Two Funeral Rites for Mrs Estella Poston
Funeral services for Mrs Estella Poston age 58 who died Saturday in University Hospital Columbus from a heart ailment will be held Tuesday at 2 pm in the Christian Church Nelsonville. Rev R F Strickler will officiate with burial in Greenlawn. Her husband Henry T Poston and relatives will bring the body to her brother Eugene Steenrod’s home Fayette Street this evening for calling. Sister Mrs George Bethel Adrian Michigan now in Florida cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Estella Poston
University Hospital
Columbus
Christian Church
R. F. Strickler
Greenlawn
Eugene Steenrod
Fayette St
George Bethel
Adrian, Mich
Florida
Five Fined by Mayor At Hearings Sunday
Nelsonville report: Wallace Pickett paid a former fine after an arrest for intoxication and was jailed by Police Chief George Bateman. Pickett pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Holland, with a further $5 fine and costs assessed. Four other arraignments on intoxication charges also resulted in $5 fines. Participants included Tom Pickett Carbondale John Hughes Denver Merz Maude Perry. John Tennihill was bound over to the grand jury on a non support charge with $500 bond. affidavit by wife Myrtie Tennihill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Wallace Pickett
Kimberly
George Bateman
Pickett
G. Holland
Tom Pickett
Carbondale
John Hughes
Denver
Dorcas Society Meets Wednesday Evening at Deanville Church
The Dorcas Society of the Deanville Church will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday at 6 45 PM at the home of Miss Irene McDowell replacing the usual Thursday gathering.
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Nelsonville
Dorcas Society of the
Deanville Church
Irene McDowell
Robinhood Girl Scout Patrol Entertained In Nelsonville
Miss Mary Coak ley and Miss Emily Sharp hosted the Robinhood Girl Scout patrol at their Nelsonville home. Games and contests delighted the group, with prizes awarded to Margaret Warren and Dana Barber. Leaders Miss Helena Kouri and Miss Adda Frances Butt attended with several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary Coakley
Emily Sharp
Robinhood
Girl Scouts
Margaret Warren
Dana Barber
Helena Kouri
Adda Frances Butt
Imogene Sayre
Elizabeth Shafer
Jean Bumgardner
Winona Glenn
Rita Mae Dunkle
Alice Calentine
June Bateman
Mary Jane Howe
Mary Virginia Thomas
Legion chicken dinner set by Glen ford Dugan Post
Nelsonville note: the annual dinner by Glen ford Dugan Post American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary occurs at the Legion building on Tuesday evening. Serving begins at 6 30. Auxiliary members should drop off table linen at J D Adamson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Legion
J. D. Adamson
Elliott at City Building Aides Tax Returners Tonight
Ralph Elliott of the Athens County Auditor's office will be at the City Building from 6 to 9 this evening to assist local taxpayers in completing personal tangible and intangible tax returns. If returns are completed tonight, such taxes may be paid Tuesday to G. D. Gorham, county treasurer, who will spend Tuesday and Wednesday here to receive real estate taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ralph Elliott
Athens County Auditor's Office
G. D. Gorham
Officers Elected in Nelsonville Presbyterian Sunday School
New officers for the Sunday School Department include Superintendent R A Snackenberg and Assistant Jack Haffner. Roy Sayers is secretary, Mark Herrold librarian, Margaret Galvin pianist, Louise Shafer song leader, Ruth Kelch chief of Primary with Margaret Johnson assistant, Edith Stiers pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
The
Presbyterian Church
R. A. Snackenberg
Jack Haffner
Roy Sayers
Mark Herrold
Margaret Galvin
Louise Shafer
Ruth Kelch
Margaret Johnson
Edith Stiers
Johnsons announce birth of daughter in Zanesville
Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson of Zanesville announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday March 25 Their grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Johnson of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fred Johnson
Zanesville
George Johnson
Tenth Birthday Party for Jessie Pergrin in Nelsonville
Nelsonville honors Jessie Pergrin on her 10th birthday with a Saturday party at her grandparents' home on E Washington Street. About 25 children enjoyed games and contests from 2 to 4 pm with Easter themed refreshments and favors provided by Mrs. Pergrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Jessie Pergrin
W. H. Parks
E. Washington St
Bridge Club Hosts Evening in Nelsonville
Mrs Bertha Evans hosted the Nelsonville bridge club on Wednesday evening with Miss Ference Cook as guest player. High scores went to Miss Vivian Dowler and Mrs Nelson Dowler, while Mrs Joe Wion had the low score. Refreshments followed the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bertha Evans
Ference Cook
Vivian Dowler
Nelson Dowler
Joe Wion
Nelsonville Methodists to Meet at Howe Home
Martha Class of the Methodist Church will gather at Mrs. Miles Howe's residence Tuesday night at 7 30 with Mrs. Henry Lancaster and Mrs. McKee assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Martha
Methodist Church
Miles Howe
Henry Lancaster
McKee
Gallipolis Merchants Move Against Shoplifting Surge
Gallipolis merchants report a rising shoplifting problem with several arrests by police. Clerks note groups of thieves at counters and children slipping items while older accomplices control sales. Police Chief Fraley plans fingerprinting all shoplifters. juvenile cases were placed under advisement by Judge J S Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Fraley
School Board Meeting Hindered by Flooded Roads
Cecil Halley of Eureka missed a Gaila County Board of Education session as flood damage blocked travel. The board arranged pupil transportation for Ehody Grove pupils after Springfield District did not, while Shady Grove school has been closed since a building fire a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cecil Halley
Eureka
Gaila County
RECORD GALLIPOLIS PARTITION SALE REPORTED
Mrs. Margaret McCormick notes a partition sale in Huntington Township where 155 persons receive portions of 16 acres valued at $2 400. Attor ney Henry W Cherrington says this partition suit is unusually large in Gallia County. The least share is one eleven hundred fifty fourth part of proceeds. sale ordered by Judge W R White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Margaret McCormick
Huntington Township
Henry W. Cherrington
D. L. Reisinger
William Turner
John L Evans Dies at 67 in Jackson County
John L Evans 67 died suddenly Friday at his home near Kitchen in Jackson County. Funeral services were held Sunday in Thurman. Survived by his wife and son Tailmadge Evans who teaches in Kitchen, two brothers and a sister, Dave L Mia John Jenkins and Evan Evans of Jackson.
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Gallipolis
John L. Evans
Kitchen
Jackson County
Thurman
Tailmadge Evans
Dave L
Mia
John Jenkins
Evan Evans
Jackson
Glow-worm Light Linked to Breathing, Scientists Debate
The passage notes an established idea that glow-worms emit light during breathing, while scientists admit they know comparatively little about these creatures and their luminous mechanism.
Applications for Emergency Crop Loans Open in Gallipolis
Gallipolis reports emergency crop loans for 1936 are being taken at the county agent’s office in the courthouse. Loans are limited to $200 per farmer for immediate cash needs and require a first lien on the financed crop. Eligibility excludes those who can borrow from banks or other lenders or have pending Resettlement Administration actions. Checks are issued by the Regional Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Office in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
G. M. Rhodes
Farm Credit Administration
R. R. Starbuck
Starbuck
Sheriff Sells Three Parcels in Gallia County Auction
Sheriff E. E. Hatfield conducted a Saturday sale at the Common Pleas Court house, auctioning three parcels. Charlies Smith bought two Porter lots for 502 dollars from Connie Clark suit, a 104 acre Green Township farm sold for 405 to Stanley Lanier, and Virginia Joint Stock Land Bank bought a 70 acre Harrison Township farm for 1800 amid a Carter Porter suit. appraisals ranged up to 2000 dollars.
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Gallipolis
E. E. Hatfield
Common Pleas Court
Connie Clark
Charlies Smith
Smith
Porter
Green Township
Stanley Lanier
Ed l L. Mills
H. W. Hibmon
Virginia Joint Stock Land Bank of Charleston
W. Va
Harrison Township
Mattie Carter Porter
Bur Vance Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter in W V
George Bur Vance, 29, received a three year term at Moundsville penitentiary after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Mrs. Virginia Adams of Huntington. He was recently sued for divorce by his wife, who lives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Bur Vance
Moundsville
West Virginia
Virginia Adams
Huntington
W. Va
Variog Sentenced in Gallipolis Child Delivery Case
Judge W R White jailed George Variog for failing to deliver his child Tony to mother Rose Varios as ordered by the court. The ruling underscores enforceable custody orders in Gallipolis.
County Offices Busy as Flood Waters Recede
In Gallipolis floodwaters receded enough to reopen roads, bringing a surge of activity to county offices. Auditor Emmett Keeler said 1,000 more personal tax blanks would be processed before Tuesday's deadline. Courts handled numerous wills and juvenile cases while car bills of sale flooded the docket as residents rushed to trade in vehicles before license tags change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Emmett Keeler
Clark
Margaret McCormick
Ballard and Scott Issued Marriage License in Cheshire
Brady Ballard 22 farmer son of M E Ballard and Juanita Scott 21 daughter of Bert Scott both of Cheshire were issued a marriage license in Probate Court here.
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Gallipolis
Brady Ballard
Farmer
M. E. Ballard
Juanita Scott
Bert Scott
Cheshire
League of Nations A Step Toward Preventing War
Palmer argues the League of Nations offers a logical starting point for global peace. He outlines its structure the Assembly Council and Secretariat and notes the role of advisory commissions and the International Labour Organization in promoting cooperation and tackling issues that threaten security. He urges embracing peaceful means and warns against armed preparedness as a path to peace.
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League of Nations
League
Assembly
Council
International Labor Organization
United States
Winners in Flower Sale Are Announced
Nelsonville reports the Flower Sale by the American Brotherhood for the Blind awarded first prize to Jeannette Davia for 10.63 dollars, second to Virginia North with 8.31, and third to Birdie Pierce at 6.54, with other workers earning movie passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
American Brotherhood For the Blind
Doris M. Horch
Jeannette Davia
Virginia North
Birdie Pierce
Nelsonville Brief Personal Mention
Local notes list visits and guests from Mt. Vernon Glouster Columbus Londonderry Zanesville and Cleveland. Individuals include Miss Florence Mulligan Mrs Elma Bell Mr and Mrs Ed Howard and families Mrs Gertrude Pride Dr and Mrs T J Bowers and others with relatives in Columbus and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Mulligan
Columbus
W. H. Edgell
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Thomas Mulligan
Elma Bell
Glouster
E. E. Bell
Gertrude Pride
Phil Kelch
Ed Howard
Nelsonville
Rt. 3
Stanley Barstow
Winifred
Adrian
Londonderry
Harry Davis A
Harriette
Elsworth Reigle
Elzie Hellyer
Mildred
Paul Raith
Estle Crabtree
67th Birthday Notions in Nelsonville
The 67th birth day anniversary of Mrs. J. W. Wion was celebrated Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Bertha Evans 525 Poplar St. Attending were Mildred and Paul Raith Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wion Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hillary Mrs. Wion and Mrs. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
J. W. Wion
Bertha Evans
Poplar St
Elzie Hellyer
Mildred
Paul Raith
Columbus
Joe Wion
Bob Hillary
Wion
Evans
Mrs Sarah Barnhart 79 Dies at Circle Hill
Nelsonville burial notice for Mrs Sarah Frances Barnhart 70 who died at Circle Hill over the weekend. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 p m at Pentecostal Mission Church Nelsonville with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by husband Henry Barnhart three sons William Frank Charles, daughter Minnie Clouse a brother Frank Windle 29 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
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Nelsonville
Sarah Frances Barnhart
Circle Hill
Pentecostal Mission Church
Greenlawn
Henry Barnhart
William
Frank
Charles Barnhart
Minnie Clouse
Frank Windle
DAR Chapter Holds Meeting in Nelsonville
Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the DAR met in Nelsonville at the home of Mrs. W. W. Poston for March. Regent Mrs. W. H. Weigand presided as the Star Spangled Banner and flag salute opened the session. Members heard papers on the president general’s message Colonial Literature and DAR Educational Activities. Mrs. Gladys Whitlatch reported on the Springfield state convention attended. Fifteen members answered roll call with "Andrew Jackson." A hostess lunch followed, served by Mrs. C. C. Slater and other designated members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. W. Poston
W. H. Weigand
C. H. Martin
M. Q. Shepard
Gladys P. Whitlatch
Columbus
Springfield
Andrew Jackson
C. C. Slater
W. L. Hudson
W. E. Howe
John W. Wood
Mary Elizabeth Kessinger
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Rev. Strickler
Tampa
Robert T. Dowell
Fla
Joseph Shoemaker
Pat Whitaker
Dowell
J. Rex Farrior
Portsmouth
Ohio River
Ous
Frank E. Sheehan
Girl Scout
Elliott
Mrs Evans
W. R. White
Court of Appeals
Gallia
R. J. Mauck
Vance
Lalt M. Palmer
Lydia Lash Evans Club
Frank Parker
Third Tactical Army
Eighth Corps
San Antonio
Tex
Philippines
Parker
Nolan
Sarah Barnhart
C. D. Shafer Co
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Jr. Ouam
IOOF
Majestic
Messenger
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