Rural School Mergers Ordered in Hocking County
State education officials instructed the Hocking County rural boards to merge several schools before the 1939 40 term. Islesboro High will close with pupils to Union Furnace. Newtown Orbiston New Pittsburg and Jobs to join Murray City. Nickel Plate absorbs Calico Ridge. Greendale adds a three teacher setup while Maysville one room closes. Salt Creek districts keep Bethel Pine and Pine Cottage. road conditions halt further changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dawley
Ward Rural Board
Newtown
Orbiston
New Pittsburg
Murray City
Falls
Nickel Plate
Calico Ridge
Greendale
Maysville
Bethel Pine
Pine Cottage
Salt Creek
Salt
Await Arraignment For Bad Check Charge In Logan
William Mouser of Logan is jailed awaiting arraignment before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart on a charge of issuing worthless checks. Sheriff Joe Farbearn reports the total of several checks at about $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
William Mouser
S. B. Whitehart
Joe Farbearn
Long Bottom Club Meets on Tuesday
The Long Bottom Riverside Garden Club met Tuesday evening with Linnie Swan to plan how and when to divide plant and fertilize iris and dahlias. May 9 meeting set with Mrs. Ervin. District meeting attendees listed, plus local residents and graduates noted. State Route 248 obstruction removal and several local family visits reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Riverside Garden Club
Linnie Swan
Il. R. Ervin
Garden Club
Pomeroy
J. C. Swan
E. L. Clark
Virgil Roush
Marie Swan
State Highway Department
W. P. Matlack
S. R. Swan
Jean
June
Parkersburg
Miss Jean
Chester High School
Mary Price
Christine Marcinko
Millard Prince
Ileene Barnhart
Douglas Adams
Majestic Show Boat
Lucy Cowdery
T. B. Randolph
Salem
W. Va
Alfred notes and estate appointments in Athens County
Alfred Personal and Brief Social Notes report visits of VanMeter and Robinson families to Marion Parkersburg and East Shade, with illness of John Weatherbee and several relatives traveling. Notices announce H J Rose named Administrator of William Crabtree estate and Carnel F Blusher named Executor of Flournoy W Slusher estate in Athens County Ohio. creditors must file claims within four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Rose
Athens
Ohio
William Crabtree
Bessemer
Athens County
Francis D. White
Carnel F. Blusher
Guysville Rt. 2
Flournoy W. Slusher
Lodi Township
Said
Extra Freight Train Operates Over River Division
Runs extra freight on the Logan C and O railroad over the river division for several days with pickup in freight shipments indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan—C. & O. Railroad
River Division
Farmers May Obtain Help From Office
Logan county farmers may obtain spring and summer labor through the Logan Ohio State Employment Service office in the Ambrose Hotel building. Manager H. H. Sands said at least 50 experienced applicants are registered. Employers calling the office will get a laborer, and workers seeking all kinds of jobs are invited to register at no cost to either party.
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LOGAN
Hocking County
Ohio State Employment Service
Ambrose Hotel
H. H. Sands
Sands
Beattie Rites Held at Straitsville
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Christina Beattie age 68 at New Straitsville. She belonged to Woodbine Rebekah Lodge and Electa Chapter of Eastern Star and died after illness. Survivors include children Nelle Christina Milton Fulton Allen Mildred Walters Mary and others. Local notices mention relatives visiting and community events around Straitsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Christina Beattie
Albany Rural Social And Personal Notes
Mrs. Pearley West and daughter Eloise and Mrs. Bell Fought attended revival services at Harrisonville Sunday night. Edna Turner of Columbus spent the weekend with her father Bate Turner. Sunday dinner guests at the George Davis home included Oscar Ankton Dale Turner Donald Whaley Mary McCann Worley West Floyd Mitchell and Chester West. Harley W. Collins of Lancaster visited G W Collins family. Etta Elliott, injured at home, is staying with her daughter Mrs. Guy Wingett. A Z Minear and Judy family guests at New Marshfield. Judy ill. Walter Carsey Wilber Downey and Mildred Downey visited the Mayses. George Davis spent Friday night in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Pearley West
Eloise
Bell
Harrisonville
Edna Turner
Columbus
Bate Turner
George Davis
Oscar Ankton
Dale Turner
Allensville
Donald Whaley
Athens
Mary McCann
Judy
New Marshfield
Walter Carsey
Wilber Downey
Mildred
Dewey Mayles
Jacksonville
Oil Man Transferred To Oil City Pennsylvania
H. H. Marquis long in charge of the Oil Well Supply company here is transferred to Oil City Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Marquis plan to move Saturday. Glenn E. Wonsettler now succeeds Marquis, moving from Salem NL to take over duties here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
H. H. Marquis
Oil City
High collection costs push taxes higher in Redding
A city council report shows it cost 101.26 dollars to collect 8.40 dollars in back assessments in one month, illustrating why local taxes run high in Redding California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Cal
Try Liquor Inspector 1 in Assault Case
Logan trial on an indictment charging Dale Dupler state liquor inspector with assault and battery began Wednesday afternoon and continued today. Prosecution witnesses included James Acker and the Stewarts. Dupler testified with Paul Hurst and William J. Cleary among the defense witnesses. A related case against Ray Hammond ended with a not guilty verdict after brief jury deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Dale Dupler
James Acker
Helen
Betty Stewart
Nelsonville
Route 180
South Perry
Dupler
Paul Hurst
William J. Cleary
Ray Hammond
Merry Makers Club Meeting at White House
Members of the Merry Makers Club will hold a meeting at the White House Friday evening starting with dinner at six. Hostesses are Mrs. Judson Shriner I and Mrs. John W. McBroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Makers Club
White House
Judson Shriner l
John W. McBroom
Surprise shower honors Mrs. Neal Shaw at Walnut Street home
Members of the Business and Professional Women’s Club held a surprise miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs. Neal Shaw née Velma Skinner Tuesday evening at her N Walnut Street home. Miss Hortense Gibson won a contest and presented the prize to the guest of honor. Refreshments for 28 were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Womens Club
Neal Shaw
Velma Skinner
N. Walnut St
Mary Connor
Thelma Keyes
Emma Hall
Hortense Gibson
Visitors from Oberlin festival return to Cleveland
After attending the state music festival at Oberlin, Mrs. Emerson Poston and nine others spent Sunday in Cleveland. The Rev. C. B. Clendenen returned home today after a few days’ trip to Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., where he stayed with his sister. The Junior Tourist Book Club met at Mrs. C. F. Rauch’s home on Warner Ave, with Kathryn Wright reviewing All This and Heaven Too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Emerson Poston
Winifred Engle
Bob Price
Con Stump
Bob Houk
Bill Knapp
Harry Shaw
Lee Evans
Ralph Poston
Dale Engle
Cleveland
C. B. Clendenen
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
C. F. Rauch
Warner Ave
Kathryn Wright
Heaven
Radical Field
Bridge Club entertained by Mrs James Barker in North Street
Mrs James Barker hosted her contract club with three tables. High scores went to Mrs C S Matheny and Mrs A O Kelch. Next week the club meets at Mrs Clinton Webb's home. A late lunch was served to several members including Mrs Carlos Gaffin and Mrs Frank Harden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
James Barker
North St
C. S. Matheny
A. O. Kelch
Clinton Webb
Carlos Gaffin
Frank Harden
Judson Shriner
Clarence Salts
Clarence Schempp
Victor Scheide
George
Carole Lombard Shifts to Dramatic Lead in Made For Each Other
Carole Lombard abandons her comic persona for serious drama in Made For Each Other at the Athena Theatre. James Stewart stars as her husband with Lucile Watson Charles Coburn and Ruth Weston among the cast, showcasing Lombard’s dramatic debut after years of comedic training and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lombard
Carole
My Man Godfrey
Miss Lombard
Hollywood
David Selznick
Athena Theater
Jane Mason
United Artists
James Stewart
Lucile Watson
Charles Coburn
Ruth Weston
Medians Established In Eighth Grade Test Countywide
Eighth grade promotional test in Hocking County yields a county median of 113 1 2 by Haydenville School in first place. Closest figures follow from Rockbridge 109 and Gibisonville 108, Murray City 107, Calico Ridge 103, with several smaller districts listed from Nickel Plate to Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Haydenville
Rockbridge
Gibisonville
Murray City
Calico Ridge
Nickel Plate
Ilesboro
Union Furnace
West Logan
Laurelville
Marion
South Perry
Jobs
Enterprise
Gore
Orbiston
Salt Creek
Greendale
Newton
Carbon Hill
Success Predicted in Scout Financial Drive
On opening day the Boy and Girl Scout fund drive yielded partial reports totaling $125. Charles C. Achauer, general chairman, said signs were encouraging and that the campaign would end Saturday. He urged canvassers to contact all prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Charles C. Achauer
Achauer
Fees Equal $390.85 Collected April by title office
The certificate of title office reports April fees of 390.85 with 274.10 for the county and 116.75 to the state. Hocking Fish and Game Association members are urged to attend 7:30 tonight at the chamber of commerce rooms to plan Sportsmen's Day at the fairgrounds on May 18. A. P. Heft of Marion Township, father of Melvin Heft, visited Logan Wednesday. he is 82 and married to his wife for over 63 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Certificate of Title Office
D. W. Feather
Logan — Committee
Hocking Fish and Game Association
Chamber of Commerce
Fairgrounds
A. P. Heft
Marion Township
Melvin Heft
Mr. Heft
Mrs. Heft
Family Moves To New Residence In Logan
Mr. and Mrs. James McNamee moved to the new residence they purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Newton Spencer on N Market St. The Spencers and family moved into the W Hunter St property vacated by them. Dr. and Mrs. C A Gaffin plan to move to Wood St May 15. Mr. and Mrs. Harry White will relocate out of the city. Mr. and Mrs. George Moury prepare to move from N Mulberry St to the Trimmer property on the same street after recent improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabiel
N. Mulberry St
Pomona Grange Meeting Set for May 10 at Marion Hall
Pomona Grange meeting announced by Walter North master will be held Wednesday evening May 10 at Marion Grange Hall. Fourth degree members seeking to join will be given the obligation on that date. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — Hocking County
Pomona Grange
Marion Grange Hall
Walter North
Condition Is Serious for Logan-Isaac Hite
Isaac Hite Gore who observes his 79th birthday is in serious condition after weeks of declining health with no hope of recovery. He is the father of Virgil Hite a county deputy sealer for weights and measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Isaac Hite
Gore
Mr. Hite
Virgil Hite
Logan High Alumni Banquet Set for June 9
tentative date for the Logan High School annual alumni banquet is set for June 9. executive members include Carlos Brashares as president and George C. Shaw as vice president with various committees assigned to handle details. personnel listed for roles cover dance decoration tickets program dinner notice publicity and nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Logan High School
Carlos Brashares
George C. Shaw
Carl Poling
Marguerite Rohrer
Joe Stoughton
Carl Blosser
Ruth Riggs
Carlotta Ambrose
Mildred Collins
Kathryn Johnson
Cleon Tucker
George Schwenke
Anthony Toerner
Former Highway Man Gets WPA Position
Fred C. Shively former superintendent of maintenance for Hocking county on the state highway has secured a position with the District WPA and reported for work this week. He will be a superintendent in charge of road construction in part of District 3 with headquarters at Athens. Shively resigned weeks ago at the request of the division engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Fred C. Shively
Hocking County
WPA
Athens
Shively
Condition of Accident Victim Reported Fair
Robert Thomas of Laurelville was listed in fairly good condition at Cherryton Hospital after a midnight accident when his car left the road, struck a fence, and he suffered a fractured skull concussion shock and dental injuries. He was alone in the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Robert Thomas
Laurelville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Long Bottom Club
Alfred
Lester VanMeter
Jimmy
Earl VanMeter
John Weatherbee
Mabel Swartz
Edith Betzing
Glenn Robinson
Arthur Watson
East Shade
Vesta Bentz
Walter Tuttle
Silver Ridge
W. L. Shumway
Charles
Wilson Follrod
Huntington
Will Follrod
Douglas Burke
Uniontown
Beattie
Straitsville
George Powers
Betty
Floyd Ferrell
Nobel Rompe
Perry County Minsterial Association
New Lexington M. E. Church
William Devol
Walter Cook
Stanley Cook
Shirley Mae
Glouster
Lancaster
Mack Butt
Maxville
Edward Lawson
Robert Leever
Waverly
Daisy Breeze
Hazel Coakley
Winfield Colvin
Fred Blankenship
Vern Hinerman
Gerald Williams
Ironton
Jackson Williamson
Ollie Wells
Michigan
Harley Kemper
Lena Blankenship
Forest Coakley
Mark Burgess
Thomas Holt
William Davis
Herman Forester
Helen Strain
Bessie Forester
Merry Makers
Otterbein Guild
Harford Circle
Vera Blinn Society
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Merlin Rose
Thomas Vancuren
Mrs. Vancuren
Jane Vancuren
Wayne
Scout
Selznick LD
Ewe Ee
Taney
Artie Shaw
Grange
Logan High
Preston Foster
Law and Order
Bill Elliott
Dorothy Gulliver
BOY Scouts
N. Court St
Mennen
Baby Soap
Clapp's Baby Food
Lax
Alka Seltzer
Ingram
Spana
Jergen
Kotex
Castoria
Noxzema Coty
Arrid Deodorant
Texas
Luckies
Chesterfield
Phillip Morris
Prince Albert
Kentucky Club
Granger
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