Village Clean Up Drive Is Guided By Committee
Nelsonville residents sponsor a Chamber of Commerce led clean up drive headed by Tom Williams with James Reid chairing publicity. The committee plans school and home education, more street containers, waste paper controls, sidewalk sweeps, weed cutting enforcement, and a future Clean Up Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Tom Williams
Chamber of Commerce
James Reid
Williams
Orlando Howson
Robert Ohlinger
Dwight Kuhn
Donald Betts
W. D. Wolfe
Bill Y. Hall
Glen Thomas
H. E. Wilson
Commerce Group
Charles Shafer
Oliver Lineback
Kenneth Orwiler
Jack Wilson
Milton Berry
Bob Wilson
Donald H. Shafer, Jr
Max Linton
Elks Prize Winners Named in Essay Contest
Nelsonville Elks announce local winners in the national essay contest on "Why Democracy Works." Charles Wiseman takes first ($25), Dean Circle second ($15), Margaret Graham third ($10). Five high school students entered. top essays proceed to the national committee. Local prizes funded by Nelsonville Lodge 543 will be awarded at a future school assembly. Judge panel included Dr. L. E. Butts, Edward Sharp, and Estel Crabtree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elks
Charles Wiseman
Dean Circle
Margaret Graham
National Committee
Nelsonville Lodge
BPO Elks
L. E. Butts
Edward Sharp
Estel Crabtree
Cornerstone Rites Planned For May 8th
Cornerstone of Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville will be laid in a ceremony on Sunday May 8 at 3 p.m. Mother Lidwina of the Sisters of St. Francis advised Father William Kelly. Bishop John King Massie of Steubenville will preside with churchmen and officials attending as the hospital remains under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Lidwina
Sisters of St. Francis
William Kelly
St. Andrews Church
John King Massie
Steubenville
Pen Dogs Chickens Murray Mayor Warns
Murray City Mayor Floyd Stiff reminds residents of the ordinance prohibiting running at large of dogs and chickens within the city limits after April 1. Animals must be confined to owners premises. dogs on streets must be leashed and stray dogs will be killed. Marshal Floyd Keeton will enforce the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Floyd Stiff
Floyd Keeton
Special Program Plans by K of P in Nelsonville
Valley Lodge No. 169 will confer the knight rank at 7:30 in the K of P Hall. Chancellor commander Lowell Miller leads. The lodge plans a May special program combining the Pythian order birthday with the local anniversary. Raymond Patton and Roy Tomlinson oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Valley Lodge No. 169
K. of P. Hall
Lowell Miller
Pythian Order
Raymond Patton
Roy Tomlinson
Tar Hollow Camp Opening Planned by Southeast Ohio Agencies
Plans for the Tar Hollow camping season will be discussed by county extension agents from Athens Vinton Fairfield Ross Pickaway and Vinton counties at the Hocking County office. The season runs July 17 through August 7 and includes sessions for men women older rural youth groups and 4 H Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Tar Hollow
Ohio
Harold C. Ruggies
Hocking County
Ruggles
Athens
Vinton
Fairfield
Ross
Pickaway
Mayor Daugherty Ill at Home Returns to Duty Briefly
Nelsonville report states Mayor Oral Daugherty, who had just resumed duties at City Hall after a month of illness, is again confined to his home following an illness in the mayor's office. Earl Hilleary, council president, continues as acting mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Oral Daugherty
City Hall
Earl Hilleary
Burial Planned for Sterling See in Logan
Funeral rites for Sterling See, 35, who died Monday at his Columbus home, were to be held today in Columbus. Burial will take place in Logan, with services conducted by local funeral officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Sterling See
Columbus
Kiwanis Dinner Features Magic and Juggling Acts
Sonny Adams and Harold Keller entertained Kiwanis members at a Tuesday dinner meeting with magic tricks and juggling. Thorne Cottrill served as program chairman and Jim Sherwood attended as a guest.
Scout Troop 66 to Meet Friday Evening
Scout Troop 66 will meet Friday at 7 p m at the K of P building. Twelve members have registered and several new applicants have been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
K. of P
Oklahoma City visitor recalls late mother on her 90th birthday
L. B. Carter of Oklahoma City spent several days visiting his sister in law Mrs. J. C. McGrath. He was called here because his mother would have turned ninety on March 11, prompting the trip to honor the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
L. B. Carter
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. C. McGrath
Giere
City Bonds Total $65 000 in Nelsonville Report
Nelsonville city bonds stood at 65 000 dollars as of December 31 1948. Water works mortgage revenue bonds total 61 000 dollars and will be retired by 1966 from water plant earnings. Sewer bonds 4 000 dollars retired 1950. Flood control bonds 200 dollars retired in 1948. Sinking fund totals 12 270.90 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Philip B. Weller
Water Works
Mrs Lanning Dies at Bienne in New Pittsburg
Mrs Huldah Jane Lanning 82 of New Pittsburg died early today after six months illness. Native of Hocking County she lived in the district all her life. Surviving are son Irvin Lanning. daughters Mrs Roy Douglas Canton and Mrs Charles Kennedy Rutland. brother Thomas Spencer Murray City. seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 pm at New Pittsburg Church with burial in Green lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Friends may call at the residence Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Huldah Jane Lanning
New Pittsburg
Hocking County
Irvin Lanning
Roy Douglas
Canton
Charles Kennedy
Rutland
Thomas Spencer
Murray City
Hiram Lanning
Greenlawn Cemetery
Bible Booster Group Holds Prayer Meeting
Logan biblical study circle of First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday evening with Charlotte Rieder leading devotions. The group adjourned to Risch's for refreshments. Visitor Carolyn Steel joined and numerous members attended including Judy Arnold and Barbara Bassett among others.
Woman Recovering After Surgery in Columbus
Mrs. Ben Kir Kendall is recovering from surgery performed last Thursday at Grant Hospital in Columbus. The report notes a stable condition and plans for continued observation and gradual recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ben Kirkendall
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Nelsonville WSCS meeting features United Nations program
Nelsonville WSCS of the Methodist Church met in the church social rooms with Mrs. John Herrold in charge. Mrs. Mary Jane Bean Walters of Albuquerque spoke on United Nations activities. $5 was donated to the Red Cross and nominations were started. Forty six members attended plus three guests. WBA Review met Tuesday in Spray building with 13 members present. next meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
WSCS
John Herrold
Bessie Stephenson
Shelby Barber
Judy Betts
Carl Coakley
Red Cross
O. P. Bingman
Donald Betts
Malvern Wilson
E. E. Bell
Circle 2
Bingman
Glen Thomas
Thomas
Walters
Cynthia Johnson
WBA Review
Spray
Bessie Bland
Regular Pythian Sisters Meeting With Pot Luck Lunch
A regular meeting of Pythian Sisters is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall A pot luck lunch will follow the meeting.
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K. of P. Hall
Scarlet Fever Cases Total 21 In February
Logan reports 22 communicable disease cases in Hocking County for February. Scarlet fever accounts for 21 cases and one tuberculous case. The audiometer aided 71 student tests, with 23 school visits and 60 inspections. Field nursing totaled 42 disease visits. other nursing 52. Venturing into sanitation, 13 private premises inspections and nine dairy farm checks occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
H. G. Southard
Health Department
Logan Kiwanis Club
Southard
Wassermann
Methodist Guild Meets Friday at 7 30 P M at Miss Cook's Home
The Methodist Guild plans a Friday meeting at 7 30 p m at the residence of Miss Florence Cook with Mrs R M Brown assisting as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Guild
Florence Cook
R. M. Brown
Logan City Council Approves Vacation With Pay Plan
Logan city council in regular session approves Mayor Friend's request to grant yearly vacation with pay to hourly wage workers and cemetery staff who currently lack vacation. Mayor reports February fines and costs totaling 847.80. Council plans draft legislation in two weeks and discusses extending sewer service to additional areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Pres
Harry Shaw
Roger W. Friend
Friend
Parole Grants For 77 Inmates At London Prison Farm
The State Pardon and Parole Commission granted paroles to 77 inmates at the London Prison Farm. Paroles take effect April 12 unless noted, including Charley Crago from Hocking County for non support, Roy Bush from Washington for forgery, and Marion Hiles from Marion for auto stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Pardon and Parole Commission
London
Hocking County
Charley Crago
Washington
Roy Bush
Marion Hiles
Minstrels Curtain Up Tonight By Logan Walton League
The 1949 Izaak Walton League old time minstrels open at 8 15 p m in Logan High School Auditorium with Stanley Baker as interlocutor. Notable acts include Heine Meyers nine year old, blackface quartet, Tom Gordon and Chuck Stewart solos, closing with My Dream of the USA. Waltonian Chorus performs negro spirituals directed by J Richard Farmer. Reserved seats available at Rischs drug store. school matinee Thursday at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Jo Brown
J. Richard Farmer
Risch’s Drug Store
Second Safe Burglarized In 2 Weeks In Logan
Police investigate a second Logan safe burglary in two weeks. Thieves entered the Charlie Geil garage by unhooking a rear door latch and removed 50 to 75 dollars from a steel safe in the office. The loss was found Monday morning by employees. A Feb 22 incident at the Stage Coach Inn saw a steel safe carted away with about 200 dollars inside. the damaged safe was later found on a county road with its door burned off and the money gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Sol Ellinger
Charlie Geil
Stage Coach Inn
Vacations End as Kelchs Return Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Kelch of 157 North Street have returned from several weeks in Florida, ending their vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Fred Kelch
North Street
Florida
Real Estate Taxes Due No Time Extensions
Logan Hocking County residents were reminded by county treasurer Ralph W. Moorhead that less than a week remains to pay real estate taxes without penalty. March 15 is the deadline after which a 10 percent penalty will be added. The tax commission will not grant extensions and tax collection is lagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Ralph W. Moorhead
Moorhead
Tax Commission
Nomads Hold Fry in Nelsonville Meeting
Avrudaka Nomads held its first session of the month with 15 members at a hamburger fry in Nelsonville. The next gathering is set for March 21 with Flossie Cope and Mary Margaret Groce as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Avrudaka
Hamburg Fry
Flossie Cope
Mary Margaret Groce
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John Carroll
Vera Ralston
Gene Lockhart
Howard -Benay
Verita
Adehe Mara
Eme Bell
Ian Ley
Lawrence Kumble
Decla Dunning
John 4. Aver
Republic Picture
Majestic
Renee
Columbia Pictures Presents
Rila Lang Hayworth
Edward Everett Norton
Adele Ens
George Maceady
Murray
K of P
Daugherty
Sterling
Bible Booster Group
Nelsonville Social Notes
WBA
Walton League Minstrels
Walter Prather
Kenneth Bright
Bob Kinney
Chuck Stewart
Ralph Poston
USA
Vaughn Collins
John Buchanan
Stan Collins
Jay Courter
P. O
James H. Wilson
First National Bank
Tel
Aeamon
Logan, Ohio
America
Sears
Big Freezer Chest
Freezer
Stevens
LGC
Brandwene
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