Nelsonville boys write a Fort Knox update from Kentucky post
Charles Godenschwager John E Gathers and George Christy three Nelsonville locals writing from Fort Knox Ky describe eighth week of army life since induction last November They note heavy college bias in promotions gas mask training modern weapon instruction perfect rifle score and high price of canteen goods They describe recreation limits mess and post life and mention attending the presidential inauguration training details and hoping fellow draftees stay practical and healthy.
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Nelsonville
Charles Godenschwager
John E. Gathers
George Christy
Fort Knox
Johnny
Charles
6Th Infantry
Army
Neimans Sweep Mechems in City League Trio
In Nelsonville Neiman's Auto Supply, first-half champs, swept Mechems in three straight games finishing with a 28 36 score in the series. Frank Good led with a 24 6 high single.
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Nelsonville
Neiman's Auto Supply
Mechems
Frank Good
Pasteeth and Denture Aid Ad and Local Sports Notes
An advertisement promotes PASTEETH powder for securing dentures with no taste or souring effect and notes the product is alkaline. Local sports items include George Wolf and Smith and Good reaching 600s in bowling totals, Doc Gardner setting a 286 single game, and upcoming city league games Beasleys versus New Straitsville. A benefit party by Daughters of America is announced for Nelsonville at IOOF Hall Friday night at 8.
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George Wolf
Smith
Good
Doc” Gardner
Doc
Maples
Beasleys
New Straitsville
Nelsonville — Daughters of America
IOOF
Fairfield County Farmer Gains From Friend's Tongue Ton Jon No 3
A Lancaster Ohio farmer describes relief from rheumatic pain sleeplessness and swollen feet after using Ton Jon No 3. He credits improved kidney function and energy to the tonic and urges others with kidney trouble to try it.
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Lim
Homer Fensnaugh
Lancaster
Ohio
R. No. 5
Lutheran Church
Nelsonville DAR notes social and club events
Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR met at Mrs Julius Fischers home Jan 20 with reports read and donations approved for Miss Asha Maxine Hale and Kate Duncan Smith school. Delegates to national and state conventions announced. Social hour refreshments served. Separate items include neighborhood visits, bridge club results, and Circle No 10 W C S met at Mrs O’Mara with devotions and a schedule for Feb 17 at Mrs Miller’s.
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Nelsonville
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Daughters of the American Revolution
Julius Fischer
W. H. Weigand
Asha Maxine Hale
Carcreek
Kate Duncan Smith
Bertha Nixon
Edith Hardy
Washington, D. C
E. E. Bill
W. L. Hudson
Gertrude Edington
Women’s Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Frank O'Mara
Cook
Ed Crouse
O'Mara
Lulu Williams
Phil Miller
Chestnut St
Methodist Class Shares Birthday Dinner Memory
An evening of Class No. 11 of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Wilson Green’s home. Mrs. Bessie Bland led devotions and Mrs. Warehime supervised the program. Secretary Emily McManamay read the yearly report as 13 members and two guests attended. Nora Wein of Nelsonville joined a birthday dinner at Columbus for her 71st birthday on January 19.
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Methodist Church
Wilson Green
Bessie Bland
Warehime
Emily McManamay
Nora Wein
Nelsonville
D. F. Wein
Columbus
Rites for Mrs Caldwell Held in Nelsonville
Funeral services for Mrs Clara Caldwell were held at Warren Funeral Home in Nelsonville after she died at her daughter’s Perry Ohio home. Rev W M George led the service with burial at Greenlawn. Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church attended in a body. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Albert Corwin and Mrs Leonard Whitmore of Perry, a son Leo of Baltimore, Md, a sister Mrs Nora Siddle of Nelsonville, and a brother Dr S E G Pedigo of Athens with several out of town attendees noted.
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Nelsonville
Clara Caldwell
Perry
Warren
W. M. George
Greenlawn
Methodist Church
Elmer Siddle
Caldwell
Albert Corwin
Leonard Whitmore
Leo
Baltimore
Nora Siddle
S. E. G. Pedigo
Athens
Pedigo
Paul Edgar
John Pedigo
Albert Klunk
Carl Beerman
Bernard
Fred
George Foulke
Columbus
Charles McMillan
Haydenville
Entertain Guild Hosts Dinner at Cranmer Home
Mrs Ed Cranmer and three co hosts entertained 26 members and two guests at the Cranmer home Tuesday evening for the joint Guild of the Methodist Church dinner. Jonquils and mums decorated tables as the group president Mrs Malvern Wilson led a business session and devotions. Mrs Donald Betts and Mrs W T Imhoff planned the social hour and Mrs J D Adamson thanked retiring president Mrs Stacy Sharp with a gift for her year of leadership.
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Nelsonville
Ed Cranmer
E. J. Arnold
Ralph Parks
Maxine Hall
Willis Hickman
Cranmer
Guild of the Methodist Church
Malvern Wilson
Donald Betts
W. T. Imhoff
J. D. Adamson
Stacy Sharp
Scout Mothers Round-Up Brings 34 To Nelsonville Event
Scout Mothers Group held a Tuesday night Round-Up at the Little House in Nelsonville attracting 34 mothers and leaders. Western songs were performed by Treva Shaw Mary Cox and Ruth Patton with Helen Shaw on harmonica. Miss Helen Shaw taught songs dances and charades. Mrs Hubert Hyde led a quiz with prizes. Treva Shaw and Mary Cox wore cowboy garb and rang a dinner bell. Bar-b-que sandwiches beans pickles and coffee were served. Mrs Edward Sh spoke on the Little House history and future plans. The living room was decorated with paper curtains and mantel figures.
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Treva Shaw
Mary Cox
Ruth Patton
Helen Shaw
Hubert Hyde
Edward Sh
Girl Scout Party Closes With Taps Song
Miss Helen Shaw led a Girl Scout gathering that included mounted saddle and signs in honor of mothers. The group ended the party with a circle sing of Taps as hostesses Mrs. Frank Jackson and others helped. The group decided to form.
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Helen Shaw
Frank Jackson
Benson Preston
Edith Lee
Treva Shaw
Ruth Patton
Mary Cox
Hubert Hyde
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Athens Messenger
Nelsonville Boys
Army Life
Army Post
Kentucky
Neimans
J. Stedem
P. Davis
E. Bean
R. Howe
B. Mechem
Awe J. Haffner
G. Wolf
C. Starkey
H. Smith
F. Good
W. Howe
Phillips
W. Wash. St. Nelsonville
GEM Pharmacy
Nels
HOMER
Fausnaugh
Rav
Ckinaws
Jac
Hocking St
Baties
Nelsonville Social Notes
Curtis Walter
B. A. Reinshell
Floyd Walter
Wilbur McDaniel
Wayne
Reno White
Bridge Club
William Morgan
Frank Freer
William Mills
Shafer
Kelley
Freer
Christian Service Meets
Mrs. Wein
New York
N. Y
Haarlem
Norris
Poplar St. Ness
Oleo
Pascal Celery
Ohlinger
Wolfe
Chestnut Street
Hamburg
Turkeys
Odreft
Scout Mothers Group
Balles Grill
Nelsonville, Ohio
Everett Windle
Colegroves
Chuck Roast
Crisco
Osn Oxydol
Bologna
Ohio State
Camay
Kirk Mirk
Kirk
Cobblers
Cocoa Arrow Laundry Soap
White House Cleanser
Norwood Bleach
Target Brand
Armour’s
Morton's
LaFrance Latina
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