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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1935

Page

2

Visitors Sport Victories Over Topnotch Club

Nelsonville Eagles manager Meade White set a Sunday Aug 11 game at Fagie Park against the Springfield Giants, a fast colored club boasting 17 wins against five defeats this season. Giants star Dick Craig leads with strong hitting, while Nelsonville fielding boasts Kimball Tolbert Graham and Frosty Johnson as stalwarts.

Nelsonville Meade White Nelsonville Eagles Springfield Giants Fagie Park Buchtel Road Giants Dayton White Sox Delaware Merchants Bellefontaine Kenton Cincinnati White Sox Lakeland’t Beach Indians Dick Craig Springfield Eagles Kimball Pege Eddie Tolbert Graham Eagies Jonsson Withem Pitch Turner Frosty Johnson Sam Withem Columber Giante Smith Leigh Powell Craig Lawrence Owens Buriong Simpson White

Marriage at First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church saw the wedding of Charles W. Shafer and Audrey Bean in a single ring ceremony read by Rev. Lloyd Evans. Attending were Mrs. C. D. Shafer, Mrs. Lloyd Evans and Lloyd Evans II. Shafer, son of Mrs. John Monks, is a Nelsonville High School 1928 graduate now at William Brooks Shoe Co. Bean is daughter of Mrs. George Schoonover, a Nelsonville High School 1933 alumna who studied post graduate work in commerce. The couple recently furnished a home on M EB Street and are now visiting friends.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Lioyd Evans Charles W. Shafer Audrey Bean C. D. Shafer Lloyd Evans Shafer John Monks M. E. Street Nelsonville High School The Colonial William Brooks Shoe Co George Schoonover Jefferson Street M. EB. Street

Miss Eleanore Ray Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Eleanore Ray, a Mercy Hospital nursing student in Columbus, underwent an appendicitis operation Tuesday morning. Her condition was satisfactory Wednesday night. Her mother Mrs. Mary Ray and sisters Misa Adeline and Verna were with her Tuesday, and Mrs. Ray planned to stay for a few days.

Nelsonville Eleanore Ray Mercy Hospital Columbus Mary Ray Misa Adeline Verna Ray

Winfield Clark Turner Pitchers Shine In Short Play

Fagies Kimball Smith Tolbert Mohney Ray Graham Hilleary Columber Jonas White Campbell Johnson Withem among listed players evidence of pitching duties. The fragment references multiple names across positions suggesting a baseball box score or lineup note.

Winfield Clark Turner Fagies Kimball Smith Tolbert Mohney Ray Graham Hilleary Columber Jonas White Campbell Johnson Withem

What's on the Air by CBE Butterfield

NBC and CBS broadcast schedules list evening and late night programs for WEAF WABC WJZ WIZ and WIZ networks with musical acts, orchestras, comedy and forums. Friday plans include Dick Fidler Orchestra Eddie Dunetedter Army Band Norman Thomas broadcast Our Civil Liberties and Pedro Via Orchestra program highlights.

Weafnbc Dick Fidler Vie and Bade Castle of Romance Wabccbs Eddie Dunetedter U. & Army Band Norman Thomas George Gordon Battle

Fragmented Radio Schedule Fragmented Listings

A cluttered list of radio program titles and times on a Friday schedule. Mentions many names and shows such as Gene Burchell and George Duffy with various orchestras, news notes, and entertainment segments across late morning to midnight.

Jock Parm Gene Burchell Cheorge Duffy Vie and Bade Ma Perkins Betty Bob Arnold Douglas Jack Armstrong Lowell Thomas Amos Andy Bop Newhall Dangerous Paradise Alfred Karger First Fighter Music Box News Room Lum Abner Beauty Box Theater Georgian Bay Don Bester Orch Gene Burehell Billy Bisset Anson Weeks Joe Sanders Johnny Courtney Cleorge Duffy Moon River

Andersons Hold Annual Reunion at Happy Hollow Home

The Anderson family gathered at Happy Hollow in Nelsonville on Sunday August 4 for their annual reunion. Fifty two relatives and friends attended with dinner at noon. Attendees included Maude McGee and daughters from Glouster Andy Wilson family from Columbus Lew McGee Frank Six and families from near Glouster Sheldon McGee and Rebecca Curtis plus others from Nelsonville Modoc Shawnee and nearby areas.

Nelsonville Anderson Happy Hollow William Anderson Maude McGee Dol. Marvel Maxine Glouster Andy Wilson Mary and Ross Tom Wilson Columbus Lew McGee Frank Six Near Glouster Flossie Vore Monabelie Richard Richard Snyder Modoc Sheldon McGee Shawnee Rebecca Curtis Ernest Curtis John Miller Charlies McCray Fred Anderson Billy and Raymond Floyd Turner Jack Raybould Patti Lu Milford Clarence John Mazel Betty Arthur Anderson Evelyn Miller Pau

Birthday of Small Child Is Celebrated

Nelsonville Aug. 4 Bonnie L. Bonifield two years old was honored by a party at her grandparents A. B. Johnson and wife. Mrs. Johnson hosted a group of youngsters from 4 to 6 with a cake two candles and balloons as favors. Guests included Ann Brusch Nancy Krieg Jane Krieg Martha Hickman Marilyn Minner Sharron Keily Spencer Steenrod Frederick Kennard Johnny Pedigo Rebecca Rosser Trudy Hannas and Bonnie Lu.

Nelsonville Bonnie L. Bonifield A. B. Johnson Mr. Johnson Ann Brusch Nancy Jane Krieg Martha Hickman Marilyn Minner Sharron Keily Spencer Steenrod Frederick Kennard Johnny Pedigo Rebecca Rosser Trudy Hannas Mies Bonnie Lu

Travelers Return From Fishing Trip to Canada and Michigan

Mrs. Cora Tigner and daughter Josephine of this city with Mr. and Mrs. C B Gard of Canton Ohio have returned home after a fishing trip that took them to northern Michigan and Canada.

Nelsonville Cora Tigner Josephine City C. BE. Gard Canton Ohio Michigan Canada

Nelsonville Social Personal Mention

Mra Emma Wilson left today to spend a month at Buckeye Lake with friends. Leon Strong Tucson Arizona Mra R C Graham and son Page and Mrs A H Schroeder and daugh ters of Columbus were Monday guests of Mra Charles Martin Mr and Mra Carl L Shugert and son Leon East Rockaway L I were Tuesday guests of Miss Catherine M Newman Clinton Hick and daughter Lillian Mrs James Edison and Mary Catherine Shields Columbus were guests of Mrs Mary L Hick at the end of the week.

Emma Wilson Buckeye Lake Leon Strong Tucson Arizona R. C. Graham Page A. H. Schroeder Columbus Charles Martin Carl L. Shugert Leon East Rockaway L. I Catharine M. Newman Clinton Hick Lillian James Edison Mary

Will Take Bids for Post Office Service

Nelsonville Post Office accepts bids by August 15 to transport mail to and from the Nelsonville Post Office and the C. & C. Railroad Depot. With bus connections reduced, the carrier must meet two regular trains daily. Jeff Kyre has held the contract for three years at $45 a month.

Nelsonville Post Office Department Jeff Kyre Met

Correction on Arraignment Names in Petit Larceny Case

The Messenger erred in identifying Virgil Collina of Nelsonville as arraigned in Logan on petit larceny charged by Ben Bailey of Carbon Hill. The correct defendant is Virgil Collina of Jacksonville who was arraigned.

Nelsonville Virgil Collina Logan Ben Bailey Carbon Hill Jacksonville

Stolen Auto Abandoned in Nelsonville Frog Hollow

An automobile reported stolen from Columbus was abandoned in the Frog Hollow district of Nelsonville on Monday. Police were advised and the owner is expected to recover the vehicle today.

Nelsonville Columbus Frog Hollow

Class Meets Tonight in Nelsonville

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church gathers at 7 30 tonight with Mrs Laura Wood on Adams Street. No potluck is planned and each member should bring a letter for their capsule friend.

Nelsonville the Christian Church Laura Wood Adams Street

Floods Delay Logan Road Work 85 Days

An Miller-Orndorf Co official reported 85 days of lost time on the Logan project north of Rockbridge due to flooding. Water on the highway halted work Wednesday with little prospect of resuming that week, as crews maintain detours and traffic remains barred at flood points.

Logan Rockbridge Miller-Orndorf Company

Flood halts goose creek bridge repair progress

LOGAN A wooden abutment work at the Goose Creek bridge near South Bloomingville stopped after a flood visited the district. The 45 foot steel span had washed out weeks earlier and quicksand at the original abutment site blocked replacement. Engineer Orla Wolfe had ordered the wooden abutment. LOGAN Injuries to Robert Patchen at the Godman shoe plant occurred Tuesday when his hand was caught in a machine injuring two fingers.

Logan Goose Creek Bloomingville Orla Wolfe Robert Patchen Godman

Old Timers edge Millfield in late rally at Buchtel

Old Timers at Buchtel field defeated Millfield 4 to 3 in a pitchers duel. Mohney, Garner and Jonas starred for the Vets while Theisen Patton and Toth worked for Millfield. The win extends the Veterans’ season to 12 victories in 14 games and marks their 10th straight win.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Buchtel Field Millfield Mohney Garner Jonas Theisen Patton Toth the Plains CCC Camp Boys Athens Nelson Buchte

Wheat yields good in Salt Creek Valley this year

In the Salt Creek Valley wheat averaged about 20 bushels per acre. The district is sandy and not well suited to wheat, so farmers grow more corn and hay, yielding heavy crops in favorable seasons. Intoxication charged Gore man Dan Seymour held by Sheriff Joe Farbearn Tuesday night.

Logan Salt Creek Valley Dan Seymour Gore Joe Farbearn

Southbound Te Stopped and Morning Rounding at Railing

A fragmentary report describes a halted southbound route and a morning stop near a railing, with a twenty foot drop risk mentioned and observers noting a cliffside area. The piece references Harpers Rup and a miniature Niagara morning scene with people drawn to the surroundings.

Logan Harpers

Woodard Family Stay At Summerland Beach Lytle Cottage

Logan residents Mr and Mrs J W Woodard and daughter Elanore are spending the week at the Lytle Cottage Summerland Beach. They were joined there Wednesday by daughter Mrs Franklin Grant of Detroit. Logan Kiwanis Club members are being entertained there today. Mr and Mrs Fletcher Williams and Mr and Mrs Harold Williams of Columbus were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Dallas Kinser. Mr and Mrs Wesley Ogg and Mr and Mrs R R Loomis returned home Wednesday after a trip to Denver. Ernest Short has confectionery Market which wo Joe Kemper.

J. W. Woodard Elanore Lytle Cottage Summerland Beach Franklin Grant Detroit Kiwanis Club Fletcher Williams Harold Williams Columbus Dallas Kinser Wesley Ogg R. R. Loomis Denver

Darby Funeral Held At Logan Wednesday

Mary Louise Darby wife of Albert Darby died at her residence Monday after a stroke of paralysia she had been an invalid for 19 years Funeral services were led by Rev Elmer Buss and burial occurred in Shawnee She was sister to Herman Vahie and Emma Vahie. Returns from Farm Camp Logan Mrs L T Worley of Rockhouse returned home Wednesday after a stay at Camp Utica with farm women in the district She was brought home by Harold Chambers extension agent.

Logan Mary Louise Darby Albert Darby Elmer Buss Herman Vahie Emma Vahie Shawnee L. T. Worley Rockhouse Utica Harold Chambers

Eighteen Absent Voters Ballots Held by Clerk

Carl F. Brandt, election board clerk, held eighteen absent voters ballots on Wednesday evening. Saturday is the final voting day for this ballot form.

Logan Carl F. Brandt Election Board

Local Resident Herbert Brooks Leaves Hospital After Hernia Operation

After several weeks in Cherrington Hospital for hernia surgery, Herbert Brooks of this city was discharged on Wednesday.

Logan Cherrington Herbert Brooks

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