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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1930

Page

3

Classified Note to Mrs Evans About Circulation

Telephone your classifieds to Mrs Inez Evans. Whcole said call 412 W for circulation.

Inez Evans Whcole

Old Timers Edge Nelsonville in Abbreviated Contest

Doc Walker's Old Timers defeated the Nelsonville All-Stars 6 to 4 in a shortened Wednesday game. Umpire Fred Mulligan walked off after manager Meade Whyte refused to leave the field. Old Timers built lead with Taylor, Wagner and Dilcher singles and Jenkins miscue, while All-Stars rallied with four hits and a double steal attempt in later innings.

Nelsonville Doc Walker Nelsonville All-Stars Fred Mulligan Meade Whyte All-Stars Whyte Mulligan Joe Taylor Wagner Dilcher Jenkins Chesser Taylor Stewart Woodson Hilleary Carlin Chat Woodson Garner Pearson Adams Coakley Old Timers AB. R. H.po. A. E. WW Pavieto Bea Smathers Smith En Garner J. Mayier Waener Dileher Walkermath Christian GT Ee Ae R. H.po Hartley Ageia Coakiey Hitteney Vane Carini Essa So Tours Esi J. Taylor Cc. Woodson

Mrs Miller Wilson Hosts Bridge Club at Fort Street

Mrs Miller Wilson entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening at 301 Fort Street. Guests included Mrs C J Bartels Miss Fanny Mulligan and Miss Leona Wells. High score trophies were awarded to Mrs Lee Pritchard first Mrs Stuart Hoodler second and Miss Mulligan as guest prize recipient.

W. C. T. U. Holds Meeting in Nelsonville

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. C. D. Shafer's home on Fayette Street. President Mrs. Sam Starkey led the business session. 246 pages of literature were distributed and service included readings and a vocal solo. The state convention will be in Youngstown October 21 to 24.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union C. D. Shafer Fayette Street Frank Moore Will Farker Ben James P. B. Verity Sam Starkey James Roy Saylor Athens Lama Youngstown Glouster Thomas Spencer Ada Lama Union Signal H. J. Long Cora Davis Ada Alice Lama

Local visits and social calls noted in Logan area

Mr. Clifford Brooks visits Logan for an extended stay. Forest Jackson and Mr and Mrs William Farmer of Zanesville visit Mrs Gilbert Randolph. Garnet Newton from Urbana visits cousins Venus and Thelma Phillips. Clyde Garner calls on Mrs Randolph. John Shaw of Logan guests of Mrs Blanche Altman. Florence Brooks Venus and Thelma Phillips spend Wednesday in Logan. Mrs Randolph visits Buchtel. Relatives from Zanesville and Detroit spend Sunday with Thomas Workman. Rev Willie Ervin of Logan holds revival this week. Harold Newton of Urbana and his mother in law Mrs Bennet of New Straitsville visit Mrs Alice Phillips.

Clifford Brooks Logan Forest Jackson William Farmer Zanesville Gilbert Randolph Garnet Newton Urbana Venus Thelma Phillips Clyde Garner Randolph John Shaw Blanche Altman Florence Brooks Buchtel Currey Detroit Mich Thomas Workman Willie Ervin Harold Newton Bennett New Straitsville Alice Phillips

Infant Dies in Nelsonville Home

Richard Dishon one year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Dishon died at home on High Street. Funeral services will be held at Connett Church Friday at 2 pm with burial in Connett Cemetery.

Nelsonville Richard Dishon Harry Dishon High Street Connett Church Connett Cemetery

Terriers Fall 5 to 1 to Airedales in Nelsonville

Athena Terriers drop first game of second half as Mac Chevrolet Airedales win 5 to 1. Garner pitched seven strikeouts and four hits allowed for the Airedales while Dawson yielded three unearned runs in the seventh. Frisby led Airedales with three hits.

Nelsonville Athena Terriers Mac Chevrolet Airedales George Garner Airedales Dawson Factory Frisby Airedale Mac Chevrolets Athenee Garner Chesser Whyte Pearson Shirley Bails Ditcher Coope

Troop 46 to Install New Officers Friday Night

In Nelsonville on Friday at 7 o clock Troop 46 will meet and install new officers. The troop director will preside. Leaders say any member absent unless away from town or ill will be noted under the new policy.

Nelsonville

Meeting Attendance Request From Troop Leaders

Parents urged to remind their sons of upcoming troop meetings. Listed as present are Jack Af flick Robert Auflick James Bar ron James Barrows Robert Fig tey John Forbes Harry Evans Charles Heliver Hubert Juniper Orville Levering Alfred Matheny Harold McCray Charlies Patton William Raybould Robert Riley Gerald Thomas Francis Konur Bennie Sterling Donald Shafer John Steenrod and commissioned leaders.

Furgher Jack Afflick Robert Auflick James Barron James Barrows Robert Figtey John Forbes Harry Evans Charles Heliver Hubert Juniper Orville Levering Alfred Matheny Harold McCray Charlies Patton William Raybould Robert Riley Gerald Thomas Francis Konur Bennie Sterling Donald Shafer John Steenrod

Birthday honors for Edison Hickman turning thirteen

Mr and Mrs Ber y Hickman entertained a group of young folks on Wednesday evening August 13 for Edison Hickmans thirteenth birthday. Pink and white decor highlighted the luncheon and large birthday cake as music and games accompanied the celebration with Virginia Green Dorothy Howe Barbara Steenrod Mary Adeline Wilson Margaret Howe Elizabeth Backus Mark Harrold Billy Reid Joe Spray John Huddy Charles Evans Emery Shaw Ralph Tenn Hill and T A Hickman among the guests.

Ber#y Hickman Edison Virginia Green Dorothy Howe Barbara Steenrod Mary Adeline Wilson Margaret Howe Elizabeth Backus Mark Harrold Billy Reid Joe Spray John Huddy Charles Evans Emery Shaw Ralph Tennihill T. A. Hickman

Perry County K of P Picnic Set Between New Lexington and Crooksville

The annual Perry County K of P picnic will be held in the grove between New Lexington and Crooksville on Sunday August 17. Members and their families are invited to attend.

Nelsonville Perry County K. of P New Lexington Crooksville

Funeral turnout for Henry Malone to be led by Philadorian Lodge

A special meeting of Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M will be held at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville Friday at 9 am to attend the funeral of Henry Malone.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge No. 157 Masonic Temple Henry Malone

M. F. Club Entertained at Mrs Vaughn's Home

The M. F. Club was entertained at Mrs. Isaac Vaughn's Myers Street home on Wednesday evening. Miss Anne Popoczy attended as a guest. After a pleasant evening with bridge as the diversion, refreshments were served.

M. F Isaac Vaughn Myers Street Anne Popoczy Bridge

Social Roundup of Visits Across Ohio and Providence

John Harrison of Cleveland, a former Nelsonville resident, stays with friends. Numerous visits include Mr and Mrs E M Gilbert and daughters in Columbus, Miss Agnes Dailey returning from Columbus, and Anna Springer visiting Mondamin and Lancaster. Departures include Mrs Carl Coakley and John Mooney en route to Providence. Henry K Malone funeral in Connett noted.

John Harrison Cleveland Nelsonville E. M. Gilbert Royal Ruth Leoline Seibert Chester Edgar Columbus Raleigh Edgar Agnes Dailey Walter Laff Ralph Laff Carl Coakley John Mooney W. H. Barton Adelphia Mooney Anna M. Dew Providence R. I Arden Allyn Henry K. Malone Connett Anna Springer Mondamin Iowa Earl Weiss Miss Springer Weiss Selma Weiss Lancaster C. A. Stover S. Blackburn Don Raymond Powell Dame Pita This City Glenn Weymueller Philadelphia Ed Keyes George Edward Johnson Zanesville George Johnson Frank Bean

Toledo Man and Son Die in Garden Raid

TOLEDO, Aug. 14. Elmer Tilton, 45, and his son Louis, 17, were killed during a raid on a garden as they sought food for their hungry family. Local authorities investigated the incident and described the event as a tragic crime.

Toledo R.elmer Tilton and Son Louis

Junior pilot targets transcontinental speed record

Edward Schneider, 18, of Jersey City High School, launched from Westfield at 5 55 a.m. in a Cessna cabin monoplane aiming to lower the junior transcontinental speed record to Los Angeles. The current record holder Frank Goldsborough died in a recent New England crash. Four story fragments describe a separate farm shooting in which seven children were killed during a raid on a potato patch owned by Lester Coy, with no charges yet filed and a coroner's grand jury planned.

Edward Schneider Westfield N. J UPI Jersey City Los Angeles Frank Goldsborough New England Lester Coy Coy Frank G. Kreft Tiltong F. D. Widener Curtice Tilton Cov Kreft Deputiea Des

Tragic Home Tragedy Leaves Orphaned Siblings Hungry

A mother recounts the loss of her son and the disappearance of two older brothers Elmer and Louis who left saying they would eat. Neighbors cared for the six younger children while the house lacks money and food, with potatoes found scattered at the scene.

Kreft Tiiten Elmer Louis

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