Nelsonville resident David Stewart dies at 74
Nelsonville January 14 David Stewart 74 longtime coal miner and city council member died at his Jackson Street home Sunday night after a prolonged illness. He was born April 15 1644 at Buchtel Ohio married to Nettie Hartley and celebrated their golden anniversary last year. Survived by wife nine children and seven grandchildren funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at his Jackson Street residence conducted by Rev H A Rothrock.
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Nelsonville
David Stewart
Jackson Street
Washington County
Stewart
Lower Balen
Buchtel
Ohio
Mr. Stewart
Nettie Hartley
Circle Hill
CWA
The
Odd Fellows
Mable Birge
Minerva
Will
Clarence
Edward
Helen Stewart
Verna Hall
Edna Bingman
Marguerite Jones
Giouster
Lillian Rodda
Walbridge
H. A. Rothrock
M. EB. Church
Hocking Field
Mothers Meet in Nelsonville Schools This Week
Mothers of Nelsonville are invited to meetings at East Side, Central, and West Side schools this week to discuss child health. Speakers include nurse Tessie Cavanaugh and Mrs. T M Wolfe Athene. Sessions run Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at 2 30 p m.
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Nelsonville
Tessie Cavanaugh
T. M. Wolfe
Athene
East Side School
Central School
West Side School
Club Officers Named at Nelsonville Meeting
Twelve Cosmopolitan Club members were honored Friday with a program on Landmarks Monuments of Ohio. Miss Grace Roberts was elected president with a slate including Louise Pearce as vice president and Mildred Roberte as librarian. A biblical drama The Prodigal Son will be staged at Church of God in Locknar Haydenville on January 16 at 7 30 PM by Cheuncey Church of God youths.
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Nelsonville
Monuments of Ohio
Cosmopolitan Club
Louise Pearce
Bertha Moward
Mound Builders of
Ohio
Ohlinger
Mra. Saltz
Mra. Ohlinger
Howard
Wolfe
Grace Roberts
Mra
L D. Martin
Clarence Butt
Min» Nixon
Mildred Roberte
H. J. Krieg
Lu Lane
Welteheimer
Ed Humphrey
Ella Patton
Nora Lane
L. R. Kelch
Lamborn
Harry Jackson
Church of God
Mayor Fines Three After West End Quarrel Fight
Three suspects were arrested after a reported West End fight Saturday night. Arraignments before Mayor Holland Sunday saw Fred Collins plead not guilty to quarreling and fighting with further action deferred. Harmon Dupler Oliver Bishop and Dick Hannas pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars and costs. Bishop also pleaded guilty to intoxication with fines and costs.
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Nelsonville
West End
G. Holland
Fred Collins
Murray City
Harmon Dupler
Oliver Bishop
Dick Hannas
Bishop
Mrs Henshaw Honored With Stork Shower At Home
Mrs Maynard Henshaw enjoyed a Friday night gathering at Myers Street as friends visited with gifts for a stork shower. Attending were numerous women and several men including Mrs Alfred Richardson Mrs Lem Valkinburg Mrs Fern Silscott and others from Athens and surrounding names.
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Nelsonville
Maynard Henshaw
Myers Street
Alfred Richardson
Lem Valkinburg
Fern Silscott
Freda Hellyer
James Wenting
Myrtie Wright
James Woods
Ruth
Thelma Whitlatch
Raymond Welch
Carrie Fis
Davey inaugur at Columbus seen by Nelsonville groups
Nelsonville High School Band and the Drum and Rugie Corps of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion join in the inaugural ceremonies for Martin L Davey as Ohio governor in Columbus. A Donahey Davey New Deal Club train carried a district delegation. 142 tickets sold at Nelsonville depot. A drum corps unit traveled by car.
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Nelsonville
Drum and Rugie Corps
Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
Martin L. Davey
Columbus
Donahey-Davey New Deal Club
Athens County
Murray City Eagles Host Benefit Bridge and Euchre Night
Nelsonville report notes Murray City Eagles invite locals to a Tuesday January 15 benefit at home featuring bridge and euchre games to raise funds for a community cause.
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Nelsonville
Murray City Eagles
English Literature Class Set at Nelsonville High School
A second class in English Literature will be formed Tuesday night at 8:30 at the high school building. Professor McQuiston of Ohio University will teach the course.
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Nelsonville
High Schoo
McQuiston
Ohio University
Psychology and Religion Sermon Highlights Dr Fowler
The Rev Dr Wilbur H Fowler of First Methodist Ath ens argues psychology can aid religion in two ways and cites faith as the cure for fear. He cites Babson on business fears and notes Bible injunctions against anxiety while previewing next sermon on ill health and an inferiority complex.
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Jesus
Wilbur H. Fowler
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Athens
Chiatrist
Babson
Roger Babson
Fowler
Governor Davey vows clean government and tough crime drive
Governor Davey announces a common sense regime to fight organized crime with an independent state bureau. He pledges no pardons or paroles for sale, no influence peddling, and strict merit in releases, while promising impartial service and a disciplined, efficient state government.
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Davey
Underworld
Hauptmann to Testify First in Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial
Defense plans to call Bruno Hauptmann first, with questions focusing on the ransom money. Isador Fisch and Anna Hauptmann loom as key witnesses as the trial enters its third week.
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Eaward J. Reilly
Isador Fisch
Hauptmann
Wilents
Reilly
Fisch
Anna
New York
New York City
Arthur Johnson
Buried at Carbon Hill aunt of Carbon Hill residents
The burial of Mrs. Nancy Baird aged an Columbus native and aunt to many local residents was held here Monday. She lived with her son Lee in Columbus. The PTA met Thursday night with large attendance. Fred Smith visited his sister Friday. Mrs. Beal Ayers and Mrs. Clarey were guests of Mrs. Stedman Wednesday. Bud Smith traveled to Columbus Friday for medical examination.
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Henry Lowes Jr
Lancaster
Lou Nutter
Joba
Mra
Beulah Lowes
T. J. Smith
Angerona
W. Va
Carbon Hilis
Nancy Baird
Columbus
Carbon Hill
Fred Smith
Avenell Cathpell
Mary Beal
Eloise Ayers
Sand Run
Mildred Clarey
Detroit
Myrtle Stedman
Bud Smith
Nelsonville Ladies Altar Society to Elect Officers
The Ladies Altar Society of St. Andrews Church meets tonight at 7 at the parish hall to elect officers.
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Nelsonville
Ladies Altar Society
St. Andrews
Evangelist Rev. R F Stikler Brings Two Week Series
The Rev. R. F. Stickler pastor of the Church of Christ begins a two week evangelistic series in Columbus at the South Church of Christ, where he once served as pastor.
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Nelsonville
R. F. Stickler
Church of Christ
Columbus
South Church of Christ
Nelsonville High Faculty Club Social At Sharp Home
Miss Mary Sharp and Miss Florence Wood hosted Nelsonville High School Faculty Club at 147 Fort Street Saturday night. The event featured bridge games and a refreshment course with guests Mrs Corwin Cookson and Miss Frances Merritt of Columbus.
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Nelsonville
Mary Sharp
Florence Wood
Nelsonville High School
Sharp
Fort Street
Weekend Visit Notes from Columbus
Mr and Mrs Robert Carren and their son Bobby spent the weekend in Columbus. Miss Frances Merritt of Columbus was the guest of Miss Florence Wood at the weekend end in Columbus.
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Robert Carren
Bobby
Columbus
Frances Merritt
Florence Wood
Mrs Elizabeth Rose Dies At Glouster Home
Mrs Elizabeth Rose 86 was found dead in bed Sunday morning at her son George W. Roses home in Glouster after years of declining health. Surviving are her son, one grandson Harold J. Rose, a brother John Bobo, and a sister Mrs Martha Dempsey. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the Rose home, burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens.
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Glouster
Elizabeth Rose
Atty
George W. Rose
Emma Bobo
Columbus
Mrs. Harry Morrison Dies Sunday Morning
Mrs. Harry Morrison aged 47 died Sunday morning at 11 40 in Jacksonville after seven years of poor health. She leaves husband two sons Leonard Trimble Donald at home and four daughters Winnifred Cleo Norma Jean at home. Also two brothers George Cochran Dayton Elmer Cochran Trimble and four sisters Crate Morrison Olive Wemmer Alva Morrison Ollie Whitehair. Funeral at Jacksonville M E Church Wednesday at 1 30 conducted by Rev J C Deeds. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
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Jacksonville
Harry Morrison
Morrison
Leonard
Trimble
Donald
Winnifred
Cleo
Norma Jean
George Cochran
Dayton
Elmer Cochran
Crate Morrison
Olive Wemmer
Logan
Alva Morrison
Ollie Whitehair
Jacksonville M. E
J. C. Deeds
Maplewood Cemetery
Mrs John Connor Returns Home After City Visit
Mrs. John Connor has returned to Logan ending a visit in the city with her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs J H Elias.
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Glouster
John Connor
Logan
J. H. Elias
Jones family returns home after visit to Zanesville
Mrs. Gerald Jones and her baby went back to their home in Zanesville Sunday after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Harmon. Mr. Jones joined them in Zanesville to accompany them home.
Study Club Meets at Mrs Esta Harper’s Fairlawn Home
Mrs Esta Harper hosted the Progressive Study Club Friday evening at her Fairlawn Avenue residence. Miss Merle Danford presented a paper titled Along the Old Spanish Roads of New Mexico and refreshments were served to 15 members and guests.
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Sarah Williams
Esta Cunningham
Lalla Danford
Merle Danford
Rebekahs Install GLOUSTER Officers at Lodge Meeting
At Marcellite Rebekah Lodge regular session Saturday night Mrs. Ora Jones served as installing officer. New officers include Noble Grand Lizzie Galloway Vice Grand Lucille Carter Financial Secretary Mary Cheney Recording Secretary Nellie Golding Treasurer Edna Embrey Trustee Clara Morris R S to N G Nellie Jones L S to N G Matie Dugan R S to V G Dora Gardner L S to V G Irene Morris Warden Nora Gardner Conductress Jessie Withem Inside Guard Vesta Cherrington Outside Guard Agnes Eddy Chaplain Sarah Jane Kay Next installing officer Mary Cheney.
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Matie Dugan
V. G
Dora Gardner
Irene Morris
Nora Gardner
Jessie Withem
Vesta Cherrington
Agnes Eddy
Sarah Jane Kay
Mary Cheney
Champion Chopper To Show Skil in Albany
Peter McLaren, claimed wood chopping champion in America, will stage a log cutting contest and demonstration in Albany on Wednesday January 16 at 3 p m. The event is arranged by W M Vorhes & Brother and T W Coe with a $50 prize if McLaren fails to chop through a leg in two thirds of the winner’s time. Open to any man who has not previously competed with McLaren.
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Peter McLaren
America
Albany
W. M. Vorhes & Brother
T. W. Coe
Mclaren
Jewels to Honor Lodge Officers at Paramathia No 25 Installation
James A. Palmer secretary of Paramathia Lodge No 25 F and A M announced plans for Past Masters Jewels to be presented to James D. Cooper William H Bech Tedrow Gibbs and Orin Hauck during the lodge installation Tuesday night.
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Paramathia Lodge
No. 25
James D. Cooper
William H. Bechtold
F. Tedrow Gibbs
Orin Hauck
James A. Palmer
Kidney and Bladder Ailments Promoted with Capsules
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Off Capsules as a remedy to flush poisons from kidneys and relieve bladder irritation and nocturnal urination. It lists symptoms including backache cramps burning and eye irritation as related issues.
Mystery bell donation at St. Peter’s Episcopal Gallipolis
In 1868 an unknown donor gave a 632 pound bell to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with strict rules banning use for military civil or national events including Fourth of July and fire alarms. At a Sept. 2 1968 vestry meeting the gift and its conditions were acknowledged and affirmed.
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Gallipolis
Episcopal Church
Foundia
Marruley
West Troy
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Ohio
Jacob
G. W. Jackson
A. Vance
William Cherrington
W. R. Morgan
A. Nash
E. 8. Aleshire
A. L. Langley
Samuel Roberts
Burchfield Arrested in Mason City Overcoat Theft
Kenneth Burchfield was arrested in Pomeroy on a complaint by W L Clendenin that he stole a $35 overcoat from Mason City. Deputy Hank Young of Meigs County jailed him for a hearing.
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Gallipolis
Kenneth Burchfield
Pomeroy
W. L. Clendenin
Burchfield
Mason City
Hank Young
Meigs County
Hear Cry for Pension Plan Emerges in Legislative Debate
Legislators express anxiety over the administration's conservative pension plan and its potential costs. Reports say the funding split may be 50 50 between federal and state governments. Unemployment insurance outlines align with the Wagner Lewis bill, proposing a federal payroll tax on employers with more than 10 workers, deductible against state insurance contributions.
Junior High Opens Basketball Season
Athens Junior High launched intramural play with 87 boys across three classes and four teams per class. Referee Paul Tribe, 1983 Athens Senior High graduate, will oversee games featuring 12 teams labeled A to L with rosters listing many students by name.
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Athens Junior High School
Paul Tribe
Athens Senior High School
Bob Chute
William Eddy
Joe Green
Warren Hope
Max Miller
David Pierce
Lee Sheridan
Maynard Conies
Brewster Higgins
Jack Jackson
Clinton Knowlton
Paul Powell
James Williams
David Wingett
John Dailey
Charles Bell
Frank Blackton
Bruce Lawson
Daniel Bardin
Dwight Rhodes
Charles Wood
Mitchell David
George Gilliam
Red Lentz
Wilbur Matheny
Marion McLean
Arthur McPherson
Wendell Russ
Dick Sherman
Earl Frost
Dean Gerwig
Paul Gordon
Gilbert Guthrie
Fred Kittle
Arthur Larch
James Abraham
Paul Beasley
Harold Cooley
Claude Pierce
Gerald Ramsey
Paul Slaughter
Don Stratton
Henri Burgett
Junior Chism
Bob Cooley
Vance Cross
Clifford Guthrie
Orland Mansfield
Bill van Dyke
Earl Watkins
Bernard Bingman
Charles Carpenter
Billy Lewis
Bill Mansfield
Carl Matthews
Fullington McVay
Bill Rowland
Jack Beasley
William Cheatham
Warren Cooper
Lawrence Graves
Melvin Green
Oryn Johnson
James Person
Bob Wilson
State seeks new trial in Gallia coal code cases
The state asks Common Pleas Court for a new trial after Judge White refused a restraining order preventing six Cheshire mine operators from selling below code prices. The six owners testified they sold below code to meet West Virginia competition and may finish winter sales before further action. They include M. K Swisher, William H. Siders, R. M. Sigman, Wilbur Darst, Bert Scott, and Douglas Darst.
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Gallipolis
NRA
Gallia County
Common Pleas Court
W. R. White
Cheshire
M. K Swisher
William H. Siders
R. M. Sigman
Wilbur Darst
Bert Scott
Douglas Darst
West Virginia
Prices soar as Gallia tobacco sellers celebrate high year
Farmers at the Gallipolis warehouse report average prices over 20 cents a pound with a 39 cent sale noted. Auctioneers emphasize skill and rhythm while bidders microscopic details, and 50,000 pounds are expected to move today as de skirting lines of buyers gather for morning and afternoon sessions.
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Gallipolis
L. McAvery
Abie
Gallia County Democrats falter on Davey inauguration plans
In Gallia County a 30 member Democratic Central Committee meeting in Gallipolis failed to start amid factional tensions. About a dozen members waited from 7:30 to 8 p m for a call to order before dispersing without any plans for Governor Martin L. Davey's inauguration in Columbus.
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Gallipolis
Democratic Central Committee
Gallia
Martin L. Davey
Columbus
Community Gatherings Highlight Local Figures and Events
A large crowd attended a W. J. day evening event at an old fashioned lunch hosted by Mrs. Alice Peta and Misa Bessie F Phett. John Shilling worked at the mine while others visited friends and announced sheriff’s office appointments in McArthur and Wilkesville.
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W. J
McArthur
Thompson
John Shilling
The
Alice Peta
Bessie F
Phett
County
Meiges
Mias Catharine
J. A. Woodeee
Serio
Walter DeVant
Man
Harold
Wilkesville
Howard Nunemakt
Pythian Sisters
Vnstal
A & Im McArthur
G. G. Tha Center
Kempen
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