Christmas shopping opens in Nelsonville with Santa arrival
Nelsonville will launch the Christmas shopping season on Saturday November 30 with Santa Claus visible on streets and in shops. The Retail Merchants Association plans a citywide display of merchandise special offers and holiday decor including lights on the Public Square and streets. A chartered bus will bring shoppers from surrounding communities for the opening day and S. G. Holland becomes treasurer after Charles G. Sheppard resigns due to ill health.
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Nelsonville
Retail Merchants Association
Santa Claus
Association
W. Washington
W. Columbus Sts
Merchants Association
Catholic Thanksgiving Service At St Andrews Church
Nelsonville notices announce Thanksgiving services at St Andrews Church on Thursday at 8 in the morning. High Mass sermon benediction prayer for public officials and Te Deum will close the service.
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Nelsonville
St. Andrews Church
Straitsville Takes Lead In Bowling
New Straitsville moved to first in the Ladies League by defeating Brooks Shoes three straight games. Maud Hardy set a single game record at 196 and a three game total of 481 to lead individual honors. B and P W Bowlers climbed to second after two wins over Letha Lou Shop, with Letha Lou Silcott posting 185 in one game and a three game total of 517. Tonight’s New Straitsville versus Coverts match was postponed to Sunday at 8.
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Nelsonville
New Straitsville
Brooks Shoes
Maud Hardy
Letha Lou
Letha Lou Silcott
Coverts
D Shearer
M. Cope
L. Butts
H. Shaw
DAR Meeting Held At Hudson Home Nelsonville
Mrs. W. L. Hudson hosted the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R in Nelsonville on Monday November 18. Regent Mrs. W H Weigand led the opening and Chaplain Mrs Julius Fischer offered prayer. A district director letter was read and Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger read the President General's message.
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Nelsonville
W. L. Hudson
Elizabeth Zane Dew
D.A.R
W. H. Weigand
Julius Fischer
Summers
Tamassa
Mary Elizabeth Kessinger
Hulme
Lowell Burnell
Glouster
J. W. Wood
Nelsonville Benefit Party Sponsored by Daughters of America
Daughters of America sponsor their regular weekly benefit party Friday night in the I. O. O. F. Hall. An accompanying note attributes 1939 American business losses of 80 million dollars to misreading sales checks caused by poor handwriting.
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Nelsonville—Daughters of America
I. O. O. F. Hall
Hyperion Club Hosts Discuss Consumer Education
Miss Dorothy Wightman hosted Hyperion Club in Nelsonville with Pauline Fierce presenting a Consumers Education program. A general discussion followed and Mrs. John V. Wood presided at the business meeting. Numerous regional residents were noted as holiday and Thanksgiving guests in the area.
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Nelsonville
Dorothy Wightman
Hyperion Club
Pauline Fierce
John V. Wood
Birthday Supper for Twin Children At Phillips Home
A birthday supper was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Phillips for their three year old twins Ester Fay and Lester Ray. Attending were Mr Pearl Phillips Mary Mitchel and the Phillips family including Coleen Jimmie Ester Fay and Lester Ray.
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Leonard Phillips
Ester Fay
Lester Ray
Pearl Phillips
Mary Mitchel
Coleen
Jimmie
W. B Cross
Owen Watson
Mrs. Watson
Ed O'Connor Jr
Pittsburgh
Raymond
Don Nease
Ray Byers
Wilmer
Delmar
Ray Junior
Shila
Byers
Frank Byers
Tanners Run
Kenneth Wolfe
Racine R. D
Mr. Wolfe
Hilton Wolfe
Mary Beegle
Racine
Wheeling
Pearl Wickline
Earl Mooney
Social Round Figures in Columbus Visit for Mrs Spears
Mrs R R Stalter and Mrs E E Bell returned Tuesday after two days in Columbus. They attended many events for Mrs Roy Spears of Sparks Nevada including a Lazarus tea hosted by Mrs Dave Evans and a Maramor reception by Mrs C C Slater with twenty two guests. Others present included Mrs Ed Page and Mrs Frank Rauch.
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R. R. Stalter
E. E. Bell
Columbus
Roy Spears
Mary Blake
Sparks
Nevada
Lazarus
Dave Evans
Davis
Nelsonville
C. C. Slater
Maramor
Spears
Stalter
Bell
Ed Page
New Lexington
Frank Rauch
Athens
Club Meeting Hosted by Miss Louise Pearce
Miss Louise Pearce will host Cosmopolitan Club members Friday evening for a social gathering at the club locale. The event invites members to attend and enjoy the programmed reception.
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Louise Pearce
Cosmopolitan Club
Bridge Club Hosts Quiet Evening at Mrs Bennett Home
Mrs G M Moon and Mrs J H McKiddie played substitute roles while Mrs Garnet Bennett entertained her bridge club. High scores were claimed by Mrs Mechem Mrs Kelley Mrs Edington and Mrs Rice as guests departed.
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G. M. Moon
J. H. McKiddie
Garnet Bennett
Mechem
Kelley
Edington
Rice
Nelsonville Schools Dismiss for Thanksgiving Holiday
Nelsonville City Schools will dismiss Thursday and Friday November 21 and 22 for the Thanksgiving holidays. Classes resume Monday November 25 as usual.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville City
Sports Events Shown In Films of 1940
Rotary Club members viewed 1939 football highlights captured on film as Atlantic Refining Co presented the reel. A second reel showcased Dempsey Firpo moments. Guests included Tom Wilson of Wilson Oil Co and Lawrence Keller of Columbus.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Atlantic Refining Co
Dan Monahan
Tom Wilson
Wilson Oil Co
Lawrence Keller
Columbus
Pomeroy Salvation Army Announces Community Program
Major W. W. Hinshaw says services begin Sunday with 2:30 p m Sunday School led by James Gates YPS at 4:30 open air at 7 and a salvation meeting at 7:30 Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 and Torch Bearers Thursday 7:30 Lieut Howard Burr president and Glenna Rummell vice president oversee activities.
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Pomeroy
Salvation Army
W. W. Hinshaw
James Gates
Howard Burr
Glenna Rummell
Elk Declared A Deer Largest in the Antlered Family
The American elk is a true deer belonging to the wapiti group and is the largest member of the deer family.
Tribute Fills Nelsonville Church For 17 Year Old Ruble
Charles Herman Ruble Jr. 17 Nelsonville High School senior died in a hunting accident Saturday. Friends filled First Presbyterian Church for the funeral service Tuesday with teachers, classmates, and football teammates among mourners. Burial at Greenlawn followed as community members from many cities sent floral tributes and condolences.
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Nelsonville
Charles Herman Ruble, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
E. J. Arnold
Lloyd Evans
Young People’s Society of the
Glen Haines
Margaret Johnson
F. C. Robb
Nora Hamm
Wilson Fagley
Langley
Chillicothe
Lee
Carl van Horn
Don
Gladys Davis
Columbus
Harry Moore
Moundsville
W. Va
S. S. Robb
Adeline
G. R. Robinson
John Lee
Sue Case
Martha Ann Kinser
Amy Easterling
Phil Henderson
L. R. Ruble
Logan
W. W. Kelly
Aaron Head
Otto Kaelin
Cleveland
Clara Martin
Antone
Toledo
Ralph Dupler
Elizabeth Edington
R. H. White
Eugene Shafer
Racine Social And Personal Highlights Local Club Leaders Named
Racine High School Commercial Club elected officers led by president Paul Beegle and vice president Mildred Morris. Appointed chairmen for entertainment Marcia Ann Curtis, refreshments Ruth Johnson, program Addie Wolfe. Several residents welcomed guests, births announced, and neighbors moved, with multiple visits and family events across Racine.
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Racine
Howard Miles
University Hospital In
Columbus
Commercial Club
Racine High School
Donald Wolfe
Paul Beegle
Mildred Morris
Gloria Schaefer
Martha Lou Watterson
Marcia Ann Curtis
Ruth Johnson
Addie Wolfe
Ben Philson
Philson
Inlaw
Theron Johnson
Ernest Theiss
Kerrs Run
Wolfe
Vine St
Mason Spencer
Frank Cleland
Woodgerd
R. D
Okey Cleland
Fifth St
Union Lunch Team Wins From Luckoff
Local keglers split the match two to one as Union Lunch defeated Luckoffs. J. J. Morgan rolled a 189 high single and Gib Stephenson posted a 498 high three game total. Arnold Maxwell received a sharpshooter trophy from the Brunswick Red Crown Bowling Carnival with a letter praising his Junior Class performance.
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Glouster
Union
Luckoffs
J. J.morgan
Gib Stephenson
Joe’s Garden
Scott Dairy
Arnold Maxwell
Maxwell
Annon Dies in Clarksburg West Virginia
L C Annon of Clarksburg W V died suddenly this morning. He was the father of Mrs Everett Leadbetter, a former Athens resident.
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Glouster
W. W. Leadbetter
L. C. Annon
Clarksburg
W. Va
Annon
Everett Leadbetter
Athens
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Rescheduled to Friday November 22
The American Legion Auxiliary meeting is moved to Friday November 22. A social hour will include games and refreshments during the gathering.
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Glouster
American Legion Auxiliary
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Obituary Services
Recent visitors include Mrs. Loraine Dailey at Letart Falls and Mrs. Emma Jiiden with Harold Weatherholt in Gallipolis. Others attended family gatherings in Middleport McConnelsville Newark and Letart Falls. Paul Alexander’s funeral was held Tuesday at Letart Falls with Racine Chapter Eastern Star in attendance.
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Tart Falls
Loraine Dailey
Emma Jiiden
Harold Weatherholt
Gallipolis
Josephine Mallory
Ed. Carroll
Middleport
Catherine Mallory
Tom Lines
McConnelsville
Glen Poe
Virginia Ann
Mary Carolyn
Newark
Poe
Walter McCarley
Clark Jiiden
Dana Cleland
Letart Falls
Dixie Spencer
Department of Motor Vehicles
Columbus
Charlie Spencer
Racine
Eastern Star Lodge
Paul Alexander
Ernest Wingett
Lillian Jiiden
Lillian Simpson
Dorothy Wolfe
Great Bend
W. H. Reefer
Athens
Henry Roush
Trimble Citizens Protest Loss of Railroad Service
Trimble residents vow to fight the depot closure by the New York Central Railroad. A mayoral meeting created an attorney for the hearing before the Public Utilities Commission and formed a citizen committee to raise funds and canvass the town.
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Trimble
Glouster
New York Central Railroad
Public Utilities Commission
Hammond
Sam Wyatt
Ed. Lantz
Pearl Christman
Eva Gooding
Elsie Underwood
Thanksgiving Themed Meeting Of Glouster Club
Gail Wallace hosted the Junior Progressive Study Club on Fairlawn Ave with a Thanksgiving program by Mrs. Roger Kittle and Miss Mary Chute. Plans were set for a rummage sale between November 30 and December 7. New members Mrs. Robert Bulloch and Mrs. Donald Howard were welcomed by president Thelma Ley.
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Marcella Jonas
Chute
Kittle
James Bulloch
Gene Galloway
Wilbur Balderson
Miss Dorothy Zimmer Hosts Mixed Shower for Mrs Dean Tillman
Mrs Dean Tillman also known as Dorothy Zimmer was honored with a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Zimmer. The event featured contests and prizes for Mrs Will Zimmer and Mrs Floyd McClellan. A lunch was served to 37 guests by the hostesses Mrs Ann Bailey Mrs Walter McDtvitt and Mrs Lester Zimmer.
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Dean Tillman
Dorothy Zimmer
Lester Zimmer
Tillman
Will Zimmer
Floyd McClellan
Ann Bailey
Walter McDtvitt
Shower and Bellin g in Honor of Mr and Mrs Mulpas
A shower and bel ling will be held Saturday November 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Moor ing in honor of Mr and Mrs Wilford Mulpas. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
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Wilford Mulpas
Otto Mohring
Methodist Pastor To Give Holiday Sermon
Rev J A Thompson pastor of the local Methodist Church will deliver the Thanksgiving service at 10 am Thursday in the Church of Christ. Theme Father We Thank Thee. A free will offering will be taken for the Christmas Charity Fund. Sunday unified service for children begins 9 30 with Sunday School and closes 10 45 Epworth league 6 pm evening service 7 pm They are full of wine. Prayer service tonight will be omitted.
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Glouster
J. A. Thompson
Church of Christ
Thompson
Epworth League
Rev. Thompson
Carnival a success at Bishopville Church of Christ
Members report the church carnival raised about 60 dollars for building repairs. They express gratitude to all donors and helpers who contributed to the event’s social and financial success.
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Glouster
Bishopville
Don’t Scratch Pimples Says Petition for Relief
Don t scratch or squeeze pimples avoid infections and irritation. Peterson s Ointment offers quick relief from itching pimples eczema and red blotches and is sold for 35 cents by all druggists with money back if one application fails to delight. It soothes irritated feet and cracked toes too.
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Peterson
Joint Thanksgiving Service Announced
GLOUSTER Glouster plans a joint Thanksgiving Day service at 10 A M Thursday Nov 21 at the Church of Christ. Reverend Thompson will deliver the address with special musical numbers from local churches. All faiths urged to attend the one hour service. Midweek devotional by Church of Christ on Wednesday at 7 30 led by Minister C B Tigner.
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Glouster
Church of Christ
Thompson
C. B. Tigner
Bazaar Arranged for Holy Cross Parish Dinner and Booths
The GLOUSTER annual Thanksgiving Bazaar for Holy Cross Parish will be held at Holy Cross Church Hall on Thursday November 21. A chicken dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Booths and games will be featured.
Bendervick Brothers Omitted From Funeral Notice
Frank and Stephen Bendervick are named as surviving brothers of Joe Bendervick. Joe’s funeral is scheduled for Friday morning at Holy Cross Church.
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Glouster
Frank
Stephen Bendervick
Joe Bendervick
Holy Cross Church
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Taylor's Wine
Muscatel
Chas. Huddy
U. S
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Nelsonville Social Notes
Dwight Davis
Mary Lou
White Cross Hospital
Carlos Ogg
Anna Cohn
Baltimore, Md
C. H. Ruble
Jeanne Freer
Frank Freer
Chicago
National Council of English Teachers
C. C. Weist
Glenn Oliver
Glenn, Jr
Susanne
Honor Twins
Entertains Club
Troop No
Eagles
B. M. Coakley
Mary
John Hoodlett
Emil Friederich
Emil Jr
Rockville Center
L. L
William Fraederich
John Zellar
Judy
Zanesville
Harry Kelley Jr
David W. Roberts
Walbridge
Pomeroy Salvation Army
Charles Ruble
Henry Ford
New York
Walter Nilsson
Luckoff
C.F. Lodge
F. J. Beasley Co
Ofurre LoaFi
Mrs. Tillman
Abdella
Chauncey
Banglands
Morris
Erry
Jane Wyma Wyman
Gilbert Roland
John Ute
Roger Pryor
George Amy
Warner Bros
Robert Kent
Omid Vitagraph, Inc
Baties Restaurant
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