Logan Fire Cuts Through 100 Acres Near Fourth Street
A grass and brush fire near Logan burned over 100 acres Sunday afternoon, threatening homes near Walnut Street and Oak Grove Cemetery. About 28 men from the Hocking Honor Camp, led by Joe Reichley, fought it for six hours aided by a crawler tractor with a fire plow. Firefighters contained the blaze to non residential land after early efforts by the Logan Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking
Joe Reichley
Logan Route 2
Christman Hil
Fourth St
Woodlands
Walnut St
Reichley
Vinton County
Ralph Courter
Oak Grove Cemetery
N. Walnut St
Reidley
Hocking County
Red Cross Home Service Grants Emergency Leaves
The Hocking County Red Cross Chapter reports 34 cases in a month led by Mrs. Mary Thompson. It includes 16 emergency leave verifications for armed forces members due to illness or death, family members, and a leave in Okinawa. Sixteen homeless people received financial aid, first aid training, and certificates to Scouts and Girl Scouts. Disbursements totaled 409.34 dollars, treasury 1521.21, with Junior Red Cross funds 533.31. The agency benefited from the Community Chest drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Junior Red Cross
Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital
Treasury
Hocking County Land Transfers
Land transfer notices list multiple deeds in Hocking County including transfers to Walter L Speegle Lulu M Speegle Margare D Perkins and others across townships such as West Logan Vernon Millville Marion Green Starr Falls Goodhope and Benton. Notable tracts range from 21 to 75 acres involving buyers and sellers like Unger Brokaw Rulon Dewey Reed and Morris with parcel details and subdivision references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Unger
Opal Unger
Walter L. Speegle
Lulu M. Speegle
West Logan
George N. Brokaw
Margaret D. Perkins
Saltereek
Margaret ¢ N. Brokaw
Margare D. Perkins
W. W. Rhoades
Florence Rhoades
Robert Roop
Nancy Roop
Vernon Dupler
Millville
Rockbridge
Claude V. Rulon
Maude Rulon
John L. Reynolds
Barbara E. Reynolds
Ing
Washington Township
G. Harlan Rainier
Mary
Rainier
Richard W. Dewey
Jacqueline Dewey
Marion
Clark Francis
Eunice Francis
Albert Sparks
Gertrude Sparks
Green Township
Charles R. Smith
Florence A. Smith
Angie Dykes
Starr Township
Floyd Calaway
Ralph E. Swartz
Helen M. Swartz
Falls Township
John Nihiser
Howard Nichiser
Melvin S. Flowers
Georgia M. Flowers
Homer J. Morris
Doris Jean Morris
Goodhope Township
J. Clifford Hes
Hattie A. Hes
Fernales Brooker
Nicholas Til
Logan
Alpha Edwin Turner
Emma Jean Turner
Luzella P. Turner
Bell and Scholl
John W. Morris Sr
Linnie E. Norris
James F. Freer
Norma E. Freer
Starr George E. Jurgensmier
Madge Jurgensmier
Mary J. Collins
Les Claude G. Weaver
Gay Weaver
Mack Shaw
Ethe Shaw
Benton Town
Hocking Man Is Glad Of Non-Com School
CARBON HILL Army private Jo ry M. Lehman son of Mr and Mrs John W Lehman Carbon Hill recently graduated from the 1st Cavalry Division Commissioned Officer Candidate School at Camp Drake Japan. A driver in Battery D of the 97th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion Lehman received instruction in leadership map reading and other military subjects. The 19 year old soldier was graduated from Ward Local High School before entering the Army in August 1955.
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Carbon Hill
Jory M. Lehman
John W.lehiman
1St Cavalry Division
Camp Drake
Japan
97Th
Lehman
Ward
Army
Fort Bliss
Tex
Far East
Minister Has Major Surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Pastor Hoon of Oakdale Church underwent major operation on Wednesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital and is expected to be hospitalized for ten days. He is assigned to room 205.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Mules Hoon
Oakdale
Sheltering Arms Hospital
First Evangelical United Brethren Women Host Members
Shut-in members of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church attended a joint meeting of the Women's Society of World Service and the Chestian Service Guild. Mrs. Harry Sweazy led the program on "The Church of Yesteryear and of Today" with many officers and guests, followed by tea hosted by WSWS president Mrs. Myron Stoltz. Community groups including Girl Scout Council and Junior Tourist Club held recent meetings with reports, reviews, and planned activities for December events and church gatherings.
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First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Women's Society of World Service
Chestian Service Guild
Church of Yesteryear
Harry Sweazy
Stanley Dunkle
Roy Masure
Richard Price
Maude Hack
Franklin Bal
Frank Shackelford
Carl Spence
Myron Stoltz
WSWS
Clarence Salts
Hack
Annie Martin
Ted Kennedy
Lewis Price
George Roberts
Everett Jacoby
Firs
Earl Roberts
James Jutch
Dexter Man Dies at 66 in Gallipolis Hospital
Samuel P. McKinney 66 of Dexter died at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered days earlier. He was a farmer wool buyer and former New York Central employee at Hobson. Survived by wife Eliza, four sons Kenneth Ariana Hershel Archie Robert and six daughters Emma Juani ta Virginia Mary Janet Ida Pearl and more. six brothers four sisters 17 grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Old Dexter Church with burial in Nelson Cemetery. Friends may call Chase Funeral Home Rutland until 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Nvsnand
Samuel P. McKinney
Dexter
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
New York Central
Hobson
Eliza
Mr. McKinney
Kenneth
Ariana
Herschel
Fostoria
Archie
Robert
Helena
Emma Pritt
Akron
Juanita Kincaid
Virginia Parnell Columbus
Mary Lee Nelson
Timberville
Janet Mowery
Lima
Ida Pearl
Glouster social notes and club meetings summary
Glouster NT Club met at Mrs. Wiles Dyer home with reading by several members. 15 Mark Mystery prize awarded to Mrs. Mike Thompson. Cards signed for shut ins, a benefit donation for medical treatment. Thanksgiving program planned for WSCS Trimble Methodist Church. Pythian Sisters to meet. Jacksonville Mothers club entertained by Elizabeth Roback.
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Glouster
Wiles Dyer
Mike Thompson
Ola Eddy
William Zimmer
Bessie West
George Crane
Harry Vaughn
Albert Zimmer
Mayor's Court Fines Report From Bishopville Lodge
In Mayor Thomas Williams Sr court last week Jack McGlaughlin paid 50 dollars for reckless operation Ralph Parks 13.80 for drunken driving Darrell Glouster 8.80 for disturbing the peace Robert Myers pleaded innocent to speeding at Bishopville Lodge 470 AF AM A special meeting Thursday at 7 20 p m with refreshments served.
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S Glouster
Thomas Williams, Sr
Jack McGlaughlin
Ralph Parks
Darrell Glouster
Robert Myers
Innocent P. m
Bishopville Lodge
Af&am
Two men plead guilty in Logan petty larceny case
Ross A. Nice 20 and Alpha L. Brown 29 of Ironton Route 3 pleaded guilty to petty larceny in connection with gasoline theft from a Logan gravel pit. They were fined $25 and costs and held in county jail for nonpayment of fines after arraignment. Brown had earlier pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene, receiving $150 fine and three days plus $90 and costs respectively.
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Logan
Francis Myers
Ross A. Nice
Union Furnace
Alpha L. Brown
Ironton
George Graham
Brown
Nice
South Logan
Ralph Courter
Meigs County Resident Dies at Tuppers Plains
Charles Mallory Osborn, 4, died Saturday night at Harley King’s home near Tuppers Plains. Born in Chester, he lived there most of his life and was a member of Tuppers Plains Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters Vida Koenig and Mae Vineyard of Long Bottom, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a nephew. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Tuppers Plains Christian Church with Rev. Joe B. Maffett of Athens officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at Harley King residence.
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Rurrens Rualns
Charles Mallory Osborn
Harley King
Tuppers Plains
Osborn
Chester
Dr. Jordans Cautionary Medical Advice
Dr Edwin F Jordan warns that using cathartics to treat abdominal pain can be deadly, potentially causing appendicitis to rupture or peritonitis. He cautions against self treatment, notes weight loss signals serious disease, and urges timely medical consultation despite reluctance to seek care.
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Edwin F. Jordan
Danterious
Wrights Welcome Son as New Arrival
Logan couple Mr. and Mrs. Boyd E. Wright announce the birth of a son. Admitted and discharged patients include Don Roshon Amanda Route and others. Jacksonville Methodist Church WSCS to make mince meat in church basement Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mrs. Rambo is taking orders by phone 3081.
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Everit
Boyd E. Wright
Logan
Don Roshon
Amanda
Vargery
INCE
Jacksonville Methodist Church
WSCS
N Wilton Honor Roll Announced at North Wilton School
Honor roll announced for North Wilton with Karan Knox earning all As in eighth grade. Other top students include Thelma Dailey Susan Hooter Donald Kinnison Diane Knapp Michael Hagerty Tara Palmer in first and a list of named students across grades two through eight.
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Wadcliff
North Wilton
Karan Knox
Stent
Thelma Dailey
Susan Hooter
Donald Kinnison
Diane Knapp
Michael Hagerty
Tara Palmer
Thomas Baird
James Caling
Diane Hagerty
Gary Wright
Sharon Dailey
Regina Mattian
Robert Hocter
Paula Maynard
Local Notes From Radcliff Area Community News
Discharged Radcliff man from Holzer Hospital returns home. Local households moved their goods to William Pierce residence. Victoria Gale Greenfield born to Rush and June Greenfield with brothers Gary and Stephen. Greenfields’ father serving in Germany. Visits by Jack Walters and Harry of Bidwell to William Pierce family. Farmers Institute set for November 13 14. Various visits among area families and service member Virgil Cottrill on leave from Colorado.
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Walters
William Pierce
Farmers Institute
Emma Jeffers
Athens
Franklin Eberts
Virgil Litman
New Straitsville
J. H. Dye
Roy Lowe
Woodville
Mound Hill
J. L. Arbaugh
Ruth Swisher
Elizabeth Cottrill
Cary Woodyard
Hebardville
Woodyard
Cottrill
Virgil Cottrill
Frank Cottrill
Virgil
Colorado
Mason Mason births and local social notices in Parkersburg region
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Johnson announce the birth of a daughter at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg with grandparents listed. PTA spaghetti supper planned at Mason Youth Center on Nov 16 at 5 p.m. plus a fish pond and sale for entertainment. Local visits and attendance at events across Huntington, Covington, Syracuse, and Charleston are noted, with several families mentioned in passing.
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Mason
Lester Johnson
Ruth Board
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
B. F. Board
Homer Johnson
PTA
Mason Youth Center
Also Mentioned on This Page
Logan Two
Red Cross Home Service
Name Service Department
Red Cross Chapter
Mary Thompson
Scout Council Meets
Girl Scout Council
Hull
B. G. Greenman Jr
Earl Lowe
John Sherwood
Warner Ave
Eugene Brown
Bernard Gram
Marrington
Presbyterian Church
Westminster House
Don Iles
Paul Shaw
Fred Keller
Harry Bell
Charles Heine
Tom Price
Women's Association
Harry Reeves
Nicene McClain
Paul Monks
Kerwood Martin
Calico Ridge Road
Nickle Plate Road
Raymond Houk
Logan Vetrinarian
Rugg Ht. Brandt
Jacksonville ‘Trimble
Charles E. Tewksbury
Glouster Stadium
Cecilia Cominsky
Anita Sisson T
Jill Morrison
Nelsonville
Ruth Wetzel
Trimblethodist Church
Pythian Sisters
Elizabeth Roback
Florence Hoisington
Jacksonville Mothers Club
Roback
Mary Lou Talbert
Trimble
Meigs County
Dr. Jordan
Wilbert Gainer
Hollis White
Dale Morrison
N. Wilton
Radcliff
Pewie
Minnie C
Wally
der Trence
Albany
Uniman
Harold Goddard
William Whan Bund
Athens, Ohio
Moleum
Howe
Menan
Wack Hoagie
Bill Vieni Rewatter
Turkey
Southeastern
Ohio
Dickson
Albany Vfw Post
Huntington
Evelyn Proffitt
Sally
Ruth Sayre
Carol Ramey
Shirley Lyon
Sharon Berry
E. A. Schackel
Judy Hewstson
Barbar Wilson
Ralph Warner
Fred Spencer
June
Donie McFarland
George
Lucy
Lizzie
Covington
Ais Steinfeld
Herman Ross
Harry Grimm
Eugene Rayburn
Ernest Quill
Syracuse
Patricia Ann Riley
Emma Janet Weaver
Delbert Richardson
Marvin Barker
Richmond
Fred Carsy
Woodrow Fore
Hartford
Ray Workman
Workman
Roma Workman
Charleston
Lillian Grimm
Hornet
Platt Sales
Hudson Sales
Union St
Kinneer Motors
E. State
Carl Ditfortclifford
Baker Motors Alumbus
Rutland
Rutland Auto Sales
GOD
Metropolitan Auto Tales Iddieport
Obi
Studebaker
Buick
Gail Watkins
Marietta
Hazel
Donnie
Gerald Kode
Hinton
Ladin Gulf Service
Sone
Triumph
Joe Jagers
Mercury
Montclair
Monterey
Ray Riggs
N. Courts
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