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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1938

Page

2

Plains High School Moundbuilders trounce Nelsonville Greyhounds 63 32

Plains High School Moundbuilders overwhelmed Nelsonville Greyhounds 63 to 32 at the local gym. Teddy Stillwell led with 15 points, Krivesti added 14 as Plains opened 29 10 at halftime and showcased a fast break style that outpaced the Greyhounds.

Ross E. Reed Nelsonville Plains High School Moundbuilders Greyhounds Teddy Stillwell Krivesti Plains Southeastern Ohio FF Watkins Brno SAO Sgliwell Cochrane Ccsuessneuse i Reston Roverg TER Idecichiriciencéie Halaesieds

Founders Day Program Planned by East PTA

East Parent-Teacher Association outlines a Founders Day program at East School for Friday evening February 18. The event features group songs by third and fourth grades, a piano solo by Roland Mender, and readings by Miss Doral Wallace and Catherine Johnson. Miss Young's room won the attendance prize.

Nelsonville East Parent-Teacher Association Roland Mender Doral Wallace Catherine Johnson Miss Young

Doanville Twins Harold and Gerald Warren Enroll in Seventh Grade

Doanville twin sons Harold and Gerald Warren, children of Mr and Mrs George Warren, begin seventh grade at Doanville School. They started first grade in September 1931 and have not missed a day or been tardy. They aim to maintain perfect attendance for five more years.

Doanville Harold and Gerald Warren George Warren Doanville School

Club Officers Are Elected In Nelsonville Meeting

Twenty one members and one guest Mrs Barker attended the Nelsonville club meeting Friday evening at Miss Bertha Howard and Miss Louise Pearce home. Papers on Warm Springs Foundation Grand Canals and China and Pearl Buck were read by Mrs Weltzheimer Mrs Lambern and Mrs Wolfe. Officers elected include President Miss Bertha Howard Vice President Mrs Egbert Whitmore Secretary Mrs C E Weltzheimer Corresponding Secretary Mrs L D Martin Treasurer Mrs L R Keh Librarian Miss Mildred Roberts. Executive board members are Mrs H D Krieg Miss Nixon Miss Grace Roberts and Mrs John Saltz. Social committee members are Mrs C L Stout Mrs John Love Mrs Henry McCulloch and Mrs James Beard. Refreshments served during social hour.

Nelsonville Barker Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Warm Springs Foundation Pearl Buck Weltzheimer Lamborn Wolfe Egbert Whitmore C. E. Weltzheimer L. D. Martin L. R. Keleh Mildred Roberts H. D. Krieg Nixon Grace Roberts John Saltz C. L. Stout John Love Henry McCulloch James Beard

Warner Secures Post In Federal Agency

Nelsonville Ohio H D Warner state chairman of the Ohio Elks Safety Campaign has secured a position in the Federal Division of Safety. He will continue as Elks safety program chairman coordinating with authorities to study traffic conditions and eliminate hazards. Warner left for Columbus to learn his new duties.

Nelsonville H. D. Warner Ohio Elks Safety Campaign Elks Lodges Federal Division of Safety Elks Safety Program Warner Columbus

Fire Department Responds Twice Sunday Afternoon

Nelsonville fire crews were called to two separate alarms Sunday. The first at Guy Hunter on St Charles Street involved smoldering floor sill under a grate requiring extensive chopping to extinguish. A second call to Mrs Charles Dalton on Jackson Street found soot burning from a chimney.

Nelsonville Guy Hunter St. Charles St Charles Dalton Jackson St

Clerks Union Meeting Tonight in Nelsonville

The Retail Clerks Union calls a 7:30 PM gathering at KP hall in Nelsonville. All members must attend or pay the by law fine. New clerks hired in the last 10 days must affiliate. A luncheon closes the meeting.

Nelsonville Retail Clerks Union

Club to Entertain Nelsonville Benefit Party

Members of the G. A. Club will hold a benefit party tonight at 7 30 o clock in the 1 0 0 F Hall to raise funds.

Nelsonville G. A. Club F. Hall

Mrs Hattie Warren Dies at Floodwood

Mrs. Hattie Warren aged 68 died Sunday evening at her daughter Marie Powell’s Floodwood home. She is survived by another daughter Esther Verity and two sons Reed Warren and Earnest Warren, plus six brothers. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Nelsonville Hattie Warren Marie Powell Floodwood Powell Esther Verity Chauncey Reed Warren Nelsneville Route 2 Earnest Warren Columbus William John Edward Joseph Parker Paul Glenn

Traffic Violations Drop in Nelsonville At Week’s End

No citations issued for overtime or double parking. Evelyn Ward of Chauncey paid a $1 assessment for alleged sidewalk parking Friday.

Nelsonville Evelyn Ward Chauncey

Mizpah Class Entertainment at Mrs Dowler Home

Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will be entertained Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Nelson Dowler.

MERPT Methodist Church Nelson Dowler

Ohio Cagers Beat Toledo Rockets 54 47 in Close Hoops Battle

Ohio University bounces back with a 54 to 47 win over Toledo as Gene Riita leads with five first half field goals and final flurry. Chuckovits scores 21 for Toledo but the Bobcats pull away late, 4,000 fans watching in Columbus.

Ohio University Toledo Rockets Ohio Bobcats Gene Riita Malakas Hood Lalich Chuck Chuckovits Rocket Ace Chuckovits Riita Howard Blair Nick Lalich SAE Grothaus Bitte OS Aenedewasedd EES Crow Rinta Malokas Gast Swihart Alvarez Hints Rupp Labanon Valley Rettig

Snead Captures Bing Crosby Event at Del Mar

Sammy Snead won the open division of the Bing Crosby tournament at Rancho Santa Fe with a 139 total, setting a new course record at Del Mar. He earned 775 dollars, including 500 for first and 275 for a second-place tie with Doug McKinnon, while Jim Demaret and Jimmy Hines finished behind him. Art Bell and Hil Finley won the best-ball pro amateur with a 134 and shared 300 dollars.

Rancho Santa Fe Snead Crosby Jim Demaret Houston Tex Sam Jimmy Hines Garden City N. Y Demaret Art Bell Los Angeles Hil Finley Bell

Many Join To Honor Memory of Mrs. Lowden

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Lowden a Nelsonville resident and M E Church member were largely attended at First Methodist Church. Organist Charles Poston accompanied singers Mrs Pete Shough and Mrs Elmer Bay in hymns, with Rev W P Clark officiating. burial followed at Green Lawn.

Lowden Nelsonville Fist Methodist Church Anna Lowden M. E. Church Charles Poston Pete Shough Elmer Bay Isle W. P. Clark Greenlawn

Meeting Falls Through for Proposed Columbus Conference

Athletic directors invited to a Sunday meeting for a proposed new conference did not attend. Akron Dayton Toledo Butler Marshall College reportedly pledged involvement, but the gathering failed to materialize with no clear reasons offered.

Columbus Akron Dayton Toledo Butler Indianapolis Marshall College

Marshall Threatens Rout In BAA Basketball Chase

Marshall College's zone defense under Cam Henderson drives a Buckeye race with a 63 to 32 win over Cincinnati and a 51 point team average. Julius Rivlin sets a conference scoring record with 30 points as Marshall moves atop the standings. Homer Johnson and Joe Connors of East Clayton plead guilty to intoxication and are fined.

Columbus A.B Buckeye Marshall College Cam Henderson Henderson Marshall Huntington Cincinnati Herd Julius Rivlin Bernard Beanie) Berens Ohio U Miami Ohio Wesleyan George Ring Redskins Saan Init Nelsonville Homer Johnson Joe Connors East Clayton C. G. Dew

Sheriff Sale Notice in Athens County Ohio Troytown lands

Public auction to be held at the Athens County Court House on February 3, 1938 at 1 30 PM for two parcels of real estate in Troy Township Athens County Ohio. The properties total about 172 14 acres with appraised value 1725 dollars and sale price to be two thirds cash. Sold as the equity of defendant, with Bayless as Sheriff and Stewart as attorney.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Citizens Central Bank of Middleport Ohio Ray L. Smith Athens Troytown Daniel Griffen Troy Ohio Company Smith George Shields Meigs Co Athens Co William Weethe Harry Smith Waldo Humphrey C. A. Smith Henry S&s. Smith County Recorder's Office Troy Township Charles W. Bayless Oho Esther BG. Gross Oo H. Stewart

Purdue Faces Strong Purple Quint Tonight

Purdue must stop Northwestern, maker of a four game Big Ten start, to challenge Michigan and Illinois for the title. Northwestern’s surge followed by Illinois and Michigan near the top shapes a tight race as Purdue and others chase.

Purdue Chicago U.P Northwestern Michigan Wildcats Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Iowa Indiana Lewis Dehner Big Ten Joe Reiff Jewell Young Ohio State

Forrest Rose Embroidery Club Annual Dinner in Nelsonville

Mrs. Malcolm Raybould hosted the Forrest Rose Embroidery Club dinner with 15 members at a pink and white decorated long table. Officers elected were Mary Brown president, Nelson Dowler vice president, and Walter Green secretary-treasurer. Guests included Lynn Chapman and out-of-town members from Columbus and Haydenville.

Nelsonville Malcolm Raybould Forrest Rose Embroidery Club Raybould Bertha Evans Columbus Margaret Clark Middleport Dollie King New Lexington Alice Wyskiver Haydenville

New York Writers Name DiMaggio Player of the Year

The New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association selected Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio as the year’s player of the year, honoring his role in lifting the Yankees to a second world championship. DiMaggio led with 46 home runs 151 runs scored and 346 batting average while debuting with the club in 1936 after coming from the San Francisco Seals.

New York Baseball Writers’ Association Yankees Joe DiMaggio San Francisco Writers DiMaggio Tony Lazzeri Hank Greenberg Dizzy Dean Carl Hubbell Herb Pennock Lou Gehrig Bill Terry Charley Gehringer Detroit Joe Medwick St. Louis Metropolitan Scribes DiMag Yanks Joe San Francisco Seals

Benefit Event Planned by Junior Order in Nelsonville

The Junior Order will host a benefit party Tuesday evening in the IL O O F Hall to raise funds for a local cause. Attendance expected from community members and supporters.

Nelsonville IL. O. O. F. Hall

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