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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1938

Page

2

Letter Sent To Central Committee In Athens County

A continued dispute over Oral Daugherty as Athens County Democratic chairman is aired in an open letter from six of seven Lawyer for Governor Club members. The document claims voters and laboring class support Daugherty resigning and criticizes Alfred Brown and Limbach for actions around the August meetings.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Athens County Democratic Executive Committee Lawyer-for-Governor Club Democratic Central Committee Lawyer Club Central Committee Governor Executive Committee Alfred Brown Limbach Daugherty Millfield Sawyer Charles Sawyer Ohio John DeMolet William Sisson Waldo Poston Ivan Matheny John Darling J. W. Burk

First Grid Call for Greyhounds is issued

NELSONVILLE The first call for football practice has been issued by Coach George Abraham. All boys aiming to play this season are asked to meet the coach in the locker room under the stadium Friday at 2 o'clock. Uniforms will be issued. practice begins Monday Aug 22. Seven regulars from last year remain in play this season.

Nelsonville George Abraham Abraham

Walkers Win From Greys In Twilight League Game

Nelsonville results show Dr. Walker's All Stars defeat the Nelsonville Greys 5 to 1 Tuesday. Big Boy James allowed five hits but the defense committed seven errors, while Dane scored the Greys lone run in the seventh. Bill Shirley made two notable catches in left to help salvage the win for the All Stars. Camp Nelson and the Greys meet again tonight at 5 30 o'clock.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker All Stars Nelsonville Greys James Taylor Dane Greys Bill Shirley Smith Collins Toth Shirley Camp Nelson Pep Adoden Graham Wagner Barstow Shiveley Patton Phillipa Swyers Somroe Do Encesucacuan Toma Ist Es Courtney Haddox

Letart Falls Social And Personal Notes

Barbara Ann McDade improves from congested lungs. John Linquist and Orville Halley families visited Stewart home. J D Roush plans trip to Marion Richwood and Roush reunion at Marysville. Earl Shuler couple announce birth of a daughter with grandparents Shuler Spencer Delaware. R E Quillin at Parkersburg. Virgil Cris Roush Dale Hill Charles Burri camping at Buckeye Lake. Jane and Elizabeth Grady from Jersey City staying with Howard Roush.

Barbara Ann W. R. McDade John Linquist Detroit Orville Halley Huntington J. E. Stewart J. D. Roush Marion Richwood Roush Marysville

Beauty rated low at Berkeley and UCLA campuses

Berkeley and UCLA campuses rated for beauty with UCLA at 80 out of 100 and Berkeley at 70 out of 100. City planning expert Charles H. Chang estimates nationwide civic beauty at about 10 percent of potential, suggesting room for major improvement.

Berkeley Cal Charles H. Chang University of California At Los Angeles

Nelsonville Social Notes and Family Visits

Nelsonville social notes record Mrs. Sam Davis hosting a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Harry Thomas with a long guest list including James Colbert family Celbert Thompson and others. Week end visitors include Robert and Patricia Stalter of New York City. plan to travel to Michigan late August and return to New York in September. A birth announced names Max Robson with grandparents James Robson Murray City and Maggie Wend Adams Street Nelsonville.

Sam Davis High St Harry Thomas James Colbert Gene Bobby Celbert Thompson Lawrence Walker Edith Rozella Long Stella Hornet Donald Billy Vesta Chapman George Walker Bill Davis Esther Chapman Kenneth Linnie Brunton Willard Louise Dexter Ed Walker Mary Annetta Davis Robert Stalter New York City R. R. Stalter Michigan New York Robert Columbia University James Robson Murray City Maggie Wend Adams St Nelsonville Max Robson

Birth announced for Wend family in Nelsonville area

Mr and Mrs Charles Wend of Nelsonville Rt 2 announce the birth of a son born recently at home. The baby weighs a healthy amount and will be welcomed by relatives and neighbors in the rural community.

Charles Wend Nelsonville Rt. 2

Eagles Accept 11 More Applications for Nelsonville Drive

Nelsonville Eagles report 11 more applications approved Tuesday, totaling 76 in the last three months with eight remaining to reach the 84 quota. The chapter leads District 4, which includes several Ohio aer ies.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Ohio

Esther Class to Meet at Mrs Emma Cook Home

The Esther Class of the Church of Christ will gather at Fayette Street home of Mrs Emma Cook Thursday afternoon and evening. The MCT Club plans a meeting with Mrs Opal Odenthal on West Washington Street Friday at 7 30 p m.

Esther Church of Christ Emma Cook Fayette St Opal Odenthal W. Washington St Ruth Hollister U. B

Revival Services Draw Large Dexter Audience

Large crowd attended the revival service in Dexter Monday night with Rev. J. P. Miller and Rev. Neil Crawford leading. Albany M. E. Church orchestra, directed by Miss Gillogly, provides music tonight. Nelsonville notices announce W. T. Witherspoon to speak August 18 at 8 p.m. at 82 W. Washington St. branch church. Dodds funeral Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at M. E. Church with burial at Greenlawn. visitation at 499 Scott St. prior to service.

Dexter J. P. Miller Neil Crawford Albany M. E. Church Miss Gillogly Albany Nelsonville W. T. Witherspoon The Apostolic Gospel Church of Columbus W. Washington St

San Francisco Man Struck After Hospital Recovery

Louis Canonica aged 58 left a hospital after healing a broken leg when he stepped into traffic and was struck by a car, breaking both legs. The incident occurred in San Francisco and details on injuries beyond the leg fractures were not immediately available.

San Francisco Louis Canonica

Goldwyn Follies Opens at Schine's Athena Theater

Charlie McCarthy Edgar Bergen and stars like Ritz Brothers Kenny Baker and Ella Logan headlined by The Goldwyn Follies opening Thursday at Schine's Athena Theater in Athens. Puzzle contest invites readers to trace a ship's path through a blockade and mail solutions for a chance at free tickets with entry details and deadlines.

Charlie McCarthy Edgar Bergen Ritz Brothers Phil Baker Kenny Baker Ella Logan Goldwyn Follies Schine Athena Athena Theater Athens Ohio

Social Notes Of Glouster Social Notes Of Glouster

Miss LaBerta Lynch hosted her bridge club at Mrs. Virgil Eddy's home Tuesday evening. prizes were awarded with Mrs. Charles Harper taking first, Mrs. J. T. Martin second, Miss Anna Marie Wolfe travel prize, and Mrs. Harold Cornwell guest prize. attendees included Mrs. Bill Johnston Jr., Mrs. Geo Wolfe, Mrs. Charles Harper, Mrs. Roger Kittle, Mrs. J. T. Martin, Mrs. Virgil Eddy, Mrs. Bob Bulloch, Mrs. Harold Kittrel, Miss Anna Marie Wolfe, Miss Maxine Burns, two guests Miss Cecilia Chute and Mrs. Harold Cornwell, and the hostess.

Harold Kittrel Anna Marie Wolfe Maxine Burns Cecilia Chute Harold Cornwell Miss Lynch

Weeklong visits and social events fill Glouster area life

Numerous residents and guests flit between Buckeye Lake, Columbus, Athens and Beverly for visits, funerals, and family gatherings. Notable mentions include Danford cottage guests at Summerland Beach, a Columbus doctor visit, and invitations to a Hollister U B Church picnic with attendees traveling from nearby towns.

Bernarda Dorothy Danford Anne Haskins Donna Sayre Danford Belle W. Va Graves Frank Yocum W. W. Wallace Arah Drake Agnes Eddy Beverly G. K. Phillips William Golding Neva Lois John S. Blower Diane Athens Ralph Richey Mr. Richey A. F. Richey George Richey Centerbury Culver McCarty Fred McCarty Columbus George Dunn McCarty Phyllis Virginia Morris Anne Weymueller Homer Palmer Victor Hallam Barbara Jean George Duncan

Postponed Loyal Girls Party Due to Illness of Hostess

The Junior Loyal Girls of the Church of Christ Bible School postponed their Thursday gathering at Barbara Knight's home because her mother Mrs Roy Knight is ill.

Church of Christ Bible School Barbara Knight Roy Knight

Progressive Class of Trimble Church Meets at Mrs Orme Home

The Progressive Class of the Trimble Church of Christ will gather at the home of Mrs. A. B. Orme in Gloucester Thursday at 7:30 in the evening. Mrs Ver nice Antle and Mrs Bertha Grandy assist as hostesses.

Trimble

Nelsonville Mayor Fines Two for Guilty Pleas

Nelsonville mayor C G Dew fines Addison Davenport and Pat Lock after guilty pleas. Davenport charged with assault and battery on Nora Cagg receives 10 dollar fine plus costs. Lock, charged with intoxication, pays 5 dollars plus costs on plea of guilty. Affidavit filed by Nancy Davis.

Nelsonville Addison Davenport Buchtel Nora Cagg C. G. Dew Nancy Davis Pat Lock Nelsonville Rt

Glouster Kiwanis Discuss City Sewer Plan

Twelve Glouster Kiwanis members met at the Gordon Hotel for a regular session. After a song led by C F Wallace, a round table discussed the proposed city sewer project. The next meeting will be at Hotel Gordon. Mrs Clarence Kirkwood of Denvertown visited her brother and sister in law aiding her ill mother.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Hotel C. F. Wallace Hotel Gordon Clarence Kirkwood Denvertown Herman Janchius Jauchius

James Otis 79 Dies After Monthlong Illness

Nelsonville resident James J. Otis 79 longtime miner and Church of Christ member died at his W Columbus Street home after a monthlong illness. Born Haydenville he lived in the Hocking Valley his entire life. He would have turned 80 in December. Survived by wife of 61 years two daughters Mrs Nina Byers Chillicothe and Mrs Ora Barrows Nelsonville a son Harry Otis Columbus 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at his residence.

Nelsonville James J. Otis W. Columbus St Haydenville Hocking Valley Otis Church of Christ Central Committee Nina Byers Chillicothe Ora Barrows Harry Otis Columbus

Shafer Captures Nelsonville Tennis Title

Sonny Shafer won the men's singles in Nelsonville at the new athletic field, defeating Paul Collamore in straight sets 6-4 6-2 7-5 in the final.

Nelsonville Sonny Shafer New Athletic Field Shafer Paul Collamore

Many Attend School Picnic at Buchtel

GLOUSTER Approximately 100 attended the Catholic Vacation School picnic Tuesday at the Sayre swimming pool in Buchtel. At noon hot dogs ice cream and cake were served. The day was spent in swimming and in the evening all were guests of the Palace Theater owned and operated by Joe Beshara. The United States has a population nearly three times that of Great Britain but more than five times as many fatal road accidents.

Glouster Sayre Buchtel Palace Theater Joe Beshara United States Great Britain

Bell Rites Thursday for Flora Bell Thompson

Services for Flora Bell Thompson three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson will be held Thursday at 10 o clock at Salem Church Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery Old Flood Wood who died Tuesday morning is also noted in the notice with details of the funeral arrangements presented in a concise obituary style

Nelsonville Flora Bell Thompson Robert Thompson Old Floodwood Salem Church Salem Cemetery

New Supply Arrives for Nelsonville Relief

A consign ment of surplus commodities including milk peas prunes and raisins has been received at City Halls for distribution to eligible relief clients and old age pensioners in Nelsonville. The distribution is now in progress.

Nelsonville

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