Nelsonville auto dealer Stratton dies after appendicitis
Henry Stratton 46 founder of Stratton Motors Nelsonville died at White Cross Hospital Columbus after an appendicitis operation and complications from a stomach ulcer. Survived by wife Audrey Hell yer Stratton and son Joe Bob, with brothers Charles Cash Carl and sister Mae Wilson. Funeral plans incomplete.
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Nelsonville
Henry Stratton
Stratton Motors
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Stratton
Ephraim Stratton
Orbiston
Program Presented At Weekly Assembly In Nelsonville
Shirley Knight served as mistress of ceremonies at the Nelsonville high school weekly assembly. Earl Washburn led the faculty sponsors. The program featured Charles Selby with piano, a pictures segment of Mesa Verde National Park, a brass trio, and a Yosemite National Park picture. Brooks Franks directed the orchestra. Don Sanders opened with the colors and Billy Barber and James Taylor carried flags. James Taylor led the pledge of allegiance. Dorothy Kentner conducted the scripture reading and prayer.
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Nelsonville
Shirley Knight
Earl Washburn
Billy Arber
James Taylor
America
Assembly
Dorothy Kentner
Library Sets March Circulation Records in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Public Library circulated 7 948 books in March, surpassing prior records, per a report by librarian Dorothy Wightman. The county traveling library service circulated 2 587 books, and 1 247 new books were added during the month.
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Nelsonville
Radio Singers To Be In Nelsonville
Rev and Mrs Shank gospel singers from Toledo will perform at Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Nelsonville April 8 9 and 10 Services start 730 pm each evening They have hosted over WOWO Fort Wayne Indiana for years Friday April 8 focuses on the large mens class at Pilgrim Church Men urged to bring wives and children Community invited
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Shank
Radio Gospel Singers of
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Pilgrim Holiness
Do Yourself Proud Peachin to Shine in Dance Booklet Ad
A lively description of Big Apple dance steps with Peckin Swing and Shag, inviting readers to learn through a 32 page illustrated booklet. It advertises diagrams for Single and Double Shag and other figure changes and asks readers to send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger for a copy.
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Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings
Social items From Nelsonville report Past Chiefs Association gathering at Mrs Joe Wion hosted by Mrs Nellie Wion Susie Wallace received a mystery package. hostess served a two course lunch. Bridge club run by Mrs Mechem high scores by Mrs Rice and Mrs Shafer.
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Nelsonville
Nellie Wion
Joe Wion
Past Chiefs Association
Susie Wallace
Mechem
R. R. Stalter
W. B. Mechem
Rice
Shafer
Nelonville man dies at county infirmary age 74
Frank Crothers, 74, died yesterday at the County Infirmary in Nelsonville. Born and raised there, he had no known living relatives. The late Mrs. George Wilson was his niece. Body sent to Warrens' Funeral Home for visitation. funeral services not yet set.
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Nelsonville
Frank Crothers
Crothers
George Wilson
Warrens
Junius and Christ The Things That Are Caesars Play
In Nelsonville Junius a young Roman soldier converts after encounters with followers of Christ and is willing to die for his new Master. Dr Robin Gardiner portrays Junius in a Sunday play at the Church of Christ Men's Auditorium. Market: Kroger reports third four week 1938 sales up 411082 from prior period. total third period sales 18153641 vs 17742559. A year earlier third period 1937 sales were 20027386, down 1873745. Lusitania sinking killed 1198 people.
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Robin Gardiner
Church of Christ
Cincinnati
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
Ohio University First School To Pay Expense by Land Rent
Dr A E Wagner argues Ohio University, chartered 1802 and opening 1809, was the first cradle of higher education paid from school land rents. He credits Rufus Putnam and early American academies for funding and notes contemporaries in Philadelphia and Ohio shaping this model.
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Sible
Great Northwest
City Hall Cage Under Construction In Nelsonville
City officials build a second floor women’s cell block at City Hall. Mrs. Forrest Delong fled a jail window but was recaptured and jailed for a prior fine. John Williams, recently released from Grant Hospital, was moved to his Poplar Street home in satisfactory condition.
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Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Nelsonville
Forrest Delong
Cope
John Williams
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Poplar St
Mrs. Morris Dies at Home of Daughter in Nelsonville
Mrs. Nancy Stack Morris aged 76 died at the home of her daughter Mrs. William Anderson at 472 Scott St Nelsonville after nine months illness. She was born in the area and survived by nine children. 25 grandchildren. 10 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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William Anderson
Scott St
Morris
Athens County
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David E. Morris
M. B. Pedigo
Charles E. Stack
Athens
Ed Mills
Zanesville
Preston Holler
Barberton
George Stack
Akron
Bert Lonas
Little Hocking
The
Christian Church
Skin Brightened by Adlerika Claim at Athens Pharmacy
Verna Schlepp states her skin cleared after using Adlerika and credits the product with a smooth healthy glow. The ad promotes Adlerika as cleansing both bowels and relieving constipation that worsens complexion.
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Athens
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Livestock and Produce Markets Across Toledo Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago
Toledo grain prices show Wheat No 2 red 6042 and Corn No 2 yellow 58059 with other Yellow and White grain values. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh publish mixed produce notes for eggs butter and poultry with varied prices and steady markets. Chicago reports fegs and butter market trends and large beef and hog movements.
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Pittsburgh
Athens Livestock Sales Report Summary
Cattle steers bring 607.95, cows 64.5 to 75, milk cows 33.50 to 33.56, stock cattle 30 to 36 cents. Calves good 610.50, medium 9.90, light 5.08 to 5.08. Hog values 8.55 to 8.60 per 100, 140 lb hogs 7.00, 350 to 400 lb 7.80. Sheep sheared wethers 3.40, ewes 2. to 5.25. Morses totals recorded as 67 779102.
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Cincinnati
Athens
Daughters of America Sponsor Benefit Party in Nelsonville
A benefit party is hosted at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville on Friday night. Proceeds support a charitable cause with local community involvement.
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Nelsonville — Daughters of America
IOOF
King's Men to Meet Nelsonville Friday Evening
The King's Men of the Church of Christ will meet at Eugene Imboden's home on Kontner Street Friday at 7 o'clock.
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Mary Finsterwald
Walnut St
Nelsonville
King’s Men
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Eugene Imboden
Kontner St
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Relief for Fatigue and Constipation
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural laxative for early fatigue mental dullness and sleep problems linked to constipation. Claims gentle bile flow stimulation with no drastic drugs. Available through druggists at 15 cents 30 60 cents.
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