Improvements Slated For Streets in Nelsonville
Nelsonville to upgrade Pie and Madison Streets with bituminous pavement along with a New Road linkage to Havite. City Council approved the plan, with the state highway director to oversee, city contributing about 1,700 dollars and anticipated state matching roughly 1,245 to cover about 453 dollars net to the city.
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Nelsonville
Pie
Madison St
Daugherty
Monday Creek
Rt. 216
Nelsonville Social Notes and Weddings Summary
Nelsonville social notes record a series of family events and marriages. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Newton B and Donald Newton, a forthcoming wedding, and community acknowledgments. The item notes relatives visiting, guests in town, and local gatherings, with scattered references to neighbors and church.
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Fecendy and
Biss
Donald Newton
Imebata
Law
Daugher
Harry Rhimes
Cora Run Nel
Rabi Forpes
Etra
Lena Shaffer
der Helen Parts
Dorothy
Bond Forfeited In Mayor's Court In Nelsonville
A bond of 18.60 posted by James Decessioner of Columbus for unsafe operation of a motor vehicle was forfeited in the mayor's court. Thomas James of Oak Hill West Virginia is cited to appear September in the local court to answer a charge of crashing a red light, filed by city police.
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Nelsonville
James Decessoner
Columbus
Daugherty
Thomas James
Oak Hill
W. Va
Slaughter Suspension Effective October First
Nelsonville reports an eight weeks suspension of slaughtering licenses ordered by the OFA commissioner in Columbus. The ban applies to slaughtering over quota and affects a number of dealers including A. B. Johnson of the local area. The suspension runs from October 1 through December 1 as a temporary measure.
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Nelsonville
OFA
Columbus
A. B. Johnson
Qei
Der
Semenville
Birth Announcement for Breeze in Logan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Thurman Breeze announce the birth of a seven and a half pound baby girl at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan on Thursday. Grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs Harr Breeze and Mrs Maud Carnes Bristol TH TL. Great-grandparents named Mr Henry Breeze and Mrs Jennie Faggitt.
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Nelsonville
Thurman Breeze
Kay
Hocking Wall Hospital
Logan
Maud Carnes
Bristol
TH. TL
Harr
Breeze
Henry Dreeze
Jennie Faggitt
Sparks Promoted in Army Status
Mrs. William Sparks Jr reports that her husband, with the U S Army stationed in Germany, has recently been promoted to corporal.
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Nelsonville
William Sparks, Jr
U.S. Army
Germany
Rohrering Through Sports Grid Gleanings
A mixed collection notes Grandview at Utica’s Friday night game with Athens looming as a favorite, plus Pirates front-office changes. It highlights H Rey Ramey as new Pirates GM candidate and speculates on successors to Frankie Frisch, while recounting recent team shifts and player stats in a winded, provisional tone.
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Columbus
Grandview
Utica
Demhoan Uties
Athens
Pittsburgh Pirate
Hac
H. Rey Ramey
American Association
A. L
al) Banister
Columbus Club
Frankie Frisch
Brooks 14 Carbondale 9 in chaotic pitching duel
Brooks Shoes defeated Carbondale 14 to 9 with Tourtt mound starting and Nina credited for two hits each for Carbondale. Dane and Fritz led Shoemen with strong hits while Tynes and Bud Shirley each scored for the Shoemen. Brooks to play Marietta Sunday Sept 22 and a practice session is set for Thursday Sept 12 at 3 30 p m with all hopeful wok tea1 members to report.
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Cor
Daaittie
Chesser
North
St Kk
Dane
Fritz
Loeary
Bondate
Tourtt
Nina
Carbondale
Tynes
Bud Shirley
Shoemen
Brooks Shoes
Marietta
George Garner
Porter Area Social Notes and Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Topping and children Jean Iris and Ralph and Mrs. Lecta Tanmon of Clarksburg were guests of his mother Anna Topping. Elias Sisson and daughter Mazi Caroline visited their aunt Stella Summers in Washington D C. John Harper and daughter Carol of Columbus spent time with grandmother Laura Carrel. Banley Kerns and Chester Black visited Huntinston West Virginia. Columbus residents and families attended a state event, with many relatives noted among the guests.
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Halley
William Carrell
Columbus
Laura Carrel
Banley Kerns
Chester Black
Huntinston
W. Va
Aivs
Frank Mu Tuumbus
Buze Roush
Jobo Love
Vinten
Hear Se Dorald
Lave
Rath
Ane Sen Bab
Jareld Phungs
Phen Sissen
Drs
Vrs
Feo
Tesehidren
Tiumpas
Rosana
Hockineport News Items
Local notes report visiting relatives at the Cooper Store and incidents including a boy injuring a hand. Labor Day gatherings at W T Matheny’s home list multiple local families from Cincinnati Athens New Brighton and nearby towns. Virginia Wheaton recovers at home after an appendectomy in Athens hospital.
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Rengport
Wash- Heroun
Baie Cooper
Harry Allen
Sir
Robert Hattory
W.T. Matheny
E. T. Mathews
Cincinnati
Wylie Frame
Athens
Francis Wheaton
Athens Hospital
Military Funeral Rites Held for E. T. Davis
Nelsonville ceremony for E T Davis attended by G an Post 2299 and veterans in uniform. Dignitaries listed include Lloyd Jenson Carl Wes Bon Has Roger Frson Tae Maur Gene Junper Char Peden Bob Me Bab Lever Mulligan and others as military details and service personnel. Unknowns due to damaged text.
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Nelsonville -Gan
Thomas D Ternoun
Lloyd Jenson
Carl Wes Bon Has
Roger Frson
Tae Maur
Gene Junper
Char Peden
Bob Me
Lever Mulligan Wes Neral
Enien Men Attend Meeting in Porismonih
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Enien men attending a meeting in Porismonih with unclear details. Mention potential dates in October and references to Valle Pyattier Cer and regional events. The readable portions imply a local gathering or civic discussion.
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Enien
Porismonih
Valle Pyattier
Big Leagues Cards Clash Giants Cubs Dodgers Fight For Lead
In a tight pennant race two weeks remain as the Cardinals surge, splitting with the Giants while the Dodgers slip toward a dead heat. The Cubs split with the Dodgers, and several teams surge as the season tightens behind top pitchers and clutch hitting. Early stars include Kirk Tugbe, Johnny Rimes, and Jack Sanford, with standout performances shaping the final push for the title.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
Louis
Cardinals
Brooks
Giants
Cubs
Kirk Tugbe
Restons
Ube
Leon Chammar
Ted Sox
Chicago Fereyeod Cicht
Chieace
Reesey
Johnny Rimes
Mss
Thay
Ameri Errell
Cleveland Wins Title In 17 Year Gap In Ohio Show
Crowds watched a 12 hour sports spectacle at Montgomery County fairgrounds as Cleveland clinched the championship in a 17 year gap. Harvey Spiceelhaff from Milwaukee won the dirt track race, while Arthur Laut and Vernon Barnes captured a five mile team event. The Annie Oakley Memorial show was staged by the Mia Valley Outdoor Writers Association of America.
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Dalton
Montgomers County Parr Grounds
Harvey Spiceelhaff
Milwatukee
Arthur Laut
Lydes
Vernon Barnes
Cleveland
Annie Oakley
Mia Valley Outdoor Writers’sociation
jiAmerica
Keyneses Sweep Opening Bowling Matches in All Star League
Keynes Brothers Milling Company ring team opened the new season by sweeping three from Woods's Sohies while Moose Lodge won two of three at Bar and Grill. Smith led with 365 minutes and 192 pins, Hurley shared high with 192. Moose took two of three as Maniskas totaled 513 for the three games. Columber posted 222 in game three and 592 for the series. Next games set for tomorrow night. Canton Lincoln High star John Criswell likely out for season with a broken right arm suffered against Wooster High in a 25–0 win.
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Logan — Keynes Brothers Milling Company
Woods
Sohies
Moose Lodge
Ram
Joe Thomas’ Bar and Grill
Smith
Hurley
Moose
Thomas Keglers
Eage
Maniskas
Rollers
Columber
Thomas
Canton
John Criswell
Canton Lincoln
Junie Ferrall
Criswell
Lincoln
Wooster High
Schoolboy teams face tough foes in early grid action
Memphis reports President Truman ordered football stars who left West Point and Annapolis to be drafted back, striking at several colleges. The Southeastern Ohio League opens with Columbus Grandview hosting Athens High while Grandview seeks early-season glory.
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Memphis
Tenn
Truman
West Point
Annapolis
Commercial Appeal
Harry H. Vaughan
Selective Service
Thomas
Shorty) McWilliams
Mississippi State
Ciyde Scott
Arkansas
Notre Dame
Bob Kelis
Southeastern Ohio League
Columbus Grandview
Athens High Bulldogs
San Francisco Edges Miami in Pro Football Clash
San Francisco beat Miami 21 to 14 in a 1940s era pro football game. Dick Renfro scored all three touchdowns after developing at Washington State as San Francisco overpowered Miami on the ground while defending the air. About 5,000 fans attended, with New York and Brooklyn in other division action.
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Dick Renfro
Renfro
Washington State
Seahawks
San Francisco
York Yankees
New York
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Miami
D.P. Cleveland
Los Angeles
Chicago
Cleveland
National League Results Snapshot from Yesterday
National League games featured St Louis 3 7 and New York 0 4 Chicago 4 0 Brooklyn 3 2 Boston 2 6 Cincinnati 1 1 Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 5 American League Boston 4 0 Chicago 1 4 Cleveland 0 Philadelphia 1 2 St Louis 1 2 New York 0 1 Washington 15 Detroit 3 American Association semi final Louisville 8 St Paul 4 Louisville leads series 4 1 Minneapolis 4 Indianapolis 1 Indianapolis ties 2 2
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia Cincinnati Bi
Pittsburgh
New York
Boston i
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
American Association
Louisville
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Games Today Across MLB Short Schedule
Chicago faces Brooklyn and Cincinnati travels to Boston with night games noted. Pittsburgh visits Philadelphia and New York plays St. Louis while Washington meets Detroit. Playoffs include Indianapolis versus Neapolis in a night game, with Rutshines and Brewer associated teams.
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National League
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
American League
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
American Association
Indianapolis
Chester Golf Course Begins Work on Seeding and Layout
Work on the Chester golf course on Tommy Weber’s farm has begun with greens prepared for seeding and fairways lined out. Nine holes laid out by Ohio State greenskeeper McCoy, a 33 acre site costing 2700 in seed, with plans for play next summer and formation of the Meigs County Golf Association under Chamber of Commerce sponsorship.
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Pomeroy
Chester
Tommy Weber
McCoy
Ohio State
Weber
Meigs County Golf Association
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Golf Association
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Department of Highways
Nelsonville Social Notes
Donald Newtonb
Gloria Lot, Margard Buth
Mabe
San Fi
Joan Gardne
Leita Mat Mas
Remre
Fidelis Cirely
Vins Cox
Yelsoneville
Dayton
Nolsons
Mr. Fitenias
Ford Brown Ars
L. EL
Neve
Cu Reto
ca _Katenan Col
Sparks
Fred Beasley
Ford
Athens, Ohio
Rohrering
BI ‘Tersiv Rourer
Maus
Cieie
Frisch
Frank McHinney
Dreyfuss
Stan Musial
Charie K Another Suman
Pat Seerer
Ken Helier
Joe Louis
Yonight Wil He
Porter Area
Hockineport
E. T. Davis
Dodgers
By Joe Reichler
Cleveland Indians
Bill McCahan
Bob Feiler
Philadelphia Ath
Indians
Bob Lemon
Tribe
McCahan
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Jack Sanford
Yanks
Buddy Lewis
Cecil Travis
Early Wima
Detroit Tigers
Boston Braves
Reds
Phillies
Pirates
Phils
Boo Ferriss
Ohio Sports
Potglas Boat King
Tolerno
Raurdotn
Bwusias
G. Yueb
Chat Wen Wat Nationale
Trighest
Peta
Rowe
Dieteens
Buick
Reedsville
Maron
Gallipolis AB
Hinger
Gothard
Te Burke
Tr Wason
Robbinson
Sh G Wilson
Keynes
Ruthind
Wellston
South Pome
Ahie
Utiva
Woothe Bulldogs
van Bite Deen
Harry Lackes
Pulleng
Dave “Red” Evans
Bulldogs
Panthers
Wahama
Chauncey Dover
Lew Lexington
Chieftains
Lancaster
Boys’ Industrial School
Chiefs
Point Pleasant
Middleport Yellow Jackets
Waham Ning
Middleport
Big Blacks
Gallia Academy
Jackson
Tronmen
The
Plains
Ourhastme Bremen
Kist
MevAriina
Portsmouth West
Invanafterndon
Glouster
Ganesed
Bhilo
Zanasvi
Miami Hawks
Sheer Paastsaiys
Neuer Is
As¢Ar Fy
Dave Stone
Piaters
Ted Ace Fayne
Beaco
F. J. Beasley CO
Carpenter Hardware CO
Ese
Einaure
Berry Hotel
Eta
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple
G. Householder
Athens Heating and Insulating Co
Dial
Washington St
Congress St
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