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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1939

Page

8

Permanent 'Burn Ohio Coal' Body Is Organized at Glouster Meeting

A Glouster gathering formed the Permanent Burn Ohio Coal organization with 250 attendees from the Hocking Valley. The policy committee proposed three names for the organizing committee, and delegates from labor groups discussed mine closures and unemployment in the district. Clarence Blosser of the Logan Chamber of Commerce pledged support, while Herman Theisen highlighted dire conditions in the Hocking coal field with 3,100 miners unemployed and up to 1,500 permanently out of work. Matthew Dawson compared Ohio coal fields to others, showing competitive quality in moisture, carbon, ash, and sulfur. Delegates from labor groups and unions across the district were listed, including representatives from UMWA, Retail Clerks, Labor Councils, Kiwanis, and several local chapters.

Clarence Blosser Logan Chamber of Commerce Herman Theisen Millfield United Mine Workers Hocking Mathew Dawson Ohio Mid-Kittanning Hocking Valley Upper Freeport Pittsburgh-Ohio No. 8 West Virginia Beckley Coalburg Pocahontas No. 3 Elkhorn Kentucky Harlan John Coope Hocking and Sunday Creek Labor Council H. A. Rogers Frank McCann American Legion Ernest Parker U.M.W A. E. D. Coffman Retail Clerks Union Fred Burdess Athens County Highway Workers Thomas Williams Clarence Whaley Glouster Lodge Knights of Pythias Harry Chesser Nelsonville Aerie F.O.E Stanley Partlow Shoe Workers Union Nelsonville C. E. Hoskins Kimberly Mary James Ladies Auxiliary Murray City Carl Carsner Goose Run Mike Lopez Simey Swyers Hugh Theisen WPA Athens al Craft Kiwanis Club Sheriff Char

Pin Boys Rich-Leaf Teams Win Matches

In a Thursday special match the Pin Boys defeated the Stooges by 257 pins. Jimmy McCreanor led the Pin Boys with 507 while Max Williams topped the Stooges with 453. In regular play Rich Leaf swept Wini Fred’s Dairy, Virgil Eddy scoring 248 and 653 to help secure the victory.

Glouster Stooges Jimmy McCreanor Max Williams Winifred

Evangelist C. R. Florick to Speak at Trimble Church

The Trimble Church of Christ in Glouster invites worshipers to a 10 15 a m service led by evangelist C R Florick of Columbus in his first Trimble visit. His topic is Christ and His Church followed by a gospel song service in Athens from 2 to 4 p m sponsored by the Church of Christ with prominent leaders.

Glouster Trimble Church of Christ West Side C. R. Florick Columbus Trimble Christ Elerick Athens Church of Christ

County Officials Prepare for Upcoming Committee Meetings

County Treasurer Les Bayliss and County Auditor C O Gibson with John Preston will oversee organizational work. A general meeting will be called after committee setup. A premeeting of already appointed committees is set for next Monday at 7 30 PM at Mayor Wallace’s office.

Les Bayliss John Preston C. O. Gibson Athens Wallace

Honor Roll of Glouster Is Announced

Glouster schools announce honor roll lists by grade with many students named across seventh through first grades. Attendance banners for six months go to Madison Building Grade 3, Monroe Building Grade 5 A, and High School Building 10 A with high percentages.

Glouster Josephine Buffa Billy Kleinman Betty Lewis Cynthia Richardson Richard Eddy Bobby Weymueller Lois Golding Evelyn McGirr Jack Coffman Bobby Trace Bernadine Goodman Gene Skinner Jimmie Bailey Ellen Ginnan Lois McGrew Phyllis Champlin Virginia Holcombe Martha Ann McDonald Helen Richards Eloise Roberts Anna Grace Shears Dickie Smith Billy Stahl Jack Andrews Elsie Atlas Lawrence Beshara Joan Vian Twila Mae Williams Dayne Witham Andrew Wolf Jay Jennings Richard Jones Roy Dean Rogers Donald Smith Ruth Ann Thompson Virginia Wade Harold Wallace Charles Bailey Jeanine Bailey Paul Burnett David Byers Bobby Chute Barbara Dunlevy Phyllis Ann Kinney Bobby Angle Junior Beshara Kenneth Boyer John Drury Davis Kenneth Eberts Freddy Shires Richard Stahl Jimmie Whaley Shirley Andrews Gay Buchman Doris Jean Chambers Cleo Gibbs Lois Harry Joan Morris Charlene Minck Joan McClelland Donna Jean Parker Lavonda Saulters Freda Summers Joan Trace Cynthia Lou Vernon Eileen White Sarah Witham Jean Ann Clark Gary Hughes Richie Horner James Jones Glenna Jones Betty Jane Miller Eileen Peaugh Lalla Danford

M. E. Church Revival Services Continue Tonight

Revival at the M. E. Church continues with Rev. L. O. Lineberger of Haydenville to preach this evening. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by John S. Blower and M. M. Le Favor, morning worship at 10:30, Epworth League at 6 p.m. led by Laura Mildred Lantz and John Bryson, and evening service at 7 p.m. The Church of Christ holds Bible School at 9 a.m. with Alfred B. Morris and Gene Galloway in charge. Lord's Supper observed at service end. C. E. Societies meet at 6 p.m. with no evening service.

Church of Christ Alfred B. Morris Gene Galloway C. E

Preach Service at Bishopville Church Announces Guest Pulpit

The Church of Christ at Bishopville reports Rev. J. A. Goddard of Somerset will lead morning and evening services using Gospel Paradoxes and The Way of Salvation. Morning worship starts 10 30 and evening at 7 30 with baptismal services planned Sunday afternoon in Glouster. The Eagle Lodge in Jacksonville to sponsor a St Patrick dance for members and families on Saturday night March 18.

Glouster Church of Christ At Bishopville J. A. Goddard Somerset Way of Salvation Eagle Lodge Jacksonville St. Patrick King’s Heralds King's Heralds M. E. Church Dora Harry Spring St

Church Night Program by Ladies Aid in Glouster

The March 15 Church Night in Glouster featured opening devotions led by Mrs. Helen Willeke and a sermon by Rev. Robert Lawrence on This Lenten Season. A committee presented piano solo recitals readings and plays including Hiring a School-Marm and Family Hold Back. The St Patrick theme closed with songs and an Irish duet as 85 attendees socialized. Georgia Sayre to host April 19.

Glouster Ladies Aid Society Helen Willeke Robert Lawrence Edithe Wolfe Noble Brunton Merle Danford Rex Lantz Cedric Antle Freddie Morrison David Russell Thelma Rainey Junior Johnston Mary Cole Max Sayre Charles Jean Kinder Grace Brewer Ira Nelson Kathryn Johnston Dorothy Mingus Ada Belle Palmer Dorothy Jo Danford Our House Dorothy Ann Johnson Georgia Sayre Aid Society

Glouster Social Calendar Highlights Bridge Clubs and Parties

Glouster notes report a Tuesday Bridge Club with three tables and two guests, awards for first to Francis McAllister, second to John Shumway, traveling to Lester Faires, guest to Maxine Burns. others attending included Elizabeth Burdess and Emmett Andrews. Birthday party for Angeline Pastor featured games and refreshments with multiple relatives. A King’s Heralds meeting and a free educational film at the WPA night school are announced alongside hosting duties for Lois Kinney and a St Patrick’s Night party by Marcellite Rebekah Lodge. Ralph Gatchel hosted a Stag Bridge Club with high scores and refreshments. Population as of 1937 year end is 2,134,000,000, up 18,000,000.

Marcellite Rebekah Lodge St. Patrick's 1.C.C.F Jesssie Withem

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