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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1934

Page

3

Old Timers knock Carbon Hill as Jarner shines

Six hit pitching by George Withem propels the Old Timers to a league victory over Carbon Hill. Withem worked four strong innings with one hit allowed and drove in two runs with a double and walk. Louie Lowes boosted Carbon Hill with two hits and an RBI while Russ Dolly was out with a bruised left thumb. Friday schedule includes Carbondale vs Haydenville in Nelsonville and Buckeye vs Old Timers at Buchtel.

Jor Spray Farner Smoky” Garbe Gill Vets Devol Louie Lowes Carbon Hill Col Russ Dolly Carbondale Haydenville Nelsonville Buckeye Buchtel Abrhoa Sanders Kimble Dilcher Ninmmeiow K. Blosser Sedoimee W. Devol Rf-P Crooks Devel R. Blosser Towes Gibson G. Garner Withem White P. Devel R. Lowes Johnson Christian

Unknown fragment prompts health question and mercury reference

Fragmentary text mentions health, cause, sentry, bile juice and mercury with a named rector C.M.Co. The source lacks coherent event or identities for a full card.

Cute C.m.co

Barbers Plead Guilty In City Quarrel Court

Delma Barber and Eunice Dodds of this city faced Mayor 8. G. Holland after affidavits by Police Chief George Bateman. They initially pleaded not guilty, then changed to guilty and were fined $10 plus costs.

Eunice Dodds George Bateman G. Holland

Beach outing with Chippewa Club at Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake

Mrs Violet Woodard and several families spent the day at Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake with the Chippewa Club boys who are on a week long outing.

Taxi Drivers Held in 225000 Draft Theft

Two Chicago taxicab drivers were in custody as police investigated a $225,000 theft of negotiable drafts from the Chicago Milwaukee and Pacific Railroad. The drafts disappeared in June after a package was sent to the post office. other papers arrived, drafts did not.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & and Pacific Railroad Fruscone

Williams Freshman Quarterback Likely to Transfer

C H Wood brother of Barry Wood former Harvard star may leave Harvard to join Williams College Williams Massachusetts entering junior year and plans to play football as quarterback

Williams Wood Williamstown Mas C. H. Wood Barry Wood Harvard Grid Harvard Williams College

Ontario’s George Lyon Avid Golf Club Member At 75

Toronto reports George Lyon 75, a leading Canadian golfer and member of 36 golf clubs across Ontario.

Toronto Ont George Lyon Canada Ontario

Deroit Yearling Rose Hundred Wins Circuits

Deroit reported that Rose Hundred bought by Mrs. Willis Sharpe Kilmer at Saratoga yearling sale last August for 100 dollars has captured three of five races and earned purses surpassing 2000 dollars.

Willis Sharpe Kilmer

Athens couple fined for traffic violations by mayor

William Bainum and Mrs. Harold Coe of Athens were fined $1 each by Mayor Len B. McCune on Wednesday for traffic violations.

William Bainum Athens Harold Coe Len B. McCune

Nelson Family to Reassemble for East Coast Reunion

Mary Nelson Hastings of Shrewsbury Massachusetts announces the Nelson Family Association reunion set for July 25 in Rowley Massachusetts. Descendants of 1638 settler Thomas Nelson are invited with Fred E. Nelson hosting at his Rowley home. Hastings seeks help locating relatives. Also notes birth of Norma June to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Scott with grandparents listed.

Nelsonville Mary Nelson Hastings Nelson Place Lake Street Shrewsbury Mass Rowley Nelson Thomas Nelson Fred E. Nelson Glenn Street F. R. Jackson Hastings Worcester Upton Mendon Sutton Massachusetts Daniel Nelson Raymond Scott Norma June Lena Hayborn Elizabeth Scott

Mrs Hill Dies At Nelsonville After Prolonged Illness

Emma Rodda Hill, wife of Dr N Hill, died Wednesday at her home 20 East Washington Street Nelsonville after 19 months of illness from a paralysis stroke in December 1932. Born August 1 1884 in Pennsylvania she moved to Nelsonville as a child and taught in several Ohio schools before marrying Dr Hill in Columbus. She was active in First Presbyterian Church and led groups including Circle of Ruth Missionary Society Hyperion Club. Survived by husband a sister Carrie McCarty in Washington DC and brothers Harry Rodda Nelsonville Tom in Columbus Clyde in Walbridge. Funeral Friday 2 pm at the residence officiated by Rev Lloyd Evans. Burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Emma Ronda Hill N. Hill East Washington Street Ohio University Hamley Run Liverpool Columbus Ohio Avenue Hill The Missionary Society Hyperion Club Carrie McCarty Washington D. C Harry Rodda Tom Clyde Walbridge Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Greenlawn

Four H Clubs to Attend Athens Picnic at Fairgrounds

Thirty five 4 H clubs of Athens County will attend the annual picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds next Tuesday. They are guests of the Athens Chamber of Commerce at a moving picture party at 10 o clock Tuesday morning. T H Johnson extension agent announced the plan at the chamber meeting.

Athens County Athens County Fairgrounds Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce T. H. Johnson

One-armed Cliff Ford Shines On Softball Field

INDIANAPOLIS July 19 Cliff Ford, who lost his left arm in a boyhood accident, has pitched 20 games this season with 17 wins. He has six one hit games and two no hit no run performances despite his disability.

Indianapolis Cliff Ford

Pirates See Lopez As Versatile Major League Catcher

Pittsburgh notes Al Lopez is the most versatile catcher in the majors. The Brooklyn backstop is praised for defensive skills and ability to fill in at third, short, or second when needed.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates al Lopez Brooklyn

Three Are Fined Here By Magistrate Porter

Marvin Cox of New Marshfield pleaded guilty before Magistrate C H Porter to two charges filed by Alma Cox one for intoxication and the other for assault and battery He was fined 10 and costs for each and committed to the Athens County Jail upon failure to pay Wiley Ryan arrested on the Athens The Plains Road Wednesday night by the highway patrol for operating an automobile without a tail light pleaded guilty and was fined and costs

Marvin Cox New Marshfield C. H. Porter Alma Cox Athens Coun Wiley Ryan Athens-The Plains Highway Patrol

Ohio Milk Commission Sets Hearing Date for Higher Class 1 Milk Price

The Ohio Milk Marketing Commission in Columbus announced a hearing July 26 to consider pleas from Cincinnati milk producers seeking a higher price for Class 1 milk. The ruling affects dairy pricing discussions and potential impact on retail milk costs.

Columbus Ohio Milk Marketing Commission Cincinnati

Local Notes From Letart Then and Now

Letart Falls residents spent Sunday with relatives including Mr and Mrs O G Shields and daughter Mrs Harry Allen. Bert Grimm who plays for a Zanesville team visited home. E L Manuel, recently operated on at Holzer Hospital, is improving. Ward Sayre, injured in an automobile accident, was brought home from Holzer. Earnest Grimm was taken to Parkersburg Hospital for surgery. New Brighton visitors included Mr and Mrs Ellis Sayre and sons and Mrs Clara Sayre and son visiting grandmother Mrs Nancy Sayre and Mr and Mrs W M Varian. J D Roush hosted relatives including C E Sheets and children Thivener and W M Allman of Middleport and Mrs Lester Nolan of Gallipolis.

O. G. Shields Letart Harry Allen Bert Grimm Zanesville E. L. Manuel Holzer Hospital Ward Sayre Earnest Grimm Parkersburg Ellis Sayre Clara Sayre and Son New Brighton Nancy Sayre W. M. Varian J. D. Roush C. E. Sheets Thivener W. M. Allman Middleport Lester Nolan Gallipolis

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