Southern Ohio Veterans Attend Legion Conference in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville district American Legion held a two-session conference with 263 members from eight counties. A public meeting featured John Lon presiding, with remarks by J J Seslavaky and Sam Cobb. A short MGM film The Flag Speaks was announced for national showing.
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Nelsonville
Eagnin
American Legion
Legion
W. L
MA. Johnston
J. J Barlaveky
Auitarium
John
Lon
Nelsonville High School
Hand
Fred Linscott
John DeMotet
Athens
Sar H. Cobb
I'L
Eveland
Rossiter
Hine
Paul Tague
Clarence Hartpence
Alva Conrad
Mary
George Childs
J. J. Seslavaky
Hartpence
Iam
MGM. Stud
Jon
Navy Post Department
Sam Cobb
B.A. Awe
Glenford Dugan
com +mander
New
James Auflick Dies Saturday in Nelsonville
James Auflick aged 67 died Saturday afternoon at his home on Grosvenor Street. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the Grim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street, led by Rev. B. AcAve. Burial will follow in Green Cemetery. He is survived by children Men Hagel Buren James Auflick James Gertrude Fisk Emmarivel Edgar and George, all of Nelsonville Anna Wilson of Marion Ohio and Mrs Rachel Onan Kimberly, plus six sisters and one brother.
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Nelsonville
James Auflick
Grosvenor St
Igrim Holiness Church
Chestnut St
B. AcAve Buri Witt
Bent Green
Eldren
Hagel “Buren
Jemes
Gertrude Fisk
Emmarivel
Edgar and
George
Anna Wilson
Marion
Ohio
Rachel
Onan Kimberly
Nelsonville Man To Graduate In Osteopathy May
Robert E Butts of Nelsonville will be graduated as a Doctor of Osteopathy from Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery on May 25 1940 the school announces He is a brother of Dr L E Butts and a graduate of Nelsonville High School and Ohio University Athens He plans to practice in Ohio after graduation
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Nelsonvillc
Robert E Butts
Nelsonville
Kirksville College
L. E Butts
Nelonville
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio
T. E. Butte
Camera Club To Meet Tuesday
Torch Brief News Notes reports the Baptist group gathering at Mrs Grace Duntee home with Mrs Wet Crandall presiding. The event featured a plant prize for the mother with the largest family and refreshments provided by the hosts. Members and guests included families from Chillicothe and Ohio University activities noted for Mothers Day week.
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Chutely
Grace Duntee
Wet
Crandall
Mea
Ohio University
Athent
Rose’ Kinchioe
Kersburk
Mra
Carl Kincade
Frost
Re D
Jacob Lyons
J [Omg
William Licklighter
Vaby “Dqughter
Parxeps
Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Meetings
Social notes from Nelsonville report auxiliary meetings at the Legion building Tuesday at 7:30 PM for Turowa Ladies and updates on the Camera Club gathering at Lydia Bills St Marys WV. Also mentions high school talent and a nurse event with family notices and a funeral service for Mrs Har Per Waterman. Woman’s Club to meet at Mrs Mary Ray’s home Tuesday evening.
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Turowas Ladies “Auxiliary
Legion Building
Bern
Sina Noweng
Coun Selsonvile
Ino
Atte Samberson
Mire
Lydia Bills
St. Marys
W. Va
Ivening
Katherine LeBonald Wan
Buliang
Ntomoor
Tn Ath
Juverntatton
Margaret Shaffer
Ome
Larry Pletcher
Iteiureh
Stanton
Romine
Aacry Jr
Harper Waterman
Church of Christ
Mary Ray
W. Washington St
Big Gasser Hit in Connett Area
SELSONVILLE district reports a gas well drilled by Ohio Coal Gas Co near the Connett school house on Sunday Creek Coat Co. lease. The well struck gas after drilling less than 200 feet, yielding about one quarter of 8 million cable feet. Two more locations have been established in the area.
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Selsonville
Rank
Ol Mara
Contenetor
Atilife
Ohio Ual Gas Co
Sunday Creek Coat Co
Connett
Maillion
Eagles Lose First Game in Nesville 1940 Season
The Eagles opened the 1940 baseball season at Nesville and fell 5-4 against the St. Birds. Despite no practice, the team battled midseason pressure, with the game tied 3-3 before an eighth inning score sealed the loss. Guy Winn joined as a new fielder and Nixon drove in runs.
Beaver Patrol Meets Tonight at West School
NELSONVILLE Beaver Patrol of Troop 66 gathers tonight at 7 30 at West School per Patrol Leader Rodney Jonas. Scouts bring dues uniforms and hand books. Assistant Scoutmaster Char Pedigo assists. Members include Rodney Jonas Eddie Amos Junior Cheeseman Paul Berry. Fox Patrol meets tomorrow night at West School at 7 30 per Lloyd Johnson. Don Jonas Bob Bateman advanced to First Class. Paul Midkiff and Loyd Johnson to Second Class.
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Nelsonville
Beaver Patrol
Rodney Jonas
West School
Char
Pedigo
The
Beavers
Eddie Amos
Junior Cheeseman
Paul Berry
Fenders
Fox Patrol
Lloyd Johnson
Don Jonas
Bob Bateman
Paul Midkiff
Loyd Johnson
Marriage of Donald Preuninger and Bride Celebrated at Nelsonville Church
The Nelsonville Methodist Church hosted the candlelit wedding of Miss bride and Mr Donald Preuninger of Marion Ohio at 2 30 pm The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Paul George Alexandria Ohio The ceremony featured music beforehand bridesmaids in peach gowns and pink and blue bouquets The groom's family assisted as ushers and after the ceremony a reception at the bride's parents home followed The couple plan to reside in Marion where the groom works for Prudential Insurance Company
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Nelsonville
Hydran
Palma
Ferns
Nelson Ville
Donald Preuninger
Marion
W. M. George
Paul George
Alexandria
Earn Iace
George
Jean Burns
Charles Robinson
Lester Preuninger
Paul Preuninger
Donald” George
James Arnold
Fred’ Preuninger
Marlon
Mr Preuninger
Mr. Preminger
Prudential Insure
Murray City Group To Hear Candidates
Murray City boosters sponsor a candidate dance and parade on Tuesday May 7 at Eagle Hall Murray City The parade will start at 7 30 pm from Hocking and Athens counties circling the south end of town returning to Hack Street and Eagle Hall Candidates will be introduced to the public by Supt J J Stone Other entertainment is planned
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Murray City
Eagies
Hocking
Athens
Hack St
Eagle Hall
J. J. Stone
Glouster Social Notes and Club Meetings
Glouster social notes report a Holy Cross Church Hall gathering with Spiritual reading by Bob McCreanor, two guitar solos by Rosie Leon, contests won by Evelyn Deal and Anna Marie Wolf, and social games. Upcoming events include a W C T U meeting Tuesday at 2 pm at Miss Esta Cunningham’s home, a N T Club meeting rescheduled to May 25, and a Progressive Study Club gathering May 7 at 7:30 with a musical program by Mrs Pleo and Mrs Weymueller.
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SiLivesnes — Catholic Action, Guild
Holy Cross
Bob McCreanor
Rosie Leon
Evelyn Deal
Anna Marie Wolf
Esta Cunningham
N. T
W. R. Drury
Pleo
Weymueller
Detroit Bowling Set Ends as Monarchs Stand Fast
Seventy teams in Detroit compete in the American Bowling Congress event. Chicago Monarchs poised to win 1940 title as weekend results keep top five standings intact. funerals for Nah Bardin and Lillian Barbin observed at Mt Hermon Church.
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Glouster
Ezra Weaver
Etta Johnson
Athens
Bessiea
Patty
Bernadine Wolf
Columbus
Joe Watt
Lester Finley
Bethesda
Ws Moody
Bishopville
Axe
Isaac Price
Charles Culver
Zanesville
Clara McMullin
Raph McMu
C. E. Selltre
Sion
Allison Jones
C. A
American Bowling Congress
Vernon
Jessie Sharp
Hanmorrow
Nah Bardin
Lillian Bar
Mt. Hermon Church
Sun
Chicago
Monarchs
OMT
Shampions
Racine Social and Personal Highlights in Recent Notes
Local social news from Racine and surrounding areas, including PTA district meeting at Letart Falls, summer home trips to Old Town, eighth graders' commencement at Racine High School, marriage notice for Harold Faylor and Margaret Hamlin in Goulds Florida, Epworth League dinner at Rev Sirk's home, camp plans for Lancaster in July, birthday surprise for Betty O’Connor, and various visits and relocations of local residents and workers, with community chatter from Racine and Letart Falls.
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Sacine
P.T A ‘Iiss
Bonnie Miles
Homer Holter
Letart Falls
Thursda
Roy Proffitt
Freda
Maxine
Betty
Old Town
Southern Rural
Racine High School
Amanda Cross
Harold. Faylor
Faylor
Margaret Hamlin
Goulds
Florida
Suffield
Epworth League
Racine
Charles Stephenson
League
Lancaster
Dolly, Russell
Marian Simpson
Betty O'Connor
Emma Jane Jiiden
Mary Jean Watson
Betty Hoback
Gloria Schaefer
Jan Neigler
Tax Belle Cleland
Bobbie Clel
Honaker
Hone Faker
Pittsburgh
Boston
Paul Sayre
Bob Woods
Clark Arnott
R. D
Ditford Hill
Letart| Falls
Sam’ Craig
Hattie Baker
Dayton
Ralph Hay
Masonic Inspection Held in Nelsonville
Nelsonville reports the annual Masonic inspection at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening. William C. Porter from Malta presided as district deputy grand master. degree work was conferred by leaders. visitors from Athens Logan Malta and McConnelsville attended. a 6 o'clock dinner preceded the meeting.
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Nelsonville
Philaderian
Lad Norist
F. @ Arais
Masonic Temple
William C. Porter
Malta
Sho
Lena
Athens
Logan
Malte
McConnele Iie
Hollister church to serve hot lunch Wednesday in high school
Loyal workers of Hollister United Brethren Church announce a community lunch in the high school. The event aims to feed school children and the public, with meals provided for all attendees.
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GLOUSTER — Loyal _ Workers
Hollister U. B
Prom Night Honors at J T High School
Seniors and juniors held a May prom at the J T High School with Virginia Hartley leading the grand march. Freda Garvin was crowned senior queen and Mar. Ya Cominky named junior queen as orchestra played, with a full faculty and local pupils in attendance.
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Victor Segee
Tom Logan
Fae
Fqn
Freda Garvin
Toon Atenor
Mar. Ya Cominky
Husk
Boone
Sue Dears
Halton
Tse Bryson
Ghar
Sara Willis
Merle Dan
Kord
Helen McCaskey
Inez
James Vaughn
Warren
Office at Stadium Project Is Robbed
GLOUSTER Saturday night the WPA stadium under construction south of the city was entered and robbed. A crowbar broke the hasp. Ed Vaughn found the damage and alerted authorities. Investigator Rolland Ruth took fingerprints. tools and three reel cords were reported stolen. Watchmen were placed on duty and the project will be guarded until completion.
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Glouster
Ed Vaughn
Braun St. White
Fred Heck
Athens County
Rolland Ruth
Finler
Frank Butts
Carl Porter
Fred North
Jacksonville Dies in Hospital
Mauressouise Lee eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lee of Jacksonville died at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a ten day illness of pneumonia. She is survived by her parents and one brother Charles age 3, her grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Lee of Redtown and James Boster of Dayton. Funeral services will be held from the Red Town Free Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev Walter Martin of Athens officiating. Burial will be made in Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Lee in Redtown until time for the funeral service.
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Glouster
Mauressouise Lee
Lawrence Lee
Jack ‘Sonville
Sheltering Arms ‘Hospital
Athens
Charles
Charles Lee
Redtows
James Boster
Dayton
Red Hown
Free Methodist Church
Walter Martin
Taylor Ridge
Redtown
Funeral rites held for Headley Lowes at Carbon Hill
Funeral services for Headley Lowes of Carbon Hill were conducted this afternoon at the ME Church in Carbon with burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery. The Jr. Order United American Mechanics will sponsor a benefit party at the ICC Hall in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening May 7 at 8 o'clock.
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Nelsonville
Headley Lowes
Carbon Hill
Carbon #0
United American Mechanics
I. C.C. F. Hall
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Nelsonville Social Notes
Connett Area
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Athens Club
Hotel Barry
Karr
Arizona
George Preuninger
Murray City Group
ABC
Detroit
Albany
Vinee
CARBO
John Landis
Carbondale
Boyd Blum
Marjorie Austen
Woodrow’ Sum, "Logan
Paul Dunn
Janesville
F. Je. Beasley Co
J-T
Stadium Project
Jacksonville
John Monks
Cross, Hospital
Columban
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Nelsonville Lodge of Elks
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Vogies
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By Chine Ohlams
Anne Adams
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