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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1938

Page

2

Brooks Shoemakers beat Camp Nelson in Twilight League

Nelsonville Brooks Shoemakers defeated Camp Nelson 14 to 6 in a Twilight League game Wednesday evening. Jones pitched for Brooks, limiting Camp Nelson to seven hits while Checko started for CCC and was relieved by Medley in the sixth. Friday’s Twilight League game features Nelsonville Greys vs Carbondale at 5 30.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoemakers Camp Nelson Jones Camp Boys Checko CCC Medley Nelsonville Greys Carbondale Brooks Shore Dupler Boeck RB Hilleary Wecseveussreve Ci Brand Th .Scerteensessssse Veerearceens OUVET DONER Johnson Schumaker Sssejelerssvieeck Fe Tipton Rm Tishop Courtney Haddox

William Riddle Property Sold to Charles Pritts

Nelsonville report says Charles Pritts bought the former William Riddle property on Fairview Street through Oakley and Oakley Agency. Title had rested with Maggie Joy Riddle since William Riddle’s death. She wed Allan Clegg in 1936 in Auckland after traveling from Nelsonville. Mr. and Mrs. Clegg live in Onehaga New Zealand. Transfer required time as three weeks for a transoceanic letter.

Nelsonville Charles Pritts Oakley & Oakley William Riddle Fairview St Riddle Maggie Joy Riddle Auckland New Zealand Allan Clegg England England. Mr. and Mrs. Clegg Are Now Residents of Onehaga

Chester Windle Held to Grand Jury

Chester Windle of Nelsonville faced a rape charge in an affidavit by Anna Clark Athens and pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Co G Dew. He was bound over to a grand jury under a $1000 bond. Windle was the last of five local men arrested on Mrs Clark’s complaint. all pleaded not guilty. James Nelson pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $5 and costs.

Nelsonville Chester Windle Anna Clark Athens Co. G. Dew Windle Clark James Nelson

Nelsonville Social Notes

Mrs. Charles Huddy and Mrs. Elizabeth Cook attended a party at Athens Country Club honoring Alma Robinson who will wed Frank Rauch Jr. in early fall. Several local ladies served as substitute players for the Wednesday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. John Edington. Mrs. Cecil Shafer and others led high scores. Guests include Miami Oklahoma and Flint Michigan visitors. local residents recoveries noted at White Cross Hospital and at home.

Nelsonville Charles Huddy Elizabeth Cook Athens Athens Country Club Ralph Dupler Alma Robinson Frank Rauch, Jr C. E. Welch John Lawson R. R. Stalter John Edington Wednesday Bridge Club Cecil Shafer Walter Mechem Harry Kelly

M. M. Club Meeting Set At Mrs Hellyer Home

The M. M. Club will meet Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Freda Hellyer on Adams Street for the gathering.

M. M. Club Freda Hellyer Adams St

Miners Leader to Speak in Nelsonville July 30

Thomas Price vice president of the United Mine Workers will address the Old Age Pension Club at IOOF Hall Nelsonville Saturday July 30 at 2pm His talk titled Old Age Pension System and Corrupt Politics includes local speakers Rev Leland Goodman Harry Mettler and others The event is open to United Mine Workers fraternal orders and the general public William Linn is club president Amos Stanley secretary treasurer Local wheat note follows.

Nelsonville Thomas Price Columbus UMWA

Notice to Contractors State of Ohio Highway Project

Sealed proposals for Federal Aid Project Nos 478-H and 47-C on State Route 161 Coolville Ohio will be received in Columbus until 10:00 A M EST Friday August 12 1938. Work includes grading drainage and brick paving on a 0.549 mile section with an estimated cost 80048 51 dollars and a 100 working day completion. Bids must include 5 percent certified check up to 10000 dollars and comply with prevailing wage and labor provisions. The Director reserves the right to reject any bid.

State OF Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens County Coolville Pomeroy- Marietta United States Employment Service Arthur M. Howard City Mall Athens City Hall Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department John Jaster, JR

Albany Grange holds memorial service and notes community visits

At the Albany Grange meeting a memorial service was held with the charter draped for Floyd Fought. Members and guests record several visits to Columbus and Camp Ross-Hocking, plus 4-H Club activities with the Hilarious Hammers and Hemmers, and upcoming meetings noted.

Albany Albany Grange Floyd Fought Don Sanders Adril Welker Florence Brown Columbus Nellie Breeze University Hospital Camp Ross-Hocking Frances Noble Dorothy Robbins Marie Pauley Beth Dailey Hilarious Hammers Dickie Baughman Pauley Vernon Canny Dickie Ross Wright Edith Folden W. E. Dailey Louise Downs Russell Downs Nan Barbara Offenberger O. D. Dailey Allen Macfarlan Miami Fla M. H. Macfarlan Hemmers

State board chief backs drink card for male citizens

Richard E. Collins of the State Board of Equalization proposes a drink card for all male citizens so bartenders can verify legal age before serving liquor. The idea aims to enforce liquor laws and ensure customers are of majority.

San Francisco Richard E. Collins State Board of Equalization

Rail Time Card and Air Service Schedules

A consolidated schedule lists multiple rail lines with arrival and departure times including Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, New York Central South, and Diplomat services. It also notes Athens Municipal Airport air taxi service from sunrise to sunset with through airline connections and various east west departures from Athens.

Baltimore & Ofio Diplomat National Limited Chesapeake & One NEW York Central South New York Athens Municipal Airport Airtax A. A Athens West North

Stars Say for Thursday July 28 Guidance and risks noted

The dominant planetary angles indicate disruption at the core of long stagnant conditions with some progress and new opportunities yet obstacles and speculative losses are warned. Birthdays face a tough year with openings and impediments, while a child born today may be industrious and adventurous though prone to showy and careless money habits.

Boy dies after jellyfish sting at Darwin beach

Thomas Chandler an 11 year old of mixed heritage collapsed in Darwin North Australia after being stung by a huge jelly fish while bathing. The tentacles wound around his body as the venom struck him directly over the heart.

Darwin North Australia Thomas Chandler

Carpenter News Items Recap of Local Visits and Travels

Junior Dye returned home after a tonsillectomy in Athens Friday morning. Mrs. Mary E. Starkey had eye surgery in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens last Wednesday and went home Monday. Many families planned four weeks in the West visiting Pioneer Days in Cheyenne Yellowstone Pikes Peak and Colorado.

Carpenter Junior Dye Athens Mary E. Starkey Sheltering Arms Hospital Harley Pickett H. B. Pickett Charles Darwin Cheyenne Wyo Yellowstone National Park Pikes Peak Colorado Floyd Wiseman Akron Wesley Caster Glenn Turner Dell Turner Millersport Maudetta Covertson Columbus Clemma Vale J. L. Rawlings W. S. Swett Serpent Mound Harold Robinson T. M. Larsen Minot N. D Larsen Brothers Dailey Morris Clyde, Cottrill Lawrence Morton Cincinnati American Legion Harold Hane Galaway Katie Strong Wilkesville Ada Dave Farmer Willis Russell L. D. Hartinger Middleport Blanch Jessie Carpenter

Camping Trip Plans Discussed By Troop 66 Scouts

Nelsonville Troop 66 meets at West School at 7 30 tonight to discuss camping plans. Scoutmaster W D Mender urges full attendance and outlines enrollment steps for city scouts wishing to attend camp. Assistant Scoutmaster Earl Wacken schwanz is back from the area camp and will be present. A monthly board of review will be held in Harry Mettler's office with Mettler as local commissioner.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts W. D. Mender West School Earl Wackenschwanz Harry Mettler Mettler

Notice of Appointed Administratrix in Stewart Ohio

Blanche W. McCune of Stewart is appointed Administratrix of Ida C. Whariff estate in Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated July 7 1938 by Probate Judge Louis Tyrof. 7-14-38 John

Blanche W. McCune Stewart Ohio Ida C. Whariff Athens County Louis Tyrolfr Said

Rock Springs Social Roundup and 4-H Plans

Local families attend visits and gatherings in Rock Springs with numerous trips to nearby towns. The Rock Springs Hostess Club hosted a party at the Grange Hall as 4-H members plan an ice cream social to fund camp costs and the Grange Hall dedication is scheduled for August 4 with a state master expected.

Rock Springs W. A. Morgan Roger Ruth Walled Lake Mich E. V. Mercer Harry Smith Pomeroy Earl Collins Nettie Collins Homer Radford Billy and Rollin Athens Road Henry Bailey Reed Jenkenson Joe Dave Duckler Donald Graves Middleport L. V. Reuter Marjorie C. J. Sennett Wolfpen Leslie Burnside Athens Dudley Burnside Alice Euler J. H. Euler Gertrude Bailey Verna Bailey Columbus Dana Bailey Rena King Sam Christy Frank Grueser Evans Grueser John Grueser Rita Jack George Kungle Akron Charles Grueser Norman Wegersmiller Frank Lieb Frank Gallipolis Grange Hall Wesley Green Arline Graff Grange John Hartung Better Health Club

Owl Attacks Students on Oberlin Campus

An owl nesting in a tree at Oberlin College attacked over twenty students, injuring sophomore Eugene Veverka whose forehead was lacerated by the bird. The incident occurred after the students began whistling near the tree.

Oberlin Oberlin College Eugene Veverka Cleveland

Eagles plan joint visit to McArthur Aerie

About 15 Nelson Aerie No. 391 members plan a visit to McArthur Aerie in McArthur on Thursday evening. Local members are asked to meet at the club rooms here at 6 30 p m to arrange travel and attendance.

Nelsonville Cal Eagles Nelson Aerie McArthur Aerie McArthur

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