Petition Circulates to Influence Columbus Education Policy
Nelsonville business leaders circulate a petition to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce protesting the Columbus board of education contracting with non Ohio fuel suppliers. The effort urges support for coal and clay products from the Hocking Valley and aims to foster reciprocal business relations between Nelsonville and Columbus. A Berean banquet is planned with R A Dean as speaker and church groups attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Chamber of Commerce
Columnee
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Columbus Board of Education
Columbus
Hocking
Board of Education
Mayor Warns Drivers Over Night Lights
Nelsonville mayor May or Lax says motorists are careless about lights with cars lacking tail lights or a single headlight. He urges repairs before use after dark, warning fines and repair costs. All motorists should check lights before night travel.
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Nelsonville
Lax
Fisher fined for intoxication plea in Nelsonville
George Shank Fisher pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Lax in Nelsonville and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. The arraignment occurred yesterday morning.
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Nelsonville
George (Shank) Fisher
Lax
Miss Hopkins Addresses Rotary Club on Public Health Work
Nelsonville Rotarians heard Miss Ruth Hopkins public health nurse outline local efforts. She cited 39 tonsil surgeries at recent clinics with many children still needing the procedure and noted plans to establish a fall dental clinic. Also mentioned are visits by Mrs. Charles Jones of Cedar Rapids and Frances Scott’s two week Mountain Lake Park vacation.
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Nelsonville
Public Health Department
Ruth Hopkins
Charles Jones
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Celia Scott
Frances Scott
Mountain Lake Park
Maryland
Hocking Valley Railroad Plans Detroit Excursion
Hocking Valley Railroad plans an excursion to Detroit on July 25. The train will depart Nelsonville Saturday night and return Monday morning. Local agent Stover notes many Nelsonville residents intend to take part.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Valley Railroad
Detroit
Stover
TEACH JUNIORS TO KNOW MUSIC
In Nelsonville a junior chautauqua for children up to 14 begins with daily meetings at 9 am and 3 30 pm. The first session Saturday night introduces Junior Leader Miss Bass as music appreciation is emphasized. Music clubs form in most towns, sponsored by the Woman's National Music Association, alongside story hour and civic work.
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Nelsonville
Woman’s National Music Association
Nelsonville Lawn Party Honors Wilford Grose Before Columbus Move
Nelsonville’s younger social set hosted a Monday lawn party at Miss Mary Pritchard’s home in honor of Wilford Grose who is moving to Columbus. Dancing and games entertained attendees. Out of town guests included Miss Vivian Mae Grady of Louisville Kentucky and Bob Adams of Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Nelsonville
Mary Pritchard
Wilford Grose
Columbus
Vivian Mae Grady
Louisville
Bob Adams
Fort Wayne
Ind
Billy Grose Becomes Electrician for New Neil House
Nelsonville July 15 Billy Grose accepts position as electrician for the new Neil house in Columbus and moved his family there on Tuesday.
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Nelsonville
Billy” Grose
Neil
Columbus
Knights of Columbus Card Party Night at Hall
The Knights of Columbus host a card party and entertainment at their hall on Thursday evening drawing members and guests for a community gathering and games.
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Nelsonville
The
Knights of Columbus
Pythians Plan All Day Picnic at Grotto Grounds
The annual Pythian Sisters picnic will be held Friday July 17 at the Grotto grounds. It is an all day event inviting all Pythian sisters and their children to attend.
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Nelsonville
Bridge Club Honors Mrs. Elizabeth Preston at Nelsonville Meeting
In Nelsonville on July 15 the town bridge club hosted Mrs. Elizabeth Preston at the home of Mrs. Harry Kelly. Four tables played and Mrs. Frank Tedrow attended as guest. An imported beaded bag was presented to the honored guest, Mrs. Preston.
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Nelsonville
Elizabeth Preston
Harry Kelly
Frank Tedrow
Preston
Mrs Butt Is Taken Tuesday in Nelsonville
Nelsonville reports the death of Mrs Adelia Butt 71 at her Fort street residence Tuesday afternoon after a six week illness. She was the widow of George W Butt who died thirteen years ago.
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Nelsonville
Adelia Butt
Fort Street
George W. Butt
Late Columbus woman funeral set for Thursday in Nelsonville
The widow, who spent most of her life in and around Nelsonville after moving with her parents, joined the Christian church in childhood. Survived by five children Elgin Haynes Nelsonville, George Jenkins Columbus, Walter Green, Clarence Butt and Joe Butt all of Nelsonville. One brother Harry Minear Pittsburgh. Body taken to Clarence Butt home 242 Fort St for services at 2 pm Thursday. Mr and Mrs William Morgan visited Toledo Monday and Tuesday.
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Nelsonville
Christian Church
Elgin Haynes
George Jenkins
Columbus
Walter Green
Clarence Butt
Joe
Harry Minear
Pittsburgh
Fort Street
William Morgan
Toledo
Tatting Club Hosts Frien ds at Mrs Shafer Home
Members of the Tatting club entertained Friday evening at Mrs Cecil Shafer’s home for Mrs Emmett Preston. A picnic spread was enjoyed and a social time was shared. Mrs Preston was presented with the painting The Canon by Maxfield Parrish.
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Nelsonville
Tatting Club
Cecil Shafer
Emmett Preston
Dedication of New Masonic Temple in Corning
Local Masons plan to attend the dedication of Corning’s three story fire proof Masonic temple. Ceremonies start at 2 PM with a parade led by the Zanesville Grotto band, a 6 PM dinner, and an 8 PM Master Mason degree session. Building completed last year cost 45000 dollars. August meeting to be at Mrs. Wm. James home.
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Glouster
Corning
Zanesville
Masonic
Social calls and local travel noted in Columbus and Bartlett
Ben Davis spends a day on business in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Walter Hogue with baby join Miss Mildred Martin and Miss Irene Roberts for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs William Martin in Bartlett.
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Ben Davis
Columbus
Walter Hogue
Mildred Martin
Irene Roberts
Bartlett
William Martin
Glouster Lodge Installs Officers For New Term
Glouster Lodge No 336 installs officers for the ensuing term with Worthy Parker as installing officer. New officers include C C James White V C Ralph Phillips Prelate Edward Davis M of A Thomas Williams Jr I G E G Galloway O G James Hayden and others, with refreshments served after.
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Glouster
Glouster Lodge
Worthy Parker
C. C
James White
V. C
Ralph Phillips
Edward Davis
M. of A
Thomas Williams, Jr
I. G
E. G. Galloway
O. G
James Hayden
Past Chiefs Honor White Rose Temple Members in Jacksonville
Past Chiefs of White Rose Temple No. 92 visited Jacksonville on Monday evening. They were entertained by president Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards, conducted a brief business session, and listened to an engaging program during the social hour.
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Glouster
White Rose Temple
No. 92
Jacksonville
Elizabeth Edwards
Wiener roast hosted by Camp for girls and guardian
In Glouster on Monday evening a wiener roast was held on a nearby hill for Camp fre Girls of the city and their guardian Miss Ethel Jonas. Mothers attended and games were played as the girls named Dortha Jones Mary Elizabeth Palmer Eva Roberts Carma Dugan Elizabeth Winefordner Thelma Jones Lucille Jonas Thea Hann Eileen Palmer Enid Hann and Ethel Jonas roasted wieners at a late hour.
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Glouster
Ethel Jonas
Dortha Jones
Mary Elizabeth Palmer
Eva Roberts
Carma Dugan
Elizabeth Winefordner
Thelma Jones
Lucille Jonas
Thea Hann
Eileen Palmer
Enid Hann
Local travelers head east for two week car tour
Glouster residents Frank Gardner and Steve Dennison departed for a two week eastward automobile tour with a full camping outfit and plans to cook and sleep outdoors. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Zimmer of Dayton visited relatives in the city.
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Glouster
Frank Gardner
Steve Dennison
Geo. Zimmer
Dayton
Forest Rose Rebekah lodge installs Chauncey officers
At the Forest Rose Rebekah lodge meeting in Chauncey officers were installed by installing officer Mrs. Stella Withem. New officers include Noble Grand Leona Swart Vice Grand Edna Junod Secretary Ida Osborne Treasurer Ella England Chaplain Addie Tippett R S N G Ruth Bridgewater L S N G Nellie Canter R V G Rinda Hixson L B V G Lillian Karns Conductor Nellie Jourdan Warden Sadie Blackford. Attendees from Athens and Chauncey included Willard self and son Louis Crammer Guy Smith family Bertha Linton Nelsonville and others.
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Chauncey
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Stella Withem
Noble Grand
Leona Swart
Edna Junod
Ida Osborne
Ella England
Addie Tippett
Ruth Bridgewater
Nellie Canter
Rinda Hixson
L. 8
V. G
Lillian Karns
Nellie Jourdan
Sadie Blackford
Chauncey Dinner Honors Smith Guests
Mr and Mrs Arthur J Smith of Chauncey hosted a dinner Tuesday at their Main street home to honor the former's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ernest Bartels of Huntington West Virginia and Miss Erma Smith and John Leeper of Pomeroy.
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Chauncey
Arthur J. Smith
Main Street
Ernest Bartels
Huntington
W. Va
Erma Smith
John Leeper
Pomeroy
Chauncey Picnic At Bolin Home Near Pomeroy
A Sunday picnic and party was held by Chauncey residents at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bolin near Pomeroy. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Daugherty and sons Elwood and Coe, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Atkinson and daughters Eleanor Irma Ruth and Frances of Beaumont, and Mr. and Mrs. Bart Davidson with daughter Fannie among others.
Revival Meeting Promptly Tonight In Chauncey
Seventh Day Adventists hold a revival service in Chauncey this evening. Mrs Lenheim will perform a solo on a carpenter’s saw and a violin bow as instruments. Doctor Lenheim speaks on The Standard of the Judgments.
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Chauncey
The Plains Personal Notes and Visits
The Plains social column lists Miss Hazel Seickles and Miss Ruth Wetzel visiting in Athens. Frank South moves to Cleveland for work. Dundas guests Edith Salts and Alice Tong stay with the McDonalds of The Plains. Various local residents visit Oak Grove, Hocking, Glouster, and nearby farms, including Gay McDonald, Helen Gabriel, Elmer Matis, and Samuel Scott and spouses.
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the Plains
Hazel Seickles
Ruth Wetzel
Athens
Frank
Plains
Cleveland
Edith Salts
Alice Tong
Dundas
William
Herbert L. McDonald
H. L. McDonald
Hocking
Alice Long
Oak Grove
Fred Bumgardner
Edward Bryan
Pomeroy
Bryan
Gay McDonald
Near New Marshfield
Helen Gabriel
Glouster
Jesse Desbaugh
Elmer Matis
Columbus
Charles McDonald
Samuel Scott
Plains hosts for Sunday visitors highlight local families
The article notes the young son of New Marshfield visited Mr. and Mrs. G. Nichols at The Plains. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knowlton from near Albany as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coon at The Plains.
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Young Son
New Marshfield
G. Nichols
the Plains
Oscar Knowlton
Near Albany
Arthur. Coon
Local Notes From Beaumont And Surrounding Towns
Miss Pauline Daugherty returns to her parents in Beaumont after a week in Coolville. Erma Atkinson of Beaumont visits relatives in Nelsonville. George Hart and family of Beaumont spend the weekend at Union Furnace. Mrs. William Collins and daughter host Mrs. George of Detroit and Mrs. Newman of Donville in Chauncey. Mrs. McMahon a former Chauncey resident. John Glass family return to Chauncey from Zanesville.
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Charles Daugherty
Beaumont
Coolville
Erma Atkinson
Beau
George Hart
Union Furnace
William Collins
Arthur Smith
Chauncey
George
Detroit
Newman
Donville
McMahon Io
John Glass
Chauntéey
Zanesville
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JE. Zeller
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the Grove
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Louis Crammer
Guy Smith
Wayne
Rita
Bertha Linton
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Mont
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the Security ‘Savings Bank
W. B. Lawrence
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C. G. O’bieness, Cashier
F. B. Kittau
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