City Council Approves Bond Sale for Waterworks Project
Nelsonville city officials met to authorize selling 7000 of the unissued portion of 75000 first mortgage waterworks revenue bonds to fund a 200000 waterworks treatment plant. Costs rise about 4000 with a third story addition. delinquent accounts will be pursued to sustain operations. The council also gave consent for state highway department street clearances.
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Nelsonville
First Mortgage
Nelson
Tignor
George Bateman
Joe Dewhurst
Council
State Highway Department
Townsend buys first York auto tax stamp in Nelsonville
George Townsend, a Post Office employee, bought the first new federal automobile tax stamps at the local office. About 150 stamps sold on opening day at 2.09 dollars each, valid until July 1 when a five dollar yearly stamp is required. Cars must display the stamp by February 1. Prior council action excused Gerald Nelson from attendance.
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Nelsonville
George Townsend
Hyperion Club social meets with guest speaker Isobel Giraldo
Nelsonville locals gather for the Hyperion Club annual social at Mrs. Julius Fischer’s home with Mrs. John V. Wood presiding. Miss Isobel Giraldo a Pan American student from Colombia speaks on her country and culture, aided by items from both sides. Officers and directors are elected and a turkey dinner follows at the Colonial.
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Nelsonville
Hyperion Club
Julius Fischer
John V. Wood
Isobel Giraldo
Ohio State University
Columbia South
General Federation
Red Cross
Donald Betts
Stanley Dew
Joe B. Davis
Frances Scott
E. J. Arnold
W. W. Warren
L. A. Whitmore
W. H. Badger
John V. North
J. L. Webb
J. H. McKiddie
C. G. Pritchard
Oral Daugherty
Ralph Parks
Cecil Shafer
Colonial
W. H. Hyde
Methodist Guild Dinner Tonight at Mrs Arnold Home
Members of the Methodist Guild plan a covered dish dinner at 6 o clock this evening at Mrs E J Arnold s home with H EF Cran mer assisting. Circle 4 WSCS will meet at Mrs James Evans home on Walnut and Harper Streets Wednesday at 7 30 PM.
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Methodist Guild
E. J. Arnold
H. EF. Cranmer
James Evans
Walnut and
Harper Sts
Esther McCray to Wed Sgt. Kenneth Tremain in Greenup
Mr and Mrs Lewis McCray announce the marriage of their daughter Esther to Sgt Kenneth Tremain of Camp Gordon Ga. The ceremony was held Thursday Jan 15 in Greenup Kentucky with Rev Roy A Hamilton officiating.
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Lewis McCray
Esther
Sgt
Kenneth Tremain
Camp Gordon
Greenup
Roy A. Hamilton
Recalled to Service Private James F Johnson
Private James F Johnson was recalled to the U S Army on Saturday January 17. He returned to his prior training station in Arizona after previously receiving an honorable discharge for exceeding the 28 year age limit. He is the son of Mrs. Bessie Johnson of 133 Brooke Street.
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Nelsonville
James F. Johnson
U.S. Army
Arizona
Bessie Johnson
Brooke St
Water Service Suspension in Nelsonville on Chestnut St
City water service will be suspended on Chestnut Street from Ner ricks Corner to Harper Street Wednesday January 21 to permit cleaning of the mains in that section announced today by the service department.
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Nelsonville City
Chestnut St
Nerricks Corner
Harper St
Service Department
Nelsonville Tires Rationing Applications Open
The Nelsonville rationing committee offers tire applications to eligible citizens via City Auditor E. F. DeVore. The committee, including James Newman Dr. J. L. Webb and R. B. Stuart, will review filings after local inspectors assess tire condition.
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Nelsonville
E. F. DeVore
Nelsonville City
James Newman
L. Webb
R. B. Stuart
Temperance Day Observed At Nelsonville High School
Nelsonville High School observed Temperance Day on Friday January 16 with a special assembly and home room programs. Dr Shoemaker assistant professor of education at Ohio University spoke urging reduced liquor and tobacco spending and emphasizing defense and national welfare. Verl Ogg led the ceremonies as scripture reading and prayer were given by Leora Allen and Imogene Sayers sang with Shirley Sayres accompanying. The band performed Star Dust.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Dr. Shoemaker
Ohio University
Shoemaker
Verl Ogg
Leora Allen
Imogene Sayers
Shirley Sayres
James Bartoe Dies Monday in Nelsonville
James Bartoe 76 a longtime C and O Railroad conductor died at his home 718 Chestnut St after a long illness He lived in Nelsonville 52 years and retired four years ago Funeral services are set for Thursday at Warren Funeral Home at 1 pm Burial will be at Green Lawn He leaves daughter Lucile and brother Frank Columbus His wife passed away four years ago He was a member of Elks Knights of Pythias and Masons and attended Pilgrim Holiness Church until recently.
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Nelsonville
James Bartoe
Chestnut St
Bartoe
C, and O
Nelsonville Elks
Knights of Pythias
Masonic Fraternity
Logan
Methodist Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Warren Funeral Home
Greenlawn
Miss Lucile
Frank
Columbus
Health of 37th Division Described Excellent at Camp Shelby
Camp Shelby Mississippi report says the health of Ohio soldiers in the 37th Division was excellent. Surgeon Col Thomas L. Ferenbaugh notes sickness at one half of one percent last week, well below the army camp average.
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Camp Shelby
Miss
Ohio
Thomas L., Ferenbaugh
Mrs. Mary Wolfe Dies After Long Illness at 63
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wolfe aged 63, wife of W. D. Wolfe, died at her Nelsonville home after a long illness. Born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cox, she leaves her husband and five children, among them Watson Willis Paul, Mrs. Mary E. Smith and Mrs. Violet Hollenbaugh. Burial is planned at Green Lawn after visitation at the family home and funeral arrangements at Warren Funeral Home. She also leaves six siblings and several relatives.
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Nelsonville
Mary Elizabeth Wolfe
W. D. Wolfe
W. Franklin St
Leslie Cox
Wolfe
Warren Funeral Home
Watson, Willis and
Paul
Mary E. Smith
Columbus
Violet Hollenbaugh
Delaware
John Cox
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles Cox
Ralph Cox
Nelsonville R. F. C
William Herrold
Carrie Cox
Ada Hohenadels
Minnie Bryson
Buchtel
Greenlawn
Windle Auto Wreck Brings $100 Fine
Nelsonville 27 year old Windle was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to driving under the influence before Mayor George Bateman. His car collided with Merle Love 54 on Route 33 south of Nelsonville, sending Windle into a ditch and pinning him. He was treated at Logan hospital for facial lacerations and bruises.
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Nelsonville
Ray Windle
George Bateman
Windle
State Patrol
Merle Love
Logan
William Earl Polley
State Highway Patrol
State Rt
Athens Township
Disciple Church Annual Dinner Set for Wednesday
Nelsonville church hosts the Brotherhood Dinner at 6 PM on Wednesday on a covered dish basis with Mrs. Thomas Lax in charge. Music includes a Jean Allen solo and four brief talks on Christians in Action. No charge. offerings go to the Women’s Missionary Society.
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Nelsonville
Disciples of Christ
Verna Hand
L. E. Evans
Women’s Missionary Society
Corning Social Notes and Upcoming Local Events
Corning American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the president Mrs Thelma Frasure home on Tuesday night January 20. Corning basketball resumes with two home games this week against New Straitsville Tuesday and Central High Friday after recent losses to Shawnee Glenford and Gibisonville. A Tire Rationing Committee meeting will be held soon with Mayor M R Brown and others. Jessie H Schlingerman named secretary. War Relief Drive chairman Leo Radkoski reports starts January 21 with Monroe township goal of 864 dollars. early results show 2550 dollars in stamps and bonds raised at the Victory Campaign. Rebekah lodge officers installed with Margaret Schlingerman noble grand and other officers listed. A potluck lunch followed. Revival continues at United Brethren church with Rev C V Roop of Findlay leading evenings this week except Saturday. Tuesday focuses on the Cross. Everett Stalling improving after illness. Mrs Mary Brown, Alice Brown and Mae Rodgers in Zanesville. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rodgers visited Evah Rodgers. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine Men to meet Tuesday night at the LO O F hall.
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Shawnee
Glenford
Gibisonville
Corning
Junction City
New Straitsville
Central High School
Leo Radkoski
War Relief Fund
Monroe Township
Sherwood Rebekah Lodge
Lydia Dew
Edith Nichols
Marshall
Blanche Barnett
Edna Dew
Clara Hern
Iva Canoles
Noble Grand
Margaret Schlingerman
Minnie *Ballis
Cecil Bell
Lena Fenneken
Flossie Theisen
Hannah Rodgers
Ruth Latta
Hazel Penrod
Guardian
Mayme Stewart
United Brethren Church
C. V. Roop
Findlay
Everett Stalling
Mary Brown
Alice Brown
Mae Rodgers
Zanesville
Clarence Rodgers
Crookeville
Rodgers
Evah Rodgers
Lorain Adopts Tire Theft Fine Cap and Jail Limit
The Lorain City Council approved an ordinance setting the maximum tire theft fine at 999.99 dollars and allowing imprisonment up to 11 months and 29 days. The action targets auto tire theft with a strict penalty framework.
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Lorain
History of Glouster Showcased by Mrs Craft
Mrs Al Craft presented The History of Glouster at the Junior Progressive Study Club in Glouster. She displayed Bowkley’s 1886 map and the village ordinance book from Mayor M K Atkinson’s era along with an Athens County atlas. Three new members joined and members planned service boxes for Glouster boys in the armed forces and romper suits for Red Cross.
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Glouster
al Craft
Ruth Watkinson
Madison St
Frances Thomas
Craft
William Bowkley
Bowkley
Martha Dennison
Sedalia
M. K. Atkinson
Athens County
Helen Carr
Evelyn Bailey
Glen McDonald
Red Cross
Roger Kittle
Wilbur Balderson, Jr
Gail Wallace
Mary Chute
Olive McKee
Marcella Jonas
Lois Balderson
Anna Louise Logue
Kathryn Dennison
Donald Howard
Jacksonville Lodge Meets Saturday
The Past Noble Grands of the Ninevah Rebecca Lodge met at Mrs. Harold Phillips home. Mrs. Altha Dunlevy led the business session. First prizes went to Mrs. Martha Kloh and Ida B. Davis. consolation prizes to Mrs. Maude Davis and Mrs. Dunlevy. Members present included Mrs. Dunlevy, Mrs. Maude Davis, Mrs. Martha Kloh, Mrs. William Kalt, Ida B. Davis, and Mrs. Harold Phillips with guests Mary Alice and Ruth Ann Phillips. The next meeting will be at Mrs. William Kalt's home in February with a Valentine box.
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Jacksonville
Noble Grands Cn
Ninevah Rebekah Lodge
Harold Phillips
Altha Dunlevy
Martha Kloh
Ida B. Davis
Maude Davis
Dunlevy
William Kalt
Mary Alice
Ruth Ann Phillips
William Kalt J
Valentine
Darling Family Visits Ill Relative in Columbus
Seriously ill Mrs. Charles Darling on Front Street receives visits from Mr. and Mrs. John Darling and Mr. and Mrs. John Gayton of Glouster and Columbus. Sons Ralph and Fred Darling of Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College Richmond visited Thursday. Daughter Ruth Mason arrived to assist in care.
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Glouster
John Darling
John Gayton
Columbus
Charles Darling
Front St
Ralph
Fred Darling
Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College
Richmond
Ruth Mason
Darling
Dwight Nott to Receive Commission as Ensign
Dwight Dee Nott son of Mrs E W Smith of Santa Ana California a former Glouster resident will receive a commission as ensign in the air corps of the U S Naval Reserve around January 22. He is 23 years old and currently in training at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Dwight Dee Nott
E. W. Smith
Santa Ana
Calif
Air Corps
U. S. Naval Reserve
U. S. Naval Air Station
Corpus Christi
Texas
Dwight
Infant dies near Redtown in Glouster
One week old Everett Rutter, son of Mr and Mrs Marian Rutter, died Saturday night at home near Redtown. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed Monday at 10 o clock in Glouster Cemetery.
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Glouster— Everett
Marian Rutter
Redtown
Glouster
Trimble PTA Meeting Hosts Guest Speaker Evening
The Trimble Parent-Teacher Association meets this evening at 7 30 at the Grade School building. A guest speaker will address members along with special music and refreshments.
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Trimble
Parent-Teacher Association
Service Bowiers Win Two of Three in City League
City League matches Monday saw the Service Bowiers win two of three against Mechems while Brooks Shoes took two from Wilson Bros. Pin honors were split with Ralph Howe and Sid Cook each posting 619. Tonight Smith Linen faces Neimans at 7.Paris radio report says Vichy government plans move to Paris.
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Nelsonville—Barbers Service
Mechems
Brooks Shoes
Wilson Bros
Ralph Howe
Sid Cook
Smith Linen
Neimans
Glouster Lodge Installs New Officers Saturday
Glouster Ohio locals gather as Glouster Lodge installs new officers this Saturday. The article recalls General Douglas MacArthur’s earlier service in the Rainbow Division and notes C. E. Williams from the Glouster Post Office as a machine gunner in the 166th Infantry.
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Glouster Lodge
Glouster
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Ae.f
C. E. Williams
Williams
166Th Infantry
Ohio
MacArthur
U. S Army
Past Chiefs Club Hosts Three-Course Dinner in Glouster
Glouster Past Chiefs Club met at Mrs. Nell Lawson's home. Nineteen members and one guest attended a three course chicken dinner followed by business. Readings by several members, a mystery package won by Mrs. Grace Zimmer, games with prizes to Mrs. Sophia Hayden and Mrs. Neal Morris. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Kate Vaughn's home.
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Grace Zimmer
Sophia Hayden
Neal Morris
Kate Vaughn
Euchre Club Play Brings Mrs Zimmer Top Score
Mrs. Carl Wright hosted the Euchre Club at her Fairview Street home with two tables in play. High score was Mrs. Albert Zimmer, second by Mrs. Jessie Hill, and third by Mrs. Hugh Cunningham. A refreshment course followed for the prize winners and listed guests.
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Carl Wright
Euchre Club
Fairview St
Albert Zimmer
Jessie Hill
Hugh Cunningham
Frances Gibbs
Grace Ochs
Delmer Dunlap
Thomas Vaughn
James Clemons, Sr
John Crawford
Alfred Morris
Weekend Visitors Reported Across Several Cities
Week end guests of Mayor and Mrs. Thomas Williams Sr included their son and daughter in law Harper Williams and Richard Butler Pa. Gail Faires of Pt Pleasant W Va visited D E Carr and C G Faires. Ernest Morris of Dayton stayed with his parents Elza B Morris and wife. Their dinner guests were daughter in law and son C F Danford Trimble. James Johnston hosted son and daughter in law Robert Johnston Grand Rapids Mich their son Yondel Cleveland and Kathryn McKinley Columbus. Sara Easler Glouster teacher spent weekend at home in Crooksville. Charlotte and Joan Cotter visited Ramona Jean Bradley New Lexington. Thelma Dodson Powhatan Point stayed with W H Dodson. L L Robinette hosted Avard Babe Hashman Eugene Fink Margaret Bain and Fred Hashman Canton.
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Thomas Williams
Harper Williams
Richard
Butler
Gail Faires
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
D. E. Carr
C. G. Faires
Ernest Morris
Dayton
Babe) Hashman, Jr
Eugene Fink
Margaret Bain
Fred Hashman
Canton
Palace Team Captures City League Griddle Victory
Palace Theatre bowlers clinched a grand slam over Glouster Specials Monday. Earl Miller led with 598 high triple while Joe Wolf Jr 227 high single. Palace roster featured J Wolf Sr 516, P Wolf 485, Wolf Jr 592 for a 2703 total. Trimble Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 7:30 with Mrs. Marie Antle.
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Glouster
Palace Theatre
Earl Miller
Joe Wolf
Glouster— Skinner
Parker
DE Cosandun
Ss Caste
EA Ethaneet
Thiels
J. Wolf, Sr
Blower
MBI
P. Wolf
J. Wolf, Jr
Tee
Officers Installed For 1942 Marcellite Rebekah Lodge
At the I O O F hall in Glouster the Marcellite Rebekah Lodge installed 1942 officers with Mrs Lennie Snowden as installing officer. Newly installed were Neva Clemons as noble grand Esther Lamborn vice noble grand Jessie Withem recording secretary Mary Cheney financial secretary Edna Embrey treasurer Emmett Byers chaplain C E Williams pianist Irene Morris left and right supporters Clara Morris Elizabeth McKee Vesta Cherrington inner guard Agnes Eddy outer guard. Social hour and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Marcellite Rebekah Lodge
Lennie Snowden
Irene Morris
Dora Gardner
Madge Harry
Cassie McCormick
Neva Clemons
Noble Grand
Esther Lamborn
Jessie Withem
Mary Cheney
Edna Embrey
Treassurer
Emmett Byers
C. E. Williams
Lily Galloway
Clara Morris
Elizabeth McKee
Vesta Cherrington
Agnes Eddy
Church Paper Worker To Speak in Glouster
Aldis L. Webb of Cincinnati, field man for The Christian Standard, will speak at the Glouster Church of Christ tonight at seven. He will discuss The Christian Educational Movement along with music and devotionals. The public is invited, especially those interested in Bible School work.
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Glouster
Aldis L. Webb
Cincinnati
The
Christian Standard
Church of Christ
Glouster Church of Christ
Christian Educational Movement
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