Nelsonville Bene fit Dance Aims To Sell 2000 Tickets
The joint Eagles and Elks dance committee in Nelsonville plans a Friday April 28 event at the Elks Hall to raise funds for a new city fire truck. A ticket contest will award prizes to girls who sell the most tickets. contestants limited and contact details provided. The truck will be displayed soon and will serve beyond Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eagles and Elks Lodges
New City
Elks Club
Elks Hall
James Hall
The
Elks
Eagles Or
Don Sheffield
Eagles Club
Dewey Whyte
Buchtel
Carbon Hill
Percy Lowery
Columbus
Jack Hammond
Logan
Jimmy Littler
Athens
Fox Patrol Formed In Troop 66 Scout News
The Explorer Patrol of Troop 66 plans a Tuesday 8 30 pm 30 minute meeting for a brief business program. New Fox Patrol members include Bob Bateman Carl Windle Andrew Auflick Junior Fiske Reginald Levering with Bob Bateman as acting patrol leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 66
W. D. Mender
Fox Patrol
Bob Bateman
Carl Windle
Andrew Auflick
Junior Fiske
Reginald Levering
Panther
Fox
Dean Burch
Paul Berry
Lloyd Johnson
Dick Hall
Clarence Coakley
Floyd Barber
Charles Pedigo
Parry Bateman
Don Sanders
Wilbur Mender
Bennie Sterling
Edward L. Murphy
Roy Tomlinson
James Patton
Albert Barber
Wilbert Dean
Harry Wolfe
Valley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Esther Class Meets With Mrs Tom Lax Tonight
The Nelsonville Esther Class of the Church of Christ gathers with Mrs. Tom Lax on Madison Street at 7 o'clock this evening for a community meeting and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Esther
Church of Christ
Tom Lax
Madison St
Postpone Meeting of D A R in Nelsonville Tonight
The D A R meeting in Nelsonville has been postponed due to a member's death and illness in the hostess's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Garden Club Meeting to Feature Dorothy Bid Die Speaker
Nelsonville reports Dorothy Bid die, a nationally known garden expert, will be the speaker at the Regional Garden Club meeting in Pomeroy on Tuesday April 25. Local women may buy luncheon tickets from Mrs. James Beard at Hotel Martin, with reservations urged by April 20. Several cars will travel from here and ample seating is promised.
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Nelsonville
Dorothy Biddie
Pomeroy
James Beard
Hotel Martin
Numbers Salesmen Are Fined In Nelsonville Court
Nelsonville city court records show Donald Pepper and Oscar Oliver pleaded guilty on arraignment to selling numbers and were fined 50 dollars plus costs each. Multiple intoxication case arraignments were heard, with several defendants pleading guilty and fined 5 dollars and costs. One driver, initially charged with DUI in January, changed a not guilty plea to guilty and received 25 dollars plus costs.
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Nelsonville
Donald Pepper
Oscar Oliver
C. G. Dew
John Hanning
Redtown
Wesley Chilcote
Floodwood
Jack Tennihill
Virgil Reynolds
John Heselden
To Hold Holcomb Rites Wednesday
Joseph Holcomb 76 died Sunday at his brother Charles home in Kimberly. Survived by brothers Charles and Robert. Wife preceded him in death. Funeral at Stout's Funeral Home Nelsonville Wednesday at 1 PM. Burial at Connett. Mrs Pospichel and Mrs Johnson with sons returned to Columbus after visit. Mr and Mrs Oakley accompanied them.
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Nelsonville
Joseph Holcomb
Charles
Kimberly
Stout
Connett
Fof Kimberly
Robert
Nelisonville
Robert Pospichel
John Johnson
Columbus
P. G. Oakley
Easter Week Socials and Visits Highlight Murray City Brief
Easter Sunday visits span towns including Columbus Crooksville and Lancaster with relatives and friends. Community events note Townsend Club at Eagle Hall April 18 with three speakers and Eveready Class at M E Church hosted by Mrs. Richard Coleman April 10. Senior Class to stage The Old Crab April 20 with a matinee April 19. Numerous local residents are cited visiting or hosting across Murray City and nearby communities.
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Eliza Frazee
Columbus
George ‘Tedrow
Crooksville
Tedrow
Velma Popoczy
Donald Campbell
Lancaster
Charles Campbell
Alberta Riley
John McGurty
Bobbie
Townsend Club
Elaine Swyers
Theresa Sabo
Marie Acker
Joe Woolett
Julia Jean Jones
Bill Shuttleworth
Vivian Irvin
Agnes Tigger
Luke Brutvah
Letha Erb
Joe Langley
Vernal Bateman
Byron Gracy
Napoleon
Gerald Wooten
Theodore Hopkins
Jacksonville
Jaymond Burte
Nelsonville
Babe Williams
New Lexington
Charles Huston
Harry Stout
Athlens
E. A. Person
Ida’ Frazee
Effie Jonas
Harry Jonas
Delmar Martin
Haydenville
Angler
Akron
Rudy Matthews
Thomas
Ralph Carpenter
Charlotte
Sadie Shelton
Jack Shelton
William Bell
Logan
Robert Bell
Howard Bush
Arents
William Ash
Dan Simmers
Sand Run
Mattie Ralph
Marriage Announced for Mrs Ruby Wise and Cecil Grogan
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Ruby Wise and Cecil Grogan in Catlettsburg Kentucky on Saturday April 8. The couple left for Marietta where they will reside for the present. Mr Grogan works for Blackstone Products Company.
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Middleport
Ruby Wise
Cecil Grogan
Catlettsburg
Myers St Flood Prevention Project Passes Early Test
The Myers Street flood control project in Nelsonville uses a 3800 gallon per minute centrifugal pump and small pumphouse near the high school field. During high water on the Hocking River the system kept ahead of sewer overflow, greatly reducing basement flooding and damage.
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Nelsonville
Myers St
Hocking
Congregations Attend Large Services in Nelsonville
Large crowds filled the First Methodist Church as rain and high water tested attendance. Rev W P Clark spoke on The Christ of Today, with a primary department pantomime and an evening special. Blues and Reds tied in Class 21, officials urged to attend tonight, and the Guild meets Tuesday April 18 for a potluck and talk by Mr Charles F E Poston at 6.
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Nelsonville
First Methodist
W. P. Clark
Guild
Charles FE. Poston
John Murphy 72 Dies in Nelsonville
Nelsonville resident John Murphy 72 died at his West Franklin Street home after several weeks illness. He leaves wife Josephine Murphy daughter Iva and son Clayton of Columbus two grandchildren John and Ruth Binns two brothers Frank Nelsonville William Orient Ohio and three sisters Bertha Barker Evelyn Wilson and Kathryn Moody.
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Nelsonville
John Murphy
West Franklin St
Josephine Murphy
Iva
Clayton
Columbus
John
Ruth Binns
Frank
William
Orient
Ohio
Benefit Parties Planned by Local Clubs Tonight
The G A Club hosts a bene fit party in the Kreppe building at West Columbus Street tonight at 8. The Past Councilors Club stages a benefit at the OOF Hall tonight from 8. The Jr O U A M sponsors a benefit at the I O C F hall Tuesday evening starting at 8.
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G.A. Club
Kreppe Building
W. Columbus ‘St
The
Jr. O.U.A.M
1.O.C.F. Hall
Bowlers Fail To Displace Glouster Tourney Leaders
Thirty five bowlers competed in the Merchants Headpin Tournament with J. Wolf Jr taking second place at 113. Virgil Eddy won the special men's prize with 110 and Ann Dennison topped the women with 100. Sunday's Straitsville trips saw G. Wolf lead locals with 550 as the men's team won by 37 pins and the ladies by 232 with M. J. Wolf posting 224 and 448.
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Glouster
J. Wolf, Jr
Virgil Eddy
Ann Dennison
Keglers
D., Price
L. Price
Bill Wolf
Bob Wolf
Joe Kay
L. Trainer
V. Eddy
J. McAllister
G. Wolf
Z. Marquis
A. Gamwell
Jim Wolf
B. Morris
Straitsville
M. J. Wolf
Pupils Work From Ohio U Exhibit Displayed at Glouster
A Glouster students exhibit draws Ohio University selections for a summer conference. Awards go to Ellen Lou Ginnan and others for chalk and drawing works, plus Home Economics pies and sewing projects. Industrial Arts show two wood checker boards by Glen Wollenhaupt. Senior Walter Faine presents an oak dressing table item.
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Glouster
Ohio University
Jane Murray
University
Ellen Lou Ginnan
Betty Ann Nelson
Talbert Jones
Lee Swartz
Glen Wollenhaupt
Byron Morris
Walter Faine
Orpha Class Plans June Rummage Sale
Orpha Class of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Willian Stephenson home with Mrs. Orville Allen as joint hostess. They decided on a rummage sale for early June and will solicit Sun day School classes for contributions. A social hour with contests followed. 15 members attended. The next class meeting will be at Mrs. Boroff's home.
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Glouster
Orpha
M. E. Church
Willian Stephenson
Orville Allen
Boroff
Death of James Jenkins in Akron
Mrs. W W Bryson learns of the death of James Jenkins husband of her niece Mary Virginia Morgan of Akron after a lingering heart illness. The funeral was held in Akron. Mrs Jenkins is the daughter of Mrs Horace Taylor. Surviving are the wife and a nine month old daughter.
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Glouster
W. W. Bryson
James Jenkins
Local Residents Share Weekend Guests and Birth Announcement
Columbus residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend including Miss Gloria Davis Athens and Miss Jean Corrigan Columbus. A birth is announced for Lonnie Howard Orme born Friday April 14 with grandparents Sam Orme Trimble and Dow Cannon Greens Run.
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Glouster
Verne Orme
Greas Run
Lonnie Howard
Sam Orme
Trimble
Dow Cannon
Greens Run
Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades
Adele Garrison narrative follows Madge Graham and exiled Queen Olga of Transvania at a Sag Harbor farmhouse. Impresario Philip Veritzen arrives for an interview with Olga and plans to propose marriage, while Olga recalls past hurts and Veritzen confronts his altered self. Continuous tomorrow.
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Olga
Philip Veritzen
Madge Graham
Transvania
Katie
Madge
Sag Harbor Farm
Veritzen
Mr. Veritzen
Philip Schaumbein
Harrisonville Personal Mention and Community Notes
Harrisonville notices report births and Easter visits across Meigs County. Kenneth Dwight Williams welcomed by Pearl and Bert Williams. local families host relatives and friends in Harrisonville and nearby towns during Easter weekend and spring gatherings.
Oliver Cooper Buried At Hollister Today
Oliver Cooper 25 died after appendicitis surgery at St Elizabeth's Hospital Elizabeth New Jersey funeral held at Hollister United Baptist Church conducted by Rev F E Roberts of Columbus burial in Hollister Cemetery survived by parents Robert and Mrs Cooper and siblings Elmer Gerald Floyd Lorena Robert Jr Betty and Mrs Harold Mount burial in Hollister Cemetery and家 home of brother in law Harold Mount was the prior wake location
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Glouster
Oliver Cooper
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Elizabeth
N. J
Hollister U. B
F. E. Roberts
Columbus
Cooper
General Motors
Harold Mount
Hollister
Hollister Cemetery
Robert Cooper
Elmer
Dayton
Gerald
Cleveland
Floyd
Pearley Easler
Canton
Lorena
Robert
Betty
Attend Inspection of Valley Lodge Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters attended an inspection of the Valley Lodge Pythian Sisters in Nelsonville on Thursday evening. Names include Mae McLain Margaret Hemsley Nell Lawson Kate Vaughan Wealtha Williams Edna Embrey Ghila Bell Flora Rankin Grace Zimmer Esther Lamborn Neal Morris Annie Echstenkamper Iva Skinner and Isabel Hemsley. The Young Married Peoples Class of the Church of Christ meets Tuesday at Spring Street home of Elmer and Mrs Jones with hosts Charles and Mrs Sanders at 7 30 P M.
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Glouster
Valley Lodge
Nelsonville
Mae McLain
Margaret Hemsley
Nell Lawson
Kate Vaughan
Wealtha Williams
Edna Embrey
Ghila Bell
Flora Rankin
Grace Zimmer
Esther Lamborn
Neal Morris
Annie Echstenkamper
Iva Skinner
Isabel Hemsley
Church of Christ
Elmer Jones
Spring St
Charles Sanders
Home from hospital for local man
Clarence Andrews returned to his home from Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens where he received treatment for burns.
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Buchtel
Clarence Andrews
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Sydney Bank Robbers Fail With Faulty Gas Cutter
Bank robbers in Sydney attempted to cut a safe with an oxy acetylene gas cutter but ran out of gas. The failed attempt left the safe with holes in the door and $12,000 missing.
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Sydney
Australia
Chauncey Lodge Marks 16th Anniversary With Meeting
Chauncey Mazon Council No 93 commemorated its 16th anniversary at the regular Thursday meeting. Eight charter members attended including Mrs. Ruby Simpson and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett. The hall featured purple and white decorations and guest speaker Mrs. Juanita Lockado spoke on Braves and Runners of Indian Tribes.
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Chauncey — Mazon Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Lodge
Ruby Simpson
Maud Triplett
Elizabeth Robinett
Augusta Theisen
Alice Theisen
Elsie Misner
Alice Carr
Jennie Cole
Council
Juanita Lockado
Chauncey
Mazon Council
Hazel Coon
Six Join Chauncey Church of Christ Easter
During the Easter season six individuals joined the Chauncey Church of Christ. They are Miss Mary Lou Ferrel, Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty, Mrs Ernestine Tippett, Miss Eva Ferrel, and Gilbert Courtney Jr. Cradle Roll Day occurred in the Church School Sunday morning with Mrs Burg Johnston as Cradle Roll Department superintendent. The pastor Rev Gilbert Courtney preached at Chauncey Sunday morning and at Trimble at night. Baptismal services followed during the night service.
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H. L. Jauchius
Jauchius
F. S. Henderson
Coal Run
Frank Cox
Columbus
William Winefordner
Jean Corrigan
William Wolf
George Mudrie J
Albert Zimmer
Zanesville
Martin Murphy
Wheeling
W. Va
John Binderbasin, Jr
Evangelist
Harry E. Anguish
Shawnee
Frank Butts
Athens
Anguish
Stimson Ave. Church of Christ
Florence Dugan
W. H. Dugan
Porter
Marie Dugan
Chris Parker
Charles
Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
Mary Lou Ferrel
Charles Daugherty
Ernestine Tippett
Eva Ferrel
Gilbert Courtney
Burg Johnston
Trimble
Ladies Aid Society Meeting At Mrs Brown Home
Chauncey April business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Millfield M E Church was held Friday night at the home of Mrs Gertrude Brown with eight members present. Margaret Simpkins presided. refreshments were served. Present were Simpkins Gillespie Cole Misner Simpson Chadwell Theisen and Gertrude Brown.
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Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of
Millfield M. E
Gertrude Brown
Margaret Simpkins
Helen Gillespie
Jennie Cole
Elsie Misner
Everetta Simpson
Mamie Chadwell
Doris Theisen
Alice Theisen
Relief Distribution Set for Chauncey Wednesday
Marshal Lawrence Reeves announces Federal Relief Day in Chauncey on Wednesday April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Beans and butter will be distributed under the supervision of Marshal Reeves and the Dover Township Trustees.
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Chauncey
Marshal Lawrence Reeves
Marshal Reeves
Dover Township
Class Meet CHAUNCEY Bible Groups In City Church
The Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ meets Wednesday at 1 30 p m in Mrs Peter Rankin's Converse Street home with Mrs Carl Shafer leading and Mrs Rice Thomas as lesson leader. A Trimble Church of Christ Men's Bible Class meets Tuesday at 730 p m at the church under Earl Johnson with R Gooding handling the program.
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Chauncey — Loyal Woman's Bible Class
Church of Christ
Peter Rankin
Converse St
Carl Shafer
Rice Thomas
Chauncey
Trimble
Flood disrupts Chauncey-Dover schools with bus delays
Heavy water caused school sessions to be canceled in Chauncey and Dover. Bus routes could not proceed, leaving students off and officials assessing the impact on the daily schedule.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Worker's Council Plans Mother's Day and Pentecost
Nelsonville reports plans by the Church of Christ Worker's Council to observe Mother's Day and Pentecost with details to be announced. Pentecost will mark a Decision Day for new members and Light Day will see gifts given to cover remaining Sanctuary light indebtedness. The Tom Thumb Wedding sponsored by Deanville School in York Grange Hall is postponed to Monday, April 24 due to high water.
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Nelsonville
Worker's Council of
The
Church of Christ
Deanville School
York Grange Hall
Hold Howard Rites Saturday at Chauncey
Funeral services for Charlies Harvey Howard 86 born in Chauncey and lifelong resident were held Saturday from the Converse Street home. Rev. Robert Lawrence led with prayers by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. burial at Nye Cemetery Chauncey. Survivors include two daughters and a son, Frances Howard, Ollie Spaugh of Grants Pass Oregon, Charles R. Howard, nine grandchildren. Edith predeceased him along with a son Clem.
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Chauncey
Charlies Harvey Howard
Converse St
Robert Lawrence
M. E. Church
Gilbert Courtney
Church of Christ
George Harvey Nye
Nye
Dover Grange Meeting and Potluck at Chauncey Hall
Dover Grange No. 2646 will hold a regular meeting and potluck supper Tuesday at 7:30 in the Grange Hall at Chauncey K of P Building. Worthy Master Earl Tarlton urges all Dover Grange members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dover Grange
Chauncey K. of P
Earl Tarlton
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Boy Scout News
West Sone
Murray City
J. McCarty
J. Zimmer
Dennison
F. Darling
J. Johnston
Dr. Pride
J. Blower
B. Johnston
F. Wolf
L. Vaughan
R. Janchius
M. Johnston
Bert Wolf
M. Cunningham
J. Munden
T. Morgan
Spence
D. Eddy
J. Wolf
N. Ward Openne
Pa Glouster
Geo. Wolf
J. Wolf -Asenee
B. Wolf
W. Wolf
New Straitsville
E. Backus
R. Roscoe
D. Williams
H. Keeler
E. Lawson
Ohio U
Tanno Lintali
C. E. Williams
Gloria Davis
Alice Thomas
Adele Garrison
Harrisonville
Pearl Williams
Kenneth Dwight
Bert Pleasant
P. Moore
Kate Wyatt
Homer Bell
Glennis Bell
Francis Welch
Snowville
Alva Lane
Bidwell
Frank Lane
Cariey Bolen
Anna Bolin
Mingo Junction
Arthur Haggey
Springfield
William Beal
E. V. Atkins
Ana
V. 1. Atkins
F. C. Halliday
Diana Couley
Elane Scalf
Hardy
Dixie Maynard
Marret Scalf
Maynard
Couley
Hazel Welch
Coolville
Clint Douglas
Clyde Golburn
Pratts Fork
Webber Wood
Frank Radcliffe
Albany
D. W. Musser
Clyde King of
Rutland
G. E. Atkins
Friendship Circle
Homer Lee
Meigs County
R. Knight
Mearning
Atkins
Southeastern Ohio
Pomez
A. T. Stacy
Lloyd Markin
Urbana
Fred Riggs
Darwin
Dewey Conley
Ellie Scalf
Hardy, Ky
Lee
Earl Knight
Songwree Martyn Sue
Buckhanan
W. Va., Visiting Mrs. Knights Parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wilson. W. S. Greenler
Harold Pickering
Masonic Lodge
Arrisonville Grange
F.F.A
Arthur Stewart
James Welsh
Vane
Homer Welsh
Emma_Warner
Evelyn
Oleva Cotterill
Bessie
Ruth Gorsuch
Portsmouth
R. A. Diehl
Diehl
Lillie Walace
Gertrude Dalton
Minnie Whitmore
Mabel Dalton
Ladies Aid Society
Mrs. Brown
Worker’s Council
Howard
Grange
the Ilittle Princess
Anita Louise Sybil Jason
Miles Mander
Chic Young
Nke
Columbia
Clover Farm
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