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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

3

Stratton Motors Rally to 9 7 Victory Over Mac Chevrolets

In Nelsonville Aug 8 Jack Taylor's Stratton Motors overcame a four run handicap to defeat the Mac Chevrolets 9 to 7. Lonesley relief pitching steadied Stratton as Ray and Hillery fueled a late offensive burst. Gar Rishon and Jenkins contributed timely hits for the Chevrolets, but Stratton tied for second place in the league with the win.

Nelsonville Jack Taylor Stratton Motors Vic Stratton Challengers Lonesley Ray Hilleary Chevrolets Fae Buckeyea Arlin Collamore Chevelets Buckeyes H. Woodson E. Lewis Pat

Beasley Builds Two Floor Addition To Nelsonville Garage

Nelsonville Aug 8 Fred R Beasley Athens County Ford dealer has started excavation for a two floor addition to his West Washington Street garage. The project includes a full basement and first floor to form an L shape, extending to Carnes Alley with brick concrete and steel construction and new auto service facilities. Beasley cites Ford popularity and improved business as reasons for expanding to better serve patrons.

Nelsonville Fred R. Beasley Athens County Ford Washington Street Mr. Beasley L. J Eberle Carnes Block Carnes Alley William Mills Bart Davidson Athens Easley Beasley

Konjola praised by user in Athens drug store sale note

A testimonial proclaims Konjola as a life changing tonic improving digestion liver and kidney vigor and overall vitality. The product is sold at McKee Drug Store in Athens and widely by leading druggists in the region.

Konjola Konola Athens Mc-Kee

Vacation Suspension for Troop 45 Scouts in Nelsonville

All nation and regular meetings of Troop 45, Boy Scouts, are discontinued until September 6. Officials will plan winter activities and redecorate the Scout room at the Y M C A. Scouts should watch news items for special meetings and attend an overnight hike meeting on Thursday evening at Central School grounds fully equipped.

Nelsonville All Nation Boy Scouts Central School

Pythian Sisters Hold Social at Ida Green Home

The Vast Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Ida Green's Logan home. After a business session a social hour followed and a three course luncheon was served by the hostess and her daughter Miss Alice Green to members including Mrs. W. W. Gibson and Mrs. Harry Davis.

I. H. T. Club Smith Logan Jose Cook Charlies Reynolds Clarence Backus C. L. Stout Arl Fiske Hettie Stewart D. L. Burnelle Florence Will Barrows Malvern Wilson Robby C. E. Heft Donald Betts Elsie Hodgeman Florence Cook Leah Reynolds Geneva Geers Julian Burnelle Ida Green Alice Green W. W. Gibson Harry Davis Carl Bateman Carl Coakley Hubert Lancaster Bertha Howard Louise Pearce

Mrs Maude Weekley Dies in Columbus Hospital

Nelsonville notes Mrs Maude Weekley wife of Otto Weekley of this city died early this morning at Mercy Hospital Columbus after Monday admission. She leaves husband, one son Max, and parents Mr and Mrs Grant Weekle of Deanville. The body will return to the family home for funeral arrangements to be announced.

Maude Weekley Columbus Hospital Nelsonville Otto Weekley Mercy Hospital Columbus Max Grant

Wiener roast brings many local youths together at Carbon Hill

A large gathering of girls and boys enjoyed a wiener roast at Carbon Hill on Tuesday night. Attendees included Mildred Carrol Nashport Leone Perkins New Philadelphia Hester Smith Nellie Green Marie Dawley Greta Wilkinson Esther Evans Wanetta Winegan Louise Hughes Gladys Green Woodrow Devel Elmer M Lehman Byron Hughes Gomer S Evans Victor Joyce Carl Robey Willard Matheny Denver Hawk Oakley Smith Dale Hutchinson Arthur Dawley Russell Dawley Ivan Lehman. Muste provided by Tom Joyce Victor Joyce and Johnny Stlenbrink.

Carbon Hill Mildred Carrol Nashport Leone Pherma Perkins New Philadelphia Hester Smith Nellie Green Marie Dawley Gretta Wilkinson Esther Evans Wanetta Winegan Louise Hughes Gladys Green Woodrow Devel Elmer M Lehman Byron Hughes Gomer S. Evans Victor Joyce Paul Clark Bob Mount Carl Robey Willard Matheny Denver Hawk Oakley Smith Dale Hutchinson Arthur Dawley Russell Dawley Ivan Lehman Muste Tom Joyce Johnny Stlenbrink

Berean Bible Class to Hear Special Music Sunday

The Berean Bible Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville invites all men to attend a Sunday morning service at 9 30 featuring special music by the Berean orchestra. Rev K H Mc Corkle will lead the regular teaching session.

Nelsonville Berean Bible Class The Christian Church Berean Orchestra K. HH. McCorkle

Bridge Club Plays At Athens Country Club

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club held three tables of bridge at the Athens Country Club with a 6 o'clock dinner. Guests included Miss Hazel Glenn from Columbus Mrs. John Edington and Miss Mabel Poston. High scores earned trophies for first Mrs. FE Bennett second Mrs. Cecil Shafer and third Mrs. William Morgan.

Athens Hazel Glenn Columbus John Edington Mabel Poston FE. Bennett Cecil Shafer William Morgan

New Orleans City Commission Sets Tentative Plan Break

New Orleans City Commission today announced tentative acceptance of a plan to break a county or city system, outlining steps and potential timelines for implementation. Officials emphasized a structured approach and public input during the review phase.

New Orleans

Street Car Strike Sparks Bus Substitution

Prolonged street car strike leads to employing strikers to operate buses marking a radical shift in transportation in the city.

Hope will admitted to probate as Mary Hope chooses

The will of John T. Hope was admitted to probate and widow Mary E. Hope elected to take under its terms. A marriage license was issued for Orren Mace of Nelsonville and Frances Brugere, both 21, resident of Nelsonville.

John T. Hope Mary E. Hope

Ohio University Students Invited to Final Summer Hike

The Wesley Foundation of the First Methodist Church invites Ohio University students to the last hike of the summer session. The group will meet at the church at 5:80 o'clock Friday evening before departure.

Ohio University Wesley Foundation First Methodist Church

Mother shoots daughter then kills herself in Huntington

Mrs. Burt L. Wilson 36 shot and killed her daughter Madeline 17 then fatally shot herself. A verdict of murder and death by own action was reported. The tragedy was discovered when her husband and neighbor Paul Stevenson forced entry into the locked room.

Burt L. Wilson Huntington Madeline B. IL Hume Mra Wilson Wilson Kenwood Park Hills

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