Nelsonville approves fire department upgrades and light rate cut
Nelsonville council adopts six ordinances and a resolution in a special session. A $13,000 fire and water works equipment appropriation funds a motor truck hose and incidentals while a one cent per kilowatt hour light discount applies to future bills. Street lighting costs and boiler upgrades are included as part of the broader municipal improvements. Mayor Eberle and Director Burnell oversee the purchases with bids.
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Nelsonville
Fire and Water Works Department
Eberle
Kurnell
Board of Control
Burnell
The Meanest Man Wins in Nelsonville Theft
In Nelsonville on November 30 a janitor found a break-in at the Christian church with five electric light bulbs missing from the building. The incident recalls a local mischief or theft affecting a community church.
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Nelsonville
The
Christian Church
Sermon Denounces Sunday-Only Religion Practice
Reverend C. J. Howenrich warns that a Christian should treat all days as holy and not wear religion like a Sunday suit. He argues there is no king for God on Sunday and the devil on weekdays, urging consistent faith throughout the week.
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Nelsonville
C. J. Howenrich
Sacred Concert Opens Series by Nelsonville Choir
A large audience attended the first sacred concert of the season at the Methodist church in Nelsonville. Director Charles E. Poston led a well-organized program with soloists delivering pleasing performances and the Wagner Pilgrim's Chorus postlude drawing notable appreciation.
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Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Charles E. Poston
Pilgrim's Chorus
Wagner
Father and Son Banquet Set by Chamber of Commerce
E P Donaldson state boy s worker Columbus will speak at the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting in Nelsonville Thursday night. The event, sponsored by the Hi Y boys, will include routine business and a father and son banquet.
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Nelsonville
E. P. Donaldson
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Pig Roast Before Haybrow Council Installation
Nelsonville report: a pig roast at six this Wednesday at the Masonic temple precedes the Haybrow council R. & S. M. installation of officers. Council members are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville
Masonic Temple
Florida Minister Will Speak Here At Nelsonville Church
Rev. G. W. Watson of Hollywood Florida will address the Nelsonville Christian church at noon on Wednesday. He will share first hand details of the Florida hurricane disaster and meet representatives of Athens county Christian churches. Esther class will serve dinner to visitors and Nelsonville residents.
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Nelsonville
G. W. Watson
Hollywood, Fla
Christia
Athens County
Florida
Esther
Esther class to host dinner at church parlor
The Esther class of the Christian church will entertain at a dinner in the church parlor on Wednesday starting at 11 o clock. Mrs. Mary E. Bartlett and Mrs. Mable Washburn are in Athens tonight attending a Colonial dinner in honor of Mrs. Royal Sprague deputy grand matron for the district. The dinner is given by retiring and incoming officers of the Atferg chapter. The Foreign Missionary society meeting of the Methodist church is postponed to Wednesday evening December 8 at Mrs. Charles Green's East Franklin street home where a playlette Christmas at Down hours will be presented.
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Esther
The
Christian Church
Mary E. Bartlett
Mable Washburn
Athens
Colonial
Royal Sprague
O. B
Atferg Chapter
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Charles Green
East Franklin Street
Downhours
Card Party Set at St Andrew’s Parish Hall
A card party will be held at St Andrew’s parish hall on Wednesday evening. It is among a series of social gatherings hosted by the church ladies group.
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St. Andrews Parish Hall
Mrs Lenora Hamm Called Home By Brother’s Illness
Mrs Lenora Hamm of Chillicothe was summoned here due to the illness and death of her brother T. O. Barrah and returned to her home today.
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Lenora Hamm
Chillicothe
T. 8
Barrah
Thanksgiving Family Reunion in Columbus Attended by Squires Family
Mrs Andrew Farms spent Thanksgiving in Columbus with her parents Mr and Mrs John Squires where a family reunion was held. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Miller Mr and Mrs Amos Brighthill and daughter Margie from Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Ted Squires from Akron along with several Squires relatives and Burt? Miller.
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Andrew Farms
Columbus
John Squires
John Miller
Amos Brighthill
Margie
Cleveland
Ted Squires
Roy Nagte
Akron
Clarence Squires
Nelsonvile
Berdella
Evelyn Myers
Richard and Bee Miller
Witnesses Testify In Murder Trial Of Joe Wood
The murder trial of 71 year old Joe Wood for killing Constable Edgar C. Mariner during a 1920s style search warrant raid resumed with jurors selected after a lengthy screening. Seventeen witnesses were sworn as the jury heard testimony while spectators filled the crowded courtroom and crowded corridors outside the small venue.
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Joe Wood
Edgar C. Mariner
John Shuler
James R. Fish
John M. Beatty
Ralley White
C. J. Bowers
James A. Walsh
John Carter
Danny Roberts
Robert McClain
Harry
New Road Near Stringtown To Open December 15
Ohio officials announce a new road near Stringtown connecting New Lexington and Crooksville will open December 15. The detour has caused many complaints to Governor Vic Donahey and will end the long travel delay in the area.
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New Lexington
State Highway Department
Stringtown
Crooksville
Ohio
Vic Donahey
Rusty Nail Causes Abscess on Leg
An injury received five weeks ago by Fred Fields 32 signal man for the B. and O. railroad at Gros. led to an abscess on his leg.
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Fred Fields
Gros
Injury Leads to Hospital Transfer After Leg Incident
A leg injury above the knee sent the individual to Parkersburg hospital this morning for treatment of a growing abscess stemming from the accident. Further details remain unclear as medical staff assess the condition.
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Parkersburg’ Hospital
Will Henor
Be Treated, nee Mr Fields Taken to Burg in Welburn
A fragment notes that Fields was taken to burg in Welburn accompanied by Bert Fields. The passage is incomplete but indicates transport and a familial or named association with Fields.
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Mr. Fields
Burg
Welburn
Bert Fields
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