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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1937

Page

2

Mishap Victims Injured In Nelsonville On Fourth Street

Two men suffered serious injuries in separate Nelsonville crashes within half an hour near Mason City Hill. Roy Taylor of Mineral had a compound leg fracture and concussion and was taken to Charleston Hospital. Tony Ruther of Glouster was treated after first aid and released home. A third driver, Albert Speelman of Chauncey, faced mayor's court on brake charges.

Nelsonville Fourth St Mason City Hill Tony Ruther Glouster Roy Taylor Mineral Cherrington Hospital Logan John Schubert Akron Mason City William Yount Hollister Schubert Ruther Albert Speelman Chauncey Yount Speelman

Meeting of WBA Dinner Postponed Indefinitely

Nelsonville WBA members planned a dinner at the Methodist Church to honor Mrs Mann State field director, but the event has been postponed as she cannot attend. A meeting will be held tonight in Athens with Mrs Mann attending, and the local dinner is postponed indefinitely. The regular WBA meeting remains scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Red Men's Hall.

Nelsonville W.B.A Mann

Nelsonville Briefs Share Weekend Visits

Miss Lillian Stover and Mrs. Lucille Long were guests of friends in Warren over the week end. Mrs. Nell Spray has returned from Columbus after visiting her son, Major Donald Spray.

Nelsonville Lillian Stover Lucille Long Warren Nell Spray Columbus Donald Spray

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter CBS Regular Meeting

The Nelsonville Eudora Chapter CBS will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the Masonic Temple.

Nelsonville Eudora CBS Masonic Temple

Nelsonville High School Alumni Dues Courted Next Week

Nelsonville High School Alumni Association treasurer Miss Lil lian Stover announces dues must be paid next week. Couples cannot attend the dance unless one member of the couple has paid dues. Miss Wilma Patton, Miss Marjorie Ely, and Mrs. Corwin Cookson assist in collecting dues.

Nelsonville Lillian Stover

Mrs Starkey Is Honored In Birthday Dinner

Mrs. George Starkey celebrated her birthday at a three course chicken dinner hosted at her country home near Guysville. Six children attended with spouses and grandchildren joining in the celebration. Dorothea Jean Russell sang The Birthday Song as friends called during the afternoon.

Nelsonville George Starkey Guysville Guy Starkey Carroll Buffalo N. Y Vernon Starkey Akron Floyd Athens Vernon Parsons Stewart Edna Roy Arley Starkey Wade Starkey Luther Riggleman Winchester Starkey Carl Starkey Guy Vernon Parsons

Six Appear Before Mayor on Sunday

In Nelsonville five intoxication arraignments and one for reckless driving were handled by Mayor 8. G. Holland. Oscar Hartley was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving for speeding on Chestnut Street. Arthur Evans and Barney Pearson Jr pleaded not guilty and were bound over to trial with 100 dollar bonds. Roy Birtcher Thomas Nash and James Matheny pleaded guilty to intoxication. Birtcher and Nash paid 10 dollars and costs, Matheny five dollars and costs, Nash jailed pending settlement, others to pay.

Nelsonville G. Holland Oscar Hartley Chestnut St George Bateman Arthur Evans Barney Pearson, Jr Roy Birtcher Thomas Nash James Matheny Birtcher Nash Matheny

Mrs. Milligan Dies At Home in Buchtel

Nelsonville report says Mrs. Mary Ann Milligan age 49 died at her home in Buchtel. No funeral plans have been announced. She is survived by her husband Thomas Milligan two sons and three daughters.

Nelsonville Mary Ann Milligan Buchtel Thomas Milligan

Class Meets Tonight by Methodist Church No. 21

Mrs. Gene Berry Mrs. Ruth Partlow Mrs. Harry Dilcher Mrs. Hess Nichols Mrs. Merle Green and Mrs. Carlos Ogg will host Class No. 21 of the Methodist Church in the church parlors at 7 30 this evening.

Nelsonville Gene Berry Ruth Partlow Harry Dilcher Hess Nichols Merle Green Carlos Ogg Methodist Church

Birth of Ruth Ann Daugherty in Nelsonville Family Notice

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Daugherty announce the birth of an eight pound daughter Ruth Ann in Nelsonville. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alvey Daugherty and Mrs. Gertrude Locke Zurek. great-grandmother is Mrs. Julia Stage.

Nelsonville Jimmy Daugherty Ruth Ann Alvey Daugherty Gertrude Locke Zurek Julia Stage

Entertaining Masons and Families Tonight at Masonic Temple

The Order of the Eastern Star hosts an evening for Masons and their families at the Masonic Temple. A pot luck dinner is set for 6 30 PM followed by a program and entertainment.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Spray-Wright New Champs In City Bowling Finals

Paul Wright and Joe Spray won the city doubles title by defeating Mort Pairan and Corwin Cookson in the finals of the second annual tournament. Charles Huddy and Johnny Johnson won the previous event, with the winners advancing through quarter and semi finals including teams like Ralph Howe F Huddy and Davis Smith. The champions posted 1114 total in the final match as Cookson and Pairan posted 470 525 995 in the day’s scoring. A benefit party for the Junior Order is set for Tuesday night at 8 in the I C C F Hall with April tickets requested.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Mort Pairan Corwin Cookson Paul Wright Charles Huddy Johnny Johnson Cookson Pairan L. Berry Shine Weymiller Ralph Howe F. Huddy Johnson Newton Davis-Smith C. Huddy- Millholland Elks and Mechems Central Brooks Logan Nelsonville Lumber Patron Wright Spray

Honor Pupils Named in 12 Albany Grades

Albany students named to the honor roll for the last six weeks include top grades across all levels. The list features Margaret Pearman and Laura Dickson among others, with numerous names in first through senior grades, reflecting broad scholastic achievement across the Albany school.

Albany Margaret Pearman Laura Dickson Helen Woodyard Marian Crossen Rodney Gibbs Jimmy Jones Billy Munn Edward Stanley Linder Stanley Barbara Ewing Jean Patrick Evelyn Robinson Leona Ruth Jean Marie Bratton June French Betty Lou Ewing Louise Climer Greta June Leadinghaus Norma Lee McDaniels Beth Dailey Margaret Whiteman Billie Beckley Carl Robinson Mary Beatty Doyle Gandee Shirley Fetch Helen Davis Marrianna Throckmorton Darlene Stanley Donald van Dyke Julia Ann Jones Jack Downs Jimmy Allen Virginia Brooks Margaret Hanning Arleta Harner Paul Jones Mona Jean Leadinghaus William Marcum Doris McCoy Betty Pugh Mildred Pugh Joyce Tyler Betty Zimmerman Ruth Russell Isabelle Crossen William Ellicott Blaine Farley Carl Johnson Marvin Knowlton Wilbert McKnight Madge McVey Frances Noble Marie Pauley Earl Radcliffe Dorothy Robbins Thelma Robinson Evelyn Rogers Robert Russell Doris Saylor Lamar Springer Mary Louise van Dyke Gene West Hazel Woodyard Richard Baughman Alice Parker Marcile Bailey Walree French Betty Jane Goodwin Garnet King Kathleen Johnson Lola Lievellen Dorothea Reeves Dorothy Riley Helen Tewksbury Eloise West Virginia Whiteman Jo Ann Gandee Earline Branon Junior Allen Worley Baughman Charles Donaldson Lloyd Graham Byron Russell Ralph Russell Reid Sewell Charles Wingo Mildred Springston Joan Walters Dana Barnhouse Davis Greene Elber Brooks Robert Elliott Jelia Bolin Doris Moore Aldena Woodrum Mary Alice Patrick Evelyn Oxley Aldine Radcliffe Opal Thomas Helen Thomas Selma Nelson Kessel Smith Junior Dinsmoor Mazie Johnson Lloyd Stanley Harry Hoffee Bonnie Matthews Roger van Dyke Sherwood Gillogly Lois Wingett Dorothea Whiteman Mary Ellen Riley June Pencilli Ja Mae Jones Don Jewell Dorothy Haning Christine Dorsey Grace Bolen Lola Mae Baughman Ralph West Wilma Cooper Joan Johnston Martha Knowton Helen Marcuma Rosaline Mitchell Mary Louise Verity Doris Lash Laura Dobson Louella Pincell John Elliott Donald Hoffee David Dailey John Crossen Virginia Zimmerman Ruth Zimmerman Betty Greene Nort Barnhouse Catherine Andrews Gerald Beckley Darrell West Cora Mae Jourden Margaret Rogers Olive Parker Bessie Lee Bettina Collins Mary Frances Gillogly Faye Rogers Walter McVay Wilma Cusac Scott Smith Johnny Coughenour Max Zimmerman Orville Elliott Beulah Musgrave Earl Stanley Althea Ballinger Harold Oxley Lucille Wingett Clarice Cooper Almont Robinson James Wolfe Helen Zimmerman Virginia Ross Thora Belle Baughman James Burris Bessie Beckley Betty Dinsmoor Wilma Musgrave Irene Woodrum Cleona McVay

Giants Tigers suffer first loss of year

Giants edged by Bees 8 to 1 as Cliff Melton fanned 13 but run support failed. Cardinals blank Cubs 4 0 while Dodgers top Phillies 10 6 in 11 innings. Yankees beat Red Sox 9 3. White Sox down Tigers 11 7. Indians top Browns 5 4 in 11 innings. Rainout for Phillies and Senators.

George Kirkley United Press New York U.P Dodgers Boston Bees New York Giants Giants Bees Cliff Melton Guy Bush Melton Chicago Cardinals Bill Lee Dizzy Dean Brooklyn Philadelphia Phillies Heinie Manush Buddy Hassett Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Lyn Lary Indians Julius Solters Washington

Death notice for J Willis Blue Columbus Ohio

Word has been received of the death of Mr J Willis Blue of Columbus on Saturday. He was president of the Citizen's Wholesale Supplies Company. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the Blue home 2104 Iluka Ave with relatives traveling from Tucson and Cleveland to attend.

J. Willis Blue Columbus Blue Charles Cottingham Dorothy Blue E. A. Cottingham E. State St Cottingham Tuscon Arizona Iluka Ave Citizen's Wholesale Supplies Company California Phillip Parker Cleveland

Baseball Standings and Tuesday Schedule Summary

The Standings section shows Sunday results with St. Louis defeating Chicago 4 to 10 and Brooklyn 10, Philadelphia 6 in 11 innings, Boston 3 over New York 1, and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh postponed by rain. Cleveland beat St. Louis 5 to 4 in 11 innings. Chicago 11 topped Detroit 7 while New York 9 beat Boston 3. Philadelphia at Washington postponed by rain. Tuesday I pod Nation lists pairings: New York at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Chicago, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Boston at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at New York, St. Louis at Detroit, Chicago at Cleveland, Washington at Boston, with Association games Indianapolis at Columbus, Louisville at Toledo. Kansas City at St. Paul, Milwaukee at Minneapolis.

St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Washington Association Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis National Club Aenea Ween Decoven Aeene Weaner Beaton J. Louis

Baer Reconsiders Ring Return Seeks Pastor Fight

New York report says Max Baer has changed stance and wants a bout with Bob Pastor. A cable from Ancil Hoffman notes Baer will fight Pastor if a date is set, despite prior license disputes and a London trip where he lost to Jimmy Farr.

New York U.P Max Baer Madison Square Garden James Joy Johnston Ancil Hoffman California London Baer Bob Pastor Pastor Boxing Commission Jimmy Farr Hoffman Hulls Sid Hulls Farr

Levinsky Makes Pro Debut in 12 Round Bout in London

Chicago favorite Levinsky Levinsky faces crooner Jack Doyle in London for a 12 round debut. Levinsky entered as a 2 to 1 favorite and aims to impress in his first pro bout against the American dubbed the horizontal heavyweight.

Levinsky London U.P Kingfish Levinsky Chicago Jack Doyle America

College Receives Rare 17th Century Canvas

Haverford College in Haverford Pennsylvania receives a rare 17th century canvas titled The Quaker Meeting by Egbert van Heemskerk the Younger. The painting was donated to the college by Mrs. Mary Vaux Walcott of Washington.

Haverford U.R Haverford College Egbert van Heemskerk Mary Vaux Walcott Washington

Coffman Hurls Mudhens Into First Division

Toledo Mudhens rise to first division with 11 to 0 win over Louisville as pitcher George Coffman dominates with a three hit game. Coffman adds to three wins this season while Toledo bats explode for 11 hits and four costly Louisville errors. Columbus defeats Indianapolis 5 to 3 behind five hits and early runs. Milwaukee drops Chicago? Milwaukee Brewers fall 8 to 3 against Minneapolis Charley Wagner shines for the Millers. Kansas City wins 4 to 3 over St. Paul with a late ninth inning surge.

Columbus U.P Toledo Mudhens Toledo American Association Louisville Madhens George Coffman Coffman Association Charley Wagner Minneapolis Millers Milwaukee Brewers Wagner Indianapolis Red Birds Tommy Gallivan Morton Cooper Kansas City St. Paul

Yanks 9 Red Sox Triumph At Baseball Events

The report notes a Yankees victory over the Red Sox and highlights Luther Burbank as the plant wizard who earned his first major triumph with the Burbank potato.

Luther Burbank Burbank

Indians Win 11th Inning Victory Over Browns

A brilliant relief effort by Joe Heving helps the Cleveland Indians rally from a 4 2 deficit to beat the St. Louis Browns 5 4 in 11 innings. Five errors by Cleveland, three by Roy Hughes in the 11th, fueled the tense finish. Gatehouse allowed 13 hits in nine innings. the Indians open a series with the Chicago White Sox next. Bob Feller’s arm injury is not considered serious.

Cleveland U.P Joe Heving Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Indians Roy Hughes Heving Denny Galehouse Hughes Gatehouse Frankie Pytlak Billy Sullivan Lary Browns Chicago White Sox

Central Ohio Loop Opens May 9 With Carbon Hill Opener

Central Ohio League action begins May 9 at 2:30 PM as Carbon Hill hosts Sugar Grove Gasco. Carbon Hill features Earl Marshall Eddie Tolbert Marion Allen from Logan Don Mohney Jobs Paul Taylor and others with Chuck Rutherford coaching at Carbon Hill.

LOGAN Carbon Hill Sugar Grove Gasco Earl Marshall Eddie Tolbert Marion Allen Don Mohney Jobs Paul Taylor Buchtel Russ Dawley Porter Roof Lancaster Peck Devol Leslie Evans Rudolph Blosser Kaye Blosser Woody Devol Louie Lowes Millard Patton

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