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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1933

Page

3

Chalked Up Pitchers Stingy In League Contest

Aug 22. In a low hitting game the Phi Club defeated Shoe Factory 4 to 2 in a league contest Monday night. Galvin pitched for the Phi Club allowing seven hits while their offense produced two runs in the fifth. Clyde Ray led Shoe Factory with a triple and a run. Ray and Evans provided the only other hits for their teams.

Phi Club Wingalvin Ory Clyde Ray Shoesider P. Gal Evans Ray Vic

Vesper Coakley Weds Gerald Corwin at Buchtel Home

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Miss Vesper Coakley to Gerald Corwin on August 21 at the groom’s parents’ home in Buchtel. Rev. Albert C. Corwin and Rev. L. R. Roberts officiated. The bride wore blue taffeta with Evelyn Skinner as bridesmaid. John Sayer served as best man. The couple will reside in Buchtel.

Nelsonville Vesper Coakley Ada Coakley Gerald Corwin Robert Corwin Buchtel Albert C. Corwin L. R. Roberts Jackson Evelyn Skinner John Sayer

Evans and McBride wed in Nelsonville church

Charles W. Evans son of Mr and Mrs Ed C Evans of Nelsonville married Miss Gertrude Catherine McBride in Logan Catholic Church on Monday morning The couple left for Versailles Indiana where the groom is employed as a baker after the ceremony

Nelsonville Charles W. Evans Ed C. Evans Gertrude Catherine McBride Logan Catholic Church Versailes Ind

Social notes of guests and visitors across Ohio towns

Mrs. Blanche Butterworth of Detroit and Mrs. Allison Bowers of Columbus are guests or visitors with local families. Several residents from Columbus Cambridge Akron and Haydenville are listed as guests or returning from trips, including John Mooney Bainbridge and Providence companions. The piece records multiple personal visits and short trips, with a few hospital and reunion mentions in Millfield and Corning.

Hyde Home Hosts Guests for Sunday Entertainment

Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde entertained Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Putnam and their three daughters visiting from Cleveland and Denver. The group also included Mrs. Steven Wills Jr. of Bristol and Dr. Jean Putnam of Columbus, joining in a family gathering at the Hyde home.

Hyde Home J. M. Hyde G. I. Putnam Dorothy Putnam Cleveland Harriett Putnam Mary Wheeler Denver Colo Steven Wills, Jr Bristol

Birth of Daughter Announced by Mr and Mrs Harley Allen

Mr and Mrs Harley Allen announce the birth of a daughter on August 20. James Pickett of Athens visited relatives and friends here Saturday. The Nanna and Frank family reunion held August 20 was largely attended at Birch Hollow Grove. Several from Connett attended church here Sunday night. Rev John McClain will soon go to Canton to spend two weeks with his mother. Mrs E McClain An all day Methodist Church meeting will be held at Birch Hollow Grove Saturday August 26.

Harley Allen James Pickett Athens Nanna and Frank Birch Hollow Grove Connett John McClain Canton E. McClain Methodist

East Team Edges South 3 to 2 in Weekend Game

Murray City report notes East defeated South 3 to 2 in Saturday’s game to show evenly matched league play. Tonight East and West are slated to clash, continuing the competitive parity.

Murray City

Band Boosters Plan Carnival at Central School Ground

Nelsonville August 22 Band Boosters held a large meeting at the Senior High School planning a carnival on the Central School ground Saturday night. The N H S band will provide music. Bingo will be played. Ice cream cake sandwiches and coffee will be served.

Nelsonville

Shirley Childress Dies at Seven Months

Shirley Ellen Childress died at home in Beaumont. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 PM from the residence with burial in Greenlawn. She is survived by her parents Russell and wife, five brothers, two sisters, grandparents Charles and Mrs. Childress of Chauncey, and great grandmother Mrs. George Locke, also of Chauncey.

Nelsonville Shirley Ellen Russell Childress Beaumont Greenlawn Charles Childress Chauncey George Locke

Margaret Breeze Weds William Newlun at Nelsonville Parsonage

In Nelsonville on August 19 Miss Margaret P Breeze daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Breeze married William P Newlun son of Webster Newlun at the parsonage with Rev Charles Wachenschwantz officiating.

Nelsonville Margaret P. Breeze Henry Breeze William P. Newlun Webster Newlun Charles Wachenschwantz

Eudora O E S Plans Regular Meeting Tonight

Regular meeting of the Eudora Chapter O E S will be held tonight at the Masonic Temple at 7 30.

Eudora Chapter Masonic Temple

Circle of Ruth Sets Special Meeting in Church Basement

A special business meeting of the Circle of Ruth will be held in the church basement on Wednesday night at seven o'clock.

Circle of Ruth

Rev A M Lamb Recovering After Illness

Friends note the Rev A M Lamb is sojourning in North Norwich Connecticut and recovering from a recent illness.

Lamb A. M. Lamb North Norwich Conn

District Leader to Preach in Nel sonville Church

Rev L R Roberts district superintendent will preach at Pilgrim Holiness Church on East Chestnut Street Nel sonville Wednesday evening Aug 23 This is his first visit to the church this conference year which began Aug 1.

Nelsonville L. R. Roberts Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street Roberts

Miss Jeanette Pyle Weds Walter D Postie in Columbus

The marriage of Miss Jeanette Pyle daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Pyle formerly of Deanville to Walter D Postie of Columbus occurred August 14 1933 at 10 am in the home of Rev J G Spears 2603 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio. Postie a descendant of Camp Chase pioneer family with great grandfather settled there over a century ago. They will reside at 253 Hubbard Avenue Columbus after a trip to Bicknell Indiana to visit relatives of the bride.

Jeanette Pyle Samuel Pyle Deanville Walter D. Postie Columbus J. G. Spears West Broad Street Ohio Mr. Postie Camp Chase Postle Hubbard Avenue Bicknell, Ind

Bridge Club Hosts Evening At Adams Street Home

Mrs. Carnes Hickman entertained her bridge club last night at her Adams Street home. Two tables were in play with a refreshment course served at the end. Mrs. Paul Allen and Miss Lucille Verity held high scores.

Carnes Hickman Adams Street Paul Allen Lucille Verity

Farmers Here Will Share in Wheat Return

The plan pays farmers 20 cents per eliminated bushel this fall and about 5 cents more next spring based on a three year average adjusted to a five year national average. An Athens County example shows a farmer with 10 acres averaging 185 bushels would gain about 15.40 this fall and 5.60 if only minimum reductions are made. Money comes from a 30 cent wheat tax.

Johnson Athens County

Wife of Nation's Recovery Head

Mrs Hugh S Johnson wife of the National Recovery Administrator seen in Washington amid a broad call to raise wages and cut hours. The government tax on grain applies only to mill grain not to farmer use and participation in the plan is voluntary with adjustments to boost farmer returns.

Hughs. Johnson Washington iJohnson

City Court Fines For Drunkenness Set

Robert Swyers was fined $25 and costs when arraigned on an intoxication charge before Mayor Robert W. Wood on Monday. He was committed to the county jail in default of payment. Rarpon Hutchins was fined $5 and costs for intoxication and arranged to pay.

Robert Swyers Robert 8 Wood Rarpn Hutchins

Senior Band Rehearsal Tonight In Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports a 7 o clock rehearsal for the Senior band at the high school building as announced by Ward W. Hamm, the instructor, this morning.

Nelsonville Ward W. Hamm

Ferndale Church Notes Attendances and Visits

Fifty-two attended the Ferndale Church of Christ Sunday School. Eleven members and five guests attended a Ferndale-H Club meeting at Lewis School. Ferndale 4-H Club members joined a picnic at McConnelsville for Morgan County workers. Attendees included Pauline and Ruth Anna Antle and others from Ferndale. Frank Wolfe and wife visited from Columbus. Ruth Anne Antle recovered from illness. Mrs Elza Cole has been ill.

Ferndale Ferndale Church of Christ Ferndale-H Club Lewis School Ferndale 4-H Club McConnelsville Morgan County Club Pauline Ruth Anna Antle Sophia Elizabeth Chakey Audrey McLaughlin Howard Harry Taylor Harlan Chester Antle Joe Chakey Jess Weekley Ralph Earnest Meeks Harold Robert George Duncan L. G. Taylor Gerald P. E Weekley Frank Wolfe Columbus Taylor and Son Pauline Antle Catheryn Wilkes Amesville Wesley Grinstead Trimble Heights Frank Smith Hartleyville Ruth Anne Antle Elza Cole

Greens Run Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Greens Run notes record Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ross including Anna Mingus with children William Dorothy Kathryn Ann Trimble and others. Nearby residents Earnest Mingus Stella Mastkelly Mike Danko and extended family filled the weekend social scene. Elizabeth Danko plans Cleveland trip for relatives and work. Redimpa Reeves honored at a surprise party with gifts and refreshments.

Alex Ross Anna Mingus William Dorothy Kathryn Ann Trimble Carl Leffler Joe Mingus Lewis Mingus Ross Earnest Mingus Stella Mastkelly Jacksonville Mike Danko Greens Run George Love Elizabeth Danko Cleveland Charles Reeves Redimpa

Ohio Methodist ministers assigned at conference

The Ohio conference closed in Columbus with Rev. E. M. Larason assigned to the Athens Charge. O. M. Davidson returns to New Marshfield, Logan Charge to be supplied. Cc. E. Bulen to MecDonnellaville, E. A. Martin to Penneville, and L. B. Douglas to Btockport.

M. P Ohio E. M. Larason Athens Methodist Protestant Church Columbus O. M Davidson New Marshfield Logan Cc. E. Bulen MecDonnellaville E. A. Martin Penneville L. B. Douglas Btockport

Grandstand at Glouster near completion this week

Glouster expects completion of the athletic field grandstand this week. Local labor groups donate work to provide top county facility and speakers stand for Labor Day gathering drawing several thousand people to the valley event.

Glouster

Twilight League Schedule Sets Two Weeks of Games

GLOUSTER Aug 22 A Twilight League schedule for the next two weeks lists games. Tonight Old Timers versus Toth's Clover Farm followed by clashes including Sayre's Specials Old Timers Skinner's Schooners against Turner’s Nine of Diamonds and more across Monday Wednesday Thursday and Labor Day weekend.

Glouster Twilight League Old Timers Toth Clover Farm Toth's Turner Sayre Leach's Skinner's Schooners Sayre's

Goose Run reunion at Goose Run Pilgrim Holiness Church

Goose Run Pilgrim Holiness Church holds home coming on August 27 with a basket dinner. Sunday School at 9 30 in the morning regular services at 10 90 oclock dinner at noon and afternoon program at 1 30 in the grove above the 10 X Mine pastor A W Corwin of Buchtel leads service.

Glouster Goose Run Pilgrim Holiness Church A. W. Corwin Buchtel

Prayer Service Planned at Fern­dale Church Thursday

Aug 22 Fern­dale reports that a prayer meeting will be held Thursday night at the church in town attracting local worshippers and seeking comfort and community.

Ferndale

Club Enjoys Outing on the Muskingum River

Members of the Past Chiefs Club of Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters have returned from an outing at the Lamborn cottage on the Muskingum River. Those aboard the trip include Mrs Vern Lamborn Mrs Margaret Hemsley Mrs Kate Vaughn Mrs Nell Lawson Mrs Bessie Thompson Mrs Mae McLain Mrs Grace Zimmer Mrs Weltha Williams Mrs Velma Parker and Mrs Abbie Knight.

Glouster Chiefs Club Glouster Temple Lamborn Muskingum River Vern Lamborn Margaret Hemsley Kate Vaughn Nell Lawson Bessie Thompson Mae McLain Grace Zimmer Weltha Wiliams Velma Parker Abbie Knight

Granges To Join Vienle For Joint Picnic At Fairview Hall

GLOUSTER Aug 22 A joint grange picnic will be held at the Fairview Grange Hall Saturday with Homer Fairview Westland and Bent Hickory Granges taking part Joseph T Fichter state grange lecturer will be the speaker Contests and games begin at 10 am dinner is served at noon and an afternoon program will include each grange participating

Glouster Fairview Homer Westland Bent Hickory Joseph T. Fichter State Grange

Double Arm Fractures After Basement Fall

Mrs James Morris, daughter of Mrs Eliza Cox of Jacksonville, fractured both arms near the wrist in a Columbus basement fall last Thursday. One arm broke in two places and the other splintered. She is sister to Mrs C F Guintner and Mrs Walter Hilt of Jacksonville.

Jacksonville James Morris Mra Eliza Cox Columbus

Columbus Agent to Attend Century of Progress Exposition

Rich ard Guinther, agent for a Columbus paper, traveled to Columbus today and will leave this evening for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress Exposition as a guest of that newspaper. He plans to return Friday night.

Jacksonville Richard Guinther Columbus Chicago

Local pair opens Malta auto agency in salesroom

Delma Harrison of Ringgold and Delbert Wymer of Chesterhill announce a new automobile agency in Malta. The firm runs a salesroom featuring two well known car makes and marks the partners first joint venture in the auto trade.

Ringgold Delma Harrison This Place Delbert Wymer Chesterhill Malta

Loyal Women's Class to meet at Church of Christ

The Loyal Women's Class gathers at the Church of Christ in Glouster on Friday night at the usual hour for a regular meeting.

Glouster Church of Christ

Forest Rose Embroidery Club Honors Mrs Will Lewis

In Nelsonville on August 22 Mrs Hannah Parry hosted the Forest Rose Embroidery club to honor Mrs Will Lewis of Adena Ohio A two course luncheon followed. Attending were Mrs Elza Hellyer of Columbus Mrs Will King New Lexington Mrs Blanche Butterworth Detroit and several others including Mrs Nelson Dowler Mrs Richard Brown and Miss Lulu Parry plus Hazel Wallace Bessie Deer Margaret Clark.

Nelsonville Will Lewis Adena Hannah Parry Forest Rose Embroidery Club Elza Hellyer Columbus Will King New Lexington Blanche Butterworth Detroit Nelson Dowler Richard Brown Luther Wyskiver Malcolm Raybould Walter Green Clarence Green Beryl Wallace Dave Evans Hazel Wallace Bessie Deer Margaret Clark Lulu Parry

Foreclosure Action Names Hotel Berry

The Berry Hotel Company is sued in a foreclosure petition over real and personal property secured by a mortgage and 10 notes. The plaintiff claims only interest through June 1 1931 and $1 350 on the last note plus $15 200 in interest since then, seeks an accounting and, if unpaid, sale of the property at public auction.

Berry Hotel Company Midwest Bond and Share, Inc

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