Farewell Assembly by Nelsonville High Seniors Garden Party
Nelsonville High School seniors hosted a farewell assembly as a garden party with Don Martin as MC. Jack Pritchard read colors, Tom Higgins and James Gallagher carried flags, Wilma Patton read Scripture, Rev Strickler led prayer, Lilian Kirk reviewed the senior play, Ruth Beckler spoke for seniors, and Richard Jones read the close will. Seniors listed included Elsie Freer, Earl Crouse, Gene Connor, Ruth Seibert, Erma Butt, Elizabeth Richardson, Bill Weltzheimer, Glenn Smith, Elaine Nickels, James Elliott, Zita Bowers, Nellie Dowler, Paulette Devis, Betty Tignor, Kenneth Cope, Delbert Kuhn, Jean Hannahs, Betty Stewart, Jeanette Cranmer. The seniors recited the high school pledge and sang the high school song to close. In Nelsonville, the D of A will hold a weekly bingo at IOOF Hall Friday at 8.
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Nelsonville
Don Martin
Jack Pritchard
Tom Higgins
James Gallagher
Wilma Patton
Strickler
Lilian Kirk
Ruth Beckler
Richard Jones
Elsie Freer
Earl Crouse
Gene Connor
Ruth Seibert
Erma Butt
Elizabeth Richardson
Bill Weltzheimer
Glenn Smith
Elaine Nickels
James Elliott
Zita Bowers
Nellie Dowler
Paulette Devis
Betty Tignor
Kenneth Cope
Delbert Kuhn
Jean Hannahs
Betty Stewart
Jeanette Cranmer
Auction of Athens County real estate in Commons Pleas case
Public auction sale ordered in Common Pleas Court case 16360 Wesley B. Lawrence v Maud L Fenzel et al at Athens County Courthouse on Monday June 1 1986 at 1 30 PM. Parcels include Nos 28 Wenakengtee Street and Con gress Apartments with appraisals 5000 30000 and other tracts on North Congress St and West Washington Street. First tracts offered separately then together and sale of stock in Missouri State Fire Insurance Company. Cash on day of sale.
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Obl
Athens County
Common Pleas
Wesley B. Lawrence
Maud L. Fenzel
Athens
Ohio
Iniot No
City of
Wenakingtee Street
Iniot
Aid
Congress St
Congress Apartments
Situstein
Congress Street
H. M. Cotton
Lillian Sutphen
Julia Parfit
George L. Fenzer
Con—o
Fenzer
J. C. Campbell
Stimson
Gatcd
Inlet No
J. O. Hall
Okey Halls
W. Washington Street
Inne
Wrank Hall
Dean Avene
Ralles
John
Malinda Browne
Wayne Roach
Tee Missour State Fe Insurance Company
Missouri
Local eighth graders earn state honor in scholarship awards
Robert Rothrock son of the Rev and Mrs Hwd Rothrock of Nelsonville received honorable mention in the state scholarship awards for eighth grade pupils after tests held Friday April 24 in history arithmetic English and science. He was the lone Athens County student named. Dorothy Lowden, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Lowden, also scored identical grades but illness kept her from qualifying for the state tabulation.
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Nelsonville
Robert Rothrock
Hwd Rothrock
State Department
Rothrock
Athens County
Dorothy Lowden
Donald Lowden
Dorothy
WCTL Meets at Home of Mrs. Clara Deweese
NELSONVILLE The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the home of Mrs. Clara Deweese in Imperial Tuesday night. President Mrs. Sam Starkey presided. Hyla Herrold read scripture and led prayer as reports on secretary and members were presented. Members distributed literature and donated flowers fruit and garments. Mrs. Blake organized a new union at Jacksonville with 11 new Nelsonville members. Flower Mission Day set for June 9.
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Nelsonville
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Clara Deweese
Imperial
Sam Starkey
Hyla Herrold
Kate L. Blake
Jacksonville
Nelsonville Union
Filla Boole
Columbus
Thomas Spencer
Fanny Williams
Starkey
Members of Classes Hold Last Meeting
In Nelsonville the final meeting of the 8S P Q R Club formed from Cicero and Caesar Latin Classes was at Rockview Park Route 31 Wednesday 4 to o'clock. A planned schedule included swimming exploring fortune telling and dancing with Nelle Dowler John Johnson Ruth Kelley Ned Smith and Paul Wright as chairman. Farewell speeches were given by four seniors and group singing led by Jack Pritchard with Garth Lightfoot. Chaperons were Miss Mildred Roberts Miss Anna Chapman and Mrs J A Lightfoot.
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Nelsonville
Cicero
Rockview Park
Route 31
Nelle Dowler
John Johnson
Ruth Kelley
Ned Smith
Paul Wright
Jack Pritchard
Garth Lightfoot
Mildred Roberts
Anna Chapman
J. A. Lightfoot
DAR Chapter To Meet With Mrs Julius Fischer
Nelsonville program notes Mrs Julius Fischer will host Elizbeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR on Franklin St at 2 PM Saturday. Guest speaker will be Mrs O D Dailey of Albany. Assisting speakers include Mrs Frank Poston Mrs George Johnson Miss Let tie Coe Hints and Mrs Gladys Whit latch. Rainbow Class meets tonight at Miss Sigrid Love's home. Messenger note corrected.
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Nelsonville
Julius Fischer
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Dar
FE. Franklin St
O. D. Dailey
Albany
Fischer
Frank Poston
George Johnson
Lettie Coe
Gladys Whitlatch
Christian Sunday School
Sigrid Love
Two Injured In Nelsonville Car Crash
Two Nelsonville residents were injured in separate Wednesday night incidents on Washington Street. Clem Keplar suffered a crushed left leg after stepping in front of Don Sheffield’s car and was hospitalized in Athena. Earlier, Lee Shivers was struck by a machine driven by Glennis Karns of Chauncey, receiving facial and head bruising with no broken bones.
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Nelsonville
Washington St
Clem Keplar
Don Sheffield
Keplar
Chauncey
Skivers
Nelsonville Scouts Plan Night Meeting and Camp
Nelsonville Scout News reports Troop 64 will meet Friday at 7 15 PM at West School in uniform with axes. Scouts should bring two blankets and flashlights, contact the scout master for instructions, and attend. Troops 65 and 66 are alerted to the emergency signal five long blasts from the city fire whistle, report to Scout Headquarters at K of P Building when signaled. Troop 66 will hold an overnight camp within ten days with special training by troop leaders.
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Nelsonville
West School
K. of P
Grangers at Rock Springs Will Meet
Rock Springs Rural Life Sunday observed May 17 by the Grange. Many Grangers attended church services Sunday evening conducted by Rev. Bert O Connor. A lecture hour program and folk games planned for Friday evening. Five candidates to receive third and fourth degrees. Refreshments served.
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Rock Springs
Grange
Bert O'Connor
Clarence Thomas
Bidwell
Henry Euler
Alice Fuler
Linnie
Emma Terrell
Columbus
Earl Thomas
Cheshire
Emma
Christine Grueser
Walter Carman
Nelsonville plans Gooding Carnival benefit show
Nelsonville Industrial Committee sponsors Gooding's Carnival appearing the week starting Monday May 25. The carnival is noted for riding devices and is a favorite for the district. Proceeds will fund the shoe factory debt payoff to the community.
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Nelsonville
Gooding
Past Officers Honored With Dinner at Legion Home
Nelsonville hosts the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter CBS with 21 members seated at a long table for a 6:30 steak dinner. The group later socialized at hosts’ home with bingo. Next meeting June 19 will be Guest Night with a picnic at Stout Farm. members to bring a guest.
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Nelsonville
Charlies Walker
Walter Lennox
Adda Hawk
The
Legion Home
Eudora
CBS
Nelsonville Rotary hears report on Cincinnati conference
Frank G. Smith president elect of the Nelsonville club reported on the Cincinnati conference of Rotary clubs in district 22. Secretary H. H. Harding accompanied him as Smith attended sessions. Charles Walker of Nelsonville was received into local membership with the charge delivered by Past President D. R. Johnson.
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Nelsonville
Cincinnati
Rotary Clubs
Frank G. Smith
Nelsonville Club
H. H. Harding
Smith
Charles Walker
D. R. Johnson
Mounted Police Likely In Nelsonville To Patrol Public Events
In Nelsonville the city may form a mounted police department after the owner of a stray brown mule failed to appear. Patrolman James Cope captured the animal on the public square Tuesday night and lodged it at the city building. The mule was turned out on pasture today for conditioning, with no owner claimed yet. Local officers sing "Boots and Saddles" as Council considers funding for spurs.
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Nelsonville
James Cope
Nelsonville Briefs From Local Social Guests
Nelsonville notes report Dr. Henry Crawford and Capt. Ray Russ from Cleveland visited Wednesday for Mrs. Flossie Crawford. Mrs. Lloyd Evans and son Lloyd returned after visits at Long Beach West Virginia and Belpre. Ellsworth Reigle left for Chicago after time with his father Mrs. Harry Davis. Mr. and Mrs. C F E Washburn and Mrs. Emma Gibson came back Tuesday from a two week motor trip to Des Moines Iowa and various points in Kansas and Missouri.
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Nelsonville
Henry Crawford
Ray Russ
Cleveland
Flossie Crawford
Lloyd Evans
Lloyd
Long Beach
W. Va
Belpre
C. Ellsworth Reigle
Chicago
Harry Davis
C. FE. Washburn
Emma Gibson
Des Moines
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Outdoor carnival at Monday School in Nelsonville
The Monday School hosts an outdoor carnival tonight at 7 o'clock featuring an athletic show a baby show bingo and an ice cream social. Sponsored by the Monday School the event promises family friendly entertainment and community gathering.
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Nelsonville
Siddle Funeral Is Conducted on Monday
Funeral services for William Siddle were held Monday afternoon at the Christian Church in Nelsonville. Reverend Strickler and Reverend Rothrock led the service with the Magons performing the grave ritual. Local mourners and several out of town attendees from Athens Burgertown and Columbus joined in the service at the church and grave.
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Nelsonville
Christian Church
William Siddle
R. F. Strickler
H. A. Rothrock
Magons
Tiean Patton
Glenn Allen
Olive Wilkes
Lulu Wilkes
E. G. Pedigo
Emma Battin
Athens
Thelma
Sarah Deer
Henry Deer
F. Nole
Burgertown
Lawrence Scott
Columbus
Awards Assembly in Nelsonville High School
Nelsonville pupils will receive awards Friday at 8:15 in the high school auditorium. Various outstanding pieces of work will be recognized, and parents are invited to attend the session.
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Nelsonville
Birch Hollow Tops All Star Team 6 to 5 at Birch Hollow Park
Birch Hollow defeated a Nelsonville Glouster all star squad 6 to 5 at Birch Hollow park last Sunday. The Birch Hollow outfit seeks more games with strong teams and asks managers to contact George Walton, Nelsonville Route 3.
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Nelsonville
Glouster
Birch Hollow Park
Birch Hollow
George Walton
Nelsonville Rt. 3
Seventh Grade Quota Mark Is Celebrated
Nelsonville notes the seventh grade under Miss Nelson hosted a lunch in the high school dining room Tuesday afternoon. After two hours of games and refreshments, the event concluded with thanks to the refreshments and decorations committees. Guests included Miss Helen Jackson Miss Blanch Moorehead Miss Doris Cook Miss Cornelia Scott Mrs. Raymond Raine J. K. Kinneer C. A. Naffziger Maynard McDaniels Earl Washburn.
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Nelsonville
Nelson
Helen Jackson
Blanch Moorehead
Doris Cook
Cornelia Scott
Raymond Raine
J. K. Kinneer
C. A. Naffziger
Maynard McDaniels
Earl Washburn
Hi Y Seniors Farewell Banquet in Nelsonville
Nelsonville May 19 Hi Y seniors held a farewell banquet with President Kuhn leading. Guest speaker Mr. McDaniel spoke on Hi Y's future value. After-dinner talks followed. Next year’s officers named Pat White as president, Ned Smith as vice president, and Bill Mechem as secretary-treasurer.
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Nelsonville
Kuhn
McDaniel
Pat White
Nelsonville Salvation Army Service in Nelsonville
A special service will be conducted by the Athens Salvation Army Saturday night in Nelsonville. The regular street service begins at 7 15 p.m. followed by a service in the Army Hall at 95 West Washington Street. Perry Lucas of Willow Creek will speak, assisted by Harry Hoisington.
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Nelsonville
Athens
Petty Thieves Plague Nelsonville Neighborhood
Police report a spate of petty thefts in Nelsonville with garages entered on Hocking Street. Gasoline siphoned from cars, a dry cleaners and a tailor shop suffered entries but no items taken. A bicycle was stolen from Mrs. Florence Barron's garage on Wednesday night.
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Nelsonville
Harry Kelly
Julius Fischer
FE. Franklin Sr
Fred Voigt
L. P. Rice
Hocking St
Florence Barron
Stoneburner Funeral Held Wednesday In Nelsonville
Rev Lisva ns led a brief service at 4 pm in Nelsonville for Minnie Stoneburner of Columbus Mal Stoneburner a former Nelsonville resident dies funeral services were held yesterday at 1 pm at their residence with burial at Greenlawn A large Nelsonville gathering attended the service and burial The Ladies Charity bingo party tonight at the Building begins at 8 pm with a special registration prize
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Nelsonville
Lisvaans
Minnie Stoneburner
Columbus
Mal Stoneburner
Greenlawn
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REAL
WCTL
Lee Skivers
Nelsonville Scout News
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Joe Weversmilier
Clarence Young
Dana Young
Long Lane
Linnie Terrell
Dixon Ashworth
Marjorie Reuter
Betty O'Connor
Chester
Pat Jones
Laurel Cliff
Plan Factory
Nelsonville Briefs
Siddle
Poorie Edingtor
Poplar Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
Turk. Towels
J. D. Adamson
Mechem’s
Eastman
Ronson
Rap
Enger-Kres
Parker
Dr. West
GEM Pharmacy
K. of P. Building
Armand
Stoneburner Funeral
Majestic
Rou
Joan Blondell
Hugh Herbert Allen Jenkins
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