Nelsonville Rotary hears flag birth story and history
Nelsonville Rotary Club hears George Carr outline the Flag Day program and the Betsy Ross flag origin from 1777. He notes the 1818 stars addition, the flag’s third oldest nation status, and state positions in the blue field. Two Boy Scouts explain etiquette and pledges. Next Monday the club meets in Logan for a joint session.
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Nelsonville
George Carr
Logan
Logan Rotary Club
Carr
Betsy Ross
Rhode Island
Oh.o
James Campbell
Ray Collison
Colerman C. Doellinger
National Guard
Vance S. Morgan
Columbus
Harry Eastman
Dalton Tames Wild Cats and Shines on the Mound
In Nelsonville on June 15 Joe Dalton of Chevrolet held the Floodwood Wild Cats to two singles while his teammates amassed offensive support as Floodwood slipped to defeat.
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Coon
Wild Cats
Dalton
Chevrolets
Nelsonville
Joe Dalton
Chevrolet
Floodwood Wild Cats
Red Birds Triumph as Gastin Allows Three Hits
Haydenville Twilight League game Monday night saw the Red Birds top the Rinkeydinks 3–0. Pitcher H Gastin yielded only three hits, two by Joe Patton, while L Crothers collected a perfect three for three at the plate.
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Haydenville
Red Birds
Rinkeydinks
the Birds
H. Gastin
Joe Patton
L. Crothers
Abrhe
Ll. Crothers
P. Coronene
W. Weede
Swan
Roselund
Ieeres
G. Lehman
Woods
Anne Ae Ek Mettler
C. F
Smith
Rik
J. Patton
C.F
C. Vollmer
R.F
H. Campbell
L.F
L. Swaim
Cucecce
Primmer
Wolfe
M. Patton
Swaim
V. A. Robinett
Betts Severed Artery In Left Forearm While Pruning Tree
Charles Betts of Nelsonville R D 3 in the Asbury Ridge district severed an artery in his left forearm Tuesday afternoon during tree pruning. Dr. W H Hyde of this city treated him.
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Severs
Nelsonville
Charles Betts
R. D
Asbury Ridge
W. H. Hyde
Chain Party Announced by Willing Workers Class
The Willing Workers class at the Christian Sunday School plans a chain party Thursday night at Mrs. Bessie Tucker's Grove Street home.
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The
Christian Sunday School
Bessie Tucker
Grove Street
Walter Ray Funeral Held in Nelsonville
Funeral services for Walter Ray age 44 were conducted at Fort Street Church of Christ by Reverend John J. Scott. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery after the service.
Postage increases announced effective July 6
Nelsonville reports that starting July 6 first class letter postage rises from two to three cents with no change to postal cards or unsealed circulars. Air mail letters go from 5 to 8 cents.
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Nelsonville
Morgan Family On Weeklong Visit From Columbus
Mr and Mrs Vance Morgan and their son Billy of Columbus are visiting the former's parents Mr and Mrs William Morgan on East Franklin Street for the week. Mr and Mrs W L Cooley and
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Jean
Martha
W. F. Gray
Columbus
Dewey Scheeler
Chillicothe
Adam Scheerer
Lane Ely
Wellston
Michael Ely
Fred Juniper
Cuyahoga Falls
Foster Juniper
Vance Morgan
Billy
William Morgan
East Franklin Street
W. L. Cooley
Funeral services for James H. Pierre
Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the home of his son William Pierre 202 West Washington Street. The Masonic Order of Nelsonville and the Athens Commandery will conduct the rites. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.
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James H. Pierre
William Pierre
West
Washington Street
Masonic Order of
Nelsonville
Athens Commandery
Greenlawn
Gilmore Named Head of City Playgrounds
Gilmore a teacher in the Athens Sector and Junior High Schools was appointed playground director for the Athens City Playgrounds by unanimous vote of the Board of Education Monday night. The nine week term runs June 18 to August 12. Henri J. Hess accepts as East Side School principal via contract. William Bryant was omitted from the initial list but had his reappointment confirmed by the superintendent for the next board meeting.
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Shermas Gilmore
Athens
Board of Educaion
Gilmore
Henri J. Hess
East Side
Wiliam Bryant
Ohto University
Lst
Board of Education
Bryant
Ankenbrand
Post Office Addition Undergoing Stone Cutting and Brick Laying
Construction work on the addition to the Athens Post Office is advancing rapidly. Chief C B King said stone will be cut and lifted into place, then setting will begin, with brick laying likely to start late this week.
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Athens
C. BR. King
Heat Wave Sweeps Northern India Causes Twenty Dead
Delhi reports an intense heat wave and widespread water shortages across northern India. Officials say the heat related deaths have risen to twenty natives.
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Delhi
India
Plane crash kills two near Alliance in Quebec
In Alliance Quebec last night a plane piloted by 30 year old Robert Purcell crashed into a barn a mile and a half north of the town. Purcell, member of the Alliance Flying Club, had five years of flying experience. Passenger Misa Ruth Kolled, 22, died in the fire. Spectators say Purcell had been stunting the aircraft near the municipal airport for several hours.
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Purcell
Here
Allance Flying Club
Hoover's Choice Unseats Rival for WV Committeewoman
A.R Mre Carra Ebert of Parkersburg West Virginia was named national committeewoman to succeed Lena Low Yost. Senator Hatfield led the delegation from Washington urging Yost’s renomination as President Hoover wished. Delegates recorded their vote as unanimous for Mrs Ebert.
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Chicago
A.R Mre Carra Ebert
Parkersburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Lena Low Yost
National Committee
H. D. Matfield
Washington
Mrs. Yost
Hatfield
Hoover
Yost
Ebert iMte
Mary Belle Cole Heads to Athens for Summer School
Mary Belle Cole left Monday for Athens to attend summer school and reside with Lola Anne on Mound Street. She plans to enroll in Athena College this winter. Mrs. Barth Davin and child spent two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. No W. Cole and family.
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Buly Monks
Little Friends
C. W. Monks
Mound Street
Jean Hartley
Betty Davis
Ann Dresher
Rita Powell
Mary Virginia Thomas
Joan Kourt
Carroll Lines
Dow Green
Billy Lee McCullough
John Figgins
Harold Keller
Tommy Davis
John North
Cleveland
Clyde Anderson
Mary Belle Cole
Athens
Lola Anne
Athena
Glouster Street Closure Begins for Route 13 Work
Glouster Street High Street from Mote Gordon to Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co. plant closed to traffic for Route 13 bridge work. Detours in place, reopening targeted by mid July. Water and gas mains to be renewed. brick work to start June 27 with paving equipment arriving. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. Andrew Ginnan.
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Glouster
High Street
Gordon
Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co
Board of Public Affairs
Otto Fuel Gas Co
Water and Gas Maine
Paul Watson
Watson
Flour distribution totals across Trimble Township
Approximately 1900 sacks of flour were distributed Tuesday through relief stations in Trimble Township. In the city 371 sacks were handed out to 413 families, with 42 families not receiving any. Other stations distributed SMO at Jacksonville, Trimble 185, Holliater 165, Oakdale 102, Goose Run 30, Der thick 70, Maplewood 9, Burr Oak 17. Further distribution locally is uncertain.
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Glouster
Trimme Township
Jacksonville
Trimble
Holliater
Oakdale
Goose Run
Maplewood
Burr Oak
Houria
Kiwanis Discusses Modern Street Lighting Plan
City lighting in High and Main Streets rises as Kiwanis Club debates a modern system at Hotel Gordon. If costs stay reasonable the group supports the upgrade. H. F. Kittle prize awarded to B. R. Angie. Ninety-two members plan June 24 Rotary Club meeting at McConnelavilla.
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Glouster
Kiwanis Club
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Nelsonville Rotary Club
Bartlett
Stratton Motors
Deanville Sluggers
Abrhpoa Day
D. Delong
McCombs
Melsenger
Lanning
P — Burley
Hpoa Whyte
Wion
Collamore
Galvin
Tioens
Cena
Oliver
Steenrod
Roby
Howe
Sinsie Ee Teneseres Ec
Messenger
Burley
Whyte
Avion
Floodwood
Cc. Lanning
Patton
Triplett
Chevy
M. Nicholson
Dorothy Jordan
Robert Young
Lewis Stone
Walter Huston
Jimmy Durante
Gastin
Chain Party
Fred R. Beasley
Prestons
Oakley & Oakley
Insurance Agency
Public
Tive
S R. McDowell
Louise
Senta
Mary
Ella
May
Ruth McSherry
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home
E. M. Gilbert
Ruth
Royal
Pierre
Robert Purcell
Misa Ruth Kolled
Republican
Trimble News
Glouster Street
Route 13
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Ing
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