Visitation Night Planned for Nelsonville High Week
Nelsonville High designated Tuesday evening of National Education Week October 27 as Visitation Night. Parents are invited to tour the school during the week with emphasis on Tuesday’s evening classes for working parents. PTA members heard plans, including a County Fair fundraiser to replenish the treasury and a library talk by Dorothy Wightman.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
PTA
Florence Lowery
America
Beautiful
Geiger
Rothrock
James Bland
Blanche Moorehead
Kinneer
Stedman
Miss Scott
Aged Woman Honored With 82nd Birthday Dinner
In Nelsonville Mrs. Lizzie Traugh celebrated her 82nd birthday with a Sunday dinner attended by her children and many relatives. A large cake was given by daughter Rena Bauer, and guests included Art and Charlene Barnes of Logan, BE Dean, Rena Bauer, Glen and William Smith families, and friends who shared stories of her West Virginia roots and Civil War memories. She cherishes West Virginia and plans to vote as Roosevelt supporter this year.
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Nelsonville
Lizzie Traugh
Rena Bauer
Art Barnes
Charlene
Logan
BE. L. Dean
Rena Bower
Glen Smith
William Keplar
Billie
Rex. Flowers
Wid McCollum
Bonnie Joe
Muriel
Elmer Traugh
Florence Lash
Mary
Sam Raybould
Chetty Barrows
Traugh
Roosevelt
Hallet entertains Chevrolet staff at Dew Hotel breakfast
J C Hallet of the Chevrolet Co entertained department heads from his business at a Monday morning breakfast at the Dew Hotel. Guests included Helen Verity, Mary Jo Bowers, Howard Warner, Ronald Riley, J M Daniels, Paul Martin, and Andy Hallet.
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Nelsonville
J. C. Hallet
Chevrolet Co
Dew Hotel
Helen Verity
Mary Jo Bowers
Howard Warner
Ronald Riley
J. M. Danels
Paul Martin
Andy Hallet
Ohio Bankers Association Banquet Attended by Local Bankers
Mr Phillip Weller James Sharp E Dean Miller Wilson and Tom Sheppard of Citizens Central Bank and John Wood Ralph Park Corwin Cook sin of Peoples Bank attended the annual banquet of the Ohio Bankers Association in Athens Friday night October 17.
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Nelsonville
Phillip Weller
James Sharp
E. Dean
Miller Wilson
Tom Sheppard
Citizens Central Bank
John Wood
Ralph Park
Corwin Cooksin
Peoples Bank
Ohio Bankers Association
Athens
Feathers of allkies Referred to as Negroes of the Fowl Race
The text states that regardless of color the feathers are described as the Negroes of the fowl race, implying a racial labeling of birds. The phrase reflects biased language linking feather color to race.
Mrs. Powell To Head Club In Nelsonville
A large gathering of Democratic women met at Mrs. William Powell’s home in Nelsonville and formed a club. Mrs. Powell was elected president, with Mrs. Don Sheffield as vice president, Mrs. Flossie Crawford secretary, and Mrs. Velma Pritchard treasurer. Gladys Whitlatch of Columbus spoke on statewide club activities. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Don Sheffield on Adams Street.
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Nelsonville
William Powell
Don Sheffield
Flossie Crawford
Velma Pritchard
Gladys Whitlatch
Columbus
Adams St
Democrats Rally in Nelsonville Shows Local Campaign
The Nelsonville Democratic Club hosts a dinner at the Christian Church at 6 PM on Saturday October 24 with guest speakers. Speeches on the Public Square begin at 7 30 PM featuring Capt. Percy Tetlow Hugo Black and Hy Ruffner. Tickets available at Shafer's News Stand Colonial and Dew Hotel.
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Nelsonville
Democratic Club
The
Christian Church
Public Square
Percy Tetlow
Federal Coal Commission
Hugo Black
Alabama
Hy Ruffner
Shafer
Colonial
Dew
Sylvia De vol undergoes operation in Marietta Hospital
Mrs. Sylvia De vol of Walnut Street underwent an operation at Marietta Hospital Tuesday morning.
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Nelsonville
Sylvia Devol
Walnut St
Marietta Hospital
Miss Snackenburg Honored on Eleventh Birthday by Club
Nelsonville notes a surprise birthday party for Rosemary Snackenburg at her home Saturday hosted by her club. Members present included Jean Allen Janet Kinney Ruth Raine Elizabeth Shafer Ada Raine Margaret Barron Betty Snackenburg Josephine Sharp Shirley Knight and Clara Horsch with gifts games dancing and a lunch.
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Nelsonville
Rosemary Snackenburg
Jean Allen
Janette Kinney
Ruth Raine
Elizabeth Shafer
Ada Jean Raine
Margaret Barron
Betty Snackenburg
Josephine Sharp
Shirley Knight
Clara J. Horsch
Betty Hicks Marries Edward Tucker in Athens
Miss Betty Hicks of Athens formerly Nelsonville marries Edward Tucker of Athens. Tucker works for Texaco Gas Co. and the couple will reside in Athens.
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Nelsonville
Betty Hicks
Athens
Edward Tucker
Tucker
Texaco Gas Co
Degree of Pocahontas Bingo Night in Nelsonville
The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a Bingo party at Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday at 8 o'clock with special registration prizes.
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Nelsonville
Degree of Pocahontas
Red Men’s Hall
Girls Demonstrate Stenotype Speed At Lancaster Fair
Miss Margaret Rettenmeyer of Bliss Business College completed her course and joined other girls in a stenotype speed demonstration at the Lancaster Fair. Clem Boling, noted as the world’s greatest stenotypist, attended the event.
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Nelsonville
Margaret Rettenmeyer
Bliss Business College
Lancaster Fair
Clem Boling
Announcement: Phyllis Wend and Joe Schentz Wed in W Va
Phyllis Wend and Joe Schentz of Buchtel were married at St. Marys in West Virginia on Sunday October 18 and will reside in Buchtel.
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Nelsonville
Phyllis Wend
Joe Schentz
Buchtel
St. Marys
W. Va
Bingo Party Planned by Ladies of the Mission
The Ladies of the Mission Modoc sponsor a bingo party at St. Patricks Parish House in Buchtel on October 31. Proceeds benefit parish projects.
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Nelsonville
PTA Will Meet Nelsonville
The Central PTA will meet Thursday at the building. All parents are urged to be present.
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Nelsonville
Central
PTA
Top White Cake With Your Favorite Icing
A recipe submission from Mrs. C. V. Hester of Mineral describes a white cake using sugar butter milk flour baking powder and flavoring. Whites of four eggs are folded in after beating the batter to lightness. Also notes that gorillas can reach six feet tall with an eight foot wingspan.
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C. V. Hester
Nelsonville Social Notes Look At Local Guests And Moves
Nelsonville social notes list guests and visits including Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan and family in town, Colum bus residents Mrs. C R Fischer and Mrs. E B Martin, Earl Campbell family moving to Columbus, and various locals entertaining or traveling to Columbus Zanesville Woodsfield and Chicago.
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Nelsonville
William Morgan
C. R. Fischer
Martin
Tedda
Columbus
Earl Campbell
Clifford Zimmerman
C. H. Williams
Elmer Dowler
the Shafer Wholesale Co
Marion
Cecil Shafer
Elizabeth
Lloyd
Katherine Lafollette
Raccoon Island
C. L. Thayer
Phillip Weller
Woodsfield
Sigrid Love
George Johnson
Margaret
Fred Johnson
Zanesville
Mary Allen
David Allen
Chicago
W. E. Howe
Washington St
A. S. Bethel
Athens
Laveth Rhodes
Community notes and events in Rio Grande
A group organized the Rio Grande Garden Club in Anniversary Hall with Mrs Harshbarger state president assisting. The college will present the Messiah on December 13 and invites chorus participants via Miss Vera Reeve. Box social Friday October 23 in Community Hall hosted by Phi Sigma Epsilon.
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Rio Grande
Bluffton
Bluffton College
Mary Kirkendall
Wellston
Jerry
Carrie North
C. W. Hutchison
Anna
Ina White
W. T. Packer
Rose Eagle
Charmis Davis
Tuscarawas
Kenneth Welker
Indiana University
W. O. Aleshire
Middleport
Marie Fowler
Athens
Mercerville
Morris Fowler
Wheelersburg
Smart Two-In-One Frock Seeks Fashion Buyers
The Athens Messenger advertises a versatile Anne Adams pattern 4121 offering a detachable apron tunic with a bow and puffed sleeves. Sizes range 12 to 40 with fabric needs noted. pattern and book priced at 15 cents each or 25 cents for both plus shipping to New York.
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Anne Adams
Athens Messenger
Pattern Department
W. 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Kercheval Returns to Dodgers After Breeding Pause
Former Kentucky punter Ralph Kercheval returns to the Brooklyn Dodgers football team after pausing his horse breeding career. He resumes professional duties with the Dodgers, rejoining the squad for current season plans.
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New York
Ralph Kercheval
University of Kentucky
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kiefer Changes Schools Chicago
Olympic backstroke champion Adolf Kiefer will not enroll at the University of Michigan due to missing credits. He is now enrolled at the University of Texas to continue his swimming career.
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Chicago
Adolf Kiefer
University of Michigan
Wolverine
University of Texas
False Teeth Stay Put With New Fasteeth Powder
Pasteeth keeps plates from dropping and slipping with no gummy feeling. It sweetens breath and gives real teeth comfort all day. Praised by people and dentists. Avoid worry. Get Fasteeth at your druggist in three sizes.
York Man Severely Cut in Nelsonville Fray
William Colbert of Nelsonville suffered severe facial chest and hand wounds in a Sunday night fight at Bone Hollow home of John Carter. Colbert pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid a fine. Carter faces an ensuing grand jury charge for cutting with intent to wound. Audrey Hoover faced prostitution charges and is jailed without bond pending grand jury.
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Nelsonville
William Colbert
John Carter
Bone Hollow
Holland
Colbert
Carter
Audrey Hoover
Theafe Fray
Athens County
Uhle Named Cornell Baseball Tutor for Next Spring
Ithaca reports George Uhle veteran Cleveland pitcher coach will tutor Cornell University's baseball squad next spring. He brings major league experience to the Big Red program and will work with players to develop pitching and overall pitching strategy.
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Ithaca
George Uhle
Cleveland
Cornell University
Adlerika Ad Claims Gas Relief and Bowel Cleansing
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a dual-action cleanser for both upper and lower bowels. It asserts relief from gas, indigestion, and constipation with one spoonful, claiming broad elimination of internal waste and improved comfort.
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Adierika
H.L. Shoub
New York
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Ways and Means
Miss Stover
Ruble
Raine
James Knight
Snackenburg
Davis
Librarian
Dorothy Wightman
Goodrich
Louise Orr
Cheltenham
Beaver College
Jenkintown
FITZ
Tom Donoghue
Glouster
Mrs. Powell
Majestic
Barrymor
Maureen Ry ‘Sullivan
Frank Lawton
Preston
E. Side Public Square
HUB
Betty Hicks Bride
George Clark
Grace
Nelsonville Social Notes
Rio Grande Social
Luke Appling
White Sox
Luke
Billy Herman
Cub
Kercheval
Kiefer
Bunker Bean
Owen Davis, Jr
Louise Latimer
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Elisa Landi
Thors
Bobby Green
Henry Armetta
Frankie Darro
Roy Mason
Sun
Fury
Spencer Tracy
Sylvia Sidney
Joel McCrea
Merle Oberon
Eeeeeesee
York Man
Uhle Cornell
Ady
NEW York Central South
NEW York Central North
Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio West Bound
National Limited
Diplomat
Wee
Weeeee
Mae
Athens Municipal Airport
Airtaxi
A. A. Airlines
Athens West
North
East
Elliott
Elliott’s, Dry Cleaners
Oakley & Oakley
Public
Colonial Finance Gmpany
North Court St
Athens, O
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