Easter Sunrise and Cantata Planned by Nelsonville Churches
Easter observances are set in Nelsonville with a 6 am sunrise worship at First Methodist and a 10:30 am service. cantata The Mystery of Easter directed by Charles A. Poston features choir solos with Mrs. Weller, Mrs. Poston and Miss Helen Largent among others. Church of Christ also schedules 6:30 am sunrise service and 10:30 am worship plus 4 pm cantata The Dawn of Easter led by Charles E. Poston. Week’s activities include choir rehearsal, mid week meeting, and missionary events at local homes.
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Nelsonville
First Methodist
Lee Rogers
Johanne Sebastian Bach
Rodger Wolf
Ralph Parks
Charles A. Poston
Weller
Poston
Corwin Cookson
Mrs. Shough
Calvary
Elmer Siddle
Robert Kinney
Church of Christ
Jeanne Allen
Ann Betts
Glenn Allen
Bible School
L. E. Evans
Wilson
Charles E. Poston
Sigrid Love
Robert Jack
Edwin Johnson
L. A. Davis
Catherine Courtney
Thomas Keating
Ivan Matheny
Madison St
Clyde Ray
Raymond Patton
Thomas Lax
Hyla Herrold
Sand Run Girl Seriously Burned In Fire Incident
Bernice Kern, 13, daughter of Earl and Mrs. Kern near Sand Run Y, suffered serious burns to back legs and hands when her dress caught fire from an open grate. The injury was reported after an appeal to the county health department. she will be sent to Children's Hospital in Columbus for treatment.
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Logan
Bernice Kern
Earl Kern
Sand Run Y
Hocking County
Children's Hospital
Columbus
Nelsonville Mayor Ogg case marks first court act
Walter Keplar of this city was arraigned in Mayor Herman Oggs court on an intoxication complaint. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs. This was the new mayor duty's first court act in Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Walter Keplar
Herman Ogg
Elks Plan Invitation Easter Ball in Nelsonville
Local Elks schedule their annual Easter Ball at the Elks Club on Hocking Street in Nelsonville. Percy Lowery and his orchestra provide music for dancing from 10 p m to 1 a m on Saturday night April 4.
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Nelsonville
Elks
Elks’ Club
Hocking St
Percy Lowery
Bateman’s Fine Collections Report
Nelsonville reports total fines by former Mayor George Bateman before resignation amounting to 811 dollars for January February and March. The sum is within 400 dollars of the budget committee’s estimated 1942 mayor’s court receipts of 1 200 dollars for the year.
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Nelsonville
George Bateman
Browns To Celebrate Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lan caster Brown of Buchtel mark their golden wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday April 5. They were married in Portsmouth Ohio by Rev Daniel Shakespeare and have lived in Buchtel 40 years. He 75 in ill health and inactive in shoe repair. she 73 also frail. They have three sons Allard Theodore Detroit and Raymond Logan plus five grandchildren.
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Buchtel
Lancaster Brown
Brown
Lydia Swaim
Portsmouth
Daniel Shakespeare
Revival Continues at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville
Pre Easter revival services run nightly at 7 30 through Easter Sunday. Sunday morning 6 30 service observes the Lord's Supper. Easter Sunday School rally at 9 30 aims for 600 attendees. Rev B E Marker of Hastings Mich will speak at 10 30 on The True Meaning of Easter. Mrs Logan sings and plays accordion. Evening 7 30 features music by the evangelist and another sermon by Marker.
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Nelsonville
Pilgrim Holiness Church
B. E. Marker
Hastings
Mich
Easter Services Promised at Sand Run and Dorr Run Churches
Tonight at 6 o clock Holy Communion at Sand Run Church led by Rev John Lloyd Evans ends a week of daily services. Easter sunrise at 6 30 on Sunday at the Chapel with young people and mixed choirs. Good Friday services at Dorr Run at 7 30 tonight. Easter Sunday at Kimberly at 7 with stereopticon pictures of the crucifixion and Resurrection.
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Sand Run
John Lloyd Evans
Kimberly
Grass Fire Extinguished After North Madison St Call
Nelsonville fire department rushed to the north end of Madison Street on Thursday afternoon to extinguish a grass fire. No damage resulted.
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Nelsonville
Madison St
Nelsonville High School Holds Weekly Assembly
Nelsonville High School's Home Economics Department organized the Wednesday assembly with color guard, pledge, and songs led by Hubble Barber and Windle. A flute solo by Betty Anderson accompanied by Shirley Sayers framed a skit on fashion. Many students listed in the cast with multiple formal names. The program ended with the High School orchestra playing The Ramparts We Watch as visitors were invited to return and parents welcomed.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Home Economics Department
Harley Joe Hubble
Dana Barber
H. W. Seelbach
Elsie Windle
Betty Anderson
Shirley Sayers
Home Economics
Margaret Warren
Leora Aillen
Betty Jean Ross
Sally Jackson
Rebecca Rosser
Sally Midcalf
Jannette Hanning
Leta Hampton
Evelyn Hitchings
Ruth Hannas
Mary Kathryn Locke
Eileen Davis
Dorothy Raine
Jean Kettly
Edith Cook
Mary Jack
Jill Warren
Evelyn Smith
Trudy Hannas
Virginia Ambrose
Dorothy Keating
Edna Shanner
Betty Deer
Donna Mallon
Jean Bungarner
Maxine Cope
Alice Richardson
Winona Glenn
Ruth Syx
Jessie Pergrin
Wilma Bishop
Waveline Hamill
Eileen Simmons
Ellen Murat
Marilyn
Jean Fiske
Margaret Kerr
Margie Barron
Dorothy Stewart
Imogene Sayers
Clarabelle Kerr
Three B's Club elects new officers in Nelsonville
The Three B s 4 1 Club met at the home of new advisor Mrs Gertrude Stufflebean on Wednesday evening at seven. Edna Brooks was named president Betty Green vice president Birdie Stufflebean secretary and Dorothy Brooks treasurer. Marjorie Wyckoff chosen as recreational reader for next meeting. Visitors included Mrs Elsie Herdlitzka and son Joe and Mrs Myrtle Stufflebean. Next meeting set for April 10 at the advisor s home.
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Nelsonville
Gertrude Stufflebean
Edna Brooks
Betty Green
Birdie Stufflebean
Dorothy Brooks
Marjorie Wyckoff
Elsie Herdlitzka
Joe
Myrtle Stufflebean
Connor Family Guests Visit Mother in Akron
Mr. and Mrs. Gene W. Connor and Miss Margie Connor of Akron were recent guests of their mother Mrs. Emma Connor, according to local society notes.
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Gene W. Connor
Margie Connor
Akron
Emma Connor
Warner Family Announces Birth of Daughter
Mr and Mrs Charles Warner of Chillicothe announce the birth of an eight pound daughter on March 28. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Forbes of Nelsonville and Mr Elias Warner. Great-grandmother is Mrs J H Patton of Chillicothe.
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Charles Warner
Betty Forbes
Chillicothe
Thomas Forbes
Nelsonville
Elias Warner
J. H. Patton
Marriage Announcement for Josephine Ware and Paul Jones
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ware announce the marriage of their daughter Josephine to Paul Jones of New Straitsville. The ceremony was performed by Rev Lloyd Evans at the Presbyterian parsonage Monday evening March 30. They will reside with the bridegroom's parents for now.
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Raymond Warehime
Myers St
Josephine
Paul Jones
New Straitsville
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Parsonage
Patty Mender Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party
Patty Mender celebrated her eighth birthday on March 26 with 30 young friends. Refreshments in patriotic colors were served and tiny silk American flags were given as favors.
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Patty Mender
Doanville Lenten and Easter Services Announced
Doanville Church schedules the last Lenten service at 7 30 tonight a sunrise service at 7 45 Sunday on the hillside lawn at the Thomas home. Sunday School at 9 30 at the Community House with Easter picture slides. Deanville Church Easter service Sunday at 7 30 Holy Communion and new members reception led by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Sunday School at East Clayton School 1 30 Sunday afternoon. Community invited.
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Doanville
Thomas
Deanville
Lloyd Evans
East Clayton School
Sunrise Service at Jacksonville United Brethren Church
Sunrise prayer service scheduled for Sunday at 6 30 a m on the waterworks hill if weather permits else in the church. Breakfast in the parsonage basement. Sunday School at 9 a m will honor those over ten. Easter prayers to be held at 2 00 p m with a union program.
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Jacksonville
First Aid Test Passes Dozen Nelsonville Recipients
In Nelsonville a 10 week first aid class led by Mrs. F. M. Collins of Logan completed two weeks ago and 40 students have already entered the advanced class. Thirty names appear on the pass list including Linnie Allman Jessie Baker Shelly Barber Ruth Cook Kathleen S Boyd Thelma Ely and many others.
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Nelsonville
F. M. Collins
Logan
Linnie Allman
Jessie Baker
Shelly Barber
Ruth Cook
Kathleen S. Boyd
Thelma Ely
Lloyd Evans
Joseph Horvath
Ann Hoce
Letha Hart
Easter Services Planned Across Haydenville Church
Haydenville Community Church announces special Easter services at 9 30 a m with Mrs Watt Walker delivering a song and sermon. Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m with Mrs Walker. Week events include class meetings prayer Bible study and sunrise services in Buchtel Murray City and Jobs. Beginning April 6 ev ang el istic meetings will occur nightly at 7 30 with Mrs Walker as evangelist and singer.
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Haydenville
Watt Walker
Murray City
Revivals at Mineral Methodist Church Begin April 6
Revival services will be held each evening at 7 45 at the Mineral Methodist Church starting Monday April 6. Evangelist Rev Melvin E Mitchell will be assisted by Rev Eugene Reiber who will conduct chalk drawings and singing. The Rev Carroll Chesser is pastor.
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Mineral Methodist Church
Melvin E. Mitchell
Eugene Reiber
Carroll Chesser
Wilson Brothers Sweep Brooks Shoe in City League Clash
Wilson Bros extended their win streak to five with a three game series win over Wolf Bowling, led by Luther Berry's 234 high and Sid Cook's 619. Tonight the Shoe Factory League features Woodchucks versus Woodpeckers at 7 and Weasels against Termites at 9.
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Nelsonville
Brooks Shoe
Wilson Bros
Wolf
Luther Berry
Sid Cook
Woodchucks
Woodpeckers
Weasels
Termites
Jacksonville Easter Services and Programs Announced
Easter Dawn service at the Methodist Church at 6 30 led by Miss Jane Cox and an Easter program at 9 by Miss Arlene Davis with the choir. Baptismal services, church school, Easter egg hunt, reception of new members, and local league prayers are listed for Millfield Trimble The Plains Chauncey Cottage and surrounding areas with multiple service times and observances.
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Jacksonville
Methodist Church
Jane Cox
Arlene Davis
League
Trimble
Millfield
Church School
the Plains
Charea School
Chauncey
Sunrise Services At Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains
Easter services at Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains include a sunrise service at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday April 5, with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. An evening service at 8:00 p.m. features a young people's meeting at 7:30 p.m. and preaching by Rev. Graham. Prayer meeting and Bible study are scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Zion Baptist Church
Lower Plains
Graham
Young People To Have Charge of Services at Chauncey Church
At the Church of God in Chauncey Easter Sunday will begin with a 9 30 Sunday School led by Stanley Norris. At 10 30 young people present recitations and songs then take charge at 7 30 p m with Rev N W Jenks as guest speaker. Special music featured.
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Chauncey
Church of God At
Stanley Norris
N. W. Jenks
Local golfer Dr. A. K. Smith Opens Season on Sunny Day
Dr. A. K. Smith, a veteran local golfer, enjoyed a sunny Thursday at the community course, playing several rounds as the season starts.
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A. K. Smith
Sunrise Easter Service Reheld at Baptist Church
Sunrise Easter service will be presented at a Baptist church on Sunday morning April 5 at 7 a.m. church officials announce a renewed observance for local worshippers.
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Werns
Welding School Planned to Support Marietta Co Expansion
Point Pleasant schools will host a welding program to aid Marietta Manufacturing. The company will supply building materials and experienced welders. 20 machines provided by the state. classes run 24 hours daily in eight hour shifts. enrollment open to adults over 18 who pass a physical and eye test. aim to train welders for a payroll jump from 1300 to 5800.
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Point Pleasant
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Board of Education
Marietta
Roush
State Department of Education
Howard C. Price
Social Notes and Local Personal News from Pt. Pleasant
Mrs Okley Faudree hosted the Ladies Aid Society of Concord Baptist Church at her Henderson home with Mrs Harry Childers presiding. Personal items include birth of Lillian Irene Clench, local visits by Geo A Rairden and families, updates on Robert Compson, and upcoming Easter travel by A Cruickshanks brothers plus various community notices.
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Point Pleasant
Okley Faudree
Henderson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Concord Baptist Church
Harry Childers
Mervin Chapman
Faudree
O. J. Byus
Buster Clench
Lillian Irene
Eschenaur
Carl W. Mattox
Nyc
Hobson and
Dickinson
Bessie Mattox
Middleport
Geo. A. Rairden
Leon
E. O. Henry
Wilbur Compson
Clifton
Compson
Robert
Parkersburg
O. G. Webley
Charleston
Harry Coyner
Alex
William Cruickshanks
A. Cruickshanks
Presbyterian College
Clinton
S. C
Fleschmann
Charles Nease
Varian
Rupert L. Kayser
Holzer Hospital
Mr. Kayser
Jack Rogers
Franklin W. Quillin
Columbus
Hooper Ridge Church Elects Officers at Meeting
Hooper Ridge Christian Church will elect officers to serve the remainder of the year at a Bible School session held Sunday. All interested are urged to attend to participate in the selection process.
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Hooper Ridge
Plan Special Program At Hollister Church
A special Easter program is arranged at Hollister United Brethren Sunday School with a goal of 181 in attendance. A singing group from the Baptist Church of Glouster will perform.
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Hollister United Brethren Sunday School
Baptist Church of
Concord Sunrise Prayer Service At Union Church
Concord Services will hold a sunrise prayer service at Concord Union Church at seven o'clock Sunday morning. Sunday School follows. The Rev. William George of Nelsonville will preach at 2 30 Sunday afternoon.
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Concord Union Church
William George
Nelsonville
Communion Service Planned at Reorganized Church
A communion service will be held at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 7:30 Sunday morning in Nelsonville. The invitation calls members to attend.
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Nelsonville
Church of Jesus Christ
90 Miners Idle as West Columbia Mine Shuts Down
About 90 West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co. workers failed to report for Thursday at the West Columbia mine amid recent high water. The mine has irregular runs and had been idle since the flooding, with organizers active but no disorder reported. The company, owned by St Paul capitalists and managed by R T West of Pomeroy, ships coal to St Paul by barge.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co
West Columbia
Ohio
C.so
R. J. Williamson
St. Paul
R. T. West
Pomeroy
Wheeling
Will Train Students for War Work at Hannan High
Two defense classes have been organized at Hannan High School Up land with 15 students in each. Classes meet afternoon and evening five days a week under Mr Wogan a practical mechanic. Subjects include farm machinery repair sheet metal work acetylene and electric welding. Enrollment has grown to 93 in 15 years W R Jarrett principal and three teachers on staff. Wahama High has run a defense class since May 1941 with the same subjects.
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Point Pleasant
Hannan High School
Upland
Wogan
Hannan High
Ohio
W. R. Jarrett
Roush
Wahama High School
Youth to be arraigned on Mason burglary charge
William VanMatre of Mason has been in jail since early week on a breaking and entering charge. He is accused of robbing a beer place and the Grimm barber shop in Mason on February 20, with money and barber tools missing. VanMatre went to Illinois but returned recently. officials knew his whereabouts but expected he would return home to save state expenses.
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Point Pleasant
William VanMatre
Mason
Tolease Beer Place
Grimm
VanMatre
Illinois
Hesson
Seven Homes To Be Built On Lincoln Ave In Point Pleasant
Homer Watson of Huntington will construct seven five room frame houses on Lincoln Avenue for Walden F. Roush and Delbert C. Staats. Each will have full basements and coal burning furnaces. The real estate was bought from Point Pleasant Development Co. Houses will be of four types.
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Point Pleasant
Homer Watson
Huntington
Lincoln Ave
Walden F. Roush
Delbert C. Staats
Roush and Staats
Point Pleasant Development Co
Defense Recreation Meeting Sets Planned Activities
About 30 people met in the board of education office in Point Pleasant to map civilian defense recreation activities. L. W. Getty chaired with C. G. Bauerle as secretary treasurer. Others attending included Rev. C. G. Billups, Ross N. Filson, R. H. Melrose, and Eleanor Schielk. Harold Weekly and Jake Miller from Huntington addressed the group.
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Point Pleasant
Civilian Defense Recreational Council
Board of Education
L. W .Getty
C. G. Bauerle
C. G. Billups
Ross N. Filson
R. H. Melrose
Eleanor Schielk
Getty
Harold Weekly
Jake Miller
Huntington
Fall Left Worker Injured Replacing Silo at Jones Farm
Edwin Shusltheiss of Newport fell twenty nine feet into a silo he was taking down on Bartow Jones dairy farm near TNT site area Thursday morning. He was brought by truck to Dr. R. W. Eschenaur and treated for shock. the silo will be reerected elsewhere.
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Point Pleasant
Edwin Shusltheiss
Newport
R. W. Eschenaur
Bartow Jones
TNT J
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