School Board Sets 3000 for Rehabilitation Projects
Nelsonville city board of education approves a 3000 rehabilitation fund with state aid expected to bring about 9000. Supt. L. C. Gray proposes a junior high cafe reading room and exterior high school building work. Other items include a mimeograph machine, musical instrument upgrades, bus driver bond, and routine bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
City Board of Education
State Department
Supt. L. C. Gray
Supt
Gray
Ohio Education Association
Columbus
Roger Wolf
Wolf
James Gilbert
A Million Dollars To Relieve Piles Ad
An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly are spent on remedies for piles and promotes Peterson's Ointment. It promises fast relief from itching in a 40c box or 70c tube with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Nelsonville Elks Set 320 Pint Blood Quota for Red Cross
Nelsonville Elks pledge to donate 320 pints by July 1 as part of a million pint effort. The Red Cross Bloodmobile visits First Methodist Church on Monday February 18 from 11 am to 5 pm, with two visits planned before July 1.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Elks
H R. Davis
E’kdom
Red Cross
First Methodist
Bert Tolliver
Elks
Elks’ Club
Ruth Wheaton
Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests
Nelsonville. James Oliver Walters of Richmond Virginia pleaded guilty in Mayor Paul Galvin's court after crossing a yellow line on a state highway while passing another vehicle. He was fined costs. Howard Raymond Andrews of New Haven West Virginia pleaded guilty to ignoring a stop sign and fined $10 plus costs.
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Nelsonville
James Oliver Walters
Richmond
Paul Galvin
Howard Raymond Andrews
New Haven
W. Va
Gowdy Family Announces Birth of Daughter Carol Jo
Lieut and Mrs Robert Gowdy announce the birth of their daughter Carol Jo at Mount St Marys Hospital on Feb 12. Grandparents Dr and Mrs Ralph Gowdy of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Donald Beit of Nelsonville. great grandmother Mrs Stella Betts. Lieut Gowdy stationed in Korea. Mrs Gowdy staying with her parents during his absence.
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Nelsonville
Robert A. Goway
Miriam Betts
Carol Jo
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Ralph Gowdy
Los Angeles
Calif
Donald Beit
Stella Betts
Gowdy
Korea
Local Air Force Enlistee Stationed at Sheppard AFB Texas
Pvt Wayne Hunley, recently enlisted in the Air Force, is stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas after leaving for training January 28. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hunley of 129 East Franklin Street.
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Nelsonville
Wayne Hunley
Air Force
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Robert Hunley
Franklin St
Local Socials Report From Chesterhill to Parkersburg
Mr and Mrs William Meade and Miss Betty Kee of Columbus with Mr and Mrs Orland Kee hosted guests including Robert Kee of Lima and Mr and Mrs Oral Jones of Denver. Mrs Lyle Basim visited ill parents Chester and Gladys Rowland at Malta. John Landers of Glouster visited Eva Landers. Gerald Root and daughter Hilda of Zanesville traveled to see Elza Root. Ray Gotchel of Parkersburg joined the visit along with Lyle Basim and Glen Danielson households in Chesterhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gotchel
Parkersburg
Elza Root
Lyle Basim
Glen Danielson
Chesterhill
Lloyd Remely
Lester Hatch
Ellen Hatch
Little Hocking
Guests gather for Wests and Dearths 61st anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. West hosted guests including Frank Wallar and Paul Daugherty families from McArthur and Za leski, Harold Daugherty of Columbus, with Doris Pearse absent from Wellston school due to whooping cough. Lydia Mercer visits Marion. The Dearths’ 61st anniversary observed February 7 with Donald and Dale Dearth and Waneta Settles among attendees.
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Prattsville
J. W. West
Frank Wallar
McArthur
Paul Daugherty
Jerry
Brenda
Jacob
Ted Brooks
Zaleski
Harold Daugherty
Columbus
Margaret Daugherty
Delbert Pearse
Doris
Wellston
Dorothy Pearson to Wed Junior Salser
A large crowd attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Dorothy Pearson on Saturday evening. Pearson will wed Junior Salser on Thursday.
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Apple Grove
Dorothy Pearson
Pearson
Junior Salser
Roberta Thaxton
Mabel Roush
Parkersburg
Herbert Sayre
Dallas Hill
Mildred Donahue
Curt Carnahan
Racine
Laura Sayre
Sterling
Arthur Roush
Great Bend
Ed Wagner
Syracuse
Charles Sayre
Barney O'Brien
Junction City
Ernest Clark
Harry Hayman
New Haven
Class Meeting Set by Orpha Class in February
The Orpha Class of the Methodist Sunday school will hold its February meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Willis Blower with Barbara Gierhart as co host.
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Glouster
Methodist Sunday School
Willis Blower
Barbara Gierhart
Big City Wages War on Local Man
Nelsonville resident Councilman Ward Phillips reports receiving threatening letters from New York City officials demanding a $15 penalty for a traffic violation he allegedly committed five years ago in Manhattan. He insists he has not visited the city since then and questions the legitimacy of the summons as it continues to arrive at his home, causing family strain.
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C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
Ward Phillips
New York
City of
Manhattan
Baxter St
Phillips
Estel Crabtree
Veteran Receives Bronze Star and Purple Heart Awards
Nelsonville resident Roland Pierce, a World War II veteran and former infantry captain, received certificates for the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Pierce served five years in the Army with 14 months overseas, fought in the African and Italian campaigns, and was seriously wounded. He is a past commander of Nelsonville Post 3467 VFW and of the 12th district VFW. He also has ties to the local postal service.
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Nelsonville
Roland Pierce
Military Department
Pierce
Franklin St
Nelsonville Post
Veterans At Foreign Wars
12Th District
VFW
Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admits
Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gowdy announce a daughter in Nelsonville. Ronnie Six and Thomas Perry admitted in Murray City and Nelsonville. Mrs. Mary A. Blosser in Newark. Mrs. Alfred P. Matheny in Athens Route 2. Miss Ida Sayers in Trimble. Willard Reeves in Nelsonville with Mrs. George Ferguson in Corning Route 1.
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Robert A. Gowdy
Nelsonville
Ronnie Six
Murray City
Thomas Perry
Mary A. Blosser
Newark
Alfred P. Matheny
Athens
Ida Sayers
Trimble
Willard Reeves
George Ferguson
Corning
Legion Auxiliary Plans Americanism Program
Nelsonville fears an Americanism program hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary on Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Legion building. The Degree of Pocahontas will portray the story of the Flag and its history. Members from Glenford Dugan Post 229 and visitors from New Straitsville Murray City and Athens are invited.
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Nelsonville
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Glenford Dugan Post
New Straitsville
Murray City
Athens
Valentine Dance Planned by Elks
Nelsonville Elks plan a Valentine Ball for members and guests this Saturday night with midnight lunch. Music for dancing will be provided by Bob Holloway and his orchestra.
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Nelsonville
Elks
Bob Holloway
John R Shaw Promoted to Corporal in Air Force Transfer
Arthur and Mrs Arthur Shaw of Jacksonville announce son John R Shaw has been promoted to corporal and moved from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri to Orlando Air Force Base Florida for his new assignment.
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Jacksonville
Arthur Shaw
John R. Shaw
Fort Leonard Wood
Orlando Air Force Base
Florida
Murray City Soldier Completes Basic Training
Pvt. James M. Sorell son of Amos Sorell of Murray City completes basic training at the medical replacement training center Fort Meade Maryland and is assigned to the Far East Command.
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Murray City
James M. Sorell
Amos Sorell
Medical Replacement Training Center
Fort Meade
Far East Command
Couple Wed In Columbus
Mr. and Mrs. John Holland of Hatfield report the Columbus wedding of their son Pfc. Frank Edward Holland to Miss Joan Nott. Frank, grandson of former Glouster residents, had been stationed at Indiantown Gap Pa. The ceremony occurred Feb 9 at 11 a.m. The Hollands' second son Harry will wed Marilyn Manuck of Columbus Feb 16 at 7 p.m. in Dayton where Harry works.
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Glouster
John Holland
Robert
Hatfield
Columbus
Pfc
Frank Edward Holland
Joan Nott
Walter Gayton
Indiantown Gap
Hollands
Harry
Marilyn Manuck
Dayton
Dance Set as Final Polio Campaign Event
A closing polio fund drive in the community features a mixed dance in the school gymnasium on Thursday from 8 30 to 11 30 p m. The Junior Progressive Study Club sponsors the event.
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Glouster
Junior Progressive Study Club
Devol Brother Undergoes Surgery in Pittsburgh
Donald Devol, brother of Rev. John Devol, entered Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh for surgery on Saturday. The reverend has learned his brother’s condition is satisfactory. Mr. Devol has frequently visited him here.
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Glouster
Donald Devol
John Devol
Presbyterian Hospital
Pittsburgh
Devol
Glouster Social Notes Include Visits and Meetings
Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Pride spent weekend in Greenfield visiting Mrs. Pride’s mother Mrs. Boyd Wilson. Mrs. Alta Sweeney leaves Wednesday for Florida to visit her son and daughter in law Dow and Mrs. Sweeney. The Loyal Women's Class of Glouster Church of Christ meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the church social rooms. The Willing Workers Class also meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the Methodist Church social rooms.
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C. A. Pride
Greenfield
Mrs. Pride
Boyd Wilson
Alta Sweeney
Florida
Dow Sweeney
Glouster
Glouster Church of Christ
The
Methodist Church
Bellans Tablets Marketed for Fast Heartburn Relief
An advertisement promotes Bellans tablets as fast acting relief for heartburn and gas with Doctors’ cited medicines. The copy highlights quick action and lists a 25 cent price.
Polio Drive Help Voted at St. George Club Meeting
Mrs. Thomas Williams Sr hosted the Daughters of St. George with club president Mrs. Lucy Morgan in charge. The group voted a contribution to the March of Dimes drive and awarded mystery and contest prizes to Mrs. Frank Skinner and Mrs. Kate Hinton respectively.
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Anna Conway
Lucy Morgan
Lincoln
Kate Vaughn
Twila Swart
Virginia Sprout
Texas
Weltha Williams
Kiwanis Plans Fund Drives and Community Support
The Kiwanis Club at Hotel Gordon discussed fundraising drives including a Heart Association campaign led by Joe Williams with Karl Bodenbender Ray Lange and Richard Guinther to assist. They also planned for welfare and boys and girls committees and acknowledged Rep. Jenkins and Sen Mechem for Burr Oak Dam support.
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Glouster
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Gordon
Heart Association
Joe Williams
Karl Bodenbender
Ray Lange
Richard Guinther
Welfare
Bodenbender
Thomas A. Jenkins
C. Stanley Mechem
Burr Oak Dam
Eugene Gordon
Columbus
Ray White
Richard Eddy
Carl Bradbury
Lawrence Colbert
Enlon Grubbs
Merrill Ogg
George Campbell
Roger Kittle
B. R. Angle
Dan Kovach
Porter Dugan
Schools Open on Thursday in Glouster and Jacksonville
Glouster elementary and high schools will open Thursday for regular classes after a week of sessions with reduced attendance. Jacksonville Trimble high school has also been in regular session this week. Reports indicate a large number of influenza cases linger in the area.
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Glouster
Hollister
Jacksonville
Jacksonville-Trimble
Campaign Attendance Strong for Local Church Drive
The Rev. John Devo reports excellent attendance at the campaign’s second Sunday “Give God a Chance.” Visiting committees near completion. chairmen to present reports to the church official board Sunday at 7 p.m. The effort urges daily Scripture reading and Sunday church attendance.
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Glouster
John Devo
God
Past Chiefs to Meet Glouster
The Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters will gather at Mrs. Mary Cheney's home on Main Street Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
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Glouster
The
Pythian Sisters
Mary Cheney
Main St
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