Logan Officials Postpone Approval of New Street Lighting Contract
Logan city council postponed final approval of a new street lighting contract with the Ohio Over Company, awaiting further conference. The panel also advanced a salary amending ordinance giving the safety director 300 dollars, the council clerk 120 dollars, and raised the service water clerk to 80 dollars monthly, plus a 10 day vacation for police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Loomis
The
Ohio Over Co
Dallas Kinser
Brehm
Light Company
Morrison
Logan
Council
Main St
Spring
Walnut
Market St
Hunter
Second
Hunter St
Main
Homer Ave
Front St
North Culver St
F. W. Phillips
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Edward Eberst
Clarence Blosser
B. W. Wright
James Wonn
Frank McBride
United Brethren Church of Gore Sells Maple Street Residence
Judge Phil A. Henderson signed an order approving the sale of the Maple Street residence owned by the United Brethren Church of Gore. Trustees had permission earlier to dispose of the property and sold the dwelling to Walter Derr for $1,565.
Logan Floyd Denies Dog Theft Charge in Arraignment
Sarah Floyd pleaded not guilty before Magistrate S B Whitehart on a charge of stealing a dog belonging to H A Conkle. She was bound over to the grand jury under a $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Sarah Floyd
S. B. Whitehart
H. A. Conkle
Hocking Couple Mark Their Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Stevens of Green Township celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home with a noon family dinner. Friends visited in the afternoon and readings were given by Mae Griffith and Ethel Mowery, with Harold Griffith singing. Several relatives attended including Edward Stevens Briggsdale C E Griffith and Harvey Allen Logan.
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Logan
George Stevens
Green Township
Mae Griffith
Ethel Mowery
Harold Griffith
Edward Stevens
Briggsdale
C. E. Griffith
Harvey Allen
Washington Township
Stanton Pond
Mr. Stevens
Vaccination Round Ends in Hocking County Schools
Health Commissioner W B Lacock reports the third diphtheria vaccination round in Hocking County rural schools with Union Furnace and Haydenville visited. About 1000 children treated and smallpox vaccination planned with parental consent, urging community cooperation.
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Logan
Hocking County
W. B. Lacock
Union Furnace
Haydenville
Lacock
Harbaughs Enjoy Spring Fishing With Four Large Fish
Mr and Mrs Melrose Harbaugh greeted spring by going fishing on Monday. They returned home with four large fish, showcasing a successful outing backed by a mild day and steady catches.
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Logan
Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh
Mrs Mildred Blum Returns After Major Columbus Surgery
Miss Mildred Blum, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Blum of Enterprise, has been discharged from Columbus Hospital following a major surgical operation.
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Hospital
Logan
Mildred Blum
Columbus Hospital
Luther Blum
Enterprise
Lenten Sermon Planned at St Matthew Lutheran
The Rev. R. E. Glaser of Sugar Grove will preach at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in this city at 7 30 Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
R. E. Glaser
Sugar Grove
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Phillips son in CCC camp at Priest River Idaho
In Idaho Camp Logan Robert Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Phillips of this city is in a CCC camp at Priest River Idaho according to news received by his parents.
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Idaho
Logan
Robert Phillips
Clarence Phillips
CCC
Priest River
Delphian Society Meets at Mrs Pettit's Home
Mrs. E. O. Pettit hosted the Delphian Society on Main Street with Mrs. Jesse Frasure presiding. The program opened with the Delphian creed and featured a paper on Raphael and Corregio by Mrs. H. J. Unverzagt. A refreshment course followed and guest Mrs. T. R. Walburn, a former member, attended.
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E. O. Pettit
FE. Main St
Jesse Frasure
Raphael
H. J. Unverzagt
T. R. Walburn
Win-or-Lose Club Bridge Session Hosted by Mrs Bell Miller
The Win-or-Lose Club met Monday night at Mrs. Bell Miller's Warner Avenue home. Guests played in the bridge session for absent members: Mrs. Carl Judy, Mrs. Rudolph Hankison, Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh, and Mrs. Fred Burchfield.
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Bell Miller
Warner Ave
Carl Judy
Rudolph Hankison
Melrose Harbaugh
Fred Burchfield
Marriage Announced Bertha Edwards Weds Donald Veit in Greenup
Mrs J E Edwards of 351 North State announces the marriage of granddaughter Bertha Jeanne Edwards to Donald C Veit of Columbus son of Mr and Mrs Philip A Veit. The March 12 ceremony at Greenup Kentucky parsonage was officiated by Rev A S Cooper. Mrs Veit works for J C Penney Co and is a Logan High graduate. Mr Veit is a West High School graduate and an investigator for the Inter County Credit Association in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Edwards
North State
Bertha Jeanne Edwards
Donald C. Veit
Columbus
Philip A. ‘Veit
Larcombe Ave
Methodist Episcopal Church
Greenup
Rev
A. S. Cooper
Miss Margaret Soliday Heads Tourist Book Club at White House
Miss Soliday was elected president of the Tourist Book Club with Miss Kath eryn Wright as vice president and Miss Marjorie Brandt as secretary treasurer during a Monday night meeting at the White House. Miss Mary Frances Wonn reviewed The Nutmeg Tree by Margery Sharpe before a discussion and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Soliday
White House
Miss Soliday
Katheryn Wright
Marjorie Brandt
Mary Frances Wonn
Margery Sharpe
Dinner Host Lewis Entertains Guests Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Charlies Lewis held a dinner party Sunday evening inviting Mr and Mrs Buellaby Mrs Abbie Collins and Miss Mildred Collins.
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Charlies Lewis
Buellaby
Abbie Collins
Mildred Collins
Local residents visit families during weekend and weekday events
Mrs. Gerald Robinson and daughter Nancy of Murray City visit Mrs. William Poling and daughter Gloria on Warner Ave. They return home with Mr. Robinson and daughter Martha. Gifford Hulls of Columbus join Mrs. Ann Shriner and Miss Blanche Shriner for a Sunday visit. Other local pairs, including Jack Mounts of Lancaster and John Liff, host and guest at dinners. Marion and Columbus trips noted for social visits and a Presbyterial meeting in Middleport.
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Gerald Robinson
Nancy
Murray City
William Poling
Gloria
Warner Ave
Robinson
Martha
Gifford Hull
Columbus
Ann Shriner
Blanche Shriner
Jack Mounts
Lancaster
John Liff
Lester Risch
Carol
Charles Struble
Alice
Bertha Oberle
Lois Fouts
Julia Krebs
Mary McCray
Jessie McManigal
Middleport
PD. L. Ridenour
Roscoe Ridenour
Lima
John Wetherill
Dayton
John Allen
Heavy storms sweep Logan and nearby areas
Two slashing afternoon rains dumped hail on the second shower with thunder and lightning. Residents reported floodwater entering homes and extensive rain damage across Logan and surrounding communities.
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Logan
Hold First of Agricultural Meetings
A series of instructional meetings by the county committee in the agricultural conservation program opened Monday in the probate court room with 50 farmers from Falls Green and Ward Townships attending. Future meetings are planned at Ilesboro Gibisonville Rockbridge South Bloomingville Laurelville and Union Furnace with committee members F. O. Wolf Paul Shaw and Porter Heigle.
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Logan
Falls, Green
Ward
Merion District
Ilesboro
Gibisonville
Rockbridge
South Bloomingville
Laurelville
Union Furnace
F. O. Wolf
Paul Shaw
Porter Heigle
Trial Set After Multiple Delays in Manslaughter Case
Logan Craven Nihiser faces a Thursday morning trial on second degree manslaughter charges after three postponements. Prosecutor Lappen sought a continuance when key state witnesses Hugh Butler and Robert Smith could not be found for Monday. Sheriff Farbearn located the witnesses in Columbus and served subpoenas for Thursday, with jury selection possibly starting anew if defense does not consent.
Logan High Graduation Date Set for May 31
Logan High School will hold its commencement on May 31 as announced by Supt. G. F. E. Carr. The baccalaureate and commencement speakers are not yet announced. This year the ceremony will be about a week earlier than last year.
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Logan High
Logan
Logan High School
Supt
G. FE. Carr
Logan Williams Returns Home After Hiccoughing Attacks
Nona Williams Jackson was returned to her home Tuesday after a second hiccoughing spell in two weeks was halted at Cherrington Hospital. The initial attack lasted five days and the second was shorter.
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Logan
Nona Williams
Jackson
Cherrington Hospital
Highway grading unit opens on Maysville Williams Road
Logan reports the county highway department activated a large grading unit on the Maysville Williams Road on Tuesday. Engineer Ernest L. Schaal said the machine will recondition berms slopes and side ditches damaged over the winter season.
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LOGAN
Maysville-Williams
Ernest L. Schaal
Schaal
Timber Cutting Plans At Merton Lama Farm
Herman McGrady of Gibisonville operates two sawmills on the Merton Lama farm in Laurel Township. He has about 70 000 feet of timber to cut for future sale, though current lumber demand is weak.
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Logan
Herman McGrady
Gibisonville
Merton Lama
Laurel Township
Judge Ewing Tends Garden With Lettuce Planting
Tuesday morning Sunshine reports Judge E. L. Ewing spent time gardening. He spaded a bed and sowed lettuce, taking a brief outdoor respite.
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Logan
E. L. Ewing
PLAGUE HITS INDIANS OTTAWAY
The death rate among Indians in Canada from tuberculosis is 12 times higher than that for the white population due to lack of medical facilities. Dr G J Wherrett, secretary of the Canadian Tuberculosis association, states the finding.
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Ottaway
Canada
G. J. Wherrett
Canadian Tuberculosis Association
Violet B Balderson named Administratrix of Balderson estate
Violet B Balderson of Chesterhill Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of George O Balderson deceased in Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated March 8 1938. Louis Tyroler Probate Judge Athens County Ohio.
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Violet B. Balderson
Chesterhill
Ohio
George 8
Balderson
Athens County
Louis Tyroler
Annual Report of the Village Clerk Amesville 1937
Fiscal year ending December 31 1937 for Amesville Ohio in Athens County includes fund balances receipts and expenditures totals general village funds and schedules. It lists tax valuations 1936 property taxes state motor vehicle license gasoline tax sales tax interest and various salaries and budget items with totals and balances.
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Amesville
Athens County
Ohio
Nellie M. Hixson
Pean
Usta Se Weke
Civabete Habannone
Cess
Cassene
Senior Class Leads Honor Roll of Logan High School
Logan principal Fred B. Burchfield released the Logan High School honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Seniors lead with 30 percent enrolled, followed by juniors at 21.5 percent and sophomores at 18.6 percent, listing named students in each class.
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Logan High School
Opal Carpenter
Eloise Humphrey
Shirley Mooney
Elnore Rutherford
Bill Walsh
Virginia Willige
Mary Wolfe
Dorothy Newman
Betty Riggs
Jeanne Scheibell
Dale Engle
Rosemond Fox
Pauline Heine
Catherine Miller
Juanita Root
Marjorie Wells
Ralph Woodard
Lancaster Man Held After Auto Accident
Robert Walton of Lancaster was arrested after a Route 75 crash near Scotts Creek. He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, fined 100 dollars plus costs, 30 days in jail, and a six month driving suspension. Walton suffered cuts but no serious injuries and his car was damaged.
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Logan
Scotts Creek
Robert Walton
Lancaster
Joe Farbearn
Phil A. Henderson
Elks Name Officers At Monday Meeting
Logan Lodge of Elks elected officers Monday evening. Installation ceremonies set for April 14. Willis Ohlinger named exalted ruler with John Hammon as leading knight and J B Waldron loyal knight. Owen Hammond lecturing knight, John Kleinschmidt ryler, W D Brad dock secretary, Harold W Larimer trustee, Charles Larimer delegate to the grand lodge.
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Logan
Logan Lodge of Elks
Willis Ohlinger
John Hammon
J. B. Waldron
Owen Hammond
John Kleinschmidt
Ryler
W. D. Braddock
Harold W. Larimer
Charles Larimer
Grand Lodge
Porch Roof Replaced by Logan Resident
C E Lyke of N Spring Street had a new roof placed on his porch on Monday. C S Chidister performed the work at the residence.
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Logan
C. E. Lyke
N. Spring St
C. S. Chidister
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Wonn
Dr. Brehm
Phillips
Moore
Oak Grove
Kinser
Tipton
High
Spring Sts
Loomis
Gallagher Ave
Trowial Finance
N. Court
UB Church
Hocking
Clarence Griffith
Harold
William Stevens
Paul and
Waveline
Harold Zimmerman
Merrill
Francis and
Lloyd Erwin
Eugene Funk
Lillian Stevens
Florence Helber
George Helber
Logan and Vicinity
EK. G. Stevens
Mrs
Delphians
Entertains Book Club
Nihiser
Sam
Mary Collison
Dorothy Duffy
Robert Graham
Joe Karshner
Phyllis Leonard
Dorothy Rider
Myrl Skiver
Elizabeth Smith
Ida Belle van Atta
Magdalene Weiland
Robert Wilson
Jean Amerine
William Casto
Albert Blick
Anita Geiger
Curtis Henderson
Violet McWilliams
Richard Robinson
Jean Eberst
Dorothy Hartman
Mary Martin
Thelma Mowery
Bob McBride
Robert St. Clair
Roy Walsmith
Betty Zeigler
Dorothy Boyle
Rodney Crow
Connie Cline
Mary Daubenmier
Virginia Johnson
Betty Liff
Fred Rose
Ruth F. Schrader
Helen Aurand
Betty Ann Brown
James Snider
Janet Ruth Strawn
Helen Allen
Cleo Campbell
Genevieve Canty
Paul Fickel
Betty Scholl
Elks
Cupid
Arsene Lupin
Melvyn Douglas
Virginia Bruce
Rex Koons
Ohio U's Glee Club
Reginald Owen
Billie Burke
Reginald Gardiner
Lynne Carver
Robt. Benchley
Zenners
Frank Delaplane
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