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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Lodge Initiates Large Class Tuesday

Nelsonville Eagles plan a big candidate class next Tuesday July 26 with an expected 25 members, 18 already accepted. Howard Call leads the degree team while Worthy President Harry Chester and officers report a strong membership push as 35 new members joined in the first two months of the year.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Howard Call Harry Chester Nelsonville Aerue George Bateman Francis Kouri Sherrel Medley Pearl Shivers William Ginsberg Arry Evans Lester Riggs John Coope C. T. Blackford Hubert Warix Roy Backus O. Rider C. Shafer R. Gibson R. Douglas A. Smith William Kelley

Local Social Guests Report Weekend Visits Across States

Mrs. Dollie King of New Lexington visited Miss Margaret Clark. Miss Louise Pearce and Mr. Pearce with Mrs. Nellie Newton stayed with Miss Pearce's sister Mrs. Robert Stephenson in Middleport. Virginia Ambrose visited Miss Ruth Coakley in New Straitsville. Mrs. Mable Haffner visited Huntington West Virginia. Mrs. J Lloyd Evans and son Lloyd stayed with Rev. Evans' parents at Scott Ohio. Stella Betts visited her sisters in Columbus. C H Roudebush and two sons Norwood visited Snackenburg family during a eastbound vacation trip.

Dollie King New Lexington Margaret Clark Louise Pearce Will Pearce Nellie Newton Robert Stephenson Middleport Pearce Harry Ball Pickerington Homer Wood Wood Ball Virginia Ambrose New Straitsville Ruth Coakley Mable Haffner Huntington W. Va J. Lloyd Evans Lloyd Rev. Evans Scott, O Stella Betts Columbus C. H. Roudebush Norwood

Forrest Rose Embroidery Club Hosts Nelsonville Event

Mrs Burl Wallace of Poplar Street welcomed Forrest Rose Embroidery Club membersFriday evening. Attendees included Mrs Hannah Parry Mrs Dollie King Mrs Walter Green Mrs Clarence Green Mrs Mary Brown Mrs Nelson Dowler Mrs Harry Ball Mrs Malcolm Raybould and Mrs Luther Wyskiver.

Nelsonville Burl Wallace Poplar St Forrest Rose Embroidery Club Hannah Parry Dollie King New Lexington Walter Green Clarence Green Mary Brown Nelson Dowler Harry Ball Malcolm Raybould Luther Wyskiver Margaret Clark

Matheny Marsh to Wed in Greenup Ky on July 22

Mr and Mrs William Matheny announce the marriage of their son William Jr to Miss Jeanne Marsh of Marietta in Greenup Kentucky Friday July 22. They will reside in the city where Mr Matheny is employed by Brooks Shoe Co. Firemen Enjoy Picnic in Pomeroy. Pom eroy Third Ward Company members held a picnic Sunday at Harry Smith Farm with nearly all in attendance.

Nelsonville William Matheny Poplar Sr William, Jr Jeanne Marsh Marietta Greenup Matheny Brooks Shoe Co Pomeroy Third Ward

WPA Workers Back Program of Officials

In Nelsonville Athens County WPA workers gathered at the new Nelsonville athletic field on Sunday and endorsed a localist program by WPA officials. About 3,000 workers signed petitions urging investigations into conditions and support for projects nearer workers homes to cut transport costs and improve work conditions. Nelsonville business leaders also signed a similar petition seeking closer to home projects. Petitions will be shown to County WPA officials soon.

Nelsonville WPA Athens County

Bishopville Social Briefs Highlight local visits and injuries

Local residents attended visits in Columbus Glouster and Athens with many relatives and friends. Dwight Steffy suffered a serious head injury at work while his wife and mother stay nearby. Bishopville softball fans note the team defeated Irish Ridge then Glouster and plans for a girls team are discussed.

Dwight Steffy J. W. Palmer Bishopville J. M. Watkins

Lunar-transit forecast for July 26 reads lively but delays possible

The Stars Say notes lively Tuesday activity with journeys and changes. Business appears favorable yet progress may pause due to bereavement or sorrow. Birthdays may bring a busy year with new ventures delayed by loss. A July 26 child may be adaptable yet serious and dependable.

Nelsonville man wins Athens County horseshoe title

Raymond Davis of Hamley Run captured the district horseshoe pitching championship at the Athens County WPA Tournament held at the new athletic field. He beat Clarence Davis of Nelsonville two games to one by scores of 25 21, 23 25, 25 20. In doubles finals Joe Ruston and Clarence Davis defeated Raymond Davis and Vernon Arnold of Hamley Run 25 18 and 25 3. Spectators packed the venue with teams from Carbondale, Athens, Sugar Creek, Hamley Run and Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Raymond Davis Hamley Carbondale Athens Sugar Creek Hamley Run

Yanks Edge Cubs In Eight In Chicago Clash

New York bested Chicago 8 runs to 8 in a nine inning or later scoring game. Starters Stratton and Murphy split the mound duties with Stratton earning the win and Murphy the loss as New York gained a high attendance figure of 35 946.

Cards Win Lose Errors Hudson Hamlin In RBI

In a doubleheader, Padgett, Brown, Rosen, Stainbach each drive 2 RBIs and Padgett hits a homer. Moore adds a two base hit and steals. Hudson, Durocher part of double plays. Henshaw wins in the second game for Brooklyn. Koy drives 2 RBIs for St Louis. Attendance 14,041.

Frrors Hudson Hamlin Padgett Brown Rosen Stainbach Moore Bkiyn Arraca St.Louis ABA HOA Rosen Rf Moore Cf Branbek Martin Camillasb Medwick If Largeto Mizelle Durcher Gutridge Sheac Myers Tamults F Bremere b-Brdagray Welland c-Owen Mire Bremer Welland Brooklyn St. Louis Koy Koyr Balle Tamulis Weiland Tamulls Bklyn Aba Hoa Louis Abrwor Foads Hudson Stanbch Camilli Largeto Mize Durcher Owen E Shea Cuvier McGee Henshaw Rogers Gapinazia Brooklyn Erences Edeeetee Louis Sense

Browns and Nationals Split Doubleheader in St Louis

In the first game McQuinn and Kress drive runs as St Louis tops Washington 4 2. Quinn hits a homer and Heffner and Myer add RBIs as Chase suffers the loss. In the second game Washington wins 11 1 behind Bonura Travis and Bell with VanAtta and Cole on the mound.

Louis Anewoa Wash Abrahoa Aimadarf M' Quin Sieenik Kress As Myer Mquilin Travisse Bullivane Washellib Heffner Petrelli Chase DeShons Simmons Ard Sth Lous Washington Frrors McQuinn Kress Case Heffner Myer Almada Wright Quinn Sullivan McQulien Lewis Wasdell Travis St. Louis Hildebrand DeShong Bhong DeShone Abrhoa Almada Beli Aerate Kress VanAtta Cole Pth Amu Cacaas Nessedda Kasreseeeeee Case Bacrifice Gollan Clift Heffmer van Atta Leone Bonura Bluege

Hartnett Drives Cubs to 15-Inning Win Over Giants

Chicago under Gabby Hartnett’s leadership won 5-4 in 15 innings. Reynolds saved the game with a long catch, Jurges drove in the winning run, and Hack scored on Reynolds’ single. Bill Lee earned his 13th win in relief. The loss dropped the Giants four behind the Pirates.

Chicago Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Hartnett Cubs Charlie Grimm Brooklyn Giants Lushing P. K. Wrigley Bruins Cubbs Carl Hubbell Stan Hack Carl Reynolds Reynolds Hank Leiber Billy Jurges Hack Bill Lee Pirates Pittsburgh Boston Bees Cincinnati Phillies Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Thornton Lee Yanks Lefty Gomez Detroit Athletics Hank Greenberg Homer Washington St. Louis Browns Red Sox Indians Lehrman Collins Bryant New York Bartell Leiber McCarthy Seeds Galan Demaree Bertell Ott Bacrifices Ripple Hubbell Mancuso Bartel Chiozmza Chiosza Herman Lohrman Gumbert Prench Lee French

Pirates Win Two In Double Tilt Downing Boston Slugging Pittsburgh

Boston and Pittsburgh clash in a double header with Boston taking game one 4 5 and the second game ending 0 1 in favor of Pittsburgh. Key hits include Cuccinello L Waner Suhr Rizzo and Maggert driving in runs. Pitchers Tobin and Hutchinson split the mound duties with notable two base and three base hits recorded. Attendance hits 25 587 as frigid conditions challenge both clubs.

Ton Abrhoa Pilishs Abrhoa Fletcher Handley Cooney Warstier Young Felte Klinger Rels Tobin Htchnan Boston Pittsburgh Frrars Maggert Cuceinelle L. Waner Suhr Rizzo Mueller Cuccinello Vaughan Sackfices P. Waner Hita Fette Reis Hutchinson Errickson Menten Ateesbeeke Cuceinelio Jensen Risto Cooney Hendley Vaughan Brandt Lanning Laenning

Sunbeam Class Hosts Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Galvin

Nelsonville report notes the Sunbeam Class of the Presbyterian Church held a Saturday covered dish supper at Miss Ruth Coakley’s home honoring teacher Mrs. Joe Galvin Jr. Eight members and three guests attended with Virginia Ambrose Pamela White and Jean Ruscoe among them. Mrs. Galvin won the contest prize. A separate item announces a Tuesday benefit party hosted by the Junior Order at the IOOF Hall beginning at six o'clock, inviting patrons to bring July tickets.

Nelsonville Sunbeam The Presbyterian Church Joe Galvin, Jr Ruth Coakley Virginia Ambrose New Straitsville Pamela White Jean Ruscoe Galvin Nelsonville—Junior Order IOOF

Standings and Tuesday Schedule Across Leagues

National games include Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York American matches New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Detroit Boston at Chicago Association games Columbus at Indianapolis Toledo at Louisville Milwaukee at Minneapolis Kansas City at St Paul.

Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cleveland Washington Detroit Association— Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Cincinnati Brooklyn Neeee Ouls Edelphia American Greveland Ston Patington Philade St Louisg Magedationme Tawsan City Minnealis Columbus Boston Louis Brook Chicago New Yorka

Jacksonville Indians Rout Philo 11-5 At League Park

The Jacksonville Indians defeated Philo 11 to 5 at League Park extending their win streak to 13. They scored six runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth after trailing 4-2, supported by strong hitting from Witham Zimmers Guinther and Shumway.

Jacksonville Indians League Park Philo Indians Cominsky Arnold CMPE Patterson D. Clark Drake Foster Ellis R. H.O.A Stephenson Streis Zimmers SB Guinther Shumway Cacisciosces Pruo Veecsererseeeere Jacksonville Rapp Deal Witham B. Clark Buzik Hilt Winn Homman

Sammy Snead Wins Chicago Open Tourney

Sammy Snead, West Virginia golf pro and leading money winner, captured the Chicago Open with a 54 hole total of 207 after rounds of 64 73 and 70. Ralph Guldahl finished second with 208 and earned 750 dollars. Dick Metz placed third at five strokes back. Gene Sarazen ended seventh with 219.

Chicago U.P Sammy Snead West Virginia Snead Ralph Guldahl Guldahl Dick Metz Gene Sarazen Brookfield Center Conn

McKechnie Receives $5000 Bonus From Reds

Cincinnati Reds manager Bill McKechnie earned a $5000 bonus under his two year contract. One clause paid if home attendance exceeded 450000 and the other if the club finished in the first division. Sunday's doubleheader vs Philadelphia brought attendance to 465759, pushing season totals past the target.

Cincinnati Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds McKechnie Reds Philadelphia

Softball Schedule for Nelsonville Week Sets Bright Rivalry

The Phi Club faces the Shoe Factory at the new athletic field in tonight’s opener. Remaining games list include Tuesday Thomas Jewelers against Nelsonville ACs, Wednesday Phi Club versus Thomas Jewelers, and Thursday Brooks Shoes versus ACs. Napoleon never won a sea battle.

Nelsonville Phi Thomas Jewelers Nelsonville AC Phi Club Brooks Shoes

Rutkoskie Captures Ath ens Country Club Title in 6 and 5 Victory

Rich Rutkoskie defeated Art Smith 6 and 5 to win the Ath ens Country Club championship. He led early, won three of the first four holes, and built margins through the front and back nines to secure the title. The event included a best ball foursome won by B. T. Grover and teammates with a 66 1 3 net score, while the women prepare for a Blind Bogey on Wednesday.

Rich Rutkoskie Athens Country Club Art Smith Rutkoskie Rutkos iSmith Smith B. T. Grover Eddy Chubb William Munns Sherman Gilmore T. N. Hoover Roy Paynter Joe Thackeray L. E. Butts Robin Gardner Mike Brooks

Jacobs Plans Mitt Tourney To Find Louis Challenger

Promoter Mike Jacobs announced a heavyweight elimination tournament from October to April to determine a top challenger for Joe Louis. Louis reportedly wants a September bout and Baer was named as a likely opponent, pending talks with Louis managers Julian Black and John Foxborough.

New York U.P Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Jacobs Louis Maxie Baer Julian Black John Foxborough Baer

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