President Gains Power to Simplify Government Agencies
Washington June 17 James Marlow reports Congress granted President Truman authority to reorganize the executive branch. A Hoover Commission study prompted moves to eliminate redundant agencies and merge overlapping offices to reduce costs, with plans submitted to Congress in stages and blocked only by specific congressional actions.
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Washington
Government
Truman
Congress
Taft
Roosevelt
Hoover
Hoover Commission
Mr. Truman
Legislative
Judiciary
Courts
Special Classes Aid Crippled Children in Athens Armory
Ohio health nurse Jeanette Ruth says biweekly exercise classes help crippled children. Orthopedic therapist Margaret Thomas leads sessions at the Athens armory for children from several southeastern counties, including Hocking County. The next workshop dates are June 30 and July 1.
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Ohio
Armory
Athens
Jeanette Ruth
Margaret Thomas
Southeastern Ohio
Miss Ruth
Hocking County
Market Report from Producers Livestock Co Op Assn
Columbus Ohio June 17 cattle hogs and calves quote steady hogs 180 to 220 pounds 20 50 with several at 20 75. 260 to 280 pounds 19 25. 300 to 325 pounds 18 25. 350 to 400 pounds 17 75. cows 13 25 to 16 50. stags 13 25 down. Calves good to choice 22 00 to 25 50. light cattle and sheep prices noted with various weights and grades.
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Columbus
Wheat Opens Weak on Harvest Forecast and Grain Prices
Chicago wheat opens with a weak tone as clear southwest weather is expected to speed harvest. Feed grains hold steady while oats ease slightly. July futures show July wheat around 1.93 and corn near 1.31 with minor moves across listed contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Southwest
Ward of Iowa State Hospital Returned
John D. Schmitz, 24, held on charges of contributing to the delinquency of minor children, was being returned to the Iowa state welfare department by juvenile officer John E. Kemper and Logan’s Rodney Jonas. Authorities noted he had never been released from the state institution in Iowa where he had been an inmate.
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John D. Schmitz
Iowa State Welfare Department
John E. Kemper
Rodney Jonas
Logan
Schmitz
Iowa
Rhea Bangert
Kemper
Mr. Jonas
Route 33 Becomes Blue and Grey Trail in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers approved a bill to rename the state’s section of U S Route 33 the Blue and Grey Trail. The measure moves to Governor Lausche for signature and designates the road from Pomeroy to Wiltshire in Van Wert County.
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Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Pomeroy
Wiltshire
van Wert
Riddle Sues C O Railway for 10000 In Common Pleas
Mary E. Riddle of Logan sues Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co for 10000 plus costs alleging serious and permanent injuries from a collision between her truck and a C&O train at a crossing on East Hunter Street. Russell Riddle also sues for 2000 and costs for damage to his track and its use.
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Common Pleas
Mary E. Riddle
Logan
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co
Ac & O
East Hunter Street
Russell Riddle
Neibling Sues Bailey for Real Estate Commission
Olive B. Neibling of Logan files a suit in common pleas court against Harvey Bailey Logan Route 3 for 157.50 dollars plus costs, claiming it is owed as a commission from a real estate sale.
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Olive B. Neibling
Logan
Common Pleas Court
Harvey Bailey
Logan Route 3
Plea Extension Granted in Clinton Patton Case
Common Pleas Court records show Clinton Patton must answer the petition filed by Sydney Lane Patton with an extension to June 30. The delay preserves Patton’s legal options as the case proceeds in county court.
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Common Pleas Court
Clinton Patton
Sydney Lane Patton
Ray Garverick 30 Year Ohio Power Foreman Honored
Ray Garverick of the Ohio Power Co Logan district completed 30 years of continuous service on June 16 and received a 30 year service pin. He started in Canton for five years, then Lancaster as a lineman for ten, and has spent the last 15 years in Logan as line foreman. His safety record shows 4,786 days without a lost time accident for him or his crew.
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Ray Garverick
West Front Street
Ohio Power Co
Logan
Garverick
Canton
Lancaster
Pleasant Ridge Visitors at Columbus Zoo Monday
Pleasant Ridge group led by Mr. and Mrs. John Fortner and families visited the Columbus Zoo Monday. They picnicked and spent the day enjoying the exhibits. Gerald Lee McNickols born May 29 weighs ten pounds with grandparents listed. Twin daughters born June 12 to Wilbur Bethel family.
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Zoo
John Fortner
Naomi
Sharon
Johnnie
Donald Fortner
Janice
Donald, Jr
Arthur Fortner
Columbus Zoo
Lemuel McNickols
Gerald Lee
William McNickols
Sherman Hart
Wilbur Bethel
Local families share weekend visits and house guests
Sunday and weekday social rounds include Janita Kay Anita Kay with Bethel and Wagner grandparents. Neighbors visit: Esther Gilpen James Speakman and children, Simon Poling and family, Roy Stevens, Harlan Stevens and David, Linda Reid and John Reid, Karen Karshner, Howard Thompson and daughters, Joyce Swackhamer, Walter Hoey, Earl Swackhamer family, Melvin Speakman party, Harley Vandagriff relatives, Bernice Thompson Mildred Karshner trip to Lancaster, Helen Stevens with Mazie Waites, and Janet Reid Linda Reid with Karen Karshner.
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Luther Gilpen
Esther
James Speakman
Whisler
Simon Poling
Roy Stevens
Harlan Stevens
David
Linda Reid
John Reid
Karen Karshner
Howard Thompson
Joyce Swackhamer
Walter Hoey
Alva Black
Bernard Fetheroll
Earl Swackhamer
Lancaster
Melvin Speakman
Leistville
Herbert
Harold
Lis
Leroy Wagner
Harley Vandagriff
Big Pine
Bernice Thompson
Mildred Karshner
Helen Stevens
Mazie Waites
Arthur Congreve
Carol Sue
Lloyd
Janet Reid
Isaac Rose
Near South
Bloomingville Social Notes Amid Ill Health and Visitors
Bloomingville reports Mrs. Rose in ill health for some time. Mrs. Adam Schaal of Hallsville and families including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reid and children visit Mrs. Ethel Poling and children. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Disbennett and Mr. and Mrs. William Grooms return from Florida after two weeks away.
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Bloomingville
Rose
Adam Schaal
Hallsville
Robert Reid
Nora Reid
George Reid
Albert Crawford
Boyd
Warren Reid
Bernice Thompson
Mildred Swackhamer
Ethel Poling
Lowell Disbennett
William Grooms
Florida
Weekend guests and local visits noted in community diary
Weeks passed with the Berman Disbennett family while Mrs. Lou Miller of Circleville spent several weeks with her sister Mrs. Nettie Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Woodward and children Helen Dwight and Lila Jean visited on Monday evening. Bonnie Thompson visited Dale Disbennett and later joined Pearlena Poling in visiting the Poling children.
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Berman Disbennett
Lou Miller
Circleville
Nettie Ross
Lawrence Woodward
Helen
Dwight
Lila Jean
Howard Thompson
Bonnie Thompson
Dale Disbennett
Bonnie
Pearlena
Simon Poling
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William Howard Taft
House
Helena Rubinstein
Cologne
Risch Drug Store
Columbus Livestock
Iowa State Hospital
Ohio Power
Pleasant Ridge
Mrs
Union Clothing Co
Janita Kay
Anita Kay
Henry Bethel
Frank Wagner
Aceay
California
Ruby Bee
Neeg Tae
Elks
J. Reed King Syndicate
Ine
Logan Buick
E. Hunter Street
Logan Service Shop
S. Mulberry St
Logan, Ohio
Main St
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