Nelsonville Bond Drive Nears Goal For Sixth War Loan
Nelsonville’s Sixth War Loan drive has reached $21,433.75 of a $90,000 city quota with a remaining balance of $58,566.25. Committee chair Don W. Codding remains optimistic the campaign will meet its target before the midmonth close. Ward totals show Blake Mechem $3,687.50 Roy Tomlinson $5,547.50 Dr James Wilson $7,336.75 Earl Washburn $4,862.
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Nelsonville
Doris Pergrin
Don W. Codding
Blake Mechem
Roy Tomlinson
James Wilson
Earl Washburn
Logan Greet Bond Party Delayed Caravan Arrives
In Logan the Army War Bond caravan arrived after a delay caused by motor trouble to serve over a hundred locals despite cold winds and snow. The procession included ten vehicles two amphibious ducks and more as personnel presented War Bonds at the Sixth Drive. The event closed with a sunset gun at retreat and the flag lowering at the Post Office.
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Logan
Education Group Holds Annual Dinner in Logan
Miss Mary Eyerman chaired the Logan Education Association dinner at the White House with committee aides Faith Krinn Eleanor Derr Elizabeth Heinlein Jones Sarah Rockhold Joan Gosling and John Clark. Dr W L Strous spoke on faculty roles while music by Janice Barker Ruth Ann Norris James Gilbert and others accompanied by Mrs Gilbert and Mrs Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Strous
State Department of Education
George Carr
Strous
Janice Barker
Lucy Long
Ruth Ann Norris
James Gilbert
Gilbert
Lena Mack
Elizabeth Heinlein Jones
Martha Steel
Grace Adcock
Derr
Howard Kirk
Joan Gosling
Ruth Armstrong
Ruth Bryan
John Clark
Fred Burchfield
James Rutgers
Dayton Schultheise
Iris Lowery
Sally Holmes
Winters to Attend Osteopathic Assistants Refresher
Mrs. Lillian Winters, assistant to Dr. C. F. Rauch, will attend a refresher council for Assistants of the Ohio Osteopathic Association in Columbus on Friday and Saturday.
War Bond Totals for Logan Quota Status
Logan reports war bond campaign results with a quota of 426000 dollars. Amount sold to date is 162515.25 dollars, leaving 263484.75 dollars still needed.
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LOGAN
Logan Brief Social Notes
Mrs. Charles Huffman entertained the Chummy Bridge group on North Market Street with guests Mrs. Ben Evans Mrs. Jack Baker of Mt. Pleasant Michigan and Mrs. Clarence Schemp Prizes were won by Mrs. Ross Adcock and Mrs. Karl Poling The guest prize went to Mrs. Baker Refreshments were served Other players included Mrs. Henry Dague Mrs. Darley Kitchen and Mrs. Elder Martin Mrs Poling will host in two weeks.
Fortnightly and Contract Clubs Host Holiday Gatherings
Mr and Mrs John Kreig hosted the Fortnightly Club on North Walnut with all members present. Mr and Mrs Earl Roberts won high scores for men and women. Supper served to hosts and winners and several pairs. Mrs J R Hankison hosted the Afternoon Contract Club with prizes to Mrs Frank Brown and Mrs Earl Roberts and plans for two tables in two weeks. Refreshments followed hosted by several members.
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John Kreig
North Walnut Street
Earl Roberts
Anthony Toerner
L. K. Showalter
Charles Achauer
Frank Brown
Roberts
J. R. Hankison
John R. Pierce
Jesse Frasure
Stanley Baker
Ed. Kemper
Howard White
Eastern Star Honors Retiring Matron at Dinner
Officers who served with Mrs. Larimer in 1944 honored her with a six o'clock dinner at the E Front Street home of Mrs. Jay Nimon. Connie Schultz presented a gift from the officers as part of the farewell tribute to Mrs. Frank Larimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Larimer
Eastern Star
Lee Bush
Florence Larimer
Hershel Prevost
Joe Phillips
Marvin Lackey
Toy making workshop at Enterprise school event
An all day workshop at Enterprise school was held as the second in a series. Attendees made stuffed and wooden toys for display at the county Christmas meeting on December 15 at Marabee Hall. Other groups entering toys include Rockbridge and Green Township. Information on toy making is available from Miss Helen Evans at the extension office.
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Logan
Enterprise School
Marabee Hall
Rockbridge
Green Township
Helen Evans
Nondescript Club Celebrates Golden Anniversary at White House
Members and guests of the Nondescript Club gathered at the White House to mark its fifty years as a literary society affiliated with the Women's Federation of Clubs since 1925. Prof. T. N. Hoover spoke on 50 year intervals and William Penn's religious freedom, with Rev. Swengel performing and a piano duet by Mrs. Smoot and Mrs. Notestone.
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Cleo Montgomery Logan
White House
John Allen
James Smoot
McCormick
Women's Federation of Clubs
T. N. Hoover
Ohio University
William Penn
Hocking Valley
General Putnam
McGuffy
Sunset Cox
Ohio U
Clinton Swengel
Walter Prather
Ann Clark
Smoot
Valse
Schilhoff
Allen
Swengel
A. J. Cronin
Margaret Lutz
Cora Brown
Warren Bright
Kenneth Bright
Lester Risch
Prather
D. A. Rannells
Clark
Paul Bennington
Bess Mutchmore
Alice White
Helen Evans
Joe Case
Kenneth Adair
Allen Adair
Lecca Hoy
Arthur Newman
Lew Graham
Newell Grooms
Virgil Martin
Anthony Toerner
John Wellman
Russell Blum
Virginia Hockman
Clarence Salts
Eleanor Derr
Carlton Bright
Garnet Sheets
Hilda Smith
Russell
Berlin
Edith Snyder
John Lee
Dallas Kinser
Samuel Primmer
Edgar Paul
Florence Whitcraft
Jessie McManigal
Robert Work
George Hengst
John Krieg
James Krieg
Miriam Dunnick
R. R. Lanning
Harry Smith
W. G. Woodard
Robert Keynes
Emerson Poston
James Barker
Lawrence Hack
Florence Bort
Harry Wright
A. K. Smith
Charles Heine
Zoe Blosser
Ben Ross
Paul Shaw
Russell Montgomery
County School Funds Allocated To Districts For Quarter
Logan officials report the fourth quarterly payment from the School Foundation Fund totaling 39 937 91 has been distributed to 13 districts led by Starr Washington 7 008 25 and Murray City 5 149 01. amounts for Benton Falls Good Hope Gore Green Laurel Laurelville Perry Murray City Salt Creek and Ward follow.
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Logan
School Foundation Fund
Benton
Falls
Good Hope
Gore
Green
Laurel
Laurelville-Perry
Murray City
Marion
Salt Creek
Starr- Washington
Ward
Logan Pastor Will Speak This Evening
In Nelsonville the Rev. C W Swingle pastor of the First Methodist Church Logan will speak at 7 oclock tonight at the local Methodist Church concluding the week long preaching mission. Regular Sunday services by Rev W M George begin with 9 30 a m Sunday School and 10 30 a m worship with The Highest Law of Life as sermon topic. A union Sunday evening service at 7 oclock at the Methodist Church features Rev John Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian Church.
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Columbus
H. V. Thrush
Merle Eyman
Lancaster
Harold Potts
McArthur
Hollis Freeman
N. High St
Orchard St
Bertha Nimon
Amica Club
N. Market St
Women's Relief Corps
Wilbur McDaniel
Wayne
Union Furnace
Reno White
Nelsonville
R. D
Charlotte Walters
New Plymouth
R. 1
Shirley McDaniel
Near Union Furnace
C. W. Swingle
First Methodist Church
Logan
Methodist Church
Wm. M. George
Union
John Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Epiphany Episcopal Church
B. T. Atkinson
Cincinnati
Nelsonville Social Notes Obscure Meeting and Visits
Nelsonville social notes report a Tuesday gathering of the Impisco pal Church confirmation class led by Frank G. Smith at Mrs. William Meyer’s home with a post meeting lunch for many guests. Other items include M. M. Club plans at Mrs. Robert Wendon’s Fort Street with gift exchange, plus relatives visiting families in the area and Pvt. John W. Coakley’s return from overseas on furlough after three years abroad.
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Impiscopal Church
Frank G. Smith
William Meyer
E. Washington St
Frank Smith
William Brooks
Kenneth Orwiler
Wallace Glenn
M. M. Club
Robert Wendon
Fort St
Marjorie Roberts
Walter Gould
Springfield
Francis Cox
Dayton
Vaughn Cox
Elizabeth St
Emma Lowry
Carbondale
Arthur Lowry
Navy
Dell Lowry
Barberton
Frank Arnett
Gene
Columbus
John W. Coakley
Murray City
Seattle
Ethel Wilson
Christmas Plans and Sunday Services in Logan Churches
Logan churches announce busy December schedule with services at First United Brethren Methodist and Trinity Lutheran. Special Christmas program by the junior choir, morning worship topics on Universal Bible Sunday, and multiple youth groups meeting through midweek.
Eagles of District to Meet in Murray City
Murray City Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will host District 4 at a district Victory meeting and initiation on Sunday December 3 at 2 30. Deputy grand worthy president Harley E Gardell will be the speaker. Lunch will be served after the session.
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Murray City
Aerie
Order of Eagles
Harley E. Gardell
Nelsonville Group Heads to Fort Hayes for Examinations
Twenty two registrants from Athens County and Selective Service Board No 2 departed by bus for pre induction examination at Fort Hayes Columbus. James Leo Whitlatch of Myers Street Nelsonville was named leader of the group.
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Nelsonville
Athens County
Selective Service Board No
Fort Hayes
Columbus
James Leo Whitlatch
Myers St
Local Notices From Zion Ridge and Nelsonville
Calvin Smith on leave in Alaska visits family while Mrs Helen Dennis and children from Obetz spend time with her father Lafe Wolfe. Miss Sherry Johnson had major surgery in Athens hospital with upcoming church services led by Rev Dickson. John Partlow fined $50 for operating a game of chance. Nelsonville rummage sale postponed by Naomi Circle of the Methodist Church.
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Zion Ridge
Calvin Smith
Alaska
Helen Dennis
Obetz
Lafe Wolfe
Cora Ellis
Columbus
Sherry Johnson
Athens
Dickson
Rio Grande
Nelsonville
John Partlow
Miles Howe
Naomi Circle
The
Methodist Church
Batie
Reverend Walton to Preach in Nelsonville
The Rev. William J. Walton pastor of Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Lancaster will preach at the A. M. E. Church Nelsonville Sunday December 3 at 3 p m.
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Nelsonville
William J. Walton
Allen Chapel
Lancaster
Parsons Son Arrives in England In Army Notice
Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Jesse Parsons announce their son Corporal Eldred G Parsons has arrived in England. Murray City D of P to hold a benefit Monday evening December 4 at 8 o'clock in the Knights of Pythias Hall.
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Nelsonville
Jesse Parsons
Nelsonville Rt. 1
England
Cpl
Eldred G. Parsons
Murray City
D. of P
K. of P
Gifts for Veterans Being Assembled in Ohio
Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion and the Woman's Auxiliary collect Christmas gifts for Ohio hospital veterans. Initiated at the national convention and promoted by Eddie Cantor. Contributions accepted at J. D. Adamson Hoodletts Betts Store until December 10. Slogan Lets Give Gifts to Yanks Who Gave.
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Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
Woman’s Auxiliary
Ohio
Eddie Cantor
J. D. Adamson
Hoodletts
Betts
Street Paving Advances in Nelsonville City
The Public Service department reports the west end of Walnut Street paved after weeks of work. Curbing planned on Harper Street east when weather allows, with paving to follow. A fall bazaar at Eagles Building on December 9 features home-baked goods and handmade items to support local water service projects.
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Nelsonville
Public Service Department
Walnut St
Neey
Narret Oneteene
Miles Howe
Harper St. East
Jack- Warren
Son St
Eagles
Veterans of Lodge Are Honored at Turkey Dinner
Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias honored long affiliated members at a turkey dinner in the K of P Hall. 75 attendees heard Charles F. Ater speak on Supreme Grand Lodge projects and present a 35 year certificate to Pearl Hutchinson. Across 57, 54, and 60 plus year members, Henry Frank noted as oldest living Knight.
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Nelsonville—Valley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Hall
Pythian Sisters
Whitmore
L. A. Whitmore
Janet Cope
Charles F. Ater
Zanesville
Supreme Grand Lodge
Pearl Hutchinson
Mr. Ater
Supreme
Ohio
Tulsa
Valley Lodge
John Culp
George Wend
Henry Frank
Carbondale
Pythias
United States
Order
William M. Howe
Charles Howell
Raymond Patton
John Monks
Robert Sowers
C. Roy Tomlinson
Woman's Day Observed at Christ Church in Nelsonville
Women of the church sit in honor at 10:30 service for the annual Woman's Day focusing on world missions. Rev. L. E. Evan preaches on Rebuilding with Christ and offering proceeds aid the missionary cause. Bible School at 9:30 is led by George Barrows. union evening service at the Methodist Church with Rev. J. Livya Evans.
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Nelsonville
Woman's Missionary Societ
Church Christ
Cause of World Missions
L. E. Evan
Woman Missionary Society
Bible
George Barrows
J. Livya’ Evans
Nazarene Services Schedule in Nelsonville
The Nazarene Church in Nelsonville lists weekly services for Dec 3. Sunday sessions at 9 30 a m and 7 p m, Thursday at 7 p m. Evangelist J S Fitch will speak at 7 p m tonight and tomorrow night and conclude with Sunday evening service.
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Nelsonville
Church of the Nazarene
J. S. Fitch
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