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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1929

Page

3

Buckeyes Win Hot Contest At Nelsonville Park

Nelsonville July 6 Buckeyes defeat Factory boys by 4 to 1 in an inter city contest at the city park. Woodson limited the opposition to five hits while Smith logged nine. Buckeyes scored four in the third inning on four hits and led 4 0 through six. Factory scored its lone run in the sixth. Battery Buckeyes H Woodson Lewis Factory Smith Elliott.

Nelsonville Buckeyes I Jed Ueng Woodson He Ohnas Smith Factory Lewis Ch Woodson Fehl Jim Coope Buckeye Factory Boys H.woodson Mith Elliott Jack Taylor

Young Genius Betty Ford Graduates Early From Stanford

San Francisco July 6 Betty Ford the 17 year old daughter of Dr and Mrs Campbell Ford has just graduated from Stanford after completing a four year course in three years. Gifted since infancy she learned to read at three and by age ten had read about 1490 books under the guidance of Professor Lewis I Terman. She entered high school at 11 and finished at 14, then passed Stanford entrance exams and earned her degree ahead of typical college age. She excels in science languages and literature and remains active in swimming dancing tennis and social events.

San Francisco Hetty Ford Betty Stanford University Sehont Ail Hee Short Fife Anna Head High School Berkeley Daxcer Stanford

Logan Knights of Pythias Band to Play on Nelsonville Square

The Logan Knights of Pythias Band will give a free concert on the Public Square in Nelsonville Thursday night July 1 at 8 o'clock. Flowerd Lucas directs the group with Wilbur Jonas Paul Davis and Don Bowers Jr among its members.

Logan Pythias Tilve Selsonville Logan Knights of Pythias Public Square Nelsonville Floward Lucas Wilbur Jonas Paul Davis Don Bowers Logan Band

Hallow Hustlers 4-H Club Meets at Nelsonville Home

The Hallow Hustlers 4-H Club held its regular meeting at the leader's Nelsonville area home with 31 members present. A Bible verse roll call and business discussion on Athens County club work followed a recreation program of readings songs and games.

Nelsonvile Theppy Hallow

Reunion of Pioneer Family Highlights Local Ties

An all day reunion brought together descendants of a pioneer valley family. Elects Willian Herrard of Athens as president as members from Hebron Ithaca Nelsonville and Dayton gather for July Fourth events and future plans at the home of Mrs. Verield in Nel.

Pioneer Eesuns Llb Bank Re N Willian Kerrelt Kater Hanl Ot Ahout Myers MH. Herroald Judrge Jana Rady Puigton Mes Hebron Srr Murith Columbus Hidda Smith Ithaca N.Y Gatzenbach Ville Ding Bertha Ts Mar Shaffer Howard Url Ohlar Meo Glo W. HI Vieker J.B. Bel Merroly and Canty, Co Mbt Roach Chauncey Ny Kalaenbach Katzen Air George Swart Sweatt Dayton Robert J. Aadie Ifrances Gusesemin Midred Mary Fith Lota William He C.J. ‘Fervaby Pats Me HL Shater Edward Wtaeobach Awit Amd AtEs Atehildret Andr Macgertha Min Yoehildress Martha Uth Grace Chitphes Nhach Sen Periest Willan TH. Herrard Athens Ashta el Miargeanibs Nelsonville ATV Smatty

Bridge tournament results at Fayette Street home

Mrs. Stue Sharp won first place and Hyde took second in a Friday evening bridge event at a Fayette Street residence. Trophy awards followed the game with participants named in the local notice.

John Fayette Streden Oelock

Fighters fined after fight in Oak Grove carnival grounds

July 6 reports charged with fighting Will Smith Muchtel and Ven Spellsan arrested after brawl at the carnival. Smith jailed. Spellman paid costs. The incident tied to the Oak Grove revival events five miles southwest of Nelsonville on Carbondale road with services at 7:00 PM nightly.

Elsonvillel Fehting Will Smith Muchtel Ee Smith Sid Costa Vic Athens Spellman Esernal Oak Grove Nelsonville Carbondale Road Boo. Hes Des Netmail Steff Kinsey Oak Ave

Y M C A Notes Show Local Efforts and League Week

W L A notes a community push at the Y M C A with volunteers painting grounds and preparing a new display. The Chipuet Gas Co transfer loses five members, while the Five Day program for the Fortnight Baseball League advances with teams like Jack Taylor’s Old Thumers and Turkeyes at a playground. Grounds improve, tests for badges begin, and swimmers demonstrate progress across strokes and speed.

Fwtight Jark Taylor Old Thuers Eilta Recon

Memorial services for Nelson Vila to be held in Murray

Memorial services to honor Nelson Vila are planned for Sunday July 7 at the K of P Hall in Murray City. The event will begin at seven o clock in the evening with Mr Wade of Milwaukee listed as a speaker.

New Lexington Kent Brothers Crooksville Perry County Tima Crocks+ville Farry Zenas Kent Nelson Vila Dupe Murray K. of DP Murray City Sunda Elock Wade

Nelsonville Welcomes New High School Teacher Nellie Matthews

Nellie Matthews joins Nelsonville High School staff after five years teaching in Frere Pennsylvania and studies at Ohio University and Arte College. She teaches English and social science at Senior High and has active involvement with the North Terrace Church of Christ and local social groups.

Ron Nelsonville Frere Pennsylvania Mina Matthews Nelsonvilla High School Ohio University Fliram Arte College Rho Literary Society Shy Ithereary Hiram Canopus Young Women's Christian Associaation Zanesville Matthewa North Terrace Church of Christ Abe Fee

Past Chiefs Meet Relsonville in Friendly Assembly

The Past Chiefs Association of the Pocahontas area held a regular serving Monday at Rath Smith Hall. Attendees included Anpa Dinter Ret Bagiey Sadie Lintan Gib Wallacs Urnie Higubeth Pidesel Dlora Kemptan Flas Wallace Gertrude Taltun Ruth Smith and others. Hostesses listed, with social updates on visiting relatives and guests from Akron and Columbus.

Relsonville Past Chiefs Association Pocahontas Hell Rath Sinith Anpa Dinter Ret Bagiey Sadie Lintan Gib Wallacs Urrlie Higubeth Pidesel Dlora Kemptan Flash Wallace Gertrude Taltun Ruth Smith

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