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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1938

Page

2

Bender to Speak at GOP Meeting in Nelsonville

Republican candidate Gereo H Bender for Congress at Large will address Candidates Night hosted by the McKinley Club York Township in Nelsonville July 11. Glenford Dagen Band plays 7 to 7 30 on the Square, parade to high school auditorium, toastmaster presides, fireworks after, free lunch served.

Nelsonville Gereo H. Bender McKinley Club York Township Glenford Dagen Bender

Birth Announced for Sharp Family Son at White Cross

Nelsonville Dr and Mrs William Sharp announce the birth of a son at White Cross Hospital Columbus on Sunday July 3. Dr Sharp recently transferred from Perry Point Maryland to the Veterans Hospital at Chillicothe and will assume new duties July 15.

Nelsonville William Sharp White Cross Hospital Columbus Sharp Perry Point Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe

Nelsonville ACs Face Phi Club in City Softball Night

Nelsonville ACs seek a second win of the season as they meet the Phi Club this evening at 6 at the high school athletic field. This week marks the second in the city league with no admission charged, players and sponsors covering all expenses.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Ac’s Phi Club

Nelsonville Bombardment Causes No Injuries. Firecrackers Prohibited

In Nelsonville the Monday bombardment caused no injuries though described as unusually heavy. Firecrackers are banned within city limits, with several stands found on the outskirts. Many locals traveled elsewhere for the double holiday. police dockets were clear and no wrecks were reported.

Nelsonville

Personal mentions of visits across Ohio and Michigan towns

Numerous residents and relatives visit kin in Columbus Mount Gilead Sunbury Mt. Gilead and nearby towns. Names include Bill Nelson Miss Margaret Acker Janet Gibbs Elsie Gibbs Bruce Skinner Sam Hanley John Hanley Pat Bateman Leo White Phebe Fitzer Octa Powers Mercedes Keeton Margery Workes Hulda Warren Hulda H. Myers Doril Warren and families spend holidays and weekends with relatives in Harrisonburg Akron Lake Erie and other locations.

Bill Nelson Margaret Acker Logan Janet Gibbs Alma, Mich Alex Nelson Elsie Gibbs Sam, Hanley John Hanley Columbus Bruce Skinner Shelby Gay Aumiller Hazel Edington James Knight Jimmy Tom West Clarence Green Pat Bateman Marion Rome Moore Leo White Harve Sayers W. Shirley Lake Erie White Phebe Fitzer C. D. Shafer Harrisonburg Mary McCune Cleveland R. H. Jackson L. B. Fink A. L. Pritchard S. E. Dean Clayton Crafts Akron Octa Powers Mercedes Keeton William Keeton Margery Workes O. S. U. Columbus Margaret Warren Hulda H. H. Myers Marietta W. W. Warren Margaret Doril Warren

Union Class Meeting Draws Nine Counties to Nelsonville

An all day Joint Union Class meeting was held under a big tent on Fulton Street. Nine counties represented with sessions starting at 10 a m and a basket dinner at noon served at the Legion Building. Two Columbus quartets provided music and singing.

Nelsonville Fulton St Legion Building Columbus

Dinner Party in Nelsonville Hosts Burnells and Friends

Mr and Mrs William Burnell entertained relatives and friends at dinner Sunday including Mr and Mrs James Jones and Wells Jones of Washington DC Dr and Mrs Lowell Burnell of Gloucester and Leighton Aumiller and son Dick of Columbus plus Ellen and Lee Burnell Miss Helen Shaw departed Nelsonville for Ft Wayne Ind to serve as Girl Scout Camp counselor for six weeks

Nelsonville William Burnell James Jones Wells Washington, D. C Lowell Burnell Glouster Leighton Aumiller Columbus Ellen and Lee Burnell FT. Wayne Nelsonville Helen Shaw Ft. Wayne Ind

Benefit parties in Nelsonville announced at LO OF Hall and Red Men’s Hall

The Junior Order plans a benefit party at the LO O F Hall tonight at 8 o'clock. The Pocahontas Degree will hold its regular weekly benefit party Wednesday night at the Red Men Hall at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville Junior Order Lo.o.f. Hall Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Eagles Lose Two Games on Weekend Sweep by Philo and Carlton Hill

Nelsonville Eagles suffered their third straight defeat losing 10 to 4 at Philo and 8 to 6 at Carlton Hill. Philo slugged 16 hits while Eagles pitcher Paul Taylor was chased early. Devol pitched well for Carlton Hill as three double plays highlighted their win. Next Sunday the Eagles take a bye to attend a Lewis Farm picnic.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Hall New Athletic Field Philo Carlton Hill Eagles Paul Taylor Woody Devol Gardner Don Mohney Carbon Hill Devol Dupler Smith Lewis Farm Philo Patterson Arnold Wilson Hartley Whyte D. Smith Benth Mohney Phillips Fevana Graham Ray Christian Taylor

Nelsonville High football outlook discussed at meeting

Local fans, business men, shoe workers and others attended at Nelsonville High School to hear Coach George Abraham outline season prospects. He cited new facilities, projected uniforms and equipment needs as the drive to equip the team proceeds with a rally planned and downtown coaches invited.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School George Abraham Abraham Ohio Dewey Whyte

Nelsonville notices report deaths and local events

Nelsonville Edison Stallings Jr died at home Bailey Run at two. Funeral at Morristown Church Thursday at 2. He is survived by parents a brother Jack grandparents and more. Also Sam Bruss cut finger and thumb while cutting scrap iron. Roy Elliott pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined $10 and costs. Dinner guests included Dollie King Pat Bateman and others. Past Chief Association to meet July 6 at Miss Katherine Warehime’s home.

Nelsonville Edison Stallings Bailey Run Morristown Edison Jack Laine Bulloch Mel. Oliver Stallings Carbondale Sam Bruss Roy Elliott C. G. Dew Dollie King New Lexington Pat Bateman Marion Margaret Clark Mary Brown Luther Wyskivers Haydenville Katherine Warehime

Death of Jurist Halts Hocking Jury Session

Logan reports the death of Judge Joseph Adkins age 74 a Circleville Common Pleas Court jurist. Judge Phil Henderson postponed the Circleville grand jury session scheduled for this morning and has handled court work during Adkins illness. Funeral service set for Wednesday. Adkins had appeared in local court several years ago.

Logan Joseph Adkins Common Pleas Court Circleville Phil Henderson Henderson Judge Adkins

Fingerprinting Plan Considered for Driver Licenses

Across several states a plan to fingerprint all driving license applicants is under study. Oklahoma has already put the plan into effect.

Oklahoma

Vander Meer to Oppose Gomez in All Star Game

Cincinnati southpaw Johnny Vander Meer will start for the National League against Lefty Gomez of the Yankees in the sixth annual All Star game in Cincinnati. The national lineup features left handers Hubbell and Grove later, with the American League favored 7-5. If rain delays occur, the game would move to Thursday morning.

Vander Meer Gomez Cincinnati Johnny Vander Meer Lefty Gomez Yankees Lefty Grove Carl Hubbell Giants Red Sox Hubbell Ruth Gehrig Foxx Simmons Cronin Cubs Jim Turner Bees Grove Athletics Johnny Allen White Sox Ernie Lombardi Frank McCormick Ival Goodman Paul Derringer National League Boston Bill Terry Joe McCarthy

Plains Sweep Weekend Wins Over Marietta And Wellston

The Plains baseball team defeated Marietta 3 to 0 on Sunday and Wellston 7 to 4 on Monday. Orley Toth pitched both games allowing five and nine hits respectively. S. Smith homered against Marietta as Plains ran to a 6 1 record after the losses to Chillicothe Mead 3 to 2.

the Plains Marietta Wellston Orley Toth Plains Club S. Smith Chillicothe Mead Club

Yanks Win and Tie First Game Versus Washington

New York defeats Washington 10 to 6 in the opener as DiMaggio hits a homer and Crosetti, Gordon, and West drive in runs. Ruffing goes the distance for the win while Chase takes the loss in a high scoring exhibit with 16 hits between the clubs.

N. York Abeto Gs Crosetti Rolfe Eester Geiss Henrieh Owester DiMag Chase Murphy a-Wright DeShong Goslin Pth New York Washington Seseee Selkirk Travis le DiMaggio R. Ferrer Gordon Gehrig Wright West Henrich Crosetti Lewis Case West Biden Travis W Hi DeBhong Iteher Balk Otase Wasdell Piats Myer Hediey Hogser Hadiey Hogsett Appleton Aiapas Eton Pie er—Hogeert Aggio Wild Piseth Ablendance

Additional Box Scores Highlight Page 6

Page six offers extra box scores from recent games. The brief item notes more statistical tallies and team results to supplement the main results.

Jacksonville Indians top Newark Red Wings 7 to 2 at League Park

The Jacksonville Indians defeated the Newark Red Wings 7 to 2 before about 400 fans. Cominsky allowed five hits and struck out seven, while Hill Winn and Stephenson led the Indians with key hits. The Indians turned a 14th double play in the sixth inning to stifle a Newark rally.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Indians Newark Red Wings League Park Cominsky Indians Hill Winn Stephenson Red Wings Jacksonville ‘Indians R. H.O.A Campolo Foley Witham Hilt Mercer Packham Zimmers Rapp Willey Zimmera

Red Sox Edge Phillies In Doubleheader Sweep

Boston wins both games with Werber and Vosmik delivering key RBIs. In the first game Philadelphia builds early, but Boston ties and pulls away behind big hits from Ambler Desautels and Ostermueller. In the nightcap Foxx and Chapman pace the Red Sox as Philadelphia misplays and Boston seizes the win before a crowd of 18 000.

Potter Philadelphia Boston Werber Siebert Heyes Ambier Desautels Cramer Vosmike Hieains B. Chapman Doerr Osterueller Moses Thomas Lodigian Williams Dean Foxx Chapman Vosmik Bagby Hayes Lodigiani Ambler Nee Fovr Cronin Biggin

Standings and results from yesterday’s baseball games

National League standings show Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, New York, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, and St Louis in tight slots with multiple games. American League results highlight Detroit and Cleveland dominance with Gehringer and Keltner key run producers. two notable 7 to 3 and 7 to 6 scorelines.

National Lea Pittsburgh Cincinnati New Yorkrooklyn Boston Dete Jones Ah Louis Merican Leng Troit Cleveland Hicago St. Louis Philadelphia New York Washington Association Toledo Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville York Pittsburgh T. Touts American Detroit Cee Association Stau Oledo

Association All Star Team to Meet Hoosiers in July

The American Association all star squad, built from promising youngsters and veterans, will face league leader Indianapolis in Indianapolis on July 14. Ted Williams and Vance Page were unanimous picks. Burt Shotton to manage. two additional selections to be chosen by Shotton.

Association Hoosiers Columbus American Association Indianapolis Louisville Ted Williams Minneapolis Millers Vance Page Indianapolis Indians Williams Page Kansas City Allstar New York Yankee Minneapolis Whitlow Wyatt Milwaukee Lloyd Brown St. Paul Baker Apolis Vernon Washington Burt Shotton Shotton

Reds Drop Two To Pittsburgh In Doubleheader

Cincinnati falls 3 1 and 2 3 in two games as Handley Suhr and Berger drive runs for Reds. Pittsburgh tally includes Goodman two homers and P Waner two RBIs. Errors by McCormick Stein Lang and pitchers Blanton Davis highlight the doubleheader.

Pittsls Abba OA Ciney Abrhda Handley Frey L.waner Berger P.waner Stein Blanton Davis Pittsburgh Young Suhr Buhr McCormick Cincinnati Blanton J Pittsbs Abrhoa Cincy Abrhoa Handley Riggs Prey L. Waner P. Waner Goodman Waner Gamble Waiters Vaughen Craft t@ McCormick Swift Walters Weitere Weltery

Anderson and Hoover Take Golf Honors at Holiday Tournament

W. H. Anderson won Class A with a gross 79 and a 65 net on handicap 14, his best score. T. N. Hoover, Jr. claimed Class B with 69. Norman Dean posted an all time low 81 (net 67) for second place overall, with Paul Beckley, Jim Householder, H. Beckley, and E. D. Chubb rounding out top scorers. Ben Roberts upset Darrell Selby in quarterfinals to reach a match with Art Smith. Continuous match results feature Rutkoskie, Littler, and others. Ladies Sweepstake Tournament set for July 6 with two low net prizes and a low putts prize.

W. H. Anderson T. N. Hoover, Jr Anderson Norman Dean Paul Beckley Jim Householder H. Beckley E. D. Chubb Hoover Don Barstow Bill Dickinson van T. Halleck Dick Ashworth Bob Rannells Ben Roberts Darrell Selby Roberts Art Smith Russel Slaughter Bob Littler Dr. A. K. Buell R. Rutkoskie George Rutkoskie Littler

Greyhound Sets New Speed Mark in Harness Racing

Greyhound, a legendary harness horse, set his 14th world record at North Randall track before 10,000 fans. He was timed in 26.45 seconds for the final quarter of his second mile, surpassing the previous record of 27 seconds.

Cleveland U.P Greyhound North Randall

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