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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
4
Miners in the Chauncey district endorsed a complete stoppage of work at all mines in the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys until a new contract is signed. About 300 attended the mass meeting at the City Playgrounds with 150 visiting nearby mines afterward.
Nelsonville Armistice Day events led by the Veterans of Foreign Wars include a 12 a.m memory service with taps and a firing squad on Public Square, a 2 p.m parade with seven bands and about 18 units, a military ball at Elks Hall, Buddy Pop pies sale starting Nov 4, and poppy sales at the Middleport versus Greyhounds game. Clyde Ray, Arthur Hall chair the committee. Dick Gulley is post commander.
A blaze tore through a Minneapolis feed mill and elevator Monday night, with losses estimated above 100000 dollars. Three workers escaped before the 50 foot tall Tonka mill was engulfed by the explosion and fire. Tonka officials estimate building and equipment damage, noting the elevator held about two thirds its capacity of bashets.
Nelsonville High School will stage homecoming during Fridays football game against Middleport at the stadium. The queen crowing will close the first half with ceremony honoring senior players band members and cheerleaders. The queen will be chosen by student ballots announced at an assembly.
Final arrangements for Armistice Day observance are discussed at American Legion quarters in Murray City. Invitations go to veterans groups in New Straits ville Logan and Nelsonville. Murray City Band and the Legion Auxiliary are expected to participate.
Nelsonville police report 40 arrests in October with five investigations. Seven cases were presented to the local court by the State Highway Patrol. Four citizens sent to county jail for fines and costs. three to city jail. offenses include intoxication, disturbing the peace, assault and battery, and DWI. Additional single incidents include crashing a traffic light and threats.
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