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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1937

Page

2

Camp Nelson Defeats Shoemakers In Twilight League

Camp Nelson toppled the Shoemakers 8 to 2 at the City Playground in Nelsonville Twilight League play. Medley pitched all seven innings allowing three hits as Camp Nelson opened a 1 0 lead in the second and pushed four in the fourth. Hillery drove in two with a long double for the Shoemakers, but their second place bid slipped as Dr. Walker's Old Timers led the standings.

Nelsonville Camp Nelson Shoemakers Dr. Walker Medley CCC Hilleary Whyte Ray D. Smith

Evangelist H. V. Kyer to Speak at Nazarene Church

Evangelist H V Kyer will tell his life story at the Church of the Nazarene in Nelsonville with nightly singing and preaching at 7 30 during the rest of this week and next. He was born in an infidel home and will describe his mission work in Saskatchewan Canada. Reverend Kyer will relate his experiences and offer sermons nightly.

Nelsonville H. V. Kyer Church of the Nazarene Kyer Saskatchewan Canada Dwight G. Plymire

Special Services Announced Across Several Churches

Rev. Charles Hook will preach Saturday night at the Pittsburgh Hall. A home-coming service is planned Sunday at the Pittsburgh Church. Rev. Charles Marshall of Phillipsburg will speak at 10 30 with an afternoon prayer service. New Floodwood Church has Sunday night preaching and a tent meeting is set for Monday night in Coonville.

Nelsonville Charles Hook Pittsburgh Charles Marshall Phillipsburg New Floodwood Coonville

Anderson Reunion Brings Family Together at Happy Hollow

The annual Anderson family reunion gathered Sunday Aug 8 at Mr and Mrs William Andersons home in Happy Hollow. Attendees included Fred Anderson Akron Rebecca Curtis and her children Ernest and Mary Jack Reyboulds family Pat ty Shannon Worden McGee Snyder Swindrich Smith and others from Nelsonville Glouster Greens Run Middleport and Shawnee. In Nelsonville Mrs Gladys Duckler to host Willing Workers Class potluck supper and capsule friend letters.

Happy Hollow Anderson William Anderson Fred Anderson Akron Rebecca Curtis Ernest Mary Jack Reybould Patty Elizabeth Shannon Lelia Thomas Paul Margaret Worden Nellie Floyd Turner Richard Raymond Billie Nelsonville Sheldon McGee Shawnee Maud McGee Maxine Marvel Glouster Monabelle Snyder Edna Swindrich Greens Run Bertha Smith Middleport Arthur Anderson Gladys Duckler The Christian Church

Old Timers Beat Buchtel in 6-2 Evening Game

The Old Timers veterans defeated Buchtel 6 to 2 Wednesday night. Smoky Garner and Christian powered the battery for the Old Timers with Collins and Turner handling for Buchtel. The vets average 42 years, outfielders Smathers, Thompson, and Mohney contribute 38 year infield led by Dr. Walker and Ben Wagner. They commit no errors and hold a 0.778 winning percentage with 117 runs for and 74 against. This 19th season on the field ends successfully. tonight the Old Timers face Glouster in a return game at Glouster.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Smoky Garner Christian Collins Turner Ed Smathers Thompson Mohney Ben Wagner Glouster

Mrs Patton Honored At Doanville Shower

In Doanville the Women's Club hosted a miscella neous shower for Mrs Adlebert Patton Ruth Nixon on Tuesday night at Community Center. Fifty friends attended as games and contests entertained before refreshments and gifts were opened revealing useful items for her upcoming married life.

Nelsonville Women's Club Doanville Adlebert Patton Ruth Nixon

Motorist Fined in City After Collision Case

Virgil Newlan of Carbondale pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor Holland's court to failing to stop after a car accident with John Sayre on Poplar Street. Police said Sayre's car was damaged. Newlan was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Virgil Newlun Carbondale George Bateman S. G. Holland Newlan John Sayre Poplar St

Nelsonville Residents Visit, Travel Notes and Illness

Miss Ruth White spent the weekend with her grandparents near Columbus while Mr. and Mrs. Earl White hosted a Sunday visit. Floyd Walter and family headed to Buckeye Lake. The Jones reunion drew several relatives, and Fred Fiske and daughters returned from trips to Columbus Walbridge Ohio Michigan and Canada. Miss Bernadine Whyte was moved to Cherrington Hospital Logan for an appendicitis operation.

Nelsonville R. F. D Ruth White Curtis Walter Harry Long Columbus Earl White Floyd Walter Buckeye Lake Floyd Frankel Edgar Houston Fred Fiske Jean Walbridge Ohio Michigan Canada Nelsonville Bernadine Whyte Cherrington Hospital Logan

Reverend Goodman to attend summer school graduation in Lexington

The Rev. Leland Goodman will travel to Lexington Kentucky Friday afternoon for the College of the Bible summer school graduation where he is a candidate for the Bachelor of Divinity degree. He will return Saturday night and preach Sunday morning at his home church.

Nelsonville Leland Goodman Lexington College of the Bible Goodman

Funeral services held for Mrs Arnold's stepfather

Nelsonville officials report Supt. and Mrs. E. J. Arnold traveled to Fort Wayne on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Arnold's stepfather.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Fort Wayne

Powell Family Heads North For Ten Day Canada Trip

Mr and Mrs Leonard Powell and Miss Juanita Gandee departed for a ten day motor journey to Canada, traveling from Nelsonville.

Canada Nelsonville Leonard Powell Juanita Gandee

Miss Clark Hosts F. R. E. Club Meeting

Miss Margaret Clark hosted the F R E Club at 30 Campbell Street Nelsonville. Members and guests enjoyed sewing and chatting followed by a luncheon served to Mrs. William King of New Lexington and others including Mrs. Nelson Dowler Mrs. Walter Green Mrs. Harry Ball Mrs. Jesse Coon Mrs. Clarence Green Mrs. Burle Wallace Mrs. Malcolm Raybould Mrs. Luther Wyskiver Mrs. Elvin Bean and Mrs. Mary Brown.

Nelsonville Margaret Clark Campbell St F.R.E. Club William King New Lexington Nelson Dowler Walter Green Harry Ball Jesse Coon Clarence Green Burle Wallace Malcolm Raybould Luther Wyskiver Haydenville Elvin Bean Mary Brown

Pastor Calls Church Leaders Together in Nelsonville

Wiley Chapel A.M.E. Church in Nelsonville asks all church members including stewards trustees class leaders stewardesses and auxiliaries to attend an official meeting Saturday August 21 at 3 30 p m at Wiley Chapel.

Nelsonville Wiley Chapel A.M.E

Nelsonville Labor Council sets Aug 17 meeting at Legion

A special Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys will hold a meeting Tuesday evening August 17 at 7 30 in the Legion building Nelsonville. All members are urged to attend for important business per president John Cope.

Nelsonville Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys Legion Building John Cope

Senators Protest Helium Sale to Teutons

Senate opposition grows against a bill by Sen Elbert Thomas to permit sale of non inflammable helium to foreign concerns. Senators Borah and Lodge question its wisdom amid fears helium inflates dirigibles could threaten the American coast. The Zeppelin line halted Atlantic operations after the Hindenburg disaster, with helium supply now U.S. limited.

Washington Senate William FE. Borah Ida Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr Mass Elbert Thomas Utah Zeppelin Company Great Zeppelin Line United States

Poison Plot Case Revealed and Related Arrests

The article details a Colorado Springs connection to a poison plot and a Denver case involving Oscar Hahn and his mother Mrs. Hahn. It notes grand larceny charges over missing diamond rings valued at 305, the boy’s statements about water given to Obendorfer, and fugitive warrants for Mrs. Hahn on alleged larceny and murder, with officials stating no murder charges filed. Police also probe deaths of Jacob Wagner and Albert Palmer, and other individuals accuse Mrs. Hahn of theft and improprieties amid varying testimonies.

Colorado Springs Oscar Denver Oscar Hahn Max Matschcki America Jacob Wagner Albert Palmer Mrs. Hahn Ollie Koehler Mary Arnold Koehler Hahn George Heis Hess

GOP Women to Lead Vote Drives in 1938 Campaign

National Committee Chairman John Hamilton called on Republican national committeewomen from 15 states and the District of Columbia to organize across the country. He urged women to play a prominent role in reviving the party and preparing for next year's elections.

Washington U.P National Committee John Hamilton Hamilton Republican National

London Insurance Rush Drives High Coverage Figures

Fears of Britain entering a new war spur a weekly surge in property insurance against air and sea damage. The Property Owners' Protection Association reports cover reaching tens of millions of pounds.

London Great Britain

Rock Springs Notes Of Persons Events

Rock Springs community notes list visits and gatherings among residents. Attendees include Farr Collins family, Linnie Terrell at Lancaster camp meeting, Dena Epple, Kate Weyersmiller, and many local couples visiting relatives or on outings. Grange safety program planned with highway patrolman talk. Committee named Hill Bolin and Roush.

Rock Springs Farr Collins Nettie Collins Meyers Lancaster Park Linnie Terrell Lancaster Dena Epple Flatwoods Andrew Davis Wilbur West Shade Hugh Beards Edna Carman Long Hollow Catherine Emma Grueser Edison Hart Thomas Darwin Kate Weyersmiller Jewell Curtis Pomeroy John Hartung Jerrold Richard Ash Cave Old Man's Cave Victor Harbrecht Reid Jenkinsons Agnes Grueser Herman Grueser Joe Weyersmiller Carl Christy Chester Don Christy Leslie Burnside Athens Dudley Burnside Lois Leonard Iris Jean Bailey Emory McGrath Kingsbury D. Burnside Grange C. F. Hill Howard Bolin L. Roush

Vikings Unearthed in Caithness Mainland Scotland

Edinburgh archaeologist A. O. Curle reports the discovery near Freswick Caithness of the first Viking dwellings found on the Scottish mainland. Previously such sites were known only in Orkney and Shetland, with Caithness more Viking-occupied than any other county.

Scotland Wick Caithness A. O. Curle Edinburgh Freswick Orkney and Shetland Islands

Picnic plans noted for the Better Health Club

Ten members of the Better Health Club met at Mrs. William Grueser’s home to finalize arrangements for their annual picnic at Flatwoods next week. Ada Mae Thomas of Athens Road visited Fran ces Burnside and refreshments will be served by W. G. Kesterson.

W. G. Kesterson Ada Mae Thomas Athens Road Frances Burnside Better Health Club William Grueser Flatwoods

Music Proves Futile In Primary Election

Ravenna race sees candidate Jerry Miko campaign with a 400 year old violin while opponents speak. Miko finishes with 102 votes behind Clarence Gerren 293 and Merle Patch 284 in the Democratic mayoral primary.

Ravenna Jerry Miko Miko Mike Clarence Gerren Merle Patch

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