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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

2

Two County CIO Push Expands Organizing Drive

DeNucci says the CIO will press its campaign until all workers are organized with councils in every city and county to ensure security against future depressions. An office opened in Lancaster, Ohio to aid local workers who want the CIO, while Wagner Law details and the Ohio steel strike are outlined by district UMW leaders. Herman Theisen commends forming a trade and labor council.

DeNucci CIO Lancaster Ohio de Nucci John Owens United Mine Workers Herman Theisen

Plan for Family Night and Labor Meeting in Nelsonville

Tonight at the Masonic Temple the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter host Family Night with a 6:30 dinner and a guest. Mrs Mable Washburn and Mrs Mary Lines lead the committee. CIO in Athens and Hocking Counties advances a permanent organization with a unanimous vote. A county relief crisis talk follows as Theisen announces miners committee for a county wide meeting at the Armory in Athens Thursday at 7:30 to craft a program for the upcoming legislative session. The committee includes John Wyckoff Ralph Deem Glen King George Bartlett Worthy Parker Ab Phillips Tom Dickson Ernest Hoskins John Cope John Sotherton. ANNOUNCE PROGRAM CIO Labor Day Monster Celebration planned at Glouster with William B Morris of United Mine Workers. Frank McCann Post American Legion co sponsors with all labor groups. Officials from local unions invited to next committee session. Trade and labor council notes attendees from No 1205 Millfield 202 Hollister 358 Chauncey 3905 Kimberly 1184 Carbondale 5127 Lick Run 648 Mine 255 5096 Hocking 3863 White Ash 3987 Goose Run 2190 Black Diamond Auto Workers Local 419 Retail Clerks Union 887 WPA Workers Union Typographical Union Shoe Factory Brick Plants.

CIO Athens Hocking Theisen Armory John Wyckoff Ralph Deem Glen King George Bartlett Worthy Parker Ab Phillips Tom Dickson Ernest Hoskins John Cope John Sotherton Glouster William B. Morris United Mine Workers Frank McCann Post American Legion Trade and Labor Council Nelsonville Millfield Hollister Chauncey Kimberly Carbondale Lick Run Mine White Ash Goose Run Black Diamond Auto Workers Retail Clerks Union WPA Workers Union

Doris Horch and Clara Jane Head to Summit Station and beyond

Mrs. Doris Horch and her daughter Clara Jane depart Nelsonville for Summit Station to stay with Doris Horch's parents. Clara Jane will visit Marion next week while Doris spends time at Magnetic Springs. They plan a summer by Lake Erie.

Nelsonville Doris Horch Clara Jane Summit Station C. H. Hannahs Marion Magnetic Springs Lake Erie

Return to Cincinnati from California visit

Mr and Mrs J C Evans of Lebanon and Mr and Mrs E E Evans have returned to Cincinnati today after visiting their sister Mrs W L Hudson and family in California. The Men's Sunday School Class of the Pilgrim Holiness Church will meet Thursday evening June 10 at 7 30 with sacred music quartet and duet singing and a special program. The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet at Mrs Lou Allens home Thursday night at 7 30.

Cincinnati Nelsonville J. C. Evans Lebanon E. E. Evans California W. L. Hudson Pilgrim Holiness Church Missionary Society of the Christian Church Lou Allen

Arrests Expected in 15 Year Old Taylor Slaying

Los Angeles authorities say several arrests will be made today or Thursday in the 15 year old murder of William Desmond Taylor the movie director once romantically linked to Mary Miles Minter. Also reported Hanna Paint Co. president Robert P. Hanna dies at 41 likely from a heart attack in Columbus.

LOS Angeles U.P Bert Wallis William Desmond Taylor Mary Miles Minter Columbus U.R Robert P. Hanna The Hanna Paint Co

Inquest Ordered After Burlington Bus Truck Crash

Coroner Crist Adank called an inquest into a Burlington collision between a Foster Stages bus and a large truck. Three people were killed and eight injured in the crash.

Burlington Crist Adank Foster Stages

Bingo banned in Columbus liquor permit venues

The state liquor control board ruled that Bingo cannot be played in liquor permit establishments, deeming such games a violation of anti gambling regulations.

Columbus U.P State Liquor Control Board

Kimberly Keeps Lead With Doubleheader Sweep Over Mineral

Kimberly extends win streak to 12 after 14 9 and 17 0 victories over Mineral in county softball. Patton Medly and Chutes doubled for Kimberly. Townsend and Crow homered for Mineral. Deszo doubled and Forbes belted two triples. Hawk earned three hits in four at bats. Mineral errors cost them the second game while Kimberly’s defense shined.

Kimberly Mineral Patton Medly Chutes Townsend Deszo Forbes Crow Hawk E. Patton Riser Os An Sany Medley Ai Ft Ccneannn SF Cwanngkee B. Addis Snyder Andrew Lowery

Women Hold Final Dinner for Nelsonville Club

Members of the Business and Professional Women’s Club in Nelsonville held their final dinner of the year with 24 members at the Dew House dining room. A ship centerpiece and blue gold flowers adorned the table, and Regina White invited guests to a future swimming party at Sayers Pool in August.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Woman's Club Dew House Washington St Regina White Sayers Buchtel State Federation Dayton Rose Campbell France University of Paris Campbell

WCTU Meeting Highlights and Local Notices in Nelsonville

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Thomas Spencer’s on Chestnut Street with devotional “Rock of Ages” led by Mae Cotton. Reports from secretary Fannie Williams and treasurer Paul Allen were read. The group noted 64 sick calls, 1100 literature pages distributed, health discussed, and a plan announced for the dramatic trial play on June 15. Katheryne Manning, 14 months, died in Nelsonville. funeral set for Morristown Church. H A Budd attended Ohio University commencement with Lulu Parry.

Nelsonville Women's Christian Temperance Union Thomas Spencer Cora Davis Chestnut St Mae Cotton Bernice McDowell Fannie Williams Paul Allen H. A. Rothrock Spencer W. Scott McBride Alice Heaton

Birth of a son announced in New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs Chester Wade announce the birth of a son Monday night. The item lists several local family visits and movements including Mr and Mrs George Harrison visiting relatives in Cleveland and Mrs Florence Huston and daughter Kathleen Huston traveling with Ralph Rush and Lucile Alltop to Cincinnati.

New Straitsville Chester Wade George Harrison Varda Faine Cleveland A. E. Faine Charles Evans Grover Whitmer Novella Buckeye Lake Mary Davis Harry Strain Pleasant Mich Frem Snyder Shawnee P. M. Strain Michigan Elinore Faine Belle W. Va John W. Rush Old Straitsville Eli Rush Orton Ervin Lena Blankenship Sam Orndorf Florence Huston Kathleen Ralph Rush Lucile Alltop Gore Cincinnati S. E. Rush Kathleen Huston

Long Bottom Social And Personal Notes

Long Bottom notes list visitors and travels including A F Swan and Mrs Swan with Kessel Ferrell visiting ill relatives in Waverly. Howard Young of Paden City spent the weekend with family. Joan and Janette Clark went to Columbus to visit an aunt. J B Kelley of Pittsburgh visits sister in town. Dc E Myers traveled to Columbus for federal jury service. Hubert Lawrence of Pittsburgh and wife were weekend guests. Harry Thompson of Millwood visits grandfather D J Lowden.

Long Bottom A. F. Swan Kessel Ferrell Waverly Dc. E. Myers Columbus Hubert Lawrence Pittsburgh C. H. Lawrence Harry Thompson Millwood D. J. Lowden

Theft of Steering Wheel From Boston Car

William Powers parked his car and locked the doors. Thirty minutes later the doors were still locked but the steering wheel had been stolen.

Boston Au.p William Powers

Nelsonville notes fines and social events

Frank Hass kew of Nelsonville paid a $5 fine and costs in Mayor Holland's court for a guilty intoxication charge. A D A benefit party is set for Friday at 8 PM in the IOOF Hall. Visitors include Cliffton Spencer and daughter and Mrs. Charles Bartels from Parkersburg. Out of town guests: Ada Carter and daughter Lela from Oklahoma City. Evelyn Lacey and daughter Joy from Indianapolis. Cap Garrett and two sons Lawrence and Edward visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. C. McGrath.

Nelsonville Frank Hasskew Holland D. of A.’s IOOF Cliffton Spencer Charles Bartels Parkersburg Joshua Spencer Ada Carter Lela Oklahoma City Okla Evelyn Lacey Joy Indianapolis Ind Cap Garrett Lawrence Edward J. C. McGrath

Student Lucille Richardson Returns to Glouster for Summer

Miss Lucille Richardson of Ohio University returns to Glouster to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson.

Glouster Lucille Richardson Ohio University Mrs Harry Richardson

Auburn Crash Sparks Fifteen Lawsuits for 80500

One car collision in Auburn Maine triggered fifteen lawsuits totaling 80500 in damages. Fifteen people were involved in the crash.

Auburn

Glouster Knights Elect Officers for Second Half 1937

Glouster Lodge No. 336 Knights of Pythias elected officers for the second half of 1937 including past chancellor Raymond C C Huebert Bailey V C L R Trainer prelate James McLain master of arms William Colley O G Earl Johnston O G Walter Parks lodge deputy Worthy Parker. Installation set for July first meeting. Bank of Page conferred June 14. Grand Chancellor to visit Glouster July 12 with district lodges and other Grand officers present. Visiting Knights welcome.

Glouster Glouster Lodge No Knights of Pythias Mr. Raymond C. C Huebert Bailey Bank of Page Glouster Lodge

Donald Zimmers Signs With Red Sox Be Farmed to Mansfield

Donald Zimmers son of Mr and Mrs Charles Zimmers recently signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox and has been farmed out to Mansfield. He left Sunday for his tryout at Mansfield accompanied by John Harper. Zimmers is a standout pitcher for Glouster High School known for many strikeouts and is also a football and basketball star. He will be a senior this year.

Glouster Donald Zimmers Charles Zimmers Boston Red Sox Mansfield John Harper Zimmers Glouster High School

Scouts Plan Benefit Show at Crawford Theater

Scouts Troops 71 72 and 73 sponsor a benefit show at Crawford Theater on Thursday and Friday June 17 and 18. Tickets sold by the Scouts will raise funds for the general fund.

Glouster Boy Scout Troops Crawford Theater

Kiwanis Dinner in Glouster Without Speaker

Kiwanis Club in Glouster held a round table discussion on civic topics at Hotel Gordon Tuesday. Lt. Gov. Eastey of Zanesville was scheduled but could not attend. Rev. David P. Morris led songs. attendance prize went to H. F. Kittle. Thelma Ley, post appendectomy at Mt. Carmel, is reported improving with mother Mrs. Lawrence Ley and sister Mrs. Clarence Huddy visiting.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Eastey Zanesville David P. Morris C. F. Wallace H. F. Kittle Thelma Ley Mt. Carmel Hospital Lawrence Ley Clarence Huddy Nelsonville

Camp Zaleski Dance Planned With Wellston Orchestra

Camp Zaleski CCC corps hosts a dance Friday June 11 from 8 30 p m to 12 p m with Carleton Brooks and his Wellston orchestra providing music and refreshments served afterward.

Zaleski Camp Zaleski CCC Corps Carleton Brooks Wellston

Leaders form planning group for Glouster Labor Day event

Representatives from several mine locals and the American Legion met Tuesday to plan the Glouster Labor Day celebration. Sam Dunnett was elected general chairman and Harry Richards secretary. William B. Morris chairs the speakers committee with Ralph Dean, G. King, Clarence Willis, and Ernest Hoskins as members.

Glouster American Legion Sam Dunnett Harry Richards William B. Morris Ralph Dean G. King Clarence Willis Ernest Hoskins

Adams Home Visit Highlights Local Families

Mr and Mrs Dan Adams and daughter Betty Jane Laferty visited Mr and Mrs Joe Adams. Mr and Mrs Earl Newton and family from Pontiac Michigan spent the weekend with Mrs Newtons parents the Adamses. Mr and Mrs Arvol Edwards and son Bobby from Pontiac visited Mrs Edwards grandparents the Adamses. Mrs Edwards is daughter of Mrs and Mrs Earl Newton. Mrs Ida Buchman and daughter Mildred visit Athens.

Adams Hollister Dan Adams Betty Jane Lafferty Mr. Adams Joe Adams Earl Newton Pontiac Mich Newton Arvol Edwards Bobby Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Adams Ida Buchman Mildred Athens

Miss Phyllis Morris Hosts Guests in Glouster

Miss Phyllis Morris and Dan Ludwinski of Ohio University visited the Morris home at Glouster. Miss Morris plans to stay the rest of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs W B Morris. Epworth League delegates from Glouster attended a district conference in Chillicothe led by Mary Francis Carpenter Margaret Dunlevy Mathew Dawson and George Tolliver with Mary Virginia Croushore and Jack Croushore accompanying them.

Glouster Phyllis Morris Dan Ludwinski Ohio University Miss Morris W. B. Morris Epworth League The Methodist Episcopal Church of Chillicothe Mary Francis Carpenter Margaret Dunlevy Mathew Dawson George Tolliver Mary Virginia Croushore Jack Croushore

Glouster Personal Notices Report Dayton Visit

Al Beshara is in Dayton on business for a few days. Miss Dorothy Zimmer from Columbus and Pauline Zimmer from Athens spend their vacations with their parents, Mr and Mrs William Zimmer.

Glouster al Beshara Dayton Dorothy Zimmer Columbus Pauline Zimmer Athens William Zimmer

Funeral Directors Con vention Attended by Local Guests

Phil Robinson and Mr and Mrs John Blower visit Columbus for the Ohio State Funeral Directors convention today.

Glouster Phil Robinson John Blower Columbus Ohio State Funeral Directors Convention

Harlow Rites Are Held Today

The service honors Miss Harlow with survivors Hal Rosson and William Powell among the 200 guests. Reported details mention her planned pink organdie dress, her late husbands Paul Bern and the others, and her father Dr Monte Carpenter.

Belle Harlow Hal Rosson Miss Harlow William Powell Charles McGrew Chicago Hollywood Paul Bern Monte Carpenter Kansas City Marino Bello

Shower Tendered for Mrs. Thomas Williams Jr

A surprise stork shower was held at the home of Mrs. Wade Bailey for Mrs. Thomas Williams Jr. Guests participated in games and contests with prizes won by Mrs. Clyde Mason and Mrs. Paul Ullmark. A lunch followed for numerous attendees including Mrs. Williams and Miss Twila May Williams.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Jr Wade Bailey Clyde Mason Paul Ullmark W. D. Withem Carson Vernon Frank Siler Gladys McGee Ida Ferguson Frank Millington John Bartell Margaret Parks Phil Robinson Paul Allmark John Blower Alma Kittle Thomas Williams Bob Marshal Basil Davis Donald Howard Andrew Allen Tom Sanders Twila May Williams Charles Bailey

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Labor Council National Hocking County Leaders Ju-Van Jo-Van Gem Pharmacy Mill St. Nelsonville, O Majestic Ra Moyee Bobby Breen Wih MAY Robson Butterworth INO Matinee Fribay Masonic Temple Eudora Mable Washburn Mary Lines Premier Water Systems Cliff Brown Plumbing & Heating Co Columbus St WCTU H. A. Budd Washington, D. C Lulu Parry Signia Glouster Pythians Lodge Bishopville Glouster Bishopville Masonic Lodge Monk Meshrod Gah Eich Kentucky National Distiters Products Corp New York Labor Thos. Williams Jr Femnet Our Bo Athens Lionville Hell Nforiz
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