Old Man Debt blamed for present economic woes
Bert Secrest, superintendent of schools at Murray City and Nobie County legislator, told the Nelsonville chamber of commerce that much of the current hardship stems from debt. He urged debt reduction and limited taxation, warned against continued bond issues, and praised organized civic groups for driving local progress amid high unemployment and strain on taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bert Secrest
Hools
Murray City
Rd of Trade
Nobie County
Inio
Cleveland
Secrest
Set
Iomali
Classified Ads and Circulation Service Offered
A Bartlett staff correspondent note invites readers to contact the newspaper for classified ads and circulation assistance. An experienced representative is available at the 412-W exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Daugherty Elected Exalted Ruler of Nelsonville Elks
Oral Daugherty was elected exalted ruler of Nelsonville Lodge No. 543 B P O E to succeed Senator L J Eberle as head of the local Elks group. Officers named include J H Inderrieden as esteemed leading knight H D Warner as esteemed royal knight William B Gray as esteemed lecturing knight L I Krieg as secretary E B Rosser as treasurer William Silcott as ryler John Rider as trustee. Installation will be the first Tuesday night in April. Eberle elected delegate to the grand lodge session in Birmingham Alabama the week of July 10 with Daugherty as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Oral Daugherty
Nelsonville Lodge
B. P. QO. Ellis
L. J. Eberle
Elks
J. H. Inderrieden
H. D. Warner
William B. Gray
Greyhounds Play Alumni and Lancaster Girls Friday
Nelsonville reports changes in game times for Friday night basketball. The Greyhounds face the Alumni and the Lancaster Girls take on the N H 8 Girls with start times set for 7 and 8 o clock respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Greyhounds
Lancaster Girls
N. H
Jacksonville Trimble teams trample Chauncey in gym clash
Jackson ie Trimble girls won 20 to 6 and the boys 24 to 8 over Chauncey High. Alberta Raber led the girls with 12 points while Kuhne added six. Chauncey’s Newman top-scored with four. J T outplayed Chauncey throughout, with Herbst Ginnan Willeke and the Andersons shining in the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T
Alberta Raber
Kuhne
Newman
Chaunney
J.-T
J T
Herbst
Ginnan
Willeke
Andersons
J.-T. Frew
Preston
Chauncey
Brown visits Glouster after mine injury
W H Brown of Athens, former superintendent of mines for Ohio Collieries Co, toured Glouster this week for the first time since breaking his right leg at Drydock mine 255 before Christmas. He recently left Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens after treatment for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
W. H. Brown
Athens
Ohio Collieries Co
Drydock
Brown
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Needy Children Now Assured Breakfasts
Hollister P T A members decide to cook breakfasts for school children in need. Women in the community assist, with the 6th to 8th grades presenting a safety program directed by Miss Mount and Miss Adams. The fifth grade receives the attendance banner.
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Hollister
Miss Mount
Athens County Club elects officers from Glouster residents
At a recent meeting in Columbus the Athens County Club chose officers for the remainder of the year. The new slate includes President Mrs. W. G. Richards, Vice President Mrs. James McNamara, Secretary Mrs. Frank Dunnett, and Treasurer Mrs. Otho Sisk.
Grangers To Meet Homer Grange Members In Mountville
Mountville plan for Saturday afternoon meeting at 1 30 o clock with Homer Grange on program. Mountville High School will provide the program and each attendee is asked to bring a pie and several sandwiches.
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Homer Grange
Mountville
Mountville High School
Funeral Attendees Return From Chillicothe Visit
Glouster residents Mrs Catherine Daugherty Mrs Len Davis Mrs W W Leadbetter and Mike Daugherty returned from Chillicothe where they attended the funeral of Mrs Isaac Purdue a niece of Mrs Daugherty who died Sunday at 72.
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Glouster
Catharine Daugherty
Len Davis
W. W. Leadbetter
Mike Daugherty
Chillicothe
Isaac Purdue
Daugherty
Hineses Welcome Daughter in Burr Oak Home
Mr and Mrs Raymond Hines of Dickerson West Virginia are parents to a daughter born Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs A P Hines in Burr Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Raymond Hines
Dickerson
W. Va
Hines
A. P. Hines
Burr Oak
Anglin Family Moves to New Home Near Clarksburg
Mrs. C. M. Anglin and her two children departed for their new home near Clarksburg West Virginia after visiting Mrs. Anglin's mother Mrs. Martha Kloh. The family previously resided in Columbus.
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Trimble
C. M. Anglin
Anglin
Martha Kloh
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Columbus
Visiting Brother Glouster
Harmon Gormley, who spent the winter in California and Oregon, is visiting his brother Bryan Gormley in this city. During recent years he has visited every state in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Harmon Gormley
California
Oregon
Bryan Gormley
Union
Schedule Change Prompted For Evening Basketball Games
On March 4 the start times were adjusted. The boys’ game will begin at 7 30 and the girls’ contest at 8 0.
Death Notice Amanda Williamson at Bainbridge
Relatives in Nelsonville were notified of the death of Mrs. Amanda Williamson at 7 this morning at her home near Bainbridge after a pneumonia illness. No funeral arrangements had been made. Mrs. Williamson, formerly of Nelsonville, was sister to Ed and Albert Howard, Mrs. Sam Dishon, Mrs. Mary Dille and Mrs. Emma McManamay.
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Nelsonville
Amanda Williamson
Bainbridge
Williamson
Albert Howard
Sam Dishon
Mary Dille
Emma McManamay
County Auditor to Help Taxpayers Access New Blanks
County Auditor Clyde Edmundson will visit the mayor's office in Nelsonville on Friday March 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to instruct and assist taxpayers in completing the new individual tax forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Clyde Edmundson
Joshua Wolf Dies in Haydenville Area
Joshua Wolf aged 48 of near Haydenville died suddenly Wednesday from a heart attack. He is survived by his widow and one son. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Joshua Wolf
Nelsonville
Haydenville
Columbus Guest Visit Highlights Local Family Ties
Mrs. Mary Lemon and Miss Goldie Nye of Columbus were Monday guests of Mrs. Mary Ray and family, sharing a social visit and time with local residents.
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Mary Lemon
Goldie Nye
Columbus
Mary Ray
Birthday party honors Mrs. J. M. Butts at Franklin Street
Mrs. Bert Young hosted the Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School Tuesday night at 470 W. Franklin Street for the birthday anniversary of Mrs. J. M. Butts. Decorations featured cut flowers, a two course luncheon in St. Patrick's style, and a social hour for 34 members and guests. Devolional was led by Mrs. Adéa James with prayers from Mrs. Lydia Johnson and Mrs. Rainey. The group enjoyed music contests and games and presented Mrs. Butts with a potted plant.
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Bert Young
W. Franklin Street
Loyal Woman's
Christian Sunday School
J. M. Butts
St. Patrick's
Young
Adéa James
Lydia Johnson
Rainey
Butts
Newlun Couple Announce Birth of Daughter
Mr and Mrs John Newlun of Chestnut Street announce the birth of a daughter on Monday February 29.
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John Newlun
Chestnut Street
West School PTA Reunion Postponed to April
The West School Parent-Teacher Association reunion scheduled for Friday has been postponed until April. The regular meeting will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the school. All mothers are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
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West School
Parent-Teacher Association
Mrs Edward Ervin Hosts Birthday Dinner Honors Son Lawrence
Mrs Edward Ervin entertained Sunday in honor of her son Lawrence born Monday February 20. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leslie Cavanaugh and daughter Jerry Flo Mrs Edward Ervin Burns Edward Gay and Max Ervin Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ervin and sons Lawrence Jr and Billy Ben Ervin and Lloyd Cordell Columbus.
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Edward Ervin
Lawrence
Leslie Cavanaugh
Jerry Flo
Burns
Edward
Gay
Max Ervin
Lawrence Ervin
Lawrence, Jr
Billy
City
Ben Ervin
Lloyd Cordell
Columbus
Reverend Burgett Dies Near Findlay at 75
The Rev. A. G. Burgett, father of H. N. Burgett of Athens and longtime United Brethren minister, died at 10:46 p.m. Wednesday near Houcktown seven miles south of Findlay. He observed his seventy sixth birthday that day. Survived by his widow Anna L. Burgett and two sons J. E. Burgett of Washington D C and H. N. Burgett of Athens. Mrs Burgett will move to Washington to join their son.
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Athens
A. G. Burgett
Houcktown
Findlay
Burgett
H. N. Burgett
National
U. S. Route 50 Association
Guysvile and Tuppers Plains
J. E. Burgett
Washington, D. C
Anna L. Burgett
United Brethren
Washington
Ohio University Choir Delights Gallipolis Audience
The Ohio University Choir performed an hour of music in Gallipolis on Wednesday night and will repeat the program at Alumni Memorial Auditorium Sunday at 8 PM with free admission. The review praises pieces like Open Our Eyes Twilight and Te Deum Taudamus, notes lively German numbers, and commends conductor Prof. C. C. Robinson and accompanist Mrs. Lillian Boles Robinson.
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Eleanor Hazeltine
Gallipolis
Ohio University Choir
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
C. C. Robinson
School of Music
God
Lillian Boles Robinson
Wingett files for re nomination as Athens County sheriff
Democrat Wayne Wingett filed his petition Thursday to seek re nomination for sheriff of Athens County. He serves a two year term begun January 1931 after three years as deputy to William Williams and prior work as a farmer in Lodi Township and a Pratts Fork storekeeper. Born in Meigs County and lifelong in Athens County, he is married with two young sons. He is the only Democrat candidate to file for sheriff nomination.
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Wayne Wingett
Athens County
Wingett
William Williams
Lodi
Pratts Fork
Meigs County
King's Men Meet Friday at Asa Hammond Home
The King's Men will gather Friday night at the home of Asa Hammond on Chestnut Street for a service beginning at 7 o'clock. All men interested in the group's work are invited to attend.
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Asa Hammond
Chestnut Street
Drill Team Club Meeting Tonight Observes Birthdays
The Drill Team Club of the W GB A will meet tonight with Mrs Grace Martin on Myers Street. Birthday anniversaries of four members will be observed and a pot luck luncheon will be served.
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W. GB. A
Grace Martin
Myers Street
Knights of Pythias announce St Patrick's dance
Knights of Pythias announce a St Patrick's dance at their hall on Thursday night March 17 inviting the public to attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Mrs North Transferred From St Francis Hospital Home
Mrs John North moved from St Francis Hospital to her mother Mrs Ella Roberts home on Poplar Street. Sunday visitors at Mrs Roberts included Mr and Mrs Howard Barker Miss Ethel Garber Mr Harrold Wilson and Miss Betty Lewis Columbus.
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John North
St. Francis Hospital
Ella Roberts
Poplar Street
Howard Barker
Ethel Garber
Harrold Wilson
Betty Lewis
Columbus
Doafiville School Feeds 65 Children Daily
Daily meals are prepared by local women for about 65 children at the Doafiville School providing steady community support.
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Doafiville
Local Residents Return Visits Highlight Weekend
Miss Geneva Todd returns to school after illness. Clarence Kiser of Nelsonville comes home from relatives. Mike Largent and Esta hosted visits from Andrew Kisor. Largent family hosted Hazel Esta Alma and Dororthy Largent guests Eunice McDaniel. Thelma Cloyd and Esta Largent visited Thomas Largent. Wilbur McDaniel visited Milner and John Fuller. Alma Largent weekend with A C Williams. Raymond Lighttritze and Henry Brown from Carbondale visited Hoyt McDaniel. Howard Beveridge from Hocking enjoyed a ridge drive with friends. Paul Mitchell Ralph Williame Hazel and Juanita Williame of Zion Ridge visited Wilbur Williams. William Carter visiting Don Carter and family of Starr.
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Bert Carter
Mike Largent
Clarence Kiser
Nelsonville
Pig
Esta
Andrew Kisor
Hazel
Alma
Dorothy Largent
Eunice McDaniel
L. J. Bardain
Thelma
Cloyd
Esta Largent
Thomas Largent
Wilbur McDaniel
Milner
John Fuller
Alma Largent
A. C. Williams
Raymond Lighttritze
Henry Brown
Carbondale
Hoyt McDaniel
Howard Beveridge
Hocking
This Ridge
Paul Mitchell
Ralph Williame
Miss Hazel
Juanita Williame
Zion Ridge
Wilbur Williams
William Carter
Don Carter
Starr
Veteran Describes Morgan Raid Horses And Pursuit
A veteran recounts Morgan's raid noting 15 000 horses ridden by Morgan and Hobson’s men with 2 000 to 15 000 mounts used. The piece cites Judge Henry Le Stone and a Louisville & Nashville official, claims a near 100 mile march in 30 hours and records for cavalry movement. It also mentions editor Marold K Schellenger suing for 8800 dollars and social notes from Jackson Ohio.
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Thomas E. Lewis
Zanecaville
Morgan
Hobson
Henry le Stone
Louisville & Nashville Railway System
Waite
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Williamsburg
Ohio
Lindbergh aims for rapid baby return in direct talks
New Jersey police and Charles A Lindbergh pursue quick settlement with kidnapers over the stolen infant. An array of clues and sightings surfaces as investigators seek a safe return by noon amid a tense security buildup at the estate.
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United Press
Hopewels
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hanasiia
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Cohurel Lindbergh
Crenton
Vane
Tate
Cyrene Lindbergh
Havealih Lambergh
Cewartia
Oie
Limbergh
Hin
Kroger Plans Expansion Revealed to Stockholders
March 3 4 plan of expansion announced to stockholders of the Kroger Grocery Baking Co President Albert H M Morrill noted the 1928 expansion aftermath. He added we have a worth eighty open sixty six stores though cannot say anything as to their creation.
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Cunuinnatl
Ert
Grovery & Baking Co
Albert HM. Morrill
Patoren
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