Nelsonville Board Purchases 14 Acres for WPA Playground
Nelsonville Board of Education acquired about 14 acres west of Watkins Street for a WPA funded playground and athletic field project. The $5,100 land purchase covered two tracts from the Patton estate via Mrs. C. H. Ruble and William F. Powell, with rip rap work planned along the river bank and sandstone ordered from Greendale Mineral Co. to finish the field. The project, totaling $53,661, includes football and baseball fields, tracks, volleyball, tennis, and softball facilities with fencing and night lighting.
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Nelsonville
Watkins St
Nelsonville Board of Education
Works Progress Administration
Patton
Mre. C
Greendale Mineral Co
Rachel Davis
EB. Poplar St
WPA
Rainbow Class Christmas Party Honors Teacher in Nelsonville
Rainbow Class of Christian Church met at Mrs. Ed Ervin's home on Chestnut Street for its annual Christmas party. Officers elected were Mrs. Ivan Matheny president, Mrs. Bernice Johnson vice president, Sigrid Love treasurer, and Mrs. Gertrude Roy secretary. A program featured readings and songs, a gift exchange, and refreshments for 71 members and one guest. The class gave a gift to teacher Mrs. Netie Johnson.
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Nelsonville
Rainbow Class of
Christian Church
Ed Ervin
Chestnut St
Ivan Matheny
Bernice Johnson
Sigrid Love
Gertrude Roy
Fern Hickman
Myra Millbolland
Anthony Scarler
Marquise Morris
Santa Claus
Edna Donley
Herald Angels
Marie Ashworth
Gay Pairan
Netie Johnson
Teachers Will Meet Here Wednesday Sye
NELSONVILLE Athens County teachers assemble for a dinner meeting at the Methodist Church on Wednesday evening December 11 at 6 30 oclock. All teachers are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville
Athens County
Teachers’ Association
Methodist
Benefit bingo party delayed by misprint in notice
In Nelsonville a Junior Order benefit bingo event was announced for last night by mistake. The correct bingo party will be held tonight in the 100F hall with proceeds for the group’s activities.
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Nelsonville
Dorcas Society Quilting Change at Doanville Home
The Dorcas Society of Doanville Church will hold an all day quilting session at Miss Irene McDowell home. The meeting moves from Friday to Thursday and will include a potluck dinner at noon.
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Doanville
Dorcas Society
Doanville Church
Irene McDowell
Civic Workers Of District Form Youth Character Council
In Nelsonville a new community council of character building formed with Ohio County of Churches and the Presbyterian Church. It aims to supplement church work, raise community morale, and improve youth environments. Membership limited to York and Ward Townships residents. monthly meetings on the first Monday.
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Community Council of Character
Nelsonville
Ohio County of Churches
Presbyterian Church
District Leader To Visit Nelsonville Church
Rev H A Roth Rock announced that Dr Mh O McClure superintendent of the Chilllethe District will attend the quarterly conference at First Methodist Episcopal Church in Nelsonville December 11 at 6 pm. A covered dish supper is planned and church officials their wives and members are invited to attend.
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Nelsonville
H. A. Rothrock
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Mh. O McClure
Chilllethe
Irregular Stocks Open Higher On Light Volume
New York traders saw uneven early trading with several issues edging up while others eased. Loew s United Aircraft and Montgomery Ward rose fractionally as bullish sentiment grew on steady earnings and dividend reports. Freight car loadings last week rose on major lines including Baltimore Ohio St Paul Chicago North Western and Santa Fe.
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New York
Loew's
United Aircraft
Montgomery Ward
Cerro de Pasco
General Motora
United States Steel
International Nickel
New York Central
Imore
Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Results Across Trough
Pittsburgh livestock reporters describe hogs at 199 to 210 pounds averaging around 10.25, with some higher. Cattle trade mostly steady to strong with loads of fed steers around 9.25 and top vealers near 12. Sheep and lambs hold steady with fat lambs about 11.50 and good yearlings around 9.02 to 9.25. Hog weights vary from 160 to 225 pounds trading near 10, while 250 to 300 pound hogs hover around 9.65 to 9.85 with lighter weights down. Calves and bulls show softness with calves near 11.50 and cutter bulls around 3.25 to 4.50. Overall activity described as mostly slow with some price drops on lighter weights.
Divided Court Probes Tax Valuation in Hoosac Mills Case
The Supreme Court debated how the secretary of agriculture calculated fair exchange values for farm products in the Hoosac Mills tax dispute. Justices raised questions about comparison standards and proper findings as the case tests $81,000 in taxes and broader production control plans affecting years ahead.
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Justice McReynolds
Reed
Secretary of Agriculture
McReynolds
Brandeis
Sutherland
Cincinnati Produce Prices and Livestock Summary
Cincinnati market reports list 100 lb sacks of Idaho Russet Burbanks potatoes at 1.90 to 2.19, mostly 3.00, plus Cobblers and McClures from various states. Rabbits No 1 at 2.50, No 2 at 1.25. Butter and cheese values noted with varied grades. Poultry and eggs show steady or mixed changes with several weight classes and ages priced, while hog dressed meat at 28 per unit.
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Cincinnati
Idaho
North Dakota-Minnesota
Colorado McClures
Nebraska
Michigan
Ohios
Ohio
Unclear Textile Receipts and Wool Prices Reported
The records list current receipts and graded butter and egg products with prices and standards, including tubs of butter, cases of eggs, and creamery extras with scores from the Cleveland butter and egg board. Wool lots from Texas and other regions were sold, with十二-month averages around 69-62 cents scoured basis and fall Texas wools mostly 67-69 cents.
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Cleveland Butter and Egg Board
Texas
Territory
Soup Dinner Planned by Nelsonville Missionary Society
Members of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will host a soup dinner at the Nelsonville church Wednesday. The soup will be ready for delivery at six oclock. Orders may be phoned to Mrs. John Herrold Mrs. J M Hyde or Mrs H A Rothrock.
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Nelsonville
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
John Herrold
J. M. Hyde
H. A. Rothrock
WRC Officers Are Named Here Monday
At the regular W R C meeting in the O O F Mall in Nelsonville the group elected officers for the year President Mrs Florence Whitmore Sr vice Mrs Della McMansters Jr vice Mrs Clara Dackus conductor Mrs Della Pid cock treasurer Mrs Adda James guard Mrs Lydia Otis The remaining officers will be appointed by the president and installed at the January meeting.
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Nelsonville
W. B. A. to Elect Nelsonville Officers Tonight
At the regular W. B. A. meeting in the Red Men's Hall the annual election of officers will be held.
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Nelsonville
Red Men
Editor Slain By Gunman
The article reports on the murder of an editor with details from police. It notes an investigation into a phone call between Liggett and Meyer Schuldberg, a liquor distributor, about Liggett's planned articles. Schuldberg allegedly offered $3800 to dispute Liggett’s premises and advised handing over evidence to government operatives.
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al Marxen
Liggett
Meyer Schuldberg
Marxen
Schuldberg
Toy Shop Observed In Nelsonville Christmas Drive
Nelsonville hosts an Eagles Toy Shop effort with Mrs. Eugene Shafer supervising and Junior Ruble assisting. S. B. Steenrod provides a free show for children who bring a toy, Saturday at 10 a m, with arrival by 9 45. Toys collected go to the Majestic Theater after inspection. Santa is hoped to attend.
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Nelsonville
Eagles
Hocking Valley
Eugene Shafer
Athens
Junior Ruble
Shafer
Steenrod
Santa
Majestic Theater
Christmas Decorations Contest Rules Set to Be Published
Nelsonville committee for the Christmas Decorations Contest, sponsored by Glenford Dugan Post 2% American Legion, will publish final rules and prizes in The Messenger Thursday night. Entries are urged. registration is required with entry blanks available at local stores after Friday.
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Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Legion
Shafers Win Week in Nelsonville City Bowling League
Nelsonville report: during the thirteenth week on Central Alleys the Mechem team dropped two of three to Shafers. C. D. Shafer led scoring with a 207 single and a 574 series for the evening.
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Nelsonville
Mechem
Shafers
C. D. Shafer
Carlin
Stedam
Bean
B. Mechem
J. Johnson
W. Mechem
SMT Co
Christmas Dinner Meeting Of Class No 11 M E Church
Class No 11 of the M E Church taught by Mrs Charles Monks will meet in the church parlors Friday evening Dec 13. The Christmas dinner begins at 6 o clock with gifts exchanged and officers to be elected during the evening.
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Nelsonville
M. E. Church
Charles Monks
Early Holiday Program At Glouster Church
A pre Christmas program was rendered at First Baptist Church Glouster Sunday night under direction of Mrs Ethel Riley and Mrs Helen Leach. The program opened with Joy to the World and Oh Little Town of Bethlehem sung by the opening numbers. The scripture reading and prayers were led by Effie Brown Rosa Williams and Myrtle Warren. The program included a ladies chorus reading by Annetta Bland Nannie Viney Myrtle Warren Thelma Conley Bertha Williams and others.
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First Baptist Church
Ethel Riley
Helen Leach
Annetta Bland
Nannie Viney
Shepherds Watch
Bertha Williams
Missionary meeting held at Hotel Gordon
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at the Hotel Gordon with Mrs. P. J. Stanley Mrs. Mary Hawk and Mrs. F. G. Boroff as hostesses. President Mrs. Vianna Kirkbride led devotionals and the circle of prayer before the annual Christmas offering.
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Gertrude Pride
South America
P. J. Stanley
Harry Richardson
Lodges of Glouster Elect New Officers
GLOUSTER Magic City Lodge I O O F and Marceline Rebekah Lodge have elected officers to be installed early in the new year. Odd Fellows: noble grand D F E Carr. vice grand Earl Wooley. recording secretary H E Jones. financial secretary W J Golding. treasurer I A Jones. trustee Harry Cheney. Rebekah: noble grand Miss Lucille Carter. vice grand Mrs Nora Gardner. recording secretary Mrs Nellie Golding. financial secretary Mrs Mary Cheney. treasurer Mrs Edna Embrey. trustee Mrs Laura Gatehel. deputy president Mrs Nellie Golding. In close, refreshments and social hours followed. Nelsonville bingo party prizes Wednesday night at Red Men's Hall by Degree of Pocahontas. game starts 8 o clock.
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Glouster
Magic City Lodge
Marceline Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
D. F E. Carr
Earl Wooley
H. E. Jones
W. J. Golding
I. A. Jones
Harry Cheney
Rebekah
Lucille Carter
Nora Gardner
Nellie Golding
Mary Cheney
Edna Embrey
Laura Gatehel
Nelsonville
Degree of Pocahontas
Red Men's Hall
Nellie Golding Elected To Head Noble's Club
Nellie Golding was elected president of the Marceillte Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands club. Fifteen members attended with Hannah Yerian visiting, as Louise McGee, Matie Dugan, Mary Cheney and Nellie Golding assumed officer roles.
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Nellie Golding
Noble’s Club
Officers Elected at Charles Thomas Lodge Meeting
At a regular meeting of Charles Thomas Lodge I O O F held Friday night officers were elected: noble grand Wilbur Grandstaff, vice grand Walter Parks, recording secretary Elmer Davis, financial secretary W C Hill, treasurer Ira Conaway, and trustee John Deal.
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Jacksonville
Charles Thomas Lodge
Noble
Wilbur Grandstaff
Walter Parks
Elmer Davis
W. C. Hill
Ira Conaway
John Deal
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