Mass slaying kills former Nelsonville resident in Columbus
Dave Woodson 40, a former Nelsonville resident and Columbus janitor, was shot and killed on Ft. Long Street along with Ruby Sims and Thelma Harrington. A suspect was arrested. police pursue motive amid details of the Walker-Gibbons prize fight outing. Woodson's family in Nelsonville and Columbus mourn his death as investigators probe the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dave Woodson
Columbus
W. G. Woodson
Ft. Long St
Woodson
Ruby Sims
Thelma Harrington
Cec
Chapman
Hope Woodson
Dave
Buria
Sims
Columbus Auditorium
Lamneck Products Co
Seattle
Wash
U.S. Army
Ruth
Pauline
Haddie
Bee
Nelsonville Eagles Seek Games to Defend Titles
Dewey Whyte, bookings chief for the Nelsonville Eagles, says the city and Hocking Valley champions are ready to defend their streak after 14 straight wins. Sept 17 and Sept 24 are open for engagements. managers of strong teams are asked to contact Whyte in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dewey Whyte
Nelsonville Eagles
Hocking Valley
Whyte
Eagles
Nelsonville Students Depart for College
Nelsonville students head to college this week led by Ohio University in Athens entrants Charles Parks Bill Parks Alice Mechem Helen Pritchard Jack Pritchard Bill Mechem Shirley Knight Jean Scharff Louise Duskey. Hugh Webb to enroll at Ohio Wesleyan Delaware and Ralph Parks Jr to begin second year at Yale University later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Alice Mechem
Helen Pritchard
Jack Pritchard
Bill Mechem
Shirley Knight
Jean Scharff
Louise Duskey
Charles
Bill Parks
Ohio University
Athens
Hugh Webb
Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware
Ralph Parks, Jr
Yale University
Oak Grove Mothers Club to Meet at School House
Mrs Violet Woodard visits granddaughter Mrs Elea nore Parker. Miss Addah Wright enters Cardi Beauty School in Columbus with mother Mrs William Wright and brother Lawrence present. Mrs Ed Dewhurst notes sunflowers in her Nelsonville garden reaching 14 feet this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Woodard
Eleanore Parker
Addah Wright
Happy Hollow
Cardi Beauty School
Columbus
William Wright
Lawrence
Oak Grove
Nelsonville
Ed Dewhurst
Eudora Chapter OES Plans Regular Meeting Tonight
Nelsonville report says the Eudora Chapter OES No. 72 holds its regular meeting at 7:30 PM in the Masonic Temple with encouraged good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eudora Chapter Oes
Masonic Temple
Choir Rehearsal Tonight at Church of Christ
Tonight at seven o'clock the Church of Christ sanctuary hosts the choir for its regular weekly rehearsal. The meeting invites all choir members to attend and prepare for upcoming services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Meeting Postponed in Nelsonville WBA Review
A meeting of the WBA Review in Nelsonville tonight has been postponed due to the Eagles dinner, officials announced. The next scheduled session and any new date were not provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
WBA
Eagles
Legion To Elect New Officers Wednesday
Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will hold its annual officer election Wednesday night. A nominating committee report precedes voting and other post matters will be addressed. The entertainment committee serves lunch after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
Former Nelsonville Man Dies Monday
James Alvis a former Nelsonville resident and Spanish War veteran died Monday night at his Lancaster home after illness since March He is survived by his wife and daughter Elien A son Reese died six months ago Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
James Alvis
Lancaster
Alvis
Elien
Reese
Nelsonville Couple Announce Aug. 23 Marriage
Miss Lucille O Neil and John James announce their marriage at Greenup Kentucky on August 23. Lucille is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William O Neil Nelsonville and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Ray James Athens. They returned from a trip to Niagara Falls and Canada and are at home to friends at 4 Stewart Street Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lucille O'Neil
John James
Greenup
Lucille
William O'Neil
Ray James
Athens
Niagara Falls
Canada
Stewart St
Two Are Fined In Nelsonville Court
Robert Stim son Logan pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Mayor C. G. Dew court Monday evening and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Milton Turner of Buchtel admitted operating a vehicle without a license and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Affidavits were filed by the state highway patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Stimson
Logan
C. G. Dew
Milton Turner
Buchtel
State Highway Patrol
Workers Council Dinner Meeting At Church of Christ
The Workers Council met Monday evening in the Church parlors of the Church of Christ for a dinner and business session. Twenty seven attended as committee reports were heard and plans for the fall church program were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of Christ the Workers Council
Birth Announced in Nelsonville for Paul Frederick Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown announce the birth of an eight percent pound son at their home Friday September. He is named Paul Frederick. Grandparents are Mrs. Enos Starkey of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Glouster.
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Nelsonville
Paul Brown
Scott Sr
Paul Frederick
Enos Starkey
Fred Brown
Glouster
Carbon Hill Defeats Camp Nelson 5-1 In Twilight League
Carbon Hill won at the City Playground 5-1 as Kenny sing allowed two hits and Big Jim North shut down Camp Nelson. Nelsonville and Bondalle play tonight. games start around 5 o'clock due to shorter days.
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Nelsonville
Carbon Hill
City Playground
Big Jim North
Camp Nelson
Kenny
Bruce
Nelsonville Greys
Carbondale
Carbon Hill Abrhe
Blosser
Devol
Prooker
Oo Clary
Herrold
Winnigman
North
Pee
Ossenseee
Horn
Sane
Wren
Spence
Owen
Stowers
Denny
Barrows
Greenie” Smith and
Fat
Hall
Nelsonville Republicans Plan Campaign Activities
Nelsonville McKinley Republican Club discussed the upcoming municipal campaign at a Candidates Night meeting. Campaign manager Ef forts will be made to bring Governor Bricker to Nelsonville for a rally. Candidates spoke on programs including public works health burial aid and beauty of Greenlawn.
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Nelsonville
McKinley Republican Club
John W. Bricker
Mechem
Lloyd Evans
Evans
Greenlawn
Bricker
Names Omitted At the Gibbs Shower in Athens
Omitted guests listed for Mrs. Ernest Gibbs at a shower in Athens include Ros land Hoffman John Henshaw Ambrose Gibbs Charles Kirkbride Charles Wolfe John Crawford Heinie Zimmers Annie Cunningham Margaret Ann Davis Helen Kirkbride Alice Betty McAfoose Matie Dugan Pauline Myers Rachel Jennie Murray Mrs. Raysler Edna Raber and Hazel daughter Mrs. Harold Morrison Trimble Mrs. Matie Lindsey Montezuma Ind Mrs. John De Molet Marguerite Gibbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel
Harold Morrison
Nelsonville City Schools Reopen With Similar Enrollment
Nelsonville city schools reopened for the fall term with about 1,200 students, roughly the same as last year’s opening day. Elementary enrollment was 30 lower, high school 30 higher, teachers present, and a full day of organized classes underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville—City
Straitsville Personal News and Local Happenings
Straitsville notes show visitors from Saginaw Michigan Mr and Mrs Ray Eckard and daughter Darline. Local events include Masonic Lodge meeting and band concert attendance with prizes awarded. A man suffered a leg fracture at work and underwent surgery. museum project announced in Kansas City.
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New Straitsville
Ray Eckard
Darline
Saginaw
Mich
Pete Dreese
Robert O’donnell
Clarence Callahan
Somerset
Priscilla
Herman Keeler
Robert Keeler
New Lexington
Marriage Meddlers In Sag Harbor Farm Trap Plot
Madge Graham awaits secret service agents at a Sag Harbor farm to trap fugitive gangster Jack Leslie. Her father lies injured as Madge and Lillian Underwood recount events to Madge’s mother, who dismisses them. They fear Katie’s kitchen tantrums and plot to reach the nursery unseen. Jim sits apart in the corner.
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Madge Graham
Sag Harbor
Secret Service
Jack Leslie
Mary Veritzen
Madge
Lillian Underwood
Leslie
Mother Graham
Lilian
Lillian
Katie
Harry
Katharine
Ann Forsyte
Katie’s Tempestuous Welcome From a Loyal Maid
Adele Garrison observes Katie erupting in affectionate fury over a quarrel with an older woman. Katie begs reassurance and asks how long the visitor can stay as tension spills into a domestic scene. The page fragment ends with a note that the sequence continues tomorrow.
Glouster Scouts Enjoy Zaleski Lake Sunday Outing
Glouster Troop 73 of Holy Cross Church led by Rev. Father Yocke and supporting adults spent Sunday at Zaleski State Park near Zaleski Ohio. The group swam, toured, and conducted water tests and games with a 50 yard swim test completed by Gene Rice John Matyskella Bob Gary Jack Bradley Frank Darling and Paul Beshara.
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Gene Rice
John Matyskella
Bob Gary
Jack Bradley
Frank Darling
Paul Beshara
Social Notes from Glouster N T Club Meeting
Glouster N T Club met at Mrs. Kate Hinton home Friday night with poems readings and a gar den theme. Chinese checkers games awarded prizes to Edna Bingman Hazel Janchius and Grace Zimmer. Eleven members and two guests enjoyed refreshments. Beverly Sue Galloway celebrated four years with family and gifts.
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N. T. Club
Kate Hinton
Kate Vaughn
Edna Bingman
Grace Zimmer
Hazel Janchius
Leonora Moody
Patty
Beverly Sue Galloway
Gene Galloway
R. C. Galloway
Christine
H. L. Jauchius
Mary
Jessie Jauchius
Lois Kinney
Max Martin
Ralph Nida
Jean
Beverly Sue
Orpah Class Social at Williams Home
The Orpah Class of the Methodist Church met Friday evening at Mrs. Thomas Williams Jr. with Mrs. W. O. Bailey as cohost. During the social hour games were played and awards given to Mrs. DeLong and Mrs. Goldsberry, followed by a salad course at refreshment.
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Orpah
Methodist Church
Thomas Williams, Jr
W. O. Bailey
DeLong
Goldsberry
Family Dinner Hosts Honor Dyer Family in Athens
Mr and Mrs John Dyer hosted a Sunday family dinner with C F Baughan W R Paterson Patrick Dyer Dane Miskel and families Miles Dyer Lawrence Skinner and children present. Mr Baughan filmed moving pictures of the group. Local youths Neva and peers returned to Athens this week to re enter Ohio University.
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John Dyer
C. F. Baughan
W. R. Paterson
Los Angeles
Calif
Patrick Dyer
Dane Miskel
Anna Marie
Dorothy Mae
Miles Dyer
Laurence Skinner
Bob
Bernadine
Baughan
Athens
Ohio University
Neva
Jacksonville PTA Collects Old Clothing for Children
GLOUSTER William Peugh reported for duty in the air corps at Langley Field after enlisting in New Castle Pa and traveling via Pittsburgh Baltimore and a boat from Point Comfort. Jacksonville PTA named a clothing collection committee to gather garments for local children from residents Friday.
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Jacksonville Pta
Glouster
William Peugh
Langley Field
Air Corps
New Castle
William
Army Aviation Service
S. S. Yorktown
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Point Comfort
E. K. Pough
Glouster High School
Jacksonville P. T. A
Jacksonnville
Theresa Dunlevy
Edna Rollins
Andrew Swindle
Local Residents and Visitors Share Weekend News
A roundup of residents and guests including Golding, Virginia Morris, Anne Weymueller, Virginia Pride, Leona Pickard, and Dick Vaughn. New students Lee McDonald Billy Byers and David Trasin graduate from Glouster High School.
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Lillie McLain
Frank Emerick
Portsmouth
Niagara Falls
Will’ Richards
Columbus
John Vaughn
Christopher, Ir
Aldean Tromboli
Michigan City
Glouster
David Powers, Sr
Shawnee
David Powers
James Corwin Dies in Plain City
James Lewis Corwin, 23, son of L. C. Corwin, died Saturday at his Plain City home after a lingering illness. A known local whistler, he is survived by his mother Mrs. Ed Lear and his wife Mrs. Dorothy Corwin. Funeral services were held Monday at Ferguson Funeral Home with interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.
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Glouster
James Lewis Corewin
L. C. Corwin
Plain City
Ed Lear
Dorothy Corwin
Ferguson
Forest Grove Cemetery
Noble Grands Club and Rebekahs Picnic Planned
The Past Noble Grands Club and guests the Rebekahs meet at the I. O. O. F. Hall Thursday at 2 PM to travel to Antle's Grove for a picnic.
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Glouster
Noble Grands Club
Rebekahs
I. O. OO. F. Hall
Antle’s Grove
Alliance to Meet Glouster Workers
Workers Alliance will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 o clock in the Madison School Building. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.
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Glouster—Workers Alliance
Madison
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Oes
Ambre Messenger
Legion
Workers Council Meets
By Webb Miller
London
Ministry of Information
France
Germany
Saar
Poland
Mrs. Warren
W. W. Warren
Retta Howe Sunday School
The
Garden Club
Glouster—Garden Club
E. H. Taylor
Gail Wallace
Harriette Weysmueller
W. B. Morris
JC. M. Pico
Daily Mail
Royal Air Force
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Ministry of Shipping
British Isles
Mr. Mechem
Fred Wright
Robert Kinney
James Patton
Sylvester Davis
W. H. Glenn
Arthur Kennedy
James G. Francis
C. E. Weltzheimer
Joe Daniels
York Township
Legion Building
W. L. Cooley
Harry Kelly, Sr
the White Funeral Home
Coolville
Ohio
Charles E. White
White
Anderson Bentz
Clyde White, Jr
Mr. White
Laurence G. Worstell, Jr
Admr
W. W.A
Warsaw
Stefan Starzynski
Straitsville
Kansas City
Wyandotte County
Women's Chamber of Commerce
Fannie Slagill
Chamber
Bex Pomsenae
Y Adele Garrison
Jim
Gott
Missus
Graham
Zaleski Lake
N. T
Mrs. Pico
Carl Pico
Progressive Study Club
Walter Prather
Harriette Weymueller
Delmar Dunlap
Maxine Burns
Dorcas Burns
Graydon Brandt
Zern Cunningham
Knoxville
Tenn
Raymond Cunningham
GE “Thrifty
General & Electric
GE Thrift
General Electric
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
James Corwin
Edward G. Robinson
Francis Lederer
Geo Senders
Lukes
NOTIC
Neelatias
Walter Abel
Beverly Roberts
Ris Meredith
Johnny Down
Columbia
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