York Grange to present Miss Mollie at Oak Grove School
York Grange will host Happy Hollow PTA for a Friday night lecture period at Oak Grove School. The two act comedy Miss Mollie features Kenneth Lafollett as a crabbed miser and Ruth Altman as a Hawaiian princess who becomes a teacher, with supporting roles by Dorothy Heitelschies Bob Covert Ruby Moore Edgar Stinnett Julia Mihalek. Bob Covert will sing cowboy songs between acts. The performance starts at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
York Grange
Happy Hollow
Oak Grove
Miss Mollie
Kenneth Lafollett
Bessie Brady
Ruth Altman
Dorothy Heitelschies
the Gardner
Bob Covert
Ruby Moore
New York
Edgar Stinnett
Julia Mihalek
Pythian Sisters Set Regular Meeting This Thursday
The Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. An important business meeting is announced and all members are urged to attend. Arrangements for team practice will be made. The social hour includes a program led by Miss Lena Wolfe, Miss Catherine Wareheime, Miss Mary Seenes, and Miss Mildred Wend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wolfe
Catherine Wareheime
Mary Seenes
Mildred Wend
Birth announced for William Albert Garber in Columbus
Nelsonville reporting birth of William Albert Garber to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garber at 182 Dakota Avenue Columbus on January 26 prior to the date of report. Mrs Garber formerly Miss Freda Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs William Grimm Canton Ohio former residents of Buchtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Henry Garber
Dakota Avenue
Columbus
William Albert
Garber
Freda Grimm
William Grimm
Canton
Ohio
Buchtel
Postmaster Reports Better Mail Service for Nelsonville
Nelsonville post office announces improved mail service after a new bus route began February 1. The schedule adds a noon bus to Logan Lancaster Columbus transfers with connections to trains, and an 8:20 p.m. arrival with mail from Columbus and other points. Additional dispatches occur at 10:25 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:10 p.m. with various destinations and connections. Outgoing mail should be at least 20 minutes before train or bus departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
F. R. Jackson
Hocking Valley
Logan
Lancaster
Columbus Post Office
Columbus
Carbon Hill
Greendale
Gore
New Straitsville
Buchtel
Murray City
Deanville
Jackson
Nelsonville Celebrates Scouts Anniversary Week
More than 600000 Boy Scouts mark the Twentieth Anniversary of the Scout movement during February 7 to 13 with Anniversary Week activities. Nelsonville troops plan entertainment mobilizations and public exhibitions. scouts will wear full uniform for inspections and parents are urged to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Scout Movement
America
Nel Gonville
Book inspections begin in Nelsonville city departments
George W. Rector of Delaware and Co. W. Corbin of Columbus, with the State Bureau of Inspections and Supervision of Public Offices, arrived in Nelsonville for an audit of city department books and accounts from October 1, 1927 to January 31, 1930. Rector last examined records more than two years ago. The inspection is expected to take about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
George W. Rector
Delaware
Play Aunt Lucia postponed to March at High School
The Esther class of the Christian Church announces the play Aunt Lucia will be presented March 13 and 14 in the High School Auditorium, replacing the previously scheduled February 13 and 14 dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia
Esther
The
Christian Church
Zuber Speaks at P T A Meeting in Nelsonville
Nelsonville on February 5. Senior Junior High School P T A opened with songs led by Professor Hamm of Nelsonville High School. Superintendent Zuber summarized a state guidance program and the Ways and Means Committee backed a school play to aid the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hamm
Nelsonville High School
San John
H. F E. Zuber
Clifton
Capital
Ohio
Zuber
Cincinnati
Marjorie Hickman
Mary Roscoe
Ethel Johnson
East School
Lillian Young
Elmo Robson
Marie Buell
Jane Garner
Alberta Shafer
Carma Hissner
Martha Galvin
Eileen Hughes
Mary Daugherty
Kathleen Hayden
Mary Whitmore
Vivian Beagle
Pauline Hall
K. Juniper
Junior Blimes
Emma Oliver
Doanville church women sponsor social at Miss McDowell home
The Doanville Church women plan a social at Miss Irene McDowell’s home in Doanville on Saturday evening. Soup pies sandwiches and coffee will be served starting at 6 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doanville
Irene McDowell
Postons' Business Visit Noted in Columbus
Charles E. Poston and Frank Poston Jr were business visitors in Columbus on Wednesday visiting local firms and meeting with executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Poston
Frank Poston, Jr
Columbus
District Tests certify sixteen teachers for life certificates
From this district, 31 teachers took examinations December 26 and 27 for life certificates. The State Department of Education announced that 16 passed. Notable names among the successful include Joseph L. Archer of Laurelville Elmer E. Caldwell of Gallipolis and Ruth Carson Tucker of Long Bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
State Department of Education
Joseph L. Archer
Laurelville
Elmer E. Caldwell
Gallipolis
Ruth Carson Tucker
Long Bottom
Taft Battles Illness While Defying Washington Pressure
Taft fights illness at the White House February 5 as he endures a tiring day. He, though frail, maintains his famed smile and stubborn resolve to press on despite adver sity and political strain.
Burchette Appeal Underway in Ohio District Court
Briefs for the Burchette murder appeal in the District Court of Appeals are being prepared by Frank Redfern and George W. Christman in Logan Ohio. Burchette, sentenced to life for the 1929 slaying of Earl Behrens near Brimestone Creek, has been in the state penitentiary for seven months as a second degree murder case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Albert Burchette
District Court of Appeals
Frank Redfern
George W. Christman
Burcette
Ohio
Earl Behrens
Lancaster Carpenter
Brimestone Creek
Common Pleas
Harley Mc Whitcraft
Clara Campbell
Redfern
Phil A. Henderson
Eugen Wright
Court of Appeals
Athens County Surveyor to Attend Ohio Engineering Meeting
I W Wilson the Athens County surveyor will attend the fifty first annual meeting of the Ohio Engineering Society in Columbus on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Wilson
Athens County
The
Ohio Engineering Society
Columbus
Bert Sams Dies in Athens State Hospital
Chauncey note: Bert Sams of Marietta former Chauncey resident and son in law of Luther Spitzer died Tuesday morning in Athens State Hospital. He will be buried in Parkersburg West Virginia after funeral services Thursday afternoon. Survived by wife Fannie Spitzer Sams and children Mrs Ralph McAfee Virgil Sams and Russell Sams. Relatives from Chauncey expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Bert Sams
Marietta
Luther Spitzer
Athens State Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fannie. Spitzer Sams
Ralph McAfee
Virgil Sams
Russell Sams
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Samuel C La Hugh
Samuel C La Hugh of Chauncey was honored at a surprise dinner Sunday at his Converse Street home for his sixty first birthday. Attendees included Mozelle Tanthony Hazel La Hugh Ruth La Hugh Virgil C La Hugh and S E La Hugh family members Samuel and Lucille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Samuel C. la Hugh
Converse Street
Mozelle Tanthony
Hazel la Hugh
Ruth la Hugh
S. E. la Hugh
Samuel
Lucille
Confer With Waid About Road Repairs
New Straitsville officials led by Mayor W S Johnson and City Solicitor J L Neenan traveled to Columbus to seek state funds from Robert N Waid for repairing State Route 37 through New Straitsville and near the high school. The brick road has sunk about three feet in spots due to a long underground fire. the blaze has burned 45 years and traffic hazards have been frequent. Estimated repair cost 25000 dollars for undamaged sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
W. S. Johnson
New Straitsvile
New Straitsville
J. L. Neenan
Columbus
Robert N. Waid
New Straitsville High School
Chauncey Jubilee Minstrel Rehearsal Set Tonight
Chauncey February 5 rehearsal for the Chauncey Jubilee Minstrel will be held at 7 PM in Dr. Darrel Withem’s Chauncey home. Cast members are urged to attend ahead of next Wednesday and Thursday performances at the Chauncey High school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Darrel Withem
Chauncey High Pol
Social Visit Roundup From The Plains Area
Mrs. Charles Ralph of Murray City visited Sunday at the home of Job King in The Plains. Mrs. Lizzie Filley of Haydenville was the guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson in The Plains. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith and Mr. and Mrs. William Collins Jr of Chauncey were in Columbus Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Knauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ralph
Murray City
Job ‘King
the Plains
Lizzie Filley
Haydenville
Earl Thompson
Arthur Smith
William Collins, Jr
Chauncey
Columbus
Sam Knauer
Davis Family Attends Funeral for Charles Wachenschwanz
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis and daughter Mrs. Curtis Watson of Chauncey attended the funeral of Charles Wachenschwanz from the home of his sister Mrs. Fred Pritts at Myers Crossing. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Joe Davis
Curtis Watson
Charles Wachenschwanz
Fred Pritts
Myers Crossing
Greenlawn Cemetery
Ohio Commission Reinstates Public Employer Fund Benefits
State agency overturns January 18 suspension of compensation payments to beneficiaries in 17 counties. Payments resume under Attorney General Bettman’s decision, effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Industrial Commission
Bettman
Rotary Club Votes to Stay at Myers House
In Nelsonville on Feb 5 the local Rotary Club voted to continue weekly meetings at the Myers House. Corwin Cookson was given a formal charge by President William Morgan and Ralph Parks was named chairman of the On to Dayton committee. The district conference will be held there this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Myers House
Corwin Cookson
Wilam Morgan
Ralph Parks
Dayton
Suspected thief Keplar fined in Nelsonville case
Otis Kep lar of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to stealing a suit of underclothes from the Snake Hollow Mine washhouse. Judge Bill Hickman fined him twenty five dollars and costs, suspended on good behavior. Police recovered the garments. Kep lar claimed a grievance against another man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Feb
Otis Kepisr
John McKee
Bill Hickman
Keplar
Snake Hollow
George Bateman
English Club Holds Regular Meeting at Senior High Library
The English Club met Tuesday evening in the Senior High School Building library with twenty members and advisor Miss Mildred Roberts. Jean Jewett presided as the program featured student readings and a saxophone solo by Helena Kourt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Roberts
Jean Jewett
Lucille Keating
White House
Helena Kourt
Bob Huenefeld
Gladys McAfee
Arvilla Pierce
York Township Board of Education Elects Officers
Nelsonville February meeting reconstitutes the York Township Board of Education with A. N. Ward as president Kess Kengey as vice president Charles Kensey as clerk. Other members: George Thornton George Dishong Nd Cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
York Township
Nelsonville Man Fined for Intoxication Plea
Irvin Nanna pleaded guilty to intoxication in Nelsonville and was fined $3 plus costs by Mayor Bill Hickman on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Irvin Nanna
Costa
Bill Hickman
Loyal Woman's Class of Christian Sunday School Meeting
The Loyal Woman's Class met at Mrs. Fred Juniper's home on Washington Street for a regular business session. Miss Hyla Harrold led devotionals, Mrs. Viola Keplar offered prayer, and Mrs. Sam Starkey presided. A silver offering was taken with 25 attendees including Mrs. Eula Powers and Miss Frances Gettie. next gathering set for March 4 at Mrs. Marion Wothern's Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Woman's Clase
The
Christian Sunday School
Fred Juniper
Washington Street
Hyla Harrold
Viola Keplar
Sam Starkey
Guesta
Mre
Eula Powera
Steubenville
Lee Matheny
Frances Gettie
Marion Wowthern
Mill Street
Birthday Party for Jimmy Preston at Home
Jimmy Preston celebrated his fourth birthday Tuesday afternoon at 49 East Washington Street with a party of 25 children. Games filled the 3 to 5 p m hours and pink and white decorations set the color scheme. Refreshments at 4 o clock featured Valentine savors for the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Preston
J. B. Preston
East Washington Street
Valentine Savors
King's Men hold Friday prayer meeting at Franklin Street home
Nelsonville on February 6 reports the King's Men will gather for a Friday night prayer meeting at 1 o'clock at William Six's Franklin Street residence. William Mitchell is named to lead the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
King's Men
William Six
Franklin Street
Willam Mitchell
Mexico City Prepares for Ortiz Rubio Inauguration
Mexico City celebrates the inauguration of President-Elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio with the capital gaily decorated and a noon oath ceremony as the day’s climax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
U.P
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Welch Elected Chair of Nelsonville Board of Trade Group
In Nelsonville on February 5 Dr C F Welch was elected chairman I E B Buell secretary and Dr Harry Raden treasurer of the professional and tradesmen group forming the Board of Trade. They will serve as directors and meet tonight to elect a president and secretary and set the new organization in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
C. FE. Welch
I. E B. Buell
Harry Raden
Board of Trade
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets Thursday Afternoon
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodiat Church
Local Social News in Columbus For Week End
Miss Esther Ervin of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs C Ervin at week’s end. Mrs I B McLaughlin spends Wednesday in Columbus with relatives. Miss Carrie Hutchinson leaves Tuesday for Dayton ending a several days business stay. Mrs Jessie Baker spends Tuesday in Athens visiting Mr and Mrs J Baker. Stanley Edwards with Mrs Robert Curran and daughter Barbara noted in local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Ervin
Columbus
C. ¢. Ervin
I. B. McLaughlin
Carrie Hutchinson
Dayton
Jessie Baker
Athens
Br. J. Baker
Stanley Edwards
Robert Curran
Barbara
Columbus Socials Highlight Local Visits
Columbus residents share weekend visits with family. Charles McManigal of Ohio State University visits Aunt Elizabeth Tedrow on Franklin Street. Boyd and Ruhl Roscoe of Columbus visit parents Mr and Mrs John Roscoe over Sunday. Mrs M H Luts and Miss Vees per Young travel to Columbus for a Wednesday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbus
Emma Wywards
Alvin Wallace
Charles McManigal
Ohio State University
Columbus
Elizabeth Tedrow
Franklin Street
Boyd and
Ruhl Roscoe
John Roscoe
M. H. Luts
Mies Veesper Young
Dr Edwards Olive Tablet Promises Robuste Complexion
The ad touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablet as a substitute for calomel, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels with olive oil and vegetable ingredients. It appeals to women with pale complexions and dull health, urging nightly use for pleasing results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Edwards
Edwarde
Edwardia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jp.t. A
Grange
Oak Grove School
P. T. A. Meeting
Millfield
the Plains Call
Charles S. Bradfield, Jr
Tiree
Taft
Washington
William Howard Taft
Burchette
Wilson
Waid
Industrial Commission
Stecks
Irra Sail Cie
Black Betty
Hickman
Abdella
Sandwich
Stic Nelsonville
Wm. Powell
Eugene Pallette
Jean Arthur
Ruth
William Powell
Greene Mansion
FBI
Rotary Group
Otis Kheplar
York Township Board of Education
Nanna
Auto Tire & G Cor
Chestnut and Harper Sts
POT ET Tot Et ED Eeing CO
Tipe Land, Rg
Athens National Bank
Mexico
Professional and Trade Women's
Select Leaders For Trade Board
Daugherty - Oakley Insurance Agency
Zeller Insurance
Isaac Wilson
Security
Savings Bank
Bank of Athens National Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!