V J Day Observance Program Set In Nelsonville
Nelsonville announces V J Day events led by veterans groups with a 7 30 p m parade starting at the American Legion building If not in uniform veterans asked to participate Chauncey Dover High School Band to lead The candlelight memorial ceremony follows at 8 30 p m with music bugle prayer and lighting of candles A military ball closes the program at Eagles Hall through 1 a m Traffic diversions will affect W Columbus E Columbus Jefferson Washington and surrounding streets during the ceremonies
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Nelsonville
Veterans’ Organizations of the Commone
Eric Berry
John Teenrod
American Legion
Chauncey-Dover High School
Fred Mulligan
Columbus St
Jefferson
Washington
Public Square
Bugier
L. E. Evans
Flanders Field
Evans
W. Columbus St
Legion Corner
E. Columbus St
Jefferson St
Hocking St
Fayette St
Eagles Hall
Blackout Called for Candlelight V Day Memorial Services
Merchants near the Public Square urged to be alert for a blackout planned for Thursday evening in connection with V day memorial services held in Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Teenagers' Dance Set by City Recreation Commission
Nelsonville residents are invited to a teen age dance at the athletic field on Friday from 8 to 10 p m. The event will be held on lighted tennis courts with no admission charge. The pool will remain open during the evening and all teens in the community may attend.
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Nelsonville
City Recreation Commission
Boy injured by dynamite cap explosion
Lawrence McKinney a one year old boy was injured when four dynamite caps were found in a junk yard. He lit one placed on a porch banister while holding three more in his left hand. The blast shattered his right hand and burned his face. He was taken to Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
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Nelsonville
Lawrence MacKinney
Kermit McKinney
Children’s Hospital
Columbus
Quincy Millirons
Railroad St
Nye Chevrolet Drives Past VFW In Twilight Softball
Nye Chevrolet overcame an early 7-0 deficit to beat the VFW team 11-9 in Twilight Softball league play. Nye scored five runs in the sixth to grab an 11-7 lead, while VFW mounted a late rally but fell short. Newman, Cope, Jenkins, Woodson, and Valkinburg are listed among players.
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Nelsonville
Nye Chevrolet
VFW
Vets
Newman and Cope
Jenkins and Woodson
Valkinburg
Pastor Resigns York Pulpit to Lead Sunbury Church
The Rev. Walter W. Jeffries resigns from the local Wesleyan Methodist Church after a year as pastor. He accepts the pastorate of the Wesleyan Methodist Church at Sunbury and will move with his wife and daughter Marilyn Joe after a brief visit in Northern Ohio.
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Nelsonville
Walter W. Jeffries
Wesleyan Methodist
Jeffries
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Sunbury
Ohio
Marilyn Joe
Nelsonville Couple Announces Engagement
Mr and Mrs Matt Adkins of 466 Chestnut St announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma to O L Standish son of Mr and Mrs O J Standish of Salem Indiana The couple plan a wedding at First Methodist Church on Oct 19 Wilma Adkins is a Nelsonville High School graduate who attended Bradley Polytechnic Inst Peoria Ill Standish is a Salem High School and Central College graduate and works as an accountant with L M Coal Co in Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Matt Adkins
Chestnut St
Wilma
O. L. Standish
O. J. Standish
Salem
Ind
Miss Adkins
Nelsonville High School
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Ill
Standish
Salem High School
Central College of Indianapolis
M. M. Club Meets Tonight at Mrs Brooks Home
The M. M. Club will meet tonight at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Mike Brooks on W. Washington Street for a regular gathering.
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Mike Brooks
W. Washington St
Annual Inspection of York Grange Meet in Nelsonville
The York Grange at 2436 in Nelsonville holds its annual inspection at the regular meeting Friday August 15. Members bring all canned fruits vegetables and jellies for exhibition at the Athens County Fair. Serving committee members are Walter Hoskins Belle Hoskins Lulu Hoskins Port Hoskins Hazel Hoskins and Bertha Auker.
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Nelsonville
York Grange
Athens County Fair
Walter Hoskins
Belle Hoskins
Lulu Hoskins
Port Hoskins
Hazel Hoskins
Bertha Auker
Special Meeting Called by Nelsonville Lodge of Elks
Nelsonville Lodge of Elks calls a special meeting for Thursday at 8 p.m. led by Gilbert Smith exalted ruler to discuss matters relating to the upcoming state convention at Cedar Point.
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Nelsonville
Rainbow Class Meeting Set in Nelsonville at 7 30
The Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Eddie Johnson on West Washington Street in Nelsonville.
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Rainbow
Nelsonville
Rainbow Class of the Christian Church
Eddie Johnson
W. Washington St
Marietta Paints Distributed by Bar din Bros Co Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co Plymale Wagner Co
Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros Co Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co Pomeroy and Plymale Wagner Co Gallipolis.
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Marietta Paints
Bardin Bros. CO
Athens
Pomeroy Cement Block CO
Pomeroy
Plymale Wagner CO
Gallipolis
Diamond Anniversary Of Trimble Grange Celebrated
Trimble Grange 1830 observed its Diamond Anniversary with a Saturday meeting. New members received first and second degrees. Historian Mrs. Helen Fierbaugh read a history of the Grange, noting growth and remodeling of its home since 1912. Charter members and officers were recognized, followed by a skit and potluck supper.
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Glouster
Trimble Grange
National Grange Organization
Madelin Boudinott
Helen Fierbaugh
Trimble Grange 1830
Sid H. Johnson
Bart Johnson
Vinnie Johnson
James H. Fierce
Guy J. Fierce
Charles Smith
Sue Smith
D. H. Fierce
James W. Smith
Ann Mason
Elizabeth Mason
Mary Hansberry
A. B. Bingman
J. E. Lewis
B. W. King
Anna King
John J. Penrod
Clara Penrod
George Heckman
J. N. Pedicord
Thomas Davies
Cora Davis
George Thomas
Annie Thomas
Joel M. Haskins
Lizzie Haskins
Robert Meeks
John Zimmers
Laura Zimmers
Adda Antle
J. E. Boudinott
Mace Mesacher
A. J. Dew
H. S. Worden
Florence Meeks
Elza Linscott
George W. Linscott
Netta Linscott
Nancy Linscott
William Civills
M. O. Davis
Ollie Davis
Dayton Keirns
Ella McElfresh
Warren Tippie
Charles Brown
Blanche Koons
D. M. Wemmer
Susie Wemmer
R. H. Kasler
John Barrett Honored On 29th Birthday
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Barrett on August 7 to celebrate Mr. Barretts 29th birth day anniversary. Attending were Mrs. Henry Napper and son William, Bertha Barrett, Mrs. Violet Easler and daughter Doris, Otto Schrappe and daughter Ann, Audrey Napper and daughters Opal and Clarabelle, Cloris Napper and son Joseph, Mrs. Paul Russell and daughters Rosalie and Mary Lou. Refreshments were served.
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Glouster
John Barrett
Barrett
Henry Napper
William
Bertha Barrett
Violet Easler
Doris
Otto Schrappe
Ann
Audrey Napper
Opal
Clarabelle
Cloris Napper
Joseph
Paul Russell
Rosalie
Mary Lou
Summer Festival Set For Saturday Night
Nelsonville church hosts annual summer festival at St. Andrew's Parish Hall on Aug. 16 starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments served and public invited.
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Nelsonville
St. Andrew's Church
Condition Improves After Major Surgery
Anthony Palermo, who had major surgery last Wednesday at St Anthony's Hospital in Columbus, is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
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Nelsonville
Anthony Palermo
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Columbus
Garden Club Rummage Sale Planned at Central School
The Nelson Garden Club will sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday in the Central School Building, inviting community members to browse donated items and support club projects.
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Nelsom
Garden Club
Officers Elected To Glouster Board Of Commerce
A meeting in Glouster elected permanent officers for the Board of Commerce with James Settles as president and Earl E. Johnson as vice president. Directors include Clyde Sellars Lewis Martin and others from Glouster Trimble Village and Township. A Cleveland proposer discussed septic tank factory plans, with further details to follow.
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Glouster
Board of Commerce
James Settles
Mr. Settles
Earl E. Johnson
Dan Kovach
Clyde Sellars
Lewis Martin
Trimble
C. F. Danford
Earl Davis
Trimble Township
Harry Dust
Chester Coffman
Jacksonville
Roy Byers
Joe Williams
C. F. Guinther
Marriage of Ida B Davis to Raymond C Brooks
Mrs. Maude Davis of Jacksonville announces the marriage of her daughter Ida B to Raymond C Brooks son of Mr and Mrs William Brooks of Murray City. The ceremony was performed August 7 in Pomeroy. The bride is a teacher in Hollister schools and the couple will reside with the bride's mother.
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Glouster
Maude Davis
Jacksonville
Ida B
Raymond C. Brooks
William Brooks
Murray City
Pomeroy
Hollister
Miss Adkins Weds FE C Cooley in Glouster Home
Glouster Route 2 resident Cassius Cooley and Glouster Village resident Mary Adkins united in marriage at the bride’s home in Glouster. Mayor Thomas Williams performed the ceremony Monday evening. The couple will reside in Glouster. attended by Mrs. Cooley’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Clark.
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Glouster
Eber Cassius Cooley
Mary Adkins
Glouster Village
Thomas Williams
Keirns Family Reunion Held at Hooper Ridge Church
The 18th annual Keirns reunion was held August 10 at Hooper Ridge Church in Glouster. Seven living children of the late Augustus and Sarah Ellen Keirns attended, ages 72 to 84. The group donated two water jar fountains to the church basement and elected Harmon Keirns president, William Lafollett vice president, and Jessie Keirns secretary-treasurer for next year.
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Glouster
Keirns
Hooper Ridge
Augustus
Sarah Ellen Keirns
Marvin Keirns
J. B. Keirns
S. L. Keirns
Adda Lafollett
Millfield
A. W. Keirns
Jennie Calentine
Amesville
Amanda Armstrong
Harmon Keirns
William Lafollett
Jessie Keirns
Gail Services Thursday for John Gail 49
John Gail 49 died at St Francis Hospital. Survived by mother two sisters and two brothers. Father preceded him eighteen months ago. Funeral at Hollister United Brethren Church Thursday at 2 p m. Burial in Hollister Cemetery. Moose Eagle and American Legion member. Friends may call at C F Wallace Funeral Home until Thursday noon.
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Glouster
John Gail
St. Francis Hospital
Elizabeth Kanots
Fairport Harbor
Helen Kovach
Hollister
Lewis
Frank
Gail
American Legion
C. F. Wallace
Glouster Board Accepts resignations and hires staff
At a Glouster Board of Education meeting in the superintendent's office, resignations of Mil dred Davis and Margie Bryson McGee and Rachel Murray were accepted. Miss Murray remains a teacher. Pauline Myers was elected principal. Several grade teachers and a commercial teacher were hired. A new policy requires emergency teachers to gain nine extra semester hours yearly. McClelland Coal Co. won the bid to supply coal at 5.70 per ton delivered.
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Glouster
Glouster Board of Education
Mildred Davis
Margie Bryson McGee
Rachel Murray
Miss Murray
Pauline Myers
Sibyl Kurtzman
Norma Powers
Elinor Anderson
Louise Gladden
Marie Eddy
Lucille Grubbs
Enid Cox
Stella Weldon
Betty Dennison
McClelland Coal Co
Noon Couple Return From Toledo Railroad Trip
Mr and Mrs T A Noon return home Monday after a week in Toledo where Mr Noon attended to railroad business.
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Glouster
T. A. Noon
Toledo
Mr. Noon
Sisk Family Called to Glouster for Ill Father
Mr and Mrs Otho Sisk of Columbus were summoned to Glouster on Monday due to the serious illness of Chad Sisk, father of Mr Sisk. His health had been failing for months and worsened recently.
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Glouster
Otho Sisk
Columbus
Mr. Sisk
Chad Sisk
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