Logan Hocking Polio Campaign Falls Short of Goal
The Hocking County polio drive raised 2500 dollars, about 600 under the 3500 target, with 50 percent staying in county and 50 percent to the National Foundation. Chairman Jesse Columber praised schools and organizations for contributions and noted 11 polio cases in the county.
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Hocking
Logan
Hocking County
Jesse Columber
Columber
National Foundation of
National Foundation
Ronna Vollmer Named Outstanding Graduate at Logan High
Ronna Vollmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Vollmer of Heydenville was named Logan High School outstanding honor student in the 1952 graduating class. She will deliver the valedictory at commencement next May. Honor students and scholarship recipients were announced at Brideys assembly with certificates of merit.
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Ronna Vollmer
Charles Vollmer
Heydenville
Logan High School
Mies Vollmer
Bridey
Dorie Huston
Irvin Huston
Wood St
County Cancer Society Plans Education Drive
The Hocking County unit of the American Cancer Society met at the Ohio Power Office to outline an education based crusade aimed at reducing cancer deaths. Merle Primner said 15 million Americans could die this century, unless awareness and prompt action rise. George E. Carr announced purchase of project materials and films for public showings through April, while Paul Stimson planned a fundraiser starting April 15 after the educational campaign gains momentum.
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Hocking County
American Cancer Society
Ohio
George E. Carr
Paul Stimson
Primner
Stimson
Mr. Car
Wilbur Oeffler
R. B. Jones
Margaret Lutz
Catherine Sater
Faith Krinn
Frank Weiland
Logan Brief Social Notes
Mrs Emerson Poston was elected president at the Saturday Club biennial election held during a 1 pm luncheon in Blosser's Restaurant. Mrs William Knapp was elected vice president and Mrs Amos Potts secretary treasurer with Mrs Russell Berlin recording secretary.
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Knapp
Alaska
Miller
George DeCamp
Carlos Gaffin
Raymond Keairns
Emerson Poston
Minnie Moore
Jack Myers
Paul Stimson
John Strait
Wilhelmine Deissele
Ralph Poston
Miss Minette McCray Hosts Junta Club Luncheon
Miss Minette McCray and Mrs. John T. Underwood led a luncheon meeting of the Junta Club at Brandt's Restaurant. Afterward members visited the McCray home where Miss Annie White spoke on Dallas using John Rogers book The Lusty Texans of Dallas as source.
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Minette McCray
John T. Underwood
Junta Club
Brandt
McCray
Annie White
Dallas
United States
Robert Work
Lawrence Hack
Carl Harsh
Minnie Blantern
Grafton
Ohio
John Smith
McManigan
Emma_ Becker
Mary T. Blasius
Mary McCray
John Wellman
Bird White
Wilhelmine Deissele
River Traffic at Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha District
Boating activity across the Gallipolis Locks shows multiple vessels moving up and down at several times beginning early morning. Kanawha River reports include Davies Marmet Winfield shifts and other vessels with times listed. Water gauges show Upper 18.7 and Lower 13.4 feet with Kana wha Falls at 3.07 rising and Point Pleasant at 24.92 feet.
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Gallipolis
Stevenson
Price
Semet
Sarah Kate
Kenna
Louisiana
Blazer
Monongahela
Kanawha
Davies
Marmet
Shirley
Solvay
Winfield
Keeley
Weir
Sohio State
Down
R. W. Lea
Atlas
Laughlin
Jones
George G
Pete
Fleetwood
Pennsylvania
Jefferson
E. Hatfield
Kanawha Falls
Point Pleasant
Athens Driver Fined On Two Patrol Charges
In Logan city court, David E. Barnhart 31 of Athens was fined 5 dollars and costs for failing to file an application to transfer his registration and 20 dollars and costs for reckless driving on Route 216. James E. North 34 of Nelsonville Route 1 was fined 5 dollars and costs for failing to transfer his registration. Keith W. Henderson 19 of Rushville Route 1 was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation. All arrests were by the State Highway Patrol or city police.
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Carbon Hill
Logan Junior High
Union Furnace
Gibisonville
Haydenville
South Bloomingville
St. John’s
Marion
West Logan
Rockbridge
Enterprise
East School
West School
Logan High School
Logan Junior Chamber of Commerce
Military Order of Cooties
Jaycee
Columber
Godman's
Sheaden
Gabby) Collins
Hocking
Gabby
Carl Blosser
Catherine Sater
Carl Harsh
Logan
Roger Friend
David E. Barnhart
Athens
James E. North
Nelsonville
State Highway Patrol
Keith W. Henderson
Rushville
Common Pleas Court Case Dates Announced in Logan
Judge Harley Meyer announced a revised schedule for Hocking County Court of Common Pleas cases. Riddle vs C O demurrer at 10 a.m. March 6. Ringhiser vs Edwards jury at 9 a.m. March 17. McNichols vs Thurston jury at 9 a.m. March 19. Schmitter vs Vorhees jury at 9 a.m. March 21. Wittekind vs Grubb jury at 9 a.m. March 25. Riddle vs C O jury at 9 a.m. March 27.
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Grubb
Riddle
Patrolmen Report Three Fined in Court
GALLIPOLIS Three convictions were secured by the State Highway Patrol Monday on recent arrests and two offenders were cited to court. George Lozee 37 Waverly was fined 10 dollars and costs for unsafe operation Ansel D Austin 30 Columbus 10 dollars and costs speeding and Charles A Glenn 38 Lynchburg Va 10 dollars and costs speeding William Caldwell 34 Crown City cited to appear in court March 5 for failing to obey a stop sign and Glenn Priddy 29 Middleport incarcerated for intoxication.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
George Lozee
Waverly
Ansel D. Austin
Columbus
Charles A. Glenn
Lynchburg
William Caldwell
Crown City
Glenn Priddy
Middleport
Births at Hocking Valley Hospital Reported
The Hocking Valley Hospital announces births: a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Maloy Wells ton. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Baker Rockbridge Route 2. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lowery Logan. Other listings include individuals noted and dismissals or transfers to Mt. Carmel Hospital.
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Tom Maloy
Wellston
Glenn Baker
Rockbridge
Donald Lowery
Logan
H. C. Marshall
E. Scott Taylor
McArthur
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Pearl Camp
Hamden
Clifford Tatman
South Bloomingville
Robert L. White
Mra Wills Adcock
Minor Collision Causes Minor Property Damage
Logan Willis Blackburn 37 of 243 Gallagher Ave was in an 8 30 a m collision nine miles north of Lancaster on Route 7. State patrol said no injuries but minor property damage occurred and Blackburn was not at fault. William Farrow of Lancaster drove south and struck Blackburn then was arrested for reckless operation and fined 10 dollars plus costs in Lancaster municipal court.
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Logan
Willis Blackburn
Gallagher Ave
State Highway Patrol
Blackburn
Lancaster
William Farrow
Farrow
Rod and Reel Club Dinner Tickets Set
Logan announces tickets for the annual dinner meeting of the Hocking County Game and Fish Association. The event starts at 6 30 p m Thursday March 6 in the Isaak Walton Clubroom. Tickets are available from association or Logan Rod and Reel Club members. The supper features all you can eat fish and an entertaining program for hunters and fishermen.
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LOGAN
Hocking County Game and Fish Association
Isaak Walton
Two Students Win Citizenship Awards at West School
Winners Jean Ann Frazier and Jimmy Smart, fourth grade pupils in Mrs. Kathryn Johnson's class at West School, were announced as outstanding citizens after six weeks of a good citizenship contest.
Committee Forms for Hocking County Sesquicentennial
Logan Ohio officials announce an 8 p.m. meeting at the Ohio Power offices to organize the Hocking County Sesquicentennial Committee. Representatives from local groups are invited as a permanent chairman is hoped to be named.
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LOGAN
Hocking County
Ohio Power
Still Raided as Operator Seized in Bidwell
Gallia County three internal revenue agents arrested operator of a 15 gallon wash boiler still at Bidwell Monday afternoon. Charles Houston Rogers from Tennessee via West Virginia admitted to the raid. About 10 gallons of mash were on hand. the still was destroyed and Rogers jailed awaiting Common Pleas Court hearing. Assisting agents were Leonard Mika of Portsmouth and George Fritz of Ironton.
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Gallipolis
Internal Revenue
Bidwell
Charles Houston Rogers
Tennessee
West Virginia
Howard Harner
Portsmouth
Rogers
Common Pleas Court
Clerk Named By Board In Gallipolis Election Shuffle
Gallipolis board of elections elects Crilla Stiverson as clerk succeeding Willa Saunders. Saunders becomes assistant clerk amid turnover tied to the secretary of state. The board outsourced ballot printing for the May 6 primary due to the large candidate field.
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Gallipolis
Board of Elections
Crilla Stiverson
Third Ave
Willa Saunders
Gallia County tightens sanitary rules for sewage disposal
The Gallia advisory board proposes tougher sanitary regulations amid new housing growth. Dr. Francis B. Shane reports on public health work including immunizations, TB control, school hygiene, maternity and crippled children services, and lab analyses.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Francis B. Shane
Health Board
Naomi Evans
Children's Hospital
Columbus
Dog Tying Is Ordered by City
Gallipolis residents press for leash rules after complaints near Washington School. City commission will issue a public notice requiring dogs be tied or leashed and may arrest and fine noncompliers. An incident reports a child pulled across the street by a dog, with as many as 14 dogs seen near the school.
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Gallipolis
Ashington
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