Broncs Set for Playoff In District NCAA Tourney
Western Michigan Broncos, MAC champions with a 16-3 record, face Ohio State in a two game district playoff in Columbus to earn a berth in the NCAA tournament in Omaha. The team, led by coach Charley Maher since 1937, features strong hitters Francis Green and Stan Malec, solid pitching from Don Edwards and Tor Cole, and aims to reverse earlier losses to Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Winds. Ohio State, with top hurlers and Bob Montebello, will test WMU's bid for the national field.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Western Michigan Broncos
Broncos
Ohio State
Columbus
Omaha
Neb
Bucks
Big Ten
Bob Montebello
Charley Maher
Michigan State
Wisconsin
Ohio University
Washington University
Miami
Notre Dame
Western Reserve
Michigan
Iowa
Free Swimming Set For Tuesday and Friday in Logan
Logan youngsters may swim free at the Logan pool on Fridays and then on each succeeding Tuesday and Friday for the rest of the season. Free sessions run 9 to 11 a.m. on those days while paying hours are daily 10 p.m. to 6:39-9 p.m., with Mondays closed for cleaning.
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LOGAN
City Recreation Committee
Logan Board of Education
Wildlife balance urged by Ohio official at Kiwanis event
Dr. Charles Dambach chief of the Wildlife Division of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources described heavy hunting and fishing pressure as the problem not the abundance. He outlined an inventory of wildlife and land, emphasized farmer cooperation, and argued against heavy reliance on artificial propagation and predator control. He noted Ohio’s wildlife remains robust but urged practical habitat provision and scientific management with public help.
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Gallipolis
Charles Dambach
Wildlife Division
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Sarap
Kiwanis Club
Dambach
Ohio
John E. Halliday
State Wildlife Council
Halliday
Ohio State University
Reedsville Man Dies in Fall From Bridge
Mr. Rood, a Reedsville resident born to Herbert and Estella Rood, died after a fall from a bridge. He leaves his wife and four children Frances 5 Jackie 4 Shirley 3 Roger 18 months, four brothers Herring Ernest Reedville John Herbert East Liverpool, four sisters Eva Andrews Dorothy Reedville Jennie Reedville Long Bottom. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Eden Church with burial in Eden Cemetery. Friends may call Spencer funeral home Belpre.
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Mr. Rood
Reedsville
Herbert
Estella Rood
Frances
Jackie
Shirley
Roger
Herring
Ernest
Reedaville
John
East Liverpool
Fva Rood
Gladys Andrews
Horothy Rood
Jennie Rood
Long
Racers Nabbed By Police In Eastern Ave Speed Chase
Gallipolis city police arrested two drivers after a Tuesday race down Eastern Ave. William M. Harless of Lima paid 27.40 after fines for speeding and running a stop light. Orville Gif ford of Wheelersburg forfeited a 35 bond for racing. Walter Shane of Gallipolis paid five and costs for a stop light crash. John Sullivan of Gibs ton paid five and costs for left of center. William Carter Jr of Athens paid ten and costs for speeding.
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Gallipolis
Eastern Ave
Wiliam M. Harless
Lima
Orville E. Gifford
Wheelersburg
Ohio
Walter Eugene Shane
Galpolis
John L. Sulivan
Gibston
Hillsboro
Fla
William Ellis Carter, Jr
Athens
Four Gallia County women to attend state council meet
Four members of the Gallia County group will attend the Ohio Home Demonstration Council meeting at Ohio State in Columbus June 12 and 12. Attending are Mrs. Robert Ball Mrs. Joe Miller Mrs. Paul Jaquay and Ruth Sonner, the county home demonstration agent. A crowded program includes a workshop general sessions combined chorus devotions business meetings and addresses.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ohio Home Demonstration Council
Ohio State
Peer
Columbus
Robert Ball
Joe Miller
Paul Jaquay
Ruth Sonner
Interviews by Vet Service Office Reach 277 in May
Logan reports May activity from the veterans service office shows 277 interviews conducted. A. R. Miller notes 111 letters sent and 72 returned, with three hospitalization applications, one widow's pension claim, and one national service claim. Disability compensation allowed totals $600 annually.
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Logan
Veterans Service Office
A. R. Miller
Harness figure Walter Mooney dies at 76 in Urbana
Walter Mooney a breeder owner and driver in harness racing died yesterday in Urbana at age 76. He built a notable stable and trained many winning horses over a long career. Mooney was a respected figure in the local racing community.
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Urbana
Walter
Sport) Mooney
Logan City's Police and Fire Festival Planned for June 11-16
Logan to host the second annual Police and Firemen's Festival June 11 through 16 on Market Street. James Drew Shows to provide carnival rides and entertainment to fund juvenile recreation programs. Market Street will be closed to traffic for the week with ferris wheels and merry-go-rounds planned.
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Logan
Market St
James Drew
Joblessness Is Increasing in Logan County
Logan County unemployment rolls rose as the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation reported area jobless claims at 332 last week, up from 306 and 288 in prior weeks. State totals showed 32,649 unemployed, with Logan area figures far below prewar levels in 1950.
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LOGAN
Hocking County
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Office
River Traffic Reports from Gallipolis and Kanawha Districts
Canal river traffic updates list vessels on the Gallipolis and Kanawha rivers with arrival and departure times, vessel names, and gauge readings. The report notes varying levels and falls at Kanawha Falls as the upper gauge and rollers indicate river conditions.
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Gallipolis
Dauntless
Nevile
Shannopin
Dan Quinn
Pete
Semet
Dolle
Kanawha
London
Solvay
Marmet
Resolute
Chris
Winfield
Merrill
Atlas
Jason
Orlenian
Sohio State
Tulley
Price
Kanawha Falls
Births at Holzer Hospital Notes
Holzer Hospital notes list births for Mrs. Paul Icard Point Pleasant and Mrs. Manuel Stupeck Middleport a son for Mrs. Clarence Roush Gallipolis. and a daughter. Also listed are many admissions including Hettie Lee Thompson A E Barton Cary P. Smith Mrs James Howell John D. White Robert Hollis Fisher Mrs Tom Turner Mrs John Howell Eileen Strong Jeanette Thacker Melody Spires Mrs Robert Wood Frank Chambers James Hill and Mrs Russell Thomas. Discharges include Clay Rowley Brice Henry Sr Mrs George Miler Mrs John Eben A R Meaney Mrs Albert Martin Linda Kerwood.
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Hettie Lee Thompson
Bladen
A. E. Barton
Rutland
Cary P. Smith
Ironton
James Howell
John D. White
Gallipolis
Robert Hollis Fisher
Tom Turner
Jackson
John Howell
Oak Hill
Eileen
Strong
Jeanette Thacker
Wellston
David Jones
Thurman
Melody Spires
Robert Wood
Middleport
Frank Chambers
Lakin
James Hill
Logan Garden Club Hosts Open Meeting and Tea
An open Logan meeting and afternoon tea was held by the Logan Garden Club in the Presbyterian Church social rooms. Spring flowers adorned a small stage while guests from Nelsonville and Logan attended, with program notes including piano, vocal duets, a garden play, and period costumes.
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Logan
Logan Garden Club
Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville Garden Club
S. C. Bright
Carol Mclain
Debussy
Paul Monks
Carl Harsh
William Patchen
Bernard McLain
Joyce Kilmer
Mrs. Rathven Named Head Of Church
Mrs. Lora C. Rathven of Boston was named president of The Mother Church at its June 4 annual meeting. The widow of William R. Rathven, she has been active in Christian Science for nearly 40 years and led the organization as world Christian Scientists gathered. The directors urged spiritual protection amid the world crisis and voiced expectations of great spiritual progress ahead.
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Boston
Lora C. Rathven
Mass
First
Church of Christ, Scientist
Mrs Lyke Leads Mary Martha Circle Meeting
Mrs S L Lyke presided over the Mary Martha Circle gathering on Tuesday evening. The program featured hymn What A Friend We Have In Jesus scripture reading from John 15 and a poem The Heart of a Friend with refreshments served by hostess committee Mrs Ralph Walker and Mrs Irvin Huston to a list of members and guests.
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S L. Lyke
Mary Martha Circle
Jesus
St. John
George Davis
Ralph Walker
Irvin Huston
Otto Tes
Harry Reeves
Levi Palmer
Carl Brandt
AN. Grueser
Roxie Cupp
Burr Nixon
James Hutchison
Starting Codagen
John Spence
Harley Griffin
Lyke
Mrs Clara St John guest at Mrs Russell Berlin
Mrs Clara St John of Batavia Til is guest of Mrs Russell Berlin on North Walnut Street. Mrs Alice Steinman of 316 East Main Street who had surgery recently is reported getting along nicely. Cincinnati June. Market notes list wholesale poultry butter potatoes with varied prices and grades.
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Clara
St. John
Batavia
Til
Russell Berlin
North Walnut St
Alice Steinman
E. Main St
Lancaster-Fairfield Hospital
Protected chair moth guard ad with price offer
Classified notice presents a moth protection offer for furniture. NKERLOU spray guarantees moth damage coverage, with a 5 year guarantee and $1.25 price. Includes pharmacies McKee Drug and Athens Pharmacy as contact points for the deal.
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Nerlou
McKee Drug
Athens
Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Summary
Market report from Cincinnati notes steps in cattle and hogs with moderate activity. Cattle, calves and vealers show steady to higher trends with ranges for steer and cow categories and prime veal present. Hog prices are steady to lower. sows steady and receipts described as mixed with several yard buyers active. Sheep and lambs quote steady demand with several consignments and price ranges noted.
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Cincinnati
Dune
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