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Newspaper
Logan Daily News
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
4
In Hocking County farmer and teamster Ed Goss was killed when the logs he was unloading at Kessler's factory on Gallagher Avenue rolled off crushing the front of his head. He died within minutes, leaving a wife and several children.
A state highway department summary reports 724 accidents in May outside cities with 55 deaths and 576 injuries. Vehicle collisions caused 478 incidents, contact with fixed objects 135, and most crashes occurred between 9 and 10 PM. Darkness accounted for most mishaps. intoxication and fatigue noted among drivers. The piece ends with a weather outlook urging moderation and hoped for better conditions.
A physician warns that argyria from prolonged silver use, often self medicated with argyrol, causes blue skin and eye conjunctiva. The piece notes industrial exposure, the risk of eye and throat infections treated with silver, and a fictional tale about a blind woman and a lover seeking a cure, illustrating dangers of discolored skin and the limits of treatment.
A prison warden defends Ward Van Every while investigators link two women murders to a killer who despises women. Detective Keyes grills Don Van Every about Ward’s parole and alleged ties to the cases, and a possible family motive emerges with Joyce and Edith Bryce in focus.
An editorial note on summer starting with hope for an end to severe weather patterns. It recalls record cold winter and erratic spring, urging decisive, stable conditions rather than half measures as summer begins.
A new Modern Woodmen of America camp will be organized here on July 6 with a large charter member class. Ohio Camp with its Columbus team and officers will visit to demonstrate Woodcraft mysteries.
A union meeting of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches is announced for Sunday evening at seven. Dr. Edgar W. Work of Colorado Springs will address the united congregations. he is noted as a former Logan boy.
A Nova Scotia wire reports a farmer’s horse dying drew tears from neighbors and the mailman. Flowers were sent, a mail-box flag lowered, and locals claimed farmers miss animals deeply for companionship and labor.
A collage of hints on personal choices and gifts, with a horoscope predicting mystic leanings and artistic tastes. Quick trivia lists include a Soviet police department reference and the original twelve states. Mention of Frank Richard Stockton closes the fragment.
A fragment quotes Byron noting that one who falls from known bliss cares little about where he abides. The aphorism reflects on detachment and resilience in the face of changing fortunes.
Finland released a charity stamp aimed at raising funds for welfare projects. The issue features a design promoting philanthropy and will benefit organizations aiding social services. Proceeds will support nationwide charitable activities.
Pearl Williams reports Murray City residents attending the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Magle including Pat Loper Maud Penn Maude Farmer Anna Bell Thomas Cora Craft Beulah Loper Henrietta Mordeau Lilly Langley Opal Lanning and George Lopez. U B church notes cover Mrs Anna McNabb hosting 20 Ladies Aid members and the next meeting July 2 at Mrs Lydia Hartman. The U B Homecoming is set for July 5 with a noon basket dinner and invites all. Additional items mention Toledo visitors Robert Tipton and family and the Koon family enjoying Rock House and Old Cave locales.
Ohio history recalls Salmon Chase, a former governor who reformed the state militia to support Civil War efforts. The article notes his early term actions to drill equip and organize the militia, creating a pro military sentiment. It lists numerous local visits and family gatherings across Canton Gloucester Nelsonville Logan Buchtel Glouster Plains Orbiston and other small towns.
Abraham Whipple known as Commodore Whipple rose from Providence to lead early Ohio settlement. A Revolutionary sailor, he burned the Gaspee in 1772 and captured numerous British prizes before developing square rigged boats on the Ohio and Mississippi to venture toward the Gulf. The piece notes local Sunday visits and family gatherings in Ohio towns including Gloucester Beverly Mt. Vernon and New Pittsburgh.
In a contract bridge contest the declarer in 4 Spades benefitted from Norths Ace of Hearts opening lead. If North had led a heart club or spade differently, the spade contract could have been defeated. Souths opening lead choices crucially impact the outcome, with many lines not preventing declarer from achieving six odds.
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