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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1930

Page

5

Whippets Top Airedales 8 7 In Walk Fueled Win

Buckeye Whippets defeated the Chevrolets 8 to 7 as nine walks helped produce eight runs. Garner endured wild pitching for Airedales while Buckeyes capitalized on miscues and timely hits. Key plays included Garner triple and Webb three base hits aiding the win.

Nelsonville George Garner Buckeye Whippets Chevrolet Airedales Airedales Whyte Lewis Stewart Jenkins Garner Shirley Whippets Thomas EB. Woodson Chevies Webb Buckeyes Chat Woodson H. Norman Port Webb Stratton Motors Chevrolets Evans C. Woodson E. Woodson G. Walker H. Woodson Smith Dalton

Watchword of Athens stores sets strict food rules

Athens bakers and grocers, led by the Federation of Women’s Clubs, adopt sanitary rules to improve food handling. Placards warn “Please Do Not Have Food” and outline requirements for storage, wrapping, and employee health examinations. Regulators include the health commissioner, a state food inspector, and local boards, aiming to boost confidence in Ohio University and the city.

Athens Athens Bakers and Grocers Chamber of Commerce Athens Federation of Women's Clubs J. M. Higgins Athens County J. H. Swaim Columbus Ohio University Swaimesid Athens City and County Boards of Wealth Ohio Division of Toods and Dairies

Sayre Funeral Held Big Turnout in Hocking Valley

Funeral services for Harve S. Sayre were held Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church Buchtel with wide attendance from family and friends. Solemn high mass was conducted by multiple priests, and burial followed at the Catholic Cemetery in Buchtel. Out-of-town mourners included Hartlin Grogan White and Leake families and others from St David Ill Columbus Shawnee Glouster Trimble Athens and Murray City.

Nelsonville Harve S. Sayre St. Patrick’s Church Buchtel Hocking Valley Fathers Carney Shafer Sugar Grove Galarani Murray City

Funeral Service Held for Mrs Mary Ellen Shirley

Funeral services for 68 year old Mrs Mary Ellen Shirley wife of John Shirley were conducted at the M E Church in Nelsonville Tuesday at 10 30 am with Rev Herman A Sayre officiating The hymns Nearer My God To Thee and The Old Rugged Cross were sung by Mrs Alva Patton and Mrs Elmer Bay Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery Otto Shirley son of the deceased was listed as a family member

Nelsonville Mary Ellen Shirley John Shirley Springtfield M. E Herman A. Sayre God Old Rugged Cross Alva Patton Elmer Bay Henry Lancaster Greenlawn Otto Shirley Poplar Street Shirley

Bridge Club Event Hosted by Mrs Barron

Mrs R I Barron of East Columbus Street entertained her bridge club on Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs Fred Edington and Miss Rosemary Acker. A 6 o clock dinner featured attractive appointments and abundant garden flowers as decor and centerpieces. High score prizes went to Mrs Stacy Sharp first and Mrs Benson Preston second, with Miss Acker winning the guest prize.

R. I. Barron East Columbus Street Bridge Club Fred Edington Rosemary Acker Stacy Sharp Benson Preston Miss Acker

Wiener Roast Hosted by Misses White Entertains Many

Misses Lucille and Marie White hosted a Friday evening wiener roast for a large group of friends. The guest list includes Bertha Hubacher Lucille Connor Helen Wolfe Juanita Gandee Elizabeth Lash Hester Mount Juanita Maloney Margaret Levering Edward Birchfield Wilbur Klinebrier Foster Connor Oswald Mitchell Edward Pittiman Harold Boling Harrison Johnson Harold Johnson Glen Thress Stuart Speelman Ralph Floyd Williams Art Duskey Tommy McKnight Edward Cook Gerald Jacobs Pauline Johnson Fred Bob Clyde Mount Ernest Shivers Orlando Houson Mildred Hazel Juanita Williams Bob Miller Elmer Dennis Rolland Williams Ernest Schar Calvin Chesser Paul Mitchell Eldon Spires Arthur Hartman Joe Landis Clarence Lanner Frank Dennis Norman Mount Wilbur Wolfe Everett McClain Mr and Mrs Wilbur Levering Mr and Mrs Lester Pittman.

Lucille Marie White Bertha Hubacher Lucille Connor Helen Wolfe Juanita Gandee Elizabeth Lash Hester Mount Juanita Maloney Margaret Levering Edward Birchfield Wilbur Klinebrier Foster Connor Oswald Mitchell Edward Pittiman Harold Boling Harrison Johnson Harold Johnson Glen Thress Stuart Speelman Ralph Floyd Willams Art Duskey Tommy McKnight Edward Cook Gerald Jacobs Pauline Johnson Fred. Bob Clyde Mount Ernest Shivers Orlando Houson Mildred Hazel Juanita Williams Bob Miller Elmer Dennis Rolland Williams Ernest Schar Calvin Ed Chesser Paul Mitchell Eldon Spires Arthur Hartman Joe Landis Clarence Lanner Frank Dennis Norman Mount Wilbur Wolfe Everett McClain Wilbur Levering Lester Pittman

Past Councillors of the Daughters of America Meet

The Past Councillors of the Daughters of America will gather at their hall on Thursday evening at 7 30 for a meeting and a pot luck luncheon.

The Daughters of America

First Baptist Church Picnic Held in Kimberly

The Emergency Class of the First Baptist Church gathered Sunday at the home of the Rev. Hall in Kimberly with 45 members and guests present. District Missionary James Lomax of Chillicothe attended along with six young men from his Sunday School Class. A picnic dinner was served at noon.

First Baptist Church Hall Kimberly James Lomax Second District Chillicothe

Mrs Hannah Black and granddaughter as guests in Madison Street home

Mrs. Hannah Black and her granddaughter Jane Elizabeth Black of Bexley are staying as guests with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gibson on Madison Street.

Hannah Black Jane Elizabeth Black Bexley W. W. Gibson Madison Street

Joe Ball Freed After Dismissal in Drunken Driving Case

Nelsonville July 16. Joe Ball was arraigned before Mayor Hickman on a charge of driving a car while intoxicated. The case was dismissed for lack of evidence. Ralph Hitchings was bound over to the grand jury on an assault and battery charge.

Nelsonville Joe Ball Hickman Ralph Hitchings

Funeral services for Andrew Simp son on Thursday

Funeral services for Andrew Simpson, 44, who died Sunday night at St Francis Hospital Columbus from heart disease will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the U B Church Murray City. Burial will be in Buchtel Cemetery.

Nelsonville Andrew Simpson St. Francis Hospital Columbus U. B. Church Murray City Buchtel Cemetery

Local Social Notes From Columbus Athens Haydenville and More

Miss Mary Ellen Chapman returns to Columbus after visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs C C Ervin. Miss Lucille Verity and nieces Betty and Jane Verity spend Tuesday with Mr and Mrs C A Hooper in Athens. Mr and Mrs Dean Coakley and daughter Virginia visit relatives in Haydenville. Ad Linton visits his brother Mr and Mrs B B Linton. Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller and son Dick visit their parents Will Burnelle and Mrs Gay Aumiller in Columbus.

Mary Ellen Chapman Columbus C. C. Ervin Lucille Verity Betty Jane Verity C. A. Hooper Athens Dean Coakley Virginia Haydenville Ad Linton B. B. Linton Leighton Aumiller Dick, Columbus Will Burnelle Gay Aumiller

Wheat yields set records at Southeastern Test Farm

The Southeastern Test Farm near Carpenter reported a wheat yield of 38.2 bushels per acre, with an Ohio State University selection leading and a Hullio variety close behind at 86.5. Fertilized plots used 200 pounds of 4-24-12. Overall farm average was 28.2 bushels, with rainfall shortages noted in 1939.

Carpenter S. C. Hartman Ohio State University Hartman

Border patrols reinforced to curb Canadian liquor smuggling

Treasury orders concentration of border patrolmen along New York Vermont and Maine to block liquor smuggling from Canada by car. Reassignment pulls forces from Florida Detroit and other east and southeast points to the northern border amid a surge of automobile liquor smuggling following Canada’s export ban. Columbus visitors and local residents appear in a separate notes section detailing visits and family gatherings.

Washington New York Vermont Maine Treasury Canada Florida Detroit Lowman Hqttore

Smuggling Shifts From Boats To Cars Across Northeast Borders

Report notes smugglers unable to obtain clearance papers for rump vessels switch to smuggling by automobile. Major activity observed along the northern border of New York, Vermont and Maine as liquor smuggling increases by road.

Great Lakes Lowman New York Vermont Maine

Guard unit entrains for two-week Camp Perry camp

Company L of the 166th Infantry Athena National Guard will entrain Sunday for a two weeks camp at Camp Perry. Capt. T. W. Shafer and Lieutenants Vereoe and Carmichael will accompany the unit.

166Th Infantry Athena National Guard Camp Perry T. W. Shafer Vereoe and Carmichael

Picnic on East Hill Marks Cook D Well 4-H Club Meeting

A picnic lunch on East Bill A featured the Cook D Well 4-H Club gathering on Tuesday. The next club meeting is planned for July 22 at the home of leader Mrs N Raby May.

East Hill D. Well Mra. N. Raby May

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