Nelsonville Board Questions City Tax Action Endangering State Aid
Nelsonville board of education at a special meeting warned that a mandamus fight by city officials against the county budget commission to reallocate tax levies could jeopardize state aid for the district, which totals about 30 009 annually. The panel urged the city to accept the budget commission’s move to reduce the city levy and protect school funding.
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Nelsonville
Board of Education
County Budget Commission
Budget Commission
Fred Cornwell
Nelsonville City
Someév
Comparis
City Water Works Department
City Board of Education
Lancaster
Logan
Athens
No Basketball Game Friday Evening at Nelsonville Junior High
An announcement states there will be no basketball game this Friday evening at 7:30 in the Nelsonville Junior High building. Local students and fans are advised to note the cancellation and plan accordingly.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Speaker Urges Farm Prospects for Nelsonville Area
H M Whitcraft of Logan urged Nelsonville citizens to expand agricultural work to ease industrial woes. He warned against urban rural antipathy and called for fair local markets, strong youth character efforts, and revival of home, school, and church influence to curb rising youth crime.
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M. Whitcraft
Logan
Rotary Club
Wnelsonville
Whitcraft
Social notes from Columbus dinner and family events
Mrs. Julius Fischer spent Monday and Tuesday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Waugh Cox hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their sons Francis and their niece Luciel Boden of Athens. Covers were laid for 12.
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Julius Fischer
Columbus
Waugh Cox
Francis
Luciel Boden
Athens
Well Known Nelsonville Resident Dies At Home
Nelsonville February 11. Neil Caldwell longtime resident dies at 809 Walnut Street about 10 30 PM after a period of illness. He leaves a widow and three children along with several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements are not yet definite.
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Nelsonville
Neil Caldwell
Walnut Street
Caldwell
Organ Recital to Be Presented in Nelsonville
The Presbyterian choir hosts organist J B Francis McDowell of Columbus in a recital at the Nelsonville church Monday night. McDowell previously presided at the organ’s dedication and drew high praise for his artistry. A large crowd is expected for the next Monday night performance.
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Nelsonville
Presbyterian Choir
J. B. Francis McDowell
Columbus
McDowell
Entertaining Sendoff for Mrs Schmackenburg in Indy Move
Mrs FE B Acomb and Mrs Mabie Heffner hosted a Tuesday evening for departing guest Mrs Roy Schmackenburg who will move to Indianapolis Indiana. The party featured contests and games followed by a two course luncheon in a dining room decorated with patriotic colors. Guests gave handkerchiefs as keepsakes. twelve were invited.
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Nelsonville
FE. B. Acomb
Mabie Heffner
Roy Schmackenburg
Indianapolis
Ind
Mechem's Style Show Sets Feb 18 19 in Nelsonville
Mechem's department store announces a two night spring style show at Stewart's Opera House February 18 and 19 at 7:30 PM featuring fifteen local models in varied ages and hair colors. The event will include Broadway Paris fashions, an orchestra, and a free screening of the First National film Sandra starring Bara Bara La Marr and Bert Lytell.
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Nelsonville
Mechem
Stewart's Opera House
Cleveland
Broadway
Paris
Mechem’s
Sandra
Barabara la Marr
Bert Lytell
Admittance Cards Requested for Attendees
Those planning to attend are asked to call at the store to obtain admittance cards to assure arrangements accommodate all attendees.
W. C. T. U. Holds Regular Meet in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Ohio February 11 Mrs J D Ledile led a regular monthly meeting of the W C T U with assistance from Mesdames Bertha Barker Kate Herold and Laura Spencer. Mrs Mary Robertson read the Bible lesson and the president led the afternoon devotions. Mrs Mary Riggs read from Florence Richard's Is It Worth While. Mrs Kate Blake and Mrs Ada James assisted.
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Nelsonville
J. D. Ledile
Bertha Barker
Kate Herold
Laura Spencer
Mary Robertson
Mary Riggs
Florence Richard
Kate Blake
Ada James
Beware Of Coughs That Hang On
A nostalgic ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for lingering coughs linked to pneumonia and serious lung trouble. It claims the balsam soothes the throat, stops tickling coughs, calms nerves, and aids recovery, with a price of 0 cents at all stores.
Committee Forms Frances Willard Memorial in February
A committee was appointed to arrange the Frances Willard Memorial to be held in February. Refreshments were served by the hostesses during the hour.
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Frances Williard
W M S Annual Guest Day Meet at Mechem Home
Mrs A G Mechem presided over the Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Mechem residence on West Washington Street. The program titled China's Challenge to Christianity featured discussion by Mrs T D Brown Mrs Mary Kessinger and Mrs Frank Betts with songs by Pearl Smith Birdie Jackson and Miss Mary Elizabeth. Sixty six members and guests attended with refreshments served.
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A. G. Mechem
T. D. Brown
China
Mary Kessinger
Frank Betts
Birdie Jackson
Mary Elizabeth
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Pauline Donley
Freda Smith
Verna Hand
Florence Lax
Fern Garry
Lydia Johnson
Sigrid Bove Fendi
Helen Largent
OAL
Alfred Corbet
Rotary
K. of C.’s
Hill
Ee Et Ancandeas Laboratories, Inc
Ledtine Laboratories
Avenue
New York
cKce Drug Company
J. E. Zeller
Army and Navy Stores of
W. B. Lawrence
F. L. Alderman
Co. G. O’bleness
F. B. Kiltau
Nelsonville, O
Grace Wright
Jennie Oakley
Zella Wilson
Mary Coakley
Blanche Juniper
Blanche
Polar
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
New York American
Stedman
The
F. C. Stedman Co
Packers and Provisioners
Stuart’s Opera House
Pearl Coles Bell
Arthur Sawyer
Barbara la Marr
Maguin
Mrs Patterson
Gos
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