Nelsonville Four Pony League Formed at City Park
Four pony league baseball teams organized Friday at the city park ball diamond. The Oakley Insurance squad faces Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Thursday at 5 30 p.m. with Brooks Shoes and the Nelsonville Volunteer Fire Department team playing Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
City Park
Oakley Insurance
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Brooks Shoe
John Burchfield
Bob Boling
Bob Hitchings
Ronnie Bean
Jack Hannas
D. Davis
Butch Watts
L. Rollins
C. Haynes
David Ogg
A. Champ
C. E. Matheny
Mike Patton
R. Watkins
J. Wend
T. Murphy
D. Anderson
B. Nelson
R. Anders
Chucky Shaffer
Curtis Robinette
Glenn Tharp
Eddie Howe
D Carr
Fred Smith
Bill Carroll
George Huddy
M. Burch
G. Thompson
C. Fick
Steve Godenschwager
G. Blair
R. Frank
Bobby F
Robinette Hardware
Legion
Sylvania
Patton Plumbing
Coker Distributors
Cincinnati
Reds
Arnold Park
City Recreation Commission
Westend
Arnold Field
Frank Downhour
Two Auto Crashes Injure Two in Nelsonville Area
Three separate collisions Sunday left two people injured in the Nelsonville area. Clyde E. Andrews 19 escaped with a finger injury after his car struck a bridge on Kimberly Carbondale Road. Richard Preniie 47 and passenger Arthur Williams 51 suffered facial and neck injuries on Route 180 near Route 33. A second crash involved Jerry L. Smathers Athens Route 2 and Deward D. Rutter 35 Millfield Route 1 as two pickups collided on Sand Ridge Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
State Highway Patrol
Clyde E. Andrews
Kimberly-Carbondale
Richard Preniie
Rockbridge
Preniie
Arthur Williams
Williams
Larry Vorhees
Logan
Francis Myers
Sand Ridge Road
Jerry L. Smathers
Athens
Deward D. Rutter
Millfield
Nelsonville offers free swimming lessons for 122 registrants
In Nelsonville the community pool lists 122 registrants for free swimming classes. Lessons begin Tuesday at 11 30 a m with four beginner classes one intermediate and one junior life saving class. Attendance limits and testing requirements apply for certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Community
A. W. Philabaum
Frank Downhour
Barbara Priser
Nelsonville Presbyterian Women Plan Tuesday Meeting
Circle Two of the Presbyterian Women s Assn will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Oral Daugherty Mrs John Hartley will lead the program and Mrs R A Snackenberg will give devotions Location Appleseed roadside park west of Nelsonville on Route 33 In case of rain they meet in the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Presbyterian Women’s Assn
Oral Daugherty
John Hartley
R. A. Snackenberg
Cosmopolitan Club Picnic and Meeting at Park and Library
The Cosmopolitan Club held a Thursday picnic at Johnny Appleseed Roadside Park then gathered in the library for a business meeting and program. Mrs. Wesley Hawk opened with prayer and the group voted to donate five dollars to the permanent park fund of Nelsonville. Mrs. Waveline Pritchard reviewed the book First Lady of the Seeing Eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Johnny Appleseed
Wesley Hawk
Nelsonville
Waveline Pritchard
Circle 3 Planned Picnic Meeting by Presbyterian Women
Circle Three of the Presbyterian Women's Assn led by Mrs Serepta Barber schedules a picnic meeting for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Johnny location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Women’s Assn
Serepta Barber
Johnny
Poplar Street Traffic Check Finds Slow Speeds
Nelsonville police conducted a Poplar Street speed check Thursday with average speeds at 33 mph. The street has long drawn complaints about speeding and drivers reportedly slowed when the speed meter was observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Poplar St
Everett Hewlett
Nelsonville fines for brake issue and license lapse
In Corning, Mayor Earl Hilleary fined Dewey Woods for insufficient brakes, sentencing $15 plus costs. Clyde F. Andrews of Nelsonville Route 2 was fined $16 plus costs for driving without an operator's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Nelsonville
Earl Hilleary
Dewey Woods
Corning
Clyde F. Andrews
Pocahontas Council Meets in Red Men's Hall Tonight
Nelsonville reports Kill Eagle Council 87, Degree of Pocahontas will assemble at 7:30 PM in the Red Men's Hall to conduct its meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville — Kill
Flag Day Meeting by Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter
The Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual Flag Day meeting Friday June 14 at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Clifford Brown on Buttel Road Mrs Delhert Patton will be assisting hostess Mrs Ralph Mittendorf Ironton southeast district director will be the guest speaker Roll call will concern national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Zane Dew
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Clifford Brown
Buchtel Rd
Delhert Patton
Ralph Mittendorf
Ironton
Roll Call
VFW Auxiliary Plans Picnic at New City Park
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary schedules a Sunday picnic on June 23 at 4 p.m. at the new city park. Members are asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own table service. VFW Post 3467 auxiliary and social members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
New City Park
VFW
Picnic Scene Marks Group One Christian Church Meeting
Miss Verna Hand hosted the annual Group One picnic on her lawn with 13 members and guest Kate Pettit. A short business meeting named officers for the new year: Lou Allen chairman, Dorothy Ruscoe co chair, Jennie Sanders secretary, Lena Stedwell treasurer. The group will skip July and August. September plans set at Lena Stedwell’s home with Lou Allen leading devotions and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Hand
Group One
The
Christian Church
Kate Pettit
Miss Hand
Eleanor Hammond
Mae Streets
Lou Allen
Dorothy Ruscoe
Jennie Sanders
Lena Stedwell
Regents Attend Ohio DAR Meeting in Columbus
Mrs Joseph Hardy regent of the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter and Mrs William Siddle former regent attended the Ohio State regent meeting and roundtable at the Deshler Hilton Hotel in Columbus last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hardy
Elizabeth Zane Dew
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
William Siddle
Order
Columbus
Ohio State
Deshler Hilton Hotel
Virginia McNaughton Honored With Surprise Handkerchief Shower
Mrs. Virginia McNaughton received a surprise handkerchief shower at Mrs. Eileen Bridgewater's home on Wednesday evening. Co-hostess was Martha Kestival. About 20 guests attended and gifts were sent by others. Prizes in games went to Mrs. Margaret Kestival, Mrs. Mildred Pendergrass, Mrs. Juanita Smith, Mrs. Gertrude Durst, and Mrs. Addam Tippett. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia McNaughton
Eileen Bridgewater
Martha Kestival
Margaret Kestival
Mildred Pendergrass
Juanita Smith
Gertrude Durst
Chauncey Dover Band Roosters Plan Camp Meeting
The Chauncey Dover Band Roosters will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the band room. All members are urged to attend as plans for band camp will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey-Dover
Roosters
McNaughton Family Relocates to Coshocton From Chauncey
The Phil McNaughton family now living in Athens, formerly of Chauncey, moves to Coshocton where Mr McNaughton has been transferred. Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins visited Columbus with their daughter and family. Etta Hart moved to Parish House apartment after selling Mill Street property. Milford Perry family bought Hart property and plans to move. Baron Sapp and two children Charles and Barbara of Westerville visited Chauncey and Nelsonville relatives. Arthur Sapp Jr of Glouster visited his parents. Gene Leffler of The Plains called on his mother Clarabelle Leffler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil McNaughton
Athens
Chauncey
Coshocton
McNaughton
Guy Brookins
Neil Tippett
David
Columbus
Etta Hart
Mill St
Milford Perry
Hart
Baron Sapp
Charles
Barbara
Westerville
Arthur Sapp
William Wright
Nelsonville
Glouster
Sapp
Gene Leffler
the Plains
Leffler
Clarabelle Leffler
Birthday Dinner Honors Yeager Family in Le Tart
Mr and Mrs Andrew Crass hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Dallas Yeager and Clarence Yeager with many relatives and friends in attendance. The day also included Baptist Aid quilting and a Ladies Aid meeting at Oak Grove EUB with sewing rag rugs and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Fry
Baptist Aid
Mary Roush
Fannie Taylor
Ella Blessing
Maud Blessing
Laura Gibbs
Toby Myers
Leola Young
Ethel Fry
Oak Grove
EUB Ladies Aid
Dallas Yeager
Charles Marr
Johnie Fry
Fast Talking Hog Medicine Salesman Targets Ohio Breeders
Logan Hocking County swine producers are warned about a fast talking confidence man posing as a swine specialist. He buys up hog gifts, pressures buyers to add more stock, then sells nonregistered medicine at 35 dollars per five gallon can. The con man provides false addresses. the operation involves inter state commerce and federal laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Charles Ingraham
Ingraham
Ohio Department of Agriculture
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Richmond
Ind
Auto slides over bank near Rush Creek Road
Logan Lancaster couple escaped injury when their car slid over a roadside bank on Rush Creek Road two miles west of Route 64. William R. Denny said he braked at an unexpected curve. the car skidded over the bank but did not overturn, with Clara Denny as a passenger. Front end sustained extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Lancaster
Rush Creek Road
Route 64
William R. Denny
Dennis Wilkes
Denney
Clara
Jubilee to Be Seen in Nelsonville Ozark Show Sunday
The Ozark Jubilee arrives in Nelsonville on Sunday June 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the football field with Bonnie Lee Mike Miller and Jack Carsey in the cast. Proceeds go to a Shelter House fund at the city park via the Recreation Commission. A talent contest will run for ages 6 through 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Minor collision at Main and Spring in Logan
Police investigated a minor accident Saturday evening at Main and Spring Logan involving Paul T. Febes 23 Rockbridge Route 1 and Lewis D. Zickafoos 22 Logan. Zickafoos claimed he yielded to a pedestrian and thought the light was green when Febes’ car struck his on the right side.
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Logan
Main
Spring
Paul T. Febes
Rockbridge
Lewis D. Zickafoos
Zickafoos
Spring St
Febes
Zickaroos
James Cope Named Executive Secretary
James D Cope named executive secretary of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Assn. He has served as field secretary since September after two years in the armed forces in Germany. A Nelsonville High School and Denison University alumnus, he was prominent in athletics in Nelsonville and at Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cope
Nelsonville
James D Cope
Ohio State Pharmaceutical Assn
Nelsonville High School
Denison University
Association
Armed Forces
Germany
Denison
Hocking Co 4 H Notes Meeting Minutes June
The Union Furnace Stitchers and Bakers 4 H Club met June 4 at Miss Mary Louise Wyskiver’s home with Kay Holdsworth presiding. The group planned to enter the Recreation and Rural I ts contest on June 24 at Green Elementary, and an all day sew on June 25. Committees were named for the fair booth and Achievement Day, while Mary Lou Wyskiver demonstrated pattern fitting and pattern markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace Stitchers and Bakers
Mary Louise Wyskiver
Kay Holdsworth
Green
Joyce Gessells
Virginia Lewis
Pleasant Ridge 4-H Club Holds Eighth Meeting
The Pleasant Ridge Girls 4-H Club met June 3 at Sharon Steele’s home with seven members present. Bonnie Thompson led the session, and health and safety leaders distributed Good Grooming books. A Sharon Steele demonstration on a dart followed adjournment and members continued projects. refreshments and recreation were by hosts Bonnie Thompson and Sharon Steele.
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Pleasant Ridge
Sharon Steele
Bonnie Thompson
Health and Safety Leader
Rife and Fulton Tie Knot in North Carolina Nuptials
Mr and Mrs Walter Rife announce the marriage of their daughter Janet to David Fulton son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Fulton of Cheshire Route 1 The couple wed May 25 in North Carolina and are freshmen at Ohio University A bel ling was held at the bride's home
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Kyger
Walter Rife
Janet
David Fulton
Hubert Fulton
Cheshire
North Carolina
Ohio University
Swisher Family Visits Relatives Across Central Ohio
Mr and Mrs David Swisher and children from Columbus visited Claude Rupe Luella Bradbury and Perry Rupe returned with them to Columbus Thelma Ward Gertrude Ward and daughters from Richwood visited Paul Shuler in Portland and Junior Woods in Harrisonville Robert Wood and daughter of Xenia spent the weekend with J P Bradbury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swisher
Columbus
Claude Rupe
Luella Bradbury
Perry Rupe
Swishers
Ryger
Thelma Ward
Marion
Gertrude Ward
Richwood
Paul Shuler
Portland
Junior Woods
Harrisonville
Robert Wood
Xenia
J. P Bradbury
Arleen Mohler to Wed Robert Fuller in June Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mohler of Junction City Route 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Arleen to Robert Fuller son of Mrs. Dorothy Edwards of New Plymouth Route 1. Arleen is a New Straitsville High School graduate and works at Sun Glow Furniture in Logan. Robert, a Union Furnace High School graduate, is with Mid-West Fabricating Co in Amanda. The wedding is set for Sunday June 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Fire Methodist Church in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
Arthur Mohler
Arleen
Robert Fuller
Dorothy Edwards
New Plymouth
Miss Mohler
New Straitsville High School
Sun Glow Furniture Industries, Inc
Logan
Fuller
Union Furnace High School
Mid-West Fabricating Co. Inc
Amanda
Sherow Quits as Edits Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Vic Sherow announced his resignation as editor of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune and Gallia Times effective June 21 after a vacation. He has led the paper since July 1953 following a 32 year career in newspapers and public relations in Ohio and the New York area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Vic Sherow
Tribune
Gallia
Sherow
Ohio University
Lima
Springfield
Ohio
New Jersey
New York City
New York State
Sheron
Roosevelt Drive
Athens
Two Youths Face Hearings on Traffic Violations
In juvenile court on Saturday two 17 year olds faced hearings for traffic offenses cited by the state highway patrol. James R. Price of Union Furnace was fined ten dollars and costs for crossing a yellow line. Stewart Kennedy of Rockbridge Route 1 was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to unlawfully changing course, tied to an accident on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
State Highway Patrol
James R. Price
Union Furnace
Lancaster
Stewart Kennedy
Rockbridge
Rhea Bangert Brown
Birth in Hocking Valley Hospital
Mr and Mrs George Hammer of Logan welcome a daughter. Inquiries include Miss Betty Patton of Logan Route 4 and Willard V Dicken of Logan, listed as medical. Others admitted are Mrs Floyd Benedict of Sr McArthur and James Horwell of Logan. Dismissed are Frederick Lorrain and James Harkins, with several others named for local routes and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hammer, Logan
Betty Patton
Logan
Willard V. Dicken
Floyd Benedict
Sr. McArthur
James Horwell
James Harkins
McArthur
Charles Timms
Dundas
Car! Brooks
Logan Guard Unit Tests Field Defense at GE Plant
Members of the Logan National Guard Unit, Btry D, 137th AAA Bn., spent Sunday in the field to test training for summer camp at Camp Perry starting June 23. First Lt. Robert Pugh praised the unit for route selection camouflage and individual initiative during a defense against air and ground attack around the Logan General Electric Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan National Guard
137Th Aaa Bn
Camp Perry
Logan General Electric
Robert Pugh
Nelsonville Minor Crash Ties Up City Streets
Nelsonville police investigated a minor Sunday crash at 7 30 p m when Paul Cavote backed into a parked car owned by Harold Frank both of Nelsonville. No damage to Franks vehicle and minor damage to Cavotes car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Paul Cavote
Harold Frank
Frank
Cavote
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs David Ervin
Mr and Mrs David Ervin of Buchtel announce the birth of a son on June 4 at Mount St Mary Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
David Ervin
Buchtel
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Abandoned School Sold For Rest Home Site
A South Perry abandoned school, built in the early 1920s and unused since 1945 due to low enrollment, has been sold by owner Frank Cave to Mr and Mrs Olver Orn. The 1.5 acre brick building near Route 180 will be converted into a rest home run by the Olvers, who operate another facility near McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Perry
Youth Begins Term For Meter Thefts
Jerry Lee Huddy 19 of Nelsonville Route 2 started an indeterminate sentence for grand larceny at Mansfield Reformatory. He pleaded guilty to stealing parking meters in Logan last January with two accomplices who were placed on probation. Five meters were recovered from bridges near Logan. Huddy had prior jail time for copper wire theft and was brought to Logan from Wayne County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Jerry Lee Huddy
Nelsonville
Mansfield Reformatory
Huddy
Logan Streets
Wayne County
Wooster
Reformatory
Dennis Wilkes
Logan Piano Recitals Highlight Mrs. Prather Students
Logan society members presented two piano recitals at First Methodist Church with students of Mrs. Mabel G. Prather. The program featured numerous solo pieces from Sandy Matheny and a variety of classmates, including duets, marches, waltzes, and classical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Mabel G. Prather
First Methodist Church
Sandy Matheny
Berne Union School
Sugar Grove
Liszt
Carol Stiverson
G’ Men
Gallini
Skipner Rhoads
Schubert
Roberta Holloway
Humperdinck
Sheila Rohrer
Marilyn Miller
William Steffe
Paul Huber
Truax
Louise Bester
Bach
Becky Stiverson
Pearl Cooke
Muzio Clementi
Sue Jones
Births listed at Mount St Mars Hospital
Mount St Mars Hospital records numerous births and newborns. Entries name parents from Corning Nelsonville Newark Athens Glouster and other towns, listing sons and daughters with various routes and family details.
WSCS Meeting at Hayderv Methodist Church Hosts
The WSCS met at the home of Mrs. Frank Allen and Mrs. Harry Swaim on Logan Route 4. Mrs. Homer Carter led devotions and Mrs. Guy Bailey supervised the program themed Declare His Glory. A radiocast from the Philippines was presented with reports from workers on the islands. Lunch for 14 including guests was served. July’s meeting will be at Mrs. Delmar Martin's home with Mrs. Robert Lehman in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Hayderv Methodist Church
Frank Allen
Harry Swaim
Logan
Homer Carter
Guy Bailey
Carter
Allen
Philippines
Bailey
John Jones
George McBee
Nellie Allen
Delmar Martin
Robert Lehman
Logan Squaw Club Meeting at Pocahontas Hall
The Logan Squaw Club met at Pocahontas hall with Mrs Claude Sheets as hostess. Mrs William Lehman conducted the business meeting. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Sam Wells and Mrs Kirby Snyder plus Mrs Charles Congreve. Refreshments were served to 15 members and a guest Miss Charlotte Blake on June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Squaw Club
Pocahontas Hall
Claude Sheets
William Lehman
Sam Wells
Kirby Snyder
Charles Congreve
Charlotte Blake
Nelsonville Plans July 4 Gala With Fireworks
Nelsonville and area residents plan a July 4 celebration at the new city park athletic field. The event features ball games water ballet contests and a speaker with a chicken barbecue. Fireworks are sponsored by the volunteer fire department and the board of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Recreation Commission
Health Director Attends Ohio Tuberculosis Meeting
Mrs. Carl Harsh of 168 Fountain St. attended the annual meeting in Dayton of the Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association. She serves as representative director of the Hocking County chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Carl Harsh
Fountain St
Dayton
Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelsonville Farmers
Charles Wyda
Brooks Shoes
Jerry Steele
Brent Moore
Charlie Pickett
Mike Dexter
Bill Kunzman
R. Chute
Gary Matheny
G. Rolls
Rickey Sprouse
M. Lowry
Ronnie Elliot
Oakley
Jerry Osler
Fairgrounds
County Extension Council
Ohio Agricultural Extension Service
Standard Oil Co
Ohio Farm and Home Safety Committee
Ohio Farm Equipment Association
Nelsonville Society
Poplar
Council
Chauncey Social Notes
Mrs. McNaughton
Hauncey
Spring-Main
Patty Smith
Marilyn Stewart
Margaret Sellers
Judy Cook
Karolyn Redd
Mary Lou Wyskiver
William Wyskiver
Richard Lehman
Ruth Lewis
Marvelea Armstrong
Robert Redd
Kiyger
Mohler
Edans al Gallipolis
Hocking Valley Hospital
Frederick Lorrain
Boothbay
Wallace Hale
Wellston
Walter Kunkler
Logan Guard
Bremen Road
Scotts Creek
City
Logan Society
Mount St. Mars Hospital
Harold R. Keller
Herman R. Burns
James Fleming
Trimble
Arthur Triplett
Leslie Evans
Carbon Hill
Grace Shepard
Joe Pedigo
Mabel MecCanahan
Ethel Carsey
Route 1
Bertha Fisher
Ington
Eva Koonts
Ton James Barrett
Agnes McQuaid
Ruth Ann Newman
Buch
Tel Montie Roberts
William Freadrich
Grace Ackinson
Thomas McCullough
Jean Mitchell
Harry Criswell
New Straitsville
Violet Call
Minnie Peyton
Shawnee
Herbert Hartley
New Marshfield
Faye Solon
Orpha Midkiff
Hemlock Grove
James Johnson
New Lexing
Ton
Grace Crabtree
Chaun
Cey
Lillian Barber
Bertha Nixon
Deanville
Marie Crossen
William Ruse
Harry Andrews
Carlos Rutter
Edward Edmondson
Max Figgins
Bruce Hartman
Earl MccCrabbie
Donald L. Adams
Logan Rayite
Squaw Club
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