Young miner dies after slate fall in Nelsonville
James Check aged 20 of Jobs, died from injuries after a slate fall at the Nelsonville Murray Coal mine in New Pittsburg Tuesday noon. He was taken to a Columbus hospital but died en route near Hookers. Funeral arrangements set for Friday. he leaves a mother six brothers and one sister.
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Nelsonville
James Check
Jobs
Nelsonville-Murray Coal Company
New Pittsburg
Stout
Columbus
Check
Parks to head local company in coming year
Nelsonville January meeting of the Ohio Fire Proofing Company elected M. P. Ohlinger W. H. Parks J. L. Murphy D. A. Evans C. A. Stover as directors for the year. Officers chosen were W. H. Parks president and treasurer J. L. Murphy vice president and D. A. Evans secretary and assistant treasurer. The Diamond plant near Nelsonville shows a successful year.
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Nelsonville
Ohio Fire Proofing Company
M. P. Ohlinger
W. H. Parks
J. L. Murphy
D. A. Evans
C. A. Stover
Diamond
Phi Sigs Lead City League Contender With Big Win
The Phi Sigs defeated the YMCA 61 to 17 in a city league game last night. Crouse led scoring with Figgins Newton and Silcott following, while Stedem played strong guard. The game opened rough but the Sigs pulled away after halftime. The American Legion beat the Y youth seniors 24 to 12 in a separate fast contest.
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Nelsonville
Phi Sigma Chi
Sigs
Crouse
Figgins
Newton
Silcott
Stedem
American Legion
Local residents travel for visits and business
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reeves and their young son left Tuesday for Cincinnati to visit relatives. Mrs. D. L. Wallace was an Athens visitor Tuesday. William Morgan was a business visitor at New Straitsville. Co. GC. Sharp was a business visitor in Columbus Tuesday. Mrs. Tom Evans spent Tuesday in Athens.
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Lawrence Reeves
Cincinnati
D. L. Wallace
Athens
William Morgan
New Straitsville
Sharp
Columbus
Tom Evans
Davises announce birth of daughter Dessie Marie
Mr and Mrs L A Davis of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter this morning at their home on West Washington Street. The child has been named Dessie Marie. Mr Davis is publisher of the local newspaper.
Prayer series announced for evangelistic meetings
Cottage prayer meetings across Nelsonville prepare for the Christian church evangelistic events. Homes listed include Asa Hammond Chestnut street with Mr Hammond leading, 8.8 Lane Fort street with Mrs Land, A. G. Mechem Washington street with Mrs Mechem, Sam Starkey Ashton avenue with Mrs Starkey, H. W. Shafer Fayette street with William Mitchell, H. W. Cruthers Madison avenue with John Barrows, Lewis Courtney Kontnera street with Mrs Courtney, Roy Brooks Poplar street with George Beagle as leaders.
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Nelsonville
Christian Church
Asa Hammond
Chestnut Street
Rotary hears talk on food values in Nelsonville
In Nelsonville on January 20 Rev. Lloyd Evans spoke to the Rotary club on What Do We Eat detailing caloric content and the role of a balanced diet in health. Carson Horton with Miss Eva Minner provided vocal selections highly enjoyed by the audience.
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Nelsonville
Lloyd Evans
Rotary Club
Carson Horton
Eva Minner
Otarians
Three U S Cities Hire Women as Federal Collectors of Customs
In three U S cities women now fill the important position of federal collector of customs highlighting progress in federal appointments.
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United States
Great Pocahontas of Ohio visits Kill Eagle council meeting
Nelsonville January 20 Jo Anna Hain of Hamilton Great Pocahontas of Ohio attended the Kill Eagle council degree of Pocahontas meeting. Sixty eight members attended the session with a social hour and refreshments after the business portion. She stayed with Miss Margaret Clark and Mrs Burl Wallace.
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Great Pocahontas
Ohio
Kill Eagle
Nelsonville
Joanna Hain
Hamilton
City
Margaret Clark
Berylwallace
Crawford to Be New Leader
Superintendent O. O. Crawford of the city schools was chosen to lead the Methodist Sunday school for the coming year. Officers elected include G. W. Pearce as secretary and Mrs. Frank Allen as treasurer with Jessie Beverage as librarian and Helen Sargent as assistant librarian.
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Nelsonville
O. O. Crawford
Methodist Sunday School
Sunday School Board
G. W. Pearce
Frank Allen
Jessie Beverage
Helen Sargent
Elda Crouse
Carl Coakley
Elizabeth Green
C. L. Stout
Lee Cox
Frank Jackson
Program date changed for Methodist church concert
The choirs and orchestra of the Methodist church will present a musical program Sunday evening January 31 instead of January 24 as first announced.
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Nelsonville
The
Methodist Church
Cosmopolitan Club Plans Meeting in Nelsonville
Mrs. John Zeller of 39 East Franklin Street will host the Cosmopolitan club for a ladies gathering Thursday evening in Nelsonville.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Nelsonville
John Zeller
East Franklin Street
York Pair in the Limelight
Mr and Mrs Eli Matheny of Cleveland formerly from Nelsonville were featured on Cleveland News front page for winning second prize in an old time dancing contest in Cleveland. The dance drew wide attention.
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Nelsonville
Jan
Eli Matheny
Cleveland
Cleveland News
Matheny
Nelsonville group to broadcast from Deshler studio
Jack Bobo Ralph Parks and Jack Ray bould with Hocking and Athens county entertainers will appear at the Deshler hotel studio and broadcast from station WAIU Friday at 8:30 PM. A splendid program has been arranged.
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Nelsonville
Jack Bobo
Ralph Parks
Jack Raybould
Hocking
Athens
Deshler Hotel
Waiu
Old Timers to Dance in Nelsonville Thursday
Nelsonville news notes an old-fashioned square dance planned for Thursday night at Beasley's garage on West Washington Street. The event invites local residents to join in the square dancing fun with familiar steps.
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Nelsonville
Beasley's Garage
West Washington Street
Old Fashioned Dance Sponsored by Ford Company
Nationwide event series sponsored by Ford Motor company will feature an old fashioned dance with music and calls by Dick Evans starting at 7 30 o clock.
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Ford Motor Company
Dick Evans
Haybron council plans special meeting at Masonic temple
Nelsonville January 20 special meeting notice for Haybron council Royal and Select Masters to be held Thursday evening January 21 at the Masonic temple.
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Nelsonville
Haybron Council
Masonic Temple
Official Garage Selected by Athens County Automobile Club
F. R. Beasley garage at Nelsonville has been chosen as the official garage for the Athens County Automobile Club. Free emergency service is available twenty four hours a day seven days a week on hard surfaced roads within ten miles of the official garage for all club members.
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Nelsonville
F. R. Beasley
Athens County Automobile Club
Automobile Club
Singing evangelist to lead Nelsonville meetings
Edward McKinney will lead the music for upcoming evangelical meetings at the Christian church in Nelsonville. Volunteers joining the chorus are asked to meet the church Saturday evening to plan with the song leader.
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Nelsonville
Edward McKinney
The
Christian Church
Doanville Birthday Party for Lelia Schoon
A birthday celebration at Doanville honors Lelia Schoon turning ten. Guests join in music and games and a two course luncheon is served. Attendees include Malinda McCombs Mary Seenes Alice Wagner Gertrude Elizabeth Della Pomesky and others.
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Doanville
Eck Schoonover
Lelia
Malinda McCombs
Mary Seenes
Alice Wagner
Gertrude
Elizabeth
Della Pomesky
Pearl
Margaret Carey
Margaret Finn
Dortha
Phylis Thompson
Vera Raver
Ethel O'Naill
Bessie McColley
Mildred Warren
Ruth
Elsie Cable
Alice Delong
Clearance Hall
Othmar
Henry Isselstein
Robert Bletcher
Virgil Seenes
Leslie Powell
Richard Nixon
Record 42 ships enter port in a single day
New York observers report a historical surge as forty two vessels, delayed by fog for over a day, finally reached their wharves marking a record for port arrivals in one day.
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New York
Henry Ford buys last little red schoolhouse in Winchester
The Winchester Mass building known as one of the last New England little red schoolhouses was purchased by Henry Ford. He will move it to Sudbury Massachusetts to join his collection of early American buildings.
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Winchester
Mass
New England
Henry Ford
Sudbury
Amesville Plans Farmer Institute This Week
An independent farmer institute will be held at Amesville January 22 and 23 at the Amesville Presbyterian church. Activities include school sessions, dressmaking demonstrations, club trip reports, and lectures on Athens County history and Rural Life Program. Notable speakers include H S McVay Chester Strong and Mrs E C Bell.
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Farmer’s Independent Institute
Amesville
Amesville Presbyterian Church
George King
Esther Wilson
Thelma Vernon
Walter Briley
Athens County
H.S. McVay
Chester Strong
McConnelsville
E. C. Bell
Dennison
T. H. Johnson
Charles Mansfield
Merwin Mansfield
Bell
Strong
Molly
Johnson
Police Court Active Again Fines Imposed
Kenneth Terrill was fined five dollars in police court after failing to stop at a stop sign by Mayor Alex Moore. Dave Wade of Stella Avenue, arrested for intoxication, was arraigned and fined nineteen dollars plus costs totaling eighteen dollars and twenty cents. Joe Woodruff, cited for a second intoxication offense within a week, paid ten dollars and costs totaling eighteen dollars and twenty cents.
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Kenneth Terrill
Alex Moore
Dave Wade
Stella Avenue
Joe Woodruff
Woodruff
Herb Parker
Boy saved from icy pond after fall in Danbury
A twelve year old boy broke through thin pond ice in Danbury and was rescued by a clever cowherd who grabbed his mistress' skirt with his teeth and pulled her to the scene. Miss Katherine Dyer and two men aided in the rescue.
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Danbury, Conn
Here
Katherine Dyer
Police chief urges modest press in reporting gains
Jersey City director of public safety John Begans issues a special order urging police to be modest when narrating their achievements to newspaper reporters. The directive stresses careful language and cautions against self congratulation in public disclosures.
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Jersey City
N. J
Director of Public Safety
John Begans
Fencer Declared Out of Danger After Piercing Injury
New York Paul Bencoe, severely wounded when an opponent’s fencing foil snapped and pierced his breast, is declared out of danger by physicians today.
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New York
Paul Bencoe
Wheat Seeks $16 000 From Brooklyn For Next Season
Wheat asks Brooklyn team manager for 18 000 dollars for the coming season. The request exceeds his 1925 contract by 7 000 and tops Dazzy Vance’s pay by 3 000.
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Wheat
New York
Cad Wheat
Brooklyn
Dazzy Vance
Thunberg Faces Canadian Show After Rule Grievances
New York skater Chas Thunberg dislikes American skating rules and plans to compete in St John New Brunswick at the international outdoor championships. He says the handicap posed by U S rules can be overcome with effort and determination.
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New York
Chas
Thunberg
St. John
N. B
Trackmen Ready for Big Winter Season
Indoor foot racing returns with international color as Hubert Houben of Germany seeks sprinting honors. Other competitors include DeHart Hubbard Frank Hussey Loren Murchison and Charley Hoff from Norway.
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New York
Paavo Nurmi
Finland
Wonder Man
United States
Nurmi
Hubert Houben
Germany
DeHart Hubbard
Frank Hussey
Loren Murchison
Charley Hoff
Norway
Athens Man 83 Dies in Fort Lauderdale Winter Home
Charles Henry 83 died Tuesday at his Florida winter home in Fort Lauderdale after a period of illness. Born near Canaanville April 20, 1842, he lived 25 years on East State street, Athens, worked as a farmer, and was a longtime member of the Ath ens Presbyterian church. He leaves four sons and a sister. funeral from First Presbyterian church in Athens at 2 PM Saturday.
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Charles Henry
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Athens
J. L. Henry
Congress Street
Mr. Henry
Canaanville
William
Eunice Carpenter Henry
Henry
East State Street
Canaanville Pike
Athens Presbyterian Church
Florida
Rachel Porter
Zanesville
John L
William H
Middletown
Lindley
Pittsburgh
Francis B
Kate R. Lindley
Eva Wolf
First Presbyterian Church
Circle Hill Man Pays Fine Here
Chauncey January 20. Constable W J Potter arrested Charlie Crum at Circle Hill for intoxication. He was jailed then brought to Chauncey and arraigned before Magistrate M B Tucker, pleaded guilty, and was fined $15 plus costs and released after settlement.
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Chauncey
W. J. Potter
Circle Hill
Charlie Crum
M. B. Tucker
Party at DeMollette Home Delights Local Guests
Chauncey January 20 Mr and Mrs John DeMollette hosted a 600 party. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs W C Nichols of The Plains. Guests included John Masten Augusta Mast en Elinore Haning Hawk Swartz Kinney Barker Beverage and Walter McGuire Athens and The Plains attendees.
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Chauncey
John DeMollette
W. C. Nichols
the Plains
John Masten
Augusta Masten
Elinore Haning
William Hawk
Wade Swartz
Kinney
Nelle Barker
Garnet Beverage
Walter McGuire
Athens
F. E. Cook
Howard McDonald
Harry Rollison
Plains Hosts Sunday Guests From Albany and New Marshfield
Mrs. 8. G. Nichols entertained Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knowlton and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Tewksberry from near Albany, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scott from near New Marshfield.
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Chauncey
G. Nichols
the Plains
Oscar Knowlton
Jesse Tewksberry
Albany
Samuel Scott
New Marshfield
Visit to Cincinnati for Thompson family
Magistrate M B Tucker and Mrs Tucker of Chauncey left Chauncey for Cincinnati to visit their son in law and daughter Attorney and Mrs Preston E Thompson today January 20.
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Chauncey
M. B. Tucker
Entertained Guests in Athens This Sunday
Mrs. Arthur Coon and Mr and Mrs F E Cook and Mr and Mrs W C Nichols of The Plains were entertained Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter McGuire in Athens.
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Chauncey
Arthur Coon
F. E. Cook
W. C. Nichols
The
Plains
Walter McGuire
Athens
All Day Plan at Free Will Baptist Church
An all day meeting will be held Sunday January 24 at the Free Will Baptist church near Luhrig. Preaching will be by pastor Elder J R Thompson and Elder Pugh of the Holiness church. Everyone is welcome to attend the services.
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Chauncey
Free Will Baptist
Luhrig
J. R. Thompson
Pugh
Holiness Church
The Plains Personal News Highlights
Mr and Mrs Russel McHarg spent Sunday in Athens visiting Mr and Mrs W E Herick. Jake Anderson from Powhattan spent the weekend with his parents Edward and Mrs Anderson. Elizabeth Ryan of Athens visited Mr and Mrs Harry Moore. Frieda Smith of Circle Hill stayed with sister Mrs John Gabriel in The Plains. Floyd Barker of Athens was guest of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr. Fred Gabriel with children Carl and Clyde and Mrs Edward Sickles with Frances visited in Athens at Clint Fiskes. Clarence Stage and Russell McHarg of The Plains recently visited Pomeroy. Mrs James Powell of Hocking spent Monday in Nelsonville.
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the Plains
Russel McHarg
Athens
W. FE. Herrick
McHarg
Jake Anderson
Powhattan
Edward Anderson
Elizabeth Ryan
Harry Moore
Frieda Smith
Circle Hill
John Gabriel
Floyd Barker
George Gabriel, Jr
Fred Gabriel
Carl and
Clyde
Edward Sickles
Frances
Clint Fiske
Clarence Stage
Russell McHarg
Pomeroy
James Powell
Hocking
Nelsonville
Chauncey Personal News Notes Visits and Guests
Mrs. W. D. Hines returns to Chauncey after a visit in Columbus and Burr Oak last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson and George Cochran of Columbus were in Chauncey this week visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Cochran.
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Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Columbus
Burr Oak
James Thompson
George Cochran
William Cochran
Iplan Benefit Next Tuesday at Chauncey Washington School
Chauncey teachers at the Washington school building along with Chauncey Parent-Teachers association committee plan a social for next Tuesday evening January 27. They will sell cats and home-made candies plus a fish-pond and other attractions. Proceeds fund school purposes at the Washington building.
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Chauncey
Washington School
Ruth Bridgewater
Naomi Bumgardner
Clarice Daugherty
Chauncey Parent-Teachers Association
Wesley Six
Elia Cunningham
Ruth Crosser
Washington
Escape from gallows: German court shortens sentence
Hanover Jan 19 The court of appeals commuted the death sentence of Hans Grans to twelve years imprisonment. Grans was convicted as an accessory in the vampire murders of Fritz Harrman.
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Hanover
Germany
Court of Appeals
Hans Grans
Grans
Fritz Harrman
Queen Elizabeth Expands Poultry Farming With New Incubators
Jan 19 Brussels reports Queen Elizabeth has bought several incubators and plans to broaden her poultry farming work. She has achieved success raising prize-winning birds.
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Brussels
Elizabeth
Man Arrested in Liquor Raid Pleads Not Guilty
Elijah Shepard was arrested after a raid that yielded a mason jar and two pint bottles of whisky. He pleaded not guilty to possessing liquor and was held on a $500 bond. Neighbors had complained prior to the raid. Officers Leiber and Daleton found bottles in Shepard's bed and elsewhere. He could not furnish bond and was returned to the county jail.
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Elijah Shepard
Pearl W. He
Bie
H. A. Leiber
Harry Daleton
Shepard
Derrick Kills Rider as Derrick Topples on Riverside Drive
A derrick on Riverside Drive toppled injuring three and killing Frank Reed who rode the crane. John Sheagg was seriously hurt while a New York rider died in the incident.
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New York
Riverside
Frank Reed
John Sheagg
New York Fatalities Highlight Crisis Reports
A brief New York dispatch notes that in the last twenty four hours Gee fames killed two women and four men, with two of the victims described as personal crisis reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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Phi Sigs
Crawford
York
Boys School
New Zealand
Longworth
Police
Isaac Wilson
Auncey
W. J. Potts
IPLAN
Derrick
Rider
the Security Savings Bank
Athens National
Athens National Bank
Beasley’s Garage
Fred R. Beasley
Ford National
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