Elks Back Nelsonville Plant Drive With Subscriptions
Encouraging reports come from the campaign to locate the Ohio Furnace Co. plant in Nelsonville. The Elks Lodge will invest 500 to 1000 dollars, and nonlocal pledges help but home subscriptions lag. Arthur Thomas of Huntington, W Va, from Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad met local committees to discuss prospects as the stock drive continues with a deferred payment option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ohio Furnace Co
H A. Mettler
Fl Merchants Association
Lodge of Elks
Mettler
Arthur Thomas
Huntington
W. Va
Industrial Department
The
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Nelsonville Tournament Attracts Many Former Stars
Nelsonville prepares for a three day independent basketball tournament on March 14 15 and 16 manager Meade Whyte says several top section teams are entered and many stars from former high school teams will play. Four games per day Thursday Friday and Saturday with March 10 as entrant deadline drawings at the American Legion Home trophies and medals on display at Hub Clothing Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Meade Whyte
American Legion
Hub Clothing
John P. Dalton Dies at Home in Nelsonville
Nelsonville resident John Price Dalton aged 89 died yesterday at his Adams Street home. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ led by Rev. L. C. Butler. Burial will follow at Greenlawn. He is survived by four daughters including Mrs. Anna Coleman of Detroit and Mrs. Cora Arkly of Steubenville, 22 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, three brothers Link of Nelsonville Sant of Logan and William of Columbus, and two sisters Mrs. Alice McDonald of Columbus and Miss Amy Dalton of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Price Dalton
Adams St
Church of Christ
L. C. Butler
Greenlawn
Mable
Gertrude
Anna Coleman
Detroit
Cora Arkly
Steubenville
Link
Sant
Logan
William
Columbus
Alice McDonald
Amy Dalton
Gallipolis
Stanley E Brown dies at Murray City
Stanley Edgar Brown, 29, died last evening at his Murray City home. He is survived by his wife Mary, one son Jimmy, his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Brown, three brothers William Eugene and Clarence, and one sister Ruth, all of Murray City. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Friends may call at his parents home. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 30 PM at the Murray City Methodist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Stanley Edgar Brown
Mary
Jimmy
Frank Brown
William
Eugene
Clarence
Ruth
Eagles Lodge
Greenlawn
Sarah Six Dies During Visit in Zanesville
Mrs. Sarah Six widow of Wesley Six died yesterday while visiting a granddaughter in Zanesville. She leaves son Floyd Moshier of Carbondale, daughter Blanche Barrows of Nelsonville, brother Frank Moshier of Chicago, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services are Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Carbondale Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Sarah Six
Wesley Six
Zanesville
Floyd Moshier
Carbondale
Blanche Barrows
Frank Moshier
Chicago
Greenlawn
Robert Robson Rites To Be Held Friday
Robert Walter Robson age 19 died yesterday at Cherrington Hospital Logan after 10 days as patient. Funeral services will be at the residence in Buchtel with burial in Greenlawn. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs John Robson four sisters Mrs Enid Savage Jacqueline Margaret and Shirley Lee of Buchtel and grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Robson Grove City. Two brothers preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Walter Robson
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Buchtel
Greenlawn
John
Robson
Enid Savage
Jacqueline
Margaret
Shirley Lee
Tom Robson
Grove City
Townsends Father Ezra Townsend Ill in Columbus
Local friends are advised of the serious illness in Columbus of Ezra Townsend, a former Nelsonville resident. He is 89 years old and is the father of William Townsend, now living in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Columbus
Ezra Townsend
William Townsend
Student Injured in School Gym Fencing Accident
Leora Allen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Allen, sustained a broken right arm yesterday in a gymnasium fencing incident at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Leora Allen
Paul Allen
Police Car Involved In Collision At City Limits
NELSONVILLE The city police car driven by Patrolman James Cope and a car operated by Charles Bond of Logan were damaged in a collision at the west city limits Tuesday. The police car had its left headlight fender bumper and wheel damaged while the Logan car suffered serious damage to the left side.
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Nelsonville
James Cope
Charles Bond
Logan
West City
City Wins in Court Appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court denied a writ of mandamus to force Francis G. Kouri to sign a lease with Skinner Engine Co for generating equipment for Nelsonville’s electric plant. The 38 month lease totaled 27050 with 2500 due at installation and after 30 days, plus 612.50 monthly for 36 months, though outright purchase was cited at 23000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
States Supreme Court
Francis G. Kouri
Nelsonville
Supreme Court
Donald McLaughlin Dies in Columbus
Nelsonville born Donald J. McLaughlin aged 43 died Monday night at University Hospital Columbus after an automobile accident. He leaves his wife from Youngstown, two children in Columbus, his father Lis McLaughlin and sister Ruth Williams in Nelsonville, another sister Mrs C E Zimmerman and brother Ralph in Columbus. Burial is in Columbus on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Donald J. McLaughlin
University Hospital
Columbus
McLaughlin
C. E. Zimmerman
Ralph
Pythians To Discuss Committee Reports
Nelsonville valley Lodge Knights of Pythias will meet tonight at seven oclock at the Pythian Castle. One candidate will be given the rank of Esquire. Committee reports will be discussed. Several young members have been studying in preparation for ritualistic work, announced by Master of Work Roy Tomlinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville— Valley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Castle
Roy Tomlinson
Cubs to Organize Nelsonville Pack Tonight
Cub Scouts and parents are asked to meet at West School at 7 o clock. Scout Executive Ashwill will attend to finalize the setup of a new Cub Scout pack in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
West School
Ashwill
Spiritual Devotion Tonight at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ hosts a 7 o'clock service with Rev. Lawrence Crawford Butler leading the fifth in a devotions series. His meditation is titled The Holy Spirit and Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Lawrence Crawford Butler
Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party Postponed
The Nelsonville chapter announces a postponement of its benefit party to Wednesday night March 13 due to scheduling.
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Nelsonville
Pocahontas
Club Benefit Set for Nelsonville Event at Red Men's Hall
L. H. Club plans a benefit party Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Red Men s Hall in Nelsonville. Proceeds support the club’s charitable efforts.
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Nelsonville
L. H. Club
Red Men's
Buchtel Alumni Meet Set for Thursday Evening
An important meeting of the Buchtel High School Alumni Association will be held at the school Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock.
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Buchtel
Buchtel High School Alumni Association
Metcalf Seeks Place on Fourth District Court of Appeals
Former State Senator Verner E. Metcalf of Marietta filed nominating petitions for the Republican nomination to the fourth district court of appeals serving Athens through Vin ton counties. Metcalf, born Sept 16 1893 in Washington County, has held posts including Washington County prosecuting attorney and Marietta school board member. He chairs the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation board of review and may take a leave of absence during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Verner E. Metcalf
Marietta
Ublican
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Scioto County
Gallia
Lawrence
Scioto
Adams
Brown
Highland
Ross
Pickaway
Pike
Hocking
Jackson
Vinton
Washington County
Metcalf
Republican Party
John W. Bricker
Appeals Court
B.U.C. Board of Review
Bricker
State Senate
92Nd General Assembly
Senate
Davey
Board of Review
B.U.C
Mr. Metcalf
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio Northern University Law School
Ada
Nelsonville Circle of Ruth Elects Officers at Presbyterian Meeting
Eight members met in the social rooms for devotions led by Blanche Riley and Irene McDowell. Officers elected include Mrs. Lloyd Evans president and Mrs. James Knight treasurer. Billie Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ossman, celebrated her fourth birthday as guests were listed. MEET THURSDAY Christian Missionary Society to gather at Mrs. Wilbert Hall's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle of Ruth
The
Presbyterian Church
Blanche Riley
Irene McDowell
Miss Riley
James Knight
Lloyd Evans
Cecil Shafer
B. M. Coakley
Margaret Johnson
Charles Kennard
Gilbert Johnson
Spiritual Life Group
Anna Chapman
Billie Jean
Virginia Keck
Leroy
Hester Wood
Junior Adams
Hester Ossman
Alice Cooksey
Sam Wolfe
Gene
Harold Campbell
Jimmy
Eugene Campbell
Luella Hall
Anna McClain
James Ossman
Frankie Virgene
George Ossman
Christian Missionary Society
Wilbert Hall
Fort St
Methodist Missionary Society Meeting Set at Shafer Home
Due to Mrs. R. R Stalter illness and nightly services at First Methodist Church the Methodist Missionary Society will meet Thursday at 2 o clock at the home of Mrs. C. D. Shafer for their gathering.
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R. R Stalter
First Methodist Church
The
Methodist Missionary Society
C. D. Shafer
Birthday surprise for Mrs Hoye celebrated at Fort St home
Friends and relatives gathered Saturday night at Mrs. James Hoye’s Fort Street home to celebrate her birthday with gifts and refreshments. Local guests included L M Pyle Pearl Harden Sara Six Nellie Wilson Walter Shafert Mary Louise Whitmore Jim Hoye and Ruth Negro with out of town visitors from Murray City Columbus and Dover. Cosmopolitan Club to meet Friday with hostess Mrs Egbert Whitmore Chestnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hoye
Fort St
City
Rollie Harisen
Mary Lou
Judith
Lew Barnes
Mary
Ina
Murray City
Milton Pyle
Columbus
Ruth Negro
Mary Ann
Nancy
Dover
Ossman Hosts Party At Route 3 Home
Mr and Mrs James Ossman entertained Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs George Ossman Route 3 celebrating the occasion with friends and neighbors.
Local residents visit and travel across Ohio and Niagara Falls
Mrs Edward Whitmore works in Murray City. Jack D Foss from Niagara Falls spent the weekend with Fred Foss Jr and family. Herschel J Watson from Niagara Falls visited Cambridge and returned home. They left Sunday for Niagara Falls. Davey Tree Expert Co employees. Noah Hoye and Ralph Hoye of Columbus were Sunday guests of James Hoye and family in Fort St. Ruth Negro and children Mary Ann and Nancy spent the week with her mother Mrs L M Pyle and will visit Columbus this week. Clarence Stage Jessie Townsend and sons Max and Dale traveled to Columbus Monday to see Miss Jessie Eyre and Mrs Deana Denny. Supt E J Arnold Principal J K Kinneer and Coach George Abraham of Nelsonville Schools attended a banquet in Wellston Tuesday evening celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Whitmore
Murray City
Jack D. Foss
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Fred Foss
Herschel J. Watson
Cambridge
Davey Tree Expert Co
Noah Hoye
Ralph Hoye
Columbus
James Hoye
Fort St
Ruth Negro
Mary Ann
Nancy
E. J. Arnold
J. K. Kinneer
George Abraham
Nelsonville
Wellston
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
Scouts to Meet Nelsonville Tonight
Members of Troop No. 64 are requested to attend a 7 o clock meeting in the troop room at the Eagle Building.
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Nelsonville
Eagle
Girls Club To Elect Officers Next Week
The Nelsonville Girls Athletic Club will elect officers Wednesday night March 13. The 13 member group includes Betty Stewart Bonnie Connors Lois Bateman Helen Shaw Margie Beverage Peggy Freer Mary Tomlinson Doris Cook Laura Norman Midge Bayless Mary Galvin Lee Galvin and Mary Cope. After the election, plans aim to double membership for summer activity and promote girls sports. Any girl over 18 may join by contacting a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Girls Athletic Club
Betty Stewart
Bonnie Connors
Lois Bateman
Helen Shaw
Margie Beverage
Peggy Freer
Mary Tomlinson
Doris Cook
Laura Norman
Midge Bayless
Mary Galvin
Lee Galvin
Mary Cope
Kilpatrick Girls
Kanauga Social and Personal Notes Highlight Local Moves and Illnesses
Mrs Walter Schoonover ill with tonsillitis but improving Junior Schoonover has work on the Julius Fleischman A Sunday School class met at Mrs W E McDade's home Refreshments served Mrs Paul Ables called to Oak Hill due to mother Mrs Staten Mrs Maggie Whittington of Buffalo visited her soninlaw and daughter Mr and Mrs John Allen Mr Allen ill but recovering Mr and Mrs Peter Stace attended Harry Bowen funeral at Pomeroy Dena Montgomery and daughter visited Mrs Ella Russell family Burns and family moved to McDermott property Walter Schoonover returned to work at Belle West Virginia on Sunday
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Kanauga
Walter Schoonover
Junior Schoonover
Julius Fleischman
W. E. McDade
Paul Ables
Oak Hill
Staten
Maggie Whittington
Buffalo
W. Va
John Allen
Lizzie Adams
Huntington
Kananga
W. F. Deem
Route
Emma Comstock
Wanda Raike
Henderson
Oma Daugherty
Flat Rock
Burns
McDermott
Belle
Social Notes of Rio Grande Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Rio Grande social page notes the Ira Shato family moving from Howell farm to Gallipolis. George Northup of Cincinnati visited, with Northup relatives in attendance. The Rio Grande switchboard moved from Mrs. Evans residence to Mrs. Lois Johnston’s home. Moss Harvel and Jo Webb visited Hamden area relatives. Dr Kenneth Welker and son Billy stayed with Mrs. T J Allison in Oak Hill. Mrs. Lawrence Lundy ill. Co C A Deputation Team led morning services at The First Baptist Church in Gallipolis. W P Myers improving. Mrs Myers opened their restaurant. Mrs John Blazer at O H E recovering from illness. Calvary Baptist Ladies Auxiliary to meet March 12 at Mrs David Wickline’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Ira Shato
Howell
Gallipolis
George Northup
Cincinnati
Northups
Northup
Mary K. Evans
Lois Johnston
Moss Harvel Jo Webb
Hamden
Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Meeting in Albany
Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Cora Brooks home in Albany on Saturday night March 2 with 13 members present and many visitors. A potluck supper followed by an accordion and piano program. Mrs. Kate Brooks conducted the business session and others visited relatives in Columbus and nearby towns. Influenza mentioned among the Reeves family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley — Ladies Aid Society
Cora Brooks
Albany
Grace Lynch
Zelah Bolin
Betty Alfody
Jeanette Blackford
Pearl Wood
Ed Brooks
Harold Jones
Pearl H. Brooks
Mike Charles Brooks
Alvin Lynch
Lester Cordray
Felix Dorsey
Victoria
June Ann Dorsey
Chauncey
Beulah Cordray
Alice Reeves
Kate Brooks
Bessie Pugh
A. R. Hawk
Athens
Columbus
D. L. Wallace
Nelsonville
Jessie Reeves
Albert Reeves
Pearl Chapel
Forest Service Work Shown to Rotarians
R. J. Schaar district ranger outlined Forest Service efforts in the Wayne Purchase Unit at a Rotary Club meeting in Nelsonville. Dr. Harry Raden organized the program as Schaar described conservation erosion control fire fighting and the creation of outdoor parks and recreation centers with slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
R. J. Schaar
Wayne Purchase
Rotary Club
Harry Raden
Forest Service
Honor Morgan Receives 40 Year Emblem for Rail Service
Nelsonville's William Morgan a 50 year veteran of Hocking Valley and C and O Railroads was awarded a 40 year emblem at a Fort Hayes Hotel banquet. Arch City Lodge 774 of the Brotherhood presented the honor with David Robertson international president in attendance. Morgan began with Hocking Valley in 1917 after starting as a fireman on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Morgan
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co
Hocking Valley
Arch City Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Fort Hayes Hotel
Columbus
Morgan
Arch City Lodge of the Brotherhood
David B. Robertson
Cleveland
Brotherhood
Floyd Green
Elizabeth Smith
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hocking Valley Railroad
Murray City Social Notes Brightens Local Friends Gatherings
Mrs Willis Syx hosted a birthday party for her daughter Donna Louise with gifts and cake by Mrs Margaret Wooten. Numerous relatives and visitors from Columbus Nelsonville Athens Zanesville Logan and Shawnee joined weekend and Sunday visits, plus attendances at a funeral in Glouster.
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Murray City
Willis Syx
Donna Louise
Margaret Wooten
Wooten
Jackie
Betsy
Joan Hillyer
Ronnie Syx
Ruth Brown
Doradean Hoffman
Howard Beougher
Clara Shelton
Columbus
Samantha Shelton
Rose Harrison
Francis Zarley
State Hospital
Athens
Lelia Rose Williams
Harry Mullenkamp
J. A. Ayers
Cora Gaffey
Charles Vancuren Fof Logan
Clarence Cook
Pearl Williams
Cresta
Carbon Hill
Roy Martin
Gerald Martin
Middleport
Chris Waldeck
Nelsonville
Mary Shaffer
Mike Anderson
Effie Jonas
Grace Donoghue
Zanesville
Vinton Hopkins
Nellie Robey
Hettie Hopkins
Clara Keyes
Ann Poppczy
Howard Lowery
Herbert Cunliffe
Cunliffe
Till Wilson
Mattie Albaugh
New Straitsville
Lizzie Mr
William Hawk
Oscar Loper
Revival tobegin at Amesville Methodist Church
Reverend G C Nutter will start a revival at the Amesville Methodist Church Sunday evening March 16 with special music directed by Miss Mary Schaufelberger. A note on automotive parts mentions applying light machine oil to nickel plated components to prevent rust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
G. C. Nutter
Amesville Methodist Church
Mary Schaufelberger
Glouster Woman Named to DAR House Committee
Mrs. Lowell E. Burnelle of Glouster is appointed as a member of the Daughters of American Revolution House Committee for the National Congress in Washington D C. The selection reflects her Nabby Lee Ames Chapter service. Edith Summers, Glouster High School senior, copied Wilkesville and Salem in Vinton County for transfer to the National Library in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Lowell E. Burnelle
House
National Congress of the Daughters of American Revolution
Washington, D. 1
Nabby Lee ‘Ames
D.A.R
Edith Summers
Wilkesville
Salem
Vinton County
National Library
Washington, D. C
Glouster Social Notes Highlights Female Club Meetings
Glouster W C T U discussed Juvenile Protection and plan for the County Institute. Sunshine Boxes to hospitals. Junior Progressive Study Club hosted by Mrs George Wolf with librarian Gladys Coutts speaker. Officers elected including Thelma Ley president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wolf
Gladys Coutts
Phyllis Bottome
Thelma. Ley
Gail Wallace
Ralph Gatchel
Anna Marie Logue
Harold Cornwell
Glen Wallenhaupt
Marcella Jonas
Clarence Huddy
Steubenville
Anna Louise Logue
Lois Balderson
Wilbur Balderson, Jr
Fred Bier
Mary Chute
Luckoff's Bowling Team Tops Winter Garden in City League
Luckoff's team defeated Joe's Winter Garden in a three game City League match. Jack Zimmer rolled 219 and 576 to lead with high pins while J McAllister and L Trainer added solid totals. Also noted were scores from Union Lunch and Glouster Alumni Association hosting a dance at Glouster High School gym tonight at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster — Luckoff
Joe’s
Winter Garden
Jack Zimmer
Union
Scott Dairy Y. Johnston
J. McCreanor
J. McAllister
G. Thompson
Joe’s Winter Garden
Jj. Buhla
L. McAllister
J. Zimmer
Luckoff
L. Trainer
Ee Ae Oe
Z. Marquis
Toterence
Glouster — Alumni Association of
Glouster High School
Hold Burial Rites For Mrs. S. T. Conn
Funeral services for Mrs. Sam T. Conn Ada Clark 62 of Mountville Morgan County were held Tuesday afternoon at Hemlock Church of Christ with Rev F E Roberts and Rev Miles E Hoon officiating. Burial followed in New Lexington. Cousins from the vicinity attended including Mrs Hattie Hoon John Clark Verle Clark and Glenn Clark.
Masons To Entertain E-Thursday Evening in Amesville
The Amesville Masonic Lodge hosts Officers Association of the 17th District on the Thursday evening of March 7. Past Grand Master Louis Blakemore will speak. Eastern Stars serve a chicken dinner at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
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Athens Messenger
Elks
English Channel
London
Royal Air Force
John P. Dalton
Stanley E. Brown
Robert Robson
Donald McLaughlin
Pythians
Cubs
Nelsonville Social Notes
Egbert Whitmore
Chestnut St
Cosmopolitan Club
Girls Club
Social Notes of
Pleasant Valley Group
Honor Morgan
Murray City Social Notes
DAR House
Mrs. Burnelle
Nabby Lee Ames
W.C.T.U
C. F. Wallace
Iva Pedicord
T. F. Figley
Ernest Bingman
C. L. Eddy
C. A. Bingman
Esta Cunningham
W. W. Leadbetter
County Institute
Ernest Jones
Children’s Hospital
C. E. Williams
White Cross Hospital
Faye Janchius
Verl Chezm
S. T. Conn
Masons
C. D. Shafer Co
BIG Double Bill
Anna Neagle
Edna May Oliver
George Sanders
May Robson Zasu Pitts
Nurse Edith
Cavell
Edith Fellows
Nurse Cavell
FOX News
Cartoon
Five Peppers
F. J. Beasiey Co
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