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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Greyhounds name 28 football candidates for season

Nelsonville high school opens football term with 28 candidates reporting to Coach George Abraham. Two daily practices set from 9 to 11 a m and 2:30 to 4 p m. Four lettermen include Wax Ervin Bill Watkins Sam Dexter and Munroe Francis. First game September 24 at Middleport. Season schedule lists eight games with open dates October 1 and November 12. Charley Jones recently transferred from Logan High School joins roster.

Ross E. Reed Nelsonville George Abraham Abraham Wax Ervin Bill Watkins Sam Dexter Munroe Francis Bob Green Harold Juniper Bill Blimes Cobby Traugh Carol Lines Gerald Hoch Gilbert Smith Milton Pyle Dick Cordrey Dean Keplar Dick Dolman Don Poling Bob Rothrock Gerald Forbes Bill Keeton James McManaway Max Adkins Pete Baird Charlie Miller Lowell Miller Dick Blair Bob Riley Jimmy Arnold Charley Jones Logan High School Greyhounds Middleport Wellston Gallipolis Glouster Pomeroy Logan

Nelsonville Social And Personal Notes

Mrs Chester Cook of Columbus was the Sunday guest of her parents Mr and Mrs John Edington. Miss Adonna Keplar and Bill Keplar of Cleveland are guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Hardy. George Hall is in Columbus attending the national convention of the Spanish War Veterans. Miss Mary Coleman and Mrs Lillian Coleman Lee vacationed in Columbus. W J Washburn of Union Furnace is visiting his sister Mrs Lacy Donley. Dixie Coleman and Mrs James Coleman have returned from Oshawa Canada where they visited Mrs Harry Aughe.

Nelsonville Chester Cook Columbus John Edington Adonna Keplar Bill Keplar Cleveland Joe Hardy George Hall Mary Coleman Lillian Coleman Lee W. J. Washburn Union Furnace Lacy Donley Dixie Coleman James Coleman Oshawa Canada Harry Aughe

Return to Nelsonville After European Trip

Miss Virginia Lu Eberle and John Holland, both with local family ties, wired their safe arrival in New York aboard the Californian and planned to fly home. They reached Columbus Monday night and were met by relatives before driving on to Nelsonville after a two month European journey.

Nelsonville Virginia Lu Eberle L. J. Eberle John Holland S. G. Holland Poston New York City Columbus

Van Dyke Funeral at Happy Hollow Church

Funeral services for Mrs Chauncey Van Dyke will be held Wednesday at 11 oclock at the Happy Hollow Church conducted by Rev Charles Hook. Friends may call at Stouts Funeral Home until time of the funeral. Burial will be made at Green Lawn.

Nelsonville Chauncey van Dyke Happy Hollow Charles Hook Stouts Funeral Greenlawn

Miss Mary Keys Dies Suddenly at Home

Nelsonville Mrs Mary Keys 54 died suddenly this morning while preparing breakfast at her St Charles Street home She was a member of St Andrews Church She is survived by three brothers and five sisters and other relatives

Nelsonville Mary Keys St. Charles St St. Andrews Church

Freeman Rites Held for Two Year Old Haydenville Native

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at Haydenville Church for two year old Larry Donald Freeman son of Mr and Mrs Donald Freeman. Burial followed at Smiths Chapel. The family includes an older son Nelsonville news notes a benefit party for Pocahontas at Red Men’s Hall Wednesday at 8 PM. Mr and Mrs John Kellar and family left for Georgia on business. Troop 65 Boy Scouts meet tonight at 7 PM at the M r Church.

Nelsonville Larry Donald Freeman Donald Freeman Haydenville Smiths Chapel Freemans John Kellar Georgia Kellar BOY Scouts Mr. Church

Junior Order Benefit Party Planned in Nelsonville

The Junior Order will host a benefit party Tuesday evening at OOF Hall to raise funds for a local cause. Local residents and members are invited to attend for an evening of entertainment and community support.

Nelsonville

Jay O Minnear 51 Dies in Columbus Burial in Greenlawn

The body of Jay O. Minnear, 51, formerly of this area, was moved from Columbus for burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. He died at his home 1206 Harrison Ave. Funeral services were held at 10 oclock Monday morning at Wm. F. Feil Funeral Home. Minnear leaves one daughter, Mrs. Thurma Wallick, three sisters, and two grandchildren.

Nelsonville Jay O. Minnear Columbus Greenlawn Cemetery Harrison Ave Wm. F. Feil Minnear Thurma Wallick

Logan Man Pleads Guilty and Is Held to Grand Jury

George Oiler of Logan pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor S G Holland s court to operating a vehicle under the influence. He was bound over to the grand jury under a 500 bond after a wreck on EF Chestnut Street. Patrolman Charles Thompson arrested him Sunday night.

Nelsonville George Logan S. G. Holland Oiler Charles Thompson Chestnut St

East Shade Personal And Social Mention

Mrs Sopha Caldwell is in Columbus with relatives. Mr and Mrs Pearl Cole and family spent Sunday with the John Humphry family at Coolville. Mr and Mrs John Ginther Rochester Pa announce the birth of a daughter on Aug 18 Shirley Marie. Mrs Ginther is at the home of her parents Arthur and ______ Watson. Mrs George Clark Topeka Kansas visiting relatives here then Columbus and Marion with niece Dorothy Watson. Mrs Emma Saunders visited daughter Wilma Eynon here recently. Herb Watson and son Alph eus Watson Belpre for a day.

East Shade Sopha Caldwell Columbus Pearl Cole John Humphry Coolville John Ginther Rochester Shirley Marie Marion Dorothy Watson Emma Saunders Wilma Eynon Herb Watson Alpheus Watson Belpre

Camp Nelson Beats Dalers in Twilight League

Camp Nelson defeated Carbondale 7 2 in a Twilight League game at City Playground. Medley pitched well allowing five scattered hits. Camp Nelson drove six hits and seven runs while Patton took the loss amid strong Camp defense. Also notes upcoming race between Old Timers Shoemen Giants and ongoing first place battle with Vets.

Ross E. Reed Nelsonville Camp Nelson Carbondale Medley Patton Crievenvesin Dogeioy Mekler Savneus ROUGE Clark He J. Lowry Frisby Tb P Oni Se & Poruoo Ewes

Is Social Security Secure for the Nation

The piece argues the 1935 Federal Social Security Act is constitutional and secure on legal grounds. It notes Supreme Court rulings upholding payroll taxes and unemployment taxes, while urging revisions to tax provisions to avoid huge reserves and ensure genuine long term security. An advisory commission studies amendments to strengthen and secure the program.

Congress Supreme Court

90 Year Old Woman Victim of Accident in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Mrs. Lacy Donley fell from a lounge while visiting her brother and fractured her left hip Friday evening. She is recovering satisfactorily. Her brother W J Washburn will celebrate his 84th birthday on August 25.

Nelsonville Lacy Donley Donley

Kontner Rites Will Be Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Barbara Ann Kontner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Kontner, will be at the grandparents home on Washington Street Wednesday at 2pm conducted by Rev Ben Awe. Burial will follow at Greenlawn cemetery.

Nelsonville Barbara Ann Kontner Jack Kontner Charles Kontner Washington, St Ben Awe Greenlawn

Mrs John Kesterson Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs John Kesterson is discharged from White Cross Hospital Columbus and moved to her Nelsonville residence. She underwent a surgical operation and is recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville John Kesterson White Cross Hospital Columbus

Trap shoot results from Sunday Creek Valley Sportman's Club

Jacksonville reports the weekly trap shoot at Bishopville Monday evening. Local shooters posted scores including Starbuck 23x30, Vaughn 25x30, Butts 34x50, Bartells 32x55, B. Conway 35x50, and other competitors such as M. Murphy Mutt and Mark Embry among the participants.

Jacksonville Sunday Creek Valley Sportman's Club Bishopville Starbuck Mrs. Starbuck Headfelt Vaughn Edithe Wolfe Butts M. Murphy Bartells Mutt Mark Embry

Time Change Considered for Glouster Passenger Service

The New York Central Railroad may alter Glouster northbound times to depart early morning and reach Columbus around 10 30, with a return not before 5 30 in the evening. Mail and express agencies oppose the change though local interest supports it. The Methodist Church in Trimble plans a home coming and basket dinner on Sunday August 29 at the church.

Glouster New York Central Railroad Company Plan Church Trimble Methodist Church

Glouster Scouts Enjoy First Outing Along River

Glouster Troop 73 completed a five day Muskingum River outing with favorable weather, boating, fishing and swimming as top activities. Edward Ley supervised boating. a large council fire followed by singing and storytelling drew the boys nightly. Reverend Father Kessler held a special Mass. Sea Scout Captain Preston hosted a future camping invitation.

Glouster Boy Scouts Muskingum River Edward Ley Francis Maloney Father Kessler McConnelsville Father Preston Sea Scouts Holy Cross Will Riley Youngstown Jacksonville Gerald Ashwill Roy Dupler Elmer Jones Jack Gardner Stacey McDonald Charles Williams Phil F. Robinson Sikorski

Greens Run Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Health Note

Miss Edna Kennard underwent an appendectomy at White Cross Hospital on Tuesday. Visitors include Mrs Arch Mingus, Mr and Mrs Edwin Kennard, and Mr Andy Koler. Weekend calls came from Mr and Mrs Bill Mingus and from Wiley Mingus and family to Greens Run relatives.

Edna Kennard White Cross Hospital Arch Mingus Edwin Kennard Andy Koler Bill Mingus Wiley Mingus Jacksonville Joe Mingus

Glouster Personal and Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Glouster residents report visits and guests across Ohio and beyond. Alice McAfooes and Mildred Adams spent Thursday afternoon in Logan with friends. Irvin Pidcock visited Columbus on Monday. Yondel and Max Johnson from Akron were weekend visitors to the Johnsons in Glouster. S. R. Clark hosted Earl Raymond of Columbus at home. Eldon Hoffman visited his sisters in Columbus over the weekend. Patty Rader of Washington DC left for Columbus after two weeks with the Brysons. Alice McAfooes plans a two week Akron vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Alta Sweeny.

Glouster Alice McAfooes Gertrude Darling Mildred Adams Logan Irvin Pidcock Columbus Yondel Johnson Max Johnson Akron James Johnson S. R. Clark Earl Raymond Eldon Hoffman Carol Anna May Patty Rader Washington D. C W. W. Bryson Alta Sweeny

Legion Auxiliary Special Meeting Set for Thursday Night

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 39 oclock to discuss plans for the Labor Day celebration.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary

Truetown Defeats Carbon Hill 2 to 1 in Softball Tilt

Truetown toppled Carbon Hill Grange 2 to 1 as Danko pitched his second consecutive two hit game. This victory marked his twentieth win of the season for the Truetown Collieries.

Glouster Truetown Ohio Collieries Carbon Hill Grange Danko

Loyal Daughters Class Homecoming at Mrs Henshaw’s

The Class to Gather will hold a Homecoming for the Glouster-Homecoming of the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ at the home of Mrs John H Henshaw on Cross Street Thursday August 26. All former members are invited. A buffet luncheon will be served at noon. The present class will entertain guests.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ John H. Henshaw Cross St

Dunlevy Infant Dies In Columbus Hospital

Conrad William Dunlevy ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Dunlevy Morgan Street died at Mercy Hospital Columbus Sunday afternoon after suffering complications from whooping cough and measles. He is survived by several older brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at the family home Wednesday at two o clock with Rev F G Boroff officiating. Burial will be in Hollister Cemetery.

Glouster Conrad William Dunlevy Gerald Dunlevy Morgan St Mercy Hospital Columbus F. G.boroff Hollister

Mt Carmel Church Plans Homecoming Aug 28

Annual Mt Carmel Church homecoming set for August 28 with speakers A B Mercer of McConnelsville Clarence Graham of Zanesville and Athens. A basket dinner will be served at noon.

Glouster Mt. Carmel A. B. Mercer McConnelsville Clarence Graham Zanesville Athens

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Nelsonville High van Dyke Miss Mary Keys the Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Tientsin Logan Man Dalers Wion Will Fleck Harry Davis J. W. Wion Elza Hellyer Hellyer Grant Hospital By Erik McKinley Eriksson History University of Southern California the Lady Escapes Gloria Stuart Galan Hiarlaan Pol Oe Hugh Herbert Tom Brown Warnes Bren Teddy Louis King Kontner Oakley and Oakley Public Square Carbon Hill Truetown Abre Gadnai Murray Trosky Thomas Anne Brown F. Nogrady Smith Wiseman Thompson Rt Teen R. Lowes R. Smith Pence Il. Lowes Blosser S Electrics Dunlevy Preston East Side Public Square Davis New York Rosto H EM Store Eas Athens - Glouster Chambray Vaue Brooks Sontos
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