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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1939

Page

2

Camp Nelson Defeats Buchtel in Twilight Ball Game

Camp Nelson won 7 6 against Buchtel in a Twilight League game at Nelsonville last night. Spence pitched well until the sixth inning, allowing two hits, before Medley relieved and helped preserve the lead. Argarbrite and Shuttleworth each had three hits for Camp. Wagner and Nutter led Buchtel with two hits apiece. Tonight Nelsonville Greys meet Carbon Hill in a key City League showdown for first half/second half standings.

Nelsonville Nelson Buchtel Spence Medley Garlinger Argarbrite Shuttleworth Nutter Wagner Nelsonville Greys Carbon Hill Dick Swyers Greys Hope Woodson Big Jim North Grey Camp Nelson Abrhe Ae McLain Sses Horn Secmiehead Ik Keney Smathers Connamanus Buchtel Abrhe Wagner C. Aennseneses Trttet Ensceanacve Sesceemnae OL OU J. Phillips Gerlinger Naacou Toca Nahacsundene Camp Nelson Deacon Phillips Sayer

Drivers' Licenses Sale Starts Soon in Nelsonville

Nelsonville will issue 1940 automobile drivers licenses beginning Sept 5 at the office of E C Evans deputy registrar. Deputies will travel to Marietta for instructions. Applicants must present 1939 licenses and chauffeurs must provide a photo. New licenses required by midnight Sept 30.

Nelsonville E. C. Evans Marietta Ohio

Nelsonville City Treasury Balances Report July 31

City auditor E F DeVorse reports total funds in Nelsonville at 39141.45 as of July 31, down from 40267.34 on June 30. July receipts were 5163.50 and disbursements 6289.39, with various fund balances listed including Sewer and Street Bonds 21940.83 and Special Light Improvement 11215.77.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVorse

Nelsonville Descendants Meet at Lancaster Camp Grounds

The 13th annual reunion of William Wolf descendants was held at Lancaster Camp grounds on Sunday Aug 20. Forty two family members attended and officers were elected with Frank Powers as president Ralph Moore head as vice president Blanche Moorehead as secretary Nellie Wend as treasurer Harley Allen presiding.

William Wolf Lancaster Campgrounds Frank Powers Logan Ralph Moorehead Blanche Moorehead Nelsonville Nellie Wend R. E. Allen Ernest Cook, Jr Ft. Wayne Ind Charles Thompson Walbridge Ohio Richard Moorehead Olean N. Y

Neville 4-H Club Plans County Fair Attendance

The Neville 4-H Club met at Rosella Hitchings home with all but one member present. Plans for Ohio State Fair attendance were discussed and guests Eve lyn Hitchings and Gail Bruce attended.

Neville 4-H Club Rosella Rachel Hitchings Mrs. Hitchings Evelyn Hitchings Gail Bruce Charles Deer

Birthday dinner honors Mrs Edna Smith in Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Clarence Tignor of Deanville entertained Sunday with a family gathering and birthday dinner for their daughter Mrs Edna Smith of Zanesville A large birthday cake crowned the table on the lawn Guests included Mr and Mrs Amos Tignor and daughters Connie Lois Ann Norma Jean and Marilyn Mr and Mrs Edward Howe Mr and Mrs Bert Tolliver Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Earl Paxson and son Bobby Glenford Mr and Mrs Charles Duer and children Coshocton Wilda and Danny West Glouster and others

Fred Voigt Columbus Joe Matheny H. T. Matheny Nelsonville Ruble Theater Logan Anna Mae Voigt Cleveland Bob Neiman Ted Voigt Cedar Point Albert Barber Portsmouth Ohio Leslie Joe Pritchard Johnny Hannas Lake Zaleski Bertha Evans Dan Jenkins Ben James James Clayton Murphy John John Murphy Iva Earl Butterworth Charles Ervin Carnes Hickman Jane Leland Devore Richwood Mary Angle William Burnell Leighton Aumiller William Fraedrick C. G. Sheppard New York City Athens Ohio University Emma Gibson William Morgan Cable Gibson Cecil Shafter Peggy Lloyd Elizabeth Inman Yellowstone Park Clarence Tignor Deanville Edna Smith Zanesville Amos Tignor Connie Lois Ann Norma Jean Marilyn Edward Howe Bert Tolliver Earl Pax

Scout Troop 66 Meets Tonight At West School

Nelsonville notes say Charles Pedi senior patrol leader calls all Troop 66 members to meet at 7 30 this evening in the West school building. Scouts prep equipment for next Sunday's rally. Four new members Paul Woody Ray Cheeseman Jim Bateman Rodney Jonas added. All troop officers expected.

Nelsonville Charles Pedigo Paul Woody Ray Cheeseman Jim Bateman Rodney Jonas

Jr. OUAM Benefit Party In Nelsonville IOOF Hall

The Jr. OUAM will host a benefit party at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville tonight at 8 o'clock to raise funds for a local cause. Local residents are invited to attend this community event featuring an evening of activities and donations.

Nelsonville the Jr. Ouam IOOF

Nelsonville Benefit Party At Spray Hall Thursday

The W E A Review sponsors a fundraising party at Spray Hall on Thursday night at 8 o'clock to support its activities.

Nelsonville W. E. A. Review Spray Hall

Donkey Baseball Benefit Set for Nelsonville

Donkey baseball returns to Nelsonville on Sunday August 27 sponsored by the City Twilight League. Teams from Camp Nelson and the Phi Club will compete with the X Bar B Ranch bringing 14 donkeys and a two week old baby donkey. Local men will jockey in a feature called Donkey Steeplechase as the league seeks funds to finish its season.

Nelsonville City Twilight League Camp Nelson Phi Club X Bar B Ranch Twilight League

Farewell Party Held for Mrs. Lane and Mr. Moore

Stella Lane of Columbus vacationed two months at her mother Mrs. Willis home in Buchtel with visitor Harry Moore of mbus. A surprise farewell party followed at Willis residence with Charles Mohney John Conley the Almashy family Carl Pettit and Helen and Katherine Almashy attending. Banjo music and a potluck lunch were features. Rev Howard Simpson of Millfield to preach Wednesday night at Happy Hollow Church August 23 at 7.

Buchtel Stella Lane Columbus M Willis Harry Moore Mbus Willis E. R. Nelson Athens Nelsons Wheeling Lane Moore Charles Mohney John Conley Mike Almashy Carl Pettit Helen Katherine Almashy Nelsonville Howard Simpson Millfield Happy Hollow Murray City James Salyers Hazel Storer Nelle Brooker Horace Richardson Zanesville Richardson Six Mile Turn Ralph McDaniel Hemlock William Chivers Clifford Donson Detroit Ed Pertler Lem Penny Niles Archie Riggs Sadie Riggs McArthur Ella Hilton Dayton Sally Riggs Thomas Gears George Gears John McNamee New Lexington John Weins J. H. Caldwell Chester W. Va Mary Jenkins Harry Thomas Logan Jack Marrall Eileen Crooksville Lew Reynolds Phil Devol Phil Miller Tom Spencer M. E. Church Hubert Eckels Longstreth George Langley Lorenzo Lewis Mike Warren Darby Orient Emma Tippie Howard Bush Dennis Babbs Shawnee Betty Lou Williams Toledo Frank Williams Lelia Rose Charles Bitner Lucille Lansing Hollis Osler Margaret Ben Hartman Albert Storer Pearl Williams Carbon Hill Marion Ind Arthur Shelton William Horn William Thomas Mary Thomas

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party at Pocahontas Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a weekly benefit party at Pocahontas Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Proceeds support the lodge and community aid programs.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall

Two UND Students Invent Ore Ore Processing Furnace

Louis Savage and Harold Sorkstekke, engineering students at the University of North Dakota, developed a furnace that converts low grade hematite ore into higher grade magnetic ore using pulverized lignite. The device represents a novel method in ore processing suitable for on site conversion.

Grand Forks N. D University of North Dakota Engineering Louis Savage Harold Sorstekke

Chas. Jones Dies Monday In Columbus

Charles A. Jones a 57 year old retired coal miner died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at his home 634 S High St Columbus He came from Nelsonville twelve years ago His wife Lena Cunningham Jones two sons three daughters ten grandchildren three brothers and a sister survive Funeral services are being arranged.

Columbus Charles A. Jones Nelsonville S. High St Lena Cunningham Jones

Murray City Social Notes Update from Aug 22

Murray City crowds recount visits and hospitality as many residents travel for family gatherings and church events. Notable mentions include Mrs. Richardson's hospital injury from an automobile crash at Six Mile Turn and numerous weekend visits from relatives across Ohio.

Very Lively Astral Forecast For Public Writings Law And Trade

The stars forecast lively but conflicted influences across business writings publicity and speculation with caution needed to avoid subterfuge. Those born today may enjoy a productive year in law contracting publishing and speculative ventures while facing potential hidden dangers and deceitful schemes. A talented child may excel in literature or professional life, yet suffer from trickery.

Humor dictator urged for American wit by Jesuit professor

Rev. Leo Mullany S J professor of English at Creighton University argues American humor reflects slow drawl rather than quick wisecracks He cites Will Rogers and Bob Burns as authentic exponents and says a humor dictator is needed to preserve the birthright of plain humor.

Omaha Neb Leo Mullany S.J Crichton University Will Rogers Bob Burns

Abel elected grand worthy president of Eagles

John A. Abel of Marion Ohio was chosen at the national convention in Chicago to lead the Fraternal Order of Eagles succeeding Dr. Fred C. Dilley of Brazil Indiana. Abel is an uncle of Nelsonville city solicitor Harry A. Mettler and has visited Nelsonville often in the past year.

John A. Abel Nelsonville Marion Ohio Order of Eagles Chicago Fred C. Dilley Brazil Ind The Eagles Harry A. Mettler

Social Notes of Syracuse Ohio Highlights Local Visits

Social notes from Syracuse Ohio record a night blooming cereng at the Bartels home with a prayer group from As bury Methodist Church. The column lists visits by Mrs. Morton Webster of Nelsonville, several Columbus trips, a wiener roast at College Grove, a United Brethren conference trip, and the Syracuse Garden Club forming with new members invited for August.

Syracuse Emmett Bartels Ada McIintosh Bailey Brittin Davis Enterprise John Roush New Brighton Frank Winebrenner Ray Cowie Beaver Falls W. F. Bartels A. M. Roberts Marvin Roberts Bellefontaine

Unemployed League to Meet in Nelsonville

The Unemployed League of Nelsonville schedules a Wednesday 7:30 pm meeting at the Bon Ton Store building on Poplar Street. Henry Windle serves as president and Joe Bagley as secretary, with emphasis on attendance due to the league’s aims for the unemployed.

Nelsonville Unemployed League of Bon Ton Poplar St Henry Windle Joe Bagley

Rapid Rise of Elson Stephenson at Warren Mills

Elson Stephenson, son of Mr and Mrs J L Stephenson of Walnut Hill, is advancing at Republic Steel Mills Warren. He began June 26 as a porter for Factory Stores Company, was promoted to clerk after a week, then to night manager after three weeks, and remains in that role.

Glouster Elson Stephenson J. L. Stephenson Walnut Hill Warren Ohio Elson Republic Steel Mills

Social Notes Of Glouster And Surroundings

Social notes from Glouster list residents returning from trips, visits, and weekends across Ohio. Names include Jessie Janchius Barbara Beal Juanita Cunningham Lois Kinney Mrs S A Cunningham and others. Guests visit families in Buckeye Lake Akron Columbus and Tampa with plans for plays and meetings upcoming.

Jessie Janchius Barbara Beal Juanita Cunningham Lois Kinney S. A. Cunningham Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake S A. Cunningham

Fire at Old No. 6 Mine Causes Little Damage

Glouster Fire Department responded to a blaze at the old No. 6 Mine in city limits. An employee using an acetylene torch near a belt in the steel fan house ignited grease. water doused it quickly with little damage. Strong winds limited potential harm.

Old Mine Glouster

Football Coach Is Ill of Influenza

Glouster coach Don Greider missed the start amid influenza. Assistant Glenn Wallenhaupt led openings and will run practice sessions. Also note Neptune’s satellite orbits in under six days and its moon rivals Earth’s in size.

Glouster Don Greider Glenn Wallenhaupt Neptune Earth

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