Nelsonville Mayoral Races Produce Unofficial Primary Winners
In Nelsonville Democrats nominate Dr. C H Dew for mayor after a 668 vote win in a four candidate field, with Vic Oakley a distant second. Republican Charles E Weltzheimer and Richard E Gibson split the balance of votes as Harry R Kelley Jr leads the GOP slate. Unofficial totals show a higher Democratic turnout than Republican, with 1 704 total votes and a broad sweep for Democratic council candidates and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
C. H. Dew
Harry R. Kelley, Jr
Dr. Dew
Bardin
Victor Oakley
Oakley
Wilber Hutchins
Herman Ruble
Hutchins
Labor Council
Hocking
Sunday Creek
Harry Kelley
Charles E. Weltzheimer
Richard E. Gibson
Kelley
Weltzheimer
Win Bols
John Call
Alonzo Figgins
John P. Kelso
Frank Huddy
Pat Galvin
William T. Anderson
Galvin
Huddy
Galving
Anderson
Edward Newton
L. Keplar
Democrats
Keplar
Ivan Matheny
Jared Barber
Athens Ohio Ordinance Grants Street Improvement Consent
Ordinance No T15 grants Athens City consent for Lancaster Street and Carpenter Street along State Highways 10 and 16 to be improved under the Director of Highways supervision. The measure, approved July 30 1987, directs the Clerk to send a certified copy to state and county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohie
Lancaster Street
Carpenter Street
State Street
City of
Athens
Ohio
Board of County Commissioners of
Athens County
Cottrill Family Reunion Held at Pt Pleasant West Virginia
Nelsonville reports the Cottrill family reunion on Sunday August 8 at Pt Pleasant West Virginia with relatives from Ohio West Virginia Kansas and Washington DC in attendance. Attendees include Mrs Frank Douglas and son Russell Deanville Ohio and others from Nelsonville Akron Middletown Racine Harrisonville Samville Athens and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Cottrill
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Ohio
West Virginia
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Frank Douglas
Russell
Deanville
George Badnelle
Clarence
Cora Tignor
Alonzo Russell
Elijah Cottrill
Athens
Francis Cottrill
Child Enters Hospital for Tonsil Removal
Mary Elizabeth Ceope daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ceope was admitted to Cher rington Hospital Logan this morning for removal of her tonsils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary Elizabeth Ceope
James Ceope
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Velma Louise McDowell Weds Robert Davis In Nelsonville Garden Ceremony
In Nelsonville on Sunday evening August 8 8:30 pm Velma Louise McDowell daughter of Mr and Mrs S R McDowell married Robert Davis of Wellston Ohio in a ring ceremony on a lit lawn. About 50 relatives attended with bridesmaid Minnie McDowell Hyer and best man Mr Hyer. After brief motor trip couple to reside in Columbus. Attendees listed with ties to Nelsonville Bremen Logan and Columbus. The article also notes Collins reunion in Athens and travels of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Galvin
Nelsonville
Lohengren
Backus
Mrs. Galvin
Dew House
Galvin
Norfolk
Washington
D. C
Bennett Co
S. R. McDowell
Velma Louise
Robert Davis
Wellston
Ohio
H. A. Rothraeck
M. E. Church
Davis
Columbus
R. C. Campbell
John
Joe
Bob and Clyde
Nelsonville Rt. 2
Orlando Howson
Near Asbury
Henry Ohlinger
Nellie and
Louise Ohlinger
Haydenville
Mae
Freda
Elia McSherry
Xenia
Ola Radford
Pomeroy
J. A. Sanner
Ethel Cupp
Helen Davenport
Holdren
J. H. McSherry
H. J. Hyer
C. R. Hanning
C. L. Stout
A. G. Cotton
Allice Anne Heaton
FE. W. Allen
Rowena Foss
H. A. Rothrock
Margaret Jones
Harry Jones
Don Campbell
Martha
Danny
Jimmie
Bremen
R. N. Primmer
Logan
Sand Rock Reunion Draws Wide Attendance
The Sand Rock reunion last Thursday evening drew many former pupils with guests from Cincinnati and New York. Attendees included Mrs. J. E. Houdashelt, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Robinson, Mrs. Martin Gaudian and daughter, Massillon, and Harold Dowler, Marion, among others from Athens, Amesville, Broadwell, and Cutler. Local families hosted visitors as Rev. Kuhns preached Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Rock
J. E. Houdashelt
Cincinnati
Robert Robinson
N. Y
Martin Gaudian
Chicago
Christman
Massillon
Harold Dowler
Marion
Robert Finney
Ralph Jones
Newark
Roscoe Ogg
Detroit
Mich
H. C. Underwood
Cutler
Dunbar
Harriet Davison
Quailey
Kuhns
Bartlett
Athens
Stewart
Amesville
Broadwell
A. B. Christman
Wells van Dyke
Len McDonald
Nadine Brawley
Indian Lake
Russell Point
O. O. O'Neal
Lancaster
Jewett Parmiter
C. I. Frash
Coolville and Troy Notes Highlight Local Visits and Graduates
Coolville and Troy notes report a 4 H Toppers Club meeting at the Reed home with a set pot luck dinner planned at Miss Frances Blake's. Ohio University graduates include Kenneth Gillilan Wilbur Harris and Virginia Davis with shifts in local and Bellaire schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Marjory
Lucile Reed
Frances Blake
A. A. McLain
Ella
Defiance
P. F. Bingman
F. A. Humphrey
Belpre
Bingman
Will Hecker
Bruce
Russell Smith
Columbus
C. FE. Keller
Up River
Ohio University
Kenneth W. Gillilan
Torch
Wilbur S. Harris
Amesville
Lottridge
Virginia Davis
Bellaire
Donald Runion
Miss Davis
Troy Township
A. Z. Penrose
Arlo Root
R. J. Runion
NYC Man Retires After 28 Years at Railroad Shops
Patrick Healey of Hobson, New York, retires after 28 years with the New York Central Railroad shops. He has never missed work due to illness and leaves with a pension from the Railway Company and the United States Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
New York Central Railroad
Hobson
Patrick Healey
Mr. Healey
United States
Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Meets With Guests At Watermelon Party
The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society held a business and social meeting plus a watermelon party at Mrs. Robert Haning’s home with ten members and two guests, Mrs. Thomas Parcy of Toronto and Mrs. Dwight Smith of Glouster. Attendees included Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. James Harrison, and others. several residents and guests visited relatives in nearby towns. The Conway reunion drew about 200 at the Byron Conway home in Pike Run. the Kempton reunion is planned for Rising Park, Lancaster, August 29, inviting all family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
Ladies Aid Society
Robert Haning
Thomas Parcy
Toronto
Canada
Dwight Smith
Glouster
John Davis
James Harrison
Fred Heffken
Evan Davis
Fred Olbers
C. M. Aglin
Herman Kempton
Oren Justus
Ithaca
N. Y
Justus
Jack Kutta
Conway
Byron Conway
Pike Run
Doras Davis
James Bullock
John Kempton
Fred Kempton
Ira Conway
Clea Conway
Carl Lainey
Barney Smith
Nancy
Richard Goellner
Richard
Nina Mae
Cleveland
Emmett Lainey
Lancaster
Wayne Jacobson
Felix Lindholm
Ellen
Arnold
Jack Kytta
Henry Kytta
Aili
Anna Koski
August Woponen
W. J. Golding
Neva Golding
Kempton
Rising Park Lancaster
Picnic Planned at Sawyer's Grove by Church of Christ
The annual Bible School picnic will be held Thursday at Sawyer's Grove. Those without transport may meet at the Church at 4:00 p m for rides. If rain postponement, the Mid-Week Service will be held instead. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Church of Christ
Sawyer's Grove
Grove
Local Golf Course Adds Three Holes
Middleport residents learn Rutland six hole course now features nine holes after a recent expansion. The improvement follows rising Golf Club membership and boosts the course’s popularity among area players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rutland
Collins reunion draws family from Athens and beyond
Mrs. Mary McCarty and Mr and Mrs Chas Walker with daughter Mary Jane joined relatives from Washington DC and Zanesville at the Collins reunion held at the Athens County fairgrounds Sunday. The oldest guest was Mrs. Margaret Winefordner of New Straitsville and the youngest was three month old Emily Ann Householder of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Nelsonville
Chas. McCarty
Washington, D. C
D. G. Candy
Nancy
Zanesville
Collins
Athens
Mary McCarty
Chas. Walker
Mary Jane
This City
D. Candy
Athens Co. Fairgrounds
Margaret Winefordner
New Straitsville
Emily Ann Householder
Local guests visit Nelsonville families over weekend
Nelsonville brief mentions guests from Canton Ohio and Middleport visiting area residents. Among those listed are Wilbur Balderson Jr of Canton. Mrs Cora Tignor, Mrs Bertha Hamilton and daughter Joan. Mr and Mrs Herman Ohlinger. Mrs Tom Longstaff. and James Stansberry of Middleport, who were hosted by Hannah Parry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Wilbur Balderson, Jr
Canton
Ohio
Cora Tignor
Bertha Hamilton
Joan
Herman Ohlinger
Tom Longstaff
James Stansberry
Middleport
Hannah Parry
Delegates Named by McCann Post for Ohio Convention
Delegates GLOUSTER-Bob Skinner and H A Rogers were elected by the Frank McCann post American Legion to attend the state convention in Columbus next week. The convention will be held on Sunday.
Pomeroy Social Notes Recap of Weekend Visits and Parties
Local social notes list visits and travels among residents. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Campbell Miss Irene Ebersbach Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alward of Columbus and others from Cincinnati Parkersburg Huntington and Ironton. A birthday surprise for Mrs. Miller is noted with a host of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart
Columbus
Mary Leisheit
Korzenbens
Farl Frecker
Pine Grove
Canada
H. L. Slack
Carl Davis
Parkersburg
Lea Weiner
Charlotte Schadel
Cincinnati
Peter Godfried
M. S. Daniels
Union Ave
Charleston
Huntington
Ironton
Mary Huber
Frank Cox
Elite Club Holds Weekly Meeting at Local High School
The Elite Club met at the high school building Wednesday evening with 15 members present. After a busy hour, attendees were served homemade ice cream and cake by Mary Vasco and Margie Kittrel, featuring a list of participants.
Pythian Sisters Plan Benefit Party Thursday Night
The Pythian Sisters will host a benefit party at their hall on Thursday night at 8 o clock to aid a local cause. The event invites community members to attend and support the effort at the Nelsonville hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pythian Sisters
Kananga Social Notes Brief Social Accessions
Kananga residents and friends share birthday gatherings picnics and visits. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Als bert Spencer Mr and Mrs J W Eckard Clarabel Marsh Kathleen Spel Eleanor Marsh George Smith Comstock and family Verne Ber and others. The Epworth League held a picnic at Chickam Park and several families visited relatives in Columbus Georgia and Huntington during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanaiga
Alsbert Spencer
J. W. Eckard
Columbus
JJ Marsh
Clarabel
F Pleasant
J. Geling
Eleanor Marsh
Gell Lis
A. W. Pulling
Pull
Kathleen Spel
Verne Ber
J. E. Harrison
Irison
Clay Lick
Home
W. F. Deem
Kananga
Mervin
Gallipati
Ladies Aid Society
Les
George F. Smith Comstock
Wesley Wade
Dall
Emma Comstock
Fairgrounds
Schoonover
van Jean
Homer Daugherty
Joe Liteliffe
William Saunders
Ray
C. G. Houck
Lizzie Adams
Huntington
Jesse Adams
Georgia
R. D. Chapman
Pomeroy
Comstock
Ed Roberts
Per Mill
Darrell
Mary Dewitt
Gallipolis
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Boll
Call
Council
Bols
Robert Eddy
Floyd North
Newman
Spencer
Leonard Newman
Frank
Pat) Anderson
Third Ward
Thomas Spencer
Fourth Ward
James W. Shafer
Wilbur D. Mender
Robert Q. Kinney
Francis D. White
Will L. Barker
Sylvester Davis
O. P. Bingman
Merrell W. Cox
Fred Juniper
Gerald Nelson
James Lee
W. H. Glenn
John Reed
Wesley Hawk
James Johnson
William McCall
Charles N. McKee
C. H, Harris
Len B
McCunk
Majestic
Claire Trevor
Errol Flynn Anita Louise Mancaeel Limesay
Elizabeth Backus
C. W. Backus
Joe Lane Galvin
J. L. Galvin
John Lloyd Evans
First Presbyterian Church
Joe Galvin, JR
Coolville and Troy
Nyc
C. G. Dew
Nelsonville Briefs
Pomeroy Social Notes
Mrs Miller
Ruby Stobert
Ella Miller
Miller
Minnie Davis
A. R. Clifton
B. Kreinbihl
Elmer Ashworth
Sophia Johnson
Ed. Koehler
Edison Hobstetter
Lena
Clara
Nettie Koehler
Sarah Phillips
Bertha Seyfried
Virgie Hobstetter
Margaret Wood
Aleas
Bell & Co
Ain
Sluckkoffs
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