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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
3
H Bartlett, correspondent for the Messenger from Nelsonville, contributes local notes from Nelsons Ville and invites readers to send news to the paper via telephone 412-W. Advertisements for the Messenger appear alongside.
Nelsonville Rotary elects William Mogeen as president urging active participation and attendance for a successful year. The club reinforces Boy Scout support and outlines policy for the year while members prepare for a valias convention report and nearby social updates.
A pharmacy ad promotes a stomach remedy for indigestion gas and sour stomach and urges trying it without guardn tee at $1.99 per bottle from the Com Pharmacy in the Pythian Building.
The Redpath Chautauqua returns to Athens for a six day session in the big tent on the Junior High School grounds. Afternoon talks start at 3 and evenings at 8 with Junior Town meetings at 4 in the mornings. The program includes a Junior Town Fairy land Frolic on the final day and 75 guarantors each selling 10 tickets to ensure the revival.
Athens Factory of the City Twilight League defeated the Mac Chevrolets 5 to 3 to clinch the first half championship. Pitcher Hessire allowed six hits, while Shirley starred with three safeties for the losers. G Smith led the Factory with three hits as they struck in two in the third and fourth, aided by unearned and earned runs.
The Buchtel Old Timers beat Logan 8 to 7 in a tight one after seven games this season with no losses. Christian started, was hurt, and Dileher relieved him. Fans urged a return visit as Doctor Walker thanked Logan promoters and announced future games at Shawnee and Millfield.
A social dinner gathered Mr and Mrs Fayette Street along with Mr and Mrs Calif and Mrs Harry Ga. The group included the host and hostess, with Mr and Mrs avd, Moore, Shafer, and their daughters, sharing a Wednesday evening at Cov.
Mrs. Oril Sm entertained her bridge club Vesday evening at Miss Freda Smith's Fayette Street home. Guests included Mrs. Stanley Briggs and others. The play featured Mrs Eugene Writchied and Mrs. Miller Wilson with tea prizes. A two course luncheon followed.
Members held a farewell party Tuesday evening at the Mellinger home on Clinton Street for Mrs Eugene Mellinger who is moving to Dayton. About 10 members and guests attended and she received a china gift from the order. A supper was served.
The Past of the Pythian Sisters met Tuesday at Fleck home with attendees including Mrs El Hellver Clara Bateman and others. A W Club group later surprised Mrs Gerstind at Jackson Street, sharing a glassware gift and refreshments. Master Mason degree planned for two candidates at Pitcderian Lodge Friday at the Masonic Temple with light refreshments.
Mrs. Walter Sines selected a patriotic color scheme of red, white and blue to decorate the home, adding a festive touch to the interior.
Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 guests gathered for the south birthday anniversary of her daughter Janion. Attendees included Ada Jo Buntett Mary Grove Verna and Loretta McCenaha Vaal Rex Jr Charles Fick Jack Keating Evelyn Wolfe A Ternatine White Jean Betts Vithun Robison and Helen Morman. A luncheon with appointments in patriotic style was served.
The American Legion sponsors two dances here this week one tonight and one tomorrow night per post commander AustinKontner. Events occur at the Legion home in Nelsonville with local residents urged to attend.
Mrs Mitewbeth Davis and Mrs Joel Davis entertained the Faithful Martha Clase of the Methodist Sunday School Monday evening at their Rinberry area home. The Ladies Quartette from the Methodist Church provided music. Thirty five attended and a two course luncheon was served.
Nelsonville reports its water from deep driven wells near the heat plant is pure and passes lab tests. Samples were sent to the Ohio State Health Department in Columbus as a precautionary measure and the department confirmed the water is excellent according to Health Commissioner W H Hyde.
In Nelsonville on July 3 the ten week attendance contest between the Beefers and the Porkers ended with the Porkers ahead by a conformed margin. The losers must banquet the victors at Berean Bible Church. The Parkers will be guests of honor at a church supper Thursday July 4 at 7 o clock with a special program planned.
A clipped fragment suggests Nelville will be toned to marrow as part of an account about the holiday season. The text implies a detailed descriptive approach and emphasizes a stark, bodily metaphor.
Fragments indicate a Friday event at Iantview AV involving Mr Barrot. Details are unclear but imply a local notice or briefing about his role or appearance. Further readable facts are limited.
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