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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

2

New Players Added to Lodge Team in Sundays Victory

Nelsonville Eagles, boosted by new players including Hallam and Watkins, defeated Cutler Reds 6 to 0 as Bill Walters led with 10 outs. Manager Ward Philippe Kay reshaped the roster. standout pitching from Driggs contributed to the shutout and early confidence for upcoming Merchants game next Sunday.

Nelsonville Taylor Eagles Cutler Reds Ward Phillipe Kay Res Suveiny Bemenson Fleiners Hallam Bill Walters Reds Gnome Perral Generateh Art Rune Neveonville Fagiorsti Nelaonvil Cutler Rhpar Waaerker Foyt Dries Harold Driggs Lyte White Creston Hoyt Lyle White Lerker Hase Halls Driggs

Columbus Man Victim of Sunday Creek Bridge Accident

NELSONVILLE a Columbus man Stanley Pines was badly hurt when his car struck the Creek bridge Sunday afternoon. He received treatment from a local doctor and was taken to his father’s home in Logan. his vehicle was wrecked. The notice also lists a large legal notice fragment and a complex property description.

Nelsonville-Stanley Pines Columbus Logan

Nelsonville Social Notes and Daily Train Service Details

An OCR readout outlines Nelsonville social notes and a timetable for daily service to Athens and beyond. It includes references to dates, fares, and connections, with mentions of airline style schedules and weekend changes, plus a note on the availability of special or extended services and transfer points.

Berean Class Plans Banquet in Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE The Berean Class of the Church of Christ will hold a banquet Thursday evening in the church parlor. The event stems from a contest entry between Reds and Blues, Reds winning, with Rev. and Mrs. Miles Hoon New Marshfield Rev. and Mrs Gilbert Courtney Chauncey and Rev. J. J. Cahill Athens expected as guests. Reservations due by Tuesday evening.

Nelsonville Berean Church of Christ Reds Blues Miles Hoon New Marshfield Gilbert Courtney Chauncey J. J. Cahill Athens Ed Knight Loren North L. A. Avis

Mrs Inman Honored On Birthday At Nelsonville Gathering

Nelsonville June 1 Mrs Lottie Inman observed her sixty fifth birthday. Attendees included son Bernard Inman daughter Elizabeth Bowling Green and Leona McQuade Columbus along with Olive Stephenson and others. Phillip Stephenson and Darrell Inman are great grandsons. Harry Inman unable to attend. Mrs Inman received two large birthday cakes many cards and gifts.

Afr Weurge Nethel Adrian Mich Sadie Steenrod Joe Barnecut Columbus Elizabeth Inman Rolland Miller Toledo Leona McQuade Lottie Inman W. H. Hyde Howard Mitcheltree Hubert West Middlesex EA Ervin Atea Ervin Upper Sandusky Soncinelaw Paul Stephan i John Hanley Cleveland Sam Hamsey Suny Johny Edington Bertha Nixon Ralph Nixon Walter Morrison Guetta Cyrus ‘Thorne Detroit Nelsonville Rrany Inman Kentner St Cecil Shafer Bernard Inman Elizabeth Bowling Green Olive Stephenson Man Donald Mary Taret Oy Lioyd City Leona| McQuade Oliver Stephenson Henry Stephenson Phillip Albert Inman Darrell Ily Phillip Stephenson Darrell Inman Harry Pueblo Cole

Harry Stalder Dies at 61 in Chauncey Home

Chauncey resident Harry Stalder aged 61 died Sunday at his Mill Street home after a heart attack. He had been in ill health since January. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Chauncey Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial will follow at Nye Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Minnie Harvey Stalder, son Hollis V. of Chauncey, two stepdaughters Beasie Johnston and Rose Barker, a daughter Ruth preceded him in death, one brother William of The Plains, and five sisters Elsie Edwards Gertie Keeton Zada Titterington of Detroit and others.

Chauncey Harry Stalder Brad Inta Stalder Gilbert Courtney Nye Stalder Hiner Minie Harvey Stalder Hollis V Beasie Johnston Rose Barker Athens Ruth Wiliam The Plains Elsie Edwards Near Chauncey Gertie Keeton Zada Titterington Detroit

Clerks to Elect Glouster Union Officers

Glouster Retail Clerks Union to hold a Tuesday night meeting to elect officers. All members are urged to attend the session and participate in the vote for leadership positions.

Glouster Glouster Retail Clerks Union

Chauncey Couple Honored at Shower

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hartley of Chauncey hosted a miscellaneous shower at their Mil Street home Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. Jollis Tippie Thelma Hunter. Guests included many local residents and relatives. Gifts and refreshments were served by Addie S Mippie Flo Mullins and others.

Chauncey Waler Hartley Mil St Jollis Tippie Thelma Hunter Addie S Mippie Flo Mullins Pearl Hunter Milton Looksey Joe Kollister Mary Kirkendall Faughter Nancy Athens Gertrude’ Alexander Glouster Wale Swain Haydenville Ira Dale Gillespie Bothy Walter Letfer Faughter Shirley Ras Musting Bennie Wm. A. Hartley Tippie Alva and Forest Tiple Walter Hartley Norma Garet Lonale Mra Edward Leffler Webster Ingham

League Games Progressing in Esonville and Nearby Cities

The Adiansn Slothiers went 11 of 18 and beat Murray City 3 to 1. Beckley from Athens topped the Phi Club 6 to 5, while Athena Brick Boys beat Brooks Shoes 9 to 4. The Phil Club also defeated Bob Smith Sinclairs 4 to 3 as league play continues and standings list Adamson Phi Club Deanville Camp Nelson Sinclair Athena.

Esonville Adiansn Slothiers Cloths Lloyd E. Patton Myts St Nelsonville Phi Beckley Athens Beckleys Bombers Athena Brick Boys Brooks Shoes Athena Boys Phil Club Bob Smith Sinclairs Woo Adamson Phi Deanville Camp Nelson Sinclair Athena

Fred Russells Jr Birthday Party Honored by Grandparents

Fred Russells Jr was honored with a birthday party at his grandparents home on Ellis Ave Friday night marking his 37th birthday. Gifts were exchanged and guests included Mary Carolyn Bricker Dorothy Elaine Wilson Betty Jane Courtney Jo Ann Williamson Marilyn Parry William Watkins Hodge Setbers Jr William Schrappe and Fred Russell Jr.

Chauncey Fred Russells, Jr Clarence Russell Ellis Ave Mrs. Russell Mary Caroyn Bricker Dorothy Elaine Wilson Betty Jane Courtney Jo Ann Williamson Marilyn Parry Wiliam Watkins Hodge Setbers, Jr William Schrappe Fred Russell Jr van Mount Waterford Harold Mount Dorothy Cinein Gertrude Jewell Andren Norman Lawrence Itty Zanesville Mra Oan Vincent Vincent O'Neal Crooksville George Davies Athens William Mount Childdren Thomas Mercedes Wileman Fox Moxahala Lawrence Banfield Jerry Philo Charles Russell Thre Edward Harry Sue Ann Oakdale Alberta Don Harold Hollister Dale Drake Joan Clayton Linscott Ralph Drake Kenneth McGrew Hillis Drake Clyde Loyal Paul George Drak John Mount Walter Robert Ivan Betty Vera Mary Ellen

WCTU Conference Planned in Glouster This Thursday

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will hold an institute in Glouster on Thursday June 27 with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mrs Edda Clark of Athens will conduct the program. Visitors from Nelsonville and Athens expected. Luncheon served at noon. public and church ministers invited to attend the afternoon session with music and a program.

Glouster Shareh of Christ Edda Clark Athens Institute Nelsonville

End of Amesyville Bible School Term

Amesyville Bible School completed a two week program at the Presbyterian Church ending Friday with a picnic and evening program. Diplomas were presented to juniors Paul Hallowell James Dilney George Webster Jr David Thompson Cecil Bailey Leonard Faye Zalley and others.

Wasion Bible School Presbyterian Church Fred Cockra Paul Hallowell James Dilney George Webster Jr David Thompson Cecil Bailey Leonad Faye Zalley Steraldine Hamilton Farol Jean’ Age Anita Robinson Ura ‘Cook Kathleen Webster Team Cook Phyllis Cook Freeman Riley Geraldine Nagle Betty Johnson Patsy E Lee Giasn Salle Robinson Gene ¢ Robinson Keith Webster Joyce Page David Hamilton Diana Y Far Blanche Riley Irene Dowell D.v.bs Nelsonville William Burkhart Mien Mildred LaVelle Char Fenton W.va T. J Lavells Rilley Thompson Frank Morris Boots Bob Murphy Ann Orndott

Glouster Social Notes and Local Gatherings Glouster Event

Glouster notes detail a large birthday gathering for a resident, with many relatives from Zanesville Athens Crooksville and Moxahala attending and sharing a midday meal. The item also lists church class meeting plans and regional travel for a Hillsboro banquet with participants from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia. Additional local visits feature residents from Columbus New Marshfield and Indianapolis with family over weekend.

WPA Group Meets for Wednesday Evening Session

WPA workers plan a 7 p.m. meeting in Stayer Williams office. Don Davis and John Southard will present a partial report on their Washington trip with SGLOUSTER-A noted.

Sglouster WPA Ehie Wiliams Washington, D.C Don Davis John Southard

Mrs Stacey Mc Donald Injures Knee In Fall At Home

Mrs Stacey Mc Donald tripped and fell at her home on Braun Street Friday evening, suffering a painful knee injury near the kitchen door to the porch. Neighbors assisted her until aid arrived.

Stacey McDonald Braun St McDonald

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