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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1935

Page

2

Eagles and Cardinals set for Sunday baseball at Eagle Park

Nelsonville Eagles host Columbus Cardinals at Eagle Park Sunday afternoon August 4. Cardinals, a top semi pro outfit from Columbus, hold 16 wins in 18 games with wins over Richwood Delaware Newark Mt. Vernon Cardington Mansfield and Carbondale. Graves from Lipscomb College will play. Eagles strengthened lineup and aim for another victory with Withem or Johnson on mound and Columber behind the plate. Local attendees include Misa Nelle Schwenke Logan and Betty Jean Lewis visiting relatives.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Columbus Cardinals Eagle Park Cardinal Columbus Cardinals Richwood Delaware Newark Mt. Vernon Cardington Mansfield Carbondale Ray Marbitter Red Birds Billgraves Lapcomb College Nashville, Tenn Eagles Garner Sam Withem Frosty Johnson Johnny Columber Columbus Monarchs Graves Howells Myers Davies Redifer Anelick Hoppe Watts Burkelder Morbitter Eagies Kimball Columber Ray Mohney Graham Tolbert Hilleary Smith Jonas White Frisby Johnson Withem

Mayor Holds Four Intoxication Arraignments

Four arraignments on intoxication complaints were held in Mayor 8. G. Holland s court Wednesday. All pleaded guilty. Herbert Nelson Langsville Timothy Lowe McArthur and Harve Anders Nelsonville were fined five dollars and costs each. Harve Denny Nelsonville was fined ten dollars and costs.

Nelsonville G. Holland Herbert Nelson Langsville Timothy Lowe McArthur Harve Anders Harve Denny

Mrs. Hickman Hosts Weekly Bridge Club At Home

Mrs. P. W. Hickman entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her colonial country home in Nelsonville with garden flowers in the rooms. Guests included Mrs. Miller Wilson and Mrs. Welch who held high guest scores while Mrs. Gay Aumilier, Mrs. Cecil Shafer and Mrs. John Edington posted high club scores. Five tables of play preceded a refreshed serving of light refreshments.

Nelson Ville C. E. Welch Maddle Barnecut Oo. P. Bingman J. L. Webb William Brooks Miller Wilson John Lawson R. R. Stalter Mary Kessinger Herbert Leyshon Philadelphia Chas. Bartels Parkersburg W. Va P. W. Hickman

Mrs Cooley Hosts Bridge Party In Nelsonville

Mrs Leonard Cooley entertained her bridge club and guests on Wednesday night at a Colonial dinner followed by bridge. Guests included Mrs William Gray and others. Gray scored high among guests while Mrs J B Preston and Mrs Stacey Sharp led the club scores.

Nelsonville Leonard Cooley William Gray Bari McCune Robert Kimmey Arthur Burgess Donald Betta Colonial J. B. Preston Stacey Sharp

Florence Barron and C H Ruble host Buckeye Lake bridge club

Mrs Florence Barron and Mrs C H Ruble entertain members of their bridge club at Buckeye Lake today in a social gathering gathered by local residents.

Nelsnville Florence Barron C. H. Ruble Buckeye Lake

Bridge Club Social Hosts Guests at Mrs. Devore’s Night

Entertains her club in Nelsonville as Miss Nelle Schwenke Logan and Miss Regina White join Mrs. Lee Devore’s gathering. High scores went to Mrs. Paul Allen and Mrs. Sylvester Rosas with Miss White scoring low.

Nelsonville Nelle Schwenke Logan Regina White Lee Devore Paul Allen Sylvester Rosas White Low

Church Group Presents Play at Vinton Aug 3

A Wild Flower of the Hills will be staged Saturday evening August 3 at the Vinton Auditorium by a Methodist Church youth group coached by G B Glenn. Cast includes Ertivaun Hutchinson Laura McGhee Raymond Casto Jennie Huntley Verna Welker Robin Glenn Denver McGhee Arnold Schoolcraft Haiden Thomas Lonnie Cain. Supt Paul R Glenn of Fowler Colorado visited for two weeks. his niece Carrie Louise Hesse will work in local schools.

Vinton Vinton Auditorium The Methodist Church G. BE. Glenn Ertivaun Hutchinson Laura McGhee Raymond Casto Jennie Huntley Verna Welker Robin Glenn Denver McGhee Arnold Schoolcraft Haiden Thomas Lonnie Cain Paul R. Glenn Fowler, Colo Carrie Louise Hesse Fowler L. B. Gross Columbus J. D. Shack Ermel Ward David William Ewing Billy Catherine Locan Postmaster Ewing H. A. Lewis Wavely Frank J. Glenn Frank Hill T Butterfield Gallipolis Department of Forestry Ohio Clay Guvan Don Frank Dunkie Alice Matthews Catherine Jones Cline Gerlach

Rock Springs Church Ice Cream Social Draws Large Crowd

Rock Springs church held a well attended ice cream social Thursday evening. Sunday School attendance on July 23 reached 71. A baby girl was born Monday evening to Mr and Mrs Will Bartels at the maternal grandparents’ home, Mr and Mrs Ed Humphrey. Various local visits and calls are noted including Mrs Zeisler and family from Youngstown visiting her parents, and several residents hosting and visiting in Long Hollow and Pomeroy areas.

Rock Springs Will Bartels Ed Humphrey Henry Zeisler Harold Youngstown Wi Well Henry Koy Eastman Linnie Terrer Columbus Edna Carman Lane Hollow Emma Grueson Herman Grueson Sophie Whitlock Pomeroy William Grueson Grues

Mr K and the Berlin echo over New York license case

The piece traces how Mayor Fiorentino LaGuardia’s move to block a masseur license for Paul W. Kress of New York sparked international attention. Early reports concealed Kress’s identity behind the alias “Mr. K” as he pursues a second American citizenship amid the controversy.

Mr. K Berlin Fiorello LaGuardia Paul W. Kress New York Kress

Community Notes From Springfield and Vicinity

Local social items list guests visiting from Springfield Vienna and Baltimore plus trips to Columbus Parkersburg and Joppa. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Chase Mrs. Stout and daughter Catherine Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell and others. A surprise birthday for Miss Emma Bailey and an Orange Christian Church home-coming on August 25 are noted.

Isaac Butcher Vienna W. Va A. R Butcher Filmer Flory Clarence and Louise Springfield Edwin Chase J. J. Stout Stout Catherine Dayton Philadelphia Clare Stout Frank Caldwell Columbus Hocking Valley Campbell Russell Erma Grace Torch Harry Willet Edwin Carrie Willet Charles Willet Charles Willet. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Runion and Son, Harold, Miss Grace Jeffers Howard Stalnaker Arthur Ziggafoos O. L. Davis Joppa Snyder L. H. Allen T. W. Geaton Athens John Gaston Dorothy Caldwell Charmion Persons Caldwell Parkersburg J. B Harvey Persons Clyde Calvert Chester Myrtle Roey Calvert Lona Clark Carrie Gainer Tuppers Plains John Archer Charlies Gaston Chiildren Lee Gaston Wemmer Stewart Clarence Hatfield Kate Snodgrass Harrisonville Fred Vandyke Orange Christian Church

Revival services begin Sunday at local Christian Church

The Christian Church will host revival services starting Sunday night led by regular pastor Rev. G N Perkins of Rutland with assistant Rev. O W Williams from McArthur.

Dexter The Christian Church G. N. Perkins Rutland O. W. Williams McArthur

Grange No 2436 Sets Friday Meeting at Grange Mall

Nelsonville York Grange No 2436 announces a Friday night meeting at the Grange Mall venue. Members are reminded of the time and gathering to discuss ongoing community topics and upcoming events.

Grangy Nelsonville York Grange Mall

Doctors Head Ball Clubs in Tuesday Fray

Doctor Walker and his Buchtel Old Timers defeated Doctor Nelson and his Old Timers 11 to 1 at The Plains Tuesday evening. Mohney and Jonas pitched for the visitors with Slater and Harrison catching for The Plains. The home team led 1 to 0 through three innings before a four run fourth inning broke the game open. Mohney, Wet pitched well for the Old Timers, with continued hitting by the visitors through the contest. Brooks Shoe Factory meets the Old Timers Friday. next Tuesday Millfield visit Buchtel field.

Buchtel Doctor Walker Doctor Nelson the Plains Mohney Jonas Plains Slater Harrison Walker Millfield Buchtel Field

Long Bottom Church Sets All Day Sunday Services

All day meeting planned at Long Bottom Christian Church on Sunday August 4 with forenoon and afternoon services and a noon basket dinner. Ladies' Aid of the M E Church to hold an ice cream social in the church basement Wednesday night August 7. Various local residents and visitors noted at gatherings and family visits across Athens Parkersburg and Wilson areas.

Long Bottom The Christian Church Hattie Beverage Cincinnati Josephine Watkins Will Cassey Athens Ethel Hadill Pittsburgh Stella Chevalier W. D. Barton Jon Richard Cleveland Fant Quick Parkersburg J. C. Lawrence Ladies' Aid Society M. E. Church Clare Smith Swan Oscar Babcock William Fulton Silver Ridge H. C. Smith Mansfield J. D. Hawley Elmer Schreiber Wilson, Pa

Grass Run Side Hill Brief News Mention

A rural note recalls Grass Run Side Hill poultry events with a record chasing four and a half month old hen laying a two yolk egg. Various local visits and health updates are listed including Mrs Ray Nicholson, Miss Alta Will, Wilford Robinson of Portsmouth, and ties to Mt Union Columbus Wellsville and Athene area residents.

Joseph Greaser Butland Merchant Ray Nicholson Alta Will Wilford Robinson Portsmouth Barnett Romine Paul Winn Columbus Alma Chase Mt Union William Nicholson Harry Saxton David Saxton Middleport Albert Bolin Athens F. W. Winn Wille Carr Wellsville John Carr Maxine Amos J. C. Anderson Marvin Chase

Unemployed League plans Columbus convention march

Glouster Unemployed League members said funds are for attending the convention in Columbus today and tomorrow and for financing a march to Columbus. The march was postponed but a date will be set during the convention. Delegates Ches ter Sanborn Pete Collins Asa Spencer and Bert Skinner left this morning for Columbus.

Glouster Glouster Unemployed League Unemployed League Columbus Chester Sanborn Pete Collins Asa Spencer Bert Skinner

Wolf Wins Honors at Military Camp Selection

George Wolf son of Mr and Mrs Wilf Wolf of this city has been named an outstanding candidate at the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind He received the first order of merit from camp commander Col O P Robinson Wolf is in Company and will be eligible to take the reserve commission examination after this year s training

Glouster George Wolf Wilf Wolf Citizens Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ind O. P. Robinson Wolf

Frances Bailey Wedls Bride in Corning Ceremony

Frances Bailey Wedls of Corning married Francis Weiland of Corning Wednesday morning at Holy Cross Church in Glouster. Rev. A V Kessler officiated. The couple left for a Michigan motor trip and will reside with the bride’s mother on Broad Street after their return. Mrs Spencer Davis of Taylor Ridge underwent an appendectomy in Columbus and was brought home.

Glouster Jessa Frances Bailey Francis Weiland Corning Holy Cross Church A. V. Kessler Thelma Ley Harry Hen- Neasy Michigan Glouster High School Dean Bailey Henry Weiland Corning High School Seimer Broad Street Spencer Davis Taylor Ridge Mercy Hospital Columbus

Allen Home hosts Carthage visitors and funeral attendees

Mr and Mrs Cyrus McKinney and family, en route home from Wolf Summit West Virginia, spent Tuesday night with L H Allen. J B Allen of Akron visited with the Allen family Friday to Sunday and attended the Wolfe Summit funeral. Nash Conant of Lakeland Florida visits his parents in town. Howard Lake family joined the Day reunion at Bear Wallow Church. Rupert Schrader attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Staneart in Athens.

Lottridge Cyrus McKinney Inlaw Corbin McKinney Ellen Fremont Wolf Summit W. Va Walter McKinney L. H. Allen McKinney Allen J. B. Allen Akron Ralph Nash Conant Lakeland Fla William Conant Howard Lake Bear Wallow Church Rupert Schrader Sarah Staneart Athens

Moody family reunion set for Embree Park Pennsville

A Moody family reunion is planned at Embree Park in Pennsville next Sunday, inviting relatives to gather for the event.

Glouster Moody Embree Park Pennsville

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Sun Siars Misa Nelle Schwenke Sarah Davis Sunbury L. A. Davis Misa Betty Jean Lewis Mary Ellen Covert Grace Covert Detroit Howard Parker Betty Jean Lewta Orpheum Ron Lee Pad Ie Mrs. Hickman Mrs. Cooley George Stevens Bing Crosby Maniac Carthage Doctors Dr. Walker Dr. Nelson Long Bottom Church Odd Fellows C. W. Johnson Beverly P. E. Droz Bailey Droz Jordan de. E. LeFever This City Bright Elyria Jacksonville Coolville New Marshfield Earl Whitlatch New Marshfield Lodge Roger Hambleton Charles Thomas Lodge Noble Grand William Kalt Wilbur Grandstaff Harold Shirkey Joseph Watson George Luther George Householder Walter Parks John Winezar Roy Kasier John Deal Fred Kempton V. G Magic City Lodge Jack Blower Dallas Christman Cheney N. G Chris Yarger Bari Morris Leslie Gardner Elza Morris Lewis Creachbaum W. H. Stahl Earl Wiley John Blower Gardner G. L. Smith Capital Edington Shirley Temple America’s FOX James Dunn Frances Bailey Wedls Stud Mattrey Gulf Ull Gulf Refining Company Randy Mer Dibit Agricultur Tians Opty da Ohn Aur Ilee
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