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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1939
Page
2
Wolfe described a delayed New York conference and praised the coal industry pact. He noted leaders sought to preserve the Appalachian Association, welcomed collective bargaining, and stressed adherence to contract rights of management and labor.
Fred R. Beasley of Athens Ford and other dealers returned from a Cincinnati factory-dealer conference led by J. R. Davis. Attendees predicted several good years ahead as 1938 production at 2,600,000 and a 3,500,000 target for 1939 would still leave a deficit against a four million normal output. They cited the auto industry’s key role in national business and confidence in continued uptrend beyond 1939.
Wolfe said the valley offers opportunities for new industries without imposing employer conditions and predicted improvements in mining and business conditions as a result of the contract. He cited organized labor fears and framed the agreement as favorable to attract location seekers and support growth.
Andrew Kilpatrick and Kimberly Kilpatrick pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Co. G. Dew's court on Sunday. They were fined five dollars plus costs for intoxication.
Nelsonville resident Alva Patton has purchased a Gambier Ohio grocery store in Knox County and plans to relocate his family there soon.
The Junior Order will hold its regular weekly benefit Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in the I O O F Hall. The article notes the geographic center of the United States lies in the eastern part of Smith County Kansas.
Officials of the William Brooks Shoe Co and Local Union No. 146 United Shoe Workers signed a yearlong closed shop contract. It provides a 40 hour week and time and a half for overtime, with provisions otherwise the same as the previous agreement.
The Athens County Baseball League sets 8 oclock Wednesday at the Eagles Club Nelsonville for final payment of a $5 club franchise fee. Five teams have paid: The Plains Carbondale Buchtel Millfield Nelsonville. May 17 is the deadline to fill remaining spots while Dewey Whyte serves as secretary and treasurer.
In New Straitsville Glouster bowlers were beaten by United Department Store by 128 pins. E Backus led with a 203 single and 541 series as low scores marked the contest. Gerald Cain of Charlestown woke with throat irritation and swallowed a dental plate containing three teeth, was sent for X rays.
Mrs. Mary Louise James 71 dies Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Doral Rice in Columbus. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Stout's Funeral Home. Survived by daughters Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Tessie Ridenour, son Dow James, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sisters Mrs. Jack Taylor and Mrs. Anna McLaughlin. Family home was Nelsonville for 48 years. widower Charles James was a city night patrolman.
Nelsonville Eagles defeated the Columbus Cardinals 7 to 4 at City Playground on Sunday. Haddox led the Eagles with a home run and a triple, while Devol added two hits. Columbus catcher Lewis had three of four team hits as Paul Taylor held the visitors to eight total. Next Sunday Gallipolis will face the Eagles.
A benefit event organized by the local club takes place at St Andrews Parish Hall tonight at 8 o'clock to raise funds for a community cause. The gathering invites residents of Nelsonville and surrounding areas to attend and support.
A large congregation attended First Methodist Sunday School on Mother's Day. Men outnumbered women in classes led by Mrs. Coakley and Mrs. Howe. The Blues led the Reds in a Sunday school contest as the pastor spoke on Mothers of Today and Tomorrow. Mrs. Pete Shough sang Jesus Lover of My Soul.
The Eagles hosted a well received Mother’s Day program at Arnold Field in Nelsonville. The event ran 2 to 3 pm with a 15 minute high school band opening. Rev. Lloyd Evans chaired, Rev. W. P. Clark gave the invocation, and Harry Chesher welcomed attendees. L. E. Hillis spoke as Eagles district director, Jack Raybould sang two songs with Jimmy Monks on guitar. Approximate attendance reached 500 as the program closed with the Star Spangled Banner and hopes to become an annual event.
Nelsonville mothers of graduates listed meet at M E Church Tuesday May 16 at 7 30 p m names Amy Jo Dewhurst Louise Duskey Elizabeth Hillen June Huffman Helen Juniper Dorothy Kontner Betty Pierce Martha Shaw Janis Lines Norma Triplett Sam Howe Jimmy Linscott Carl Monks Charles Parks Jimmy Pierce Donald Sanders Lewis Vaughn
Mrs. Harry Davis Mrs. R. H. Jackson and Dr A L Pritchard will host a dinner for the Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter No 72 at the Masonic Temple at 6 30 Wednesday. Initiation to follow and attendees should phone 355 1 by Tuesday.
Mrs Flossie Crawford attended the Pythian Sisters School of Instruction in New Straitsville. Relatives from Columbus New York City and Chicago came for Jeannette Kinney's funeral. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Vorhes and Mr and Mrs Jack Davis among others. Roy Washburn of Wooster visited his parents for the weekend. Attendees also visited Columbus friends and relatives in Ohio Iowa and Montana. Dr and Mrs Henry Crawford of Cleveland stayed with Mrs Flossie Crawford.
A 20-year-old man told police it was not worth it after being arrested on the roof of the Roxy Burlesque Theater for peeping through a ventilator into the chorus girls dressing room. The report also notes an entry about December 22 being the solstice for maximum sun exposure at the South Pole.
Nelsonville residents celebrate after the garden club cleanup ends with 110 loads of trash removed. Raymond Raine, city street commissioner, spearheaded the effort including clearing the C. H. and C. L. Co. lot near Woodrum and Newton homes in East End. Officials promise ongoing work until the tract is fully cleaned.
More than 100 people attended Neighborhood House Night in Carbondale with displays from the Candidates Club for girls and the Boy Scouts Troop 61. Highlights included demonstrations on home hygiene, first aid, playground activities, and a Girls Friendly Society performance followed by square dancing.
Mrs Esther Houenstine age 29 wife of Claude Houenstine died at Mercy Hospital Columbus Sunday noon. She is survived by her husband three children a baby born last Saturday a mother three sisters and a brother. Funeral services Tuesday 2 PM at U B Church Jacksonville with Rev H O Davis and interment Maplewood Cemetery.
Richmond officials report eight dead trees removed from the capitol lawn and 50 carloads of wood hauled away. Replacement is delayed until the 1940 legislature approves an appropriation. The carnations are not blue as claimed. blue not present among them.
A Glouster High School bac calaureate service honored the Class of 1939 Sunday night. Rev F G Boroff delivered the sermon using Ex 4 2 as text and urged graduates to do right and fear God. The event featured a mixed chorus performance under Harold Le Favor with Mrs F D Kinney at the piano and the class song to close.
Members wishing to sign an appeal for unemployment compensation rulings urged to report at the Eagles Hall Glouster at 9 a m on Tuesday May 16 bringing their social security number. They may also report to Jesse Bryan at Truetown home secretary of Local 648 Millfield Ohio U M W A.
Glouster society notes recount a dinner gathering at Maplewood hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Davis with guests from Belpre and Zanesville. A porch chair gift was given for Mother’s and Father’s Day. Daughters of St. George announce a May 23 meeting with Mrs. Thompson. Glouster Junior Prom attendee list appears with gowns and escorts listed in a missing Sun’s Messenger caption.
Faye R McKinley of Jacksonville School joins Alpha Lambda chapter of Delta Kappa Society with ceremonies at Hotel Berry Athens. Local visitors and trips include Mr Mrs Jerry Mohler Lancaster visiting Glouster hosts and T A Noon returning from Toledo Detroit and a Columbus stopover. Meerschaum is a mineral mined in Asa Minor used for fine pipes and hardens when exposed to air.
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