Legislative support urged for Hocking Forest program in Logan
Five members of the Ohio House Finance Committee visited Logan to press for extended financing of the state forestry program. The Logan Chamber of Commerce and local leaders argued for land acquisitions to expand and develop Hocking Parks as a major regional industry and flood control measure.
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Thens Messenger
Athens
Ho Hocking Forest
Logan
Forestry Department
Ohio
House Finance Committee
White House
Paul H. Ballard
Jackson
H. P. Michener
Morgan County
Henry F. Cordes
Cincinnati
Henry A. Bartell
Toledo
William O'Neil
Marietta
Ford Hack
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Charles Pratt
B. W. Wright
Hocking Parks
Ross- Hocking Resettlement District
B. A. Holl
NEED
Hall
Ohio Forestry Department
B. A. Leete
James Wells
State Forest
Hocking Valley
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Mowrey
Washington Township
Co. S. Matheny
Maydenville
Hocking County Fish and Game Association
Wayne Forest
Weston Cue Star in Exhibition Here
Cowboy Weston, former world champion, appears in Gallipolis at the Lafayette Billiard Room for exhibitions and lectures on pocket billiards. He will perform fancy shots and discuss stance stroke and bridge as part of a comeback campaign. Public invited. Ad.
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Cowboy Weston
Gallipolis
LaFayette Billiard Room
Weston
Ady
Influenza Hits Gore School Notable Illness Outbreak
Influenza swept through the Gore school last week with about a third of the enrollment absent. Principal C. D. Brown reports most cases were mild, but the illness disrupted classes.
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Logan
Gore School
C. D. Brown
Logan panel backs forestry program in Ohio bill
A Logan assembly session featured remarks on a forestry program described as a challenge and opportunity. Representative Walter Brehm signaled saving his floor remarks for later, while committee members including Ballard urged timberland expansion and improved Forestry Department funding after visiting Southeastern Ohio forest areas. All members stayed in Logan except Michener.
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Walter Brehm
Hocking County
C. D. Shafer
Nelsonville
George Armstrong
Malcolm Shupe
Laurelville
Carlos Brashares
Clarence Blosser
S. H. Sebold
B. W. Wright
Bob Rochester
Clint Webb
Ballard
Forestry Department
Ohio
Logan
Michener
About 850 Farmers Sign Soil Conservation Agreements
Logan county officials report about 850 Hocking County farmers have signed up for the 1939 Soil Conservation program, with a few more expected before the April 1 deadline. The total is roughly 350 more participants than last year as enrollments near completion per Paul Shaw of the county committee.
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Logan
Hocking County
Paul Shaw
Seek Use of Crusher for Road Repairs
Logan Hocking County commissioners were advised by H D Metcalf to contact C A Ferguson about using the crusher at the Whitcraft quarries in Green Township. They seek permission to use the crusher when not in state use to repair roads slated for transfer to the state system, tapping limestone for county road work.
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Logan—Hocking County
H. D. Metcalf
State Highway Department
C. A. Ferguson
Whitcraft
Green ‘Township
Julia Walters Rites To Be Held Tuesday
Julia Walters age 79 died at her sister’s home in Logan. She leaves a brother Monroe Walters of Columbus and other relatives. Body at Heinlein Funeral Home until Tuesday. Services at Gore United Brethren Church at 1 30 p m with Rev W A Cooper officiating. Burial in Gore Cemetery.
Health Board To Meet For Garbage Disposal Proposals
Logan city health board members will meet Tuesday night to discuss proposals considered by city officials for a garbage disposal program.
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Logan — City Health Board
Pool to Open June 1 in Logan
Despite cold weather Logan plans to open the summer pool around June 1. A staff of a manager two lifeguards and two attendants will be selected with Thomas Bender Logan High School athletic director likely serving as manager again this year.
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Logan
Thomas Bender
Logan High School
Closing Dates of Schools Announced
Marion District schools plan to close on April 29 as the first in Hocking County under an eight month term. Salt Creek district and part of Falls District schools follow the same program. West Logan in Falls District will operate for nine months.
Logan man reports liquor inspectors assaulted traveling party
Logan resident James Acker told Prosecutor Hubert Lappen that on Thursday night while driving on State Route 180 with two girl companions, a car followed them from Laurelville to South Perry and forced his car to the curb. Two men, one displaying a badge, allegedly broke his car door glass and struck a companion in the eye. The men identified themselves as Dale Dupler and Don Hurst, liquor inspectors.
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Logan
James Acker
Hubert D. Lappen
Ucker
Ed Logan
Dale Dupler
Don Hurst
Land Sale Totals Reported for Forfeited Tracts
Logan notes 12 tracts sold Saturday in forfeited land sale. average price about $7 and total around $90. Today to conclude the sale includes land adjacent to city limits with expected totals under $1,600.
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Logan
Rockbridge May Get Bus Service
Representative Wal ter E. Brehm pushes Valley Public Service Company to reroute buses through Rockbridge as it did before the highway expansion. G. McGinley, president of the bus company, met with Brehm to discuss restoring the old highway path. Noel George of the Public Utilities Commission has also been consulted.
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Logan
Rockbridge
Valley Public Service Company
Walter E. Brehm
G. McGinley
Brehm
Noel George
Public Utilities Commission
Traffic accidents reported to police in Logan and Portsmouth
Cars driven by Leo Shaffer of Logan and George Davis of New Straitsville collided at the Second Mulberry Street intersection Saturday. Davis arrested for failing to stop at a stop street, fined $5 and costs by Mayor Dallas Kinser. Hansel Bros. truck was side swiped on W Hunter Street by Arthur Gears. both vehicles damaged. William Cornell of Portsmouth tagged for running a red light Friday.
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LOGAN
Leo Shaffer
George Davis
New Straitsville
Mulberry Sts
Reynolds
Davis
Dallas Kinser
Hansel Bros
Arthur Gears
W. Hunter St
William Cornell
Portsmouth
Tests of Rural Pupils Planned in Hocking County
Every pupil in the rural schools of Hocking County will take tests from April 4 to 6. Eighth grade promotional examinations in rural schools will be offered on April 28. Tests will be given in district centers with a designated district teacher in charge.
Church Finances Are Announced For 1939 40
Budget of the First Presbyterian Church for the year starting April 1 1939 and ending March 31 1940 is set at 4153 dollars exclusive of benevolences A meeting of the every member canvass committee followed the morning service with Dr Harry Eastman as chairman and a list of committee members including Mrs W R Brandt Mrs W E Petty Mr and Mrs Paul Monks Miss Ruth Heft Miss Ida Steinman Eber Mowery W D Braddock Charles C Achauer Mrs Roy Anthony Mrs Frank Walters Miss Mary Lemon Mrs Bess Mutchmore Harry Smith and James L Martin listed.
Ned Harrington to Go to West Coast
After 35 years in Columbus as a pharmacist Edward W. Harrington sells his business and moves west. Known as Ned Harrington, he is an Ohio State graduate who opened a Columbus store soon after graduating. He was born in Logan 54 years ago, son of the late Frank Harrington. his father ran a city pharmacy for decades.
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Logan
Columbus
Edward W. Harrington
West Coast
Ned Harrington
Ohio State University
Frank Harrington
Herbert Harrington
First National Bank
City
St Patrick's Tea for Logan Brownie Pack 2
Brownie Pack 2 hosted by Child Study Group enjoyed a St Patrick's tea Friday at Trinity Lutheran parish house. Leaders Mrs. James Rees and Mrs. John Buntz guided a short program with poems and piano solos. mothers and guests attended a green decorated event.
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Trinity Lutheran Parish House
James Rees
John Buntz
Claribel Rempel
Martha Leonlard
Roberta Schmitter
Norma Jean Hanna
Jane Ann Shriner
Judson Shriner
Martha Sue Cruise
Paul Cruise
Newark Area Meeting Hosts Camp Chairs and Girl Scout Leaders
An Newark gathering featured Miss Margaret Chapman national camp officer and Miss Abbie Graham author of The Girl's Camp. Lunch was served at Hull House where sessions took place. Logan attendees included Miss Florence Bort and several central committee members.
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Newark
Margaret Chapman
Abbie Graham
Hull House
Logan
Florence Bort
Clarence Ford
Ruth Graham
Harry Mack
Walter Prather
Arlie Brimner
John Buntz
Precious Correll
Central Committee
Mrs. Alice White Hosts Saturday Club Luncheon at White House
Mrs. Alice White entertained the Saturday Club at the White House with a one o clock luncheon. In the president's absence Mrs. W B Lacock presided. Delegates to the state federation convention in Cincinnati in April were Miss Eleanor Durr and Mrs. Carlos Gaffin, with alternates Mrs Lacock and Mrs Anna Cole. Robert Lee White presented a paper on Leonardo da Vinci. members offered current events during roll call.
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Alice White
White House
W. B. Lacock
Federated Clubs
Cincinnati
Eleanor Durr
Carlos Gaffin
Lacock
Anna Cole
Robert Lee White
Leonardo de Vinci
Logan Social News Roundup of Local and Visiting Guests
Mrs. Mary Neville remains ill with influenza at her son in law and daughter's home Dr and Mrs W B Lacock after returning from Webster City Iowa. Miss Nelle Ridenourh of Lima visits sister Mrs John Allen in Logan. Logan hosts and Columbus day trips include the Lytle and Lytle families and former Logan clothing businessman now in Columbus. Occasional travels include Denzil Weltner and John Keller in Columbus. Mr and Mrs John Smith of Columbus guest of Misses Minette and Mary McCray. Fred Oberle visits his mother Mrs Bertha Oberle in Logan. Victor Gretter of Frankfort Ky, formerly of the city, visits Columbus and Logan with William Lamb. Thalia Branigan of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs James Branigan, accompanied by Miss Frances Thorpe of Newport. Betty Holl, OSU student, visits Logan parents Mr and Mrs Barton Holl. Malcolm Shupe and George Armstrong of Laurelville visit Logan Saturday.
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Mary Neville
W. B. Lacock
Webster City
Iowa
Nelle Ridenouh
Lima
Logan
John Allen
William “Shady” Lytle
Joe Lytle
Columbus
Lytle
Denzil Weltner
John Keller
Nelsonville
John Smith
Misses Minette
Mary McCray
N. Market St
Fred Oberle
Bertha Oberle
Victor Gretter
Frankfort
William Lamb
Gretter
Thalia Branigan
James Branigan
Frances Thorpe
Newport
Betty Holl
Ohio State University
Barton Holl
Malcolm Shupe
George Armstrong
Laurelville
Ruff Improves at Licking Sanatorium Hopeful to Return Home
William Ruff of Marion Township is improving at the Licking County Sanatorium after several months there and hopes to return home when warm weather arrives. He is a former Marion Township Trustee with many relatives in the city.
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Logan
Licking County
William Ruff
Marion Township
Ruff
Sheep Discussion by Extension Specialist at South Perry
Brogan L. K. Bear extension specialist in animal husbandry will speak at South Perry School at 7 30 p m Tuesday on seasonal problems of sheep raising He plans to visit local flocks in the South Perry area that afternoon.
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Brogan
L. K. Bear
South Perry
Bear
Massachusetts Law Prohibits Bakery Shelf Lounging
A Massachusetts statute prohibits lounging on bakery shelves. The unusual law targets conduct inside bakeries and aims to uphold safety and order in retail food spaces.
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Massachusetts
Additions Underway at Logan Grade Schools
Rapid progress on east and west grade school additions. Concrete will be poured for the west building soon.
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Logan
Laurelville High School Principalship Declined
Logan Claude Chilcote a faculty member and acting principal during Joseph L Archer's absence told the board he is not interested in the principal job next year if Archer cannot return. He prefers to remain on the faculty.
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Logan
Claude Chilcote
Laurelville High School
Joseph L. Archer
Archer
Presbyterian Youth Tour Catholic Church Visit
Members of the First Presbyterian High School Fellowship group met at the church Sunday afternoon and then toured St. Johns Catholic Church. Rev James T Nevin explained details about the Roman Catholic Church during the visit.
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Logan
First Presbyterian High School Fellowship
St. Johns Catholic Church
James T. Nevin
Cyrus Rochester Suffering Strangulated Hernia
Family members contacted Columbus hospital on Sunday about Cyrus Rochester of this city who was taken there Saturday with a strangulated hernia. No operation has yet been performed but one is anticipated.
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Logan
Columbus Hospital
Cyrus Rochester
Opal Lou Davis Fractures Both Legs At Home
Opal Lou Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Denver Davis fell at home and fractured both legs. Local updates note illness easing for W W Ricketts and Mrs Rickerts, influenza among residents, and visitors from nearby towns. The community also reports several family travels and house changes.
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Wells
Gore
Julia Walters
Ed Ladvid Ne
PTT Hd
Carpenter Maytag Co
Athens, Ohio
Glouster
Pomeroy
Ohio Air Mail
Titusville
Ranklin
Pittsburgh
Parkersburg
du Bois
Clarksburg
Clearfield
Tyrone
Altoona
Mount Pleasant
Pennsylvania
Huntingdon
Mount Union
Gettysburg
Spencer
Charleston
Virginia
Phila
Pitts
Pitts -Charleston-Huntington
Bruce Catton
Messenger Special
Washington
Pt. Pleasant
Hocking
I. R. Goldberg
Shapiro
Worstell Bldg
Zenner
Dept
Kroger’s
St. Patrick’s Green
Clayton Scheide, Jr
Scheide
Shriner
Carl Larimer
Albert Lackey
Karl Schmitter
Charles Mason
Ray Garverick
Judy Nuntz
Jimmy Larimer
Boyd Wright Jr
Delma Hankison
Betty Wright
Martha Sue _ Chase
Martha Lehman
Lois Ann Scheide
Marilyn Garverick
Shirley Larimer
Patty Lackey
Lucille Wright
Jane DeCamp
Minnie Reynolds
Girl Scouts
Kanauga
Kanauwga
Opal Lou
Denver Davis
Harmon
Carl Oliver
Albert Paulins
W. W. Ricketts
Ricketts
Leslie Deem
Alice Perry
Andrew
Hartford City
John Vickers
Paul Ables
Omar Fowler
Verne Berridge
Homer Daugherty
Walter Schoonover
Erma Bashore
W. F. Deem
B. D. Raike
Victor Swain
Racine
J. C. Childers
Reedy
W. Va
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Patric
Overman A
Morison
W. Union St
Clover Farm
City Loan
the City Loan and Guaranty Company
North Court St
Fred Sanders
Mgr
George Brent
SeHire Theatre
Xathens
Kentucky Girls
Safe Harkness
Sunset Rangers
Lynn Bari
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