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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1932

Page

3

Twenty Three Mines in Hocking Valley Employ 4402 Men Today

Nelsonville reports 23 active mines in the district employing about 4,402 men, a probable record in weeks. Weather concerns raise domestic fuel demand as mines list workers by location including Sunday Creek No. 6 Millfield 368 and others across the valley.

Hocking Valley Nelsonville Sunday Creek Millfield Readyille Carrington Congo Doty Coal Redtown Salem Hofton Olow Mining Jacksonville Western Fuel Orbiston Carbondais Manhattan Chauncey Tropic Lick Run Brush Fork Vatley Mining Kimberly Hocking Valley Mining Hocking White Ash Bailes Run Black Diamond Lathrop Hanna-Essex New Straitaville Ohio Catteries Hunterdon

Funeral for William Hick at Nelsonville Methodist Church

William Hick 79 died suddenly Friday at his Clinton Street home. Funeral held Sunday at 2:50 pm at the Nelsonville Methodist Church with Rev. Herman A. Sayre and Knights of Pythias rituals. Burial at Greenlawn. Many relatives and out of town mourners attended from Ohio towns and cities.

Nelsonville William Hick Clinton Street Methodist Church Knights of Pythian Herman A. Sayre Shields Ada Hoskins Greenlawn Fannie Shields James Grant Mark Hick Wal Ernest Hoskins Catherine Mary Shipley Eva Jane Mis Elizabeth Hartley Fidward Sweeney Columbus Eather Scott Mary McNeal Salem Ohio Clarence McNeal Helen Walter Hick New Mara

Daughters of America Degree Team to Practice Friday

All members officers and guards are asked to attend practice Friday at their hall. The team prepares for the Inspection scheduled for December 2 at the hall.

the Daughters of America

Lubrig Wine Chief Falls From Tipple

Nelsonville November 16 Dan Shay city superintendent of the Manhattan Coal Company mine at Luhrig suffered a severe head wound and injuries to his shoulders and back when he fell from the tipple Tuesday afternoon He toppled from a platform near the shaker screens and landed on his head and shoulders on the railroad rock about 14 feet below Medical assistance was summoned and he was later brought to his home No bones were fractured

Nelsonville Dan Shay Manhattan Coal Company Luhrig Mr. Shay Ita

Surprise party marks Misa Viola Greendale birthday

A Monday night surprise party at Misa Viola Greendale's home celebrated her birthday. Games entertained guests and a refreshment course was served to a long list of attendees from Greendale Carbon Hill Nelsonville Athens and Roseville including Mr and Mrs Blosser and Don Campbell.

Misa Viola Greendale Viena Evans Alice Cor Janine Hughes Mildred Clark Elizabeth Blosser Atlee Davis Oakiey Smith Elmer Lehman Howard Wiseman J. A. Blosser Carbon Hill William Drayton Daisy Drayton J. G Blosser Margaret Reasie Shafter Don Campbell T. A. Hickman Nelsonville Ernest Schaal Denny Sanford Roseville Sean Poling McArthur Wiliam Poling Adrian MeVev Athens

Visit Highlights From Lancaster To Columbus Trip

Mrs. John Fout and Mrs. Lang plus son Charles visited Lancaster with Mrs. Rei. Mrs. Ross Cox and Mrs. Pritchard with Miss Vivian Dowler visited Columbus. Mrs. Ralph Guy of Pontiac en route home from Atlanta visited relatives in Cambridge and with the Hannahs. Miss Maxie Fowler stayed with Mrs. Hannahs in New Lexington. S. W. Hannahs returned to Cambridge after a visit with the Hannas.

John Fout Luvile Lang Charles Lancaster B. S. Rei Ross Cox Ervin Pritchard Vivian Dowler Columbus Ralph Guy Pontiac Mich Atlanta Harry Powell Maxie Fowler New Lexington C. H. Hannahs S. W. Hannahs Cambridge Ohio C. H. Hannaha

Mrs Pritchard Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Eugene Pritchard at 206 West Washington Street hosted her bridge club on Thursday. Guest player was Mrs Jack Pritchard. Miss Freda Smith won first honors with Mrs Miller Wilson second. Hostess served refreshments.

Witham Barrowa West Washington Street 1. T. Club Eugene Pritchard Weat Washington Street Jack Pritchard Freda Smith Miller Wilson

Church Benefit Apron Sale Planned for Thursday

The women of the M. E. Church sponsor an all day apron sale in the former Chocolate Shop room. Proceeds support the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.

M. E. Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society

Accident injures man at Kimberly Mine in Nelsonville

Thoman Spencer of Chestnut Street was injured Thursday morning at Kimberly Mine when a fat of alate fractured his right leg between the ankle and knee. He received care from Dr. Hyde and was later sent home.

Nelsonville Thoman Spencer Chestnut Street Kimberly Mine Hyde

Queens Esthers To Meet Tonight

The Queen Esther Society of the Methodist Church will meet at 7 50 PM at the home of Mrs Elda Patton on Poplar Street.

Queens Esthers Queen Esther Society The Methodist Church Elda Patton Poplar Street

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Fischer Home

The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 PM at Mrs. Julius Fischer's East Franklin Street home. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Clarence Butts and Mrs. Phil Reich. Mrs. J. M. Hyde to lead devotional, Mrs. James Sharp to head the program. Thank offerings will be received.

Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Julius Fischer East Franklin Street Clarence Butts Phil Reich J. M. Hyde James Sharp

Nelsonville Undertaker Names New Apprentice

Nelsonville reports J. T. Kex Logan has joined C. L. Stout, local undertaker, as an apprentice. Gilbert Johnson of this city will be retained by the firm as an apprentice, with a licensed embalmer overseeing operations.

Nelsonville C. L. Stout Gilbert Johnson

Girl Scout Proficiency Badges Awarded at Weeknight Meeting

Monthay evening at Proop 1 Girl Scout weekly meeting saw proficiency and First and Second Class badges awarded. Mariel and Betty Sayre earned proficiency in multiple subjects. Joanna Cook and others received Second Class or First Class badges. Captain Miss Helen Shaw presented them, highlighting perseverance and voluntary effort.

Mariel Betty Sayre Joanna Cook Mary Tomlison Margaret Gandee Fe Shelton Eleanor Ray Mary Tomlinson Fae Mary Shelton Helen Shaw

Nelsonville to Host Boy Scout Leadership Drive

Nelsonville will host Charles K. Wood regional Boy Scout executive who will speak at the high school chapel Thursday morning and again in the evening at the auditorium. The program includes a 20 minute concert by the N H S Band, a luncheon at the Dew Hotel, and a community greeting as leaders outline a district Scout plan. Local civic groups, judges, and Rotary members are invited to participate and public attendance is urged. A Friendship Circle meeting of the Willing Workers closes the article.

Nelsonville Charles KE. Wood Nelsinville Mtr Wom Boys Work Rootary Rotary Ward W Hamm Aassochiums Echo Srotpa Scout Movement Board of Education Supt B. i Arnold Lee T. Powell Kenneth Kinnear Emice Woodie Panama Canal Nelsonville Long Rotary Club

WWW BLA Club To Meet Thursday Evening

The W. B. A. Club will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock with Mia Gladys Pierce Poplar Street.

BLA Mia Gladys Pierce Poplar Street

Junior Red Cross Organized in Athens Schools

The Junior Red Cross has been organized in East Side, Central, and Junior High Schools in Athens. Enrollment exceeds the goal at East Side and Central, with each team contributing at least three cents to earn copies of the Red Cross Magazine. The movement aims to promote health, altruism, citizenship, and international friendship among children, with Mr. Eugene Shafer as the local chapter chairman.

Junior Red Cross Athens East Side School Central School East and Central Toam Red Cross Eugene Shafer Jocal

Hocking Season Opens At Athens High School

Athens High School hockey opened with the Sophomore girls tying 3 3 against a combined Junior Senior team on the Ohio University field. Games require three practice sessions for eligibility with color teams to follow next week under Hockey manager Helen Gibson.

Athens High School Ohio University Athletic Field Helen Gibson Giria Mariana Schuler Eula Pendergrass Catherine Reynold Jean Millis Marjorie Cassels Anna Siminton Ruth Phillips Ruby Rice Mary Winning Iva Hutchinson Kathryn Burgers Ruth Williams Frances Wilkes Jane Marquis Mary Bardin Mildred Edmundson Jewel Chandler Betty Littler Juanita Davidson Frances Metcalf Mary Hedges Phyllis Schuler Agnes Kilpatrick

Chesapeake & Ohio Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad directors meet in Cleveland and declare the regular quarterly dividend of 62 cents per share on common stock.

Cleveland Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad

Meteors Flop Cleveland Viewers Miss Leonid Show

Heavy clouds and steady rain in Northern Ohio spoil the Leonid meteor view for early risers as clouds hover over Cleveland on November 16. The forecasted meteor display is obscured by weather conditions.

Cleveland Ohio

Charles W. Chesnutt Dies In Cleveland At 74

Charles Waddell Chesnutt, 74, a noted African American author and a leading figure in civil rights efforts, died suddenly at his Cleveland home on Tuesday night.

Cleveland Charles Waddell Chesnutt

Athens Elks Host Inspector Visit And Initiation

Dr. J. A. Rockey district deputy exalted ruler for South Central Ohio spoke at the Athens Elks Lodge Tuesday evening after the initiation of a candidate. The event included remarks by several former exalted rulers and a drive to reinstate former members.

Athena Fraternity J. A. Rockey Lancaster Rockey Ohio Dana BR Ruth Athens Athen Bike Athens Biks Fitks Lisige

Marshfield Grangers to Meet Saturday

Summit Grange session in Marshfield will cover diverse topics for farmers. The program includes readings by Mave and Nichols, talks on agriculture by Barret and Shater, plus a Thanksgiving theme and a short talk on Thatikegiving.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Mave Corn Nichols Luster Bnion Barret Ermal Hunter Mr. Collina Carmi Shater Ladies of the Range

Petty thefts report multiple car prowls on High Street

Several petty stealing incidents are reported along streets with cars targeted on High Street. Authorities hold evidence linking a single man to at least two thefts including a wrench from a car at the Ohio Fuel Co gas office and a pair of shoes from a car at the Luckoff Store.

Glouster Nov. Weva Ohio Fuel Co Luckoff

Greens Run Girls Win Big Stars From Last Year’s Cage Squad

Greens Run girls lift greens run in high school basketball. Angeline Zgienss Dorks Aglegekt and Jane Sukowess star for Greens Run. now play with Humphrey Girls Team of New Haven Connecticut. All three signed contracts to appear after the season ends. Lew Paibanks coach of Humphreys team notes former Athens County state players on winter squad.

Glolstar New Angeline Zgienss Dorks Aglegekt Jane Sukowess Greens WILDS Pengotten New Haven Feye Aeasen Shawigs Thes Lew Paibanks Humphreys Athens County

Ex service men meet in Glouster American Legion hall

About 125 ex service men attended a meeting at the Glouster American Legion hall Tuesday. A parade through several city streets preceded the gathering. Drum corps from Murrey City Post 420 furnished the parade. Speakers urged ex service men to join the Legion and enjoy its benefits. New members affiliated with Frank McCann Post. others pledged to join soon. Paul Tagus of New Lexington was absent due to illness. Refreshments followed the program.

Glouster Hindeed American Legion Hall Algit Murrey City Post American Legion Sam Cobb Columbus State Department al Brashear Lancaster Frank Fugate Pomeroy Barstow New Lexington

Lepers Reported in Philippines Among Global Count

A world tally notes 3,000,000 lepers with about 12,000 cases in the Philippine Islands. Health officials urge monitoring and treatment efforts amid ongoing sanitary campaigns.

Philippine Islands

Glouster Driver Wemmer Convicted in Reckless Driving Case

In Glouster on the Corigelilouster road north of the air, Crore Wemmer was found guilty of reckless driving after a collision with the MacDonald car. Wemmer was fined 2 and costs with $15 suspended on good behavior and appealed the verdict to a higher court. The case followed a prior filing by Mrs Helen Marthemwald and involved vehicle damage including a damaged rear fender and hub cap. Also noted is a local church notice that the Willing Workers Class of the M. EK. Sunday School will meet Thursday night at Laura Giatchel’s home.

Glouster Crore Wemmer Court of Justice Willem Elie Helen Marthemwald Mrr Wemmer Andrew Allen Me MarDonahd Will Feere Ae Woon Ba MacDonald Dustin Bhia Konly Wermmer M. EK Laura Giatchel

Progressive Club Meets at Athens

Fourteen members of the Progressive Club met at the home of Mrs Mary to study Representative Women of The Bible. The evening included remarks by Mrs Reese Henshaw and a social with refreshments as members from Galileo Ochs and other locals attended.

Progressive Club Athens Progeeanie Athenan Bight Mary Ore Kittle Bitter Reese Henshaw Crece Hirysom Mary Diryson Rataham Lathe Denford Mga Mae Dennett Henshaw Senale Grave Ochs Mies Midred Veter Mre Huth Wathiga Gulouster

LePever Guests Arrive for Ten Weeks in Claes Teans

Mr and Mrs LePever travel from Glouster to Claes Teans to visit Dr LePever’s brother in law and his wife for a ten week stay.

Glouster KE LePever

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