Bids for School Coal Are Refused in Nelsonville
Five bids to furnish coal to Nelsonville city schools for the coming winter were rejected as too high by the board of education. The district will invite new bids. The term begins September 6. Miss Josephine Porter joined the elementary staff and Miss Gertrude Bliss returns to lead junior high physical education. The East Building redecorating contract was awarded to Harry Fashion. New entrance and lighting projects were approved for Central and junior high buildings. A motion picture booth will be added at the senior high, and Supt Crawford may purchase new busy work for elementary grades.
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Nelsonville
Board of Education
Josephine Porter
Gertrude Bliss
Bliss
Ilding
Harry Fashion
Vern Vorhes
Parent-Teachers' Association
Supt. O. O. Crawford
Daughters Born in Nelsonville and City Births
Mr and Mrs Howard Miner announce the birth of a daughter at their home named Mary Jacqueline. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs M E Newman in this city. Mr and Mrs Shelby Barber entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Dan Kontner and Mrs Charles Williams.
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Nelsonville
Howard Miner
Edna Ray
Mary Jacqueline
M. E. Newman
Shelby Barber
Dan Kontner
Charles Williams
Athena and EastEnders Tie for First in League
Athena factory team defeats EastEnders 6 to 1 to tie for first in the season's second half after winning the first half. Athena struck early and repeatedly against Jenkins and collected two runs in each of the first, fourth, and sixth innings. EastEnders scored in the second. Batteries: Athena Chesher Oliver East Pospichel Jenkins.
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Nelsonville
EastEnders
Athena Factory
Easterners
Athena
Jenkins
Howell
W. Coope
East
Chesher
Oliver
Pospichel
St Andrews Lawn Fete Postponed Again
Due to the continued serious illness of Mrs Charles Campbell the lawn fete planned by St Andrew's church for Friday night is postponed a second time. Further notice of the event will be given.
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Charles Campbell
St. Andrew's Church
Local residents travel and visit throughout Ohio
Mrs Charles Jones and Miss Grace Scott leave for Toledo to visit Earl Scott and family and plan to motor to Cedar Rapids Iowa. Mrs John Herrold visits Columbus. Miss Frances Scott stays weeks at Mt Vernon. B M Coakley and children attend Mary Elizabeth Brown birthday in Athens. Several couples and Miss Hoodlett travel to Parkersburg. Shafer family guests in Nelsonville. Wood family visits Athens. Leah Reynolds visits Russell Point. Ella Patton and Alva Patton and Raine visit Columbus. Liss McLaughlin hosts Mattie Glasgow and brother early in week.
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Charles Jones
Grace Scott
Toledo
Earl Scott
Jones
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John Herrold
Columbus
Frances Scott
Mt. Vernon
B. M. Coakley
Clarence
Mary Ellen
Athens
Mary Elizabeth Brown
New York City
Val Davis
Alva
Howard Raine
Dorothy Ann
Liss McLaughlin
Mattie Glasgow
Social Notes from Joliet Visitors and Local Guests
Local column lists James and Harold Clark of Joliet and Mrs Charles Williams of Columbus visiting here with hosts the Hinins. Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Herrold return to Iowa after visiting James Herrold family. Virginia Lamberle visits Camp Wildwood. Guests include Dana Starr and Lydia Johnson family, and Dr. Austin Roan of New York City.
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Dana Starr
Sterling
Starr
Lydia Johnson
Austin Roan
New York City
C. E. Welch
J. W. Scott
Offield
Bare
Columbus
J. Mason Boyd
Clark Spring
Perry County
Ida Jewett
R. O. Jowett
Birthday Supper Honoring Abbott R. Davis In Nelsonville
A surprise birthday supper was held at Abbott R. Davis’s Nelsonville Route 3 home to mark his forty third birthday. Guests included Clifford and Elsie Young and sons Harold Elden and Wilbur John A Smith John R Davis Margaret E Levering Marcus E Levering Mary E Davis and L Zaida Davis served at 1 o clock with a well spent evening.
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Abbott R. Davis
Nelsonville
Clifford
Elsie Young and Sons
Harold
Elden
Wilbur
John
A. Smith
John R. Davis
Margaret E. Levering
Marcus E Levering
Mary E. Davis
L. Zaida Davis
Sheriff seeks meeting with governor on Columbiana mining fields
A telegram from Sheriff George Wright of Columbiana county asks for an appointment with Governor Donahue on Friday to discuss conditions in the county mining fields. The governor is at Camp Perry with National Guard troops and will return to Columbus Monday, allowing Wright to meet him Monday or Tuesday.
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Columbus
George Wright
Columbiana County
Donahey
National Guard
Camp Perry
Wright
Rate Schedules Raising Charges Are Suspended
Columbus July 28 The public utilities commission suspended rate schedules increasing intra state carload freight charges on grain and grain products filed by Ohio railroads effective August 1 until September 1. Protests hearing date to be set later. Railroads affected include Baltimore & Ohio Hocking Valley New York Central Erie Pennsylvania and New York Chicago & St Louis. The commission also vacated several individual suspension orders.
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Columbus
Ohio
The
Pub
Lic Utilities Commission
Baltimore & Ohio
Hocking Valley
New York Central
Erie
Pennsylvania
New York
Five robbery suspects identified in Toledo police sweep
Toledo July 28 police announce five robbery suspects identified and held. They expect to clear nearly a score of recent gasoline station holdups and highway robberies with the arrests.
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Toledo
Pittsburgh Woman Found Dead in Buckeye Lake
Barbara Barrett, 55, of Pittsburgh, missing since last Monday, was found dead in Buckeye Lake. She had traveled from Pittsburgh with her sister to Buckeye Lake for recuperation but had been in poor health.
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Newark
Barbara Barrett
Pittsburgh
Buckye Lake
Legal route to halt dog race gambling urged in Ohio
Attorney General Edward C. Turner said any citizen can swear out a warrant in court to stop gambling near Hamilton. He advised that a competent local attorney can help the committee stop public gambling. Also noted Newark Veterans Association test of a B&O steam locomotive in 1830, a race against a horse-drawn train from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills, where the horse won.
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Columbus
Hamilton
Edward C. Turner
J. B. Cavitt
Turner
Newark
Test Locomotive President Describes First Steam Engine Test
Daniel Wizard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, speaks at a Centennial celebration in Newark detailing the first test of a steam engine. The remarks highlight early railway history and technological progress.
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Newark
U.R
Daniel Wizard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Dentist Albert O. Ross Dies of Heart Attack in Columbus
Dr. Albert O. Ross, 65, a prominent Columbus dentist, collapsed of a heart attack just before starting his day. He was known nationwide, served as president of the state board of dental examiners, and was dean of the dental school at Ohio Medical College at his death.
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Columbus
U.R
Albert O. Rose
Ross
Ohio
State Board of Dental Examiners
Ohio Medical College
Rumors Stir Du Pont Links With Steel Giant
Street today weighs a highly favorable earnings statement from a Du Pont unit while rumors swirl over potential dealings with United States Steel. No firm confirmation or denial was obtained from sources connected to Du Pont or US Steel.
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du Pont
Rg ~ Pont
United States Steel Corporation
California Marriage Law Delays Hundreds of Nuptials
The new law in California requires couples to file intent at least three days before marriage. Officials estimate more than 600 couples may delay their ceremonies due to the three day rule.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Gin” Roe
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Royal Society
Saat
Studebaker
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Albert O. Ross
Aisevieges Witey
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Cray & Reading
N. Court St
Buick
Athens County
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