Mine to reopen at Bannock under cooperative wage plan
Lydia mine near Bannock will resume operations under a 60 percent share for miners of coal proceeds with a sliding scale tied to market prices. An operators' association will report sales and miners can audit books, aiming to extend the plan to other mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannock
Columbus
Lydia
Pursgrove Coal Mining Company
J. L. Good
Ohio Coal Bureau
Franklin A. Ray
Ohio State University
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
Jacksonville
Ray
Swimmer Fined for False English Channel Claim
Dr Dorothy Cochrane Logan was fined 500 dollars and 50 costs at Madison House police court for falsely claiming she swam the English Channel. Trainer Horace Carey received 250 dollars and 25 costs for a similar offense. both pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dorothy Cochrane Logan
Madison House
Horace Carey
Painter Harry Mitchell Fined For Intoxication
Harry Mitchell a 49 year old painter was arraigned before Mayor Alex M Moore this morning and fined 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication. He was arrested by Chief of Police Herb J Parker and Police Captain Charles Maple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mitchell
Painter
Alex M. Moore
Mitchell
Herb J. Parker
Charles Maple
Perfect No Trump Bid Shared in Ohio College Bridge Match
Miss Lillian Shanley of New Philadelphia and a co ed at Ohio Wesleyan held a 7 no trump hand at the Beta Theta Pi house in Granville. Her odd bid used aces in spades clubs and all hearts from ace to four plus the other top cards. Her partner was her brother Richard with opponents Dave Isaac and Orville Beardsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Isaac
Orville Beardsley
Pomeroy Bend Erupts Over Bridge Materials Arrival
Crowds line the Ohio river banks as the Clyde towboat arrives with barges crane floats and caissons for a steel suspension bridge linking Pomeroy Bend to Mason West Virginia The Dravo interests plan speedier construction and potential investment including a large hotel to boost industrial growth and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio Valley
Middleport
Mason
W. Va
Pomeroy Bend
Clyde
The
Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Kerr's Run
Meigs
Dravo
Ee Dravo
Miners Fail To Induce 35 To Quit At Elba Mine
About 75 union miners from Nobie and Guernsey counties gathered at the Elba coal mine on Friday to press 35 nonunion workers to quit. After a nearly hourlong conference, they departed without success. No disorder occurred as Deputy Sheriff Lindamood and mine owner W H Heiby oversaw the talks. The Elba workforce voted to stay at work, and the mine, owned by Heibey Goddard and others, runs four days weekly with coal deliveries continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Nobie
Guernsey
Elba
W. O. Lindamood
W. H. Heiby
Lore City
Miners’ Union
Kndamood
W. H. Heibey
H. B. Goddard
Athens Hunting Party Bags Two Deer in Canada
Athens group led by Homer C. Clark traveled 75 miles north of the coast for big game and shot two deer. Clark and his two sons returned last night with one deer. other members including Jerry Sisler J D Haskins John Woolley and Boris Woolley expected back tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Canadian Woods
Canadian Sea
Homer C. Clark
Jerry Sisler
J. D. Haskins
John Woolley
Mmett Cross
Boris Woolley
Clark
Mr. Clark
Absentee ballots pour in as Athens county eyes local races
In Athens county 306 absentee ballots arrive at the board of elections with about 150 from local residents. Ballots were not yet arriving at the office while polling equipment was handed out to precincts. Voters focus on the Marshall bill and mayor council contests with school board seat battles drawing attention. In Portsmouth a fatal house fire killed 4 year old Alice Craft.
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Athens County
County Board of Elections
Athens
Marshall
Portsmouth
Alice Craft
John Craft
Beautiful Sparrow Pictures Sent In By 316 Children
The Messenger's Bird Picture contest drew 316 young entrants who submitted vivid sparrow drawings. Miss Carrie Jacobs highlighted the sparrow in a revealing article, hoping to spark ongoing interest among pupils and with winter departing friends. First prizes went to Frank Cunningham and Ethel Draper in their respective age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Carrie Jacobs
Bird Man
Bob White
Frank Cunningham
Glouster
Miss McKee
Verna Frances Sayre
Trimble
Miss Raber
Ethel Draper
Jacksonville
Nell McCann
Cain and Cain Pullets Sell Easy via Messenger Ad
A Rhode Island Red and Plymouth Rock pullet seller, George Cain of R. D. 3, leverages a Messenger classified ad to move poultry quickly. The note suggests ads can handle many tasks from selling real estate to finding lost items and renting rooms by requesting an ad-taker for 70 or 51 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cain
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rock
Recent Mexican Revolution Passes With Executions
Mexico City reports the revolution largely ended as General Arnulfo Gomez and his nephew Colonel Francisco Gomez Vizcarra were executed. Alessio Robles’ home drew thousands to view Gomez’s body while a second casket held Vizcarra. Three other officers were executed by the Calles government after a rebellion against the reelection law to permit Obregon's second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnulfo Gomez
Alessio Robles
Gomez
Francisco Gomez Vizcarra
Calles
General Obregon
Mexico
Monarchists Storm Soviet Consulate in Shanghai
About 700 monarchist Russians stormed the Soviet consulate in Shanghai, breaking windows and tearing down the Red flag. Police clashed with the mob, injuring seven, after a bomb was thrown at the reception earlier in the day. Thousands mourn relatives killed in the communist revolution as the tenth anniversary is marked by communists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghat
U.P
Office Opened for Athens County Auto Licenses This December
The Athens County courthouse basement will host the new auto license office opening December 1. David Johnson becomes deputy commissioner for Athens and vicinity to issue licenses, with Edward Evans Glouster area, E. E. Drury Nelsonville area, and Frank Tidd Coolville area also named. Weighing points will be used for trucks and trailers, scales at several local mills and stores. Tags will show white numbers on blue, with 1928 tag holders usable after December 20.
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Athens County Courthouse
David Johnson
Athens
Athens and Vicinity
State Department
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Edward Evans
Nelsonville Vicinity
E. E. Drury
Glouster. and
Vicinity
Frank Tidd
Coolville and Vicinity
State Supervisor of Elections
Athens County
Board of Elections
Bardin Brothers’ Lumber Company
East Athens
F. J. Beasley Milling Company
West Union Street
Junod Milling Company
North Court Street
Athens Lumber Company
Union Station
Amesville
Beasley Milling Company
Athens Automobile Club
Automobile Club
Cornwell 17 Sees Slow Recovery From Tonsil Operation
Foster Cornwell 17 president of the high school student body and son of Mr and Mrs Fred Cornwell of 3 Palmer Street is slowly recovering from a tonsil operation performed Saturday morning. A special nurse attends. The physician reported this morning his condition is not alarming and he is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Cornwell
Fred Cornwell
Palmer Stret
Miss Couzens Engaged to William Rumer Yaw
Announcement states Miss Madeleine Couzens daughter of Senator James Couzens of Detroit will wed William Rumer Yaw of Gloucester Ohio. The notice notes their engagement was made public recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeleine Couzens
James Couzens Fof
Detroit
William Rumer Yaw
Glouster
Ohio Voters Prepare for Off Year Elections
Ohio voters faced local issues and two state referendums in the off year elections. Mayors and local officials will be chosen while the Marshall justice of the peace bill and chiropractors bill are on the ballot. The Anti Saloon League argues the measure stirs wet and dry controversy as campaigns in Cleveland Toledo and Hamilton run hot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Chiropractors
Anti-Saloon League
Cleveland
Toledo
Hamilton
Warmer Weather Expected To End Winter Taste
Ohio experienced a sharp rise in temperature expected to end a winter spell that brought a gale and snow storms. The steamer John A. Kling narrowly escaped damage at Fairport Harbor after grounding, with coast guards ready to evacuate the crew. Autoists faced many ice driven incidents statewide amid ongoing hazards. In Washington, detective William J. Burns testified before a grand jury about the Fall-Sinclair juror shadowing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
John A. Kling
Fairport Harbor
Fairport
Washington
William J. Burns
Today's Weather Sees Cold Snap With Freezing Night
The low for the day dropped to 19 degrees at o'clock after a frigid night. Freezing temperatures persisted until 9 30 this morning. The high in the last 24 hours reached 42 degrees at noon. Forecast calls for rising temperatures in the coming days. Temperatures chart shows 37 36 32 29 25 on Sunday and 42 at the high, with similar patterns on Monday.
Snow and Sleet Compound Northern Vermont Disaster
Pictures of the major disaster from the air over Northern Vermont and Montpelier appear on page 9 of the Athens Messenger. A short note explains the difficulties in capturing these air photographs as relief efforts continue amid heavy damage and widespread hardship.
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Messenger
Vermont
Montpelier
Athens
Flood Death Toll Rises in New England Storm
Henry Minott reports snow and sleet hinder relief as flood waters recede, revealing 74 recovered victims and a possible death toll between 125 and 144. Vermont totals at least 87 with a risk of climbing beyond 150 if rechecking holds. Property losses reach about 100 million dollars across six states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Minott
United Press
Boston
Mass
New England
Montpelier
Vermont
Vermont Flood Aftermath Driven by Extended Restoration
Army officials warn restoration will take months after widespread destruction in Vermont. About 50 towns were damaged and missing persons total around 26. Relief workers, steam shovels, and cranes moved in as rail lines remained crippled. Montpelier suffered severe damage with many buildings submerged and cattle drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
John E. Weeks
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Desolation Follows Vermont Flood Across Montpelier Area
Montpelier and adjacent sections suffer extreme flood damage with wrecked business districts and ruined food supplies. Barre and Montpelier see drowned cattle and missing or dead residents. Lieut. Governor Hollister Jackson among the dead in Barre. Rescues continue as relief workers ration food from canteens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Hollister Jackson
Waterbury
Red Cross
Winooski
Bolton
Jonesville
North Buxbury
Richmond
Montpelier
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Dorothy Logan
Wesleyan
Granville
Oliver Hartley
Sycamore
Butternut Avenue
Nelsonville
Gallipolis
Canada
Cain
Mexico City
Miss Couzens
Burns
Army
Holyoke
Springfield
Nooski River
United States
Sda
Apollo Club
Edward H. Deabitt
Telephone Company
M. A. MacAvoy
Roxbury
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