Mine accident claims companion at Minle mine
In Minle Australia on a motor trip a companion identified as Nar oe was fatally injured in a mine accident at the Kimberly Mine operated by the Mining Company. The man suffered severe chest and abdominal injuries and died at Cherpital Logan after first aid at the scene. Clarence Stege escaped serious harm as the runaway tram cars injured him while Finsterwald attempted to warn others. Funeral plans are not yet set.
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Minle
Aus
Kimberly
Poplar Street
Ted
Cherpital
Logan
Clarence Stege
Parrowly
Panion
Stege
Finsterwald Gmail
W. H. Hyde
L. F. Jones
Athens
Peterson's relief for eruptions and athlete's foot
Frantic sufferers seek relief from sores, itching rashes, and pimples with Peterson's products. The ad promises overnight results and a money back guarantee, claiming medicated soap provides quick relief for athlete's foot and related skin eruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Eastern Star Officers Invite Members to Dinners and Gatherings
At the Colum bus event on September 1 a dinner and reception is planned for the Worthy Grand Matron. An October 1 gathering at Embry Park will bring together present and past Matrons and Patrons of District No. 25. A Birch Hollow picnic was discussed and members seeking or offering rides were asked to contact Mrs. Tessie Ridenour.
Jewelers Turn in Double Win Tuesday Championship in Local League
Nelsonville Aug 23 The Thomas Jewelers won twice over the Lincoln Nine in the Nelsonville Recreation League as the Phi Club gained two forfeits from the All-Stars. The Shoe Factory split with the Davis outfit 8 3 in game one and 3 3 when darkness halted the second. Bonafield and Hudson pitched for the Jewelers. Hoch and Hughes for Lincoln Nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Thomas Jewelers
Nelsonville Recreation League
Linco
Phi Club
Jewelers
Shoe Factory
Davis Outfit
Bonafield
Hudson
Hughes
Hoch
Pack
Davis
Lent
Forbes
Eighth Hall Seevers Reunion Set for Athens County Fairgrounds
The eighth annual Hall Seevers family reunion will be held at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday September 3. John Mourn is president with George P Hall as vice president and Margaret Mourn as secretary treasurer. Ground and program committee includes Mrs Bessie Higgins Mrs George P Hall and Mrs Laura Seevers. Relatives and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall-Seevers
Athens County Fairgrounds
John Mourn
George P. Hall
Margaret Mourn
Bessie Higgins
Laura Seevers
M E Church Sees Growth and Unanimous Pastoral Reappointment
Nelsonville reports at the fourth quarterly conference led by Dr. R. McClure of Columbus. The Rev. Herman A. Sayre is unanimously requested for a fifth year. Members rose to 834 with 33 new, 5 transfers, 3 deaths, 27 baptisms. Church School averaged 292. Epworth League 70 attendees over ten months. Budget expected balanced before Sept 13 conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
R. ©. McClure
Columbus
Chillicothe
M. E
Herman A. Sayre
Epworth League
James Sharp
B. F. Allen
A. L. Pritchard
Ben Stalter
J. M. Hyde
C. EB. Welch
Thomas Spencer
A. G. Cotton
Fred Wilson
Theo
8S. Bush
Picnic at York OAK GROVE Aug 23
A basket dinner was held in the grove near Thomas Bumgardner home at York Sunday Aug 20. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Dishon and family Evelyn Thede Guy Burton Mrs John Dishon and children Jack Bobby Margaret Keith Jimmie and Anna Virginia of Glen Ebon Mr John Dishon and son Ernest of Floodwood Mrs Mabel Johnson and daughters Katherine Dorothy of Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Jake Hoodlet and daughter Florence of New Straitsville Mr and Mrs Frank Van Atta and children Francis Alice Edward Glen of Logan Mr and Mrs Preston Byers of Beaumont Mr Sam Dishon of Connett Mrs Hattie Bumgardner and son John of York William Howard of Oak Grove William Breeze of Kinder Run. The afternoon featured games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Thomas Bumgardner
York
Harry Dishon
Evelyn
Thede
Guy
Burton
John Dishon
George Dishon
Jack
Bobby
Margaret
Keith
Jimmie
Anna Virginia
Glen Ebon
Ernest
Floodwood
Mabel Johnson
Katherine
Dorothy
Nelsonville
Jake Hoodlet
Florence
New Straitsville
Frank van Atta
Francis
Alice
Edward
Glen
Logan
Preston Byers
Beaumont
Sam Dishon
Connett
Hattie Bumgardner
John
William Howard
William Breeze
Minker Run
Oak Grove Social Roundup Tallying Sunday Visits
Oak Grove notes list Sunday visits by Mr. and Mrs. Orson Davis of Parkersburg to Arley Howard’s sister. Wolfe family members from Nelsonville visit Frank Wolfe Jr. and relatives. Ed Carpenter and Mary Virginia visit Betty Foughty. Mose Dishon from New Straitsville visits Horace Smith’s family. The Wachenschwanz and Pow ers households appear among callers. baptisms in Carbondale and Sunday School attendances are noted. Mrs. Moler returns home after illness in Hebbardsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orson Davis
Parkersburg
Arley Howard
Lula
Katherine
Margaret Merie Wolfe
Nelsonville
Frank Wolfe, Jr
Ed Carpenter
Mary Virginia
Betty Foughty
Mose Dishon
New Straitsville
Horace Smith
Lowery
Frank Powers
Haydenville
Gene Wolfe
Floodwood
Charles Wachenschwanz
Betty
William Hartman
Charles Wendell
Ralph Wolfe
Frank Wolfe
Carbondale
Michael Ely
Mary Francis
Death of Herbert Finsterwald Reverberates in West Virginia
Smith Kincade of Gordon West Virginia was called here last night by the death of his brother in law Herbert Finsterwald. Liom and Floyd Shelton left for Columbus to attend a boxing bout between Jack Reynolds and Stacy Hall with Mr and Mrs Guy Sheline as guests. Stella and Clara Bean of East St Louis were guests Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry who accompanied Mr and Mrs Henry to their Amesville home for a visit. they had spent the end of the week with their son Ralph Henry and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Kincade
Gordon
W. Va
Herbert Finsterwald
Liom
Floyd Shelton
Columbus
Guy Sheline
Jack Reynolds
Stacy Hall
Stella
Clara Bean
East St. Louis
Ralph Henry
Cbd
Henry
Amesville
Esther Class to Meet for Church Business Thursday
A special Esther Class meeting of the Christian Church will be held Thursday at 7:00 PM. Members are urged to attend.
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Esther
The
Christian Church
Esther party postponed to Thursday with guests
Queen Esther party moved from Wednesday to Thursday night hosted by Mrs. Alva Patton. Each member is to bring a guest and one dime for the event.
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Alva Patton
Sunflower King Peter Barrows Steps Forward
Nelsonville reports Peter Barrows with a towering specimen over six feet tall and 49 blooms. The district notes his title Sunflower King as larger sunflowers promise bigger growth for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Barrows
Nelsonville
Ohioans head to Chicago World's Fair for journal rewards
Nelsonville youths Joe North Lowell Miller and Ross Reed travel to Chicago as guests of a Columbus newspaper for subscriber-earning efforts. Joe North also won a trip to the Ohio State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Joe North
Lowell Miller
Ross Reed
Chicago
Columbus
Joe
Widow Susan Messenger Dies After Short Illness
Susan Messenger 29, widow of a Millfield disaster victim, died at Circle Hill after a brief illness. She leaves five children. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Susan Messenger
Nelsonville
Circle Hill
Millfield
Truck Miners in Nelsonville Set Friday Meeting
Nelsonville local union truck miners will meet at the Forty & Eight Hall Friday at 7 30 p m announced by Charles Lent secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Forty & Eight Hall
Charles Lent
Perry County Adopts New NRA Milk Price Schedule
Perry County dairies began distributing milk under an NRA code price schedule after a meeting in New Lexington. The wholesale quart rose to 8.5 cents, house delivery to 10 cents, and six cents per pint. Dairyman D. M. Sawyer serves Jackson County's southern Perry routes. Athens County prices to be announced, expected to match Perry’s.
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Glouster
Perry County
NRA
New Lexington
D. M. Sawyer
Jacksonville
Athens County
Foster Addresses Kiwanis During Athens Visit
I M Foster commissioner of the court of claims Washington D C spoke briefly to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Gordon Tuesday noon. Foster a former congressman from the district is enjoying a short vacation at Athens his home. Mike Beshara sponsored the attendance prize which went to John S Clark.
Unaffiliated Wage Earners To Unite
A meeting of clerks, truck drivers, and wage earners not affiliated with any labor organization is set for Sunday at 2 PM in Glouster. It aims to organize and affiliate with the American Federation of Labor and will be open to laboring people of Athens and nearby counties. Exact venue to be announced Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
American Federation of Labor
Athens
Marriage Revealed Paul Smith Weds Vivian Wenger
Paul Smith of Peru Indiana and Vivian Wenger of Kokomo Indiana were married by the Grace M E Church pastor in Kokomo on June 19. The couple kept the ceremony secret until Smith’s vacation. They reside at 139 West Boulevard Peru and plan to be home after September 3.
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Glouster
Paul Smith
Peru
Ind
R. B. Smith
Vivian Wenger
Kokomo
Grace M. E
Oakdale Social News Highlights
Oakdale August notes list visitors and gatherings. Walter Hyde visits Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nott. William Frazier stays with Mr. and Mrs. Faye Ivers in Burr Oak. Phil Losey is home with a broken leg from slate fall. Bonnie Shafer and Louise and Dorothy Frazier visit Mrs. John Milhoan in McLeish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Walter Hyde
Elmer Nott
William Frazier
Faye Ivers
Burr Oak
Phil Losey
Bonnie Shafer
Louise
Dorothy Frazier
John Milhoan
McLeish
John Standley
Bishopville
Thomas Hardy
Hollister
John Losey
Russell Morgan
Ringgold
Geneva Standley
Ruth Losey
J. M. McDonald
Jessie
Marguerite
Richard Frazier
Betty Mandry Heads East for Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
Miss Betty Mandry of this city travels with nephew Millard Foster Jr and nieces Ruth and Lois Kinney to tour the East by motor. The group, joined by Miss Esta Cunningham, plans a visit to the Gettysburg battlefield during the trip through the region.
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East Glouster
Betty Mandry
Millard Foster, Jr
Little Hocking
Esta Cunningham
Ruth
Lois Kinney
East
Gettysburg Battlefield
White Rose Temple Sisters Meet with Past Chiefs
Members of White Rose Temple No. 92 Pythian Sisters are invited to meet with past chiefs at the home of Mrs William Ellis on Republic Avenue Friday night at 7:30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
White Rose Temple
Willam Ellis
Republic Avenue
Automobile Crash Injures Emma Parker and Family
Miss Emma Parker sustains a broken hand and facial injuries in an auto accident with her father, William Parker, who has a deep gash and body bruises. The vehicle was driven by Fred Kempton of Athens, and the incident occurred Sunday morning. Nearby residents and visiting relatives are listed, with a note that the M E Sunday School Primary Department will host a picnic in the grove.
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Emma Parker
Fred Kempton
Athens
William Parker
Herman Zimmers
Catherine
Akron
John Cox
Jennie Watkins
Columbus
Cora Householder
Watkins
Zimmerman
Lyle Burdick
Adena
Leslie Kittle
Mary Lou
Nevada
Carl Dehman
David Evans
M. E
Anna Rasp
Iris Davis
Arlene Davis
Meredith Family Returns as Oakland Visit Ends
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Meredith Mrs. Law rence Colbert and John Meredith traveled to Oakland California to be with Mrs Harry Kerr on her illness They arrived Tuesday and Mrs Kerr died a few days after their arrival in Oakland
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California
Glouster
Owen Meredith
Lawrence Colbert
John Meredith
Oakland
Calif
Meredith
Harry Kerr
Kerr
Plan for Labor Day Meeting In Glouster
A Labor Day celebration planning meeting for U M W of A committees and local business leaders is set for tonight at 7 30 at Eagle Hall High Street. Key questions for the celebration will be discussed and all committees should attend.
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Glouster
Eagle Hall
High Street
Chippewa Club Installs Officers at Weekly Presbyterian Meeting
The Chippewa Club of the Presbyterian Club met Monday with most members present. New member Tom Auflick was initiated and a banquet held. Officers for the coming year are Paul Wolfe president, Mark Herrold vice president, Bill Raybould secretary treasurer, John Sheffield reporter. Another meeting is planned for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terian Club
Tom Auflick
Paul Wolfe
Mark Herrold
Bill Raybould
John Sheffield
Fred Cornwell runs as Independent for Athens treasurer
Fred Cornwell begins petition circulation to run as an independent for Athens city treasurer opposing Republican incumbent J. S. Sherrard and Democrat Addie Young. The veteran and former Athens County auditor aims to expand a slate of filings as a growing number of candidates seek township village and school board posts ahead of the November 7 election.
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Athens County
New Life
Athens City
Fred Cornwell
J. S. Sherrard
Addie Young
Cornwell
David Johnson
Albany
Amesville
Coolville
Chauncey
Buchtel
Trimble
Jacksonville
Signers of NRA Agreement Named in Athens Listing
Additional signers in Athens include Shell Petroleum Corp Southern Ohio Electric Co Boelener Hat Shop and Josten's Cigar Store as reported at the Athens Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Athens
Shell Petroleum Corp
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Boelener
Josten's
Homecomings Planned at Murray City and Goose Run
A Murray City Methodist Episcopal Church homecoming is set for Sunday September 10. At Goose Run Pilgrim Holiness Church a full day event is planned for August 27 with services at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., a basket dinner at noon, and an evening service at 7:45 p.m.
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Murray City
Goose Run
Murray City Methodist Episcopal
Goose Run Pilgrim
Henry Margo
Thressa Toth
Eleanor Penny
Columbus
William Thomas
George Tedrow
John Popoczy
Crooksville
Joe Popoczy
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Amyville
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Lavena Hick
Mark Hick
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M. E. Church
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Charles Moler
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Carl Laemmie, Jr
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Fred Herron
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George Boling
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