Nelsonville elects James Chenevey as high school instructor
James Paul Chenevey of Louisville Ohio Route 1 was elected by the Nelsonville city board of education as a high school instructor for the upcoming term. He will teach mathematics English physical education and business accounting and coach seventh and eighth grade football basketball and track. His base salary is 1950 plus 250 for junior high coaching and 100 for intramural and adult education for a total of 2300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
James Paul Chenevey
Louisville
Ohio
City Board of Education
C. W. Codding
Chenevey
Chenevey J
Ashland College
Codding
Joe B. Davis
Columbus
Clyde Hissong
Child Pulled From Cistern In Nelsonville Rescue
Two year old Lester Cox, son of Kathryn Davis of Parkdale, was pulled from a cistern at the Davis home Monday morning by off duty Patrolman Everett Hewlett. The wood cover floated inside the cistern and the child was in about 18 inches of water when rescued.
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Nelsonville
Lester Cox
Kathryn Davis
Parkdale
Davis
Everett Hewlett
City Police Department
Hewlett
Swimmers Test Slated At Pool Two Days
Beginning swimmers may take a Red Cross supervised test at the Nelsonville pool on Thursday or Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. Those who pass will receive a certificate later in the season from the Athens County Red Cross chairman after the summer schedule ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Red Cross
Athens County
Explosion victim to undergo skin graft at hospital
Nelsonville James Wood burned in a gasoline explosion July 26 will have a skin grafting operation at Hocking Valley Hospital on Wednesday. His mother Mrs James Wood Sr has been ill at her home 582 Walnut Street the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
James Wood
Hocking Valley Hospital
Walnut St
Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Health
Mr and Mrs Press Minner return from Canada. Mr and Mrs Phillip Weller and daughter Martha attend a Logan picnic at Rachel Macher Park honoring G E Turner. Erma Cheeseman recovers after a fall with arm fractures. Ed Mills of Zanesville visited relatives in Lancaster. Bertha Ray Florence Burchfield Junior Zinn travel between Nelsonville Logan and Lancaster. Cora Tigner and relatives vacation in Canton with the Gard family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Minner
Canada
Phillip B. Weller
Martha
Rachelmacher Park
Logan
Ross Turner
Turner
G. E. Turner
Wellers
Ed Mills
Zanesville
Bertha Ray
Florence Burchfield
Nelsonville
Junior Zinn
Lancaster
Ray
Erma Cheeseman
Cora Tigner
Kenneth Cope
Sharon
Kay
James Cope
Canton
Social visits and home purchases across towns noted
Mrs Cora Ellis of Obetz spent time with her brother I R Haas and Mrs Haas. Harold Haas and Mrs Nannie Phillips of Logan attended. Mrs Amy Harden of Logan visited daughters Mrs Mary Harris and Mrs Lottie Cremean. Mrs Richard Cremean of Sandusky also visited. Goldie Ferguson and daughter moved into a Logan home. Mr and Mrs John Mowrey visited Buchtel. Frances Schmidt of Lake Forest Miss visited sisters Addie Huntley Evelyn Turner Dorothy Rafferty. Genevieve Snake and Garnet Wilson of Lancaster visited aunt Mrs Mattie Weede. Bertha M Hanesworth of Bellefontaine, Elsie Welty of West Mansfield and Merle Huggins called on Mr and Mrs Earle Heinlein. Thelma Bay hosted a WSCS meeting. Anna Heinlein also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Cora Ellis
Obetz
I. R. Haas
Haas
Harold Haas
Nannie Phillips
Logan
Amy Harden
Mary Harris
Lottie Cremean
Cremean
Richard Cremean
Sandusky
Goldie Ferguson
John Mowrey
Buchtel
Frances Schmidt
Lakemore
Addie Huntley
Evelyn Turner
Dorothy Rafferty
Genevieve Snake
Garnet Wilson
Lancaster
Mattie Weede
Bertha M Hanesworth
Bellfontaine
Elsie Welty
West Mansfield
Merle Huggins
Earle Heinlein
Thelma Bay
WSCS
Anna Heinlein
Judge to Speak at Nelsonville Rotary Meeting
Perry County Probate Court Judge Daniel Jenkins will address the Rotary Club gathering at 6 p.m. this evening at the Shafer residence 32 E. Franklin St. Auxiliary Meets Tonight Murray City American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. at the K of P Hall in Murray City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Daniel Jenkins
Perry County Probate Court
Rotary Club
Shafer
E. Franklin St
Murray City
American Legion Auxiliary
K. of P. Hall
Funeral rites set for Homer Specht in McArthur
Homer Sirene Specht 53 known as Si, died Sunday evening after a long illness. A barber of 35 years, he was born October 11 1895 in Creola and is survived by wife Elizabeth Collins Specht four daughters two sons a sister and two brothers. Last rites are Thursday at Heistand chapel with two revs and Elk Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Husick
Ruth Ann Fishman
Columbus
Mona Tou Walsh
Wellston
Betty Jean Weinbrick
Los Angeles
Calif
Donald LeRoy Specht
Harold Franklin Specht
Springfield
Marie
McArthur
Vance
Harry Specht
Jackson
McArthur Aerie
Order of Eagles
William Bartoe
Dale Ernest
Lwitch
Elk Cemetery
Marie Oe
Meigs County Farmer George Collins Dies at 70
George Collins 70, a prominent Meigs County farmer, died unexpectedly at his Long Bottom home. Survived by two sons Gordon of Long Bottom and Kenneth of Canton, Ohio. Wife preceded him in death. Arbaugh funeral home of Tuppers Plains arranging services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Collins
Long Bottom
Gordon
Kenneth
Canton
Ohio
Arbaugh Funeral Home
Tuppers Plains
Racine Native Dies At Home in Dayton
Harriett Baker Pomeroy a Racine native died Monday at her Dayton home. Surviving sister is Mrs Ralph Hayman of Racine. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ewing Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harriett Baker
Racine
Dayton
Ralph Hayman
Ewing Funeral Home
Lightning damages home wiring in Nelsonville
Lightning struck the home of Frank Rife in Buchtel during an evening storm around 8:30 p m causing wiring damage but no fire. Meade Whyte assistant fire chief noted city equipment responded to the call for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank Rife
Buchtel
Meade Whyte
Boosters To Meet Nelsonville Tonight At City Hall
Athletic Boosters Club will hold a meeting at City Hall tonight at 8 o’clock. Max Linton, president, announced the gathering for all citizens interested in the school’s athletic program.
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Nelsonville
City Hall
Max Linton
Last Rites Held for J. D. Heiney at Methodist Church
The Rev. C. D. Kirsch conducted last rites for J. D. Heiney at the Methodist Church with music by Mrs. EB M. Roush and others. Pallbearers included the five Hill brothers and Lige Shields. burial followed in Letart Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
C. D. Kirsch
J. D. Heiney
EB. M. Roush
Bob Adams
W. R. Hayman
C. S. Norris
Five Hill Brothers
Lige Shields
Letart Cemetery
Howard Roush
Robert Hill
Philip Andrew
Meigs General Hospital
Albert Hill, Jr
Clarence Shields
W. D. Roush
O. G. Shields
O. C. Crumblett
James
O. M. Hogan
J. D. Roush
Akron
Roush
E. J. Tracy
Pomeroy
Burl Ashley
Jefferson City
Roy Shuler
Billie
Parkersburg
E. M. Shuler
Ohio Recor Liquor Profits Highlight 1948 Figures
Washington reports that states operating liquor stores earned a combined profit of 343000 on sales of 852561000 for the year ending June 30, 1948. Pennsylvania led with 38205000 in sales and Michigan followed with 129658000 in sales and 29153000 profit. Ohio ranked fourth with 16870006 profit on 129000000 in net sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Virgil
Ohio
Nelsonville Resident Visits in Huntington
Nelsonville residents Mr at Harry Ball are spending the remainder of the week in Huntington as guests of relatives. They visit Ball's nephew Paul Stever formerly of this city, who has secured a position as a miner in South America and will soon depart for his new work. He has lived in South America for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Harry Ball
Hun
Ball
Paul Stevermerly
South America
Phillip Wellers Return From Canada Trip
Nelsonville residents Phillip B. Weller and Mrs. Weller came back after weeks at Lac Nebec Lodge in Canada with relatives Mrs. Nelle Vorhees and Mr. Turner. The Niswander family and Marilyn plan to visit Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
An Phillip B. Weller
Martha
Laknebec
Canada
Paul M. Niswander
Weller
John M. Turner
Evans, N. Y
Nelle Vorhees
Lillydale
N. Y
Niswande
Marilyn
Bennett Reunion Set for Sunday in Logan at Kmacher Park
Nelsonville reports the T. Bennett Reunion will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at Kmacher Park in Logan. Relatives of both families are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville
T. Bennett
K Macher Park
Logan
Community notices reflect travels and gatherings across towns
Mrs Warden Hiles of Granville visited Mr and Mrs Harry Wite and Mr and Mrs Owens at their newly built Stockport home. The Jolly Eight Bridge tour took them through Scenic Co in Kentucky. A birthday picnic honored Mrs George I as family and friends gathered at R Park Lancaster with attendees from Columbus Zanesville and Shawnee. Mt Zion Homecoming set for Aug 14. Ruth B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Warden Hiles
Granvisited
Harry Wite
Owens
Stockport
Scenic Co
Kentucky
Charles Web
William Bell
Olentangy Park
Columbus Zoo
Floyd Campb
Gahanna
Charles Donley
R Park
Lancaster
George I
George Davis
George Davis, Jr
Charles Welch
Cobus
Francis Fuc
Loyal W ars Class gathering and weekend visits noted
The Loyal Wars Class of the EUB met at Leona Thompson's home with 20 members and two visitors present. Norman Westfall of Da. visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eli Westfall over the weekend. Various local families shared Sunday visits and funeral attendance including the Nabergalls and Dews from multiple towns.
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Leaster
Arthur Wilson
Mur City
Hannah
Henry Ada
Jess McGee
Ona Dew
Winnie
Thomas Aberts
Harry Manning Nabergall
South Carolina
Ida Bowm Lancaster
Louis Dew
William Dew
Newark
Leona Thomp
Carpenter Family Socials and Local Club Activities
A Carpenter Baptist Youth Fellowship gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A R Caster featured many guests including Reed Jeffers and family. Birth reported for Minnie Maud Queen at Chamberlain Clinic, with grandparents Walter and Mrs. Jordan. 4 H and Grange events noted, plus a Boring reunion at Hooper’s Park with Westina Crabtree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
A. R. Caster
Carpenter Baptist ‘Youth Fellowship Group
Reed Jeffers
Gene
Lee
Mary
Janet
Richard Jeffers
Mirs
William Cheadle
Rex
Linda Cheadre
Dale
Mary Dye
Nie Hammon
M Rupe
June Kendall
J. L. ‘Nawings
A. P. Rupe
Frank Wwood
J. F. Boéstaph
Eddie
Sue
Salem
Oley Winters
Columbus
J. L. Rawlings
Charlies McCall Lancaster
Emory Bosworth
Arkansas
Deb Bosworth
Wellston
Mont Bosworth
Walter Holliday
Dexter
Frank Wood
Francis Queen
Minnie Maud
Chamberlain Clinic
McArthur
Walter Jordan
Queen
Mendal Jordan
Carpenter Boys
Tommy Spurlock
Oes
Dale Roush
Columbia Grange
C. B. Williams Grange
Tuppers Plains
H. E. Starkey
Joy
Jan Wiseman
Mendal
Dwaine Jordan
Arthur Crabtree
Hazel
Marie Rupe
Harry Dudgeon
Clair Dudgeon
Local Social Notes From Middletown and Nearby Areas
Mrs Verna Welker of Middletown Ohio spent days visiting her sister Mrs Kelley Untley. Mr and Mrs O M Stewart business visitors in Columbus. Arnold Webb of Columbus spent a weekend in Middleport with friends and called on Clyde Alexander. Norman Stewart vacationing in Dayton with his uncle. Bill Daft in Columbus for work visited here with Ora Painter. Local youths attended Methodist Youth Camp at Lancaster led by chaperones Don Judy Harley Cloud and Ruth Long. George Thomas family hosted relatives Mercerville. Mrs Meacham visiting granddaughter Don Judy in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Cloud
Ruth Long
Harry Glenn
Weekend Visitors From Several Towns Stay With Local Families
Weekend visitors listed include Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Roberts of Cleveland and others from Lancaster Moxahala Columbus Crooksville Athens and Fultonham. Names cited include Ella Osenbaugh Goldie Dr. R. W. Miller and Mrs Jessie Lehman among several households hosting guests.
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Columbus
Guy Tanner
Beverly Driggs
Elaine Swaugger
Crooksville
Effie Richards
Kenneth
Florence Hines
J. E. Moore
New Lexington
Ella Osenbaugh
Goldie
Delmas Lehman
Jessie Lehman
William Carr
Athens
Plains
Billy Davis
Osborne
Ruth Davis
Glenda Tharp
Harmon
Shawnee
Claude Bauserman
Fultonham
Charles Davis
Glenna Williams
Local Notes From The Bend And Shoreline
Mrs Ruth Larkins was taken to Holzer Hospital for treatment. The Government Light boat tended to the lights in the bend. Petty was taken to Parkersburg Hospital for observation. The pleasure schooner Seven Seas visited the landing. Mr and Mrs Morgan Yates and daughter Lynn from Cleveland spent days with grandma Mrs H C Swan. Mr and Mrs R O Wells announce the birth July 25 of a daughter at Mason clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Ruth Larkins
Holzer Hospital
Frank Dorst
Emma Powell
Raymond Emerick
Lancaster
Government
Bend
Co. E. Petty
Parkersburg
Seven Seas
Morgan Yates
Lynn
Cleveland
Yates
H. C. Swan
R. O. Wells
Mason Clinic
Linnie Swan
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T Soon
James Gilbert
Sic Department
Directo Band
Antion
Ohio Ste
H. S. Specht
Meigs County
Bolt
Boosters
Ohio Recor Liquor
Huntington
Phillip Wellers Retu
Canad
New Straitsvil
Rip Kirby
BY Alex Raymond
Steve Canyon
Milton Caniff
Ichange
Company
Les Canadiens
J. R. Williams
Palace
Sont
Kane
Fonky
BY Edgar Martin
Gig
Leslie Turner
Cathy
ORN
V. T. Hamlin
Freckles
By Merrill Blosser
Bugs Bunny
Hollister
Hemlock
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