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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1930

Page

3

Chesser Shines in Twilight League Showdown Here

In Nelsonville on July 10 the Twilight League first-half records list Chesser of the Athena Terriers as leader in pitching and slugging. He holds several marks including batting .550 and most strikeouts in a season with 11 in a game. Team stats show Athena leading in runs and RBIs. A social note follows with Dr. and Mrs. Fred Craig Jordan hosting Athena guests and Ruth Coakley’s birthday lawn party attended by 17 guests.

Nelsonville Chesser Athena Terriers West Coakley Garner C. Woodson Adams Dunkle Wion Jenkins Ray Elliott Cc. Woodson G. Walker Whyte F. Woodson Hannas H. Woodson Lewis Smith Longley

Nelsonville Twilight crew to meet Athens all stars in Friday clash

A picked Nelsonville Twilight League squad will face Athens Twilight League stars in Athens on Friday night. Expected Nelsonville starters include Smith Garnerfield Jenkins Chesser Stewart Longley Coakley Lauderback Sharp and White with LaCroix slated to pitch for Athens in the opener. A return game is planned the following Friday when Athens visits Nelsonville.

Nelsonville LaCroix Athens

Deering Held on Assault Charge in Nelsonville

Paul Deering of Happy Hollow pleaded guilty to assault and battery in H E Donley Court. He was held for sentence until today after being accused of a July 4 attempt on Lillian Glover, 15, of Happy Hollow.

Nelsonville H. E. Donley Paul Deering Happy Hollow Deering Lillian Glover William Glover

Will leaves most estate to Church Extension Board

Nancy Linscott of Strouds ton left the major portion of her estate to the Board of Church Extension and Home Missions of the Church of God, with headquarters in Anderson Indiana. The Athens National Bank is executor. Proceeds from other property go to family or for education of Mary Frances West. Remaining bequests include cash and farm items to several relatives and named beneficiaries. The estate value was not announced.

Nancy Linscott Stroudston Board of Church Extension and Home Missions Church of God Anderson Ind Athens National Bank Nancy Caroline Wingo Hebbardsville Sophia Nancy Bailey Lahore India Esther Coulson Robert L. Woodworth Mary Frances West Arthur West Daniel Coulson Dover Township Arthur M. West Edith Coulson

King's Men to Lead Haydenville Church Service Friday

The King's Men will meet Friday evening at J R Howe's home on West Columbus Street. They will conduct the Haydenville Church service Sunday evening.

King’s Men J. R. Howe Columbus Street Haydenville Church

W B A Club Meets Friday at Mrs Pierce’s Home

The W B A Club will meet Friday evening with Mrs John Pierce at her Chestnut Street residence for an informal gathering.

W. B. A. Club John Pierce Chestnut Street

Bridge Club Social At Mrs. Aumiller’s Home

Mrs. Gay Aumiller hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at her West Columbus Street residence. Substitute players included Mrs. Sam Hanley, Mrs. Donald Shafer, and Mrs. John Edington. High scores: Mrs. Harry Kelly first, Mrs. Will Morgan second, Mrs. Walter Mechem third.

Gay Aumiller West Columbus Street Sam Hanley Columbus Donald Shafer John Edington Harry Kelly Will Morgan Walter Mechem

Local residents visiting relatives and friends this week

Carnes Hickman and family visit Santa Rita New Mexico for several weeks. J R Hickman and family, Mrs Winfield Scott and Columbus visitors stay with relatives. Grace Scott visits Lancaster. Mrs A B Johnson and Mrs C A Stover visit Columbus. Frank Minner and Lew Butterworth with families travel for business and leisure in Columbus. Paul Hellyer stays with grandparents I E Hellyer. Detroit visitors, Mabel Highie and daughters also in town.

Carnes Hickman Santa Rita New Mexico J. R. Hickman Winfield Scott Columbus Jennie Powell Ambrose Wade Jean Cincinnati Tom Mathewson Grace Scott Lancaster A. B. Johnson C. A. Stover Frank Minner Lillian Stover Rosemary Frakes Isabelle and Esther Healy Itn Logan Paul Hellyer Springfield I. E. Hellyer Lew Butterworth Ella Mae Frances Mabel Highie Detroit, Mich

Connett Commanders 4-H Club Meets in July

The Connett Commanders Boys 4-H Club met at Connett School on Tuesday July to discussJuly business. After the meeting Mr Brady escorted members to Murray City for an afternoon of swimming. The next meeting is planned at Connett School on Tuesday July 15.

Nelsonville Connett Commanders Connett Schop Brady Murray City Connett School

W C T U Picnic Led by President at Nelsonville

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its annual picnic on the lawn of president Mrs. Sam Starkey's home in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening. Twenty seven members and guests attended the supper and meeting. Rev. Paul E. Kemper gave a talk. devotionals featured singing and scripture reading.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Sam Starkey Ashton Avenue Frank Johnson Starkey Kate L. Blake

W. C. T. U. Institute Planned at Lancaster Camp Grounds

The president announced the W C T U Institute at Lancaster Camp Grounds would be held July 1 and 16 and urged many from Athens County to attend. The monthly report notes 27 garments and two pairs of shoes distributed, 42 calls to sick persons, six bouquets given, one dollar and one meal provided, and 118 pages of literature distributed. Mrs Ada Lama led the program with the papers on Observance of the.

Lumbus W. Co. T. GO. Institute Lancaster Camp Grounds Possidne Athens County Ada Lama

Radox Footbath Claims Safe Corn Removal Method

An advertisement promotes soaking feet in a Radox Footbath for 3 to 4 nights to remove corns root and all. It claims the bath softens the corn through the pores and salting action, enabling the corn to come out with no pain. McKee Drug Co. and other drugstores are selling Radox.

McKee Drug Co

Mary Kate Sharp Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Mary Kate Sharp marked her seventh birthday on Wednesday afternoon with a party at her parents home on Washington Street. The event ran from 2 to 4 pm with games and contests. Bob Howe won the prize. Fifteen guests attended, and pink and white refreshments were served while Mary Kate received many gifts.

Mary Kate Sharp Stacy Sharp Washington Street Bob Howe Mary Kate

Past Chiefs Meet of Pythian Sisters Held at Mrs Eddy Home

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Robert Eddy's Scott Street home. A three course luncheon was served with guests including Mrs. Wilbur Jonas and Lois Ann Jonas. Attending members listed: Mrs. Clara Bateman, Mrs. Stella Davis, Mrs. Clara Hellyer, Mrs. Belle Lancaster, Mrs. Emma Gibson, Mrs. Florence Coakley, Miss Bertha Howard, Miss Louise Pearce, and Mrs. Bess Fleck of Athens.

Pythian Sisters Robert Eddy Scott Street Wilbur Jonas Lois Ann Clara Bateman Stella Davis Clara Hellyer Belle Lancaster Emma Gibson Florence Coakley Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Bess Fleck Athens

Lawn fete announced by Vacation Bible School

The Daily Vacation Bible School will sponsor a lawn fete Saturday evening July 12 on the Central School grounds.

Lawn Fete Daily Vacation Bible School

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets Promoted

A newspaper advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets improving taste and odor problems of cod liver oil. It claims health benefits for the underweight and features a Richmond Hill case of weight gain. The ad notes Good Housekeeping approval and a 60 tablet bottle for 60 cents.

McCoy Henry A. Thaler Richmond Hill Viola McCoy's Good Housekeeping Bureau of Foods, Sanitation and Health Cline Pharmacy Company

Zemo Ointment Provides Quick Relief for Itching

Soothing Zemo ends itching from mosquito bites rashes and skin afflictions. First touch brings relief for sunburn ivy poison ivy peeling toes razor burn and dandruff. Douse it on for pimples and dandruff fade with safe antiseptic Zemo prices 35c 60c and 1.00.

Health meeting includes sermons and readings with community members

Mrs BP B Verity led a prayer after songs from Laws of Health and All Half the Power of Jesus Name. Ada Alice Lams sang I Think When I Read Sweet Story of Old. Mrs W H Bartoe presented The Road to Health Town and Mrs Frank Johnson read The Condiment Brotherhood. The gathering closed with a WCTU benefit.

Jesus BP. B. Verity L. Barker W. H. Bartoe Condiment Brothershood Frank Johnson Ada Alice Lams

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