Hocking County Fair Might Be Held in Fall 1940
Logan Hocking Countians discuss a joint fall exhibition in 1940 uniting farm groups chamber of commerce schools and business interests. The plan would showcase 4 H FFA Granges and juvenile groups with extension service backing and a continued focus on cooperative organization. A fall festival was halted this year to study fair options and a committee will visit other fairs for guidance.
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Logan — Hocking
Chamber of Commerce
Firemen Begin Toy Campaign With Pictures
Logan officials announce a benefit show at the New Ruble Theater at 10 30 a m on Saturday to aid the Christmas toy drive. A program of pictures will entertain the young viewers and admission is a used toy to be reconditioned for children. Firemen report progress on toy collection but seek more donations to match last year's success when over 300 children were helped on Christmas Eve.
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Logan
New Ruble Theater
Woman Hit by Auto Improves at Hospital
Mrs. Susan Anderson aged 72, who was seriously injured last week when struck by a car on E Front St, is reported slightly improved at Cherrington Hospital. Mrs. Anna Russell of Collinsville Illinois left hospital for home Saturday. She was taken to Columbus by ambulance and placed on a train there. Mrs. Russell became ill while visiting relatives at New Straitsville and was brought to the hospital for an operation. Mrs. Max Kinnison and infant son were able to leave the hospital for home in Logan Sunday afternoon. Vivian daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Douglas of New Pittsburg returned home Saturday after an appendicitis operation two weeks ago.
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Logan
Vivian
Roy Douglas
New Pittsburg
James R. Smoot
Betty
Jimmy
Marilyn
North Girard
Allen P. MccManigal
Columbus
Anthony Toerner
McManigal
Ohio State University
Kenneth R. Fitzgerald
Kenneth Sparnow
St. Ann Hospital
Ben Spicer
Wayne
W. Va
Orla Miller
Mr. Miller
George Miller
Richard Lavey
St. Anne’s Hospital
Fred A. Murray
James Frederick
Friends Meet After 52 Years in Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs Fenton Thurness encountered former acquaintance Mrs Mayme Rice in Athens during a trip to Nelsonville. Their first meeting in 52 years marked a long awaited reunion and brought reminiscences of old times.
Logan Brief Social Notes
Celebrate anniversary Mr and Mrs H M Richards of E Second St observed their 39th wedding anniversary with a Sunday family dinner. Various Logan families hosted gatherings and visits during Thanksgiving week.
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Logan
H. M. Richards
E. Second St
Dr Rauch Addresses Fellowship Groups
Dr. C F Rauch spoke to the High School Fellowship Group at the Presbyterian Church and later to the Westminster Fellowship at the church. His talk titled Mexico followed a summer trip to Mexico with his family.
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Dr. Rauch
Iles Strips Coal In Rock Run Area
Coal stripping is profitable in Perry County's Rock Run area. Harry Iles has moved equipment to the scene with engines operating shovels. Some coal is loaded on cars while the rest is trucked away.
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LOGAN
Rock Run
Perry County
Harry Iles
Deis
Condition Improves for Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith
Logan Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith shows steady improvement after a serious operation at Cherrington Hospital more than two weeks ago. He hopes to return home later this week. Gallipolis Rev. W Scott Westerman plans to receive a class in membership at next Sunday morning worship.
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Logan
Nellis Smith
Cherrington Hospital
Gallipolis
W. Scott Westerman
Logan Band To Greet Santa In Columbus Parade
Logan High School's 90 piece band will travel to Columbus this evening to greet Santa Claus. They will depart at 5 30 and join a parade beginning at 7 30. The unit is the only non Columbus invited group in the state. Drum major Glendon Shriner and five majorettes accompany the band. James Horwell, director, helped arrange the event.
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Logan
Logan High School
Columbus
Santa Claus
Glendon Shriner
James Horwell
Dance Planned at K P Hall in Jacksonville Friday
A public library sponsored dance is set for Friday night at the Jacksonville K P Hall. Stitch and Chatter Club met at the Jacksonville grade school to sew and craft with twelve members and two guests attending. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 29 at 1 o clock. A candy sale will support the Old Settlers fund.
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Jacksonville
K. of P. Hall
Public Library
Stitch and Chatter Club
Audrey Dinsmore
Hettie Rambo
A. J. Wallace
Columbus
George Rambo
Cleveland Heights
A. R. Woodgerd
Della Irwin
Athens
Joe Gould
Youngstown
James Morris
Wesley Murdock
Jimmie
Ruth
Helen Morris
John Withem
Mercy Hospital
Father Kessler
Anna Bycofski
Walter Hill
Ben Hooper
Glouster
Sylvia Allen
Roger
William Gaskella
Clarence Davis
Trimble Heights
Reginald Embrey
Frank Davis
Clarence Woodhouse
Marilyn
Angleton
Texas
Woodhouse
William Altman
Clarksburg
W. Va
Joe Judson
Joan
Clarence Brown
Chester
John Brown
Ruthella Sheets
Delaware
William Robinett
Henry Exenkemper
Lulu Mills
Miners
Ira Conaway
William Hilt
Harold Sams
Millfield
Dalmah Hilt
Billy
John Podaske
Earl Dearth
Detroit
Mich
Joe, Podaske
Lottridge Personal and Social Briefs
Social notes from Lottridge include Velma Burton wedding to Marel Roberts in a 6 30 ceremony at the Butcher home. Local gatherings feature church events, dinners, visits, and Thanksgiving travel among Burton, Willet, Boggs, Davis, White, Kincade, Figley, Cole, Archer, and Bolin families with multiple small group dinners and church services.
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Abe Burdette
Bernice Davis
Thelma Dervere
Akron
Rexal Boggs
J. W. Davis
Glen White
Guy
Wilbur White
L. T. Runnion
Mt. Zion
Bessie Robinson
Clarence Fuller
Guysville
Reverend Miller
Harry Willet
O. L. Davis
Earl Kincade
Rosa Bowers
Sand Ridge
Earl White
Dwight Duncan
Baby
Athens
Frank Figley, Jr
Barbara Ann
Huntington
Virginia, Chapman
Naomi Humphrey
Paul Gordon
Figley
Frank Caldwell
Fred Warner
Hazel
Carrie Willet
Elma Willet
Emmett Swisher
Harvey Persons
Nathan Tucker
South Canaan
Charley Reynolds
William Jenkins
Paul
Nelsonville
Oryn Watkins
Billie
Nora Watkins
Amesville
Lawrence Chapel
Arthur Cole
Joe Gage
Marietta
Cleve Hughes
Everett
Ralph Golden
Clay Golden
Wilma Cole
Charles Gilbert
Bethel
C. M. Swartz
Harry Carleton
Sand Hill
William Priode
James Pullins
Middleport
Swartz
Willie Tenney
Okey Westfall
Beulah Townsend
Parkersburg
Omah
H. O. Stump
Patty
Jean
Bolins
Don Bolin
Jean Stamp
Clarence Bolin
Farmer Slaughters Three Hogs in Washington Township
Riggs a Washington Township farmer killed three hogs late this week. One hog yielded hams weighing sixty pounds each.
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Logan
Asbury Riggs
Washington Township
Logan Netmen Open Season With Warmup Games
Logan basketball practice continues on schedule as Coach Tom Bender works to build a winning lineup. The team will not play until after holiday break but will host Bremen on December 5 and Marietta on December 15. The regular season starts January 5 with Nelsonville Greyhounds visiting.
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Logan
Bremen
Marietta
Nelsonville Greyhounds
Tom Bender
Bob McBride
Wilkesville Social Notes Recap of Local Going-Ons
Wilkesville reports a busy period with the Farmers Institute nov 16 17 a tea for ladies by Mrs Newsom and home economic girls. Several moves and family updates include Warren Chittum long distance moves and Frank Osler relocating near Washington. Local clubs Pythian Sisters and K of P plan events and improvements. Several residents connected to Wellston Columbus and Athens regions figure in health travel and visits. A Newark infant death and various Thanksgiving gatherings round out the community slate.
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Wilkesville
Farmers’ Institute
Warren Chittum
John Buckley
Salem
Mabel Lyons
Frank Osler
Washington D. H
Donald Shafer
F. A. Wells and Son
Minnie Sheline
Pythian
K. of P. Lodge
Jess Wheaton
Columbus
Ray Strausbaugh
J. E. Strong
Kathryn
Dorothy Davis
Beatrice Hartley
Adriene Holcomb
Blanche Davis
B. S. Wells
Wilkesville Cemetery
Laura Wells
Anna Shenefield
Robert Duffy
Reforestation Lags on Hocking County Farms
Logan Ohio area reports slow progress in fall reforestation on Hocking county farms. Fewer than 20 000 trees planted so far. Walter Arnold near Gore has ordered 5000 trees for a tract on his farm with plantings planned soon.
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Logan
Hocking County
Walter Arnold
Near Gore
Log an Albany Pastors Trade Posts Sunday
Logan and Albany pastors swapped pulpits Sunday with Rev. Cecil Harding Jones of First Presbyterian Church in Logan and Rev. Louis Campbell of Albany. Campbell spoke at Logan on Christians in an Un Christian World, urging three focal points: a cross in Christian life, the futility of unChristian living, and the gospel power. Offertory solo by William Mock with accompanist Mrs. John T. Underwood.
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William Mock
John T. Underwood
Council Meets Tuesday Night City Hall session previews budget steps
Logan regular city council will hold a Tuesday evening meeting at City Hall. Three remaining sessions this year will advance the temporary appropriation ordinance. New council members elect Lawrence Adcock and Keith Schultz will join current members Baker, Miller, Wonn, Moore, Leffer, and Howe.
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Gilbert Leffer
Russell Howe
Election of Chieftain Captain Is Tonight
Logan reports the Chieftain football captain election will occur before the Rotary Club banquet this evening at the Parochial school hall. The new captain is expected to be announced at the dinner with the coaching staff and squad members as guests.
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LOGAN
Chieftain
Rotary Club
Rotarians
Ironton Welcomes Former Local Clergyman Pastor
The Rev. W. H. Long, former United Brethren clergyman, is assigned to an Ironton pastorate. The congregation recently acquired a church formerly owned by the Congregational denomination and Mr. Long will be remembered by many local residents.
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LOGAN
W. H. Long
United Brethren
Ironton
Congregational
Long
Log an Firemen Tackle Blaze At Ben Epstein Yard
Firemen were called to the Ben Epstein junk yard on Motherwell Ave about 3 o clock Saturday afternoon. A fire started in baled paper storage and a hose line was laid to bring the blaze under control. Loss was estimated at 25 dollars by firemen.
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Logan
Ben Epstein
Motherwell Ave
Funeral Rites Held for Reno Rosser at St John Church
Funeral rites were held at 9 o clock this morning at St John Catholic Church for Reno Rosser. The Rev James T Nevin presided. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Logan
St. John Catholic Church
Reno Rosser
James T. Nevin
Oak Grove Cemetery
Music Program At Logan High School Thursday
The Kiwanis Club presents the Di Crosta Ferrari Company at Logan High School Auditorium Thursday evening. Andrew Di Crosta and Lenora Ferrari perform as novelty entertainers with Di Crosta supplying most instruments while Ferrari plays accordion and sings. Proceeds fund the Kiwanis underprivileged children program to which they have contributed for years.
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Logan
Logan High School
Kiwanis Club
di Crosta-Ferrari
Grain Moths Found in Local Corn Crops
Logan Hocking County seed corn growers report angoumois grain moths in large numbers in some Ohio corn fields. The extension service bulletin warns of the pest and notes infestations as high as 90 percent in affected crops. Careful seed selection is advised to prevent recurrence. The moths leave tiny holes in the grains.
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Logan—Hocking County
Extension Service
Ohio
Nimrods Blame Cars For Rabbit Scarcity
Hunters report a rabbit shortage across Hocking County attributing much of the decline to cars on highways at night. Large numbers of rabbits and other wildlife are killed by automobiles, contributing to the scarcity.
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Nimrods
LOGAN
Hocking County
Ash Cave Sees Fewer Visitors Than Last Year
LOGAN officials report November attendance at Ash Cave is down by hundreds from last year’s record. Ranger Lewis Jones said visitation may not recover enough on Sunday or for the rest of the month to match the prior peak.
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Logan
Ash Cave
Lewis Jones
Sheriff Farbeann Attends Buckeye Sheriffs Meeting in Columbus
Sheriff Joe Farbeann attended a Buckeye Sheriffs Association meeting in Columbus on Friday. He has served as trustee for two years, escorted by his wife Mrs. Farbeann and their son Jack.
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Logan
Joe Farbeann
Columbus
Buckeye Sheriffs’ Association
Harrisonville Personal Mention
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings in Harrisonville and nearby towns. Families and individuals including the Douglases, Williams, Russells, Dyes, Blackwoods, Alkire, Gibson, Jordan, and others are listed with weekend and holiday visit details and community events such as a Masonic Hall opening and Friendship Circle activities.
90th Birthday Honored At Home In Gallipolis
Mrs. Fannie Carter, age 90, celebrated her birthday Sunday at her residence on First Avenue near the Our House Museum in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Fannie Carter
First Ave
Our House Museum
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