Reverend William M. George to preach at Concord Union Church
Rev William M George pastor of the First Methodist Church Nelsonville will preach at the Concord Union Church located three miles east of Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock The service will gather local residents and church members for a regular worship event
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Concord
William M., George
First Methodist
Nelsonville
Concord Union Church
Jacksonville
Nelsonville names Miles H Howe mayor in first ceremony
Miles H Howe was sworn in as mayor of Nelsonville on Saturday morning along with other city officials during a public ceremony at City Hall Friday night at 8. The historic inauguration, the first since 1838, was led by Judge O F Rowland of Athens County Common Pleas Court with Rev John Lloyd Evans and Rev William M George present.
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Nelsonville
Miles H. Howe
Howe
City Hall
Charles Cable
O. F. Rowland
Athens County
Athens County Common Pleas Court
John Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
William M. George
Methodist Church
Lawson Appointed Nelsonville Service and Safety Director
Mayor Miles H. Howe announced John F. Lawson of Nelsonville will serve as service and safety director effective Jan. 1. Lawson, a civil and mining engineer with long district experience, urged council and citizens to cooperate as the new administration takes office. The oath was administered by Judge Rowland to council members and officials. the new council will organize Jan 3 with committees to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles H. Howe
John F. Lawson
Nelsonville
Lawson
Judge Rowland
Howe
C. W. Monks
Earl Hilleary
Wesley Hawk
Charles Shafer
Ray Ashby
John P. Kelso
Philip B. Weller
Franz Woodworth
Athens
George Bateman
Steve Wilson
Dora Hopes, 71, widow of James Hopes dies in Chauncey area
Mrs. Dora Hopes died early Saturday at a sister's home near Chauncey. The former Buchtel resident, 71, is survived by sisters Mrs. Bessie Frazee and Mrs. Elizabeth Lattimer and a brother, William Archer. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Nelsonville
Dora Hopes
James Hopes
Bessie Frazee
Chauncey
Defeat or Victory sermon at Lighthouse Tabernacle
Nelsonville Ewart C. Bond pastor will preach Defeat or Victory Which at seven o'clock Sunday evening service. The Goss Sisters of Logan will perform vocal and instrumental numbers during the service. Sunday School is at 9 30 a m with Mrs Mary Hastings superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 a m.
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Nelsonville
Ewart C. Bond
Lighthouse Tabernacle
Goss Sisters of Logan
Mary Hastings
Haydenville Boys Meet in Italy
Two Haydenville friends, Floyd Crothers and Willbourne Weede, reunited on the Italian front after nearly three years. Crothers writes to his parents about meeting in a famous Italian town and spending most of a day on leave exchanging memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
Frank Crothers
Floyd Crothers
Pvt
Willbourne Weede
Italy
If Winter Comes Then Spring Is Not Far Behind
A reflective winter piece laments the season's harshness and aging, contrasting it with the upcoming warmth of spring and summer. The author muses on nature, humor, nostalgia, and hopes for a safer year, ending with New Year wishes and a joke about aspirin.
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Jack Frost
Santa Claus
Mrs Clara Potts Recovers at Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Clara Potts, now at 339 Elizabeth Street with daughter Mrs C. W. Brush, returns from Grant Hospital Columbus after an operation. She expresses gratitude to friends for flowers sent to the hospital and home.
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Nelsonville
Clara Potts
W. Brush
Elizabeth St
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Potts
Birthday party honors Mrs Thompson in Nelsonville
Nelsonville social page notes a birthday surprise at the Lehman home for Mrs John Thompson of Logan with family from Logan Haydenville and Nelsonville present. Other items list meetings at the Presbyterian Church Ruth circle January 3 and Missionary Society January 6, plus clubs, travel notices and guests at local homes.
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Nelsonville
Eugene Lehman
Diamond
John Thompson
Hunter St
Logan
Margie
Tommy
Minta Myers
Clifford Barney
Lee Eugene
Lizzie Brooks
Harold Vanbibber
Janet and
Roy
Haydenville
Mae Shivers
Thompson
Pension Club Holds Annual Home Coming in Nelsonville
The Ohio Old Age Pension Club held its annual home coming to elect officers for 1944 and to celebrate the 83rd birthday of Charles L. Davis. George Holcomb was re-elected president and Amos Stanley re elected secretary treasurer. Ed Dugan and Charles L. Davis were chosen for the grievance committee. An auxiliary meeting for Local No. 2 in Buchtel is set for January 6 at 7 30 p.m. at the opera house.
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M.C.T. Club
Charles Scott
Cross St
Gladys Pierce
Mae Streets
Evelyn Pollock
Londa Goheen
Billa Anderson
Minnie Scott
Nelsonville
Ohio Old Age Pension Club
Charles L. Davis
George Holcomb
Amos Stanley
Ed Dugan
Charlies L. Davis
Monks Leaves 16 Years on Nelsonville School Board
Clarence W. Monks, longtime Nelsonville school board member and former president for 13 years, won election to the City Council from the First Ward last November and did not seek reappointment to the board. He took the oath Friday night to begin his new role.
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Nelsonville
Board of Education
Clarence W. Monks
Monks
Nelsonville Servicemen Report for Duty and Promotions
Lieut. (j g) Robert Stalter, son of Nelsonville residents, finished a nine month internship at Ford Hospital Detroit and must report to Treasure Island San Francisco by January 10. Other notes mention Sgt Ted Voight at Camp Lejeune on furlough, Cpl Wilbur Mender at Fort Benning on leave, Don Harmony promoted to Hospital Apprentice first class at Norfolk Naval Hospital, and Harold Tolliver visiting from Los Angeles with Bert Tolliver, plus Richard Hoskins studying to be a radio operator at Miami University.
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Nelsonville
J. G
Robert Stalter
R. R. Stalter
Ford Hospital
Detroit
U. S. Naval Base
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Starter
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
New York City
Ted Voight
Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
New Rivers
N. C
Newark
Ohio
Fred C. Voight
Dan Langley
U. S. Army
England
Wilbur D. Mender
Fort Benning
Earl Mender
Don R. Harmony
A. E. Harmony
W. Washington St
Naval Hospital
Norfolk
Harold Tolliver
Los Angeles
Calif
J. D. Tolliver
Buchtel
Bert Tolliver
U. S. Navy
Richard Hoskins
Miami University
Oxford
Howard Hoskins
Nelsonville Rt. 2
Mrs Mary Donoghue Dies at Murray City
Mrs Mary Donoghue aged 82 died Friday at her Murray City home. Funeral services will be Monday at 9 AM in St Phillip Neri Church with Rev Fr Gallarina. Burial at New Straitsville. Survived by son William J of Terre Haute and daughters Eunice and Grace Donoghue. granddaughter Mary Thompson. sister Mrs Margaret Cotter. Husband James and two other children preceded her in death.
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R. R. Stalter
Robert
Miles Howe
Mel T. Rothwell
Oswosso
Michigan
James Francis
Rothwells
Bible Holiness Seminary
Owosso
Dayton
Ohio
Second
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Francis
L. B. Francis
Carolyn Sue
Quincy
Illinois
Cpl
Army Hospital
California
J. M. Hyde
Alden Stilson and
Alden J. and
Jerry
Columbus
W. H. Hyde
Nelsonville
Mary Donoghue
Murray City
St. Phillip Neri
Gallarina
New Straitsville
James
William J
Terre Haute
Ind
Eunice
Grace Donoghue
Mary Thompson
Margaret Cotter, Glouster
Fearns Pedigo Marriage Announced in Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs George Fearns announce the marriage of their daughter Helen L Fearns to Joseph Hyde Pedigo son of Mrs Sylvia Pedigo of 315 Cross St Nelsonville The ceremony was at the Methodist Parsonage Nelsonville on December 29 at 7 pm Rev W M George officiated The bride formerly worked for Firestone Co Akron The groom works for Columbus and Southern Electric Co They will reside at 315 Cross St Nelsonville.
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Murray City
George Fearns
Helen L. Fearns
Joseph Hyde Pedigo
Sylvia Pedigo
Cross St
Nelsonville
Methodist Parsonage
W. M. George
Firestone Co
Akron
Columbus and Southern Electric Co
Illnesses Strike Nelsonville Residents
Mrs. Harry Ball suffers influenza and pneumonia at 550 Poplar Street while Mr. Ball recovers from influenza. Mrs. Evelyn Wood of Delaware, a local schoolteacher, has cared for the Ball family and will return to Delaware on Sunday.
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Nelsonville
Harry Ball
Poplar St
Ball
Evelyn Wood
Delaware
Plan Classes In Nursing In Meigs County Red Cross
Red Cross Meigs County Chapter announces new home nursing courses starting in January. The 24 hour program, taught by registered nurses, meets weekly in various sections including Middleport and Pomeroy, with a 60 cent textbook and no obligation after completion. Call the Red Cross office before Jan 8 to enroll.
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Pomeroy
Red Cross
J. O. Roedel
Home Nursing Service
Meigs County
The
Middleport
Red Cross Office
Harvey Eastman Named New Garage Watchman
POMEROY Harvey Eastman former deputy registrar of automobiles is employed as night watchman at the state garage in the state highway department. He notes a fall in drivers licenses this fall and predicts another lean year due to gas and tire rationing. Eastman ran his own office until his resignation. Ralph Gilmore now issues licenses at the Gilmore Supply Store after moving locations.
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Eastman
Ralph Gilmore
Gilmore Supply
Court St
Second St
Eislestein
Nelsonville Schools Reopen After Holiday Closure
Nelsonville city schools will restart classes Monday January 3 after a two week holiday. Superintendent D W Codding announced the schedule change due to the influenza epidemic. The Martha Class of the Methodist Church postponed its January meeting and will reconvene in February.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville City
Supt
D. W. Codding
Methodist Church
Youth Accepted by Merchant Marine
POMEROY. Probate Judge Earl Titus and Deputy Oval Diddle earned praise for helping a troubled ward gain a new start. After years of trouble the youth secured birth records and other proofs to pass a physical for the U S Merchant Marine. Rejected by the Navy, he will train at Sheepshead Bay for a life career.
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Navy
Columbus
Sheepshead Bay
Funeral Attendees Synod Nelsonville Family in Columbus
Nelsonville mourners Thomas Raine Mrs Anna Raine and Raymond Raine traveled to Columbus on Saturday to attend the funeral of Grace McMasters sister of the Raines. Grace McMasters formerly lived in Nelsonville with her daughter Mrs Harry Newkirk in Chicago.
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Nelsonville
Thomas Raine
Anna Raine
Raymond Raine
Columbus
Grace McMasters
McMasters
Harry Newkirk
Chicago
Snail Emerges Four Years After Glass Case Display
Four years after a snail shell was placed in a glass case at the British Museum a live snail reappeared. The event highlights restoration and display practices and draws curiosity about the exhibit.
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British Museum
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Betts
Your Store of Friendly Service
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Rock of Ages
Tus Garrow
E. E. Byrne
Hocking St
Athens, Ohio
Keller and Weltner
Alicry Nages
Nye Chevrolet
Payette Street
United States War Bonds
Home & Savings
Nelsonville Social Notes
Circle of Ruth
P. G. Oakley
L. I. Krieg
Cecil Shafer
Edith Stiers
Oral Daugherty
Womens’ Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
Leonard Melching
E. Columbus
Marquise Morris
Melching
Lillie Bland
Belle White
Elizabeth Siddle
Pension Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Opera House
Radio Service
W. Wash
St. Nelsonville
York
Flo
Jon Holland
Beauty Studio
W. Col. St
Harvey Eastman
Tignor Beauty Shop
Chestnut St
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Letha Lou
W. Cols. St. Nels
Nyalyptus
Gem Pharmacy
Pythian Building
Pem Uy
Pt. Pleasant
OF Women's
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