Nelsonville approves $34,000 for WPA waterworks supplies
City Board of Control awards 31 of 34 items for the new water supply rehabilitation, funding from mortgage bonds totaling $62,400 with WPA material support estimated at $21,000. Contracts include 47,000 bricks and 9,550 dollars for 1,000 water meters, plus filters, meters, and pump equipment for the project along the Hocking River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
City Board of Control
Council
Hocking
WPA
Electric Light and Waterworks
Hocking Valley Brick Co
Athena Brick Corporation
Badger Meter Mfg. Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Mueller Co
Decatur, T
Ford Meter Box Co
Wabash
Ind
National Water Main Cleaning Co
Board of Control
International Filter Co
Chicago
General Electric Co
American Well Works
Aurora
American Cast Iron Pipe Co
Wallace & Tiernan Co
Belleville
N. J
Central Mill and Plumbing Supply Corp
Columbus
Permacrete Products Corp
Columbus Steel Industries, Inc
Ohio
Tarrier Steel Co
Crane Co
Jeffrey Mfg. Co
Florence Pipe Felry & Machine Co
Philadelphia
Ill
C. G. Dew
F. G. Kouri
Cincinnati
Neiman Team Falls To Wilson Bros In Monday Bowling
In Nelsonville Wilson Bros upset Neiman Auto Supply two games to one as Frank Good led Neimans with 244 and 626 series while Sid Cook topped Wilson Bros with 237 and 621. Ladies league schedule changes set Brooks Shoes versus Letha Lou Shop at 6:30 and Straitsville versus B. P. W. Club at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Wilson Bros
Neiman Auto Supply
Frank Good
Neimans
Sid Cook
Brooks Shoes
Letha Lou
Straitsville
G. Wolf
B. Barron
F. Good
B. Neiman
Atti
R. Patton
H. Kimble
W. Chapman
CME
R. Sayers
Radio Stars Delight Nelsonville Audience
About 1,800 people attended the Boone County Jamboree at the Nelsonville High auditorium. Two evening shows were added after the matinee due to demand. Performers included Denny Slofoot Merle Travis Lazy Jim Day and Tillie Q Smith with master of ceremonies late Harkness. Proceeds support the Junior-Senior prom fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hgh
Boone County
Lucille Long
Helen Shaw
Wilma Adkins
Marilyn Shafer
Mary Jane Walker
Frances Reeves
Mary Jane Howe
Ruth Galvin
Margaret Warren
Mary Thomas
Elizabeth Shafer
Nelsonville Social Notes
Mrs. C Hoodlett has returned from Chicago after visiting with Mrs. Jack Martin and her son. Her mother Mrs. Charles Martin joined them in Nelsonville. Mrs. Martin spent the last year and a half in Arizona. Circle No. 9 of the Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in church social rooms. Members listed.
Eastern Star Chapter Meets Tuesday Evening
Eudora Chapter No 72 of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple for a scheduled session.
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Eudora
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Circle 7 meets in church parlors Wednesday at seven
Circle No. 7 of the Women s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet in the church parlors Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs. E J Arnold is leader of this group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service of
The
Methodist Church
E. J. Arnold
Pythian Sisters Plan Thursday Potluck Lunch
At 7 o clock Thursday evening a potluck lunch will be held for Pythian Sisters. Members are urged to attend and bring a covered dish.
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Pythian Sisters
Evanses called to Long Beach by aunt's death
Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Evans were called to Long Beach West Virginia Monday by the death of Mrs. Evans aunt. Miss Anita Hall of Columbus and Mr. John Salladay of Dayton were weekend guests of Mrs. Mary Hall and family at 642 Poplar Street. Mrs. L A Whitmore joined Albany relatives Saturday for a trip to Florida and will stay in the south several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Evans
Long Beach
W. Va
Evans
Anita Hall
Columbus
John Salladay
Dayton
Mary Hall
Poplar St
L. A. Whitmore
Albany
Florida
South
Gail Faires
Pt. Pleasant
D. E. Carr
Cc. G. Faires
Homer Cunningham
Esta Cunningham
Harry Cooper
Richard Jones
Cleveland
John McConaughey
Anna Marie Miskell
Christine Skinner
Athens
Patrick Dyer
E. L. Jones
Madison St
Robert Jones
Bucyrus
Joe Bee
Robert
John Bee
Dwight Bee
Donna Jean
Benny Spence
Frank Zire
Fred Morris
Springfield
Ill
James Vercoe
Jones
Two Are Fined by Nelsonville Mayor
George Wem mer pled guilty to fast driving in Mayor C. G. Dew’s court and paid ten dollars plus costs after a State Highway Patrol affidavit. Paul Raine, arraigned January 22 on intoxication charges, was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
George Wemmer
C. G. Dew
State Highway Patrol
Paul Raine
Ames Bern Beats Hounds In Nelsonville Showdown
Ames-Bern defeats Nelsonville 29 to 26 as Philips and Inman lift the visitors. Nelsonville led 8-2 after one quarter and 17-14 at halftime before Ames-Bern rallied to take the lead in the final period. Reserves also played, with Nelsonville’s subs losing 21-20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High Greyhounds
Amesville
Ames-Bern
Pennsville
Trimble
Albany
Hollister
Chauncey
Buchtel
Waterloo
Chesterhill
Rome
Shade
Troy
Philips
Inman
Ames- Bern
Pups
Hitchings
Sesssoun
Bruce
Sswsemenne
Jorrson
Cansanunaee UL
Ghent
Knight
FOG
Bingman
Mathews
Fancutieras
Nagle, F
Eeceeeeo
McPherson
Phlips
Paul Dean
Ohio U
Remade Furniture Shines in Middleport School Office
The Middleport Superintendent of Schools updates the office with two flat-topped desks and a long staff table. The desks and chair are remodeled from rolltops originally bought for the Central Building, refinished by NYA youths into modern pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Superintendent of Schools
NYA
Frye Rites Held for J. P. Frye at Bradford Church
Funeral services for J. P. Frye 86 known as Daddy will be held at Bradford Church Wednesday at two o'clock with interment in Bradford Cemetery. Survived by three sons George Middleport Frank Widen W Va and John Bradbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. P
Daddy) Frye
Bradford
Frye
Daddy
George
Frank
Widen
W. Va
John
Bradbury
Civil Flight Training Program Endangered by Critics
The CAA program that trains 40 Ohio University students faces possible end after June 30 unless Congress approves funds. Critics claim low national defense value, but supporters cite 2,600 graduates in Army or Navy, rising private pilots, and public support. A National Aviation Training Association campaign asks citizens to contact Congress to defend the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAA
Ohio University
Washington
Athens Airways, Inc
Army
Navy
National Air Defense
Bureau of Budget
Congressional Appropriations Committees
National Aviation Training Association
Jennie B Howard Named Administratrix in Ohio Estate
Notice that Jennie B Howard of Millfield Ohio Route 1 is appointed Administratrix with the will annexed of the Herbert H Howard estate in Ames Township Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 16 1941 Probate Judge Francis D White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie B Howard
Millfield
Ohio
R. 1
Herbert H. Howard
Ames Township
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
More Men Are Called for Army Feb. 10
Nelsonville Athens County Draft Board 2 reports two February calls from State headquarters. Five white men to report Monday February 10 and four colored men to report Friday February 21. Both groups depart at 8:40 a.m. for Fort Hayes in Columbus. First call for colored men to reach the local board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County
American Legion
State Selective Service
Columbus
Belle Lancaster
Fort Hayes
Engagement of Miss Eileen Danford to August Barth
Glouster notes announce the engagement of Miss Eileen Danford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Danford of Piscataway town New Jersey, to August Theodore Barth. The couple were guests at a Christmas wassail party and plan a late summer wedding.
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Glouster
New Brunswick
N. J
Frank A. Danford
Bergen Place
Piscatawaytown
Eileen Danford
Theodore Barth
A. J. Fama
Lois Danford
New Brunswick High School
Middlesex Junior College
Rutgers University
Forsgate Farms
Danford
Earl Morris
High St
Thea Culver
Fama
New Jersey
Minersville Woman Struck by Car On E Main St
Laura Rizer of Minersville was injured late Monday on E Main Street near Nye Avenue when struck by Olivier Grimm’s vehicle. She was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Witnesses said she walked into the side of the car as it passed. Grimm, a Sugar Run Flour Mill employee, said he saw her but thought she waited.
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Pomeroy
Laura Rizer
Minersville
E. Main St
Nye Ave
Olivier Grimm
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Grimm
Sugar Run
Wedded 50 Years in Jacksonville Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Valentine Bulanda celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home in Jacksonville Athens County on January 27 1941 He is 77 she is 69 and they came to the United States from Poland in 1908 The couple has one child and five grandchildren all living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Bulanda
Jacksonville
Athens County
Bulanda
United States
Poland
Garden Team Wins GLOUSTER in City League bowling
In the first match of the second half of the City League season Joe's Garden beat Action Guild at Wolf's Alleys Monday night. Joe Wolf Sr led with a 221 high single and 561 three game total while the Garden entries totaled 1421 pins.
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Glouster
Joe’s Garden
Action Guild
Wolf's Alleys
Joe Wolf, Sr
Garden
Joe's Garden
P. Olsen
M. Higgins
J. Wolf, Sr
Alain
F. Thomas
A. McCreanor
Jim Wolf
Waller Home Visit by GLOUSTER-Sunshine Class
The William Waller home on Spring Street welcomed the GLOUSTER-Sunshine Class of the First Baptist Church and their teacher Mrs. J. R. Binford. The group cheered Mr. Waller who has been bedfast two months, shared the Sunday School lesson, sang, and gave a candy gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
First Baptist Church
J. R. Binford
William Waller
Spring St
Waller
Glouster Women to Meet at Methodist Church
The Women's Society for Christian Service of Glouster will gather Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Methodist Church. A musical program, organized by Mrs Harriet Weymueller, will be featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Women's Society For Christian Service
Methodist Church
Harriette Weymueller
Benefit party in Pocahontas Hall to aid Degree of Pocahontas
The event runs Wednesday at 8 PM in Pocahontas Hall with January tickets requested. Separately, Ohio surface property sale notice: Sheriff Bayless will auction lots 44 47 68 61 62 63 64 and outlot 17 plus outlot 8 and an acre of Lot 8 in New England village on February 20 1941 at 1 30 PM at the Athens County Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Degree of Pocahontas
Pocahontas Hall
James Summers
Athens
Ohio
New England
Lota
Aleo
William Edwards
Rome Township
Athens County
Charles W. Bayless
Esther RE. Gross
IL. R. Pierce
Glouster and Jacksonville to clash in annual fray
Glouster J T Cardinals meet Glouster Tom Cats tonight on J T's court in a highly anticipated season showdown. A large crowd is expected as fans flock to the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Jacksonville
J-T Cardinals
Glouster Tom Cats
J-T’s
Mrs Burnelle Speaks At Baptist Church
Mrs Lowell E Burnelle was guest speaker at the B Y P U meeting of the first Baptist Church on Sunday evening Her Patriotism theme urged honor for the American flag The program included a trio and a solo with Mrs Andrew Viney as accompanist and committee chairman role for the program
Trasin Sells Maple Street Home to Darling Couple
Harry Trasin sold his Maple Street property formerly occupied by Mrs. T Campbell to Frank Darling. The closing occurred Monday and the Darling family plans to move in as residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Harry Trasin
Maple St
T. Campbell
Frank Darling
Mrs. Darling
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets at Jacksonville Grade School
The Stitch and Chatter Club will meet Wednesday at 1 PM at Jacksonville Grade School with Mrs. Audra Dinsmore as supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Stitch and Chatter Club
Audra Dinsmore
Kasler Infant Dies in Logan Hospital
Elsie Jane Kasler nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Millard Kasler Glouster Route Two died Monday night in Cherrington Hospital Logan after two weeks illness of pneumonia. The Kaslers also have a son Sammy Lee age two. Funeral arrangements not announced this morning.
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Glouster
Elsie Jane Kasler
Millard Kasler
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Kasler
Sammy Lee
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Frances Langford
Frank Craven
Bobs Watson
Phil Harris
Jack Wotson
Sam Coslow
Harold Young
Howard J. Green
Barry Trivers
Robert D. Andrews
Roosevelt
Mary V. Blimes
Nelsonville Social Notes
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Stacy Sharp
Joe Davis
Harry Davis
Dave Burnell
Jennie J. Gompf
Eunice J. Green
William Burnell
Harry Green
Harry Jackson
Miles Howe
James Sharp
James Guy
Stanley Dew
Dave Wallace
Edward Katzenback
Leonard Bateman
Dick Wolf
Bessie Stevenson
Walter Greene
Paul Shearer
By Charles Pedigo
Tad’'S
Carbondale
Kimberly Road
Sher
State of Ohio
Common Pleas
George Ragan
Vic Joyce
Silver Blue Inn
aThe
Atlas Store
Glousier, Ohio
Trasin
Gray
Logan Hospital
Laffit
Oakley
Baties
VOSS
U. S
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
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