Nelsonville City Finances Show 1940 Year End
City Auditor E F DeVore reports Nelsonville receipts totaling 113195 45 and disbursements 109189 30 for the 1940 calendar year ending December 31 Balance in all funds rose to 40933 09 from a starting 36926 94 General fund receipts 19848 91 disbursements 19820 54 End year general fund balance 882 09 Electric light fund balance 24849 11 Receipts 58701 19 Disbursements 35909 43 Waterworks fund end balance 123 29 Receipts water 16169 79 Disbursements 16058 87 Gas tax fund receipts 6543 Disbursements 6103 12 Balance 755 42.
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Nelsonville
E. F. DeVore
Retired champ Gene Tunney serves as naval officer
Gene Tunney, once undefeated heavyweight boxing champion, wears the Navy uniform as a Lieutenant Commander. He serves as athletic officer at Pensacola Naval Air Station and will also be stationed at Jacksonville and Corpus Christi facilities.
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Travis Gods
Gene
Gene Tunney
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station
Pensacola, Fla
Jacksonville
Corpus Christi
Auto tax fund receipts and bond disbursements noted
Receipts show a percentage with 023.67 and disbursements of 4351.36. Year end balance in auto tax fund is 435.85. Sewer bond account paid 3413.24 leaving 11381.06. Street bond account expended 1165.63 leaving 1978.94 in this fund on Dec 31.
More Jobs Found For Older Men
Nelsonville Ohio aged 65 retirees see fewer applications for monthly insurance payments, according to Edward E. Broughton, manager at the Social Security Board field office. The report notes a decrease in new retirement benefit applications from workers in jobs covered by old age and survivors insurance.
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Nelsonville
Edward 8. Broughton
Social Security Board
Ohio
Theater Model Aids Shakespeare Study At Nelsonville High
Senior literature students study Shakespeare using a hexagon shaped Fortune Theater model built by Donald George. The open roof design shows stage balcony and flag signaling performances. A Camera Club plans meetings, room setup, and a darkroom in the former band room basement.132 students were absent Friday.
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Nelsonville
Fortune Theater
Donald George
Donald
Harold Figley
Pythian Sisters Install Officers and Local Society Notes
Nelsonville report notes the Pythian Sisters install officers at K of P Hall with Mrs. Mary Wion officiating assisted by Mrs. Thelma Hutchins and Louise Pearce. Mary Elizabeth Beal to marry Leslie Ray Nice at Presbyterian Church, Rev. Lloyd Evans officiating. Mizpah Class meets Jan 16, change from Tuesday to Thursday. Telephone operators honored by Minnie Laughlin on her birthday with gifts and games. Becky Lu Hartley mentioned with Corning connections.
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Nelsonville
Pythian
K. of P. Hall
Mary Wion
Thelma Hutchins
Louise Pearce
Clara Bateman
Bessie Warehime
Mary Moler
Ada Groves
Fanny Williams
Cleo Whitmore
Flossie Crawford
Lessie Hannahs
Lena Huddy
Myrtle Linscott
George Beal
Rt. 1
Mary Elizabeth
Leslie Ray Nice
Carbon Hill
Lloyd Evans
Methodist Church
Nelson Dowler
Jackson St
Minnie Laughlin
Emma Connors
Mrs. Laughlin
Becky Lu Hartley
Songs
Lizzie Gathers
Becky Lu
Corning
Athens County dogs and claims in 1940 report
Porter Dicken, Athens County dog warden, presents a 1940 canine report noting 4 700 dog tags sold and 258 sheep killed by dogs with $1 157 paid in. Sixty six enforcement actions include 407 dogs moved to an undiscovered bourne and 31 owners fined for missing licenses. Rabies scares were rare. most sheep killings are sport or defense. Potential dog bite liability is highlighted under Ohio General Code Sec 5838.
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Porter Dicken
Athens County
Bart
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Bourne
State Laboratory
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Terhune
Chauncey
Dicken
Light Pole Damaged When Hit by Auto
Damage of 60 dollars occurred to a city light pole and wiring on Canal Street when struck by an automobile driven by Walter Sanborn. The westbound car crossed tracks and curved near the Harry Dilcher residence, took down trees, and broke the pole. The driver escaped serious injury. BAND BOOSTERS TO MEET.
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Nelsonville
Canal St
Walter Sanborn
Harry Dilcher
WRC Called Nelsonville Meeting at IOOF Hall
The WRC will meet Monday night at 7 o'clock in the IOOF Hall. All officers and members are urged to attend as there will be business of importance to discuss.
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Nelsonville
WRC
IOOF
Sohio Service Wins Final City League Series
Sohio Service dominates Wilson Bros 2823 to 2496 in the City League to clinch the final series and leave Sohio Service and Neimans Auto Supply tied atop the standings. Ord Millholland led with a 609 triple, Cody Cope added 600, and the Athens girls and Glouster Travelers set Sunday matchups.
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Sohio Service
Wilson Bros
Neimans Auto Supply
Ord
Millholland
Kenny Cope
Athens
Glouster Travelers
M, Mellinger
Dr. Gardner
K. Cope
R. Steenrod
C. Cookson
R. Sayre
Mith
M. Matheny
T. Pughline
S. Cook
Tie ends first half of City Bowling League season
In Nelsonville the City Bowling League finished the first half of a 28 week schedule with Sohio Service and Neimané Auto Supply tied for top honors. A roll-off to determine the champion is set for Monday at 9 p.m. Final standings list many players and scores from various teams.
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Nelsonville
Sohio Service
Neimané Auto Supply
Missionary Society Loses Evening On China Program
Nelsonville meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ at Mrs. Belle Lancaster's on W. Washington St. featured a China program. Catherine Courtney spoke, Marquise Morris reviewed Dangerous Opportunity, and Rev. Freer led prayers and closing remarks. Refreshments served to 23 members and seven guests.
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Nelsonville
Women's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
Belle Lancaster
W. Washington St
Rose Weigand
C. A. Freer
Lon Allen
China
Catherine Courtney
Marquise Morris
Earle H. Ballou
Freer
Mary Ray
Bertha Lawson
Verna Hand
Tommy Lax
Frank Betts
Hannah Parry
Hamlmond
Johnson
Garnet Hartman
Adaline Ray
Nelsonville Sportsmen to Elect Officers
Nelsonville Sportsmen Association will hold a meeting at the American Legion Building in Nelsonville on Thursday evening January 16 at 7 30 o'clock. Refreshments will be served and all members and others interested are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association
American Legion
WCTU Meeting in Nelsonville Tuesday
The WCTU will meet with Mrs. Sam Starkey on Ashton Ave. A dinner at noon precedes the program at 1 30 PM. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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WCTU
Nelsonville
Sam Starkey
Ashton Ave
Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Advised
An old advertisement promotes Ru-Fx Compound as a remedy for rheumatic arthritis or neuritis. It instructs mixing a two week supply with water and lemon juice, taking two tablespoons twice daily, with money back guarantee if symptoms persist. The pitch targets readers seeking quick relief and lists pharmacy sale.
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