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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1930

Page

8

Chevs Rally Past Buckeyes In Twilight League Showdown

In a twilight league contest at Nelsonville the Mac Chevrolets erupted for six runs in the eighth to beat Woodson's Buckeyes 11 to 6. Dunkle started for the Chevies and Walker for the Buckeyes with Dunkle fading in the fifth and Walker overwhelmed in the sixth as Mac Farlands keyed the rally with a homer, a double and a single. Joe Wien led with a homer and two singles, Eddie Stewart added two doubles and two singles, and Ed Sharp collected three singles as Red Kelly observed from the sidelines and Cec Woodson earned his first hit of the year.

Nelsonville Mac Chevrolets Woodson Buckeyes Dunkle Chevies George Walker Walker MacFarlands Hope Woodson Joe Wien Eddie Stewart Ed Sharp George Garner

Troop 45 Boy Scouts Plan Summer Camping Trip

Will plan camping trip details at a regu lar meeting Friday night at 7 o clock. Members must attend or be excused to join the trip. A first aid team signalling team and drum corps have been organized with Leonard Powell named assistant scout master in charge.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Leonard Powell

Entertains Guests at Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Matheny

Mr and Mrs Mick Matheny entertained Sunday with a dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs William Grimm of East Canton Mr and Mrs W W Nixon and daughters Wanda and Thelma Mr and Mrs Francis Laird Mr and Mrs Otto Nickelwarth Mrs Elsie Nickelwarth and daughter Margaret Columbus Mrs Ferris Fraser and daughter Louise Dayton Mr and Mrs George Fraser and family Nelsonville among others.

Mick Matheny William Grimm East Canton W. W. Nixon Wanda Thelma Francis Laird Otto Nickelwarth Elsie Nickelwarth Margaret Columbus Ferris Fraser Louise Dayton George Fraser Nelsonville

Dinner guests list includes families from Athens Barberton Detroit

Mr and Mrs Harley Warden hosted a Sunday dinner with daughters Louise and Nellie and son Billy joined by Mrs Cora Lenigar and daughters Vernice Velma and Russell from Athens Mrs Eliza Lewis and son Jesse of Barberton Mr and Mrs Paul Ray and Miss Gertrude Lenigar of Detroit Mrs Nellie Smith and daughter from Barberton Mrs Everett Russell and two children Letha and Grant from Plantsville Ohio

Harley Warden Louise Nellie Billy Cora Lenigar Vernice Velma Russell Athens Eliza Lewis Jesse Barberton Paul Ray Gertrude Lenigar Detroit Nellie Smith Everett Russell Letha Grant Plantsville Ohio

Will Drill Second Well at Lick Run Nelsonville

Frank O Mara the local contractor and driller has set a new rig location on the Lick Run lease about 600 feet south of the current producer and will begin drilling No 2 within about ten days. The No 1 well has produced steady flow and produced over 1800 barrels in the first month.

Nelsonville Frank O'Mara Lick Run

Local residents attend high school commencement and family visits

Mrs. James Deets and relatives join Mrs. Harry Cox’s family for the Columbus area commencement exercises. Several residents, including Miss Dorothy Gibson and Miss Mary Sharp, visit kin in Columbus. Others travel from Malta to attend events, while Thomas Bryan recovers at home after surgery in Columbus Hospital. Families gather in New Lexington, Laurelville, and near New Marshfield for weekend visits.

James Deets Will Justus Virginia Rose Mary Flemings Lancaster Harry Cox James Lee Columbus Dorothy Gibson Walter Wilson Frank Tedrow James Sharp Thomas Bryan Poplar Street Grant Hospital Mary Sharp Frank Tedrow, Jr Charles B. Cunningham W. B. Mechem Jesse Hill Warren Donnelly New Lexington William Hilleary Joe Barrows Ed. Betts Malta Frank Cox Ben Nelson Mary Nan Laurelville Dana Starr Sterling Lydia Johnson Lilling James Grant Fanny Shields Mary Catherine Mary Shipley Eva Jane Clarence Butts Margaret Bob Akron Floyd Rosser Detroit

Missionary Society Meeting Set at Fay ette Street

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet with Mrs. Dilcher and Mrs. Baugh on Fayette Street Thursday evening at 7 30. This is the last meeting of the calendar year and all members are urged to attend. A silver offering will be taken.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Dilcher Baugh Fayette Street

Methodist Sunday School Class 14 Meets Friday Evening

Class No 14 of the Methodist Sunday School and their teacher Mrs Thomas Spencer will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs Charles Dresher 214 Kontner Street.

The Methodist Sunday School Thomas’ Spencer Charles Dresher Kontner Street

Democrat Wayne Wingett seeks Athens County sheriff nomination

Deputy Sheriff Wayne Wingett filed his declaration of candidacy for the Athens County sheriff in the August primary. He is the first Democrat to file and the fifth overall for the sheriff post, joining Republican contenders Howard Gilson Roy Goldsberry Garfield Grimes and W S Bower. Wingett, a two and a half year chief deputy and World War veteran, lives near Jerseyville and is a member of the Athens American Legion.

Athens County Wayne Wingett Wingett Howard Gilson Athens Roy Goldsberry Lodi Garfield Grimes Millfield W. S. Bower Athens Township Bower County Surveyor’s Office Athens American Legion Jerseyville

Methodist Sunday School Class Party Recalls Chestnut Street Event

Mrs. Newton Smith hosted a Methodist Church Sunday School class gathering at her Chestnut Street home Tuesday evening with Mrs. Stacy Sayre and Mrs. Emma McManaway assisting. Devolution was led by Mrs. George Dille and a two course luncheon followed social hour.

Newton Smith Stacy Sayre Emma McManaway Methodist Church Smith Chestnut Street George Dille John Willams Lucill Wright and Son Mac Alice Anderson Ruth Higgins Doris McManaway Charles Monks Minnie Patton Mary Dille C. L. Stout Besse Higgins Thomas Potts Besse Bland Charles Sheldon Ray O’dell Fay Howard Besse Wareheim Jno. Williams Gus Pidcock

York Grange to Meet at Oak Grove Schoolhouse

York Grange No. 2436 will hold a regular session Friday at 8 o'clock in the Oak Grove Schoolhouse. All members are urged to attend as business of importance will be transacted.

York Grange Oak Grove Kibler’s

Orchestra to Practice at Methodist Church in Nelsonville

Nelsonville June 4 The Senior orchestra of the Methodist Church will practice in the main auditorium Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock. Important business will be transacted and all members are requested to be present.

Nelsonville Methodist Church

Nelsonville Rotary reports convention findings

Nelsonville Rotary members heard reports on the Dayton district convention from Ralph Parks and John Saltz who represented the local group at the gathering. The officers presented summaries to the Nelsonville club during its recent meeting.

Nelsonville Rotary District Dayton Ralph Parks John Saltz

Loyal Women Entertained by Christian Sunday School Class

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School met Tuesday at Mrs. Fred Juniper's home on West Washington Street. Miss Hyla Herrold led worship, Mrs. Sam Starkey presided, and 24 members and guests enjoyed refreshments. An article on Pentecostal observances for June 8 services was read. A silver offering was collected. next gathering July 1 with Mrs. Mary Ray on West Washington Street.

Christian Sunday School Fred Juniper West Washington Street Hyla Herrold Sam Starkey Adda James Mary Ray West Washington Street

Hallett Accepts New Position with White Motor Co

Nelsonville June 4 J C Hallett an automobile salesman for this city has accepted a position with the White Motor Company at New Lexington.

Nelsonville J. C. Hallett The White Motor Company New Lexington

Miss Gladys Bowers Leaves for Summer Visit

Miss Gladys Bowers along with her sister Miss Elizabeth Lowers has departed to spend the summer with their parents, Mr and Mrs Allison Bowers of Columbus, after a several day visit.

Martin Ohlinger Elizabeth Cooley Columbus Willard Hall Ben Stalter Bob Buckeye Lake Gladys Bowers Elizabeth Lowers Mrs Allison Bowers

Engineers back Couzens plan to halt rail consolidations

Delegates at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention in Cleveland unanimously support Senator James Couzens of Michigan in suspending further railroad consolidations. The resolution, recently passed by the Senate, seeks to avert ICC approvals for consolidations.

Cleveland U.P Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers James Couzens Michigan Couzens Senate Interstate Commerce Commission

Church Benefit Tonight Ice Cream Supper

The Ladies Aid Society of Clarks Chapel Church hosts an ice cream supper at Rock Riffle School this evening to raise funds for the church.

Ladies Aid Society Clarks Chapel Church Rock Riffle

Stewart Stewart, Oliver Family News and Visits

Stewart and surrounding areas feature a flurry of weekend visits and hometown travel. Cincinnati's Stewart resident Stewart Newsol Oliver with sister Mabel Oliver visited family. many relatives from Parkersburg to Akron traveled to Stewart or nearby towns for Memorial Day gatherings and hospital updates.

Newsol Oliver Cincinnati Mabel Oliver Parkersburg John Oliver Owen Gray J. W. Balderson Stewart Arvey Boles Akron Boles George Boles Albert Ogg Clyde Richardson Marietta Ruth McBee Fern Starkey Guyaville S. S. Swift Harold East Liverpool

Local visitors and family news from Stewart and surrounding areas

A string of Memorial Day visits spans Athens to West Union with Ora Gorham and J G Russell families hosting. Barberton guests include Carmichael and Verna Six. Ohio Fuel Gas worker Emerson Clark rests illness in Stewart while Carl McBee and Alfonzo McBee visit Hockingport.

Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge I. C. O. F. Hall Stewart Algie Brower Asher Cain Parkersburg Mr. Brower John City Hospital Ohio Fuel Gas Company J. E. Gray J.E. Burke Harold Akron R. W. Seaman Laurence Robinson Quinten Chalfant Lillie and Bettie Youngstown Lestile Petty C. E. Norris Nelsonville Mer Norris Marjorie Marian Athens Co. E. Norris Wade Jarvis Atheline Goldie Shuttleworth Guerson Gorham Ora Gorham J. G. Russell West Union W. Va Pearl Carmichael Chester Malone Chester Culp Verna Six Barberton Earl Landis Willard Otis Owen Logan Alva Tom and Faye Gus Six Athle Ray Copeland J. M. Chariton Toledo Emerson Clark Charles McBee Alfonzo McBee Hockingport

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