Nelsonville Public Library to Open Within 10 Days
Nelsonville prepares a public library at Central School with 700 books and shelving for residents of the county. A library commission formed by the City Board of Education is coordinating support, book donations, and plans to add modern reference works as funds allow.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Paul Noon
City Board of Education
D. R. Johnson
Mildred Roberta
E. J. Arnold
Frank G Smith
Fannie Mulligan
Irma Wilson
Helen Mechem
No. 1
Brary
Ames Knight
Nelsonville Bride Wed in Simple Ceremony
Martha Lairson and Glenn Shaw united in marriage at First Methodist Church with an improvised summer altar. The bride wore a white crepe dress trimmed in lilac and carried sweet peas and rosebuds. attendant Mrs Fred Siebert wore white with yellow accents. The couple plans to reside in Jackson, Michigan after Aug 1.
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Nelsonville
James Lairson
Martha
Glenn Shaw
Melvin Shaw
Jackson, Mich
Wagner
First Methodist Church
Fred Siebert
Shaw
Ohio
Jackson
Mrs Sharp Hosts Bridge Club Night at Colonial
Mrs Sharp entertained her bridge club with a 6:30 dinner at The Colonial followed by bridge at her home. Guests included Mrs Robert Kins ney Mrs Doras Pergrin and Miss Catherine Spencer with Mrs W H Hyde achieving high score.
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Wronville
Robert Kinsney
Doras Pergrin
Stacey Sharp
Colonial
Catherine Spencer
W. H. Hyde
Mrs Steenrod Hosts Bridal Shower at Home
Mrs. Steenrod entertained a few friends and members of the Business Girls Class of the Christian Church Friday evening honoring Mrs John Hickman the recent bride. Guests brought useful gifts for the new home and played bingo with prizes awarded to Pauline Donley Lucia Verity Edna Backus Esther Verity Jane Verity Frances Bennett and Willard Simington. Refreshments were served.
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Nelsonville
Steenrod
The
Christian Church
John Hickman
Lou Hartley
Busy Workers 4-H Club Meets at Birch Hollow
Nelsonville Ohio July 23 Busy Workers 4-H Club held its seventh meeting at Birch Hollow with eight members present and six visitors. Mrs Leroy Weaver and Kathryn Warehime directed the session which discussed members records. Games songs and refreshments followed with Mrs Alta Ossman hosting the treats. The next meeting will be July 31 at Mrs Weaver s home.
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Nelsonville
4-H Club
Birch Hollow
Leroy Weaver
Kathryn Warehime
Alta Ossman
Girl Scouts Camp at Lake Chute Sees Extended Sessions
Mary Cox Mary Jane Howe Alice Mechem June Huffman Anna Warner Catherine Kouri Elizabeth Shafer and Elouise Badger entered the Girl Scout Camp at Lake Chute on the Muskingum River Sunday. Part of the group will stay two weeks and part one week with Miss Helen Shaw and Miss Ruth Rothrock remaining with the girls for neareras training conference.
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Nelsonville
Mary Cox
Mary Jane Howe
Alice Mechem
June Huffman
Anna Warner
Catherine Kouri
Elizabeth Shafer
Elouise Badger
Lake Chute
Muskingum River
Helen Shaw
Ruth Rothrock
Pythian Sisters to Hold Nelsonville Picnic at Rising Park
Members of the Pythian Sisters plan their annual Nelsonville picnic at Rising Park Lancaster. Those driving with carfare are asked to bring them and meet at the K of P Hall Thursday at 10 o clock in the morning.
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Nelsonville
Pythian Sisters
Rising Park
Lancaster
K. of P. Hall
Alfalfa Seeding Practices and Hay Safety Advice
Ohio crop experts discuss alfalfa seeding in southeastern Chin and the impact of moisture on hay storage. Reid Jeffers of Carpenter demonstrates successful stands, while concerns about uneven corn hills and spontaneous hay combustion are addressed by R D Lewis and C Willard. The article also notes an upcoming vote by the Omaha Central Labor Union on a general streetcar strike.
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Chin
Reid Jeffers
Carpenter
Guysville
Ohio
Jeffers
R. D. Lewis
Cr. Wilard
Omaha
Omaha Central Labor Union
Nelsonville Personal News Highlights Sunday Visits
Nelsonville society notes list Sunday guests and family visits. Leighton Aumiller and son Dick, Dr Lowell Burnell and Miss Ellen Burnell, Mayor and Mrs G Holland, Mr and Mrs Sam Hanley and child, Chief of Police and Mrs George Bateman, Elvin Bean and two sons Harrold and Jimmy, Frances Bean with aunt Mrs Dave Ethiy, Mrs J W Wien returning from Columbus, Linder Davis and daughter Betty with Mrs H M McKinley guests of Mrs James Halkett.
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Leighton Aumiller
Lowell Burnell
Colusus
Ellen Burnell
G. Holland
Columbus
Sam Hanley
Gay Aumiller
George Bateman
Buckeye Lake
Elvin Bean
Harrold
Jimmy
Mrs Curtis Hosts Surprise Birthday for Mary
Mrs Rebecca Curtis of Mill Street entertained at a Friday evening surprise party honoring her daughter Mary. Thirty nine guests enjoyed games and contests and Mary received many gifts.
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Nelsonville
Rebecca Curtis
Mill Street
Mary
Malone and Power Plead Guilty to Intoxication
John Malone of Coonville and Charles Power of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor G. Holland. Malone fined five dollars plus costs. Power also fined five dollars and costs.
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Nelsonville
John Malone
Coonville
G. Holland
Costa
Charles Power
Death announced for Mrs Sarah Staneart in Athena
Nelsonville reports the death of Mrs Sarah Staneart at Athena. Her niece Mrs James Hallett was informed Sunday. Services and survivors not listed in the brief notice.
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Nelsonville
James Halett
Sarah Staneart
Athena
James Knight and Family Visit Camp Molly Lauman
James Knight and his son accompanied their daughter Miss Shirley to Camp Molly Lauman near Portsmouth on Sunday for a week at a girl scout camp.
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Nelsonville
James Knight
James
Miss Shirley
Molly Lauman
Portsmouth
Conkle seeks modification of custody order
Leroy Conkle presses to modify a court order affecting custody of three minors against Dorothy M. Conkle who has recently remarried. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft took the matter under advisement with a decision due early this week.
Torch Camp Improves with J B Jones Rustic Arches
J B Jones has recently erected two rustic arches at the driveways of the Country Inn. His Torch tourist camp is regarded as one of the most attractive in this part of Ohio. Local residents and visitors attend gatherings and trips referenced in church and family notices. The Torch M E Ladies Aid plans to serve meals at Coolville Camp Grounds on Aug 4 as part of community events.
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J. B. Jones
Ohio
iJra
Frank F. Clark
Parkersburg
Wilcox
Eugene Scott
Greenwood
W. Va
C. J. Sturm
Ritz
George Chesser Guyeville
A. C. Watson
Carl Dugan
G. C. Jones
D. A. Dunfee
E. D. Morrison
Cyrus
Coolville
R. D
Harry Lewis
Minneapolis
William McGrew
Glouster
McGrew
Rex Anderson
Torch Hill Orchard
Marion Evangelist Roving Tent Meeting At Greendale Depot
In Green dale Rev. James Maffin of Marion holds a nightly tent meeting near the depot. Local social notes report funeral attendance by Mrs. Marry Mills for Mrs. Henderson Wolfe of Haydenville, a Mills cousin, and several visits among area families including the Draytons and Hemricks. A Camp Hocking stationed Charles Courtney killed a Black Widow spider at work. Betty Jean welcomed as daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morgan.
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Daisy Adams
Fred Hemrick
Sand Run
William Dye
Charles Courtney
Camp Hocking
Ethelbert Horn
Grant Horn
Charles Wachenswanz
Oak Grove
Truth Seekers Class Hay Ride to Old Man's Cave
Union Furnace notes the Truth Seekers Class enjoyed a Wednesday hay ride to Old Man's Cave with a noon dinner and swimming. Attendees include Vernont Tood Lloyd Hinerman and families, O H Bryan and son Bob, Dallas Worthman, Donles, Clyde Disbenett and Lois, Harry McVey Isaac Dyer Theodore Kennedy and E L Courter and Junior. Amos Clark of Six Lakes visiting his father F J Clark. Karl Anthony and son Jack of Columbus vacationing here. Anthony Murray and daughter Reva return from Winton after a week with relatives.
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Theodore Kennedy
E. L. Courter
Amos Clark
Six Lakes
Mich
F. J. Clark
Karl Anthony
Jack
Columbus
Anthony Murray
Reva
Winton
Veterans pay tribute to Hushka and Carlson in memorial
Two hundred war veterans gathered Sunday to honor the memory of William J. Hushka and Eric Carlson, killed three years earlier during the bonus march disorders, preserving their legacy in a solemn ceremony.
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Washington
William J. Hushka
Eric Carlson
Greens Run Man Dies After Monthlong Illness
Oliver Hammond, 74, of Greens Run, died Sunday morning at 8:30 at his home after a monthlong illness. He leaves his wife and three children. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Beech Grove Church with Rev. Shiplett presiding. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Greens
Glouster
Oliver Hammond
Beech Grove
Shiplett
Greens Run
Beech Grove Cemetery
Glouster Legionnaires Attend District Meet
Frank McCann Post American Legion members attended the district meeting in McArthur on Sunday. Heavy rain disrupted activities and stopped the parade after it began, with some locals returning via Logan finding flooded roads.
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Glouster
Frank McCann
American Legion
McArthur
Logan
Two From Glouster at State Baptist Meeting
The Rev. G. J. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Mrs. Ethel Riley attended the Ohio State Baptist Sunday School and Baptist Young People's Union convention in Akron from Tuesday to Friday. Johnson was elected state president of the Baptist Young People's Union and Riley was re elected state pianist of the Sunday School department for the sixth consecutive year.
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Johnson
Baptist Young People’s Union
Riley
Massillon Guests Honor Mrs Jonas at Home
Sergt. Emerson Jon of the State Highway Patrol visited Massillon with Mrs. Jonas over the weekend. They were guests of Mrs. Sarah Jonas, the mother of Mr Jonas, and attended affairs at her home.
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Glouster
Sergt. Emerson Jonas
State Highway Patrol
Jonas
Massillon
Mr Jonas
Sarah Jonas
Fuel Inspector A. Noon Heads to Pennsylvania
Glouster T. A. Noon, fuel inspector for the New York Central Lines, departed Sunday for central Pennsylvania to spend two weeks sampling coal from the field.
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Glouster
T. A
New York Central Lines
Pennsylvania
Crafts Welcome Glouster-E Roberts Guests In City
Mr and Mrs W A Craft hosted Mrs Glouster E Roberts of Chillicothe over the weekend. Roberts arrived Saturday evening and stayed through Sunday while accompanying her husband home after a week in the city.
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Glouster
E. M. Roberts
Chillicothe
W. A. Craft
Roberts
Walker's Team Wins Another
Buchtel field saw Walker's Old Tim ers defeat Athens CCC 3 to 0 with Gar ner pitching and a key hit from Garner. The Vets improved to 11 wins 2 losses and aim to extend their unbeaten stretch at The Plains Tuesday facing the Old Timers from that city.
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CCC Camp
Buchtel
Dr. Walker
Buchtel Field
Athens CCC Boys
Dizzy Dean” Boyd
Garner
Vets
Plains
CCC
Spider Haines Dies After 90-Foot Dive at San Diego Exposition
Roy Spider Haines, 45, died from injuries after plunging 90 feet from a tower into a shallow pool in the exposition amusement zone in San Diego California. He survived by family who were at the scene. The accident is under investigation by local authorities.
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San Diego
Calif
Roy “Spider” Haines
Exposition Amusement Zone
March Postponed by Glouster Unemployed League
The Glouster Unemployed League postponed a planned march to Columbus demanding $1 per hour and a 30 hour week. About 509 unemployed had registered to participate, but the march was deferred for a short time, announced Sunday.
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Glouster
Glouster Unemployed League
Columbus
Rain Prevents Zanesville Game On Local Grounds
For the second consecutive Sunday the weather prevented a baseball game between the Zanesville Grocers and Ohio Collieries on the local grounds. The 2:30 p.m. start was spoiled by a sprinkle and then a severe rainstorm, making play impossible.
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Glouster
Zanesville Grocers
Ohio Collieries
Funeral Held for Marguerite Courtney in Chauncey
Funeral services were conducted Sunday for Marguerite Courtney eight daughter of Rev. Gilbert and Helen Courtney Chauncey at the Church of Christ with several pastors assisting. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery Athens. She leaves two sisters Betty Jane Isabel and two brothers Charlies Harvey and Gilbert Jr and her parents and grandparents.
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Chauncey
Marguerite Courtney
Gilbert
Helen Bradfield Courtney
Church of Christ
Courtney
Reed J. Downs
Athens Church of Christ
A. Y. Wilcox
Miles Hoon
David Morris
Hazel LaHugh
Marguerite
Eva Ferrer
West Union Street
Athens
Betty Jane
Isabel
Charlies Harvey
Gilbert Jr
Harvey Courtney
Charles Bradfield
Brysons and King Share Buckeye Lake Weekend
Mr and Mrs Bryson visited Arthur King cottage at Buckeye Lake with E K Bryson and children spending Sunday there with them at the lake.
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Buckeye Lake
Mr. Bryson
Arthur King
E. K. Bryson
Lake
Cascade peaks count in Washington Oregon region
A Cascade range segment from the Canadian border down through Washington and Oregon to California features 16 major snow or glacier clad peaks.
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Cascade Range
Washington
Orgeon
Canadian
California
Chauncey Briefs Highlights Local Visits and Meeting
Chauncey notes include Watt Ferrer family returning from Columbus with Nellie Giesecke and family. Freda Graham from Columbus visiting Rev. and Mrs. Guss Graham. Townsend Old Age Pension Club meets tonight at 7 at K P Hall with H A Lines of Nelsonville as speaker. Floyd Courtney and family from Columbus were weekend guests of the Shafer family.
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Freda Graham
Columbus
Chauncey
Guss Graham
Townsend Old Age Pension Club
K. of P. Hall
H. A. Lines
Nelsonville
Floyd Courtney
John Shafer
Two Old Time Teams To Play at Plains
Dr. Walker's Old Timers meet Dr. Nelson Old Timers at The Plains playground on Tuesday July 30 at 6 p.m. Riley the plains pitcher will take the mound. It will be the first meeting between the two clubs as The Plains seeks more scheduling with other teams.
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the Plains
Orbiston Hosts Community Homecoming Crowd
A large crowd gathered in Orbiston for a community homecoming program in the afternoon. Chauncey, named president of the year, received recognition during the event.
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Chauncey
Gistan
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