Codding Resigns From Local Welfare Committee
Nelsonville Supt D W Codding resigns after eight years on the local Child Welfare Committee effective July 10 1950 in a letter to secretary treasurer Mrs John P Kelso. He also resigns from the County Health Study Committee as he plans to move outside the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
D. W. Codding
John P. Kelso
Tessie Cavanaugh
Codding
Vivian Roberts
Athens County Health Committee
Ohio University
Delbert Davis Ends 57 Year Printing Career in Ohio
Delbert Davis, 73, retires after 57 years in printing, including 20 with Logan Daily News as advertising compositor. A lifelong printer, he worked in Nelsonville, McArthur, Columbus and Logan, and lives with his wife at 80 Franklin St. Nelsonville. Their son Paul runs a local dry cleaning business.
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Nelsonville
Delbert Davis
Logan Daily News
Bk. Franklin St
McArthur
Columbus
Logan
Davis
Charles Davis
Eugene W. Cable
Nelsonville News
Hannan & Adair
Champion Printing Co
Simpson Printing Co
T. Erven Wells
Buckeye News
Valley Register
Bart
Democrat- Sentinel
Roscoe Hansel
Daily News
Nelsonville Garden Club Elects Officers At Picnic
Nelsonville Garden Club members and guests gathered at Rachelmacker Park Logan for a year end picnic and meeting. Officers elected for the coming year include President Thelma Starkey first vice president James Beard second vice president E E Bell secretary William Siddle treasurer Bertha Nixon with duties starting at the fall meeting. The group also approved a Christmas Door project offering three prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Garden Club
Rachelmacker Park
Logan
Thelma Starkey
James Beard
E. E. Bell
William Siddle
Bertha Nixon
Sugar From Wood: A Curious Path to Sweetness
A historical note reports that sugar can be produced from wood through chemical processes. The article outlines concepts of extracting sugars from lignin and cellulose, hinting at early biotechnical ideas and potential industrial applications.
Murray City Announces Crackdown on Traffic Offenders
Murray City officials report a surge in traffic violations including speeding double parking bicycle riders on sidewalks and unlit bikes. Mayor Floyd Stiff orders Marshal Floyd Keeton to arrest offenders and enforce strict rules requiring bicycles with lights and bikes off sidewalks while motor bikes need a license and full compliance.
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Murray City
Floyd Stiff
Floyd Keeton
Matheny Family Heads South for 10 Day Trip
Mr and Mrs William Matheny and two sons depart Saturday for a 10 day southern tour. Mrs Betty Cope will run the Norma Salon in the Mathenys absence.
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Nelsonville
William Matheny
Betty Cope
Norma
Mathenys
Two Plead Innocent Hearings Tonight
In Nelsonville Fred Pritts tavern operator pleaded innocent to pointing firearms at his arraignment before Mayor Earl Hilleary. Mrs Luna Strader also pleaded innocent to assault and battery. Hearings set for tonight at 7 30 by the mayor. Joe Bureh Columbus pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined ten dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fred Pritts
Earl Hilleary
William Strader
Luna Strader
Pritts
Joe Bureh
Columbus
Mrs. Wright to Attend VEW Auxiliary Meet
Mrs Lillian Wright will represent Buchtel VFW Auxiliary at the state convention in Columbus July 1 3. The Buchtel Auxiliary meets Thursday and members are asked to turn in sales tax. A bake sale starts Thursday at 11 am at the new mayor s office in Buchtel.
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Buchtel
Lillian Wright
Buchtel Vfw
Seneca Hotel
Columbus
P.m
Boy Scouts Hold Overnight Camp Near Nelsonville
Nelsonville reports 17 members of Troop 66 with Scoutmaster Wilbur D. Mender attended an overnight camp on a high point south of town. The Kangaroo Leopard Hawk and Flaming Arrow Patrols performed stunts and songs, with Jack Sowers as master of ceremonies. Traffic-signal whistles were awarded to Kangaroo patrol for winning the inter-patrol contest. Explorers Gilbert Simonton and Jack Sowers also attended along with other Scouts.
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Nelsonville
Wilbur D. Mender
Troop 66
Boy Scouts
Jack Sowers
Kangaroo Patrol
Gilbert Simonton
Bill Monk
Bill Evans
Keith Butt
Richard Blackston
Tom Carroll
Eldon Cox
Ralph Pierce
Glenn Scott
Jim Civille
Gary Bohyer
Gene Lineback
Daryll Bacus
Noel Simonton
Phil Stephenson
Bob Kirkendall
Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital
Births list Leroy Sullivan and wife welcome a son. Robert Binkley and wife announce a son. Admissions include Betty Hogan Murray City and Rita Kay Griggs Columbus among others. Dismissals include Caryl Withem Albany and Mrs Rose Bowlby New Straitsville Route 1 with several Nelsonville entries.
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Leroy Sullivan
Buchtel
Robert Binkley
Hemlock
Betty Hogan
Murray City
Jerry B. Jerkens
Logan
Rita Kay Griggs
Columbus
Joseph Mingus
Nelsonville
David Klinebrier
Patricia Ogg
Clinton
Ohio
Gary Campbell
Jean Smart
David Ogg
Kate Petiit
Anna Daugherty
Millfield
George Fuchs
Shawnee
Caryl Withem
Albany
Rose Bowlby
New Straitsville
Aon
Evelyn Mourne
Wilfred Sheets
New Plymouth
Hildred Brenick
Mrs. Chapman Dies at 67 in Letart
Mrs. Rachel Boston Chapman 67 died here Tuesday evening. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Letart Methodist Church with interment in Letart Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers O A Boston and Wilbur Boston one sister Mrs Walter Roush and an uncle John Boston all of Letart. She belonged to the Pomeroy chapter Daughters of America and Letart Methodist Church.
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Letart Methodist Church
Letart
John Boston
East Letart
Fish and Game League to Meet Thursday in Nelsonville
The Fish and Game League of the area will hold its regular monthly meeting at Red Men hall on Washington Street Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Plans for an outdoor meeting will be discussed and the Big Fish contest, sponsored with Western Auto Store, is underway with room for winners.
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Nelsonville
Fish and Game League
Red Men's Hall
Washington St
League
Western Auto Store
T. A. Hickman
Nelsonville skating party hosted by CYF Carbon Hill
A CYF of Carbon Hill sponsored skating party at Grotto Grounds Friday at 7 30 p.m. is open to the public. The event invites community members to attend.
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Nelsonville
The
CYF of
Carbon Hill
Grotto Grounds
Sunday Class No 21 Held at Mrs Kilpatrick Home
Sunday members of Class No 21 of the Methodist Church were entertained by Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick at her Bexley home in Columbus. The group left by chartered bus. Mrs Kilpatrick was assisted in serving the chicken dinner by Mrs. Ina Hall. Members in attendance were Mrs. Marjorie Keating, Mrs. Florence Coakley, Mrs. Marie Barton, Mrs. Ruth Call, Miss Irma Wilson, Mrs. Nora Weiss, Mrs. Nellie Wend, Mrs. Sylvia Hall, Mrs. Beulah Savage, Mrs. Blanche Ogg, Mrs. Mable Jones and Mrs. Frances Nelson.
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The
Methodist Church
Georgia Kilpatrick
Bexley
Columbus
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Ong Home
Nelsonville reports the Presbyterian Missionary Society will host a Thursday afternoon gathering at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. H G Ong. Mrs J L Evans will present the program with Mrs Ralph Cox leading devotions.
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Nelsonville
Presbyterian Missionary Society
H. G. Ong
J. L. Evans
Ralph Cox
Longs celebrate 35th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John A Long Sr marked their 35th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday June 25 from 2 pm to 5 pm They were married June 26 1915 and have seven living children Ruth Eleanor Lou Dora Martha Barbara John Jr and Richard plus two grandchildren.
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John A. Long, Sr
Mrs. Long
Ruth Eleanor Long
Lou E. Chapman
Dora Jean
Martha
Barbara Helen Long
John Long, Jr
Richard Long
City rules press display lights for night operation
Officials say displays must be kept from sidewalks and lighted at night and operated at all times in conformity with laws and regulations governing other motor vehicles.
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Nelsonville Social Notes
McGregor
Public Sq
Mrs. Wright
VEW
BUICK
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Majestic Theatre
Nelso
THU
Gene Kelly
Eyp
Carrol Naish
Teresa
Walter Wen
Mikyesa Nana
Piénay Strripe
Chapman
Racine
Rachel Boston Chapman
Longs
James H. Wilson
First National Bank
Chevrolet Trucks
Thriftier Operation
Chevrolet
NYE Chevrolet CO
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Fayette St
Nelsonville, Ohio
Millio
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