Ohio Expert Discusses Insurance History at Rotary Talk
Jack McCune of the Ohio Farmers Indemnity Co spoke to the Rotary Club in Nelsonville on the origin and growth of insurance. He traced coverage from Stone Age cave men to modern policies and cited historical milestones in Lloyds, fire, life, marine, and auto insurance, ending with Coolidge’s view that insurance makes the unequal equal and the uncertain certain.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Jack McCune
Leroy, O
Ohio Farmers Indemnity Co
Victor Oakley
Greece
Lloyds
London
England
Guilds Life Insurance
Germany
America
Life
Buffalo
N. Y
Calvin Coolidge
Mohler Reunion Held in Zanesville and Murray City
The Mohler family held the fourth annual reunion at James Robinson's home in South Zanesville. The 1940 gathering will occur on the second Sunday in August at Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Mohler’s home in Murray City with numerous relatives listed as attendees from Zanesville Orbiston Jacksontown Roseville Columbus and surrounding areas.
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Murray City
Mohler
James Robinson
Zanesville
Hiram Mohler
Isaiah Smith
Lawrence Smith
Connie
Larry
Henry Shaffer
Aurilla
Wilma Lee
Wesley
Orbiston
Orville Mohler
Shawnee
Winfield Drake
Jacksontown
Jesse Trout
Robert
Sam Goodlive
Herbert Anders
Cannesville
Harry Holmes
Vada
Donald Holmes
Gertrude Rider
George Muller
Melvin Claypool
Roseville
Jennie Murray
Columbus
George Strohl
Rose Farm
Iva Rife
Ellen King
Margaret Wood
Buchtel
Delbert Adamson
Isaac Mohler
Lois and
Clifford
Forest Kowaliski
Katie Slay
South
Nelsonville social notes and wedding announcements
Nelsonville club meets at Mrs. Ray Foughty home. Leona Warren wins contest and Mary Finsterwald wins prize. Ruth Backus to wed William Spray of Cleveland. ceremony in Columbus. Esther and Business Girls classes called meeting at Church of Christ. Various local residents attend events and plans for picnics and travel noted. Harry Chesner to represent Nelsonville Eagles at Chicago convention.
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G. T. Club
Ray Foughty
Walnut St
Ray Morris
Leah Fick
Elizabeth Ray
Leona Warren
Mary Finsterwald
Hazel Pearce
Lenora Smith
Virginia Whyte
Libby Phillips
Freda Powell
Maud White
Ruth Knight
Thelma Hutchins
Marie Carpenster
Elizabeth Whyte
Marquise Morris
Fanny Williams
C. W. Backus
Ruth
William Spray
Cleveland
Nelsonville High School
Corning
Backus
Sistr
Henry Spray
Amy Spray
New York
Canada
Esther
Church of Christ
William Lottridge
Evansville
Ind
John Monks
Nelsonville
E.S. Bingman
Glouster
Nettie Stewart
William Stewart
Helen Stewart
James Hall
Clarence Stewart
Whipple
Ohio
Kathryn Stewart
Mary Walker
Gary
Union Furnace
James Daugherty
Tracy Whaley
June
Janet
Pomeroy
J. H. Cuckler
Whaley
Avis Whaley
Cuckle
Rainbow Class Picnic at Nelsonville Church Backyard
Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ plans a Thursday evening picnic at Mrs. Dewey Ruscoe's Nelsonville Rt. 2 home. Members should meet at the church by 5 30 and bring own car, a favorite dish, and table service.
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Rainbow
Church of Christ
Dewey Ruscoe
Nelsonville
Rt. 2
Kelch Reunion Honors 100th Birthday in Columbus
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes ley Baker in Columbus marked a memory in honor of the late Lawrence Kelch’s 100th birthday. A noon basket dinner fed the many relatives and friends in attendance. Among those present were L. R. Kelch Ruth Kelch Max Hoskins Mr and Mrs Henry Kelch Dr and Mrs Edward Murphy Mr and Mrs W L Morrison Mr and Mrs S P Kelch C O North and Frank North all of Nelsonville.
Carbon Hill Tops Brooks Shoes 4-1 in Twilight League
In Nelsonville Monday night Carbon Hill defeated Brooks Shoes 4-1. Pitcher Big Jim North limited the Shoes to five hits while Dupler led Brooks at the plate with two of three. Carbondale and Buchtel battled to a 7-7 tie that was halted by darkness and will resume next week.
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Nelsonville
Carbon Hill
Brooks Shoes
Big Jim" North
Taylor
Shoemen
Nixon
W. Devol
Dupler
Buchtel
Carbondale
Garlinger
Arnold
Doolittle
R. Brooks
Carbon
K. Blosser
Devol
Dane
Pere
Ry Devol
Winigum
di Saehsanhene
Enhebaninninre
Ray
Madnox
Ccteneeckuy
Hilleary
Senwenassne
Graham
Skdeiananee
Evans
Spray
Tavion
Brooks
Johnson
Lowes
Propitious Time for New Projects and Ambition
The passage urges bold initiative and enterprise while warning against excessive zeal that could lead to litigation, fraud, or failure. It notes a birthday person may face a year of heightened tempo and aggressive proposals, advising consultation with superiors in crises and promising to reward early discipline.
Golgotha Life of Christ to be shown at Church event
Nelsonville notices a first talking motion picture Golgotha about the life and crucifixion of Christ. The Esther Class sponsors the August 21 showing at 8 oclock in the Church of Christ Mens Auditorium with new equipment. The film, made in Europe, cost 800000 and features English dialogue and accurate scenic backgrounds.
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Nelsonville
Golgotha
Church of Christ
Esther
Europe
Eagles Receive Applications At Nelsonville Aerie Meeting
Four new membership applications were received at the Eagles meeting in Nelsonville, bringing total applicants to 80 in two and a half months. Raymond Walker’s team leads, with Frank Kirk’s team second and catching up, while Robert Green and Theodore Culp trail. The aerie plans a stag picnic next Sunday offering all you can eat for one admission price to outdo Athens and Logan.
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Nelsonville
Eagles
Raymond Walker
Frank Kirk
Robert Green
Theodore Culp
Athens
Logan
Three Plead Guilty Of Intoxication In Nelsonville
In Nelsonville mayoral court, three intoxication cases were heard. Albert Brown and Clifford Pickett of Kimberly each paid $25 fines and costs and were jailed until settlement. Don Simonton of Nelsonville paid $10 and costs. Denver Brown of Haydenville pleaded guilty to petit larceny, fined $25 and costs, and jailed. He was accused of taking a battery and generator cut-out from Pearl Keifer’s automobile.
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Nelsonville
C. G. Dew
Albert Brown
Clifford Pickett
Kimberly
Don Simonton
Denver Brown
Haydenville
Pearl Keifer
Brown
Keifer
Community notices from Coolville and Troy area
Local society reports include bake sale planned by Methodist Ladies Aid at the church lawn Saturday at 2 PM. Congregational Ladies Aid and Bible Class meet, nieces and nephews visit from Columbus Athens and Jerome recur in short notices. Family visits span Columbus Chicago Westerville Niagara Falls and Amesville with weddings, reunions, and trips noted.
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Coolville
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Congregational Ladies Aid Society
Alfred Russell
Ireland
Congregational Sunday School Ladies Bible Class
D. C. Davis
Barbara Chapman
Ruth Brandeberry
Alda Larson
W. William Livingston
Athens
G. R. Gunder
Columbus
Parkins
L. L. Shepard
Joseph Shepard
Jerome
Josie Davis
York
H. N. Hooven
Solebury
O. M. Westfall
Howard Parrish
Bertha Kellar
C. E. Keller
Russell Smith
I. W. Dean
Lakewood
G. W. Dean
Co. E. White
Virginia Knecht
Annie Walden
Chicago
Wilma Dunfee
Effie Dunfee
Sioux Fall
S. D
F. C. Taylor
Niagara Falls
Canada
Olin
Carl Hall
Dayton
A. B. Saunders
Harold Verwohlt
C. H. Verwohlt
St. Clairsville
Ruth Sanders
Siedel
Cleveland
Vocational Agriculture Building
A. B. White
al Bridges
Dixie Bridges
Washington
George Bridges
Pittsburgh
Clyde Reeder
Pensacola
Fla
Naval Air Station
Mary Reeder
Reeder
Nice’s Park
Oscar Gunder
George Youngman
Richard
Georgia Sykes
Frank Coffer
W. V. Scott
Portsmouth
A. Z. Penrose
Harrie Henry
Fanny Shepard
Robert Henry
Almer Henery
John Henry
Flossie Shaffer
Indiana
Amesville
B. W. Linscott
Baker Lee Dies in Creola Funeral Set in McArthur
James Lear of Nelsonville reports the death of his uncle Baker Lee of Creola on Monday. Formerly of Connett, Lee will be buried in McArthur after funeral services on Thursday.
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Baker Lee
Nelsonville
James Lear
Creola
Connett
McArthur
Star Garden Club Completes August Dexter Meeting
The Star Garden Club met at Mrs. John Weaver's home with nine teen members and two visitors Mrs. Humphries and Mrs. Clair Nicholson. Three new members were added bringing total to 30. Committees planned flower arrangements for a two week revival at Dexter church starting Aug 20 and a flower show at Star Hall on Sept 10.
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Dexter
Star Garden Club
John Weaver
Humphries
Clair Nicholson
Dexter Church
Star Hall
Dallas Amos
Bernice Farmer
Lancaster
Sylvia Amos
Evelyn Amos
Washington
Ward Saxton
Nelsonville
Mae Dent
Charleston
Lewis Saxton
Adrian Swan
University Hospital At
Columbus
Robert Hill
Race Hill
Evelyn White
Eleanor Bailey
Dexter 4
Bert Davis
Perry Brown
Lake Zaleski
Cash Smith
Ella Nelson
Cheshire Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Cheshire residents share visits with relatives and friends across towns. Ann Vangild of Guysville spent the weekend with her parents, and many locals like George Mulford and Fred visited Athens.
Copus reunion attendees from Millfield at Wellston
Those attending the Copus reunion on Sunday August 13 at Wellston included Mrs. Cecyl Grant and family Betty Leo and Willis Grant Delores Moody Mr and Mrs James Kisor and their children Charles and Jurifer all of Millfield.
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Millfield
Wellston
Cecyl Grant
Betty
Leo
Willis Grant
Delores Moody
James Kisor
Charles
Jurifér
Return of Pastor Is Sought By Methodists of Glouster
Glouster Methodists seek the return of Pastor F G Boroff after a quarter conference at the local church. Ohio Annual Conference to meet in Delaware Sept 5 with district superintendent J Ira Jones in charge of evening service and church reports.
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Methodists
Glouster
Methodist Church
F. G. Boroff
Ohio
Delaware
J. Ira Jones
John S. Blower
WFMS
Isabelle Vernon
Epworth League
Edith Summers
P. J. Stanley
James Vaughen
Pauline Gamwell
Boroff
Ice Cream Social Aids Millfield WPA Playground
An ice cream social on the Christian Church lawn in Millfield raised funds for the WPA recreation program. Pies cakes candies and lemonade were donated and sold with proceeds to buy equipment for the supervised Millfield playground led by Donald Love and Fred Russell.
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Millfield
Christian Church
WPA
Donald Love
Fred Russell
Loyal Women Plan Annual Church Picnic at Antle's Grove
The Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster will hold its annual picnic at Antle's Grove on Friday. It will be an all day event with a potluck dinner. Attendees should meet at the church at 10 a.m. for transport to the grounds.
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Retta Howe
M. E. Church
Logan Water Works
Bessie Stephenson
Leonard Myers
Glouster
Church of Christ
Antle’s Grove
Woman Injured in Jacksonville Picnic Accident
The Messenger reports Mrs. Walter Hilt Sr injured at a Sunday community picnic. The injured is identified as former Hettie Hooper Thomas, not Mrs. Wilbur Hilt as previously stated.
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Walter Hilt
Glouster
the Messenger
Hilt
Jacksonville
Wilbur Hilt
Hettie Hooper Thomas
WPA Workers To Meet Thursday
A meeting for WPA workers and those laid off will be held Thursday night in the old Bon Ton Store building on Poplar Street Nelsonville at 7 30 o clock. The gathering was called by W C liams at the request of a group from a similar meeting held last Sunday.
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Nelsonville
WPA
Bon Ton
Poplar St
W. C. Liams
Baptismal Service To Be Conducted Tonight
Rev. Miles E. Hoon of New Marshfield will conduct a baptismal service at the Church of Christ in this city in the pastor’s absence. Rev. Martin and his family are in northern Ohio on a two week vacation and expect to return August 31.
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Glouster
Miles E. Hoon
New Marshfield
Church of Christ
Martin
Youngstown
Akron
Norwalk
Ohio
Picnic Planned for Sunday School at Wat kins Grove
Plans completed for a Methodist Church Sunday School picnic Thursday afternoon at Watkins Grove near Bishopville. Transportation will be provided. meeting time at the church is 1 p.m. A reunion of the T. J. Shepard family is set for next Sunday at Earl Davis home near Ringgold with Rev. T. H. Chappelear of Kansas City expected to attend.
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Glouster
Watkins Grove
Bishopville
T. J. Shepard
Earl Davis
Ringgold
Rev
T. H. Chappelear
Kansas City
Kan
Mortgage Burning Celebration At Crooksville
G Lunsford and Cecil Watkins attended the Basil Grimes Post 222 banquet and mortgage burning for the Frank McCann Post in Crooksville on Saturday August 12. A Civil War veteran George Funk conducted the mortgage burning ceremony.
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Glouster
C. G. Lunsford
Cecil Watkins
Frank McCann
Basil Grimes
American Legion and Auxiliary Department
Crooksville
le Havre
George Funk
Peterson's Ointment Promises Piles Relief
Millions in 30 years found quick relief from itching and smarting with Peterson's Ointment a cooling soothing astringent formula. One user says it stopped itching and allowed sleep all night. 35 cents a box, 60 cents with applicator. Money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
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