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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles sweep weekend with two wins

The Nelsonville Eagles defeated Crooksville United Mine Workers 2 0 on Saturday and Columbus Wyandotte Athletic Club 6 1 on Sunday. Sam Witham pitched three hitter in the opener while Paul Taylor allowed four hits in the Sunday win. Clyde Ray and Medley led with three hits each. The Eagles now own four wins in six games and next host Meade Paper Co. at Chillicothe.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Crooksville United Mine Workers Columbus Wyandotte Athletic Club Crooksville Sam Withem Eagles Woody Devol Peck Devol Wyandotte Athletic Club Paul Taylor Clyde Ray Medley Meade Paper Co Chillicothe John Brown Eagles Club Lane Cd Sea Itstess Rcees BO Gardner R. Smith W. Smith Walsh Banend Oateis Nee Brown Ance Rede Escouses McImtryro Matheny Nelson'e Eagles AB R.H. Evans G. Smith P. Devol Cswscsesevess Mohney Ray Dupler Whyte Knox Wasnneseevenee

City Funds Report Shows May Balances For Nelsonville

City of Nelsonville reports total balances in all funds at May 31 of 38 576.57 up from 37 573.14 on April 30. Receipts for May totaled 7 626.78 while expenditures across all departments were 6 623.35.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVore

Barrows in Hospital After Appendectomy

Floyd Bar rows a clerk in the Forest Service department at Camp Nelson is recovering satisfactorily from an operation for appendicitis at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital.

Barrows Nelsonville Floyd Barrows Forest Service Department Camp Nelson Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Mayor Dew to Run Bowl of Rice Drive in Nelsonville

Nelsonville May or C G Dew named local chairman for a Bowl of Rice party sponsored nationally by the United Council for Civilian Relief in China with Theodore Roosevelt Jr as national chairman. He appointed a committee to handle local details including George Bateman F G Kouri E F DeVore Oral Daugherty Leland Goodman and others.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew United Council For Civilian Relief China Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Dew George Bateman F. G. Kouri E. F. Dev

Three Held To County Court In May Robbery Case

Nelsonville report states three suspects from Buchtel and New Straitsville were arraigned before Mayor Dew on breaking and entering charges after a May 5 theft at William White's Restaurant and Beer Parlor. Bowen Wade and Andrews pled guilty and were sent to the county jail under $500 bonds for grand jury consideration.

Nelsonville George Bateman C. G. Dew Elmer Bowen Alfred Wade Buchtel John Andrews New Straitsville William White William Coakley Eugene Dupler Woodrow Reynolds

Townsend Club Announces Speaker from Williamsport

NELSONVILLE The Townsend Club of Nelsonville will host F. G. Strickland of Williamsport for a lecture on the Townsend philosophy Wednesday at 7 30 p m. R H McCray announces the event and invites business men and citizens. The club also moves its regular meetings to the IOOF Hall Saturdays at 3 p m and will join the Old Age Pensions Club at 1 30 p m, inviting its members to stay for the second gathering.

Nelsonville Townsend Club F. G. Strickland Williamsport R. H. ‘McCray Strickland IOOF Old Age Pensions Club

Eagles Will Install Officers Tuesday At Lodge

Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will install officers Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the lodge rooms. The new worthy president Harry Chesher asks all members to attend as the 35th year for the local Aerie begins with plans for a highly successful year.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Harry Chesher Aerie

Benefit party in Nelsonville IOOF Hall Tuesday night

Junior Order to hold a benefit entertainment in Nelsonville at 7 45 PM. Patrons are asked to bring May tickets to the IOOF Hall for the event state.

Nelsonville IOOF

Rites at Murray City for William H. Thomas

Funeral services for William H. Thomas will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Murray City Methodist Church with burial at Green Lawn.

Murray City Nelsonville William H. Thomas Murray City Methodist Church Greenlawn

Paulsen Wolfe Win Golf Meet At Athens Country Club

Paulsen in Class A and Wolfe in Class B captured first place in the point tournament at Athens Country Club over the weekend. Paulsen totaled 45 points and Wolfe 41. Other winners included Paynter 44 Cameron 44 Rutkoskie 41 in Class A and Menhardt 41 Ashworth 36 Barstow 36 in Class B.

Paulsen Wolfe Athens Country Club Paynter Cameron Rutkoskie Menhardt Ashworth Barstow

Centennial Week includes supper and kitchen shower

Nelsonville notes describe Miss Peggy Shafer hosting a supper and kitchen shower for Mrs. Charles Fox during Centennial Week. Guests sat at six red and white tables, had a coal lamp supper, then bridge with high scores by Mrs. Carl Campbell and Mrs. Corwin Cookson. Out of town guests listed from Columbus Louisville Athens and others.

Nelsonville Peggy Shafer Charles Fox Virginia Lu Shafer Bridge Carl Campbell Corwin Cookson Jo Barnecut Lillian Taylor Columbus Vivian Grady Louisville Ruth Huggins Robert Main Clarence Heft Athens Fox

Stratton Family Attends Kirksville Graduation

Mr. and Mrs. Cash Stratton and Mrs. Miller Wilson and Mrs. Henry Stratton of Athlens returned from Kirksville Missouri where they attended the graduation of their brother Carl Stratton. The Stratton family then visited with him on their return.

Cash Stratton Athens Miller Wilson Henry Stratton Kirksville Carl Stratton Stratton

Mizpah Class Meeting Postponed to Wednesday Night

Mrs Carl Bateman hosts Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters Tuesday evening at her W Franklin Street home. Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church business meeting, set for tonight at Miss Pierce s home, postponed to Wednesday night at Mrs Burl Wallace s 590 Poplar Street.

Carl Bateman Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters W. Franklin St Methodist Church Miss Pierce Burl Wallace Poplar St

Powell couple attends Columbus engagement for Ford Pickens

Mr and Mrs Jack Powell attend the dinner dance at the Neil House Columbus Saturday night honoring Ford Pickens who has resigned as chairman of the Ohio Aid for the Aged Division to take charge of Davey’s campaign committee Nearly one thousand attendees were present.

Jack Powell Neil House Columbus Ford Pickens Ohio Aid For the Aged Davey

Graduation trip for Miss Maxine Lee McBride

Miss Agnes Raybould and Mrs. Malcolm Raybould left Thursday night for Pekin Illinois to attend the commencement of Miss Maxine Lee McBride daughter of the former Miss Agnes Babe Creighton. Maxine is the youngest in her class and graduates with high honors.

Agnes. Raybould Malcolm Raybould Pekin Ill Maxine Lee McBride Maxine Agnes Babe) Creighton

Centennial Week Guests Traveling Through Lancaster Area

A long list of visitors stopped in Lancaster and nearby areas during Centennial Week. Families from Columbus Youngstown and Fremont visited relatives including the Cox, Standall, Wood, Davis and Bean households while attending the pageant Conquest of the Years.

William Justus Dickey Lancaster Frank Cox Laurelville W. H. Cox Justus John Standall Youngstown J. Warrington Vern Davis Columbus William Standall Gerald Bundy Frank Bean Ray Sayers Harris Wood John W. Wood Ira Hall Audrey Harry Davis Charles Fox Fremont Fox Malcolm Raybould Jack Raybould Patty Lou Thomas Verity Muskingum River Earl Campbell Lydia Johnson W. L. King New Lexington Margaret Clark Middleport Charles Crossen Hebbardsville Peggy Shafer Tom Donoghue Thomas Donoghue Danville N. Y Charles Rafferty Ed Healy Grandaughter Martha Logan Will Powell Harry J. Nolte Miss Sue C. H. Bartlett Frank Barber Bonna Jean Charlotte Barber Barber John Welch Lucile Hellyer Mildred Paul Raith Thurman Hellyer Springfield

Cubs Take National League Lead On Strong Run

The Cubs surged to the NL lead by winning 13 of 17 as Chicago pitchers clicked and timely hitting backed them. They topped Philadelphia 7-1 behind Tex Carleton, while Cincinnati beat New York 4-1 to extend the Giants’ slide.

Leslie Avery New York U.P Bill Terry Chicago Cubs New York Giants Giants New Yorkers Charley Grimm Philadelphia Tex Carleton Cincinnati Johnny Vander Meer

Mead Paper Co. Edges The Plains 3 2 In Chillicothe

A two run rally in the fifth powered Mead Paper Co. of Chillicothe to a 3 2 victory over The Plains. Hunter collected three of four as the standout hitter while both clubs showcased sharp defense. The Plains threatened in the ninth but Coley was ruled out at first for the last out. Next Sunday June 2 The Plains travel to Laurelville.

Plains Mead Paper Co Chillicothe The Hunter Coley Laurelville the Plains Bahor Bos Desicianantis Venus Sore -Wecteveanswanes Basnott Shoemaker Sis Benemedcanecs Aiectinenew Kestival the Plains

Indians 5 Nats 4 in a tight six innings

Cleveland edged Washington 5 to 4 as Trosky struck twice for the Indians and Lee also homered. Pitching held firm with key outs and late runs finishing a tense, back and forth contest at the park.

Notes From Mac's Notebook on Sports and Travel

Henry McLemore sketches a reporter’s journey toward the national open golf tournament and muses on prize money for a hypochondriac derby. He comments on British jubilation after the Walker Cup and tracks star John Woodruff’s performance at Randall's Island, plus Olympic views by Lawson Robertson on site and politics.

Henry McLemore New York Denver

Baseball Standings Snapshot From Yesterday

The record shows National League teams with wins and losses including Chicago Philadelphia Boston and Brooklyn near the top while Cleveland Washington and Louis show midtable results. American League lists Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Indianapolis and St Paul with varied records.

Bees Win and Lose in Boston as Warstler Starred

Boston and St Louis battled with Medwick Mize and J Martin driving runs while Mise hit a homer. Warstler and Cuccurulla contributed two RBI each as DiMaggio and Owen added base hits. Stripp, Mize and Green left on base. Davis earned the win over Errickson in a pitching duel with Warneke striking out 12.

Boston Cseseeeees Bt. Louis MacFayden Warneke Wwerneke Davis Hilte Errickson Brown Oony Arms Setouante Shoffner Brdagry Shoun O-T.moore Acon Owen Harrell Bhoun Macon Riddle Mize Gutterlaye DiMaggiore Warstler Cuccinello St. Os Law Rhotiner Warrell Lanier Howe Sae Shaun Lanier Cooney

National and American league matchups listed

Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis Chicago at New York Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Washington Kansas City at Columbus Milwaukee at Toledo Minneapolis at Indianapolis St Paul at Louisville Ss ee

Nati Lest Icago Ork Incinnati Ttsbur Louis Philadelphia Cleveland York Detroit Indianea Association Ansas Ty Inneapolis Edo Braul Columbus Milwaukee Louisville National Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis American Chicago Boston Washington Association Kansas City Ilwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul

Tigers 10 Red Sox 4 in rough batterymen hit parade

Detroit rattled Boston with 10 runs as Rogell, Foxx and peers produced run batted in totals. Key plays included two base hits by York Piet and Foxx with Cronin and McNair contributing. Boston struggled with seven left on base and multiple errors as Detriot pulled away 10 to 4.

Iveemieir Renbrg Gehringer Ell Walker Piet Kennedy Cronin Iggins McNair York Laabs Foxx Higgins Peacock Oen Basce Berg Sack- Kennedy Bere Pe Rogell Is Cronin Detroit Boston Dickman Faaroum Wienes Kennedy Wendances

Chi Sox Split First Game with Phils in Tight Affair

Chicago and Philadelphia played a low scoring opener as Ambler, Radcliff and Werber sparked the visitors with key hits. Steinbacher homered for Chicago while Hayes and Berger provided run support in a game that drew 26 000 fans.

Ewoa Phils Abrrca R Dean Finney Ambler Chicago Cereeneeveces Chiat Nia Bobis Werber Lodigia Owen Ateiehached Brucker Bowell Siebert Kreevich Stratton Steinbacher

Dodgers 10 Pirates 8 tilt yields miscues and miscues

Dodgers outlasted the Pirates 10 to 8 after a rough error-filled game. Durocher Suhr and Waner supplied key hits with Suhr homering and Durocher collecting the only three-base hit. Attendance listed as 6,800.

Baseball Game Summary of New York Versus St Louis

Partial box score shows New York 5 def St Louis 8 with sparsely readable player lines. Names include Gehrig Kress McQuinn Clift Heffner and Crowe. Notable odd final line mentions attendance and an introduced stat about the city’s population of approximately 400 000 Negroes.

Silouls Abrhoa N.york Clutse Rolfeso Kressss Bell O/Knick Hefiner Jorgens Newsom a-Dickey Glenn Gomez Hadley Murphy Zoe St. Louis New York City

Jacksonville Wins 7-6 Over Philo Power

Jacksonville Indians overpower Philo Power 7-6 in a high scoring Sunday game. A five run second inning on three doubles a single and a walk fueled the victory for the home team. Dutch Zimmer pitched well with strong fielding supporting him, notably by Deal and Witham.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Indians Philo Dutch Zimmer Indians Deal Witham

Cubs Defeat Phillies 7 1 in 1941 Scoring Wordplay

In Philadelphia the Chicago Cubs outpaced the Philadelphia Phillies 7 to 1. Stainback drove in three runs while Carleton and Demaree added RBIs. Passeau pitched 12 3 innings to secure the win despite Mullcahy handling one inning.

Illness Strikes Kansas City Blues on Eastern Trip

The Kansas City Blues, leaders in the American Association, suffer a four game losing streak amid ptomaine poisoning hits to six players. Pitchers Gay Yocke Washeburn and catcher Hartje hospitalized. infielders Breese and Matheson under care. Manager Meyer used a Toledo player as catcher in both Sunday games. Indianapolis widens league lead. Minneapolis wins twin bill. Columbus and Milwaukee split.

Blues Toledo Madhens Kansas City Freddy Gay Bill Yocke Bill Washeburn Chris Hartje Eldon Breese Bill Matheson Bill Meyer Indianapolis Indians Saints Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Milwaukee Red Birds

Clerks Union to Elect Officers Tonight in Nelsonville

An important meeting of the Retail Clerks Union will be held at the K of P Hall in Nelsonville tonight at 7 30. Clerks wishing to be excused should send written excuses to the secretary.

Nelsonville Retail Clerks Union K. of P. Hall

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