Nelsonville Youth Prisoner of War Identified
Nelsonville residents learned their son Staff Sgt John C Monks an aerial engineer and gunner with a bomber squadron is a prisoner of war in Germany. He was reported missing after a late January raid over enemy territory and a later radio and Red Cross message confirmed he was captured. A follow up letter with details was promised.
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Nelsonville
Co. H. Monks
International Red Cross
John C. Monks
Red Cross
Mrs. Dora Orndorf Dies in Murray City Home
Mrs. Dora Orndorf age 70 died Wednesday at her Murray City home. She is survived by her husband George Orndorf a son Dwight Martin from Murray City by a prior marriage and a daughter Mrs. William Moore of Logan. Funeral arrangements are not announced.
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Nelsonville
Dora Orndorf
Murray City
George Ornorf
Dwight Martin
William Moore
Logan
Chief Dana Windon Returns Home After Hospital Care
Nelsonville fire chief Dana Windon who spent the last month at Cherrington Hospital with a broken leg was back at City Hall. He was injured fighting a fire on W Washington Street on Tuesday February 8.
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Nelsonville
Dana Windon
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
City Hall
Cief Windon
W. Washington St
Nelsonville Man Leroy Weaver 78 Dies at Home
Leroy E. Weaver 78 of Doanville died Wednesday at his home. Survived by wife Melvina, two sons James of Nelsonville and Pete of Kimberly, six daughters including Mrs. Hunter of Sandusky and Mrs. Warner of Columbus. Funeral services not yet completed.
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Nelsonville
Leroy E. Weaver
Doanville
Melvina
James
Pete
Kimberly
Margaret
Tara Hunter
Sandusky
Esta Warner
Bessie Chesher
Columbus
Oda Eliott
Grace Thompson
Deanville
Ceiling Charge Rules Still In Effect
Nelsonville War Price and Rationing Office reminds service trade establishments no relaxation of filing requirements has occurred. Seasonal services such as garbage removal lubrication painting vehicle care cleaning and repair must adhere to maximum price rules set March 1942. Those who have not filed a price list with the local office should do so immediately.
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Nelsonville
War Price and Rationing Board
Nelsonville Auditor Reports City Fund Balances
City Auditor E. F. DeVore reports total city fund balances at Feb 29 amounting to 40170.13 with beginning balance 36632.24 and receipts 9649.69 while disbursements total 6111.80. Separate funds show electric light plant balance 18360.57 water fund 5220.14 gas tax fund 3675.80 auto tax fund 4634.72 light and water deposit accounts 372 and 151.92 and 4680.58 for sewer bonds.
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Nelsonville
E. F. DeVore
Pomeroy DAR to Hear Forestry Talk in Friday Meeting
The Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host James Wells assistant state forester as speaker on Forestry in Southern Ohio. The 2 PM meeting at Grace Episcopal Church includes a musical program and invites garden clubs and civic representatives. Mrs. Harry Feiger is regent. Mrs. Patrick Lochary chairs the program.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
James Wells
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Grace Episcopal Church
Harry Feiger
Patrick Lochary
Council of Church Women Meets for Potluck and Programs
The Federated Church group gathered yesterday for a potluck dinner and program where Mrs. Charles Baird reviewed A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. World Day of Prayer Service reports and school services were also noted. Agnes Scott Teachy of Florence S C announced her daughter Agnes marriage to Lieut. Charles David Graber Jr of Pomeroy Colorado with ceremony in San Francisco on Feb 28. Lt. Graber is stationed at Letterman Hospital. Manning Kloes, son of Herman and Mrs Kloes, recovers from injuries after a bottle break cut his face and eye.
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Council of Church Women
Federated Church
Charles Baird
Brooklyn
Charles Scott’ Teachy
Florence
8S. C
Agnes
Charles’ David Graber, Jr
Pomeroy, Co
Charles Graber
San Francisco
Calif
Graber
Letterman Hospital
Manning Kloes
Herman Kloes
March Birthday Month for Welkers in Pomeroy
Meigs County Sheriff Ralph Welker notes five generations of Welkers born in March starting with his great grandfather David Welker a Civil War veteran and extending to his son Jerry born March 27. Statues of family trade mark stonemasonry link the line. Also mentions a St Patrick’s Day party at the Baptist Church and Boy Scouts Troop 49 visit. Charles Legar arrives in England as reported by his mother.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Ralph Welker
Welkers
David Welker
William Welker
Delbert Welker
St. Patrick’s Day
Jerry
B.Y.P.A
the Baptist Church
Boy Scouts of Troop 49
Mary K. Foster
Oscar Vince
Joseph Foster
Carl Hannell
Luther Tracy
John Terrill
Cpl
Charles Legar
England
Visits Relatives In City For Week
Mrs. Miles Lesh of Los Angeles California is visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs C E Handley this week. She came east to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs C B Smith who died recently in Middleton.
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Glouster
Miles Lesher
Los Angeles
California
C. E. Handley
Legion Auxiliary Holds March Meeting in Nelsonville
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at the Legion building in Nelsonville with Mrs. Thomas Lax presiding. After the business session a potluck was served and games were enjoyed.
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Nelsonville
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Building
Thomas Lax
Mrs Charles Howard to Attend Royal Neighbor Camp Meeting
Mrs. Charles Howard of Athens spends the week in Middleport to attend the local Royal Neighbor Camp meeting on Thursday. She is hosted by Mrs. P A Hysell during her stay. The article notes a celestial comparison about the sun and moon and their apparent sizes.
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Middleport
Charles Howard
Athens
Loyal Pals Class meets at French home on Second Ave
Middleport notes report the Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ gathering at Mrs Edward French and Miss Frances Roush hostesses on Second Ave. Ten dollars were donated to the Red Cross War Fund. Fourteen members attended with jonquil and forsythia decorations and refreshments. Other society items include visits, furloughs, and local hospital updates.
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Edward French
Frances Roush
Church of Christ
Second Ave
French
American Red Cross
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