Honor Camp Inmates Rapidly Completing Construction Work
Honor Camp inmates at Hocking State Forest are rapidly finishing camp construction near Conkle's Hollow. They have built a ball diamond, organized a softball team, and are laying block and building frame structures. Supervisor Charles Van Duren notes dormitories and dining room blocks are complete, with frame work starting soon. 2,500 forest poles have been shipped for use. The camp hosts fishing along Pine Creek and invites local teams to schedule games via P O Box 444 Logan.
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Hocking State Forest
Conkle’s Hollow
Charles van Duren
van Curen
Honor Camp
Marion
van Duren
Old Man's Cave
Rock House
Pine Creek
P. O. Box
Logan
Local Shower for Mrs Forbes and Memorial Day Visits
A miscellaneous shower was given by Mr and Mrs Don Coe for daughter Mrs William Forbes a recent bride. 35 guests attended as she opened gifts for her new Nelsonville home. Several local and Columbus families visited cemeteries and Memorial Day events with relatives and friends over Decoration Day including the Hawks and Lowes families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Coe
William Forbes
Nelsonville
Oscar Tom
Logan
Toms
Selva Stover
Joyce
Carolyn Sauer
Columbus
Stover
Charles Pummell
William Spencer
Cheryl
Nelson
Guy Spencer
Vivian
Frank Johnson
Carbon Hill
Earl Johnson
Detroit
Mich
John Johnson
Akron
Pete Carlin
East Canton
Herb Donnelly
Headley Lowes
Pennsylvania
Garland Hawk
Hawks
Anna Lowes
Clyde Campbell
Getting It Down Is A Problem Story
Nelsonville residents Clyde Jr Gary and Yvonne and guests attended Decoration Day dinners. A long list of local visitors and cemetery visits is noted, ending with travel details. The report shifts to an Army rocket program at White Sands, detailing the engineering challenge of returning a rocket to its launch area despite Earth’s rotation. Robert P. Haviland explains trajectory, geography, wind, air density, and rotation as key factors in the two stage Bumper rocket’s 10 minute flight and landing offset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde, Jr
Gary
Yvonne
Nelsonville
Clifford Hawk
Keck
Mary Blosser
Newark
J. L. Webb
Charles Horn
Hobart
W. Va
Rosa Horn
Less Horn
Beny
Jon Spencer
Edna Bailey
Murray City
Edith Mahoney
Greenlawn
Mrs. Bailey
Central Press
Schenectady
N. Y
White Sands
N. M
Proving Grounds
Robert P. Havi
Land
General Electric
Army Ordnance
Haviland
Pakistan Pushes Textile Industry toward Self-Sufficiency
Pakistan speeds development of its textile sector aiming for self sufficiency by 1956 with a target of 1,035,000 spindles. An emergency plan begun in 1950 intends to buy 250,000 spindles at about $22.5 million. 150,000 spindles have been purchased so far. A mission in Japan negotiates the remainder while 21 mills operate in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karachi
Pakistan
United Kingdom
Japan
Akistan
Southeastern Ohio Auditors Meet in Blossérs Restaurant
About 30 auditors and staff from the Southeastern Ohio Auditors Association gathered at Blossér's restaurant today, according to Hocking County Auditor Harry Smith. The event was hosted to discuss regional auditing matters and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio Auditors’ Association
Harry Smith
Hocking County
Logan Girl to Wed Wrestler in Columbus Church Ceremony
A Logan teenager Jo Ann Humphrey 19 is set to marry heavyweight wrestler Chris Belkas 25 in a Greek Orthodox church in Columbus at 2 PM Saturday. Belkas, a Lynn Massachusetts native, World War II Air Force veteran and TV wrestling regular, will wed after planning a tour of the wrestling circuit with his bride. The couple became engaged five weeks ago after meeting in a Columbus restaurant and will hold a post ceremony reception at the Far East restaurant.
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Columbus Church
Cupid
Logan
Chris Belkas
Lynn
Mass
Miss _ Jo-Ann Humphrey
Virgil Linn
Third Street
Mr. Belkas
Nicholas Belkas
Columbus
Far East
Humphrey
Ringhiser Farm Lands To Wildlife Division In Condemnation
The Elza Ringhiser farm in Lake Logan is officially transferred to the Division of Wildlife after journal entries signed by Judge U S McGonagle in the condemnation case were recorded. A jury valued the property at 14500 dollars, with the state depositing the money in the clerk of courts office for distribution.
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Elza Ringhiser
Lake Logan
Division of Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources
Recorder's Office
U. S. McGonagle
Four Passenger Bike Displayed as Oddity
CALGARY It is noted that a four passenger bicycle is on display attracting curious attention. The unusual design features a tandem style front section with two riders seated side by side and two behind them, prompting discussion about its practicality and safety.
Immortal bicycle built for four in Calgary shop
The article describes a rare eight foot long bicycle built for four owned by Matt B. Wolthuis in Calgary. A lifelong bicycle builder, he inherited the unusual vehicle from a former shop that closed years ago. Four learners would face significant difficulty steering this relic.
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Calgary
Matt B. Wolthuis
Matt
Semene
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Honor
Harry Levis
Wilkesville
K. C. Foster
Ohio Penitentiary
Levis
Lake Hope
Ben Bailey
Lulu Bailey
Beny Jon Spencer
Mason City
Mr. Bailey
Cat Turner
Turner
John
SEO Auditors Meet
Logan Buick
W. Hunter St
New Straitsville High School
Farm Bureau
Ringhiser Land Transfer Official
Dorothy Elaine Miller
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall
S. Mulberry St
Lancaster
Palace Theatre
D. E. Marstiller
N. Mulberry St
Bemberg Sheer
Batiste
Romeo
Nas
BUICK
Hunter Street
Logan Buick Sales & Service Co
Ohio
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