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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville Native Charles Chapman Dies in Toledo Hospital

Charles Chapman a Nelsonville native died in Toledo Hospital after a surgical operation. He had worked as a railroad man in his younger years in Nelsonville and Walbridge before returning to Nelsonville eight years ago. He is survived by his mother, a sister, and four children. Relatives in Athens County and Columbus mourn his death as funeral arrangements were to be announced.

Harles Chapman Nelsonville Toledo Hospital Nelson Toledo Nelq Miss Fourth Street Mr. Chapman Nel Walbridge God Chapman A . B. Wells Abhsister Orlie Rider Ville Columbus Las Pews Rider Lynn

Old Timers Edge Carbondale 5 to 4 in Close Pitching

Sam Witham pitched effectively for the Old Timers to outlast Carbondale 5 to 4 at the City Playgrounds. Five Carbondale runs came when Haddox, C Chesser and others produced big hits in the fourth inning, but Witham fielded tough and White led the offense with a double and two singles. The box score notes Lightfritz’s fielding for Carbondale and Lowry driving Carbondale with a double and single. Friday night features Haydenville vs Shoe Factory at 5:30.

Sam Witham Joe Spray Nelsonville Carbondale Sam Haddox C. Chesser H. Chesser Risley J. Lowry Murray Lightfritz Witham Carlin Lowry Taylor White Rob George Garner Haydenville Shoe Factory Abrhoa Taylop Conceeeeenceee Ginsom Ccontecosomie Cambell Mohney Kimble Grayam Sanders Chesser Scheseer Ridley Rowe J Lowry

Pleasant Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Pleasant Valley lists visits from Mr. and Mrs. Lotus Gorby and four children of Athens to Mrs. Clara Sunday. Charlies Wood and Jim joined Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Stanley for Sunday. Various calls and gatherings include H. M. McKinley with Ed Brooks, Lucy E. Wood returning home, Olga Wiley and others at J. M. Knowlton, Leonard Williams at Pearl Wood, E Ansel and Hazel with George Bolin, Pearl Wood and others camping by the Hocking River, Hattie Russ and son Harry with Will Buck, and Nellie Hawk and Grace Whaley visiting Frank Pugh.

Lotus Gorby Athens Clara Charlies Wood Jim Virgil Stanley H. M. McKinley Ed Brooks Lucy E. Wood Mary Haning Charles Wood J. M. Knowlton Olga Wiley Harold McWilliams Hilda Young Leonard Williams Pratts Fork Pearl Wood E. Ansel Hazel Zaleski George Bolin Howard Brooks Eli Hoover Hocking Hattie Russ Harry Will Buck Nellie Hawk Grace Whaley Darwin Frank Pugh

Judging Team To Be Picked For State Fair

All 4-H members may try out for livestock judging teams. A dairy cattle judging trip to Ohio State University in Columbus is set for Monday July 30 under the University Agricultural Department. Contact the Athens county extension office for transport. depart 7 30 a m and return the same night.

Ohio State University Columbus University Agricultural Department Thomas Johnson Athens

Wheat policy shift eyed as drought tightens grip

Washington July 26. UPI. A major change in AAA wheat control tactics was under study as drought worsens conditions. The plan contemplates returning to near normal acreages next year with a safeguard: if production must be restricted, part of the crop would be harvested while still green for forage.

Washington AAA

New Money Order Fees Set by Post Office

Post Office Department announces paid money order fees effective August 1 1934 for orders cashed at offices other than where issued Fees range from six to twenty two cents based on amount and the back page schedule lists the exact fees Public notices warn that orders over 30 days cannot be cashed at different offices Also a separate item notes a truck mine operators association meeting Friday at 7 30 pm at the Barron Building West Washington Street Nelsonville Ohio

Nelsonville Post Office Department Washington F. R. Jackson Southeastern Ohio Truck Mine Operators’ Association Barron Building West Ashington Street

Doolittle Chosen for Ohio State Fair Band Honor

Pete Doolittle, Nelsonville High School first saxophonist, was selected by Louis B. Peters to join the Ohio State Fair Boys Band in Columbus. The group, drawn from top high schools, performs daily at the fair and at the State House with broadcasts from Station WAIU. This marks his second such recognition. he studies under Ward W. Hamm.

Nelsonville Pete” Doolittle Louis B. Peters Columbus State House WAIU Pease Ward W. Hamm

Patrol advises on movement of heavy farm machinery

Athens District State Highway Patrol issues guidance for farmers and others on moving heavy farm machinery like tractors. Advise to use cleats to prevent slipping, move early in summer mornings, and avoid extending protrusions beyond tires on improved roads.

Athens District State Highway Patrol

Nelsonville Eagles Schedule Two Fast Central Ohio Teams

Manager Bill Hilleary of the Nelsonville Eagles announces two upcoming games at 2:30 PM. Sunday features Meade Paper Company of Chillicothe, rebounding opponents with ease. Thursday brings a colored professional team from Columbus returning from a road tour in a fast league.

Nelsonville Bill Hilleary Nelsonville Eagles Central Ohio Meade Paper Company Chillicothe Eagles Columbus

Delegates Named To District and State Meet

Glenford Dugan Post American Legion named Fred Linscott and Frank Jackson as delegates to the district meeting in Wilkesville with Ben Brady and Tom Wilson as alternates. They will also attend the state convention in Sandusky August 18 to 20. A signed photo of General John J. Pershing was presented, and the post voted to donate one Thursday night per week for Boy Scouts use.

Boy Scouts

Benefit bake sale by Ssther Class at Wilson Bros

The Ssther Class of the Christian Church will hold a bake sale Saturday at Wilson Bros Grocery starting at 10 30 in Newsonville. Proceeds support church work.

Will Faye Howard Newsonville The Christian Church Wilson Bros. Grocery

Police Dog Outmatched by Pet Rabbit in Spokane Yard

In Spokane Alex Lind water superintendent recounts a playful incident as a police dog charged a pet rabbit in a Lindsay yard. The rabbit struck the dog on the nose, sending it retreating in surprise. Also from Nelsonville, Dr. and Mrs. J M Hyde depart by car for Michigan, Canada, and New England with Cape Cod as a seaside stop before returning via a southern route including Chautauqua Lake.

Spokane Wash Alex Lindsay Lindsay Yard Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Michigan Canada Green and White Mountains New England Cape Cod Peninsula Massachusetts Chautauqua Lake

Attorneys Awarded $25,000 in Fees in Probate Case

In Miami County Court Judge Lowell C. Bodey ordered $25,000 in fees to three attorneys L. E. Harvey O. J. Myers and L. H. Mattern for securing a $100,000 trust fund for June Evelyn and Charles Dale Sampson. The award was issued July 26 and drawn from the trust fund. The case involved probate matters in Tippecapee City.

Troy, C vPi Probate Evelyn Charles Dale Sampson Tippecapee City Miami Lowell C. Bodey Unbana L. E. Harvey Troy O. J. Myers L. H. Mattern Dayton

North Bethel Church Homecoming Sets Sunday August 5

The annual event will be held at North Bethel Church on Sunday August 5 with a noon basket lunch. Young people will provide the music under Rev C A Spriggs and speaker Mr Robert Harrison of Carbondale.

North Bethel Church C. A. Spriggs Robert Harrison Carbondale

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Railroad Athens Co Rod Fteenrod Lucile Veiscore Paul Carnes Hick Itss Rot the Methodist Church Poville Titus Mrs. Ansadell Bess Lutz MH. Lutz Engligh School Stony Point Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Mimmer Columbia Ap- Fera N. Hill McCarty Kelly, Jr Kelly Hill ML Vernon Old Timers Miss Lawson W. H Hyde Catharine Spencer Florence Barron Jo Barnecut Fanny Gibson Freda Smith Frances Lawson Hyde Louise Rice Charlotte Acker J. W. Hickman Val Sale Ildren Pleasant Valley Doolittle Nelsonville High School Mem Ber Inolumbus Cotton and Lancaster America Meghler Olumbus, Ohio Ohio Wallick, Pres James H. Michos, Me Sohio Motor Oil FED SOHIO Standard Oil Company OF
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