Federal Aid To Check Huge Mine Fire Is Sought
New Straitsville area aims to isolate a 51 year old mine blaze now threatening 5000 acres of coal land. Three WPA projects totaling 300000 dollars would create open cuts and tunnels in Perry and Hocking counties to halt spread and save deposits including coal, clay, and oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
New Straitsville
Middle Kittanning
Zanesville
Athens
Hocking County
Lost Hollow
Ward Township
WPA
Bhueiness
Columbus
Martin L. Davey
C. C. Stillman
A. Br. Faine
New Straitaville
Davey
Stillman
Ohio River
J. J. Forbes
Bureau of Mines
Mell G. Underwood
Ft Lo
Corporation of New Straitaville
ARF
Birthday Party Honors Helen Haas At North Market Street Home
On Monday Helen Haas celebrated her birthday with a party arranged by her mother Mrs Walter Haas at their North Market Street residence. Guests enjoyed games and a luncheon after a gift shower, while the event included a contest and social mingling. New Plymouth Grange plans booster night on Thursday September 26 with a Halloween dance, hosted by Mary Francis Wonn and Mrs Merritt Wonn Jr. They held a contest won by Mrs Clarence Blosser and served lunch. Pledges elected Connie Wells secretary and Carlotta Ambrose treasurer under Martha Getz supervision prior to the business meeting Ruth Riggs was elected president. Dr J P Shaw and Wester Savey birthdays were noted as Mr and Mrs Savey hosted a dinner party with Dr and Mrs Shaw, Merritt Wonn Jr and Richard Savey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Haas
Walter Haas
North Market Street
Guesta
Mary Francis Wonn
Merritt Wonn, Jr
Clarence Blosser
Martha Getz
Connie Wells
Carlotta Ambrose
Ruth Riggs
J. P. Shaw
Wester Savey
Mrs. Savey
Mrs. Shaw
Richard Savey
Ruth Bible Class Meets at Mrs Lanning Home
Members of the Ruth Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church will assemble at 7 30 oclock tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs W A Lanning 460 East Main Street for their regular meeting, which will be followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bible Class
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Lanning
East Main Street
Delta Theta Tau Plans Thanksgiving Dance Change
Delta Theta Tau Sorority met at their hall Tuesday evening to revise plans for the Thanksgiving Dance but cancelled that date and decided to proceed with an alternative arrangement.
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Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Elm Obstruction Removed at Athletic Field
A large elm tree in front of the stands on the south side of the Athletic Field was removed Wednesday to improve spectator view. Wiring for the new lighting system is nearly complete with a switch house installed, and an extra power line from Main Street will be run soon to test the system.
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LOGAN
Main Street
Westinghouse Takes Series From Godmans In Logan Race
Westinghouse clinched the Logan Recreation League title by winning the series over the Godmans three games to one. The latest contest ended 11 to 10 after a free hitting battle. Godmans had six runs in one inning, contrasting a 1 to 0 Monday win by the champs. Mrs Amy Lowrie of Coal Gate is in a Columbus hospital for treatment after being taken there earlier in the week.
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Logan
Westinghouse
Godmans
Amy Lowrie
Coal Gate
Columbus
Neighbors Host Gathering at Wheeler Property
Glenn Wheeler of East Main Street arranged a community gathering Tuesday evening in a vacant store room on his property. Neighbors enjoyed games contests and music with a picnic supper served during the event.
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Mia
Glenn Wheeler
East Main Street
Wheeler
Shooting Probe Ends With No Arrest Made
Logan deputies concluded an investigation into the shooting of L L Topping at J W Johnston's store in Mt Pleasant with no arrests. Topping called the incident an accident and asked no charges. A .32 caliber revolver was taken into safekeeping and Topping remains hospitalized with a bullet in his knee.
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Logan
L. L. Topping
Newton Spencer
Topping
J. W. Johnston
Mt. Pleasant
Ollie Durbin
Spencer
County Election Board Approves Resolutions
Logan county officials approved two special levies for the upcoming November ballot. A one half mill for cemetery improvements in Logan and a three mill levy for Murray City operating expenses were confirmed by the county election board on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
County Election Board
WPA Asks for Data on New Hocking River Levee
Columbus WPA officials request from city leaders plans blueprints and data for the proposed waterworks levee along the Hocking River. The inquiry seeks detailed materials to guide the levee project and ensure proper design and compliance with public works standards.
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LOGAN
WPA
Columbus
Hocking River
New Officers To Direct McKinley Club Meeting
Logan McKinley Republican Club meets Friday night at headquarters under new officers with Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald presiding. Harley Meyer speaks on The Constitution. After the business meeting lunch is served by the First Ward women. Officers expect a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
McKinley Republican Club
Kenneth R. Fitzgerald
Harley Meyer
First Ward
Logan Bridge To Get New Floor Next Week
Reflooring of the South Mulberry Street bridge is planned to start next week as a state county city project. The state highway department provides labor while the county and city supply materials, at an approximate cost of 1200 dollars. A five ton load limit has been posted during the work.
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Logan Bridge
Logan
South Mulberry Street
State
Logan Kazimer Borowiak Admitted to Cherrington Hospital
Logan Kazimer Borowiak, a roll ee at Camp Zaleski, was admitted Wednesday to Cherrington Hospital for pneumonia treatment. Fred Schilling of New Straitaville was released from the hospital where he had been treated Wednesday.
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Logan
Kazimer Borowiak
Camp Zaleski
Cherrington Hospital
Fred Schilling
New Straitaville
Nye Fractures Elbow After Fall at New Straiteville School
Richard Nye, son of Mr and Mrs William Nye, sustained a fracture to the left elbow during a fall while playing at New Straiteville School on Wednesday. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment.
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Logan
New Straiteville
Richard Nye
William Nye
Cherrington Hospital
Local Notes From Logan And Nearby Towns
Mrs Mary Fisher of East Hunter Street admitted to Lancaster Hospital for treatment Monday. Detective Purnell of the Columbus police visited Sheriff J Farbean Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Chambers with Mrs Bert Ingmire and Mrs Alice Swaim attended the H Club Congress banquet in Columbus Wednesday evening. Edward Beck of Cardington visited Logan Tuesday. Mrs Mary Snyder of Murray City guests of Mr and Mrs Newton Spencer and family Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Herbert Lovesey left Monday for Scotland South Dakota where she was called by her mother's illness. Fred Moorehead and daughter Blanche and Miss Blanche Moorehead of Nelsonville visited relatives Monday.
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Mary Fisher
East Hunter Street
Lancaster Hospital
Purnell
Columbus
Joe Farbearn
Harold Chambers
Bert Ingmire
Union Furnace
Alice Swaim
Haydenville
Edward Beck
Cardington
Logan
Mary Snyder
Murray City
Newton Spencer
Herbert Lovesey
Scotland
Trick Dog LOGAN A Provides Household Entertainment
A well trained dog owned by Mrs. Earl Steward of West Hunter Street amuses the family by putting out burning matches drinking from a lawn hose carrying a pail of water and enjoying a ride on a person’s back. The dog walks promptly when its harness is ready.
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Logan
Earl Steward
West Hunter Street
Library Book Committee Seeks Reader Suggestions
Logan public library group asks for book recommendations to be sent to Miss Christine Frasch within two weeks to guide upcoming purchases by the board.
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Logan
The
Public Library
Christine Frasch
Logan Burns Suffer Burns From Gasoline Fire
Bob Farrar of Sand Run received burns to both hands and his left leg when gasoline ignited while he worked on his automobile Tuesday evening. The injuries occurred at his home and were treated locally.
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Logan
Bob Farrar
Logan Amos and Andy Cats Posed With William Bush
Logan Amos and Andy are the two cats photographed with William Bush of West Main Street. Pictures of Bush and the cats were taken Wednesday.
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Logan
Amos
Andy
Peta
William Bush
West Main Street
Bush
Chieftains Practice Focuses on Pass Defense Drills
Logan football practice Wednesday evening featured a long pass defense drill under Coach Schroeder with signal drills also included.
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Chieftains
LOGAN
Schroeder
Logan Collins Kocheran Rents Warner Avenue Apartment
Logan Collins Kocheran has rented the apartment in the William McLaughlin Building on Warner Avenue. The unit was vacated this week by Mrs. Belle Hyson. Replastering of upstairs rooms is in progress.
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Logan — Collins Kocheran
William McLaughlin
Warner Avenue
Belle Hyson
Coleman Reunion Held At Coolville Sunday
Numerous local families attended the Coleman reunion at the Coolville Camp Ground. The day included visits among Williamson Packard Coleman and Keller families from Columbus Dayton Parkersburg and Athens with additional social calls at various homes. Rev Grant Holman preached at the Christian Church and dined with Velma Metlack’s family.
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Coleman
Coolville
Tuppers Plains
BR. J. Williamson
Roy Packard
I. C. Coleman
Ned
Columbus
Harry Frans
Dayton
L. L. Keller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Straitsville
Perry County
Carrington
Shawnee
Hill 21
Directors OF
Greendale
William J. Johnson
A. J. Laverty
A. K F. Faine
Frank Matthews
W. J. Williams
Harold Nixon
W. J. Berry
Grange
New Plymouth Grange
Pancre
Wun Ders
SO. Court ST
Mrs, Wheeler
McKinley Club
Fred Moorehead
Blanche
Blanche Moorehead
Nelsonville
Sand Run
Thriftville
Belle Rice
Reedeville
Carrie Bahr
Belle Keller
Tillie Reed
Luella Keller
Parkersburg
Chapman
Fox
G. Holman
Hemlock Grove
Maggie Russell
C. W. Bahr
C. O. Newland
Fast Shade
Grant Holman
Christian Church
Velma Metlack
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