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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

3

Shoe Factory Beats Eagles 4-2 in Twilight League

Brooks Shoe Factory defeated the Nelsonville Eagles 4 to 2 in Twilight League play last night amid several errors by the Ledge nine. Hannahs allowed five hits for the losers while Williams yielded the same, with Odenthal pacing the winners with a triple and a single. Haydenville hosts Buchtel Old Timers Friday at 5 30.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoe Factory Nelsonville Eagles Ledge Hannahs Williams Eagles Hartley George Oliver Odenthal Smith Whyte Haydenville Buchtel

Retta Howe Class Honored With Picnic In Nelsonville

Mrs. Allen Riley hosted the Retta Howe Sunday School Class picnic at the Nelsonville home of Mrs. R. P. Riley honoring her daughter-in-law Anna Bateman. Seated guests included Virgina Riley Cleveland, Elizabeth Green and Peggy, with many class members and instructor Mrs. Howe joining in songs, games, and a lawn dinner.

Retta Howe Nelsonville R. P. Riley Anna Bateman Allen Riley Methodist Church Virginia, Cleveland Elizabeth Green Peggy Beatrice Sommers Velma Evans Pearl Williams Marie Walker Ruth Barber Blanche Riley Hazel Dunkle Rose Vaughn Nellie Warner Preston Thompson Helen Largent Eleanore Kelley Mildred Hutchins Sylvester Ross Flossie Whitmore Hazel Katzenback Ida Duskey Garnet Schoonover Esta Warren Cora Tignor Bessie Stephenson Howe

County receives 13752 from auto tag fund distribution

Athens County cleanly receives 13752 from the fourth motor vehicle registration fee distribution with 6480 for the county and varying shares for nine municipalities Albany 288 Amesville 144 Athens 3600 Buchtel 144 Chauncey 504 Glouster 864 Jacksonville 28% Nelsonville 1152 and Trimble 288. Leah Ellen Klotz former Leah Ellen Dewhurst was granted a divorce from John K. Klotz in Athens County Common Pleas Court and restored to her maiden name Wednesday. Debate on two additional divorce cases was taken under advisement by Judge O F Rowland.

Athens County Frank West Columbus Albany Amesville Athens Buchtel Chauncey Glouster Jacksonville Nelsonville Trimble Leah Ellen Klotz John K. Klotz Athens County Common Pleas Court Leah Ellen Dewhurst O. F. Rowland

Aid Society Names Custodian At Nelsonville Meeting

The Nelsonville Methodist Ladies Aid Society held a 6 p m picnic dinner in the church dining room. After the meal the business session named Mrs. C. S. Krepple custodian with Mrs. T. S. Bush as assistant. Ed Crouse and Carl Coakley were chosen to secure officers for the coming year. The group then attended prayer meeting together.

Nelsonville Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church C. S. Krepple T. S. Bush Ed Crouse Carl Coakley

Nelsonville Bridge Club Hosts Tuesday Night

Mrs Harry Kelly Jr entertained the members of her bridge club on Tuesday night with three tables of play. Guests Mrs Fred Linscott and Mrs Frank Bonifield joined in the games, followed by a refreshment course. High scores were posted by Miss Florence Wood, Mrs Ruth Eberle and Mrs Frank Bonifield.

Nelsonville Harry Kelly, Jr Fred Linscott Frank Bonifield Florence Wood Ruth Eberle

Hartman and Wachenschwan(z) Visit Carbondale Hosts

Mr and Mrs Arthur Hartman were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs William Hartman and Mr and Mrs Wachenschwanz were Sunday guests of Mrs Bret France at Carbondale.

Arthur Hartman William Hartman Wachenschwanz Bret France Carbondale

Golden Rule Class Hosts Social Evening at Nelsonville Church

Mrs Elda Patton assisted by Miss Florence Hick hosted the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville. Mrs Bertha Ashby led devotions before a social evening followed the business session.

Nelsonville Elda Patton Florence Hick Golden Rule The Methodist Church Bertha Ashby

Birthday party for Billy Monks guest of Manor

Nelsonville notes a birthday party for Billy Monks, age eight, hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence Monks. Guests included Dorothy Ann Raine, Marilyn Shafer, Joan Hawk, Virginia Thomas, Betty Davis, Ann Dresher, George Dresher, Johnny Figgins, Harrold Kellar, Junior Hallett, Don Green, Carrol Lines, Harrold Davis, Don Harmony, Bob Wilson, Danny Shafer, Sonny Funk, and Virginia Ambrose. Games and contests were arranged with a dunky contest prize won by Joan Hawk and Earl Funk. Refreshments served from 8 to 5 with gifts received by Billy.

Billy Clarence Monks Dorothy Ann Raine Marilyn Shafer Joan Hawk Virginia Thomas Betty Davis Ann Dresher George Dresher Johnny Figgins Harrold Kellar Junior Hallett Don Green Carrol Lines Harrold Davis Don Harmony Bob Wilson Danny Shafer Sonny Funk Athens Virginia Ambrose New Straitsville Earl Funk

Nelsonville Junior O U A M to elect officers Thursday

The Junior Order of United American Mechanics will elect officers Thursday at 7 30 PM in the S O O F Hall. After the session, an ice cream social will be held for attendees.

Nelsonville S. O. O. F. Hall

York Grange to banquet winners after membership drive

At the regular York Grange meeting Friday night plans will be made by the losing side to honor the members who won in the recent drive. There will also be work in the first and second degrees at the hall.

Nelsonville York Grange

Guest Night at Elizabeth Evans Circle Entertained

Nelsonville Elizabeth Evans Circle members and officers hosted guest night at the Presbyterian Church dining rooms. Supper for 35 preceded a musical program with piano solos by Margery Vorkes and Louise Rice and a solo by Mary F. Groves. Mary E. Kessinger led devotions.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Evans Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Margery Vorkes Louise Rice Mary F. Groves Mary E. Kessinger

Harley Johnson Weds Resident of Michigan

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Harley Johnson to Martha C Kantz of Grand Rapids Michigan. The ceremony was June 8 at the bride’s garden home with Rev Ronald Hoffman officiating. Johnson, a Nelsonville High School Class of ’25 alumnus, will live in Michigan where he has worked for two years.

Nelsonville James Johnson Chestnut Street Harley Martha C. Kantz Grand Rapids Mich J. Kantz Ronald Hoffman Johnson Nelsonville High School Ohio University Michigan

Jessie Dalton Celebrates 63rd Birthday at Home

Mrs. Jessie Dalton marked her 63rd birthday Tuesday at 384 Pleasant View Avenue. Supper was served at six to many family and friends who brought gifts flowers and cards.

Nelsonville Jessie Dalton Pleasantview Avenue Dalton

D. of A. to Meet in I. O. O. F. Hall Friday Night

Nelsonville report notes the Daughters of America will hold a meeting in the I O O F Hall Friday night at 7 30 o clock with members urged to attend.

Nelsonville D. of A

Past Noble Grands Club Meets Friday at Shafer Home

Nelsonville report says the Past Noble Grands Club will meet Friday night with Mrs Beatrice Shafer on Jackson Street. The gathering details a local club event with Mrs Shafer hosting at her residence on Jackson Street.

Nelsonville Noble Grands Club Beatrice Shafer Jackson Street

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