Former Nelsonville Resident Dies Suddenly in Columbus Station
Eugene W. Barnecut aged 71 died of a heart attack at Columbus Union Station on a train awaiting departure to Florida. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at 294 Avondale Ave Columbus. He lived previously in Nelsonville and worked as a C and O Railroad conductor. He is survived by son R G Barnecut of Columbus, daughter Mrs S L Landon of Pittsburgh, two brothers, three grandchildren, and by his wife’s family.
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Nelsonville
Avondale Ave
Columbus
Eugene W. Barnecut
Barnecut
Florida
Union Station
C. E. Welch
Joe Barnecut
Greenlawn
R. G. Barnecut
S. L. Landon
Pittsburgh
Edgar Barnecut
Lancaster
Charles Barnecut
Order of Railroad Conductors
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite
Elks Lodge
Mable Barnecut
Nelsonville Eagles Host Family Night at Lodge Event
Nelsonville Eagles observed Family Night with games for women and a euchre tournament for men. A floor show by the singing plainsmen Billy Don and Earl, plus a dance with the Novelty Clefts, entertained about 80 children sent to a picture show. next Family Night is set for Friday February 7.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Eagles
Billy
Don
Earl
Aged Mother Dies Sunday in Nelsonville
Mrs. Sarah Ann Pierce Smith age 87 died Sunday night at Canal Street home of her daughter Mrs L Keplar in Nelsonville. She had lived there many years and suffered failing health. She leaves a son William Pierce of Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements are not complete.
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Nelsonville
Sarah Ann Pierce Smith
L. Keplar
Canal St
Smith
William Pierce
Nelsonville Circle of Ruth Meeting Delayed by Prayer Services
Circle of Ruth will meet tonight at 7:45 at the home of Mrs. James Knight, delayed due to Week of Prayer services. Mrs. Knight is assisted by Mrs. Raymond Raine. Attendees H H Harding, Raymond Cook, Corwin Cookson, J G Snowden traveled to New Lexington for Millard Mason funeral services.
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Nelsonville
Ruth
James Knight
H. H. Harding
Raymond Cook
Corwin Cookson
J. G. Snowden
New Lexington
Millard Mason
Perry County
Mason
Nelsonville Personal Notes Welcome Return Of Local Residents
Miss Margery Vorhes returned to work as music teacher in Eastern Ohio School Sunday after a holiday at home. She was joined by sister Dorothy Vorhes who will visit Mrs. Walter Floto in Steubenville. Mr and Mrs Robert Stalter returned to New York after visits with families in Columbus. Mrs 8S P Kelch and Mrs Henry Freriks of Crooksville left for Florida for about three weeks by motor.
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Nelsonville
Margery Vorhes
Ohio
Dorothy Vorhes
Walter Floto
Steubenville
Robert Stalter
New York
Columbus
P. Kelch
Henry Freriks
Crooksville
Florida
Students Return To Resume Work
Nelsonville announces in a college notice that several students return to resumed study today. Names listed include Elouise Badger Shirley Knight Bernardine Whyte Jean Scharff Gloria Hoodlett Dorothy Lowden Helen Pritchard Alice Mechem Don Green Charles Parks Bill Mechem Jack Pritchard Bob Howe Donald Sanders Ralph Jenkins Max Irvin John Rider Miss Josephine Sharp Jimmy Arnold Hugh Webb Charles Miller Bob Green Betty Dodds to Columbus Business College.
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Nelsonville
Elouise Badger
Shirley Knight
Bernardine Whyte
Jean Scharff
Gloria Hoodlett
Dorothy Lowden
Helen Pritchard
Alice Mechem
Don Green
Charles Parks
Bill Mechem
Jack Pritchard
Bob Howe
Donald Sanders
Ralph Jenkins
Max Irvin
Ohio University
Athens
John Rider
Josephine Sharp
Jimmy Arnold
Ohio State University
Columbus
Hugh Webb
Harry Johnston 67 Dies Near Chauncey
Harry Johnston aged 67 died at his home near Chauncey Saturday. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Stout's Funeral Home conducted by Rev. W George. He leaves a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Terhune of Flint Michigan and an uncle George Johnston of Chauncey. Burial was at Greenlawn.
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Nelsonville
Stout
Harry Johnston
Chauncey
George
Elizabeth Terhune
Flint
Mich
George Johnston
Greenlawn
Pythian Sisters to Meet Tuesday at Bateman Home
Past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will gather Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. Carl Bateman on Franklin Street for their meeting.
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Nelsonville
Pythian Sisters
Carl Bateman
Franklin St
Nelsonville Junior Order postpones benefit party
The Nelsonville Junior Order postpones its benefit party which was to be held tomorrow night during the week of January 1. The new date has not yet been announced.
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Nelsonville — Junior Order
Mrs Luchs Speaks to Hyperion Club in Nelsonville Saturday
Mrs. Fred Luchs of Athens spoke at the Hyperion Club's annual meeting in Nelsonville about her Mexico trip. She described Mexico City churches markets and the Fiesta, noted hospitality, and discussed clergy state relations. Officers for the coming year were elected and a turkey dinner with a purple and gold table setting followed.
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Nelsonville
Mexico
United States
Fred Luchs
Athens
Hyperion Club
J. M. Hyde
John V. Wood
Luchs
Mexico City
Frances Scott
E. J. Arnold
W. H. Badger
W. W. Warren
Oral Daugherty
Cecil Shafer
Joe B. Davis
William Mills
W. H. Hyde
Charles Huddy
J. L. Webb
Week of Prayer to Begin in Nelsonville
In Nelsonville the Church of Christ bell will ring each morning this week at 8 30 as ministers gather for a half hour of prayer. All Christian people in the city are urged to join in prayer at homes and elsewhere for the community and its welfare.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Benefit Chinese Checkers Party by Retta Howe Class
Members of the Retta Howe Sunday School Class will entertain Tuesday evening at 300 West Washington Street. The benefit Chinese Checkers party starts at 7 30 with each member urged to attend and bring guests.
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Nelsonville
Retta Howe
Helen Sargent
Washington St
In Toxicity Case Charles Wright Pleads Guilty
A Nelsonville city resident charged with intoxication pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor C. G. Dew. The defendant, Charles Wright, was fined five dollars plus costs.
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Nelsonville
Charles Wright
C. G. Dew
Brooks Brothers attend national shoe show in Chicago
William Brooks F M Brooks K C Orwiler and John Brooks traveled to Chicago this week to attend the national shoe show.
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Nelsonville
William Brooks
F. M. Brooks
K. C. Orwiler
John Brooks
Chicago
Former Meigs Man Buys Pond Lumber Plant
Announcement states Floyd L. Marsh president and Richard Rawlings acquire controlling interest in Pond Lumber Co. at Broad and Jefferson Streets Conneaut Ohio. Rawlings is a former local resident who moved to Conneaut four years ago after leaving Pomeroy Cement Block Co. in East Main Street.
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Pomeroy
Pond Lumber Co
Broad and Jefferson Sts
Conneaut
Floyd L. Marsh
Richard Rawlings
Rawlings
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
E. Main St
Hemlock Grove
Syracuse
Former Local Pastor Sends Church News
Friends of Rev. Vincent D. Beery, former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport, publish The Patterson Church News from Philadelphia where he now serves at Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church. The Dec 14 issue features a Bride's Tea note with past year brides, chaired by Mrs. V. D. Beery, plus youth activities and the Junior Sermon continuing in his Philadelphia congregation of 700.
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Middleport—Friends
Vincent D. Beery
First Presbyterian Church
Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Patterson Church News
Beery
Patterson Pastor’s Aid Society
V. D. Beery
Perry Hoffman to Take Radio Course in Spokane
Perry Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs William Hoffman of Railroad Street has been transferred from Idaho to a training school in Spokane Washington. He will take a radio course after joining the Civilian Conservation Corps six months ago. A Middleport High School graduate he was active in Church of Christ youth work.
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Middleport
Perry Hoffman
William Hoffman
Railroad St
Idaho
Civilian Conservation Corps
Spokane
Wash
Middleport High School
Church of Christ
Amateur Gardeners to Meet at Mrs Grogan Home
Middleport gardeners announce their first meeting of the year for Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Kelly Grogan on Main Street.
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Middleport
Kelly Grogan
Main St
Birds nest in dark spots lay white eggs, easier to see
Many birds nesting in shaded sites produce white eggs, increasing visibility and predation risk. The trait aids detection by researchers and predators, influencing nesting behavior and season timing.
Nelsonville Elks Bowling Team Posts Strong Halfway Mark
At mid season the Nelsonville Elks hold a 9 win 6 loss record for 600 percent. They’ve defeated Glouster Circleville Columbus Athens and Lancaster and fallen to Lancaster Columbus Circleville and Chillicothe. Johnny Johnson tops with 265 single game and Kenny Cope 658 three game total. Team highs include 1038 vs Circleville and 2860 vs Lancaster. Individual averages list J Johnson 188 Woe nccenspuaces 188 Barry 180 Douroiog somite 176 Cravtree 175 Mowar 170.
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Nelsonville
Mowaer
Ccacece
Eagles Will Meet Tuesday In Nelsonville Lodge
Nelsonville Eagles announce a special Tuesday night meeting at 7 30 at the lodge home. A guest speaker, George A Herman deputy grand worthy president, will attend and present a feature in the cats line. All aerie members are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Eagles
George A. Herman
The
Aerie
Clerks Union Meets Tonight in Nelsonville
Retail clerks union No. 887 will meet at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville at 7 30 PM. Sam Howe, president, urges all members to attend as important matters and changes are to be considered.
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Nelsonville
Clarks Union
K. of P. Hall
Sam Howe
Racine Social and Personal News Highlights
Mr. and Mrs Theron Johnson and children Donald and Mary Kathryn of Plants guests. Mr and Mrs Ben Philson and Miss Kath ry n Philson of Clarington. Mrs Susan Shain moved to rooms vacated by Mrs Pickens. Birth announced for Mary Alice Nease. Funeral for Mrs Ella Pickens at Antiquity Church. Various visits and relocations of local residents listed.
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Racine
Theron Johnson
Donald
Mary Kathryn
Plants
Ben Philson
Kathryn Philson
Clarington
Fred Philson
Dayton Kennedy
Waterford
Leechburg
Don Nease
Mary Alice
Carlos Hartley
Steubenville
Tim Nease
Camilla Sayre
Hilda
Edward Beegle
George Sayre
Rochester
Harry Roush
Whitesburg
Baltimore
A. Va
Chittenden
Parkersburg
Owen Watson
Wyllis Whited
Vienna
W. Va
Herbert Dailey
Sidney Fadely
Lurlyne Edmonds
Ooloewah
Tenn
Ralph Ross
A. V. Chittenden
Ross
Elm St
Delbert Carnahan
Della Carnahan
Chester
Pomeroy Panthers Eye Comeback After Low Attendance
Pomeroy defeated by Columbus Central but the game drew weak receipts, prompting speculation the team may return to county play. Officials weigh Racine schedules to boost attendance and revenue, noting Racine Tornados on their small floor pose adaptation challenges but county-wide draw potential.
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Pomeroy
Columbus Central
Pomeroy Panthers
Stewart
Panthers
Columbus
Racine
Pomeroy Athletic
Racine Tornados
Pomeroy and
Meigs County Sells 631 New Cars in 1940
Meigs County sold 631 new automobiles in 1940, up 58 from 1939 and 203 more than 1938, per Clerk Herman Beards. Monthly sales peaked in March and May and fell below 40 only in September. Dealers faced steel shortages, rising costs, and delivery delays while used car sales, at seven per new car, imply about 4418 used cars would have sold in 1940.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Herman Beards
Automobile
Apple Grove Church Group Hosts Meetings and Events
Apple Grove reports a Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Mrs. Ernest Halley home with a book review on Migration by Mrs. Barry Roush. Community youth attended a watch party at the Sidney Carpenter home in Racine. Reverend Thayer to fill regular appointment on Wednesday January 8. Several local families hosted gatherings and Christmas visits. Charles Sayre won first prize in a lighting contest by the Civic Association and Flower Garden Club. Multiple families traveled or hosted relatives during Christmas and New Year holidays. Illness notes include influenza among several named residents and recoveries from pneumonia.
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Apple Grove
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Ernest Halley
Barry Roush
Sidney Carpenter
Racine
Thayer
Roy Buck
Charles Sayre
Civic Association and
Flower Garden Club
E. C. Shank
W. E. Shank
Jim
Jack
Robert
Scott
R. A. Shank
Henderson
W. Va
Roberta
John Hayman
Eureka
Russell Lee
Westchester
Charles Sharp
Evelyn Sharpnack
Columbus
Jack Sharpnack
Lewis Ours
Beaver
George Hayman
Donna Wolfe
A. Chapman
Harry
Gerald Hayman
Kathryn
Billie Sharpnack
Howard Carpenter
Ellen Sayre
Lina Hayman
Janet
Chester Durst
Will Give Party Nelsonville Benefit at Local Hall
Past Coun cilors Club sponsors a benefit party at the L O C F Hall tonight at 8 o clock. Marine Corps, established by Congress in 1775, is noted as the oldest branch of the U S armed forces.
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Nelsonville — Past Councilors Club
L0.c.f
Congress
The
Marine Corp
United States Armed
Week of Prayer Speakers Announced for Middleport
Local Week of Prayer services begin this evening at First Baptist Church at 7 pm. R Lloyd Pabst president Rio Grande College speaks Wednesday, Rev. George Sagen of Gallipolis on Friday, with other local ministers delivering messages. Choirs from four churches provide music each night and Middleport High School Girls' Glee Club performs Tuesday under Lois Cecil.
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Middleport
R. Lloyd Pabst
Rio Grande College
George Sagen
First Baptist Church
Gallipolis
Girls’ Glee Club
Middleport High School
Lois Cecil
Cunningham Funeral Draws Wide Ohio Relatives
Mr and Mrs Belford Cunningham and son Harper of Detroit traveled to Glouster to attend the funeral of Harry Cunningham in Athens. Relatives from Columbus and numerous Glouster residents joined services at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home. The elder Cunningham, long a Glouster resident, once ran Mine No 256 for Sunday Creek Coal and later served as district superintendent of the Ohio Collieries mines.
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Glouster
Belford Cunningham
Harper
Detroit
Mich
Cunningham
Harry Cunningham
Athens
Mary Elizabeth
Betty Cunningham
Columbus
Glousier
Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home
Hugh Cunningham
Iane
Mona Lou
Caryl Ann
Donald
Frank
John Cunningham
John Crawford
Charles Crayberger
Esta Cunningham
Ben F. Swartz
Ohio Collieries Mines
Sunday Creek Coal Company
The
Ohivies
Trimble Township Schools Open After Holiday 1941
Holiday break ends for over 1,000 students as Glouster Trimble Jacksonville Hollister and Greens Run districts resume classes. Out of town teachers return, including Don Greider Tippecanoe City Miss Helen Green Bellaire Miss Sara Kasler Crooksville Miss Betty McCoy Athens Miss Dorothy Lindaman Columbus. Scarlet and Gray teams of Glouster start 1941 schedule Tuesday against New Lexington.
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Glouster
Trimble
Jacksonville Trimble
Jacksonville
Hollister
Greens Run
Don Greider
Tippecanoe City
Helen Green
Bellaire
Sara Kasler
Crooksville
Betty McCoy
Athens
Dorothy Lindaman
Columbus
Scarlet and Gray
New Lexington
Hand Defeat To Nelsonville GLOUSTER bowling match
Glouster defeats Nelsonville 2520 led by Fred Thomas 229 and 571. Sid Cook tops Nelsonville with 234. Scott Dairy beats Big Apple Alleys of Crooksville and Stones Grill of Zanesville at Schmidt Recreation Alleys. Dairy improves to win by 50 pins after trailing, then won second match by 119 pins.
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Glouster
Glouster Boys
Nelsonville Boys
Maples
Fred Thomas
Sid Cook
Nelsonville
Watkins
Scott Dairy
Crooksville
Stones Grill
Zanesville
Dairy
Bumgarner
Keeton
Ewe
Howe
Cook Meee
Enn
E. Miller
P. Wolf
F. Hemsley
A. McCreanor
F. Thomas
J. Wolf -<-Ene
B. Johnston
V. Eddy
R. Janchius
J. Zimmer
Watts
Wise
Twins Born to Syracuse Couple Pearl Hubbard
Mr and Mrs Pearl Hubbard of Syracuse announce the birth of twins weighing 17 pounds at birth. The babies, one boy and one girl, were born Saturday night at the Hubbard home.
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Syracuse
Pearl Hubbard
Hubbard
Mrs. Dezera Mulpas Dies at 71 in Redtown
Mrs. Dezera Mulpas aged 71 died at her Redtown home after several months illness. She and husband Raymond Mulpas immigrated from Belgium in 1892, settling on Taylor Ridge. Survived by husband, seven sons and four daughters, two sons predeceased her, 22 grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM Trimble Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Dezera Mulepas
Redtown
Raymond Mulpas
United States
Belgium
Taylor Ridge
Francis
Monroe
Mich
Robert
Columbus
Rolland
Trimble
Charles
Raysmond, Jr
Clarence
Athens
Charley Swartz
Broad St
Rosene Houghton
Newton Falls
Phillip James
Carl Quinn
Sharpsburg
John Gillett
Jacksonville
William
Charles Heiser
Glous
Glouster N T Club Holds Friday Evening Meeting
Mrs John Henry hosted the Glouster N T Club at Madison Street. Mrs Sylvia Maxwell led a program with readings and titled pieces as members shared. Two members were reported ill and the club marks its 14th anniversary with plans for January 10.
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N.T. Club
John Henry
N. T. Club
Madison St
Sylvia Maxwell
Henry
Zenith Embrey
Grace Zimmer
Dena Morris
Living
Esther Lamborn
Mrs. Maxwell
Bill
Mary Johnston
Hazel Janchius
Kate Hinton
Ella Johnston
Women’s Society for Christian Service to Meet in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Methodist Church Women’s Society for Christian Service will meet Tuesday evening at seven. Mrs. A Woodgerd will lead the program and a social hour with refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society For Christian Service
The
Jacksonville Methodist Church
A. Woodgerd
Local Officials Return From Ohio Education Conference
Superintendent T W Figley and Superintendent Fred Linscott attended Ohio Educational Association meetings in Columbus from Friday through Sunday. Colum bus visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert Ochs and Mrs Grace Ochs. Elizabeth Chute hosted her son Andrew of Cleveland and daughter Cecelia of Columbus for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Figley
Fred Linscott
Buchtel School
Columbus
Ohio Educational Association
Robert Ochs
Grace Ochs
Easler
Trimble Heights
Elizabeth Chute
Andrew
Cleveland
Cecelia
Church Board to Meet Tonight at 7 30
The Board of Elders and Deacons of the Church of Christ will meet tonight at 7:30 in the side room of the church. A survey notes that three of five wives accompany their husbands when buying suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Board of Elders
Church of Christ
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Athens Messenger
Columbus Station
E. W. Barnecut
Nelsonville Social Notes
U. S
Charles E. Sherwood
Jean
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Luchs
Meigs
Eagles
Clerks Union
London
North African
U.S
Apple Grove Church Group
Trimble Township
Osler Eee Nee
Johnson Ee
Wise Eeewnnnnn
Dick Warfield
Dee Warfield
J. Wolf Eer Ewes
Fred C. Sanders
Thne
Crix Loan and Guaranty Company
S. Court ST
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