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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1934

Page

3

Truck Mine Operators Hear Code Impact on Local Industry

At New Philadelphia Ohio the state convention of mine operators discusses the coal code and its effects on the local truck mining industry. Officers of the Southeastern Ohio Truck Operators Association and visitors including Walter Lecrone J Newark W H Haskins attend a 7:30 p m Thursday session at the Building West Washington Nelsonville. Clifford Hawk reports on the convention and its accomplishments to local operators in Athens Hocking and part of Vinton counties where all truck mine owners were urged to attend.

New Philadelphia Ohio Southeastern Ohio Truck Operators Association West Washington Nelsonville Truck Mine Association Walter Lecrone State Coalters Association Industrie Washington J. Newark W. H. Haskins Coshocton Clifford Hawk Southeastern Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association Athens Hocking Vinton County

Scout hike policy and upcoming Troop 46 nature event

Nelsonville scouting officials remind that buddy and patrol hikes without an adult must follow strict limits. Hikes stay within a one mile radius, require advance plans, and parental permission, with an adult officer for trips beyond one mile. An official Troop 46 nature hike with Bird study is set for Saturday at 7:30 am in front of the K of P Building led by Scoutmaster Mender and assistants.

Nelsonville K. of P Mender Figley, Kouri Sterling Barrows

Rites Held For E. J. Rosser in Nelsonville

Funeral services for E. J. Rosser were conducted at the Majestic Theater with Lodge No. 43 BPOE leading the ritual and many relatives and out of town mourners in attendance. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Also note Nelsonville eighth grade tests set for Saturday from 8 to 12 with results influencing advancement to ninth grade.

Nelsonville Majestic Theater E. J. Rosser Lodge No. 43 Edger Elmer Charlies Rosser McArthur Ear Lama Middleport William Karshner Hoagland Grace Sauvage John Holden Columbus George Rosser Floyd Duffy W. J. Krieg Lucy Krieg Logan Peter Koler Agnes Russell Fred Longiotsz Pomery Gertrude Young and Son Gilbert Etta Conaway Montgomery W. Va Tom Rosser North Athens Greenlawn

Ohio liquor store clerks named for state stores

Clerks for Ohio state liquor stores were appointed by Colonel John A. Hughes, completing the personnel selection. No state stores will open this week, according to assistant liquor director Joseph Scobell. Names include William Welsh of Athens County Glouster Leonard Hamm and John M. Will of Meigs County Pomeroy Gallia County William A. McKean of Gallipolis.

Columbus U.P Ohio John A. Hughes Joseph Scobell Athens County William Welsh Glouster Meigs County Leonard Hamm John M. Will Pomeroy Gallia County William A. McKean Gallipolis

Toledo Strike Looms At Four ANCo Plants

Four thousand Toledo workers at American National Company plants plan to strike beginning today after the Juvenile Wheel Workers' Union says the firm refused to cooperate in a Labor Board election held yesterday afternoon.

Toledo U.R American National Company Juvenile Wheel Workers’ Union

Cantata Set Friday Night At Nelsonville Church

The First Presbyterian Church Choir will present the sacred cantata Gethsemene to Calvary by John 8 at 7 30 Friday evening in Nelsonville Prof C W Janssen directs with Mrs L P Rice organist The program lists multiple solos recitatives and choruses under a full church performance setting.

Presbyterian Choir Nelsonville Church Nelsonville Calvary John Judas Margaret Johnson Harriett Burgess Lord of All Cornelia Scott William Mille R. B. Stuart Cc. W. Janssen Pilate Converse Crawford L. P. Rice Ward Hamm Mary Frances Grovest Cecil Shafer Jesus Raymond Raine Margaret Weitzheimer Elizabeth Backus Paul Weitzheimer God Kathleen Boyd Edith Stiers

Fair and Warmer Weather Prediction for Athens District

The Hocking River fell from a high of 125 feet after yesterday's rainfall of 0.10 inches. Last night’s low reached 30 degrees and today promises fairer, warmer conditions with Thursday forecast to be even better.

Athens Hocking

Ralph DePalma Entertains Crowd with Racing Tales

Ralph DePalma entertained listeners Monday night as Ford dealer Fred R. Beasley hosted the famed race driver. He recalled early cars costing around ten thousand dollars and speeds of 70 mph, compared to modern light Ford V-4s. He noted Indy race weights around 1800 pounds, cited Frame's 1982 and 1933 runs in Ford V-8s, and recalled his own 1915 speedway record of 89.84 mph plus his status as a first to reach 150 mph. Over his 25-year career he raced 2889 times, winning 2757 across hill climbs, road races, dirt tracks, and speedways.

Ralph DePalma Fred R. Beasley Ford Indianapolis DePalma Indianapolis Speedway

Derthick Man Cleared in Liquor Manufacturing Charge

William Hammon of Derthick was found not guilty by an Athena County Common Pleas Court jury of manufacturing intoxicating liquor. Deputy Karl Gardner arrested him March 13, with Prosecutor John W. Bolin handling the information. Hammon claimed the still and two containers found in his wife and son's home were not his property and he unaware of their use.

William Hammon Derthick Athena County Common Pleas Court Hammon Karl Gardner John W. Bolin

Mountaineers Sing For Jail Prisoners Program

A six man West Virginia Mountaineers group from Millfield entertained prisoners at Athens County Jail Tuesday night with hillbilly songs. The group includes Pearl Devore Laster Charles Himpeon and Win Powell who sings and plays organ. They air from Zanesville Station WALK on Clover Farm Thursday at 11 and 2 oclock Saturdays.

Millfield West Virginia Mountaineers Zanceville Athens County Pearl Devore Laster Charles Himpeon Win Powell Powell Organiaation Zanesville Clover Farm

Return to Home After Death in Montgomery

Mrs. Etta Conaway and Gertrude Young with son Gilbert returned Tuesday to their Montgomery West Virginia home after traveling to attend E. J. Rosser’s funeral on Sunday. The relatives were summoned by his passing.

Gertrude Young Gilbert Etta Conaway Montgomery W. Va E. J. Rosser

Rotary Club to Attend Inter-City Meeting in Middleport

Nelsonville Rotary Club accepts invitation to inter-city gathering in Middleport Friday night with other district clubs represented. Guests at last night’s session include Ly E. Buell former Nelsonville High School principal now in Wooster Ohio and Bob Stalter N H S senior class representative during March.

Nelsonville Middleport Guesta Ly E. Buell Nelsonsville High School Wooster Ohio Bob Stalter

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Baitimo W. D. Mender Nelsonville, Ohio Central Bank Cotton and Lancaster Lodge Gilbert Roiand Larry Buster Crabbe Ida Lupino James Gleason Paramount Picture Welsh Hamm Will McKean David Burpee Pretty Louise Estes New York Philadelphia Buenos Aitres Puerto Rico Elks Club Paul Lowry Steve Cary Virginia Black Gibson Cincinnati WLW Oxfords the Boot Shop MR Rota Tia Lir I Vieialtn Steve Mowe D.pt Stere Link Portis and Mallory Ibbed Union Link’s Miller Hansen and Gordon Cooper's Nelsonville and Vicinity Sale Phillip Jones Pastor's East End Nelsonville, C
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