Nelsonville City Council Holds Last Regular Meeting of Term
Nelsonville city council held its final regular meeting of the term at City Hall. Four new members elect attended the session with the mayor-elect and the current council set bids for coal at city plants and approved a mileage expense rate of 4 cents per mile for official trips. Water drainage issues along Fifth and Factory streets were discussed and referred to committees, with sidewalks planned on Factory Street. The mayor’s November fines total 19.70.
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Nelsonville
William Glenn
William Anderson
William L. Barker
Frank Huddy
Francis White
S. G. Holland
C. G. Dew
John Call
Pat Galvin
Frank Anderson
W. L. Hutchins
Win Boss
Municipal Electric Light and Waterworks
Inspection Bureau
Parker Sniffen
Fifth St
Clarence Stage
Factory St
Chestnut St
Christmas party plans for Eudora O E S group
In Nelsonville the Past Matrons and Patrons Association Eudora Chapter No 72 O E S will host a Christmas party at the Masonic Temple with a 6 30 dinner and a later gathering at the Saltz home. In Buchtel St Patrick's congregation schedules a benefit party and lunch for Wednesday Dec 15 at 7 30 led by a committee of John Maurer Mildred Schesky Mary Margaret Colbert John Liverdusky and William Antko ciak.
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Nelsonville
John Saltz
Charlies Walker
Walter Lennox
Eudora Chapter No. 72
Masonic Temple
Saltz
Buchtel
St. Patricks Congregation of
John Maurer
Mildred Schesky
Mary Margaret Colbert
John Liverdusky
William Antkociak
Miss Margery Vorkes Visits Columbus with Miss Lillian Taylor
Miss Margery Vorkes is the guest of Miss Lillian Taylor in Columbus for a few days, sharing hospitality and social visits. The pair attend local events and socialize with friends in the city.
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Nelsonville
Margery Vorkes
Lillian Taylor
Columbus
Speedy Action To Aid Jobless Being Urged
Gov Davey reported assurances from leading industrialists to back early unemployment payments if Ohio law is amended to push the merit rating tax basis from 1938 to 1939. Charles S Leasure led talks with the unemployment compensation commission as turnover plans emerged for 75 to 90 offices staffed by about 15 people each.
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Davey
Ohio
Charles S. Leasure
State
Circle of Ruth Christmas Party Honors Members
Twenty three members and three guests attended the Circle of Ruth annual Christmas party at the Presbyterian Church dining room. Hosts were Mrs. Cecil Shafer Mrs. C C Butt Miss Freda Smith and Mrs. Raymond Raine. The event featured red themed decor songs and a reading from the Year Book of Prayer followed by carols.
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Nelsonville
Miss Riley
Charles Thompson
William Morgan
Presbyterian Church
Cecil Shafer
C. C. Butt
Freda Smith
Raymond Raine
Circle of Ruth
Margaret Johnson
Irene McDowell
Miss Johnson
Stiers
Shafer
Don Johnson
Lloyd Evans
Nelsonville Pupils Plan Operetta The Major's Gift
Seventh and eighth grade pupils of Nelsonville schools sell tickets for The Major's Gift operetta to be staged Friday December 17 in the high school auditorium. The show tells a Yuletide tale from medieval England with the music department producing.
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Nelsonville
Music Department
England
Mrs Patton Submits To Surgical Ordeal
Mrs Delbert Patton Ruth Nixon was removed to St Anthony's Hospital Columbus and immediately underwent a major surgical operation. Her condition Monday night was slightly improved. Mr Patton and Miss Beulah Nixon were with her Sunday. Parcel post packages in Brazil must be marked If undeliver able abandon or if undeliver able return to sender.
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Nelsonville
Delbert Patton
Ruth Nixon
St. Anthony's Hospital
Columbus
Brazil
Marriage of Hazel Biffle and Chester Hanning Announced
Nelsonville announces the marriage of Hazel Biffle and Chester Hanning on August 21, 1937 in Greenup Kentucky. They reside at 27544 Fayette Street and are employed at William Brooks Shoe Company.
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Nelsonville
William Biffle
Hazel
Chester Hanning
Greenup
Fayette St
The
William Brooks Shoe Co
Soions Moving Slowly on Two Davey Plans
Gov. Davey proposed three measures via special messages, aimed at closing sales tax loopholes to raise an estimated 2 to 3 million dollars annually, ending exemptions for out-of-state purchases unless shipped out of Ohio, and electing supreme court judges by fixed term specifications. Rep. William H. Whetto pushed for a 17.5 million dollar state share for 1938 old age pensions, with extra funds drawn from liquor profits if revenue falls short, ensuring 35 million dollars with federal match. The Senate held a skeleton session as Lieut. Gov. Yoder said the upper house would reconvene Wednesday night.
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Davey
Rep
Richter
Ohio
Supreme Court
William H. Whetto
Lawrence
Senate
Paul P. Yoder
Mechems Sweep Brooks in Three at Central Alleys
Mechems nicknamed Gas House Gang win two of three against Brooks as Bean 149 210 189 totals 548 and Howe Mechem Wright post 535 523 522. Clyde Ray leads Shoemen with 210 and a 558 total in a 912 team score.
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Nelsonville
Mechems
Gas House Gang
Brooks Machine
Central Alleys
Beanie
Bean
Howe
Mechem
Wright
Clyde Ray
Hall
Young People Meet at Nelsonville Methodist Church
The juniors and intermediates of the Nelsonville Methodist Church plan a social in the church basement on Wednesday evening December 8 at 7 o clock. The program features songs games talks and cats.
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Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Crime Wave Roils Johannesburg and Rand Towns
A recent two month wave of robberies prompts widespread citizen rearmament as holdups occur nearly daily on Rand roads. Motorists are warned against marauders on the highways.
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Johannesburg
Rand
PTA at Rio Grande Meets on Wednesday
Rio Grande PTA holds regular meeting at Community Hall at 7 30 p m Wednesday December 15 program directed by Miss Vivian Spurgeon and Prof J C Crites with Christmas emphasis. Public invited and change of place noted.
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PTA
Rio Grande
Parent-Teachers Association
Vivian Spurgeon
J. C. Crites
W. L. Stafford
Aldersgate
Lee Rites Arranged for James Lee
Funeral services for James Lee, killed in the Hocking Mine on Monday, will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock at The Plains M E Church.
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Nelsonville
James Lee
Hocking
Plains M. E
Glouster Bowls To Zanesville Armco Team
Glouster Browns Beauty Shop team lost to Zanesville Armco by 49 pins on Zanesville lanes Sunday. Sanders led Zanesville with 547 total followed by Wolf at 534 from Glouster. Tusing rolled the high game of 213.
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Glouster
Brown Beauty Shop
Zanesville Armco
Zanesville
Sanders
E. Wolf
Tusing
Homer Farmers To Give 1937 Program
A two day Homer Township Farmers Institute program will run in Mountville starting Friday December 10. A L Price is president E L Beard vice president and L R Trainer secretary. Music by grade school children a double quartet a clarinet solo by Miss Hixon a high school girls trio a piano solo by Evelyn Kincade and a violin trio. Speakers include Mrs Zella Lawrence Sam Plummer MHurn County Extension Agent C W Mallett and J C Bower.
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Sam Plummer
Mhurn
C. W. Mallett
J. C. Bower
Missionary Society Holds December Meeting
GLOUSTER The Women's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ met in the parish house Monday evening. Christmas music and special selections opened the program, followed by a refreshment course. A participant talk on the Missionary and His Work was given, and several members were listed as served or attended.
Christmas Meeting Plans in Jacksonville Community
Jacksonville briefs note a Jacksonville Mothers Club Christmas meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. E. C. Shirkey’s home with inexpensive gift exchanges. The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church meets Tuesday night at the church to plan the bazaar, with a program and refreshments.
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville Mothers Club
E. C. Shirkey
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Preacher L O Lineberger Announces Dec Sermons
Haydenville Methodist Church pastor Rev L O Lineberger outlines a series on the Lord's Prayer. He will preach Sunday December 12 at Haydenville 9 30 a m Buchtel 10 30 a m and Murray City 7 p m. He also preaches Jobs December 8 and Orbiston December 15 at 7 p m. The Epworth League at Haydenville reports strong interest and large attendance.
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Haydenville
L. O. Lineberger
Haydenville Methodist Church
Buchtel
Murray City
Lineberger
Orbiston
Epworth League
Funeral at Murray for Edmund Davenport
Edmund Davenport funeral set for Wednesday at 10 30 AM at Murray City Methodist Church. Burial follows at Greenlawn. Body lies at sister Mrs Clara Cunliff home where friends may call.
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Nelsonville
Edmund Davenport
Murray City Methodist Church
Greenlawn
Clara Cunliff
Entertain Tonight in Nelsonville Benefit
A benefit party is set for this evening at St Andrews Parish Hall at 7:30 indicating community charity efforts in Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
St. Andrews Parish Hall
Lodge to Entertain Nelsonville Benefit Party
The Degree of Pocahontas will hold a benefit party on Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Red Men's Hall.
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Nelsonville
Degree of Pocahontas
Red Men’s Hall
Madison Building Students Entertain at Glouster PTA
Madison Building students provided the program for Glouster PTA’s December meeting. Performers included Jerry Hughes singing, tap numbers by Bobby Angle and others, duets by Freda Summers with John Drury Davis and Jack Dunlap with Ethel Atlas, plus dances by Cynthia Vernon and Shirley Andrews. High school play cast previews preceded the show. January program planned by Madison Building staff.
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Glouster
Madison
Parent-Teacher Association
Gerry Hughes
Jack Dunlap
Ethel Atlas
Bobby Angle
David Kennedy
Shirley Andrews
Supt. Figley
Miss Vaughn
Thomas
Rachel Murray
Monroe
J. P. Kemeter
Kathryne Dennison
Helen Dennison
Frances Thomas
Nelle Williams
Eve Kevitz
Beulah Bennett
Luella Vaughn
Glouster Inter-Class Cage Season Opens With Big Scores
Interclass basketball began in Glouster under manager Walter Faine. Results: 7A Kens flashes beat 7B Leopards 42 0 with Mathews scoring 14. 7B Bulldogs edged TA Kemeter Giants 10 0. 8A Riches Flashes beat 8B Greens Flashes 9 0. 8A Pirates forfeited to 8B Greens Aces 2 0. 9A Pirates beat 9B Tigers 13 1. Skinner scored Tigers lone point. Larry Vaughn refereed all games.
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Glouster
Interclass
Walter Faine
Kemeter
Flashes
Leopards
Mathews
Bulldogs
Giants
Richey
Green
Pirates
Aces
Tigers
Skinner
Larry Vaughn
Priscilla Class Adjusts Meeting Time For Friday
Glouster notes show the Priscilla Class will meet at Mrs. Martin Murphy's home on Friday evening instead of Thursday due to a school play. Dinner at six, with each member bringing table service. Week end visitors in town include several Jones and Smith families from Cleveland and Dunbar.
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Aid Society
W. A. Lewis
Anna
Ina White
Jessie Davis
F. K. Zimmerman
Lexie Belcher
Nest Among the Stars
FE. H. Midkiff
Lorena Jenkins
Betty Wiseman
College Redmen
Tiffin
Tiffin Business College
L. F. Allen
B. W. Dornbier
Columbus
Dinah Jenkins
S. E. Jenkins
J. C. Crites
Vivian Spurgeon
Spurgeon
Millersport
Frank McCormick
Marie Fowler
Mercerville
Evan Richards
Detroit
David Morgan
Morris Jones
J. D. Williams
Billy Williams
Wanda
Mareena Clark
Butler County
Carrie MacGlothlin
Rocky Hill
Gallipolis
Judson Clark
Holzer Hospital
W. P. Myers
Priscilla
Martin Murphy
Richard Jones
Richard Jones, Jr
Robert Jones
Cleveland
Elden Smith
Teddy
Dunbar
W. Va
Ralph Phillips
Delores
James Phillips
Trimble
Legion to Meet Glouster County Commander Attend Meeting
Nelsonville official Robert Kinney will attend the American Legion meeting set for Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the post hall in Glouster County.
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Glouster
Robert Kinney
Nelsonville
American Legion
Hollister Boys and Girls Triumph Over Lodi in League Opener
Hollister basketball teams defeated Lodi Friday night. The girls won 28 to 12 with Kay Hardy scoring 14 points and an 8 point tally for Lodi by Pierce. The Hollister boys won 31 to 11 as Andy Shaffer scored 12 and Wingett added 5 for Lodi. Carl Dupler coaches the Hollister squads.
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Glouster
Hollister
Lodi
Kay Hardy
Pierce
Hollister Boys
Andy Shaffer
Wingett
Carl Dupler
Free Garlic Tablet Sample For High Blood Pressure At Athens Drug Store
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store offers a free sample of ALUMIN Essence of Garlic Parsley Tablets for high blood pressure to Athens residents. The ad cites Dr. Frederick Damrau of New York City and promises a cheap two week course for 50 cents with a taste and odor reducing process.
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Athens
Quick
Frederick Damrau
New York City
Damrau
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