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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

Page

2

Athena Factory Takes Another Win Drives Sixth Straight

Athena Factory Nine beat Buckeyes 6 to 2 at the athletic grounds on June 20 led by two long home runs from Cope and Hupp and timely hits including Chessire driving in two. Walker struggled for Buckeye pitching as four consecutive hits in the third inning produced two runs. Factory strengthens hold on first place midseason while Buckeyes sit with one win. Next they face the Mac Chevrolets in a anticipated rematch.

Nelsonville Oope Hupp Athena Aiory Buckeyes Theitv Chessire Coepe Walker Buckeye Val Bunt Cheasire T Woodson P. Woodson J. Coene Factory At Linekeyves Athena Boys Chesshe Elliott Buckeye

Mrs Coakley Hosts Daughter-in-law Zoe Pollock Honor

Mrs. Fred Coakley of 328 Adams Street entertained Wednesday evening in honor of her daughter-in-law Mrs. Dean Coakley Zoe Pollock a recent bride. Thirty four neighbors and friends were in attendance and enjoyed a pleasant evening. A feature was dances including one by Miss Nelle Nye of Logan. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The honoree received many gifts and good wishes.

Fred Coakley Adams Street Dean Coakley Zoe Pollock Nellenke Logan

Mission Day Observance at Woman's Christian Temperance Union

The Lower Mission Day meeting at the home of Mrs Saltz West Washington Street included singing led by Miss Sigrid Love a Scripture lesson by Mrs J D Ledlie and prayer by Mrs Elizabeth Green. The group received 22 new members and discussed Social Morality with talks on Safeguarding Adolescence. musical numbers featured a solo by Miss Betty Figgins and a duet by Mrs John Wilkis and Mrs Thomas Spencer.

Thomas Spencer County Institute Glouster Anna Allen Frank Johnson J. M. Hyde Betty Figgins John Wilkis W. L. Hudson Mera Ledilie Harold Mechem C Il Weltzheimer

Nelsonville School Board Plans Fall Term and Staffing

Nelsonville city schools will open September 9 for the fall semester after a board meeting. Two-week vacation for the first term was approved. Resignations by Margaret Williamson and Tara Mable Jonas were accepted. New elementary teachers were hired and Mary Sharp and Ruth Hyde were rehired as high school instructors. Janitors for the year were appointed and William Linn continued as truancy officer.

Nelsonville Board of Education Margaret Williamson Laurelville Tara Mable Jonas Ori Griffin Greenw Collins Athens Esther Briley Logan Mary Margaret Bond Cambridge Francis J.M. Stanley Crooksville Lucille Langley Hillsboro Mary Sharp Ruth Hyde John Mooney J. L. Cheeseman George Dowler Central William Evans East SDPD Campbell Weat William Linn

Twins Born In Detroit To Vorhees Family

Mr and Mrs Clyde Vorhees of Detroit announce the birth of twin daughters Betty and Joyce born Wednesday June 19 in a Detroit hospital. They are grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Charles Vorhees of Columbus former Nel sonville residents.

Clyde Vorhees Detroit Nelsonville Jene Betty Joyce Charles Vorhees C Nlumbus

Delong Fined After Plea Change in Assault Case

Stanley Delong of Nelsonville changed his plea to guilty on an assault and battery charge and was fined 25 dollars plus costs for an alleged attack on John Sommers of Athena. Special Officer Jack Pearson also cited Vern Coakley and Marion Vorter for fighting. Fach pleaded guilty and paid a five dollar fine with costs.

Nelsonville Stanley Delong L. J. Eberle John Sommers Athena Vern Coakley Marion Vorter Jack Pearson Harry E Donley Fach

Berean Class Special Music at Christian Church

The Berean Bigle Class meets Sunday at 9 30 o'clock in Berean Special music will be performed by Mrs Glen Allen at the Christian Church All Bereans are asked to attend Regular teacher K H McCorkle will deliver a message to the class

Nelsonville Berean Bigle The Christian Church Glen Allen Berean K. H. McCorkle

M E Services Nelsonville Plans Two Sunday Events

M E Church Nelsonville announces two services next Sunday at 10 30 am St John Day observance with Masonic groups present and a special sermon Epworth League service at 6 30 pm Quarterly Conference meeting at 7 30 pm district superintendent H J Holcombe to preside and preach all officials urged to attend with society reports.

Nelsonville M. EB Ovieck Epworth League Tir HH. J. Holcombe

Protest Against U S Relations In Wisconsin

Lutheran laymen from River Forest Wisconsin send a protest to President Hoover opposing the opening of diplomatic relations with the Papacy. The action taken during the thirty fourth triennial convention in state of Pope River Forest on June 20.

U. S Pope River Forest Papalate Hoover

Synod Resolution Defends Separation of Church and State

Delegates of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri reaffirmed separation of church and state and oppose any papal diplomatic exchange. President Dr Fred Photenhauer urged continued aggressive church work, noting the past three years of activity.

Tion Eutheran Synod of Missour Fred Photenhauer Chicago

Quarantine Enforced in Pleasanton Hebbardsville District

A county dog warden reports the Pleasanton and Hebbardsville area remains under quarantine after a rabid dog was reported in the district. Health officials declare continued confinement and enforcement to prevent spread. Dr J M Higeing ts is named in the health department leadership.

Pleasanton and Hebbardsville Porter Dickens County J. M. Higeing

Metge County Precautions Aimed at Animal Welfare

Officials in Meigs County discussed quarantine checks and welfare steps after a dog attack incident. Mr. Mekena outlined plans to verify conditions, identify affected animals, and pursue potential care measures to prevent further harm.

Dickens Meigs Imekena

Endurance Auto Record Falls at Indianapolis Speedway

Automobiles circling the Indianapolis Motor Speedway break the nonstop endurance record for gasoline propelled motors. The previous record of 172 hours and 83 minutes was set by a Marmon team at Fort Worth, Texas with Robbins and James Kelly among the crew operating radiomobiles sedans in shifts.

Indianapolts Motors Speedway Fort Worth Texas Robbins James Kelly Teiv Veemen Marmon‘om Pa

McCoy's Tablets Promise Size Gain and Energy

An advert promotes McCoy's Tablets claiming skinniess can be overcome with guaranteed weight gain. It cites a 30 day trial offering refunds if no eight pound gain and improved health, with claims of energetic improvement and military-strong vitality. The copy mentions McCoy's Laboratories in New York City and distributors of a cod liver oil product.

McCoy Moon McCoy's Laboratories New York City McCeay

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