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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1925

Page

2

Local Bridge Club Events Highlight Social Evening

Judge Carleton and John Arnold presided over a memorial gathering for deceased families. Miss Lares carried a silk umbrella and gifts while Johan Lars George Stark and Edna Fisher attended. Pulia Glenn hosted a bridge soirée in Nelsonville Friday evening with two tables active. Guests included Marian Bilack Helen Lechery Elisabeth Mrs Alfred Wiberfeld Anna Chase Mrs Otto B and Julia Glenn. Refreshments served to attendees including Mrs Fiorence Russell at her home on Butternut Road.

Miss Lares Dainty Johan Lars George 4 Stark Edna Fisher Marie Bechman Pulia Glenn Elsonville Fridey Marian Bilack Helen Lechery Elisabeth Alfred Wiberfeld Enn Chase Ottobi Julia Glenn Beekman Fiorence Russell Butternut Albert

Mrs Powell Dies in Acute Appendicitis at Holsier

Mrs Powell of Middleport died Saturday night at Holsier from acute appendicitis. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs Hamilton of Columbus and Mrs Ohlinger of Middie plus two brothers Whitney and Clarence White.

Mars Herbert Powell Middleport

Boy 16 Injured In Pomeroy Collision Report

An early August accident on the Pom road near Athens involved a machine car driven by Everett Hart and a vehicle owned by a Mr. Hart P. Mehtred, age 6, was rendered unconscious. The collision caused substantial damage to Hart's car and the report notes injuries to the boy.

G Pomeroy Everett ‘Mehtred Hart P Athens Pomme Road Hart

Fragmentary OCR Item Incomplete Text

A damaged OCR fragment notes a Saturday with uncertain actions. Names, places, and specifics are not readable, leaving only scattered words and partial phrases without clear events or outcomes.

Paples by bus announces new Pomeroy route service

Beginning today the Messenger will be delivered to Pomeroy on the Pomeroy Athens bus line. The change may cause papers to arrive a few minutes late at times but officials hope to improve the schedule later.

Paples Pomeroy Athens

Marriage notice for Sime and Clifford in Pomeroy

Aug 23 report notes the engagement of Anae Josephine Sime daughter of Mrs Fannie Sims Ryger to Clarence Clifford son of Mr and Mrs James Clifford of Pomeroy. Wedding planned for some time in September.

Pomeroy Ann Ana Eoephine Sime Fannie Sims Ryger Clarence Clifford James Clifford

City Clears Weeds Along Main Street View Improves

Pomeroy records show on Aug 23 the City Council ordered weeds along Main street between the car and train tracks cut. The action improves sightlines to the river and enhances the town's appearance.

Pomeroy Counci

Condition Too Serious To Move In Auto Crash Suspect

Sam Bookover, injured while fleeing officers after breaking into a Chester store, remained in serious condition from internal injuries. He was not moved to Meigs ton jail and was later moved to Marietta Hospital under Sheriff Harry Rice after detention at Marietta jail.

Pomeroy Sam Bookover Marietta Frank Gaul Chester Meigston Harry Rice Bookover

Pomeroy Bend Brings Weekend Visitors and Celebrations

Local residents hosted guests from Huntington Huntington and Columbus plus Parkersburg and Gallipolis. The Rose and Roush families marked an eighty second birthday at Mrs. Major Wilson’s home. Adrienne Russell hosted bridge for Oma Hill’s Cincinnati departure. Marguerite Meyer won first prize in a bridge event with Helen McNaughton taking second.

Pomeroy Bend John Markey Upper Sandusky Amos Junod Marguerite Meier Niagara Falls Earl Moore Huntington Dale Rose John Roush Crookeville Major ‘Wilson Ethel Clara Garland Edith Price Columbus Undey Pittsburgh Margaret Williama Charles. Bartels Parkersburg Mark Roller Walter Frans Jrans Harela Stromeyer Pent Munday Wilson Norris Athens Percy Peoples John Arnold Gallipolis L. C. Somerville Point Pleasant Jenaie Ida Davis Butternut Avenue G. H. Caldwell W. N. Hetzel J. C. Ruby Kittle Gardner Charlestown Mise Adrienne Russell Mulberry Avenue Oma Hill Cincinnati Marguerite Meyer Helen McNaughton Prise C. K. Lippencott Theron Russell Allen Hill Chicago Mark Jinkenson Middleport Mildred Hill Hortense § Arnold Elsie Durst Elsie Hart Marienerite Meyer

Hamden News Hauls and Local Socials Across Belmont to Hamden

Hamden C H Roberts moved his family from Belmont County to the Anna Stanton residence on Church street. The Hamden Art Needle club and guests were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Martindill in Wellston Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Karl Craft of Creola visited Hamden Wednesday. Craft, former Hamden school superintendent, plans no more school work now and looks to a Columbus Palma bus line venture. Kruged bought and repairs a blacksmith shop on a street. two gasoline tanks will be installed, business to start around September 1. J W Weatherholt, once near Dundas, sought a small farm in West Virginia for a move in weeks. The McArthur baseball team defeated Hamden 12 to 1½ in a local game.

C. H. Roberts Belmont County Anna Stanton Church Street Hamden McArthur Ovid Ray Catchan Re

Wellston Area Social Roundup and Reunions

Social notices from Wellston and surrounding towns highlight a series of visits and gatherings. Mrs. Clarence Meifiantes and Mrs. W. E. Sahtow are guests, with families in Jackson and Wellston hosting relatives and friends. The Ewing reunion on August 16 at Mrs. Triplett’s home drew many from Jackson, Columbus, Salt Lake City, and Wellston, though an accident redirected plans from Canter Caves to Trip lett home. The K of P initiation included guests from multiple lodges, and local officials note visits by former sheriff W. B. Cherrington and others.

Clarence’ Meifiantes Welleton W. E. Sahtow J. O. Martin Jackson Elmo Lewis Columbus He & L John Lewis Robert Ogier Grendon Smiley Kilburn Wellston Ewing Chas. Tripsett Main Street Henry K. Swyere Lowell Fout Mary Grace Jones James Swift Ruth Cari Chas. O. Hvans Margaret Jane Charlies, Jr Strawder Charleston W. Va Jeane Thorne Theo Werner H. A. Malloy Harley Long Rose Elliott Harold Bramer Chris Shuter J. F. Smith M. & Jordan Claude Brooks Harley Behring Joe Harper Roy Gillen D. E. Jenkins Fred Martin John Mclaughlin George Winkhouse O. R. Cartwright Clayton McCartney Wellston Lodge No E. B. Webb Elk Lodge McArthur W. D. Baker Athenian Lodge Athens George Mitchell Blennarhassett Lodge Belpre Sue Meese Logan Lodge Jackson County W. B. Cherrington Wellton Hamden James Thelma J. ¥. Brookhart Clive Feldman Portsmouth E. R. Brown B. Brown Wilson Armstrong Jack

Horses Entered for Athens County Fair Races

A partial list of owners and horses entered for Athens county fair races includes Arthur Stewart Barnesville with Mike O Connor in the 2:30 pace and Rags Direct in the 3:12 pace. F L Sweeney Somerset with Stace Dillon in the 2:30 and 3:24 pace. Addis and Brammer Waterloo with Black Dewey in the 2:30 pace and West Virginia in the 28 28 trot.

Athens County Little Dan the Jew Kentucky Sabina Andy Gump Mose Direct Karl Roush Athens Bob Volo Jessie Minister Shandon Thomas Fry McArthur Owando Bert Bryant Tony Tgora Owell Stout Brothers Clarksburg Sevater Stout F.L. Edmund Lancaster Thistle Biggin Ed Fogwell Sam Russell Willmina Bower Athena Onde Fry Mearthur Th Owando

Glouster Downs Noble County in Sixth Inning Earnest Rally

Glouster American Legion post defeated Noble County 7 to 3 to extend their win streak to five. Noble County led 3 to 0 through five, but Glouster tied it in the fourth and pulled away with key hits including Rasp and Bradfield, with McDaniels and Mohney contributing early runs.

Glouster Glouster American Legion Club Noble County Noble County Club P. Johnson Caldwell Boys Soldier Boys McDaniels Mohney H. Rasp Bradley Bradfield Dougan Short Withem Rasp Dugan Gilouster C. Finley Krampansky Telep Noble Co John

Unclear fragmentary sports note from era

Readable bits show scattered phrases about pitching and hits but no coherent event, names, or dates to confirm a specific game or outcome.

American Association and National League scores recap

Baseball score table shows Columbus Milwaukee and other matchups with results for teams such as St Paul Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Toledo and Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland New York Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn and Chicago. Several entries are incomplete or unclear due to OCR issues.

P.C. Pittburgh New Or Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Chicadelphia Eerevenrere American ‘Association Chicago Louis Eater Cleveland New York P.C Louisville Indianapolis Paul Eenee Eveerere Minneapolis Kansas City American Association Columbus Waukee Milwaukee St. Paul Snape

Games Today Across The League

Columbus meets Kansas City. Toledo plays Milwaukee. Indiana visits Minneapolis. Louisville 81. Louis as Philadelphia Chicago. Cincinnati travels to Boston.

American Association Columbus Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Indiana Minneapolis Louisvinle T. Louis Philadhicagorn Cincinnati Boston

Newell 15-0 win as Sewell hits fourteenth homer

The game featured Newell scoring 15 runs while Sewell hit his fourteenth homer of the year. Combs and Burns contributed singles as Karr pitched, with Combs driving in a run and Burns advancing runners. The final tally showed a lopsided score as Pennock started and Angu and others contributed in the earlier innings.

Gam Nabor Ted Newel Pennock J. Angu

Gowdy to leave majors end of season for Columbus manager post

Giants star Hank Gowdy plans to leave the major leagues at season's end and take a managerial role with Columbus in the American Association in 1936. He is praised for character and morale, with a storied 1914 World Series homer for the Braves highlighted as a turning moment. Gowdy's future return to the majors is anticipated by admirers.

New York Hank Gewdy Giants Noone Hank Gowdy Gowdy Columbus American Association Crowdy Army Boston Braves Athletics Braves Philadelphia Eddie Murphy Johnny Evers Joe Bush

Pirates Take Doubleheader To Narrow Giants Lead

58 000 fans watched the Pirates split a doubleheader with the Giants, widening their five game edge in the 1935 World Series context. Greenfield starred in the opener as the Pirates won 7 4 while Adams faltered. the second game saw the Giants collect 18 hits but strand 13 as Pittsburgh took 8 3.

Bnternatonal New York Pirates Giants Greenfield Adams

Cubs, Senators Split Doubleheader On Strong Pitches

Dessy Vance pitched the Robins to a 6 0 win over the Cubs with nine strikeouts and two hits allowed. In the nightcap Alexander worked for the Cubs as they won. Alex Ferguson limited the Tigers to three hits as the Senators beat them 6 4 to stay one game ahead of the Athletics.

Dessy Vance Robins Cubs Alexander Alex Ferguson Tigers Senators Athletics

White Sox blanked as Gray and teammates power 8–0 win

Gray outpitched Lyons for the Philadelphia club as Simmons and Miller homered to back an 8 to 0 shutout of the White Sox.

Gray Lyons Philadelphia Simmons Miller White Sox

Indians Rally Edges Yankees 7 6 In Ninth

Positional confusion in the ninth inning as Pesnock’s strategy helped the Indians steal a win from the Yankees 7 to 6. Indians narrowly avoided an out and capitalized on late opportunities to secure the game.

Pesnock Indians Yankees

Veterans and women set for longwood cricket event

The field includes eight American teams and Ram from Australia in veterans doubles with play starting tomorrow. Father and son compete in doubles and women's singles also begin tomorrow with thirty two players entered.

Longwoedy Weal Laine En8 Four Ram Australia Fower

Baseball Rule On Touch Plays Through Time

The article discusses historical changes to baseball rules about touch plays and juggle limits. It explains that a runner is out only if the fielder securely holds the ball on touch, and that juggling after contact can void outs or allow safe reaches to the base. The piece notes the distinction between two plays and the emphasis on firmly holding the ball to complete an out.

Bateman

Young Ranked 11 But Viewed as Promising Comer

Yale graduate and former Intercollegiate singles champion emerges as a strong prospect. Ranked 11th last season, he reached the Western section semifinals and was eliminated by notable rivals. praised for fast ground coverage and all round game.

Record Holder Nat Fetterman Killed in Speed Way Crash

Nat Fetterman, 30, world record holder for 100 miles on a dirt track, died in a crash at the Monongahela speedway in Pittsburgh. Two other drivers were seriously injured and transported to Memorial hospital in Monongahela.

Pittsburgh Nat Fetterman Monongahela Memorial Hospital Fetterman

Twilight Loop Gossip in Athens Twi High league

Gossip from the Athens Twi High league highlights games in August led by Deverneen. Notes mention players and scores, with references to Pie and Swyers and a season kickoff, including names like Whitla Ray and Harlow Jostens.

Comesier Oes Ae Deverneen Wee Darne Fn Ny Bil Ba Toe Harlow, Jostens

Tearing Fever Wreaks Havoc Across Vulnerable Populations

A description of a feverish condition spreading with ferocity among citizens of all genders. The text likens tearing bacilli to invading forces that produce shivering nausea and unprotected exposure, urging no effective remedy as victims succumb with dramatic flair.

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