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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1928

Page

10

No More Broadway for Reynolds

Rich ard J Reynolds the 22 year old heir to the Reynolds tobacco fortune has chosen three or four years of Paris dominoes and Mediterranean cruises over Broadway. He avoids New York except for a stock market flyer and enjoys dominoes with an American friend. He plans an extended Mediterranean cruise on his yacht now at the Riviera.

Broadway Richard J. Reynolds Reynolds Tobacco Paris Mediterranean New York Riviera

Pupils at Sugar Creek Score Well

A Sugar Creek school lists pupils who were never absent or tardy during the year. Names include Steve Benyi Andy Fograssy Fred Hunter Joseph Johson Steve Madek Frank Ma dek Adam McLean Andrew Mc Daniel Royden Kollister Margaret Chickie Ralph Moody Pearl Met calf Evelyn James Robert James Sarah McLean Elnora Moody Lizzie McCune Iroa Rivers Iris Hois ington Mary Fograssy Matilda Fo grassy Helen Chickie Theresa Chickie Lewis McDaniel Mary Zachary.

Sugar Creek School Steve Benyi Andy Fograssy Fred Hunter Joseph Johson Steve Madek Frank Madek Adam McLean Andrew McDaniel Royden Kollister Margaret Chickie Ralph Moody Pearl Metcalf Evelyn James Robert James Sarah McLean Elnora Moody Lizzie McCune Iroa Rivers Iris Hoisington Mary Fograssy Matilda Fograssy Helen Chickie Theresa Chickie Lewis McDaniel Mary Zachary

Logan Savings Group Names New Assistant

J. F. Mc Grady of Rockbridge was selected as assistant to Eber Mowery in the Logan Home and Savings association office. The appointment takes effect today. Mc Grady taught in Rockbridge public schools last year and previously served four years as treasurer of Hocking County. The association is completing a new bank building on East Main Street with temporary headquarters in the Warner block.

Moorehead Transferred From Logan To Columbus

Byron Moorehead former Firestone salesman in Logan district learns he is reassigned to Columbus effective immediately. He left Logan Wednesday to start the new post which includes a higher salary. Mrs Moorehead and son will relocate to Columbus soon from their Warner Avenue home.

Logan Byron Moorehead Firestone Company Columbus Moorehead

Past Chancellors to Elect Officers Meeting

Warden P E Thomas of Columbus Charles E Root of Newark and Glenn F Sparks of Mt Vernon speak at the Past Chancellors association of the Hocking Valley meeting at the Logan Knights of Pythias hall. Banquet at 7 followed by program with Harden orchestra and local Pythian quartet. Musician solo by Charles Strum. Reverend Geddes welcomes. Ree Morrell responds. Secretary C W Monks. Banquet committee headed by Howard Ralston.

Harden Pythian L. P. Mooney Porter Waugh Leverette Sain Howard Lucas H. L. Geddes Logan Presbyterian Church E. L. Morrell Nelsonville Charles Strum Murray City C. W. Monks Howard Ralston George McVey Harry Shaw Thomas Rainer

Margaret Lutz Unable To Attend Conference Due To Flu

Miss Margaret Lutz executive secretary of the Hocking county Red Cross and delegate to the National Conference of Social Workers in Memphis is ill with influenza and cannot attend. Albert Harsh of Lancaster and former Hocking county resident served as delegates. Mary Canfield of Amanda visits Logan. twins born to Porter and Mrs. Arnold in Columbus. Elizabeth Ayres sues Reuben Ayres for divorce after three years of marriage, seeks custody of three children and alimony. husband reportedly living in Tennessee.

Elizabeth Ayres Margaret Lutz Lutz Mary Canfield Amanda Logan Columbus Porter Arnold Arnold W. H. Arnold South Mulberry Street

Business Men Back Workers If They Return to Mines

Oral Daugherty urged local business leaders to back a plan for a workable wage scale in the Hocking valley mines. He warned that current policy threatens the district, vowed to stay local, and called for a peaceable truce while a solution is sought. The meeting backed a move to support the conference committee and push for action to restart mining.

Daugherty Hocking Valley Ors Lloyd Evans Nelsonville City Columbus Oral Daugherty Robert Webber Glouster

Local men jailed after Paralyzing Tablet incident

Albert Mattox and George Schlaggeter are in Hocking county jail after arraignment in Logan Mayor J. P. Rochester s court. They were said to be in a paralyzed condition from tablets with effects similar to alcohol. Arrested by Chief James Thomas. Friendship Sewing circle of the Rebekahs lodge postpones meeting from May 10 to next week.

Logan Albert Mattox George Schlaggeter Hocking County J. P. Rochester James Thomas Friendship Sewing Circle Rebekahs Lodge

Miners press for work as leaders urge a quick settlement

Mayor Moore warns of an ultimatum if mines cannot restart at once while Oral Daugherty pledges not to betray miners or business men. Attorney O R Rowland expresses faith in a square deal and urges miners in the valley to stay only if they have a stake, aiming for the best wage under the Jacksonville scale.

John Lewis Daugherty Jacksonville Lewis Hocking Valley Ludwig Leasley Hocking Zenner A. BE. Huis Logan Athens Glouster Moore Fred Beasley Oral Daugherty O. R. Rowland

Hocking County Rural Schools Close After Year

Hocking county rural schools mostly close with Murray City high school commencement Monday evening marking the district’s final high school closure. Only No 2 school in Marion township and West Pike Run in Salt Creek stay open for a few days. Superintendent J W Coleman reports visiting most schools during the year and aiding clothing distribution to Ward township and Coonville children, organized by local Parent Teacher associations.

Salt Creek Township Coleman Ward Township Coonville Hocking County Parent-Teacher Association Ohio

Women’s Relief Corps Meeting Gives Sunshine Box to Ill Member

Logan report notes thirty six members and two comrades attended the Saturday evening meeting. A sunshine box was presented to Mrs. Mary Sickles who has been ill for months. Lunch was prepared and served by the April 1 committee.

Murray City High School Commencement at Odd Fellows Hall

Sheriff and Mrs W R Lioyd attended the Murray City high school commencement at the Odd Fellows hall in Murray City. Charles Lioyd, the Lioyds' nephew, graduated with the class. Logan attendees included J W Coleman and Mr and Mrs W T Polink. Dusty Miller delivered the commencement address.

Logan W. R. Lioyd Murray City

Leader urged action as Moses figure named for movement

A speaker argued that progress requires action and leadership. He named Oral Daugherty as the Moses to guide his followers in the proposed movement.

Oral Daugherty Moses

Former Sheriff Lays Ohio West Virginia Coal Clash at Rally

Former Sheriff Pete McKinley, a 23 year coal miner turned businessman from Athens, attacked Ohio’s coal competitiveness with West Virginia. He cited losses from house-coal mining, criticized Jacksonville scale payoffs, and blamed John L. Lewis for miners’ troubles while noting reduced union support and leadership changes under Lewis.

Pete McKinley Athens Ohio West Virginia Jacksonville Lewis John L. Lewis

Miners urged to return to work amid union tension

Speakers urged Hocking valley miners to accept eight hour pay for eight hours work and form a new union to protect their rights. They claimed many miners work non union in West Virginia Kentucky and Pomeroy Bend to keep non union coal in markets. Oral Daugherty was hailed as a potential leader inspiring broad support among miners.

Hocking West Virginia Kentucky Pomeroy Bend Hocking Valley McKinley Trimble Township John L. Lewis Mr. Hull Oral Daugherty Moses Mr. Daugherty

Mello-Glo Face Powder Praised by Nurses

Nurses favor MELLO-GLO the new French process powder for its purity. It stays on longer and keeps shine away without drying the skin. Zenner Company markets this product as beneficial to the complexion.

Ft.—D Zenner Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reynolds Sugar Creek Logan Savings Group F. McGrady Rockbridge Logan Association Firestone Pa. Benning Clu Ing H. F. Mver Hammick Lanas St. Clair Third Street K. of Hall Ayres Tennessee Henry Zenner John J. Woolley W. Walter Ludwig Ohio University Noone Civic Association W. H. Maurer Department of Journalism Bremen Germany Frieda Koehl Hermann Koehl United States Women’s Relief Corps Athens, O John Mitchell Miners’ Organization The Battery & Electric Company West Gay ST the Fidelity Building and Loan Co.s Sam M. Johnson Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co Columbus, Ohto F. J. Beasley Cline Pharmacy Co Logan Ohio Ohio Fuel Gas Co Speedy Harold Lloyd Jacobs Optometrist Ajesti Elinor Glyn Lane Chandler Productio Columbia Featuring Vera Reynolds Mallory D. Zenner Co
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