Three Nelsonville Elks Patriotic Essay Winners Named
Nelsonville Elks National Defense Committee announces Emily Sharp as first prize winner of the essay contest with Ruth Matthewson and Lucille Warren taking second and third. Honorable mentions go to Donald George and others. Essays on What Uncle Sam Means to Me. National prizes total $1,000 for first, $500 for second, $250 for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Paul Allen
Nelsonville Elks National Defense Committee
Elks
Emily Sharp
Ruth Matthewson
Lucille Warren
Donald George
Harold Boss
Wilma Fosterling
Frances Reeves
Mary K. Sharp
Polly Johnson
Arlene Hall
Ruth Raine
Mary Jane Walker
Imogene Sayers
Pauline Johnson
Marcia McKiddie
Marilyn Shafer
Louise Straits
Gerald M. Colbert
Frieda White
Anne Preston
Anna Mae Allen
Miles Hanley
Lucille Erwin
Mary Ellen McKee
Buchtel
Uncle Sam
Appointment of William H. H. Brown Estate Administrator
Herold RR Brown of Chauncey Athens County Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of William H H Brown deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated April 24 1041 Francis D White Probate Judge of said County.
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Herold RR. Brown
Chauncey
Athens County
Ohio
William H. H. Brown
Francis D. White
Everett J. Person
Athens
Flora Burson Cabeen
Said
Turley to Return to Methodist Pastorate in Ohio
Dr. Charles E. Turley administrative head of 21,287 Methodists in Southwestern Ohio will resign as Wilmington District superintendent in May and return to the regular pastorate during the Ohio Annual Conference in Columbus on May 27. His successor will be named then. No superintendent may serve more than six consecutive years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Turley
Ohio
Waterloo Township
Athens County
Wilmington
Columbus
Nelsonville Benefit Party Hosted by Daughters of America
A benefit party sponsored by the Daughters of America will be held Friday night at 7 30 in the I O C F Hall. Patrons are asked to bring April tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
The
Daughters of America
New Ulcer Remedy Lurin Promises Quick Relief
A new medical discovery called Lurin is endorsed for stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. It is said to ease pains quickly and also helps gas, indigestion, and heartburn. Sold by Athens Pharmacy and other druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
Lurin
Athens Pharmacy
Gallaher
Elks Plan for A Big Parade in Parkersburg
Parkersburg Lodge of Elks prepares a large parade for Saturday May 24 as part of the state convention. Dr. Eugene W. Beatty says 20 floats and seven bands are contracted with 10 floats and four bands to be added by parade day. The event starts at 2 30 PM and invites Southeastern Ohio residents to attend.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Eugene W. Beatty
Beatty
Ohio
Winners in Tourney Are Announced
Nelsonville report on the Merchant Headline Tournament final results in both divisions. Letha Silcott wins the headpin title after a long roll off over Mary Cope. Men's winner Don Sipe earns 10 dollars. Silcott claims top ladies prize and multiple trades and services are awarded to top finishers. A separate note states the U S consumes 53 percent of global tin output with seven percent of world population.
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Nelsonville
Merchant Headlin
Mary Cope
Letha Silcott
Letha Silecott
Letha
Don Sipe
Eddie McBride
Kenny Cope
Sid Cook
K. Cope
Sohio Service
D. Bumgarner
Coverts
R. Gardener
C. D. Shafer
Letha Lou
D. Shearer
Mechems
L. Silcott
Wilson Bros
R. Dunkle
Ralph Howe Grocery
M. J. Howe
Beasley
N. Ward
Barber Service
The
United States
York Township Eighth Graders Stage Skit Show at Buchtel
York Township eighth graders present a skit show Friday May 2 at 7 30 p m in Buchtel High School gym. Participating schools include Deanville Floodwood Happy Hollow Connett Oak Grove Kimberly East Clayton Old Floodwood and Buchtel under Miss Pauline Heft with eighth grade teachers. Admission is free and buses run. The program features overture minstrel groups tribute to mothers and multiple playlets and musical numbers.
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Buchtel
York Township
Buchtel High School
Deanville
Floodwood
Happy Hollow
Connett
Oak Grove
Kimberly
East Clayton
Old Floodwood
Pauline Heft
Tenette
Mr Cline
Oak Grove School
New Floodwood School
Wade Brady
Lucinda Boyer
H Hollow
Alice Jeaneiller
Nelsonville F H A Members Plan Marshfield Meet
Nelsonville students from the Future Homemakers of America travel by bus to New Marshfield for the annual third and fourth degree conferral. Louise Lowden Leora Allen earn the third degree, Jean Bumgarner the fourth. Accompanying chaperones include Jane Bovie Jean McFadden Pauline Fierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
F.H.A
New Marshfield
Louise Lowden
Leora Allen
Jean Bumgarner
Homemakers Association
Jane Bovie
Jean McFadden
Pauline Fierce
Washington
New Fire-Proof Store Planned for Public Square
Mrs. E. J. Rosser plans a one story brick fire proof building on the east side Public Square at Nelsonville replacing the Hub Clothing Store. The frame is being razed and a contract for erection may be awarded next week. The new store is expected to open about August 15.
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Nelsonville
Hub
East Side Public Square
E. J. Rosser
Appointment of Executor for Flora Burson Cabeen Estate
Everett J. Person of Athens Ohio is named executor of the Flora Burson Cabeen estate. Creditors must file claims by the specified date. dated April 22 1941 in Athens County Ohio. Francis D. White handles the notice.
Three Fined by Nelsonville Mayor
Mearl E. Simmons of Deanville and two others faced arraignments in Nelsonville under intoxication and driving with insufficient rights charges. Simmons pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs, with the State Highway Patrol filing the affidavit. Harry Matheny and Walter F. Dresher also pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars and costs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mearl E. Simmons
Deanville
Co. G. Dew
State Highway Patrol
Harry Matheny
Walter F. Dresher
Scout Board To Meet At Eagles Club In Nelsonville
The Board of Review for Troops 63 64 65 and 66 will meet tonight May 1 at 8 at the Eagles Club. This is the final Review before the Spring Court of Honor. all scouts ready for advancement are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville
Board of Review
Don Lancaster
Charles Walker
Earl Baker
Joe Evans
C. Roy Tomlinson
Eagles Club
Newman Infant Dies at Home in Buchtel
Nine month old Newman died at his parents Ralph and wife in Buchtel. He is survived by parents two brothers Rodney and Charles two sisters Mary Jo and Ruth and grandparents George Newman of Buchtel and Hess Hashman of Murray City.
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Buchtel
Floyd Newman
Ralph Newman
Rodney
Charles
Mary Jo
Ruth
George Newman
Hess Hashman
Murray City
Happy Hollow School Benefit Show Slated in Nelsonville
A social benefit party and amateur hour at Happy Hollow School will begin at 7 30 Tuesday May 6. Participants must notify Mrs. Scott Bowers to take part and prizes will be awarded for best boy and best girl performances.
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Nelsonville
Happy Hollow
Scott Bowers
Nelsonville Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening
Mrs. Carl Campbell entertained the Nelsonville bridge club with Mrs. Campbell Mrs. Harry Kelly Jr and Mrs. Corwin Cookson among the players. Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Kelly Jr posted high scores while Miss Helen Jackson won the traveling prize with Nelsonville social notes.
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Nelsonville
Lillian Lee
Carl Campbell
Campbell
Harry Kelly, Jr
Corwin Cookson
Helen Jackson
Visit in Nelsonville Hosts and Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Howard Davis of Lancaster Ohio were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Hale. Mrs Fiske entertained at dinner Wednesday with covers for Mrs Elmer Beagle Mrs Frank Betts Jr Mrs Benny Kirk Kendall and son Bobby.
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Nelsonville
Howard Davis
Lancaster, C
Henry Hale
Fiske
Fred Fiske
Elmer Beagle
Frank Betts, Jr
Benny Kirkendall
Bobby
Nelsonville High School Assembly and Student Contests
A Wednesday assembly featured a baseball film as Principal J K Kinneer led the pledge while the high school band played and classes dismissed. Upcoming events include a Friday film On to Washington, a Thursday Senior Class play excerpt, matinee Friday, and an 8 pm show. A Saga staff popularity contest will award top seniors and underclassmen, with results to appear in the annual. The Camera Club plans a Sunday trip to Old Man's Cave with a 12 o'clock meeting for those attending and a May 6 follow up meeting at 7 15.
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Nelsonville
J. K. Kinneer
Washington
Camera Club
Old Man’s Cave
Horses Cannot Exert Continuous Horsepower For Hours
A historical note observes that horses lose effective horsepower after only a few hours of sustained exertion. The statement implies limits on endurance during long journeys or heavy labor, reflecting period views on animal labor and fatigue.
Training Specialist Positions Open With U S Civil Service
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an exam for training specialist roles with annual pay from 3200 to 5600 dollars. Eligible candidates must have organized training programs experience and a 4 year college degree or equivalent experience. Applications due by May 28, 1941. Information available from J L C Kelley in Athens Post Office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
J. L. C. Kelley
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Athens
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New York City
John
East End
Col
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Dorothy Blackwell
New York Soldiers and Sailors Club
Turley
Ohlinger
Wolfe Chestnut Street
Lake Erie
Ohlinger and
Wolfe
Camay, le
Doz
York
Norris
Poplar St. Ness
Froduce
Jack & Jill
Newman
Happy Hollow School
Nelsonville Social Notes
Nelsonville School News
Phillips
Jae Woot Nea
Wash. St
Nels., Ohio
J. D. Adamson
Nelsonville, Ohio
Holland Shoe Store
Edington
Public Square
Cole Croves
Greenlawn
SWIFT
Rauch
France
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