Nelsonville to Start Basketball Practice This Week
Nelsonville schools begin basketball prep with gyms booked 4 to 8:45 pm daily. Carl Campbell to coach varsity, George Abraham to coach reserves. First game slated with Chauncey on Dec. 6. Bus garage project underway behind the senior building, led by juniors and seniors, with Harold Figley supervising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Carl Campbell
George Abraham
Chauncey
Tomecats
Jitterbugs
Pinboys
Allegrats
Termites
Stooges
Windle Chapman
Tomcats
Max Linton
Carl Dilcher
Parry Bateman
Floyd Barber
Eddy Bexfield
Clarence Coakley
Harold Boss
Bob Morris
Junior Johnson
Chris Wolfe
Carl Bruce
Piggy” Call
Bernard Carter
Harold Figley
Former Coal Operator Benjamin Argust Dies at 84
Nelsonville native Benjamin F. Argust 84 retired Hocking Valley coal operator died Thursday at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. He had lived with a daughter in Columbus recently and is survived by a second daughter, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. born in Wales, he worked in Illinois coal fields after 1905 and served as an official of Peabody Coal Co. at Stonington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Benjamin F. Argust
Hocking Valley
Greenlawn
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Marguerite E. Wolcott
Catherine R. Sexton
Grandview
Argust
Wales
Illinois
Peabody Coal Co
Stonington
Probate Court notices in Athens County Ohio hearing suspended
The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearing for publication and exceptions until December 1940. Executors and administrators listed include Millie F. Brown J J Shepard Foster B Cornwell Eva Balderson Ann Williams Amy Leon Rinaldo John Joseph Rettemyer Charles L Jordan Harriett E Junod. Interested parties may file written exceptions up to five days before the hearing date. FRANCIS D WHITE Probate Judge 11-8-40 30tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Millie F. Brown
Louis F. Brown
J. J. Shepard
Daniel M. Shepard
Foster B. Cornwell
Mary E. Miller
Eva Balderson
William E. Balderson
Ann Williams
Naomi Williams
Amy Leon Rinaldo
Rose Leon
John Joseph Rettemyer
Edward Rettemyer
Edward Rittenmetz
Charles L. Jordan
Lociana Bobo
Harriett E. Junod
Louis F. Junod
Francis D, White
Car Damaged by Fire Destroys Wiring on Hill Run
NELSONVILLE James Smart of Buchtel owned a car damaged by fire Thursday. The blaze destroyed wiring and peeled paint on the hood after Smart’s coal trailer caused the engine to overheat on Mason City Hill. Firemen extinguished the blaze, noting radiator neck melted by heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
James Smart
Buchtel
Mason City Hill
Smart
Buchtel High School Fall Festival Yields $280
Buchtel High School held a Friday evening festival at the school building with Juanita Tolliver and Clarence Syx crowned king and queen and Jimmy Covert and Shirley Duncan as prince and princess. Prizes were awarded to numerous attendees while the event fell short of last year’s proceeds, totaling $280 despite poor weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Buchtel High School
Juanita Tolliver
Clarence Syx
Jimmy Covert
Shirley Duncan
Ralph McAllister Dies at The Plains
Ralph R McAllister age 26 died at his home The Plains Thursday after a several month illness. He leaves wife Ruth and son Roger, parents Mr and Mrs Robert McAllister The Plains, sisters Mrs Maude Campbell Columbus Mrs Frances Lyons Stockport Mrs May Kistler Canton and brothers John The Plains Virgil Ohio. Funeral at The Plains M E Church Sunday at 2 pm. Burial West Union Cemetery Athens. Friends may call at parental home any time before the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ralph R. McAllister
the Plains
Ruth McAllister
Roger
Robert McAllister
Maude Campbell
Columbus
Frances Lyons
Stockport
May Kistler
Canton
John McAllister
Virgil
Sterling
Ohio
Nelsonville Social Notes Entertain Guests for Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs Harry Davis hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with guests Miss Gertrude Cordis Miss Freda Zeiber both of this city and Mrs Esther Tedrow of Crooksville. Also attending were Misses Pauline Johnson Catherine Courtney Edna Dell Willis Mary Ellen Shaner Mary and Doris Birtcher from the Church of Christ who traveled to Columbus Friday to attend a weekend conference of Ohio youth. They plan to return Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Gertrude Cordis
Freda Zeiber
This City
Esther Tedrow
Crooksville
Pauline Johnson
Catherine Courtney
Edna Dell Willis
Mary Ellen Shaner
Mary
Doris Birtcher
Church of Christ
Columbus
Ohio
Truck Strikes Pole in Nelsonville Crackdown
A coal truck owned by Columbus L. Wheeler of Vinton Rt. 3 struck a city electric pole at Canal and Adams Streets in Nelsonville about 1:45 AM Wednesday. The truck, driven by William Coner of Gallipolis and with Cliff Wheeler aboard, was damaged. no injuries were reported. Police said the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Canal and
Adams Sts
Columbus L. Wheeler
Vinton
Rt. 3
William Coner
Gallipolis
Cliff Wheeler
Sheriffs Sale of Real Estate in New England Village Ohio
In Athens County Ohio Sheriff Charles W Bayless will auction a village real estate parcel in New England at the courthouse east door on Monday December 28 1940 at 130 PM. The property includes several lots and two out lots totaling about 8 plus acres with one acre carved from Lot No 5 and previously conveyed to Rome Township. Appraised at 500 with a minimum bid of two thirds. Cash only day of sale. Deputy Esther B Gross and attorney L A Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherife
State of
Ohio
Athens County
Common Pleas
George Ragan
James Summers
Athens
New England
William Edwards
Rome Township
Village of
Charles W. Bayless
Esther B. Gross
L. A. Pierce
Pythians Plan Activities in Nelsonville and Glouster
Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias members visited Glouster Lodge this week two nights. Knight rank conferred Monday while a father and son dinner followed Tuesday. Grand officers attended and a euchre tournament is set after next Wednesday’s meeting. Regular officers to be nominated include chancellor commander and master of finance among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Valley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Glouster Lodge
Pettibone
Charles Ator
Glouster
William Howe
Donald Lancaster
Harry Wolfe
Carlyle Mender
Gilbert Moler
Paul Wolfe
Mark Herrold
Don Lancaster
Roy Tomlinson
J. W. Pearce
Wilbur D. Mender
John Monks
W. D. Wolfe
Jared Barber
Eagles Feed Thanksgiving Dinner in Nelsonville
Two hundred fifty Eagles led by the drum and bugle corps gathered at the M. E. Church for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Attendees included the Boy Scouts and guests. speeches were delivered by Rev. W. M. George Virgil Davis Fred C. Linscott and Harry A. Mettler. The lodge praised the church ladies for the dinner and service. John Barrows chaired the gathering. Banquet committee Ira Roscoe Basil Whitlatch received high compliments for the event and will run the Christmas banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
M. E. Church
W. M. George
Virgil Davis
Worthy
Fred C. Linscott
York Township
Harry A. Mettler
Lodge
John Barrows
Ira Roscoe
Basil Whitlatch
Children Receive Thanksgiving Dinner at New Floodwood School
Fifty eight students at New Floodwood school enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner prepared by WPA workers Mary Hitchings and Nora Boling. The meal used federal surplus commodities provided for school lunch via the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
New Floodwood School
Mary Hitchings
Nora Boling
WPA
Exhibit Idol Draws Haydenville Methodist Charge
Sunday services across Haydenville Buchtel Murray City reveal a stone idol from a Hindu temple in India. Rev. B. E. Bancroft, longtime missionary, leads attendance at Hay denville Community Church at 9 a.m. and other sites. Sunday School and prayer meetings listed with times and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
India
B. E. Bancroft
Haydenville Community Church
Buchtel
Murray City
Jobs
Beasley Team Edges Wilson Bros To Break City League Tie
Beasleys edged Wilson Bros in two of three games Thursday to break a tie for sixth place in the City League. Estel Crabtree led with a 231 single and 569 series. Beasley totals: 1962 to Wilson Bros 1933. Eagles drum corps report for Glouster parade Sunday November 24 at 11 o’clock in Legion uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
Nelsonville
Beasleys
Wilson Bros
Estel Crabtree
Brooks
T. Pughline
M. Matheny
P. Smith
GS. Geek
E. Crabtree
G. Southerland
W. Howe
Ratty
Eagles
Eagles Club
Legion
Glouster
Reverend George to Preach at Concord Union Church
Reverend William M. George of Nelsonville Methodist Church will preach at the Concord Union Church near Jacksonville Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Nelsonville
William M. George
Nelsonville Methodist Church
Nelsonville
Concord Union Church
Jacksonville
Thanksgiving Day Observed With Local Reunions in Chauncey
Chauncey marked Thanksgiving with numerous family dinners and homecomings as schools closed for recess and businesses stayed shut. The Chauncey-Dover Alumni dance drew a large crowd at the high school, a potluck supper was hosted by the Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers, and County Home inmates received a special Thanksgiving dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
K. of P. Hall
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary
United Mine Workers
Mrs. Fiske Hosts Bridge Club Gathering
Mrs Fiske at her High Street home hosted a bridge club Monday night with Thanksgiving themed lunch. High scores were won by Dorothy Goodson and Lena Wilson as members Ruth Bridgewater Ruth Fiske Dorothy Goodgan Frances Howard Lena Wilson Ann McClanahan Gladys Simpkins Sarah Thomas and Jessie Fiske attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Paul Fiske
High St
Dorothy Goodson
Lena Wilson
Ruth Bridgewater
Ruth Fiske
Dorothy Goodgan
Frances Howard
Ann McClanahan
Gladys Simpkins
Sarah Thomas
Jessie Fiske
Osborne Guests Include Several Out-of-Town Visitors
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne of Mill Street hosted guests last week Mrs Harry B Noble of Athens Mr and Mrs Pearl Miller from The Plains Mrs Edith Stiers of Nelsonville Billy Noble of Athens and Richard Osborne a grandson in camp at Maxwell Field Montgomery Alabama Richard who left here months ago is in good health enjoys the South and is interested in the flying field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Henry Osborne
Mill St
Harry B. Noble
Athens
Pearl Miller
the Plains
Edith Stiers
Nelsonville
Billy Noble
Richard Osborne
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Ala
Richard
South
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for Mill Street Family
Sam Tippett hosted a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day for family members. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Kern and son Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Tippett and daughter Carolyn, Neil Tippett, Paul Tippett, Mrs. Rosa Poling, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tippett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Sam Tippett
Mill St
Charlie Kern
Douglas
Carroll Tippett
Carolyn
Neil Tippett
Paul Tippett
Rosa Poling
Thanksgiving Dinner Entertained By Williamson Family
George Williamson hosted a Thanksgiving Day chicken dinner on Jacobs Ave. Guests included Mrs. Isabel Bradfield and son Thomas S. Dawson, Mrs. William Shields, Jo Ann and George Williamson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Williamson
Jacobs Ave
Isabel Bradfield
Thomas S. Dawson
William Shields
Jo Ann
George Williamson, Jr
Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Rev. and Mrs Courtney
Rev. and Mrs Gilbert Courtney of High Street entertained with a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Guests included Rev. I. J. Cahill Rev. Charles Freer Mrs. Christine Brown Betty Isabel Charles Harvey Gilbert Courtney Jr. and Rev. and Mrs Gilbert Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
High St
I. J. Cahill
Charles Freer
Christine Brown
Betty
Isabel
Charles Harvey
Gilbert Courtney Jr
Chauncey Courtney Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Gathering
Mr and Mrs Clif ford Courtney of Corning entertained as Thanksgiving Day guests Mr and Mrs Harvey Courtney Clinton Courtney and Ralph Brown Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Clifford Courtney
Corning
Harvey Courtney
Clinton Courtney
Ralph Brown
Special Services at Church Announced in Nelsonville
The Church of Christ announces two services tonight and Sunday including Bible School at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 with sermons on Great Love Great Salvation and Great Separation The pastor Rev C A Freer will discuss Is It the Story of Jonah and the Whale or a Whale of a Story from a scientific standpoint All are invited Young People meet at 6 00 PM and there is no service Saturday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Bible School
C. A. Freer
Many Attend Church On Thanksgiving In Nelsonville
The Church of Christ main auditorium was filled beyond capacity for the annual union Thanksgiving service. Rev. Charles A. Freer delivered the sermon. The service was sponsored by the Ministerial Association with cooperation from business groups, city officials, and the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Charles A. Freer
Plan Special Offering for Migrant Work at Sunday School
The Presbyterian Sunday School is asked to take Thanksgiving coin cards to the school on Sunday morning November 24 for a special offering to support Migrant Work under the National Missions Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Presbyterian Sunday School
National Missions Board
Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty in City Court
Clem Kep lar of this city pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment in Mayor C G Dew court. He was fined ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Clem Keplar
C. G. Dew
Car Stolen From Carbondale at Fourth and High Streets
Kenneth Tremain of Carbondale reported his car stolen from the corner of Fourth and High Streets around 12:30 a m Thursday. Police were notified of the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Kenneth Tremain
Carbondale
Fourth and
High Sts
Announce Services On Chauncey Charge
Preaching services in the Church of Christ Parish on Sunday November 24 will be by Gilbert Courtney at Greens Run at 9 30 am and Chauncey at 10 30 and by Glaze Thompson at Taylor Ridge at 9 30 and Millfield at 10 30. Parish Youth meeting at Taylor Ridge Sunday at 7 pm. Both ministers present. Young people of each church will contribute special music for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Gilbert Courtney
Greens Run
Glaze Thompson
Taylor Ridge
Millfield
Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Visits
Glouster Ray Michael of Sandusky visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Morrison in Glouster R. No. 2. Opal Myers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Myers Trimble underwent an appendicitis operation Nov. 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens and was brought home November 19 to stay with her brother and sister-in-law Vincent Bailey in Trimble. Her condition is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Michael
Sandusky
Mrs
Ben Morrison
Glouster R. No. 2
Leaves Hospital
Opal Myers
Lawrence Myers
Trimble
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Vincent Bailey
Services at Church of Christ Planned With Varied Lectures
At the Church of Christ the Bible School is led by Earl Peugh due to Supt Delmar Gladden’s illness. Services start 9 a.m. with Will Wallace leading singing, followed by worship and the Lord's Supper. C B Tigner speaks on Indwelling Spirit at the morning and Reconcilia tion in the evening. Evening sermon 7 p.m. with Tigner. Wednesday devotional 7:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Born of Certainty. Tigner leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigner
Pensioners Donate Large American Flag to Glouster
Glouster Old Age Pensioners presented a large American flag to the city and placed it in the council room of the city building. Mayor Thomas Williams on behalf of the council expressed appreciation for the patriotism shown by the pensioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Thomas Williams
School Superintendent Purchases Residence
GLOUSTER Thomas W. Figley the Glouster Schools superintendent has bought the Mrs Ida Ferguson residence on Republic Ave. He and Mrs Figley and their son Billy will move in Saturday. Mrs Ferguson has moved her household goods to Columbus to make her home there.
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Glouster
Thomas W. Figley
Glouster Schools
Ida Ferguson
Republic Ave
Book Donation at Glouster Library During National Book Week
Harold Cornwell Glouster city clerk donated 25 books to the Glouster Library during National Book Week. Anyone with books to donate may contact the librarian. The gift is welcomed and appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Harold Cornwell
Glouster Library
Class Meets at Church in Glouster
Loyal Gleaners Class of the Church of Christ gathered in the church basement for a party. A brief business session approved plans for a Christmas party while refreshments were served to members and sponsor Mrs. Wanda McCallister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Gleaners
Church of Christ
Wanda McCallister
Seminary Students Visit Glouster for Thanksgiving
Kenneth P. Han a ministerial student at Cincinnati Bible Seminary and Hallie Ann Hudson of the same school were guests Wednesday evening at the Herman Jochious home in Glouster. Mary Jochious, also a seminary student, accompanied them to spend Thanksgiving with her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kenneth P. Hannaman
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Hallie Ann Hudson
Cincinnati
Herman Jochious
Mary Jochious
Tranquility of Religion and What America Needs Sermons
The Rev. William M. George of the First Methodist Church in Nelsonville will speak on Tranquility of Religion at 10 30 a m Sunday and What America Needs at 7 p m The Sunday School meets at 9 30 a m led by Superintendent Arthur Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William M. George
First Methodist
America
Arthur Kennedy
Many Eagles Gather in Glouster for F O E Dedication
John A. Abel former grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will deliver the principal address at the dedication of the remodeled Aerie No. 468 home in Glouster. A 1:30 p m parade will include district lodges bands drum corps and Legion members marching from Glouster High School to the public square. Parade marshal is Virgil Strohmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
John A. Abel
Marion
Order of Eagles
Aerie
No. 468
F.O.E
Glouster High School
Nelsonville Eagle
Merle A. Johnson
Frank McCann
GHS
J. A. Thompson
Thomas Williams
Louis Seidenfeld
Murray City
Alva Conrad
American Legion Auxiliary
Shirley Andrews
Donna Faye Seckinger
Virgil G. Martin
R. L. James
Merle A. Johnston
Glouster Bowlers Maintain Odds In Midseason Standings
Glouster Scott Dairy's 565 three game total and Johnston 197 single lift them into a tie for second as they beat Joe's Garden to close within one game of Union Lunch. Easley & Bulloch upset Glouster Press in the Ladies League with Anna Marie Wolf posting a 481 high triple and Bernadine Wolf 464 for Easley. Gamwell's Clover Farm faces Drury Drugs tonight at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Scott Dairy
Action Guild
Joe's Garden
Scotts
Union Lunch
Bill Johnston
Ctem
Ont
M. Higgins
J. Wolf, Sr
J. Buhla
B. Johnston
S. Gyarko
J. Wolf, Jr
Easley & Bulloch
D. Vernon
M. Kittrell
Ieee
Gamwell
Drury Drugs
Legion Posts of District Meet in Glouster Sunday
Annual American Legion Eighth District conference opens with registration at Legion Hall at 9 a m and formal program at 10 a m led by Commander Frank McCann Post No 144. Includes committee reports in areas such as membership and rehabilitation and division commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Schmidt
Louis Seidenfeld
O. F. Sharp
Charles Huber
John DeMolet
E. E. Higgins
Rossiter Williams
M. L. Lemon
John Hey
John Ym
J. E. Spencer
Dailey Mor
Men’s Class Room At Church Refinished
The Men's Class room at the Church of Christ has been refinished with a new plywood wainscoting up to three and a half feet high. A dead air space behind it improves comfort and dryness in the basement room. A new heater is being installed and the space is being made more attractive and comfortable. A social evening for the class is planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Church of Christ
Masons Elect Officers in Bishopville Lodge No 470
Newly elected officers of Bishopville Lodge No 470 F F A M include William Rauch as worshipful master J P Vickrey senior warden Fred Leeper junior warden J J Shep ard treasurer O R Davis secretary E E Galloway senior deacon H W Fitch junior deacon E G Campbell tyler The list reflects the lodge’s annual leadership slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Bishopville Lodge
William Rauch
J. P. Vickrey
Fred Leeper
J. J. Shepard
O. R. Davis
E. E. Galloway
H. W. Fitch
E. G. Campbell
Tyler
Clark couple relocates to Glouster opens Dodge agency
Mr and Mrs Dwight Clark move from Athens to Glouster and will reside on Broad Street. Mr Clark, formerly sales manager for C A Daugherty Co, plans to operate a Dodge agency at his prior Woodrow Avenue location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Dwight Clark
Athens
Broad St
Clark
C. A. Daugherty Co
Dodge
Woodrow Ave
Dinner Night at Holy Cross Church Highlights Chicken Dinner
Holy Cross Catholic Church will host a dinner offering twenty five cent chicken plates from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Afterward, games begin at 8 p.m. in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster—Holy, Cross Catholic Church
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Campbell
Isaac
Wilson
J. KR. Campbell
Mrs. Walker
F. O. Linscott
Baird Stuart
Viola Smathers
Charles McCall
John Reinscheld
Walter Glover
Cleve Wallery
Francis White
R. W. Parks
Arthur Anderson
Cable Hdwes
Bill Guy
Arthur Ball
Lucille Bookman
J. T. Hughes
Levering
Ivy Rife
Walter Sweazy
Clarence Hiller
H. L. Longenecker
Grace Wyco
Ralph McAllister
Nelsonville Social Notes
ATLAS
Pythians
Turkey
Chauncey Thursday
Dover Grads
Mrs. Fiske
Osbornes
Courtney
Chauncey Charge
Music Box
Everett Windle
Legion Posts
VapoRub
Majestic
Sacramento
Gene Raymond
Wendy Barrie
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Red Ryder
Arctics
Masons Elect
Whitmore
Nelsonville-Buchtel Rd
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