Coal bid controversy sparks protest from Nelsonville merchants
Nelsonville July 14 business men plan to protest to the Columbus Jobbers Association against the Boards of Education decision to award the winter fuel contract for city schools to Kentucky producers over Ohio operators. A protest committee will draft resolutions while valley merchants argue Columbus has long supplied the market and Hocking Valley must compete. Local dealers will cooperate with committees from other valley centers to urge action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsonville
Hocking Valley
Columbus Association
Change Could Be Made In State Highway Glouster
In Glouster Ohio a proposed highway change could reroute the state road through the city to remove sharp turns and divert through traffic away from near the local school. If the city secures the right of way, engineers from Marietta Athens and Middleport have surveyed the route and await approval before state grading. Meanwhile residents visit relatives including a Columbus family, while court prayers spark debate over the role of religion in judicial proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Beal
Main Street
E. E. Faires
Carr
Marietta
Dan Davis
Athens
Davis
Galbraner
Marshall
Middleport
Picnic at Pomeroy Draws Local Families
Nelsonville July 14. Mr and Mrs Earl Weist and family with Mr and Mrs Henry Nutter Mrs Cleve Hallett and son Mr and Mrs Berry Hickman and children and Mr and Mrs James Bland enjoyed a picnic at Pomeroy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hite of Pomeroy joined the party and spent the day there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Nelsonville
Earl Weist
Henry Nutter
Cleve Hallett
Berry Hickman
James Bland
Hite
W. B. A. Picnic Plans Set for Lewis Grove
Nelsonville July 14 W B A holds a regular meeting to finalize arrangements for the annual picnic to be held Thursday in the Lewis grove with the aim of attracting a large turnout and strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lewis Grove
Mrs Edward Sharp and Two Children Visit Columbus
Mrs Edward Sharp travels with two children and is spending a few days in Columbus, engaging in local sightseeing and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sharp
Columbus
Reed's All-Stars Triumph Over Imps in Nelsonville
Reed's All-Stars defeated the Imps 8 to 2 before a record crowd in Nelsonville. Veteran Jack Taylor pitched strongly for the All-Stars with Pappy Stewart behind the plate. Bob Williams started at first base and Stanley Dew finished. Knight began for the Imps with Hawk, but the visitors were unable to catch up after the fourth inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Reed
Jack Taylor
St. Louis
Chicago Americans
Stewart
Taylor
Bob Williams
Stanley Dew
Nelsonville Grays
John Reed
Grotto Imps
Knight
Hawk
Campbell
Howe
Danager
Engineers Plan Southern Move From Nelsonville to Miami
Civil engineers Walter Dike Wilson and Waldo Chute depart Nelsonville for Miami Fla by car to Baltimore and then sea travel, with plans to settle in the Sunny South. Also notes guests and visits among Columbus and Lancaster residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Nelsonville
Walter (Dike) Wilson
Waldo Chute
Fla
Baltimore
Return From Camp at Beebe Ohio for Nelsonville Youth
The Yorks or “yr boys” returned Monday after a week at Beebe camp, with Adbert Dilcher. A second Beebe camp will be held later in July for boys over 15. Boys wishing to go should register at once at the Y. Miss Tude Blake returned Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Adbert Dilcher
Beebe
Tude Blake
Visitor Heads to Columbus After Weeks With Sister
A woman travels to Columbus following an extended stay with her sister Mrs. C. C. Sharp, marking a close of a several week visit and departure for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
C. C. Sharp
Bean Beetle Plagues Athens County Crops
Farmers and gardeners battle a Mexican bean beetle outbreak damaging bean crops in Athens County. A cited control method advises dusting with calcium arsenate and hydrated lime or spraying a mix of calcium arsenate with hydrated lime in water, with careful application to leaf undersides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Nelsonville
D A Install New Officers In Nelsonville
Daughters of America at their regular meeting installed the officers for the coming year led by Counsellor Lizzie Scott and vice counsellor Nellie Kepler. Other officers include J P counsellor Goldie Kane A Jr counsellor Della Roby A counsellor Lilian Barrows and A V counsellor Ethel Hayden warden Hattie Bennett conductor Della McMasters financial secretary Mattie Weekley recording secretary Sophia Mann assistant recording secretary Charles Backus treasurer Nettie Edgell trustees Adda Groves and Alla Sherman inside sentinel Inez Barber outside sentinel Ellen Steenrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Daughters of America
Lizzie Scott
Nellie Kepler
J. P
Goldie Kane
A. Jr
Della Roby
Lilian Barrows
A. V
Ethel Hayden
Hattie Bennett
Della McMasters
Mattie Weekley
Sophia Mann
Alice Francis Dies at 34 in Buchtel Home
Alice Francis 34 died Monday at her parents’ home in Buchtel after a period of illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the residence conducted by Rev. Morrell. Burial is planned in Whitmore cemetery. She is survived by her parents several sisters and brothers including Mrs Arlie Hoch of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Alice Francis
Charles Francis
Buchtel
W. C. T. U. Meeting Tonight at Mrs Herrold’s Home
The W C T U will meet at 7 30 PM tonight at Mrs Catherine Herrold’s home on Popular Street for the regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Catherine Herrold
Popular Street
Ewing Sends Early Ohio University Invitation
Thomas Ewing seeks records on the August 3 1853 Ohio University commencement found among his grandfather’s papers. The invitation lists Jacob Lindley as expected speaker with addresses from Thomas Ewing Gen L B Bierce and others and asks Williams to share any further archival information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Thomas Ewing
Broadway
New York
Clark E. Williams
University Alumni Association
Williams
Ewing
Jacob Lindley
L. B. Bierce
A. G. Brown
Flagship Bowdoin Returns After Arctic Expedition
The Bowdoin anchored at Hopedale Labrador returning from the MacMillan Arctic voyage with a broken propeller. Commander Donald B. MacMillan reported the vessel’s condition to the National Geographic Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bowdoin
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Hopedale
Labrador
National Geographic Society
Donald B. MacMillan
Local Guests and Hospital Visit Mentioned in Brief Notes
A report notes de Hulbert Hall's return from Grant hospital after a tonsil and adenoids operation. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sater and grandson Edgar Thompson of Rockbridge staying with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mann. Grace Balch of Columbus attends her mother Mrs. Etta Standall followed by L. G. Matheny’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulbert Hall
Grant Hospital
C. H. Sater
Edgar Thompson
Rockbridge
Albert Mann
Grace Balch
Columbus
Etta Standall
L. G. Matheny
Chautauqua Tent Set On Baird Lot In Nelsonville
Guarantors meeting at the YMCA decides to place the chautauqua tent on the Baird lot near the H V depot for this year. A city canvass will occur on the final two days of the program to ensure every citizen has a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
H V. Depot
Funeral for James Strausbaugh in Redtown
The Rev G B Courtney led the Chauncey Christian church service for 17 year old James Orley Strausbaugh killed when struck by lightning Sunday. Burial followed at Taylor Ridge cemetery. he is survived by parents and several siblings.
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Chauncey
G. B. Courtney
Christian Church
James Orley Strausbaugh
Redtown
Taylor Ridge
Young Strausbaugh
Zion Baptist class party at Mrs Sickles home
Mrs Ead ward Sickles who teaches the primary class of Zion Baptist church hosted a party for the children at her Chauncey home. Games and contests delighted the youngsters and refreshments were served. Attendees included Doris Coon Emma McMillen Carrie McMillen Nellie Barnes Helen Barnes Robert Dickens Florence Dickens Pauline Potts Lena Margaret Powell Ernest Powell Goldie Woodyard Gerald Woodyard and Frances Sickles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Eadward Sickles
Zion Baptist Church
Doris Coon
Emma
Carrie McMillen
Nellie
Helen Barnes
Robert
Florence Dickens
Pauline Potts
Lena Margaret
Ernest Powell
Goldie
Gerald Woodyard
Frances Sickles
Gabriel hosts in Chauncey with guests from Ella Plains Columbus Nelsonville Athens
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gabriel of The Plains hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Mitchell and family of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fiske of Nelsonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Fiske of Athens.
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Chauncey
Fred Gabriel
the Plains
Fleming Mitchell
Columbus
Fred Fiske
Nelsonville
Clinton Fiske
Athens
AID TO HOLD SOCIAL CHAUNCEY JULY MEETING
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church will observe the July birthday party at the parsonage. Members should bring a favorite dish for the pot lunch. Quilting will occur in the forenoon followed by a business session in the afternoon.
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Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
New Minister to Preach at Chauncey Churches
The Rev. Mr. Sheets, new minister at the First Christian church, will preach at the Chauncey church Sunday morning after Bible School and at the Millfield Christian church in the evening. Mr Sheets and family expect to locate in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Sheets
First Christian Church
Millfield Christian Church
Mrs Sickles Hosts Sunday Afternoon at The Plains
Mrs Edward Sickles entertained Sunday afternoon at their home The Plains. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Gabriel Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg Mrs Roy Gabriel and Miss Dessie McColley. Ice cream and cake were served.
Plains Area Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Edward Woodyard travels to Portsmouth seeking work. The McMillens visit Rutland. Clarence Stage and son Lowell host at Clifford Powell’s home. Austin Woodyard family in Pomeroy for an indefinite visit. Jess Desbaugh of Glouster visits Roy Gabriel at The Plains.
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the Plains
Edward Woodyard
Portsmouth
Guy McMillen
Charles McMillen
Rutland
Clarence Stage
Lowell
Clifford Powell
Austin Woodyard
Pomeroy
Jess Desbaugh
Glouster
Roy Gabriel
For Sale by Trustees of Logan K P Lodge Property
Sealed bids due July 18 1925 for two story frame business block with outbuildings on Lot No 25 at Main and Mulberry Northwest corner Logan Ohio frontage 75 ft. Bid must include 25 percent certified check. Property must be removed by August 20 1925. Right to reject any bids reserved. Contact M C Martin in care of Work Bros Howe Logan Ohio
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K. of P. Lodge
Logan, O
Main
Mulberry Streets
M. C. Martin
Work Bros. Howe
Logan
Ohio
Chauncey Residents Socializing in Lancaster and Area
Mrs Noah Harvey and daughters Hazel Frances and Mary Helen with Misses Alice and Louise Dew of Chauncey visit Lancaster to see Miss Louise Moody. Mr and Mrs Andrew Kranyik Jr of Corning spend Sunday in Chauncey with Andrew Kranyik Sr and family. Mrs Karl Gardner and son Glenn of Chauncey visit Lancaster. Mrs S P Tinklepaugh of Middleport visits Chauncey with sister Mrs Charles S Bradfield. Miss Ruth Wharton of Athens visits Chauncey with sister Mrs Donald Henry. Mr and Mrs Clyde Johnson and family of Sugar Creek guests of Ernest Johnson in Chauncey. Loyal Women's Bible class at First Christian church postpones two weeks due to illness.
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Noah Harvey
Hazel
Frances
Mary Helen
Alice
Louise Dew
Chauncey
Lancaster
Louise Moody
Andrew Kranyik, Jr
Corning
Andrew Kranyik
Main Street
Karl A. Gardner
Glenn
S. P. Tinklepaugh
Middleport
Chauntecey
Charles ‘S. Bradfield
Ruth Wharton
Athens
Donald Henry
Clyde Johnson
Sugar Creek
Ernest Johnson
Loyal Women’s Bible Class
First Christian Church
Mayor Appeals for Aid to Rid City of Mosquito Pest
Athens mayor L A Koons urges residents to remove water collecting containers and similar breeding sites to curb the mosquito problem. He cites a 200 yard flight range and says any district can help end the pest with simple, local actions. The article notes a separate item about a young Australian cycling 8000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Koons
Athens
Koons
Trappers Reward Offered for East Branch Fish Trap
A fish trap was found Sunday on East Branch. Deputy Game Protector B. T. LeFever collected the trap and announced a $25 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who set it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
East Branch
B. T. LeFever
Local visits span Akron Columbus and Buckeye Lake
Mrs. Guy Faires returns to Akron after visiting C. G. Faires in town and relatives in Wellston. Mrs. D. C. Thomas goes home to Columbus after a few days with Dr. A. J. Crawford and friends. The Faires circle enjoy Buckeye Lake week with Catherine Agar Dorothy Carr Macatawa Pedicord Gail Faires and family. Guests include Hubert Wyatt of Columbus sister Mrs. Pendergrass of Chauncey E N Shaner of Zanesville and J O Earich of Athens with W H Duncan family on Main Street.
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Guy Faires
Akron
C. G. Faires
Wellston
D. C. Thomas
Columbus
A. J. Crawford
Catharine Agar
Dorothy Carr
Macatawa Pedicord
Gail Faires
Lester Faires
Baby
Buckeye Lake
Hubert Wyatt
Pendergrass
Chauncey
E. N. Shaner
Zanesville
J. O. Earich
Athens
W. H. Duncan
Main Street
Fritz Schwalbach
Slaying Suspect Knapp Traveled Through Syracuse
Philip Knox Knapp, 24, accused of killing Louis Panella, was in Syracuse July 6 to 9. He knocked at Ruth Stark's door at 3 a m July 6. Stark's mother answered and said she was not home. Government orders cap Behring Strait seals at 100000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.Y
Philip Knox Knapp
New York
Louis Panella
Ruth
Peggy” Stark
Miss Stark
Stark
Judge Delays Ruling in Constitutional Challenge
The judge paused from a major constitutional ruling and recessed the court to 1 PM then delayed again to 2 30 PM as the heated session sparked a religious storm. Attornies argued before a judge flushed with embarrassment and anger while mountain folk watched in shock at the clash with outsiders.
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Nelsonville News Today
Glouster News
Clarence
A. R. Bobo
Darrow
Belle Weymeuller
C. A. Stover
Max Dabritz
Buffalo
N. Y
Walter Hanning
J. B. Hanning
George Fk. Tifft
Walter Whitlatch
Henry Stover
D. OF A
Early Ohio
Bayer
Asptein
Bayer Manu
Menoacsticacidester
BalicyUcacié Ee
Chauncey News
Redtown Bay
Plains
Francis McColley
Canton
Ida
Cambpell
John Robbins
Kerr Hdw.Co
Grocer
Brookshire
C. D. Shafer
Messenger
Mom’n Pop
Maican
Hamid
Tan MN. Sunn
Buf
Louticeameadville
Clevelan
Knapp
Behring Strait
Beauty Shop
Slingluff Book Store
Adrian Lentz
Marie, Hayden
Vogue Hair Shop
Kotex
Cellucotton Products CO
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
G. H. Williams
Pony Man
Second Street
Des Moines
Iena
Beau Yas
P.O
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