Local miners' union district meeting clashes over child welfare and patriotism
United Mine Workers in District 6 confront internal divisions at a Athens meeting. Rev. Andrews backs child welfare and national unity while criticisms arise over alleged Communist influence and the Legion’s role. Speakers warn against threats to American values and national defense amid broader labor and civic debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Pight
Gt. Andrews
Legion Desire Ald
Nelsonville Foundry manager Robert H. Jackson dies
Robert H. Jackson 68 longtime treasurer and general manager of the Nelsonville Foundry and Machine Company died at his home on East Columbus Street after a heart attack suffered a day earlier. He led the family owned foundry with brother H H Jackson as president and is survived by four children, a brother, and other relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev Lloyd Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert H. Jackson
Nelsonville Foundry & Machine Company
East Columbus Street
Jackson
York Township
Mr. Jackson
John W
Kate White Jackson
Columbus Business College
Slater & Jackson
Joseph Slater
John W. Jackson
C. L. Poston
Ohio Coal & Land
H. H. Jackson
Hattie Cooley
Frank Cooley
Earl C
New York City
Frank R
Helen
Masonic Fraternity
Harry H. Jackson
Lillie
Lloyd Evans
Crazy Politics Cast Prepares Comic Show in Nelsonville
In Nelsonville the high school presents Crazy Politics February 21 and 22 with a large cast. Led by Lady Van Dyne played by Earl Washburn the comedy features Rusty Wend Winnie Howe Harold McCray and others in a fast paced spoof with Beulah Higginbottom and Ivan Auful itch among the roles. The Band Boosters Club sponsors the event for the high school band’s benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lady van Dyne
Earl Washburn
Rusty Wend
Winnie Howe
Harold McCray
Raymond Raine
Simpson
Esther Verity
Beulah Higginbottom
Carl Roby
Ivan Aufulitch
Aileen Patton
Anna Mae Voigt
T. A. Hickman
Rocking Chair Court Session Held Here
The Fourth District Court of Appeals convened in Athens in a makeshift chamber due to remodeling. Judges sat on a wicker davenport with attorneys in wicker chairs and a piano used as a desk in the improvised courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Creomulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advertises Creomulsion as a seven in one remedy for a three days cough and cold with no narcotics. Claims potency yet harmless and refundable if not relieved. Marketed by your own druggist with a money back guarantee.
Dark Horses Compete For Nelsonville Postmaster Job
Inside rumor places eight to twelve applicants in the running for the Nelsonville postmastership with party and voting history shaping the selection. Acting Postmaster C G Pritchard took charge February first as the Civil Service window closes, with a decision expected in four to six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Washington
F. R. Jackson
C. G. Pritchard
Trading at home an editorial on local trade habits
An editorial critiques the “buy at home” pledge as aspirational yet inconsistently practiced. It contrasts civic slogans like Blue Eagle with real shopper behavior, notes new residents and factories boosting Nelsonville, and urges readers to support local merchants who sustain jobs and community life.
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Merchant A
Nelsonville
You
Columbus
Podunk
Grand Rapids
Trees planted at Camp Athens top 50,500 total since November
The CCC Camp at Athens has planted 50,500 trees since it opened in November 184. The project aims to combat erosion by building protective gullies with logs and stones and establishing permanent vegetation. The plan includes 250,000 trees to be planted in spring.
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Camp Athens
Chillicothe
CCC
Athens
Ohio
Edmund Secrest
Secrest
Civilian Conservation Corps
Mrs Corwin Dies At Murray City
NELSONVILLE Hannah Corwin age 63 died at her home in Murray City. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Murray City with burial at Greenlawn. Survived by husband Rev Albert Corwin eight children and a grandson James Corwin.
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Nelsonville
Hannah Corwin
Murray City
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Greenlawn
Albert Corwin
Robert
Jennie Stevens
Harry
Buchtel
Lewis
Glouster
John
Nevada Kerr
This City
Albert
Carey, O
Edward
James Corwin
Taxpayer Help Coming to Nelsonville by Nolan Burnett
Nolan A. Burnett will be at the Dew Hotel in Nelsonville on March 1 and 2 to help taxpayers file their 1934 income tax returns. Returns must be submitted to the Collector of Internal Revenue by March 15, 1935. Single filers with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more, and married couples with net income of 2500 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more are required to file.
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Nelsonville
Nolan A. Burnett
Dew Hotel
Collector of Internal Revenue
Birthday Observed At Bridge Party In Nelsonville
Mrs Glenn Allen hosted a bridge gathering with two-table play and a red white valentine luncheon. The birthday cake celebrated four members Mrs Leiland Devore Mrs Carnes Hickman Mrs Sylvester Ross and Miss Lucile Verity whose birthdays fall this month. Esther Verity and Mrs Allen shared high and low scores.
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Nelsonville
Glenn Allen
Helen Verity
Leiland Devore
Carnes Hickman
Sylvester Ross
Lucile Verity
Esther Verity
Bridge Party At Nelsonville Hosted By Mrs Harry Kelly Jr
Mrs Earl McCune Mia Fred Linscott and Miss Freda Smith attended a bridge party hosted by Mrs Harry Kelly Jr. High scores were secured by Miss Frances Lawson Miss Louise Rice and Mrs McCune. At 10 30 the hostess hosted a valentine luncheon at the Colonial with valentines as place cards and menu suggestions followed.
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Nelsonville
Earl McCune
Mia
Fred Linscott
Freda Smith
Harry Kelly, Jr
Bridge Club
Frances Lawson
Louise Rice
McCune
Colonial
Valentine Dinner For Bridge Club Hosts In Nelsonville
Miss Geneva Gears entertained the bridge club Monday evening in Nelsonville with a Valentine dinner at six o'clock. Twelve places were set and Miss Vivian Dowler was the sole guest. Mrs Elsworth Devore and Mrs Malvern Wilson posted high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Geneva Gears
Bridge Club
Vivian Dowler
Elsworth Devore
Malvern Wilson
Personal Mention in Columbus and Lancaster
Mrs. Florence Barron spent Wednesday in Columbus. Miss Nellie Reuter of Lancaster attended the funeral of C. A. Dileher today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Barron
Columbus
Nellie Reuter
Lancaster
C. A. Dileher
Local Bridge Club Hosts Single Guest Winner
Mrs. Estell Crabtree entertained her bridge club in Nelsonville with two tables of play last night. Miss Adalyn Ray and Mrs. William Barrows posted high scores in the event won by Miss Ada Scheeler as the sole guest.
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Nelsonville
Ada Scheeler
Estell Crabtree
William Barrows
Adalyn Ray
Nelsonville PTA Meeting Planned at Central School
Central Parent- Teachers Association holds a regular Friday meeting at 3 o'clock in Central School. The Nelsonville High School girls choir will perform and third and fourth graders taught by Miss Frances Cox and Miss Blanche Linton will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Central Parent- Teachers Association
Nelsonville High School
Frances Cox
Blanche Linton
Mrs John Saltz Hosts Cosmopolitan Club Friday
Nelsonville report states Mrs John Saltz will entertain Cosmopolitan club members Friday evening after the meeting. Following the gathering the group plans to attend the welfare benefit as a whole. A historical note recalls platinum was once inexpensive in Resela where peasants cooked with platinum pans and stovepipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Saltz
Cosmopolitan Club
Resela
Goose Run Local Demands Election Within 30 Days
Goose Run Mine union members press for electing District 6 officers within 30 days and for autonomous local representation. They call for end to appointed divisional officials, a mine‑level dispute settlement, wage increases, and a divisional conference to set dead‑work scale terms after a Washington conference.
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Goose
District 6
Carsner
Washington
Goose Run
Valentine Social Held at Green Shingle Inn in Nelsonville
Mrs. Doral Horsch hosted a Valentine party with dinner at 6 pm at the Green Shingle Inn. Red and white décor and roses set the scene. Three bridge tables were played at the Moorehead home with Ruth Kileh, Mrs Larile Long, and Mrs J W Hickmen scoring high.
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Nelsonville
Doral Horsch
Moorehead
Mies
Ruth Kileh
Mra. Larile Long
Mra
J. W. Hickmen
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Ohto
Ose
United Mine Workers
Finander
Nelsonville Legion
ION
Kelly
Legion
United
Con- Kelly
Hiestic
OUS
Herbert
Charles Roovers
Anita Louise Stpin
Nelsonville Foundry
Love Brothers Neptunite
Logan
P. O
Crat
Flapper
Fanny
C. H. Bartlett
East Clip
Gordon
Preston's
Mechem 5 Shoe Store
Entertains Club
United Modern Woodmen of America
Carl Carsner
B. C
Gem Pharmacy
Pel
Ita
Doanville Dance Hall
Montana Meechy
Cowboy
Wolfes Orchestra
Hickman
Poplar Street
Outfitters For
East End
Silk Deessls
Vas
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