Baskets Distributed to Needy Families by Elks and Knights
In Lsonville on December 24 the charity committee distributed sixty Christmas baskets to worthy families. The Elks and Knights of Pythias cooperated, turning charity proceeds to the Elk's committee. Each basket included porridge, corn meal, flour, syrup, soap, candy, beans, coffee, pork, bread, and cabbage totaling five to six dollars.
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Lsonville
el Charity Committee
Knights of Pythias
The
Elks
Elk’s Committee
Window Displays Draw Fresh Attention in Nedsonville
Merchants of Nedsonville showcase elaborate Christmas window displays. Bakers in the city present the latest festive windows this morning, drawing notable attention and interest from passersby.
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Nedsonville
Daughters of America to Meet in Nelsonville Friday
The Daughters of America will hold their regular meeting Friday night in Nelsonville as announced in local notes.
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D. OF A'S
Nelsonville, der
The
Daughters of America
Christmas Holiday Guests Reported Across Counties
Families host visitors during the season. Caldwell hosts Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Acomb and two children. Lakewood welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Paulus and a son. Greveland and Columbus residents visit the Ailes and Lowden households. Whitlatch family and Mrs Teal are noted guests. Dr. Gilbert Love of Columbus visits his parents, and Alva Patton of Cleveland spends holidays with his Patton relatives in Canton.
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E. B. Acomb
Walter Whitlatch
Aea
Sevendwood, W
Canton
C. E. Gard
Gilbert, Love
Columbus
Rs. John Love
Alva Patton
Cleveland
Eden ‘Patton
Mrs Gorsen Hosts Methdist Sunday School Girls
Nelsonville December 24 Mrs N Gorsen entertained a group of little girls from the Methodist Sunday school Tuesday afternoon at her Washington Street home. The hours were from 3:30 to an unspecified close.
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Nelsonv
N. Gorsuem
Methodist Sunday School
Washington Atreet
Gift Exchange Marks Close of Afternoon Gathering
An exchange of gifts was part of the program followed by contests and games. Refreshments at 65:30 concluded a pleasant afternoon for the eleven attendees.
Pocahontas Lodge Social Dance in Red Men’s Hall
Nelsonville reports a Pocahontas lodge social dance will be held December 28 at the Red Men’s hall with good music provided by lodge officials.
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Nelsonville
Degree of
Pocahontas
Red Men’‘s Hall
Lodge
Audrey Bean Is Honored In Birthday Party
Aud rey Bean, daughter of Mrs George Schoonover, was honored at a birthday party held at Monroe street home in Nelsonville. Hosts included Mrs S S Steenrod and Mrs Charles Farrow with guests Janet Bartels Ruth Mills Helen Linton Barbara Steenrod Betty Palmer Rosemary Smith Mary Frances Groves Mary Miller Mary Ellen Farrow Ruth Keating and Audrey Bean.
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Nelsonville
George Schoonover
Audrey Bean
Monroe Street
Organization Holds Christmas Party at Thelma McGiffin Home
Standard Bearers held their Christmas party at Thelma McGiffin's home Saturday evening. Members responded to roll call and mingled in a festive atmosphere.
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Nelsonville
Thelma McGiffin
Gift Exchange Plans For Bake Sale Before New Year
An exchange of presents occurred with each member receiving a gift. Plans were laid for a bake sale before New Years and a dainty lunch was served at the close.
Alumni Fall To High In Season-Opening Game
Nelsonville High School defeated the Alumni 37 to 28 in the new gym. Campbell led scorers with six baskets in the first half as the home team built a 22 to 8 lead. Longley Shirley were split to play halves, while the High School showed superior passing and shooting. The Alumni rallied for 20 points in the final period but fell short.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Longley
Shirley
Fred Preston
Kelly
Hudson
Kelch
Washburn
Campbell
Ohio University
Stoltzmen
N. H.S
Raybould
R.F
Shirley Campbell
L.f.e
Kelly Paul Hudson
E. Hudson Howell
Keleh West
R.G
Preston
al Dilcher
Inversity
Glouster American Legion
Four Athens churches schedule Christmas services and programs
Four Athens churches announce Christmas events. The Presbyterian Church holds a 10 am service with Rev. A Y Wilcox speaking, plus Christmas music. Church of the Good Shepherd offers Holy Communion at 8 am and a candlelight service at midnight on Christmas Eve. Nelsonville Episcopal hosts midnight candle service and Christmas music. St Pauls Catholic Church schedules 5 am, 6 am, 9 am masses with Benediction at 7 pm, led by Rev J W Byrne. Mt Zion Baptist Sunday School presents songs and recitations Christmas Eve under Miss Ella Cooley and Rev B R Smith. Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal plans a 7 pm Christmas program by the youth, featuring Christmas Time in Fagan's Flat. A Christmas offering will benefit Worthington's children's home and the Old People's Home.
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Athens
Presbyterian Church
A. Y. Wilcox
Church of the Good Shepherd
Nelsonville Episcopal Church
FE. St. Pielow
Nelsonville
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
J. W. Byrne
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Ella Cooley
B. R. Smith
Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Fagan
Worthington
Death of Chicago Opera Singer Ruled Natural Causes
A coroner's jury in Chicago finds William Beck, a Chicago Civic Opera singer, died of natural causes after rumors of poisoning circulated. Friends prompted authorities to investigate prior to the verdict.
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Chicago
William Beck
Chicago Civic Opera Company
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