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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1939

Page

4

Nelsonville teams win twice from Union Furnace

In Nelsonville gymnasium on Saturday night the Scarlet and Gray varsity defeated Union Furnace 33 to 13, while the Greyhound pups won 22 to 14. Captain Al Juniper led the Greyhounds with nine points as Bob Juniper and Howard Dexter paced the reserves with eight and four tallies respectively.

Nelsonville Scarlet and Gray Union Furnace Greyhound Varsity Pups George Abraham Hounds Scarlet Union Furnace Braves al Juniper McManus Furnace Bob Juniper Howard Dexter Juniper Dexter Wyskivers Bryan Louis Braves

Berean Bible Class Elects Officers for Year

Nelsonville church announces Berean Bible Class officers Wilber Jonas as president Lyle Dabritz vice president Sam Starkey secretary treasurer W L Morrison teacher W B Evans assistant teacher Sigrid Love pianist Also a Junior Order benefit party planned for IOOF Hall Tuesday at 8 o clock The article notes a curious fact about a female spider consuming its mate (an unrelated zoological line).

Nelsonville Berean Church of Christ Wilber Jonas Lyle Dabritz Sam Starkey W. L. Morrison W. B. Evans Sigrid Love Nelsonville — Junior Order IOOF

Nelsonville DAR social honors with Penny Pine talk

Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger hosted an Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR tea at the Kessinger home with regent W H Weigand presiding. Guest speaker Mrs James F Donahue Ohio state regent spoke on DAR aims and the Penny Pine Project with CCC help. Announced births and a Women's Bible Class meeting close the item.

Nelsonville Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Margaret Johnson Gladys Edith Kinneer E. J. Kessinger Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution W. H. Weigand Julius Fischer Martin Alexander Persian Gardens Chloe Ohio CCC State O. A. Alderman

Methodist Guild to Meet. Review of The Yearling Ahead

The Methodist Guild meets Tuesday evening January 17 at Miss Florence Cook's home on Poplar Street. Hostesses include Mrs. Nelson Dowler and Mrs. J. D. Anderson. Evelyn Strouse city librarian will review The Yearling. The event kicks off the new year with expected large attendance.

Methodist Guild Florence Cook Poplar St Nelson Dowler J. D. Anderson Evelyn Strouse

Pythian Sisters honor Mary Evans on 77th birthday

At a regular meeting on Thursday evening the Pythian Sisters honored Mary Evans as she celebrated her 77th birthday. The group then shared lunch at the Blue Bell.

Pythian Sisters Mary Evans Blue Bell

Campbell-Hanning announce birth of son in Logan

Mr and Mrs John Campbell and Orpha Hanning of Haydenville announce the birth of a son at Cherrington Hospital Logan.

John Campbell Orpha Hanning Haydenville Cherrington Hospital Logan

Ice Men Win Three Games in Weekend Schedule

Nelsonville Covert Ice Men, led by Spider Whyte with 20 points, won three straight away games at New Marshfield, Carbon Hill, and Camp Nelson. The team, now in the Athens Industrial League, schedules Buckeye Cafeteria and Ohio Food Market next, with Playing Coach Meade Whyte planning rest of season improvements. A player meeting is set for 8 o'clock at the Covert storage office.

Nelsonville Coverts Tce New Marshfield Carbon Hill Spider” Whyte Camp Nelson Cagers Athens Buckeye Ohio Food Market Meade Whyte

Scout Dinner Delayed by Troop 66 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Scout Dinner of Boy Scout Troop 66 was postponed to later this month by Scoutmaster W D Mender and the Troop Committee. A meeting next week will set the new date. Explorer Scouts will meet Tuesday night at West School from 8 to 9 15 for their first January session, with patrol officer elections planned.

Nelsonville Troop 66 W. D. Mender Explorer Scouts the West School Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias The West School Donald Jonas Ver Ogg Leslie Cox Floyd Barber C. Roy Tomlinson James Patton Wilbert Dean Harry Wolfe Albert Barber Athens Kouri Columbus St

Visitors Win By Low Score In Columbus City Girls Match

Nelsonville's Eagles lost to Columbus City Hall with a 41 pin margin at Central Alleys Sunday. Letha Silcott won two of three games against Helen Hunter as Columbus, aided by a 216 pin handicap, edged the Eagles in a three frame contest. Helen Monaca led with 167 and Cruse topped three games at 435. Haddox and Whyte each had 214 in a single game. Next Sunday the Eagles travel to Columbus for a rematch with the same team.

Nelsonville Eagles Columbus City Helen Monaca Miss Cruse Haddox Whyte City Hall Columbus

Harvey Rites Held for Elizabeth Harvey at Floodwood

Elizabeth Harvey 82 died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Columbus. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at New Floodwood Church with burial in Greenlawn. She is survived by daughter Blanche Swartz of Columbus son Harry Harvey of New Floodwood and three other sons in Columbus along with several grandchildren and siblings.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Harvey Blanche Swartz Morrell Ave Columbus Swartz Harry Harvey New Floodwood Greenlawn Harvey Floodwood Pearl Zanesville William Charles

Thief Steals Donation Can From Batie’s Restaurant

A donation can for the President's Birthday Ball to aid infantile paralysis was stolen from Batie’s Restaurant on Hocking Street Saturday night. The can held four or five dimes, about fifty were later found placed in various city businesses.

Nelsonville Batie Hocking St

Legion Beats Eagles in Tight Ping Pong Classic

In Nelsonville the American Legion edged the Eagles after an extra game. Orville Steenrod beat Clyde Ray twice 21 20 and 21 8 while Watson Wolf defeated Stanley Mechem 21 12 and 21 8. Pearl Wend beat Bob Auflick 21 16 16 21 21 16 in three.

Nelsonville American Legion Eagles Orville Steenrod Clyde Ray Watson Wolf Stanley Mechem Pearl Wend The Legion Bob Auflick Harmon Dupler Lowell Hickman Bob Kinney Johnny Gathers Steenrod Mechem Dupler Wolf Wend Hickman Auflick Ray Kinney Gathers

Young Boy Narrowly Escapes Gas Fumes Incident

Nelsonville report of 14 year old Tenni hill, son of Mrs Myrtle Tennihill, nearly asphyxiated in Stratton building Fayette Street. He lit a gas heater burner but bath left gas unlit, fumes overpowered him, he collapsed in the hall. A physician attended. he is recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville Tennihill Myrtle Tennihill Stratton Building Fayette St

Pastor Is Heard by Large Group Sunday

More than 200 persons attended the morning worship led by Rev. W. P. Clark of the First M. E. Church in Nelsonville. Church school attendance grows weekly. Betts and Kinney of the Reds and Blues report gains.

Nelsonville W. P. Clark M. E Betts and Kinney Reds Blues Lorenzo Butts Delia Lewis

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Madge Graham halts immediate worry as Dicky travels to New Jersey to aid a ruse about Mary and Noel Veritzen. Madge juggles Mary’s rehearsals for a Veritzen produced play while confronting Mary’s fear of Noel’s reaction to a bold dance and costume as a peace gesture.

Madge Graham Philip Veritzen Dicky New Jersey Veritzen Madge Mary New York Noel Veritzen Noel

Tom Cats Meet J-T Team on Tuesday Night

Glouster fans prepare for the Tom Cats versus the J-T basketball contest set for 7 30 Tuesday on JT s court with a reserve game to follow. Glouster seeks victory after J-T beat them in football earlier this season marking a key rivalry matchup.

Tom Cats J-T Glouster

Class to Have Party for Young Married Members

The Young Married People's Class of the Church of Christ will hold a party in their classroom on Tuesday evening at 7 30. Each member is expected to attend due to the importance of the event.

Buchtel Methodist Church Church of Christ

GLOUSTER PERSONALS TO SENDWEEK VISITS AND GUESTS

Local residents report visits and guests including Mrs. Sadie Murphy with sister Mrs. Dell Joseph in Bishopville. Bryce Westfall of Dayton spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Wanda Holland of Dayton returned home due to her brother Jimmie's illness. Florence Howard of Columbus visited her parents. Howard Goddard and son Howard dined with the Davises in Mapewood while Mr. Goddard preached at Bishopville Church. Ohio University students Anne Weymuellar Elizabeth Ann Munden and Max McCormick spent the weekend here. Mrs. Ver Chezem of Chicago visited with her mother Mrs. Fay Janchius. Forrest Shilling and Charles Dummer visited the Slay family in La Crosse Wisconsin and attended local games. Shelton Missionary Society of Trimble met at Mrs. James McClellan's home for a six month India study led by Miss Raber with ten members and seven visitors. Plate lunch concluded the meeting. Feb meeting planned with Mrs. Pettit.

Glouster Sadie Murphy Dell Joseph Bishopville Bryce Westfall Dayton Eli Westfall Wanda Holland Jimmie John Holland Florence Howard Columbus Alfred Howard J. A. Goddard Howard T. F. Davis Mapewood Goddard Anne Weymuellar Elizabeth Ann Munden Max McCormick Ohio University Ver Chezem Chicago Fay Janchius Forrest Shilling Charles Dummer Everett Slay Violet la Crosse Wis Mr. Shilling Slay Hollister High School Shelton Missionary Society of Trimble James McClellan India Miss Raber Florence Miner Iris Pettit Christman Orme Gooding McClellan Kittle Herrold

Sleigh Ride and Wiener Roast at Thompson Cabin

Jimmie Thompson hosted a sleighing party and wiener roast Friday evening at his cabin near Antle Fruit Farm. Guests included Barbara Richardson, Jean Matthews, Mary Virginia Croushore, Maxine Thompson, Bob Maurer, Joe Nelson, and Lee McDonald.

Jimmie Thompson Antle Fruit Farm Barbara Richardson Jean Matthews Mary Virginia Croushore Maxine Thompson Bob Maurer Joe Nelson Lee McDonald

Legion Meeting Set for Tuesday at 7 30 P M

Regular meeting of Frank Mc Cann Post American Legion will be held Tuesday night at 7 30. Books published before 1870 no longer protected by copyrights.

Legion Frank McCann Post American Legion

Blondie Opens at Athena Theater This Tuesday

Columbia’s Blondie debuts as a movie series beginning Tuesday at the Athena Theater. Penny Singleton stars Blondie with Arthur Lake as Dagwood and Larry Simms as Baby Dumpling, supported by Danny Mummert and others. Directed by Frank Strayer, the film follows the Bumsteads through domestic comic misadventures with humor.

Bumsteads Blondie Dagewood Baby Dumpling Chic Young Columbia Athena Theater Penny Singleton Nonny Nonny Dagwood Arthur Lake Harold Teen Larry Simms Frank Strayer Jones Family Richard Flournoy Danny Mummert Gordon Oliver Dorothy Moore Ann Doran Richard Fiske Jonathan Hale

Quiet Weekend Amid Icy Streets In Glouster

Treacherous weather left Glouster with a quiet weekend as ice covered streets keeping shoppers indoors. Only children appeared to enjoy the conditions, using North Street and Monroe Street hills for coasting.

Glouster North St Monroe St

Glouster Woman Suffers Appendicitis Attack

Mrs. Robert Latta Ruth Moody of Glouster was rushed to Grant Hospital Columbus Friday night for an emergency appendectomy. She was transported by the C. F. Wallace ambulance.

Glouster Robert Latta Ruth Moody Grant Hospital Columbus C. F. Wallace

Choir Practice Set for Tuesday Evening

The Junior Choir of the Church of Christ meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the church for practice.

Church of Christ

Bows and Arrows: A 25,000 Year Tool Chronicle

The article notes that humans have used bows and arrows for at least 25,000 years, highlighting the long history and enduring presence of this ancient tool. It discusses early adoption, potential origins, and the evolution of archery across cultures.

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