Nelsonville set for new Federal Post Office site
Postmaster L J Eberie says ground will be broken for a Nelsonville Federal Building before Christmas after Treasury procurement officials approve the West Washington Street site. The bid of Mrs L D Johnson and the Nelsonville Home and Savings Association covers two lots facing State Route 31 with 153 feet frontage and 122 feet depth, total $11 000, later reduced by 1000.
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Nelsonville
Federal Post Office
L. J. Eberie
Washington, D. C
Eberie
Department
Thomas A. Jenkine
Treasury Department
L. R. Reichner
L. D. Johnson
Nelsonville Home and Savings Association
Washington Street
Cable's Alley
Barron
Myers
Jenkins
Jefkins
Propossia
Fherie
Washington
Ebeste
Bulkiey
Donahey
Ohio University student hosts OU guests at Nelsonville picnic
Miss Barbara Steenrod entertained a group of Ohio University students at her Nelsonville home with a Wednesday picnic dinner. Guests included Betty Howe Helen Wilson Virginia Brooks Mary Frances Groves Frances Jo Riley Jane Benbough Helen Tempeion Miss Lucifer Schnell and Charlotte Stone from Belpre and nearby areas.
Hounds Travel to Wellston in Friday League Clash
Nelsonville Greyhounds head to Wellston for a league contest against the Golden Rockets. The Greyhounds aim to reverse a scoreless drought while Wellston brings a tough defense from an earlier 7 0 upset loss. Tommy Galvin faces rib injuries but may start with Harper ready as backup.
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SPRAY
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Greyhounds
Wellston
Golden Rockets
Scarlet and Grey
Rocket
Wellaton
Rockets
Greys
Athens Bulldogs
Athens
Tommy Galvin
Chauncey
Harper
Lloyd Elliott
Gene Connore
Martin
England and Italy Misjudge One Another
France favors Italy as a counterweight to Germany while Britain odds a slower response, with anti British sentiment flaring in Rome. Italians see gains in conflict with Britain, while observers warn a potential Italian British war could threaten world peace amid Austrian and Hungarian opposition to sanctions.
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France
Italy
Great Britain
Ethiopia
A. P
Rome
Africa
Ihs
Europe
Austria
Hungary
Rally Day Sunday at Amesville Church
Amesville Presby terian Church will hold its annual Rally Day on Sunday Oct 13 with six lay speakers from Parkersburg area previews in morning and afternoon sessions. A Parkersburg male quartet provides music and a potluck lunch follows. All welcome regardless of church affiliation. A large turnout is expected with many New England visitors planned. In the evening the group will travel to the New England church for a special service.
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Amesville
New England
George Brown Rites Set at Kimberly School House
The body of George Brown is taken to his brother James Brown in Kimberly for calling hours until Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 at Kimberly School House with burial at Clarks Chapel.
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Nelsonville
George Brown
James Brown
Kimberly
Kimberly School
Clarks Chapel
Nelsonville Benefit Bingo at K P Hall Friday Night
Nelsonville Band Boosters Club announces a benefit bingo party Friday night at the Knights of Pythias hall starting at o o clock. Proceeds help equip the Nelsonville High School band. the event draws broad city interest.
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Nelsonville
K. of P. Hall
Walter Whit latch Troop Changes Tuesday Meetings In Nelsonville
Nelsonville announces regular Walter Whit latch Memorial Troop 66 meetings move to Tuesday at 7 30 PM replacing Friday sessions There is no meeting tonight A Friday 8 PM business training session will include Bill Kechem Paul Wright Earl Wachenschwanz John Johnson Charles Levering and Don Wachenschwanz Members should bring handbooks and completed work to aid 1st and 2nd class advancement Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 to 19 Scouts urged to survey homes and surroundings for fire hazards and rectify them
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Nelsonville
Walter W. Whitlatch
Bill Kechem
Paul Wright
Earl Wachenschwanz
John Johnson
Charles Levering
Don Wachenschwanz
Full-Time Clerk Sayers Earns Regular Post Office Status
Nelsonville reports the introduction of the hour week at the post office Oct 1 upgrades substitute clerk Rey H. Sayers to regular full time status affecting all clerks and city carriers except postmaster and rural carriers. L J Eberie announces the policy changes.
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Nelsonville
Rey H. Sayers
L. J. Eberie
Uncle Budd Robison to Speak at Nelsonville Church
The Reverend Budd Robison, known as Uncle Budd Robison, will address the Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene Friday at 2 30 p m. He is a nationally renowned preacher noted for his extensive travels and gospel delivery. The D of A will host a benefit bingo at 8 o clock Friday at the I O O F Halls. Misses Lu and Nona Lane will host the Cosmopolitan Club meeting Friday at their Fayette Street home.
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Budd Robison
Nelsonville
C. A. Gibson
Ohio
Church of the Nazarene
Nelsonville Church
Nona Lane
Cosmopolitan Club
Fayette St
First School Superintendent of Nelsonville Back for Visit
Professor F. H. Coultrap, Nelsonville’s first superintendent, now of Long Beach California, visits Athens County for a few days. He spent time in Nelsonville with Dr J M Hyde and was accompanied by his son Don from Columbus. Coultrap led Nelsonville Schools from 1877 to 1898 and helped inaugurate Nelsonville High School’s first class.
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Nelsonville
James Tolbert
G Holland
Costa
F. 8. Coultrap
Long Beach
California
Athens County
Coultrap
J. M. Hyde
Don
Columbus
Chillicothe
Professor Coultrap
Athens
Nelsonville High School
Franklin Street
Cecil Shafer
Streets Boy Dies at St Anthony Hospital
Nine year old Robert Streets son of Mr and Mrs Earl Streets died Wednesday at St Anthony Hospital Columbus after an operation. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 o clock at the Floodwood Power Plant residence. He leaves a sister among his survivors.
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Nelsonville
Robert Streets
Earl Streets
St. Anthony Hospital
Columbus
Floodwood
Move To Nelsonville y Otto Iles Jr
The document notes Otto Iles Jr and another party moving to 283 Detroit Michigan and accepting a new position as part of a wartime financial accounting referencing the total cost to the United States at 38 500.
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Der NELSONVILLE_y
Otto Iles Jr
Detroit, Mich
United States
Fasteeth Introduces New Gum Free Toothcare
A fragmented ad copy touts Fasteeth a new product that keeps plates from drying, promises no gummy feel, sweetens breath, and offers all day comfort. The text mentions three sizes and notes it helps with every worry.
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L. J. Eberle
GEM Pharmacy
P. Bidg
Majestic Nelsonville
Afom Pciure
Anne Shipley
Irvin S. Cobb
Eugere Pallette
Stepim Fetchit
Orn Ford
Per
M Burman
Nelsonville Eleven
England
Los Angeles
Boulder Dam
Amesville Church
Southeastern Ohio Truck Mine Operators’ Association
1. O. O. F. Hall
T. A
East Parent-Teacher Association
Louise Pearce
George Bateman
Springfield
Police Chiefs’ Association of Ohio
Liang Chow
China
Kiltie
Oxfords
Boy Scout News
Mrs. Ong
Phil Ong
Paul Allen
Exther
Lucile Verity
Onglow
Bridge Club
Nelson Ville
C. E. Welch
Garnet Bennett
Wednesday Bridge Club
Walter Mechem
Harry Kelley
John Edington
D. of A.'s
Cooper's Union
Popler Street
Nelsonville, Ohio
Streets Boy
Old King Cole
Jan Te Cam
Gudy
Tos
Casey
Dodd
Ribecru
Jack
Niagara
Coats
Nashua Crib
Ce Oy
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