Nelsonville CWA Projects Near Time Limit Under Report
A county survey notes 15 of 15 CWA jobs in Nelsonville completed or nearly finished with about $20,000 in remaining work. Projects include storm sewers on Chestnut and Madison Streets, Fort Street Cemetery improvements, State Route 31 labor, street paving, water service work, and canal clearance. Large canal area work proceeds but won’t finish before period end. total project estimate around $85,000 with material shortages and weather delays. As the clock winds down, about 100 workers remain in York Township amid earlier peaks over 700, with several local projects not started under CWA.
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Nville
Pine
Harper
Chestnut Street
Fort Street
Madison Street
Pleasant
Myers Street
Hocking Canal
Jiggleburg Run
Washington Street
Adams Street
CWA
York Township
Nelsonville
Buchte
Adama
FERA
Canall
Haydenville P T A Plans Spring Fundraiser at Community Hall
Haydenville P T A met last Wednesday with papers read by Mrs. Robinette Miss Johnson and Mrs. Thompson. They will host Hap py Harrys Hillsiders for a musical program at Community Hall Monday March 26 with part of proceeds to the P T A. A nominating committee led by Mrs Sinnott Mrs Carter and Miss Spencer was named. The next meeting April 11 will feature speaker Mrs Harry Thomas of Logan and election night activities plus a potluck supper.
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Haydenville
Parent-Teacher Association
Robinette
Johnson
Thompson
Happy Harry's Hillsiders
Thomas Sinnott
Homer Carter
Spencer
Todd
Harry Thomas
Logan
Joseph Brooks Dies in Detroit at 54
Nelsonville notices the death of Joseph Brooks age 54 in Detroit Michigan. He was born in Nelsonville and lived as a child there. He leaves a wife and three Detroit children. He is survived by sister Mrs Mary Brooks Snyder and brothers Mac and Don in Columbus. His mother Fanny Brooks died two years ago. Aunt Emma Martin of Nelsonville is a surviving aunt.
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Nelsonville
Lucy Hoodlett
Detroit
Mich
Joseph Brooks
William
Fanny Brooks
Mary Brooks Snyder
Mac
Don
Columbus
Emma Martin
Nelsonville council approves tax advance to cover deficit
A resolution authorizing the city auditor to request a county advance of taxes to meet a general fund shortfall was adopted under suspension of rules at a special City Council meeting. No other business was discussed. Nelsonville Knights to receive rank at Valley Lodge meeting Wednesday at Castle Hall.
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Nelsonville
Valley Lodge
K. of P
Castle Hall
Epworth League Meeting in Nelsonville
Sunday evening Epworth League session in Nelsonville featured hymn singing led by Rev. H. A. Rothrock followed by scripture reading by Arthur Kennedy. Anna Mae Voigt offered prayer and Bessie Stephenson performed a piano solo. Helen Shaw and Edison Hickman guided evening discussions.
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Nelsonville
Epworth League
H. A. Rothrock
Arthur Kennedy
Anna Mae Voigt
Bessie Stephenson
Helen Shaw
Edison Hickman
Pomeroy News Roundup: Injuries, Divorces and Obits
A worker at Parkersburg Rig and Reel Company suffered a leg fracture after a fall and was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Mabel Locke filed for divorce from Linzey Locke in common pleas court seeking alimony and child custody. J H H Croushore, brother-in-law of Ed Duffy, died in Columbus after a brief illness, survived by his wife and four children. Mrs. Elizabeth Huber hosted her five hundred club on Monday after returning from Huntington visit. J E Tracy of Union Avenue is off work due to an injured hand from several days ago.
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Pomeroy
Herman (Hamm) Fisher
Parkersburg Rig and Reel Company
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Mabel Locke
Linzey Locke
Common Pleas
J. H H. Croushore
Ed Duffy
Columbus
Elizabeth Huber
Butternut Avenue
Charles Huber
Huntington
Death of Jessie May Sayers at 17 in Athens
Jessie May Sayers 17, daughter of Mrs. Charles Sayers of near Millfield, died Monday night at her grandfather Alonzo Tryon's home in Athens after illness. Funeral at Church of God Chauncey Thursday 2 PM, burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens. She leaves her mother and brother Claire.
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Chauncey
Glouster
Jessie May Sayers
Charles Sayers
Millfield
Alonzo
Tryon
Athens
Church of God
West Union Street
Miss Florence Clark Remains in Columbus for Eye Treatment
Miss Florence Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Clark of this city is in Columbus receiving treatment from an eye specialist. She will stay in the capital city for at least the rest of the week as beneficial results are being obtained from her treatment.
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Florence Clark
J. R. Clark
Columbus
Local visitors from Parkersburg and Cincinnati
Henry Carren and Carl Poston were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Carren and others in Parkersburg. Mrs Hannah Parry Charles Parry and Lulu Parry with Mrs Richard Gibson visit Cincinnati for a millinery style show.
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Henry Carren
Carl Poston
Robert Carren
Kenneth Christy
Nita
Parkersburg
W. Va
Hess Nichols
Cincinnati
Nelsonville
Hannah Parry
Charles Parry
Lulu Parry
Richard Gibson
Marie Hall to Undergo Double Mastery Operation
Mrs. Fred Hall Mrs. Clara Hall and Mrs. Harry Davis will travel to Columbus to attend Marie Hall's double mastery operation at Grant Hospital tomorrow morning.
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Nelsonville
Fred Hall
Clara Hall
Harry Davis
Columbus
Marie
Grant Hospital
Veterans Urged to Apply for CCC Posts in Ohio
Veterans of the Citizens Conservation Corps are urged to apply at the Athens County Red Cross office in the Security Bank Building or write to the Veterans Administration in Cincinnati. The VA will select April replacements for CCC camps, with other selections in July and October. Discharged CCC veterans cannot re enroll.
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Citizens Conservation Corps
Rose Rutherford
Athens County Red Cross
Security Bank
Veterans Administration
Cincinnati
CCC
Creomulsion Advertises Sevenfold Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a seven in one remedy for coughs claiming quick relief and safety. It warns mild coughs may respond to lesser remedies and notes a higher cost but a druggist guarantee ensures refund if relief is not achieved.
Chauncey Dover High School hosts Happy Harry's Hill Toppers
Chauncey Dover High School junior class hosts a benefit entertainment in the school auditorium at 8 pm. The show features Happy Harry's Hill Toppers led by balloonist Harry Sinclair of Athens County with old time music back and wing dancing and humor. Funds go toward the annual Junior Senior banquet.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Happy Harry
Harry Sinclair
Athens County
Chauncey Socials and Illness Reported
Mrs. Beatrice Thelsen hosted a quilting gathering Saturday night with guests Mrs. Jessie Fulton Mrs. Bertha Sanders Mrs. Iva Evans Mrs. Eda Heffkin Mrs. Mabel Sisson and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett all of Millfield Don Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders is ill at their Trimble Heights home Mrs Elizabeth Robinett hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny and children Jean and Bob Nelsonville and Donna Lou Sisson Millfield Carson Sanders Sr and Jr with Mr and Mrs Carson Sanders and Mr and Mrs Ben Simpkins of Millfield attended Chauncey Church of Christ services Sunday
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Chauncey
Beatrice Thelsen
Jessie Fulton
Bertha Sanders
Iva Evans
Eda Heffkin
Mabel Sisson
Elizabeth Robinett
Millfield
Don Sanders
Fred Sanders
Trimble Heights
Ivan Matheny
Jean
Bob
Nelsonville
Donna Lou Sisson
Carson Sanders
Ben Simpkins
Chauncey Church of Christ
Initiation Degrees Confered at Summit Grange
NEW MARSHFIELD March 20. Guests from Albany Athens Can aanville Rome and York Granges attended the Summit Grange meeting. A class of eight candidates received the third and fourth degrees by Athens Grange members. Performances included songs by Mrs Hattie Webb a humorous reading by Agnes Terrell and solos by W H McClain. About 9 guests and members were served refreshments. Next meeting set for April 7, 19M.
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New Marshfield
Albany
Athens
Canaanville
Rome
York
Summit Grange
Athens Grange
Hattie Webb
Mother Macree
Mies Agnes Terrell
W. H. McClain
Marriage License for Roy H. McGee and Dorothy Anna Dunfee
Roy H. McGee son of Charlies McGee and Mrs Charlies McGee marries Dorothy Anna Dunfee daughter of Lester Duntfee and Mrs Duntfee at 1 Stewart. The license lists both parties and their parental affiliations.
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Roy H. McGee
A. Stewart
Charlies McGee
Dorothy Anna Dunfee
Stewart
Lester Duntfee
Easter Sunday plans and church conference report
Chauncey Church of Christ held a Workers Conference with 10 officers and teachers. Plans include the choir traveling to Nelsonville Thursday to sing at baptismal services and Easter sunrise service at 6 am led by Charles Minister president of the Senior C E. The Bible School aims for 150 total students with 20 in the Men’s Class. A new 10 piece orchestra will organize this week for Easter morning music. Sunday night services on March 25 and April are postponed due to Methodist revival services.
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Church of Christ
Chauncey
Charlies Bradfield Jr
Bible School
James Rankin
C. E
Church and Bible School
Methodist Church
Devotionals at Home Sunday Services Chauncey
The Rev and Mrs Ahlbrand and Supt and Mrs Bert Daugherty hosted Sunday dinner at the County Home Chauncey. They led afternoon services in the County Home chapel with a devotional period vocal solo by Mrs Ahlbrand and an accordion accompaniment by Rev Ahibrand. A choir of Mrs Walter McDaniels Mrs Daugherty Miss Opal Beckley Miss Frances Beckley and the couple sang.
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Chauncey
Vv. Ahlbrand
Bert Daugherty
Ahlibrand
Ahibrand
Walter McDaniels
Daugherty
Opa
Frances Beckley
Vv. Ahibrand
Missionary Rev. R W Ives to Speak at Pilgrim Holiness Church
The Rev. R W Ives, fresh from missionary work in the British West Indies, will speak at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Thursday night at 7 30. Pastor B H Pugh said regular Wednesday prayer meeting is canceled due to Thursday event.
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R. W. Ives
British West Indies
Pilgrim Holiness Church
B. H. Pugh
Wemmer Golden Wedding Celebration at Millfield
About 70 relatives and friends gathered at the Wemmer country home near Millfield to honor the couple’s 50th anniversary. A mock wedding, churchlike ceremony, and gifts highlighted the day, with a golden cake, family attendants, and music marking the celebration.
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Millfield
William H. Wemmer
Seniors Win Chauncey Dover Inter-Class Tournament Title
In Chauncey Dover High School annual inter-class events both Senior boys and girls earned championships. Senior boys beat sophomores 16 14 and previously defeated juniors 20 4 to claim top honors. Senior girls defeated sophomores 40 17, with juniors taking third place after beating freshmen 40 18.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Chauncey residents share weekend visits with relatives from Athens Canaanville Columbus Nel sonville Zanesville and nearby towns. Notable guests include Chauncey Oggs Ruth Ogg Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg High Street and the Rivers families from Zanesville Lavina Rivers and Frank Rivers with Floyd and Myre Floyd Rivers also visiting Thomas Fennel and family on Misl Street.
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Chauncey
Misa Ruth Ogg
Athens
Charles Ogg
High Street
Fred Burch
Mary Esther
Canaanville
Joe Bridgewater
Wronna
Abe Wilson
Columbus
Jimmie Smith
Nelsonville
Roy Pendergrass
Jacobe Avenue
Floyd Rivera
Ralph Shaw
Lavina Rivers
Zanesville
Frank Rivers
Misl Street
Myre Floyd Rivers
Thomas Fennel
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Harper Street
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New York
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Arthur Dawley
Winfred McCafferty and Sons
Pleasantville
L. D. Stover
Dastor’s
Arch.bilt Footwear
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ROA
Paramount Picture
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Sncx
Frances Drake
TURES
Stim Summerville
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Love, Honor
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Alice Brady In
Epworth
Chester Ees
Hesterfield
Harry
Marshfield Grange
Mrs. Ahilbrand
Wemmers
G. C. Patton
F. W. Wemmer
Toledo
Helen Patton
Mrs. Wemmer
F. E. Boudinot
Keith Wemmer
Pierce Raine
E. Wemmer
B. F. Wemmer
R. H. Wemmer
Dr. Wemmer
Jack
Keith
Billy
Mae Ward
John
Nelson
Margaret Ward
Neva Stricklen
Carrie Deasier
Dwight Smith
Carl Welling
Taylor Ridge
John Hillis
Alice
Hannah Hillis
O. B. Boudinot
Wyliss
Leona Boudinot
Concord
G. W. White
Vern
Jane
Helen Pateton
Woodrow Patton
Charles Sanders
John Wemmer
Milton Cole
Vege
Aldine Wemmer
Allee White
Egior
Laceati & Mimns
Tonacco Ca
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