake, ex National League pitcher, now connected with the Beckley team.
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Logan
Danny Speilman
Beckley
W. Va
W. L. Speilman
William Meadows
Speilman
Fred Blake
Blake
Spellman
Charleston
Alva Summers Dies in Columbus at 36
Alva R. Summers a former Gallia County resident died in a Columbus hospital Saturday from a brain tumor. He was 36, unmarried, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Summers. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Aden ship at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, with relatives present.
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Gallipolis
Alva R. Summers
Columbus
Eonard
Adenship
da Stephenson
Lewis Summers
Athens Boy Reported In Gallipolis Hospital
Richard Ingerham 15, son of Mr and Mrs D W Ingerham of Athens, is hospitalized in Gallipolis after an appendectomy. He is reported in good condition.
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Athens
Gallipolis
Richard Ingerham
D. W. Ingerham
Water Pageant At Pool Next Friday
Gallipolis hosts a water pageant and program at the swimming pool Friday night featuring local and out of town talent.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights and Visits
Gallia County society roundups with Mrs. Joe Miller’s home loss remade by Rodney Ladies Aid. Kildare Klub bridge night with out of town guests. First Presbyterian Church Ladies Bible Class picnic. assorted visits and travel notes including Rebecca Swisher Alexander's Vermont departure and Deliberate short destinations among local families.
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Ladies Bible Class
First Presbyterian Church
Ella Davis
A. K. Merriman
W. P. Beall
W. L. Ingerick
Mrs Floyd White Celebrates Mixed Shower Before Fort Knox Move
Mrs Floyd White and her sister Patricia Darlene Keefer received numerous gifts at a Friday night miscellaneous shower hosted by Rev and Mrs J P Keefer. Mrs Keefer’s daughter Mrs Paul Roach and Mrs Goldie White assisted with entertaining. On Saturday Mrs White traveled to Fort Knox Kentucky to join her husband stationed with the army at a home awaiting them.
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Floyd White
Josephine Keefer
J. P. Keefer
Patricia Darlene
Keefer
Paul Roach
Goldie White
Two Face Charges After Saturday Arrests
Gallipolis police report Paul A. Scott 32 of Cheshire arrested for driving while intoxicated and Luther F. Clark cited for speeding in the business section. State highway patrolmen made both arrests.
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Gallipolis
Paul A. Scott
Cheshire
Luther F. Clark
Gallipolis Personal News Brief
Mrs. Don Turley returns home from a two weeks visit in the south accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood A. Moore of Birmingham Alabama who will spend several days as guests.
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Gallipolis
Don Turley
Sherwood A. Moore
Birmingham
Ala
Nettie
Elizabeth Wright
S. S. Vickroy
Malta
Ada Hoskins
Dayton
Joshua Clark
Starr Township
Clayton
Logan
Frank Hartel
Buckeye Lake
Dallas Kinser
Sam Primmer
Lake
Clarence Ford
Billy
Zanesville
Robert Ford
Betty
Katherine Ford
Russell Berlin
Ane Drew MacElhenny
Franklin, Pa
Berlin
D. M. Bartle
Salem
W. Val
John Landis
Carbondale
Woodrow Blum
Ella Greisheimer
Chillicothe
A. W. Seabright
Lightning Kills Cattle and Destroys Barn in Township
A weekend storm in Harrison township caused lightning to set a barn belonging to Hugh Nibert on fire. Co. E. Harrison and Homer Myers nearby also report cattle losses from the same lightning incident.
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Gallipolis
Hugh Nibert
Harison Township
Co. E. Harrison
Homer Myers
Miss Roberta Green earns top honors at University of Omaha
Roberta Green daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert D Green freshman at the University of Omaha earned the highest scholastic average among active members for the year. She received a diamond from Pi Omega Pi Sorority at a year end dinner. Her mother Miss Helen Heft is a former local resident and Roberta is related to Miss Ruth Heft.
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Logan
Roberta Green
Robert D. Green
University of Omaha
Green
Pi Omega Pi Sorority
Miss Green
Helen Heft
Ruth Heft
Honor Brother of Logan Man in Chicago
Logan Charles Burchfield, brother of Fred Burchfield, received a special gallery for his paintings at the Chicago Exhibition of Art. Only two other artists have been similarly honored. Burchfield, a Cleveland resident, is ranked among America's greatest artists. His brother serves as principal of Logan Senior High School.
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Logan
Charles Burchfield
Fred Burchfield
Chicago
Mrs Webb Ill at Logan With Daughter Visiting
Mrs. C. G. Webb of Webb Summit has been ill for some time. Her daughter Mrs. Myrtle O'Dell of Philadelphia is visiting at her home.
John A. Smith Resigns After 27 Years in State Office
John A. Smith of this city resigns from the Secretary of State's department after 27 years of service. He served as assistant corporation advisor under ten secretaries, was appointed from Hocking County, and received a farewell gift from fellow employees. He is brother to Dr. A. K. Smith and Mrs. Howard Rolston and owns property on W Hunter Street but has not decided about returning home.
Hocking Cattle Given Bangs Disease Tests
In Hocking County 250 head of cattle are registered for Bangs disease tests to start the week of July 28. About 400 cattle are eligible, with more registrations expected. Cattle must be tested before display at the State Fair or Hocking County Fair.
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Logan
Hocking County
Local couple assists at Ross Hocking 4-H Camp projects
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hankison of Logan traveled to Ross Hocking camp to lead leathercraft plastics and wood work for the Junior 4-H Club camp in session for a week. They also helped at the camp last year.
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Ross Hocking
Logan
J. R. Hankison
Hankison
Logan Jones Returns Home From Camp Shelby Furlough
Herbert Jones son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones of near Logan arrived home Friday evening for a 12 day furlough. He serves with Company G 166th Infantry at Camp Shelby Mississippi and was among the city’s early volunteers.
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Logan
Herbert Jones
Charles Jones
Near Logan
166Th Infantry
Camp Shelby
Miss. Jones
Collision on Main St Causes Minor Damage
A minor two car collision occurred on Main St Saturday evening when Frances Rutgers of Bremen backed into Cletus Mellinger of Nelsonville. Both cars sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
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Logan
Main St
Frances Rutgers
Bremen
Cletus Mellinger
Nelsonville
Local angler reels 23 inch catfish catch
Mrs Harold W Lari mer of this city demonstrated fishing skill Saturday evening by landing a catfish 23 inches long.
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Logan
Harold W. Larimer
Beatrice Weed Admitted to Cherrington Hospital
Mrs Beatrice Weed of Nelsonville was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Sunday for treatment. London jewelers report a 50 percent rise in engagement ring sales since the war began.
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Logan
Beatrice Weed
Nelsonville
Cherrington Hospital
London
Logan Social Notes Highlights Local Housewarming and Reunions
The Logan community reports a house warming for Mr. and Mrs. George Schwenke at their W Main Street home with guests from Logan and distant states. A 14th annual Redick family reunion convened at Rachelmacher Park with relatives from Hocking and other counties, Preston Iowa and Seattle. Several locals attended church delegates event in Wooster while others visited Marion, Columbus, and various nearby towns.
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Redick
Rachelmacher Park
Hocking
Preston
Iowa
Seattle
Washington
Child Recovers From Severe Burns on Feet
Jerry Lemley age one of Poplar Ridge Cheshire township recovers from severe burns on both feet after a pan of boiling water overturned on her. His parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Lemley are cited as guardians.
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Gallipolis
Jerry
Ralph Lemley
Poplar Ridge
Cheshire Township
Plan Aug 3 Meeting At Addison Church
Addison Baptist Church members and friends plan an all day meeting on August 3 at the Addison church. A program for the day is being arranged.
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Addison Church
Gallipolis
Addison Baptist Church
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