Nelsonville Christmas Season Preparations Start
Nelsonville moves toward a festive season as Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co begin installing lighting fixtures around the Public Square. Christmas trees appear and stores transform into Santa headquarters. The Retail Merchants Association extends square lights to W Washington and W Columbus Streets, with 50 50 cooperation.
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Nelsonville
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Santa Claus
W. Washington
W. Columbus Sts
Retail Merchants Association
Columbus
Washington Sts
Municipal Electric Light Plant
William Jones Dies Near Smith Chapel
Nelsonville reports the death of 18 year old William Jones at his home near Smith Chapel. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Jones and seven siblings including Ruth Sherburne of St. Louis Mich Harrold Lawrence Marion Gertrude Margery and Donna Belle.
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Nelsonville
William Jones
Smith Chapel
John Jones
Ruth Sherburne
St. Louis
Mich
Harrold
Lawrence
Marion
Gertrude
Margery
Donna Belle
Lloyd Thomas Joins U S Fleet as Naval Flier
Nelsonville native Lloyd Thomas, Route Three, after completing the Pensacola flying course and an elimination flight at Grosse Ile, has 400 flight hours and is ordered to active duty. He is assigned to the U S S Enterprise aircraft carrier in the United States Fleet.
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Lloyd Thomas
Fleet
Nelsonville
United States Naval Flying
Pensacola
Fila
Mr. Thomas
Ohio University
Grosse Ile
Mich
Navy
Thomas
United States
U. S. S. Enterprise
Napoli Restaurant Robbed in Nelsonville
Nelsonville police investigated a robbery at Napoli Restaurant on Hocking Street. Entry was gained through a side window and about $8 was reported missing.
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Nelsonville
Hocking St
Elks Bowling Team Defeats Columbus Five
Nelsonville Elks defeat Merrick-Miller Dodge Co. in Columbus to stay undefeated. After a tentative start 816 pins in the first game they surged to 895 then 974 in the final frame to win by 102 pins. They plan to face Columbus Lodge No. 37 at Lancaster next Sunday.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Elks
Merrick-Miller Dodge Co
Columbus
Tully
Elks No. 37
Columbus Lodge
Lancaster
Buchtel Church Sponsors Benefit Party
Members of St Patrick's Church Buchtel sponsor a benefit party Wednesday evening November 29 in the Opera House. Refreshments will be served. Committee in charge includes Mrs William McDonald Mrs Donald Tolliver and Mrs H 8 8 Sayre.
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Buchtel
St. Patrick’s Church
Opera House
William McDonald
Donald Tolliver
Sayre
Numbers Writer Fined by Mayor in City Arraignment
Nelsonville report states Fred Page pleaded guilty before Mayor C. G. Dew to a charge of writing numbers. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs.
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Nelsonville
Fred Page
C. G. Dew
Men's Night Announced At Revival in Nelsonville
Evangelistic meetings at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville are well attended with Monday as Methodist Night, tonight as Men's Night with 150 men expected, and Wednesday Presbyterian Night featuring the Buchtel High School Band. Cottage prayers run daily 10 to 10 30 am in city sections and a shop meeting occurred today at the Athena Brick Corporation with another planned at the William Brooks Shoe plant Wednesday.
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Nelsonville
Presbyterian Church
Buchtel High School
Athena Brick Corporation
William Brooks Shoe
Nelsonville Social Notes Thanksgiving programs and gatherings
Nelsonville clubs host papers on Thanksgiving by Mrs. Miriam Butts. Cosmopolitan and Business and Professional Women groups plan dinners and talks with guests from Columbus Urbana and Southeastern Ohio. Local families host dinners and attend church, with a Pythian Sisters party and church choir rehearsals on the schedule.
Harrisonville and Scipio Students Present Charity Music Program
Music classes from Harrisonville and Scipio schools present a benefit program Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Scipio High School Auditorium. Directed by Ruth Dixon with Doris Oberholzer as accompanist, the concert features orchestral pieces, choruses, soloists, and a violin and clarinet pair, benefiting the two districts’ music departments.
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Harrisonville
Columbia and
Scipio
Scipio High School
Ruth Dixon
Cadman
Engelman
America
Columbia
Edwards
Cecil Blackwood
Susannah
Foster
Nelly Bly
Wright
D. Oberholzer
R. Dixon
Jeanie
Claire Steward
Moses
Columbia High School Chorus
Nevin
Floyd Cummings
Teike
Doris Oberholzer
Students Contest for School Honor in Nelsonville
Nelsonville high school students across grades vote for top ten girls and boys. Sixty two contestants compete for Queen and King Popularity titles to be crowned at the Winter Carnival Friday December 8 at 7 30 p m.
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Nelsonville
Mrs Huston Dies Monday In Nelsonville
Mrs Helen Huston age 35 died Monday night in Athens. Survived by husband Carl Huston and three children Betty Jack and Max, parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Henshaw, brother Mervin Henshaw of Nelsonville. Funeral Thursday 10:30 at Pilgrim Holiness Church. Burial Greenlawn. Visitation at 799 Walnut Street until service.
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Nelsonville
Helen Tuston
Athens
Carl Huston
Betty
Jack
Max
Thomas Henshaw
Mervin Henshaw
Pilgrim Holiness Church
B. A
Greenlawn
Henshaw
Walnut St
Nelsonville Scouts Plan Christmas Party at Meeting Rooms
Nelsonville Troop 64 members hiked 14 miles to Shawnee Fire Tower Friday. Last Wednesday 14 members attended the regular meeting after the Eagles Thanksgiving dinner where plans for a Christmas party were set to be held at the troop meeting rooms during the upcoming period before Christmas.
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Nelsonville
Troop 64
Shawnee
Eagles
Nelsonville High School Grid Dinner Set Date
The Varsity N Association plans a December 6 banquet at Elks Hall to honor the 1939 Nelsonville High School football squad. Guest speakers include R W Finsterwald and B T Grover with moving pictures of OSU games and a turkey dinner at 6 30 PM. Tickets available through association members and local outlets. sales end December 4.
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Nelsonville
R. W. Finsterwald
Athens
B. T. Grover
Ohio University
Elks Hall
Varsity “N” Association
Shafers News Stand
Colonial
Fountain Pharmacy
Hoodletts
Brick Keglers Win League Match by 2-1
Nelsonville scene as Athena Brick Corporation bowlers defeat Wards Confectionery of New Straitsville two games to one at Central Alleys. Athena led in two close bouts with Bob Hall totaling 533 pins while Bob Ward anchored Straitsville with a 479 triple and Harold Williams a 206 single. Ladies Night announced for Central Alleys with coaching hours from 7 to 8 PM.
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Nelsonville
Athena Brick Corporation
Wards Confectionery
New Straitsville
Ward
Athena
Bob Hall
Straitsville
Bob Ward
Harold Williams
Pocahontas Hall Benefit Party Wednesday Night
Nelsonville reports a benefit party at Pocahontas Hall Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Patrons are asked to bring November tickets.
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Pythian Sisters
Nelsonville—Degree of
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Hall
Eagles Plan Christmas Activities For Nelsonville Meeting
Nelsonville Eagles plan a Christmas program at tonight's meeting led by Clyde Byers as president. Basil Whitlatch and Joe Evans announce a Family Night Friday December 1 with events for members and families. Women attend 8 to 10 games and a men’s euchre tournament. children go to a picture show. floor show and dancing conclude the program featuring The Fuel City Five and Billy Banfield. Jo Warehime cannot sing due to a cold. Dewey Whyte will substitute tap dancers.
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Basil Whitlatch
Joe Evans
Family Night Committee
Fuel City Five
Billy Banfield
Jo Warehime
Dewey Whyte
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Dick Powell
Ann Sheridan
Gale Page
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Preston’ Foster
Margaret Lindsay
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Nelsonville Aerue
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Esther Boehm
Tepco
Bob Harris
Miller Bros
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