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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
The Seventh Day Adventists Ohio Conference opens its Tar Hollow summer camp with a record enrollment forecast of 300 youths. The boys’ session runs Monday to Tuesday, the girls’ session from Tuesday to June 30 with open houses June 20 and 27 for parents and visitors. Rev. H. Nelson of Mt. Vernon directs counselors from the conference ministry and church schools.
Logan and Hocking County veterans facing issues with their bonus claims are urged to contact Hocking County service officer Vaughn Collins or John Buchanan. The county service office is on the first floor of the courthouse in the Soldiers’ Memorial.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church holds its annual homecoming on Sunday, June 20. A Children's Day program occurs during Sunday school with Rev. Earl W. Miller delivering the morning message. A noon basket dinner follows, with Mrs. T. R. McGinnis of Lancaster as afternoon speaker and special music arranged for both sessions. Everyone is welcome.
Twilights over Hocking County woods hear a 17 year locust chorus. Foresters say the brood will pass with little damage as nymphs hatch and feed underground for 16 years before a new brood returns. Shells mark the breeding trees amid tree decline and next year’s renewal.
The Columbus livestock market reports higher prices across cattle calves and lambs with mostly steady cattle values. Cattle buyers showed strength in stockers and feeders while beef cows ranged 22.00 to 24.00 and calves hit 26.00 to 31.00 for good to prime lots. Sheep and lambs saw active Wednesday demand with spring lambs down from prior levels and slaughter sheep softer.
Grains were mixed at the Board of Trade open with corn slightly weaker after rains in Iowa. Wheat moved within a narrow range around July futures at about $2.31 to $2.44, corn near $2.19, and oats from 93 to 94 cents for July contracts.
The Daily News misidentified Arthur Sti ers as the shooting victim this past Saturday night at Dorr Run. The correct name is Arthur Stowers, 41, of Dorr Run, per later reports. the mistake arose from incorrect information from law enforcement.
New Plymouth Mrs Howson Carbondale Mrs Virgil Todd and Mrs Delmar Ward visited Ethel Mowery last week. Mr and Mrs Noble Trowbridge and daughter Myrtle visited Mr and Mrs Earle Frantz Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Earl Martin Lancaster spent Sunday with the latters parents Mr and Mrs D E Turner. Fred and Ethel Mowrey Willis and Noble Trowbridge and Mr and Mrs Homer Trowbridge and son Melvin were Logan visitors Saturday. Miss Opal Wharf Cincinnati is spending her vacation with her parents Grant Wharf and sister Mrs Noble Trowbridge. Mrs Edna Cherry and Mrs Robert Trowbridge and daughter Alice spent Thursday with Ethel Mowrey.
Everett Jacoby, noted Logan gun expert, will demonstrate small bore and high power rifle shooting at the Hocking County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League meeting at 5 30 P M today in a club- house. A French fried chicken dinner follows at 6 30 P M with the business session after. Plans for the state convention in October 9 10 will be discussed.
Orville Bullington of Wichita Falls Texas challenged the platform committee chair Henry Cabot Lodge Jr saying the South should have a stake on the civil rights plank. Mrs Agnes Jones Gifford of South Orange N J exchanged posts with Bullington and took the economics subcommittee seat. Ellington urged a two party South and opposed FEPC and anti lynch legislation.
A brief classified item highlights exceptional value from a local newspaper ad. It emphasizes low prices, broad offerings, and quick turnaround for buyers seeking bargains. The notice invites readers to compare options and act fast to secure deals.
Police Chief Sol Ellinger warned sluggers using parking vending machines and coin operated devices that possession sale or giving of slugs is illegal. The state law carries up to a $500 fine and six months in jail for ten slugs. He urged destruction of any counterfeits found.
WEST CARROLLTON CO June 17 A brand new ten thousand dollar pumper failed during a major blaze. Fire Capt. William Aufuldish, angered by bystander heckling, discarded his hat, stamped on it, and quit the force as warehouse damage reached ten thousand dollars.
Edward J. Sears resigned as head coach at Bremen High School after three seasons. His basketball team posted a 29 win and 1 loss record last year. He plans to enter business opportunities in the area.
Funeral services for Charles M. Yarber age 62 who died Wednesday at his Union Furnace home will be at 2 P M Saturday at Union Furnace Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev Beecher Morgan will preside burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville by Leonard Funeral Service The body will be at his Union Furnace residence Thursday afternoon for calling hours.
Hocking County 4-H reports its Out Our Way club held its second meeting June 10 at the Lindsey home. After a business session, members enjoyed games and contests.
In Washington on June 17, two women who had rented rooms two years apart learned they are sisters. Maggie McGriff and Bessie White, both from Winston-Salem, share the Adams maiden name and had not seen each other since 1924. Both grew up in the same area before life separated them.
Refreshments were served to a group including Mrs. Dorothy Kalklosch and several Beery Ringhiser Blosser Nihiser and Conkle members. Donna Lou Yates was welcomed as a new member. The next meeting will be held at Mrs Kalkloschs home on June 16.
In 1947 researchers synthesized nylon from corn cobs and oat hulls replacing the traditional coal air and water feedstock. The breakthrough showcased a biologically derived route to a synthetic polymer with potential industrial impact.
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