Nelsonville High Election Sparks Bizarre Campaign Planks
Nelsonville hosts a student election with two party lines Wood and Cole. Campaigns featured a parametric slate with outlandish pledges like 105 mph speed limits to spare teachers, cola water mains, escalators in halls, and paid study hall work. Candidates include mayoral hopefuls Charlie Mechem and Spenny Steenrod with many city posts contested.
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Nelsonville
Thesew Wood
Cole
Ckets
Charlie Mechem
Cole Party
Spenny Steenrod
Wood
Letart Falls River Residents Relocate For Flood
Families along the Ohio River and Front Street evacuate due to high water. Local births and social visits are noted among residents including Zirkle family announcing a son and various relatives visiting or ill.
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Letart Falls
Ohio River
Front Street
William Zirkle
Ross Norris
Zirkle
Hartford
O. G. Shields
East Letart
H. M. Allen
W. E. Wilson
Morning Star
Wilson
Raymond Bell
R. E. Grimm
Laurence
Larry
Harry Miller
Letha Grimm
Columbus
Bert Grimm
E. J. Grimm
William Carpenter
Sandyville
Bart Miller
Norman Arnett
Syracuse
Robert Crow
Pomeroy
Mr. Crow
Bertha McDade
J. D. Roush
Repay Each Other In Cosmic Light Exchange
The passage compares earth and moon as luminaries to each other. It suggests earthshine from the earth reaches the moon and moonlight reflects back, highlighting a reciprocal celestial glow.
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Earth
Disturbance Charged in Nelsonville Plea and Fines
Ralph Perry of Nelsonville pleaded guilty for disturbing the peace in Mayor Oral Daugherty’s court and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Warren Robinette filed the affidavit. Robert Johnson of Carbondale awaits settlement of a 25 dollar fine after pleading guilty to intoxication. Robert W. Gregory of Coal Grove, a student, is cited to appear May 1 for failing to observe a stop sign.
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Nelsonville
Ralph Perry
Oral Daugherty
Warren Robinette
Robert Johnson
Carbondale
Athens County
Robert W. Gregory
Coal Grove
Ohio
Nelsonville High Auditorium Repair Underway
Scaffolding is being erected in the Nelsonville senior high school auditorium to repair plastering followed by re decorating of walls and ceiling. Frank Landis of Nelsonville will supervise the plaster work and Eby Paint Store of Logan holds the re decorating contract. Completion aimed before Commencement Week activities.
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Nelsonville
State Department
Frank Landis
Eby
Logan
Surgery Performed on 7 Year Old in Nelsonville Area
Patty Dee Powell seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Powell of Jacksonville formerly of Nelsonville had appendicitis surgery Monday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Her condition Tuesday night was good.
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Nelsonville
Patty Dee
William Powell
Jacksonville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Death of Samuel Thomas brings mourning to New Marshfield
Mrs Elizabeth Judy and Mrs Barney Matheny report the death of their brother Samuel Thomas on April 9 in an Oakland California hospital. He leaves wife Bell two sons Gardener and Howard a daughter Frances Cline and siblings in Ohio. Interment occurred in Oakland. Local noted visits and family health items accompany the notice.
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New Marshfield
Elizabeth Judy
Barney Matheny
Samuel Thomas
Oakland
Calif
Bell
Gardener
Howard
Fresno
Frances Cline
Albany
William Thomas
the Plains
John
McArthur
Jesse
Columbus
Ivan Romine
Nancy
Athens
C. B. Hunter
Carolyn Steinmeyer
Cherry Andrews
Sidders Perry
William
Mrs
F. C. Steinmeyer
Nelsonville Couple Announces Engagement and Upcoming Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Arden Feyh of Grove City Ohio reveal their daughter Donna Feyh will wed Lloyd E. Howard son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howard of Nelsonville Route L1. Howard a 1943 Nelsonville graduate served 31 months in field artillery with Patton overseas forces and has worked at Jager Machine Co Columbus since February 1946. The wedding is planned for next summer with club affiliations noted at the Hyperion Club and Cosmopolitan Club events.
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Nelsonville
Arden Feyh
Ghntz Road
Grove City
Ohio
Donna
Lloyd E. Howard
Ed Howard
Howard
Field Artillery
George Patton
Jager Machine Co
Columbus
Confirmation Is Thursday at Epiphany Church
The Order of Confirmation will be administered by Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Confirmands are Margaret Ellen Hall Richard Eugene Kelley Dora May Nichols and Cleo May Stanley. Holy Communion will be offered Thursday at 7 a.m. and noon.
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Nelsonville
Henry W. Hobson
Southern Ohio
Episcopal
Hobson
Margaret Ellen Hall
Richard Eugene Kelley
Dora May Nichols
Cleo May Stanley
Rollin S. Polk, Jr
Shawnee Circle Meeting Highlights Local WSCS Event
Shawnee Circle No 1 WSCS met at the Methodist Church April 21 with hosts Mrs. Althea Heidebaugh and Anna Hamrick. Jean Williams Kate Opperman Betty Turnbull Marjorie Brunton Mabel Davis Blanche Williams Ella Summers appeared on the program. Next meeting set for May 19.
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Shawnee—Circle No. 1
WSCS
Althea Heidebaugh
Anna Hamrick
Jean Williams
Kate Opperman
Betty Turnbull
Marjorie Brunton
Mabel Davis
Blanche Williams
Ella Summers
Maude Goldner
Mary C. Humphrey
Mary Phillips
Mrs. Moore
Hazel Ricketts
Mary J. Jones
Esthel Ricketts
Nelle Simmers
Margaret Kreitz
Maggie Opperman
Belle Charles
Emma Metcalf
Kreider
Dot Dishon
Lizzie Davis
Margaret Hopkins
Selah Norris
Goodwill Club entertains members at Helen Steenrod home
The Goodwill Club held a Friday gathering at Helen Steenrod’s home with 12 members and two guests Irene Hoskins and Fern Hickman. Prizes were awarded to Hazel Goden schwager Lucille Steenrod Fern Hickman and Garnet Withem received the mystery prize. Margaret Wend will host the May 7 meeting at Betty Wintermute’s home in Buchtel.
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Goodwill Club
Helen Steenrod
Hazel Godenschwager
Lucille Steenrod
Fern Hickman
Garnet Withem
Irene Hoskins
Margaret Wend
Betty Wintermute
Buchtel
Clyde Wade and Perkins Do Cleveland Social Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wade and Mrs. Henry Perkins spent the end of the week in Cleveland visiting guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wade and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Angie.
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Clyde Wade
Henry Perkins
Cleveland
Fred Wade
Junior Angie
Bilas Bridge Dies at Mine in Nelsonville
Bilas Bridge 63, a leader at the McVay Rosser mine, died unexpectedly at work Tuesday noon. Funeral arrangements set by Stout funeral home. He was born in Murray City and is survived by his wife Bertha four sons and three daughters and two brothers.
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Nelsonville
Bilas Bridge
McVay Rosser
Stout Funeral Home
Murray City
Gassaway
W.va
William
New Marshfield
Hartley Birth Announcement in Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs Murray Hartley announce the birth of a son Monday at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Grandmother is Mrs John Saltz of Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Murray Hartley
Cathleen Saltz
Hocking Valley Hospital
Logan
John Saltz
Club Meets Tonight in Nelsonville at Mrs Pierce’s Home
The M M Club convenes tonight at the residence of Mrs Gladys Pierce on Poplar Street in Nelsonville Ohio. Also a notice from the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors announces an examination to license funeral directors on May 13 1948 starting at 8:00 A.M. at the Deshler Wallace Hotel in Columbus.
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Nelsonville
M.M
Gladys Pierce
Poplar St
Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of
Ohio
Deshler-Wallick
Columbus
G. C. of
Central Labor Group Will Meet Sunday
The Central Labor Council will meet at the OOF Hall Sunday at 2 p.m. announced by president L C Bud Day. Delegates from various local unions are expected to attend the gathering.
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Central Labor Group
Nelsonville
Central Labor Council
L. C
Bud
Class Play Is Thursday
Nelsonville news brief states the Class of 1948 will present its play January Thaw Thursday at p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Charles Mechem as Jonathon Rockwood, Marylou Mc Kiddie as Matilda, Spenny Steenrod as Herbert Gage, Joan Sheets as Mary, Lloyd Evans as Matt Rockwood, Jane Hickman as Sarah, Tee Dishong as Paula, Judy Betts as Barbara Gage, Bill Fisk as George Husted, Ted Thomas as Mr Loomis, Bob North as Uncle Walter, Jack Oakley as Carson, and Virginia Coakley as Frieda.
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McMannis
Steenrod
Ginny Coakley
Cole Party
Charles Mechem
Alan Ladd
Lana Turner
Dane Clark
Lauren Bacall
John Garfield
Rita Hayworth
E. W. Cole
Martie Bet
Nelsonville
Jonathon Rockwood
Marylou McKiddie
Matilda
Jonathon
Spenny Steenrod
Herbert Gage
Joan Sheets
Mary
Herbert
Lloyd Evans
Matt Rockwood
Jane Hickman
Sarah
Tee Dishong
Paula
Judy Betts
Barbara Gage
Bill Fisk
George Husted
Barbara
Ted Thomas
Mr. Loomis
Gages
Bob North
Walter
Jack Oakley
Carson
Virginia Coakley
Frieda
Birth Announcement for a Son Named Terry Daugherty
Roberta Ward and Melvin Ward announce the birth of a son, Terry, at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital on April 8. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ward and Mrs. Anna Daugherty. Great grandmother is Mrs. Ida McDanile.
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Nelsonville
Paul W. Daugherty
Roberta Ward
Chestnut St
Terry
Marietta Osteopathic Hospital
Melvin Ward
Anna Daugherty
Millfield
Ida MccDanile
Hartley Name Son Nelsonville Roland Hartley
Mr and Mrs Murray Hartley announce the birth of a son named Roland Stuart Hartley born April 26 at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan.
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Nelsonville
Roland Stuart
Murray Hartley
Hocking Valley Hospital
Logan
Nelsonville Band Receives New Uniforms For Parade
Nelsonville High School Band will receive seventy five new uniforms and equipment late Thursday and outfit Friday. A public parade is set for Saturday evening weather permitting from west to east through the city. Fund drive to cover uniform costs continues with solicitors meeting tonight.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Area Study Provides Impartial Plan
Nelsonville City School District area studied by Assistant State Superintendent N Eyman to guide a detailed report. The document will outline needed changes but not alter current district boundaries.
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Nelsonville
R. M. Eyman
Columbus
Nelsonville City
State Department
Buchtel Class Play Is Repeated For Friday Date
Citizens of Buchtel enjoyed the junior class play The Darling Brats so much a repeat performance has been scheduled for Friday April 30 at 7 30 pm in the school auditorium.
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Buchtel
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Atlan Ladd
William Fiske
Lucille Rosger
Donnie Simonton
Gloria Godenschwager
Lois Bateman
Ramona Miller
Lois Gibbons
Joan Carter
Jerrold Smith
Paul Cannaday
John Cable
Ralph Elliott
Bob Pierce
Keith Bateman
Jim Cavanaugh
Dale Townsend
Bob Wolfe
Te Omas
Jane Hicka
Lois Jonas
Marylou McKide
Tommy
Orpheum
Raymond A. Od Niton
Monogram Picture
Joe
Trinity Pictures Presents
Ith
Guy Kibbee
Florence Rice
Vinton Haworth
Elmer Lane
Saturday
Evening Post
Richard Moceulay
Clark Gable
Rhett Butler
Atlanta
Tink
Nelsonville Social Notes
Hyperion Club
Bertha Nixon
Cosmopolitan Club
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Paul Galvin
Joe Galvin, Jr
Hack Haffner
Pandorian Club
Julius Fischer
Joe B. Tnvis
Stanley Dew
Bilas
Co. L. Stout
OHEO
Eagle's
Chuck. Darnell
Four Sharps
Eagles Baseball Club
Eagles
Nelsonville Aerie
Brandwene
Son
Ation
James
H. Wilson
First National Bank
Nelsonville, Ohio
THE
Hunter
Kentucky
West Virginia
Congress of the United States
Thomas A. Jenkins
Pol. Pol. Adv
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