Logan and Hocking County Clinton Webb
Local correspondent Clinton Webb reports on society and local happenings in Logan and Hocking County. The piece notes community updates and mentions service appreciation for readers.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
9
Edsel Ford and Governor Roosevelts Meeting Report
Edsel Ford and Governor Theodore Roosevelt were reported meeting in a Washington event dated May 22. The source notes formal discussions though details and outcomes are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edsel Ford
Theodore Roose
New appreciation for Red Couma in Athens County
The note honors Red Couma for unselfish and efficient service to the needy during times of stress in Athens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
County Finances Explained Public for Hocking County
Logan May 22 Officials and employees met to discuss the county’s finances. Auditor W S Yaw released a statement comparing May 1 1980 and May 1 1931 figures showing cash available shrank from 39500 to บ? The note cites a $67000 bank tie up and lists welfare claims county spending and road work costs with guidance for public awareness and future updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
W. S. Yaw
Ohio
Logan High star Thorne shines at Ohio State
Logan High track star George Thorne is showing good form at Ohio State University. He competes in middle distances and recently placed second in the 440 yard dash with a time of 50 seconds. While at Logan High he excelled in the 100 and 220 earning many points for his school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
George Thorne
Ormer Logan
Ohio State University
Logan High
Forest Keck Named to Federal Grand Jury in Columbus
Logan Ohio area report states Forest Keck of Pashington Township has been selected for the Federal Grand Jury in Columbus for the coming term and is ordered to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Forest Keck
Pashington
Columbus
Wetherills Host Among Ourselves Club Gathering
Mr and Mrs William Wetherill entertained Tuesday evening at the cottage at Black Jack for members of the Among Ourselves Club. A lengthy supper and beating were ended. Attending were Mr and Mrs C W Scheide Sr, Mr and Mrs William Hansel and son William Jr, Mr and Mrs Harley Coding, Mr and Mrs A T Spears Jr and Mrs Merritt Wonn and daughter Mary Frances, Miss Margaret Cook, Miss Bertye P Correll and John Wetherill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wetherill
Ottage
Black Jack
C. W. Scheide
William Hansel
Illiam, Jr
Harley
A. T. Spears, Jr
Merritt Wonn
Mary Frances
Mararet Cook
Bertye P
Poppy Day Sales Planned by Logan Legion Auxiliary
Logan is set for Poppy Day with the American Legion Auxiliary coordinating sales Saturday under Miss Florence Ort. About 35 members will work in pairs for two hours each to distribute 1500 Memorial Poppies made by disabled veterans at the Sandusky veterans hospital. Mrs Itha Oberle handles the poppy distribution, with Mrs Florence Myers leading the Memorial Committee and Mrs Lucco Nil assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Logan
Logan Auxiliary
Amercan Legion
Florence Ort
Veterans Hospital
Sandusky
Itha Oberle
Florence Myers
Lucco Nil
Memorial Day Sprays Planned for Local War Dead Graves
Logan news notes 45 memorial sprays to be prepared by the Auxiliary for graves of World War dead in Hocking County. The large artificial poppies and fern sprays will be distributed on Memorial Day by the local unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
A Deputy Sheriff Orchestrates Morning Alarm Prank
In Logan on May 22 a local deputy caught a plan by a young man to wake a sleeping woman with a string attached to her window. Farbearn pulled the string himself, proving an effective, if quirky, alarm method that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Joe Farbearn
Farbearn
Scouts Will Have Outdoor Meetings in Logan Camp
Logan Elks leased a 5 acre tract on the Fred Stewart farm near Rockbridge for Troop 153 patrol camps sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Leader Desmond Braddock and assistant Carl Poling will oversee use, with plans to welcome other troops and host district gatherings at the site featuring an old log cabin, a spring pool, woods and hills for nature studies and signaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Elks
S&lacre
Fred Stewart
Rockbridge
Desmond Braddock
Carl Poling
Elks Lodge
Central Council
Boy Scout Movement
Carbon Hill High School Commencement Friday Evening
Commencement exercises at the Carbon Hill High School will be held in the gymnasium Friday evening. Rev. James R. Fields of the Methodist Episcopal Church delivers the address. Invocation by Rev. W. H. Householder of Murray City. Music by the Nelsonville Methodist Church Sunday School Orchestra. Principal Hil Jewett presents diplomas to the graduating class. Superintendent J. W. Coleman assists.
Aged Widow Mrs Sara Floyd Buried in Logan
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the North Market Street home for Mrs Sara Floyd pioneer and widow of John Floyd who died after a long illness. She was born in Hocking County and lived most of her life in Logan. She leaves her son John Floyd and daughter Miss Erma Floyd. sister Miss Jessie Collins of Columbus. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
North Market Street
Sara Floyd
Pioneer
John Floyd
Erma Floyd
Jessie
Collins
Columbus
James R. Fields
Methodist Episcopal Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Local Women To Attend Ceremony In Columbus
Hocking County will be represented at the fourth annual meeting of the Ohio Council of Republican Women in Columbus on June 15 and 16. A letter from secretary Bessie B. Wetherholt to Mrs. Harry Thomas notes delegates will also visit Marion on June 16 for the Harding Memorial dedication and return to Columbus for the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Marion
Columbus
Republicans invited attend dedication banquet invitees
President Hoover and other notables are expected to attend the dedication banquet. Mrs. Thomas will serve as an official delegate from Hocking County by virtue of her chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Thomas
Hocking County
Campbell Files to Enter Logan Mayor Race
Logan, May 22. D. E. Campbell, Republican, obtained a filing blank from clerk Charles C. Achauer signaling his candidacy for Logan mayor. This brings the Republican slate to six while Democrats will have at least three candidates and possibly more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. FE. Campbell
Logan
D. E. Campbell
Charles C. Achauer
Burial of Wreck Victim Charles Ruch in Oak Grove
Logan residents note the burial of Charles Ruch in Oak Grove Cemetery at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon with no services. A delegation of Columbus friends attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Charles Ruch
Columbus
Oak Grove
Findlay High School Pupils Camp at Rock House
On May 22 a group of Findlay High School pupils stayed overnight at Rock House Logan. The Smith Hughes Chiss group numbered 45 and were guided to a camp site by Ranger L. T. Worley before returning home the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock House
Logan
Findlay High School
Smith- Hughes Chiss
L. T. Worley
Glassworker aims for Miami record trek
Arthur Hall a 27 year old Marietta glassworker skated from his home February 14 toward Miami to set a new record. Now nearing Vera Beach Florida after traveling about 1866 miles he reports wearing out 28 rollers 18 cones and losing 13 bearings as he presses toward his goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Beach
Fla
Arthur Hall
Marietta
Rolief
Miami
Lonas Host Guests At Guysville Taffy Evening
Mr and Mrs Charles Lonas of Guysville entertained Tuesday evening in Guysville. Guests included Emma Coen Edward Clifford Roy Graves and children Mary and Lawrence Athens. Fin Cook The Plains. William Schall and family. Charles Lorenz C H Copeland Addie Finsterwald. Etta Octa Beatrice Bernard Lonas. The group spent the evening pulling taffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
Charles Lonas
Emma Coen
Edward Clifford
Roy Graves
Mary
Lawrence
Athens
Fin Cook
the Plains
William Schall
Etta
Octa
Beatrice
Bernard Lonas
Charles Lorenz
C. H. Copeland
Addie Finsterwald
Red Cross Marks 50th Anniversary in Athens County
The Red Cross celebration in Athens honors its half century of aid to drought relief, veterans, and schools. Speakers praise the county chapter’s work, including Nelsonville Junior Red Cross with 1500 students enrolled and broad community relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Millfield
Athens County
Athens
American Red Cross
Hotel Berry
T. M. Wolfe
S. M. Johnson
Helen Moses
National Disaster Committee
Mies Pearl French
Mise Moses
Robert Staiter
Nelsonville
Athena County
T. H. Johnson
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Carload Soap Sale
Land O’ Lakes
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Lux
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