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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1938

Page

2

Middleport Rally Gives 35 21 Victory Over Nelsonville

Middleport defeats Nelsonville 35 21 after a late fourth quarter surge. Lohse Wiley and G Bennett led Middleport with steady scoring while Nelsonville’s defense struggled in the third period.

Ross E. Reed Nelsonville Middleport Nelsonville Greyhounds Wiley Lohse G. Bennett Harley Greyhounds Whyte Lohse and Co Nelsonville Gt Firet F. Ciuswwconse Prancis W. Bennett Bradbury Rickman Hackett Robinson, Ohio

Business Women Support Pool Project in Nelsonville

The Business and Professional Women's Club decided Tuesday night to back the Nelsonville swimming pool project and to sponsor a float in the Centennial celebration. Oral Daugherty will speak at the March 8 dinner meeting, reviewing the coal situation in the Hocking Valley. Committee members Mable Haffner E S Cliffton Frances Bennett and Esther Verity will arrange the dinner. new members Phyllis Mc Daniels and Nettie Davis will be initiated.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Daugherty Hocking Mable Haffner E. S. Cliffton Frances Bennett Esther Verity

Doanville Film Night Postponed to March 3

Doanville CCC Forestry film showings at the Community Center are postponed one week to Thursday March 3. The films will be shown at Kimmy Schoolhouse at 7 PM.

Doanville CCC Kimmy

Nelsonville Declares End Of Contagious Disease Alert

Nelsonville is free of contagious diseases according to Sanitary Policeman William Lynn. The last chicken pox warning card was removed Monday by Mr. Lynn.

Nelsonville William Lynn Lynn

Starkey Leads Pin Scoring in City Doubles

Carl Starkey topped the individual scoring with 644 total after games of 184 223 and 237. He and partner Ching Tennehill advanced to the semi finals by routing the C Huddy and Cookson duo as Grimstead Berry and Howe Baird groups also moved forward in the city doubles tournament.

Joe Spray Nelsonville Carl Starkey Buddy Ching” Tennehill C. Huddy-Cookson Huddy Cookson Wes Grimstead Lou Berry Fred Linscott Ord Melholland Berry Ralph Howe Dale Baird Jack Kelley Gilbert Smith Baird New Star Maples Rice Tailors Austin Powder Bombers Central Neiman Auto Supply Millholland Linscott Grimstead C. Huddy Tennehill Starkey

Traveling Library Service Expands To Visit Communities

The traveling library truck will visit communities until permanent centers open. Residents may browse and secure books, with shelves and tables for inspection. The vehicle includes heating and ventilation, front entrance, rear exit, adult books on one side and children’s titles on the other.

Older Scouts Form Patrol Tuesday Night

Nelsonville Troop 65 Boy Scouts met at the Methodist Church on Tuesday night. A senior patrol was formed from the older members while the rest were divided into other patrols. Group singing led by Charles Matheny closed the meeting.

Nelsonville Charles Matheny

McKinley Club Bridge Benefit Set for Feb 24

Nelsonville McKinley Club of York Township to host a benefit card party at the Legion Building on Thursday night February 24. Doors open at 7 30 with ticket sales led by W L Cooley assisted by Edith Lee Harry Kelly Sr Mayme Keplar Freda Smith Nona Lane. Tickets available in Athens and Logan.

Nelsonville McKinley Club York Township Legion Building W. L. Cooley Edith Lee Harry Kelly Mayme Keplar Freda Smith Nona Lane Athens Logan

Nelsonville Area Pilgrim Rally to Meet at Stewart Church

A Nelsonville Athens area youth rally hosted by the Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church will convene Friday evening February 25 at 7 30 with a large turnout anticipated from local churches. Rev B A Awe area chairman will direct the program.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-Athens Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church B. A. Awe

95th Birthday Observed for Civil War Veteran Stalling

Joseph R. Stalling turned 95 with an open house at daughter Effie Lanning’s home in Murray City. Friends offered congratulations to the Civil War veteran on his milestone.

Murray City Joseph R. Stalling Effie Lanning Stalling

Will Give Benefit Nelsonville Night At K of P Hall

Patrons are asked to bring their month end tickets to a Py thian Sisters benefit party in Nelsonville. The event will be held at the K of P Hall at 8 o'clock Thursday night.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Federal revenue official to visit Nelsonville post office

A deputy federal revenue official will be at the Nelsonville post office on February 28 and March 1 to assist residents in preparing federal income tax returns.

Nelsonville Federal Revenue

Elders to Host Pre-Lenten Musicians at Nelsonville Church

Elders of the Presbyterian Church entertain the congregational musicians at a Thursday 7:30 p.m. pre lentene meeting in the church social rooms. Mr Brooks Franks will present a half hour music program with group singing. Musicians willing to share talents for the church are invited.

The Presbyterian Church Brooks Franks

Church Discussion on Religion Hatred Sparks Debate

Rev. Lloyd Evans will lead a discussion class at 7 PM Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church. The topic is Why Is Religion Hated by Certain Nations Especially the Jewish Religion.

Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church

Mid-Week Church of Christ Prayer Meeting Tonight

The Church of Christ holds a mid week prayer meeting tonight at seven o'clock led by Rev. Goodman.

Church of Christ Rev. Goodman

Berean Men's Class Exec Committee Meeting Tonight

The executive committee of the Berean Men's Class of the Church of Christ will meet tonight at six o'clock in the church study.

Berean Men’s Church of Christ

DAR Meeting Hosted by Mrs Stiers for Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter

Mrs Edith Stiers and Miss Margaret Johnson hosted Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R at Stiers home Monday. Vice regent Stiers presided in absence of regent Weigand as prayer was offered and a brief business session followed by a musical program and refreshments.

Dar Edith Stiers Margaret Johnson Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Stiers Weigand Julius Fischer Bendemer Miss Johnson

Honor Shower For Dena Turner Denny in Townsend Home

Mrs G D Townsend hosted a miscellaneous shower for her daughter in law to be Mrs Ronald Denny at 820 Poplar Street. Guests included Mrs Wilbur Denny Vivian and baby Max Mrs Goldie Maffin Mrs Marie Ashworth Mrs Beatrice Rosser Mrs Arthur Newton Miss Betty Pyle Mrs Bernice Pyle Mrs Fanny Williams Mr and Mrs Wes Kinsey Mr and Mrs Harve Spencer Murray City Mr and Mrs J H White Athens the honored guests the host and hostess and their sons Max and Dale.

G. D. Townsend Poplar St Ronald Denny Dena Turner Wilbur Denny Vivian Max Goldie Maffin Marie Ashworth Beatrice Rosser Arthur Newton Betty Pyle Bernice Pyle Fanny Williams Wes Kinsey Harve Spencer Murray City J. H. White Athens G. D. Townsend and Sons Max and Dale

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Local Social Visits

Mrs Clarence Butts and Miss Margaret Butts of The Plains were Tuesday guests of Dr and Mrs L E Butts. Mrs George Badwell Mrs Cora Tignor Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cope visited Columbus Saturday. Miss Sue Maze returned to Cleveland after a week with her brother Roy Maze and family. Nancy Maze accompanied Miss Maze to spend time here.

Nelsonville Clarence Butts Margaret Butts the Plains L. E. Butts George Badwell Cora Tignor Kenneth Cope Columbus Sue Maze Cleveland Roy Maze Nancy Maze Miss Maze

Class to Meet Willing Workers of Methodist Church

The Class of the Methodist Church taught by Mrs. Charles Monks will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Nutter on Elizabeth Street. Assisting will be Mrs. Elizabeth Pidcock and Mrs. Luther Cheeseman.

Methodist Church Charles Monks Elizabeth Nutter Elizabeth St Nutter Elizabeth Pidcock Luther Cheeseman

Entertain Guests At Beards Home In Columbus Laurelville

Mr and Mrs James Beard hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs J E Dillie Mr and Mrs Frank Dunett Mrs Mable Cave and daughter Wilma Mrs Harry Sisson Mr and Mrs Very Burdett Miss Helen Davis Miss Ruth Burdett and Mr Harry Davis from Columbus and Mr and Mrs J L Archer and two daughters from Laurelville.

James Beard J. E. Dillie Frank Dunett Mable Cave Wilma Harry Sisson Very Burdett Helen Davis Ruth Burdett Harry Davis Columbus J. L. Archer Laurelville

Willing Workers Class Hosts Hard Time Party

Members of the Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church plan a hard time party in the church parlors Thursday night. The event aims to raise spirits and foster fellowship among attendees.

Christian Church

Cos mopolitan Club Hosts At Whitmore Home

Mrs. Egbert Whitmore will be hostess to Cos mopolitan Club members Friday night at her home with assistance from Mrs. Ohlinger.

Egbert Whitmore Cosmopolitan Club Ohlinger

Labor Council Postpones Meeting to March 4

Nelsonville labor council meeting rescheduled from Feb. 25 to Friday March 4 due to state CI meeting in Columbus. Delegates were called to attend in Columbus this week, prompting the postponement.

Nelsonville Labor Council Columbus

Road Maintainer Bid Awarded By York Township Trustees

At a special meeting on February 19 six bids were received for a road maintainer. The contract went to Huber Manufacturing Co of Marion through local agent F R Beasley.

Nelsonville York Township Huber Manufacturing Co Marion F. R. Beasley

Bobcats overpower Miami for key Buckeye clash win

Ohio University’s Bobcats snap a five game skid with a 44 to 31 victory over Miami in Buckeye Conference play. Nick Lalich Gene Rinta and Jack Malakas starred as Ohio built a 21-10 lead at halftime and closed strong in the final five minutes to secure the win and pull even in the standings with Miami.

Ohio University Bobcats Miami Oxford Buckeye Redskins Marshall College Huntington Cincinnati Cincy Ohio Oase Cleveland Muskingum Marshall Falke Nick Lalich Gene Rvita Grovermen George Hood Swedler Hood Jack Malakas Lalich Cromer Malakas Gene Rinta Malokas G. T. Hood Grothaus Rinta Blair Peoples Miami T Stitzel Turnbaugh Cssmmemiedin Paterson

Thevenow Signs with Pirates as Spare Infield Man

Tommy Thevenow, a 14 year NL veteran released by Boston Nationals, signs with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a spare infield man. He joins the Pirates to serve as an extra player in the infield.

Pittsburgh U.2 Tommy Thevenow Boston Nationals Pittsburgh Pirates Thevenow Pirates

Corbett Wins Over Apostoli In San Francisco Bout

Corbett III, long considered washed up, defeated Freddie Apostoli in San Francisco to claim unofficial world and European middleweight crowns. The 33 year old Italian outpointed Apostoli over ten rounds, taking five rounds and dropping three, with two even frames.

San Francisco Young Corbett III Jimmy McLarnin Freddie Apostoli Apostoli Freddie Steele Marcel Thil France Corbett

County cage teams open meet tonight

Eleven Athens County high school squads begin a four day county tournament for the title. Finals determine the county rep for the Class B sectional at Logan with four first round games tonight and more thursdays. Officials Pearl Reichley and Al Jolley to oversee games.

Athens County Logan

Lutherans Near Ohio Conference Title After Big Win

Wittenberg moved within a game of the Ohio Conference crown by routing Ohio Northern 79 to 29 as Mount Union upset Wooster 38 to 36. Marietta stands as the last obstacle with Wittenberg set to face Marietta Friday. Ben Cope and Willard Weaver anchored Mount Union’s defense, shutting down Wooster scorers Nick Frascella and Dave Henderson.

Columbus U.P Wittenberg Ohio Bill Stubbs Ohio Northern Wooster Mount Union Lutherans Marietta Pioneers Ben Cope Willard Weaver Cope Weaver Nick Frascella Dave Henderson Frascella

Dayton Owned Colt Captures Coast Derby

Stagehand the Dayton owned three year old bay colt trained by Earle Sande won the Santa Anita Derby at Arcadia California before 62000 fans. Dauber finished second with Sun Egret third and Legal Light fourth. Stagehand paid 13 20 7 20 4 20 and the race purse totaled 42500 to the winner with other purses awarded to runners up.

Arcadia Cal U.P Stagehand Col Maxwell Howard Dayton Earle Sande Dauber Foxcatcher Farms Sun_ Egret A. C. Compton Legal Light Ral Parr Sun Egret Sande Los Angeles Turf Club

Spend Millions to Relieve Piles

It is estimated that over a million dollars annually is spent on remedies for piles. Peterson's Ointment is advertised as cooling fast relief, stopping itching and soothing quickly. Available in 35c size or 60c tube with hard rubber nozzle. Drugstore refund if not delighted.

Tt Im Peterson Ady

Louis Favored Over Nate Mann in Madison Square Garden Bout

Joe Louis defends the world heavyweight title tonight against Nate Mann of New Haven at Madison Square Garden in a scheduled 15 round bout believed unlikely to last ten. Louis is a 4 to 1 favorite, with many expecting a victory within five rounds and tickets selling out despite upsets cited as possible. The bout serves as a tune up for Louis’ upcoming title defense against Max Schmeling. The fight starts around 10 p.m. Eastern and will be broadcast on NBC Blue.

Plains Stewart Romans J-T Rome Waterloo Marshfield Buchtel Ohio University O. U Pearl Reichley New York Joe Louis Nate Mann New Haven Madison Square Garden Mann Louis Haye Louis Jim Corbett John L. Sullivan Braddock-Baer Schmeling-Louis Braddock Farr Apostoli Steele Escobar Jeffra Comort Max Schmeling Tommy Farr NBC Blue Notework

It Is Dangerous to Sell a Substitute for 666 Profit

A cautionary note warns against marketing a SUBSTITUTE for 666 to gain a few cents. It argues customers are the core asset of any business and losing them harms the enterprise, stating 666 is worth more than a SUBSTITUTE.

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