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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1940

Page

2

Carbondale Edges Nelsonville In Tight League Contest

Carbondale topped Nelsonville 7 to 6 at City Playgrounds in a seesaw league game. Four first inning doubles sparked Carbondale’s early lead while Brooks Shoes committed key errors as the Plains and Carbon Hill clash loomed later. Box scores list players with mixed accuracy and an umpire pairing of Benny and Frisby.

Seaconville Carbondate Brooke Shoes Carbondale Brooks the Plains Carbon Hill Hirooke Shore Ane Schenz Bee Carter Smith Spray Williams Patton Watking I Shesky Linton Shater Tota Benny and Frisby

Cody's Meet At Beverly Cody's Reunion Held In Beverly Ohio

The Cody reunion met Sunday July 21 in Beverly Ohio with about 13 attendees from Southeastern Ohio and guests from Pennsylvania. Dr AK Walker of Buchtel was re elected president for another year, Jay Gage Bartlett vice president, and Mrs Mary Dearth J Marietta secretary treasurer. Dr Walker read poetry and copies were distributed. The next meeting is planned for the third Sunday in July 1941 at Putnam Park Zanesville.

Buchtel Cody Beverly Ohio Illinois Wevera Pennsylvania AK. Walker Jay Gage Bartlett Mary Dearth J. Marietta Walker

James Hamer Dies Monday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville obit for James Hamer who died Monday at home on Jackson Street. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:30 PM at the family residence conducted by Rev. Lloyd Evans and Rev. W. M George. Buried at Greenlawn. Survived by wife Margaret, son Harry Hamer of Murray City, daughter Maud Penn, and several other children, 22 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Nelsonville James Hamer Oh. Jackson St Familly Teshdence Lloyd Evans W. M George Greenlawn Hamer Masonic Fraternity Margaret Baward Maud Penn Harry Hamer Murray City Stes Lean Fick Neilie Nelwonville George Detroit Rips Scottadale Anne Jabes Athens James Shawnee Elanbeth’ Fisher

Daugherty Family Reunion Held in Nelsonville

A Daugherty reunion occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alven Daugherty on Chestnut Street in Nelsonville with 24 attendees. Guests included Bernard Winter and Emma Daugherty’s family from Summit Station, Edward Daugherty’s family from Taylor Station, Edg Walker’s group from Union Furnace, James Daugherty’s family from Nelsonville, and Alven Daugherty’s household. The oldest attendee was Alven Daugherty. the youngest was Ronald Walker at a few weeks old. It marked the first Daugherty gathering in many years.

Nelsonville

Explorers Are To Meet in Early Preparations

A fragmentary report notes explorers arranging a meeting in the coming weeks to discuss gear readiness. It mentions a 63 percent readiness for equipment and lists uncertain timing and locations, with references to a central south region and a Sunday appointment.

Pana

Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings

Corning social items include the Ramsey reunion with Edna Louise Trimble and Thomas Wayne presiding, and a Dunlap District 6 member speaking at Laxe Hope. Community activities cover charity picnics, a Busy Bee 4-H Club meeting, Ladies Aid events, training signups, church events, and visits among residents with numerous familial ties across Corning and nearby towns.

Ray Latta Connelsvile Charles Dunlap Hiahed Gahanna James Dune

Police Chief Stamped by Claims of Two Youngsters

Nelsonville report describes Police Chief George Bate man facing allegations by two local boys who claimed bicycle thefts and say neither was recovered. The account notes ongoing questions as Andy Burch weighs in with details from the incidents.

Nelsonville George Bate Andy Burch

Nelsonville Social Notes Wheel dispute ends as two boys claim same bicycle

Nelsonville social notes recount a local mystery of two boys claiming a single bicycle. Chief Bateman arranged for the wheel to be examined and returned to City Hall where one boy previously awarded for another case emerged as the true owner. The two claimants remain vociferous while the wheel sits unclaimed at City Hall with flat tires.

Nigaon Veeda Herrold Bateman Ding City Falls Reeire City Hall Sphu Saya

Mayors Fines Town Folk Guests and Funeral Notices

Mixed local notes report Mayor fines and social visits among Nelsonville residents including Snyder Dunn and Morgan households. A funeral for John Standall is noted alongside a brief 1940 rail passenger mile figure embedded in the page.

Nelsonville A. E. Snyder George Dunn Columbus M.T. Snyder Marion Waliam Morgan Uly Soggy Bener Foto Am Slit Herbertee Snes John I Standall William Aline

Marriage Meddlers Sequel From Adele Garrison Tale

An excerpt from Adele Garrison's Marriage Meddlers follows Lillian as she aids in delaying Olina's departure while a royal jewel restoration unfolds. Tension rises as Lillian resists Olina's influence, and plans unfold to remove Olga from the royal scene.

Adele Garrison Olga Lillian Olina

Pocahontas Benefit Party In Nelsonville This Week

The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a benefit party at Pocahontas Hall Wednesday night at 8. Patrons are asked to bring July tickets. Scout Troop 64 will meet Wednesday night at 7 in the troop rooms.

Ree Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Pocahontas Hall Boy Scouts

Moderation in Heat Noted at Glouster

Glouster residents woke to a cooler day after the first sleepable night since July 18. Thermometers at Blue Sunoco read 105 at noon with southern exposure, dropping to 80 by 3 pm as clouds gathered. By 7 pm the reading was 71 and 8 am today showed 74 with clear skies. Projections favored a cooler day ahead.

Glouster Blue Sunoco

Mrs. Rote Colling Returns Home After Husband Illness

Mrs. Rote Colling of Myers Street has been sent home from a Cleveland hospital where she was being treated for a fracture. Her husband, Dick Collins, a long-time notable ball player, recently suffered a heart attack. Collins had also endured a broken arm last winter, and related injuries have persisted.

Nelsonville Rote Colling Myers St Cleveland Dick Collins Collins

Methodist Sunday School Picnic Set for Sawyer Grove

The Sawyer Grove church hosts the annual Methodist Sunday School picnic on Thursday August 8. John S Blower superintendent urges committee meetings tonight at 7 30 at the church with chairs Ernest Parker transportation Thomas Reese Gail Bingman entertainment Bob Bulloch Paul Bingman Mary Lee Thompson Barbara Richardson Margaret Gamwell and refreshments Donald Howard C A Bingman William Leadbetter John Binderbasin Lucille Thompson Neal Morris Thomas Mavin Figley Alice McAfooes Mary Binderbasin Ada Blower plus serving roles for Dora Emrick Stella Rockholm Jann Conway and others.

Sawyer's Gtove John S. Blower Ehair- Ernest Parker John Blower T. D. McAfooes Thomas Reese Gail Bingman Bob Bulloch Paul Bingman Mary Lee ‘Thompson Barbara Richardson Margaret Gamwell Donald Howard C. A. Bingman William Leadbetter John Binderbasin Dora _Emrick Stella Rockholm Jann Conway Lucille Thompston Neal Morris Thomas Mavin Thomas Figley

Glouster Social Notes and Local Gatherings

Glouster notes span July family milestones in Bishopville Grove and Akron trips. Norris, Vernon, Immer couples celebrate July birthdays and a 25th wedding anniversary. Local visits include Andrews, Hamilton, Ashworth and Hamer families with travel to Scottsdale, and Stag group card night hosted by John Shumway.

Bishopville Grove Vernon Norris James Williams Nore Missesana Ruth Jane Adrews Derthick Akron Alfred Andrews Meshick Hamilton Hartford Dunnett Lalla Dunnett Athens CN. Ashworth Ralph Hamer Donna Jean Bill Stewart Scottsdale Ariz

Auxiliary To Meet At Jacksonville

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their annual picnic at the Jacksonville Grove Thursday afternoon. Each member brings a favorite dish and sandwiches. Those needing a ride should meet at the Region Hall between 2 30 and 3 p.m. Bring table service. A business meeting will follow the 5 30 dinner.

Louster — American Legion Auxiliary Jacksonville Region Hall

Lodge Picnic at Jacksonville Grove Odd Fellows Hall

Past Noble Grands plan a Thursday picnic at 2 p m at the Odd Fellow Hall. Rebekahs from Jacksonville Grove will attend and bring sandw iches and a covered chair. Transportation will be furnished. Also a Ward Band Boosters club meeting is set for tonight at the high school.

Glouster Jacksonville Grove TOINI Carbon Hill Wardt Band Boosters Club

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