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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1935

Page

2

Coal Operator Campbell Dies In Nelsonville At 85

Charles Ez Campbell a veteran coal operator and businessman in the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys for 36 years died at his Nelsonville home Sunday morning after 18 months of declining health. Born in Morgan County, he helped rename Glouster and served as its first postmaster in 1886. He moved to Nelsonville 17 years ago, remodeling the Carnes property on East Washington Street. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Greenlawn. He leaves three children Karl Miss Mable and Carl a daughter-in-law Tena and grandson Gordon, plus a nephew and niece.

Nelsonville Charles Ez. Campbell Hocking Sunday Creek Campbell Glouster Murray City Mr. Campbell Rosseau Morgan County Marietta College Ohio Northern Ada Ohio Allen's Store Station William Bowkiey Gloucester Mass Sunday Creek Coal Company Karl Miss Mable Carl Tena Gordon

Radio Priest Defended by Archbishop at Ohio Valley event

Archbishop McNicholas defended Rev. Charles B. Coughlin s right to broaden his views saying Catholics enjoy freedom of opinion and citing parish school funding in a push for educational equity. He contrasted state education tax with a smaller return for Catholic schools during a Newman Club convention. A separate item notes the Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs plan a meeting in Nelsonville with Mrs. Harry Davis.

Cincinnati Joan T. McNicholas Charles B. Coughlin Ohio Valley Newman Clubs McNicholas Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Harry Davis

Murray City Pupils Present Skit I Want a Divorce

Murray City High School Freshmen and Sophomores stage a skit titled I Want a Divorce at the gym Tuesday night at 7 20. Afterward the group attends a PTA meeting.

Murray City Parent Teachers Association

Nature Talk Inspires Scout Group at Friday Meeting

Troop 46 of Nelsonville heard Charley Ziegler from Murray City discuss spring flowers and birds with bird house building tips. He urged active bird study and a community bird house contest, followed by troop business and games. The next meeting is Friday May 3 at 7 pm with a possible hike if weather allows.

Nelsonville R. of P. Hall Charley Ziegler Murray City Ziegler Roy Tomlinson James Patton Marty Evang Tomlinson

Nelsonville Drum and Bugle Corps Wins Parade Cup

Nelsonville Post of the Legion and local citizens attended the district American Legion conference in New Lexington. Eight musical groups paraded and Glenford Dugan Post Drum and Bugle Corps won the K. T. Crossen Post Cup for best unit. The Wellston Drum Corps held the cup last year and also earned a parade prize. Commander Mechem announced one rehearsal this week on Tuesday as field drills begin for upcoming competitions.

Nelsonville the Legion The American Legion New Lexington K. T. Crossen Post Cup Glenford Dugan Wellston Mechem

Dark Deed in Nelsonville Smokes Out City Car

A smoke bomb under a new Nelsonville police car sidelined patrolman James Cope as Chief Bateman and locals watched. The Black Hand rumor swirls while Cope seeks fingerprints. Chauncey resident Mrs. L. L. Sweazy suffers serious illness, husband L. L. Sweazy died last December.

Nelsonville Black Hand Society New City James Cope Bateman Cope George Shank

Funeral services for 12 day old Irma Erb

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 o'clock at Stouts Funeral Home for Irma Erb the 12 day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Erb Myers Street. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Stouts Funeral Irma Lorenzo Erb Myers Street Greenlawn

Doanville Sponsors Benefit Bingo for School

Doanville schools host a public benefit bingo party Tuesday from 7 30 to 9 30 p m inviting community members to support the local school.

Doanville

Nelsonville News Briefs

Nelsonville social notes list visits by Mrs. John F. Boyd of Logan to her daughters in Nelsonville and other hometown guests including William Lawson in Cincinnati and Glen Wymouller from New York City. A Home Guards meeting is set at the Methodist Church in Nelsonville at 6 PM Tuesday.

John F. Boyd Logan Earl Campbell Ralph Henry Nelsonville William Lawson Bob Bode Cincinnati William Morgan Columbus Glen Wymouller New York City C. A. Stover Will Tedrow Brant Roseville Charles Tedrow Verna Hand Adeline Ray Eleanore Ray the Home Guards Methodist Church

Major Issues In Legislature This Week

The House and Senate race over school funding and tax measures as amendments threaten bus reroutes and closing small schools. Debates focus on income tax, parochial aid, and higher education costs with a large two year appropriations bill pending.

Meot House House Senate Assembly House Finance Committee House Treasury Yoder

Teeth failure prompts three size solution claim

A fragmented notice claims a new delightly false teeth drop issue offering three sizes for perfect fit. No dates or organizations are provided. The source text is unclear but suggests dental product problems and a proposed sizing range.

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