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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1929

Page

3

Stratton Challengers to Meet Murray City Tigers in Away Game

The Stratton Motors Challengers of the Twilight League travel to Murray City on Sunday to face the Murray City Tigers at the local park. Nelsonville’s Cheshire and Hot will be the battery for the Challengers, with Barfoot Theisen Mooney and Taylor for Murray City. The game starts at one o clock, postponed earlier due to rain. Also Saturday at 8 o'clock a free straight jacket demonstration linked to the Columbus Street octopus exhibit will be held in Nelsonville in connection with local Boy Scouts.

Nelsonville Stratton Motors Challengers Murray City Murray City Tigers Cheshire Hot Battery Barfoot Theisen Mooney Taylor Murray Eit Columbus Street

Death of William Stephens at 19 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aug 16 19 William Stephens 19 died at home in the Factory after a heart illness. He is survived by his father Charles Stephens and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Also, Hazel Wallace hosted her bridge club at Chestnut Street with Lilly Wallace Shelby Barber and Donald Betts as guests. prizes and a luncheon followed.

Nelsonville Harold William Stephens Charles Stephens Hazel Wallace Bridge Club Chestnut Street Lilly Wallace Shelby Barber Donald Betts Roy Sayre Glen Allen Barber Piorence Steee Columbus Grant Hospital Delbert Davis Glen, Allen Jean Father Verity Paul Davis Don Bowers Jr H. Likens Trenton C. E. Weltzheimer Buckeye Lake Nelson Trowler Nelle Stracke Fred St#acke Logan Detroit Niagara Falls Betty Peggy Mahoney Odttot Ove

Theater party honors Miss Deely at Majestic

Miss Virginia Lou Eberle hosted a theater party at the Majestic on Thursday evening in honor of Miss Mary Deely. Guests included Miss Jo Barn icut and Mr. Vernon. After the show refreshments were served at the Coronial to the attendees Miss Deely Miss Jo Barn icut Miss Ruth Backus and Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger.

Virginia Lou Eberle Mary Deely Vernon Jo Barnicut Miss Deely Miss Jo Barnicut Ruth Backus Mary Elizabeth Kessinger

Vacation Bible School Benefit at Diamond Hosted by Local Church

In Nelsonville on August 16 a well attended benefit sociable was held at the Diamond by the Daily Vacation Bible School. The upcoming commencement exercises for the local school take place this evening at Diamond Church. Miss Velma Young and Miss Maurita McGirtin directed the Nelsonville program, while Morristown’s school was supervised by Miss Rebecca Sharp and Miss Louise Rice, with ceremonies held Thursday evening.

Nelsonville the Diamond Daily Vacation Bible School Diamond Church Velma Young Maurita McGirtin Morristown

Local residents visit kin and friends in nearby towns

Mrs. Bob Huenefeld and son Bob Jr spent time with his aunt in Raceland Kentucky while Mrs. Ella Robison and Mrs. Mabel Figgins visited relatives in Columbus. Many others, including Charles Banga of Huntington and Jess White in Columbus, traveled for family or medical reasons.

Bob Huenefeld Bob Jr C. C. Barker Raceland Kentucky Ella Robison Mabel Figgins Columbus Charles Banga Huntington W. Va Bob Huenefeld Jr C. D. Shafer Alva Daugherty Va Winters Bob Ohlinger Max Bowers Bill Sharp A. G. Cotton W. F. Heaton Jess White New York City Columbia University F. Weltzheimer Buckeye

Finger Print Powder Sold to Police by Expert Tiefel

George Tiefel a former North Tonawanda police member and noted fingerprint expert sold a local police department a supply of his self invented powder. Tiefel who is deaf due to a gunfight demonstrated use and related techniques with his assistant Ed Miller.

Nelsonville George IF. Tiefel Police Bureau of North Tonawanda N. Y Tiefel Ed. Miller Trefel Bandita George Bateman Stanley Dew

Athenas Whip Mac Chevrolets In Twilight League Showdown

Athenas defeat Mac Chevrolets 11 to 4 to stay in first place in the Twilight League with five wins and one loss. G Smith pitched an airtight gem for the Athenas while Garner struggled for the Mac nine. Pearsons three RBIs lead the Athenas offense as Carlin and Shirley pace the Mac attack. Tonight the Buckeyes meet Dr Walker's Buchtel Old Timers in a headline game likely finalizing their season on the local field.

Nelsonville Athena Factory Mac Chevrolets Athena Boys Adams Elliott Smith Pearson Dearson W. Coope Vactory Boys Carlin Shirley G. Smith Athenas Garner Chevrolet Buckeyes Dr. Walker Buchtel Hocking Valley Ed Smathers Ben Wagner Joe Taylor Bill Taylor Botale Perry W. Coepe J. Coepe Oliver Hartley Stewart Bishop Tpearson Gamner Chesser Chapman Tignor

Birthday Party Honors Mathew Jones in Haydenville

Mrs. M. Jones hosted a birthday party at her Haydenville home for husband Mathew Jones. Attendees included Reed Goarnes Bidwell Ohio Mrs J L Chekerson Mr and Mrs Ralph Woods Mr and Mrs Heybran Joe Harris Virgil Tucker James Williams Floyd Viney Ike Payton Robert Morris Glouster Raymond Brandston Chapman Woodson Raymond Har o er Cecil Woodson Lucien Stevens Mr and Mrs Mose Craig and Misses Goldie Hardee and Ruth Woodson all of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville M. Jones Haydenville Mathew Jones Reed Goarnes Bidwell Ohio J. L. Chekerson Ralph Woods Heybran Joe Harris Virgil Tucker James Williams Floyd Viney Ike Payton Robert Morris Glouster Raymond Brandston Chapman Woodson Raymond Har‘oer Cecil Woodson Lucien Stevens Mose Craig Goldie Hardee Ruth Woodson

Commencement at Haydenville Table School Evening Service

The Haydenville Daily Vacation Table School closes with commencement this evening at 7 30 at the Haydenville church. Miss Ruth Keleh Miss Catherine Harrops and Paul Hudson taught the school.

Nelsonville Haydenville Ruth Keleh Catherine Harrops Paul Hudson

Hogue Sues For Divorce In Athens County Court

Juanita Hogue filed for divorce from Oscar Edward Hogue in Athens County Common Pleas Court this morning on grounds of failure to provide. She seeks divorce and restoration of her maiden name Juanita Boba. The couple married December 24, 1924 and have no children.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Juanita Hogue Oscar Edward Hogue Juanita Boba

Lancaster Tiffin announce birth of son James Roydon

Nelsonville birth notice states Mr. and Mrs. Herrold Lancaster Tiffin welcomed a son on Tuesday August 13 named James Roydon. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lancaster of this city. Mrs. Jesse Beverage and Miss Claudia Coope visited friends in Marietta Thursday.

Nelsonville Herrold Lancaster Tiffin James Roydon Henry Lancaster Jesse Beverage Claudia Coope Marietta

Berean Bible Class Announces Special Music Service

Berean Bible Class of the Christian Church schedules special music by the Berean Orchestra for Sunday morning at 9 30. In the teacher’s absence the class will be taught by E W Allen assistant teacher with Rev K R McCorkle unavailable.

Nelsonville Berean Bible Class The Christian Church Berean Orchestra K. R. McCorkle E. W. Allen

Loyal Daughters 4 H Club Holds Tenth Meeting

The Loyal Daughters 4 H Club held its tenth meeting at leader Mrs J A Bell's home. Eighteen members answered roll call with childhood memories. Demonstrations by 14 members followed the business, and members reviewed garments and records for the fair. Refreshments were served by Mildred Ruth and Josephine Robinson. Next meeting set for August 29 at the leader's home.

Loyal Daughters 4-H Club Leaders Home J. A. Bell Mildred Ruth Josephine Robinson

Hundreds Attend Knights of Columbus Picnic at Athens Fair Grounds

Several hundred members and guests of Coun cil No. 1716 Knights of Columbus gathered at the Athens County Fair Grounds Thursday for the annual outing. Activities included entertainment, a 6 pm basket supper with coffee served by the picnic committee, old fashioned dancing under the grandstand, and children’s contests.

Knights of Columbus Athens County Fair Grounds

Visitor Heads to Montana for Dam Construction Work

Willard H. Jasper Mohawk Tennessee visiting his sister Cora Matheny Nelsonville brother in law George Nichols and niece Mae Cottrit at Coonville is en route to Great Falls Montana to work for Phoenix Utility Company building a concrete dam. A former Athens County man he left 17 years ago and has dam building experience in Georgia North Carolina and Tennessee including Boulder Dam in Colorado.

Nelsonville Willard H. Jasper Tenn Great Falls Boulder Dam Colorado

Lonnie O Nail jailed for $25 fine and costs

Lonnie O Nail, city resident, was jailed after pleading guilty to using profane language in a woman's presence. He was committed by Mayor J L Bberte pending payment of a $25 fine plus costs, after arrest by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Dew. He had pleaded not guilty to intoxication. In Nelsonville on Aug 16 teachers from Daily Vacation Bible School held a picnic at Old Man's Cave with 20 teachers attending.

Nelsonville Lonnie Co’ Nail JL. J Bberte Stanley Dew O' Nail Nelsuonville Daily Vacation Bible School Old Man's Cave

Duty proposed by House due to be slashed

The 2.40 cents a pound duty on Cuban sugar faces a reduction toward 2.10 cents as Senate Finance Committee members negotiate a compromise. Eastern consuming states push the lower figure while beet-producing areas favor 2.10. Both sides expect a quick vote with little debate.

Washington U.R Senate Finance Committee Senate

Mercury plunges to thirties as Athens thaw returns to warmth

Temperatures dipped into the thirties after the coldest night of the summer, with brisk winds and homes using extra coal for warmth. The Athens County Fair gains new features, including more horses and entertainment like a 99 foot high dive, while organizers plan August 20 to 24 events and anticipate higher entry numbers, led by Frank Biddle and L W Slaughter.

Sol Athens Tres Tnitears Mra Charter Athena Frank Biddle Mail Board Ouebter Charntay Jumipe L. W. Sanders Millfield Board of Eleections Sat

Monday Deadline for Premium Competition Entries

The note states that Monday is needed for her age to register for the premium event and that Monday will be the final day on which entries can be filed.

Kids Need Cass So They Start Hauling Bags

Athens youngsters launch an improvised hauling business to move students belongings during the annual homeward exodus. They charter Wagons and use carts and any conveyance to shuttle suitcases, trunks, hats boxes, and gear from student rooms to the railway and bus stations.

Cass

Mrs Berger May Run for Congress From Wisconsin Seat

Mrs Berger may enter the race for Congress to fill the seat left by the death of Victor Berger. Advocates urge the Wisconsin Socialists to nominate her as candidate for the late congressman’s vacancy.

Berger Congress Mata Berger Abote Congressenan Victor Berger Wisconsin Ars

Pastor Is Too HF To Discuss Audit

Cincinnati report says Trinity M. Church audit continues with congregants voicing pessimism about finances. Pastor tt. 1. Meendy, interviewed in Grand Rapids, Mich., declines comment linked to a personal matter.

Meendy Chand Rapids Mich Stalte

Chutes Arrested After Board and Room Dispute

Chutes, 48, of Nele sonville was arrested by Police Chief Kk Ss Finsterwald after two Athens women filed charges accusing him of owing them two weeks' board and room. Police said he may settle the bills, in which case the charges will be dropped.

Chutes Nelesonville Kk. Ss. Finsterwald Athens

Local Golfers Suffer First Defeat At Marietta Match

Athena Country Club golfers lost to Marietta Town and Country Club in a close team contest at Shortday, with key players and foursomes battling over the nine-hole course. Local entrants represented Athena, facing strong Marietta opponents as rounds proceeded.

Athena Country Marietta Athena ¢Elub Cowel Ponrecrmes Marietta Onosers Onch Conrac

Lont Family Reunion Scheduled at Triotte Grounds

The sixteenth annual Lont family reunion will be held Friday at the Triotte Grounds. The event brings together relatives for a day of fellowship and reunion activities.

Ee “Lont Triotte Cronnds

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