Rocal Woman Injured in Haydenville Auto Crash
Mrs. Nora Sommers broke her collarbone and her niece Frances Sommers suffered head injuries in a serious wreck near Haydenville on Tuesday evening. Their car overturned after being struck by a Buick driven by a Logan woman, with Frances unconscious and badly shocked. William Sommers drove them to Lancaster earlier, while William Estes transported them to Nelsonville for medical care.
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Nelsonville
Ydec
Nora Sommers
Horne
Frances Sommers
Haydenville
William
Marble) Sommers
Lancaster
Christmas Programs End First Period in Athens County
More than 9000 children and 300 teachers will end the first period of the school year with Christmas programs this afternoon and evening in Athens County. Mothers and relatives are invited to hear Christmas carols and recitations as trees decorated by students and teachers are unveiled. Some schools report gifts from Ohio University girls.
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Athens County
Ohio University
Christmas Party of Needle Craft Club in Nelsonville
Mrs. Joe Stanley hosted the Needle Craft club at her Fairview street home for a Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged and sewing and social time filled the evening before a two course luncheon was served. Guests included Mrs. Lee Barker of Raceland Kentucky, Mrs. Leonard Allen and Mrs. Goldie Kuhn.
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Nelsonville
Joe Stanley
Needle Craft Club
Fairview Street
Lee Barker
Raceland
Leonard Allen
Goldie Kuhn
Charity Ball Draws
Nelsonville report says the Knights of Pythias held a charity ball at their hall Monday evening with fifty couples dancing from 8 to 12. Proceeds will fund Christmas charity distributions.
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Nelsonville
Knights of Pythias
House Burns Early Today Near Mason City Hill
The frame residence of John Kirkendall burned early this morning about 6 10. Fire trucks could not reach the scene due to bad roads and no water. The home, about 1000 feet from a fire plug, was unoccupied at the time and the cause is believed to be a stove malfunction. Loss estimated at around $1000.
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Nelsonville
John Kirkendall
Mason City Hill
Christmas at St Andrews Church Nelsonville
Christmas Day Masses at St Andrews Church Nelsonville are listed for 5 8 and 10 with Benediction after the first Mass. The note reflects on the miracle of the Virgin Birth and the divine nature of Christ.
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ST. Andrews
Nelsonville
Isaias
Jesus Christ
Christ
Andrew
Essay Prize Contest Ends With Travel Theme
Essay prize contest concluded across fifth to seventh grades with the topic My Trip to the Amicon Fruit Store. Students submitted reflective pieces likely exploring trips, shopping and fruit store experiences in a local school setting.
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Amicon
Nelsonville Latin Club hosts Christmas party for alumni
Circulus Romanus of Nelsonville High School held a Christmas party at the Senior building. Graduates of the class of 1924 attended. gifts were collected and handed out by Helen Jackson and Louise Rice. The program featured a Latin song, readings, a book review, and a talk on Roman customs.
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Nelsonville
Circulus Romanus
Nelsonville High School
Helen Jackson
Louise Rice
Louise Johnson
Thelma McGiffin
Ee Bolo
Pauline Whitlatch
Nelsonville Post Office Reports Busy Christmas Period
Nelsonville reports show Christmas mail volume ahead of last year with heavier inbound and outbound traffic. The regular postal staff handles the rush, with one extra man needed in the parcel post department.
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Nelsonville
Parcel Post Department
Vested Choir Prepares Special Music for Ceremony
The vested choir has prepared special music for the celebration expected to add beauty and dignity to the year’s most beautiful service. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Christmas Program At First M. E. Church
The Christmas program at the First M E church will be held this evening at unspecified time. It features the story Christ Child in song, readings by Mrs Daniel McGurks class, a dramatized Other Wise Man, songs by a primary group, Christmas in the Far East, and a tableau Christmas at Home with Santa Claus giving treats to pupils.
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M. FE
Daniel McGurk
8. H. Bing
Far East
George E. Carrothers
Santa Claus
Body brought here to rest in Nelsonville
The body of Mrs. C. D. Rafferty 42 who died in Toronto Canada was brought to Nelsonville for burial in Greenlawn beside her husband a railroad man in Canada and two daughters Funeral services were held at her twin brother Bert Emmicks Columbus home and attended by Logan citizens The deceased was a member of the Middleport chapter Order of the Eastern Star and had been ill about a year.
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Nelsonville
C. D. Rafferty
Toronto
Canada
Greenlawn
O. J. Howearth
Logan
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Dodd in Nelsonville
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Dodd were held at the Christian church on Canal Street today at 1 PM, conducted by Rev. O J Howearth. Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery.
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Nelsonville
Elizabeth Dodd
Canal Street
The
Christian Church
O. J. Howearth
Greenlawn
Christmas Exercises Across Union Jacktown Froggy Areas
Public health nurses aid with toys and candy as local schools in Union Jacktown Froggy Town House Lee township Jerseyville Jerseyville high and grade schools plan Christmas programs. Teachers Merle Norris Dorothy Bean Edith Keppler Garrett McKee Mary Beckler Reva Ralph Sigma Boring Clove Brill organize trees recitations songs and music for pupils communities.
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Union
Jacktown
Froggy
Opal McWharter
Sylvia Munn
Pauline Danford
Mayme Dixon
Town House School
Lee Township
Merle Norris
Dorothy Bean
Guysville
Deanville School
Edith Keppler
Kimnerbly School
Garrett McKee
Mary Beckler
Jerseyville
Reva Ralph
Ralph
Athens Township
Mineral School
Forest Johnson
Kathleen Withers
Lathrop
Clove Brill
Sigma Boring
Courthouse Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Licenses to marry were issued to Aubra D. McClain 23 farmer of Miletus West Va and Mabel A. Dailey 17 daughter of Frank Dailey Beebe Ora L. Miller 28 Thornton Ind salesman and Hazel Fern Linscott 24 daughter of Dixon H Linscott Chauncey Arthur D Phillips TM auto
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Aubra D. McClain
Miletus
West Va
Mabel A. Dailey
Frank Dailey
Beebe
Ora L. Miller
Thornton
Ind
Hazel Fern Linscott
Dixon H. Linscott
Chauncey
Arthur D. Phillips
Marital Pairings and Family Ties in Regional Notices
The notice lists multiple couples and their backgrounds including ages and hometowns. Names appear with spouses or proposed partners such as Elizabeth Margaret Rhodes of Athens and Earl Merle Simmons of Floodwood, plus Carrol Cuba Warner, Ralph Elwin Shafer, Mildred Alice Beverage, Martin W. O’Dell, Nora Kathleen Boso, Dawson W. Meeks, and Mary Gertrude Douglass. A football captain Barry of Akron is referenced with a car incident context.
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New Marshfield
Elizabeth Margaret Rhodes
B. F. Rhoades
Athens
Earl Merle Simmons
Miner
Floodwood
Carrol
Fairmont
W. Va
Nora Kathleen Boso
George Boso
Dawson W. Meeks
Pratts Fork
Wm. Meeks
Mary Gertrude Douglass
Harve Douglas
Shade
Elizabeth Francis Dies in Akron Auto Crash
Mrs. Elizabeth Francis wife of Eddie Francis a noted Beacon Journal sports writer was killed in an Akron auto accident last night while riding in her vehicle.
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Akron
Elizabeth Francis
Eddie Francis
The
Beacon Journal
Man Steals Two Barrels of Tard in Louisville
A theft in Louisville Kentucky involved the taking of two barrels of an unknown substance described as tard, with authorities estimating the value could fund a large supply of hot dogs. No further details on perpetrator or motive provided.
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Louisville
Christmas Visits Tie Families Across Ohio Towns
Mrs. C. C. Sharp and L. P. Rice spent Tuesday in Columbus. Miss Tudie Blake accompanied them home to spend Christmas here. Mrs. Priscilla Dumont of East St. Louis has been with Nelsonville relatives for ten days and leaves Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Young and daughter are spending Christmas with relatives at Youngstown.
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C. C. Sharp
L. P. Rice
Columbus
Tudie Blake
Priscilla Dumont
East St. Louis
Ill
Nelsonville
John Young
Youngstown
Rotary Club Christmas Party In Nelsonville
Rotary club members gathered for their annual Christmas party and gift exchange in Nelsonville. A turkey dinner was served by the Educational club ladies in a festively decorated banquet room. Master Jack Pritchard as Santa delivered gifts, and President Johnson announced district governor Tip Carnes will visit January 12.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
The
Educational Club
Jack Pritchard
Jolly St. Nick
Johnson
Tip” Carnes
Nelsonville Elks Dance Set for Christmas Night
Members of the Nelsonville lodge of Elks will enjoy a dance at the Elk's club here on Christmas night December 25. Good music will be provided.
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Nelsonville
Lodge of Elks
Elk’s Club
Nelsonville High Hosts Alumni Basketball Game Evening
Nelsonville High School will face its alumni team at the View Auditorium this evening. Tip off is at 7 30 with season tickets valid for the game, and fans expect an exciting contest from former Nelsonville stars.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
View Auditorium
Formerly Lived Here Gaver Hurt in Auto Crash
Mrs. Gaver, en route to Nelsonville for a relative’s funeral, was injured in a accident on the Nelsonville Athens pike. She was formerly Gladys Butt of Buchtel and Nelsonville, prior to marriage.
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Nelsonville
Gaver
Athens
Buchtel and
Gladys Butt
Hyde Doctors Install Modern X Ray Machine
Nelsonville reports Dr J M Hyde and Dr Hubert Hyde have installed a modern X ray machine in their Hyde building offices on Public Square.
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Nelsonville
Dec
J. M. Hyde
Hubert Hyde
Hyde Building
Public Square
Berry Pritchard Baby Announcement
Mr and Mrs Berry Pritchard announce the birth of a son this morning.
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Berry Pritchard
Plan Special Church Service For Christmas Eve
Nelsonville notes a festival Holy Communion service at Episcopal church on Thursday night starting 11 15 and planned to close at midnight with silent devotion reflecting on the infant Savior birth.
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Nelsonville
Ahrdlu U Episcopal Church
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