Shafer Rites Held Sunday In Nelsonville Church
Funeral services for Edward E. Shafer Athens County businessman died Oct 5 were held Sunday at his home 106 Myers St Nelsonville conducted by Rev. William M. George and Rev. B A Awe. The body rests in Greenlawn mausoleum. Pallbearers listed among local men with many out-of-town relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edward E. Shafer
Athens County
Myers St
William M. George
Methodist Church
B. A. Awe
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Jesus
Greenlawn
James Collins
James G. Francis
William F. Hartley
Paul Shannon
J. H. Wisenbach
D. F. Ziggaroos
E. W. Cole
Lester Cooper
Guy Cox
C. A. Frost
Howard Hanning
Harry Leggett
D. A. Ogg
E. H. Phelps
Guy Pierce
E. E. Rosser
Cecil Larber
B. E. Severson
George Standall
Homer Wolfe
Ralph Wood
James McCombs
Pearl Minck
Russells Point
Lewis C. Buell
Dayton
D. R. Warehime
Port Columbus
Eva Silcott
Worthington
D. F. Shafer
Herman H. Harrison
J. T. Hughes
J. L. Jack
William Jack
C. E. Dowler
Columbus
Harley Heimberger
Dorothy Compton
Basil
Bert Hall
Baltimore
Richard Kelly
Lancaster
John Hunter
Geraldine Redick
Sam Wells
Logan
Tom Chilcote
Union Furnace
Waldo Laughlin
Chillicothe
George Shafer
Beaumont
Charles Daugherty
Elwood Daugherty
Ray Shafer
the Plains
Fred Shafer
Virginia Jones
Frederick R. Shafer
Lee Shafer
Flossie Cradlebaugh
Walter Maccombs
G. W. Schenz
Cecil Sarber
Lena Stissel
R. C. Chute
Isaac Vaughn
L. C. Nye
W. H. Liggett
Athens
Margaret Pinnich
Crooksville
John B. Bishop
Ewing
China Relief Group Active in City
Nelsonville reporters note the local Relief for China committee chaired by Mrs. John V. Wood aims to raise awareness of China and its history among students. The article cites China’s Double Tenth anniversary, U S aid penicillin shipments to China, and local children sacrificing meals to fund relief.
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Nelsonville
Committee On Relief For
China
John V. Wood
National Committee
Republic of China
American Bureau
United States
Long Island Baptist Association
York Republicans Open Headquarters in Eagles Building
York Township Republicans have opened campaign headquarters on the first floor of the Eagles building at W. Washington St. A meeting to organize will be held Tuesday evening October 10 with central and executive committee members at 7 and a general meeting at 7 30. Plans for a rally next Friday night will be discussed.
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Nelsonville
York Township
Eagles
W. Washington St
Republican Central
Executive Committees
Police Called After Canal Road Traffic Crash In Nelsonville
Automobiles driven by Elmer Rizer of Nelsonville and John Jeffers of Columbus collided on Canal Road near the shoe factory Saturday night. Jeffers reportedly dozed momentarily, rear ending Rizer’s car. Both vehicles sustained slight damage and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elmer Rizer
High St
John William Jeffers
13Th St
Columbus
Canal Road
Rizer
Jeffers
Nelsonville Hyperion Club Opens New Year
Mrs. Oral Daugherty hosted the Hyperion Club at the first meeting of the new year with dues paid. Miss Dorothy Wightman spoke on the Pacific Islands and papers on the topic Meet Our Candidates were presented by Mrs. E J Kessinger, Mrs. J L Webb, and Mrs. Stanley Dew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Oral Daugherty
Hyperion Club
Dorothy Wightman
Pacific Islands
E. J. Kessinger
J. L. Webb
Stanley Dew
Nelsonville Personalities Move and Leave Notices
Corporal Jack L. Sutton will be transferred tomorrow from Fletcher Hospital Cambridge to Walter Reed Hospital Washington D C for further treatment. Mrs Sutton Lillian Stover remains with him at Cambridge during the move. Serg Sam W Howe of Texas spends a ten day leave with his parents Mayor and Mrs Miles Howe following the death of his grandmother Retta E Howe. Ser Dalas Jarnagin stationed at Ft Riley Kansas is on leave with his wife at Charles Craig’s home and plans to return to Ft Riley on Oct 12.
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Nelsonville
Jack L. Sutton
Fletcher Hospital
Cambridge
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Sutton
Lillian Stover
Sam W. Howe
Sam Houston
Texas
Miles Howe
Retta E. Howe
Ser
Dalas Jarnagin
Ft. Riley
Kans
Charles Craig
Jarnagin
Two Nelsonville men arraigned on intoxication charges
In Nelsonville Mayor Miles Howe's court two men pled guilty to intoxication complaints. James Rush and Walter Windle were fined five dollars plus costs each.
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Nelsonville
Miles Howe
James Rush
Walter Windle
Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings
Valley Street residents held a Friday evening get together with officers elected for meetings including Arthur Harris Phyllis J Hearn Eloise Woods Wanda Lonberger Rheba Losey and Hazel Losey Present were many townspeople and relatives. Edward J Deb ney named township National War Fund Drive chair. Oct 9 start. John Baldy injured skidding near No 9 coal mine en route to mother Mary Baldy and Lt Francis Baldy in from France. Beulah Craig hosted the club. Missionary Aid Society met Mae Rodgers. Pocahontas Lodge planned Athens school of instruction October 11. Sgt James Rodgers arrived in France. Clyde Thomas and Dick visited Columbus. J R Rodgers visiting relatives there.
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Corning
Valley Street
Losey
Arthur Harris
Phyllis J. Hearn
Eloise Woods
Wanda Lonberger
Rheba Losey
Hazel Losey
Arthur
Richard
Clara Hearn
Jim
Edward
Don
Martha J. Wilson
Phyllis Hearn
Carrie Urban
Evelyn
Donald
Jimmy
Ella Parsons
Flossie Lonberger
Ray Hottenrott
Bill Deime
Rheba
Mt Carmel Personals Highlights
Local notes record visits among Mt Carmel residents with Mrs Roy Hanson and Mrs Vinton White hosting and visiting. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Ed Kennedy, weights 4% and 5 pounds. Pvt Carl Hanson in France sends a letter to his mother. Arthur Hanson's son Arthur wounded in France. Paul Wogan family moving to Utah. Other small visits noted among area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Carmel
Hazel MecCune
Athens
Roy Hanson
Ernest Drigg
France
Cecil Burns
George Brooks
Arthur
Paul Wogan
Utah
Lara
Harold Hanson
Arthur North
McLaughlin
Sharpsburg
Charles Hanson
Howe Rites Held Sunday
Services for Mrs. Retta Eckels Howe widow of Sam J. Howe drew many locals at Warren Funeral Home. The Rev. Herman A. Sayers delivered the sermon with help from the church pastor Rev. William M. George. The Retta Howe Sunday School Class attended in a body. Out of town attendees included relatives from Lancaster Canal Winchester Columbus Athens Zanesville and Indianapolis. Burial followed at Greenlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Retta Eckels Howe
Sam J. Howe
Warren Funeral Home
Herman A. Sayers
Cincinnati
First Methodist Church
William M. George
Retta Howe
Lewis Miskell
Lancaster
Ruby Coffman
Canal Winchester
Fred Johnson
Zanesville
Iva Murphy
Clayton Murphy
Columbus
Oscar Randall
New Plymouth
Leslie Jones
Coonville
Eckles
Connett
Isaac Vaughn
Athens
Clarence Kerr
Montgomery
W. Va
Edward Cottingham
Sam W. Howe
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Betty Howe
William Campbell
Indianapolis
Ed Heft
Greenlawn
National Bible Week Observed Worldwide
Plan Bible Week Nelsonville from October 9 to 15 as National Bible Week. The Laymen's National Committee sponsors the observance urging all Christians to cooperate globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Laymans National Committee
Zaleski News Notes Mention Parachute Infantryman Wound
Mrs. James McKibben of Zaleski reports her nephew T-5 John E. Wagenbach of the parachute infantry is recovering from a gunshot shoulder wound likely sustained in France. The column lists multiple local visitors and relatives from Vanderford, Prentice, Hayes, Kohler, and Atkinson families, with notes on travels to Columbus and McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Alba Vanderford
Joe
Zaleski
Prentice
Dora
Inez Vanderford
James
Donald Hoskinson
Dorothy Vansky
Athens
Lou Hoffman
Indianapolis
C. E. Vansky
Avis Helen
Donna Maxine Hayes
Dayton
Frank M., Hayes
Calvin E. Atkinson
Montana
Columbus
Charles E. Atkinson
Atkinson
Vinton County
West
Columbus Dispatch
Calvin Atkinson
Lily Daft
Nelsonville
James McKibben
H. V. Atkinson
McArthur
Chase Circle Meeting At Carbaugh Home
Chase Circle of Ruth held an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Ruth Carbaugh on Oct 5 with a noon potluck. Contents note recent visits and family comments including Capt Raymond White and Tech Sgt Almgent Robinson in France.
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Chase
Ruth
Ruth Carbaugh
John Haning
Ed Noe
Verle Haning
Columbus
Paul Robinson
Evert White
Newark
Marie White
White
Merchant Marine
States
Robinson
Raymond White
Leonard Martin
E. L. Tucker
Maynard Coates
Sherry Ann
Frank Pugh
Emma Robinson
Tech
Almgent Robinson
France
Logan Social Notes and Local Club Gatherings
Logan society items list Evelyn Lanning's twelfth birthday party at E Main St with prizewinners Judy Blake Alice Green Jennie Joe Gano and Louise Ellis. October Sew It Club dinner at Mrs Roberts Edwards Enterprise. many members listed. Several residents visited relatives in Racine Murray City Wheeling and Columbus with brief notes on hosting and travel.
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Mary Lou Able
Marylin Green
Sew So Club
Roberts Edwards
Enterprise
Robbe Walker
Joe Peterson
Bus Matheny
Fred Leff
Nellie Feather
Howard Blum
Wayne Whitcraft
Paul Hansel
Betty Liff
Ed Bickle
Fourth St
Reedsville Personal Mention
Pvt Arlie R Marks who finished a course at Camp Monmouth New Jersey is spending a furlough at home with his wife and two sons. Mrs Durward Swain visiting here with relatives while her husband serves in the Navy. A community clothing drive was held at the M E Church basement in cooperation with the UN Relief and Rehabilitation Agency for Europe’s liberated areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Arlie R. Marks
Camp Monmouth
N. J
Durward Swain
Oceanview
Navy
E. A. Raiguel
W. N. Swan
Long Bottom Road
Carroll Randolph
Millersport
John Hayes
Nellie Myer
Akron
R. E. Williams
M. E. Church
Europe
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agency
Beatrice
Iris Boring
Columbus
Mattie Parker
Douglas
Parkersburg
M. C. Barnett
Elza Burden
Dale Winyard
New England
J. W. Emrick
Lancaster
Fay Pickens
Earlene Humphrey
Dayton
Hayes
Irene Randolph
Calvin
Eden Social And Personal Highlights From Parkersburg Visit
Eden social notes list Mrs Delbert Barber and daughters in Parkersburg on Wednesday. Bernie Adams of the river boat American was at home here. Mrs Anna Huff and husband from New Cumberland WV visited Ethel Hetzer family. Sgt Ora P Matheny returned to Camp Gruber OK after furlough. Mr and Mrs Webster Reed in Pomeroy Thursday. Opal Randolph returned after time with sister Mrs Ross Vanmeter Swickly PA. Nadine Newland of Tuppers Plains stayed with Marjorie Jean Matheny. Mrs Susie Kerwin visited the school Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George Reed weekend visit with Mrs B H Dello of Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Vanmeter
Swickly
Nadine
Newland
Tuppers Plains
Marjorie Jean Matheny
Susie Kerwin
George Reed
B. H. ‘Dello and
Steubenville
Cheshire Social And Personal News Highlights
Local society notes in Cheshire report gatherings and visits. Adith Guild members plan cake baking for overseas boys at the homes of Mrs. Phyliss Hawley and Mrs. Garnet Kirby. Various residents, including families of Davis Gallipolis and Corning, are visiting relatives in town.
Logan Young People To Speak on Their Program
Kiwanis will hear a panel discussion from three youths at the Tuesday dinner meeting chaired by Rev. C. W. Swengel at the White House. Panelists Jean Ann Prather Mary Louise Skinner and Ned Kreig will discuss a youth community program including a youth canteen and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Rev. C. W. Swengel
Kiwanis
White House
Jean Ann Prather
Mary Louise Skinner
Ned Kreig
County Group Meets To Hear Reports
The Purchasing and Marketing Association of Hocking County met Friday evening at the Agricultural Farm Security Office on Parkview. Oscar Blum chaired a routine session with a yearly report and plans for an audit this month. Attendants included J. H. Schaad Joe Konkler Henry Rheinscheid Albert Henderson and Marie Carrel.
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Logan — Purchasing and Marketing Association of
Hocking County
Agricultural Farm Security Office
Parkview
Oscar Blum
J. H. Schaad
Joe Konkler
Henry Rheinscheid
Albert Henderson
Marie Carrel
Forester Jotter Visits Hocking County Last Week
Logan E. Jotter of Cambridge, forester with the Soil Conservation Service, works with Soil Conservation districts and inspected Hocking County during a visit last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
E. J. Jotter
Cambridge
The
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation Districts
Hocking County
Funeral Services for James R Carter At United Brethren Church
Funeral services were held Tuesday at two oclock for James Richard Carter at the United Brethren Church with Rev. A M Chesser officiating. Burial followed at New Marshfield. Nearby social notices list visitors and guests from Somerset Columbus Lancaster Zion Ridge Logan Coonville Elyria Portsmouth and nearby towns.
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Union Furnace
James Richard Carter
United Brethren Church
A. M. Chesser
New Marshfield
Brent Geiger
Grant Wagner
Belle Geiger
Somerset
Mary Wagner
Columbus
John James
George Geiger
Larry
Lancaster
Reno White
Zion Ridge
Wilbur McDaniel
Harland Woodruff
Janet
George Bruns
Cora McGee
Carl Hull
Lizzie Brook
Logan
Charles Clark
Irvin Edwards
Coonville
Joan Jones
Dan Jones
C. H. Bennington
Portsmouth
Seymour
Hall Downhour
Elyria
Frank Weed
Anita Reinshell
Virginia Wolfe
Timkin
Frank Reinshell
Ed Wolfe
Addison Frey
Velma Frey
Harold Powell
Daughters of
Hemlock Social Briefs Chronicle Weekend Events
Social notes from Hemlock describe gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lance Hodgson in honor of Mrs. Hodgson's sister Mrs. John Stoyle of Shawnee. Attendees include John Stoyle Violet Walters Jessie Schlinger man Charlotte Gaitten and others from Corning Nelsonville Zanesville Columbus and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hodgson
Hodgson
Lizzie Petrie
Mary Ann Plyle
Zanesville
Emma Maddox
Detroit
John Hodgson
Imogene Hodgson
Nelsonville
Lance Hodgson
Hocking Service Men on Leave and Overseas Transfers
Cpl. James Moorehead left Sunday for Colorado after a 10 day furlough with his parents. Pvt. Wesley Cannon is on furlough with wife and family at 290 E Second St. Fred Hull of Sampson NY spent the weekend here. Set. Paul Fox has been transferred to the Netherlands East Indies after 13 months overseas. Mrs. Paul Gabriel learned of her husband’s promotion to private first class in France. Cpl. and Mrs. Clinton St. Clair returned to Kissimmee Florida after a two week furlough with the St. Clair family. Wade R. Gray of the medical department returned to Vaughn Hospital in Illinois after furlough with his wife. Mrs. Damon Ponticus of Laurelville received a letter from her husband aboard The Wasp saying he was the first on board to ballot for the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
James Moorehead
Colorado
Ivan Moorehead
W. Front St
Wesley Cannon
Camp Hood
Texas
E. Second St
Fred Hull
Sampson
N. Y
Paul
Bud) Fox
Netherlands East Indies
Paul Gabriel
Pvt
France
Cpl
Clinton St. Clair
Kissimmee
Fla
Frank St. Clair
Route 4
Wade R. Gray
Medical Department
Vaughn Hospital
Hines
Ill
Damon Ponticus
Laurelville
Wasp
Hocking Women Attend GOP Meet in Columbus
Logan report lists attendees from Hocking County at the state convention of the Woman's Republican Club in Columbus. Present were Mrs. L. P. Mooney and daughter Shirley, Mrs. M. H. Cherrington, Mrs. Kreig Adair, Mrs. Warren Bright, Mrs. Arch Griffith, Mrs. Ed Mundy, and Mrs. Lillian Woltz.
Lawrence County officials hosted by Grace Orr
Probate Judge Helen P. Clark of Lawrence County and Ann Elliot from the Health Department visited over the weekend at the home of Mrs. Virginia Hockman 171 North Mulberry Street.
School Bell Debuts at St. John's Parochial School
Logan notes the St. John's Parochial School publishes its pupil edited paper the School Bell last Friday. A serial parish history by Francis Roberts begins with 1835 and John Shorr the Alsace emigrant. The piece will continue in future issues.
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Logan
St. John’s Parochial School
Francis Roberts
St. John’s
John Shorr
Alsace
France
Sweeney Burial To Be at Straitsville
Funeral services for Charles P. Sweeney 66 of 324 Buttles Ave will be at 9 a m Tuesday in St Patrick s Church Columbus. The retired railroad employee died in St Anthony s Hospital Saturday Burial will be at New Straitsville He is survived by a sister Mrs Joseph Holleran and two brothers John J and Edward Sweeney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
St. Patrick’s Church
Charles P. Sweeney
Buttles Ave
St. Anthony's Hospital
New Straitsville
Joseph Holleran
John J
Edward Sweeney
Democratic Women To Meet Tonight at Logan HQ
LOGAN The Democratic Women will gather at party headquarters Monday evening at 7 30 bringing sandwiches. Members are reminded to attend and share provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
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Pearl Kayser
John H. Kayser
Francis D. White
Said County
Herbert F. Dettra
Bakersfield
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Gore Dettra
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Nelsonville Social Notes
Corning Social Notes
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J. R. Rodgers
Howe
Anna Kohler
Max Thomas
Joan Hayes
Prattsville
Chase Circle
Carbaugh Home
Signal Corps
NEA
Mrs. Levit
Howard Levit
Emma_ Hall
West School
Ella Rochester
Mary Connor
Lenna Mack
Elenor Derr
Martha Steele
J. B. Humphrey
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Lon Higgins
Charles Mack
E. Hunter Sr
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Racine
Effie Spencer
Raymond Spencer
Roger
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Murray City
Annalea Woltz
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Jennie Loeffler
E. Hunter St
Geo. Gribble
Spring St
Frank Kurtz
Wheeling
Francis Smith
Cleveland
Margaret Hudson
Hill St
Tom Phillips
Naomi
U. B. Church
Robert Shaw
James Larimer
Zanesville Ave
Doreus
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E. M. Martin
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W. D. Braddock
Frank Harden
Clinton Webb
Catherine Brown
St. Clairsville
Biddle
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Phil Francis
Maria Parsons
C. F. Ridgley
Clarence Phillips
Joe Fiume
Gigisonville
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Pee Wee) Tolbert
Children’s Hospital
Darius Shackelford
Pleasant
Mich
Frankée
E. Main St
Boyd Goss
Logan Route
Eden
Cheshire
Adith Guild of the Baptist Church
Phyliss Hawley
Garnet Kirby
George VanZant
Huntington
Margaret Coughenour
VanZant
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Vinton
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Little Kyger
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H. C. Eversole and Son
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Long
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Tennessee
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Junction City
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