Nelsonville Names John Geiger Music Supervisor and Director
John Geiger a Ball State graduate has accepted the post as music supervisor and band director at Nelsonville High School for the coming year. He brings a master's from Indiana University and prior experience in band and orchestra leadership in New Jersey. Martin Alexander had filled the role temporarily and has returned to Ohio University.
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Nelsonville
John Geiger
Ball State College
Muncie
Ind
Nelsonville High School
E. J. Arnold
Martin Alexander
Ohio University
University of Indiana
Ball
New Jersey
Geiger
New Skinner Engine Unit Arrives for City Plant
Nelsonville officials announce the Skinner engine unit for the municipal electric light plant has arrived. The Nelsonville Foundry and Machine Co. has completed the foundation and unloading, with pouring finished. An obsolete engine was discarded and water system compressors moved to make space. Installation and operation are expected within two weeks.
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Nelsonville
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Nelsonville Foundry & Machine Co
WBA Juniors Meet At Home of Mrs Dusky
Miss Carl Dusky hosted the WBA Juniors at her Nelsonville home with 19 members and two guests Jane Smith and Deloris Mender attending. Prizes were awarded after games and lunch was served. Londa Lee Pollock will host the next meeting of the group.
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Nelsonville
Carl Dusky
WBA
Jane Smith
Deloris Mender
Londa Lee Pollock
Introducing Miss Eberle Bellevue Teacher
Interview with Virginia Lou Eberle, Nelsonville native and Ohio University graduate, starting her first teaching post at Bellevue Pike Building. She teaches English to fourth through sixth grades, loves basketball, football, campus activities, and praises Superintendent Mr Patton.
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Nelsonville
Virginia Lou Eberle
Bellevue
Ohio
Eberle
L. J. Eberle
Nelsonville High School
Ohio University
Virginia Lou Hberle
Pike Building
Miss Eberle
Athens
Misa Eberle
Jack
Patton
Mary Shipley Hosts Golden Rule Sunday Class
Mrs. Mary Shipley hosted the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church at her Clinton Street home. The group of 12 members held a short business session and program after a potluck dinner at 6 o clock, with autumn floral decor enhancing the gathering.
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Nelsonville
Mary Shipley
Golden Rule
Methodist Church
Clinton St
Myperion Club Holds First Fall Meeting Saturday
Nelsonville narrates the Myperion Club first fall gathering set for Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs. J. D. Adamson home. Treasurer urges members to come ready to pay dues.
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Nelsonville
Myperion Club
J. D. Adamson
Doctor Pritchard Improves After Stroke Incident
Dr. A L Pritchard shows much improved condition after a slight stroke Tuesday The outlook is recovery over a few days The Nelsonville weekly Auxiliary bingo party is set for 8 o clock tonight in the Legion Home basement
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Nelsonville
A. L. Pritchard
Legion
Fire Tower near Lost Run in New Straitsville District
United States Forest Service advances on a large fire lookout tower near Lost Run head in the New Straitsville area. The 110 foot steel frame reaches the top with winding stairs and a companion tower planned. Swenson at Camp Nelson leads the project as concrete foundations and a 22 by 90 foot log cabin rise, plus a garage and recreation area, are prepared for early next week.
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Nelsonville
Lost Run
New Straitsville
United States Forest Service
W. 8
Swenson
Camp Nelson
Athens
Millfield PTA Holds First Meeting and Local News
The East Millfield school hosted the first PTA meeting led by president Ebon Gillespie. A. B. Prior spoke on pioneer history and youth opportunities. students performed and two new teachers were introduced. Committee roles were assigned and October plans noted. Local moves include Raymond Phillips purchasing the W. A. Hartley farm and other farm updates. Mrs. L. D. Hanlin’s illness reported from Lancaster. A serious hand injury to W. C. Mingus was also noted.
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Millfield
East Millfield
Ebon Gillespie
Gillespie
Miss Hipsher
Fielder
A. B. Prior
Chauncey-Dover
America
Arthur Triplett
Ruth Simpkins
Garnet Blower
Mae Boudinot
Nellie Russell
Maud Triplett
Florence Pyle
Alicea Theisen
Mary Leoffiler
Helen Dunkle
Mamie Chadwell
Lizzie Patton
Miss McClead
L. D. Hanlin
Lancaster
Hanlin
John Kanczonyi
Alex Kasztonyi
McKeesport
Faithful Circle
W. C. Mingus
Ames Township
Pennsylvania Named for William Penns Father Not Founder
A historical note clarifies that Pennsylvania derives its name not from founder William Penn but from his father. The observation highlights naming origin and lineage, emphasizing the Penn family's influence in early colonial nomenclature.
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State
Pennsylvania
William Penn
Harriett Davis Is Honored On 16th Birthday Party
Nelsonville Mrs Harry Davis honored her daughter Harriett at a Wednesday dinner for her sixteenth birthday. Fall flowers decorated the room and a pink iced cake displayed sixteen candles. Guests included Virginia Riley Mary Jo Keating Violet Wolfe Carma Heffner Helen Keasey Audrey Frances and Marie Hall. The evening featured games and music with Harriett receiving several gifts.
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Nelsonville
Harry Davis
Harriett
Virginia Riley
Mary Jo Keating
Violet Wolfe
Carma Heffner
Helen Keasey
Audrey
Frances
Marie Hall
Jacksonville Social Notes
Jacksonville social life features visits from Pratt Jonas of Dayton and the Gibbs and Dunlevy households in Detroit and Chauncey. Many local hosts and guests are listed, including Ruth Phillips eight birthday party with diverse attendees, plus extended family visits, a birthday dinner for Mrs. Robert Brown, and a church picnic in Jacksonville Grove.
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Jacksonville
Roger Pratt
John Philip Jonas
Dayton
Daniels
Sarah Stein
Shannon
John Miller
Marion Springer
Columbus
Ida South
Harold Philips
Ruth
Roger Cox
Dorothy Brooks
Janelda Hoisington
Rodney Campbell
Joan Judson
Billy Mullins
Dolores Riley
Joe Barrett
Laverne Campbell
Darrell Phillips
Ruth Brown
Johnny Barrett
Wilbur Davis
Lewis Kempton
Anna Pauline Exenkamper
Evelyn Handa
Colleen Campbell
Gloria Exenkamper
Brown
Dorothy Rasp
Verna
Alford
William
Joe Judson
Elizabeth Rasp
Anna
Robert Brown
Clarence
Melvin Koons
Trimble
James Gibbs
John Wolfe
Joe Abrams
Dude Corney
New Lexington
Arthur Nolan
Amensville
Lucille Draper
Zanesville
Sol Bragin
Lloyd Buckley
Bickford
Georgetown
Harold Goodrich
Captinn
W. Va
William Hill
Pearl Love Is Fit
Christine Rosenbaum
Fred Rosenbaum
Pomeroy
George Rasp
Athens
M. E. Church
Jacksonville Grove
Leona Nichola
Mia
Wilbur Householder
Anna Rasp
Clea Conaway
Virginia Hartley
Cordelia Viall
Jane Cox
David Cox
Roger
Bert Bingman
Westerville
Birth Announcement for Shirley Ann Walton in Trimble
Mr and Mrs Bryan Walton announce the birth of a daughter Shirley Ann on September 19. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charlies Walton of Trimble and Mr and Mrs Emmet Carpenter of Giouster R F D No 3.
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Trimble
Bryan Walton
Shirley Ann
Charlies Walton
Emmet Carpenter
Giouster
Chauncey Blue Devils Face Roseville Friday Clash
Chauncey meets Roseville here Friday in a second game of the season. Roseville, coming off wins over Crookaville and Buchtel, appears strongest to date. Chauncey lost to Nelsonville in opener, with limited offense and a fragile 130 pound line. Injuries and practice indifference hinder progress, but the squad shows grit that could decide the result.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Blue Devils
Roseville
Crookaville
Buchtel
Blue Devils
Nelsonville
Browder Jailed in Indiana After Speech Incident
Browder was jailed in Terre Haute after arriving to deliver a campaign speech at Indiana State Teachers College. Police and a committee member challenged speakers and demanded keys. Browder called the arrest an embarrassment to Roosevelt and Landon. Also noted: 1936 first half airline fuel totals.
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Page
Bentall
Browder
L. H. Quinn
The
Merchants Association
Richard McRae
Indianapolis
National Americanization Committee of the American Legion
United States
Superior Court
Albert R. Owens
Terre Haute
Indiana State Teachers’ College
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Liquidation notice for The Glouster State Bank Ohio
The Superintendent of Banks of Ohio files an application in Athens County Common Pleas Court for liquidation related to The Glouster State Bank Glouster Ohio. A hearing is set for October 12 at 9 AM to consider the compromise of indebtedness involving W. W. and Patience KB Wallace.
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Giouster State Bank
Glouster
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
State of
Glouster Suave
Court of Common Pleas
Wallace
S H. Squire
Liquidation Notice for The Glouster State Bank
H Squire Superintendent of Banks and Banking of Ohio gives notice of a hearing on October 12 1936 at 9 00 AM before the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio to approve liquidation expenses under the General Code. The detailed expense statement is on file with the Athens County Clerk of Courts. The Glouster Ohio bank liquidation proceeds under Squire in charge.
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Glouster State Bank
Glouster
Ohio
S&s
Athens County
H. Squire
Thelouster To Bank
Newly Married Couple Honored at Chauncey Shower
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Goodson hosted a miscellaneous shower at their Main St. Chauncey home honoring Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Walker Elsie Koon recently married. Guests included many former Chauncey teachers and Walker relatives with gifts arriving from those unable to attend. Mrs. Goodson served a two course luncheon.
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Chauncey
B. F. Goodson
Erle Bridgewater
Theron Goodson and Sons
Rufus and
Jerry
Charles
Sally Lou and
Jane
Christine Brown
Paul Theisen
Gladys Pickering
Pearl Henry
Christine Mingus
Minnie Palmer
Dorothy Staley
Marinda Cruikshank
Nine Mines Report Work In Chauncey District
Nine mines in Chauncey and surrounding district reported work on Thursday amid a weekly total of four operating days. Mines listed include Chauncey No. 25 Manhattan Coal No. 9 No. 28 No. 69 No. 219 Poston No. 6 Lick Run Hocking and Kimberly.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Mine
Manhattan Coal Co
Chauncey N. Y
Poston No
Lick Run
Hocking and
Kimberly
Mazon Council honors October birthdays at meeting
Members whose October birthdays fall in the month will be honored at the regular meeting of Mazon Council No 98 Degree of Pocahontas at the D of P Hall Millfield. A social hour and refreshments follow the lodge meeting.
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Chauncey
Mazon Council No. 98
D. of P. Hall
Millfield
Travelers' Aid Society Aids Over 50000 Annually
The Travelers' Aid Society assists more than 50,000 people each year with guidance shelter and transportation in community aid programs. The agency reports steady demand and ongoing fund raising to support services.
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The
Travelers’ Aid Society
Chauncey Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Chauncey and nearby towns record visits from Mrs. George Wilson and guests including Mrs. Isa bel Thomas and Mrs. Ruth Bridgewater. Marjorie Courtney returns from Columbus after a two week stay. The Millfield Church of Christ Ladies’ Aid meets Friday at Garnet Blower’s home. additional dinners feature the Shafer, Grinstead, Brookins, and Wharton households with friends from Chauncey The Plains Athens and Portland Indiana. Franz Schubert began composing at 16 and had 600 works by 25.
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Chauncey
George Wilson
Isabel Thomas
Corning
Miriam Butts
Nelsonville
Ruth Bridgewater
Marjorie Courtney
Columbus
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Millfield Church of Christ
Garnet Blower
John Shafer
Victor Grinstead
Betty Lou Sands
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jeane
Walter Wharton
Walter and
Dale
The
Plains
Addie Downhour
Portland
Ind
Elmer Bingman
Athens
Dwight Robinson
Peter Mollins
Grace Parksley
Ida M. Haskins
Lacey McNutt
Charleston
W. Va
Franz Schubert
END O CORN Eliminates Corns and Callouses
END O CORN arrives in Athens and hundreds report full relief from hard or soft corns and callouses. Pain ends instantly with use. Athens Pharmacy sells END O CORN for fifty cents.
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Athens
Taylor Ridge Church Picnic At Sawyer Park October 3
The Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Sunday School plans an all day picnic at Sawyer Park near Redtown on Saturday October 3. Activities include baseball volleyball and horseshoes with a noon picnic dinner. Transportation from Taylor Ridge leaves at 9 30 a m Community members are invited.
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Chauncey
Taylor Ridge
Church of Christ Sunday School
Sawyer Park
Redtown
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney Health
Backache and bladder irritation addressed with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims to flush waste from kidneys and reduce nighttime urination, calling the product a safe diuretic and stimulant. Advertises genuine Haarlem import with emphasis on weak kidneys and Dutch origin.
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Haarlem
Haariem
Holland
Adv
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Nelsonville High
Dusky
Rogr
Aren Ail
Love Brothers Derby
Glouster Logan
Mrs. Shipley
Dr. Pritchard
Straitsville
Millfield Pta
W. Washington St
Harriett Davis
Jacksonville Social Notes
Dover
Indiana
Shafers Entertain
Carl Shafer
Mound St
Mr. Shafer
George Shafer
Beaumont
Eddie Downhour
Skater
Nelseavilla
Nelscoville
MAZDA
General Electric
Southern
Ole
June Lang Thomas Becked Prouty Spring Byngton
Andy Clyde
MR. Smarty
Mechem’s
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