Athens County Boom Days Recalled In Mine History
The piece recalls Athens County coal mining's boom years in World War I and later decline. It cites Thomas M. Wolfe estimates of 20 percent current employment and 8 000 workers in 1925, with veterans Mervin Stauffer Steve Charney and T. L. Morris providing figures and memories of labor trains and union activity.
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Thomas M. Wolfe
Hocking Valley
Hocking
Sunday Creek Valley
Mervin Stauffer
the Plains
Steve Charney
Corning
Nelsonville
Charney
Stauffer
Athens
Wolfe
T. L. “Rabbit” Morris
Glouster
Mr. Morris
Rendville Mine No
Morris
United Mine Workers For America
Billy” Green
William C. Green
American Federation of Labor
Athens County
W. J
Dutch” Zimmers
George M. Jones Company
Mr. Zimmers
Carthage-Troy Schools Plan Amateur Program
Thirty five variety numbers by students of all ages will be included in an amateur entertainment Wednesday at 8 p m. under the Carthage Troy School music department directed by artorie J Malone music supervisor. Prizes will be awarded and audience voting will decide. The Troy orchestra and glee club will perform after the amateurs.
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Coolville
Carthage-Troy School
Artorie J. Malone
Troy Orchestra
Glee Club
Smart Opens Faculty Talks Wednesday
Ohio University kicks off its third annual faculty lecture series with writer in residence Charles Allen Smart presenting Mysticism Today in the new Chemistry Building auditorium at 8 p.m. The free event draws faculty, students and townspeople. Smart is noted for R.F.D. and Sassafras Hill and served as an LST lieutenant in World War II.
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Charles Allen Smart
Ohio University
Smart
Middle West
Chillicothe
Harvard
Doubleday, Doran and Co
New York
New York City
France
Choate School
Wallingford
Conn
New England
Rosscommon
Naval Reserve
LST
New Guinea
Normandy
Pacific
Real Estate Transfers Involve Pierce Searls and Multiple Grantees
Real estate transfers are listed for several counties and townships. Names include Frank Pierce, Flossie Pierce, Billie Searls, Doris Ferry, Clarence Allen, Sylvia Allen, Charles Pedigo, Jean McCillin, Myrle King, Lloyd Van Nest, Glenna Flanders, T F Cecil, Fred Calderwood, Bertha McLeod, Robert Genter, Betty Genter, W Russell Maple, Gaynell Maple, Oral Daugherty, Elizabeth Knowles, Everett Massie, Lloyd Woodgerd, Alma Woodgerd, Anna Warner. Properties span Inlet 629 Craighton's Addition Nelsonville. Inlet 63 Coolville. Inlet 1779 Clifton Heights. Inlet 2581 Townsend Addition Athens. Lots in Hockingport and Troy Township. Hudson Addition Athens. Alexander Township. Various grantor and grantee pairs noted.
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Frank
Flossie Pierce
RFD
Nelsonville
Billie Searls
Chauns Cey
Dover Township
Frank P
Doris B. Ferry
Macomb County
Michigan
Clarence
Sylvia G. Allen
Athens Township
Charles E
Mary Pedigo
Jean McCillin
Haydenville
Inlet
Craighton
Myrle C. King
Lloyd E. van Nest
Athens
Oral Daugherty
Elizabeth Knowles
Kings County
New York
Everett Massie
Hockingport
Troy Township
Lloyd N
Alma Woodgerd
Anna Warner
Albany
Alexander Township
Four Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests on Route 33
Four drivers were fined after arrests by the State Highway Patrol on Route 33. Charles Weiss Jr of Akron was fined $15 and costs for speeding. Earl G Davis Jr of Athens faced $10 and costs for speeding. David M Williams of Athens Route 1 was fined $10 and costs for unsafe operation. Dewey N Dawson of Columbus paid $5 and costs for driving without an operator's license.
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Franz Woodworth
State Highway Patrol
Charles Weiss, Jr
Akron
Earl G. Davis, Jr
Athens
David M. Williams
Dewey N. Dawson
Columbus
Logan
W. D. Weltner
Houf Delivers Bible Lecture at First Presbyterian
Dr. Horace T. Houf professor of Bible at Ohio University will deliver the fourth in a series of lectures at the First Presbyterian Church tonight at 8 p.m. He is a former Rio Grande College president and author of college textbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Starcher
University College
Paul Fontaine
Arthur H. Blickle
A. T. Volwiler
Elizabeth Andersch
Karl Krauskopf
Horace T. Houf
Ohio University
First Presbyterian Church
Houf
Rio Grande College
Choir Rehearsal Set at First Presbyterian Church
The Verse Speaking Choir under Prof. M. W. Tilson will rehearse Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Grades 5 through 9 are invited to participate.
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First Presbyterian Church
M. W. Tilson
Ohio University Journalist Leader Honored in New York
Professor George Starr Lasher director of Ohio University's School of Journalism received honors at the 39th National Interfraternity Conference in New York City November 28 29. Resolutions praised his efforts in advancing fraternity causes and his 20 years directing conference publicity.
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George Starr Lasher
Ohio University
School of Journalism
Commodore
New York City
College Fraternity Editors Association
Grand Chapter
Theta Chi Fraternity
Lasher
United States
Canada
Alvin E. Duerr
Delta Tau Delta
John O. Mosely
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
University of Nevada
National Undergraduate Interfraternity Council
Walter D. Fahnestock
Sigma Theta Gamma
Interfraternity Council
Cold start to December as frigid air grips region
Weather note from December 1947 records a bone chilling start with 11 degrees at night and 21 at morning. Mrs. C. N. France reports November 1947 colder than 1946 with 2.8 inches rain and first snow three quarters of an inch, highs reaching 65 last year and 82 in 1946. High Sunday reached 31.
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Mercury
C. N. France
France
Shelterin g Arms Hospital Notes
Mrs. and Mrs. William Eltzroth of Athens welcomed a daughter. Admitted Eileen Ahart of Athens for major surgery. Betty Helm of Athens had minor surgery, Walter McCaskey of Jacksonville treated medically. Wilkin Allen of Athens admitted for medical care. Discharged Pearl Wright and daughter of Hollister. Also discharged James Bond and daughter of Jacksonville, Granville Reeves and son of Albany. Josephine Baker and Linda Carmichael of Athens. John Carsey of Albany.
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Eileen Ahart
Athens
Betty Helrn
Walter McCaskey
Jacksonville
Wilkin Allen
Pearl Wright
Hollister
James Bond
Granville Reeves
Albany
Josephine Baker
Linda Carmichael
John Carsey
Mother Wins Custody in Divorced Parents Custody ruling promises father summer visits
In Common Pleas Court the divorce awarded custody of a nine year old daughter to Mrs. Lillian J. Smith of Middletown. The father J. Robert Smith receives partial custody with visits during summer vacations and a Christmas week. He charged his wife with gross neglect of duty.
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Lillian J. Smith
Middletown
J. Robert Smith
Common Pleas Court
Smith
Father of City School Superintendent Dies
B. A. Pendry aged 80 died Sunday at his home in Bowersville. He is survived by his wife, another son T. W. Pendry of Bowersville, and a daughter Mrs Grace Korns of Portsmouth. Funeral services and burial set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Bowersville.
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B. A. Pendry
Bowersville
Harper C. Pendry
T. W. Pendry
Grace Korns
Portsmouth
Annual Parish Meeting at Church to Include Budget and Vestry Election
The Church of the Good Shepherd schedules its annual parish meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church. Reports on the 1948 budget and vestry election are on the agenda. A 6 p m dinner for members and friends will precede the meeting.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
Resisting Officer Charge Brings Fine
James Walls aged 50 of Athens Route 4 paid a $10 fine and costs in May or's court after pleading guilty to resisting a police officer. On Monday Bessie Love aged 53 of Athens Route 2 received a $5 fine and costs after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge.
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James Walls
Athens
Bessie Love
Exams Announced for Posts in Psychiatry at St Elizabeths
The Civil Service Commission announced examinations for resident training posts in psychiatry at St Elizabeths Hospital Washington D C Qualifications require four years of medical school and a nine month internship Salaries are 2400 and 2700 dollars annually Full information and forms available from W H Oldfield local civil service secretary Athens office
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St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Washington, D. C
Civil Service Commission
W. H. Oldfield
Athens
Delegates Return From Farm Bureau Meeting
Mrs. Wayne Wingett and Glenn Scott represented Athens County at the 29th annual Ohio Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Columbus last week. They heard state and national speakers and helped shape resolutions that will guide the Farm Bureau legislative program next year.
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Wayne Wingett
Glenn Scott
Athens County
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Columbus
Farm Bureau
Grange Plans Dee 23 Christmas Program
Chester Grange voted Nov 25 to hold a Christmas program and party with gift exchange on December 23. A Thanksgiving program featuring What Thanksgiving Means to the Farmer by Altona Karr and tableaux on Indian foods, plus Caleb's Courtship read by Mrs. Della Windsor, were presented. A miscellaneous shower was held for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith with ice cream and cupcakes served. Officers elected Nov 11 include Carl Kautz as master and C N Jones as secretary. other posts listed with names.
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Pomeroy- Chester Grange
Dee
Altona Karr
Caleb
Della Windsor
Esther Wright
Earl Dean
Henry Eidinger
Ward Spencer
George Genheimer
Christy Baer
Pearl Mara
Dorothy Holter
C. N. Jones
Bend Area Scout Dinner Set Tonight
The Annual Boy Scout dinner of the Pomeroy Bend will be held at the Junior High School Monday evening. It is a covered-dish affair with all parents invited. Camp Montoya of Parkersburg will send the principal speaker to discuss the Philmont national camp in New Mexico. A World Scout trip participant will report, along with eight explorers who visited Canada.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Montoya
Parkersburg
Philmont
N.M
Conservation Jobs Vacant in Six Midwestern States
Openings announced by the U S Civil Service Commission for Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin seek soil conservationists soil scientists and agricultural and civil engineers. Salaries range from 3397 to 5905 dollars yearly. Applications from the Athens post office civil service office.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Civil Service Office
Athens
Judgment Awarded in Nelsonville Suit for 261.06
Roy D. Backus of Nelsonville doing business as C W Backus Lumber Co won a Common Pleas Court judgment against W A Miller trading as Miller's Produce. The award totals 236.65 plus interest from 1946, reaching 261.06 by November 26, 1947 for unpaid building supplies and labor.
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Roy D. Backus
Nelsonville
C. W. Backus Lumber Co
W. A. Miller
Miller’s Produce
Common Pleas
Backus
Miller
One Bucket of Water Stops Small House Fire
Fire Chief C A Parker said a single bucket of water doused a fire in the chimney of Josephine Marshall at 44 Columbia Ave. No damage was reported after firefighters responded early Monday morning.
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Josephine Marshall
Columbia Ave
C. A. Parker
Pomeroy OES Chapter to Convene Tuesday
Mrs. Fred Braetner W M announces Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star meeting Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple. A potluck supper at 6 p.m. precedes the regular meeting where new officers will be installed. Mrs Nellie Tracy is the installing officer.
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Pomeroy
Fred Braettner
W. M
Pomeroy Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Nellie Tracy
Pomeroy WCTU Holds Social Meeting at Miss Eva Simms Home
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met at Miss Eva Simms’s home Tuesday evening with Mrs. G. H. Ewing presiding. Miss Simms led the program assisted by Miss Nelle Bing and several members. A dues service ended with a fellowship circle and dessert.
Brownie Troop 5 Meet at Sugar Run School
Brownie Troop 5 gathered at Sugar Run School on Wednesday for a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Richard Vaughn honoring her daughter Judy. Attending were Judy eight Brownies Susan Vaughn Brenda Strauss Rita Neutzling Carroll Hamm Caren Glaze Janice Cady Rumor Boice Alberta Bitters and Mrs. Vaughn Mrs. Richard Elberfeld and Mrs. Guy Glaze.
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Sugar Run
Richard Vaughn
Judy
Susan Vaughn
Brenda Strauss
Rita Neutzling
Carroll Hamm
Caren Glaze
Janice Cady
Rumor Boice
Alberta Bitters
Vaughn
Richard Elberfeld
Guy Glaze
Thanksgiving Visits Bring Families Together Across Towns
Mrs. Nelson Harris of Bloomington Illinois visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Collins of the Chester Road. Ed Stark and Bill Bowen of Ohio State University spend Thanksgiving with their families in Spring Ave. Mr and Mrs Willis Aleshire of Dayton visit friends. Aleshire is a former Pomeroy band teacher. Mr and Mrs Leo Phillips join Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Willis McMurray. Mr and Mrs Willard Ashworth and daughter Corrinne spend holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs D W Ashworth and Mrs George Wildermuth.
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Nelson Harris
Bloomington, Ill
William Collins
Chester Road
Ed Stark
Bill Bowen
Ohio State University
George Stark
Max Bowen
Spring Ave
Willis Aleshire
Dayton
Aleshire
Leo Phillips
Willis McMurray
Willard Ashworth
Corrinne
D. W. Ashworth
George Wildermuth
War Veteran George Shuler Dies At 29 In Middleport
Middleport news brief reports George Shuler 29, World War II sergeant, dies Sunday after extended illness. Survived by wife Henrietta Skaggs, parents Howard and Mrs. Shuler, three sisters and three brothers. Services at Old Ryger Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial Gravel Hill Cemetery with military honors.
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Middleport
George Shuler
Howard Shuler
Old Ryger
E. W. Shuler
S. Fourth Ave
Henrietta Skaggs
BE. W. Shuler
Doyle Shuler
Cheshire
Doris Roush
Hilda Spears
Hilah Herremarin
Rawlings-Coats
Old Rgger
Gravel Hill Cemetery
Charles Pomeroy
Feeney-Bennett Post
Kilmer's Swamp-Root Advertises Kidney Relief
An old advertisement claims Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root instantly flushes kidneys and relieves acidity causing night waking and backaches. It promises a refund if the first bottle does not improve symptoms with directed use.
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Hocking-Sunday Creek Valley
Robert W. McCreanor
Glawster
McCreanor
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Messenger
United States Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Carthage-Troy
COS Liniment
Wlalime
Prayor
Citta
Athens Bottling Works, Inc
Chauncey, Ohio
Real Estate Home Loan Headquarters
the Security Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court Street
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
H. G. Householder
Roy Robinson
Harry Dalton
Clyde Beasley
Charles Dalton
Chief Parker
Observer
Sheltering Arms Hospital
William Eltzroth
Pomeroy News
Grange
Bend
Area Scout
St. Jose Eph Aspiri
Jessil
Pelley
Medical Service Department
Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association
E. Broad St
Pomeroy Oes
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Geo. Shuler
Mill St
John M. Richmond
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Pomeroy, O
Saree
Ite Ae Ee Fcid
Lee Sy
Willow Run
Kaiser
Kaiser Custom
Frazer Manhattan
Karr & van Zandt
Main St
Pomeroy, Ohio
Meigs
Nelson Eddy
Ilona Massey
Joseph Schildkraut
Elsa Lanchester
All American
G. I. Chorus
I Wonder
Temple Middleport
Tarzan and the Huntress
Johnny Weismuller
Johnny Sheffield
Brenda Joyce
Patricia Morrison
Barton McLane
Bendvue Pomeroy
Sarge
Alan Hale, Jr
June Preisser
Gilbert Roland
Rosemary
Rusby” and
Ban Jartin
Maina, Court and
Second St
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