Pedestrian Fatally Struck Near Logan by Auto
Charles Stephenson 55 of County Ward died at 9 am Sunday from internal injuries after being struck on U S Route 33, 500 feet south of Old Town Bridge. Anthony Wilson 67 of Bremen operated the southbound car. State patrol investigated. Stephenson had been at Logan with Supt. S W Arnold and was returning to the County Home where he resided for seven years. Burial plans await unclaimed body.
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Logan
Charles Stephenson
Anthony Wilson
Bremen
Old Town Bridge
Stephenson
Wilson
Cherrington Hospital
Floyd Duffy
Frank Larimer
Forest Keck
Claude Hammon
Lakeview
Frank O'Hare
Marion
New Straitsville Girl Graduates as Nurse
Miss Margaret Callahan of New Straitsville graduated from the Mt. Carmel School of Nurses in Columbus on Thursday evening. Attending from New Straitsville were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Callahan Mrs. Peter Dress Mrs. B Callahan and Harold Smith.
Young Cantwell Cliffs Visitors Lose Way
Four youths from Washington DC visiting Cantwell Cliffs Saturday afternoon were lost. A several hour search found them safe.
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Cantwell Cliffs
Logan
Washington, D. C
Attendance projected to exceed current school term
Logan school enrollment figures show Mary Bond working on the enumeration. Officials expect next year's eligible attendance to equal or surpass the present term's total, signaling growth in pupil numbers.
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Logan
Mary Bond
Hocking May Get Hospital Service Plan
Logan reports an upcoming Hospital Service Plan introduction in Hocking County. A meeting will outline the plan with Ralph Jordan of the Columbus organization as speaker.
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Hocking
Logan
Hocking County
Ralph Jordan
The
Columbus Organization
May 20 Track Meet At Union Furnace
A track meet will be staged on Tuesday May 20 at Union Furnace per Coach Max Bunce who hopes several county high schools will participate. South Bloomingville has indicated willingness to take part with events including 100 yard dash 11 to 17 years 440 yard 880 yard mile and two mile races. It is the first track meet at the school since Bunce took over athletics.
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Union Furnace
Max Bunce
South Bloomingville
Bunce
Oreville Man Held On Three Counts
Logan officers file assault and battery and intoxication charges against Willis Brehm of Oreville. Victim identified as Miss Jane Berry. Brehm was taken into custody Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Floyd Duffy and will be arraigned today before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart.
Jurgensmier Visits Parents Before Military Training
Walter Jurgensmier, a salesman from Washington state, arrived in Logan for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jurgensmier, Sr. He has been notified to report for military training on May 20.
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Logan
Walter Jurgensmier
Washington State
TON JON Health Remedy Promoted by Local Worker
A Hocking Glass employee touts TON JON as effective after twelve years of digestive issues. The Lancaster Ohio man Arba Shahan testifies he suffered gas indigestion and irregular meals, tried laxatives, then found relief after using TON JON according to the local health representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TON Jon
Arba Shahan
Mercs
The
Hocking Glass Co
Mr. Pleasant
Lancaster
Ohio
Ton Jon Health R
TON JON Health Tonic Promises Relief and Energy
A testimonial promotes TON JON at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio. The user claims improved appetite sleep and calm nerves with relief from headaches and gas after using TON JON. The ad urges trying any of three TON JON variants via the Health Representative for Athens residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
QUICK
Quick's
Cut Rate Drug Store
American Legion Baseball Season Opens May 20
Logan announces the American Legion baseball season will start May 20 at Chieftain field after high school finishes. Practice sessions and out of town games are planned. The squad has 15 players with returning members and new tryouts including Ralph Baker and John Trowbridge on the mound and Clayton Hoskins departing to Cleveland.
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Logan
American Legion
Chieftain Field
Mark Wylie
Gibisonville
Ralph Baker
John Trowbridge
Union Furnace
Junior Snyder
Donald Johnson
Murray City
Clayton Hoskins
Adam Hoskins
Cleveland
Hoskins
Junior Holden
John Buchanan
Bill Scott
Neil Dillon
Dick Brown
Jimmy McGonagle
Tom Brehm
Paul Stimson
Logan Social Notes Highlight Local D A R Event
Mrs O D Dailey of Albany spoke to the Governor Worthington Chapter D A R friday at Mrs Wellmans Mound Street home. Plans were announced for may 16 at Senior High auditorium for medals and a guest speaker from Ewings Chapter of the Sons of American Revolution.
Logan Women’s Christian Temperance Union Institute Day at Stage Coach Inn
The Logan chapter held an all day institute at the Stage Coach Inn with Emma Shaw directing. Sessions opened at 10 AM with devotionals by Mrs. Monks and a Psalm sung by Mrs. Reeves. Speakers covered Evangelism Health and Medical Temperance Flower Mission Work and child welfare. An afternoon program included two musical numbers and talks on Bible use in temperance citizenship and cigarette effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Stage Coach Inn
Emma Shaw
Paul Monks
Harry Reeves
George Lehman
James Blosser
George Wonn
Tom Connor
E. M. Godfrey
Russell Berlin
Reeves
Myron W. Clark
Enterprise
Mothers Take Part in Services at First Presbyterian
Two mothers joined in the Sunday morning Mother's Day services at First Presbyterian Church. Special music featured the choir under Mrs Harriet Gibson Weymuller with Walter Prather as soloist and Mrs John T Underwood on piano. Mrs Paul Monks spoke on Family Worship in the Home and Mrs Bess V Mutchmore discussed The Responsibility of the Church to the Home. The Rev Cecil Harding Jones delivered The Responsibility of the Home to the Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Achauer
Canton
Dwight Achauer
Zanesville
W. L. Achauer
Cherrington Hospital
Achauer
Carl M. Wahl
Mary Wahl
Thomas Newman
Nelsonville
Logan
William Krieg
Columbus
R. N. White
George Brown
Latrope
Lester Waltz
Bexley
Raymond Robinson
Walter A. Leonard
Phyllis
Ohio Wesleyan University
Lancaster
Ab Cohagan
Camp Shelby
Miss
Walter Prather
John T. Underwood
First Logan May Draftees Are Inducted
Three men from Hocking County reported for induction at Ft Hayes this morning Harry Evans East St Logan Wilford Six Logan Rt 2 and Lewis Pittman Rockbridge Rt 1. A May 26 call will report six more volunteers.
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Logan
Hocking County
Ft. Hayes
Harry Evans
East St. Logan
Wilford
Logan Rt. 2
Lewis Pittman
Rockbridge
Week-End Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis Area
Week-end marriage license issuances list several couples from across Ohio and nearby states. Names include Leonard Brightwell and Erselle Ellington. Paul Waugh and Virginia Slater. Cecil Roseberry and Beulah Higgins. W E Grove and Lula Cline. Elmer Sidders and Margaret Litchfield. Peter Kully and Wanda Aleshire. Houston Ridgway and Mary Akers. Emory Weldon Moore and Dora Mercer. Arthur Stewart and Helen Wade. Delbert Millican and Erma Reincke. Edward Ingold and Betty McCallister. Richard Stivers and Ruby Ann Lowe. All couples listed reside in towns such as Huntington, Crown City, Sissonville, Pt. Pleasant, Letart, Athens, Ironton, Bladen, Letart, Columbus, Pittsburgh, South Vienna, and Ashland Ky.
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Gallipolis
Leonard Brightwell
Huntington
Erselle Ellington
Crown City
Paul L. Waugh
Charleston
Virginia E. Slater
Sissonville
Cecil Roseberry
Pt. Pleasant
Beulah Higgins
Ambrosia
W. E. Grove
Lula G. Cline
Elmer Sidders
Margaret Litchfield
Letart
W. Va
Peter Kully
Wanda Aleshire
Athens
Houston Ridgway
Mary M. Akers
Ironton
Emory Weldon Moore
Dora D. Mercer
Thurman
Arthur Stewart
Helen Wade
Bladen
Delbert Millican
Erma E. Reincke
Columbus
Edward J. Ingold
Betty McCallister
Pittsburgh
Richard F. Stivers
South Vienna
Ruby Ann Lowe
Ashland
First Crop of Peas Ready on Mother's Day
R P McCarley a Methodist preacher and pea growing champion reports his early Alaskas planted February 13 produced pods in time for Mother's Day. His sandy loam hillside garden at Mutton Hollow shelters the patch from icy winds and basks in direct sun.
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Gallipolis
R. P. McCarley
Alaskas
McCarley
Return Home After Surgery and Hospitalization
Mrs. A I Garrison of Pleasant returned home Sunday from Cherrington Hospital where she had surgery four weeks ago. Mrs. Albert Greathouse of Haydenville was admitted Saturday for treatment and received a blood transfusion the same day. her condition is listed as serious.
Logan Williams Visits Union Furnace Neighbor
Logan Francis Williams, who was stricken with paralysis last November, visited Logan on Saturday and is able to walk short distances.
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Logan
Francis Williams
Union Furnace
Denison U Pastor Preaches at Gallipolis
Rev. Charles Stanton of Denison University preached both services at First Baptist Church in Gallipolis. Announcement said Rev. J. W. Hoyt, standing in for Rev. George Sagen, may be held from duty about three weeks due to illness.
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Gallipolis
Charles Stanton
Denison University
First Baptist Church
J. W. Hoyt
George Sagen
Mrs. Hobbs Addresses Youths on European Hostels
Mrs. Donald S. Hobbs wife of the Rio Grande College Baptist minister spoke to the Youth Federation at Grace Methodist Church Sunday night. She described the European youth hostel system before the war and noted her personal contact with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Donald S. Hobbs
Rio Grande College
Youth Federation
Grace Methodist Church
Europe
Baccalaureate Service Fills Rio Grande High Auditorium
Gallipolis crowd packs the Rio Grande high school auditorium for baccalaureate services honoring the graduating class. Rev. D S Hobbs delivers the sermon as a girls chorus and ensemble perform musical numbers.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande High School
D. S. Hobbs
Response Generous In Blind Flower Sale
Gallipolis reports a generous response to the flower sale at the public library Saturday aiding blind persons. Miss Ruby Plummer led volunteers who canvassed the city’s main avenues.
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Gallipolis
Ruby Plummer
Expect Large Group To Attend Conference
Grace Methodist Church in Heath Middleport hosts a two day gathering with a large portion of the Women's Society for Christian Service members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Women's Society For Christian Service of
Grace Methodist Church
Middleport
Quartet to Appear in Paint Creek Baptist Service
Thivener quartet members will present a song service at Paint Creek Baptist Church on Thursday night. They offer a brief program designed to uplift the congregation and highlight spiritual songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Thivener
Paint Creek Baptist
Han nah A Maxon Tent hosts inspection in Gallipolis
Members of Han nah A Maxon Tent Daughters of Union Veterans held an inspection Friday night in the American Legion Hall with officers from Chillicothe and guests from Pomeroy. Two new members were welcomed as fifteen Pomeroy members attended. A social hour followed with refreshments overseen by Edith Niday and Etta McCall. Local families were noted visiting Columbus and Delaware for Mother’s Day and other relatives.
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Gallipolis
Hannah A. Maxon
Daughters of Union Veterans
American Legion Hall
Beryl Overly
Chillicothe
Beatrice Vogel
State Department
Eva Meinhart
Margaret Brown
Elias Wetherholt
Pomeroy
Miller Family Hosts 85th Birthday Dinner in Huntington
Mr. and Mrs. John Miller hosted a dinner party Sunday at the home of Mrs. Russell Canterbury in Huntington honoring Mrs. D. W. Thierry on her 85th birthday. Mrs. Thierry, a former Gallia County resident, is in good health.
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Josephine Bay
Allie Bay
Paul Riggs
Blanche Bay
Lowell
Ind
Milton Bay
Gertrude
Gene
Bobby
New Plymouth
Riggs
Floyd Riggs
Andrew Rauber
Indiana
John Miller
Ella Gertrude
Mary Katherine
Joan Thierry
Huntington
Miller
D. W. Thierry
Russell Canterbury
Thierry
Gallia County
Pat Mason Jr., Betty Cottrell Migrate to Indiana Home
Mrs. Pat Mason Jr. and her husband will establish a home in Madison Indiana after their marriage in Pom eroy. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stover, is a Pom eroy High School graduate from the class of 1939.
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Indiana
Pat Mason, Jr
Betty Cottrell
Ohio Hospital
Madison
Ind
Pomeroy
Oliver Stover
Ruth Casey to Wed Sergeant George Ferrell at May Ceremony
Mrs. Samuel Casey of Portsmouth and Mrs. Ferrell announce the marriage of Ruth Casey to Sergeant George Ferrell on May 8. Ruth will reside with her parents while George returns to duty at Fort Custer Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Casey
Portsmouth
Green Township
Ruth
George Ferrell
Clark announce birth of son in Wheelersburg
Mr and Mrs Claude Clark announce the birth of their first born son on May 7 at the home of Mrs Zuhars parents in Wheelersburg. The baby is welcomed by grandparents Mr and Mrs Steve Clark of the city.
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Claude Clark
June Zuhars
B. C. Zuhars
Wheelersburg
Steve Clark
Picnic for Gallia County teachers at roadside park
A large group of Gallia County primary teachers and friends held a picnic supper and party Thursday evening at the roadside park near Chickamauga. Chaperones included County Superintendent W. E. Wiseman and Mrs Wiseman. Miss Margaret Jenkins chaired the organizing committee.
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Gallia County
Chickamauga
W. E.wisesman
Wiseman
Margaret Jenkins
Switzer Family Hosts and Kin Visit Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Switzer of Cincinnati host his sister Mrs. Raymond Mossman of New Orleans and Jack Switzer of Columbus at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Switzer. Howard Scott and baby of Columbus and Robert Scott of Lexington KY visit their parents the Lines over the weekend. Carlos Butterfield Louise Miller of Galion also here.
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L. E. Smith
Isadore Miller
David
Eugene Smith
Cincinnati
Dwight Heath
Chillicothe
Lucille
J. P. Martin
Columbus
Andrew
Albert Deckard
Otto Carter
Robert McMaster
West Jefferson
Raymond Jones
Will Worman
Charleston
Nelle Worman
Paul Switzer
Raymond Mossman
New Orleans
Jack Switzer
R. M. Switzer
Howard Scott
Baby
Robert Scott
Lexington
W. M. Scott
Carlos Butterfield
Louise Miller
Galion
Divorce petition filed in Athens County court
Susan Florabelle Maple of 24 E James St River Rouge Michigan is notified that Russell Maple has filed for divorce in case No 17772 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. The hearing is set for on or after June 23 1941. Attorney for plaintiff Russell Maple R W Finsterwald. 15-12-41 Gotw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Florabelle Maple
E. James St
River Rouge
Michigan
Russell Maple
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
R. W. Finsterwald
Hussell Maple
Mingos Open Twilight League Debut Against Carbon Hill Buchte
Mingos of Logan start their season in the Nelsonville Twilight League this evening facing the Carbon Hill Buchte nine at the far ground diamond. Pitcher is either Bill Spence or Woodie Nutter, catcher position unsettled after last year’s Abe Leonard and Joe Thomas are unavailable. The team aims to field its full strength after May opening stretch. Mingus performed well in the Twilight League during the latter part of 1940. They do not play in the opening month.
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Logan — Mingos
Nelsonville
Carbon Hill-Buchte
Far Ground
Bill Spence
Woodie Nutter
Abe Leonard
Joe Thomas
Mingus
Mrs. Kitchen in Serious Condition After Stricken at Home
Mrs. Howard Kitchen of Front Street was stricken at her residence Sunday morning and admitted to Cherrington Hospital where doctors described her condition as critical that evening. A blood transfusion was given in preparation for an operation.
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Logan
Howard Kitchen
W. Front St
Cherrington Hospital
Waterloo Seniors Stage Play Welcome Home May 21
Waterloo High School senior class presents the play Welcome Home on Wednesday evening May 21 at the school. Cast includes Mary Pyles Thelma Robinson Evelyn Collins Hollis Drummond Emerson Wiseman Lucille Eakman Mary Emma Justice Jack Miller Vergie Yates Carter Herrell Emogene Arbaugh Harold Null Betty Herrell and Paul Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Waterloo High School
Mary Pyles
Thelma Robinson
Evelyn Collins
Hollis Drummond
Emerson Wise-man
Lucille Eakman
Mary Emma Justice
Jack Miller
Vergie Yates
Carter Herrell
Emogene Arbaugh
Harold Null
Betty Herrell
Paul Mitchell
Many Attend Billups Funeral Rites in Columbus
Gallipolis reports many local relatives and friends attended funeral services for George S. Billups age 76 a former city resident held in Columbus. He died Thursday night at his Columbus residence and is survived by his wife Lottie Pritchett and their four sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George S. Billups
Columbus
Lottie Pritchett
Grange Plans Annual Rural Life Program
Members of Little Kyger Grange plan their annual Rural Life program Sunday. Church attendance as a group will be a morning feature, and a basket dinner will be served in the grange hall. Ross Wright of Athens will give an address in the afternoon.
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Gallipolis
Little Kyger Grange
Grange Hall
Ross Wright
Athens
Belle Rutgers Returns Home From Columbus Hospital
Logan Goldie Belle Rutgers arrived home Sunday after being discharged from a Columbus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaves Hospital
Logan
Goldie Belle Rutgers
Columbus
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