Workers Clear Site for Nelsonville Federal Post Office
Nelsonville site on W Washington Street for a new federal post office is being cleared under Ray Shafer of The Plains, hired by George H White Construction Co. The old Myers House and Johnson property buildings sold to the government have been dismantled, basements filled, and excavation for the new structure is expected to start soon.
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Nelsonville
W. Washington St
Ray Shafer
Plains
George H. White Construction Co
Myers
Johnson
Start Trip Into Deep South for Vacation
Mrs. Lucile Long travels with her son Charles and brother-in-law E F Bell on a combined business and pleasure trip to the Southern North Carolina region. They will visit relatives then proceed to Virginia Beach Washington and other eastern cities before returning by the eastern route. During their absence Mrs Bell and daughter stay with Mrs John Faust. The family plans to resume summer home duties near Crystal Springs until September 1. Mr and Mrs Jacky Pearson and twin daughters Jean and Joan from Detroit are guests of Mrs Bernard Ervin and Mrs Jo Kelly.
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Nelsonville
Lucile Long
Charles
E. F. Bell
North Carolina
Virginia Beach
Washington
Jacky Pearson
Jean
Joan
Detroit, Mich
Bernard Ervin
Jo Kelly
L. T. L. Club Meets at Church in Nelsonville
Nelsonville LTL Club gathers at the Christian Church parlors Tuesday evening at 5 o clock led by Mrs. Sam Starkey. The group opened with singing and a Scripture reading, discussing The Soldier's Resolve and planning a play The Sick Baby. A picnic dinner followed the discussion and social hour.
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Nelsonville
LTL
Sam Starkey
The
Christian Church
America
Mother of Seven Dies at Johnson Hill Nelsonville
Mrs. Cynthia North aged 63, wife of Charles North, died Wednesday night at the family home on Johnson Hill Carbon Hill Rd. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Nelsonville Christian Church with burial at Greenlawn. She leaves four daughters and three sons.
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Nelsonville
Cynthia North
Charles North
Johnson Hill
Carbon Hill Rd
Christian Church
Greenlawn
North
Infant dies in Nelsonville residence
Robert Eugene Perry 14 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Perry, died Wednesday at home on E Chestnut Street. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 PM at the residence with burial to Burr Oak. Survived by parents and five siblings.
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Nelsonville
Robert Eugene
Joseph Perry
E. Chestnut St
Burr Oak
Funeral Attendees Honor Mrs. J. Jack of Nelsonville
In Columbus on Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jack and family plus relatives including Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Shafer and others attended the funeral of Mrs. J. Jack, a longtime Nelsonville resident.
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Nelsonville
Clarence Jack
C. D. Shafer
Frank Moore
Allie Mitchell
Ed Shafer
Harve Shafer
Columbus
Nelsonville Welcomes New Pilgrim Holiness Pastor
The Rev Benjamin Awe from Napoleon Ohio has been elected pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville succeeding the Rev D C Shearer. Awe will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on Sunday August 16. Other services include Sunday School 9 30 a m Young People's service Tuesday 7 30 p m and mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. The Shearers have left for Mission School and a new field assignment is expected for Mr Shearer.
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Nelsonville
Benjamin Awe
Napoleon
Ohio
Pilgrim Holiness Church
D. C. Shearer
Ave
Chestnut St
Shearer
Springfield
Birthday surprise for Mrs James Bland in Nelsonville
Eighteen friends gathered at Mrs. James Bland’s Nelsonville home on Wednesday night to celebrate her birthday with a pot luck supper and a gift presentation. Cards were exchanged after the meal.
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Nelsonville
James Bland
Kyger Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits and News
Margaret Lynch and family hosted by parents near Kyger. Victor Bradbury returned from a job search. Local clubs plan a wiener roast and camp meetings draw crowds. Many relatives visit Rutland and Pomeroy families. Hart Rife buys a new automobile and Peggy Bradbury visits Gallipolis.
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Kyger
Margaret Lynch
Carlton
William Athey
Victor Bradbury
D. of A. Lodge
John Spires
Vinton
Donald
Charles
Gerald Tate
G. E. Durst
Rutland
Charles Rife
Lydia Rife
Ina P. Rife
Clara Carson
Harry Tate
Pomeroy
H. M. Tate
Hart Rife
Henry Davidson
Kgger
Ella la Rue
Amos Rife
Nina Rife
Concord Church Homecoming Planned for Next Sunday
Concord notes report the annual home coming at Concord Church on Sunday August 16 with Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. a basket dinner at noon and a program at 2 p.m. followed by cemetery and church trustee elections. Local residents and visitors are listed among guests and visits.
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Concord
WPA Moves Office to Gallia Courthouse Basement
Gallia county records show Byron Bradbury superintendent and R R Starbuck moved offices to the basement during the night as WPA workers shift to finish the third floor. The basement is nearly finished and work continues upstairs.
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Gallipolis
Byron Bradbury
WPA
R. R. Starbuck
Ford Day Draws Three-Millionth Ford Truck to Gallipolis
Friday Ford day in Gallipolis features a tour of the city by Ford Motor Company's three-millionth Ford truck. The event brings a historic milestone vehicle to town and engages local residents with the downtown visit.
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Gallipolis
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Thomas Riggs Birth to Mary Virginia Houston Parents
Mrs Mary Virginia Houston and Mr ert Stevers are the parents of a son named Thomas Riggs born Tuesday August 4.
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Gallipolis
Robert Diggins
Robert Benney
Casto
Robert Stevers
Mary Virginia Houston
Thomas Riggs
Miss Spencer Hosts Bridge Club in Nelsonville
Mrs. Phillip Weller, Mrs. Glenn Thomas, Mrs. J. L. Webb and Mrs. Stacy Sharp joined Miss Catherine Spencer for a contract bridge gathering in Nelsonville creating three tables of players. High scores were earned by Mrs. Frank Jackson, Mrs. P. O. Bingman and Mrs. Fanny Gibson.
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Nelsonville
Phillip Weller
Glenn Thomas
J. L. Webb
Stacy Sharp
Catherine Spencer
Contract Bridge Club
Frank Jackson
P. O. Bingman
Fanny Gibson
Frank G Smith speaks on coal lamp safety at Rotary
Frank G Smith club president and Sunday Creek Coal Co assistant superintendent led a Rotary Club talk on mine illumination Tuesday evening. He explained bank lamp construction and demonstrated the modern safety lamp.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Frank G. Smith
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Serious condition after rusty nail injury at Gallipolis
Gallipolis reports Clum C Scarberry remains in poor condition after hospital treatment for lockjaw caused by stepping on a rusty nail. A separate note confirms tins are made of sheet steel with a tin coating.
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Gallipolis
Clum C. Scarberry
Club To Hold Dinner And Meeting Friday
G. T. Club will meet Friday night at 6 30 at the home of Mrs. Virginia White to go as a group to the Mc Daniel restaurant for dinner. Afterward the group will be entertained by Mrs. Leona Ward.
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Nelsonville
G. T. Club
Virginia White
McDaniel
Leona Ward
Daughters of America Sponsor Friday Bingo Night
The Daughters of America hold their regular weekly benefit bingo party Friday at 8 o'clock in the I O O F Hall in Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Daughters of America
I. O. O. F. Hall
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Stor's Department Store
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Charles Swisher
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Bion Bradbury
C. A. Bradbury
Rgger
Gladwin Werner
Marion
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Carl Wieman
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Mia
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Friendly Circle
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Trimble
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Gallia
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