Legion and Scouts Prepare Christmas Toy Drive
The American Legion aided by Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster Roland Pierce will again collect toys for needy children this Christmas in Nelsonville. Baskets with toys fruit and candy go out the day before Christmas. Citizens are asked to buy an extra toy or two and donate it. Calls to Roland Pierce or legion members arrange pickup and repair for donated items. Boxes in toy stores will accept toys and smaller boxes on counters will collect money for candy and fruit. The drive is overseen by W. L. Hutchins Thomas Lax Frank Keys Frank Skivers and Robert Kinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Roland Pierce
Legion
Legion Committee
W. L. Hutchins
Thomas Lax
Frank Keys
Frank Skivers
Robert Kinney
Masonic Officers Are Installed in Nelsonville Lodge
At a Monday night meeting of Philidorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M officers were installed by Roy Sayers with C G Pritchard as marshal. The new master Converse Crawford and others were sworn in at the Masonic Temple with visitors from Columbus. a black ebony gavel and a 50-year pin were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Philidorian Lodge
No. 157
Roy Sayers
C. G. Pritchard
Masonic Temple
W. M
Converse Crawford
Raymond Raine
James Eliott
C. E. Washburn
H. H. Harding
Nelsonville Social Notes Recap Circle of Ruth Host Christmas Unit
Mrs. P. G. Oakley and Mrs. Thomas Mathewson led the Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Church at Oakley home for a Christmas gathering with 18 members. Devotions by Mrs. Seward and readings by Mrs. Daugherty framed the event as members exchanged gifts for Miss Riley's Valley project. President Ms. Lloyd Evans announced a flower and sick committee and later meetings. Monthly Tri Psi dinner set for Monday at 6 15 at club rooms. others to call. Presbyterian Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 hosting the annual bank offering with devotional leader Mrs. Weltzheimer and program by Mrs. Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
P. G. Oakley
Thomas Mathewson
Circle of
Ruth
Presbyterian Church
Riley
James Seward
Oral Daugherty
Henry van Dyke
Lloyd Evans
Pritchard
Knight
Johnson
Tri Psi Sorority
E. J. Kessinger
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Annal Bank
C. E. Weltzheimer
Frank Knox
Local visitors after surgical patient in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Pete Bond and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Newton visited Emma McMannis in White Cross Hospital Columbus where she recovers from surgery. Included were J G Ely and daughter Evelyn Detroit and Lane Ely Columbus who returned home after being called by the death of their father Michael Ely. Electa Bryan visits son in law and daughter William and Electa Smith Athens as they announce a son born Friday Nov 29. Joseph Danko and family of Pennsylvania were guests of Jacob Danko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Bond
Lawrence Newton
Columbus
Emma McMannis
White Cross Hospital
J. G. Ely
Evelyn
Detroit
Mich
Lane Ely
Michael Ely
Electa Bryan
William Smith
Athens
Pennsylvania
Jacob Danko
City mayor arraigns drinker. pays fine
Clem Keplar of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication in the court of Mayor C. G. Dew on Tuesday. He was fined $10 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Clem Keplar
C. G. Dew
Rotarians Discuss Industrial Accidents In Nelsonville
Dr. W. H. Hyde spoke on industrial accidents at a Rotary Club meeting in Nelsonville. Guest Charles Pratt from Logan Club attended, and Victor Oakley presided in T. R. Mills absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. H. Hyde
Rotary Club
Charles Pratt
Logan Club
T. R. Mills
Victor Oakley
First Place Taken by Straitsville
In the weekly Ladies League at local drives New Straitsville led by Mable Ambrose scored a league high 201 single and 542 series to beat B and P W Bowlers and claim undisputed first place. Letha Lou Shop edged Brooks Shoes in the state match. Letha Silcott top scored with 464. A double header tonight features Brooks Shoes vs Factory Specials at 6 30 and Wilson Bros vs Neiman Auto Supply at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
New Straitsville
Mable Ambrose
Letha Lou Shop
Brooks Shoes
Letha Silcott
Wilson Bros
Neiman Auto Supply
Draftees Must Return Questionnaires By Five Day Limit
Athens County Draft Board No 2 in Nelsonville reports most draftees file timely survey forms but a few remain delinquent. The five day period starts the day after mailing and extensions must be granted by the board. Registrants urged to comply promptly with all questionnaire rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County
American Legion
Draft Board
Part Time Student Workers Covered by Social Security Act
Edward S. Broughton of the Social Security Board in Nelsonville states that school and college students employed in business places and factories are covered by the Social Security Act. Part time holiday work is subject to the same coverage as full time work, clarifying a common employer misconception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edward S. Broughton
Social Security Board
Crabtree Attends Atlanta Major League Conference
Estel Crabtree of the Cardinal organization joins William Southworth and family for a major league meeting in Atlanta with 16 clubs represented. The Southworth party, including Carole Jean, visited Nelsonville with Mrs. Crabtree hosting during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William
Billy) Southworth
St. Louis Cardinals
Estel Crabtree
Cardinal
Atlanta
Southworth
Carole Jean
Crabtree
Ward Rural PTA to Meet at Carbon Hill High School
The Ward Rural PTA will meet Thursday night at 7 30 at Carbon Hill High School. A large attendance has been requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Hill
PTA
Kentucky Burley Markets Open With Higher Average Price
First day sales at 20 burley tobacco markets across Kentucky averaged 17.81 per hundred pounds, up 92 cents from last year. Kansas City grain mills grind between 80 and 90 million bushels of wheat annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
Kansas City
Steele Nudges Up as Markets Open Low Overall
New York AP reports a mixed session with Steele edging higher at the open while most stocks slipped. Industrial production growth hints attract boardroom attention as the seasonally adjusted AP index for electric power hits 135.9, up from 134.7 last week and 128.4 a year ago. Freight car loadings rise to about 734,000 from 733,408 prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Steele
Associated Press Seas
Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Hogs and Cattle Mixed
Livestock sales in Cincinnati show hogs salable at 5 500 with steady demand and top prices around 6 35 for 200 to 250 lb. cattle salable 60 with calves 250 and lighter activity easing. Steers and bulls hold near 9 50 to 12 13.50 for good grades while low to medium weights move around 6 50 to 8 50. Salable hogs 500 steady or higher with rail hogs at 6 65 and 220 to 250 lb at 6 40 to 6 76. Calves 100 steady and active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Live Stock Market Summary with Mixed Page Prices
Hog receipts 185 with prices 25 to 40 cents lower. Good at 5.6506.20, lights and heavies 5.85, sows 495.10, pigs 1.50 each. Cattle receipts 275 with no finished cattle on sale. Quality common to medium. good 8.9, medium 6.75 7.75, common 4.50 6.50, stockers 5 8.50, stock calves 15 35 per head. Bulls 4.90 7.20, cows good 66.50, medium 5 5.75, cutters 3.75 4.75, shelly up to 3.50, milk cows 20 53.80. Veal receipts 145 steady. Prime 11.40 12.55, choice 11.10 12, good 9.70 11.25, medium 8.50 10.10, plain 7.20 7.80, single calves 1 8. Sheep and lamb receipts 230 steady. Choice 9.65, good 9.50, medium 7.70, plain 7, ewes 14.50, horse receipts 15. Prices 6 81.
Grain and Produce Prices Across Cities
Grain and produce quotations from Toledo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Cleveland list corn yellow No 2 at 65 66 No 3 at 62 64 No 4 at 59 62 oats No 2 white 40 40. Butter and eggs firm across markets with varied scores and grades. Poultry prices show fowls leghorns roosters and springers priced by weight and grade in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Hennery
U. S. Trade
Boston Wool Prices Hold Steady Amid Slow Market
The Boston wool market was mostly slow last week with scattered small domestic sales. Demand for South American wools slackened versus early November while Western domestic wools remained steady and fleeces eased slightly. combing bright fleece wools were quoted grease at 45 46 cents for fine Delaine, 44 45 cents for half bloods, and 45 47 cents for three eighths and quarter bloods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Community Chest Firms Listing Shown By Athens Paper
A long list of local businesses and institutions connected to the Community Chest appears in the Athens newspaper. The roster includes groceries, service stations, cleaners, restaurants, hardware, and schools in Athens and surrounding areas.
Retail Merchants To Meet Thursday In Nelsonville
Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association will hold its December meeting at the Legion Building Thursday evening at 7 30. The date is advanced to aid planning for the community Christmas program now in full swing. A large attendance is requested as important details will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville— Retail Merchants Association
Legion Building
Mary M Hutchins obituary in Nelsonville death at home
Mrs. Mary M. Hutchins 82 widow of Wilbur L. Hutchins died of a heart attack at 583 Jackson St. Tuesday afternoon. Found by daughter Mildred, services set for Friday at 2 at the residence, Rev. W. M. George to officiate, burial Greenlawn. Surviving children Floyd Hutchins Athens Wilbur L Hutchins Nelsonville Mrs Clare Norris Mildred Flo Hutchins six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements announced by coroner A L Pritchard.
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Nelsonville
Mary M. Hutchins
Wilbur L. Hutchins
Jackson St
Mildred
A. L. Pritchard
Hutchins
Methodist Church
Floyd Hutchins
Athens
Wilbur L
Clare Norris
Flo Hutchins
Columbus
Robert
Dorothy
Donna Jean
Nancy
Rose Marie Hutchins
Mary Eunice Goodspeed
W. M. George
Greenlawn
Dyesville Farmers Institute Held in Three Sessions
The Dyesville Farmers Institute met in the Dyesville Church on Saturday November 30 in three sessions. Morning featured talks by Mrs Brickmeier Miss Geneva Humphreys and B O Skinner plus group singing and musical duets. Afternoon included talks by Mrs Eickmeier What Is Patriotism B O Skinner and Mr Blakeslee with readings and more music. Evening offered further talks a vocal solo readings by pupils and ensemble performances. Luncheon and a church bazaar raised funds.
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Albany
Dyesville Farmers’ Institute
Dyesville
Brickmeier
Geneva Humphreys
B. O. Skinner
Eileen
Claire Dale Stansbury
Eickmeier
Blakeslee
Columbia Orchestra
Revival services underway at Morristown holiness church
Revivals in progress at Morristown Holiness Church began Sunday night with large attendance. Evangelist Rev. Miller from Chillicothe assists by Mrs. Miller, with services nightly at seven. A second revival started at Millfield M E Church Sunday night led by pastor Rev. C E Palmer as evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown
Miller
Chillicothe
Robbery at Chauncey-Dover High School
The Chauncey Dover High School building was entered Sunday night and $13 was stolen. Superintendent C. D. McClanahan said investigators are still looking into the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
C. D. McClanahan
Chauncey Couple Visits Pt. Pleasant for Ill Father
Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney and daughter Zelda Mae of Chauncey spent the weekend in Pt Pleasant West Virginia at the home of Mrs Love. They were called by the serious illness of Mr Love who is past 80 and his condition is only slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Andrew McKinney
Zelda Mae
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Chauncey Mine Victim Improves in Columbus Hospital
Chauncey resident Emmett Dowler and W Main Sr were among workers injured in the Chauncey mine weeks ago. Dowler, placed in a back brace at White Cross Hospital in Columbus, is improving slowly and plans to return for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Emmett Dowler
W. Main Sr
Chauncey Mine
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Lodge to Meet Nelsonville Faithful Rebekah Lodge
Faithful Rebekah Lodge will meet tonight at 7 o'clock at the L O C F Hall in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Rebekah Lodge
Lo.c.f. Hall
Dover and Stewart Romans Meet in Chauncey Clash
Chauncey gym hosted Dover Blue Devils as Stewart Romans defeated them 30 to 19. Border led Chauncey with eight points, Ley had seven, while White Frisbee and McCune paced Stewart with six and eight. Reserve scores show Frisbee eight for Rome and Pyle four for Chauncey. The Blue Devils visit Nelsonville next to face the Greyhounds under new coaches.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils
Stewart
Romans
Chauncey Gym
Dover
Rome
Border
Ley
White
Frisbee
McCune
Buchtel
Pyle
Chauncey Dover
Blue Devils
Nelsonville
Greyhounds
Dick Daugherty
Carl “Hump” Campbell
The
Varsity
Chauncey-Dover
Herdman
Sweeney
Jack Ley
Simmers
A Darnell
C Frisbee
Pierre
Aldrige
Chapman
Owen Eees Frost
Collina
Eescesdee
Mitchell
Sane
Glendenning
Oneeee
Chiki
Paul Ley
Fuller
Wright
Cees ‘Schaeffer
Eeeen- Rose
Wweene Chesser
Nuzum
Meade White
Milton Sweazy Victim of Thanksgiving Train Accident
Chauncey resident Milton Sweazy aged over 90 suffered bruises after being thrown down in a coach on a Rutland bound train during Thanksgiving travel. He was brought back to Chauncey then to his daughter Mrs. Will Briley in Carbon Hill. Sweazy once ran a general store at Greendale and is visiting his sister-in-law Mrs. L. L. Sweazy on W. Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
J. Milton Sweazy
Columbus
L. L. Sweazy
W. Main St
Will Briley
Carbon Hill
Sweazy
Rutland
Greendale
Greens Run Church Ladies Aid postpones party to Dec 9
The Ladies Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ postpones its December meeting and annual Christmas party with gift exchange to Monday night December 9 at the Parish House announced by president Mrs Lena Leake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of the Greens Run
Church of Christ
Aid
Lena Leake
Mrs Chauncey McDonald Leaves Hospital After Surgery
Mrs Forest Mc Donald of Chauncey returned home Monday three weeks after a major operation at a Marietta hospital. She was accompanied by her husband George and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl Lowery of Chauncey. During her absence sister in law Mrs Lott of Wellston stayed at the McDonald home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Forest Mc Donald
Marietta
George
Mc Donald
Pearl Lowery
Mrs. Lott of
Wellston
McDonald
Funeral services held in Glouster for Mrs Mary L Angle
Rev Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ conducted funeral services for Mrs Mary Leffler Angle age 84 at the John S Blower Funeral Home in Glouster. Burial followed in Maplewood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
Church of Christ
Glouster
Mary Leffler Angle
John S. Blower
Maplewood
Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes
Chauncey residents visit Dayton to see Clarence Mullins in a government hospital and expect his return soon. Chauncey locals D H Linscott and Vera Bridgewater attend Nelsonville events. Mrs Thomas Lowery is seriously ill. Nell Brookins hosts needle club. ministers Courtney and Cahill attend a Church of Christ meeting in Zanesville. Richard Webb visits Chauncey. Mrs Walter Lanning recovers at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Roy Mullins
John Mullins
Clarence Mullins
Phyllis
Dayton
D. H. Linscott
Nelsonville
Vera Bridgewater
Frank Young
Thomas Lowery
Nell Brookins
Converse St
Needle Club
Gilbert Courtney
I. J. Cahill
Athens
Zanesville
Church of Christ
Richard Webb
R. D
Elizabeth Waldie
May Ave
Walter Lanning
Two Couples Serenaded at Albany Shower Event
A group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jewell of Albany to serenade Mr. and Mrs. Earl White and Mr. and Mrs. Ermel R. Beckley with a traditional serenade. Guests, including 50 relatives and friends, contributed candy and cigars and shared refreshments. many gifts were received for the Beckleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
C. H. Jewell
Earl White
Margaret Pearman
Ermel R. Beckley
Vivian Don Jewell
Jewell
Marguerite W. Moore
Doris Moore
Pearl Jewell
Eileen Ashcraft
Athens
Vicinity
E. H. Lasch
Eldon Dailey
Louisa Stanley
E. M. Jones
Esta Carbaugh
Sarah M. Brooks
William Beckley
Herbert Davis
John Arthur
Edwin Zimmerman
Ruth
Clara Mae
Betty
Mary
E. M. Baughman
C. P. Pearman
Frank Dunn
Gordon Congreve
Floyd Rosser
Vernon Canny
Frank
Wayne Martin
Margaret Donaldson
Dorothy Robbins
Lola Mae Baughman
Ila Mae Jones
Lois Wingett
Dorothy Haning
Christine Dorsey
Regenia Nelson
Adeline Russell
Beth Dailey
Floyd Clark
Blaine Farley
Vinton Jewell
Billie Beckley
E. R. Beckley
W. E. Jeffers
Carpenter
D. L. McVay
T. W. Coe
Paul Barnes
Florence Brown
Charles Clark
Arthur Enlow
Boyd Williams
R. A. Vines
E. W. McVay
J. M. Staneart
Bernie Derry
Fred Haynes
Robert Haynes
Lancaster
Huey Lontz
Earl Stewart
Thelma and
Billy
Akron
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Nelsonville Social Notes
Straitsville
D. Shearer
M. Cope
L. Butts
H. Shaw
L. Stover
W. Lemady
M. Hardy
M. Ambrose
N. Ward
Letha Lou Shop I, Sayers
E. Stedem
M. Crabtree
L. Silcott
K. Smith
L. Kittel
L. Weiss
L. Tippel
Amer
Can
Car
Fay
Econemmennenmss
Baldwin Loco
Bendix Aviat
Bethlehem Steel Oo
Borden Eee
Chrysler Ey
City
Camcecemmees
Delos
Douglas Aircraft
DuPont A
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Foods Sat Nnsiethdia
Goodrich
Goodyear O
Great Northern Railway
Great Western Sugar
Int
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Tel
Johns Manville Ee
Kennecott O
Kroger
Mont. Ward
Biscuit
Distillers
New York Central
Pacific
Ohio
Packard Motors Ace
Paramount Piz
Phillips Pet
Procter and Gemble
Ger
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Ee OE Ltd
United Air Lines
United Corp
Steel Com
Cccceeccnatamances
Westinghouse Elec
Mfg
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Wu
Parkersburg Livestock
Chicago
Cleveland
Cleveland Butter and Egg Board
Community Chest
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Eb, V. Baughman Grocery
Floyd Matheny
Dave Levinson
Athens Armature and Machine
Marietta Laundry Company
Stack’s Market
James Parkis
Acme Dry Cleaners
Jean Shop
Mickle Tire & Accessories
Wonder Bar
Standard Oil Company
E. P. Meister Grocery
M. Smith
J. F. Beverage Grocery
Pete Bachus
Downard Dry Cleaners
Carroll Bean Grocery
Elmer Tom
Gulf Gas
Dewey Laughlin
Parkersburg
Coca-Cola Co
Banks Ice Cream Co
Foster B. Cornwell
John F. Newcomb
Wade Tom Grocery
Hillcrest Beauty Parlor
Triangle Fruit Market
Tudor Service Station
J. E. Barker & Sons
Athens On Co
Luckoff
International
McBee
Lamborn
McPherson Shoe Repair
Farley Dry Cleaners
Athens City-County Health Department
Railway Express Agency
Phillip’s
Stack’s Market the Plains School Jean Shop
Mickle Tire & Accessories Company
Kerr Hardware Co
Luckoff's, Inc
Pedigo & Pedigo
New York Central Office
Mechanicsburg School
U. Rufus Putnam Hall
U. Women’s Gymnasium
Rilla’s
Virgil Davis
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
Roman
Milton Sweazy
Abdella
Chauncey District
Pineapplineapple
C. D. Shafer Co. Wholesale Distributors
BIG Features
Christian Wats Ot
Dorothy Lovett
Edger Kennedy
Rod LaReequs
Frank Albertson
Stephens-Lang
Ea Ete
RKO Radio Picture
George Sanders
Fay Compton
Berton Churchill
London
George M. Cohan
Walt Disney
Coats
Beasley Co
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