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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Triumph Over Hocking Valley Giants 10-2

Nelsonville Eagles defeated the Hocking Valley Giants 10 to 2 at the City Playground Sunday afternoon. Don Smith pitched eight efficient innings allowing six hits while Cec Woodson started for the Giants and was pulled in the second. Carlin and Graham led with two hits each as the Eagles built five first inning runs and four in the second.

Ross E. Reed Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Hocking Valley Giants City Playground Don Smith Eagles Cec” Woodson Giants Leach Carlin Graham Shoemakers Greys

Faithful Workers Meet in Nelsonville

Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School gathers at Walnut Street home hosted by Mrs. George Evans and Mrs. Sam Frank. Devotions led by Mrs. Willard Bartoe with prayers by Mrs. Charles Reynolds. Contests and readings by Mrs. Nei kirk, Mrs. Frank, and Mrs. Bartoe. Refreshments served during social hour.

Nelsonville George Evans Sam Frank Faithful Workers Methodist Sunday School Walnut St Willard Bartoe Charles Reynolds Adda Neikirk Frank Bartoe

Entertain 26 Guests at Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. Enos Starkey and daughter Mary hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Gordon Crawford in Nelsonville. Twenty six guests attended games and contests with prizes awarded to Ethel Worthington and Glen Allen. Mary Jo Bowers won the spelling bee and gifts were given to Mrs. Crawford.

Nelsonville Enos Starkey Mary Gordon Crawford Bertha Starkey Ethel Worthington Glen Allen Mary Jo Bowers

Mrs Carrie Fiske Leaves for New York City

Mrs. Carrie Fiske departed Nelsonville today for New York City where she will spend some time.

Nelsonville Carrie Fiske New York City

Movie Star Florence George Named Catherine Guthrie

Springfield Ohio follows Florence George as a rising star in Hollywood under a $1000 weekly Paramount contract. The Nelsonville connection ties her to Miss Gretchen Bryant of Springfield and Tom Sheppard of Nelsonville at the Nov 22 wedding, where she served as maid of honor and was heard on WBM Chicago Thursdays.

Springfield Florence George Hollywood Calif Paramount Motion Picture Studios Miss George Catherine Guthrie Wittenberg School of Music Chicago Columbus

Nelsonville Man Is Honored in West

A birthday dinner at Lakeside Lake Tahoe honored Dr. Nathan Hill of Nelsonville Ohio. Mrs John G Juniper and Mrs Roy B Speers hosted the event for their uncle. Guests included Dr N Hill Mrs D A Evans Miss Elizabeth Juniper Bert G Raitt Charles R Roberts Roy B Speers and John G Juniper. Dr N Hill has spent the last month in Nevada.

Lakeside Lake Tahoe John G. Juniper Roy B.speers Nathan Hill Nelsonville Ohio David A. Evans Elizabeth Juniper Bert G. Raitt Charles R. Roberts Roy B. Speers

Bird Dog Enthusiasts Discuss Conservation at Hock-Hocking Club Picnic

In Nelsonville the Hock Hocking Bird Dog Club hosted a Lewis Farm picnic that drew many local bird dog enthusiasts. Club officers led sessions on wildlife conservation and proper dog training, followed by a 1 o'clock chicken dinner.

Nelsonville Hock-Hocking

Surprise party honors Miss Helen Gandee on 19th birthday

Nelsonville report recalls a surprise party for Miss Helen Gandee on her 19th birthday hosted by her sister Miss Margaret Gandee. Guests included Miss Virginia Galvin Betty Stewart Jeanette Cranmer Margery Simington Virginia Riley Esther Dorst Catherine Duffy Jean Dilcher Esther Barron Peggy Ann Green and Mrs. Tom Kelly with pink and white refreshments and games.

Nelsonville Margaret Gandee Helen Virginia Galvin Betty Stewart Jeannette Cranmer Margery Simington Virginia Riley Esther Dorst Catherine Duffy Jean Dilcher Esther Barron Peggy Ann Green Tom Kelly

End long motor trip returns from Canada and New England

Five women and one married woman completed a two weeks motor tour through Canada and the New England States. They traveled as far north as Montreal before returning home.

Nelsonville Adeline Ray Verna Hard Evelyn Galvin Louise Skinner Elsworth Devore Canada New England Montreal

Beloved Diva Puzzle Clues Across Horizontal and Vertical

Crossword reader challenge fills the page with cryptic style hints. Pictured Ernestine appears as a clue anchor while multiple definitions span epilepsy signs, ages, and classical references across horizontal and vertical grids.

Local Residents Visit, Return Home after Weekend Gatherings

Nelsonville and area residents hosted or visited relatives during weekend stays. Arthur Peacock and twin sons Ralph and Ronald of Toledo were guests of Ben Swartz and family. Ada Coakley and daughters Vera and Vivian spent time with William Achauer in Haydenville.

Nelsonville Arthur Peacock Ralph Ronald Toledo Ben Swartz St. Charles St Ada Coakley Vera Vivian Leon Keller William Achauer Haydenville Leo Hans Rhea Akron Columbus Cabe Shelton Joanna Jane Thomas Perry Carbon Hill William Betts Cleveland Pauline Donley Catherine Newman Great Smoky Mountains Carolinas James Bland Homer Pyle Margaret Bland Barberton Grace Merz Cincinnati Charles Azbell Merz Grace Flora E. Smith Virginia Smith Pierce Spencer Chestnut St Robert Pospichel P. G. Oakley Victor Andrews Clarence Andrews Buchtel Charles Hope Keith Buckeye Lake John Bennett Dorothy Cambridge Earl Baker E. E. Bell L. B. Moore New Matamoras Frank Moore H. H. Bowen Edith, Pomeroy Henry McCulloch Edith Stiers Clarence Barnes Comfort W. Va Rosemary Bennett Frank Brazin Dewey Scheeler Chillicothe Adam Scheeler Louise Poling Jimmie Gillham Virgil Blosser Herb Clark Clint Brickles Fostoria Lloyd Evans Loyd Long Beach Chas. D. Leonard Far Baker

Mrs Hawk Barker and Spencer at Lancaster Campground

Nelsonville brief notes that Mrs Adda Hawk Mrs Bertha Barker and Mrs Thomas Spencer are spending the week at the Lancaster Campground with other locals.

Nelsonville Adda Hawk Bertha Barker Thomas Spencer Lancaster Campground

Mrs Bauer Is Ill In Nelsonville

Mrs Rena Bauer who has been ill ten days has been removed from her Straton Apartment to the home of her sister Miss Muriel Traugh Lancaster Street

Bauer Nelsonville Rena Bauer Straton Muriel Traugh Lancaster St

Miss Anna Brady Dies After Long Illness in York Township

Miss Anna Brady 49 died Sunday evening at her home in York Township after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mrs Brady and is survived by sister Elizabeth and brother Ben at home and another brother George of South Solon Ohio. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the residence, with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Anna Brady York Township Frank Brady Elizabeth Ben George South Solon Greenlawn

Mrs. Matheny Hosts M. M. Club Meeting

Nelsonville members of the M. M. Club gathered Friday at Mrs. Myrtle Matheny’s home with Mrs. Gladys Pierce assisting. After a brief business session they played games and awarded prizes to Gladys Pierce Oma Beagle and Bee Shafer. Fifteen members attended a two course lunch and Mrs. Judtle Steenrod will host next.

Nelsonville M. M. Club Myrtle Matheny

Set New Pittsburgh Home-Coming Date

Murray City notes an annual home coming at New Pittsburgh Church on Sunday August 15 with an all day program. Former residents are expected to return for church services in the morning and afternoon. The Rev. Charles Hook leads the services and special music.

Murray City Pittsburgh Charles Hook

Last Contingent Will Go to Camp

Nelsonville officials announce the final day for applications to the Fresh Air Camp. Only 12 boys may attend from Nelsonville and those who have already attended are ineligible. Boys wishing to go should contact Harry Kelly Sr. today.

Nelsonville Harry Kelly

Loyal Woman's Class to Meet Nelsonville

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the church social rooms.

Nelsonville

Honoring Husband at Dinner in Nelsonville

Mrs. Johnny Lovsey hosted a Thursday dinner in Nelsonville honoring her husband Johnny Lovsey. Guests included Joanna Shelton Thomas Shelton of this city Thomas Parry from Carbon Hill and Frances Carmon of Athens. After dinner games and contests followed.

Nelsonville Johnny Lovsey Joanna Shelton Thomas Shelton Thomas Parry Carbon Hill Frances Carmon Athens

Mayor and Mrs Holland Visiting relatives in Columbus

Mayor S G Holland and his wife left Sunday to spend a week in Columbus with relatives.

Columbus Nelsonville S. G. Holland

Salem Homecoming Attendees and Regional Changes

Mineral notes list attendees at the Salem Church homecoming on July 25 and announce a July 1938 return date. Vinton Bolen sells his store and moves to Albany with plans for Harvey Chesser to run a new general merchandise business next door. Several families and visitors from Athens Coolville Barbeton and nearby towns are noted along with library additions and local travel for religious meetings and camp events.

G. C. Sickles Linton Sickles Frank McDaniel Solomon Scott J. P. Emish Nannie Hester Nannie Addis Salem Vinton Bolen Bolen Albany Harvey Chesser Francis VanDyke Walsh Barberton Paul Raymond Harold James J. L VanDyke Athens Parker Snyder Caroline Snyder J. S. van Dyke Rufie White Broadwell Lawrence White Mineral Library G. K. Lowry Carbondale Nelle Lowry Ethel Hazel Addis John Rorick New Marshfield George Parson James Carder Henrietta W. Va C. M. Buckley Austin Blake Coolville Ralph Grimes Susie Susan Grimes Torch Starling Shingler Billy Edward Sheridan Oswego N. Y J. P. Monroe Sheridan Gerald McWhorter Lima Eunice Shmneler

Albany Church Group Met in M E Church

Albany The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church met at the church with Mrs. Mitchell presiding. New member Mrs. J S Radford joined. Program included piano solo by Mrs Hoffee and poems read by Norma Gillogly and Bernice Jane Dailey. Refreshments served by Mrs Lash Mrs Reeder and Mrs Amy Bobo. Many local residents and visitors noted in social updates.

Albany Ladies Aid Society M. E Mitchell J. S. Radford Hoffee Good Man Norma Gillogly Bernice Jane Dailey Lash Reeder Amy Bobo Florence Brown Columbus Howard Bean Akron Etta Bean A. W. Tedrow Worley Cline North Dakota O. A. MacDonald Gloaser Rutland A. T. Stuart Kentucky

Glouster Man Fined for Disturbing the Peace

Foster Gibbs was arrested Friday night by Marshal Fred Heck on charges of using profane language and disturbing the peace. He was found guilty at a hearing and fined $10 and costs, totaling $18.80.

Glouster Foster Gibbs Fred Heck

W C T U Picnic at Mrs Gessell House

Mrs A A Gessell will host the W C T U annual picnic at her Glouster home Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock. Each member is asked to bring her favorite dish.

Glouster A. A. Gessell W.C.T.U

Picnic for WEA members at Logan Water Works grounds

Twenty two W E A members enjoyed the annual picnic at the Logan Water Works grounds Thursday evening. A delicious picnic supper was served during the evening.

Nelsonville W.E.A Logan Water Works

Weekend Visit After Dam Outing In Columbus

Mrs James Hallett and Elden Carpenter spent Friday at O Shaughnessy Dam in Columbus. They were joined by Mrs Ina Hall and Miss Carma Haffner who attends Office Training School. Miss Haffner accompanied them home for a weekend visit.

Nelsonville James Hallett Elden Carpenter O’shaugnessey Dam Columbus Ina Hall Carma Haffner Carma

Family group returns from Buckeye Lake vacation

Edward Green and daughter Peg gy Ann travel with Misses Margaret Gandee Gladys McDaniels Virginia Riley Ruth Kelly and Esther Dorst after a week at Buckeye Lake returning home from the trip.

Nelsonville Edward Green Peggy Ann Margaret Gandee Gladys McDaniels Virginia Riley Ruth Kelly Esther Dorst Buckeye Lake

Church Board to Meet in Nelsonville Tonight

The official board of the Church of Christ will meet in the pastor's study tonight at 7 30 o clock.

Nelsonville The Church of Christ

Church of Christ Softball Set to Play Buchtel

The Church of Christ softball team will meet Tuesday at 5:30 PM at the City Playground. The game is scheduled to be played in Buchtel.

Buchtel Nelsonville Church of Christ

Benefit Party Planned by Junior Order in Nelsonville

The Junior Order will hold a benefit party Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the F. mall.

Nelsonville F. Mall

Picnic at Buckeye Lake Park Draws G A Club Members

Ten members of the G. A. Club and two guests enjoyed a Sunday evening picnic at Buckeye Lake Park.

Lake Nelsonville G. A. Club Buckeye Lake Park

Benefit Tonight at ICC Hall in Nelsonville

The G A Club will host a benefit in the ICCF Hall tonight at 8 o clock. Proceeds are intended to support local activities. Community members are urged to attend and contribute.

Nelsonville G. A. Club 1.C.C.F

Glouster Catholic Vacation School Opens at Holy Cross

Glouster’s Holy Cross Catholic Church announces Religious Vacation School starting Monday August 2. Classes run 9:00 10:45 for ages up to 13 with a 15 minute recess, 4:00 5:00 for Jacksonville children, and evening sessions 7:30 8:15 for high school students and adults on Sacraments of the Church.

Glouster Holy Cross Catholic Church Jacksonville

Engagement Noted as Webb-Daniel Family Plans

New Straitsville records the engagement of Helen Webb to Raymond ONeil of Pontiac Michigan. Miss Webb visits Detroit with sister Mrs Charles Martzolff for three weeks. The rest of the town reports church activities visits and family travel notes.

Glouster Social Figures Visit and Guests Food Fair

Glouster hosted a string of visitors over the weekend with Miss Selma Jones of Columbus and Robert Williams among those seen at Mt Sterling. Dayton guests James Earl Cain and family stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Figley and son Billy. Several visitors came from Columbus and Cleveland to see local residents and attend family events.

Glouster Selma Jones Columbus Robert Williams Mt. Sterling James Earl Cain Dayton Thomas Figley Billy Figley Mr. Cain Bobby Chute Marion

Station Is Sold On North High Street

The Bingman service station on North High St was sold Saturday to Leonard Smith and Harley Kittle who assumed charge Saturday evening. The Bingman brothers had operated the Sin clair station for the past two years. Mr Kittle also runs the Kittle auto parts station on High St.

Glouster Bingman North High St Leonard Smith Harley Kittle Bingman Brothers Sinclair Mr. Kittle Kittle Auto Parts High St

Legion Auxiliary Meeti ng Plans Labor Day Event

The American Legion Auxiliary of the Frank McCann post will meet at the Legion Hall Thursday at 7 20 for a potluck supper. They will discuss Labor Day plans and other matters of importance including Amateur Hour and Labor Day serving duties. Attendance is requested.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Frank McCann Legion Hall

Oak Grove Gas station change and community roundup

Oak Grove reports Em mitt Cagg's gas station taken over by Charles Levering with remodeling and new paint. Sunday visits include the Carpenters and the Foughtys with a Logan trip. other local gatherings cover farm reunions near New Petersburgh, visits between Logan and Marion residents, and updates on residents’ health. The For Get-Me-Not 4-H Club held a Grange Hall meeting with vegetable-themed roll call and project review, planning a August 10 gathering.

Oak Grove Emmitt Cagg Charles Levering Ed Carpenter Raymond Foughty Whitlatch Nelsonville Logan Herbert Ely Michael Ely Hattie Bennett Ely Res New Petersburgh John Ely Gilbert Leffler Charles Wendell Royal Hartman Waveline Earl Moler Lancaster Lena Ohara Marion Charles Wachenschwanz Charles L. Wachenschwanz Zeata Wilson Columbus Estella Shipley Barberton Dora Ward Murray City Norma Beatrice Hartman Springfield Victor Dickson Oscar Bert John Bert London Charles Hartman Clyde Smith Horace Smith Carl Summers White Cross Hospital William Hartman Grange Hall

Church Groups Meet in Glouster

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will convene at Mrs. John Bulloch’s home Wednesday at 2 PM. All members are urged to attend.

The Methodist Church John Bulloch

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