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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Win Fifth Straight At Chillicothe

Nelsonville Eagles defeated Mead Paper Co 6 to 4 at Chillicothe to extend their winning streak to five. Paul Taylor earned his third consecutive win on the mound as Chillicothe out hit the Eagles 11 to 10. Clyde Ray and Whyte Evans led the Eagles with two hits each while Evans stole second in the ninth. James led Chillicothe with three of five at bats. About 600 fans attended as Nelsonville visits The Plains next Sunday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Mead Paper Co Chillicothe Paul Taylor Eagle Eagles Clyde Ray Whyte Evans D. Smith James Brown Mead Codenthal Graham Abrh Jhmm Jones Yankees Giants Cleveland New York Yanks St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cards Carl Hubbell Detroit Tigers Washington Gehringer York Tigers Freddy Fitzsimmons Cincinnati Boston Bees

Cosmopolitan Club entertained at Mrs Jackson home

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club members met Friday evening at Mrs. H. H. Jackson's home. The session included calendar distribution for next year and a program led by Mrs. John Saltz reviewing R.F.D. by Smart. Mrs. Byron Lamborn read two Ohio themed poems and a picnic was planned for June 24.

Nelsonville Cosmopolitan Club H. H. Jackson R.F.D Smart John Saltz Byron Lamborn Ohio Jackson

Bible Class Hosts Tuesday Night Meeting at Circle Hill

Mrs Kathryn McDaniel hosts the Faithful Circle Bible Class at Circle Hill home for Millfield Church of Christ. Members meet at Viola Sanders home for transport to the McDaniel residence. Eleanor Sharick conducts the meeting with devotions by Helen Sanders and program by Mrs Sharick and Lillian Russell. Mae Boudinot is the teacher.

Chauncey Kathryn McDaniel Circle Hill Faithful Circle Bible Millfield

Junior Order Benefit Party for Nelsonville

A benefit party is planned at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville Tuesday evening at 7 45 with proceeds aiding local community efforts.

Nelsonville IOOF

Nelsonville Social Notes Picnic and family reunion report

Nelsonville notes describe a Junior High picnic at Rising Park Lancaster with 21 participants led by Mr Maynard McDaniel and families. It also reports a Williams family reunion in Columbus with relatives from multiple cities and hospital update for Mrs L R Kelch returning home after treatment.

Nelsonville Maynard McDaniel Rising Park Lancaster McDaniel Chas Walker Roy Sayers

Graduation visits and council sessions noted

Mrs Garnet Bennett and Miss Catharine Spencer attended graduation events in Pittsburgh after leaving Parkersburg. Miss Helena Kouri returns home for the summer after finishing a year at Bridgeport High School. Mrs Berdie Evans and Mrs Hazel Coon travel to Cleveland for Grand Council sessions of the Degree of Pocahontas with Evans as local representative and Coon as Grand Treasurer.

Garnet Bennett Catharine Spencer Parkersburg Charles Bartel Pittsburgh Janette University of Pittsburgh Helena Kouri Bridgeport, O Berdie Evans Hazel Coon Cleveland

Nelsonville Personal News Highlights

Alva Daugherty and James Birchfield visited Mr. Lawrence Hopkins in Buchtel. Mrs. John V. Wood returned home after visiting Columbus with Mrs. Harris Wood and sons, Harris Jr and John Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Floto and daughter Martha from Steubenville are guests of Mrs. Floto’s parents, Vern and Martha Vorhes. The Powell family are spending the week at an unspecified location.

Nelsonville Alva Daugherty James Birchfield Lawrence Hopkins Buchtel John V. Wood Columbus Harris Wood Harris, Jr John Perry Walter Floto Martha Steubenville Floto Vern Vorhes James Powell

The Plains Delegation at Nazarene Zone Meeting Totals 34

Thirty four from The Plains Nazarene Church attended the Southeastern Zone meeting at Athens Tabernacle. Rev. C B Clendenin led in charge with speakers Rev Charles Gibson Rev J F Liest and Rev Jacob Halibean. Music by Olivet Male Quartet. Attendance banners went to Hamden and Gallipolis. locals from The Plains included Samuel Darnell Walter Wharton Ray Shafer Ray Oliver and Dresl Goff Delphos Goff.

Chauncey Plains Nazarene Nazarene Athens Tabernacle C. B. Clendenin Logan Charles Gibson Columbus J. F. Liest Olivet Nazarene College Jacob Halibean Olivet College Olivet Dale Ray Moore Troy Robert Condon Iowa Wendell Wellman Portsmouth Hamden Gallipolis the Plains Samuel Darnell Walter Wharton Ray Shafer Ray Oliver Dresl Goff Delphos Goff

Birth of a daughter Janice Ann in Millfield

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Caldwell announce the birth of their daughter Janice Ann at home in Millfield on Sunday June 12. Elizabeth Ferrer and her daughter Helen Chauncey visit Michigan relatives in Trenton and Pontiac, visiting James and Cora Ferrel and the Ferrel families.

Chauncey Guy Caldwell Millfield Janice Ann Michigan Elizabeth Ferrer Helen Trenton Mich James Brooks Cora Ferrel Walter Ferrel Fred Ferrel Pontiac

Car Stolen in Nelsonville After Short Drive

A new coupe with about 300 miles on it was stolen from a Harper Hollow parking spot between 10 and 11 Sunday night, reported by owner Jean Lindley of Columbus. Police urge removing ignition keys to deter amateur thieves, noting most local thefts involve drivers leaving keys in the car.

Nelsonville Harper Hollow Jean Lindley Maine St Columbus Friends

Cottage trip figures in Washington circuit

Mrs. Stanley Dew and her nephew Russell Toy of Columbus returned Friday night after a weeklong motor journey to Washington D C and other eastern points of interest along the Muskingum River cottage route.

la Cottage Muskingum River Stanley Dew Russell Toy Columbus Washington, D. C

Entertain Class Hosts and Church Circle Meeting Notices

Mrs Roy Sayers and Mrs Donald Johnson hosted the Circle of Ruth Sunday School Class at the Presbyterian Church with games contests and a refreshment course. Mizpah Class of the M E Church will meet with Miss Elizabeth Linton on Wednesday evening at Jefferson Street.

Roy Sayers Donald Johnson Circle of Ruth Presbyyerian Church M. E. Church Elizabeth Linton Jefferson St

Yankees 7 Cleveland 6 in rough victory

Yankees edge Cleveland 7 to 6 as bundled errors and late hits decide the game. Averill Keltner Ruffing Gordon drive runs while Gehrig and Trosky contribute for the Tribe. Feller suffers the loss with 6 innings, 6 hits, and 3 walks.

Feller Pth Feveland Rolfe Trosky Averill Keltner Pydal Lary Powell Ruffing Dickey Gordon Gee Trasky Heath Newark Cleveland Allen Peller Balk Rulting

Tigers 18 Nationals 12 in rough box score report

Detroit belted Washington 18 to 12 with Greenberg York and Rogell leading hits. Travis Myer and Ferrell homered, Greenberg and Rogell doubled, RB Ferrell and York drove in runs as Detroit piled up 8 runs in one inning.

Deireli Arrwhoa Wash Arrhwoa Rogell Armadaet White Lewis Obrngr Wright York Stone Myer Wade Kelley Soffmanp Appietown Sridgesp Okrakusken Detroit Washington Almada Myer Rune Travis R. Ferrell Fox Gehringer Christman Greenberg Laabs Rogell Pearinger Myer Fox Laabs Ferrell Oehringer Bridges Bonurea Gebringer Poffenberger W. Ferrell Appleton Birikeouts W. Fe

Mrs Hill Hosts Ladies Aid Meeting at Millfield Church

Mrs Ida Hill hosted the June Ladies Aid Society gathering in Chauncey with Edith McDaniel absent. Olive Brookins gave devotions. Two visitors attended: Mrs Maude Stauffer and Mrs Nellie Brookins. Ice cream and cake were served by the hostess and her daughter, Mrs Eleanor Sharick.

Chauncey Ida Hill Ladies Aid Society of Millfield

Eureka Dam Celebration Attended in Gallipolis

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Frank McDaniel Mr and Mrs John Sharick and family joined others at the Eureka Dam celebration in Gallipolis and shared a picnic. Mrs Sylvia Matson Bumgardner of The Plains shows improvement after illness at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Rev Dreil Goff calls a prayer meeting at The Plains Nazarene Church Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Chauncey Frank McDaniel John Sharick John Dwight Ida Hill Eureka Dam Gallipolis Sylvia Matson Bumgardner the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens F. H. Staffinger Thomas Fennell Bobby Sissy Eureka Dreil Goff Plains Nazarene

Mrs Lottie Cannon Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Lottie Cannon, recently in Mercy Hospital Columbus for observation, has returned to Greens Run with son Don Cannon and daughter in law Clara Cannon. Mrs Cannon’s condition is described as critical.

Chauncey Lottie Cannon Mercy Hospital Columbus Greens Run Don Clara Cannon Cannon

Carl Heck Dilley Win Golf Prizes

Carl Heck nets 68 four under par to win Medal Play Handicap at the Country Club. F B Dilley takes Class A with 71. other class winners listed include R McKinstry J E Bailey W Walker J Seiple and R Rannells H Cox F Wolfe with scores and handicaps.

Carl Heck F. B. Dilley R. McKinstry J. E. Bailey W. Walker J. Seiple R. Rannells H. Cox F. Wolfe

Giants and Yanks in race for third straight subway World Series

The Yankees and Giants surge as bidding for a third straight subway World Series intensifies. New York teams rebounded from slumps with wins amid a wide pennant race across the majors. The Indians led the AL while the Cubs and Cards battled in the NL.

New York U.P New York Yankees Giants Yanks Chicago White Sox West

Cubs Hire Specialists To Diagnose Dizzy Deans Arm

Chicago Cubs manager Charlie Grimm ordered Dizzy Dean to stay home for a full medical exam after doctors prescribed rest. Specialists were called to determine the cause of Deans pitching arm weakness as the team began an eastern trip.

Chicago U.P Dizzy Dean Charlie Grimm Dean Chicago Cubs John F. Davis Cub Grimm

Reds Beat Reds-like Bees In Opening Split Game

In a doubleheader opener the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Bees 5 to 1 while the visitors evened the score with a 9 to 3 win. Garms and West drove in runs for Boston, McCormick starred with four RBIs, and Lanning earned the win.

Boston Abrhoa Garms Frey Cooney Stein DiMag Berger Cucinelo Goodma West Om’crmck Fletcher Lombardie Muellere Sta-Gamble Warstirss Schott Shoffner Cooke Lanning Riggs Myersss Weaver V.davis Lombardi Sth Goodman Warstler Cuccinello Myers McCormick Cincinnati Linning Cascarella

Giants Split Doubleheader With Pirates and Phillies

In a two game set from the National League, the Giants split with the Pirates and the Phillies. Key players include DiMaggio, West, and Riddle for Boston and Cincinnati, with notable pitching from Hubbell and Warneke in the games. The scores and line shows varied outcomes across the twin bill.

Baseball box score summary Philadelphia vs St. Louis

Philadelphia sevens 9 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 9 14 1 St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 Johnson Clift Sulivan Meffner Finney Heas Quin n Kress Parker Ross Bonetti Walkup. Losing pitcher Walkup.

Bonetti Ncsorcvace Philadelphia

Home Run by Rizzo Powers Pittsburgh Victory Over Philadelphia

In a baseball game, Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 11 to 5. Rizzo hit a home run and Jordan, Weintraub, and Atwood drove in key runs while Brown earned the win and Passeau the loss as 7,628 fans watched.

Atwood Smith Philadelphia Pittsburgh Weintraub D. Young Klein Jordan Brown Suhr Todd Risso Martin Rizzo Waner Klinger F. Young Vaughan Passeau Smith Bivess Sivess

Brooklyn and Chicago Battle in Odd Scoring Doubleheader

Brooklyn and Chicago split a doubleheader with Chicago winning 9 to 0 in the nightcap after Brooklyn posted a 9 run effort in the opener. Camilli led Chicago with four RBIs and a homer while Mungo took the loss for Brooklyn in the first game.

Bhion AB Rho Acbleage Abraca Cuyler Cacrart Hassett Phelps O'Dea Camilliille Marty Koy Ocarretta Dureher c-Asbell Mungo Garbark Tamulis Jurges Butcher Lee Cavarretta Brooklyn Seereeree Demaree Hack Lazzeri Lavagetto Cuyler Reynolds Asbell Bryant Herman Haberman Chicago Hamlin Wild Piten Balk

Lulu Smith Critical After Illness at Main Street Home

Mrs Lulu Smith remains in critical condition after several weeks of illness at her Main Street residence. Local doctors report no change in her deteriorating health and family members appeal for prayers.

Chauncey Lulu Smith

Cubs Triumph Over Boston in Classic 4-? Game

Chicago and Boston split a 4-8 pitchers duel with Walker delivering a homer for Chicago and Vosmik, Chapman, and Foxx contributing RBI. The Cubs score first, Boston answers late, and attendance reaches 34,500 as Rigney notes compact pitching.

Chicago Boston Berger Owen l'Vosmikis Stabehr Chapmn Kreevch Foxx Radcliffib O/Higgins Walker If McNairss Hayes Desautelse Wilson Lyons Bagby Sewell Walker Vosmik Chapman Nonnenkamp Cramer Bugby Dietrich Doerr Chicaro MecNair Chic Baile Marcum Rigney Aberca Boston Abrhwua Berger Cronin Peacock

Standings and Tuesday Schedule Across Leagues

National League leaders Cincinnati and Chicago hold 9 0 records while Detroit and Washington lead American listings. Notable scores show New York 7 Cleveland 6 and St Louis 3 0 vs Philadelphia. Tuesday matches pair Chicago Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn and Pittsburgh New York with various American and Association league games.

National Boston Cincinnat Chicago Broo Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St. Lo Cleveland Detroit Washington Aes Louis Bos Merican Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Association— Columbus Soo Peteneren Washipas Philadelphia Cage Jation Kansas

Braddock Foresees Louis Victory Over Schmeling in Seven

Braddock predicts a Louis win in seven rounds as he watches Schmeling’s sparring at Pompton Lakes. Schmeling shows one sharp flurry, rockingly striking Joe Mack, while Louis nears peak form after a hard six round session before about 4 000 fans.

N. Y James J. Braddock Max Schmeling Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Braddock Louis Max Joe Mack Pompton Lakes N. J A.R Joe Louis

Plains Contest Rained Out Sunday

The Plains versus Laurelville game was washed out on the host field. The Plains plan intensive practice for next Sunday's game against the Nelsonville Eagles at The Plains, a benefit for Bennie Harrison ill at his mother Mrs Rebecca Harrison s home. Tickets are selling briskly and sponsors expect a large crowd and a substantial purse. The Plains hold practice Wednesday and Friday evenings with a possible Saturday practice game if a opponent is found. Great Britain imports about 225000 eggs from Poland each year.

the Plains Laurelville Plains Nelsonville Eagles Bennie Harrison Rebecca Harrison

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