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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1929

Page

3

W F M S Holds Annual Outing

Nelsonville July 13 The Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held its annual picnic at the country home of president Mrs John Hara on the Logan Nelsonville road with 22 members and guests present. The dinner was at 6, the meeting followed, and two new members were received.

Nelsonville Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church John Hara Logan Harvard Woman's Benefit Association Grotto Grounds

Distillery Blown Up In Ebensburg Mine Shaft

A Pittsburgh district prohibition raid wrecked a $200 400 distillery buried in an abandoned Ebensburg coal mine. Dynamite blasted the underground plant, leaving only debris. Agents seized the operation, two large stills and arrested three men.

Pittsburgh U.ronly Ebensberg

Gas From Icebox Blamed for Death

Health authorities blamed a refrigerator for illness in three women who fled their apartment gasping for breath. Victims named were Mrs. E. A. Reynolds Miss Varna Flesner and Miss Kathryn Carney with sulphur dioxide cited as the cause in the latest case.

Ferree E. A. Reynolds Varna Flesner Kathryn Carney

Benefit Bridge and Euchre Party at Parish Hall Nelsonville

Benefit event at Parish Hall drew 13 tables with Mary Collins and Mrs. M J Ree winning bridge high. Euchre honor went to Mrs Mike Colbert and Pearl Wend. Door prize awarded to Mrs Sercecelived. Refreshments followed. Hazel Punkle hosted M F Club meeting at 455 Poplar Street with Miss Helen Stedam as guest and a two course lunch served.

Nelsonville Mary Collins M. J. Re Mike Colbert Buchtel Pearl Wend Euchre Hazel Punkle Poplar Street M. F Club Helens Stedam Oases |Naughn Anna Kontner Nellie Warner Ruth Barker Hazel Katzenbach Helen Largent Clara Key Thehostess Freon

Woodson Loses First Battle For Buckeyes In Mac Chevrolet Defeat

Nelsonville July 13 Hope Woodson pitched for the Buckeyes and took the loss as Mac Chevrolet battered him for six runs in the first inning while Ohio State managed only five hits. Carlin held the Buckeyes to eight hits but benefited from timely defense and teammate support to win. Webb and Shirley starred in the field for Mac Chevrolet. Penri Woolson highlighted the frame with a long triple for the Mac Chevrolet team, as multiple innings featured scoring plays and late defensive miscues.

Nelsonville Hope Woodson Buckeyes Mac Chevrolet Woodson Carlin Ahe Men Avo Ilin Webb Shirley Penri Mac-Chevrolets Tunkly Robys Garner Court G. Walker Thomas C. Waoad Stewart Dunkle Sing P. Woodson L. Walker

Sanford bank closes as seventh in nine days

The First National Bank at Sanford Florida with deposits of 1 00 000 closed today the seventh bank to shut in nine days as authorities rushed to reorganize and liquidate. An estimated 16 million dollars in depositors money was tied up.

Jacksonville Fla First National Bank Sanford

National Park Travel Draws Millions This Year

Traffic reports predict about two and a half million touring motorists will visit national parks this year as crowds and jams rise along major scenic routes and park byways nationwide.

National Park Pian Eal Ane Ee Oa

Voodooism Blamed For Grocer's Death

Atlantic City July 12 Voodooism blamed for the death of Joseph London a retired grocer found charred in his Conover town home after a blaze. His wife Flossie London 29 testified that neighbor Otto Martin 45 had practiced voodoo rites giving him power.

Atlantic City N. J Africa West Indies Joseph London Conovertown Flossie London Po- Meo Otto Martin

Monthly session of Migalonary Society at Mrs Brown's

The Migalonary Society of the Christian Church held a Friday evening meeting at Mrs. T. D. Brown's Haydenville home. Mrs. Pedigo and Miss Lulu Wilkes attended with guests from Palestine and Raydenville, as readings, talks, and a devotional featured the program. Refreshments served to about forty.

Setonary Ariak Johnson Hyla Herrohd Mayme Fami Pedigo Lulu Wilkes Athen Mae Coaley Palestine C. Matheny Ohlinger Raydenvilt

Wiener Roast Enjoyed by Class in Nelsonville

Nelsonville July 13 The Mispth Sunday School class of the Methodist Church and teacher Mrs A L Barker enjoyed a hike and a hot dog roast Tuesday afternoon and evening. The party faced sun clouds thunder and a mid summer shower but finished cool and clear. The group held a brief business session at Mrs Charles Green home and planned a breakfast hike for July 16 at 6 oclock. A regular meeting is set for August 12 at Mrs David Wallace home with Mrs Green assisting. guests invited.

Nelsonville Mispth iChurch A.L. Barker Indies Charles Green Grant Patton David Wallace

Presbyterian Bible School Ends Friday

The Ne Vvion Bible School in Elsuunville held sessions this week with 34 children on perfect attendance. Five earned gospel copies for perfect records, and five new songs were promised. Volunteers led by Miss Frene Melinell and Rev. Lloyd Evans taught as students made crafts and dresses. The school, funded by the National Missions Board, costs about $35 weekly to operate.

Elsuonvilie Ne Vvion Bible School Presbyterian Ghareh Ani Publi Frene Melinell Lloyd Evans Siven Sugar Creek National Missions Board Presbyterian Chapel Traty Vacatian Bible School

Birth Announced in Nelsonville for Hilt Family

Mr and Mrs Guy Hilt of Jackson Michigan announce the birth of Donald Lowell Hilt at their home on Thursday July 33. He is the grandson of Mrs Gertrude Hilt of this city.

Nelsonville Guy Hilt Jackson Mich Donald Lowell Gertrude Hilt

Prisrin Holiness Church Bus Meet Elects Pastor

July 13 in Neagonville the Prisrin Holiness Church held its annual business meeting at Tucsidax Church to plan the year ahead. Reverend C. H. Pridgen was chosen as pastor. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Longstaff of Middleport and Mrs Harry Ball. Members present: Mary Crown, Bee Raybould, Margaret Clarke, Gertrude Hill, Lillian Beulah Green, Besse Deer, Hazel Wallace. A two course lunch was served.

Neagonville Prisrin’ Holiness Church Tucsidax C. H. Pridgen Thomas Longstaff Middleport Harry Ball Lulu Parry Iey Street Ray Cole Columbus Mie Club Mary Crown Bee Raybould Margaret Clarke Gertrude Hill Lillian Beulah Green Besse Deer Hazel Wallace

Communion Service, Funeral Held at Presbyterian Church

Xnelbonville reports a Communion service with special music at the Presbyterian Church. Soloists included Jack Raybould and Margaret Jonnaon, with Mrs Edith Gilers and Mrs Stiers singing. Rev. Lloyd Evans preached Sunday evening on Gal’s Comfort. A daughter born July 11 to Mr. and Mrs. J Sheldon Scott is announced. Funeral of a local resident held at Limestone Methodist Church.

Xnelbonville Presbyterian Church Jack Raybould Edith Gilers Geober Lloyd Evans

Old Timers Add Two New Pitchers in Open Tryouts

The Nelsonville Old Timers announced the addition of two pitchers, Chetr Tenn and Vrat H. OE Zuber, who pitched five innings in the first game and impressed. "Smolky" Garner debuted as relief, and the team notes veteran Zuber’s strong work and future contributions. The club has defeated Bogan twice and seeks new opponents, with open dates for games in Athens County and surrounding areas. Rumor places Joe Lock, a veteran pitcher from 25 years ago, as a possible addition to the pitching staff.

Nelsonville Chetr Tenn Vrat H. OE Zuber Smolky Garner Mr. Zuber Nse Nide

Y M G A NOTES Brightening Local Grounds and Attendance

Whitmore planted an assortment of potted plants at the Yo and will expand the display to attract more visitors. Grounds improvements included mound work and weed control, with high attendance at games and record turnout for a baseball season start. Swimming classes drew over 200 vacation students and nonresidents joined, following rules and enjoying pool privileges.

C. E. Whitmore Tprontse Whitmore Ipscally Nowern Vacatioa Ible

Funeral for Elmer Weed Held at Haydenville Church

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the M E Church in Haydenville for Elmer Laland Weed, year old son of Mr and Mrs William Weed who drowned in the Hocking River near Haydenville Thursday evening. Reverend McCandlish officiated and burial followed at Heerlenlawn Cemetery. Local notices list many relatives visiting Columbus and Akron, with several residents traveling for family events.

Nelsonville Baten White Crag Columbua Ila Stout's Ohio City Hia Buchtet Unehtal Moe Burtad Tha Dew Pythian Lodge Elmer Laland Wead William Weed Haydenville M. E Haydenvilla McCandlish Hireenlawn Charles Thorst Ehildragi Columbum Pabst Marietta Wnh Tired Voight West Washington Street S.C Longley Columbus Mra Freel Voight Daughster Anns Mar and Son Tod Anna Heselden Alles Tila Wvoight Cleveland August Waight Caldwell John Carpenter Henry Fredericks Crooksvile Harva Shafer Donald Shafer Thhe Son Akron Jimmy Irene Fredericks Crookaville Margaret Fredericks Washington Street Ray O'Dell Arl Anthinetty Missea Luli Nona Lane Westerrite Henry Nutter A.C Hallett John Fork Lewis Nutter Tiny Cate Columbia

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