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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1941

Page

2

Versailles Man Named Inspector for Nelsonville Egg Auction

Marion Rissiller, formerly with the Versailles Egg Auction, is named inspector for the Southeastern Ohio Auction to hold its first sale at headquarters in Nelsonville Tuesday July 8 at 10 o'clock. Sales will follow weekly on Tuesdays in Nelsonville. He has taken rooms in the Hyde Apartments Public Square. An important steering committee meeting with representatives from eleven counties will be held at the American Legion building tonight at 8 o'clock. L. B. Meiching, manager, says cases for members are being delivered across the territory. The first collection eggs will start Friday July 4.

Nelsonville Marion Rissiller Versailles Verilles Ohio Theoutheastern Headquarers Tues- Nelsonville Hyde Aptsblic Square Rat American Legion L. B. Meiching

Nelsonville Eagles Enter State Semi-Pro Tournament

The Nelsonville Eagles baseball club has entered the State Semi-Pro tournament at Zanesville's new municipal stadium. Top teams from across the state will compete, with the state winner advancing to the national event in Kansas City. The Eagles open Thursday July 3 at 3 PM against Philo. Harrison Taylor and Jones head the pitching staff.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Zanesville Kansas City Eagles Philo Harrison Taylor Jones

Newark Black Bears Beat Nelsonville Eagles In Damp Sunday

In Nelsonville City Playground action, Newark defeated Nelsonville 8 to 2 after a rain delay. M Rush earned the win for Newark while Harrison took the loss for Nelsonville as Wills homered and Hilleary chipped in three hits for the Eagles.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Newark Black Bears Newark Benny Harrison Eagles Byrnie Norris Roberts Myers

Mae McSherry Weds Robert Freeman in Nelsonville Church

Miss Mae McSherry married Robert Freeman of Canton Ohio at the Nelsonville Methodist Church with Rev W M George officiating. Sister Freda McSherry provided nuptial music, reception followed at Mrs P C Campbell’s home with a large local guest list. Freeman, an inside decorator in Columbus, will establish a home in Columbus.

Nelsonville Methodist Church W. M. George Mae McSherry Robert Freeman Canton Ohio Freda McSherry Xenia Ella McSherry Columbus Harold Freeman P. C. Campbell J. S. Freeman R. J. Smith Larry John Herrold Gay Sharp Bob Matheny Henry Ohlinger Louise Nellie Ohlinger Haydenville Wesley Kemper Billy Carol Anne Kemper Alexandria Clyde Campbell Lowes Carbon Hill Paul Betz H. J. Hyer Louise McDowell L. A. Lanner Jane Campbell Newark Orlando Howson Donna Jean Janet Howson Don Campbell Nelsonville Rural S. R. McDowell George Alice George Paul Donley J. H. McSherry Freeman John McSherry Nelsonville High School

Auxiliary Organized at Longstreth

A Longstreth school house meeting formed an auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America. Mrs. Sylvia Wallace of The Plains led the session. Officers are President Nelle Spray Vice President Nora Sanborn Secretary Eva Albaugh and Treasurer Gladys Gallantin. Next meeting July 9 at 7 pm invites all area women. Guests included Verna Tinkham Helen Vess and Lela Shreves from The Plains.

Nelsonville Longstreth U.M.W Verna Tinkham Helen Vess Lela Shreves Plains

Lawn Party Planned by St. Andrews Parish Ladies

The Ladies of St. Andrews Parish sponsor a lawn party at the Parish House on Thursday evening July 3. Ice cream and cake will be served starting at 7. Games run from 8 to 10. The public is invited.

Nelsonville

4 H Club Members Enjoy River Trip

Nelsonville 4 H Club members toured the Ohio River on the Steamer Senator on Saturday June 28. The Carbon Hill bus met the group at 6 30 AM and took them to Gallipolis with lunch on the upper deck at 11 30 AM. The boat docked at 4 PM and supper was eaten on the bus en route home.

Nelsonville 4-H Club Ohio River Carbon Hill Oakley Smith Gallipolis Ralph Hitchings Betty Deer Bonnie Deer Rozella Hitchings Rachel Hitchings Evelyn Hitchings Wavelyn Keplar Eva Helen Keplar Jean North Mary Fisk Mercedine Bruce Opal Hopkins Gloria Dearth Catherine Patton Dorothy Deer Charles Deer Billy Keplar Billy Deer Alfred Goetz David Evans Lewis Keplar Joe Hitchings

Government estimates large defense project creates vast work

Building airplanes and naval craft for the United States defense program will create 1,456,285 man years of work according to government estimates.

United States Defense Program

Eagles Win Monday Twilight League Thriller

The Eagles beat Carlton Hill-Longstreth 7 6 at City Playground Monday night. Nelson started for the Eagles and was relieved by Jones in the fifth inning, with Jones earning the win after strong pitching. Herrold pitched for Carbon Hill. Camp Nelson will face the Shoe Factory Wednesday night.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Carlton Hill- Longstreth City Playground Nelson the Plains Eagles Jones Herrold Carbon Hill Camp Nelson Shoe Factory

Mrs. Baker Attends Columbus Appreciation Day Dinner

Mrs. Jessie Baker attended an Appreciation Day program and dinner in Columbus hosted by the Columbus Register to honor state correspondents. The event opened at St Charles Seminary at 2 PM and closed after benediction at the Shrine of the Little Flower with Bishop Hartley delivering the sermon.

Nelsonville Jessie Baker Columbus Columbus Register St. Charles Seminary Shrine of the Little Flower Hartley

Nelsonville Tops Glouster in Mixed Bowling Match

Nelsonville defeated Glouster by 87 pins in a Monday mixed bowling match led by Nellie Ward's 515 and Letha Silcott's 504. Matt Cunningham rolled a 224 best score, as Nelsonville notches its third straight win in the series and sixth of nine. next week Glouster hosts the tenth match.

Nelsonville Nellie Ward Letha Silcott Glouster Matt Cunningham Geo. Wolf Don Sipe Kenny Cope Tee A Jim McCarty Fay Lantz MacJohnston Bill Johnston M Cunningham Sub Tota Cuwwickw 'Hhan E

Toast Master Presides at Seminary Event

At the Seminary event the toast master was Father H. E. Mattingly, managing editor of the publication, with the gathering scheduled for 6 30.

Nelsonville July Fourth Food Distribution Set for Thursday

In Nelsonville and Athens Township residents will receive surplus imodi ties on Thursday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Distribution will occur at city locations with clients asked to bring their own containers and yellow identification. If someone cannot pick up, authorization must be sent.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Y Township

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