Nelsonville to proceed with light plant bonds sale
City Council, after a discussion with architect B. M. Coakley, authorized preparations for bond sale and bids for light plant improvements. Officials seek a time extension from the federal government for the $36,000 grant and Mettler was empowered to adjust the mortgage revenue bonds from 55 000 to 60 000 to ensure project completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
B. M. Coakley
Harry A. Mettler
PWA
Council
Mettler
Haydenville Driver Nelsonville Faces Bus Stop Charge
Robert Mettler of Haydenville was arraigned before Mayor S G Holland after failing to stop for a school bus. The bus driver, Mrs C E Hutchins, filed the affidavit. Mettler pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Mettler
Haydenville
S. G. Holland
C. E. Hutchins
Mettler
Coats
Miss Gutherie Sings on WMAQ Radio in Nelsonville
Miss Catherine Gutherie of the Chicago Opera Company sang over WMAQ Chicago last Thursday at 5 15 PM. Her radio name is Florence George. She had a seven year contract with the opera company and was bridesmaid at the Bryant Sheppard wedding in Springfield Ohio on November 24. Gutherie and Mrs Sheppard are girlhood friends and she will be heard each Thursday evening at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Catherine Gutherie
Chicago Opera Company
WMAQ
Chicago
City appropriations and a WPA injury claim
The report lists appropriations by function including General Safety Health Public Service and water plants with several large sums. A $7.50 doctors bill for Mrs. Leonard Pyle’s leg injury from a Fort St WPA project was tabled pending further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Pyle
December Birthday Tribute Honors Noted Figures At High School
Nelsonville school program led by Janis Lines honored famous December birthdays including Jane Austen Clara Barton Sir Isaac Newton Woodrow Wilson Mary Queen of Scots and Beethoven. The event featured orchestra numbers a Christmas story and student readings with pledge of allegiance and the NHS Loyalty song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Janis Lines
Lucile Long
Jack Pritchard
Betty Standall
Charlies Smith
Charles Smith
America
John Geiger
Martha Shaw
Bernadine Whyte
Hugh Webb
Charlies Wachenschwanz
Robert Riley
Jane Austen
Evelyn Wolfe
Clara Barton
Betty Snackenburg
Sir Isaac Newton
Ruth Windle
Ludwig von Beethoven
Daniel Woody
Woodrow Wilson
Lewis Vaughn
Mary, Queen of Scots
Annabelle Starkey
John Greenleaf Whittier
Robert Wilkins
Beethoven
Violet Wolfe
The
Assembly
Bethlehem
Janis Sines
NHS
Geiger
Nelsonville Followers Hear Tentoni Concert
Miss Margaret Johnson and other local residents joined attendees in Nelsonville to hear Rosa Tentoni the American soprano perform at the Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Margaret Johnson
William Mills
W. H. Badger
Elouise
Corwin Cookson
J. M. Hyde
Blanche Moorehead
Blanche Linton
Frank Groves
Mary Frances
Ralph Parks
Ralph Jr
Lucile Long
Louise Rice
Roger Wolfe
Marguerite
Florence Cook
Athens
Rosa Tentoni
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Millfield resident named district manager for United Mutual
George W. Ford of Millfield was elected director of United Mutual Casualty Company in Columbus and will serve as district manager for the firm in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
George W. Ford
United Mutual Casualty Company
Columbus
Groceries To Remain Open Through Christmas Eves
Nelsonville grocery division of the Retail Merchants Association will keep 5 o'clock closing until Friday December 18. The hour may extend to 9 o'clock for the remaining days before Christmas at the owner's option. Groceries will close Thursday afternoon this week but remain open all day and until 9 o'clock on Thursday December 24.
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Nelsonville
Retail Merchants Association
Freda Smith Hosts Christmas Bridge Party
Miss Freda Smith hosted her bridge club Tuesday evening at the Dew House and her home in Nelsonville. A turkey dinner preceded the game for twelve at a single table centered by a small Christmas tree with red streamers and candy. The dining room featured cedar accents and a large silvered tree with icicles and blue lights. High scores belonged to Louise Rice Ruth Eberle and Helen Jackson with Betty Wolfe finishing low.
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Nelsonville
Freda Smith
Bridge Club
Dew House
Smith
Mrs. Kelly
Louise Rice
Ruth Eberle
Helen Jackson
Betty Wolfe
Willing Workers to Elect New Officers
Nelsonville Willing Workers Sunday School meet at Miss Beatrice Shafer’s Jackson Street home Thursday at 7 PM. Christmas capsule friend exchange planned and officers will be elected. Members to bring a gift and a small lunch fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
The
Christian Sunday School
Beatrice Shafer
Jackson St
Mrs. Florence Whitmore Elected Head of Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs Florence Whitmore was chosen president of the Woman's Relief Corps for the coming term at a meeting in the IOOF Hall Nelsonville Monday evening. New officers include Mary France senior vice president Sophia Mann junior vice president Adda James treasurer Ida Fisher chaplain Josie Murphy conductor Adda Groves guard Florence Whitmore representative and Clara Backus Patton alternate. Two candidates were initiated by officers and a pot luck lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Florence Whitmore
Woman's Relief Corps
IOOF
Mary France
Sophia Mann
Adda James
Ida Fisher
Josie Murphy
Adda Groves
Clara Backus Patton
Christmas Meeting of Rainbow Class in Nelsonville
The Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will hold its December meeting at 8 15 p m on Thursday Dec 17 at the home of Ming Sigrid Love Madison Street. Mrs Ivan Matheny assists. A Christmas program will be presented and all class members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Rainbow
The
Christian Church
Ming Sigrid Love
Madison St
Ivan Matheny
Bankrupt Miner Bilack Stone Files in Federal Court
In Columbus a bankruptcy petition lists William E Bilack Stone of Nelsonville as a miner with liabilities of 1452 and no assets. The filing appears in the Federal Court docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
William E. Bilackstone
Nelsonville
Miner
Miner Advised to Get Lost for Weight Loss
R M McBride, a local miner, survived three weeks lost in the dense bush near Bissett and emerged 30 pounds lighter. The report notes his ordeal and suggested the odd weight loss method as a travel ironic tip.
Mrs Eugene James Dies At Columbus Home
Mrs Eugene James Sr died at her Columbus home at 4 15 a m after the family left Nelsonville years ago for work. Survived by husband Eugene and four children Cyrus Clarence Clifford and Mrs Alice Ellison all of Columbus and Mrs Florence Lowry of Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. Mr James left for Columbus after learning of the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eugene James
Columbus
James
City
Eugene
Florence Lowry
Cyrus
Clarence
Clifford
Alice Ellison
Lowry
New Plant Units Ready For Operation In Nelsonville
Nelsonville announces the new engine and generator unit at the municipal electric light plant will be ready this week. The unit is to be cut in late Friday night with a temporary service halt planned Saturday morning from 12:30 to 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Paul Allen
Mrs. Dillie Hosts Shower for Newlyweds in Nelsonville
Mr. and Mrs Walter Evans were the honored couple at a Friday night shower hosted by Mrs. Mary Dillie in Nelsonville. The event featured a mock wedding with Jake Gill portraying the bride's father and Mrs Gill as maid of honor, with Mrs. Cora Davis officiating. Refreshments were served to 42 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Walter Evans
Mary Dillie
Jake Gill
Gill
Cora Davis
Tickets Now Available For Benefit Dance In Nelsonville
Tickets for the annual benefit dance and bingo party sponsored by the Child Welfare Committee are available at Prestons News Stand Mechems Colonial and Baties Restaurant. The dance is set for Thursday evening December 17 at the K of P Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Child Welfare Committee
Prestons
Baties
Dinner guests at Bartoe home in Nelsonville
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Bartoe in Nelsonville included Roy Stewart and Miss Hazel Diving of Jeromesville, Mr and Mrs Arthur Hicks, Mr and Mrs Edward Tucker of Athens, and Mr and Mrs Watson Wolfe and their children of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartoe
Nelsonville
Max Bartoe
Roy Stewart
Hazel Diving
Jeromesville
Arthur Hicks
Edward Tucker
Athens
Watson Wolfe
Mrs James Harrold Returns Home From Detroit and Toledo
Mrs James Harrold has returned home after a month away visiting her children in Detroit and Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
James Harrold
Detroit
Toledo
Indians use pantomime to converse in camp meetings
Princess Nacoomee of the Kiowa explains at a Syracuse gathering that American Indians use handies as a practical pantomime language. She describes how happiness is shown by motions, including the sun rising in one’s heart, as a form of communication among tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N_ Y
Nacoomee
Funeral for Nelsonville Resident John Love Held at Short Street Home
Funeral services for John Love, a longtime Nelsonville civic leader and former deacon of the First Christian Church, were held Monday at 2 pm at his Short Street home. Rev. Leland Goodman led the service, with burial at Greenlawn. Attendees included relatives from Columbus and Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Short St
John Love
Leland Goodman
First Christian Church
Love
Goodman
Greenlawn
J. G. Love
Hannah McGaughy
Hilma Johnson
Elton Smith
Selma
J. W. Means
Paul Smith
Joe Hogan
Columbus
Arthur Love
Betty Akron
Missionary Group Plans Christmas Party in Nelsonville
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. H. A. Rothrock's home. Guests assisting include Mrs. T. 8. Bush Mrs. Julius Fischer and Mrs. James Sharp. Worship and program led by J. M. Hyde and Eva Davis feature gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
H. A. Rothrock
Local Social Visitors Share Sunday Plans in Buchtel
Mr. and Mrs. Art Allen of New Lexington hosted guests. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Hickman of Murray City, Mrs. Ruth Rose and children, and Ralph Bartholomew of Logan. They spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Art Allen
New Lexington
K. P. Hickman
Murray City
Ruth Rose
Ralph Bartholomew
Logan
Tom Davis
William Barrowman Surprised With Birthday Party
William Barrowman was surprised at his home at 32 Locust St Sunday as relatives and friends gathered to celebrate his birthday. A dinner and social visit followed with music provided by Darrel Withem Daii Skinner Walter Chesher Lawrence Skinner and Mrs Olive Trace. Attendees included the Withem and Skinner families plus Mr and Mrs Dan Cox Glouster and others from Nelsonville Derthick Millfield and Glouster communities.
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Glouster
William Barrowman
Locust St
Darrel Withem
Daii Skinner
Walter Chesher
Lawrence Skinner
Olive Trace
Shirley Northup
Dan Cox
Derthick
Nelsonville
Dain Skinner
Lawrence
Willard Skinner
Vollie Trace
Millfield
Mary Withem
Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Legion Hall Thursday
Glouster A regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held Thursday night at seven o clock at the Legion Hall. Each member is requested to bring a dish towel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Kiwanis Plan Christmas Festivities In Glouster
Glouster Kiwanis Club finalizes plans to distribute candy and oranges to over 2,000 local kids at the community Christmas tree next Wednesday at 7 30 PM with Santa Claus and carol slides on depot screen. Local theaters donate profits to the club for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Gordon
Santa Claus
Moving Picture
Palace Theater
Crawford Theater
Ullmark Chevrolet Garage
American Legion Hall
Church of Christ
al Craft
M. M. Murphy
Bishopville Get-Together Club Meeting at Town House
The Get-Together Club of Bishopville met at the Town House with Mrs. Lucy Kirkbride in charge. A mystery box from Mrs. Sadie Robinett went to Mrs. Mae Stump. After the business session the afternoon included social time and bingo. Lunch was served by Mrs. Sadie Robinett and Mrs. Lela Hashman. A Christmas party is planned for Thursday at the Town House with members asked to bring a reading and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Bishopville
Lucy Kirkbride
Sadie Robinett
Mae Stump
Lela Hashman
Town House
Mrs Sayre Hosts Bridge Club Holiday Gathering
Mrs Georgia Sayre entertained her bridge club with two tables of play followed by a delightful lunch. Table decorations featured tall red tapers and small red and green Christmas trees. high score went to Connie Brown, second to Esta Haskins, and consolation to Velma Barstow. Merle Danford was presented a guest prize. members present included Brown Earich Haskins Antle Barstow and Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Georgia Sayre
Connie Brown
Esta Haskins
Velma Barstow
Merle Danford
Helen Earich
Marie Antle
Edithe Wolfe
Local Man to Undergo Cataract Removal at Mt Carmel
Robert Dennison of this city went to Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus on Tuesday for an operation to remove a cataract from his eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Robert Dennison
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Handley Recovers From Severe Influenza Siege
C. E. Handley who had been confined to his home since November 28 with a severe bout of influenza was able to be about again on Tuesday for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Glouster
C. E. Handley
Glouster Tomcats top J-T Basketeers 27 to 22
Glouster High Tomcats defeat J-T Basketeers 27 22 at home in a fast hard played game. Darling led Glouster with five field goals while Chalfant topped J-T with four. The halftime score was 16 13 for J-T and the third quarter ended 21 20 in favor of Glouster.
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Glouster
Glouster High Tomcats
J.-T
Tomcats
Darling
Chalfant
GG Fff
Carter Hese Ulin Sidan Tite
Darling Amen
Zimmer Iarine Sete
Ssh Sitaitiistems Eng O
Howsitg — Cinnanenawninens
McAllister Eee O
TOCAL
Snechmaineiacicinnnes BA
Wanger
Memeneeneniaimatmane
SINAC
Cadimenpignscens
Adgeteon
Saicccritins
Pmweisssenicamens
Fotectoss Awiidence Em
Auto Registrar To Close Glouster Office
The Glouster automobile registrar office closed Tuesday and will reopen March 1 to sell 1937 license tags. A state department auditor checked registrar C. E. Handley’s books. All county registrar offices close except Athens and Nelsonville. The fiscal year now runs April 1, reducing December through April business.
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Sennen
Eleonville Council
Edward
Castle Enzesfeld
Mrs. Simpson
Austrian
Tyrol
Mozart
Strausses
Husaren
Prince Lichenstein
Aspern
Baden
Klostenenburg
Norge
Miss Gutherie
Tentons
Little Jack Horner
Richardson
Mrs. Whitmore
Woman’s Relief Corps
Mrs. Dillie
K. of P. Hall
Glouster Theaters
Bishopville Club
Mrs. Sayre
A. B. Neiman & Sons
Geo
Kouri
J.-T. Basketeers
Helene Car
Majestic
Sane
Frances Bian Dee - Donlevy
Chasles Meen Henry Stephenson
Sara Haden
Darryl F. Zanuck
20Th Century
Joseph M. Schenck
M-G-M
Allen Bros. Furniture
Fender
Fred R. Beasley
Ford Garage
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