Juvenile Court To Get Case Of Third Boy
Three local youths implicated in a Kroger Store break in on Chestnut Street faced charges. Bill Matheny 18 was arrested as he tried to leave the rear of the store. Fred Altman 20 and Gail Garner 16 were also linked to the attempted burglary and may be certified to juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Kroger
Chestnut St
City Hall
Charlies Thompson
F. G. Kouri
Bill Matheny
Thompson
Fred Altman
Gail Garner
James Be
George Bateman
Eiside
Eagles Club
Distribution Places for Commodities Named
BUCHTEL surplus commodities will be distributed Friday from 9 to 12 at the mayor's office. NELSONVILLE York Township eligible clients receive surplus at the Township House on Hocking Street Saturday starting at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Nelsonville
York Township
Hocking St
Sunday Is Light Day in Nelsonville Church
The Church of Christ in Nelsonville proclaims Sunday April 23 as Light Day to collect gifts and offerings dedicated to paying off the sanctuary lights debt through Bible School and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Bible School
Eagles Plan Mother s Day For Nelsonville
Nelsonville plans an unusual Mother s Day event on Sunday May 14 with Eagles organizing and churches and the school administration backing. The open air program may be held on the high school athletic field, weather permitting, with the high school band participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eagles
Supt
E. J. Arnold
Church Class Boasts Large Attendance
The Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville claims the largest Sunday School class of men in Ohio and perhaps the world. Led by Rev. B. A. Awe, the class averages over 100 weekly with a record 184 on Easter Sunday led by secretary R. W. Bateman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Chestnut St
Ohio
R. W. Bateman
B. A. Awe
Trustee Fetes Retiring Heads of Eagle Aerie
Clifton Groce, trustee of the Nelsonville Eagles, hosted a farewell dinner on Adams St to honor officers served in the past year. Guests included Grace, Odenthal, Hoce, Call, Linton, Sayers, Hankerson, Kittel, Whyte, Smith, Davis and others as Nelsonville Aerue anticipates 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Groce
Nelsonville Eagles
Adams St
Aerie
Groce
Grace
James Odenthal
Charlies Hoce
Howard Call
Worthy
Johnny Linton
Charles Sayers
Arthur Hankerson
Pearl Kittel
Dewey Whyte
Gilbert Smith
Fred Davis
Clifton Grace
Nelsonville Aerue
Johnny Brown
Eagles
Loyal Workers Meet With Mrs. Monks
The Loyal Workers class of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Charles Monks home in Nelsonville Tuesday evening with hostesses Mrs. S. R. McDowell and Mrs. Hale. Fanny Williams led the program and C. L. Stout gave the devotional. Mrs. Evans a guest led in prayer. Refreshments were served to 14 members and three guests, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Gill and Mrs. Anna Kontner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
M. E. Church
Charles Monks
S. R. McDowell
Hale
Fanny Williams
C. L. Stout
George Evans
Evans
Gill
Anna Kontner
Nelsonville Social Notes Entertain G T Club Members
Mrs. Freda Powell and Mrs. Leah Fick will host G. T. Club members at 516 Jackson Street Friday night. The M. M. Club also meets Friday evening with host Mrs. Freda Hellyer on Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Freda Powell
Leah Fick
G. T. Club
Jackson St
M. M. Club
Freda *Hellyer
Adams St
Hocking River Recedes. Roads Reopened Across Athens County
The Hocking River fell to 11.75 feet today and roads in Athens County cleared for the first time since Saturday. Route 124 remains closed near Antiquity and Long Bottom, a Gallipolis exit is blocked, while forecasts call for continued cloudiness and near 60 degree highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Athens County
State Highway Patrol
Antiquity
Long Bottom
Meigs County
Gallipolis
C. N. France
Where's Grandma stage night at Haydenville Hall
Haydenville Community Hall hosts a three act comedy Where's Grandma Monday night April 24. The cast features local residents led by Gretchen Blake and Bob Blake with many Haydenville names. Proceeds benefit Haydenville Methodist Church as the Women’s Class stage a community event. Rat reference noted as odd non sequitur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
Grandma
Kate Robinette
Gretchen Blake
Helen Campbell
Bob Blake
Gretchen
Vern Robinette
Jack Worley
Edwin Lineberger
Lucy King
Jack
Dorotha Campbell
Arline Truesdale
Virginia Martin
Carol Worley
Prom Night Reign at Nelsonville High Sees Lou Crowned Queen
Lou prepares for a gala prom night with Roger and classmates at Nelsonville High. Guests line the hall in blue gold and rose white as banners flutter. Votes for Prom Queen are tallied amid music and a Grand March, ending the evening at midnight with a successful celebration for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lou
Roger
Jack Hammond
Mr. Kinneer
Miss Stover
Miss Scott
Nelsonville Central PTA to Elect Friday
Nelsonville Central PTA schedules a regular meeting Friday at 3 pm with officer elections. Guest speakers Rev. W. P. Clark and executive scout director Mr. G. E. Ashwill discuss cub pack organization in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Central
P.T.A
W. P. Clark
G. E. Ashwill
Ashwill
Eagles Plan Family Night Friday in Nelsonville
Eagles will observe Family Night on Friday April 21 with the regular program but no floor show due to crowded hall. Ladies attend games and children go to a picture show. Daughters of America hold a benefit party Friday evening at 8 in the Lodge Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eagles
The
Daughters of America
Mrs William Mills Visits Daughter in Lakewood
Mrs. William Mills travels to Lakewood to spend a week with her daughter, Mrs. S S Minault in Nelsonville. Charles Powell of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor C G Dew's court, was fined five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Mills
Lakewood
Charles Powell
C. G. Dew
Faculty Club Holds April Dinner Party
NELSONVILLE The Nelsonville High School Faculty Club hosted an April dinner party in the home economics rooms at the high school. Twenty seven teachers and guests enjoyed a three course meal followed by bridge, Chinese checkers and ping pong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Helen Shaw
Mildred
Grace Roberts
Jennie Nelson
Lillian Stover
Roger Wolfe
Earl Washburn
Polly Johnson
Dana Barber
Elizabeth Shafer
Ruth Mathewson
Jean Bumgardner
Doanville Plans Sport Program
Doanville invites all men and boys aged 15 to 35 to form a recreation group at the Doanville Community Center meeting on Tuesday the 25th at 7 30 pm. The program may include baseball boxing volleyball or softball for nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doanville
Deanville
T. J. Thomas
William
Greenup
Thomas
Dorcas Club
Harry Simmons
Alice
Edward Calvert
Buchtel
Ohio
Fred Nixon
Fred
Columbus
Shower Honors Bride in Nelsonville Social Event
Mrs Earl Baker hosted a Wednesday evening shower for her sister in law Mrs David Bennett. Bennett recently wed and received many beautiful and useful gifts. Refreshments followed for 25 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Earl Baker
David Bennett
New Elks Officers Take Posts in Nelsonville Lodge
Nelsonville Elks install new officers with Exalted Ruler Sylvester Ross presiding. Plans urged for a joint Elks Eagles fire truck hall event at the Elks Club on April 28. Committees named for the year include Dance Entertainment Auditing Social Welfare and Visiting with members listed. Ross to represent the lodge at the Springfield District Spring Conference April 21 22 and 23 with district deputy Howard D. Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Lodge of Elks
Sylvester Ross
The
Elks and Eagles
Elks Club
Don Sheffield
James Hall
Frank O'Mara
Ross
Earl Baker
Edward Sharp
Ray Cook
E. J
Bateman
Charles Huddy
P. L. Allen
Ned Newton
Charles Evans
Ted McDaniels
Elks District
Springfield
Howard D. Warner
Nelsonsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Larry Gene Lockhart
Chic Young
Coats
Eagle Aerie
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Nen's
Nelsonville Central Pta
DAR
John B. Stetson
Playboy
Elks Select
Edington
Fellows
Sy E&w
Wade
Axminster Rugs
Lake Erie
Newnes
Young Fries
Ohlinger & Wolfe
Chestnut Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!