Public Library Proposal Arises From Nelsonville Rotary Meeting
Nelsonville Rotary discussed establishing a public library with State Librarian Paul Noon noting Ohio has 208 libraries and southeastern Ohio lacks service. A school district library, independent from the local school, was proposed with trustees appointed by the board of education and an initial potential loan of 2,500 books from the State Library.
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Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Paul A. T. Noon
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio University
Athens
Board of Education
Alumni football practice leads to Alumni Day game
Nelsonville reports that Alumni football team members are to report at 4 p.m. Thursday for a practice session at the playground. Alumni Day on Friday, Nov. 23 features a benefit football game with the Alumni meeting the high school varsity. A carnival at the high school auditorium runs 6:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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Nelsonville
Paul Collamore
Clyde Ray
Oscar Hartley
Reece Kennedy
Dwight Kuhn
Paul Shearer
Elden Ingram
Tom Hickman
Nap Hobson
Clyde Fisher
Tom Shafer
Harry West
Bob Jewett
Gerald McCreary
Tom Pritchard
Devos Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Assault Case
Nelson DeVol of High Street pleaded guilty to assaulting Joe Burch at arraignment before Mayor 8 G Holland. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
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Nelsonville
Nelson DeVol
High Street
Joe Burch
8. G. Holland
Costes
Walters pleads not guilty to intoxication charge in Nelsonville
Herbert Walters of this city pleaded not guilty at arraignment yesterday before Justice Kathryn Smith on intoxication and operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $100 bond. Walters was arrested by Constable George Hartley.
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Nelsonville
Herbert Walters
Justice of the
Kathryn Smith
Walters
George Hartley
Copper wire stolen from Meeker Run mine
About 1000 feet of copper wire was stolen from the Meeker Run mine operated by Eugene Skivers. Police Chief George Bateman reported the incident, noting the theft occurred between Saturday and Monday.
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Nelsonville
Meeker Run
Eugene Skivers
George Bateman
Seniors Beat Juniors 7 0 In Pulled-Drive Victory
Nelsonville reports seniors powered a 7 to 0 win over juniors aided by a strong passing attack. Stalter connected with Cook for a first quarter touchdown, White for the extra point, and Stage punt returns and tough defense sealed the outcome despite Hod Cope’s late junior threats.
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Joe Spray
Nelsonville
Stalter
Stage
White
Cook
Horton
Shaw
Kuhn
Elliott
Lash
Hod Cope
Birthday Celebration at Paxson Home Honors Miss Tignor
Mrs Earl Paxson hosted a birthday party at her home Friday November 16 honoring her sister Miss Margaret Tignor. Guests included Mary Ellen Covert Ruth Nixon June Katzenback Lillian Coon James Schackert and many others from Deanville Oak Grove Glouster New Floodwood Nelsonville and nearby areas. Refreshments and games accompanied the evening with cake and gifts reported by hostesses Mrs Bert Tolliver Mrs Frank Perry and Mrs Paxson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Katzenback
Lillian
Bob Coon
Henry Isselstein
Charlies
Leslie Powell
Mac Weekly
Lewis Sweazy
Ralph Tennihill
Russell Douglas
Kenneth Haskins
Harold Yates
Gerald Call
Deanville
Ruth
Francis Delong
Helen
Henry Harvey
Gladys
Arthur Koon
Ralph Perry
Dolly Delong
Alvin Ward
New Floodwood
Giada
Jessie Parsons
Oak Grove
Wesley Kern Dies at Home in Nelsonville
Wesley Kern died this morning at his Jackson Street home after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on Chestnut Street, with Reverend Shearer officiating. Survived by his wife Annie and three sons and three daughters.
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Nelsonville
Wesley Kern
Jackson Street
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Chestnut Street
Shearer
Annie
Retta Howe Sunday School Class Entertained At Home
Twenty members of the Retta Howe Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church were entertained Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Robert Whitmore. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Isaac Vaughn Mrs. W W Warren and Mrs. Ted Katzenbach. A Thanksgiving program was enjoyed and a Christmas exchange party was planned for the next meeting. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Pearl Williams Mrs. Ruth Barber Mrs. Nettie Clark and Miss Bessie Stephenson in the contests.
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Nelsonville
Retta Howe
Methodist Church
Robert Whitmore
Isaac Vaughn
W. W. Warren
Ted Katzenbach
Pearl Williams
Ruth Barber
Nettie Clark
Bessie Stephenson
Women of St. Andrew Church Host Benefit Card Party
Women of St. Andrew Church entertain tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall with a benefit card party featuring bridge and euchre. The public is invited to attend.
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Nelsonville
St. Andrew Church
Bridge and
Euchre
Rainbow Class Meeting Changes Night and Host
Nelsonville notes the Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will meet Thursday night with Mrs Lu Alien, replacing the previously announced Friday gathering.
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Nelsonville
Rainbow
The
Christian Church
Lu Alien
W. E. A. Club Moves Meeting To Thursday Night
Nelsonville news says the W. E. A. Club will meet Thursday night instead of Friday. Mrs. Mae Shaw on Elizabeth Street will host the gathering to allow members to attend the high school carnival.
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Nelsonville
Mae Shaw
Elizabeth Street
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Hanning in Chauncey
Funeral services were held for Nancy Jane Hanning 60 at The Plains M E Church with Rev Clarence Way officiating. She is survived by husband George and four children Earl Flora Chester and Mrs Harvey Calhoon. Also notes Chauncey Mine 25 idle Monday Tuesday Poston Mine 6 idle. twelve mines active including 69 51 52 219 Hocking Chauncey 25 Lubrig Lick Run Kimberly Carbondale Salem Hollow Black Diamond.
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Chauncey
Nancy Jane Hanning
May Avenue
Plains M. E. Church
Clarence Way
Chauncey Church of God
Manhattan Coal Company
Poston
Hocking
Chauncey No
Lubiig
Lick Run
Kimberly
Carbondale
Salem Hollow
Black Diamond
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebe Lodge meeting and social notes
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebe kah Lodge will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 pm. Local families including Burchfields Lennigar Minster and Pendergrass clan visit relatives in Columbus and Chauncey. Edward Minster shows slight improvement after illness. a Chauncey birth announces Jerry Wayne Lanning, grandson of Canter and Hammond.
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Chauncey
Walter Lanning
Pansy Canter
Jerry Wayne
Cynthia Hammond
Asa Canter
Out of the Night mystery play slated at Athens High
The Sophomore Junior play Out of the Night will be staged Friday in the Athens Senior High School auditorium. The three act mystery centers on a Maine lodge murder and intertwined motives. Final solution arrives only at the end as clues unravel.
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Maine
Athens Senior High School
New York
Quarantine Orders Issued For Scarlet Fever Cases In Athens Area
Betty McCrum of Madison Avenue Athens and the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Graham on Fern Street were placed under quarantine for scarlet fever. A diphtheria case was reported in Drydock. John Byers Canonville Eldon Mahaffey and Worley O Connor Athens pled guilty to intoxication and were fined five dollars plus costs.
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Betty McCrum
Madison Avenue
Athens
Walter Graham
Fern Street
John Byers
Canaonville
Eldon Mahaffey
Worley O’'Conner
Len B. McCune
Birthday Party Marked Tommy McMan nis Fifth
Mrs Don Mc Mannia hosted a Saturday afternoon party from 2 to 4 to celebrate her son Tommy McMan nis fifth birthday. Guests included Rose Marie Martain Paul Bilcott Ann Bilcott Virginia Coak ley Shirley Adams Lonnie Adams Jr Jack Duffey Richard Duffey Bonnie Jo Ruble Lois Bateman Mary Ellen Young Gloria McMannis Barbara Poole Lakena Poole Jackie Bateman Lon Adams Lemuel Watkinburg and other attendees.
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Nelsonville
Don McMannia
Tommy
Rose Marie Martain
Paul and
Ann Bilcott
Virginia Coakley
Shirley
Lonnie Adams, Jr
Jack
Richard Duffey
Bonnie Jo Ruble
Lois Bateman
Mary Ellen Young
Gloria McMannis
Barbara
Lakena Poole
Jackie Bateman
Nelsonville Personal Notes Resident Visits
Miss Carrie Louise Smith of Steubenville was the guest of Miss Irene McDowell and Mrs. Frank Bonifield on Tuesday. Carmichael Pa guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs A B Johnson. Bonnie, the couple's little daughter, also visiting.
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Nelsonville
Carrie Louise Smith
Steubenville
Irene McDowell
Frank Bonifield
Bonnie, Carmichael
A. B. Johnson
Mothers of Juniors Meet at Nelsonville Senior High
Mothers with children who are juniors are asked to meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in the Nelsonville Senior High School Auditorium for a briefing and discussion about the upcoming school year.
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Nelsonville
Chauncey Schoolmates Reunite After 72 Years
Chauncey hosts a weekend gathering of Morristown School alumni from 72 years ago. John Fuller of Columbus and George Harvey Nye of Chauncey, ages 83 and 81, joined Park Coots of Columbus, a former Chauncey resident, at Nye home. Mrs. B. H. Fielder returned from Newark after hosting a birthday dinner with 16 Newark guests and several out of town visitors from Zephyr Hillis Florida Grove City Pa Alexandria Pa and Cleveland.
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Chauncey
John Fh. Fuller
Columbus
Dover Township
George Harvey Nye
Morristown
Nye
Mr. Fuller
Park Coots
B. H. Fielder
Newark
Bar! Rarick
Rarick
Frieda Phillips
Granville Inn
Henry Kohnerbaner
Zephyr Hillis
Florida
P. O. Patterson
Grove City
B. H. Fielder Chauncey
F. R. McCleary
Alexandria
Treeman Wells
Cleveland
Thanksgiving union services planned in Albany churches
Albany notices a special Thanksgiving service schedule with joint services at the M E Church Sunday night including Epworth League at 630 and union services at 730 led by Rev G H Wiggin. Music by the M E Choir and invitations extended to nearby churches.
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Albany
M. EB
Epworth League
Union
G. H. Wiggin
Macfarlan
M. E. Choir
Albert Leadinghams
H. H. Smith
Jean
Cecile Brennen
Harry Monroe
Columbus
Fred Cucculelii
Ohio University
Athens
Methodist Church
M. EB. Ladies’ Aid Society
Brewer arraigned for assault in Carthage Township
Elbert Brewer of Carthage Township was arraigned before Magistrate C. H. Porter on assault and battery charges based on an affidavit by Charlies Cole. He pleaded not guilty and was held to the grand jury in the sum of $100 cash.
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Elbert Brewer
Carthage Township
C. H. Porter
Charlies Cole
Brewer
Announce Birth Diana Crabtree in Logan
Mr and Mrs Estel Crabtree at Cherrington Hospital Logan welcomed a daughter named Diana on Monday November 19. Mae Linton listed as the mother.
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Nelsonville
Estel Crabtree
Mae Linton
Diana
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Dry Leaders Seek Support In Ohio Liquor Debate
The league superintendent condemned 3.2 beer sales to minors and urged raising the age limit from 16 to 21. He cited candies with intoxicants and proposed a tax funded compensation for intoxicated drivers. Captain Wilkinson and a Salvation Army speaker toured Ohio counties to gauge opinions among veterans clergy and locals. They planned a stop in Logan today.
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League
Wilkinson
Salvation Army
London
Ohio
Logan
Juniors Win First Girls Hockey Game at Athens High
The Junior girls team defeated the combined Sophomore Senior group 2 to 0 in the first sponsored game. Jean Pickens and Mary Graves scored in the second half, with Mariana Schuler Marjorie Wheaton and Myrna Riggle serving as officials.
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Athens Senior High School Girls’ Athletic Association
Jean Pickens
Mary Graves
Mariana Schuler
Marjorie Wheaton
Myrna Riggle
Harrisonville Teacher Selected for Washington Training
Miss Mildred Steward, a kindergarten teacher in Harrisonville, is one of three emergency Meigs County teachers chosen for a two week course in kindergarten supervision in Washington. The selection was made by supervisor Mrs. Audrey Wyatt.
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Harrisonville
Mildred Steward
Meigs County
Washington, D. C
Washington
Audrey Wyatt
Raymond Savage
Chauncey
Harley Derry
Matt Chase
Columbus
White Cross Hospital
Athens Sees Warm Start With Temps Near Seventies
Temperatures rose toward the 70s this morning in Athens with yesterday’s high at 71 and a chilly 46-degree drop last night signaling a mild spring day ahead.
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Athens
Glouster Backs Federal Housing Plan For Local Reform
Glouster and the Sunday Creek Valley appear ready to adopt the federal housing act. Corpus explains how owners can borrow to repair property with five percent loans and two percent repayment guarantees, with local committees and contractors to assist, creating work for many local men.
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Federal Housing Administration
Glouster
Sunday Creek Valley
Corpus
Loyal Women Class Hosts November Meeting at Parsonage
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ met at the parsonage with Mrs. Kate Vaughn in charge. They donated 50 toward church heating equipment and planned a December 14 turkey dinner and gift exchange. A program featured Charlene Webb, Mrs. Weltha Williams, Delores Stansberry, and Lee Swartz. Lunch was served after, with 37 members and two visitors present.
Continue Red Cross Drive Until Tuesday
GLOUSTER The Red Cross membership drive sponsored locally by the Kiwanis Club will continue until next Tuesday. Those not yet renewing are asked to do so before that date. The drive for new members proceeds with plans to accept more at Tuesday’s meeting. M M Murphy was elected secretary. other officers were chosen earlier. Co KE Haskins Trimble D M Sawyer South Jacksonville and John McElroy Athens were club visitors. The attendance prize from M Beshara went to E H Taylor.
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D. M. Sawyer
South Jacksonville
John McElroy
Athens
M. Beshara
E. H. Taylor
Little Women Class Enjoys Evening at Miss Jauchius Home
The Glouster church group gathered at Main Street for games and contests hosted by teacher Miss Emma Jauchius. Prizes went to Jessie Jauchius Alice Kinney and Lillian North. Refreshments served to Lois Kinney Jessie Janchius Jo Lavon Faires Lee Swartz Alice Kinney Florence Shepard Beulah Andrews Delores Stansberry Mary Jo Bryson Dorothy Sorrell Lillian North Aldean Wells and visitors Delores Burson and Mrs Errett Shepard.
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Glouster
Church of Christ
Emma Jauchius
Jessie Jauchius
Alice Kinney
Lillian North
Lois Kinney
Jessie Janchius
Jo Lavon Faires
Lee Swartz
Florence Shepard
Beulah Andrews
Delores Stansberry
Mary Jo Bryson
Dorothy Sorrell
Aldean Wells
Delores Burson
Mrs
Errett Shepard
Four Generations Dine for E. S. Higgins Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Higgins and four generations gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Miti holland to honor E. S. Higgins who will soon observe his eighty sixth birthday. Guests included Mr. Higgins, his son Fred G. Higgins, the latter's daughter Mrs. Virgil Swart and granddaughter Kay Virgene, along with Mrs. Inez Courtney and her children Paul and Catherine.
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Glouster
Fred Higgins
Virgil Swart
Kay Virgene
Orlando Mitiholland
E. 8. Higgins
Nelsonville
Special meeting of Unit No 8 set at high school Thursday
Unit No 8 schedules a special meeting at the high school auditorium Thursday night at 7 to decide on important business. Oakdale and Hollister units are invited to attend.
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Glouster
Oakdale
Hollister
Visiting Day at Central Grade School Thursday
Parents will visit Central Grade School Thursday for a Parent Teacher Association meeting. From 1:00 to 2:30 parents may observe class work, then the meeting follows with performances by the third graders.
West Side School Junior Red Cross membership drive
Seventy eight of 111 pupils at West Side School join the Junior Red Cross with each room receiving 8 cents for membership and the magazine. The second grade under Sheila McNally collected 52 cents while students contributed one to ten cents each to enroll. Badges were issued and names listed on the Junior Red Cross roll.
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West Side School
Junior Red Cross
Red Cross
Sheila McNally
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Devos
Kerr’s
Jack Horner
F. J. Beasley Co
Athens, Ohio
Chauncey District
Hanning
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Frank Burchfield
William Semple
Marion, CO
Ralph McCathran
Arthur Burchfield
Lower Plains
Reynolds Lennigar
Jacob Ludwig
Edward Minister
Ellis Avenue
Roy Pendergrass
Pete Pendergrass
James Smith
Rollie Figgins
Floyd Nye
Adda Young
Albert McKinney
Peter Rankin
Lannings
Oakley & Oakley
Public
Evangeline Davey
Martin L. Davey
Majestic
Kiwanis Club
Central
Preston
Nelsonville, Ohio
Mechems
Rayon
Miz
THURS
Frida
Mountain Mist
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