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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1933

Page

3

Murray City Wins In Pitchers' Duel

In Nelsonville on July 20 Murray City edged Phi Club 4 to 1 in a tight pitching duel. Paul Taylor allowed three hits while Oscar Hartley drove in two with a triple and a double as the visitors capitalized on a first inning error. Murray City remains in first place, six straight wins, with Phi Club at 4-1 in second.

Nelsonville Paul Taylor Murray City John Longley Phi Club Taylor Phi Oscar Hartley Hartley

Fire Destroys Clothes at Nelsonville Cleaner

Fire originating in a extractor at the French Dry Cleaners on Hocking Street destroyed an overcoat, men’s coats and trousers about 1 o'clock Wednesday. The blaze in a brick rear building threatened by gasoline was quelled by the Nelsonville fire department. The cleaning machine remained unharmed with $60 to $70 damage to clothing in process, per proprietor Fred C. Voight.

Nelsonville Hocking Street Fred C. Voight

Man pleads not guilty in daytime breaking entry case

Alfred Hull of New Marshfield was arraigned before Mayor J W Hickman on a breaking and entering charge. He waived preliminary hearing, bound over to the grand jury on 800 bond, and was jailed. A guitar valued at 25 was traced to Hull via Haydenville relative Cisse Chaffin, who was arrested but likely to be dismissed.

Nelsonville Alfred Hull New Marshfield J. W. Hickman George Bateman Hull Roy Goldsberry Marion McClain Hocking County Cisse Chaffin Haydenville Chaffin

Nelsonville Schools Won’t Open Without State Aid Action

Nelsonville City Schools will not open this fall until the state legislature guarantees funds for operation in 1933-34. The board notes 70 percent of costs come from the state and local salaries have lagged behind others, with teachers waiting two to five months for pay. The district seeks legislative action to ensure a reasonable, state-backed operation.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Nelsonville City E. J. Arnold C. E. Washburn Columbus Boards of Education

Social Roundup of Local Guests and Visits

Mr and Mrs Dudley Campbell hosted a group including Clifford Conn of Columbus and Mrs John Powell of Hemlock among others. Marion Tomlinson of Jackson visited the Kelchs, and Margaret and Alice Williams traveling from Williamson to Mansfield stopped with their sister Elma, who visited Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger. The article lists several residents visiting relatives in Athens Mansfield and South Point with numerous other social exchanges.

Dudley Campbell Clifford Conn Columbus John Powell Hemlock John Robbins Ida Campbell Lena Powers Athens Marion Tomlinson Jackson L. R. Kelch Margaret Alice Williams Mansfield Williamson W. Va Elma Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Miss Kessinger Earl Baker W. G. Bennett Slean Bennett Sylvia Jane Shaw Newark Nancy Morris Frost Howard Walden Merle Pedigo Paul Edgar Sylvia Johnson George Johnson South Point Mra A. L. Pritchard

Miss Thelma Howard Undergoes Appendectomy

Miss Thelma Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Howard underwent an appendicitis operation at Cherrington Hospital Logan last evening. She rallied satisfactorily after the procedure and is employed in the office of Supt. E J Arnold.

Thelma Howard Ed Howard Cherrington Hospital Logan Miss Howard E. J. Arnold

Mrs Allen Bishop Injured After Porch Steps Fall

Mrs Allen Bishop fell down cement steps from her porch on West Franklin Street Tuesday injuring her right elbow.

Lancaster Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Barnes Home

Wednesday afternoon Mrs J Stanley Barnes hosted her Lancaster bridge club at East Columbus Street. A luncheon was served at the Dew House at noon followed by four tables of bridge games at the Barnes residence.

J. Stanley Barnes East Columbus Street Lancaster Bridge Club Dew House Barnes

Mrs. Shough Hosts Picnic Dinner For Beemer Guest

Mrs. Peter Shough entertained Wednesday evening honoring her house guest Sylvia Jane Shaw of Beemer Alabama. The picnic dinner was served on the lawn from 6 to 9 o'clock. Guests included Tilean Bennett Columbus Marion Tomlinson Jackson Mery Holland Helen Weltzheimer Mary Galvin Martha Sheppard and Lee Galvin.

Peter Shough Sylvia Jane Shaw Beemer Ala

Hillis Couple Welcome Daughter Alice Jane

Mr and Mrs John Hillis of 657 High Street announce the birth of a seven pound daughter named Alice Jane born Tuesday morning at their home in Nelsonville.

Hillises Nelsonville John Hillis High Street Alice Jane

Wiener Roast Planned by W. B. A. Juniors

W B A Juniors will enjoy a Wiener roast Friday evening on Kontner's Hill. All members are asked to meet at the Methodist Church at 5 o'clock.

Kontner’s Hill

Entertains at Bridge Club Afternoon Social

Mrs. P. W. Hickman hosted the Wednesday bridge club yesterday with substitutes Mrs. C. E. Welch Mrs. William Morgan and Miss Elizabeth Inman. Three tables played and prizes for high scores went to Mrs. Harry Kelly Mrs. L. P. Rice and Mrs. Guy Aumiller.

P. W. Hickman Wednesday Bridge Club C. E. Welch William Morgan Elizabeth Inman Harry Kelly L. P. Rice Guy Aumiller

German Vatican Treaty Signed by Papen and Pacelli

In Vatican City on July 20 Vice Chancellor Franz Von Papen and Cardinal Pacelli the Papal Secretary of State signed a treaty between Germany and the Vatican.

Vatican City Franz von Papen Germany Cardinal Pacelli Vatican

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Foot Pain Relief

A loud advertisement claims Moone's Emerald Oil cures aching feet, swelling, and odor within minutes after a few applications. It touts a blend of essential oils and camphor and guarantees money back via Quick's Cut Rate Store and other druggists.

Moone Quick Adv

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