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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1937

Page

3

Dye All-Star Cagers Triumph 32-29 in Pomeroy Thriller

Dye's All Stars edged Columbus Athletic Supply 32-29 in a fast Monday night battle at the Junior High Auditorium in Pomeroy. Tippie Dye led with six baskets as the crowd roared through a close, high tempo game featuring former Ohio State stars and local talent.

Dye Pomeroy All Stars Columbus Athletic Supply Junior High Auditorium McCune Middleport High Tippie Dye Fred Crow All-Stars Ray Farnham Panther Jimmy Clark Crow Panthers Ohio State University Jed Mees Chauncey Shumaker Dinty Moore Ralston Russell Red Jenkins Bill Grueser Charles Murray Harold “Cookie” Cunningham Columbus Sam Loucks Otterbein College Junior High Pomeroy TP Dye Clark E Shumaker Russell Mees Moore Jenkins Greaser Murray

Aged Mother Emily Childers Dies in West Virginia

Mrs Emily Jane Childers age 91 died at her Leon West Virginia home Sunday Services were held at Creston A B Church burial followed in Creston Cemetery She was mother of the late George Childers Granddaughter Pearl Childers Reynolds survives the family with death due to infirmities of old age.

Middleport Emily Jane Childers Leon W. Va Creston A. B Creston

Pomeroy Firemen Stage New Year Ball Tradition

Pomeroy firemen will host the New Year’s Eve masquerade ball at the K of P Hall Friday night marking the thirty ninth annual Fire Department New Year’s celebration. Dutch Wade and his orchestra will provide music, with prizes awarded for best dressed and most comical costumes.

Pomeroy K. of P. Hall Pomeroy Fire Department Fire Association Dutch Wade K. of P

Mud Roads Return in Middleport After Thaw and Rain

Thawing ground and steady rain revive muddy streets in Middleport especially Mill St. Mail carriers wear boots and women’s feet are clad in galoshes. Sewer project began in August and will continue until all broken tile are replaced, according to workers.

Middleport Mill St

Birth of Nancy Sue Rawlings in Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs Robert Rawlings announce the birth of a daughter at the R H Rawlings home in Pomeroy. The baby weighs seven pounds and is named Nancy Sue. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A E Russell of Middleport and Mrs R H Rawlings, who is in South America with her son Richard Rawlings.

Middleport Robert Rawlings R. H. Rawlings Pomeroy Nancy Sue A. E. Russell South America Richard Rawlings O. E. Brechtel Portsmouth Albany Sylvia Fowler Mary Jane Ashton W. Va Helen Beeson Columbus William Beeson S. Sixth Ave Christine Catherine Grant Homer Grant Eva Klein Hulda Klein Pearl St Robert Kaser Edith Klein New York City Frank Fugate, Jr Eva Mae Marion Oscar Klein Frederick Klein Kaser Charles Francis Rathburn William Moore William Moore, Who Are Staying With Mrs. Rathburn R. L. Hamilton Chesapeake L. M. Polan Wheeling Orion Flesher Bob Flesher Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg Byron Lutz Troy Ted Snyder Dayton Lucille Dutton Miss Dutton Lenore Hobart Kent Rocky Glenn Sanatorium McConnelsville Dahlia Pauley Lewis Via Charleston Miss Pauley John Kincaid Ann Crow State Highway Department W. R. Garber S. Second Ave

Parkersburg Christmas dance attendees listed

Middleport report lists guests at the Art Castle dance in Parkersburg including Mary Lou McMaster Willard Mc Master Bob McMaster Eleonor Lee Roush Bob Haggerty Betty Reed Jean Reed James Buchanan Paul Graves Brooks McKinley Julia Mae Wilburn Lorena Gardner and Roger Emmish.

Middleport Parkersburg Mary Lou McMaster Willard McMaster Bob McMaster Eleanor Lee Roush Bob Haggerty Betty Jean Reed James Buchanan Paul Graves Brooks McKinley Julia Mae Wilburn Lorena Gardner Roger Emmish

Middleport Social Notes Selections Include Christmas Guests

Middleport residents hosted and visited relatives during Christmas week. Earl Stiddard sailed from the Vesta to join his family visits. numerous guests from Lexington, Columbus, Wheeling, and Charleston shared meals and holidays. Betty Reed hosted a graduation girls’ buffet with guests from Chicago and Norfolk.

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Weekend Visits

Pomeroy residents report several weekend trips and returns. Ches ter Zerkle and family go home to Logan after visiting Marion Radford. Bentz Wolf returns to West Main Street. Jess Larch visits Athens after staying with the Campbells. The Brights announce a baby boy at Holzer Hospital. Two Nelsonville families relocate to Columbus, Foster Pyle and Elsworth Whitmore families.

Charles Rayburn Middleport New Haven Gerald Wildermuth Donna Jean Second St Louise Crary Wyllis Hill Alice Bardin Athens Howard Merritt Columbus Roy Tracy Eddie Blake Spring St William Merritt Pomeroy Harold Hilligas Cadiz E. F. Dunn Millersburg Mary Holland London Stanley Dunn Point Powahattan Adam Ebersbach Albert Franz Steelton Loretta Franz Clumbus Ed. Franz Nelsonville Foster Pyle Elsworth Whitmore

Benefit party for Nelsonville by Pocahontas group

The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a benefit party in the Red Men’s Hall in Nelsonville at 8 o’clock on Wednesday night. Guests for Christmas and Sunday include Mrs. Ella Powers and Mr. James Powers of Steubenville, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hall and two children of Weaterville, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hartley and children of Philo visiting Mrs. Josie Baugh and Mrs. Allie Dilcher.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Ella Powers James Powers Steubenville Claude Hall Weaterville Carl Hartley Philo Josie Baugh Allie Dilcher

Mrs Donna Lowe Quickle Hospitalized for Pneumonia

Donna Lowe Quickle of S Fourth Ave was admitted to Holzer Hospital Sunday for treatment of pneumonia.

Middleport Donna Lowe Quickle S. Fourth Ave Holzer Hospital

City considers coal bids as cost rises $350 monthly

City will pay Edward Green $2.45 per ton for coal from Dec 16 to Jan 10 under the Guffey Act. Annual consumption runs about 540 tons monthly, raising fuel costs by about $350 each month. Bids opened show Green at $2.40 delivered, Pierce Brothers $2.63, and others from $2.39 to $2.70 based on code price plus hauling.

Edward Green Green E. F. DeVore Board of Control S. G. Holland Service and Safety John P. Kelso Pierce Brothers Service Coal Co Fred H. Wolf Floyd Shelton Coal Co Floodwood Coal Co A. B. Ailes

Nelsonville Local to Elect Delegate at Special Meeting

Truck Mine Local Union No 318 will hold a special meeting Thursday evening December 30 at 7 oclock at Red Men s Hall. Charles Hopstetter, secretary, states the purpose is to elect a delegate to the national convention of United Mine Workers. Attendance requested of all members.

Nelsonville Truck Mine Local Union No Red Men's Hall Charles Hopstetter National Convention of United Mine Workers

Christmas Day Guests of Mrs Warren in Nelsonville

Mrs. W. W. Warren hosted Christmas Day visitors including her husband’s mother and two sisters with families from Marietta. Guests were Mrs. Martha Warren and daughter Hulda, and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Myers and son Joe.

Nelsonville W. W. Warren Mr. Warren Marietta Martha Warren Miss Hulda H. H. Myers Joe

Social Notes Highlight Area Holiday Guests

Nelsonville and Athens residents host visiting relatives over Christmas with many trips to Columbus Zanesville and Columbus friends. Florida trip plans unfold as L I Krieg family heads toward Fort Worth Florida. Business and Professional Women's Club to meet and dining scenes feature multiple households and extended families.

Fort Worth Fla Florida Business and Professional Women’s Club P. N. Miller Edgar Miller Paul Joyce Columbus Howard Miller Barney Phil Cleveland Selby Barber Lowell Charles Mary Catherine Miller City H. D. Krieg Henry Adams L. I. Krieg Nancy Jane Irving Krieg Lucy Krieg Krieg Logan Nelsonville Charles Weltzheimer Akron R. E. Montgomery Cuyahoga Falls Paul Weltzheimer Nancy Sue Battle Creek Mich Bill Weltzheimer Ohio State University C. E. Weltzheimer Athens Garfield Porter Cliff Spencer Gus White Joshua Spencer C. A. Stover Lillian Richard Vore Fremont Charles Vore

Hyde Open House to Welcome Friends on New Year’s Eve

Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde will hold their annual open house at their Fort Street home in Nelsonville on New Year’s Eve. Hours will be 10 p.m. to midnight this year, as Mrs. Hyde recovers from a recent fall and broken arm.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Fort St

Illness Improves for Donald Davis at Home

Nelsonville Donald Davis recovers at his parents home after pneumonia. His mother Mrs. Carlos Ogg was called to Columbus mid last week for the illness. He is now improving at home with visit from Miss Eunice Miller of Marysville and Dwight Davis on Sunday.

Nelsonville Donald Davis Carlos Ogg

Meeting of Direct Relief and WPA at Athens City Hall

Direct Relief and WPA plan a joint meeting at Athens City Hall Wednesday morning December 29 at 10 oclock. John J L Southard serves as chairman of the Committee of 7 calling the gathering.

Nelsonville City Hall Athens John JL. Southard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy High Oakley Public Square Middleport Social Notes Earl Stiddard Vesta Pittsburgh Cincinnati Stiddard Clarence Hamm Bill Lexington Billy Michael C. E. Paul C. E. Vance Altoona Anna Paul William Stewart Eber Lewis Elwood Lewis Arthur Lewis Locust St Miss Reed Betty Reed N. Fourth Ave Richard Hayman Chicago Lewis Johnston Norfolk Wonder Shoe Store Gaberdine Oxfords Wunder Shoe Store Enna Jettick Dr. Urban Shoes Pomeroy Social Notes Preston Nelsonville City Guttey City Board Tuesa 70S Zoe AS Otto Kruger Jaqueline Wells Counsel For Crime Ath Chester Morris Whitney Bourne Onslow Stevens van Heflin Lew Landers Robert Sith Men's Suede Nelsonville Social Notes Glenn F. Weymueller Washington, D. C Marel Weymueller A. G. Mechem Mary Margaret Mechem Stanley Mechem Walter Mechem Anna Mae Voigt Ted Voigt Fred Voigt Frances Thorp Newport Martha Sheppard Thorp Miss Sheppard Lindley Hall Ohio University Robert Vore C. A. Brooks Florence Wood Phillip Brooks Kenneth Cope Canton Frank Tedrow Tedrow James Sharp E. FE. Bell John Barrows Paul Dunn Forest Dunn Zanesville Sadie Six Floyd Guy Barrows Carbondale Floyd Barrows Phoebe Clements Evelyn Wright Len Pyle Montgomery William White Velma Young Bill, Jr Hydes
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