Nelsonville Names Francis Kouri as City Service Director
Francis Kouri of Nelsonville is named full time service and safety director effective today. He succeeds John P. Kelso, with council raising the salary from 15 to 150 dollars monthly and using funds from electric light and water works. Kouri, son of George and Mrs. Kouri, is a local graduate with engineering and business administration training and has worked in engineering at Bersted Manufacturing Co. in Fostoria. He will oversee electric light and water department administration. The piece notes Pisa’s leaning tower has grown nearly a foot in the last century.
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Nelsonville
Francis Kouri
C. G. Dew
Kouri
John P. Kelso
Dew
Electric Light and Water Works
Young Kouri
George Kouri
Ohio University
Bersted Manufacturing Co
Fostoria
Jacksonville Bowlers Take Early Pin Lead
A Jackson quintet opened with a 136 pin edge over Nelsonville in Sunday action. Castner led with 237 and George Abraham, the local athletic coach, added 210 as Jackson posted a 992 team score and a 136 pin cushion. Castner and Fogarty each had 937 for high individual.
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Nelsonville
Jackson
Castner
George Abraham
Fogarty
Grow
Central Stars
Austin Powder Bombers
Neiman Auto Supply-Brooks
Mechems
Joe Thomas
Tax Reports Due in Nelsonville for Sales Tax
E. R. Lama, middleport examiner in the sales tax division, will be at the mayor's office City Hall Nelsonville Thursday and Friday Jan 13 and 14 to receive sales tax reports for the six months period ending Dec 31 and to assist vendors in completing such reports All reports must be filed not later than Jan 15.
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Nelsonville
E. R. Lama
Middleport
City Hall
Creomulsion Ad Claims Quick Relief for Coughs
A vintage advertisement promises relief from coughing chest colds and bronchial irritation with Creomulsion. It claims to reach the source of trouble, soothe inflamed membranes, and loosen germ laden phlegm with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
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Athens Pharmacy
Nelsonville Social Notes
Miss Lillian Stover was the weekend guest of Miss Hilda Friend in Columbus. Mrs. C. J. Bartels of Parkersburg spent the end of the week with her mother in Nelsonville. Frank Jackson and Helen Jackson attended Oran Kelly’s funeral in Columbus. The Band Boosters Club meets at 7 30 p m in the high school band room.
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Nelsonville
Lillian Stover
Hilda Friend
Columbus
C. J. Bartels
Parkersburg
W. Va
Joshua Spencer
Frank Jackson
Helen Jackson
Oran Kelly
Jackson
C. A. Stover
Lancaster
Rushville
Fanny Gibson
Fire Destroys Small Home in Nelsonville
Fire destroyed the frame cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gibson on Walnut Street at about 1 am. The residence and contents were a total loss. the couple escaped in night clothes before the house collapsed. Both suffered minor burns. overheated stove is blamed. No insurance details available.
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Nelsonville
Clarence Gibson
Walnut St
Mayor, two fined after traffic light crash in Nelsonville
Delbert Hammond of Floodwood pleaded guilty at an arraignment in Mayor C. G. Dew's court for running a red traffic light and was fined five dollars plus costs. Donald Parry paid one dollar for double parking.
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Nelsonville
Delbert Hammond
Floodwood
C. G. Dew
Donald Parry
Paroled Man Takes His Prison-Born Dog Buddy
San Quentin Warden Court Smith allowed George W. Smith to leave after 17 years with Buddy, a dog born in the prison eight years ago and bonded to him since.
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San Quentin
Cal
Smith
San Quentin Penitentiary
George W. Smith
Buddy
Escape From City Hall Jail Slated As Romantic Break
Mrs. Alta Windle escaped the second floor of City Hall jail early Sunday after twisting loose a gas pipe bar and using an improvised blanket rope. Patrolman Charles Thompson picked her up shortly after midnight on a charge of intoxication. Police remain non committal but hint leniency if she stays away.
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Nelsonville
Alta Windle
City Hall
Alta
January 11 Stars Forecast Promises Progress and Promotion
The Stars Say forecast describes a prosperous and happy day with opportunities for promotion and favor from those in power. It suggests a year of progress for those born on the day, with potential success in dealing with corporate, political, diplomatic, and fraternal bodies.
Social Notes From Lottridge Area Highlight Local Visits
Numerous families and relatives from Lottridge, Athens, Coolville, and nearby towns gathered for dinners, visits, and outings. Notable entries include deaths of William Williams and attendance at funerals, with extended travels by Reed siblings and Swindler.
Ministers travel to Ohio religious education meeting
The Rev. Leland Goodman left Nelsonville for Cuyahoga Falls to attend the annual meeting of the Ohio Commission of Religious Education. He is accompanied by the Rev. O W Williams of McArthur and the Rev. Berton Miller of Portsmouth.
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Nelsonville
Leland Goodman
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio Commission of Religious Education
O. W. Williams
McArthur
Berton Miller
Portsmouth
Nelsonville Benefit Party by Junior Order Tuesday Evening
The Junior Order will host a benefit party Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the LOOF Hall to support a local cause. Proceeds go to assist community projects and members seeking aid.
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Nelsonville
Former Burr Oak Resident Is Dead
Mrs. John Wright, 76, died at her Corn ing home last Saturday. Funeral held in Corning Monday with burial at New Lexington. Widow of John Wright, a well known local. Also, Henry Kelso, 81, died at his Corning home Monday. funeral at New Lexington M E Church Thursday. Mrs. Sylvia Weaver visited Mrs. H C Weaver Friday.
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J. J. Stout
Dayton
Donna-Rae Ormsby
Pittsburgh
Gertrude Johnson
Parkersburg
Alex Caldwell
Frank Caldwell
Dane Reed
Akron
Homer Reed
Radnor
John Chevalier
Charles Knowles
Alliance
Harry Summerfield
Caldwell
Harry Lee
S. S. Tilton
Coolville
Carson Boggs
Earl Kincade
Carl Kincade
Wallace Kincade
Ben Dicken
Athens
P. H. Ramsburg
Harvey Persons
Delbert Dean
Zanesville
William Williams
Here
Troy
Fern Swindler
Prospect
Ruby
Ottie Turben
Tuppers Plains
Burr Oak
John Wright
Corning
New Lexington
H. C. Weaver
Nan Nixon
Millertown
Mary Jacobs
Baismand
Henry Kelso
Jackson Beats Hounds 23-20 in Nelsonville clash
Jackson High School defeated the Nelsonville Greyhounds 23 to 20 at Jack son Saturday night led by Flaker with 12 points. Whyte sparked Nelsonville with 14 in the fourth quarter but fell short. Coaches plan week work to fix issues before The Plains meeting.
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Ross E. Reed
Nelsonville
Jackson High School
Nelsonville Greyhounds
Jackson
Whyte
Flaker
Greys
Logan
Plains
Francis
Watkins
Juniper
P. Loney
Ito
B. Loney
Bradford c
Flaker (c
Emery
Hillsboro
McKinley Republican Club to Convene in York Township
Tonight at 7 o clock the McKinley Republican Club of York Township meets at the Legion Building. A number of important items will be discussed at the gathering. The Workers Council meeting at Church of Christ is postponed to next Monday at 6 o clock.
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Nelsonville
Legion Building
McKinley Republican Club
York Township
Workers Council
Church of Christ
Hyperion Club Holds Annual Meeting With Music Program
Nelsonville notes Mrs Oral Daugherty hosted the Hyperion Club annual meeting with pianist performances by Betty McClure and Mrs Ralph Parks. Officers elected include President Mrs Joe B. Davis and treasurer Miss Helen Shaw. A turkey dinner followed at the Dew Hotel and the club showcased articles by the blind, supported Girl Scout work, and endorsed Safety Week.
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Nelsonville
Oral Daugherty
Hyperion Club
Betty McClure
Ohio University
Ralph Parks
Faith Cordray
Brooks Franks
Nelsonville School
Lewis Vaughn
Joe B. Davis
E. J. Arnold
Julius Fischer
Charles Huddy
J. M. Hyde
Helen Shaw
Donald Betts
J. W. Wood
W. H. Hyde
Edward Sharp
Warren Badger
E. J. Kessinger
Columbus
Install Officers NELSONVILLE Junior Order United American Mechanics
In Nelsonville an impressive ceremony last Tuesday evening installed Lodge officers for the Junior Order United American Mechanics. Councilor Arthur Kennedy heads the slate with Thomas Spencer as vice councilor and Galvin Ray as recording secretary among others.
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Nelsonville
United American Mechanics Lodge
Arthur Kennedy
Thomas Spencer
Galvin Ray
W. J. Pierce
H. T. Sayers
Jeff Bowers
Sam Nease
Inside Sentinel
Fred Ellinger
Outside Sentinel
Don Bowers
James Williams
W. S. McKibben
A. A. Kennedy
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Yankee Stadium
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John Riley
Hattie Hickman
A. R. James
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John Edington
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Freer
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Mrs. Bartels
Mrs. Windle
the Stars
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Ciyne Lewis
Suia
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Lottridge
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T. W. Gaston
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William Derring
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