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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1939

Page

2

Juniors Mark Up Error on Manager

Nelsonville Juniors marked up an error on manager Dewey Whyte after he announced a June 18 game at Carbondale instead of Nelsonville in the Athens County League. Rain canceled the game, ending a string of rainouts. Gilbert Smith praised the squad while seeking another pitcher as Pat White leads with six hits in 13 trips.

Nelsonville Dewey Whyte Carbondale Millfield Boys O. K Gilbert Smith Watkins Pat White

Bride Madelyn Bruce Wed Montrose Corwin In Nelsonville

Mrs Montrose Corwin formerly Miss Madelyn Bruce daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Bruce of Nelsonville married in Middleport on June 3 They will reside in Buchtel The bride graduated this year from Nelsonville High School

Montrose Corwin Middleport Madelyn Bruce Melvin Bruce Nelsonville Corwin Harry Corwin Buchtel Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville Eagles Aim to Reach 1000 Members

Nelsonville Aerie led by Clyde Byers and the Four Horsemen met in Cambridge Ohio to boost publicity and plans. The lodge, now 748 members, targets 1,000 with 252 applications this year as promotion continues nationwide.

Nelsonville Clyde Byers Nelsonville Eagles Four Horsemen Bobby Green Ray Walker Theodore Culp Frank Kirk Cambridge Ohio Department of Eagles Nelsonville Aerie Gilbert Smith Dewey Whyte Aerue State Department

Boy Scouts Report on $800 Finance Drive In Middleport

The Kinshata Meigs County District of the Boy Scouts of America will present a complete audit tonight at Middleport City Hall. District chairman Frank Johnson leads a 7 p.m. meeting for district and troop committee chairmen. Theodore Reed of Pomeroy chairs the drive aimed at raising $800.

Middleport Kinshata Meigs County Boy Scouts of America Frank Johnson Theodore Reed Pomeroy

Return to Niagara Falls after two weeks at Mingus home

Mrs. R. T. K'Burg and her son Tommy have returned to Niagara Falls, ending a two week stay at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mingus. They were accompanied to Wooster by the Minguses.

Millfield R. T. K’burg Tommy Niagara Falls W. C. Mingus Wooster

Infant Bernard Eugene Bryan Dies in Nelsonville Funeral Held

Funeral services were held at 10 a m at the family residence in Coonville for Bernard Eugene Bryan infant son of Mr and Mrs Cer ral Bryan who died Sunday. Burial followed at Starr.

Nelsonville Coonville Bernard Eugene Cerral Bryan Starr

Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit Party Set

The Nelsonville Junior Order will hold a benefit party on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the IOOF Hall.

Nelsonville — Junior Order IOOF

Hellyer Leads Phi Clubters to 6-5 Win in Softball

In Nelsonville at Arnold Field the Phi Club beat Brown Drugs of Columbus 6 to 5. Brown pitcher gave up four hits and six walks. Betts pitched for the Phi Clubbers allowed seven hits and two walks. Richey led Brown with two hits in four at bats, while Hellyer went two for three with two doubles and drove in four runs for the winners.

Nelsonville Phi Brown Drugs Columbus Arnold Field Brown Betts Richey Hellyer

Margaret Warren Birthday Party in Garden Room

Mrs. W. W. Warren entertained for her daughter Margaret on her 14th birthday. Eighteen guests enjoyed hamburg and hot dogs by the fireplace in the Warren home garden room. Late in the evening a birthday cake was cut and the guest of honor received several gifts.

Tharp announce birth of daughter Linda Sue

Mr and Mrs Glenn Tharp Hemlock greet the birth of Linda Sue on Thursday June 15. Joan Tharp visiting. Eudora Chapter Order Eastern Star officers asked to meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the Masonic Temple for practice. Members should contact Miss Vivian Dowler for inspection dinner by Saturday.

Glenn Tharp Hemlock Linda Sue Joan Tharp Joe Barrons Eudora Eastern Star Masonic Temple Vivian Dowler

Athens County Society of Columbus Reunion at Ash Cave

The Athens County Society of Columbus plans its annual reunion and picnic at Ash Cave in Hocking County on Sunday July 30. President Will C Merritt announced the event.

Ash Cave Athens County Society of Columbus Hocking County Will C. Merritt

Nelsonville Personalities Attend Family Gatherings

Mrs. Harry Kourt and two children Edward and Joan visited Mrs. Mable Haffner in Nelsonville with Edward and Joan extending their stay. Miss Helen Templin of Chillicothe joined. Mrs. Charles Bayliss and daughters Ruth and Jane visited Ed Betts. Ed Washburn and Roger Wolfe of the N H S faculty drove to Mexico City for the World’s Fair and Alaska trip.

Nelsonville Harry Kourt Edward Joan Helen Templin Chillicothe Mable Haffner Charles Bayliss Ruth Jane Ed Betts Earl Washburn Roger Wolfe N.H.S Mexico City San Francisco Alaska Gus Pidcock Archie Ernie Clinton Detroit Archie Clinton Ronnie Beverly

Local family visits and summer plans noted in city

The report lists multiple Sunday and weekend visits among local families. Notable items include the Betts and Barrons hosting guests from Akron Columbus and New York City. Ohio State summer courses and Rotary International convention plans are also mentioned alongside state Spanish War veterans sessions.

Aged Widow Catherine Jones Dies in Medina Ohio

Mrs. Catherine Jones aged 79 longtime Buchtel resident died Sunday in Medina Ohio. The body will be moved Tuesday to Stout Funeral Home for calling hours and a Wednesday service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Buchtel. Survived by son John Jones eight grandchildren and three brothers John Will and Charles Culp with husband James Jones and two children predeceased.

Nelsonville Catherine Jones Buchtel Medina Ohio Stout Funeral Home James Jones John Jones John Will Charles Culp

Gardiner Police Chief freed from dog officer post

Gardiner Maine Police Chief Paul E. Demers was released from duty as dog officer after the city council granted his request. Demers described the position as miserable because it paid nothing and wore through too many pairs of trousers.

Gardiner Paul E. Demers Demers

Loyal Daughters Hold June Class Meeting in Glouster

Glouster Loyal Daughters gathered at Miss Lalla Danford home with Mrs. Esta Harper assisting. The group planned sending 10 to the C N I at Grayson Kentucky and 10 to Mountain Mission at Grundy Virginia. A violin solo by Edith Summers and piano by Clara Summers opened, followed by a piano solo by Summers. Mrs. Max Martin won the lunch prize after a light contest. Several residents and visitors are noted including Donald Love in Cleveland for surgery and Mrs. Joe Jonas visiting from Columbus.

Glouster Lalla Danford Esta Harper C. E. Williams J. H. Henshaw F. D. Kinney C.N.I Grayson Mountain Mission Grundy Edith Summers Clara Summers Max Martin

NT Club Members Visit Buckeye Lake Outing

Members and guests from the NT Club joined at the Wallace cottage at Buckeye Lake on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. Ella Johnston Mrs. Flo Henry Mrs. Kate Winn Mr. Jim Johnson and Mrs. Emma Kadler joining extended guests Mrs. Jennie Wallace Mrs. Lizzie McKee Mrs. Kate Vaughn and Mrs. Mary Johnson. A chicken dinner was served at noon.

NT Club Buckeye Lake Ella Johnston Flo Henry Kate Winn Jim Johnson Emma Kadler Wallace Cottage Jennie Wallace Lizzie McKee Kate Vaughn Mary Johnson

Trimble Residents Return From Bardstown Visit

Miss Bernarda Lee Danford a Western student in Oxford spends summer at her Trimble home while attending Ohio University session. Others from Trimble registered at OU include Violet Vaughn Mrs Merle Nelson Otis Johnson Max Antle and Anne Putnam. They returned to Trimble Sunday after a week in Bardstown Kentucky with Mr Andersons mother. Mr Anderson is attending school in

Bernarda Lee Danford Western Oxford Trimble Ohio University O. U Violet Vaughn Merle Nelson Otis Johnson Max Antle Mayo Anderson Anne Putnam Bardstown Kentucky Anderson

Trimble Boys Attend Buckeye Boys State

Glouster High School rep John Bryson Rex Lantz from J-T High and Kenneth Kasler of Hollister High led Trimble area students to Columbus joining junior class members from across Ohio for the Buckeye Boys State event. Sponsored by Frank McCann Post American Legion Auxiliary and Glouster Kiwanis Club for three years.

Glouster John Bryson Glouster High School Rex Lantz J-T High Kenneth Kasler Hollister High Columbus Buckeye American Legion of Ohio Frank McCann Ernest Bryson Ed Lantz Trimble Art Kasler Rt. 1

Stars Say For Tuesday June 20 Promises Growth Yet Warns of Excess

Predictions for June 20 highlight opportunities for expansion and fortune under dominant planetary rulership. A progressive, productive period is seen but danger from over aggression and impulsive behavior may spark conflicts and losses in business and personal relations. Persistence, restraint, and calm judgment aid success.

Burns Cause Death of Mrs Giffin of Glouster

Mrs Oscar Giffin, 50, died at home in Glouster after severe burns from kerosene involving most of her body. She spent seven weeks at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens and was returned home six weeks ago. Survived by husband, three sons, four daughters, a brother, a step mother, several half siblings, and two grandchildren. Funeral plans not yet announced.

Glouster Oscar Giffin Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Giffin Zora Rush Richard Beulah Stalling Corning Hazel Leon Wanda Ernest Wayne William Wellsburg W. Va Gennda McGirr Sadie Albaugh Mingo Junction Novella Carmichael Follansbec Alice Pearl Paul Custer

Special Program at Trimble Methodist Church

At 9 30 Rev R S Lawrence delivered a sermon followed by Sunday School. A Children s Day and Father s Day program featured a flower pageant with Marilyn Kloh Nancy Johnson crowned flower tots. Helen Cole stood by a basket of garden flowers while Marcella Johnson recited While Father Dreams and solos by Verna Sayre Bernarda Danford accompanied by Mrs Noble Brunton.

Nancy Johnson Helen Cole Marcella Johnson Verna Sayre Bernarda Danford

Bingman and Kittle Children Undergo Tonsillotomies

Gilbert Bingman son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Bingman had a tonsillotomy Thursday in a Marietta hospital. Betty Jane Kittle 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Kittle underwent a tonsillotomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Friday.

Gilbert Bingman Ernest Bingman Marietta Hospital Betty Jane Kittle Harley Kittle Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

E S Culver Dies At Uniontown Pa

E S Culver 82 died Saturday June 17 at his Uniontown home from pneumonia after two days illness. Born near Gore Ohio he married Nettie Bennett of near Logan. He lived in Glouster many years, led Continental Coal Co stores locally and helped establish an Easter Star Lodge named for his daughter Thea. Survived by wife and four children Thea Danford Cromwell Germaine Clover two nephews. Funeral in Uniontown Tuesday at two with burial there.

Glouster E. S. Culver Uniontown Mr. Culver Gore Ohio Nettie Bennett Logan Culver F. P. Kientz Summit St Continental Coal Company Masonic Lodge Thea Culvers Coal Company Thea Danford New Brunswick N. J Cromwell Germaine Erie Miss Clover Orland Donelson Starr Donelson F. A. Danford Mr. Danford New Jeresey

Daughters of Veterans Meet Tuesday in IOOF Hall

The Daughters of Veterans will gather at the IOOF Hall on Tuesday evening. A pot luck lunch follows the lodge meeting.

Glouster — Daughters of Veterans IOOF

Past Councilors Club Benefit at IOOF Hall in Nelsonville

The Past Councilors Club hosts a benefit party at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville with the program starting at eight o clock. Proceeds fund club activities and local community support.

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