Community Building Topic Delights Nelsonville Business Men
Columbus banker Avery G. Clinger urged modern retailers to know their goods and use strong sales arguments to beat mail order catalogs. He said communities grow through people and institutions like schools churches Y M C A luncheon clubs and the chamber of commerce. He praised Nelsonville for a new shoe factory and clay plants and noted fruit growing and sheep raising as future prospects alongside commerce and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Avery G. Clinger
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Clinger
Columbus Chamber
Commerce and Industry
C. Ofc
T. D. Brown
Haydenville
Contractor to Build New Bungalow in Nelsonville
Frank Moore of the Cable Hardware Co plans to construct a new bungalow in Nelsonville reported May 7. The project adds housing in the area as part of local development efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank Moore
The
Cable Hardware Company
Plains Church Society Meets for Prayer and Social
The Standard Bearer society of The Plains church met at the Shafer home with president Thelma Nida leading a business session. An address on Strength of Prayer won by Evelyn West was presented. a vocal duet by Floride Shafer and Ruth Cline followed. After refreshments, honorary members and many others attended, with future talks planned by Rev. E N Dabritz and Rev. Mr. Parker about Hawaii and Pacific missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Standard Bearer Society
the Plains Church
Floride Shafer
John Shafer
the Plains
Thelma Nida
Ciety
Evelyn West
Ruth Cline
Fred Nida
Robert Graves
Beulah Hawk
Neva Hawk
Stella Gabriel
Maxine Channell
Ada West
Fredericka Nida
Joyce Smith
Virgene Mercer
Ideal Home play to honor Mothers Day at church
Chauncey May 7 The Ideal Home a playlet will be presented Sunday evening at 7 30 oclock by Girls and Boy Scout troops of the city under Miss Dorothy Minster direction. A musical program precedes the play with Mother's Day songs. Morning Bible school at 9 30 includes readings and songs. A special offering will be taken and drive for large attendance.
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Chauncey
First Christian Church
Miss Dorothy
Bible School
Funeral for Tru Myers Follows Mother's Death
May 7 report notes Ira Myers and son Floyd traveling to attend the funeral of Tru an Myers age 14 who died after an influenza illness. His mother Hertrietta Myers died the previous week from the same disease, the two deaths occurring a week apart on the same day.
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Chauncey
Ira Myers
Floyd
Truan Myers
Hertrietta Myers
Sons of Veterans to Hold Chauncey Public Demonstration
The Sons of Veterans of Glouster hold a Chauncey meeting at 7:30 PM on Main and Converse streets. Two short addresses will be given and a drum corps will provide music as part of a membership drive.
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Chauncey
Sons of Veterans of
Will Lecture on Near East at Millfield Methodist
The Rev. Mr. Parker of the Millfield Methodist Episcopal church will present an illustrated lecture with stereopticon views on Malaya Sunday evening at the Millfield church. Features include images of a head hunter from Borneo and cannibals of Sumatra, noted for allegedly eating early missionaries. Parker and his family spent about eight years in mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Snowden
A. P. Scott
Columbus
Julius Fischer
Jerusalem
King Solomon's Temple
E. L. Morrell
Fischer
Lodge
Mary
America
E. N. Dabritz
Chauncey and
Millfield
Chauncey Church
Parker
Hawaii
Pacific Ocean
Theseslands
Chauncey
Mr. Parker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Malasia
Borneo
Sumatra
Bible Class Entertained at First Christian Church
Chauncey May 7 The Woman's Bible class of the First Christian church was entertained at their regular meeting by Mrs. George Harvey Nye at her High street home. President Mrs. Guy Brookins presided with Mrs. Charles Fiske in charge of devotions and Mrs. Charles Ogg as program leader. Mrs. Howard O. Brown gave a reading and a social contest followed the social hour. The hostess provided a refreshment course for members including Mrs. John Shafer and others.
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Chauncey
First Christian Church
George Harvey Nye
High Street
Guy Brookins
Charles Fiske
Charles Ogg
Howard O. Brown
John Shafer
Ira Myers
Floyd Myers
Sam Tippett
T. R. Hamilton
Charles Bradfield
Howard Brown
Charles Sweeney
Arthur Swart
Ezra Rams
Guy Gardner
John Brewer
B. F. Ferrer
Henry Osborne
Neal Helse i
Mrs H Osborne Is Honor Guest at Birthday Dinner
Chauncey May 7 Mrs Henry Osborne of this city was honor guest at a dinner Sunday at her High street home for her birthday. Her five year old granddaughter Rachael Osborne baked and presented the birthday cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Henry Osborne
City
High Street
Rachael Osborne
Fred Osborne
Athens
Past Master’s Night Observed by Philodorian Lodge
Nelsonville May 7 Past Master's night was observed at the Masonic temple by Philodorian lodge with a gathering of former presiding officers. The M. M. degree was conferred on two candidates as several visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Philodorian Lodge
Masonic Temple
Osborne Family and relatives listed from multiple towns
Fred Osborne and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Noble and two children and Miss Goldie Ashworth all of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Dana Os borne and son Richard of this city, Miss Millie Osborne, Guy E. Osborne and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Osborne
H. B. Noble
Goldie Ashworth
Athens
Dana Osborne
Richard
This City
Millie Osborne
Guy E. Osborne
Henry Osborne
Birthday Dinner Honors S D Jackson In Chauncey
A birth day dinner was held at S D Jackson's home on Lexington Avenue Chauncey last evening. The pink and white birth day cake was baked by Mrs F H Staffinger. Attending were family members and guests Mrs F H Staffinger of Detroit and Henry F Staffinger of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
S. D. Jackson
Lexington Avenue
F. H. Staffinger
Detroit
Henry F. Staffinger
Chauncey Visitors Welcome Hixson Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson Sr of Chauncey host relatives at their Ellis Avenue home. Their daughter Mrs Otto M Russell and three children Otto Jr Billy and J Pritchard from Ashland Kentucky join the visit.
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Chauncey
Robert Hixson, Sr
Ellis Avenue
Otto M. Russell
Otto Jr
Billy and
J. Pritchard
Ashland
Columbus visitors accompany Chauncey hosts
Mrs. Vint Cunningham hosted guests from Columbus including Frank Bolin and his daughter Frieda Clendenin with Marie and Naomi, plus Ida Craig Jennie Haybrow and sons Max Howard and Paul Thomas. They visited Armadale and Shade before returning home with Mrs. Mary Bolin who will spend the summer in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Vint Cunningham
Frank Bolin
Frieda Clendenin
Marie
Naomi
Ida Craig
Jennie Haybrow
Max Howard
Paul Thomas
Columbus
Nate Lochary
Armadale
Dorsey Bolin
Shade
Mary Bolin
Mother's Day Plan at Nazarene Church The Plains
A Mother's Day program and sermon are planned for Sunday at the Nazarene church in The Plains. Mrs. Carrie Channell heads the Sunday school and Rev. Miss Klee leads the ministry. A music and readings program will precede the sermon for mothers, with Miss Klee preaching in the morning and addressing young people in the evening. The cradle roll includes thirty babies and all their mothers are invited.
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Chauncey
Nazarene Church
the Plains
Carrie Channell
Miss Klee
Mother's Day Services Planned at Methodist Church
In Nelsonville on May 7 the Methodist church schedules special services for Mother's Day. Sunday morning sermon by the pastor, evening service under the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. District superintendent Rev. H. J. Holcombe will preach with Ruby Gladys Mercer of Athens giving a reading.
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Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
H. J. Holcombe
Ruby Gladys Mercer
Athens
Nelsonville High Forms Letter N Association
Nelsonville high school letter men have formed a new organization named the Letter N Association. All current and former letter winners are eligible for membership with the aim of promoting clean athletics. Officers elected include Meade Whyte president Blake Mechem vice president Bob Ohlinger treasurer and Willis Wolfe secretary.
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Nelsonville
Letter Men
Nelsonville High School
Letter ‘N’ Association
Edwin Stoltz
Meade Whyte
Blake Mechem
Bob Ohlinger
Willis Wolfe
West school holds annual May pole rites in Nelsonville
Nelsonville records its annual May pole ceremonies as a large crowd attends at West school. The program opens with songs and a flag salute followed by two additional numbers including Spring Time and Apple.
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Iwest School
Nelsonville
West School
America
May Pole Ceremony Delights West School Community
The May pole program featured the school as well as a first and second grade orchestra. Miss Marjorie Holland was crowned May Queen in a white dress with attendants. The event included dances butterflies and the moths, games, and a two course lunch for teachers by the P T A of the West building.
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Hickman
Marjorie Holland
Thesehildren
My Spanish Sweetheart shines at Nelsonville high show
In Nelsonville on May 7 the two act operetta My Spanish Sweetheart premiered at the high school auditorium. Directed by Miss Velma Young and staged by junior high students, the performance featured a mixed junior and senior orchestra. The Dutch kids entered in windmillland costumes with clever Holland themed song and rhythmic steps. Tom West as Jimmy drew laughs with slang and wit through the acts.
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Nelsonville
Velma Young
Holland
Local comedy review praises lively stage burlesque
Howard Miller and Mary Leyshon drew laughs as Tom and the English girl in a lively vaudeville style program. Elizabeth Edington delighted as My Spanish Sweetheart while Tommy and Jimmy staged a humorous bullfight sequence. The Raggedy Ann and Andy acts, the Dutch Kiddies, Betty Wolfe’s dance, and a Spanish dance drew strong crowd approval. The cast and chorus showed careful training and the production was a hit, with a repeat show planned for this evening.
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Marks
Howard Miller
Tommy
Mary L. Leyshon
May
Elizabeth Edington
Jimmy
Betty Wolfe
Jackson High to Meet Scarlet and Gray in Nelsonville
Jackson high school baseball team travels to Nelsonville Saturday for a 2 p.m. game against the Scarlet and Gray at Nelsonville playgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Nelsonville
Jackson High School
Seniors Entertained by Buchtel High School Faculty
Nelsonville May 7 The teachers Fred Linsgott principal Karl Miller Miss Jennie Mulligan and Mrs Donald Betts entertained the senior class of Buchtel high school Wednesday evening May 4 at the Legion home in Nelsonville. Dancing featured the program with Brunswick panatrope music provided by Hickmans pharmacy in place of an orchestra. Refreshments were served then dancing resumed and guests left at a late hour for a pleasant evening.
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Nelsonville
Buchtel High
Fred Linsgott
Karl Miller
Jennie Mulligan
Donald Betts
Legion Home
Buchtel Hich School
Brunswick Panatrope
Hickman
Local residents travel and return after family bereavement
Joe Howe returns to St Joseph Missouri after his brother Hiram FE Howe dies. Miss Seidenfeld from Murray City leaves for Tulsa Oklahoma. Drs FE and C C Butt visit Columbus on Thursday. Mills conducts business in Columbus. Mrs Ernie Cook and daughter Mary Esther visit Columbus relatives. Miss Cecil of Zanesville visits Miss Amy Holtz.
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Joe Howe
St. Joseph, Mo
Hiram FE. Howe
Seidenfeld
Murray City
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Drs
C. C. Butt
Columbus
Id Mills
Ernie Cook
Mary Esther
Lloyd Six
Miss Cecil
Zanesville
Amy Holtz
Widow credits Mayr's for relief from stomach illness
A grieving widow recalls severe sickness and says Mayr's Compound cured her stomach and intestinal inflammation. The ad promises one dose proves benefits with a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville as selling points.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy Co
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High Plans Monday Election of Officers
The high school parent teachers association will meet Monday at 7 PM in the senior high building. Election of officers will be featured. The nominating committee includes Mrs. Gorsuch, Mrs. Leyshon and Mrs. Huenfeld.
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Nelsonville
Ing
Gorsuch
Leyshon
Huenfeld
A Hint to the Farmer
A Garden Ohio man proves hay and corn sells fast with Messenger classifieds. Hubert Buck places an ad and in two days clears eight tons of hay 150 bushels of corn eight head of pigs. Contact Athens 70 Nelsonville 412 Logan 6024 or Pomeroy 111-J for adtaker services.
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Hubert Buck
Garden
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Pomeroy
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