Nelsonville Band Hosts Guest Conductor From OU
Nelsonville High School Band directed by Harold LaFavor gave a one hour concert on the Central School grounds with Ohio University student Donald Sanders guest conducting. The audience praised the performance as the best of the year as practice continues for fall activities and the football season. Next week, August 17, the Buchtel York High School Band will perform on the Public Square at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Harold LaFavor
Central School Grounds
Donald Sanders
Ohio University
Buchtel-York High School
Public Square
Troop 66 Plans Week Camp at Old Man's Cave Park
A special Troop 66 meeting is set for tonight at West School 7:30 to 8:30. Scoutmaster Mender urges all who will continue service to attend. Camp runs Aug 18 25 at Old Man's Cave State Park with staff led by Mender and Tomlinson. physicals required and applications from the scoutmaster.
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Troop 66
West School
Mender
Old Man's Cave State Park
Wilbur D. Mender
Roy Tomlinson
New Straitsville
C. Roy Tomlinson
Don Lancaster
James Sterling
Crane Hollow
Conkles Hollow
Funeral of Mrs. C. A. Freer Held in East Liberty
Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrison and numerous relatives. Mrs. C. A. Freer died suddenly while seated Wednesday morning. funeral service was conducted Saturday afternoon at East Liberty. Mr. Freer, a supply pastor for the Nelsonville Church of Christ, will resume duties midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Walter Morrison
Charles DeWeese
Sigrid Love
Charles Kentner
Thelma Starkey
Josie Baugh
Maud Barron
Roy Barron
Hyla Harrold
L. A. Davis
Reese Davis
C. A. Freer
East Liberty
Elliott and friends visit relatives in local area
Several families visit relatives across Blanchester Athens Croton and Union Ridge over a weekend. Gatherings include the Elliott and Knowlton families with outings at Old Man's Cave and services at Temple M E Church. Mrs Vera Knowlton assists her mother recovering from blood poisoning in the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany R. D
Berton Elliott
Jimmie
Blanchester
Lee Elliott
Elmer Gould
Athens
Arthur Lievellen
Edwin Knowlton
Croton
Ohio
John West
Worley West
Vada Minear
Parkersburg
Fred Elliott
Guy Wingett
Carl Johnson
Elliott
Old Man's Cave
Mary Arbaugh
Columbus
Arch Arbaugh
Vera Knowlton
Lee Tewksbury
Time Card Schedules for Rail Lines and Athens Airways
Schedule excerpts list arrival and departure times for Baltimore & Ohio East and West bound trains, Chesapeake & Ohio, New York Central lines, and Athens Airways connecting Athens with TWA at Columbus with eastbound and westbound options. Connections also offered at Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diplomat
National Limited
Chesapeake & Ohio
NEW York Central South
Blo
Cane Ee O23
NEW York Central North
Athens Airways
Athens
TWA
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Funeral services set for Mrs Perry Colegrove Nelsonville
Funeral services for Mrs Perry Colegrove of Nelsonville Rt 3 who died Saturday at Mercy Hospital Columbus will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Nelsonville. Rev Lloyd Evans pastor of the Presbyterian Church will preside. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Nelsonville
Perry Colegrove
Mercy Hospital
Columbus
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Greenlawn
Nelsonville M. M. Club Hosts Birthday Gift and Luncheon
The M. M. Club met at Mrs. Betty Wintermute’s home near New Straitsville. After the business session, Mrs. Minnie Scott received a birthday gift. Prizes went to Mrs. Mildred Frank and Mrs. Genevieve Hilleary. The hostess, with sisters Mrs. Lillian Young and Mrs. Gertrude Ray, served a two-course luncheon to 13 members and one guest. A picnic and theater party is planned for Aug. 23.
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M. M. Club
Betty Wintermute
New Straitsville
Minnie Scott
Mildred Frank
Genevieve Hilleary
Lillian Young
Gertrude Ray
Kelch Reunion Draws Families From Several Cities
A large Kelch family reunion gathered in Columbus at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Baker. Attendees included L. A. Kelch Ruth Kelch Max Hoskins and many others from Nelsonville Columbus Plain City Fostoria and nearby areas.
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L. A
Engagement announced for Charles Rodebush and Lillian Conover
Announcement from Norwood Ohio confirms the engagement and coming marriage of Charles Rodebush and Lillian Conover both of Norwood. Rodebush is the son of Mr and Mrs C H Rodebush longtime Nelsonville residents. The couple plans to reside in Norwood after marriage.
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Charles Rodebush
Lillian Conover
Norwood
Rodebush
C. H. Rodebush
Nelsonville
Miscel laneous shower honors Mr and Mrs Jack Haffner
Friday evening neighbors and friends entertained at a miscellaneous shower honoring Mr and Mrs Jack Haffner. Mrs Clarence Monks and Mrs James Coope arranged the party for twenty five guests. Guests brought useful gifts for the new home and a refreshment course closed the evening. Mrs Carl Partlow of Athens was the only out of town guest.
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Jack Haffner
Clarence Monks
James Coope
Carl Partlow
Athens
Cope Family Reunion Held at Rising Park Lancaster
The annual Cope Family reunion took place Sunday at Rising Park in Lancaster. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Cope and many relatives from Nelsonville Zanesville Columbus New Philadelphia and Longstreth.
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Cope
Rising Park
Lancaster
George Cope
James Cope
James Patton
Edwin Johnson
John
Eddie Johnson
Roy Cope
Austin Cope
Kenneth Cope
Sharon
Coral Tigner
Donna Jean Mallon
Edwin Cope
Nelsonville
Blaine Cope
Sherreen
George Barnhart
Columbus
Pearl Pierce
Barbara
Zanesville
Watson Cope
Margie
Longstreth
Henry Cope
Helen Shorts
New Philadelphia
Crabtree Family to Arrive Home After Health Campaign
Mr and Mrs Estel Crabtree and daughter Dianne are due home Tuesday in Rochester. Crabby the veteran outfielder for the Rochester Red Wings had to resign as manager of the International League leaders after a major operation at a city hospital in June and will remain inactive for the rest of the season. The Crabbes will settle on West Washington Street and Dianne will start school here in September.
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Estel Crabtree
Dianne
Crabby
Rochester Red Wings
Rochester
W. Washington St
Local residents enjoy travels and visits to cities and events
Mrs Lonnie Adams and her daughter returned home from Cherrington Hospital. Logan Frances Scott spends a week at Camp Syker. Albert Barber family and Margaret Chute with daughter enjoy Buckeye Lake. Shockley and Dewhurst attend Pine Grove homecoming. Louise McGee Gladys Kinneer and Breinig return from New York City and the World’s Fair visiting Radio City West Point China Town Coney Island. Beth Verity returns from Pittsburgh. Benneman family guests. Cranmer hosts in Columbus. Rosemary Snackenburg visits Summit Station. Horch accompanies home from Columbus for observation and possible operation.
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Lonnie Adams
Little Daughter
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Frances Scott
Camp Syker
Albert Barber
Ralph Barber
Margaret Chute
Buckeye Lake
C. A. Shockley
Ed Dewhurst
Pine Grove
W. Va
Louise McGee
Gladys Kinneer
Bessmer Road
Charles Breinig
Athens
New York City
Radio City
Hudson
West Point
China Town
Coney Island
Beth Verity
Pittsburg
George Benneman
George
Clyde Cranmer
Columbus
Ed Cranmer
Rosemary Snackenburg
Summitt Station
Doral Horch
Jobs Homecoming Set At Church September First
The Jobs annual home coming will be held at the church on Sunday September 1. A large crowd is expected and the public is invited. Local residents attended church revivals and visited relatives in nearby towns throughout the week.
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Jobs
John Wooten
Charles March
Morris Dupler
Murray City
Elmer Gears
John and
Chapries
Joy
Walter Lonbarger
Bobby
Mart Kanode
James Hannah
Rolland Hannah
Joshua Matheny
Lee Denny
Lon Denny
Colten
Bill Mackie
Billy
Dorothy Garner
Dwight Sisson
Millfield
Clarence Garner
Sharpsburg
Watt Walker
James Powell
Jimmy
Lancaster
Henry Johnson
East Liverpool
Joy Gears
Walter Shaw
Logan
Dave Campbell
Leonard
Donald Gene
William Brooks
Bremen
Nellie Campbell
Fauna Matheny
Logen
Arthur Webster
Charles
Senecaville
Maggie Campbell
New Pittsburg
Don Mohney
Rio Rita
Marion
Iva Jeanne White
Betty Jane Garner
W. E. Bancroft
Kelso Couple Move Into Remodeled Nelsonville Home
Attorney and Mrs. John P. Kelso moved into their newly renovated residence on W Columbus Street two months after purchasing it from C A Shockley. The Kelso family previously lived at the Vorkes property on W Washington Street.
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Nelsonville
John P. Kelso
C. A. Shockley
W. Columbus St
Kelso
Vorkes
W. Washington St
Junior Order Benefit Party in Nelsonville
Nelsonville report says the Junior Order will host a benefit party on Tuesday August 13 at 8 oclock in the 10.0.F. Hall to raise funds for a local cause. The event invites community members to attend for an evening of fellowship and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
F. Hall
Benefit Postponed in Nelsonville by Past Councillors
Nelsonville residents learn that the benefit party sponsored by the Past Councillors has been postponed to next Monday evening. organizers urged supporters to note the revised date and time.
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Nelsonville
Birth Announcement for George Thomas Hall
Norman Hall and family announce the birth of an 8 12 pound son on Friday August 9. We name George Thomas as the newborn. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George D Hall and Mr and Mrs Charles T Moe of this city.
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Nelsonville
Norman Hall
Ashton Ave
George Thomas
George D. Hall
Charles T. Moe
Barron and Koontz Plead Guilty in City Court
John Barron of this city and William Koontz of Columbus were arraigned in Mayor C G Dew's court on intoxication complaints, pleaded guilty, and were fined five dollars plus costs.
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Nelsonville
John Barron
William Koontz
Columbus
C. G. Dew
Nelsonville Annual Reunion Planned at Rising Park
The Lent annual reunion will be held at Rising Park in Lancaster on Sunday, August 25, inviting former residents to gather for the event.
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Nelsonville
Rising Park
Lancaster
Bryson Accepts Position With Woolworth Company in Cleveland
John Bryson left Sunday for Cleveland to join the Woolworth Company. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E K Bryson of this city and a graduate of this year’s high school class noted for outstanding school activities. Until leaving he worked for Easley and Bulloch Company.
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Glouster
John Bryson
Cleveland
Woolworth Company
John
E. K. Bryson
Easley and Bulloch Company
Catholic Action Guild Enjoys Za Leski Outing
More than thirty members joined the Catholic Action Guild for a Sunday outing at Za leski. They traveled by car, shared a noon basket dinner, and spent the afternoon boating and swimming before returning in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Catholic Action Guild
Zaleski
Hocking County Parks Offer Vast Caverns and Scenic Beauty
The Hocking County Parks near Logan showcase wind carved caverns and famed sites like Rock House Old Man's Cave Ash Cave Cedar Falls and Cantwell Cliffs. Rangers from the Ohio Division of Forestry oversee extensive forest trails camping picnics and scenic outlooks attracting thousands of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
Logan
Ohio
Hocking
Rock House
Old Man's Cave
Ash Cave
Cedar Falls
Cantwell Cliffs
Ohio Division of Forestry
Torch Ladies Aid Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Picnic
The Torch Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society met for its monthly gathering with a picnic supper at Howell's Grove. Members and families attended, with numerous area couples and guests from Parkersburg Coolville Vienna and Huntington present for afternoon sociability and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society
Howell's Grove
Harry Runnion
L. A. Person
Pomeroy
Vienna
W. Va
C. L. Wiseman
Edith Canter Hosts Ice Cream Social in Bishopville
Mrs Edith Canter invited a group to her Bishopville home Friday evening serving ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mackie Wallace and children Betsie Mae Freda Harold Floyd Ray Carol Fulton Florence Delcontino William Petit Harvey South Billy Smith Carol Mason Ed South and Juanita Ralph Canter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Edith Canter
Bishopville
Mackie Wallace
Bessie Mae
Freda
Harold
Floyd
Ray
Carol Fulton
Florence Delcontino
William Petiit
Harvey South
Billy Smith
Carol Mason
Ed South
Juanita
Ralph Canter
Driggs Birth Announcement for Donna Jean
Mr and Mrs Hoyt Driggs announce the birth of a seven pound daughter named Donna Jean. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Blaine Driggs of Lathrop and Mr and Mrs Arthur Frash. Cirrus clouds are formed of ice particles at very high altitudes.
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Lathrop
Hoyt Driggs
Marjorie Frash
Donna Jean
Blaine Driggs
Arthur Frash
Appointment of Administratix for Bertha McVay Estate
Anna Peart McVay of R F D No 1 Athens Ohio is appointed Administratix of Bertha McVay deceased of Albany Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated July 25 1940 Francis D White Probate Judge of Athens County 3 29 48 30tw
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Anna Peart McVay
R.F.D. No
Athens
Ohio
Bertha McVay
Albany
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
Flag Raising Service Draws Five Hundred in Glouster
In Glouster Trimble sponsored event with Ameri can Legion aid drew about 500 attendees. Mayor Eugene Hammond welcomed the crowd and introduced C F Danford. Dr E A Hansen of Ohio University spoke on democracy and civic duty. The program featured music by local bands and a moment of silence for fallen soldiers. Attendees represented Columbus Athens Glouster Hollister Amesville and Bishopville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Trimble
American Legion
Eugene Hammond
C. F. Danford
Frank McCann
C. F. Wallace
A. L. Morrison
Kearns Band
Jacksonville
Sam Elsen
The
Methodist Church
Will Wallace
Alfred Morris
Hansen
Miss Danford
America
Frank McCann Post
Furniss Dew
Columbus
Athens
Hollister
Amesville
Bishopville
Gateway to Village Nearing Completion
Work on the approaches to Glouster at its southern boundary is nearly completed. Two eight foot high stone pillars form a gateway, with bronze name plates to be added and lighting planned at night. Sponsored by the Glouster Kiwanis Club in conjunction with the town, labor by the corporation and materials by the Kiwanis Club. A similar northern gateway may follow.
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Glouster
Corporation
Glouster Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Kittle Auto Parts Down Modoc In 18 12 Softball Tilt
GLOUSTER Kittle Auto Parts defeated Modoc 18 to 12 in a high scoring game played partly in darkness Friday night. The victory ties Kittle Auto Parts with the Catholic Guild for first place in the city softball league. Standings show Little’s Auto Parts 1 2 and Catholic Action Guild two wins with City Hall Gang at 2 2. Teams seeking games should write H Sweeney at Glouster.
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Glouster
Kittle Auto Parts
Modoc
Catholic Guild
Little’s Auto’ Parts
Catholic Action Guild
City Hall Gang
Little Tree Reocabendbeathe
Maeno Us
H. Sweeney
Glouster grid squad forms for fall practices
About 35 boys turned out for a prospective players meeting at Glouster High School Sunday afternoon. Coach Don Greider traveled from Tippecanoe City for the session. Players will handle practice and warmups this week with official workouts to begin Monday August 19, with two practices daily.
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Glouster
Don Greider
Tippecanoe City
Greider
South-Weller Reunion Held at Lancaster Fair Grounds
The twenty-seventh annual South and Weller families reunion met at the Lancaster Fair Grounds on Sunday. attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bair with Betty, numerous cousins and relatives from Columbus Pleasantville Basil Basil and nearby towns, with many Carries and Chesses among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Stanley
Columbus
Leonard Whittington
Ylorina Wyeth
Baltimore
Scott Wyeth
Steven, Scott, Jr
Helen
Ruth
New Plymouth
Bertha Anthony
Sarah Anthony
Co. E. Weller
Basil
Darrel Hooper
Melvin
Arilla Mae
Betty
Daisy Chesser
Earl
Rupert Chesser
Paul Chesser
Paul, Jr
Athens
Harvey South
Ed South
John Murphy
Edith Canter
Juanita
Ralph
John Hooper
Glouster
Earl Lott
Pataskala
Rosa
Jim
Joe Burgoon
Della
Della Kell
Dayton
Clarence Bair
Kenneth McColley
Fred Chilcote
Marie Westenfelder
Lancaster
Edison Greggs
Frank Anthony
Robert Jessamine
Louisville
George Tilley
Lary
Marion
Glouster Social Notes Show Visits From Several Families
Glouster social notes list visits from Columbus Elyria Greens Run and Dayton residents including Kermit Blosser and family Jack Zimmers and others. Several locals hosted visitors over the weekend and trips to Cleveland New Philadelphia Columbus Athens and McConnelsville are noted. A community picnic committee is summoned by Mayor Williams for an 8 PM meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Smith
Donald
Columbus
Albert Zimmers
Jack
Elyria
Carol Fulton
Greens Run
Mackie Wallace
Glouster
George Golding
Barnett
Jessie Marie
James Golding
Beulah Bennett
New Philadelphia
Dorcas
Maxine Burns
Mary Burns
Robert Eddy
Emmett Eddy
Charles Faires
Dayton
F. G. Boroff
Earl Faires
O. Yea Yaw
Chloe
Athens
Jim Carey
McConnelsville
Harry Swart
Elton
Maplewood
New Street
Laskey
Swart
Leo Westfall
Thomas Williams
Ibe
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Mich
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London
Norway
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Stockholm
Sweden
Russia
Pacific
San Francisco
New York
Atlantic
Guild
Ltt
Hocking County Parks
Hocking State Forest
Torch Ladies Aid Society
A. A. Blackburn
Clifford Dixon
Gertrude Davis
Little Hocking
Cooper’s Grove
Dana Hysell
R. D
George Brooks
Rosemary
Coolville
Leo Johnson
Clara Daugherty
Bettie Arnold
William Mowery
Fanny Dewees
Washington, D. C
Bobbie Dewees
J. L. Fankhouser
Bert Baldwin
M. E. Webster
Thelma
Eva Wilson
Nelda
Huntington
Mrs. Canter
E. A. Hansen
Kermit Blosser
Caryl Ann
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