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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1928

Page

5

Oliver Injured In Mine Wreck At New Athens

Chauncey Oct 16 Clarence Oliver 24 of Oliver city hospital in St Clairsville after being crushed between two cars in a loader at the Poston Consolidated Coal Company mine in New Athens. One hip badly mashed and one leg fractured. He is son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver of Oliver. Henry workers had moved to clean up the mine. 18 men involved.

Chauncey Clarence Oliver St Clairsville New Athens Oliver Poston Consolidated Eet Millfield Thomas Oliver Poston

Narrow escape at Chauncey railroad crossing

On a Saturday afternoon a truck carrying empty pop bottles made a risky turn onto a bank at the railroad crossing above Millfield. The freight train passed safely but several cases fell from the truck and many bottles broke as a result of the maneuver.

Chauncey Millfield

Society News Highlights From Athens Area Notices

Mrs. Robert 8. Soule hosted a bridge party at 40 Stimson Avenue to announce her sister Miss Catherine Birmingham’s October 20 Leesburg Fla. wedding and awarded prizes to Mrs. Paul Shannon and Miss Elizabeth Evans. Others attended from Athens and Buffalo. several local families and clubs are noted with travels, visits, and events across Athens and surrounding areas.

Ersburg W. Va C. A. Overmyer Stimson Avenue Catherine Forrest E. Birmingham Leesburg Fla Paul Shannon Elizabeth Evans Mary Antoinette Irene Devlin Francina Gross Helen Roush Lauretta Collins

Local families visit Millfield for weekend

Mr and Mrs Douglas Earich and their son from Columbus were guests of Mrs Frances Earich in Millfield on Sunday. Mrs Earich entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Dent and daughter from Athens, Mr and Mrs Adolph Earich of Chauncey, and Phyllis Border of Millfield. Also mentioned is BK EE Gillespie of Mildheld in Athens Mourliy.

Douglas Earich Columbus Mr. Varich Frances Earich Millfield

Ohio State Student and Portsmouth Worker Visit Millfield

Mrs. Charles Stack, a student at Ohio State University, Columbus, spent the end of the week at her Millfield home. Abe Rankin, employed in Portsmouth, is spending a few days with his family in Millfield.

Charles Stack Ohio State University Columbus Millfield Abe Rankin Portsmouth

Old Resident of Vincent Is Dead

Marietta October 16 Thomas Carpenter aged 60 lifelong Vincent resident died at his home Sunday at 2 pm Cause heart trouble Survived by widow Mrs Marilla Cooper Carpenter five sons and daughters Thomas and Howard at home Mrs Mildred Dilley Bartlett Mrs Goldie Schultz Frieda Payton Mrs Ada Slater Marietta and Mrs Lido Clark Parkersburg sisters of the deceased.

Marietta Thomas Carpenter Vincent Marilla Cooper Carpenter Howard Carpenter Mildred Dilley Bartlett Goldie Schultz Frieda Payton Ada Slater Lido Clark Parkersburg

War erupts again between Hip Sings and On Leongs in Chinatown

New York October 16 new reports confirm renewed deadly conflict between the Hip Sings and On Leongs, two major Chinese Tongs, with several killings already in Chicago Philadelphia and New York. Detectives patrol Chinatown as word boards reveal war fronts and private gun practice grows near Pell Street. Government action briefly quelled earlier hostilities in 1424 1925, deporting 80 of 266 detained, but the feud now threatens coast to coast renewed violence.

Jorquesa Chicago Philadelphia New York Oon Chinatown McAuliffe Mott and Pell Ftarta Pell Street Vws Tongmen Chinese Merchants’ Association Chinese Benevolent Association Washington

Athens council tackles sidewalk standards on Lancaster Street

At the October meeting Athens City Council discussed removing state highway standards from new pavement on North Lancaster Street. The Walsh Electric Co was given a final 702 for underground conduit and Fred Beckler was awarded a fourth estimate near 3800. The council approved bonds from private property owners for street excavation and considered a 5 2 50 tax for pool rooms and bowling alleys with extended hours. The panel also ordered further talks with power officials on street lights and formed a committee to address Mrs Creamer’s Spring Street ditch complaint.

Lancaster Street Athens Walsh Electric Company Fred Beckler Penzel Beasley Power Company Mess

Y Girls Carry On with Work in Mining District

The local YWCA cabinet met at Gardner's near Proctorville to map the year’s program. Sunday Schools operate in nine communities and six more towns will start Saturday clubs. fundraising is needed after Community Chest ended. The goal is to raise membership from about 100 to 600 during a two week campaign.

Gardner's Proctorville Iim EB. Voigt Ohio University Hocking Sand Ridge Circle Hill Deanville New Floodwood Hamley Run Midway Glen Ebon Old Floodwood Dean Voigt

University sorority house mothers discuss common standards

House Mothers of Ohio University meet with Dean Irma Voigt to align on uniform standards and enforcement for women students. The dean emphasized a single code for dorm residents, sorority houses, and private homes, and urged coordinated interpretation by all housing groups.

Ohio University Irma FE Voigt

Ohio mines host night schools for foremen

About 350 men attend classes in 12 Ohio mining districts under Ohio State University. Courses run weekly for ten months covering mine gases ventilation and safety with two full-time and two part-time instructors. A second year adds roof support transportation and drainage.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Department of Mine Engineering Ohio State Universsity Chauncey Corning Glouster Nelsonville New Lexington Amsterdam Ness Salineville Shadyside Steubenville Adena Eyesville E. L. Heuseh State Board For Vocational Education H. 8. Nold

Governor Strong of New York Bank Dies

Benjamin Strong, governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, died at New York Hospital after a long illness. He was 56 and had led the bank since its inception, having suffered from an intestinal complaint.

New York U.R Benjamin Strong Federal Reserve Bank of New York New York Hospital Strong New York Federal Reserve

Florida Relief Fund Grows Slowly in Athens District

The Florida Relief drive in Athens County by the Red Cross collected an additional 27 dollars from donors at three banks bringing the total to 27. The drive ends Friday and the county has not reached its 750 dollar quota, though other branches have surpassed theirs.

Florida Athens County American Red Cross Thelma Grubb Security Bank Naomi Black Athens National Bank Louise Stahl J. H. McClure F. E. Kimes T. M. Stoke J. C. Lawson Bank of Athens N. B Ray Bruch Miss Grubb

Shooting Accident Leaves Dover Man Wounded

Charles Adams 21 of Kenmory was in dangerous condition after his brother's shotgun discharged during a hunting outing near Dover.

Dover Charles Adams Kenmory

De Soto Coupe Stolen From Dr C L Jones Found

A De Soto coupe stolen from the driveway at Dr C L Jones 8 University Terrace was found abandoned by Huntington West Virginia police chief yesterday. The car, owned by Moser Auto Sales, was in good condition and to be driven to Athens by Roland Jones for delivery after a test drive by Dr Jones.

de Soto C. L. Jones University Terrace Huntington W. Va Roland Jones Athens Moser Auto Sales Company der. Jones

Trial resumes in Chicago conspiracy case over April primary

The trial of 16 men charged with conspiracy in Chicago was reopened with cross-examination of Paumpey Cornelius who testified that two defendants kidnapped him on primary day to prevent his voting.

Chicago Paumpey Cornelius

Fix Final Date On Tax Hearings

The State Tax Commission extended the protest hearing date to Tuesday, November 13, for Ohio real estate valuations by county auditors. This second postponement, reportedly the last, requires all owners to appear and file protests or the duplicates’ values will stand as final.

Columbus State Tax Commission Ohio

Toupee Candidates Sweep Junior Class Election Support

The Independent Council endorses the Toupee slate for Junior Class officers at Ohio University, led by Louis Snyder for president and Donald S Berrett for vice president with Theora Bartholomew and Harry Haller as secretary and treasurer. Elections set for Wednesday after convocation in Ewing Auditorium. The council cites fears of independent party disorganization.

Ohio University Independent Council Lverette Shimp Glenn A. Cole Robert Young Louis Snyder Donald S. Berrett Theora Bartholomew Harry Haller Ewing Auditorium Toupees Wigs Mval Party

Bank Stockholders Face $21,000 Liability Suit

Columbus October 16. E H Blair state superintendent of banks has sued the stockholders of the defunct Peoples Bank of Amsterdam for 21000 representing the stockholders double liability in the bank's failure.

Columbus E. H. Blair State Superintendent of Banks Peoples Bank of Amsterdam Blair

Compromise Talks Surface in AT and T Tax Suit

Possibility of a negotiated settlement in the injunction suit filed by American Telephone and Telegraph against the State Tax Commission emerged in Columbus on Oct 16. Attorneys for both sides reportedly met to discuss a possible compromise after discussions about certifying a tax value on AT and T properties in Ohio.

Columbus American Telegraph and Telephone State Tax Commission Ohio

Wiley and wife to leave Middleport for Washington D. C.

Mr and Mrs Ross Wiley departing Middleport after years of work at Hobson car shops. Wiley resigns and will report to new job next Monday. Household goods are being packed for shipment as they prepare to move to Washington D C.

Middleport Ross Wiley Wiley Hobson Car Shops Washington D. H Wey

Surprise for Pastor M L Kimmey at Pratt Street Church

Mrs M L Kimmey, pastor of Pratt Street Home Mission Church, received a surprise gathering at her home 37 Richland Avenue. Forty two attendees from Wesleyan and other churches brought canned fruit money and gifts as songs and testimonies filled the evening, with Nev Clara Rice delivering a Scripture reading.

M. L Kimmey Pratt Street Home Richland Avenue Wesleyan Church Nev Clara Rice

Hoover Curtis Day At Ohio Exposition Planned

Senator Charles G. Curtis Republican nominee for vice president will attend Ohio Progress Exposition on Hoover Curtis Day October 26 in Columbus. The invitation was accepted by James A. Maddox who chairs the Special Events Committee as Republican leaders statewide are invited to join the celebration. Mayor Thomas to host Ohio mayors at the exposition.

Columbus Charles G. Curtis James A. Maddox Thomas Ohio

Priests Given Monsignor Title in Ohio Diocesan Honor

In Columbus Ohio on October 16 the Rev John J McGuirk of Holy Redeemer Portsmouth and the Rev J S Hannan of St Joseph Circleville were named Monsignor by Bishop James J Hartley after apostolic briefs from the Vatican. Both priests were ordained 49 years ago and their elevation came as a surprise.

Columbus, O John J. McGuirk Holy Redeemer Church Portsmouth J. S. Hannan St. Joseph's Church Circleville James J. Hartley Columbus Hartley Vatican

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