Hocking County Fair Opens with Harness Meet and Shows
The 1950 Hocking County Fair opens on Wednesday with a three day harness meet and various events through Saturday. Improvements include track resurfacing and a new fence while Ward Beam's Auto Daredevils perform Wednesday night. A Thursday horse show and Friday Broadway Scandals of 1950 musical are planned, with a Saturday band contest and a combined AFL union picnic expected to draw record crowds.
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Hocking County
Hocking
Ward Beam
Services Held For Irvin V. Risch
Funeral services for Irvin V. Risch were held Monday at 2 39 P M at St Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev Paul N Warner officiating Music by Mrs William Dennis and Mrs Harley Meyer organists Pallbearers were Otto Lies Sr Floyd Brown Vern Hankison Forest Weinrich Ray Walsmith and Joan Walsmith Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery by Heinlein Funeral Service
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Irvin V. Risch
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Paul N. Warner
William Dennis
Harley Meyer
Otto Lies, Sr
Floyd Brown
Vern Hankison
Forest Weinrich
Ray Walsmith
Joan Walsmith
Oak Grove Cemetery
Heinlein
Free Parking and Admission Details For Hocking County Fair
Automotives may be parked free at the fairgrounds in designated areas during the Hocking County Fair. All children under 12 get free ground admission while those over 12 pay 50 cents. Grandstand admission is 50 cents for adults and 30 cents for children.
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Hocking County
Taft Ferguson To Talk at Fair In Ohio Campaign Tour
Taft Republican U S Senator seeks re election will speak at the Hocking County Fair on Thursday afternoon as he tours 12 Ohio counties including Perry Fairfield Pickaway Ross Pike and Highland. Joseph T Ferguson Democratic nominee will speak at the fair Saturday during the AFL United Clay and Brick Workers picnic meeting in Logan.
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AFL United Clay and Brick Workers of America
District 13
Diamond
Logan
Hocking Valley Brick Co
Fair Board
Joseph T. Ferguson
U. S
Hocking
Ohio
Hocking County
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Senate
AFL-United Clay and _ Brick Workers of America
Albany Soldier Killed In Action In Korea
The Department of Defense announces casualties in Korea. Killed in action are Cpl. H. Bolin of Albany and Pfc. Martin J. Richardson of Chillicothe. Wounded are Lester Eckard of Lancaster, Richard L. Gaskin of Athens, and Clifford Poston of Basil.
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Washington
Department of Defense
Ohio
Cpl. H. Bolin
Ina Bolin
RFD 2
Albany
Athens County
Martin J. Richardson
Zelma M. Richardson
Chillicothe
Lester R. Eckard
Beatrice Eckard
Lancaster
Richard L. Gaskin
Laura May Gaskin
Freemont St
Athens
Clifford Eugene Poston
Guy William Poston
RFD
Basil
Fairfield County
Athens GOP Leader Killed in Hunting Accident
Bert M. Barnes, 49, Athens vice chairman of the county Republican committee, died after a .22 rifle fired by 13 year old Jerry Sheridan went off while Barnes hunted along Coolville Ridge in Clarks Chapel. Coroner Dr. John H. Elias ruled accidental death.
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Bert M. Barnes
Athens
Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
John H. Elias
Barnes
Jerry Sheridan
Mr. Barnes
Coolville Ridge
Clarks Chapel
Scott Suffers Broken Shoulder for Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles speedy halfback Clyde Smackover Scott broke a shoulder against the Cleveland Browns Saturday night and may miss the rest of the 1950 season.
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Philadelphia
Clyde
Scott
Philadelphia Eagles
Cleveland Browns
Striking Miners Return to Work in Eastern Ohio
Ohio's 4,500 striking coal miners ended a nine day walkout after operators conceded to end staggered shifts. Under the agreement three crew members work seven days while the fourth is laid off, affecting 40 to 50 workers across 15 mines in Harrison Belmont Jefferson and Perry counties.
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Ohio
Bellaire
United Mine Workers
Ford Sampson
Ohio Coal Association
Harrison
Belmont
Jefferson
Perry Counties
Demonstrations at YWCA Booth During Hocking County Fair
The YWCA Art Hall booth at the Hocking County Fair will host near continuous demonstrations led by Mrs. Arlie Brimner. Attendees can watch quilting, shag rug making, figurine painting, metal tray etching, crocheting, shellcraft jewelry, and holiday decorations, with a membership drive run throughout the fair.
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YWCA
Hocking County Fair
Arlie Brimner
Brimner
General MacArthur Tours Inchon Front
General MacArthur spent over three hours on the Inchon front with Marine officers briefing his staff. A Marine urged to spare him from harm as MacArthur rode in a jeep past awaiting soldiers. Soldiers joked about the forward advance during the visit.
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General MacArthur
Inchon
Korea
MacArthur
Two Men Fined for Drunk Driving in Mayor's Court
In Mayor Roger Friend’s court over the weekend two men were fined for drunken driving. Ernest Spencer, 45, Murray City, received 100 dollars and costs and was jailed for nonpayment after a two car crash near Murray City. Ralph F. Pierce, 33, Nelsonville, faced 100 dollars and costs for driving drunk on Route 216. Fritz Hoffner, 33, Logan, was fined 100 dollars and costs for drunk driving on East Front Street. Edgar Harrison Sayre, 60, Racine, paid 15 dollars and costs for speeding on Front Street. he was arrested Friday night.
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Roger Friend
Murray City
Ernest Spencer
Hocking County
State Highway Patrol
Spencer
Ralph F. Pierce
Nelsonville
Pierce
Fritz Hoffner
Logan
East Front Street
Edgar Harrison Sayre
Racine
Front Street
Terrorist Arrests Reported After Paris-Vietnam Police Sweep
Saigon authorities and French Vietnamese police say more than 100 terrorists were arrested after a claimed communist plot to strike within the city was foiled.
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Saigon
Vietnam
Public Voice Sought on GOP Platform in Ohio
Ohio Republicans invited the public to suggest ideas for the state platform with a 2 PM public hearing at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel and a 11 30 AM Wednesday opportunity to comment before the convention. Ray C Bliss announced the schedule and that groups and individuals may participate.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bliss
Yanks Establish Beachhead On West Bank Of Naktong River
U S infantry battalion crossed the Naktong River and captured Communist boats to form a beachhead on the west bank near Taegu. American observers reported Red forces digging in in strength opposite the position as engineers brought up assault boats.
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Naktong River
U. S
Korea
Doughboys New
Barton F. Richards
Tulsa
Taegu
South Korea
Changnyong
Kyongsan
Pohang
Seoul
Relman Morin
Inchon- Seoul
Civil Defense Plan Unveiled by Government
The Truman administration released a comprehensive civil defense plan aiming to halve home front casualties through federal state and local cooperation. It outlines 140 target areas, mutual aid pacts, mobile teams, and civilian training, with costs and timelines yet undecided and a new Civil Defense Administration proposed.
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Washington
Truman
Federal
Civil Defense Administration
Mr. Truman
Congress
County Fair Week Schedule at Logan and Hocking County
The county fair posts a multi day program listing events from September 20 to 23. Highlights include auto stunts by Ward Beam, judging of garden produce eggs poultry and more, 4-H and school exhibits, horse shows, pet parades, livestock contests, band contest, and a Broadway show sponsored by local merchants.
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William Knapp
Ward Beam
Logan and
Hocking County
Funeral services for Jess R. Nutter held at Roberts Funeral Home
Funeral services for Jess R. Nutter of Logan were conducted at 10 A M by Dr R B Wilson. Music by Joann Myers. Pallbearers were Sam Riddle Lawrence Blair Gerald Sinnott Walter Shull Jesse Columber and Howard Milliser. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery with Roberts Funeral Home in charge.
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Jess R. Nutter
Logan
Roberts Funeral Home
R. B. Wilson
Joann Myers
Sam Riddle
Lawrence Blair
Gerald Sinnott
Walter Shull
Jesse Columber
Howard Milliser
Oak Grove Cemetery
Credit Buying Controls Take Effect Across Nation
The government enforces stop orders on over-easy consumer credit and cautious business buying to curb inflation and conserve defense materials. The Commerce Department limits inventories of key goods with penalties up to a year in prison and $10,000 fines, while the Federal Reserve Board tightens installment terms for autos appliances furniture and home repairs with penalties up to a year and $5,000 fine.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
United Nations action calms Korea crisis says Lucas
Senator Scott W. Lucas said U N efforts to defend South Korea prevented World War III and shaken the Kremlin. He warned there is no doubt the UN action has unsettled the Soviet leadership.
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Peoria
Ill
United Nations
Korea
Scott W. Lucas
U. N
South Korea
Kremlin
SheriffOffers Reward In Widow s Slaying
Akron Ohio September 18 Sheriff Robert L Smith offered a 500 reward from his own pocket for information leading to the arrest and punishment of the slayer of Mrs Betty Neal the 50 year old Akron widow was found stabbed to death Saturday Summit County officials urged more money from individuals and organizations to boost the reward police called it the most brutal crime in recent Summit County history
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Akron, CO
Robert L. Smith
Betty Neal
Summit County
Akron
Chieftains Drill Ahead of Friday Marietta Test
Logan High School Chieftains, after a 38 6 loss to Lancaster, begin preparation for their second game at Marietta. Coach Dwight Diller notes minor injuries to Bob Emerson and Larry Roberts but expects them fit by week’s end. A classroom drill focuses on Lancaster game defense along with on field work.
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Logan High School
Lancaster
Marietta
Chiefs
Golden Gates
Bob Emerson
Larry Roberts
Dwight Diller
Columbus Man Hurt In Hunting Accident
Wilfred Richards, 49, of Columbus, was treated at Hocking Valley Hospital Saturday for minor buckshot wounds from an accidental shooting by a hunting companion. He suffered injuries to a finger scalp and neck, received emergency care, and was released to his Columbus physician.
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Wilfred Richards
Columbus
Hocking Valley Hospital
Mr. Richards
Allied Planes Already Using Kimpo Airfield
American Marines near Seoul push from Yongdong Po toward the Han River as 40 000 Allied troops advance to capture the capital. Kimpo Airfield is in operation as an Allied base with a paved runway.
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Kimpo
Tokyo
Seoul
10Th Corps
Battleship New Jersey to rejoin active fleet soon
The Navy said the 45 000 ton battleship New Jersey will be de mothballed and return to active service as the second ship in operation. Her sister Missouri recently arrived in the Far East to begin duties. The Wisconsin and Iowa remain in reserve at Norfolk and San Francisco respectively. The New Jersey’s de mothballing began at the Brooklyn Navy Yard where she has stored since 1947 after being withdrawn from the active fleet.
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Washington
Navy
New Jersey
Far East
Wisconsin
Norfolk, Va
Iowa
San Francisco
Brooklyn
N. Y., Navy Yard
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Auto Daredevils
Ferguson
GOP
Sampson
Ywca Booth
BY Stan Swinton
America
National Security Resources Board
NSRB
United States Civil Defense
Chieftains
By Leif Erickson
Yongdongpo
City
The
Han
Republic
East Bank
Mighty Mo
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