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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1938

Page

2

Barber Pitches One Hit Game in Twilight League Win

In Nelsonville, Barber the Vander Meer of Carbondale held the Grey s to one hit as Carbondale defeated Nelsonville 5 to 3 at the city playgrounds. Carbondale exploited four first inning bunts and two errors for four runs while Nelsonville scored three in the fifth. A Cope Dane Phillips and Lee contributed hits in late innings.

Nelsonville Barber Vander Meer Carbondale City Playgrounds Nelsonville Greys Greys K. Cope Haddox A. Cope Dane Frisby Cope Phillips Wagner Lee James Doolittle Old Timers Nelsonville Grove AB Ree II Seers Abrhe Lightfritz Branley Clark Teen Brooka Nelsonville Grove Trenee Johnson-Frisby

Christian Challenge sermon and union service at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ schedules Sunday morning sermon on The Christian Challenge to the World in Personal Faith. Rev. Lloyd Evans will preach at the union evening service at 7 30. The choir will sing Remember Calvary by I H Meredith.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Lloyd Evans I. H. Meredith

Bridge Club Night Entreats Guests in Nelsonville

Mrs. Kate Folington entertained her bridge club with guests Mrs. Leighton Aumiller of Columbus Mrs. Otto Kaelin of Cleveland Mrs. Frank Bonifield of Carmichie Pa and Mrs. Robert Kinney Tuesday night. Mrs. Bonifield, Mrs. Ruble and Mrs. Cookson held high scores.

Nelsonville Leighton Aumiller Columbus Otto Kaelin Cleveland Frank Bonifield Carmichie Robert Kinney Kate Folington Bonifield Ruble Cookson

Manley E Dew Dies at Burr Oak at 22

Manley E Dew aged 22 died of a heart attack at his Burr Oak home Friday at 5 am while at the breakfast table. He leaves his wife Louise a son Eugene and his father John Dew along with brothers Dale Charles Guy Harry and John and sisters Mrs Rosecoe Adkins Ruth Dew and Ethel Dew. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 pm at the Dew home with Rev Harum Mingus officiating. Interment in Dew Cemetery.

Dew Home Harum Mingus Dew Cemetery

Labor League Backs Sawyer for Ohio Governor Nomination

The Labor's Non-Partisan League of Athens County endorsed Charles Sawyer for the Democratic nomination for governor of Ohio at a Nelsonville meeting held at the American Legion building. H. T. Rainey was named chair man, Stanley Partlow secretary, with vice chairmen John Wyckoff Ivan Matheny Ralph C. Deem and George Clestere elected. A general meeting is planned for Thursday evening July 14 in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Charles Sawyer Ohio League Athens County American Legion H. T. Rainey Stanley Partlow John Wyckoff Athens Township Ivan Matheny York Ralph C. Deem Trimble George Clestere Dover

Virginia Hulme Recovers at Home After Tonsil Operation

Nelsonville report Virginia Mae Hulme six daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hulme underwent a tonsil operation at Cherrington Hospital Wednesday and is now recovering at her home on North Harper Street.

Nelsonville Virginia Mae Kenneth Hulme Cherrington Hospital North Harper St

Margaret Gan Dee Hosts Shower for Mrs. Woody Jr

Margaret Gan Dee entertained Tuesday evening at a miscellaneous shower honoring Eleanor Hazelton Woody Jr. The program featured music and dancing with Peggy Ann Green performing a tap dance.

Nelsonville Margaret Gandee Herbert Woody, Jr Eleanor Hazelton Peggy Ann Green

Bartenders Union No. 838 Meeting Notice

Nelsonville hosts Bartenders Waiters and Waitresses Local Union No. 838 in Red Men's Hall front room Friday evening July 8 at 8 30. Members urged to attend and vote on routine business.

Nelsonville Red Men's Hall

Prospective Uniforms Lift NELSONVILLE Football Meet

Fans and local businessmen show active interest in plans for a football meeting at the American Legion building in Nelsonville on Friday evening July 15 at 7 30. The event includes discussion of new uniforms for the high school football team.

Nelsonville American Legion

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Delights in Family Plans

In a 1938 serial scene, Dicky and Katherine scheme to send Hank to a city doctor while masking the plan from Hank’s sons. Junior and Roderick assist with logistics, choosing trains and hotels as Hank and Bill head to the city to see a physician. The chapter ends with Roderick wishing to join them, hinting at ongoing family tensions.

Dicky Katherine Hank Bill Patchogue Jim Junior Roderick Mary

Eagles Picnic Plans Complete

Nelsonville Eagles celebrate their 35th year with a Sunday stag picnic at Lewis Farm drawing a record crowd. The program features eats, refreshments, and a boxing show with bouts including Freddie Ray versus Glouster, Allan Erwin set to box five rounds, and matches involving Murray City, Stan Partlow’s Nelsonville AC fighters, and locals Floyd Denny Korinski Bill Matheny and Bill Lemair.

Nelsonville Eagles Lewis Farm Freddie Ray Glouster Bill Gaston Athens Allan Erwin Murray City Willie Russell Columbus Stan Partlow Floyd Denny Korinski Bill Matheny The Bill Lemair

Funeral Rites Held for A. G. Cotton in Nelsonville

Funeral services were conducted Thursday at Warren's Funeral Home for A. G. Cotton a prominent Nelsonville businessman Dr. W F P Clark led the service reading Lead Kindly Light and Abide With Me Burial took place at Greenlawn A large list of out of town attendees included Mrs Chas H Davis Washington DC Mrs J L Henry Dr J H Henry Mr and Mrs Reno Clutter and many others from Athens Brooklyn Albany Logan Columbus and New Plymouth

Nelsonville Warren's A. G. Cotton W. FP. Clark Greenlawn Chas. H. Davis Washington, D. C J. L. Henry J. H. Henry Reno Clutter Lee Cox Ralph White Athens Richard Cox Brooklyn N. Y Lucile Wells Wadsworth Joseph Mattox Clyde Mattox Lancaster Paul Barnes J. Everett Cline Albany Herbert Mattox Chillicothe Robert Redd Robert Redd, Jr Eliza Howdyswell Elmer Bell Logan James H. Nissley G. McCain Newton D. Galbert Parker Kutz Columbus E. S. Bell Essyle Bell R. F. Lucas Roy Bell Washington Do. H Harry Hawkins New Plymouth

Death of Frank Bagley in Nelsonville near Asbury

Frank Bagley aged 58 died Thursday evening at his sister Mrs. John Todd’s home near Asbury where he had lived for nine years. He is survived by another sister Mrs. Eva Henry of Athens. The funeral will be Sunday at 10 30 AM at the Asbury Church with burial in Asbury Cemetery.

Nelsonville Frank Bagley James Bagley John Todd Asbury Todd Eva Henry Athens Asbury Church Asbury Cemetery

Visitors From New York City And Ohio Arrive In Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Dick Cox from New York City and Mr and Mrs Lee Cox from Athens visited Nelsonville friends on Thursday. Miss Barbara Graham of Athens stayed with Miss Janet Cranmer. Mrs William Schmitter and Mrs Ada Hohoradel attended Athens that day. Mrs Marquise McCann of Marietta and Mrs John Hibbard of East Orange NJ visited Mrs C H Bartlett. Mr and Mrs Forest Thomas and their daughter from Toledo were guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Thomas.

Dick Cox New York City Lee Cox Athens Lucile Wells Wadsworth Nelsonville Friends Barbara Graham Janet Cranmer William Schmitter Ada Hohoradel Marquise McCann Marietta John Hibbard East Orange N. J C. H. Bartlett Forest Thomas Toledo Sam Thomas

Syrian Will Speak Nelsonville Church Talk

The Rev. Ja cob K Haliban a native Syrian will speak at the Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene on Saturday night July 9 at 7 30 o clock In Nelsonville Fourteen members and two guests answered roll call Tuesday evening with Mrs Agnes Dowler hosting the Loyal Women s Class of the Christian Church Mrs Clarence White led the devotions

Nelsonville Jacob K. Haliban Church of the Nazarene Agnes Dowler Loyal Women's The Christian Church Clarence White

Easy To Make Pattern 4845 Dress And Summer Pattern Book

Pattern 4845 offers a basque bodice with two necklines, gored skirt and tie sash for junior and misses sizes 10 through 18. Send 15 cents for pattern and book, with size name and address to The Athens Messenger. Playground Pom eroy opens with popularity despite limited equipment, recreation director says. Koppe improves slowly from malaria fever after collapse last week.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department 17Th St New York N. Y

Dedication Planned for Bald Knob Church in Meigs County

Nelsonville elder A E Anderton and district president of the Reorganized Church along with Elders R Gray and A L Loving will dedicate a country church in Meigs County. Activities start Saturday at 8 p m with A L Loving preaching, prayer service at 9 30 a m, and the dedication sermon at 2 p m Sunday by Elder Anderton.

Nelsonville A. E. Anderton Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints A. L. Loving Meigs County Bald Knob Bashan Portland Recine Anderton

Glouster Churches announce July services and baptisms

Glouster pastors list Sunday services at Church of Christ led by D P Morris with Bible School at 9 00 am Lord's Supper and sermon The Lord s Day 10 00 am Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm and Happy Hour at 7 30 pm sermon Spiritual Signs On Life s Highway music by William Wallace Baptismal service planned at Ferndale Church of Christ next Sunday afternoon Methodist Church led by F G Boroff with 9 30 am Sunday School and 10 30 am worship themed Methodist s Common Heritage and A Mighty Man But a Leper 7 30 pm evening service Second Baptist Church announces July 10 3 30 pm address by presiding elder Dr H Mason

Church of Christ D. P. Morris William Wallace Morris Ferndale Church of Christ Methodist Church F. G. Boroff Second Baptist Church H. Mason

Bridge Club Meets at Barbour Street Hostess Home

Miss Anna Marie Wolfe hosted her bridge club on Barbour St Wednesday evening. Three tables played. Awards went to Mrs. William Johnston Jr for high score, Miss LaBerta Lunch for second high, guest prize to Mrs Lawrence Coilbert, and traveling prize to Mrs J T Martin.

Glouster Anna Marie Wolfe Barbour St William Johnston, Jr LaBerta Lawrence Coilbert J. T. Martin

Scouts Celebrate at Marietta GLOUSTER Glouster Event

Eighteen Scouts from troop 73 attend a celebration in Marietta today led by Albert Jennice Tony Cavello Lewis Jennice Charles Jennice Lawrence Wolf Dick Heiskell Bob Croushore Fred Thomas Gene Rice Charles Carter Paul Beshara Glen Mathews George Thomas Chick Matyskella Tim McMenamy Tom McMenamy Dick McMenamy and Alec Pochas.

Glouster Marietta Albert Jennice Tony Cavello Lewis Jennice Charles Jennice Lawrence Wolf Dick Heiskell Bob Croushore Fred Thomas Gene Rice Charles Carter Paul Beshara Glen Mathews George Thomas Chick Matyskella Tim McMenamy Tom McMenamy Dick McMenamy Alec Pochas

Wilson Rites Sunday in Murray City

Funeral services for Ralph Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Wilson of Murray City who died at Cherrington Hospital Logan on Wednesday evening will be held Sunday at 2 PM in the M E Church Murray City. The Rev Charles Taylor will officiate burial will be at Greenlawn Nelsonville He is survived by his parents one sister Leona Hoskins and grandmother Mrs Barbara Maffin Murray City

Nelsonville Ralph Wilson Herbert Wilson Murray City Cherrington Hospital Logan M. E Charles ‘Taylor Greenlawn Leona Hoskins Barbara Maffin

Glouster Merchants Soft Ball Team Praises Local Shops

Members of the Glouster Merchants Soft Ball team thank area merchants for cooperating to secure their equipment and uniforms.

Glouster Glouster Merchants

Glouster GOP Club Plans Rally After July 20

Members of the Trimble Township Republican Club in Glouster are organizing a rally to be held in Glouster sometime after July 20. Local party activists say the event aims to energize supporters and promote party priorities ahead of upcoming elections.

Glouster Trimble Township Republican Club

Orpah Class to Meet at Mrs Martin’s Home Tonight

The Orpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs J T Martin tonight. All members are requested to be present. A Glouster delegation attended the Athens rally with a bus provided for those lacking transportation.

Glouster Methodist Church J. T. Martin Athens Fairgrounds

G O P Club Meeting in Nelsonville Tonight

McKinley Republican Club executive and social committees meet at Mrs Edith Stiers 7 30 tonight in Nelsonville. Scouts Troop 64 assemble 4 pm at Eagles Building for short camping trip. GA Clinic meets IOOF Hall Saturday night at 7 o'clock.

G. O. P. Club Nelsonville McKinley Republican Club Edith Stiers Fayette St Troop 64 Boy Scouts Eagles GA Clinic IOOF

Glouster High School Alumni Dance Tonight

A dance sponsored by the Glouster High School Alumni Association will be held in the high school gym this evening. The event starts at 8:30.

Glouster High School Alumni Association

Huge Republican Rally in Nelsonville Monday Night

The McKinley Club of York Township plans one of the area’s largest rallies on Monday night. A band concert on the Square runs 7 to 7 30 with George H. Bender, Republican candidate for congressman at large, as speaker. Dr. W. H. Hyde serves as toastmaster and will introduce candidates at the high school auditorium at 7 45 followed by Bender’s address and a free lunch.

Nelsonville McKinley Club York Township George H. Bender W. H. Hyde Bender

Radio Highlights Of The Networks And Programs

A listing of radio network stations and a packed schedule with programs including Amos N’ Andy, Paul Whiteman, Kennedy’s theatrical acts, and various orchestras. Notable entries include WABC WCAT WGN WLW KDKA and WHAS with 6:10 to 10:30 band and variety shows like Paul Whiteman’s Waltz Time and National Barn Dance.

Collmbia Mutual WIZ WEAF WABC Wwlw KDKA WLW WIR WGN WMAQ WCAT WIM WGY WHAS WSL WTAM WHIO Paul Douglas Amos Andy Dick Todd Nola Day Lucille Manners Ohio Paul Whiteman Fair Corners Theater Pentre Plantation Party C.cc Wigg Orch Relaman Orel Martin Ch Columbia Square Timumle Fidter Scessescess Childs Orch Wilde Ote Nation's Playhouse Donahue Orel Spring Oreh Voice of the Farm Banon Orch Johnny Dale Carnegie Csss

Pair Announces Wedding of Edgar Hall and Marie Stickle

Mr and Mrs Ray Hall of Trimble announce the marriage of their son Edgar Ray Hall of Newark to Miss Marie Stickle daughter of Mrs William Bailey of Newark. The ceremony was held Saturday morning July 2 at Rev T T Buell home in Newark. The bride is a Springfield high school graduate and the groom a Jacksonville Trimble high school graduate now with S M Wolfe Tire shop in Newark. They will reside in Newark after a short wedding trip.

Glouster Ray Hall Trimble Edgar Ray Hall Newark Marie Stickle William Bailey T. T. Buell Springfield High School Hall Jacksonville-Trimble High School S. M. Wolfe Tire Shop

Victor Sivola Dies After Stroke in Athens

Victor Sivola, 61, died at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a three day illness from a stroke. A Red Town resident of 30 years he is survived only by his sister Mrs Paul R Fox of Cleveland. Funeral at Finnish Lutheran Church Red Town Saturday at 1 pm. Burial Taylor Ridge Cemetery.

Glouster Victor Sivola Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Sivola Red Town Paul R. Fox Cleveland Taylor Ridge

Officers to Meet Glouster UMWA Division One

Local UMWA officers in division one will hold a meeting Sunday at 2 o clock. The gathering location is Hunterdon, one mile north of Hollister.

Glouster UMWA Hunterdon Hollister

Legion hall set to honor Harley Hambel in funeral service

Members of Frank McCann Post are asked to meet at the Legion Hall Saturday at 12 o'clock to attend the funeral services for Harley Hambel.

Glouster Frank McCann Post Legion Hall Harley Hambel

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Oho Grey S Entertains Club Manley Dew Labor League Sawyer Georgia Elbertas Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta Enal City Long Island Pomeroy W. R. Farnham F. A. Koppe W. Hunter St Bridge Club Wilson Plan Gop Rally Ice Covert Ice CO Nelsonville Eagles N. Court Violet Freeman Greens Run White Cross Hospital Chambray General Electric Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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