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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles defeat Mead Paper Co 6 1 in Chillicothe

Nelsonville Eagles beat Mead Paper Co 6 to 1 Sunday at Chillicothe. Paul Taylor allowed seven hits and earned the win. Key plays included two late sensational catches by Oral Toth in right field and three-hit games by O Dupler and Stillwell. Winn and Fogle hit triples. next game at City Playground.

Nelsonville Eagles Mead Paper Co Chillicothe Paul Taylor Collins Oral Toth Rob Chillicothe O. Dupler Stillwell Winn Fogle Nelsonville Eagles Duplet Abrh Jem M. Paper Co Shoemaker Taylor

Nelsonville Social Notes

Nelsonville society items list visits from Mr and Mrs Charles Beard and son of Chicago to see James Beard. Mrs Robert Baldwin and two daughters from Yellow Springs stayed with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Knox. Ed Dewhurst guests at Pomeroy Bend. Mizpah Class met with Mrs Burl Wallace presiding. Neile Thompson led devotion. Refreshments after, 12 members and one guest. Margaret Clark to host August guest night with pot luck supper.

Charles Beard and Son Chicago James Beard Robert Baldwin Yellow Springs Elizabeth Knox Ed Dewhurst Pomeroy Bend Burl Wallace M. E Wallace Neile Thompson Wesley Hawk Margaret Clark

Jr. O U A M Benefit Party Planned at Hall

The Jr O U A M will sponsor a benefit party at the 1 O C F Hall on Tuesday evening July 23 at 8 o'clock.

Jr. O.U.A.M 1.O.C.F. Hall

Mixed Shower Honors Niece at Mrs Leland Pierce Home

Mrs Leland Pierce hosted a miscellaneous shower for her niece Mrs Wilbert Pierce formerly Lillian Mills with many gifts and a large guest list including Mrs Isaac Warner Mrs James Evans and numerous Evans Mills and Pierce family members Refreshments followed. The G A Club plans a benefit party at Parish Hall Monday night at 8 oclock, public invited The M C T Club held a steak fry Friday at Rachelmachine Park Logan with many attendees including Mrs Gladys Pierce and Mrs Minnie Scott among others.

Leland Pierce Wilbert Pierce Lillian Mills Isaac Warner James Evans Burrel Mills George Evans Birdie Evans Lillian Silcott Ollie Siebert Jake Gill John Guess Margaret Russell Mary Evans Minnie Scott Myrtle Matheny Gladys Duckler Goldie Craig Bee McKee Freda Hellyer Anna Woods Ruth Barber Fanny Rutherford Gertie Ray Hazel Coon Ruth Keating Betty Pierce Betty Pyre Birdie Pierce Martha Pierce Virginia Hellyer G.A. Club M.C.T. Club Rachelmacher Park Logan Gladys Pierce Dora Bussey Tish Dilcher Ethel Linton Addie Neikirk Rebecca Nutter Bess Bland Lucille Steenrod Effie Bardain Jean Matheny

Adamsons Win Two From Guysville Team

In a Nelsonville doubleheader the Adamson Clothiers beat the Guysville All-Stars at the Nelsonville Athletic Field. Game one saw Adamsons score six runs on four hits, four errors and two walks while Tolliver and A TigNor limited Guysville to four hits and one run. In game two Adamsons tallied nine runs on six hits with seven errors, as Guysville managed two runs behind D Tigner. Reeves and Lonas pitched for Guysville in both games. Adamsons face Brooks Shoes next and play Orbiston Athens State Hospital Athena Brick and Orbiston in coming days.

Nelsonville Adamson Clothiers Guysville All-Stars Tolliver A. Tignor Adamsons D. Tigner Reeves and Lonas Battery Guysville Brooks Shoes Orbiston Athens State Hospital Athena Brick

Worden Rites Tuesday at Stouts Funeral Home Nelsonville

Funeral services for Royal Warden who died at Lancaster City Hospital after an appendicitis operation will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at Stouts Funeral Home Nelsonville. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at 308 Oak Street, Nelsonville, noon Tuesday.

Nelsonville Royal Warden Lancaster City Hospital Stouts Funeral Home Greenlawn Cemetery Herley Worden Oak St Nelwsville

Chute Rites Draw Large Outsider Attendance

The obituary notice lists numerous out of town attendees and relatives drawn to the city for the death of Andrew H. Chute of 30 New Street. The group includes residents from Detroit Cleveland Canton Akron Columbus Parkersburg and Corning among others, with many relatives named.

Harvey Luther Florence Howard Dust Ed Thompson William Owens Akron Clop Ann Exenhamper Canton George Bowes Lancaster Thomas Mooney Mary Kay New Lexington Fred Wolf Jack Mary Franken William Dogue John Tracey K. J. Wolf John Carter

Mrs Laura Miller Dies in Columbus

NELSONVILLE Mrs Laura Townsend Miller age 67 a former Nelsonville resident died Saturday evening at her Columbus home. She leaves one son Will Preston one brother William Town send both of Columbus nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her parents Ezra Townsend and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held in Columbus burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville after a short service at the cemetery Tuesday afternoon.

Nelsonville Laura Townsend Miller Columbus Will Preston William Townsend Ezra Townsend Greenlawn Cemetery

Class Entertained At Watkins Home

Mrs Ruth Watkins and Mrs Lena Smith hosted the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ on Front Street. After opening songs and scripture, roll call and prayer followed. A business session raised 3.75 as members explained their fundraising. President F D Kinney resigns. J F Anderson elected to fill vice presidency. secretary C E Williams also resigns.

Defense Program Meeting Scheduled at JT Seh pen

Defense Program meeting announced in Glouster area with various local residents listed as visiting or hosting, including Lucille Richardson of Mount Carmel Hospital and several families from Athens Ringgold and Columbus enjoying weekend visits and Sunday calls.

JT Seh Pen

W. M. Anderson To Instruct National Defense Course

GLOUSTER Mayo Anderson Trimble announces a meeting at J T High School tonight at 7 30 for a National Defense Training course. Forty men have enrolled and W M Anderson will chair the class to prepare workers for defense factories speeding up the program.

Glouster Mayo Anderson Trimble J.-T J.-T. High School United States W. M. Anderson

Mrs Clayberger Chosen For Next Meeting Hostess

Readings followed by Miss Helen Dennison, Mrs. Clayberger, Mrs. Harry Vernon and Mrs. Watkins. Games were played during the social hour and refreshments were served to the ten members and one guest present. The next meeting will be held in Athens with Mrs. John Frances.

Charles Clayberger Helen Dennison Clayberger Harry Vernon Watkins Athens John Frances

Return From Trip Brings Visiting Women Home

Mrs Ralph Deem Sr and granddaughter Bonnie Jean Deem of Hollister and Mrs William Johnston Sr of this city accompanied Mrs Anderson Bee and daughter Barbara Ann of Columbus on an extended Michigan visit. On the return they stopped in Columbus at Mrs Deems daughter Mrs John Bee's home, who accompanied them home. Mrs Anderson Bee and Mrs Johnnie Bee returned to Columbus Sunday.

Lucille Richardson Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Harry Richardson George Maxwell Harley Athens Isaac Price Lucille Thompson Edna Sanders Evelyn McGirr Ringgold Luther Tippie A. J. Grunkenmyer Ida M. Lewis Harry Cheney J. M. Lewis Chesterhill Charles Hill Steel Murphy Leo Patty Akron John Henry Carl Brill Ralph Henry Detroit Mich Roy Deem Janet Lee Hollister Rome Jones Earl McCoy Elsie Wallace Newark Grant Wallace Ewart Henry City Glouster Ralph Deem Bonnie Jean Deem William Johnston Anderson Bee Barbara Ann Michigan

Presbyterian Sunday School Teachers Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

Nelsonville church hosts a 7 o'clock Sunday School teachers meeting this evening. Regular choir practice is set for Thursday evening July 25 at 7 30 with director Glen Hanes urging full participation for a brief rehearsal.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Glen Hanes

Two To Have Hearings Tuesday

Nelsonville report shows J W Evans and Paul Webb from New Straitsville arraigned with Mayor Co G Dew on fighting charges. They plead innocent and await hearings Tuesday morning at 9 after a late Friday beer parlor disturbance. Lawrence Howard of this city pleads innocent to grand larceny affidavit by his father Albert Howard and is bound over to the grand jury in $200 bond for taking household goods valued at $50. John Coleman of Deanville is fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication, and John Williams pays 5 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to a like offense.

Nelsonville J. W. Evans Paul Webb New Straitsville Co. G. Dew Charles Thompson Lawrence Howard Albert Howard John Coleman Deanville John Williams

Classes Hold Picnic At Lake Zaleski

GLOUSTER The Progressive and Co-Workers Classes of the Church of Christ enjoyed a picnic Thursday at Lake Hope Zaleski. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Gamwell Mr and Mrs Delmar Gladden and daughter Mr and Mrs Gene Galloway and daughters Mr and Mrs Alfred Morris III Mrs Robert Thomas and sons Misses Frances Thomas Jane Murray Rachel Murray Ruth Kinney Lois Balderson Marcella Jonas Ann Williams Betty Mandry Pauline Myers Mrs Wanda McAllister Herbert McDonald Mrs O K Rogers and son.

Glouster Church of Christ Lake Hope Zaleski Robert Gamwell Delmar Gladden Gene Galloway Alfred Morris Robert Thomas Frances Thomas Jane Murray Rachel Murray Ruth Kinney Lois Balderson Marcella Jonas Ann Williams Betty Mandry Pauline Myers Wanda McAllister Herbert McDonald O. K. Rogers and Son

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