Masonic Father and Son Banquet Draws 150 Attendees
Nelsonville report notes 150 Masons and guests attended the Philadorian Lodge 157 F&AM father and son banquet. The event at the Elks' building featured speaker Verner Metcalf of Marietta, with James G. Knight as emcee, while Rolland Pierce presented the flag and W. L. Cooley led group singing. The closing prayer was by Rev. Paul M. Niswander.
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Nelsonville
Father and Son
Philadorian Lodge 157
F&am
Elks
Hocking St
Masonic
Grid Banquet Toastmaster Is Chosen
Kenneth Orwiler will be toastmaster at the annual football banquet by the local Quarterback Club in Nelsonville. Principal speaker will be Coach Carroll Widdoes of Ohio University. Dinner at the Methodist Church on Thursday December 1 at 6 p.m. Tickets on sale until November 29 from club officers or Shafer's News Stand Gem Pharmacy Adamson's Clothing Coons? Hoodletts Hoodletts Store Glen Thomas Jewelry The Colonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Kenneth Orwiler
Charles Miller
Carroll Widdoes
Ohio University
Methodist Church
Shafer’s News Stand
Gem Pharmacy
Adamson's Clothing
Cookson’s Clothing
Hoodletts Store
Glen Thomas Jewelry Store
The
Colonial
Maria Smith Services Held in Nelsonville
Funeral services for Mrs. Maria Smith, who died at her home in Carbon Hill, were held November 12 at the Christian Church in Nelsonville. The Rev. J. A. Long officiated and grandsons served as pallbearers with many relatives and friends attending from out of town, including families from Athens, The Plains, Columbus, and Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Maria Smith
Carbon Hill
Christian Church
J. A. Long
John McGuire
Jon
Mona Smith
Stella Smith
Nellie Yates
Logan
Dick Smith
Mayme Smith
Emma Cook
Nancy
Jack Oakley
John Pummell
Teddy
Charles Pummell
June
Louise Hall
Chloe Gooding
Arthur Oakley
Bertha Guess
Columbus
Oakley Smith
Billy Smith
Bedford
Phillip Smith
Powhatan Point
Robert Smith
Wooster
Nelsonville Greyhounds 1949 50 schedule announced
Nelsonville High School released the 1949 50 boys basketball schedule with 11 home games and multiple away games including matchups against Jackson Logan Athens Wellston Pomeroy and Middleport. The slate runs from November through February with key dates in December January and February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
Chauncey
Shade
Pomeroy
Somerset Trinity
Athens
Middleport
Wellston
Jackson
Gallipolis
Logan
Bis
Pledges Reach 1332 in Nelsonville Community Chest Drive
Solicitors report pledges totaling 1332 to date for the Nelsonville Community Chest campaign led by Chairman Rollin S. Polk. The drive continues to December 1 with about 90 percent of residences and 70 percent of the business district contacted. Citizens who have not yet been solicited are asked to contact their area workers to reach the 2500 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Rollin S. Polk
Troop 66 Details Flag Care at Public Square
Boy Scouts of Troop 66 maintain flag duties at the Public Square. Jimmy Huddy and Billy Palmer raise the colors each morning, while Dee Dupler, Russ Brunston, and Carlin Carpenter form the evening color guard. Senior Patrol Leader Jack Sowers oversees the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Boy Scouts
Driver Tests Delayed at Logan for Thanksgiving
Driver examinations at Logan, usually set for Thursday, are postponed this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, per examiner Robert Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Robert Green
Examiner
Niece of Mrs Wallace Dies in Lancaster
Nelsonville Mrs D L Wallace learns of the unexpected death of her niece Mrs George Marshall in Lancaster. Mrs Wallace and Phyllis Betts left for Lancaster to attend funeral services and burial after returning home from a visit with her niece who had appeared in good health.
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Nelsonville
D. L Wallace
George Marshall
Lancaster
Tea Planned For Personnel Of Seal Sale
Mrs. L. E. Burnell of Glouster will host a Sunday afternoon tea for Athens County TB Seal workers on December 4. The event, sponsored by the Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club, will be attended by Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association officers and volunteers. A. H. Rhodes will speak, with plans for the year ahead and a review of progress discussed. Also named are Mrs. Lowell Burnell, Miss Bertha Bridgman, L. G. Worstell Jr., and Mrs. J. B. Davis. About 9000 Christmas Seals were mailed to county residents, funds funding the 1950 TB prevention program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
L. E. Burnell
Republic Ave
Glouster
Athens County
T.B. Seal
Junior Progressive Study Club of
Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
A. H. Rhodes
Athens
Rhodes
Lowell Burnell
Bertha Bridgman
L. G. Worstell
J. B. Davis
Union Thanksgiving Service in Nelsonville This Wednesday
The union Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Adams Street. The Rev. B. J. Hall will lead the service with the church choir singing. The Rev. Paul M. Niswander of the First Methodist Church will deliver the Thanksgiving sermon titled The Cultivation of Gratitude. The public is invited.
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Union
Nelsonville
First Baptist Church
Paul M. Niswander
First Methodist Church
Huddy Funeral Rites To Be Held Wednesday
Virgil Huddy died early Monday at his Oak Grove home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Warren funeral home conducted by Rev. J. L. Evans. Burial follows at Connett. Friends may call at the Warren funeral home.
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Nelsonville
Virgil Huddy
Oak Grove
Warren Funeral
J. L. Evans
Connett
UMWA Meeting Scheduled in Chauncey Sunday Morning
Local 358 of the United Mine Workers of America will meet at the show building in Chauncey Sunday at 10 a.m. instead of the usual Saturday, secretary Arthur Green said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Chauncey
UMWA
Arthur Green
Birthday Observed at Chauncey Methodist Society
Mrs. Mary Dew hosted the Ladies Aid Society at her home 14 Jacobs Ave Chauncey in honor of her birthday. A decorative cake topped a two course chicken dinner while the group presented a gift to the guest of honor. Attendants included Lyda Spearry Bessie Nicholson Elizabeth Harvey Clara Wallace Vera Wallace Elizabeth Ferrer Laura Russell De Kirkendall.
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Chauncey
Mary Dew
Jacobs Ave
Ladies Aid Society
Chauncey Methodist Church
Community Night At Green's Run Church
CHAUNCEY Community Night was observed at Green's Run Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney chairing. The program featured songs readings and talks centered on Thanksgiving. Choir directed by Richard Wilcox with Thelma Mambourg at the piano sang two anthems. A display of fruit vegetables and flowers adorned the front. Afterward attendees moved to the Parish house for coffee and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Green's Run Church of Christ
Gilbert Courtney
Richard Wilcox
Thelma Mambourg
Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Church Circles
Circle 4 of WSCS met at Mrs. W. C. Poston’s home with Mrs. Hysell in charge of business and Miss Elizabeth Linton guiding the session. Thirteen members and two guests enjoyed Thanksgiving refreshments. Mizpah Class voted $20 for the church repair fund and set Dec 20 for its Christmas turkey dinner at Miss Bertha Howard’s home.
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Circle 4
WSCS
Methodist Church
Marie Hyseil
Ed Williams
W. C. Poston
E. Columbus St
Phil Weller
Malvern Wilson
Henry Lancaster
Hysell
Marilyn Niswander
Martha Weller
Methodist Sunday School
Allen Bishop
W. Franklin St
Lulu Williams
Elizabeth Linton
Bertha Howard
Margaret Clark
Susie Wallace
Bessie Ball
Local Visitors Share Weekend at Huntington and Columbus
Mr and Mrs Al Church of Huntington West Virginia were guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Craig Sunday. Mrs Don Morrison and son Donnie of Detroit visit Mrs Sid Mallon. Mrs C H Ruble returns from a 10 day visit in Chillicothe. Eddie Joe Meyers of Columbus spends week with grandmother Mrs Mabel Barnecut. Mrs J C McGrath returns after several days in Walbridge Ohio.
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al Church
Huntington
W.va
Fred Craig
Don Morrison
Donnie
Detroit
Sid Mallon
C. H. Ruble
Chillicothe
Eddie Joe Meyers
Columbus
Mabel Barnecut
J. C. McGrath
Walbridge
Ohio
Missionary Playlet Bookends by Shelton Missionary Society
A missionary playlet titled Bookends was presented by Shelton Missionary Society members at Trimble Church of Christ Sunday night as the Good Literature Week climax. Connie Brown led the program and Zenovia Courtney directed the choir. Nelsonville post officers invited to district meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Shelton Missionary Society
Trimble Church of Christ
Connie Brown
Zenovia Courtney
Former Nel sonville resident injured in vehicle collision
Mrs John Carpenter of Columbus formerly of Nelsonville sustained a broken arm and bruises after being struck by an automobile Thursday. She was admitted to St Francis Hospital in satisfactory condition.
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Nelsonville
John Carpenter
Columbus
St. Francis Hospital
Guests Entertained At Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Mary Dew of Chauncey celebrated her birthday with a dinner attended by her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Thomas Dew and Marilyn Dew Dwight Ferrer Mrs Dew s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey all of Chauncey Additional guests included Marilyn Dew and Dwight Ferrer in Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Mary Dew
Jacobe Ave
Thomas Dew
Marilyn
Dwight Ferrer
Dedication of New Electric Organ at Laurelville Methodist Church
The Laurelville Methodist Church held a dedication service for a newly purchased electric organ. A. F. Goodman presented the organ and Rev. Farry Frazier led the dedication. A program was performed by Charles Eberle of Columbus. Various local residents attended and hosted family events, including the Hoy anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Hoy with daughters Lecca and Celesta, and guests from Lancaster.
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Laurelville
Methodist Church
A. F. Goodman
Farry Frazier
Charles Eberle
Coumbus
Malcolm Shupe
Marilyn Dee
Logan
Mis
Jean Shupe
Simeon Hoy
Lecca
Celesta Hoy
Opal Miller
Lancaster
Emily Weaver
Hoy
Delores
Bill Crider
Columbus
Ora Crider
Wallace Lappen
Mr. Lappen
Frieda Lappen
Gaiel Jinks
Lakewood
Ora Jinks
Ottie Hockman
Groveport
J. L. Chilcote
Thomas Hockman
Lillian Hoy
Celesta
church and community social notes on area families
Near Midway to Gibisonville figures appear in a series of visits and events. Mr and Mrs Ray Edwards and daughter Karen Sue of near Midway visit Bill Helber and Kermit Blosser of Athens. Families attend EUB Church activities and funerals.
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Enterprise
Ray Edwards
Karen Sue
Near Midway
Bill Helber
Kermit Blosser
Athens
Kline Memorial Eub Church
Blosser
Harold Heinlein
Harold, Jr
Marietta
Walter Mathias
Curtis Brewer
Vickie Moorman
Groveport
Emma Seymour
Blanche Holliday
Brement
J. F. Brashares
William Moore
Gibisonville
C. C. Florida
EUB
Ada McCon key recovering after major Chauncey surgery
Mrs. Ada McCon key is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery after major surgery last week at Sheltering Arms hospital. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leake of Greens Run. Chauncey visitors include Miss Alice Johnson and fiancé Melvin Hoar of Columbus who spent the weekend with Dan E. Johnson and wife.
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Chauncey
Ada McConkey
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fred Leake
Greens Run
Chauncey Chauncey
Alice Johnson
Finance
Melvin Hoar
Columbus
Dan E. Johnson
Wellston Resident Visits Chauncey Family
Mrs Eva Hamilton of Wellston traveled to Chauncey to visit her in laws Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton at Mound Street. The visit included time with her husband’s parents during a short stay in Chauncey.
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Wellston
Chauncey
Eva Hamilton
Thomas Hamilton
Mound St
Albany Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings
Albany residents record a busy period of hosting and visiting. Families including the Clift Ross, A Tewksbury, and Radcliffe circles hosted dinners and attended events in Columbus, Athens, Richwood, and Huntington. Many accompanied by relatives, friends, and pets, with dog shows and field trials noted.
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Albany
Clift Ross
L. A Tewksbury
Oda McKinstry
Elizabeth Reeve
Velma Welch
Columbus
Vina Sisson
Ora Smith
Allen Clark
Darrell Ross
Karen
Norton
Philippines
A. T. Stuart
Donald Whaley
Donnie Lee
Buckeye Lake
George Collins
Frank Deardorff
Jim
Athens
Mabel Deardorff
Frank Radcliffe
Kenneth Sisson
Jessie Cline Allen Coe
Fern Radcliffe
Carpenter
Richwood
H. P. Munn
Eugene Rowell
Allen Coe
Ll. F. Radcliffe
Radford Farm
McArthur
D. L. McVey
Susie Young
New Marshfield
Mae McGonagle
Clyde Hill
Laura Wickam
EB. H. Lasch
Wilkesville Social and Club Notes
Wilkesville area social calendar includes the Wilkesville Study Club gathering at Mrs. Harry Denney's home on Nov 15. Residents Otho Watts and Dale Wiseman visited relatives in Middleport and Dayton area. CES Chapter 207 elected officers. Worthy Matron Ordis Macomber reported on Grand Chapter in Columbus.
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Wilkesville
Kermit
Middleport
Stelle Phetteplace
Alliance
Neb
Presbyterian Circle
Num Retz
Jacob Schilling
Lima
Charles Roberts
Marion
Dave Haley
Carey Straushaugh
Richard Sayre
Washington D. C
CES
Ordis MaComber
Columbus
Mra. J. BE. Strong
Alumni To Discuss Thanksgiving Game At Chauncey High
Alumni to discuss the Chauncey high versus Alumni Thanksgiving game set for 2 30 pm. Meeting at Pincelli restaurant Tuesday at 7 pm. Those unable to attend should notify Junior Courtney or Evana Earich.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Chauncey High
Ace
Pincelli
Courtney
Evana Earich
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Grid Banquet
Greyhounds
Troop 66
Seal Sale
Grorn
Red & White
Turkeys
R. and
W. Milk
Spring Valley
Flou
Hickman
W. Washington St
Nelsonville Social Notes
VFEW
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dick Gulley
EUB Ladies Aid
Denver Drum
S E. O. Egg Auction
Canal Street
Poultry Dept
Albany News Notes
Dayton
Nelson Luckett
Harold
Arthur Enlow
Clinton St
Melwa Radcliffe
Dywris Daduon
Harper’s Junior Bazaar
Slick
Myon
Doris Dodson
Logan, Ohio
Kenny
Bix
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