Community Service At Nelsonville Church Friday
A Nelsonville observance marks the three hours of darkness during which Jesus hung on the cross. The service at the Church of Christ on Fort Street runs from 12:30 to 3 o clock with speakers Dr W N La Mance and his wife Mrs La Mance plus Rev Jake Lieyd Evans Rev John J Scott and Rev H A Sayre. Business leaders and miners in the Hocking Valley are included in special prayers and intercession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Jesus
Church of Christ
Fort Street
Hocking Valley
W. N. la Mance
Jake Lieyd Evans
John J. Scott
H. A. Sayre
Funeral for William Coakley in Nelsonville Thursday
Funeral services for William Coakley 87 will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church in Nelsonville. The Rev H A Sayre will officiate and burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. He died Tuesday at the family home on Elisabeth Street.
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Nelsonville
William Coakley
Elisabeth Street
Methodist Church
H. A Sayre
Greenlawn
Senior Choir to Sing Glory of Resurrection on Easter
Nelsonville March 23 The Senior Choir of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will perform The Glory of The Resurrection by Martin and Sprose at 4 o clock Easter afternoon. The choir of six royal singers is directed by Prof Carl E Peston. Mae Sissen of Columbus a former organist will preside at the organ with R W Parks providing plain accompaniment. The cantata is among the more difficult works and required extensive rehearsal.
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Nelsonville
First
Methodist Episcopel Church
Martini and
Sprose
Royal Singers
Caaries E. Peston
Mae Sissen
Columbus
R. W. Parks
Johnson Discusses Probate Code at Nelsonville Rotary Club
Judge M Johnson of the Athens County Probate Court discussed the new probate code at a Nelsonville Rotary Club meeting. The code changes favor surviving spouses with altered dower rights and broadened share rules, and simplify estate settlements. The club also endorsed Ohio coal promotion and discussed a school feeding program benefiting about 133 children.
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Botary Club
Nelsonville
Ohio
Seusset
Judge & M. Johnson
Athens County
Rotary Club
Johnson
Jothasom
Burn Ohio Coal Association
Sum. E. J. Arnold
Supt
Arnold
Ead
J. B. Preston
Eld
Social notes mention Ed Mattox and Miss Mary visiting
Personal items list visits and guests from Russell Point Indian Lake to S W Geddury home Tuesday. Will Powell family return from Fort Myers Piertea to Lakewood vicinity. Herbert Paulus family visiting Panies parents on W Washington St. W H Hyde and Ruth Hyde in Columbus. Marie Hickman returned from Columbus after visiting Dr and Mrs Charles Shep.
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Ed Mattox
Daaughter
Mary
Russell Point
Indian Lake
S. W. Geddury
Will Powell
Jack
Fort Myers
Piertéa
Victor Hough
Herbert Paulus
Lakewood
Panies
L. R Powel
W. Washington Street
W. H. Hyde
Mikes Ruth Hyde
Columbes
Marie Hickman
Columbus
Charles Shep
Family and visitors gather after grandmother's death
Mrs Bari Weiss and Selma visit Columbus. Mr and Mrs Lis Meloughlin visit relatives in Columbot. Effie Grwem Rath Cail 3. D Agameon and Bartara in Lanceaster. James Shepard Columbus spent end of week with Fred Freer family. Walter Wilson Joana and Ernest Murray called from Detriot by grandmother's death. Mrs Nira Wilson and Jennie Crothers also called.
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Bari Weiss
Selma
Columbus Tocar
Lis Meloughlin
Columbot
Effie Grwem
Rath Cail
D Agameon
Bartara
Lanceaster
James Shepard
Columbus
Fred Freer
Walter Wilson
Joana
Ernest Murray
Detrost
Mich
Airs
Nira
Wilson
Jennie Crothers
Jackson
Ohio
Witson
Old Time Fiddlers to Perform Thursday Night
A music program by the Old Time Fiddlers is scheduled for Thursday night at the I. O. F. Hall. The pattern invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Hall
Patte
Guest Night at Methodist Guild Meeting
The Guild Society of the Methodist Church held guest night at Mrs. Will Poling’s West Washington Street home on Wednesday. The event featured “The Irish Buddy Minstrel” performed by a group including Mrs. Jack Pritchard, Mrs. Ralph Parks, Mrs. Lucille Long, and others. Decorations matched St Patrick’s Day with green and white. luncheon was served by hostesses including Mrs. Poling and Mrs. Pearl Seaman. Thirty eight attended.
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Guild Society of the Methodist Church
Will Poling
West Washington Street
Jack Pritchard
Ralph Parks
Lucille Long
Carl Coakley
Charlies Bayless
Donald Betts
Blanche Moorehead
Helen Shaw
Poling
Pearl Seaman
C. E. Ogg
Iva Murphy
Evangelist at M. LE. Church To Talk Again
Nelsonville notices evangelist Lr. W. N. La Mance speaks at First Methodist Church using the Twenty Third Psalm to urge a definite religious message. He argues profession must show rectitude and warns against focusing only on negatives. Tonight he sponsors the athletic parson theme under Mrs. La Cance with a 7 o'clock hymn service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lr. W. N. la Mance
First Methodist Church
la Mance
la Cance
Easter self-denial offering service in Nelsonville
The Women's Christian Missionary Society of the Church of Christ presents an Easter self-denial offering at a Lenten devotional tonight for the United Christian Missionary Society. The 7 38 o'clock service features Rev. John J. Scott with the theme Radiant Crosses and Easter. Thursday will end with a communion service commemorating Jesus’ last supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Women's Christian Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
United Christian Missionary Society
John J. Scott
Jesus
River Weather Signals Rising Hocking River
River conditions show a rising Hocking as storms push levels from 4.8 feet last night to 8.95 feet by 10 a.m. with clear but cool weather. Temperatures stabilized in the mid thirties after a 32 degree overnight low and a 65 degree daytime high, per county observer Mrs. C. N. France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. France
Hocking
Inter-Class Basketball Tourney At Athens High
The public is invited to the Inter Class tournament at Athens High School tonight directed by Principal QO L Wood. Teams from Junior High and Senior High face off with games starting at 7. A loving cup will be awarded to the winning class from each school and the faculty will play the varsity after the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
QO. L. Wood
Pupils Present Musical Program Thursday Night
Rock Riffle Science pupils will present a musical program Thursday night featuring the divinity of Mabel Robson, a music superstar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scince
Musica
Oehm
Mabel Robson
Athens to Host New 330 Foot Bridge Opening Aimed
E L Lackey of C R Boulton Construction told the Athens Rotary Club the South Bridge replacement is a seven foot sidewalk continuous girder span 330 feet long with electric conduits and concrete deck. If progress continues, opening to traffic is set for July 15 with the old bridge removed and given to Athens County commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio State Highway Department
E. L. Lackey
Boulton Company
Athens County
Lackey
Charles Miller to Sing at Salvation Army Revival
The Salvation Army revival meeting tonight will feature vocal selections by Charles E Miller of Athens. Adjutant Bernard Stone announces Rev Fred Fields will preach. The Shinglers Singers of Mineral are expected to return for Friday night's meeting. Young people rehearse two Easter plays with ticket sales starting soon.
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Salvation Army
Charles E. Miller
Athens
Adjt
Bernard Stone
Fred Fields
Shinglers
Mineral
Army
Adjutant Stone
Daughters of Union Veterans Correct Misstatement
The Messenger report misstates that the D A R took over a G A R room and ended G A R meetings. The G A R Post offers to share the post room with the D U V and will not disturb their paraphernalia and books. Official sanction was received from Adjt Gen Frank Henderson of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Daughters of the American Revolution
G. A. R. Post
Adjt
Frank Henderson
Ohio
Mauck Named for Appeals Court Nomination
Roscoe J. Mauck of Gallia County has been certified as a Republican candidate for the district court of appeals judge election by the Athens County Board of Elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe J. Mauck
Gallia County
District Court of Appeals
Athens County Board of Elections
Birthdays March Second Celebrate Several Children
The piece lists multiple birthday children for March first and today. Students named include Doris Dewey Elza Wyatt Henry Miller Lois Baughman and Harry Mitchell Jr Paul Sams Jacqueline Ann Beal and Junior Callemang with schools such as Rufus Putnam Training School East Side School Central School and Haydenville noted. One youngster is said to be twenty four years old despite a spring birthday.
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Elza Wyatt
Henry Miller
Lois Baughman
Lois
Rufus Putnam
Elza
East Side
Henry
Doris Dewey
Central School
Harry Mitchell, Jr
Paul Sams
Haydenville
Jacqueline Ann Beal
Junior Callemang
Phillips Indicted for Second Degree Murder in Meigs County
Meigs County Grand Jury returned a second degree murder indictment against 28 year old William Phillips for the February shooting of Sam Selby on Happy Hollow Road near Rutland. Selby and his son were reportedly armed. Phillips faces imminent trial. Haning was indicted for breaking and entering and Ray Outs for burglary and arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby
Robert
Parker Run
Phillips
Happy Hollow
William Phillips
Ray Outs
Driver in Good Faith Prank Ends at Infirmary Scene
Pomeroy March 23 William L Hysell resident of Pomeroy Precinct on Harrisonville Road enjoys jokes but was the butt of one when neighbor Duke Thomas plotted to have him dropped at the infirmary. A delivery wagon driver, believing the setup, carried Hysell to the infirmary entrance before Supt Milo Steward confirmed he did not belong there. Hysell reportedly found humor in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William L. Hysell
Pomeroy Precinct
Harrisonville Road
Hyseli
Hysell
Milo Steward
Mr. Hysell
Holy Communion Services Planned at Grace Episcopal Pomeroy
Maundy Thursday March 24 a memorial Holy Communion at Grace Episcopal Church Pomeroy led by Rev L W Clarke at 4 PM. Sunday service at 8 AM with no night service. Good Friday three hour service at Good Shepherd Church Athens starts at noon with invited Pomeroy congregation.
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Pomeroy
Grace Episcopal Church
L. W. Clarke
Severe burns leave Mrs. Alkire’s condition unchanged
Mrs. Ray Alkire of Harrisonville remains in Galli polis hospital with severe burns though recovery is possible. An announced marriage between Edna Beatty and Virgil R. Story on March 17 was received by the groom’s friends. the couple wed at Rev Harry Lyons’ home in Springfield and will reside there after their honeymoon.
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Ray Alkire
Harrisonville
Gallipolis
Alkire
Edna Beatty
Virgil R. Story
Story
Meigs County
Harry Lyons
Springfield
Eastern Star Order
Alvin Norris
Pomeroy
Charleston
Meigs County Teachers’ Association
Supt
Wagner
Witt C. Merritt
Trimbie
Meigs County Board of Education
Karr
Department of
Ex-Governor Cooper to Speak in Pomeroy Saturday
Ex governor candidate Myers Y. Cooper is set to speak at the Pomeroy courthouse Saturday evening, with A L Burt organizing a Cooper for Governor Club. Local political notes include GOP precinct contests, a potential probate judge bid, and a lone women candidate Mrs Linnie Culloms.
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Cooper
Pomeroy
A. L. Burt
Cincinnati
Myers Y. Cooper
Pomeroy Bend
Burt
Barney van Camp
Coopers
Republican Central Committee
Linnie Culloms
Burlingham
Dr. McCullough
Peculiar Accident Involving Rural Mail Carrier
Downington March 23. Frank Gibsons, rural mail carrier from Harrisonville, was dragged by two horses attached to a drag. He stepped on the drag to deepen its path, the drag struck an obstacle and threw him under it. The horses escaped 150 yards with him beneath. Neighbors freed him at the barn. he was cut and his clothing torn but not seriously hurt and resumed his route the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downington
Frank Gibsoms
Harrisonville
Gibson
Seek Judgments B H Ewing Sues Orange Township Trustees
POMEROY March 23 Ben H Ewing local undertaker filed a common pleas suit Tuesday against Orange Township trustees L L Keller M M Tuttle and Allie Fish seeking a 100 judgment with interest from March 3 1927 for services rendered to a deceased resident of the township A second suit was filed by W H Baum and the General Exchange Insurance Corporation of Charleston W Va against Ashland Refining Company The petition says a truck driven by Baum was damaged near Chester Jan 5 by a truck owned by Ashland Refining Company The plaintiff seeks a judgment for damages to the Baum driven truck
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W. H. Baum
Chester
Ashland Refining Company
Baum
Local residents and visitors noted in brief social items
Mrs Laura Gloeckner returned home from Pittsburgh after a Christmas trip and spent two weeks there before joining a Florida Cubs tour. Others include Mr and Mrs Charles Wise Sr and Jr in Huntington on business, T A May in Ashland Ky, Miss Ethel Kinmaid and Miss Thelma Bowen in Charleston, and several families visiting relatives in Columbus, Huntington and Barbertown with Easter plans.
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Laura Gloeckner
Middleport
Pittsburgh
Gloeckner
Lakeside
Fla
Florida
Cubs
Charles Wise
Barnett
Ruth Wise
Huntington
T. A. May
Ashland
Ethel Kinmaid
Thelma Bowen
Charleston
Ed Fugate
Brownell Ave
Foster Reed
Charieston
Mary Reesey
Iva Rusk
J. H. Grate
Gene
M. S. McAllister
Barbara
Columbus
Grate
H. H. McCormick
Gene Grate
Columbud
Joe Stewart
Barbertom
H. F. Scott
Fred Gardner
Joyce
Etta Gaskall
Pomeroy and Middleport Delegation at Ohio Congress
A Pomeroy and Middleport PTA delegation attended the ninth annual Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers conference in Oak Hill at the Presbyterian Church. Speakers include Mrs. Hamilton Shaefer president, Mrs. Ethel P. Simon extension secretary, Mrs. Harry Thomas assistant district director, and Prof. C D Giauque of Ohio University. Discussion will cover district relief work by the groups.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Oak Hill
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Presbyterian Church
Hamilton Shaefer
Ohio Congress
Ethel P. Simon
Harry Thomas
Logan
C. D. Giauque
Ohio University
Relef
Mrs Bruce Lloyd Hosts Bridge Club At Parents Home
Middleport report says Mrs Bruce Lloyd entertained the bridge club Monday evening at her parents home Mr and Mrs E B Smith N Fourth Ave Three tables competed Miss Dorothy Fultz won high score trophy and guest prize went to Miss Vera Russell Light refreshments were served by Mrs Lloyd.
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Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
E. B. Smith
Fourth Ave
Dorothy Fultz
Vera Russell
Lloyd
Gilbert Erwin Opens Dancing School in Columbus
Middleport reports Gilbert Erwin former Middleport High School class of 1921 graduate has resigned from the New York Central Railroad to devote his full time to a new dancing school in Columbus. He currently teaches a class of 33 pupils and stages a monthly event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gilbert Erwin
Middleport High School
New York Central Railroad
Columbus
Erwin
Railroad
Calumby Theater Hosts Special Dance Event
Erwin, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Erwin of Charleston, formerly from here, attends a special dance at a Calumby theater.
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Calumby
Erwin
Ben Erwin
Charleston
Easter Sunrise Service Planned by Presbyterian Church
Middleport residents are invited to an Easter sunrise service at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning led by Miss Vivia Middleton and Miss Margaret Sauer who will oversee the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Vivia Middleton
Margaret Sauer
Amputations and Burns Reported in Local Conditions
The Garden Barl Bean, staying with his brother in law Bur Swartz, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital last week where his leg was amputated due to gangrene. Gertrud Bernard, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bernard, was seriously burned about the body when her clothing caught fire near a gas flame while working in a room. She was hospitalized in Jacksonville under a nurse’s care and is reported in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barl Bean
Bur Swartz
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Gertrud Bernard
George Bernard
Jacksonville
R. EB. Goldsberr
Dave Gilliand
Sumner
Joe Smith
Hawk Eater House
Bearwaliow Ridge
J. P. Mohler
G. E. Coen
William St. Clair
George
James
Ida
Clifford’ Kyle
Athens
C. FE
Carl Williams
Bean Farm
Allen Weatherb
Aldo Barn
Donna Jewel
C. L. Goldsberry
Blaine Lee Smith
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Victor Varconi
Giory of
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Electric Shop
Nelsomville
McLaughlin Bros
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M. LE
Charles Miller
MAUCK
Gardner
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Crooksville
Miss Gaskill
Zanesville
Fred Lemsey
M. J. McCarty
Carroll Meadows
J. A. Meadows
Dea Hayes
Addie Branch
George Taylor
Toledo
C. EB. Erwin
Third Ave
Grant and
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John Powell
Elizabeth Ward
Elmer Miller
Grant Street
Henderson
W. Va
B. H. Ewing
Orange Township
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Plan Sunrise Service
Pyramid Supporteries
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Siete
Beasle
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