Coal Output Rising in Ohio Says Federal Bureau
Nelsonville June 26 The total production of soft coal during the week ended June 16 is estimated at 8 335 000 net tons. Ohio output shows a rise with 233 000 tons produced for the week ended June 9 this year and 925 000 tons in May. Cargo coal dumped at Lake Erie ports for the week ended June 17 totals 1 168 627 tons. season to date 7 653 184 tons, below 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Federal Bureau of Mines
Ohio
Lake Erie
Pollyanna Class Entertains Mrs Powell After Wedding
The Pollyanna class of the Christian Sunday school hosted a shower Monday evening for Mrs Raymond Powell formerly Lucille Blackburn at her parents home on Myers Street. Lunch was served late with many gifts presented to Mrs Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Sunday School
Raymond Powell
Lucille
Blackburn
S. Blackburn
Myers Street
Powell
Degree of Pocahontas Sets Wednesday Night Degree Work
The Degree of Pocahontas will conduct degree work Wednesday night with all staff members urged by officers to attend.
Social Roundup of Visits and Guests Across Ohio
Mrs Willard Hall returns to Dayton after a stay at L J Eberle. Misses Jo Barnicut Virginia Lu Eberle and Betty Howe spend two weeks at Camp Wildwood near Columbus. Mr and Mrs Dave Leffler and Mrs Mary Leffler visit cousin Mrs Albert Mann. Miss Margaret Pugh returns to Columbus after two weeks in Nelsonville. Mrs Mollie Six travels to Columbus after visiting sister Mrs Tom Wilson. Mrs James Patton and son Zan esville guest of her parents Mr and Mrs George Coope. H H Ker and H H Harding dine with Mr and Mrs W W Whitlatch. FE A Wallace visits Chauncey sister Mrs M J Gardner. Jack Peters and Mrs Mable Edwards from Columbus guests of Miss Stella Edwards. Harry Van Horn secretary of the Better Business association and id Judy of Columbus guests of Mrs J L Wilson.
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Jo Barnicut
Virginia Lu Eberle
Betty Howe
Camp Wildwood
Columbus
Dave Leffler
Mary Leffler
Carroll
Albert Mann
Margaret Pugh
Nelsonville
Mollie Six
Tom Wilson
James Patton
Zanesville
George Coope
H. H. Ker
H. H. Harding
W. W. Whitlatch
FE. A. Wallace
M. J. Gardner
Chauncey
Jack Peters
Mable Edwards
Stella Edwards
Harry van Horn
The
Better Business Association
Id Judy
J. L. Wilson
Miners Local No 3905 assigns officers amid strike at Kimberly mine
Nelsonville June 26 Miners local No 3905 held a regular meeting near Kimberly School as a strike over the check weighman controversy continues. Sub district president Robert Bell said the company must move to settle the dispute. Labor official Mr Robinett met with officials regarding the affair. Eleven men were suspended and fined for violating the agreement by signaling to work during the strike. Several members may seek old jobs back as tensions persist. Officers elected for the coming year are Win Ball president J Dutch Bruce vice president and William McCall secretary treasurer. The race for auditing committee chose John Terry Lon Figgen and Charles Wackenscherenz with Brown and McCall in a close vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Grove
Kimberly School
Kimberly
Robert Bell
Bell
Robinett
U. S. Department of Labor
Poiny
Hippic
Win Ball
J. “Dutch” Bruce
William McCall
Frank Brown
John Terry
Lon Figgen
Charles Wackenscherenz
Pleads Guilty In Nelsonville Alcohol Charge
Earl Barber of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated before Mayor L J Eberle. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and had his driving rights suspended for six months. Ed Jenkins of Nelsonville and Alex Mihalek of Happy Hollow were also fined for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Earl Barber
L. J. Eberle
Ed Jenkins
Alex Mihalek
Happy Hollow
Faithful Martha Class Holds Monday Evening Meet
Mrs Harry Davis Mrs Frank McCleary Mrs Charles Edgell and Mrs T J Davis hosted the Faithful Martha class of the M KE Sunday school Monday evening at seven in the church parlors. Twenty five members answered roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Frank McCleary
Charles Edgell
T. J. Davis
Martha
M. KE
W. B. A. Birthday Party Observed at Regular Meeting
The W. B. A. will observe its birthday party Wednesday night at the regular meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hardy and daughter Roberta of Carbon Hill were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hardy
Roberta
Carbon Hill
I. M. Gilbert
Ohio university to stage summer one act plays and a long drama
Harold Evans director of drama at Ohio University announces a summer program for the speech department. A long play will be presented late in the season and a series of one act plays will be prepared as classroom work and shown at convocations. The one acts include The Marriage of Little Eve The Flattering Word The Sponge Best of All Ways Evening Dress Indispensable. Casts will be drawn from public speaking and dramatic interpretation students. The long play cast will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Evans
Ohio University
Eve
Kenyon Nicholson
George Kelly
Alice ©. D. Riley
Roland Pertwee
Evans
City to Cut Coal Costs for Coming Year in Nelsonville
Nelsonville will save about 1000 to 1200 dollars on its coal bill for the next year after the board of control awarded a twelve month contract to Frank Minner at 1.64 dollars per ton. Utilities use about 15 tons daily. Ed Fiske bid 2.10 and John Bowers 1.91 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Board of Control
Municipal Electric Light and Water Works
Ed Fiske
John Bowers
Frank Minner
Minner
Fiske
Faithful Workers Class to Meet Thursday Evening at Church
The Methodist Sunday school Faithful Workers class will gather at the church Thursday at 7 oclock. Hostesses for the meeting are Mrs. Addie Neikirk Mrs. J D Ledlie and Mrs. Mary Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers
Methodist Sunday School
Addie Neikirk
J. D. Ledlie
Mary Robertson
Teachers Meet in Cedar Point With Over 1000 Attendees
At Cedar Point the Ohio State Teachers association holds the second session of a three day mid summer meeting. More than 1,000 junior high school teachers attend with speakers including Dr John L Clifton and Dr H A Upham. Fielding H Yost will not attend tomorrow. Mrs Rudolph and Mrs Welling return to Chicago after a week with local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Point
Ohio
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
John L. Clifton
Columbus
H. A. Upham
Miami University
Oxford
Walter B. Siders
Augusta
Parent-Teachers’ Association
A. E. Claggett
Dayton
Fielding H. Yost
University of Michigan
Smith Quietly Waiting in Office Amid Convention News
Governor Alfred E. Smith stays in his Albany offices awaiting Democratic convention outcomes while campaign aides in Texas push for a first ballot nomination. The scene contrasts with four years ago when he led from the Biltmore and Manhattan Club as a press wire feeds news directly into his offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Texas
Alfred E. Smith
Biltmore Hotel
Manhattan Club
Madison Square Garden
United Press
Press Association
Labor pioneer Llewelyn Lewis to enter campaign
Shawnee resident Llewelyn Lewis, longtime former president of the Ohio Labor Federation and noted tariff advocate, announced a campaign move after three decades solving labor problems. His brothers T L Lewis and W T Lewis also led the federation. Lewis backed Harding in 1914 and Taft in 1912. He once argued for protective tariffs before Congress in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Labor Federation
Shawnee
Lewis
T. L. Lewis
W. T. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
William Howard Taft
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Pythian Sisters Postpone Logan Lodge Visit
Ill health of the chief prompts thePythian Sisters to cancel their Logan lodge visit Thursday evening. The regular June and July birthday party and pot luck lunch proceed Thursday evening as planned and a good attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Logan Lodge
Mrs Roy Snackenburg Hosts Dual Birthday Party
Mrs Roy Snackenburg entertained on Sunday celebrating Betty’s seventh birthday and Bobby Roudebush’s eighth. A large cake with fifteen candies sat at the center while twelve guests were invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Snackenburg
Betty
Bobby Roudebush
Labor Leader Llewelyn Lewis Bets on Begg for Governor
After 50 years tackling labor issues and politics Llewelyn Lewis former Ohio Federation of Labor president and current Franklin County labor chair backs Congressman James T Begg for governor. He began his career as a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Llewelyn Lewis
Lewis
Ohio Federation of Labor
Industrial Commission
Franklin County
James T. Begg
Mrs Isaac Warner Hosts St Agnes Guild Meeting
Mrs Isaac Warner will entertain the St Agnes Guild members Wednesday evening at her home on West Columbus Street. A good attendance has been requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Warner
St. Agnes Guild
West Columbus Street
Heeney Poised To Top Dempsey Says Tunney
Gene Tunney predicts Australian Tom Heeney will be a tougher challenge in a 15 round bout than Jack Dempsey despite lacking a similar punch. He argues Heeney's endurance and chances arise from the potential decision in a drawn-out fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepney
N. Y
Gene ‘Tunney
Tom Heeney
Jack Dempsey
Heeney
Dempsey
Kroger occupies Handley building in Glouster
The Kroger company has taken the vacant room next to their store and now occupies the entire Handley building. A temporary partition has been removed and a new front installed. Frank Doudna of Brooklyn is visiting Glouster with his mother and will proceed to Denver for treatment at Fitzimmons hospital.
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Glouster
Krogr Company
Handley Building
Kroger Concern
Mayor bars dances in city all but one venue
Glouster June 26 Mayor Hugh Gormley announced no more dance permits in the city after two young men were refused entry to the Moose hall dance on Saturday night. Only the Red Men hall event has a permit. George Fultz Jr pleaded guilty to a drunk charge and a disorderly count, receiving fines. Earl Leadbetter of Johnson City and Everett Leadbetter, home from Akron, are visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Moose Hall
Hugh Gormley
Red Men Hall
George Fultz, Jr
Marshal Williams
Gormley
Earl Leadbetter
Johnson City
N. Y
Dr. D. Leadbetter
Everett Leadbetter
Akron
Hie J
Ills of Childhood Better Understood
Royal S Copeland M D discusses how bacteriology clarified childhood illnesses once seen as single diseases. He cites membranous croup as diphtheria and false croup as spasmodic laryngitis, then describes croup symptoms in children aged two to five and practical home remedies before medical care.
Nine Hobies Convene As Big Policeman Arrests Delegates
Nine hobies held a convention in a box car at Troy New York and grew so boisterous over their leader that a policeman locked the door. He summoned reserves and patrol wagons and jailed one delegate for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
WN. Y
U.R
Family of Five Dies In Gas Filled Home
CHICAGO June 26 A family of five was found dead in their West Side apartment likely from gas escaping a hot water heater. Police consider accidental death but probe murder and suicide theories after learning the husband and wife argued recently and the wife threatened to kill him if he did not quit drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Side
Court House Doings in Common Pleas Court
George C. Parks of Ohio University sues the bond of Ada Wickham O Biennesa and Pearl W. Helwig in Athens County Common Pleas. The suit, on behalf of 1730 peers, seeks $116.28 plus interest on $104 from 1927, based on an appeal bond for the Ohio Alumni auditorium petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
George C. Parks
Ohio University
Ada Wickham O'Biennesa
Pearl W. Helwig
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Helwig
O'Blenness
Justice of Peace
E. Hedges
Jov ‘Blenness
Mrs E F Skinner Improves After Surgery
Glouster June 26 Mrs EF Skinner of Troy daughter of Mr and Mrs A McDonald is recovering at Sheltering Arms hospital Athens after an operation last Friday to remove a fibroid tumor surgeon was Dr Harris of Columbus She is expected to remain about three weeks. Herman Atlas and wife returned from a ten days wedding trip visiting New York Atlantic City and other eastern points they are back in Zanesville and at home in the Spero residence Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
EF. F. Skinner
Troy
A. McDonald
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Harris
Columbus
Skinner
Herman Atlas
Zanesville
New York
Atlantic City
Spero
Madison Street
Answers to Health Queries on Skin and Tobacco Use
Health advice notes rough pimply leg skin may be an ecrematous condition. Readers are asked to send a self addressed stamped envelope to repeat the question for more details. It warns tobacco use is bad for a seventeen year old, including chewing and pipe smoking if not inhaled.
Probate Court Records Estate of Charles O Grim
Athens County Probate Court recorded the estate of Charles O Grim with a net value of 10 600 91 dollars and gross 12 405 91 dollars. Debts and administration costs totaled 1 305 dollars. The widow two sons and two daughters inherit the estate which is exempt from inheritance tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Grim
Athens County
N. O. Warren
William Williams
Dover Township
J. E
James Lock
Ed Loot
William Locke
Thomas Schoonover
Republicans Pay Honor By Laying Low In Campaign
Washington June 26 Republicans at headquarters and the campaign team were inactive this week in courtesy to Democrats. Secretary of Interior Hubert Work and party leaders said Hoover Curtis speakers would keep a low profile until Democratic candidates are chosen. Senator Charles Curtis planned to leave Washington June 28 for a 10 day vacation with his daughter Leona Knight at Quidnes sett Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Hubert Work
Hoover-Curtis
Charles Curtis
Leona Curtis Knight
Quidnessett
R. L
American engineer killed as rebels derail train near Primavera
Andrew Robinson, a 35 year veteran engineer for the Mexican National railroad, died when rebels derailed a passenger train near Viborillas en route from Laredo Texas. Two crewmen injured. passengers unharmed. guards repelled the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
U.R
Andrew Robinson
Mexican National Railroad
Viborillas
Laredo
Texas
Grafico
Three More Directors Face Embezzlement Arraignments
In Columbus on June 26 three more former directors of the defunct city mortgage company were to be arraigned before Judge Robert P. Duncan. Harvey C. Smith president and former secretary of state faces a 25 000 bond, with C A Walker of the state purchasing department and Calvin V Trott, secretary of the company, also named among the ten indicted by the grand jury on embezzlement charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Cities Mortgage Company
Robert P. Duncan
Harvey C. Smith
C. A. Walker
State Purchasing Department
Calvin V.trott
Scotia junior high principal faces trial in assault case
Thomas K. Hymers, principal of Scotia junior high school in Schenectady New York, goes to trial today on an assault charge filed by Ronald Morris a 13 year old pupil. Morris survived injuries after allegedly being beaten with a rubber hose and falling 30 feet through a skylight while restrained in the principal's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
U.P
Thomas K. Hymers
Scotia Junior High School
Ronald Morris
Maryland Caucus Backs Smith For Governor Nomination
The Maryland caucus decided to back Alfred E. Smith for governor until nomination. It also urged Governor Ritchie to seek a platform tweak allowing states to determine alcoholism content, contingent on convention rejection if the committee does not approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
U.P
Maryland
Alfred E. Smith
Ritchie
Platform Committee
Hoover postpones departure from Washington to July 10
President nominee Herbert Hoover will not leave Washington for his California home before July 10 due to pending Commerce Department business and campaign organization tasks. Departure to Stanford university is delayed beyond the originally planned July 2 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
U.P
Herbert Hoover
California
Department of Commerce
Stanford University
Camp meeting for Free Methodists canceled in Marietta
Plans for a Southeastern Ohio Free Methodists camp meeting in Marietta have been cancelled this year. No camp meeting will be held this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
B and O Employes Outing Planned at Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati June 26 The Baltimore and Ohio employees outing under the Veterans association will be held June 20 at the Cincinnati Zoological garden. Cincinnati Terminal Division No 14 including the Chillicothe shops invites employees from all divisions. A varied entertainment program will run through afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Anmal
Baltimore and Ohio
Veterans’ Association
Chillicothe
Cincinnati Zoolgical Garden
Alfred E Smith Nominated by Democrats in Houston Trust
Raymond Clapper reports that the Democratic National Convention will nominate Alfred E Smith with a blank check of trust to lead the party. Smith’s victory hinges on southern and western support despite mixed views. he is expected to craft his own platform on prohibition corruption and election reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Houston
Tex
Alfred E. Smith
Democratic National Coiv
Democratic Party
Smith
Bryan
Tammany Hall
the Prairies
Moses
Nobile pessimistic on rescue of Italy polar party
In Spitzbergen two seaplanes await fog to start a last search eastward over Arctic ice for seven men missing since May 25 after the Italia dirigible broke up. General Umberto Nobile aboard Citta Di Milano says no hope remains for gas bag or Finn Malmgren led party seeking land crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgo Bay
Spitzbergen
Finn Malmgren
Umberto Nobile
Italia
Citta di Milano
Malmgren
Five Die After Fireworks Plant Explosion in Connecticut
An explosion at a New England Fireworks company main building in North Thompsonville Thompsonville Connecticut today killed five people and sent wreckage into the air. The blast's roar was heard for miles as flames erupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompsonville
Conn
URI
New England Fireworks Company
North Thompsonville
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