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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1937

Page

2

Group's Work Is Caring for Needy of City

NELSONVILLE The Child Welfare Committee submits its annual report detailing funding used to aid needy school children health needs. Since July 1 1935 to April 15 1937 receipts total 516.49 from benefits and gifts, expenditures 297.17 on glasses tonsils teeth and nurse supplies. The fund stands at 219.32 with six months more needs anticipated and requests continued city group support. Members include Mrs Tessie Cavanaugh W W Warren Supt E J Arnold and Mrs Nelle Dowler.

Nelsonville Child Welfare Committee Tessie Cavvanaugh W. W. Warren E. J. Arnold Nelle Dowler WBA Eastern Star Chapter West PTA D. of A’s Pythian Sisters Southern Ohio Cosmopolitan Hyperion Clubs Panies Jonas L.W.C Esther

Local Union Holds Regular Meeting at Goose Run

Nelsonville local Union No. 3987 UMW of O will meet Tuesday at 1 o'clock at Goose Run Crossing. Election of local officers and other business to be discussed per secretary Carl Carsner.

Nelsonville Goose Run Carl Carsner

Mizpah Class Meets At Miss Clark Home

Miss Margaret Clark hosts Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church at her home for a Wednesday pot luck dinner at six o clock.

Nelsonville Margaret Clark Methodist Church

Girl Scouts Seek Cookies and Funds for Camp

In Nelsonville the Girl Scouts aim to raise funds for a summer camp by selling 500 dozen cookies next Saturday. They request donations of materials for ice box butter scotch cookies and will present their campaign plan tomorrow.

Nelsonville

Illness Proves Fatal for Nelsonville Widow Mary Dille

Mrs. Mary Dille widow of George Dille died Saturday at 727 Walnut St after a brief illness. She lived most of her life in Nelsonville and is survived by a daughter Mrs. James Evans four grandchildren two brothers Albert and Ed Howard and two sisters Mrs Moe Manamay and Mrs Dishong. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at Warrens Funeral Home conducted by Rev Herman Sayers and Rev H A Rothrock.

Nelsonville Mary Dille George Dille Walnut St Dishong Athens Warren Herman Sayers Circleville H. A. Rothrock

Will Re-Enact Murder Trial At Local Church

Nelsonville residents will witness a re enacted dramatic trial titled Prisoner at The Bar portraying F W Wilkinson charged with murdering his wife in a drunken state. Local talent performs all roles except Wilkinson with Rev Lloyd Evans as judge and E J Arnold as state attorney. Doors open at 7 with the event at 8 at the Presbyterian church.

Nelsonville F. W. Wilkinson Presbyterian Church Columbus Lloyd Evans E. J. Arnold H. A. Rothrock Elmer Bay Baliff T. A. Davis R. A. Snackenburg Bill Mechem Wilma Scott Emily Sharp

Shoe Factory Workers To Organize Union

Nelsonville article notes a June 16 meeting at the American Legion Building at 8 p.m. to form a local union for shoe factory workers. The event follows a conference between the Hocking and Sunday Valley Labor Council and the Shoe Company, chaired by John Coope and C. E. Hoskins. Also mentions a motor trip by Dr. and Mrs. Hammill and Mr. and Mrs. Eddy returning from a monthlong West coast to North route journey.

Nelsonville American Legion Hocking and Sunday Valley Labor Council Shoe Company John Coope C. E. Hoskins Labor Council B. L. Hammill Robert Eddy

Barrows and Parshell Visit Nelsonville Guests

Mr and Mrs John Barrows hosted Sunday guests from Zanesville including Mr and Mrs James Barrows with son Richard and Mr and Mrs Lee Parshell with daughter Thelma in Nelsonville

Nelsonville John Barrows James Barrows Richard Lee Parshell Thelma Zanesville

Miss Marian Morris Weds Paul Stephan in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on a Saturday ceremony at 3:30 PM Miss Marian Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs P C Morris and Mr Paul Stephan son of Mr and Mrs Edwin F Stephan united in marriage at the bride’s home Rev John Lloyd Evans officiated. The couple left for a Michigan motor trip and will reside in Toledo after a reception and a new apartment awaits them. The bride is a OU and Columbus training school graduate and former secretary to the Columbus Railway Power and Light auditor. the groom is a OU graduate and works with the John Manville Corp in Toledo. Out of town guests included the Stephan family and Columbus friends. In Nelsonville Theodore Keeney received a $10 fine and costs for reckless driving in Mayor Holland’s court.

Nelsonville Marian Morris P. C. Morris E. Columbus St Paul Stephan Edwin F. Stephan Upper Sandusky John Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Morris Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Columbus Columbus Railway Power and Light Co Stephan John Manville Corporation Toledo Helen David Dick Collins W. S. Courtright

Reds and Giants Split Orioles? No clear title

In a Nelsonville page snippet, baseball lines show Cincinnati and New York scoring totals across two games with multiple players named Riges Kampouris Mancuso and Hafey involved. The text lists runs batted in and home runs, with pitching notes and attendance figures.

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Pirates Drop Pair First Game in Brooklyn Series

Brooklyn defeats Pittsburgh 4 to 1 in the opener as Brack and Waner lead with key hits. Brown and Manush spark offense for the Pirates but Brooklyn pitchers hold the line.

L.wanrots Ucher Manushrf Guhr Phelps Todd Hodler Winsett If Brubkr éoa-Lucas Weaver Brooklyn Lavagetto Manush Jensen Stripper Savage Brack Bucher Putisburgn Brooklyn Balle Munso Bauers Brown Sane Bauer Losine Ditcher Baers L. Waner Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers van Mungo Fred Fitzsimmons New York Dodger

Eastern Clubs Suffer Shellacking in Natl and AL Play

Eastern American League clubs returned home after the season’s worst intersectional losses. Western clubs swept 30 of 45 in the series while Chicago and Detroit led the East with strong records. New York Yankees rallied to win the opener over St. Louis Browns 16-9, then tied in the nightcap as DiMaggio homered thrice. White Sox swept Washington 9-4 and 3-2, with Cleveland, Detroit, and NY Giants also winning key games. St. Louis and Chicago paced the invasion in the NL, while Cincinnati split .500 ball.

New York U.P Chicago Detroit St. Louis Browns St. Louis Cubs Cincinnati New York Yankees Joe DiMaggio Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Bonura Kreevich Sewell Monte Stratton Giants Reds Philadelphia Phillies Chuck Klein Leroy Parmelee Boston Lou Fette Dizzy Dean Dean

Cubs and Phillies Split as Shoun, Camilli Homer in Tight Game

In a 11 innings clash, Chicago and Philadelphia tie 6 6 with key homers from Herman Camilli Collins and O Deer. Shoun yields 6 runs, Parmelee and Mulcahy struggle on the mound as LaMaster secures the win and 10 000 in attendance.

Fe Iy Parmelee Hartnett Mulcahy Chicago Philaelphia Eevercoesces Jurses Marty Herman Cin Whitney Maree Kieln Galan Pia Os Jurges Collins Parmele Jurges Chicase Philadelphia Rose Mite LaMaester Jurees LaMaster Shoun Scheren Walters Asseau Kelleherp

Tigers Triumph 3 1 Over Red Sox in Muddy Showdown

Detroit tops Boston 3 to 1 as Hicks, Walker and Auker deliver key hits. Pitching tight, early miscues and late insurance runs tilt the game to the Tigers in a crowded ballpark.

Yanks Win Tie With St. Louis In Slugfest

In a high scoring baseball game the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals combined for a barrage of runs. Key highlights include multiple two base hits and home runs by players such as Murphy Lazzeri and Selkirk, with Makosky earning the win for New York and Walkup taking the loss for St. Louis.

W.york Abrhoa S.louis Abrhoa Crosettiiss Davislb Louis Henrich Murphy Vosmik Carey Clift Selkirk Dickey Henpe Crosetti Rolfe Lazzeri Maosky DiMaggio Davis Hildebrand Gehrig Rune Cuft Crosett Knickerbocker Davis Rolfe New York St. Louis Balis Blake Knott Makosky Koupal Malone Ath Seevees Bonett Cift DiMageio West Bell Pavis Heprich

Chisox Triumph as St Louis Falls to Boston in 1960s Classic

The St. Louis club loses to Boston 1 0 with Padgett charged with the loss as Deregaweni collects two RBIs. Brown and Pletcher hit two base hits, Mize adds a three base hit, while Bordagaray swipes a bag and Cuccinello is involved in a double play. Attendance reaches 41,079 as errors and base on balls shape the outcome.

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Wightman Cup Team Named Nine Top U S Players

The U S Lawn Tennis Association named nine leading American women to try out for the Wightman Cup squad to face Britain at Forest Hills in August. Helen Wills Moody heads the list though she may not play. Also named in the practice group are Alice Marble Helen Jacobs Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Marjorie Gladman Van Ryn Carolin Babcock Helen Pedersen Dorothy May Bundy and Gracyn Wheeler.

New York U.P U. S. Lawn Tennis Association Forest Hills Helen Wills Moody Moody Alice Marble Helen Jacobs Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Marjorie Gladman van Ryn Carolin Babcock Helen Pedersen Dorothy May Bundy Gracyn Wheeler

Standings and results from the National and American Club leagues

The standings list New York leading the National League with 31 wins and 19 losses followed by Brooklyn and Philadelphia among others. In the American League Chicago leads with 28 wins and 19 losses as Detroit and Cleveland trail. Sunday results include St Louis 6 Boston 2 and Brooklyn 6 Pittsburgh 2 among others. Tuesday games feature matchups such as New York at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Boston.

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Algeo and Dean Tie for First in Athene Country Club Tourney

John Algeo and Norman Dean tied for first place in the bet a million tournament at Ath ens Country Club over the weekend. Bill Drake and Doc Sanders tied for next position, followed by Al Nellis F B Dilley Earl Beckley and Henry Begg in the final standings.

John Algeo Norman Dean Athens Country Club Bill Drake Doc” Sanders al Nellis F. B. Dilley Earl Beckley Henry Begg

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