Canal Highway Improvement Project Moves Forward in Nelsonville
Nelsonville receives official word from J W Wilson of the state highway department that the canal improvement project under the WPA statewide program has a work order for survey and is now with Marietta division headquarters. City plans will be reviewed by engineers promptly, avoiding Washington delays. In Nelsonville, St Andrews Church hosts a benefit party at 8 pm in the parish hall.
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Nelsonville
C. G. Dew
J. W. Wilson
State Highway Department
Wilson
Marietta
Washington
St. Andrews
Death of 91 year old W S Smith ends Xenia Civil War veterans
W S Smith aged 91 died in Xenia leaving the city without Civil War veterans. The passing marks the end of an era for local memory of the conflict with the last veteran gone from the community.
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Xenia
U.P
W. S. Smith
Indians and Eagles to Clash at City Playgrounds Sunday
The Jacksonville Indians meet the Nelsonville Eagles in a deciding third game at City Playgrounds Sunday at 2 30 PM. The match, moved from Glouster, is expected to draw a large crowd.
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Nelsonville
Jacksonville Indians
Warren cousins host wiener roast in Nelsonville social notes
Margaret and Doris Warren entertained in their home garden room honoring cousin Mary Gene Warren of Maysfield Kentucky Tuesday evening. Guests included Freda Mc Sherry from Xenia, and Akron residents Sarah and Louise Crafts, Leta Nelson, Imogene and Shirley Sayers, Martha and Jessie Pergrin and Smily Sharp from The Plains.
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Nelsonville
Margaret
Doris Warren
Mary Gene Warren
Maysfield
Freda McSherry
Xenia
Sarah and
Louise Crafts
Akron
Leta Nelson
the Plains
Imogene
Shirley Sayers
Martha
Jessie Pergrin
Smily Sharp
Mills Return From Eastern Vacation
Mr and Mrs T R Mills have returned after a two weeks Eastern vacation. Mrs Margaret Warren and granddaughter Mary Gene of Maysfield Kentucky have returned to Marietta after visiting the former's son W W Warren and family.
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T. R. Mills
Margaret Warren
Mary Gene
Maysfield
Marietta
W. W. Warren
Eagles Hold Family Night in Nelsonville
The Eagles announce a Family Night in Nelsonville after postponement due to heat and crowds. Women’s games start at eight with a surprise floor show, new dancing music, and round dancing featured by the committee.
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Nelsonville
Eagles
Kyger Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Preaching
Preaching will be held at the M. E. Church after Sunday School. The column lists visits by Sam Reynolds of Florida Maggie Wyeth from near Langsville and Jont Rupe of Jesse Creek to Clyde Rupe. Several families from Huntington Gallipolis Cleveland Mercerville Rushville Storys Run Longsville Joppa and Eden Ridge are noted as spending time with local residents.
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Cleveland
Ed Barnes
Mercerville
Elna Spurlock
Leonard Barber
Eden Ridge
Anna Ellen Spurlock
Gallipolis
Seven Seek Membership at Eagles Pep Session
Nelsonville reports seven new applications at the Eagles Pep session with 72 members present. Eight more new members needed to hit the yearly quota. Lodge officials say fresh blood keeps the aerie alive and prospects look bright for the year. Short talks were given by Past President Harry Chesher and others including Clyde Byers Charles Hope Dewey Whyte Robert Green Frank Kirk and Fred Davis.
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Nelsonville
Eagles
Lodge
Harry Chesher
Clyde Byers
Charles Hope
Dewey Whyte
Robert Green
Frank Kirk
Fred Davis
Mt Zion Cemetery Work Day and Church Services
Mt Zion Cemetery organizers urge all locals to meet Tuesday morning August 8 to clean grounds and finish the fence using personal tools. Dwight Burton announces the birth of a son Donald Dwight on July 31 weighing 8% pounds with grandparents Mr and Mrs C E Butts and Mr and Mrs Cutlar Burton. Mt Zion Mission Church holds all day services August 13 with Sunday School at 9:30 and sermons at 10:30 by Rev John Lanier and at 1:30 by Rev L T Norris, plus special music and guest Rev Dan Grim.
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Mt. Zion Cemetery
Dwight Burton
Donald Dwight
C. E. Butts
Cutlar Burton
Athens
Mt. Zion Mission Church
John Lanier
L. T. Norris
Junestion City
Dan Grim
New Lexington
Salem church home coming draws wide attendance
Salem The church held a large home coming with former pastors and longtime residents filling the seats. Rev G W Erskine of Logan spoke at morning and Rev Burr led the afternoon service with talks by former pastors and a history of the church. A plaque notes the 1851 building date and cemetery plans are under way. Twenty eight Epworth League youths held a social at Edith Pollard house with contests and treats.
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Salem
G. W. Erskine
Logan
Burr
Vinton Nanna
Moundsville
W. Va
Erskine
Hughes
Guss Graham
Chauncey
Oscar Burt
London
W. T. Parks
Xenia
A. J. Graber
Parkersburg
Hiram Six
John Six
New Plymouth
Russell Potter
Richard Powell
Delbert Malone
Stella McDonald
Chester Malone
Donald Webb
Wilford Malone
Barberton
Katie Lee
Charles Turner
Faye Bumgarner
Nelsonville
George Thornton
Garnet Thornton
J. E. Cagg
S. M. Cagg
R. D
H. T. Deweese
Frank McDaniel
Seth Hunter
New Marshfield
Scott
Nannie Addis
Mineral
James Lafollett
I. P. Tucker
George Davis
William Gabriel
Ester Scott
Athens
Salem Epworth League
Edith Pollard
Buryl Burr
Margaret
Jack
Bob Dishong
Betty Six
Howard Grace
Malcom
Earl
Bobby Huseman
Louella Lafollett
Vivian
Oden Ellis
Dane Campbell
Bobby Leonard
Burgie Six
Dorothy
Dona Jean Graham
Katherine Horn
Ralph Six
Irene
Joe Horvath
Archie Egglestine
Bernice
Helen Burt
Bertha Pollard
Howard McDonald
Nelsonville Plans Labor Day Fete by Local Committee
The Labor Day committee in Nelsonville met at the Eagles Club to outline preliminary plans for a Labor Day celebration. Members Dewey Whyte H T Rainey John Cope and Harold Dupler will contact local merchants this week for backing with another meeting planned next Tuesday to finalize arrangements.
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Nelsonville
Dewey Whyte
H. T. Rainey
John Cope
Harold Dupler
Eagles Club
Eagles, Elks
Three Appear in Court of Mayor
Fred Jenkins of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication in the court of Mayor Co. G. Dew and paid a $5 fine plus costs. Ollie Scuggs was fined $25 and costs and committed to the county jail after pleading guilty to a similar complaint. Lewis T. Morgan of Shawnee pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Affidavit was filed by the state highway patrol.
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Nelsonville
Fred Jenkins
Co. G. Dew
Ollie Scuggs
Lewis T. Morgan
Shawnee
State Highway Patrol
Former Pastor Will Visit Nelsonville
Rev and Mrs Scott Cook Eric Pas will arrive tomorrow for a week with Mr and Mrs Stanley Mechem. Reverend Cook a former pastor of the Church of Christ will address the Berean Class and fill the Church pulpit Sunday morning. A reception at the church is planned Sunday afternoon.
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Nelsonville
Scott Cook
Eric
Pas
Stanley Mechem
Cook
Church of Christ
Nelsonville Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday Services
The Nelsonville church school opens with worship at 9:30 AM at the Methodist Church. Worship and sermon follow at 10:30, with special choir music led by Charles E. Poston. Union services at the Presbyterian Church at 7:30, and Rev. W. P. Clark preaches his last sermon for the conference year at the Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 3.
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Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Charles E. Poston
Presbyterian Church
W. P. Clark
Clark
Promising Day For Promotions And Honors
The day promises honors and promotions for those with steadfast qualities. People born today may see expansion and recognition in responsible roles. High powers may favor, but caution with writings and strangers is advised. A born child will be efficient versatile and ambitious with support from notable figures.
Times Change Nelsonville Horses Dray Refocus
A Hamley Run father and son pulled a dray of potatoes through Nelsonville during heavy rain. The father sought shelter for himself while the son, following a literal reading, moved the team onto the sidewalk under the Dew Hotel. The incident ended with the team in the safety zone, highlighting changed horse accommodations.
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Nelsonville
Hamley Run
Dew Hotel
More Strawberries Being Harvested NELSONVILLE
Curly Hubbard enjoys a second crop of strawberries with good flavor, though not as fine as the first.
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Nelsonville
Curly” Hubbard
Rev W Scott Cook to Preach at Nelsonville Church
Sunday services at the Church of Christ begin with church school at 9 30 am followed by morning worship and Holy Communion at 10 30 am The senior choir will sing Rock of Ages with Miss Jean Allen soloist The Rev W Scott Cook of Erie Pa will deliver the morning message The pastor will present him.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Jean Allen
W. Scott Cook
Erie
Townsend Meeting At Stewart School Auditorium
A Townsend meeting will be held at the Stew art school auditorium Tuesday night August 8 at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Rowena Addis of Zanesville will be the speaker. The public is welcome. Red squirrels swim across the widest point of Lake Champlain.
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Nelsonville
Stewart School
Rowena Addis
Zanesville
Lake Champlain
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