Vision Testing Program Completed In Logan Schools
The Logan vision testing initiative covered grades 7 8 9 at Logan Junior High and elementary levels 1 3 at East West Central and St Johns Parochial School. The program involved the Board of Health PTA school faculties and local optometrists Dr Frederic Blume and Dr Sam Erbaugh with a Peerless Optical tester purchased in spring 1959. About 20 to 25 percent of pupils were found with vision defects.
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Logan
St. John's
Logan-Hocking County
Logan City Board of Education
Peerless Optical Co
Cleveland
Miss Jennifer Daniels Weds James Withee in Middleport
Miss Jennifer Daniels daughter of Mr and Mrs James Daniels of North Third Ave married James Withee son of Mr and Mrs Charles Withee of Pomeroy in a middleport First United Presbyterian Church ceremony. Rev Howard Ruppelt officiated. The couple plans to live on North Second Street after a short wedding trip.
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Middleport
Jennifer Daniels
James Daniels
North Third Ave
James Withee
Charles Withee
Pomeroy
Howard Ruppelt
Middleport First United Presbyterian Church
Joyce Case
Honor
Harold Burt
Joe Wilson
Robert McElhinney
Calvin Simpson
Marguerite Folden
Withee
Middleport High School
Barnes- Simpson Insurance Co
Pomeroy High School
Sunoco
North Second St
Honor Roll Is Reported for Middleport Seventh and Eighth Graders
A total of 18 seventh graders and eight eighth graders earned honor roll status for the fourth six weeks. Named for grades of B or above are Mich Archer Christine Bahr Joy Boggs Suzanne Bradbury Michael Bratton Di anna Criswell Narsa Frost Paul Gerard Ellen Hawley Randy Humphreys Linda Kauff Seren Lewis Michl Lloyd Judy Moore Keith Morgan Martha Nicholson Roger Stiles Richard Wilson Karen Bachner Ellen Dutton James Miller Carolyn Nicholson Jack Satterfield Darryl Stumbo Janice Tannehill Judy Wildermuth.
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Middleport
Mich Archer
Christine Bahr
Joy Boggs
Suzanne Bradbury
Michael Bratton
Dianna Criswell
Narsa_ Frost
Paul Gerard
Ellen Hawley
Randy Humphreys
Linda Kauff
Seren Lewis
Michl Lloyd
Judy Moore
Keith
Jill Harris Birthday Party Marked Sixth Year
Middleport celebration for Jill Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter B Harris observed during kindergarten class session. Cookies and cupcakes with six candles ice cream served while photos were taken. party favors included balloons candy and blowouts. Guests Amy Hamm Jil Beaver attended with Jill. classmates Carolyn Tracy Patty Harris J T Rue and Bobby Hysell joined.
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Middleport
Jill Harris
Walter B. Harris
Amy Hamm
Pomeroy
Jil Beaver
Jill
Carolynn Tracy
Patty Harris
J. T. Rue
Bobby Hysell
Divorce Petition Filed in Hocking County
Janet Shriner of Midland Place files for divorce from Robert Shriner of Midland Place in Hocking County Court. She seeks custody of a minor child, temporary and permanent alimony, and a restraining order on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.
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Logan
Janet Shriner
Midland Place
Hocking County Clerk
Land suit over two Marion Twoland tracts
Roy Brown Sr. sues Fred G Holl and Barton A Holl in common pleas court seeking possession of two tracts in Marion Township. He claims ownership of 8 acres and 1 acre and alleges unlawful detention of possession.
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Logan
Marion Twoland
Roy Brown Sr
Common Pleas Court
Fred G. Holl
Barton A. Holl
Junior Firemen Dance in Syracuse at Grade School
The Syracuse Junior Firemen sponsor a record hop from 7 30 to 11 30 Saturday evening at Syracuse Grade School. Bill Miller serves as master of ceremonies. Contests offer prizes and refreshments will be sold.
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Pomeroy
Syracuse
Bill Miller
Seniors Head Committees
Middleport High School seniors have been named to head closing activities. Judy Clark and Bonnie Van Cooney will write the class will, Phyllis Hilbert and Carolyn Wilson will do the prophecy, and Lynn Buchanan and Ronnie Evans will prepare the history.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Judy Clark
Bonnie van Cooney
Phyllis Hilbert
Carolyn Wilson
Lynn Buchanan
Ronnie Evans
Bob Preston
Loretta Hanning
Dennis Walburn
Marianne Woodgerd
Mary Barth
Judy Gregg
Marianne Brinkman
Russell Lewis
Hocking Valley Hospital Births and Admits
Mr and Mrs Robert Dodrill of McArthur welcomed a girl. Mrs Helen Wolfe of Logan Route 2 underwent surgery. Mrs Leonard Eberts of Zaleski had surgery. Rodney Riddle of Adelphi had surgery. Nelson Leroy Walters of Logan Route 3 is under medical care. Wilbur Miller of Logan is under medical care. Mrs Edith Himes of Logan and Mr John Miller and son of Logan are listed among admissions.
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Robert Dodrill
McArthur
Helen Wolfe
Logan
Leonard Eberts
Zaleski
Surgical
Rodney Riddle
Adelphi
Nelson Leroy Walters
Wilbur Miller
Edith Himes
John Miller
Sentence Suspended in Logan Neglect Case
Logan case heard in juvenile court as Jean E. Rigby pleaded guilty to neglect and lack of supervision of two minors. She received 60 days in jail suspended for rehab and personal adjustment, with minor children placed under Child Welfare Board care and costs to be paid when able.
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Logan
Rhea Bangert Brown
Jean E. Rigby
Brown
Child Welfare Board
Case Dismissed In Forest Hedges Assault Case
Defense motion leads to dismissal in county court before Judge Vaughn Collins. Forest Hedges had pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges filed by his wife Ethel on February 22 and arraigned February 25.
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Logan
Forest Hedges
Vaughn Collins
Hedges
Ethel
Collins
UN Groups Topic Of Literary Club In Middleport
The Middleport Literary Club discussed United Nations maritime and aviation organizations at a meeting hosted by Miss Bess Sanborn. Mrs. W W Waddell spoke on Meteorological Organizations and International Governmental Maritime Consultatives, and Mrs. Donald Mills covered International Civil Aviation Organizations and jet-age international issues. President Mrs. William Bradford led the business session and the group plans to meet March 17 at Mrs. Homer Cook’s home.
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Middleport
Maritime and Aviation Organizations
United Nations
Bess Sanborn
W. W. Waddell
Donald Mills
William Bradford
Homer Cook
Lions Attend Zone Meeting in Logan
Logan Lions Club members attended a zone meeting at Amanda on Tuesday with president George Charles and officers Homer Wiant Carl Mock and Elmer Ledford present. Rollie Nauman of Lancaster served as program chairman and district governor Charles Boring of Thorneville spoke about plans for the district convention in Columbus in April and the state convention in June urging attendance. The next zone meeting is set for Lancaster April 12.
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Logan
Logan Lions Club
Amanda
Lions Club
George Charles
Homer Wiant
Carl Mock
Elmer Ledford
Rollie Nauman
Lancaster
Charles Boring
Thorneville
Boring
Southern Hotel
Columbus
Charles
Logan Lions Cheer Club Names Miss Effie Beougher
Logan Route 4 resident Miss Effie Beougher, 96, was chosen as the Lions Cheer Club member for the week. She has been bedfast for a year after a fractured hip in June 1955.
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Effie Beougher
Logan Route 4
Miss Beougher
Men Fined For Bad Conduct In Logan
Mayor Francis Myers held hearings for two intoxication and disorderly conduct cases. William Olan Smith 52 Motherwell Ave pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars and costs after arrest on Main Street at 9 30 p m. Lester Lanning 47 New Straitsville Route 2 also pled guilty and was fined 10 dollars and costs and jailed for non payment of the fine.
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Logan
Francis Myers
William Olan Smith
Motherwell Ave
Main Street
Lester Lanning
New Straitsville
Hocking County
Logan City Dog Control enforces roaming ban
Logan City police assist Hocking County Dog Warden James Leonard in enforcing a dog at large ordinance. Written warnings issued to 13 owners, nine animals picked up, six reclaimed with a $2 fee, first violations lead to impoundment, second violat ion may bring court citation.
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Logan
Hocking County
James Leonard
Roy Kelch
Fido
Girl Struck By Vehicle In Logan
Logan police report a pedestrian collision at Main and Market Streets at 3 50 p m involving 16 year old Ronald Vorhees driving a car owned by Chester Vorhees who says Huffines stepped into the path as he turned right with a green light. Huffines 18 was treated and released.
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Logan
Main and
Market Sts
Ronald R. Vorhees
Logan Rt. 2
Judy Huffines
Young Vorhees
Chester R. Vorhees
Market St
Unemployment Up Slightly in Logan Area
Figures released by the Logan Bureau of Unemployment Compensation show a steady trend for the week ending Feb 27. Logan and Athens offices report increases in both initial and continued claims, with minor lay-offs due to seasonal slack in construction.
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Logan
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Homer Schein
Athens
BUC
Nelsonville
Glouster
Two Car Collision Investigated Tuesday
Logan Hocking County deputies investigated an accident at 11 a.m. Tuesday on Clay Band Rd about a mile east of Route 75. Two cars collided near a curve in one lane due to heavy snow. Harvey F. Devore 28 of Gore suffered extensive front end damage and lost two teeth, while Richard L. Campbell 59 of Gore had moderate damage and no other injuries.
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Logan — Hocking County
Shop To Move Logan Humphrey's Studio And Camera Shop
Rog er Humphrey photographer and proprietor announced the relocation of Logan Humphrey's Studio and Camera Shop from 20 W Main St to 58 W Main St, the former Grandy Auto Supply Store. The move is tentatively set for April 1.
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Logan — Humphrey
W. Mian St
Roger Humphrey
W. Main St
Grandy Auto Supply
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