Logan area unemployment hits multi year low
Unemployment in the Logan area dropped to 191 claimants for jobless compensation, down from 214 the prior week and far below the 681 average for November 1949. Homer Schein of the BUC office notes the Logan office serves Hocking County Nelsonville and York Township in Athens County. Statewide figures fell from 33,656 to 33,336 in the week ending Oct. 28.
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Logan
Homer Schein
BUC
Hocking County
Nelsonville
York Township
Athens County
Thanksgiving meeting of Logan Mary Martha Circle
The Logan Mary Martha Circle of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met Tuesday evening in the church parlor with Thanksgiving as the theme. Mrs. Burr Nixon led the topic, with prayers by Mrs. A. N. Grueser, readings by Mrs. George Davis, and several poems and songs. President Mrs. Otto Hes conducted the business session and refreshments were served by a hostess committee of Mrs. Nes and Mrs. Sherman Lyke, with attendees including Mrs. N. M. Brown and Mrs. Roxie Cupp.
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Logan
Mary Martha
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Burr Nixon
A. N. Grueser
George Davis
John Spence
Nixon
Otto Hes
Nes
Sherman Lyke
N. M. Brown
Roxie Cupp
Grueser
Local names listed in a community notice
Harley Griffin, Mrs. James Hutches son, Mrs. Lloyd Hansley, Mrs. John Kelch, Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Harry Reeves, Mrs. John Spence and Mrs. Melvin Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Griffin
James Hutchesson
Lloyd Hansley
John Kelch
Nixon
Harry Reeves
John Spence
Melvin Griffin
Election Results To Face Official Tabulation Today
Logan officials prepare for official tabulation of Tuesday election results this afternoon. Official counts are not expected to change the unofficial outcome, with the narrowest margin of 88 votes in the secretary of state race where Ted W. Brown 3277 to Charles F. Sweeney 3365. An example tally lists candidates across offices including governor Frank Lausche and Don Ebright, U S senator Ferguson and Taft, and local offices such as county commissioner Bierly and auditor Schrader. The library levy failed 3390 against 3333 in a close vote.
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Logan
Hocking County
George D. Nye
J. Eugene Roberts
Ted W. Brown
Charles F. Sweeney
Frank M. Quinn
Roger W. Tracy
Herbert S. Duffy
C. William O'Neill
U. S
Joseph T. Ferguson
Robert A. Taft
Congress
George H. Bender
Stephen M. Young
Walter E. Brehm
Mell G. Underwood, Jr
C. Stanley Mechem
Charles J. Wolfe
General Assembly
Rolland Bright
Iles
A. M. Bierly
Joe M. Brown
Carl A. Schrader
Harry L. Smith
Military Rites Held For Harold W Burns
Funeral services for Harold Wayne Burns a Hocking County sailor killed in an auto accident near Little Creek VA were held at 2 30 p m in the Leonard funeral home burial with full military honors followed at Haydenville Cemetery Pallbearers Carl Walker Virgil Emerick Roger Friend Richard Brown Edward Herzog and Charles Ruggs led by Rev G E Fisher with bugler Robert Mack and military rites by American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans
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LOGAN
Harold Wayne Burns
Hocking County
Little Creek Amphibious Base
Leonard Funeral Home
Haydenville
Carl Walker
Virgil Emerick
Roger Friend
Richard Brown
Edward Herzog
Charles Ruggs
G. E. Fisher
Robert Mack
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Laurel Cliff Visits and Local Notables Arrive
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffner Jr and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Chain of Findlay visited Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Parker. Cpl. Cedric Parker of Patterson Dayton visited home. Mrs. C. F. Hill is ill. Akron residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris visited Columbus friends. St Albans W Va and Gallipolis residents joined visits with local families. Local election board members listed among those serving. Mrs. William Jacobs returns to Cincinnati from visit.
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Laurel Cliff
Charles Hoffner Jr
Jimmy Chain
Findlay
Pearl Parker
Cpl
Cedric Parker
Patterson— Dayton
C. F. Hill
Robert Morris
Akron
Lester Brookover
Vern Story
Columbus
Murl Harris
George
Vicki
St. Albans
W. Va
Charles Brows Andra
Jay
Gallipolis
Georgeenshaw
John Diehl
Norman Heilman
Estel Collins
Art Eblin
Neva Seyfried
Nellie Morris
William Jacobs
Cincinnati
Prattsville Social Notes Highlight Hospital Visit and Guests
Marvin McKibben entered Veterans Hospital Huntington for an indefinite period with wife Dee Dearth at his side. Numerous visits and dinners reported include McArthur and West families, H. A. Lockwood family in Hamden, Daugherty in Lancaster, and multiple gatherings with the Dearth, Chesser, Martin, Mace, Zimmerman, and Coe households at Lake Hope and nearby towns.
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Prattsville
Marvin McKibben
Veterans’ Hospital
Huntington
Dee Dearth
Junior Sprague
McArthur
J. W. West
H. A. Lockwood
Roberta, Hamden
Margaret Daugherty
George Dearth
E. C. Allen
Betty Smith
Oberlin
Cash Zimmerman
Rutland
Cecil Mace
Columbus
Junior Thompson. McArthur
Mace
H. F. Dearth
F. R. Coe
Lake Hope
FASTEETH Promises Firmer Dentures With Powder
A vintage advertisement touts FASTEETH an alkaline powder to loosen dentures. It claims stronger, more comfortable grip with no bad taste and no souring, and notes it helps control denture odor. Available at drug stores.
Middleport Chamber Of Commerce elects new officers
The Middleport Chamber of Commerce reorganized naming directors H N Swift J H Grate Paul Smart T A May Harry R Barnes D S Harold James Martin Homer E Cook Robert Coats Leo Beeson Robert Losee Lowell Probascio John B Downing Joe Young Jr Horton Brown and officers J H Grate president Paul Smart vice president Joe Young Jr secretary Leo Beeson treasurer The meeting discussed the proposed Jones Memorial Hospital and new industry for Middleport.
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Middleport
Chamber of Commerce of
H. N. Swift
J. H. Grate
Paul Smart
T. A. May
Harry R. Barnes
D. S. Harold
James Martin
Homer E. Cook
Robert Coats
Leo Beeson
Robert Losee
Lowell Probasco
John B. Downing
Joe Young Jr
Horton Brown
Jones Memorial Hospital
End to Partnership Sought in Logan Taxicab Firm
A Logan petition in common pleas seeks to dissolve the taxicab partnership of John Anderson and Herbert Stivison. Anderson says the July 1, 1950 agreement was entered, but Stivison failed to fulfill his portion of the deal.
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Logan
John Anderson
Herbert Stivison
Common Pleas
Anderson
Stivison
Stimson
William J Brian Dies at 77 Heart Attack at Garden Dale Farm
William J Brian 77 died Tuesday at his Green dale farm after a heart attack. Rites set for 2 30 p.m. Friday at his home 435 E Main St with Rev Dr R B Wilson officiating. Entombment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum. Friends may call at the residence.
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Logan
William J. Brian
Greendale
E. Main St
R. B. Wilson
Oak Grove Cemetery
Logan Spencer Returned Home From Nightingale Cottage
Logan Roger Lee Spencer formerly of Murray City is returned to his Willough home from Nightingale Cottage Reynoldsburg where he has been convalescing since November 1948.
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Logan
Roger Lee Spencer
Murray City
Willoughby
Nightingale Cottage
Reynoldsburg
Large Ocean Sunfish Landed Off New Jersey Coast
A 1931 report notes 14 men hoisted a massive ocean sunfish near the New Jersey coast. The fish weighed over 1900 pounds and was among the era’s remarkable marine catches.
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New Jersey
Doan’s Pills Promise Relief for Kidney Related Aches
As people age stress and cold may slow kidney function causing backache fatigue headaches and dizziness. Doan’s Pills are promoted as a mild diuretic used by millions for over 60 years to help flush kidney tubes and filters and relieve discomfort.
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Dean
Doan
Resino Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
Ad touts Resino Ointment for itchy skin irritation including eczema rashes and chafing. Claims fast soothing, softening of irritated areas and improved skin appearance with immediate purchase today.
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Harold W. Burns
Omega
Ghat Liem
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Irvin D, Quick
Clarence Flowers
Pearl Miller
Sue Brandeberry
Myra Lambert
Muriel Spaulding
Betty Craig
Josephine Lewis
Bonnie Stright
Lenora Hannas
Jean West
Wade Dalton
Colgate’s
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New Family
Necco Chocolate
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Colgate Shave
Coir
Athens
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Quick’s Drug Store
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LRO
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Schick
Vicks Vapors
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Cove
Polident
Pearl Martin
Mrs
Clarence Martin
Patty
Dayton
Chamber of Commerce
William Brian Rites
H. E. Bickert
Mer
2Nd St
W. Columbus St
George Appleman, Mer
Economy Loan
Berry Hotel
McCammon
Mgr
Hocking Valley Hospital
Thomas Brooks
George Johnson
Sherman Nichols
Starling Cohagan
Grayden Akers
Raymond Ellis
Clarence Ross
Clarence William Ford
Virgil Sharb
Robert Hartman
Harry Winefordner
Leland E. Minton
Albert Lutz
George Hanner
Cecil Weis
Firestone Dealer
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