City Auditor Reports Good City Records and Findings
State examiner and assistants completed a long review of Nelsonville city departments for Feb 1 1950 to Aug 31 1931. Eleven recovery items total 57.79 dollars and two illegal payments 28.60 dollars were noted, plus issues with uniforms and veterinary charges. The report endorses overall sound records but warns against irregular payroll practices and improper use of funds.
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Elsonville
Nelsonville
Ralpo Eliott
C. W. Booth
L. Wiratise
J. W. Hickman
Dani Windon
George Bateman
James Cope
Dana Windon
Pearl Tones
Wilmer Beard
Elmer Bey
Byron Pail- Ups
Athens County
State of Ohio
Mhen
Council 60
M. H. Howe
Wilmer Byard
Board of Health
Bay
Phillips
Dana Windon Aa Weighmaater
Colonial Restaurant
Bartlett
State Board of Health
State Board
Eity
Director of Public Safety
Examiner Booth
Pointer’s White and Brown Coat Makes Pretty Picture
A weekly animal coloring contest features a brown and white pointer with a dappled coat as the main subject. Young entrants from Trimble Athens Columbus Pomeroy and other towns compete for $1 prizes in two age groups 6 to 9 and 9 to 12. Winners include Dorothy Ann Johnson Doris Story and other named children with honorable mentions. The Messenger outlines rules and prize details and how to submit drawings by Friday noon.
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Goto
Dorothy Ann Johnson
Trimble
Joe Sayre
Billy Curtis
Columbus
Bobby Chute
William Hendricks
Alberta Kirkendall
Frances Noland
Athens
Paul Frost
Gladys Gilkey
Esther Phillips
Bernadine Terell
Hettie Williams
Bettie Daft
Helen Linscott
D. No. 4
Letha Keirns
Aldo Antle
Edith Mesehher
Beauwlah Calenting
John Johnson
George
Betty Forbes
Gerald Forbes
Charles Miter
Roland Forbes
Evelyn OB
Alberta Shafer
Ammabelle Bussey
Rdth Lehman
Juanita Bruce
Nelleam
Sunday Messenger
Cai
Sol A. Stephan
Colonel Stephan
Messenger
Dean Watts Chubb
Athens County
The
Oges
Messenger Animal Contest
Charges Filed Here Against J. J. Smith
Nelsonville reports two charges against James J. Smith on Thursday. He pled guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and to pointing firearms, with bond posted for a preliminary hearing and a hold for a grand jury. Also, Harry Stobbs pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined and jailed pending settlement.
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Nelsonville
James J. Smith
Ralph E. Haerthky
Smith
J. W. Hickman
Harry Stobbs
New Straitarile
Costa
Eva Bolin Keefer Dies in Mellonville
Mrs Eva Bolin Keefer 1 died Friday at her sister Mrs George Largent’s home on West Washington Street. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 PM at the M E Church in Athens conducted by Rev C A Coulter. Burial in Hooper Raye Cemetery. She leaves two sisters Mrs George Largent Nelsonville and Miss Mette Bolin Zanesville and one brother O S Bolin Urbana. Her husband preceded her in death.
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Mellonville
Eva Bolin Keefer
Athene
G George Larrent
West Washington Street
Keefer
Athens
Dowler-Ferguson
M. E
C. At. Coulter
Buri
Hooper Raye
George Largent
Nelsonville
Mette Bolin
Zanesville
O. S. Bolin
Urbana
John Pennell Dies at 91 in Senecaville
John William Pennell died February 17 at his home in Senecaville after a yearlong illness. He was 91 and survived by his widow, four sons William of Columbus A C and J P of Cambridge Gufford at home, and a daughter Mrs John Jarrow of Nelsonville, with two sons predeceased. Funeral conducted by Reverend Hall of the M E Church, Buna l, at Senecaville Cemetery. Pennell spent most of his life around Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
John William Pennell
Senecaville
William
Columbus
A. C
J. P
Cambridge
Gufford
John Jarrow
Herbert
Clinton
Banner Mine
Hall
M. E. Church
Buna
Pennell
Nelsonsile
Superintendent Arnold Heads to Washington for Education Meet
Nelsonville February 20. Following his talk on The Present Crisis in Education before the Athens County Teachers Association, Superintendent J Arnold and Mrs Arnold left for Washington D C to attend the meeting of Departments of Superintendent. They were accompanied by Superintendent and Mrs Eyman of Fairfield County schools.
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Nelsonville
Athens County Teachers’ Association
J. Arnold
Arnold
Washington, D. C
Eyman
Fairfield County Schools
Services Announced In Nelsonville For Sunday Worship
In Nelsonville the Christian Church schedules morning worship and communion with Rev. John J. Scott on the topic Where Is Gori. Evening worship moves to 7 o'clock and features a patriotic message A Father of His People. Young people meet at 6 for church department organization with special music planned.
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Nelsonville
Gori
John J. Scott
Roy L. Dugler
Inen
Ralph Thorne
Othe Christian Churcy
G Pom
Mian
Ethel Johnson
Flag Display for George Washington Birthday Observed
Nelsonville reports the national DAR headquarters requests citizens display flags on February 25 and ring bells at 10 oclock. Local chapter joins in the commemoration. Also notes Mrs Julius Smith moved to St Francis Hospital Columbus for operation with her father Alfred Richardson husband and son accompanying.
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Nelsonville
Natonal
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
George Washington
Julius Smith
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Alfred Richardson
Local Basketball Notes and Open Dates Highlight Week
Coaches Mel Show and Chester Ratoala spoke on Athens and Welsten games while Cheertenders Shaw Pyic and Stamicton led assemblies. Legan bor and girl teams plan matches this week with Lear Jet Streaks facing Lane stee girls on a later date. next open slot may be filled by a coach’s decision.
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Mister Gayes Hunt
Ted
Jahn
Ehristiar
Ike Hish
Wow Harmi
Sambly
Mel Show
Datten Yareus
Chester Ratoala
Athens
Welsten
Shaw
Pyic
Stamicton
Legan
Infant Bead Wagons Farewell After Liking
Infant dies after seven months in prison. Burial services set for Sunday at 3 oclock at the grandparents home, with Reverend Sayre in charge. Congregational and missionary society events follow, noting meetings, hostesses, and program items.
Philco Short and Long Wave Radio Set Delights Fans
A PHILCO Combination Short and Long Wave Set draws in broadcasts from foreign countries via short waves and rebroadcasts on long wave. The unit offers seven or nine tubes with a balanced-unit superheterodyne chassis, automatic volume, illuminated station dial, and a hand rubbed cabinet of walnut and woods. See Juth Bros. Mure for more details.
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Cambh
Philco
Compte
Parle Rudlos
Juth 1 Bros. Mu
Rise in Temperature Expected Sunday After Cold Weekend
The district woke Saturday to 27 degrees as a cold week lingered. Weather officials forecast rising temperatures and increasing clouds for Sunday with a slight warmup starting Saturday night. Friday night lows reached 20 degrees as the Hocking River stayed at 4.10 feet.
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Hocking
Grange Program Honors Washington Birthday at Canaanville
The Canaanville Grange will meet Tuesday night at Bo'clock for a business session and a literary program honoring George Washington's birthday. Music by the Grange orchestra, recitations, a play reading, and a postponed play will be presented with refreshments served.
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Grange
Washington
Canaanville Grange
George Washington
Canaanville Grades
Wee Washington
Rachel Margaret Crawford
Marle Morris
Vers Feluman Dies at Hone in Haydensille
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Luerrar
Wanda
Lebaran
Haydene
Yovebick
Hee Nutter
Sruthta Chapel
Letanan
Joba
Buffale
Gene
Nelauminle
Blosser
Hubert
Francis Neat
Chara Wollett
Finydeny Hite
Mag Blach
Lancaster
Alles Lanning
Toledo
Witlam
Zanesville
Lary Smith
Clara Leach
Lee Ban
Henry Leach
Lagan
Hubert Leach
Patriotic Music and Community Meetings Highlight NSALSONVILLE News
In NSALSONVILLE on February 20 the program features songs including Patriots by Fiehman performed by Die onair ac Che amerning arryttce and a patriotic finale. The Central Budoot Wray PTA hosts a meeting with a story on The Story of the Pinvita and a guest slate from local schools. Mrs. Shafer presides over club gatherings with plans for weddings and anniversaries while the Christian Church choir led by Ward We. Jmmmn performs Thou Lord Most High. A quilting gathering hosted by Mrs. Martha Davis includes a chicken dinner for attendees.
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Nsalsonville
Fiehman
Die Onair
Mra
Jack Bok
Budoot Wray
Griven
Mia Hevtiohhs
Tate
Donald Shafet de
Janter Tennhall
Brein
Sharp
Geers
Christian Church
Ward We
Jmmmn
Woodcock
Volunteers Endure Hard Work For Poor In Town Red Cross Efforts
A long list of Red Cross helpers and affiliated groups describes the extensive volunteer effort in the town. The Prekuwen Corps meets daily in the chamber. Volunteer Visiting Corps documents many members and their duties. Names include Mrs Wo 1tard, Mrs. Imes, Mrs. Ho Shamed, Mrs. Laverty, Mrs. Un Mp, Mrs. Ales Moore, and Mrs. Helen Lawrence among numerous others, with focus on assisting families through various relief acts and ghosted home visits.
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Red Cross
Imes
Bite
Mra
HoWhenn
Brod Popecot
Laverty
William Andrews
Fo iCinen
Mere
Chartertenex
OP W. Ketly
Ales Moore
Alps
Jota Finaterwld
AL 2
Wrayrens
N.S Wetk
Db Gteketl
Bra
Wiliam Steler
Halebcheit
Wias
A. By Culfim
Helen Lawrence
Clarenes Pinean
Boneh
Hele
JW. Haidson
Ars
Carinabella Weiler
Mit
Needy Children of District Are Fed in Local Effort
In Nelsonville the Senior Center on the Junter Building hosted a weekly feeding program for district children. An average of twelve were fed daily with volunteers from the community including Mrs Albert Barber and Mrs Mick Mohney coordinating meals and serving on weekends.
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Nelsonvilea
Syates Frath
Chia
Nelsonsville
Datargas
Mra
Albert Barber
Tereher Group
Witels Mes
Detter
Aw Conan Une
Walter Bolin
Coaldar
Yerving
Cosmopolitan Club Dinner Meeting Delayed Indefinitely
A Cosmopolitan Club annual dinner and meeting planned for a December date has been postponed indefinitely. Organization and event details were not specified in the notice.
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Cosmopalitan Club
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Call
Board of Control
Auteninbietiter
Director of Service and Safety
Silmey A. Cook
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Thomas Evans
Nelsemle
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Luther Wyskivar
Arthur Todd
G. C. Nutter
Nelson Skiver
Bert
Clarence Monks
Mound Street
Frank O'Marali
Harry Tartley
Mira
Glenn Oliver
Wsen
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Charles Courtney
Lillian Stover
Hetta Bryan
Helen Bryan Fretts
W. I. Becker
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Charles Turner
Jim Lee
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W. W. Kelly
Pointer
Aufhck
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Pomeroy
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Donald Palmer
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Irene Miner
Ruth Johnson
Ed Oskey
Max Antle
Maxine Stemmetz
Lola Clark
Leona Senveman
Verna Sayre
J. J. Smith
Sucesnibs
John Pennell
Capital
Glyven
Moet
Thes
Pete
Chant
Petrasotomy Ty Bakery
Welsonvilla
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Odiho Werle
Bart Weettier
Sihlay
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Meteo
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Mio
Willan Weekley
Mill Street
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Pome Mistonite Societe
Ghurelomet
Mio el A
Sayre
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Henry Duarieaster
Tims
Chbatee
Mre
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M. Hyde Jed
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Elda D Pritter
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Ted UN
James Sharp
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Matheny
Charlen Scott
Carl Linton
Morrison Street
Carbondale
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Duke Howe
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Roy Dupler
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Anne Kontner
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Mine Budles Lancery
Mise Awtrey Beam
Cees Adkins
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Goldie Mahn
Hlonda Stentes
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Flannie Green
Cee Ade Mins
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Newt
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Poplar Street
Ida Auflick
Fitza Smith
Bee Schaefer
Hertha Wills
Flosate Crawford
Aasiarance
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Mba
RF. Guyler
Dow Grones
Mra E
Acomb
Stre
Frank Thamrh
Sedward Sebloas
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Jfrank Murphy
Vail Heasley
Gorden Bush
Marry Beckley
Met
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Fred Beasley
Nortla Heasley
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Hebert Wood
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T. N. Hoover
Atoms Palmer
Arty
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Roger Connor
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Reta Nenggista Association
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Gveino Bo
Fort Wayne
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Ge Gallo
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Rardin Vault Works
G.W. Hopkins
Radio and Electric Shop
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