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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

11

Ohio Coal Output and Employment in 1927 Report

Ohio coal miners faced uneven work shares across counties and counties produced over one million tons in Belmont Jefferson Harrison Athens Meigs and Tuscarawas led by Belmont with 3 58 million tons. The 24 531 miners 3 290 haulage and track men and 8 255 underground workers supported a 4 52 ton daily average per miner ranking eighth among states.

Ohio Buckeye Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois Kentucky North Dakota Indiana Montana Ilinois Utah Wyoming Belmont Jefferson Harrison Athens Meigs Tuscarawas Carroll Columbiana Coshocton Guernsey Hocking Holmes Jackson Lawrence Mahoning Medina Summit Wayne Morgan Noble Scioto Washington Muskingum Perry Portage Stark Vinton Medini Hart Jence Midina Morgan, Noble, Scioto Hockings Ith Guernesey Nobie Washle Carro Muskin

More Interest Songs Feature Services at Chauncey Church

The Chauncey Church of God under Rev. Clarence Way reports growing attendance at Sunday evening services at 7. Music is led by Raymond Atkins of Athens and features special songs. Mrs. Royal Matson's Sunday School class performed with organ accompaniment. Miss Olive Brookins from Millfield visited Chauncey.

Chauncey Church of God Clarence Way Raymond Atkins Athens Royal Matsons

Mine No 29 To Be Operated In Chauncey

Sealed Mine No 25 of Manhattan Coal Company near Chauncey reopened after two months due to fire and gas incidents that caused one fatality. Cleanup work begins as preparations for operation resume. Local residents update moves and visits noted: Suttons return to Mill Street, Karrs visit Sands family, Schultz family relocates to Hill Crest.

Chauncey Manhattan Coal Company

Society and Personal Mention Highlights Local Club Meetings

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R opens season with a 2:30 PM gathering at Mrs. Reed’s Columbia Ave home. Hostesses include Mrs. Glazier Mrs. Howard and others. program titled The Year's Outlook features three minute talks. Also on sale is the new History of the Ohio D A R.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution F. W Reed Columbia Avenue L. B. Glazier J. M. Howard Amesville H. L. Atkinson J. T. Merwin George Pilcher George S. Putnam

Delta Tau Delta Auxiliary Hosts Welcome Dinner at Chapter House

Delta Tau Delta auxiliary hosts a social dinner at the chapter house on President Street for 47 including active members, alumni, parents and seven sisters. Guests include Mrs. Florence Lash Williams of Boston and numerous alumni such as Prof. Frank Guilum and Mr. Loring Connett. Jack Bosch, chapter president, spoke after dinner and pledges were introduced as Delta Tau Delta songs followed.

Delta Tau Delta Ned President Street Florence Lash Williams Boston Mass Frank B. Guilum Loring Connett Alonzo Palmer Arthur Cameron Robert Hess William Herbert John Sprague Harry Wilson Frank Gullum James A. Palmer John Dana M. D. Hughes A. J. Laverty

Masked Party At Home Of Mrs Porter For Needle Club

A merry group of masked persons gathered at 67 West Washington Street Tuesday for the Tuesday Evening Needle Club masquerade party. Old fashioned games provided amusement as the entertainment and refreshment committees were named for the event led by Mrs. Burson Hickman and Kittsmiller plus Mrs. Clark Hill and Wolfe.

Carl Porter West Washington Street

Athens Community Chest Fund Drive Decision in Coming Meeting

Board to decide within a week whether to hold a fund drive in Athens this year. Chairman C. M. Gill notes no drive last year due to poor business conditions and doubts public sentiment will favor starting a drive again because previous collections were small. Funds were allocated to relief organizations and civic groups.

Athens C. M. Gill

PLAN SCHOOL BENEFIT FOR NEW ROCK RIFFLE SCHOOL

To raise funds for equipment for the two room Rock Riffle school, a sociable and cafeteria supper will be at 7 30 Friday evening. A musical program and talks will be provided. Teachers include Mrs EK Garrett and Miss Mary Mulligan.

Rock Riffle M. Garrett Mary Mulligan

More Students Enrolled in Ohio University School of Music

The School of Music at Ohio University reports a 50 percent rise in total enrollment toward AB degree work, led by organ studies after a new organ installation in Music Hall. Four students will graduate next June with four year degrees, giving recitals in the spring.

School of Music Ohio University C. C. Robinson Music College Robinson Music Hall Jhe Lorgan A. R. Kresge William B.shimp Paris Margaret Merwin J. T. Merwin Athens Merwin Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Sullins College W. Va Ruth Brelsford Zanesville Joy Cutler Anne Schell

Williams jailed for DUI fine and license revocation

John J. Williams of Corning was arrested in Chauncey for driving while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty, fined $125 plus costs, and his license revoked for 60 days. With nonpayment he was jailed in Athens. He had a prior similar arrest months earlier.

Chauncey John J. Williams Corning W. D. Hines Athens Williams

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Meeting Monday

Chauncey October 18 The regular Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association meeting will be in the High School Auditorium Monday evening. Miss Viola Fell county nurse will be principal speaker. Mrs Clell Cunningham association president will report on the state convention in Athens this month. Music and readings program planned. Large attendance expected.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Viola Fell Clell Cunningham Athens

Pleasant View Temple Pythians Host Old Fashioned Party

Pleasant View Temple No 135 Pythian Sisters of this city will hold an old fashioned party Friday evening at the home of Mrs Lucy Howard in Millfield. Sisters should meet in Chauncey at 7 o clock to travel to Millfield. Mrs Floyd Crabtree and her son of Columbus visited relatives in Millfield and The Plains this week.

Home Missionary Society of the First M. Kck D. BR. Green E. W. Chubb Elson Hedge Chauncey Pleasant View Lucy Howard Millfield Floyd Crabtree and Son Columbus The Plains

Marion School Supt To Succeed Hawkins

Jesse H. Mason, superintendent of public schools at Marion, will become Canton’s superintendent on December 1. He was chosen unanimously to replace Wilson Hawkins who resigned in August due to ill health. Mason, an Ohio Wesleyan graduate, will sign a contract through August 31, 1933, at a starting salary of 7500 annually rising to 8500. He has taught in Sparta, Bryan, Monroeville, Martins Ferry, Zanesville, Chillicothe and Marion.

Canton Jesse H. Mason Marion Mason Board of Wilson Hawkins Ohio Wesleyan University Sparta Bryan Monroeville Martins Ferry Zanesville Chillicothe

The Death of Min neahaha chorus plans a presentation

The chorus works on a rendition of The Death of Min neahaha a Coleridge Taylor piece based on Longfellow s Hiawatha trilogy. Coleridge Taylor a gifted African composer faced prejudice but found acclaim in England where he was knighted by the king.

Minneahaha Coleridge-Taylor Longfellow England

Toledoan Otto H. Hohly Elected Ohio Masons Grand Master

Otto H. Hohly of Toledo was elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio at the 119th annual communication held in Columbus.

Ohio University Glee Club enters state contest in Columbus

The annual Ohio State Intercollegiate Glee Club contest will be held in Columbus in February with unanimous support from the Ohio University Men's Glee Club. The state winner advances to the national contest at Carnegie Hall in New York City in March. The Girls Glee Club plans to compete in Cincinnati in February. Two OU students, Ruth Brelsford and Donald Dowd, won the local Atwater-Kent contest and will perform in Columbus on Friday night October 19, backed by Amy Nash and David Todd at the piano. Trials for the Varsity Male Quartet will be held soon.

Ohio State Columbus Ohio University Carnegie Hall New York City Ohio Club Wesleyan Robinson Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Ruth Brelsford Donald Dowd Amy Nash David Todd

Ohio University Band to Perform for Home Coming Night

The Ohio University Band will give a concert at 7 30 o clock Saturday in the auditorium of Ewing Hall. The event is an entertainment for alumni and visitors attending Home Coming Day. The performance is organized by the Men's Glee Club.

Ohio University Band Ewing Hall

Columbus Germans Endorse Democrats

The Central Committee of German Organizations of Columbus endorsed Governor Alfred E. Smith and Congressman Martin L. Davey for Ohio governor. The resolution praised Smith's record and Davey's experience as suited to lead progressive thought toward prosperous and contented conditions.

Columbus Alfred EB. Smith Martin I. Davey Ohio Central Committee of German Organizations of Smith Davey

Officer Acquitted in Steubenville Shooting Case

Joseph T Tice, aid to George Baynham state prohibition officer, was acquitted in Common Pleas Court of shooting Tony Soldani a rum runner. The 18 year old was shot after refusing to halt while delivering a gallon of alleged whisky.

Steubenville Joseph T Tice George Baynham Common Pleas Tony Soldani Tice

Street Repaving Nears Completion on Lancaster Street

Completion of the Lancaster Street repaving is near with final retaining walls and new sidewalks being finished by the contractor. Damaged walks from the construction will be replaced and the cost added to the improvement total. Mud from heavy rain washed onto the new sidewalks, causing pedestrian nuisance on First Street.

Lancaster Street First Street

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