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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Vacation Bible School Ends with Certificates

Nearly 41 children received certificates for attendance and work at the Daily Vacation Bible School commencement held Sunday night at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Leland Goodman spoke on the movement and urged self support and cooperative weekday religious education.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Blanche Riley Harry Ball Leland Goodman Leland Evans

Rev Wolfe Conducts Talbert Funeral Rites

Funeral services were held at Warren's Funeral Home in Nelsonville for Earl Talbert age 42 who died Saturday at his Poplar Street home after a four month illness Rev Wolfe presided burial followed at Dew Cemetery in Buchtel He is survived by his wife Gladys one half brother James Gaffon an aunt Mrs Anna Williams and many friends.

Nelsonville Warren Earl Talbert Poplar St Wolfe Dew Buchtel Gladys James Gaffon Anna Williams

Glenford Dugan Drum Corps Rehearsal Tonight

Nelsonville Legion Home hosts a 7 30 rehearsal for the Glenford Dugan Drum Corps as they prepare for the state meeting in Cincinnati. All members wishing to participate in the convention should attend.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Legion Cincinnati

Will Give Benefit Nelsonville

The G. A. Club will hold a benefit tonight in the I. O. O. F. hall at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville G. A. Club

Notice to establish a new county road in Athens County

On June 1955 Cecill Robinson and others petitioned the Board of County Commissioners to open a road from the dead end of the old Federal Route 83 near Nice's Filling Station to Pleasant Hill Road and through lands of Josiah H. Allen to County Route 21 A view will be held by the County Commissioners Monday August 1 1988 at 1 PM final hearing set for Tuesday September 6 1938 at 1 PM

Cecill Robinson Board of County Commissioners Athens County Nice Pleasant Hill Cecil Robinson Josiah H. Allen

Church Group Plans Picnic at Rising Park

Nelsonville report notes the annual Bible School and church picnic of the Church of Christ will be held Thursday at Rising Park in Lancaster. The group meets at the church at 12 30 and departs about 1 45 with games and contests planned and a picnic meal in the early evening. Members urged to join in the fellowship.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Rising Park Lancaster Bible School

Eagles Lose Hard Game to Marietta in Ninth

Nelsonville Eagles fell 7 to 6 to Marietta after a back and forth nine inning. Marietta powered by heavy hitting and a first inning homer, while Nelsonville starter Paul Taylor struck out 13 but the team committed seven errors. Hill Lanslittle Nicholas and Galager homered late as a crowd watched a high scoring finish.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Marietta Eagles Hill Lanslittle Nicholas Galager Paul Taylor Gardner Taylor Fagies G & T Marietta

Rev Laughlin Dies In Nebraska Friday

Funeral obituary for Rev. Charles Parsons Laughlin 76, former pastor of the First Methodist Church Nelsonville from 1907 to 1910. A long time Ohio Methodist Conference member, he retired in 1925 and held several secretary roles including Wesley Foundation at Ohio State and finance at the Ohio Conference board of education. Survived by wife and four daughters Mrs. Roger Williams, Mrs. Herbert Long of Columbus, Mrs. Frank O’Brien of St Petersburg, and Mrs. Charles A. Parks of Washington DC.

Nelsonville Omaha Neb Charles Parsons Laughlin Laughlin First Methodist Church Ohio Methodist Conference Centenary Wesley Foundation Ohio State University Department of Finance Board of Education Ohio Conference Evansville College Roger Williams Herbert Long Columbus Frank O'Brien St. Petersburg Fla Charles A. Parks Washington, D. C

Happy Hollow Resident Pleads Guilty to Theft

Clarence Kelly of Happy Hollow pleaded guilty to grand larceny after arraignment before Mayor C G Dew. He was accused of stealing a watch from Wesley Hawk and was bound over to the grand jury with a $500 bond he could not furnish, and committed to Athens County Jail.

Nelsonville Clarence Kelly Happy Hollow C. G. Dew Kelly Wesley Hawk Athens County

Fox kits brought to Buffalo Zoo after bait lure

Five baby foxes found near Buffalo by state and county game protectors await their mother at the Buffalo Zoo. The litter was enticed from a den with a dead chipmunk and turned over to the zoo for care.

Buffalo N. Y Buffalo Zoo

Population Estimates of Hens in the United States

The United States adults chickens total about 400 million hens, per the American Poultry Journal. There are roughly 600 hens per 100 people, indicating a large nationwide poultry population.

New York United States American Poultry Journal

Paint Day raises funds for church decoration in Nelsonville

Yesterday in the Sunday School and Church of Christ parish a special Paint Day raised nearly 80 dollars beyond the weekly offering. The sum plus prior gifts since May 1 enables the treasurer to cover 100 dollars of the redecoration cost.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Nelsonville residents and guests report visits and travel. James Knight and Miss Shirley discuss Camp Molly LauMan, while Leighton Aumiller and family return home from Columbus. Several families enjoy vacations in Philo Steubenville and Westerville. Mizpah class plans Wednesday meeting. Faithful Workers Class meeting postponed.

James Knight Elsie Gibbs Alma Mich Portsmouth Shirley Camp Molly Lauman Leighton Aumiller Columbus Aumiller Alice Dilcher Josie Baugh Mildred Emma Cook Joanna Farl Dilcher Philo Steubenville Westerville Eddie Bexfield Gilbert Smith Jr Gerrald Hoch Marietta Hoch Washington County Fairgrounds Methodist Church Mary Cox

Starry forecast warns of setbacks but urges bold counsel

The Stars Say column foresees difficulties this day from lunar aspects but suggests sagacity and brave spirit can counteract delays. It notes birthdays may bring doubt, yet clever ingenuity could yield progress with careful, inventive approaches. In Woodville, Guy Lowe and Bert Jackson reportedly broke state spinach records with 19,658 crates totaling 489 tons.

Woodville Cal Guy Lowe Bert Jackson

Cub Pennant Stock Soars With Return of Diz Dean

Dizzy Dean returns for the Chicago Cubs delivering a 3 1 win over the Boston Bees in his fourth victory of the year after an 10 week layoff. He allowed four hits, no walks, and struck out three, boosting Cubs pennant chances as Bill Lee and other teammates contribute in a 4 0 win.

Cub Diz Dean Chicago Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs Dean Diz Boston Bees Phil K. Wrigley Cubs Grimm Charlie Grimm Bill Lee Giants Pirates Pittsburgh Forbes Field Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn New York Yankees Detroit Henrich Selkirk Gordon Dickey Greenberg Yanks Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Boston Indians St. Louis Washington Monte Stratton

Red Sox Edge St Louis In Slugfest Thriller

In a high scoring game Boston defeated St Louis 5 to 4. Cramer Foxx Vosmik and Higgins led the offense with multiple RBIs while pitchers Dickman and Linke battled. Attendance was 14,000 as the teams combined for 14 bases on balls and 10 hits off Newsom and Linke.

Saleneeeeneiine Newsom Cox Louis Cecececeveeeeses Boston Teeceeesees Heath Cramer Vosmik Kress McQuinn B. Mills Foxx Higgins Almada Clift Dickman Diays Heffner Bell Cronin Doerr St. Louis ABRH AlBoston Bagby Mazzera Cole M'Quilin Linke B. Millis Hingins Pegor Clift Vosmik Sacrifices St Louis ARR Boston Rata Armada O'Cramer Tidae Clift M’quin Mills If Chapman Nonkamp Desautels Sullivan

Baseball Standings Across Leagues with Matchups and Records

National League standings show Brooklyn 5 7, Cincinnati 3 4, Chicago 3 4, Boston 1 0, New York 2 7, Pittsburgh 1 7. American League lists Cleveland 7 6, Philadelphia 6, New York 16, Detroit, Chicago 12, Washington 1. American Association notes Milwaukee 80, Columbus 1 6, plus other clubs. Interleague and in-league matchups schedule Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York St Louis etc.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Boston New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis National von Pittsburgh En Or Frise Felie St. Au Stansas City Minnealis Ilwaukee

Giants Win and Tie Totals in Eighth inning Clouded

Box score notes Giants beat Pirates 7 to 4 as opponent errors and home runs by Ott Leiber and others amplify the comeback. Individual batting highlights include Rizzo Vaughan and Brubaker contributing in the lineup with several doubles and three-base opportunities. Attendance listed as 43,241 with Castleman and Bauers pitching efforts detailed.

Coffman Leslie Brand Dickshot Brown New York Pitteburen Cess Rune Ripple Rizzo Young Ott Leiber Vaughan Brubaker Bunhr Bar L. Waner McCarthy Suhr Todd Brubaker Castleman Minton Bartell Kampouris Kampouria Pittsburg Bauers Castleman Melton W. Brown M. Brown Brandt Ni York Pitisbe OA Bartell Handley Waneref Letber Rizzo If M'Crthy Van Mancuso Todanes Jensen Hubbel Tobin Nina A Todd Pittsburgh Rizzo Rune Waner Mancuso Handley McCarthy Hubbel Podd Hubbell N.york Abrhoa Pittsby Handiey Ripple Rf L.waner Leeds OP Waner Rf Ott Ab Leiber Cf Rizzolf Chionza Cf Oo Dickshot Murthy Lo Il 2d van AN Empris Castlemn Berres Lestie Schmehr Tobin W.brown

Plan Outing for All Bible School Pupils

Nelsonville announces an outing for all Bible School pupils and workers on Tuesday afternoon and evening. They will assemble at Central School at an unspecified time, bring lunches, hike to a picnic spot, and enjoy a program of games a camp fire story telling and singing.

Nelsonville Bible School Central School

Italian Woman Delivers Baby With Seven Fingers and Toes

In Santagnello Italy Signora Elisa Berretta gave birth to a girl who has seven fingers on each hand and seven toes on each foot. The infant is otherwise normal and healthy.

Santagnello Italy Signora Elisa Berretta

Reds Drop Pair Totals 33562712

Brooklyn wins 7-4 over Cincinnati as Camilli and Rosen homer for Brooklyn while Stainback drives in twice for Cincinnati. Butcher earns win. Derringer suffers loss in a rough nine inning tilt with 28,886 in attendance.

Indians Top Macks 7 6 in Tight Quirk of Baseball

Indians defeat the Macks 7 to 6 as Cleveland outhits Philadelphia 10 to 6. Johnson drives in three runs, with Stolene-Keltner and Campbell contributing key moments including a three base hit and a home run. Caster and Feller both work on the mound with Feller earning the win and Caster the loss before 14 580 fans.

Canter Sih Ambier EB. Smith Cleveland Philadelphia Finney Johnson Lodigiant Werber Brucker Heath Averill Eltner Hemssey Feiler Campbell Averill Ambler Keltner Hale P Hase Lary Trosky Ballie Caster Feller Smith

Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox clash in late game details

In a tightly fought game the Red Sox top Chicago 1 0 in the ninth and pull away for a 3 1 win. Key players include Jurges Collins and Cavarretta with RBIs and Moos Reynolds contributing two base hits for Chicago.

Boston Chicago Jurges Mueller Collins Cavaretta Reynolds Demaree Fletcher Herman Hack Cuccinello Warstler Turner Dean Gio Abraca Abrhoa

Yanks Dominate Tigers 16 to 3 in Detroit Game

New York Whitey Ford era performance as the Yankees rout Detroit 16 to 3. Henrich Selkirk Greenberg Gordon Dickey lead in runs batted in with six combined and Auker suffers loss. Attendance 24,006. Internal geophysics note follows the baseball box score.

Coffman Detroit Vissatens New York Ross Gordon Christman Henrich Dickey Selkirk Greenberg Rolfe York Crosell Gehringer Auker Chandler Wade Crosetti

Finland Ready to Host 1940 Olympic Games in Helsinki

Finnish Consul J. Brusin told the Marquis de Polignac that Helsinki can easily organize the 1940 Olympic Games. A stadium expansion to 50,000 is possible, and a swimming stadium plus an Olympic Village could be built within two years. If Japan declines, Finland would be preferred site with emergency committee action to confirm.

Paris U.P— Helsingfors J. Brusin Marquis de Polignac Finland Brusin Helsingfors Japan Cairo

Chicago Washington baseball game details and injuries in Berlin news

Summary mentions a Chicago Washington baseball game with runs batted in by Kreevich Steinbacher Radcliff Appling Kuhel Appleton Sewell Stratton and others including Myers Myer. Also reports Max Machon hurt in a Stuttgart auto crash and notes Oberlin College as the first coeducational college in America.

Krakauskas Sth Chicago Washington Frrars Bluege Kelley R. Ferrell Kreevich Steinbacher Radcliff Appling Kuhel Appleton Sewell Stratton Berger Breinbacher Case Myer Owen Bonura Oberlin College America

Collegian Wins Western Amateur Golf Crown

Bob Babbish, 23, University of Detroit sophomore, won the Western Amateur Golf title in South Bend after a late comeback against Maurice McCarthy of Cincinnati. He leveled on the 34th green, then won 1 up as McCarthy missed a short putt and halved the final hole with a remarkable recovery from a wild tee shot.

South Bend Ind Bob Babbish University of Detroit Maurice McCarthy Ohio Cincinnati Babbish McCarthy

Lathrop Softball Team Wins Three Tight Games

Lathrop wins three games in a row beating Orbiston 6-1 Millfield 5-2 and Hollister 3-2 in a weekend softball run.

Lathrop Orbiston Millfield Hollister

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