Nelsonville Gas Rate Talks Move Ahead At Special Meeting
A Nelsonville Council gas committee submitted a report urging a settlement with the Gas Company rather than awaiting action by the Public Utilities Commission. The proposed five year rate plan starts at 1 for 1000 cf and 0.50 thereafter with a 1 minimum charge and 5 percent penalty after 10 days.
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Nelsonville
Frank Huddy
William Anderson
W. H. Glenn
Win Bels
Public Utilities Commission
Tne
Keplar
Barker
Special Gas Committee
Fines Collected For Two Hour Parking In Nelsonville
Since Feb 15 two hour parking rules led to 23 citations by Nelsonville police. Four non residents were warned. Nineteen residents paid $1. Additional payees include James Hall Walter Wolf Leslie Farrow Philip Sasinger Stephen Barber Parker Sniffen Ward Phillips C D Shafer Guy Hunter John Pearce Dallas Bay Victor Oakley Edward Burchfield Ivan Matheny Don Shafer. Officers report only one overtime parking citation since Feb 20.
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Nelsonville
James Hall
Walter Wolf
Leslie Farrow
Philip Sasinger
Stephen Barber
Parker Sniffen
Ward Phillips
C. D. Shafer
Guy Hunter
John Pearce
Dallas Bay
Victor Oakley
Edward Burchfield
Ivan Matheny
Don Shafer
City Council Discusses Bids And Grants For Local Industry
The council voted to seek bids for coal supplies for one year to replace six month contracts and to transfer funds for new trucks. It also approved sending representatives to RFC board meetings in Cleveland to pursue a loan for the Athena Brick Corp. supporting clay industry jobs for about 100 workers.
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Victor Oakley
The
Industrial Development Association
E. F. DeVore
Council
RFC
Cleveland
Athena Brick Corporation
Light and Water
Judiciary Committee
City Tests Will Be Given for Lineman
Nelsonville announces a competitive examination for the position of electric linesman at City Hall Friday evening March 18 at 7 o clock. The post is held by temporary appointment. Applications may be received from City Auditor E F Devore. Orlando Millholland chairs the city commission with Don Bowers and Alex Nelson as members.
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Nelsonville
City Civil Service Commission
City Hall
E. F. Devore
Orlando Millholland
Don Bowers
Alex Nelson
West PTA Plans Annual Homecoming Celebration
Nelsonville West Parent Teacher Association will hold its annual homecoming Friday evening March 4 at 7 30. All former members and past presidents are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville—West
Parent-Teacher Association
Mrs Bateman Recovers After Fall Fractured Wrist
Mrs Clara Bateman is recovering after a fall that fractured her left wrist and left her with several bruises.
Messenger Centennial Edition Set by Nelsonville Paper
The Messenger and Nelsonville Centennial Committee plan a commemorative edition detailing local history from pioneer days to present, with editorials and ads aimed at businesses and regional readers throughout Southeastern Ohio. Writers gather material while advertisers map campaigns to reach thousands of readers in the district.
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The
Messenger
Nelsonville
Ohio
Daniel Nelson
Hardy
Great Northwest Territory
Nelsonville Church Groups Plan Meetings and Benefit Event
The Women's Missionary Society meets March 3 at 3 30 p m with Mrs Fred Juniper on W Washington St. The discussion topic is Out of Southern Asia led by Mrs Nelle Johnson. Deanville visitors join Miss McDowell and Miss Riley at the Methodist Church class hosts. A band benefit party March 4 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Building supports new band uniforms.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Fred Juniper
W. Washington St
Hyla Harrold
Marquise Morris
Southern Asia
Nelle Johnson
Legion Building
Band Boosters Club
Doubles Teams Win City Doubles Tournament in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville Starkey Tennehill team defeated Berry Grimstead by 37 pins to claim the city doubles title. Ching Tennehill earned 555 in total with Carl Starkey securing a 659 three game series and a 232 single for 543. Cookson led with a 277 single while Starkey and Tennehill earned extra prizes from Batey Restaurant and Central Bowling Alleys.
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Nelsonville
Starkey-Tennehill
Berry-Grimstead
Ching
Cookson
Starkey
Tennehill
Batey Restaurant
Central
Neiman Auto Supply
Uprising Central All Stars
Supply
Dale Baird
Maples
Rice Tailors
Brooks Shoemen
Central Stars
Austin Bombers
McNabb Infant Rites To Be Held Friday
Freddie Everett McNabb seven months old son of Mr and Mrs Everett McNabb died this morning Funeral services set for Friday at 10 30 at Stouts Funeral Home with burial at Greenlawn Survived by parents two brothers three sisters grandparents Mr and Mrs R Sawyer Jobs and Aaron NecNabb Nelsonville
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Nelsonville
Freddie Everett
Everett McNabb
Stouts Funeral Home
Greenlawn
High School Band Concert Benefits State Hospital Patients
Nelsonville group performed an hour of music for patients at the State Hospital Athens on Tuesday evening, aiding patients' welfare.
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Nelsonville
State Hospital
Athens
D of A Benefit Party Planned in Nelsonville
The D of A will sponsor a benefit party Friday night at 8 o'clock in the LO.O.F. hall to raise funds.
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Nelsonville
D. of As
Lo.o.f
WBA Benefit Party Planned in Red Men's Hall
WBA will sponsor a benefit party Thursday night at 7 30 o clock in the Red Men s Hall to raise funds for the Nelsonville West.
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WBA
Nelsonville
W. B
Wil
Red Men's Hall
Lenten Prayer Meetings Start at Church of Christ
Nelsonville announces Lenten prayer meetings at the Church of Christ beginning tonight at 7 oclock with Rev. Leland Goodman as leader.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Leland Goodman
Nelsonville Personal News Encounter
Gene Conor and Miss Myrna Riggle of Barberton Ohio were weekend guests of Gene’s mother Mrs Emma Connor in Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Gene Conor
Myrna Riggle
Barberton, O
Emma Connor
Officers To Meet After Prayer Meeting At Church
The Presbyterian Missionary officers are asked to convene tonight at the church for a short business session following the prayer meeting.
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Presbyterian Missionary
Eagles Family Party In Nelsonville Club Rooms
Nelsonville Eagles host a family benefit party at their club rooms 67 1-2 West Washington Street Friday night March 4 at 8 o clock. A floor show by a Springfield firm and a dance follow the event. The party is for Eagles and their families only.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Eagles
Washington St
Springfield
Ted Iles Named State Embalming Inspector
Ted Iles formerly of Logan and a five year embalmer with C. L. Stout at Nelsonville has been appointed state embalming inspector by the State Embalming Board. He began duties March 1 and will reside in Columbus with Mrs. Iles and their daughter.
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Nelsonville
Ted Iles
Logan
C. L. Stout
State
Iies
Columbus
World Day of Prayer Observed Friday at Local Church
Nelsonville reports the annual World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday March 4 from 2 to 3 PM in the parlors of the First Methodist Church. Mrs Wesley Hawk presides assisted by presidents of city missionary societies and city ministers invite all interested in missions.
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Nelsonville
First Methodist Church
Wesley Hawk
Nelsonville Library To Outline Rural Travel Plan Meeting
A meeting at Nelsonville High School Thursday March 3 at 730 pm will form an advisory council for the County Library Unit and explain the traveling library system planned for rural districts. D R Johnson library board president announced details at the Rotary Club with Miss Dorothy Wightman and Miss Evelyn Strouse present.
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Nelsonville
D. R. Johnson
Library Board of Trustees
Rotary Club
Dorothy Wightman
Evelyn Strouse
Kimberly School Service Led by Miss Riley
A worship and song service will be held at the Kimberly school Thursday night at seven o'clock under the direction of Miss Riley a CII worker.
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Kimberly
Miss Riley
CII
Meet Tonight in Nelsonville Church Study
The Program Committee of the Young People's League meets tonight at 8 o'clock in the Church of Christ study. Members are urged to be present.
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Nelsonville
Young People’s League
Church of Christ
Poca hontas Lodge Hosts Benefit Party in Murray City
Murray City residents are invited to a benefit party sponsored by the Poca hontas Lodge of Murray City. The event takes place Thursday at 8 o clock in the lodge rooms located in the K of P Building.
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Murray City
Pocahontas Lodge
K. of P
Morristown Holiness Holds All-Day Meet
CHAUNCEY The Morristown Holiness Church hosted an all day revival event led by Mrs A P Nichols and daughters Muriel and Melba of Huntington W Va The Sunday School drew 110 participants and over 100 attended the young peoples meeting led by Mrs B C Browning The young peoples band provided music for the afternoon and night sessions with Mary and Elsie Bullock singing Jesus Is the One George Adkins gave a chart talk.
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Chauncey
Morristown
A. P. Nichols
Muriel
Melba
Huntington
W. Va
B. C. Browning
Young People
Mary
Elsie Bullock
Jesus Is the One
George Adkins
Dinner Party at Chauncey Hosted by Mr. and Mrs Speelman
Mr and Mrs James Speelman of Chauncey entertained at their High Street home Sunday with their children and grandchildren present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Davis Norma Lee Betty Jane Davis Mrs Victor Bodish Mable Speelman Mrs Maude Cunningham Mary Ellen Billie Cunningham and Albert Speelman all of Chauncey and Sugar Creek.
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Chauncey
James Speelman
High Street
Harold Davis
Norma Lee
Betty Jane Davis
Victor Bodish
Mable Speelman
Columbus
Maude Cunningham
Mary Ellen
Sugar Creek
Billie Cunningham
Albert Speelman
Adkins Family Visit Details in Athens and Columbus
Donnie Mae Adkins of Athens visited her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Adkins and joined her brother Lewis Adkins for a weekend with relatives in Columbus.
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Chauncey
Donnie Mae Adkins
Athens
Oscar Adkins
Lewis Adkins
Columbus
Don’t Scratch Pimples Says Peterson’s Ointment Ad
The advertisement urges not to scratch or squeeze pimples and suggests Peterson’s Ointment for quick relief from pimples eczema and irritated skin. It promises improved skin appearance and a money back guarantee if one application fails to delight, and notes use for itchy feet and toe cracks.
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Peterson
Bellans
Chauncey Visitor Dies After Train Hits Gas Truck
Chauncey resident John L. Lewis a Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad engineer of 52 years died in Findlay hospital from burns after his train struck a gasoline truck 11 miles north of Upper Sandusky Monday. Engineer W J Oatley was in serious condition. Lewis survived by his wife and five children. He had received a 50 year service pin two years earlier.
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Chauncey
John L. Lewis
Columbus
Chesapeake and Ohio
Findlay
Upper Sandusky
W. J. Oatley
Findlay Hospital
Lewis
Margaret Jones Bradfield
Jones
Bradfield
Pomeroy
Harriett Jones Lewis
Marguerite Donovan
Florence Brock
Lancaster
N. Y
Raymond
James
Clarence
Kokomo
Ind
Railroad
Local Social Rounds Include Chauncey and Athens Guests
Chauncey social week end features visits from Chauncey Thomas Cruikshank and Luther Cruikshank on Main Street. Nelsonville's Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Blackburn call on uncle Hoit S. Courtney. Mrs. William Collins notes her daughter Ruth Smith’s mother ill. Mrs. Leona Minister may be discharged Sunday.
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Chauncey
Thomas Cruikshank
Zaleski
Luther Cruikshank
Main St
S. S. Blackburn
Nelsonville
Hoit S. Courtney
William Collins
Ruth Smith
Elizabeth Waldie
Athens
Glouster
Miles Hoon
Elmer Bingman
Asa Cochran
the Plains
Gertrude Rainey
Trimble
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey City Council to Meet in Regular Session
Chauncey City Council will convene in the regular monthly session at 7 pm in the mayor's office at the city building.
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Chauncey
Chauncey City
Mrs Bright Surprised At Greens Run Gathering
Mrs William Bright was honored at a Tuesday surprise party at her Greens Run home. Friends joined for an afternoon with gifts and refreshments including ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mrs Wiles, Mrs Wemmer, Mrs Bouchet, Mrs Bernard, Mrs Rimmey, Mrs Sawyer, Mrs Doves, Mrs Mulpas, Mrs Leake, Mrs Ayers, Mrs Cannon, Mrs Cannon, and Mrs Mulpas.
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Chauncey
William Bright
Greens Run
Wilesliam Wemmer
Allan Bouchenot
Clarence Bernard
John Rimmey
Dave M. Sawyer
Ralph Sawyer
Arthur Doves
Charles Mulpas
Fred Leake
Floyd Ayers
Dow Cannon
Lottie Cannon
Raymond Mulpas
Hostess Leads Greens Run Women In All Day Potluck
Mrs. Lottie Cannon hosted a Greens Run gathering for a group of women. Attendees included Mrs. Lena Leake, Mrs. Myrtle Olbers, Mrs. Bessie Cartwright, Miss Edna Cartwright, Mrs. Floyd Ayers, Mrs. Eileen Leake and daughter Nancy Kay, Mrs. Clara Cannon and Mrs. Lottie Cannon.
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Chauncey
Lottie Cannon
Greens Run
Lena Leake
Myrtle Olbers
Bessie Cartwright
Edna Cartwright
Floyd Ayers
Eileen Leake
Nancy Kay
Clara Cannon
Decayed Wood Becomes Part of Soil Inside Tree
Rotten wood inside a hollow tree decays and falls to the trunk bottom, gradually becoming part of the soil as it decomposes.
Minstrel Show Planned by Nelsonville Connett PTA
Nelsonville Connett PTA presents a minstrel show at Connett School Thursday evening March 8 at 7 30 oclock.
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Nelsonville
Connett Pta
Connett
Dailey at Lancaster bedside of gravely ill Pauline Keene
Mrs Alex Dailey travels to Lancaster to be with granddaughter Pauline Keene who lies seriously ill in Lancaster Hospital.
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Lancaster
Nelsonville
Alex Dailey
Pauline Keene
Lancaster Hospital
Doanville Forestry Picture Show Tonight at Center
Tonight at 7 o'clock a forestry picture show is scheduled at the Doanville Community Center. Organizers expect good attendance as residents gather to view nature images at the event.
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Doanville
Doanville Community Center
Forestry
Public Speaking Class in Nelsonville May Close
Nelsonville high school announces its Public Speaking class may be discontinued if interest does not improve. The course runs Mondays from 8 to 9 pm in the high school building and interested persons are urged to attend next Monday night.
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Nelsonville
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