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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Stop Jacksonville Indians 9 6 Sunday

Nelsonville Eagles halted Jacksonville Indians 9 to 6 in a Sunday game at Jacksonville. O Dupler starred for the Eagles with strong bat and field play aided by Mediey and H Dupler. Jacksonville outhit 14-11. Boehk and O Dupier highlighted base running as Yorks, Devol, and others contributed for Nelsonville.

Athens Nelsonville Eagles Jacksonville Indians Nelsonville Jacksonville Winn Indians O. Dupler Eagles Mediey H. Dupler Taylor Boehk O. Dupier KE White Chererrees Ray Dupier Covseereenave Graham Zimmer Witham Hilt Sa Shumway Driggs Ee Conoway Cominsky Toth Torrid Cass Baggies McAllister Wagner

Pickett Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

Emmett Pickett Chauncey pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor Dew's court to intoxication. He was fined $5 and costs and committed to the county jail until settlement.

Nelsonville Emmett Pickett Chauncey C. G. Dew

Mrs. Radford Undergoes Appen dectomy in Marietta

Mary Margaret Betts of Wickliffe Ohio and former Nelsonville resident visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Betts. She underwent an appendectomy at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital on Friday. Her condition is reported satisfactory.

Nelsonville Stuart W. Radford Mary Margaret Betts Wickliffe Ohio Frank Betts Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Nelsonville Social Notes Benefit Party Heads for IOOF Hall

Nelsonville social items list residents and visitors from New Marshfield Buckeye Lake Columbus and St Clairsville. A ten day Winona Lake trip is noted for Kathryn Harrop and Irene McDowell. The Jr O U A M will stage a benefit party Tuesday at 8 in the IOOF Hall.

Evelyn Craig Mildred Mallon G. W. Beverage New Marshfield Watson Wolf Bob Nancy Max Bartoe Billie Ann Nelsonville Love Kammerling Ivan Seaman Carbon Hill Arthur Hicks Eddie Tucker Athens Buckeye Lake Irene McDowell Deanville H. D. Krieg Elizabeth McDowell Columbus Kathryn Harrop St. Clairsville Winona Lake Ind Londa Lee Pollock C. E. Hoyt Laurelville Mary Margaret Kuhn Springfield Ohio Jr. Ouam IOOF

Kelch Family Reunion Held at Columbus Home

The Kelch family reunion occurred Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Baker in Columbus. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelch, Dr. and Mrs. FE L Murphy, and many relatives from Nelsonville Upper Sandusky Shelby Fostoria Wanda North Marguerite Morrison and others from Columbus.

Nelsonville Kelch Wesley Baker Columbus Henry Kelch FE. L. Murphy Phil Kelch Walter Morrison Owen Morrison Gladys Donna Upper Sandusky James Humphrey Sally James Shelby Margery Brickles Fostoria T. W. Rittenhouse Charles Fred Snyder Bob Helen Wanda North Marguerite Morrison Maxine North Lawrence Daft Martha Virginia Grace Betty Jo Joe Kelch Joe, Jr Thomas Helen Kalb Florence Sapp

Veteran leader heads to VFW encampment in Columbus

Nelsonville commander for the Fifth District of the Veterans of Foreign Wars left this morning for Columbus to attend sessions of the 39th annual encampment. The trip aims to coordinate district activities and participate in convention proceedings.

Nelsonville W. W. Warren Veterans of Foreign Wars Columbus F. W

Continues To Win LONGSTRETH Softball Streak Extends

The Longstreth softball team added two more wins Friday defeating Carbon Hill 10 to 2 and Thomas Jewelers Nelsonville 4 to 3 to extend their unbeaten run.

Longstreth Longstretch Carbon Hill Thomas Jewelers Nelsonville

New Registrar Brings Long Experience to Job

Prof. William G. White arrives at Rio Grande College as business manager and registrar after two years at Defiance College in economics and administration. A Denison University graduate with a 1933 master's from Cincinnati, he studied at Cincinnati Teachers College 1934 35 and later worked for Western Electric in Cleveland.

Rio Grande William G. White Rio Grande College Defiance College Denison University Universit of Cincinnati Teachers College Cincinnati The Western Electric of Cleveland

Garrison Elected Head of Vinton GOP Group

Amos I. Garrison of Vinton County was elected chairman of the Republican Party Executive Committee. George Knox as vice chairman Howard Nanamaker as secretary and Ed Cecil as treasurer were also chosen at a recent meeting. An nine member executive committee includes Arch Buskirk James McWhorter A F Garrison George Knox E E Robbins T L Dunn Howard Nunamaker Ed Cecil and C O Chapman.

Hamden James McWhorter Eagle Township A. F.garrison Mt. Pleasant George Knox McAsh E. E. Robbins Elk Township T. L. Dunn Brown Township Howard Nunamaker Wilkesville Ed Cecil Allensville C. O. Chapman McArthur

Jewelers Beat Lancaster in 5-0 Sunday Fray at Longstreth

Nelsonville Jewelers defeated Lancaster softball club 5-0 at Longstreth Sunday afternoon. Betts held Lancaster to five hits while Jewelers hitters produced four runs in the fifth inning and a third inning triple by Debbie Silcott sparked the offense. Catcher Spray aided with a key walk and singles, and the Jewelers turned two double plays as Watts struck out 12 for Lancaster.

Nelsonville Thomas Jewelers Lancaster Longstreth Betts Gems Watts Jewelers Debbie” Silcott Rizer Spray Silcott Whyte

Churches Asked To Aid Rio Grande College Door Project

Rio Grande College plans a new classroom building on the lot beside Davis Cottage to replace the fire-destroyed main building. Churches in Southeastern Ohio are asked to donate doors for the structure, each inscribed with the donor group name, with an estimated cost of five dollars per door. A stray note mentions dory fish with telescopic mouths.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Davis Cottage Friends of Ohio

Berlin Hit Begins New Career in Film Showing at Athena

The Irving Berlin song Alexander's Ragtime Band forms the theme of the Darryl F. Zanuck 20th Century Fox film at the Athena Theater starring Tyrone Power Alice Faye and Don Ameche. The piece evolved from an 1911 lyricless tune to a cultural marker with 10 000 performances by 1939 and 2 000 000 sheet copies at its peak.

Alexander Irving Berlin Darryl F. Zanuck 20Th Century-Fox Athena Theater Tyrone Power Alice Faye Don Ameche New York Emma Carus Chicago

Date Conflict Moves Gallipolis Bean Dinner Up One Day

Local merchants clash over Sept. 3 events push the bean dinner to Sept. 2 in the city park while a county picnic for retiring County Agent R. R. Starbuck shifts to the Rio Grande College campus. The American Legion Auxiliary plans to serve beans and coffee for thousands of attendees as interest grows and gifts for the guest of honor are assembled.

Gallipolis Merchants’ Association Rio Grande College R. R. Starbuck Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Anna Gates White

August Is Reunion Time in Gallia County

In Gallia County the dog days signal the social season as family reunions begin. More than 50 gatherings have occurred with 20 to 300 attendees, and many more are planned. Parks and fair grounds are in high demand with multiple events in some areas at once. Observers note vast amounts of fried chicken and cake consumed, though totals are hard to estimate.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ford

Program for tenth year of Rev George Sagen at First Baptist Gallipolis

The Board of Deacons of the First Baptist Church in Gallipolis prepare a commemorative program for the ending of the tenth year of service by Pastor Rev George Sagen. The event is set for Sunday September 4 with Dr I D DePuy president of the Ohio Baptist Convention slated to speak in the evening.

Gallipolis

Gallipolis Girl Fractures Arm After Fall At Home

Nora Carol Condee daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Condee sustained a fractured arm in a fall at her home.

Gallipolis Nora Carol Condee Herman Condee

Powell Held on Defrauding Charges in Mail Order Scheme

William Powell, 35, a suspected mail order clothing salesman, was returned to Jackson to face charges of obtaining money with intent to defraud. He allegedly offered women apparel at low prices, took partial payment, but did not fill orders. A warrant was issued by Elizabeth Jones, a local restaurant waitress.

Gallipolis William Powell Jackson Powell Elizabeth Jones

Grace Methodist nursery proves its value at Gallipolis

Rev W Scott Westerman reports the Grace Methodist Church nursery, started this spring, will likely continue. The program for children up to six is run by capable young women in a recreation center adjacent to the church. Parents bring youngsters to services and kids enjoy kindergarten games, helping boost overall attendance at divine services.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church W. Scott Westerman Westerman

Third Rural Life Meet Date Is Set for Sept. 4

The third annual Rural Life Institute will be at Rio Grande College in Gallipolis on Sunday and Monday September 4 and 5 drawing crowds to the two day program. Sunday’s program will be directed by Rev. James D Wyker pastor of the Federated Church in North Jackson Ohio. Prof John Slipher of Ohio State University will lead Monday’s program ending with a banquet. A bean dinner will be held Monday on the campus by members of the village Future Farmers’ and Homemakers’ Associations.

Gallipolis Rural Life Institute Rio Grande College College Town James D. Wyker North Jackson Federated Church John Slipher Ohio State University Future Farmers’ and Homemakers’ Associations

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Summer Visits and Events

Gallipolis notes catalog summer guests and local gatherings. Mrs H E Schrammel hosts at Island View Inn for Lois Bellinger and Mrs Sigafoos while others visit Detroit Lafayette and Martinsville. Multiple families vacation in Cleveland Toledo and Virginia. a wedding shower for Douglas Wright and Faye Shato. birth announcements and club outings noted. Charles Thomas born to Mr and Mrs Stanley Blazer. Miss Dillon hosts a Lake Eureka party. Bible Class picnic at Presbyterian church.

H. E. Schrammel Emporia Kan R. P. Thompson Island View Inn Lois Bellinger Kansas Robert Sigafoos Columbus H. L. Romaine Ruth Romaine Garnette Lupton Detroit Mark Coruse Lafayette Ind Opal Albright Martinsville W. P. Deardorff Magnetic Springs Oliver Unroe Donna June Cleveland Toledo J. R. Edwards Los Angeles James Edwards Ewington Albert Craft Beverly Dayton G. E. Craft Virginia C. C. Ingels Forrest Saunders Cincinnati Stanley Blazer Washington, Mo Charles ‘Thomas Douglas Wright Faye Shato Marcus Shato Ross Roush Shato Dale Gilkey George Hern Austin Kelton Buell Clark Wilson Boyles C. W. Lanier Mae Boggs Nettie Bane Garney Broyles Anna Evans Edith Henry Flower Charles Thaxton Ashland Gallipolis Thaxton Elsie Jones W. W. Williams Eulah Canada Holzer Hospital Chickamauga Park R. R. Starbuck Hazel Ellen Alberta Reynolds Doris Vivian Irion Maxine Eleanor Niday Mildred Mills Elva Sheets Winona Lake Chicago I. M. Parrish Mary Eleanor Grafton W. Va West St. Louis Robert Retz Richwood Ella Lupton Presbyterian Sunday School L. C. Cooper Joseph Donnally Virgil Martin Florence Belden Osa Baird East Freda Deckard Zanesville

New County Agent on Job Ahead of Time

Everett G. Roger of Ross County is Gallia County Farm Agent designate, working full time before official start on Sept 1. County Agent Starbuck and family are on vacation prior to his duties as manager of the Bio Grande College farm and agriculture teacher there.

Gallipolis Everett G. Roger Ross County New Gallia County Starbuck Bio Grande College

Tydings Roasts Roosevelt in Maryland Primary Fight

Maryland senator Tydings accused the President of trying to dictate primary outcomes and pledged to vote for Congress backed legislation rather than executive preferences. Roosevelt pressed Idaho politics as Pope weighs an Independent bid after recent defeats, with New Deal figures backing Clark.

Lewis United States Tydings Maryland Roosevelt Congress Hyde Park N. Y U.P Millard Tydings John O'Connor New York Idaho James P. Pope Pope Rep D. Worth Clark Harry Hopkins WPA Aubrey Williams Clark James A. Farley

Gallia Kin To Attend Funeral of Aviator

Relatives in Gallipolis plan to attend the funeral of Henry Paul Boeckman in Dayton Tuesday afternoon. Boeckman, a young Army aviator, was killed in a flight crash near San Diego late last week. He had served nearly three years in the U S Army Air Service. An army board investigates the crash that took his life and three others.

Gallipolis Gallia County Dayton Henry Paul Boeckman San Diego U. S. Army Air Service Boeckman

Advertising's role in wages and the economy

A 1938 piece from the Advertising Federation of America argues that advertising fuels demand, expands purchasing power, and raises wages. It claims ads create desire for goods, boost production, and create jobs, noting the U S has the highest wage level and strong buying power compared with Britain, Germany, and Russia.

Great Britain Germany Russia Advertising Federation of America

Report Drops In Sale Of State Liquor In Gallia County

Gallia County residents face lower store liquor sales at the Gallipolis state liquor store amid a broader dull mood. Illicit moonshine distillation runs at low cost in secluded areas, selling for about one third the state product. Despite no clear drop in intoxication rates, officers report more home made liquor found on arrestees. In a separate incident, 18 year old Robert Manns drowned in Chickamauga Creek while bathing. rescue crews recovered the body within an hour and his mother, Mrs. Harriett Manns, is at the County Home.

Gallipolis Gallia County Creek Gallipolis Robert Manns Chickamauga Creek Harriett Manns

Morrison Home Sold to HO L C at Bidwell Sheriff Sale

Representativ es of the Home Owners' Loan Corporation purchased at sheriff's sale the E. T. Morrison residence and three adjoining lots in Bidwell for 1900 dollars. It is the village's largest house and said to be in good condition. Morrison and wife reside in Royal Oak Michigan where he works in real estate. Morrison formerly served as Bidwell postmaster and ran a large rural store.

Gallipolis Home Owners’ Loan Corporation E. T. Morrison Bidwell Morrison Royal Oak Mich

New 15 Minute Parking Zones on Public Square

Three 15 minute parking zones have been set on Public Square in Nelsonville. The zones, in front of Citizens Central Bank and Peoples Bank and extending from the cab station to Hocking Street, were marked Saturday under new restrictions for patron convenience.

Nelsonville Citizens Central Peoples Banks Hocking St

Gallia pensioners fear state fund cuts

Gallia County age pension director Berl McCormick says about 716 pensioners may see a 15 percent cut in September checks. The local average pension is about 180 dollars monthly, totaling roughly 2250 dollars yearly, with reductions affecting trade channels.

Gallipolis Gallia County Berl McCormick

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