Nelsonville council approves flood project bonds
Nelsonville voters will face a two mill special levy in November to fund flood control in the Myers Street district. The city council unanimously approved issuing 2000 in bonds for a motor driven pump and related equipment, with proceeds to street lighting if the levy passes.
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Nelsonville
Myers St
Hocking
Glen
Dew
E. F. DeVore
Huddy
Spencer
Keplar
Nelson
Barker
Anderson
Sam Starkey
Ashton Ave
Service Department
John North
Adams St
Clarence Stage
Canal St
Factory Rd
F. G. Kourl
Street Committee
FR. E. Shafer
Wilmer Baird
Reds Pirates clash in pivotal two game series opener
Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh in Crosley Field as the league leaders begin a two game set crucial to pennant hopes. Derringer faces Klinger with Vander Meer possible return from illness as Cincinnati seeks to close the gap on Pittsburgh with a win.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Crosley Field
Zuppke Has Best Team In Years at Champaign
Illinois coach Bob Zuppke projects a strong 1938 Illini squad aiming to outmuscle Big Ten foes. With 17 lettermen returning, a beefy line and versatile backfield led by Cliff Peterson and Mel Brewer, Illinois opens against Ohio University, then DePaul, Indiana, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Michigan, Ohio State, and Chicago.
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Illinois
Champaign
Bob Zuppke
Illini
Zuppke
Big Ten
Ohio University
Ohio
DePaul
Indiana
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Michigan
Ohio State
Chicago
Lowell Spurgeon
Mazeika
Wehrli
Zimmerman
Wardley
Bennett
Carson
Zup
Mel Brewer
Brewer
Cliff Peterson
Peterson
Bud Schwenk
Ralph Ehni
Chuck Purvis
Purdue
Don Prahl
Dave McDonough
Jim Phillips
Phillips
Castelo
Tlinois
Mlinois
Xavier
Duke Loses McAfee Indefinitely In Opener
Duke sprinting star George McAfee of Ironton Ohio is out indefinitely with a foot injury. He is hospitalized at University Hospital and was expected to be a key offensive weapon for Wallace Wade. The injury shakes Duke football prospects on opening day.
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Durham
Duke
Blue Devils
George McAfee
Ironton, C
University Hospital
McAfee
Wallace Wade
Eagles Plan Banquet At Hall Thursday
Nelsonville Eagles announce a large banquet Thursday at 7 30 pm for new members with 200 seats set and overflow plans. Guests expected from Athens Logan Murray City and Glouster.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Eagles
Athens
Logan
Murray City
Glouster
Class to Meet Nelsonville at Mrs Fay Warren Home
Willing Workers class of the Church of Christ Bible school will gather at 130 Edwards Street Thursday evening at 7 30. A potluck lunch will be served.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ Bible School
Fay Warren
Edwards St
Prayer Meeting Tonight at Church Auditorium
The mid week prayer meeting of the Church of Christ in Nelsonville will begin at 7 30 this evening in the church auditorium. Rev. Leland Goodman will lead the service.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Leland Goodman
War pensioners in England top million mark
The report shows more than one million war pensioners are counted in England reflecting a large, aging beneficiary base. It notes the scale across regions and its implications for public welfare programs and future costs.
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England
Red Cross Area Meeting Held in Logan
Logan hosts a 16 county district Red Cross area meeting with speakers including Dr Blaine Goldsberry of Athens and Miss Elsie Green national representative. An aquatic lifesaving demonstration at the pool followed by diving displays highlighted the program and Logan was selected as the meeting site.
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Blaine Goldsberry
Athens
Harry Eckhart
Ironton
L. S. Gishler
Gallipolis
Elizabeth Hartinger
Meigs County
C. E. Denman
Perry County
Elsie Green
Gordon K. Bush
Lester Evans
Guernsey County
W. S. Conkle
Walter Schweickert
Washington County
Greys Edge Loop Leaders in Twilight League Victory
Nelsonville report says the Greys beat league leaders Dr. Walker's All Stars 2 1 at City Playground. Dane starred, with Spray and A Cope also strong. next Twilight League game features Hocking Valley Giants vs Camp Nelson at 5 15.
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Nelsonville
Greys
Dr. Walker
All Stars
City Playground
Dane
Spray
A. Cope
Hocking Valley Giants
Camp Nelson
Nelsonville AB. Rhe. Wag
Vieniesh Eieins
Patton
Shiveley
Phillips
See
Sere
Eran
Swyers
Brumegarner
Enews
Barstow
Seeene
Winnigam
Eeee
Nels
All-Stara Omtoo O
Garner
Woodson
Church Board Plans Loyalty Campaign in Nelsonville
The Church of Christ board approved a ten weeks Loyalty Campaign to boost Sunday School and church attendance. It will run from October 2 to December 4 and will be reviewed at the Worker's Council meeting next Monday at 6 in the church social room.
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Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Worker’s Council
Birth announcement for Joe Allen Herdlitzka
Mr and Mrs Edward Herdlitzka Nelsonville Rt 2 announce the birth of a son on August 26 named Joe Allen Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arthur Ingram
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Nelsonville
Edward Herdlitzka
Rt. 2
Joe Allen
Arthur Ingram
Nanna and Brandenburg Family Reunion Planned
The Nanna and Brandenburg families plan a reunion at Birch Hollow Grove on Kimberly Carbondale Road this Sunday, September 11. Local relatives are invited to attend and share in the gathering at the park site.
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Nelsonville
Nanna and Brandenburg
Birch Hollow Grove
Kimberly-Carbondale Rd
Thomas Wilson Sr. Admitted for Observation at Grant Hospital
Mr. Thomas Wilson Sr. entered Grant Hospital in Columbus late this week for observation and treatment.
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Nelsonville
Thomas Wilson, Sr
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Mrs Paul Shearer Leaves Hospital After Surgery
Mrs. Paul Shearer returned Sunday from Marietta Osteopathic Hospital after an operation for appendicitis two weeks earlier.
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Leaves Hospital
Nelsonville
Paul Shearer
Marietta Osteopathic Hospital
Sudden Move Promises Upheaval and Odd Winds
The astral indications point to a sudden journey or move on this day with disturbing emotional impact. Birthdays bring upheaval and a disruptive year. money may waver with loan losses but property values rise. Elders and friends influence events. a child born may be adventurous with occult leanings and attract older friends.
Elko Rancher Says Crickets Bless Country Passing Snakes
Morley Murphy of Elko County reports crickets devour crops while crossing Nevada, and he observed them eat at least three rattlesnakes along the way, seen as a blessing in the journey.
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Carson City
Nev
Morley Murphy
Elko County
Egyptians Mourn Cat by Shaving Eyebrows
Ancient Egypt practice notes mourners shaved eyebrows as a sign of grief after a beloved cat died. The act reflected the animal's sacred status and the cultural ritual of expressing loss.
Nelsonville stores to stay open Thursday afternoon
Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association announces all stores will stay open Thursday afternoon until 5 o'clock to align with WPA pay day. The change applies to the entire association and aims to serve shoppers after lunch.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association
Birthday party honors William Huddy in Buffalo Ohio
A group of friends gathered Sunday at William Huddy's home in Buffalo Ohio to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Guests included Curtis McKelvey Shadyside Roy Sayers and daughters Imogene and Shirley Oral Daugherty Vess Woodard and son Wayne Charles Huddy Malvern Wilson and son Bob Maggie Huddy John Huddy May Howard Wayne Bumgardner and daughter Sleen Walter Lennox Nelsonville Leah Casey and daughters Jean and Joana Nancy Conroy Byesville Paul Huddy Canton Teddy Hodge Tenn Martin Garrette and son Wayne O E Galloway and J R Key and son Akron all attending.
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Nelsonville
William Huddy
Buffalo
Curtis McKelvey
Shadyside
Roy Sayers
Imogene and
Shirley
Oral Daugherty
Vess Woodard
Wayne
Charles Huddy
Malvern Wilson
Bob
Maggie Huddy
John Huddy
May Howard
Wayne Bumgardner
Sleen
Walter Lennox
Vivian McCombs
Leah Casey
Jean and
Joana
Nancy Conroy
Byesville
Paul Huddy
Canton
Teddy Hodge
Tenn
Martin Garrette
O. E. Galloday
J. R. Key and Son
Akron
Birthday Picnic Honors Mrs. Roscoe at Old Man's Cave
A birthday picnic honored Mrs. Joe Roscoe at Old Man's Cave on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roscoe and relatives from Nelsonville Zanesville Lancaster Logan and other nearby towns.
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Joe Roscoe
Old Man’s Cave
Ella Smith
Nelsonville
A. D. Roth
Zanesville
Lucas
John Shaffer
Lancaster
Vallee Bowlby
Logan
Nelsonville Personal Notes Visitors Gather Over Labor Day
Local residents hosted relatives and friends from Columbus Fremont Canton Akron Grand Rapids and Pittsburgh over Labor Day. Attendees included Walter Shields Mary Hick families and out of town guests such as Virginia Lu Eberle attorney Charles Fox and Clara Fox. Trips to Columbus Grand Rapids and New Marshfield occurred with multiple extended visits and family gatherings.
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Nelsonville
Walter Shields
William Roland
Columbus
Fannie Shields
Mary Hick
Mary Catherine Shields
Charles Fox
Virginia Lu Eberle
Fremont
L. J. Eberle
Clinton Hick
Miles Howe
Edward Howe
Grove City
C. E. Welch
A. B. Johnson
Harry Hoisington
Akron
Wallace
Glenn Colman
Canal Winchester
Floyd Senff
Kansas City
Nelle Wion
Joe Wion
Ted Langley
Murray City
Albert Schmey
Don
Buchtel
Albert
Murray City and Gas Company Tie In Athens County Tourney
In The Plains at The Plains field Murray City and Gas Company battled to a 2 to 2 tie in the Athens County Softball Tournament. Darkness halted play Tuesday night and forced a playoff at 6 PM tonight with the final moved to Thursday evening.
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the Plains
Murray City and Gas Company
Athens County
Plains Field
Club Visits Fair Thanking Local Figures
The Initial Rock 4-H Club from Nelsonville thanks Dave Thorn Ward Township school board member for arranging the bus trip to the Ohio State Fair and Roscoe Evans the bus driver for careful driving and kindness.
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Nelsonville
Dave Thorn
Ward Township
Washington Beats Boston 4-1 as Monteagudo Wins
Boston and Washington faced off with Washington capitalizing on Raiders errors. Doerr Travis Myer Cramer Travis led Boston with two base hits while Foxx hit a home run and Monteagudo earned the win for Washington with Wilson taking the loss. Attendance was 400.
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St Louis
Abewor
Chicago Abrhoa Almada
Kuneb
Uin
Owen
Ibe
Walker
BM Clift
Radcliff
Bell Rf
Appling
Kress
Rosenthi
Bullivan
Meyer
Hefiner
Tresh
Cole
Stratton
Chicago
Sullivan
B. Mills
Cliff Walker
Kuhel Radcliff
Rosenthal Meyer
Kuhel McQuinn
Rosen- Stratton
Owen Walker
Bel
McQuinn
Heffner
Desautels
Peacock
Monteagudo
Cronin
Doerr
Poxx
Boston
Washington
Wilson
Monteagudo Winni
Wilsen
Omannemeeener
Schumacher
Ripple
Eenewne
New York
Seeee
Myatt
Cissel Moore
Hitchcock
Kampouris
Moore Cuccinello
Lopez
Kempouris
Moore
MacCarthy
McCarthy
Balle
Lannina
Coffman
Rhoffner
Lanning
Schoffner
Hiteoff Schumacher
Lannin
Schumacher Reis
Reis
Buyn
Abrhoa Phils
Abrwoa Rosen
Whitney
Cuyler
Martin
Hackett
Klein
Koy
Wentrub
Camilli
Arnovich
Hudson
Davis
Atwood
Schrin
Shea
Mueller
Tamulisp
Young
Breck
Mallahan
Passeau
Batt Or Young
Brooklyn
Inersyler
Rosen
Weintraub
Scharein
Tamulis
Williams
Philadelphia
Hallahan
Johnson
Hallahen
Passeauip
Biteh
Temulis
Los
Maliahaa
Nurse trainee Harriett Davis joins class at Grant Hospital
Miss Harriett Davis entered Grant Hospital Columbus yesterday to begin nurses training. A tea was held for the 45 new students with her mother Mrs. Harry Davis attending to help welcome the group.
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Nelsonville
Harriett Davis
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Harry Davis
Baseball scores and standings from city games list
National New York 6 Boston 5 Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 4 St Louis 8 Cincinnati 0 American Cleveland 6 Detroit 6 Chicago St Louis 2 Washington 7 Boston 5 Association Columbus 5 4 Loursville 2 0 Milwaukee 4 St Paul 1 Toledo 7 3 Indianapolis 5 4 Kansas City at Minneapolis grounds.
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Association
Columbus
Loursville
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Toledo
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Thursday Schedules National and American League Games
The schedule lists National League games including Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Chicago at St Louis, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and American League matches New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Washington, with Cleveland at Detroit, St Louis at Chicago, Indianapolis at Columbus, Louisville at Toledo, Kansas City at Minneapolis, and Milwaukee at St Paul.
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Reds
Pirates
Bucs
Chicago
St. Louis
Paul Derringer
Cincinnati
Bob Klinger
Johnny Vander Meer
New York Giants
Boston Bees
Vito Tamulis
Brooklyn
Phillies
Tumulis
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Bob Feller
Browns
Feller
Indians
Cecil Travis
Washington
Monte Stratton
Chicago White Sox
Hank Greenberg
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Greenberg
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
American
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Hall of Fame Adds Cartwright and Chadwick at Cooperstown
Two more names join the baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown New York. Alexander Cartwright, organizer of the first baseball club in America, and Henry Chadwick, creator of the first scoring system and record keeping, were announced as inductees.
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NEW York
U.P
Baseball Hall of Fame
Cooperstown
N. Y
Alexander P. Cartwright
America
Henry Chadwick
Portsmouth Red Birds Clinch Mid-Atlantic Title
Portsmouth Red Birds under Benny Bergman clinched the 1938 Mid-Atlantic League pennant by defeating Akron 12 to 2, finishing one half game ahead of Canton and ending the regular schedule atop the standings.
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Portsmouth
U.P
Portsmouth Red Birds
St. Louis Cardinals
Benny Bergman
Birds
Akron
Canton Terriers
Indiana State Fair trots set new mile mark
At the Indiana State Fair track a new mile trotting record was set, while E. J. Bakers Greyhound missed the world record by three quarters of a second finishing in 1 56 3 4.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Indiana State Fair Track
E. J. Baker
California Guardsmen win NRA infantry rifle match at Camp Perry
The eight man California National Guard team won the NRA annual infantry rifle match at Camp Perry with a 551 score. Clarence E. Ward of the Los Angeles police team captured the national individual pistol title with 285 points.
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Camp Perry
California National Guard
National Rifle Association
Clarence E. Ward
Los Angeles
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Klinger
The
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Curt Bavis
McKechnie Clan
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Polo Grounds
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New York Herald Tribune
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Europe
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Church Board
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By Genevieve Kemble
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Roger
Hale
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Enwee
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Js Vanway
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Delaware
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