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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
2
Alfred Ray who had an appendectomy at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital last Saturday showed slight improvement last evening. His sister Miss Eleanore Ray, a Mercy Hospital nurse in Columbus, is with him at Marietta.
Nelsonville Dr Walker's All Stars beat Brooks Shoe men 5 to 4 in a Twilight League tilt. Eight hits produced five runs in the first two innings, Brooks Shoes scored two in the third, and four more in the fifth to close the gap. White, Garner led Shoemakers, while Smith, Blosser and Taylor paced the All Stars. Game notes mention a postponement of a Thursday Brooks Shoes vs Carbondale game and a night matchup between Hocking Valley Giants and Nelsonville Greys.
Regular Sunday services are planned at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville with Sunday School at 9 30 for all ages and a 10 30 worship service led by Rev Leland Goodman who will preach a temperance sermon Something to Take to Heart Miss Wilma Scott will sing an alto solo Temper My Spirit O Lord The union evening service will be at the Methodist Church at 7 30 with Rev Goodman speaking on The Transformed Life.
Nelsonville Eagles prepare for an away game against the Jacksonville Indians on Aug 21. The Eagles beat the Indians earlier this season but face a stronger opponent aiming to even the score.
This evening at 8 o'clock at the family residence the officers of Eudora Chapter No. 72, O. E. S., will conduct their funeral service for Mrs. Alice Schenz. Mrs. Schenz had been a member of the local chapter for a number of years.
The Athens County Union class meeting will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Pilgrim Holiness Church at Oak Grove.
Sunset Valley 4-H Club girls from Longstreth picnic at Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave with advisers, mothers, and friends. About 30 attendees. many photos to be saved along with recent tour pictures. Club thanks James R. Smoot county extension agent Ward Township board of education bus drivers and friends for a successful year.
Nelsonville social notes show Mr. and Mrs. Hullinger from Springfield and Mrs. Reid of Washington Iowa visiting for Shrine picnic in Parkersburg. Shrine groups from West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania plan a 500 attendee event with future annual hopes and a large turnout.
The 13th Boudinot family reunion was held in Embree Park Pennsville with about 50 attendees. Officers were re-elected. 1939 reunion set for Rising Park Lancaster. Other items include Faithful Circle Bible Class activities at Irene Wade home, a sewing party planned for September, and a 92 year old Pantha Pratt and 95 year old Dr A J Leonard voting despite heat.
The semi pro world series starts in Wichita Kansas with 12 000 fans at Lawrence Stadium for a two week marathon opener. Mt Pleasant Texas faces Wichita and Silverton Oregon meets Liberty South Carolina in the first night games. A 63 game event with a top team earning 5000 dollars. A speeded up format features automatic batter walks and other rule changes to cut delays.
Kenneth LeRoy Webber became the Lebanon General Hospital’s 200th baby born this year, earning the traditional silver spoon gift. The custom honors every 100th newborn, and Kenneth now holds a keepsake tied to the local hospital milestone.
Pepsi-Cola files suit in Queens Supreme Court seeking a restraining order to stop Coca-Cola from interfering with its business and subsidiaries. A concurrent petition in the U S Patent Office challenges Coca-Cola’s trademark validity, arguing both terms are descriptive public property and that Pepsi-Cola has used the mark for over 35 years without challenge.
After an East Coast tour, Mrs. Mary Frances Brownell Phelps of San Francisco has stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde. Mrs. Hyde and Mrs. W. H. Hyde accompanied her to Columbus. Following a Chicago visit she will go back to her western home.
Mrs Frank Gill was surprised by a group of friends including Mrs Don Gill and daughter Dora Mrs William Klinebiel Mrs Wayne Belliford Mrs Wayne Bumgardner and Mrs William Jacobs and daughter Margaret. The gathering Tuesday night marked Mrs Gill's 52nd birthday with a pleasant social evening.
Byron Nelson Willie Goggin and E J Harrison shared the early lead in the $10 000 Cleveland Open after the first day with 69s two under par. Johnny Revolta Ky Laffoon and Ted Turner followed with 70s one under par, while Ock Willowell Leo Willcox Sammy Snead Ed Dudley Denny Shute Johnny Fischer Craig Wood and Tony Penna trailed at 71.
The Ministry of Agriculture in France opens the first filling stations selling wood and charcoal for conversion into gas for automobiles. The project aims to boost use of forest products and expand fuel options for cars.
A penny stamp valued at 25000 dollars from 1888 is found in Melbourne to celebrate New South Wales centennial. The rare stamp will be sent to London and offered at auction.
The Healthy Sues 4 H Club gathered at advisor Joanna Shelton s home in Carbon Hill for a post noon gathering with ice cream cake. Members listed include Roberta Hardy Margaret Bateman Burdella Dillon Margaret Stedwill Vera Doris Clark Eileen Patricia Carpenter Bonnie Clark Fern Devol Ruth Parry Dorothy Dawley Waveline Hamell Addie June Patty Jane Shelton. Guests Juanita Joy Pattonville and Virginia Lee Dearth Portsmouth attended along with aunt Mrs Cabe Shelton. A handkerchief gift was presented to Miss Virginia Lee Dearth and Miss Juanita Joy. A basket dinner was held Sunday to celebrate Henry Joy s 38th birthday near Pattonville with many relatives present.
Four defendants appeared before Mayor C. G. Dew on intoxication complaints on Thursday. Edward Windle and Clem Keplar were fined $25 plus costs each, Robert Herrold paid fines and costs, and Denver Millican pleaded guilty to assault and battery with a $19 fine and costs, the fine suspended on payment of costs.
A revolving solarium atop a tower in France provides equal sunlight and cooling breezes to patients in every room, offering consistent comfort as the wheel turns.
Agnes Cooney and her son John visit Clarence Loraditch on Robbins Rd to learn about John William Loraditch’s recovery from a copperhead bite at Sugar Creek. John Cooney killed a three foot copperhead at the bite site Wednesday afternoon.
The GA Club plans a benefit party tonight at 8 o'clock held at the IOOF Hall. Proceeds support club activities and local initiatives as community members gather for fellowship and fundraising.
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