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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville Greys top Dr Walker's Old Timers 3–0

Nelsonville Greys defeat Dr Walker's Old Timers 3–0 on Tuesday. Pitcher Big Boy James allows two hits and dominates as the Greys move into a league tie with Brooks Shoemen. Rovers leads the offense with two hits. Patton, Shirley, and Stillwell contribute for the Greys.

Nelsonville Greys Dr. Walker Nelsonville James Collins Taylor Abrhe Wagner Lee Patton Phillips Shirley Barstow Winnigan Crookes Christian Nelsonville Greya Crooks Shiviey Si ‘Wyers Iey Stillwell Coon Pat Swyera Devol W. Devel Dames W. Bevel Johnson and Tomlison

Former Nelsonville Resident Succumbs

Mrs. Joseph Ledlie, 79, longtime Nelsonville resident, died Monday night at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh after living with her daughter in Library Pennsylvania since her husband’s death two years ago. The family lived in Nelsonville for 35 years. funeral services will be held Thursday in Gallipolis with burial there. She leaves daughters Mrs. Mary Byron and Mrs. J S Sherrard.

Nelsonville Joseph Ledlie Jack Byron Library Pittsburgh Mercy Hospital Ledlie Gallipolis

Young People Zone Rally Planned at Nelsonville Church

Rev B A Awe announces a Young People Zone Rally at Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St Friday June 17 at 7 30 PM Chief speaker is Rev C P Pridden district superintendent Miss Helen Francis will represent Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Mich An program of special music from participating churches Athens Luhrig East Canaan etc urged full church representation

Nelsonville B. A. Awe Pilgrim Holiness Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut St C. P. Pridgen Marion Ohio Helen Francis Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso Mich Athens Luhrig East Canaan Carbondale New Marshfield Stewart Goose Run Murray City Greendale Logan Oak Grove Floodwood McCluney

Drum and Bugle Corps Accepts Mansfield Competition Invite

Nelsonville unit of the Glenford Dugan Post American Legion will enter a drum corps contest in Mansfield Ohio next Sunday afternoon. Rehearsals are set for evenings this week as the group prepares to travel by chartered bus leaving early Sunday.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Mansfield Ohio

Eagles Favored In Sunday Benefit Game at The Plains

The Eagles ball club, riding a win over Mead Paper Co. at Chillicothe, head to The Plains Sunday as favorites in a benefit game for Bennie Harrison. Transportation can be arranged through Dewey Whyte at the Eagles Club.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Plains Outfit Plains Chillicothe Mn Strong Mead Paper Co Bennie Harrison Dewey Whyte Eagles

McKee arraigned on menacing threats charge in Nelsonville

Herschel Mc Kee of Buchtel appeared before Mayor C G Dew on an affidavit filed by his wife Esther McKee alleging menacing threats. He pled not guilty and was bound over for grand jury on a 100 dollar bond.

Nelsonville Herschel McKee Buchtel C. G. Dew Esther McKee

Rainbow Class Party Planned in Nelsonville

The Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ hosts a party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Clarence Green on W. Washington Street. Mrs. Emma Shafer and Miss Edna Shafer assist as hostesses.

Nelsonville The Church of Christ Clarence Green W. Washington St Emma Shafer Edna Shafer

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Community Gatherings

Nelsonville social pages report 27 members and guest Attorney Harry Mettler at the Business and Professional Women meeting, plus an Esther Class dinner and a flag talk. Circle of Ruth hosts, followed by music, motion pictures, and a quiz. Birthdays honored at a Dalton home gathering, and upcoming Faithful Workers and Mizpah Class events noted along with a Hillsboro-Wed Greenup marriage announcement.

Nelsonville Harry Mettler Business and Professional Woman’s Club Christian Church Esther Mettler Margaret Johnson Janet ‘Cope Marilyn Shafer Shirley ‘Sayers Ellen Burnell Buckeye Kate Edington James Knight L. I. Krieg Circle of Ruth Jean Freer Mary Frances Groves Janet Cope Shirley Sayers Maryin Shafer Janet Shirley

Entertains Club with Flowers and Evening Tea

The tables were decorated with wild flowers Monday evening as Miss June Huffman entertained seven members of the club.

Entertains Club June Huffman

Pettit Elected Delegate to State Convention in Cincinnati

Mrs Kate Pettit Auxiliary president was elected delegate to the state convention to be held in Cincinnati July 24 26 at the meeting of the local Auxiliary Monday evening Mrs Callie Berry named alternate.

Nelsonville Kate Pettit Cincinnati Callie Berry

Suzanne Colbert Honored at Third Birthday Party

Suzanne Colbert celebrated her third birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Larry Colbert and assisted by Mrs Garnet Meed and Miss Olive McKee. A candy hunt and favors of balloons and candy marked the event as guests received gifts and enjoyed ice cream and cake.

Katie Carpenter Alfred Howard Dickie Powers Paul Eddy Ullmark Lynn Gladen Elizabeth Ann White Ann Harper Toots Stalters Suzanne Michel Colbert Buchtel

High School Instructor Addresses Rotary Club on World Affairs

E. G. Cliffton of the Nelsonville high school faculty spoke on world affairs and the international situation. He traced power shifts from 14th century Spain and Portugal to England France Germany Italy, noting declines and rises as background to the present crisis. The Rev. Leland Goodman attended as a guest.

Nelsonville Rotary Club E. G. Cliffton Spain Portugal England France Germany Italy Leland Goodman

Nelsonville Troop 66 Plans Council Fire Meeting

Troop 66 holds a regular meeting Thursday at a Kentner Hill council fire. Scouts bring axes and flashlights. patrols meet at 6 30 p m at patrol headquarters, then proceed to the council with patrol leader Ted Hodge of the Panthers. Scoutmaster W D Mender leads.

Nelsonville Kentner’s Hill Ted Hodge Panthers W. D. Mender

Dogs Raid Flock and Kill Sheep Across Counties

In Logan near Laurelville Phil Swackhamer’s flock lost 13 sheep to a dog raid. Warden Howard Brooks traced the killers into Ross County where the dogs were destroyed, now seeking to recover from the Ross County dog fund. Trevor I. Davis moves from Gallipolis to Oak Hill teaching role.

Logan Phil Swackhamer Laurelville Howard Brooks Ross County Ross County Dog Fund

Injured Woman From Fall Treated At Holzer Hospital

Mrs Grace Be han Beller 77 was admitted to Holzer Hospital Tuesday with a broken hip from a fall. More than fifty nationalities are represented in the 20 000 men of the French Foreign Legion.

Gallipolis Grace Behan Beller Holzer Hospital French Foreign Legion

Plan Benefit Party At KP Hall In Nelsonville

The Pythian Sisters sponsor a benefit party at KP Hall in Nelsonville Thursday night. M. B. Pedigo, previously ill with pneumonia, is reported recovering.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters KP Hall Pedigo M. B. Pedigo

Stars Say For Thursday June 16

The horoscope warns of strange or intriguing matters needing quick, shrewd decisions. Delayed but swift action may stabilize future fortunes and mark a day of caution against treachery and underhand threats in writings and documents. A birthday child may show clever resourcefulness and potential public renown.

Genevieve Kemble

Kiwanians Hear Talk on Japs at Meeting Tuesday

Athens Kiwanis Club members visited Glouster at Hotel Gordon Tuesday night. Rev Ira T Jones district superintendent spoke on Japan and the Far East noting Japan’s industrial and social issues and predicting defeat in the Chinese war. Attendance prize by Hull Kittle went to Mrs Fred Kinney. next speaker will be Judge Kenton P Boyd of Middletown Ohio.

Glouster Athens Kiwanis Club Glouster Club Hotel Gordon Athens Club Zanesville F. G. Boroff Ira T. Jones M. E. Church Japan Far East Jones Hull Kittle Fred Kinney Kenton P. Boyd Middletown Ohio

Three Schools Hire Teachers In Trimble Township

Trimble Township Rural School Board announces one year contracts for multiple posts. Virgil Miller is township supervisor, E W Cole named Hollister principal, and a slate of teachers and specialists joins Greens Run Hollister Fierce Ridge and McLeish schools including Treva Black Pauline Fuller Darrell Vernon Crystal Simms Fern Syx Anna Vollmer Denzil Allen Carl Dupler Glen Haines Margaret Hemsley Agnes Melligan Mary Mulligan Anna Walczak Marie Grimme Andrew Plant Velma Parker L F Miller Garret McGee William Jansen Linda Turner Loretta Shook Letha Rowland and E E Johnston.

Loretta Shook Greens Run Letha Rowland Hollister E. E. Johnston Merle Nelson McLeish

Club to Meet Glouster Republican Club Meeting

Trimble Township Republican Club plans an important business meeting Thursday evening to discuss ongoing party affairs and committee matters.

Glouster Trimble Township Republican Club

Two Appear Before Mayor of Glouster

Glouster Brady Ed Tippie and Francis McAllister faced the mayor on charges from failing to pay a board bid and disturbing the peace. Tippie pleaded guilty, was fined 50 dollars plus costs and had jail time suspended for weekly child support. McAllister pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined 10 dollars with costs. he will work off the fine on the streets. Reverend Patrick H Williams to speak Friday at Townsend Club meeting in the Methodist Church at 7 30 p m.

Glouster Ed Tippie C. F. Wallace Fred Heck Morristown Tyroler Athens Francis McAllister Patrick H. Williams Townsend Club Methodist Church

Distance to Alpha Centauri Measured In Light Years

A scientist notes Alpha Centauri lies about 25 trillion miles away, a distance achievable only by interstellar travel. The figure underscores the vast scales of our galaxy and challenges current propulsion concepts.

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