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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1930

Page

3

Pentecost Service and Scout Baseball Meeting in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on June 9 members of Vile Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias attended a service at Presscerian Church where Rev Lloyd Evans delivered the sermon. Special choir numbers and a Faith Stiers solo highlighted the event. Later that evening Pentecost commemorations continued at the church. Troop 46 scouts held a baseball meeting at 6 30 pm to discuss joining or supporting the team led by manager Charlies Patton and planned to play Carbon Hill after the meeting. Carbon Hill defeated the troop 17 to 11 last week.

Nelsonville Vile, Lodge No. 169 Knights O Pythias Presscerian Church Liovs Hyvans Faith Stiers Servic Troop 46 Charlies Patton Carbon Hill

Reform Women Question Senate Prohibition Opinion Poll

The Woman's Organisation for Prohibition Reform reports 21 senators favor dry laws, eight oppose, 23 noncommittal, and 44 unreachable. Thirteen of the noncommittal would not answer the core question, ten could not classify as wets or drys, and several admitted they hid their stance to avoid hurting reelection chances.

Washington UPR Woman's Organisation For Prohibition Reform Senate

Mike McManaway Seriously Injured After Freight Train Jump

Nelsonville report says Mike McManaway of Orbiston was found in Hocking County railroad yards Friday night and, after being taken to the infirmary Saturday, was unfit to explain his injuries. Police suspect he jumped from a freight car and was struck by the moving train.

Nelsonville Mike McManaway Orbiston Hocking County Infirmary McManaway

Local Residents Entertain Guests and Attend Events

Mrs Stacy Sharp and Mary Kate travel to Detroit to visit Dr Rose Herrold. Other visits span Columbus Marietta Logan and Athens. Summer school opens at Senior High with Miss Rosemary Acker directing English classes for eight weeks.

Stacy Sharp Mary Kate Rose Herrold Detroit Michigan Winfield Owens Dix Columbus Inez Courtney Katherine J. L. Wilson Clyde Dilcher Homer Reeves Elsworth Reeves Charles Ervin James Snyder Harry Patton Logan L. A. North Durward North Marietta Helen Shaw Ohio University Athens Blanche Moorehead Bob Ryder Akron Hannah Parry Rosemary Acker Helen Roscoe Lillian Rheinscheld Orland Ohio N. J. Finch Chesterfield Ill John Tennithill Deanville Mary Jacqueline Miner Chicago Mary Ray West Washington Street

Reunion plans set for Gore School event

Final plans for the reunion to be held at the Gore School on Thursday June 19 were made when the appointed committee met with Mrs. Rose Cook of Madison Street Thursday evening.

Gore School Rose Cook Madison Street

Old Timers Win At Middleport Sunday

Dr. Walker's Buchtel Old Timers beat New York Central 7 to 2 after 13 innings at Middleport. Key players included Taylor on the mound, Christian catching, Mohney and Garner delivering. Wagner at third and Dr. Walker with a late homer. The crowd along the Ohio River saw a strong, high effort game with future bookings announced.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker Buchtel Ohio River Territory New York Central Middleport Ohio River B. Taylor Christian Taylor Mohney Garner Smathers Smith Joe Taylor Russell Vets River Boys Railroaders Wagner New Straitsville

Raymond Henshaw Shows Slight Improvement

Nelsonville report says Raymond M Henshaw son of Mr and Mrs Merwin Henshaw who has been seriously ill for a week at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith is said to be slightly improved.

Nelsonville Raymond M Henshaw Merwin Henshaw Jacob Smith

Esther Sunday School Meeting Tonight

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School meets this evening with Miss Beth Verity at 481 Madison Street.

Esther The Christian Sunday School Beth Verity Madison Street

Preaches Sunday at local Christian Church

Reverend Charles K. Grammer of Ironton led Pentecost Day services delivering a morning sermon titled The First Gospel Message and an evening sermon on The First Christian Church He was accompanied by Mrs. Grammer, their daughter, and Mr and Mrs W L Peppers with two daughters from Ironton.

Nelsonville Charles K. Grammer Ironton First Christian Church Grammer W. L. Peppers

Nelsonville Teacher Secretly Weds New Vienna Man

Nelsonville on June 9 reports the secret marriage of Miss Harriet Rulon to Rezin Walker both of New Vienna. The ceremony occurred January 11 in Marietta. Miss Rulon has taught for two years at the Nelsonville Central Building school.

Nelsonville Harriet Rulon Rezin Walker New Vienna Marietta Rulon

Mrs Rebecca Loper 89 dies at Asbury Ridge

Mrs Rebecca Loper aged 89 died Sunday night at her daughter Mrs Oswald Dabritz home near Asbury Ridge. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Asbury Church conducted by Rev Harlen. Burial will follow in the nearby cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Dabritz and Mrs Jane Clark and Mrs Amanda Powell and son P S Loper. Husband George Looper preceded in death by about 40 years.

Nelsonville Rebecca Loper Oswald Dabritz Asbury Ridge Asbury Church Harlen Dabritz Jane Clark Carbondale Amanda Powell South Dakota P. S. Loper Murray City George Looper

Nelsonville Boy Rangers to Hold Y M C A Meeting

The Nelsonville Lodge of the Boy Rangers of America meets at the Y M C A at 6 p.m. Tuesday with Sioux and Cheyenne Tribes invited for full attendance. Rangers, led by the ranger guide, plan a hilltop wiener roast and marshmallow toast, leaving the Y at 6 30.

Nelsonville The Boy Rangers of America

Birth of Dorothy Lee Devore in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Leland Devore announce the birth of a daughter named Dorothy Lee on Saturday June 7 at their Fayette Street home in Nelsonville. The mother is Mary Parry.

Nelsonville Leland Devore Mary Parry Fayette Street Dorothy Lee

Powell couple to attend Toledo wedding then move to Buenos Aires

Mr and Mrs W F Powell travel to Toledo for their son Gerald C Powell and Miss Eleanore Werner wedding. After the ceremony they return to Buenos Aires to establish their home abroad.

Nelsonville W. F. Powell Toledo Gerald C. Powell Eleanore Wernert

Intoxication charge lands Tolliver fine in Nelsonville

Nelsonville June 9 Matt Tolliver was arraigned after arrest by Police Chief George Bateman. He pled guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Bill Hickman.

Nelsonville Matt Tolliver George Bateman Bill Hickman Costa

Delegates Attend Ohio Red Men Pocahontas Convention

Raymond Scott travels from Nelsonville to Sidney as a delegate from the Improved Order of Red Men for the Great Council of Ohio session June 10 to 12. Mrs. Carl Wallace attends as a delegate from the Order of Pocahontas.

Nelsonville Raymond Scott Sidney Improved Order of Red Men The Great Council of Ohio 3Arl Wallace Order of Pocahontas

Legion Post Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday Evening

The Glenford Dugan Post American Legion postpones its regular meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Legion Home. After the meeting refreshments will be served.

Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion

Daughters of Union Veterans to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

The Daughters of Union Veterans will assemble at the Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening at 7 30 oclock. The meeting is set for members and invited guests in the local area.

Daughters of Union Veterans Odd Fellows’ Hall

Faithful Workers Class Meets for Monthly Session

The Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School met at Mrs. Drescher’s home on Kentner Street Friday evening for the monthly program. Devotions included group songs In the Service of the King and In the Garden, a Ninety six Psalm reading by Mrs. Robertson, and a prayer by Mrs. Reynolds. Mrs. Kreppel led the business session, readings were given by Mrs. Alice Anderson, and participants included Mrs. Bartoe, Mrs. Betta, Mrs. Raine, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Cox, and Mrs. Neikirk. Mrs. Cox was elected secretary and treasurer of the birthday fund, hostess assisted by Mrs. Gandee and Mrs. Neikirk.

Faithful Workers Methodist Sunday School Thomas Spencer William Drescher Kentner Street Mary Robertson Charles Reynolds C. G. Kreppel

Luncheon Hosted for Class Guests by Mrs. Weakley

Mrs. Weakley served luncheon for the class guests including Mrs. Maggie Linscott Mrs. Walter Dres cher Mrs. Mabel Jones and Miss Mary Margaret Groce.

Weakley Maggie Linscott Walter Drescher Mabel Jones Misa Mary Margaret Groce

W B A Club Holds Friday Evening at Verity Street

Mrs. Anna Foss hosted 22 members of the W. B. A. Club on Verity Street Friday evening. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Bessie Tucker Mrs. Lilian Tucker and Mrs. Billa Brown. A two course luncheon was served and bingo prizes went to Mrs. Gladya Duckler and Mrs. Nora Weiss.

Anna Foss Verity Street W. B. A. Club Bessie Tucker Lilian Tucker Billa Brown Bingo Gladya Duckler Nora Weiss

Pentecost sermon links Pentecost to humane progress

Reverend Charles Vs. Weber of Church of God on Hocking Street says Pentecost established the human race as a great result. He notes Disciples were unstable before Pentecost and Peter vacillated between fear and courage, with the crowd's shifting cries from Hosanna to crucify him to a conscience-rousing sermon at Pentecost.

Charles Vs. Weber Church of God Hocking Street Peter Christ Weber

Parole Violator Shot During Alleged Robbery Attempt

Barbarton June 9 Raymon Perkins 25 a parole violator was held under guard in a hospital after being shot by a filling station attendant during an alleged robbery attempt authorities said Perkins faced parole violation charges and was wounded in the incident in Barbarton.

Barberton Raymon Perkins

Three Men to Face Trial on Liquor Charges in Athens

James Hamilton of Sugar Creek Ernest Hawkins and Robert Sands of Athens are set to be tried before Judge L G Worstell in Athens County Common Pleas Court. They are among 13 alleged leaders in raids conducted Friday night by Constable Joel Athens and state agents for sale and possession of intoxicating liquor. Herbert Rivers and John Bradley of Athens face similar charges, with L B Bean released after a $100 fine. Magistrate Carl Porter presided and L B Bean was arraigned on selling intoxicating liquor.

James Hamilton Sugar Creek Ernest Hawkins Robert Sands Athens L. G. Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Carl H. Porter L. B. Bean Sam Porter

Lamb with six week old lamb shows life long traits

A Stockport farmer Ralph Sells reports a six week old lamb displaying two complete digestive systems. Dr Stanabury of Athens arinia examined the animal after a minor illness and called it a medical oddity. The lamb’s unusual anatomy is described as a freak of nature.

Ralph Sells Stockport Fara Stanabury Athens Arinia

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