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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

2

Winning Run in 11th Sends Phi Club Past Orbiston in Nelsonville

In a 11 inning pitchers duel at the Athletic Field, the Phi Club of Nelsonville defeated Orbiston 2 to 1. Garner homered for Orbiston, then Bert Tolliver starred for Phi Club by stealing home after a bunt and steals. The winning run came in the 11th on Rizer single Newman walk and Collamore double. Phi Club seeks more local games, write to Phi Club, Nelsonville, Ohio.

Nelsonville Phi Orbiston Athletic Field Garner Bert Tolliver Rizer Newman Collamore Ohio Denny Patton Orbiston AB Carsner P. Wade F. Wade Wyskiver James Banfield Phi Club Stage Mooney Powell

Juniors Aim for Opening Game in Athens County League

Nelsonville Juniors, still seeking first win after several scrimmages, vow future success under manager Dewey Whyte. The squad features pitchers Young Smokey Garner and southpaw Bill Watkins as they report to Shafers News Stand for a 4 30 practice trip to Buchtel before Sunday league opener.

Nelsonville Dewey Whyte Smokey” Garner Bill Watkins Shafers News Stand Buchtel

Stocks slip in quiet New York trading

New York stock prices drifted lower in quiet dealings as bonds showed irregular moves. Bears Roebuck opened at 7.04, down 1 percent, American Telephone fell to 144.5, Minneapolis Moneywell dropped 2.62, Youngstown Sheet declined 1 point to 34, A B Steel rose 0.5 to 48 as rails and utilities posted minor losses.

New York Bears Roebuck Minneapolis Youngstown Sheet A. B. Steel

Toledo market report from grain and livestock prices

Livestock and grain prices list from Toledo show wheat at No 2 red 84 42 to 84 85, corn No 2 yellow around 51 52, oats 34 37, butter values with tub and standards, eggs weaker with current receipts from Kentucky Ohio at 14 14 1/2, poultry steady with heavy hens at 16 18, roosters and broilers variously priced, turkeys at 22 23. Hogs around 160 to 275 lbs 5¢ lower than Wednesday, cattle and calves 300 lb and up steady, light steers mixed, best lots near 9 9 1/2.

Kentucky Ohio

Chicago and Cleveland Produce Market Roundup

Chicago buyers show steadier tone with butter receipts 1,691,874 pounds in two days and varied scores. Eyes receipts 64,119 cases over two days. market unsettled for firsts and extra firsts with mixed car averages and checks. Cleveland egg and live poultry listings detail grade shifts, current receipts, and price ranges across hens, broilers, ducks, and muscovy varieties.

Chicago

Glasses Shattered by Stray Shot in Hartland Porch Incident

Mrs Archie Sisson on her porch in Hartland New York was struck by a stray pheasant hunter’s shot. The impact shattered a lens but she sustained no eye injury. A separate note states there are no longer wolves in any U S national parks.

Hartland N. Y Archie Sisson Sisson United States

Hogs and cattle market notes with price shifts

Hog market steady to slightly weaker with 150 to 240 lb hogs at 7.15 to 7.25 dollars, 350 lb averages at 6, 100 to 130 lb hogs about 6.50 to 7.00, sows at 5.50 down. Cattle nominal at 75, best steers around 10, low cutter cows 4.75 to 6, fat cows up to 7.50. Calves active and steady to 50 cents higher with good and choice dealers 9.50 to 10, selections 10.50.

Cattle and Hogs Market Prices Reported

Cattle-Good steers 8.73 to 9.40, common steers and heifers 8 to 8.75, good cows 6 to 6.75, common cows 4.45, calls 2.50, stock cattle 648.50, milk cows 33.50 to 53. Calves-Good 8.65 to 9.30, medium 8.40, light hogs 7.15 and down. Hogs-Good 180-220 lb 6.65 to 6.90, 160 lb 6.45, pigs 2 to 4.90. Sheep-Common spring lambs 7.97 to 7.70, clipped lambs 6.46, sheep 2.44.

H B Summers Dies at Home in Columbus

Harry B Summers 71 a former Nelsonville coal operator was found dead in his Columbus home from cerebral hemorrhage. He ran mines in Nelsonville and Kentucky, retired five years ago. Survived by six daughters, a son, nine grandchildren. funeral Saturday 10:30 in Pletcher Chapel Columbus with burial in Union Cemetery.

Nelsonville Harry B. Summers Clark Place Columbus Kentucky Helen Cunningham Frances Behyner Howell, Mich Norma McDowell Harry Summers Washington, D. C Angie Stout Elizabeth Barker Faye Summers Indianola Methodist Church Pletcher Chapel Union Cemetery There

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Teachers Dinner

Miss Margaret Jones entertained the East School teachers and Mrs. Nelson Dowler at her Poplar Street home Monday evening. The gathering honored Miss Lulu Lane as she retires after years in city public schools. A six o'clock three course dinner accompanied gift presentations from co workers. Church group notes also mention the Methodist Missionary Society gathering tonight at 7 30 led by Mrs S P Kelch with assistants.

Margaret Jones East School Nelson Dowler Poplar St Lulu Lane Miss Lane S. P. Kelch L. R. Powell Harry Jackson The Methodist Missionary Society

Local residents attend reunions and visits across towns

Rev and Mrs Awe and family and Mrs James Francis travel to Owasso Michigan for Bible Seminary commencement. Mrs Earl Baker Patricia Clifford and Denny Maxwell attend St Bernard School reunion in Corning. Mrs Cora Davis and Mrs Wesley Hawk visit Letart Falls Ohio guests of Rev C L Thayer. Mrs Henry Hale visits brother Edward Frazee in Byesville. Ada Scheeler and C W Hall visit parents on Declaration Day. A G Mechem of Columbus visits with his sons. Mrs Mary McCune returns to Cleveland for NHS Class of 1919 reunion and alumni banquet.

Ben Awe James Francis Owasso Mich Bible Seminary Earl Baker Patricia Clifford Denny Maxwell Corning St. Bernard School Cora Davis Wesley Hawk Letart Falls C. L. Thayer Henry Hale Edward Frazee Byesville C. W. Hall Ada Scheeler Hamilton A. G. Mechem Columbus Mary McCune Cleveland NHS

West Graders Honor Louisa Steele With Party

West Side School’s second and third grades held a party for Miss Louisa Steele the principal. Jessie McGrath Jimmy Bailey and Donna Green led games while Dolores Cassel Dolores Dunfee Betty Bell and Barbara Fierce ran the refreshment committee serving homemade cookies and orangeade.

West Side School Louisa Steele Jessie McGrath Jimmy Bailey Donna Green Dolores Cassel Dolores Dunfee Betty Bell Barbara Fierce Parent- Teacher Association Ronald Kern Patsy Wolfe Helen Edgar Ruth Anne McBride Lois Brewer Super Hall Ohio

Nelsonville Boy Becomes Ambulance Driver in Oregon

James E. Sterling, a CCC camp member from Butte Falls Oregon for five months, has become a full fledged ambulance driver. A Nelsonville graduate he reports to his parents that he has enlisted for another six months.

Nelsonville James E. Sterling CCC Butte Falls Oregon Jimmy

Miss Dollie Simpson Undergoes Hospital Operation

Miss Dollie Simpson, a Logan schoolteacher, underwent an operation at Grant Hospital on Wednesday. She spends considerable time in Nelsonville with her sister Mrs. Harry Cox.

Nelsonville Dollie Simpson Grant Hospital Miss Simpson Logan Harry Cox

Girls Softball League Meets for Final Organization Night

Nelsonville leaders convene at the high school for the last meeting before the season. Plans include rule discussions and schedule setting. Teams and managers listed: High School Miss Helen Shaw Brooks Shoes Lewis Powell Longstreth Miss Mary Mays Chauncey Miss Betty Dickerson Buchtel Miss Doloris Wagner Murray City Jake Wright Haydenville Mrs Pete Matheny Carbondale Miss Doris Beverage.

Nelsonville High School Helen Shaw Brooks Shoes Lewis Powell Longstreth Mary Mays Chauncey Betty Dickerson Buchtel Doloris Wagner Murray City Jake Wright Haydenville Pete Matheny Carbondale Doris Beverage

Playground Activity To Start in City Nelsonville

Children are to be cared for at the Nelsonville playground this summer. WPA recreation attendant Miks Vivian Denny will be at Arnold's Athletic Field daily except Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 and 1 to 5 with games songs and stories for every child. WPA Leader Norman Brown and Attendants Amos Tignor and Lloyd Patton will run adult athletic activities.

Nelsonville Miks Vivian Denny WPA Arnold's Norman Brown Amos Tignor Lloyd Patton

Council Candidates Are Announced In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Arthur Kennedy and Fred Juniper prepare to file petitions for the Republican nomination for Council-at-Large. They will appear on the ticket at the primary election on August 8. No Republican candidates have yet announced for mayor or president of council. Filing period ends next week.

Nelsonville Arthur Kenenedy Fred Juniper

Nelsonville Church Discusses Whitsuntide Symbolism

Wednesday evening the discussion of the midweek Church of Christ service covered religious symbolism. Whitsuntide and the Trinity season ahead are noted as suitable times to understand the symbolism that has guided churches through centuries to the present day.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Funeral Service Attendance in New Lexington for Clara Yoerger

Mrs. E. E. Bell traveled from Nelsonville to New Lexington to attend the funeral of her cousin, Clara Weiland Yoerger, who died Tuesday in Columbus. Mr. Yoerger had passed away six weeks earlier.

Nelsonville EE. F. Bell New Lexington P. A. Yoerger Clara Weiland Columbus Yoerger

Will Entertain Nelsonville B and P Club Event

The Nelsonville B and P Club hosts a benefit party tonight at St. Andrews Parish Hall. The play begins at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville W. B. A. Officers Club St. Andrews Parish Hall D. of A St. Andrews Parish

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