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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1929

Page

3

Chevrolets Tie Buckeyes for Twilight League Lead

Nelsonville July 26 The Mac Chevrolets won 7 to 5 over the Buckeyes to move into a first place tie in the Twilight League. Bishop earned the win after a five inning stretch with Green pitching well for the Buckeyes. Key hits by Shirley Carlin and Woodson highlighted a game with sharp defense and late scoring by the Chevrolets.

Buckeyes Nelsonville Mac Chevrolets Bishop P. Woodson C. Woodson Green Garner Fr. Woodson Carlin Woodson Thomas Shirley Stewart R.H. PO. A. E. Webb Fortie Hsien Shirley- Kourt Lewis F. Woodson Tucker Stephens Chesser Smith Iurner Ion Collamore Wion Trobey Fat Sok

Funeral for 12 Year Old Wray Cheeseman in Nelsonville

Funeral services were held for Wray Cheeseman 12 son of Arthur Cheeseman at his grandparents home in Nelsonville with Rev C P Pridgen of Pilgrim Holiness Church officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Wray died after falling into a pond while working as a caddie at Franklin Country Club Detroit.

Wray Cheeseman Arthur Cheeseman Nelsonville A Il. Cheeseman Washington Street C. P. Pridgen Pilgrim Holiness Church Peter Shough Elmer Bay Greenlawn Wray Franklin Country Club Detroit Michigan

Athena Brick Corporation selects officers in Nelsonville reorg

Athena Brick Corporation reorganizes from the former Athena Glazed Brick Company in Nelsonville. Securities will be issued upon surrender of claim certificates as the reorganization committee completes its duties and the company takes permanent control. The 15 member board includes D L Kimmel A Quintrell and others. officers named R H W Jackson president W H Davis vice president and treasurer E H Pugh vice president C A Quintrell secretary. The Nelsonville plant operates at full capacity since March 1 producing 15 million bricks yearly and employing about 150 men.

Nelsonville Athena Brick Corporation Athena Glazed Brick Company D. L. Kimmel A. Quintrell Cleveland A. M Ftenick Chillicothe P. R. Peters Lancaster C. G. Bowen A. F. White W. F. Wolfe Logan W. N. Alderman Athens J. B. Pickett Philadelphia T. B. Wolf Laurelville R. Jackson James Sharp W. H. Davis William Barrows E. H. Pugh R. H W. Jackson A. M. Renick C. A. Quintrell W. L. Martin

Sand in a Tank at Water Plant Causes Roly Water

Nelsonville reports heavy sand deposits in the large settling tank of the municipal water works. Water Lineman Joe Dewhurst and crew cleaned the cistern and pumping has resumed. The Kentner hill reservoir may be cleaned next, and fire plugs will be flushed after repairs. Pumps have been overhauled recently.

Nelsonville Municipal Water Works Joe Dewhurst Kentner's Hill Dana Windon

Missionary Society Meeting At 72 West Franklin Street

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Elizabeth Tedrow’s home 72 West Franklin Street with Mrs. George Johnson assisting. President L R Kelch opened with scripture while Miss Lon Shafer presented the book of prayer. Mrs. Lloyd Evans spoke on Porto Rico and Mrs. H D Krieg on the Philippines. Guests included Mrs. Stella Hinman of Bridgeport and Miss Irene McDowell. Refreshments followed.

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Tedrow West Franklin Street George Johnson L. R. Kelch Lon Shafer Porto Rico Lloyd Evans Philippines H. D. Krieg Stella Hinman Bridgeport Irene McDowell

Misses Barber Visit in Columbus and Moves West

Misses Beatrice and Mildred Barber spent Sunday with friends in Columbus. Mrs. C E Neikirk left today to join her husband in Detroit after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H A Sines. Arthur Cheeseman and son returned to Berkley Michigan today, having accompanied the body of Wray to this city Wednesday. Mrs L D Johnson and others returned from Akron after visiting Willard Hall. Patricia Lou Hall will visit grandparents Mayor L J Eberle and Mrs A Hooper. Mrs W W Gibson visits son in Delaware for several days.

Beatrice and Mildred Barber Columbus C. E. Neikirk Redempa Sines Detroit Michigan H. A. Sines Arthur Cheeseman Berkley Wray L. D. Johnson C. EF. Welch Mabel Barnicut Willard Hall Akron Patricia Lou Hall L. J. Eberle A. Hooper Athens W. W. Gibson D. W.gibson Delaware

Stalling Found Guilty on Intoxication Charge in Nelsonville

Oliver Stalling Bailey Run was found guilty of intoxication after arraignment yesterday before Mayor L. J. Eberle. He was fined 19 dollars plus costs. Miss Gladys Bowers of Columbus and Miss Esther Gailey of Logan visited Nelsonville relatives Thursday.

Nelsonville Oliver Stalling Bailey Yesterdy L. J. Eberle Gladys Bowers Columbus Esther Gailey Logan

College Pastor to Lead Athens Wesley Foundation

The Rev. Arley H. Krussel, pastor of the University Methodist Church in Madison Wisconsin, will become pastor of the Wesley Foundation at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens. His work begins in September and he will oversee all student work.

Arley H. Krussel University Methodist Church Wesley Foundation Madison Wisconsin First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens C. M. Coluter Methodist Church Krussell

Rooky 4-H Members Choose August Camp at Meeting

Members of the Rooky 4-H Club answered roll call at leader Margaret Walburns home on the New Marshfield pike to confirm attendance at the County 4-H Club Camp in August. Present were Lois Mc Hare Wilma Welsh Harriett Jacoby Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Evelyn Porter Adrain Dickens Doris Cowen and Carol Hope. The next meeting is set for August 2.

Rooky 4-H Club Margaret Walburn New Marshfield Pike County 4-H Club Lois McHare Wilma Welsh Harriett Jacoby Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Evelyn Porter Adrain Dickens Doris Cowen Carol Hope

Broken Home Behind Tale of Desert Deaths

In El Centro California on July 26 a driver Enrique Armentas and his companion Mrs Julia Peres with her six children died of thirst after their car stranded in the Mojave Desert near Reale Wella They chased water as the car failed and the eight bodies were found after a motorist spotted Armentas near the wreck on the road to Blythe.

EL Centro Calif Mojave Enrique Armentas Julia Peres Braveley Hig Ife Blythe Reale Wella Armentas

Fire at Delong Home Blows Curtain Into Gas Flame

Fire department rushed to the Delong residence on Fayette Street yesterday afternoon to extinguish a kitchen blaze. A curtain and a window were damaged when a gust from an open window pushed the curtain into a gas flame while children made taffy.

Nelsonville Stanley Delong Fayette Street

Fourth Grade Messenger Issued by Rufus Putnam Pupils

The Fourth Grade Messenger, a newspaper for fourth grade pupils, is issued by Rufus Putnam School pupils. It covers grade news including a trip to the Messenger building. Staff include managing editor James Pierre and editors Patty Mackinnon Phyllis Logan Charles Newman Betty Dinsmore Evelyn Morrison Denver Howells Dale Merriman Alice Mitchell Pauline Rose reporters Hawley Sprague Gerald Stauffer art editors Edison Cooley Jr puzzle editor Frances Thorpe Robert Brookins Donald Burdette proof-readers Milton Williams Helen Ward joke editors.

Messenger Rufus Putnam James Pierre Patty Mackinnon Phyllis Logan Charles Newman Betty Dinsmore Evelyn Morrison Denver Howells Dale Merriman Alice Mitchell Pauline Rose Hawley Sprague Gerald Stauffer Edison Cooley, Jr Frances Thorpe Robert Brookins Donald Burdette Milton Williams Helen Ward

Workmen Dig For Bodies After Train Wreck

UPA workers began digging through coal along the Hocking Valley tracks at Bradner near Bowling Green to locate as many as a dozen hoboes believed buried under coal from a derailed train. Eighteen cars overturned yesterday, and officials fear several men were buried under nearly a thousand tons of fuel.

Bowling Green UPA Hocking Valley Bradner

Detours Limited on Southeast Ohio Roads For Now

A four mile stretch on Route 50 North between Athens and Coolville is resurfaced with tar and may be the only poorly maintained highway segment in Southeast Ohio. Traffic continues but drivers should proceed slowly. Detours affect routes 7 31 and 124 in Pomeroy and Middleport due to paving. Route 11 Jackson County detour covers 9 miles fair 7 miles good. Detours for Athens Columbus travelers minimal aside from Lancaster street work.

Athens-Hockingport Athens Coolville Ohio American Automobile Association H. N. Burgett Sretary South East Ohe Motor Club Burgett Coombus Lancaster

Woman and Man Settle Traffic Fine By Golf Match

In New York on July 26, Misa Camille Stern of the Bronx told Magistrate Abraham Rosenbluth that she and Leo Grisman of 1626 Fast 172d Street played a golf contest to decide who would pay a traffic fine for running a signal. Stern pleaded guilty for Grisman and paid a $3 fine after Grisman defeated her 84 to 85.

New York Misa Camille Stern Bronx Abraham Rosenbluth Leo Grisman Gorman Grisman

Tar Spill Delays Plains Road Work in Athens Township

Coun ty Surveyor reports 7500 gallons of tar leaked from a jammed valve on a tank car near the Plains Road project. The spill delayed completion, with 7500 of 10000 gallons used and the contractor facing the loss. another car from Hamilton, Ohio, expected today.

Plains Road Plains Athens Township J. W. Wilson I’lains Hamilton County Hamilton Ohio

Clover Leaf Club Holds a Meeting In Canaanville

The Clover Leaf Clothing Club met at leader Mia Charles Mansfield’s home with four members Frances Bobo Lucile Williams Dorothy Eslocker and Roberta Graham present while the secretary was absent. An informal discussion covered exhibit requirements and how to file record books. Plans were made for decorating the club booth.

Canaanville Clover Leaf Clothing Club Mia Charles Mansfield Frances’ Bobo Lucile Willams Dorothy Eslocker Roberta Graham

Athens County Fair Plans and August Meeting Details

The Athens County Fair is announced with a daj planned for early fall. The next meeting is set for August at 2 p m at the leader's home.

Athens County

May Vehicle Output Tops Six Hundred Twenty Four Thousand

May production reached 624000 units, up 36 percent from the prior year period. It shows a drop from April 1929 production, with the month underperformance noted compared to that month.

May

Second Raid Made Upon Porter Homa

County officers raided Oscott Porter’s Sugar Creek home Thursday afternoon after a call but found no evidence to warrant further charges. He had been arraigned that morning before J I Worstell on a charge of possession of intoxicating liquor and released on bond.

J I. G. Worstell Oscott Porter Sugar Creek

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Ox Score Buckeyes AB. R.H. PO. A.B Pr. Woodson Ceke Lewis Tucker Ease c Cf. Morris Rf Seers Stevens I. Woodson Bridge-Euchre Party St. Phillips Newi Church Murray City Tom Wilson Corning Katherine Donavan Zaleski Kate Kinnear Charles Dugan Grace Donahue Mary Thomas Fay Solon Esther Christian Sunday School T. S. Barron Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake Ruble Clothing West Columbus Street Brick Corporation Missionary Meeting KE. C. Dugan Will Burnelle Rebecca Hartley Thomas Spencer Kentner Street Rooky Club Hoover Orange County Isaac Walton White House Itti Dorothea Molischer Gordonsville Delong Residence Auto Club AJES Vitaphone Alice Louise Fazenda Doris Dawson Collegians Clover Leaf Club Porter Homa Grotto Open Air Pavilion Meat Products U.S the Stedman Company, Packers
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