Memorial Day address urges strong America and universal training
Harry T. Shields, longtime Sixth District American Legion leader, spoke at memorial ceremonies in Nelsonville. He urged memory of fallen heroes, called the Korean action a war, and pressed universal military training as veterans from World Wars I and II attended. Local units, scouts, band, and clergy participated in a morning parade and graveside tributes at Greenlawn Cemetery and Fort St. Cemetery.
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Nelsonvale
Harry T. Shields
American Legion
Louis Pughtine
Glenford Dugan
Legion
Greenlawn Cemetery
Nelsonville Post
Jimmie Jones Post
VFW
Grenford Dugan
C. E. Scott
L. R. Reich
James Mann
Fort St
J. A. Long
Christian Church
Nelsonville High School
T. H. Arnott
Church of the Nazarene
Greenlawn
Floyd Brown
Glenford Dugan Post
Acting Mayor Leads Nelsonville Amid Mayor’s Vacation
Arthur Kennedy president of council has acted as mayor in charge of police court during Mayor Earl Hilleary’s absence on a short vacation. Mayor and Mrs. Hilleary are expected home Friday. Children of the Methodist Church are reminded of practice for Children’s Day at the church Friday at 1:30 p.m.
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Nelsonville
Arthur Kennedy
Earl Hilleary
Hilleary
Methodist Church
Carbon Hill Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings
Guests of Mr and Mrs Jess Devol include Caudills from Columbus Rockbridge and Kentucky relatives along with Rev John Devol from Glouster. Lena Hawk and grandson Billy Mays visit sisters in Carbon Hill while Kaye Blosser spends weekend with mother Zoa Blosser. Local reunions and club meetings occur as Ed Dawley hosts guests and Neighborly Club gathers, with families and workers from Columbus visiting.
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Carbon Hill
Jess Devol
Elmer Caudill
McCarty
Ellis Caudill
Delbert Caudill
Columbus
Rockbridge
Bob Hamilton
Kentucky
John Devol
Glouster
Inez Lehman
Lena Hawk
Billy Mays
Augusta
Helen Hawk
Verna Dawley
Kaye Blosser
Carroll
Zoa Blosser
Don Blake
Oliver Blake
Blake
Rachelmacher Park
Logan
Ed Dawley
Billy
Barbara
Neil
Pup Hates Water as He Starts Sea Life
A seal pup is destined for life at sea but initially dislikes the water and must be coaxed to swim. The young seal gradually adapts, learning to cope with the ocean environment despite early reluctance.
Pathfinder Pupil Program Traced for Rotarians
Nelsonville segment reports Rotary Club meeting detailing the Pathfinders of America program in Cleveland schools. Walter Wolfram spoke on direct classroom training to build character, noting nonsectarian aims, adoption in 1950s Cleveland with teachers, and a related film demonstration. The program, led by Albert Bittikofer, aims to curb delinquency and anti social conduct with none of theology or politics.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Presbyterian Church
Walter Wolfram
Cleveland
The
Pathfinders of America
J. O. Steer
Steer
Pathfinders
Michigan
J. F. Wright
Albert Bittikofer
Robert Lance
Athens
YMCA
Ohio
Paul M. Niswander
First Methodist Church
Dr. Steer
James F. Shumaker
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