Nelsonville approves gas rate protest and street upgrade
In a special session Mayor L. J. Eberle led the Nelsonville council to unanimously protest proposed Ohio Fuel Gas rate increases and seek a public utilities commission investigation. The body also approved Jefferson street improvements. total cost about 2,565.50 with funding from county 1,500 traction company 588.50 and city 677. Roadway will be rebuilt, regraded, curbing reset, and repaved with bids to be sought soon.
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Nieelsonville
L. J. Eberle
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Fas Company
Eberle
Fred Scott
Jefferson Street
Fayette and
Jefferson Streets
Traction Company
Greyhounds Journey to Gallipolis to Clash with Goliahs
Nelsonville's Greyhounds coach Stone leads a 15 member squad to Gallipolis for a Saturday game against the Goliahs. Gallipolis, praised for defense, lacks scoring punch while Nelsonville boasts a balanced past with Pomeroy and Rutland results. Tinton to start at left end. Curran may sit.
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Tinton
Curran
Mineral Man Dies at Home in Mineral Community
William Shingler aged 68 died at his Mineral home on Wednesday evening. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 30 AM at the Mineral Methodist church, with burial in New Mashfield cemetery. He is survived by his widow five sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Shingler
Mineral
New Mashfield
Nelsonville Legionelects Coakley Commander
B M Coakley was elected commander of Glenford Dugan post No 229 American Legion at a Legion meeting held Tuesday evening in the Legion building. Other officers include A C Kentner as first vice commander Gerald Nelson as second vice commander Fred Johnson finance officer Rev Lloyd Evans chaplain W S Rhodes post historian Fred Mulligan adjutant Fred Johnson trustee Isaac Vaughn W F Schaffer L C Spring George Call on the executive committee.
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Nelsonville
B. M. Coakley
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Legion
A. C. Kentner
Gerald Nelson
Fred Johnson
Lloyd Evans
W. 8. Rhodes
Fred Mulligan
Isaac Vaughn
W. EF. Schaffer
L. C. Spring
George Call
Junior Home Guards Hallowe'en Party Hosted by church group
Mrs. Berry Hickman assisted by Miss Lucille Bishop entertained the junior Home Guards of the Methodist church at a Hallowe'en party.
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Berry Hickman
Lucille Bishop
Methodist Church
Hallowe'en
Halloween Party Prizes Awarded at Former’s Home
Miss Jennie Cook won first prize for her costume with runners up Miss Louise Huffman and Miss Anna Mae Voight. Music games and refreshments followed as Edith Lee and a long list of members attended including Marjorie Blair as a guest.
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Jennie Cook
Louise Huffman
Anna Mae Voight
Edith Lee
Helen
Ruth Keating
Margaret Bland
Louise McDowell
Juanita Lines
Lucille Scott
Audrey Stanley
Doris McManaway
Madeline Bennett
Roberta Evans
Ruth Crawford
Myrtle Ellinger
Anna Mae
Nelsonville Schools Close For Convention Week
Nelsonville city schools will dismiss tonight through the end of the week while local teachers attend the Southeastern Ohio Teachers association sessions in Athens. The board approved a half holiday on Armistice Day and to fill a vacancy at the next meeting after November elections. Superintendent Crawford was authorized to install 150 additional high school lockers. The teacher's directory was ordered printed.
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Nelsonville
Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Athens
Board of Education
Robert Huenefeld
Supt. O. O. Crawford
Y M C A Hallowe'en Parade Plans in Nelsonville
The Y M C A committee in Nelsonville set a 7 o clock parade for Monday with prize judges Harold Mechem Cecil Shafer and Stuart Hoodler named. Co A Dilcher leads parade operations while members travel between Columbus Athens Wellston and Akron for various visits and engagements.
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Nelsonville
Y. M. Co. A. Hallowe'en
Harold Mechem
Cecil Shafer
Stuart Hoodler
Co. A. Dilcher
Halloween Party Held For Tennihill Hall Daughters
Mrs John Tennihill and Mrs Fred Hall hosted a Halloween party Tuesday evening at Kentner street for Jennie Tennihill and Audry Hall. Prizes went to Edna Brooks Margaret Murphy Donald Smith and Charles Patton. Refreshments served to a long list of guests including Elaine Wright Marie Dewhurst Agnes Hille Helen Linton Audry Bean Ruth Keating Arlene Betts Marguerite Murphy Helen Washburn Marjorie Simongton Marguerite Gandy Lillian Tignor Grace Kuhn Marjorie Bennett Rose Mary Smith Vivian May Nye Lucille Scott Evelyn Skinner Edna Brooks Elizabeth Tucker Audry Hall Marie Hall Frances Hall Anna May Voight Harriet Davis Helen Gandy Jennie Tennihill Ruth Warner Edson Hickman Billy Nelson Milton Pyle Joe Staney John Holland Ralph Devol Robert Hillyer Patton Jack Pearson Rex Dilcher Paul Courtney Jack Kerr Ted Voight Donald Wright Harold Springer Donald Smith Kenneth White Elwood McCreary Gerald McCreary Delbert Kuhn Ralph Tennihill Jack Tennihill
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John Tennihill
Fred Hall
Marjorie Simongton
Marguerite Gandy
Lillian Tignor
Grace Kuhn
Marjorie Bennett
Rose Mary Smith
Vivian May Nye
Lucille Scott
Evelyn Skinner
Edna Brooks
Elizabeth Tucker
Audry Hall
Marie Hall
Frances Hall
Anna May Voight
Harriet Davis
Helen Gandy
Jennie Tennihill
Ruth Warner
Edson Hickman
Billy Nelson
Milton Pyle
Joe Staney
John Holland
Ralph Devol
Robert Hillyer
Robert Green
Charles Hillyer
A Patton
Jack Pearson
Rex Dilcher
Paul Courtney
Jack Kerr
Ted Voight
Donald Wright
Harold Springer
Donald Smith
Kenneth White
Elwood McCreary
Gerald McCreary
Delbert Kuhn
Ralph Tennihill
Jack Tennihill
Masquerade Party at Miss Lucille Frank’s Home
Miss Lucille Frank hosted the Golden Rule Sunday school class at the Methodist church for a masquerade party on Wednesday evening at her Walnut Street home. Fifteen members answered roll call and enjoyed games, music, and refreshments to conclude the pleasant evening.
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Lucille Frank
Mizpah Class Supper at Mrs Wallace Home
Mrs D L Wallace and Mrs Gerald Wallace hosted the Mizpah class of the Methodist Sunday school at on Columbus Street Tuesday evening. A three course chicken dinner was served and the dining room was decorated for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Wallace
Gerald Wallace
Methodist Sunday School
Onolumbus Street
Hallowe'en Party At Wallace Home In Handley
A Wallace family Hallowe en gathering in Handley West Virginia featured garden flowers fruit from field and orchard. Decorations included black cats witches and a skeleton seen on the stairway. Attending were Mrs Frank Moore Mrs Will Barker Mrs A L Barker Mrs Charles Green Mrs Charles Hanning Mrs James Beard Mrs Maggie Craig Mrs Richard Brown Mrs D I Wallace Mrs Gerald Wallace Miss Louise Pearce Miss Margaret Clark Miss Bertha Howard Miss Bessie Deer Miss Elizabeth Linton Miss Ella F Patton and guests Mrs Wesley Hawk and Mrs Elizabeth Wraith Handley West Virginia.
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Wallace Home
Frank Moore
Will Barker
A. L. Barker
Charles Green
Charles Hanning
James Beard
Maggie Craig
Richard Brown
D. I. Wallace
Gerald Wallace
Louise Pearce
Margaret Clark
Bertha Howard
Bessie Deer
Elizabeth Linton
Ella F. Patton
Wesley Hawk
Elizabeth Wraith
Handley
W. Va
Elks Club Dance Kicks Off Series in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Elks lodge announces the first in a series of dances for Elks and friends at the lodge hall on Friday evening in Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Lodge of Elks
Kill Eagle tribe to initiate class of candidates in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Red Men announce initiation of a new class at the hall Saturday night. All members and visiting Red Men urged to attend. A feed will follow the ceremony. P. J. Brady serves as sachem. F. A. Davis is C of R. Proceedings dated Oct 27.
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Nelsonville
P. J. Brady
F. A. Davis
Men’s union prayer meeting at Walnut Street home
A men's union prayer gathering will be held at the home of Charles Harshman on Walnut Street Friday night at 7 o'clock. All men are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Men's Union
Charles Harshman
Walnut Street
Clarence Heft Claims Insurance Pushed Auto Theft Charge
Nelsonville resident Clarence Heft says he did not press charges against two men who pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile tire and rim. Heft states the property belonged to him but the insurance company preferred the charges.
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Nelsonville
Clarence Heft
Heft
Corning High School Dismissal For Teachers Meeting
Corning schools will dismiss Thursday evening for the week as teachers attend a Friday meeting. A special Friday afternoon gathering for local youths is set for 2 PM at the United Brethren church and is open to all.
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Corning
Corning High School
United Brethren Church
Corning News Hotline Notice
Corning residents are advised to phone the local Messenger bureau to share news items. Call Corning 106R1 for submissions and updates.
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Corning
Quarterly conference at U B church reports from groups
In Corning on Wednesday evening at 6 o clock the quarterly conference convened at the U B church. Dr J H Harris conference superintendent led the session and delivered the evening message. Revival services with improved attendance are under way led by Rev Miss Pearl Ludwick and Rev L G Ludwick. A special meeting for school children was held and another is planned.
Corning Aids Santoy With Added Clothing and Provisions
Three more cars of clothing and provisions were taken to Santoy on Wednesday evening. The drive has now supplied five carloads to needy families, with aid extended to those in Corning and nearby communities as well.
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Corning
Santoy
Corning Social by Home Guards of M. E. Church
The Home Guards of the M. E. church in Corning will host a social event. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
M. E. Church
Simple Calonite Powder Blackhead Remedy
A short home remedy advises dissolving blackheads with Calonite powder sprinkled on a hot damp cloth and rubbed over the skin. The method claims complete dissolution in about two minutes with no squeezing.
Church Activities Outline Social and Meeting
The article notes a Ladies Aid social planned for Friday evening at the church program, with a Thursday evening gathering at their church. It also mentions a special Stewards board meeting held at the M. E. church.
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Ladies Aid
Board of Stewards
M. E
Mrs Shahan Taken for Examination at Grant Hospital
CORNING in October 27 report states Mrs Shahan was admitted to Grant hospital this week for examination and diagnostic checks.
Reese Family Visits Mrs Reese at Grant Hospital
Mr John Reese and his son Harry and Mr and Mrs Arthur Reese traveled to Columbus to visit Mrs Reese at Grant hospital. The latest report says she would not submit to an operation. She is suffering with gallstones.
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Joe Reese
Harry
Arthur Reese
Columbus
Grant Hospital
Reese
Pretty Corning wedding links Korting and Weiner families
Miss Josephine Korting age 20 and David Weiner age 21 wed at St Bernard’s church in a nuptial high mass officiated by Rev Father Robben. Miss Margaret Maxwell served as brides maid and her brother as best man. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Frank Korting of Corning and the groom is son of Corning Mayor Charles Weiner.
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Frank Korting
Charles Weiner
Corning
Dew Family Welcomes Baby Boy in Corning
Mr and Mrs Henry Dew Jr of Corning announce the birth of a son weighing 844 pounds The baby arrived Wednesday evening Henry Dew Sr and Marshal David Morris and wife are grandparents Mr and Mrs Reese Dew are great grandparents The mother was Miss Blanche Morris before marriage
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Corning
Henry Dew, Jr
Henry Dew
Marshal David Morris
Reese Dew
Dew
Blanche Morris
Meigs County Joins Athens Auto Club Territory
Meigs county is added to the Athens county Automobile Club served area. The expansion brings 9,421 more auto owners into the local club. Captain H. N. Burgett, secretary, visited Pomeroy and Middleport to organize drives as the club conducts a territory wide membership push.
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Meigs County
Auto Club
Athens County Automobile Club
H. N. Burgett
Pomeroy
Middleport
Athens County
Governor orders National Guard to ready in coal strike
Denver reports the governor has ordered the National Guard to prepare to move into the coal strike area on short notice as the disruption nears a crisis.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
William H. Adams
National Guard
Musterole Offers Quick Relief For Sore Throat Ailments
Musterole a clean white ointment with oil of mustard relieves sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and muscle pains. Version for babies and children called Children's Musterole is also available.
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Jere & Tubes
Couple at Albany Observes Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary
Albany Oct 27 Mr and Mrs Charlies KF Chase of near Albany were surprised last Sunday morning as relatives and friends gathered to mark their 30th anniversary. A noon dinner followed gifts and anniversary cake dated 1897 1927. The couple wore their wedding clothes from 1897. The ceremony was at Pleasant Hill October 20 1897 with Rev John Winn officiating.
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Albany
Charlies
KF. Chase
Near
Grace
W. EB. Jeffers
Mrs. Chase
Mr. Chase
Chase
Pleasant Hill
W. W. Henry
John Winn
James Shields
Walter Shields
Walter, Jr
Vearley Shields
Hubert and
Melvin
Edward Williams
Get Rid Of Dizzy Spells With Mentha Pepsin
Cure claims that stomach problems and dizzy spells vanish with the first dose of Dares Mentha Pepsin. It promises relief from headaches nervousness sleeplessness and despondency and invites customers to buy at Cline's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee.
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Dare
Dare's
Cline’s
Dave
Family Names Listed Across Albany Snowville Visit
A lengthy social notice lists Chase family members including Mr. Oscar Chase Mrs. Amanda Chase and their son Orville of Albany with extended relatives from Snowville and Athens such as Mrs. Martha Henry Mr. Robert Coates Maynard Haning and Maxine Chase among others visiting or hosting.
Man Named Patty Patterson Dies by Self Immolation in Jail
IRONTON Oct 27 A 47 year old man known as Patty Patterson burned himself to death in the padded cell of the county jail.
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Ironton
Patty” Patterson
Quakers hail Joe Lenzner as top flank man
Joe Lenzner of Pennsylvania is praised as the best flank man for the Quakers since Heinie Miller starred on a wing for the school.
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Joe Lenzner
Pennsylvania
Quakers
Heinie Miller
Flapper Speeder Trial Leads to Fatal Injuries
Orville J. Walley, 27, remained in University Hospital with injuries that may prove fatal after a speed chase in Columbus. A female flapper speeder, pursued by a Columbus policeman, fled toward Worthington.
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Flapper
Columbus
Worthington
Orville J. Walley
University Hospital
Peterson's Ointment Promises Clearer Skin
An old advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment removes pimples and roughness with a few applications. It touts quick, proven results and urges purchase from all druggists for 35 cents a box.
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Peterson
Walley Struck by Car After Night Collision
Witnesses say Walley alighted near a street car as a speeding Automobile driven by a young woman passed. Police report the collision occurred at night with a high speed vehicle involved.
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Walley
Father John's Medicine Promises Health for Children
An advertisement claims Father John's Medicine strengthens children, improves weight and stamina, and gives bright eyes and rosy cheeks. It highlights a safe, alcohol free tonic praised by Mrs. Henry Desautel of Attisboro Massachusetts for years of use with her family.
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Father John
Henry Desautel
Fisher Pl
N. Attisboro
Mass
John
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William Miles
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Roy Pierce
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Akron
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Woodie’s
Union Prayer Meeting
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Woodie
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N. Court
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