Scout Leaders Plan For Hock Hocking District Election
Nelsonville leaders of the Hock Hocking District met with School Supt E J Arnold to elect officers for the coming year and arrange for a full time Scout executive for six months. Officers include Arnold as chairman and a slate of vice chairs, commissioners, and committee heads from Athens Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey and Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eboy
Hock-Hocking
Athens County
E. J. Arnold
Fred McKay
Athens
Frank Smith
E. F. Sells
John Woolley
Don Johnson
Glouster
C. H. Bartlett
D. Samford
Committee On Advancement
Ralph Dupler
Board of Review
Harry Mettler
Court of Honor
Mr. Samford
Mr. Haller
Max Wilson
Chauncey
Lincoln as Lawyer and Great Emancipator Highlight Rotary Meeting
Nelsonville High School seniors Paul Wright and Irvin Badger spoke at a Rotary Club gathering, with E. J. Arnold introducing them and E. G. Clifton guiding the Democracy Class. Wright covered Lincoln's legal career while Badger extolled his humanity and political stature amid hostile foes. Dr. Tom Donaghue joined as a new Rotary member.
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Nelsonville
Lincoln
Nelsonville High School
Rotary Club
Supt
E. J. Arnold
Paul Wright
Irvin Badger
E. G. Clifton
Tom Donaghue
WCTU Holds Frances Willard Memorial Service in Nelsonville
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union observed Frances E. Willard's memorial at Mrs. Harry Ashworth's Walnut Street home. Members wore white ribbons, sang, heard a biography of Willard, and discussed Evangelism while reflecting on Willard's Hall of Fame honor. Next meeting hosts Mrs. Maude Bryan with a talk on Alcohol and Its Harmlessness.
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Nelsonville
Frances E. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Harry Ashworth
Walnut St
Miss Willard
Frances Willard
Bernice McDowell
Matt
Mae Cotton
WCTU
Maude Bryan
Myers St
Willis Benjamin Hickman Born to J W Hickman Family
Nelsonville reports the birth of a son to Lieut and Mrs J W Hickman at Cherrington Hospital Logan on Feb 7. The newborn has been named Willis Benjamin.
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Nelsonville
Bunday
J. W. Hickman
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Willis Benjamin
Nelsonville Boosted Night At Greyhounds Game
Nelsonville High School AHAA designates Friday Feb 12 as Boosted Night when the Greyhounds host Middieport Yellow Jackets at 8 30 with a 7 30 opener. Business owners invited as guests, free admission, best seats reserved by phone, walk in access only. Flood caused postponement of Athens game.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School Athletic Association
Greyhounds
Middieport Yellow Jackets
Athens
Middleport
Mrs. Frank Bryant 59 Dies in Nelsonville
Nelsonville resident Mrs. Frank Bryant age 59 died at home after several days illness of heart trouble at 782 Poplar Street. She lived in the area all her life, moved from Orbiston, and was a Pilgrim Holiness Church member. Survived by husband Frank, daughter Mrs. E A Roberts of Akron, son Gerrald Bryant of Nelsonville, sister Mrs. Emily Cook of Ashland, and brothers Adam Hoye and James Hoye of Ashland and Nelsonville. funeral plans incomplete.
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Nelsonville
Frank Bryant
Poplar St
Bryant
Orbiston
Pilgrim Holiness Church
E. A. Roberts
Akron
Gerrald Bryant
Emily Cook
Ashland
Adam Hoye
James Hoye
Day of Prayer Observed by Anticipated Churches
In Nelsonville all Protestant churches unite Friday for World Day of Prayer in the First Presbyterian Church auditorium at 2 pm. Mrs. John Saltz, president of the Presbyterian Missionary Society, will lead, with officers from other groups assisting. Miss Lu Shafer arranges the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
First Presbyterian Church
John Saltz
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Herbert Long
H. A. Rothrock
Cecil Shafer
Wesley Hawk
Lu Shafer
Private Donations Made for 1937 Ball in Nelsonville
Alonzo Figgins city treasurer reports the President's Birthday Ball funds for Nelsonville. no party this year 47 was raised from gifts to civic fraternal and private donors. seventy percent or 32.90 went to city nurse Tessie Cavanaugh and thirty percent or 14.10 sent to the national fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Alonzo Figgins
G. Holland
Figgins
Tessie Cavanaugh
National
Beulah Roby Dies in Montgomery W Va
Nelsonville reports the death of Mrs Beulah Roby wife of Paul Roby at their Montgomery West Virginia home. Body to be brought here for viewing at Stouts Funeral Home with funeral plans pending and burial at Greenlawn Cemetery expected Friday.
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Nelsonville
Beulah Roby
Paul Roby
Montgomery
W. Va
Stout
Greenlawn Cemetery
Logan Club Hosts Luncheon at White House
Nelsonville BPW Club reads invitation from the Logan Club to be guests Sunday Feb 28 at 12 30 luncheon and Founders Day program. Reservations due by Feb 22. Scout committee includes Verna Hand Margaret Johnson Freya Smith and Mrs Lillian Butts. Margaret Johnson chairs the March dinner meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Business and Professional Women's Club
Logan Club
White House
Verna Hand
Margaret Johnson
Freya Smith
Lillian Butts
Attendance improves as school absences drop in Nelsonville
Attendance rises as the district reports 174 students absent across West 12 East 24 Central 43 High School 95 on Tuesday. Last week Thursday and Friday saw nearly double the number, signaling a subsiding flu and cold epidemic.
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Nelsonville
DinnerParty in Nelsonville Entertains Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Smith hosted a 6 o'clock dinner on Saturday February 6 with guests including Miss Lulu Norton of Seattle and families from Nelsonville Columbus The Plains and Seattle among others. The evening continued with games after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Troy Smith
Lulu Norton
Seattle
Wash
Robert Hawk
Flavell Smith
Irma Dertchie
Walter Ossenheimer
Columbus
Alex Bowe
the Plains
Monabelle Boling
Lulu Mae
Carl Bateman
Class To Entertain Nelsonville Valentine Party
Class No 21 of the Methodist Church will host a Valentine party at the home of Rachel Inman Fort Street Friday evening February 12. Each member should bring a gift and a favorite dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Rachel Inman
Fort St
Glouster
Glouster Temple
Forest Rose Embroidery Club Welcomes New Member
Miss Beryle Wallace hosted the Forest Rose Embroidery Club meeting in Nelsonville. Mrs. Joe Wien joined the club, with Mrs. Dean Linscott as a guest. A refreshment course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Beryle Wallace
Forest Rose Embroidery Club
Joe Wien
Dean Linscott
Daughters of America Benefit Planned in Nelsonville
Members announce a benefit by the Daughters of America at the L O F Hall this Friday night at 8 o clock to aid a local cause.
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Nelsonville
Daughters, of America
L. O.F. Hall
Seniors Lead Intramurals at Nelsonville High
Intramural basketball at Nelsonville High shows the Seniors with four wins and no losses atop the standings while Juniors trail closely. Games are Thursdays after school and Saturdays mornings. A junior varsity was organized under supervisor E G Clifton to meet growing interest and develop future players.
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Nelsonville
E. G. Clifton
Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Friday Evening Meeting
Mrs L D Martin and Mrs Clarence Butts will host the Cosmopolitan Club Friday evening at Mrs Martins home for the club members.
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Nelsonville
L. D. Martin
Clarence Butts
Cosmopolitan Club
Mrs Kreig Guest Speaker at Nelsonville Guidance Lesson
Ruth Kelley led a junior girls guidance lesson with Mrs Horch supervising. Monday morning guest speaker Mrs Homer Kreig spoke on Adirondack Mountains highlighting historical scenic and geographical points for potential vacation spots.
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Nelsonville
Ruth Kelley
Horch
Homer Kreig
Kreig
Adirondack
Miners Name Two Delegates
A credentials committee consisting of Clarence Willis Millfield Wilber L Hutchins Nelsonville and George Curdie Crooksville examined delegates credentials and prepared a report. John Owens District 6 president spoke on general issues. Six candidates were nominated to represent the division at the joint wage conference with Bender and Wycoff chosen. Wycoff previously represented the division at a prior joint wage session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Willis
Millfield
Wilber L. Hutchins
Nelsonville
George Curdie
Crooksville
John Owens
Bender
Wycoff
Oversea Veteran Commanders to Convene in Nelsonville
Final plans outline area meeting on Friday February 12 with a 7 PM banquet at the Dew Hotel dining room. State officers will attend and after the banquet attendees proceed to club rooms for the program. Tickets available at Netkirks Nelson Grocery Warrens Funeral Home or from members.
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Nelsonville
Dew Hotel
Netkirks
Nelson Grocery
Warrens Funeral Home
Glouster Merchants and Clerks Reach Preliminary Contract
Merchants of Glouster and vicinity met with Retail Clerks Union Local 908 in the N C O F hall to negotiate a new contract for next year. The draft gained merchant approval with three minor changes to be settled Feb 17 before final adoption. The proposal includes minimum wages a 10 percent raise above minimum for higher paid workers store hours work week limits no salary cuts during the contract one week paid vacation after one year seniority checkoff of dues and union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster and
Union
N. C. O. F. Hall
William Morgan
Mine 6
Millfield
Ralph Deem
Mike Immer
Fred Waldeck
Clerks’ Union
Chumps Sweep Stiffs in Bowing Contest
The Chumps won all three games against the Stiffs on Tuesday night. Fea del Johnston rolled a 214 for the high single game while teammates Johnston, Malsel, and Hemssey showed strong scores. The Stiffs were led by Oss Woes and Pedicer with notable efforts but could not overcome the Chumps.
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Glouster
Chumps
Stiffs
Feadel Johnston
Y. Johnston Eeemnease
de. Malsel
P. Uurer
Coenenenen
Hemssey Enne
CSOT
G. Pedicerd
Miss Charlene Wahl Returns to Columbus
Glouster resident Miss Charlene Wahl has returned to Columbus after visiting her mother for several days. She is enrolled in an academy of cosmetology pursuing training and coursework.
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Columbus
Glouster
Charlene Wahl
Miss Wahl
Academy of Cosmetology
Priscilla Class to Host Birthday Tea at Church
The Priscilla Class of the M E Church plans a birthday tea in the church basement Thursday at 2 o clock. Members and guests are invited to attend this community event with light refreshments and fellowship.
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Tra Glouster
Priscilla
M. E. Church
Merritt Family Returns to Detroit Home
Mrs. C. L. Merritt and her children Terry and Jimmie Lee have returned to Detroit after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams. The family concluded their stay with Mrs. Merritt’s parents.
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Detroit
Glouster
C. L. Merritt
Terry and
Jimmie Lee
Evangelists Appear At Meeting Of Kiwanis Club
Evangelists Wendell Emrick and Ruth Cramer from Hollister A B Church assisted with the Kiwanis Club program at the Hotel Gordon. A piano and guitar duo led a song service, and E L Jones won the attendance prize. Rev and Mrs Owen Walker, guests, will aid in a revival at the Church of Christ starting Sunday. Dr B B Backley of Jacksonville will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Wendell Emrick
Ruth Cramer
Hollister A. B
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Gordon
David P. Morris
Miss Cramer
Emrick
Morrison Brown
E. L. Jones
Owen Walker
Church of Christ
B. B. Backley
Jacksonville
Study Club Hosts Valentine Party at Mrs Dunnett Home
The Progressive Study Club held its annual Valentine party at Mrs Mae Dunnett's Madison Street home with Mrs Sara Williams assisting. The event featured music, Colonial costumes, minuet dancing, prize wins, festive decor, and a $10 donation to flood relief.
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Glouster
Progressive Study Club
Mae Dunnett
Madison St
Sara Williams
Harriet Weymueller
Little Margie Bryson
Bobbie Angle
Jennie Jones
Lalla Danford
Garnet Drury
Mary Dillon
Lavina Clark
Bertha Angle
Club entertained at Flo Henry home with flood relief gift
GLOUSTER N T CLUB of 18 members and one guest met at Mrs. Flo Henry with Hazel Janchius reading scripture and others by Elia Johnston Edna Bingman and Mary Johnston. Mrs. Henry received the club prize from Mrs. Kate Hinton and a flood relief donation was sent. Next meeting Feb 19 with Mrs Jauchius.
Revival to Continue at Jacksonville M E Church
Jacksonville revival shows rising interest as meetings extend into next week. Pastor Rev. R C Greene leads with assistance from Rev. Earl Cowen of Athens.
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Jacksonville
M. E
R. C. Greene
Earl Cowen
Athens
Ladies of the American Legion Aid Flood Refugees
The auxiliary group tied five comfort bundles for flood refugees and delivered them to Sheriff Roscoe Fowler of Pomeroy for distribution.
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Glouster—Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary
Roscoe Fowler
Pomeroy
Trimble Grange Opposes License Tax Re Allocation
Trimble Grange No. 1830 voted to oppose House Bill No. 28 proposing to re allocate motor vehicle license tag revenues from 23 to 50 percent for state use. CHAUNCEY Mr Ebon Gillespie announced the action and sent copies to W E Metcalf Columbus Athens County commissioners Athens and George Banks. A large crowd attended with Myrtle Ford leading the lecture hour. Plans for Trimble Grange twenty fifth anniversary are under way with a program to be announced.
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Chauncey
Ebon Gillespie
Trimble Grange
W. E. Metcalf
Columbus
Athens
George Banks
Gillespie
Myrtle Ford
Trimble
Sunday School Valentine Party Report
Chauncey Miss Alice John s son s Junior Girls Class of the Church of Christ Sunday School met Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney High Street with Mary Helen Sweeney as hostess A valentine party was held The class teacher eight members and a guest Dwight Ferrer were present Refreshments were served Members listed Marilyn Parry Jo Ann Williamson Frances Fiske Ina Jane Cunningham Jeane Nye Donna Leiber Jeanette Blackford and Mary Helen Sweeney
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Chauncey
Alice Johnson
Church of Christ Sunday School
Charles Sweeney
High St
Mary Helen Sweeney
Dwight Ferrer
Marilyn Parry
Jo Ann Williamson
Frances Fiske
Ina Jane Cunningham
Jeane Nye
Donna Leiber
Jeanette Blackford
Revival Begun By Miss Mary Meade At Morristown Church
Miss Mary Meade an evangelist arrived in Chauncey Kansas City Kansas Tuesday and started a revival service at the Morristown Holiness Church. She was expected last Sunday but flood conditions delayed her. Services will be held each night at 7 oclock.
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Chauncey
Intramural Class Basketball Draws Big NELSONVILLE
Nelsonville reports strong intramural basketball interest with girls from all six grades playing at noon and after school. Close results include Room 313 over Room 204 11 to 9 and Room 216 beating Room 201 18 to 12. February 26 features freshmen versus juniors and sophomores versus seniors with intramural night to crown champions.
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Nelsonville
Miss Wolfe Hosts Bridge Club in Nelsonville
Mrs. Robert Carew, Mrs. Carl Campbell and Mrs. Tom Sheppard were guests Tuesday evening as Miss Betty Wolfe entertained three tables. Miss Freda Smith, Mrs. Corwin Cookson and Miss Louise Rice held high scores with Miss Charlotte Ucker low.
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Nelsonville
Robert Carew
Carl Campbell
Tom Sheppard
Betty Wolfe
Freda Smith
Corwin Cookson
Louise Rice
Charlotte Ucker
Junior Order entertains with oyster supper
The Junior Order U. A. M. entertained Tuesday evening with an oyster supper. F. H. Booth district supervisor was a guest.
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Junior Order
Nelsonville
F. H. Booth
Quick Relief for Eczema Itch With Resinol Ointment
The ad promotes Resinol Ointment to ease fiery eczema itching and burning. It advises washing with warm water and Resinol Soap, patting dry, and applying a thin layer of ointment for hours or overnight for deeper action. It notes the oil base aids skin penetration and offers a free sample and mail order address.
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Balto
Chauncey-Dover High Prepares Thursday Lunches
Chauncey-Dover high school hosts Thursday noon meals in the dining room arranged by Home Economics instructor Christine Mingus. The program is organized by the Home Economics Department to serve students.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Christine Mingus
Chauncey Scout Troop to Meet Thursday Night
Chauncey Boy Scout troop will meet Thursday night in the mayor's office at City Building. Illness of scoutmaster Neil Tippett caused the last weekend trip to Dupler Lodge to be postponed. trip will be rescheduled. Jack Ley, secretary, urges full attendance at 7 o'clock.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Boy Scout
Neil Tippett
Dupler Lodge
Jack Ley
Chauncey Personal And Social Notes
Chauncey social notes list visits among residents including Ed ward Sauer and Carl Whitmore in Athens. Movement includes the Potts family at Lower Plains with the Fennell parents, and Eldon Sapp family from Columbus visiting Chauncey. Influenza illness is noted as improving for Wadley and Staffinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Edward Sauer
Athens
Carl Whitmore
Potts
Lower Plains
Thomas Fennell
Eldon Sapp
Columbus
Arthur Sapp
William Dennis
Charles Wadley
F. H. Staffinger
Wendell Moore
Union St
Lizzie Barber
Nelsonville
George Gabriel, Jr
Henry Cass
Hebron
Anna Martin
Steubenville
L. C. McNutt
C. N. Sanders
Rena Statten Hosts Double Birthday Celebration
Mrs Rena Statten entertained relatives Sunday for her husband’s birthday and the tenth birthday of grandson Ted Willis. Two birthday cakes with candles were displayed as guests received gifts and 25 dined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Rena Statten
Ted Willis
Teachers Class to Meet with Rev. W Ahlbrand at Border Home
The M E Church teacher training class led by Rev W Ahlbrand will meet Thursday night February 11 at the home of Mrs Bertha Border on Mill Street. Friday night Mrs Border will entertain Esther Class members of the M E Sunday School.
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Chauncey
M. E. Church
Rev. W. Ahlbrand
Bertha Border
Mill St
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Sinurd Lowe
Landi Zasu Pitts
Ted Healy
Edmund Gwenn
Edgar
Kennedy
Ted
George
Seitz
Gary Herry
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