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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

6

Visitor to England Gives Insight on English Coal Mining

R V Oakley of Hocking Valley coal a oper told the Rotary Club of Nelsonville about a trip to England. He described a near Chesterfield colliery with an 1800 foot shaft producing about 1000 tons per shift and a 16 ton rail car, noting clean facilities and on site cafeterias.

Nelsonville England R. V. Oakley Hocking Valley Rotary Club Mr. Oakley London Chesterfield Raymond Brown Arthur Walters Ralph Cook

Emblem Club Members Attend National Convention

Mrs. John Kelso Mrs. L E Butts and Mrs. Paul Galvin travel by auto to Swampscott Massachusetts for the Emblem Clubs national convention to be in session during the first three days of next week.

Nelsonville John Kelso L. E. Butts Paul Galvin Swampscott Mass Emblem Clubs

BPW Club Holds Second Leaders Conference in Nelsonville

The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Mrs Ora Daugherty’s home for the second of four officers and chairmen conferences. Twelve members attended and Mrs Pearl Hartley was elected secretary. Plans included a rummage sale on Oct 30 and a teen dance program in support of the city recreation commission.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club Ora Daugherty Pearl Hartley City Recreational Commission Daugherty

New Officers Installed At Glenford Dugan Post

Wendell McCoy of Oak Hill installed new officers at Glenford Dugan Post here Monday night as commander of the Eighth Ohio District American Legion. He announced the district fall conference would be in Gallipolis on November 21. An oyster supper followed the ceremonies for about 50 Legionnaires.

Nelsonville Wendell McCoy Oak Hill Ohio American Legion Glenford Dugan McCoy Gallipolis

Lausche to Speak at Nelsonville Democrat Rally

Frank J. Lausche, Ohio governor candidate, will address a Democratic rally in Nelsonville at 2 30 p m Sunday. The York Township Roosevelt Club announced the event at the American Legion building with county candidates and district Democrats invited. rally and banquet plans to be finalized.

Nelsonville Frank J. Lausche Ohio York Township Roosevelt Club American Legion Grover Lewis

Rally Day Planned by Church and Bible School

Nelsonville church and Bible School announce Rally Day Sunday with sessions at 10 30 a m and 9 30 a m respectively Rev J A Long returning from a San Francisco international convention will teach the Men s Berean Class and share impressions Circle 2 of WSCS meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Malvern Wilson s home

Nelsonville J. A. Long San Francisco WSCS The Methodist Church Malvern Wilson

Quiz Show At Assembly In Nelsonville High

A Wednesday event at Nelsonville High featured a truth or consequence quiz led by Dorothy Ross with Dorothy as quiz mistress. Contestants included Nancy Smith Helen Washburn Miss Mayes Nancy Wolfe Charles Green Roger Wolfe and others with various performances and a dressing contest won by Miss Maves.

Nelsonville Dorothy Ross Assembly Committee Mary Sharp Nancy Smith Helen Washburn Miss Mayes Nancy Wolfe Charles Green Roger Wolfe E. W. Cole Lowell Cole Bob Henshaw Wayne Lewis Bill Barrows Miss Maves Judy Rosser BE. W. Cole Jody Shafer Marilyn Morris Nancy Hutchins Margaret Hall Jim Cope Shirley Streets Helen Anderson

Initiation Observed By Nelsonville Eagles

Local Eagles observed initiation at a meeting Tuesday night. Secretary Watson Wolfe reported 11 new members for September. Joe Galvin announced that Francis Carl's seven piece band from Columbus will play for an all round dance Saturday night for Eagles and invited guests with adult attendance only.

Nelsonville Watson Wolfe Joe Galvin Entertainment Committee Francis Carl Columbus

Freshman Jane Hickman Enrolls at Ohio State University

Miss Jane Hickman daughter of Mr and Mrs Carnes Hickman is enrolled for her Freshman year at Ohio State University residing in Canfield Hall.

Nelsonville Jane Hickman Carnes Hickman Ohio State University Canfield Hall

Appeal Planned Over NLRB Decision By Local CIO Leader

Nelsonville Ohio CIO organizer Ralph Endsley said Local 451 of the CIO United Furniture Workers plans to appeal Cincinnati Taft-Hartley Board findings. Workers claim expired contract, unlawful firings, and that the company used Taft-Hartley to break a 100 percent united strike at Nemco Inc in Carbon Hill.

Nelsonville Nemco, Inc Carbon Hill Ralph Endsley Ufwacio Nemeco Company CIO United Furniture Ters Cincinnati National Labor Relations Taft- Hartley Board Cincinnati Board Washington Taft-Hartley Labor Board Viola

Tri Psi Sorority Dinner Meets in Nelsonville

Miss June Carter Miss Margaret Warren Mrs Lillian Haffner and Mrs Kate Mechem led a Tri Psi sorority dinner for 28 at 6 30 pm Monday. Only 7 was needed to reach a 500 hospital pledge. Next week members urged to buy sales stamps to complete the pledge and fund kitchen and a new sweeper for the apartment.

June Carter Margaret Warren Lillian Haffner Kate Mechem Tri Psi

Past President's Night Held by Local Emblem Club

Tuesday evening the Emblem Club met at the Elks club to observe Past President's Night. Two candidates Mrs. Clara Cluniff from Murray City and Mrs. Leota Walker from Nelsonville joined as the Alice Kelso Class and gifts were given to past presidents including Mrs. Emma Kelly Mrs. Alice Kelso Mrs. Blanche Ogg and Mrs. Esther Powell. A potluck dinner followed with past officers as guests.

Emblem Club Elks Club Clara Cluniff Murray City Leota Walker Nelsonville Alice Kelso Emma Kelly Blanche Ogg Esther Powell

Buchtel Band Boosters Plan Saturday Gym Party

The Buchtel ork Band Boosters announce a Saturday 8 p.m. party in the gymnasium at Buchtel. A concert will be performed by the band and refreshments will be sold.

Buchtel

Strike Drives Walkout Over Wages And Unfair Labor Practices

Workers initiated a strike after wage bonuses were withdrawn, cuts imposed, and arbitrary terminations. The International sanctioned the action, while the AFL Upholsterers Union failed to gain control and four votes backed AFL. The group voted to continue until a satisfactory contract and reinstatement of all workers, with CIO support pledged.

The International AFL CIO

FASTEETH Denture Powder Ad Promotes Comfort

This old advertisement touts FASTEETH denture powder to secure plates, prevent wobble, and reduce denture breath. It claims no gummy taste and no nausea while highlighting alkaline formula for comfortable wear. Available at drug stores.

Fasteeth

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