J C Penney expands Logan store doubling retail space
The J C Penney Co expansion in Logan will add 7 866 square feet by leasing the Thomas Building joining the Main Street store. Prime contractor Carl T Johnson Co will renovate with new front signs, painting, tiling, and wall removal to connect the two buildings. Work begins soon with completion early next year,Penney’s open during renovation.
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LOGAN
J.C. Penney Co
Main Street
Curt F. Austin
Thomas
Penney
Austin
Carl T. Johnson Co
Penny’s
Ruppert Trial Moves Toward Murder Verdict In Ohio
In Hamilton Ohio prosecutors rest their case in the James Ruppert murder trial claiming he killed 11 family members to inherit over 300000. A three judge panel overruled a defense motion and the court found sufficient evidence to sustain each murder charge. The defense sets Friday to present its case while Ruppert maintains innocence.
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Hamilton
Ohio
John Holcomb
James Ruppert
Butler County
Ruppert
Fred B. Cramer
Ladies Day Planned for Parade of the Hills
In Nelsonville plans for the Annual Parade of the Hills include a style show with local merchants fashions hair styling and cosmetics demos by Tri County Vocational School cake decorating and cooking demonstrations and craft displays. Residents are invited to display items contact Mrs Harriett Juniper queen parade committee plans include ticket sales for afghans and a Miss Parade of the Hills Doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Harriett Juniper
Tri-County Vocational School
Mary V. Linscott
Queens Committee
Ex-Meigs Countian Retires From Navy After 20 Years
George Kermit Hysell, Meigs County native of Hysell Run near Pomeroy, retires from 20 years in the Navy. Last duty on USS Inchon at Norfolk. HT1 welder and plumber. served 1952 1955 and reentered 1959 after Dayton work.
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George Kermit Hysell
Meigs County
Navy
Hysell Run
Pomeroy
Conestoga
the Plains
Inchon
Norfolk
Hysell
Dayton
Rutland High School
Independence
Notice of Appointment and Bank Recall Case in Athens County
Carolyn Vessalo is appointed administratrix of Gladys Shepard estate in Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Also Hocking Valley Bank sues Leon and Carolyn Henson over return of a 1974 GMC Wideside P.A. Truck and security interests. TRO issued. hearing set June 19, 1975.
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Carolyn Vessalo
North Street
Glouster
Ohio
Gladys Shepard
Athens County
Harold J. Rose
Athens County Court of Common Pleas
Leon
Carolyn Henson
Route 4
Millfield
Hocking Valley Bank
Simson Avenue
Athens
Court of Common Pleas
Leon Henson
GMC
Jones and Ball
Thomas L. Coran
Washington Street
Job Claims Down 169 For Week in Logan Area
Unemployment in Logan fell by 169 claims for the week ending June 14 with 1,292 total jobless claims. Logan had 66 initial and 641 continued claims. Athens recorded 88 initial and 497 continued. Openings listed include a registered nurse, a lifeguard, a staff cook for a community camp south of Logan, and a live‑in domestic worker for two children, ages five and 13, with six evenings off weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Athens
Corning Bicentennial Festival To Raise funds Saturday
Corning Bicentennial Committee sponsors a street dance and festival on Adams Street at 8 p.m. with Moonstones and Musick Hart and McPherson performing. Activities include games booths horseshoe pitches and bake sale. Proceeds fund bicentennial projects including tree plantings Route 13 and a Corning historical booklet. Committee member Jim Hart invites locals to share early Corning photos for copying by the Ohio Historical Society.
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Corning
Adams Street
Moonstones
Musick
Hart
McPherson
Route 13
Jim Hart
Box
Ohio Historical Society
Tornado Victims Need Aid in Hocking County
Hocking County Red Cross appeals for help for a New Plymouth Route 1 family and Viet Nam refugees. Carroll Taylor family lost their modular home in the Coonville tornado on May 31 and need furniture to re settle. The Indiantown Gap refugee center requests sewing kits layettes new washable soft toys and cash. Call 385 3536 for details.
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Logan
Hocking County
The
American Red Cross
Plymouth
Carroll Taylor
Coonville
Indiantown Gap
Red Cross
Guardsman testifies on Kent State shooting five years later
1st Sgt. Myron Pryor described the Kent State clash on Blanket Hill where students rushed the Guards and a 13 second volley killed four and wounded nine. He denied firing the first shot and said he feared harm as demonstrators pressed the line.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Kent State University
Blanket Hill
Ohio National
Thomas Grace
Syracuse
N.Y
Grace
Pryor
Barry Morris
Kent
Morris
James Rhodes
FBI
Hollenbaugh Home Hosts Last CWF Meeting of Year
Mrs. Violet Hollenbaugh welcomed Group II of the CWF at the First Christian Church Neesonville home on Shepard Street. Nine members and two guests attended a brief business session followed by a picnic supper. Meetings will resume in September.
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Nelsonville
Violet Hollenbaugh
CWF
First Christian Church of
Neesonville
Shepard Street
James Knight
William Wells
Birthday party honors 90th for Harry Dishong
A party hosted by his children celebrated Harry Dishong s 90th birthday with many relatives and friends listed as attendees from Nelsonville area. The same report notes the Nelsonville Public Library inviting offers through June 24 for the county bookmobile purchase.
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Harry Dishong
Dishong
Betty Stump
Glen
Kay
Tina Landum
Florence Butler
Bernadette Stump
Anthony Breeze
Tony Jr
Helen Smith
Kevin
Marlene
Kim
Beverly Stump
Ruth Marstiller
Spencer Adams
Barbara Turner
Anne Davidson
Lucy Blair
Dixie
Bernadine Stump
Evelyn Howard
Vicki
Ronald Marstiller
Linda
Guy Dishong
Sara
Bill Abbott
Dave
Vivian Matteson
Hazel Hartman
Lottie Patton
Belle Hoskins
Jamita Wolfe
Burt Dishong
Tom
Pam and Jerry
Bob Dishong
Caroli and
Kelly
Mary Jo
Laura Jo
Keith Palmer
May Dishong
Nelsonville
60 Girls Attend Day Camp
Sixty girls attended Girl Scout Day Camp at Camp Pine Springs on the Sandra and Gary Vaughn farm near Trimble. Cindy Shiffler led crafts with Jody and Lisa Moore assisting. Junior Scouts pursued the outdoor cook badge, Cadet Scouts for the Pioneer badge, an overnight camp fire and skits for parents.
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Jane van Fossen
Jane Holbert
Beth Love
Norma Guinthar
P Gatcher
Ruth Schmidt
Cathy Angle
Sue Johnson
Sandy Gyure
Rachel Nichols
Christi Cavey
Lori Hupp
Swim Lessons Begin Monday in Glouster and Nelsonville
Swimmers start Monday with Glouster officers installation at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Nelsonville pools open two week session at 10 a.m. with 2 dollar adult option at 5 p.m. private lessons available. Cub Scout Pack 74 to hold bike rodeo Sunday at 6 p.m. with all dens participating at Jacksonville Elementary School.
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Glouster
Masonic Temple
Nelsonville
Cub Scout
Jacksonville
Two Juveniles Cited Under City Curfew Law
Logan city police arrested two boys aged 10 and 14 for curfew violations at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday and released them to their parents. Craig A. Weber, 19, of 301 W. Hunter St., was jailed on assault and battery charges filed by John Angle and will appear in court Saturday.
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Logan — City
Craig A. Weber
W. Hunter St
John Angle
Weber
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Logan Penney’s
Penney’s
Holcomb
Louis Hofstadler
Dean Cavett
Cavett
Leonard Ruppert
al Kryszczak
General Electric
Schnectedy
Charity Ruppert
Leonard
Meigs Countian
George A. Auflick
Andy Auflick
Ft. Bragg
N.C
82Nd Airborne Division
S. Mundy
Charles Mundy
Air Force
Logan High School
Lackland Afb
Tex
Lance Cpl
Michael L. Dowell
Leonard Dowell
Southside
W. Va
Camp Lejeune
Point Pleasant High School
Marines
Lance
David R. Locke
Robert B. Burchfield
Athens Route 2
Athens High School
Clarence E. Dye
Glenwood
Route 2
Marine Corps
East Coat
2Nd Marine Division
Morriss
Sriel
Stennis
W. Washington ST
Nelsonville, Ohio
Sonnet
Hollenbaugh
Nelsonville Area
Clarence Cook
Murray City
James Bickley
Charles van Duren
Robert Allen
Cathy
Eric
Kema Hardy
Donald Cook
Donnie
Dallas Cook
Jack Cook
Family Stores
North Court St
Athens, Ohio
Wrangler Jeans
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Penge
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