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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1933
Page
3
Nelson League opener at City Tuesday night saw the Factory Sluggers blast five home runs to dominate the Stars 17 6. Albert hit two triples in five trips as the Factory offense exploded especially in the sixth and seventh innings while the Jewelers beat rivals 8 2 in the other game.
Hyde spoke to the Rotary Club Tuesday covered hospitalization and how different institutions operate. Delbert Pugh and Marietta Scout executive were guests as plans discussed an inter city meet at Boy Scout Camp ingum River and a Thursday afternoon gathering. A Christian class meeting followed at 6 o'clock with a short business session led by W H Weigand and refreshments.
Esther Harris reports on the Rufus Putnam Kindergarten where four and five-year-olds play and learn manners. Children share toys say please and learn through guided activities, with older groups building a playhouse while younger ones explore blocks paints and putty. Parents observe and note what impresses their children, while staff track progress and preferences through daily projects and finished artworks.
In Athens County only a score of Civil War veterans remain from a county that once provided about 4 500 servicemen in 1861. E Rey Lash Jr. preserves these volumes in a local roster, once kept at Lash Drug Store. Seventeen veterans are listed in the Athens district including J L Pickering and Andrew Lilom. others include J D Brown Isaac Newton Capt J B Allen Thomas Porter Charles Barker and William Skinner.
Charles Wright of Nelsonville appeared before Mayor J. W. Hickman on July 12 charged with reckless driving and failure to stop after an accident. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under $100 bond on each charge. Rex Huffman filed the affidavits. The alleged accident occurred on West Franklin Street on July 2.
Out of town relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of Peter King. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Traubert Hugh King Jr Mr and Mrs Charles King Geraldine King Mr William Carr of Wellsburg WV Mrs Margaret Duffy Mr Michael Barry Mrs M D Hogan Mr and Mrs Charles M Hogan Mrs Leo Hogan Mrs Lawrence Hogan Miss Agnes Farley and Mr and Mrs Frank Farley of Wellston Mr and Mrs Lawrence Connor of Columbus Mrs Henry Gerdes Sugar Grove Mrs Thomas Jasper Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Carl Gillen of Ironton.
The Past Noble Grands Club invites members to its annual picnic at the home of Mrs Jake Smith on Friday evening July 14 at 7 o clock. The event offers a casual gathering with neighbors and fellow members.
Miss Geralding Stevens daughter of Mrs Dolly Stevens and Mr Melvin Barber son of Mr and Mrs George Barber both of Carbondale were married July 10 by Rev Charles Wachenschwanz at the parsonage. The witnessed by John Lowery and Mrs Wachenschwanz.
Mrs. Eugene Shafer of Athens visited friends in Nelsonville on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalter and son Bob and Mrs. Helen Leyshon vacation at their home. Miss Elma Williams of Mansfield visited Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger. Mrs. Morgan Milne and Mrs. John Estis of Oak Hill, W Va visited Mrs. Fred Edington and Mrs. Frank Freer. Wallie Shields and daughter Mary Kathryn with Mrs. Mary Early of Columbus were Saturday guests of Mrs. Mary Hick. Mrs. James Grant of Columbus recently stayed with her mother Mrs. Mary Hick. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hick returned after a week with his mother and sister. Mrs. John Wood and Florence Wood spent the weekend in Columbus with Miss Mae Harris at Griswald YWCA. Harris will join them at the Wood home for a time.
A social bridge dinner hosted by Mrs. W. H. Hyde Mrs. Benson Preston and Mrs. Frank Jackson last night at the Hyde home 22 East Columbus Street featured a pink and white color theme with garden flowers. Guests seated at seven amals enjoyed a four course meal and high scores went to Mrs. Cecil Shafer Mrs. Harry Kelly and Mrs. C. E. Welch with Mrs. William Millslow. out of town visitors included Mrs. Charles Preston Scarsdale NY Mrs. Morgan Milne Mrs. John Estis Oak Hill WV and Mrs. Eugene Shafer Athens.
In Nelsonville on July 12 members of the Phi Club fraternity are repairing the old ball diamond tennis court for play this week. Work should finish by Monday. Prospective members may contact Nap Hobson or Paul Collamore to enroll.
Mrs Mary Hick received a telegram Monday announcing the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs James R Parker Avalon Hick of Norfolk Virginia.
Glouster Ohio July 12 Frank Phillips of Ohio Fuel Gas Co says closing the local gas office is an economy measure not reducing service A shop will remain and bills will be handled by a different party Phillips plans to ask Columbus executives to rescind the order The event included musical numbers by Eugene and Melvin Slick and noted visitors and prizes
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the U M W of A in Glouster has elected new officers. Mae McLain is president, Armour Rainey vice president, Elizabeth Gayton secretary, and trustees Anna Echatenkamper, Lena Orndorf, and Lela Hashman. Meeting set for Eagles' hall Friday at 7 o'clock.
GLOUSTER July 12 Members of the Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish will hold a picnic in No 6 Grove West Side Thursday starting at 10 am A basket dinner will be served at noon In the afternoon there will be games and sports From 6 to 10 30 pm there will be a parish dance in the Lamborn Pavilion The dance is private to parish members and each member may invite one friend
Glouster residents are informed that the Past Noble Granda Club will convene Friday evening at Mrs. Cassie Vaughn’s home. Members with books on the cushion are urged to bring or mail them to the gathering.
Reported Thursday GLOUSTER July 12 Relief workers are to report at 7 o clock at the city building. The list includes C. A. Post Wiley Harris Ernest Lewis G C Marquis Carl Porter Mark Breston Ed Dunmore Martin Dunmore O E B LeFever William Nicholson J R Binford Andrew Davison Heiney Evenett Emil Gazell Chester Love John Mecum William Parker James Rice Joseph Richards Sr Mary Straughter Floyd Smith Walter Whaley Clarence Bricker Charles Bickley Robert Brunton Spencer Davis Homer Dorton John Doughty Howard Elliott Wayne Fierce James Franklin Jim Jewell Alfred Jewell Maggie Lunsford 5S R Clark Pat O’Hare Henry Russell Henry Viney Hoyt Williams Albert West William Cunningham Jim Giacomo Ross Hogue Co W Kelly Dave Miller Hugh Cunningham A J Crai Henry Echt Stenkamper Marion Ellicott Harley Morgan
Glouster notes Miss Mildred Vickroy Mrs Mary Trone and Mrs Ruth Watkins traveled to Columbus on Tuesday for a tonsil removal operation. They expect to return to Glouster by Friday.
General Italo Balbo led 24 Italian Royal Air Force seaplanes on a flight toward Cartwright Labrador as the fourth stage of their long voyage to Chicago. The expedition aims to showcase Italian air power and publicity across reaches of North America.
The Coolville 4-H Toppers Club met July 5 at Troy High School with nine members and six guests. They planned machine demonstrations and bracelet etching, and a summer clothing group gathering July 13. Several local residents and guests were noted visiting, hosting, or traveling to nearby towns and events.
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R held dedication services this afternoon marking the birthplace of the pioneer Athenian Grandmother Brown. Report on this event will appear tomorrow as the ceremony occurred too late for today's edition.
The ad lists various garments and fabrics including 94 gr and 26 rayon men s dress socks 1 suiting items 12 children s sizes 7 to 14 colorful cretonnes 25 grade knitted ladies union suits white coats swagger and long styles waffle cloth sizes 16 to 20 295 close out sport oxfords growing girls shoes white blonde all heels at this low price hope muslin 500 ladies black
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