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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1937

Page

4

Coal Miners urged unity with UMWA amid CIO AFL split

Daugherty urged Hocking Valley miners to stay with the United Mine Workers, saying operators can deal only with one union. The Sunday Creek Coal Co. praised UMWA relations since 1932 and promised fair treatment, while CIO organizer Silvey argued for collectivism and industrial democracy.

Hocking Valley Cio-Afl Oral Daugherty Sunday Creek Ted Silvey CIO Columbus International Typographical American Student Union Silvey Daugherty UMWA AFL Sunday Creek Coal Co George K. Smith Sunday Creek Co United Organization

Chest fund shortfall dampens Athens drive

The Community Fund faces a roughly $300 shortfall with a Wednesday noon deadline. Officials admitted discouragement as some expected gifts failed to materialize, despite a loyal junior team and final reports from university and city divisions. Capt. Hoke Palmer heads a last-ditch effort hoping for a few unexpected subscriptions to reach the goal and aid social agencies this winter.

Hoke” Palmer Athens

Health Nurses Kept on Move

A county report outlines October activity by Athens County health nurses led by Miss W M Fell. It lists 42 communicable disease cases, 223 nurse visits to cases, 189 visits to contacts, and 947 school contacts examined.

Athens County Nursing Service W. M. Fell Clara Cavanaugh Ann Morgan Esta LaHugh Child Health and Protection Committee

Salvation Army Seeks Thanksgiving Dinner Help for Athens Youth

Food drive appeals for two hundred hungry boys and girls from Athens and nearby areas. Volunteers invite needy families to a Thanksgiving dinner with chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, butter, jelly, milk, pie or cake, and apples. Donations of food or cash are urged. call 20652 for pickup.

Athens Salvation Army Army Brazil

Two Drivers Fined in Athens County DUI Cases

Two Athens County residents pleaded guilty in the Common Pleas Court to driving while under the influence of alcohol and received 30 days in jail plus a $50 fine with six month license revocation. A third defendant, Jethro Barber of Deanville, stood trial as the petit jury was summoned for his DUI case.

Athens County Jethro Barber Deanville Thomas Thompson Nelsonville

Death of Hattie Topky Noted in Athens Area

Word reached here of the death of Hattie Topky former resident and daughter of H J Topky a once Athens hardware merchant. Chris C Shel don a cousin was notified that death occurred Saturday morning in Ashtabula Ohio. Funeral services were to be held today.

Hattie Topky H. J. Topky Athens Chris C. Sheldon Ashtabula

Labor Union Survey To Scope Local Conditions

The labor committee of the American Student Union closed its meeting with news of a forthcoming survey of local labor conditions. The group will adopt policy to hold discussions as symposia and focus more on current economic problems.

Labor Committee of the American Student Union

Mrs Viola Tuttle Dies at 83 Funeral Set for Wednesday

Mrs Viola White Tuttle died Monday morning at 7 at her daughter Mrs W W Totman’s home on Canaan Road after a year of ill health from a heart attack. She was born near Broadwell and lived there until seven years ago. Survived by three sons T J White Amesville R B White Stewart RD and A E White South Vienna. Funeral at Broadwell Church Wednesday at 1 30 PM with burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery.

Viola White Tuttle W. W. Totman Canaan Road Tuttle Broadwell Ezer White Joel Tuttle T. J. White Amesville R. B

Revival Services Announced at Central Ave M E Church

Revival services at Central Ave M E Church begin Sunday November 28 with Rev A H Beckett leading each evening at 7 p m Rev Edward L Miller of Crown City a former Athens County man will assist The series runs two weeks from November 28 to December 12

Central Ave M. E A. H. Beckett Edward L. Miller Crown City Athens County

Veterans to Meet Conrath Bean Chapter

Disabled Veterans of the World War Chapter 37 will hold a special meeting at the Armory Club Room on Tuesday November 23 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.

Conrath Bean Armory Club

Meteoric Fragments Found in Texas Wheat Field

Eight stone fragments were recovered by Jerome D. Stocking from E. W. Bolton a Ralls farmer who plowed them up in a wheat field. The pieces match a known meteorite fall from around the turn of the century.

Clarendon Tex Jerome D. Stocking E. W. Bolton Ralls

Skywriting Over Athens Dispatch An Oxford Flight Update

Winter noted at the airport as Rod Young drains water from the Bird for first time and Larry Herron warms his Arrow with antifreeze. The Athens Flying Club reports the plane has 350th hour in air and 26 000 miles in five months. Private pilots face new weather and navigation rules while tests loosened to ease grade. Bob Swift invited to All American Air Races at Miami with fees for entry federation license and possible prize money.

AL Knouff Rod Young Larry Herron Bob Swift Miami Fla Federation Aeronautique International Athens Flying Club

Distribution of 265035 From County Taxes in Athens County

Real estate tax settlement for the second half of the year totals 265,035.07 with the county sharing 46,858.24. Athens City, Nelsonville, Glouster, Albany and other towns plus 14 townships and 19 school districts receive listed allocations. Substantial sums are paid to Athens Township, Athens City, Glouster, The Plains, Trimble Township, Trimble Village, and York Township among others.

Athens County C. O. Gibson Athens City Nelsonville Glouster Albany Amesville Chauncey Coolville Jacksonville Trimble Buchtel Athens Alexander Ames Bern Canaan Lee Carthage Dover Lodi Rome Troy Waterloo

Back Seat Driver Signals Arrest in Ardmore Incident

Mrs. Joseph D. Smith, in the back seat, shouted to a patrolman as her husband drove by a police officer claiming he was too drunk to drive. The event occurred in Ardmore Pennsylvania and drew immediate police attention.

Ardmore, Pa Joseph D. Smith

Feasts and Funds For Three Thanksgiving Menus

Dr Velma Phillips of Ohio University shares three classic Thanksgiving menus with approximate Athens price estimates for eight servings. The spread runs from a $5.96 turkey feast to an $83.82 roast dinner and a $3.01 ham option, with itemized costs for turkey oysters cranberries sprouts rolls and pies.

Athens Velma Phillips Home Economics Department Ohio University

Fire in Masonic Building lavatory causes brief blaze

A fire believed caused by a short circuit was found in a Marine ballroom lavatory in the basement of the Masonic Building on Court Street at 11 30 this morning. Firemen extinguished the blaze before it burned through a cardboard partition.

Marine Ballroom Masonic Building Court St

Beware Kidney Germs and Cystex Guarantee Ad

An advertising notice urges readers to treat kidney germs from colds or dental sources with Cystex. It claims relief in 3 hours, a full week to prove fit, and a money back guarantee, with a telephone call to the local druggist.

The RAO Co Adyv

Q-623 Relief for Rheumatism Quacks Advertised

Found at last a guaranteed relief for rheumatism neuritis sciatica and lumbago marketed as a prescription of a famous specialist. The ad touts Q-623 as a remedy that has helped thousands and promises to stop pain with a few doses and includes Q-Tabs as a stimulant diuretic for kidneys with a note from Quick's Cut In at W Union St Rate Drug Store Athens Ohio.

Strange Vows in Liverpool Ceremony Under Positivist Rules

Clair Baier of Sheffield University and Violet Wood wed in the Temple of Humanity following Auguste Comte’s positivist rules. The ceremony honored the founder of the philosophy with a rare life commitment in Liverpool.

Liverpool Clair Baier Sheffield University Violet Wood Temple of Humanity Auguste Comte

Creomulsion Promises Fast Relief for Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent remedy for chest colds bronchial irritation and lingering coughs. It claims quick relief from the first bottle with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied and instructs asking for the single word Creomulsion on the bottle.

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