York Township Club Hears Hoover Lincoln Talk
Prof. T N Hoover, Ohio University history instructor, spoke to the McKinley Club at the Legion Building in Nelsonville on Abraham Lincoln and his presidency. He traced Lincoln from career to cabinet choice and cited his acceptance speech vow to free all men, noting no purge era existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lace Woods
Athens
Cht
York Township
Prof. Hoover
Lincoln
Nelsonville
White House
U. S. Senate
T. N. Hoover
McKinley Club
Legion Building
Hoover
Ohio University
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Union
Thomas Jr
Missie
America
Plan to Form Fish and Game Club in Nelsonville
Nelsonville citizens urged to attend a Wednesday 7 30 pm meeting at the American Legion building to organize a Fish and Game Club Sponsored by the American Legion all interested residents invited to participate
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Nelsonville
American Legion
Suffers Face Burns In Carburetor Fire On Truck
Leroy Bond, son of Mr and Mrs Simon Bond, Jackson Sr, suffered facial and left hand burns Saturday afternoon while priming a truck engine owned by Guy Hunter. Gasoline from the priming can ignited by backfire splashed on him. Hunter and Bill Harden extinguished the blaze. The Plains Rural School District financial report for the year ending December 1 1938 includes receipts of 30 882 08 and disbursements of 32 517 58 with total assets and liabilities of 51 505 88 and 2 376 86 respectively.
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Nelsonville
Leroy Bond
Simon Bond
Jackson Sr
Guy Hunter
Bond
Hunter
Bill Harden
Board OF Education
Plains Rural
Athens County
Genesiam
Osten
Senet
Kessse
Cnrenreneneoe
General Fund
Eixcesa
P. O
the Plains
Ohio
Tuberculin Test Given To School Children
In Nelsonville Dr W H Hyde and Mrs Tessie Cavanaugh administered tuberculin tests to 467 students across four schools with 33 reactors. Examinations were advised and follow up by the school nurse. Also included is Ordinance No 158 amending Section 2 of Ordinance No 155 approving bonds for Jacksonville Ohio to pay old debts. The ordinance outlines bond amounts, payment schedule, interest, and emergency adoption.
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Nelsonville
W. H. Hyde
Tessie Cavanaugh
Jacksonvillle
State OF
Ohio
Jacksonville
James Williams
Nelsonville Eagles Rank Third in State Initiations
Nelsonville District four Fraternal Order of Eagles reports 350 new members for the lodge year. Nelsonville Aerie hosted two Monday visits to Pomeroy and Shawnee with committee members and invitations extended for a district meeting on February 28.
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Nelsonville
Order of Eagles
Nelsonville Aerie
Eagles
Pomeroy
Shawnee
Pomero
Joe Evans
Howard Call
Dewey Whyte
Gathers
Dean Coakley
Clyde Ray
Pomeroy Aerie
Child Welfare Ball in Nelsonville Proves Successful
Nelsonville event at Elks Hall Friday Feb 10 drew strong support from the Elks and community. Sponsor Mrs Tessie Cavanaugh notes larger proceeds than any prior ball to fund child welfare work and hints at an upcoming annual affair with hopes for wider attendance.
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Nelsonville
Elks Hall
Tessie Cavanaugh
The
Elks
Jack Hammond
Serepta_ Barber
H. M. Figley
James Cope
George Barrows
George White
Raymond Raine
Cecil Shafer
W. H. Hyde
Herman Ruble
Benson Preston
Spencer Steenrod
Esther Verity
Bernice Johnson
Peggy Shafer
Patricia Clifford
Regina Whyte
Joe Spray
Tom Wolfe
Helen Shaw
Martin Alexander
Alexander
John Kelso
Three Doctors Vaccinate 347 Children in Glouster
Three physicians vaccinated 347 school children at Glouster school on Monday for smallpox protection. Dr J M Higgins led the effort with Dr J H Elias and Dr J T Martin assisting, as Caroline Pico aided county nurses. The drive followed a county board of education request for unvaccinated students within five years.
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Glouster
J. H. Elias
J. T. Martin
J. M. Higgins
Caroline Pico
Board of Education
Figley
DeLong
Nelsonville Social Notes Honoring Sayers Stores Manager
Mrs. Leo White hosted a Thursday dinner for Sayers Stores employees and spouses in Nelsonville to honor manager Leo White's birthday. Attendees from Glouster Buchatel Athens and Nelsonville stores joined, with gifts presented after a three course meal and post dinner games of euchre and ping pong.
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Nelsonville
Leo White
Sayers
White
Ray White
Lawrence Colbert
Glouster
H. S. Sayers
John Say
Visitors and family notes in Tiffin and Athens weekender
James Hardman Jr returns to Tiffin after visiting wife at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Merle Pedigo Hardman moved to her parents home for recovery after appendicitis surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Dr R L Hamill travels to Chillicothe with his father A W Hamill who is improving after a serious illness in a Chillicothe hospital.
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James Hardman, Jr
Tiffin
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Lowell Taylor
Bert Winterhalter
Cincinnati
Leo White
Merle Pedigo
R. L. Hamill
Chilliscothe
A. W. Hamill
Mr. Hamill
Chillicothe Hospital
Eudora Chapter Past Matrons Hostesses Set Wednesday
Mrs Flossie Crawford Mrs Marie Walker and Miss Stella Roberts will host the Past Matrons and Patrons Association at 6 30 Wednesday evening at Mrs Crawford s home Members unable to attend should call Mrs Walker tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Crawford
Marie Walker
Stella Roberts
Eudora Chapter
Walker
Pythian Sisters Seek Utensils for Anniversary Dinner
Pythian Sisters prep for the anniversary K of P. dinner and report many cooking utensils taken from prior dinners. They ask anyone with utensils to return them to the hall by Wednesday noon.
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Pythian Sisters
Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party Wednesday Night
The Degree of Pocahontas will hold its regular weekly benefit party Wednesday night at Pocahontas Hall starting at 7 30 o clock. Proceeds support the lodge activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Pocahontas
Pocahontas Hall
Election Date Set for Truck Mine Operators Annual Meet
Southeastern Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association fixes Sunday February 19 at 1 30 PM for the Nelsonville annual meeting. Officers will be elected and reports from officers and representatives presented. Attendance of all members is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Southeastern Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association
Luckoffs Win Again Over New York Central in City Bowling
Luckoffs beat New York Central as J Wolf and J McAllister each tallied 214 for single honors. McAllister posted 579 in triples. L Marquis 181 177 203 561. L Trainer 148 183 188 519. F Wolf 146 214 196 556. totals 642 788 785 2115. New York Central record 1 won 2 lost. R Briggs 208 162 201 571. Dr Pride 174 154 142 470. L Gatchel 159 161 181 501. Hotels coed 699 642 648 1989.
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Glouster
Luckoffs
New York Central Outfit
J. Wolf
J. McAllister
McAllister
Z. Marquis
L. Trainer
F. Wolf
NEW York Central
R. Briggs
Dr. Pride
L. Gatchel
Name Change Petition for Anthony Cvetkovic to Reis
Anthony Cvetkovic of Athens Ohio files for a name change to Anthony Reis in Athens County Probate Court. The hearing is set for March 18 1989 at 11 30 A M. in Athens with the court proceeding to follow as soon thereafter as heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Cvetkovic
Athens
Athens County
Ohio
Anthony Reis
Glouster Personal Guests Attend Local Sunday Meals
Glouster social notes list numerous weekend visitors and dinner guests. Among those mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Wolfe of Columbus, Miss Lucille Carter of New Lexington, Miss Christine Galloway of Crookaville, and several families from nearby towns such as Pleasant City, Bow Easton, and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Davis
Maplewood
K. J. Wolfe
Columbus
A. G. Carter
Lucille Carter
New Lexington
Glenn Pedicord
Glouster
A. C. Wells
Aldean
Billie Lee
Mary
Pleasant City
Donna Wells
Bowerston
R. C
Glouater
Nina Brunton
Nick Brunton
C. A. Vernon
Harold Vernon
Akron
Patty Wolf
Joe Wolf
Erwin Pidcock
Wallace Pidcock
New Marshfield
Lalla Danford
Tom Gibson
Athens
Gibson Home
Miles E. Hoon
Marilyn
Ralph Hoge
Trimble
Fourth Birthday Celebrated for Jackie Stephenson in Jacksonville
Twelve guests gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guinther in Jacksonville for the fourth birthday of their grandson Jack W. Stephenson. The party featured a red and white table centered by a large birthday cake with four lit candles Jackie blew out in one breath.
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Charles Guinther
Jacksonville
Jack W. Stephenson
Jackie
William Stephenson
Howard Guinther
Glouster
Celia Cavey
Norma Thompson
Hugh Dawley
James Morris
John Cox
Richard Guinther
Honored with Shower for Mrs Walter Hill
Mrs Walter Hill was honored with a shower held last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Temple Jones on Walnut Hill. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Walter Vernon, Miss Florence Clark and Miss Mildred Skinner. Gifts included a pink and white bassinet and refreshments with a white color theme were served to a list of guests from Jacksonville Chauncey and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hill
Temple Jones
Walnut Hill
Walter Vernon
Florence Clark
Mildred Skinner
Eliza Cox
Nora Morris
Elizabeth Guinther
Edith Cox
Jacksonville
Wilma Ferrer
Chauncey
Laura Jones
Donna Mae Brunton
Ruth Anna Harper
Agnes Clark
Ora Kittle
Maxine Johnston
Elsie Galloway
Isabel Vernon
Pauline Gamwell
Helen Stephenson
Dell Gessell
Hill
Glouster Boxers Triumph in New Lexington Card
Glouster A C Ring Stars drew a capacity crowd at New Lexington City Hall as Chet Van Bibber defeated Ray Cruft in the 4 round opener. A draw followed between Jackie Vare and Robbie Rice with Rice having beaten two Glouster boxers earlier. Skeet Silorski won by technical knockout over Willie Russell, Wild Bill Erjin drew with George Dannison, Freddie Ray beat George Taver, and Al Erwin stopped Bud Burnside in the second. An amateur card is set for Feb 27 with Homer V. Morris as match maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Iron Horse
K. O
Willie Russell
Newark
Wild Bill Erjwin
George Dannison
New Lexington
Freddie Ray
J-T High School Istudent
A. C
George Taver
Portsmouth
al Erwin
Buhla
Bud Burnside
Lancaster
Homer V. Morris
Hollister Moms to Serve Ten Cent Lunch for Team
Mothers of Hollister school basketball team will host a ten cent hot lunch on Wednesday at the schoolhouse to raise funds for needed supplies and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church Draws Big Crowds
Nelsonville revival meetings led by evangelist R. W. Chatfield of Owosso Michigan attract large congregations and report several conversions. Services are held nightly at 7 o clock throughout the week, with plans to redecorate the church and replace pews after the revival ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pilgrim Holiness Church
R. W. Chatfield
Owosso
Mich
Dance Goal Attained by Nelsonville Junior Class Prom planned
Nelsonville juniors raise about 95 dollars sponsored by Miss Cornelia Scott and Miss Lillian Stover for the April 26 Junior-Senior Prom. The banquet is canceled but a dance will be planned as the year’s key social event. Life in the Big House film shown February 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium with the Boggs Brothers and prisoner made articles on display. Admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Cornelia Scott
Lillian Stover
Big House
Ohio
High School
Boggs Brothers
James Hardman Sr Named Trustee by Standard Oil Board
Nelsonville James Hardman Sr an agent for Standard Oil Co Athens was appointed by the board of directors as trustee for two years of the Employer Mutual Benefit Association.
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Nelsonville
James Hardman, Sr
Standard Oil Co
Athens
Mutual Benefit Association
Landis Family News Mark Weekend Visits in Carbondale
Mr and Mrs John Landis and daughter Mary with Miss Maurine Jewett and Mr Francis Bodkins from Carbondale spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Joe Landis in Nelsonville. Sunday visitors at Miss Mary Landis home included Miss Iane Doolittle of Lancaster and the Misses Helen France Ada Mc Leod Eilean McLeod and Phyllis Betts all of Carbondale. Helen France and Mary Landis spent Sunday afternoon in Nelsonville.
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Landis
Carbondale
John Landis
Mary
Maurine Jewett
Francis Bodkins
Joe Landis
Nelsonville
Mary Landis
Iane Doolittle
Lancaster
Helen France
Ada McLeod
Eilean McLeod
Phyllis Betts
Nearly 500 Receive Federal Relief Food in Chauncey
In Chauncey a total of 489 people received federal relief commodities late last week. The distributions from the city building included 3449 pounds of wheat flour 1420 pounds of corn meal 304 pounds of rice and 314 pounds of beans. Mayor Hines and Dover Township Trustees Harvey Courtney and William Smart assisted the delivery with Clarence Mullins and Raymond Tucker.
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Chauncey
Hines
Dover Township
Harvey Courtney
William Smart
Clarence Mullins
Raymond Tucker
Organize Girls Clubs In Sugar Creek Area
Girls' community clubs organized by age in Sugar Creek under Miss Vera Myers and Miss Janet Maxwell. Meetings held Saturdays at the Community House. Song Bird Club led by Mary Margaret Rivers with Ruth McBride as secretary plans a taffy pull and soap carving. Members include Beatrice Smith Ruth McBride Harriet Hunter Pauline Conkey Ethel Chiki Mary Rivers Ethel Mae McDaniel Margery Evener Olga Hunter. Other groups include seven to nine year olds taught by Miss Maxwell with Marion Butcher Ethel Chiki Norma Jean Conkey. The thirteen to fifteen group is led by Tommie Lou Woods with Vera McBride as secretary. members include Susie Chiki Norma Clark.
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Chauncey
Sugar Creek
Vera Myers
Janet Maxwell
Song Bird Club
Mary Margaret Rivers
Ruth McBride
Beatrice Smith
Harriet Hunter
Pauline Conkey
Ethel Chiki
Mary Rivers
Ethel Mae McDaniel
Margery Evener
Olga Hunter
Miss Maxwell
Marion Butcher
Norma Jean Conkey
Tommie Lou Woods
Vera McBride
Susie Chiki
Norma Clark
Chauncey Eagles Lodge Initiation Saturday
Lawrence Reeves and Ray Crosser and several Chauncey residents were initiated at the Eagles Lodge in Murray City. Attending from Chauncey were Wilfred Schoonover Walter Leffler Lewis Canter Clifton Saffol Clarence Saffol and Elmer Staley.
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Chauncey
Esther Class Party Hosts at Mrs Smart Home
Mrs Freda Smart of Converse Street will host Esther Class members Wednesday night for a semi monthly class party. The evening includes a business session devotions and a social program with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Freda Smart
Converse St
Esther
Revival Meetings Set by Evangelist in Murray City
Evangelist C. H. Detty of Washington D. C. H. Detty will conduct nightly revivals at 7 o'clock at the local mission. Pastor James T. Maffin opened the revival Sunday evening at six after the altar call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
C. H. Detty
Washington D. H
James T. Maffin
Will Entertain Nelsonville Benefit Party Tuesday
Junior Order plans a benefit party tonight in the L O C F Hall to raise funds for a local cause in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Junior Order
C.F. Hall
Cemetery Drive Closed By Order Of Trustees
Dover Township trustees announce Hilltop Cemetery driveway must stop serving as a public road. In a funeral, keys to the large gates will be kept at the F. E. Boudinot garage in Millfield. Gates will be kept locked thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Hilltop Cemetery
Dover Township
F. E. Boudinot
Millfield
Dover
Plan Prayer Meeting For Friday Night
Morristown holiness church schedules a Friday 7 p m cottage meeting at the Clary home. Dorothy McKinney will preach Sunday February 19 at 10 30 a m. Young People's meeting at 6 p m led by Myrtle Simpson with a platform service at 7 p m in the absence of Rev B C Browning. Dorothy McKinney will also preach Sunday at 7 p m in the Federal Valley Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown Oliness
Charles Clary
Dorothy McKinney
Myrtle Simpson
B. C. Browning
Federal Valley Church
Calico Ridge Jamboree to Play at The Plains High
The Calico Ridge Jamboree led by Kenneth Frazier of Logan will appear at The Plains High School Auditorium on Wednesday February 15 1939 at 8 o clock under the Senior Class auspices. Old time music songs jokes and novelty numbers will be included.
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the Plains
Calico Ridge
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