Murray City Soldier Dies Of Wounds In Belgium
Pvt. Galvin Robert Wilson, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Galvin Wilson of Murray City, died of wounds received in action in Belgium after being wounded on February 23 and dying February 26. Inducted September 23 prior, he trained at Camp Croft, NC, and was on overseas duty after Jan. 1. He leaves parents, a brother, five sisters, and aunts Mrs. Peggy Stratton and Mrs. Fred Wright.
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Nelsonville
Armed Forces
Galvin Robert Wilson
Galvin Wilson
Murray City
Belgium
Wilson
Camp Croft
N. C
Nelsonville Social Notes and Club Meetings Add Events
Nelsonville social items note Willing Workers meeting with reception for eight, and a capsule gift exchange set for March 16 at Mrs Blanche Oggs home. M M Club plans capsule gift exchange at Mrs Jimmy Keatings home on March 16 with refreshments and cards. Also wedding announced for Norma Jean Call to Pvt John C Lash on March 12, at Nelsonville. Mrs Lash resides with parents. groom stationed in Texas. Also Circle 4 WSCS to meet at Mrs John Fisher. Margaret Warren secures federal post at Fort Hayes and begins Monday. Golden Rule class to meet with program by Florence Cook and Imogene Kennedy. Loyal Workers Class to meet Thursday at 7:30 p m. with Mrs Agnes Woodard.
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M. M. Club
Jimmy Keating
Blanche Ogg
Freda Hellyer
Keating
Ano Mirs
Howard Call
High St
Norma Jean
John C. Lash
Nelsonville
B. A. Awe
Howard Cali
Grace Lash
Eunice Gyutko
Margaret Warren
Sam Warren
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Miss Warren
The
Methodist Church
Mary Louise Weber
Blanche Moorehead
Clara Harkeng
Ethel Kinneer
Florence Cook
Imogene Kennedy
Agnes Woodard
Chestnut St
Dora Westfall Commissioned as Army Nurse
Mrs Dora Westfall daughter in law of Mr and Mrs Harry Westfall Sr of 218 W Franklin St was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps She will report to Camp Rucker Ala for basic training and then to a permanent station hospital She is wife of Pie Harry Westfall Jr who is now in France and formerly from Honolulu Hawaii She trained at St Marys College of Nursing San Francisco graduating in 1943.
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Nelsonville
Dora Westfall
Harry Westfall
W. Franklin Sr
Army Nurse Corps
Camp Rucker
Ala
Westfall
Pie
France
Honolulu
Hawaii
St. Mary’s College of Nursing
San Francisco
Calif
Kinney to lead Logan freight office post in move
Nelsonville native Robert Kinney, longtime cashier at the C and O Railroad freight office in Nelsonville since 1926, will become chief clerk in Logan freight office. He succeeds Frank Walters and will move with his family. Kinney served the railroad here since 1922 and has been active in the Merchants Association, City Council, American Legion, and Methodist Church. He has three sons Craig in the Navy, Charles in high school, and Ralph in grade school.
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Nelsonville
Robert Kinney
C. and O
Logan
Frank Walters
Kinney
Methodist Church
Merchants ‘Association
American Legion
Craig
U. S. Navy
Charles
Ralph
Second All-Girl N H L S Minstrel Friday Night
Nelsonville announces the Second All-Girl Minstrel to be held Friday March 16 at 8 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The show, directed by Mrs Doris Pergrin and Dr L Murphy, benefits NHS Clubroom furnishings following high praise for last year’s performance. Proceeds go to the NHS Clubroom.
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Nelsonville
Keynotes
NHS
Doris Pergrin
L &. Murphy
Baseball Lift Dream Faces War Time Hurdles
President Roosevelt voiced support for baseball to continue during wartime. He cited the need for healthy players while pending manpower legislation looms. Clark Griffith noted players would be examined for eligibility. Roosevelt endorsed night baseball and even hinted at attending sandlot games to boost fan interest.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Baseball
Griffith
American League schedules wartime travel cut plan
The American League unveiled a wartime schedule aimed at saving travel miles with 154 games reduced by three east-west circuits, extra skeleton squads on out of town trips, longer umpire stays, and canceling the all star game. The season opens April 16 with New York versus Washington and ends September 30 with 77 road and 77 home games per team, including 120 night games.
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Chicago
Will Harridge
Harridge
New York
Washington
Otto Shirley Dies Suddenly at 63 in Nelsonville
Otto Shirley 63, engineer for 43 years with the C. and O. Railroad, died at his Walnut Street home after a heart attack suffered overnight. Born in Amesville, he lived in Nelsonville all his life and was a member of First Methodist Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He leaves a wife, a son George of Columbus, daughter Catherine Boycher of Columbus, and several siblings. Warren Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Nelsonville
Otto Shirley
Walnut St
C. & O. Railroad
Amesville
John
Ella Shirley
Brotherhood of Railroad
George Shirley
Columbus
Catherine Boyher
Garry Boycher
Nettie Watts
Westerville
Charles Brewer
Springfield
Brent
Floyd
Granville
Reymond
San Francisco
Warren Funeral Home
Esther Class Meets At Hall Home
NELSONVILLE The Esther Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs Marie Hall's home for the March meeting with a 6 30 potluck dinner. Mrs Grace Lax presided over the business session and the entertainment committee arranged the program. An April meeting will be at Mrs Edna Scott's home with Mrs Jennia Oakley and Mrs Anna Linton on devotions and entertainment.
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Nelsonville
Esther
Church of Christ
Marie Hall
Grace] Lax
Velma Pritchard
Maggie Betts
L. E. Evans
Lillie Blanc
Edna Barron
Alma Ruscoe
Sadie Linten
Emima Cook
Grace Lax
Ora Barrows
Agnes Cox
Anna Linton
Mahel
Shaner
Flora Powell
Goldie Wickham
Edna Scott
Magie Belis
Jennie Oakley
EL Exang
Thelma Starkey
Anril
Jennia Oakley
Hoak Funeral To Be Held Saturday
Nelsonville reports the funeral for Mrs Marcarel Hoak aged 72 a former Carbondale resident who died Tuesday in Columbus will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Gur Lowry's home in Carbondale with burial in Asbury Cemetery.
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Nelsonville
Marcarel Hoak
Carbondale
Columbus
Gur Lowry
Asbury Cemetery
Yorks Service Men Report Transfers and Home Visits
Ned Jones of Nelsonville 2-e is transferred from Port Hueneme California to San Francisco and likely headed overseas. Lt Chas G Moler returns on leave from Pyote Texas after piloting B 28 bombers. his parents are Earl and Mrs Moler of Lancaster. Eugene Lones visits East Canton home on a 9 day furlough before heading to Camp Meade Maryland. Pearl Lones Jr stationed at Pine Castle Air Base Florida for 18 months, now with 15 day furlough. Serg Lloyd Howard sends keepsakes from Germany to his parents Ed and Mrs Howard. collection includes a 4 by 7 1 2 ft German flag, French and English money and stamps and a handkerchief. He serves with the 3rd Army in Germany and will share stories on return.
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Ned Jones
John E. Jones
Nelsonville
Port Huenlemme
Calif
San Francisco
Chas. Moler
Standson
Chas. G. Moler
Earl Moler
Lancaster
Moler
Pyote
Texas
Pri
Eugene Lones
East Canton
Leonna Lones
Roger
Larry
Pearl Lones
Camp Meade
Lones
Serg
Howard
3Rd Army
Ger
Garden Club Advice On Spring Planting Hints
Garden Club offers planting tips encouraging sowing grass seed while cool and soil wet. It also notes onions, radishes, and lettuce can be planted now with expected good results.
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Garden Club
Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr
Pacific Northwest courses host six summer golf events each with a $10,000 purse. Miami Open tickets ran out on day one of four ball matches as locals packed the venue. Metropolitan Basketball Committee cuts travel by over half by narrowing invitational teams. Giants camp features a music room jukebox from Rockefeller era. Royal Arch Gunnison reports American troops entering Grace Park Manila. A baserunner slides into third after being shot. a Yank yells late at third but out. Frank Howard meets a Marine alumnus and a joking reunion ensues. Dale White, 965 points in 41 games, milks cows and feeds pigs before school. Clem Crowe linked to Iowa football, Notre Dame sports coaching changes teased.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Pacific Northwest
Miami
Metropolitan Basketball Committee
Giants
Lakewood
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
Royal Arch Gunnison
Philippines
Grace Park
Manila
Bill Mukray
Boston Garden
Dale White
Orving
Gunder Haege
Clem Crowe
Iowa
Notre Dame
Ensign Salladay Returns From Pacific Duty On furlough
Ensign John A Salladay husband of Anita Hall Salladay has spent 15 days with Mrs Mary Hall in Nelsonville and with his parents in Portsmouth, after serving as supply and disbursing officer aboard the U S S Palmer in the Southwest Pacific. The Palmer, a World War I destroyer converted to a minesweeper, was sunk at Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines. Salladay, wounded by burns and shrapnel, will report March 19 to Fleet Service, Mobile, Alabama, for further duty.
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Nelsonville
John A. Salladay
Anita Hall Salladay
Mary Hall
John M. Salladay
Portsmouth
Salladay
Southwest Pacific
Lingayen Gulf
Philippines
Fleet Service Activities
Mobile
Ala
Nelsonville Library resumes regular hours and moves Athens branch
Nelsonville Library resumes regular schedule after a basement flood and now opens daily except Sunday from 1 to 5 30 and 7 to 9 The Athens Branch Library relocates from 6 S Court St to 13 N Court St in Athens with move completed Tuesday A rummage sale by S W A M S of the Church of Christ is planned for Saturday March 17 at Beattie Ridge donations invited contact Mrs A Fisk 878 R
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Nelsonville
Athens
S. Court St
N. Court St
M.S
Church of Christ
A. Fisk
20th Anniversary of S E Loop Observed in Wellston
Coaches and officials from Southeastern Ohio High School Athletic League gather at Rogan Hotel Wellston to mark the league's 20th anniversary. W E Bill Thomas hosts the event, with H W Emschler as speaker and Roy J Gillen as toastmaster. Rotary Girls Chorus provides entertainment under Mrs H W Gillen. The SE League is the state’s oldest scholastic circuit by continuous operation.
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Southeastern Ohio High School Athletic League
Rogan
Wellston
W. E
Bill” Thomas
The
Wellston J. Sentinel
H. W. Emschler
Roy J. Gillen
Rotary Girls Chorus
H. W. Gillen
Christopher Signs With A's and Giants Balk
New York AP Russell Christopher, a Richmond California right hander, agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Athletics after a phone talk with Connie Mack. Giants president Horace Stoneham announced holds by Cliff Melton Billy Burges and Charley Mead as camps opened. Other teams reported training camp items and signings across major league rosters.
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NEW X York
Russ Christopher
Richmond
Calif
Philadelphia Athletics
Ees Bee
Anded Hia Haldout
Connie Mack
Connie
Frederick
Christopher
Horace
Stoneham
New York Giants
Cliff Melton
Billy Burges
Charley Mead
Giants
Lakewood
N. J
Phil Weintraub
NEW York Yankees
Atlantic City
Don Savage
Jim Turner
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for itching eczema pimples and red blotches with a 35 cent price and money-back guarantee. It also claims effectiveness for itching feet and cracked skin between toes.
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Peterson
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Nelsonville Social Notes
Merrell Cusic
Anna Pospichsel
Emily Reed
Reed
Ina Mnight
Mabie Dalton
Hartley-Fisher
WSCS
Willl
Fisher
W. Franklin Sr. S
Home
Court Street
Beaco
F. J. Beasley CO
Robt. Kinney
Logan Post
N.hls
Naomi
R. R Staller
Stella Betts
Listner
Treva Shaw
Eagle
M. H. Howe
Eagles Building
Sime
Nya
McKee Drug Co
Messenger Sports
Miles
Hall
Hoak
Leadway Coffee
C. D. Shafer Co
Netsonritie
York
Fullerton
Frank Howard
Clemson
Frank
Alabama
John Cain
Cain
Sugar
Bama
Pacific
Nagy Called
Akron — We
Fritz Nagy
Akron University
Cleveland
East Liverpool
Board of Education
Memorial Stadium
Majestic
Shy S
Jean Heather
Charles Quigley
Robert Benchley
Mabel Paige
DE Rao
Joe Rent
Wlw
Delle
Scotty
Sisters
Arkie
Arkansas
Dugh
Lee Lead
Mr Foebstock
Parsmanat Picken
FOX News
First Pictures
Leon Errol
Lyear
Detroit Tigers
Steve O'Neil
Evansville
Ind
Boston Red Sox
Pleasantville
Joe Cronin
George Metkovich
Cleveland Indians
al Smith
Paul Calvert
Ken Keltner
Lafayette
Steve Gromek
Chicago White Sox
Terre Haute
Tony Cuccinello
Philadelphia Phillies
Herb Pennock
Phils
Wilmington
Del
Chicago Cubs
Charley Grimm
French Lick
Roy Johnson
Red Smith
Milt Stock
Cincinnati Feds
Reds
Horace “Hod” Lisenbee
Syracuse
ST. Louis Browns
Charley Dewitt
Jack Kramer
Cape Girardeau
Joe Ruhel
al Ross
ST. Louis Cardinals
Ray Sanders
Nature
Carter
Tad's Bar
Kimberly Road
Heharmacy Ation Drug Store
N. Court
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