Hocking Group Holds Closed Meet On Saturday
The Hocking County Board of Education opened a private investigation into a complaint against Supt. J. W. Coleman. Nine patrons filed charges, with proceedings conducted behind closed doors on legal advice. Testimony from complainants was taken, while Coleman’s attorneys were barred from the room. The board announced further investigation would continue and proceed as rapidly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Edwin Barker
Clarence Skinder
Kelso
J. F. McGrady
Mr. Barker
Mr. Skinner
Birdie Griffith
A. C. Griffith
William Bowlby
Harley Poling
Calvin Poling
Earl Keck
Floyd E. Brown
Public Assistance Board Meeting Set at White House
Esther McCleain and Judge Henry J. Robinson attend the Board of Public Assistance meeting at the White House at 7 30 p m Friday March 18. District director A R N Truelson and new board members Mrs Earl Elberfeld and Mrs Darley Kitchen will be present along with health department officials Dr W B Lacock and Miss Bertha Madlener and welfare board members Mrs Cora N Brown and Miss Margaret Lutz.
Schools Controversy Hints at Settlement Plan
The complainant group discusses compromise to resolve the dispute. It is suggested that Mr. Coleman and Mr. Dillon withdraw so a disinterested person can lead the schools, aiming for an amicable adjustment.
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Coleman
Dillon
Logan Coach Invited To High School Meet
Logan High School coach Tommy Bender has been invited to a Thursday meeting of district athletic officials to discuss forming a spring baseball league. The move aims to overcome a shortage of opponents and likely boost the school’s chances of fielding a strong team. Local athletic officials have asked the American Legion Athletic Committee to help with equipment if baseball is played this spring.
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Logan
Tommy Bender
Logan High School
American Legion Athletic Committee
Logan Man Fined After Car Wreck
W G Tschudy of Logan was charged with operating a vehicle with fictitious plates after a Friday wreck involving his car and Val Rathbone of Columbus. No injuries occurred though both cars were damaged. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Dallas Kinser and was fined $25 plus costs.
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Logan
W. G. Tschudy
Val Rathbone
Columbus
Tschudy
Dallas Kinser
Skivers Observe 50th Anniversary March 3
Mr and Mrs A J Skiver celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary March 3 at home while both were ill with severe colds. They have four children eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren and have lived in Haydenville most of their lives with Mr Skiver retired two years ago. They welcome friends at any time.
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Haydenville
A. J. Skiver
Summer home of Ben McManigal destroyed by flood
Relatives report the summer home of Ben McManigal near Pasadena California was wrecked by recent flood waters. McManigal, a native of this city, is a broker for Mrs John Wellman and Miss Jesse McManigal.
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Logan
Ben McManigal
Pasadena
Calif
McManigal
John Wellman
Jesse McManigal
Logan Durward Brannigan Enrolled in Night Commerce Course
Takes a night commerce course at Northwestern University in Chicago area. He is son of Mr and Mrs James Brannigan of the city, Logan High School and Oberlin College graduate, assigned by RCA.
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Logan
Durward Brannigan
James Brannigan
Chicago
RCA
Northwestern University
Logan High School
Oberlin College
Logan Social Notes Highlights Weekends in Logan and Columbus
Local social column lists weekend visits and guests: Miss Sue Rochester at Ohio Wesleyan University, Miss Kathleen McGonagle in Columbus with grandparents, the Schorrs hosting family, and multiple Logan residents visiting relatives in Olean Elmira New York Westfield and Buffalo. Also notes NYA director Robert Kleinschmidt visiting mother in Logan and several Logan-area visits and luncheons.
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Sue Rochester
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Walter Rochester
Kathleen McGonagle
Columbus
George Schorr
Joe Schorr
Joan
J. S. McGonagle
Frank Harden
Anthony Toerner
Elsie Sanders
Olean
N. Y
Byron Moorehead
Robert Kleinschmidt
Pomeroy
Logan
Gertrude Kleinschmidt
NYA
Joe Harden
Newark
Logan Family Visits Troxel in Columbus
Mrs Boyd Troxel and daughters Susan and Ann visited in Columbus Friday with Mr Troxel at St Francis Hospital where he is recovering from injuries after being kicked by a horse eleven weeks ago. Wires have been removed from his fractured jaw and doctors expect he can return home within two weeks.
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Logan
Boyd Troxel
Susan
Ann
Columbus
Mr. Troxel
St. Francis Hospital
Buell Eby Remembers First Hanging Job at City Hall
Buell Eby recalls his first wall papering job done 34 years ago in City Hall. He earned the work while employed by Edward C. Collins.
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Logan
City Hall
Buell Eby
Edward C. Collins
Local Railroad Reps Called To Jackson For Steam Shovel Replacement
Logan Edward Healy and Tom Walsh of this city traveled to Jackson on Saturday to decide on a method to replace a steam shovel that had overturned. They represent the C. & O. Railroad locally.
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Logan
Edward Healy
Tom Walsh
Jackson
C. & O. Railroad
Logan Murray Phillips Reads Latin Rapidly After Years
Logan Murray Phillips, a Green Township farmer, can read Latin rapidly though he has had little occasion to use the language since graduating from Logan High School.
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Logan
Murray Phillips
Green Township
Logan High School
Rev John Sharp fills pulpit during Babylon leave
Reverend John Sharp of Martins Ferry filled the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning as Reverend R C Babylon takes a two month leave to regain his health.
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Logan
John Sharp
Martins Ferry
First Presbyterian Church
R. C. Babylon
Logan-Lawrence Hart Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Logan Lawrence Hart of South Bloomingville left Cherrington Hospital after a week and returned to his home on Saturday.
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Logan
Lawrence Hart
South Bloomingville
Cherrington Hospital
Pratts Fork Sewing Circle Meets Thursday
The Rainy Day Sewing Circle met Thursday with Mrs. Amanda Colburn. One quilt was completed. Attendees included Mrs. Merle Colburn Mrs. Cora Ator Mrs. Billa Jewett Mrs. Bertha Williams Mr. Jack Stanley and the hostess. Next meeting set for March 24 with Mrs. Cora Ator. Wilber and Wiley Colburn seek work in Denver.
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Charles Colburn
Henry Williams
Fred Sapp
Amanda Meighn
Freddie Burson
Carrie King
Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Meeting and White Elephant Sale
The Cosmopolitan Club hosted a Friday night gathering at Mrs. Paul Stillwell’s Iron Street home. Mrs. Orville Davis joined as a new member, and Miss Kathleen McGonagle was named nominating chair. A program featured a Pedlar's Progress review and Emerson quotations. Refreshments followed for members and guests, concluding with a white elephant sale benefiting the federation fellowship fund.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Paul Stillwell
Iron St
Orville Davis
Eleanor Durr
Kathleen McGonagle
Clarence Blosser
Matthew Murtha
Paul Cruise
Charles Achauer
Clarence Schempp
Clarence Salts
Walter Leonard
Hariet Sater
Pauline Mosure
Durr
S. C. Bright
James Wells
Howard Peck
Jean Bright
Lucille Miller
Federation of Women’s Clubs
WCTU Meeting Discusses Religion and Change
Twenty five members attended the WCTU monthly gathering at Mrs. Edward Godfrey’s home. Mrs. Bert Bell presided, devotional led by Mrs. George Hengst, program by Mrs. Russell Berlin, papers read by multiple members, and April meeting planned at Mrs. Paul Monks.
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Edward Godfrey
Bert Bell
Power of
Jesus
George Hengst
Russell Berlin
William Loomis
James Blosser
Harry Reeves
Bell
Walter Reasoner
Rachel Baird
Paul Monks
Hengst
Rose Krrschbaum
D. C. Walker
St. Patrick’s
Godfrey
Reasoner
Laird
W. M. Poling
Arlie Brimner
Charles Bright
Lottridge Community Notes Show Social Visits and Events
The Lottridge U B Church group convened at the Caldwell home with 39 attendees. The column lists numerous local visitors, family gatherings, and Sunday activities including vocal solos, piano, and readings at the Lottridge School.
Man Pleads Guilty to Non Support in New Straitsville
John Friel of New Straitsville pleaded guilty to a non support indictment. Judge Phil Henderson ordered a $3 weekly child support and a $500 bond for compliance with the court order.
WPA Street Program Update in Logan Progressing
WPA street work in Logan shows progress on Gallagher Avenue reaching near Second Street toward Main Street. Two other projects slated for completion this fiscal year include Elm and Furnace Streets two-square upgrades. West Street improvement petition approved. survey planned to prepare plans and specs. The work may fall under a new blanket city project after the current one expires in June.
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Logan
Gallagher Ave
Second St
Main St
Elm and
Furnace Sts
West St
Hospital Stays End as Victims Leave for Home
Mrs Floyd Beougher and her baby daughter departed Cherrington Hospital for home Saturday. Hayward Harris of Haydenville, recently stabbed in an October altercation at Nelsonville, left the hospital Saturday. Mrs Ray Morgan of Greendale checked in Sunday morning for observation and treatment.
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Logan
Floyd Beougher
Cherrington Hospital
Hayward Harris
Haydenville
Nelsonville
Ray Morgan
Greendale
Logan hit-skip driver sought after Market and Second clash
A hit-skip crash near Logan at Market and Second Streets left Noel North’s car damaged. The fleeing driver, who turned off his lights, fled the scene but left a license number. police seek to apprehend him.
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Logan
Noel
Market
Second Sts
Miss Gail Mooney Returns to Bainbridge with Family
Miss Gail Mooney of Bainbridge spent the end of the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Mooney. The Mooney and Davis families attended an operetta in Bainbridge Friday evening directed by Miss Mooney who serves as music supervisor.
Fire damages play house on East Second Street
Firefighters were called to 252 E. Second St. at 1 10 Saturday afternoon to a blaze that consumed a play house. Principal loss was a small radio valued at five dollars.
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Logan
Paul Sanderson
E. Second St
Logan Garden Club Meeting Plans Seed Bed Talk
Logan Garden Club will meet at Mrs. Lawrence Hack's home on N. Market St. James R. Smoot will speak on seed bed preparation and planting flower seeds.
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Garden Club
Logan
Logan Garden Club
Lawrence Hack
N. Market St
James R. Smoot
Big Broadcast of 1938 at Athena Theater with W C Fields
Lavish Paramount tribute to airwaves showcases W C Fields Martha Raye Dorothy Lamour Bob Hope and Lynne Overman directed by Mitchell Leisen. Onboard antics involve Raye and Overman adrift with Hope and ex-wives aboard the Gigantic. Songs include You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart and Thanks for the Memory.
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Paramount
Athena Theater
Mitchell Leisen
W. C. Fields
Martha Raye
Dorothy Lamour
Shirley Ross
Ben Blue
Bob Hope
Lynne Overman
Leif Erikson
Mme
Kirsten Flags
Injured by Colt Logan Sparking City Incident
Joe Funk of near the city sustained a sprained right ankle after a colt became uncontrollable while he led it last week. He attended Logan on Saturday and walked with crutches.
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Logan
Joe Funk
Federal Official to Check Pension Claims in Logan
A federal representative will visit the Logan Chamber of Commerce office on Tuesday March 15 to review federal old age pension claims and unemployment insurance. Individuals with claims in either division are urged to call the office. this is the department's second recent visit to Logan.
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Logan
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Logan Post Observes Founders Day Anniversary
Logan Logan Post American Legion plans Founders Day observance Tuesday evening marking 19th anniversary of the organization. Further details on District 8 spring conferences to follow.
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Logan
Logan Post American Legion
District 8
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