Perry County Court News and estate petitions
George Short petitions authority to sell real estate to pay about 3000 debts in the estate of Loren Ford. Jack Young seeks sale of estate realty to settle about 1000 in the William Young estate. James Vanatta will leaves all to wife Natalie of New Lexington. Guardianship of James Arnold Somerset RFD 2 notes 1500 received for injuries after being forced off highway by Patricia Ball and Earl Lang. Bessie Skinner's will leaves all to two sons. B A Thomas of Somerset named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Short
Loren Ford
William Young
Jack Young
James Vanatta
New Lexington
Natalie
James Arnold
Somerset
Patricia Ball
Earl Lang
Bessie Skinner
Hopewell
B. A. Thomas
Rotary Talk by Rev J Lloyd Evans Inspires Nelsonville Club
Nelsonville Rotarians heard an informal noon talk by Rev J Lloyd Evans pastor of the First Presbyterian Church on practical philosophy and action in America. He urged using talents, giving direction, and personal effort to shape the nation and churches. Visiting clergy and local leaders attended as plans for a Christmas party and Boy Scout funding drive were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
J. Lloyd Evans
First Presbyterian Church
Ethel’s Tea Room
Raymond Sturm
Paul E. Ertel
Thomas V. Stockdale
William A. Mechem
Roy Davis, Jr
Mr. Evans
America
Lyndon Johnson
John F Kennedy
Johnson
Rotarians
Elks Club
John Coker
Kootaga Area
Miss Hand Hosts Christmas Party for Church Group
Nelsonville group 1, First Christian Church, met at Miss Verna Hand's Monday evening for its annual Christmas party. Glenna Shafer, Debbie Galvin, and Susanne Wolf provided music while Mrs. Elmer Siddle gave a prayer and devotion. Special guests included Mrs Thomas V. Stockdale and her mother Mrs Hattie Gibson of Peoria, Tl. A dessert social followed for fourteen members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
First Christian Church
Verna Hand
W. Washington St
Glenna Shafer
Debbie Galvin
Susanne Wolf
Elmer Siddle
Glen Allen
Thomas V. Stockdale
Hattie Gibson
Peoria
Eleanor Powell
Emma Cook
Eleanor Hammond
Nelsonville Merchants Set Christmas Store Hours
The Nelsonville Merchants Association announced via Robert Rodgers that stores will stay open through 5 p.m. on Thursday before Christmas and resume half day hours after. From December 16 to 23 shops remain open until 8:30 a.m. on those days, with 6 p.m. closing on December 24 and Christmas Day closed. A separate note: a rummage sale by Eudora Chapter No. 72 Order of the Eastern Star at the Legion War Memorial Building was postponed with a new date to be announced by Mrs Pearl Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Merchants Association
Robert Rodgers
Eudora Chapter No
Order of the Eastern Star
Legion War Memorial
Pearl Williams
Births at Vount St Mary Hospital with Numerous Names
Birth notice lists many families connected to Athens, Nelsonville, Chauncey, Glouster and surrounding towns. Notable entries include Charles Gwinn and spouse welcoming a son, plus transfers and blood usage details. The fragmentary item names parents and locations amid a hospital report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Humphrey
Athens
Edward Forbes
Nelsonville
Kenneth Thomas
New Straitsville
Thomas Fearnes
Murray City
James Bickley
Glouster
Ricky Joe McGee
Children’s Hospital
Columbus
Ann McLean
Hobo Party Held by Camp Fire Girls in Nelsonville
The Butterfly Group of the Bluebirds led by Mrs. Hubert James hosted a Hobo Party at The Little House on Myers Street for Camp Fire Girls groups under Mrs. Harley Hubble and Mrs. Russell Cline. About 45 girls and several mothers attended the event featuring a variety show and hobo style refreshments. Door prizes went to Brenda Beatty and Teresa Williams with Suzanne Brooker assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Myers St
Bluebirds
Hubert James
Camp Fire
Harley Hubble
Russell Cline
Brenda Beatty
Teresa Williams
Suzanne Brooker
Holiday Heirlooms Cooking Demo at Public Square
Nelsonville plan for a Friday 1:30 pm cooking demonstration at The Ohio Fuel Gas Co offices Public Square Betty Newton will demonstrate festive Christmas cooking and decorations. The event titled Holiday Heirlooms is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Nelsonville
Public Square
Betty Newton
Cheshire Names Thanksgiving Guests In Belpre And Addi son
J F Sayre of Floreffe Pennsylvania spent Thanksgiving with relatives and his parents Mr and Mrs S V Sayre in Belpre. Ralph Rife was home for Thanksgiving. Emerson Reese and family were Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs Willard Reese. Mrs Doreen Conolly Addison is employed at the Hern Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
J. F. Sayre
Floreffe, Pa
Mrs. S. V. Sayre Belpre
Ralph Rife
Emerson Reese
Willard Reese
Doreen Conolly
Addison
Hern Restaurant
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Hoffman
General Electric
Cleanen
Sunbeam
Dominion
the Gas Co
Hoffman Appliance
Lloyd Evans
Charles Corrigan
Eugene Sheffield
Logan
Alva Oakley
Whitesville
W Va
Miss Hand
VOUNT
Charles Gwinn
John Fletcher
St. Louisville
Rowen Glouster
William Harden
New
Straitsville
Grace Gilmore
Homer Staten
Vicki Ruflick
Larry L. Ratliff
Emma _ Canter
Chauncey
Frida Sycks
Louis Guy
Millfield
Master Lewis Meeks
the Plains
Festival Hall
London
Lord Snowden
Margaret
Radwphoto
Perry County Farm Bureau Co-op. Association
Central Silicia Co
the Messenger
Ohio
Mrs
Bert Hern
Oneida
United States
STOR
City Loan Co
North Court
Onis
Storm Shoes
Belk
BETTS
Yardley Kings Men
Old Spice
Paris
Coty
Lanvin Dana
Rusae
Steven Candies
Dianes
Bob Wilson
Peter Phiropulos
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