Miner Crushed in Fall at Home Near Nelsonville
Michael Zokany of MINLE, 48, was killed when slate fell from a coal seam inside his home as he and his son Charles returned from Kimberly mine. Rescuers worked hours to remove the body. He was born in Hungary in 187?.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minle
Michael
Kimberly
Charles
Wey
Sudy
Stout
Andy Haland Raine
Fred Hall
Bateman
Hungary
Baird
Helen Zokany
Ella
Velma
John
Robert
Robert Ossman
Greenlawn
Funeral service for William Lash held at New Plymouth
William Lash age 59 died Wednesday at his home on Street. Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Pastor Boyd Vans at New Plymouth with many attending. Survivors include Christina Copeland Florence De Mr Royal Copeland and numerous relatives from Carbondale Lancaster and Haydenville with several local families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie Barnes
L. Ben
Johnathan Ski
Christmas Guests and Dinners Across NVILLE Area
A fragment reports holiday social activity with Christmas guests and dinner hosts in NVILLE and nearby towns. Entries mention Mr and Mrs with various relatives visiting for the season, including families from Ashton Avenue Corning Zanesville and West Washington, with children and dinners noted.
Christmas Gatherings in Granville and Athens Area
Nelsonville residents socialize across Granville and nearby towns. Mrs Jessie Smith and family visit Mr and Mrs Ralph Orr in Granville for Christmas. Louise Rice moves home from Cherrington Hospital Logan after appendicitis. Columbus guests include Edwin Holland and Mayor S G Holland family. Florence Mulligan joins Thomas Mulligan's family in Columbus for holidays. Carnes Hickman and Jane with Jane Parry visit the Kelches in Athens area for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Smith
Freda Smith
Gilbert
Don Smith
Ralph Orr
Granville
Ohio
Louise Rice
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Fort Street
Edwin Holland
Columbus
G. Holland
Florence Mulligan
Thomas Mulligan
Carnes Hickman
Jane
Jane Parry
Lawrence Kelch
Ruth
Clarence Kelch
Albany Road
Athens
Miss Mary Lou Hudson Visits Chi Omega Friends in Cleveland
Miss Mary Lou Hudson of Ohio University Athens is spending Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs W L Hudson Washington Street and visiting Chi Omega sorority sisters in Cleveland en route home she will stop to see her brother Dr W E Hudson and family in Dover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary Lou Hudson
Ohio University
Athens
W. L. Hudson
Washington Street
Chi Omega
Cleveland
W. E. Hudson
Dover
Nelsonville Christmas Visits and Family Guests
Mr and Mrs James Beard visited in Columbus with relatives during Christmas Day. Misa Flo Hutchins of Columbus is spending the holiday at her home. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hitchings hosted the latter's mother Mrs Rosa Russell of Buchtel and their nephew Johnny Six of Logan. Miss Margaret Weltzheimer and Charles Weltzheimer of Akron spent Christmas here with their parents Mr and Mrs C F Weltzheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beard
Columbus
Misa Flo Hutchins
Ernest Hitchings
Rosa Russell
Buchtel
Johnny Six
Logan
Margaret Weltzheimer
Charlies Weltzheimer
Akron
C. FE. Weltzheimer
Virginia Phillips
Byron Phillips
Emma Berry
Lancaster
Mary Davis
Arch Arbaugh
Harley Collins
G. W. Collins
Harold Peacock
Maynard Lawrence Bowen
Harold Pierce
George Scott
Ed Bailes
Julia Robinson
Sally Riggs
Murray City
Dorothy Riggs
Thomas Quick
Denver McVay
Lowell Lewis
Frank Clark
Aldo Minear
Levi Nichols
John P. Coe
Albany
Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church
Lillie Bolin
Anna Minear
Mary Robinett
Eiza Enlow
Elbert Conner
Austin Wyant
Lee Elliott
Carroll and Burton
Ernest Lotz
Fred Rickey
Tawtaw, Mich
John Stanley
Boyd Williams
Ernest Stanley
Autumn Joy
Sistereville
Wedded Wednesday in Nelsonville Bride Ley Huddy Tie Knot
Miss Margaret Ley daughter of Mrs. Lawrence Ley Glouster and Mr Clarence Huddy son of Mrs Parker Huddy Nelsonville were married Wednesday evening December 26 in the Glouster Catholic Church home ceremony officiated by Father Kessler. The couple, well known locally, plan to reside in Crooksville Ohio where Huddy works as a bookkeeper for Manhattan Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Margaret Ley
Lawrence Ley
Glouster
Clarence Huddy
Parker Huddy
Father Kessler
Glouster Catholic
Nelsonville High School
Columbus Business College
Crookaville, C
Huddy
Manhattan Coal Company
Three Arraignments Reported In Nelsonville Court
Dean Pierce was fined ten dollars and costs on an intoxication charge before Mayor Hol land and sent to Athens County jail. Ben Taylor of Buchtel pleaded not guilty to cutting with intent to wound and was bound over to the grand jury with a $500 bond. Pearl Allman, constable, made the arrest. John Smathers of Buchtel pleaded not guilty to intoxication. bond set at $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dean Pierce
G. Holland
Athens County
Ben Taylor
Buchtel
Taylor
Alva Martin
Pearl Allman
John Smathers
Holland
Christmas Visit Recalls Local Families Across Ohio County
Mr and Mrs Jack McGurty and Alberta Riley with son Bobby stayed through Christmas. Carrick family returned home after visiting. Wirt Robinson came for a sister’s death. E G Diles visits brother Fred in McArthur. Woodrow Thomas of Columbus spent Christmas with his parents. J C Hayman at Mrs R H Thomas home. Mrs Maria McCain and Mrs Thomas Potts visited from Columbus and Nelsonville. Emma Vansky returning from Hamden. Helen McKibben in Athens. CCC campers Joseph Anderson Raymond Brooks and Orland Burk home for holidays. Mrs Katheryn Murphy of Athens State Hospital visited brother O J Moriarty. Mr and Mrs Richard Jones visiting Chillicothe relatives. Velmius and Cleire James holiday guests of Vanderford family near Red Diamond. Harkins family from Oak Hill and Hamden, with Frances and Mae Harkins, visit grandmother Missouri Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack MecGurty
Alberta Riley
Bobby
Will Carrick
R. H. Thomas
J. C. Hayman
Maria McCain
Columbus
Thomas Potts
Nelsonville
Emma Vansky
Hamden
Helen McKibben
Athens
Joseph Anderson
Raymond Brooks
Frances
Oak Hill
Mae Harkins
Missouri Mace
Electric Company Seeks Reimbursement of Treasury
Southern Ohio Electric Company filed with the State Utilities Commission for permission to issue five hundred ninety nine million four hundred thirty two thousand and three cents in evidences of indebtedness to reimburse its treasury for capital expenditures totaling 733 942 03 for 1933. The utility serves Athens Nelsonville Pomeroy and other southeastern Ohio communities and asks delay on decision about the securities due to unsettled market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Southern Ohio Electric Company
State Utilities Commission
Athens
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Middleport
Ohio
Coal Code To Hearings Early in January
The NRA ordered a public hearing January 4 on revising the Bituminous Coal Code amid industry and United Mine Workers suggestions. Proposals include banning coal contracts below code prices and creating a permanent arbitration board. John L. Lewis warned the union will defend the wage structure and urged immediate convening of the National Bituminous Coal Industrial Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Wayne Ellis
National Bituminous Coal Industrial Board
Christmas Program Draws Crowd at Tuppers Plains Church
Christmas services at the Christian Church drew a large audience on Monday night with a well prepared program and white gift offerings. The U B Church Christmas program was postponed due to illness and many local residents attended other holiday events and visits with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains Church
Tuppers Plains
The
Christian Church
U. B
I. C. Chapman
Hess Nickles
Nelsonville
K. Christy
Parkersburg
Billy Chapman
Coolville
Cletus Chapman
Alice Ritchey
Pomeroy
Michael
Frances
Athens
Leo Grimm
Shade
BE. EB. Parker
E. G. Kim
Holman
Dwight Kim
Middleport
Guy Springer
Success
Joppa
Joe Clare McPherson
Marguerete Kincade
Foster Bean
Laura Barnett
Guysville
Vern Parker
Philadelphia
Leleh McLane
Howard Johnson
Baltimore
Bud McLane
Columbus
J. W. Arbaugh
West Union
J. C. Parker
E. E. Parker
Herb Watson
East Shade
Christmas
Watson
Alpheus Watson
Donald
Belpre
Weaver Chapel Group Hosts Pastor Shower at Services
Weaver Chapel Church members held a pound social for Reverend Gibson after Sunday services in ALBANY. A sizable donation was presented to the pastor while Mrs. Louise Dixon hosted a recent guest and multiple families shared Christmas gatherings with relatives across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Chapel Group
Albany, R. D. No. 1
Weaver Chapel Church
Gibson
Louise Dixon
Ora Lewellen
Going And Coming Holiday Guests Across Ohio Towns
A roundup of holiday visitations across Ohio with Byron Blair family in Chillicothe and Mrs. Moser in Columbus visiting kin. Attendees include Volwiler at Washington work, Poston family in Athens area, and dinner hosted by Irvin Nanna in Nelsonville with relatives from Port Clinton Union Furnace and Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Irvin Nanna
Oak Grove
Thomas Withers
Jean
Tommy
Port Clinton
Herbert Swingle
Union Furnace
Ross
Harold Nanna
Gladys Nanna
R.F.D. No. 3
Christmas program at Mt. Zion Church in The Garden
The Mt. Zion Church held a Christmas program after Bible Study directed by Mrs. Velma Barnhill with songs readings and a tree treat for the Sunday School. Several local families are noted with illnesses visits moves and home arrangements. Sunday School continues each week at Zion Church at 10 o clock supervised by Mrs. Velma Barnhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Velma Barnhill
G. FE. Coen
Charlies Coen
Mrs. Dunlavey
Ida St. Clair
John St. Clair
Shade
Laura Butts
Bessie Buck
Guyeville
Columbus
Lou Howenstein
Jacksonville
George Rasp
Dana Jewell Barnhill
Helen Varney Barnhill
George Staneart
Eugene Williams
Bobbie Smith
Floyd Buck
Eugene Goldsberry
Leslie Kittle
Mary Lou
Mable
Hoyt Pinkerton
Athens
Dorsey Bolin
Zion Church
Population Gains CHAUNCEY
Population in Chauncey district rises by four as three boys and one girl are born in the week. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs John Cox Edith Smith at the Cox home, a daughter Tommie Lu to Mr and Mrs Leland Southerton, a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Finley near here, and a son to Mr and Mrs Donald Power of Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John Cox
Edith Smith
Mrs. Leland
Southerton
Tommie Lu
Charles Finley
Here
Donald Power
M!field
Pigeons Trained with Whistles Create Aerial Concert
Chinese workers attach tuned whistles to growing pigeon feathers to harmonize calls. When flocks take flight, the air becomes an orchestrated display of coordinated sounds.
Blue Devils To Oppose Hamden and Albany Five
Chauncey December 27. The Blue Devils will play two games this weekend. Hamden visits Chauncey Friday night after a close game last week. A Hamden win would be sweet as Chauncey halted Hamden’s six game streak and the Blue Devils carry a nine game run. Both boys and girls teams travel to Albany Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Blue Devils
Hamden
Albany
Christmas Visits Reported Across Chauncey and Nearby
Chauncey residents Chauncey Ruth LaHugh and siblings hosted relatives from Columbus over Christmas. Dr and Mrs Darrel Witham of Corning visited Marshall and Mrs Burke Witham. Millfield M B Church Ladies Aid held a Christmas party with eight members attending. McKinney family guests of Andrew McKinney in Chauncey and Pt Pleasant travelers. Morristown Holiness Church holds weekly cottage prayer meeting Friday at Mrs L D North’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ruth LaHugh
Columbus
Virgil
Hazel
Mozelie LaHugh
Darrel Witham
Corning
Marshal
Burke Witham
Allen Chadwell
B. W. Simpkins
Leonard Simpson
Eben Gillespie
Lucy Howard
Susie Bell
Clara Bell
Alice Theisen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Millfield M. FB
William McKinney
Martha McKinney
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Andrew McKinney
Morristown
Shafer Family Christmas Reunion in Chauncey
Christmas Day gathering at the Shafer home featured a turkey dinner and a lighted tree with gifts exchanged among relatives. Attendees included Elmer Bingman, Liwight Robinson, Jaret Channel, Othello Channell, Ann Channell, Robert Covell, Athena, Guy Brookins and Thelma Jean, Johnnia and Betty Lou Lands, Walter Wharton and sons, Floride Lands, Victor Grinstead, Logan, and others from Chauncey The Plains and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John Shafer
Elmer Bingman
Liwight Robinson
Jaret Channel
Othello
Ann Channell
Robert Covell
Athena
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jean
Johnnia
Betty Lou Lands
Walter Wharton and Sons
Walter, Jr
Dale
the Plains
Floride
Victor Grinstead
Logan
Esther McKinney Weds Mr. Adkins in Chauncey Ceremony
The marriage of Esther Marie McKinney daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney Chauncey and George W Adkins son of Mr and Mrs O B Adkins was held Christmas Eve at 6 o clock at the bride parents home. Rev B H Pugh officiated. After the ceremony the couple and guests shared refreshments and the newlyweds moved to a Mill Street Chauncey home. The bride a Dover High School graduate class of 34 attended a Christmas Day wedding dinner with family and friends from Chauncey and nearby Ft Pleasant West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Baother
Marie McKinney
Andrew McKinney
George W. Adkins
O. B. Adkins
B. H. Pugh
Pilgrim Holiness Church
B. Adkins
Donnie
Lewis Adkins
A. McKinney
Elaine
Paul
Zelda Mae McKinney
Ma«Kinney
Staten Propery
Mill Street
Chaunceye Dover High School
McKinney
Adkins
William McKinney
Martha McKinney
Ft. Pleasant
W. Va
Christmas Travel And Local Gatherings In Plains
The Plains residents and guests spent holidays traveling to St Petersburg Florida and visiting relatives in Athens Toledo Mansfield Akron and nearby. A Christmas party at the Methodist Church hosted by teacher Miss Audrey Shamer featured games and refreshments with attendees including Barrows Barrows Hamer Bilis McDonald Davis Shamer and Nida. The article notes the earth s core as about 1800 miles below the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Harry Masters
Tommy
Herbert Spitzer
Athens
St. Petersburg
Fla
George Shamel
J. D. Pratt
Toledo
Dale Channell
Mansfield
Mra
Willliam Channell
Floyd Linscott
Akron
Methodist
Audrey Shamer
Don Barrows
Merrie Barrows
Jean Hamer
Arethur Bilis
Lucile McDonald
Betty Davis
Orrta McGee
Katherine Warner
Esther Shamer
Katherine Grove
Dean
Don Nida
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William Lash
Njoy
Nville
Ville
West Washington
Frank Bonifield Praughter
Bonnie Lou
Car- Pa
A. B
Preston Min
Mary Elizabeth
T Athens
Castile
Pekar OL
Prolagar
Pawiars
Pchen Sarre
Nelsonville Briefs
Zaleski
Mrs. Byron Blair
Chillicothe
William E. Moser
South College Street
Inlaw
William G. Moler
J. D. Lediie
J.S. Sherrard
East State Street
Mrs. Lediie
Mrs. Sherrard
A. T. Volwiler
American Historical Association
Washington, D. C
Volwhler
Library of Congress
Katherine Smith
Hudson Avenue
Charles Brown
Trimble
Ed Sayre
Ooe
J. H. Baird
Cincinnati
L. C. Baker
Harry Beckley
South Court Street
Mrs. Beckley
George Harlar
B. G. Pedigo
H. L. Fox
Rudolph Pedigo
Clara Poston
Minford
Freda Poston
Cansonville
Estella Poston
Glen Poston
Charleston
Albert Poston
Hal MH. Rowland
Franklin Avenue
Rowland
E. 8. Fisher
Millersport
John Algeo
Second Street
E. C. Schloss
West State Street
Bible School
Ghilayaun
Ohlay
Kentucky
America
Santa Claus
New York
American Medicinal Spirits Corporation
Chicago
Lontesille
San Francisco
Amaite
Jesse L. Lasky
Loretta Young
John Boles
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Esther McKinney
Mr. Adkins
the Plains News
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