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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Epworth League Delegation Wins Cup

Nelsonville Epworth League delegation wins the prize cup at the Epworth League Convention held at Lancaster Camp Finlay. Heavy competition from Clarksburg Frankfurt and Jersonville noted. Rev Wilo Vo presented the cup to Miss Helos Shaw. Penald H Tiprett delivered the high address. Recreation included tennis, croquet, and games. fourteen autos brought delegates to the grounds. Club picnic follows at Mrs. L A White’s lawn Monday evening at five.

Relsonvicle Epworth Lancaster Camp Finlay Clarksburg Frankfor Jocasonville Clarksours Wilo Vo Helos Shaw Nelsonvill Piet Res Sapie Athens Perry County Epworth League Nelsonville Penald H Tiprett Bexley Methedst Episcopal Church Woman's Community Club L. A. Whitemore East Franklin Street

Old Timers Triumph Over Colored Boys in Veterans Field Game

Old Timers defeated No Boys 1 to 0 on the veterans field in Nelsonville. Jack Ot led the Old Timers with strong pitching and fielding as 60s era players formed a notably aged infield averaging over 48 years per player. Smathers and Moloney contributed solid defense and runs for the visitors, while Wagener would have raised the average further had he played. The Old Timers have six wins and four losses this season.

Bitches Feam Nelsonvill Vetereans Walker Thaimes Géloine Flery Craves Dieto Smathers Moloney OH Timers

Mrs Brown Dies in Jobs Ohio at Hone Home

Mary Jane Brown age 82 died early Saturday at her Jobs Ohio home. Funeral services set for 2 20 oclock Monday at the Jobs M E Church with burial at Murray City. Survived by sons James Brown Marietta and Frank Brown Murray City. daughters Mrs Conrad Weim Nelsonville Mrs Dan Bateman Jobs Mrs Joy Taylor and Valee Brown Jobs. Husband David Brown preceded her in death 29. The Mizpah Class met at Alice Wyckiver Haydenville with potluck lunch. program included Bible sketch Deborah and a Bethle gum. Next meeting July 19 at Miss Louise Pearce home.

Hone Nelsonville Mary Jane Brown Jobs Ohia M. HE Murray City Thompson James Brown Marietta Conrad Weim Nelsomille Dan Bateman Joy Taylor Frank Brown Murray Cry Valee Brown David Brown Alice Wyckiver Haydenville Gavelock Curl Wallace Deborah Co. & Washburn Margaret Clark Hattie Stevenson Middleport Nelle Strachke Dowler

Community Club Presents Flowers at Square Fountain

Nelsonville residents gather Thursday and Friday evenings to place flowers at the fountain in Fubbe Square. The Community Club notes lovers of the setting praise the bloom display, while plans to maintain and protect the basin attract local comment.

Mazer Glickman Nelsonville Dupe Fubbe Square Thursda Pablo Seretce

Commencement Exercises Held At Elsonville Day School

The Elsonville Day School commencement, held at the Presbyterian Church, featured singing of hymns and Bible memory work. Led by Mr and Mrs Ralph Els and twelve assistants, the event showcased sewing displays and student efforts under staff including Mrs Ro Snackenburg, Miss Margaret Galvin, and Mrs Frank Knox.

Elson Ville Elsonvn Varn Belig Reid Ralph Els Mes Ro Snackenburg Margaret, Galvin Frank Knox M. E. Church Charles Monks E. M. Gilbert Bessie Bland Ella Sheldon Bland Avalon Cora Bechtel Athens McAfee Howard Warehime Davis Monks MecManamay

Nelsonville church recital to feature local students and organist

June Helen Jackson and Miss Hela Stephens will present a program at Post Presbyterian Church including organ pieces by Bach and Guilmont, vocal solos by Stephens, and a piano organ duet. The service doubles as a payment-application event for indebtedness from 1827. Local society notes report visitors, meetings, and a birthday dinner for D. R. Stewart.

Nelsonville Helen Jackson Roth. Jackson Hela Stephens Parkers Ure W. Va Tiss Louise Hee L. Rice The Post Presbyterian Church Mige Syreiouk Flice Mise Jackson Miss Stephens Alexander Guilmont Toby Guilmont Iss Stephens Oley Teresa del Riego Mas Jacheon Miss Tuce Clifford Demarest D. R. Stewart Edeon Street Fr Stewart R. Stewart Wilam Edward Helen Marguerite Stewart BE. Bingman Kenneth and Gilbert Eugene Jones Giouster Clarence Stewart Betty Mra James Hail Lucile Dorothy Ann Keaton Eunice Hutchinson Young Peoples’ Society of the Presbyterian Church Goslat Tom Walt Jorie Vorden Elaine Wright Jesson Soriery Everal

Stratton Motors Edge Coakleys Inconclusive Debhies

In a round Friday evening league game Stratton Motors defeated Coakley with strong hitting from Robinette and Mommsen while Deanville’s pitching held Coakley after the third inning. The contest featured steady defense and multiple hits, ending in a hard fought win for Stratton Motors within the local league standings.

Inavill Jae Fae Wathett Koakley Phos Deanville Ceshies Wanseis Siupgoers Ores U. Sook Weath Coakley Gulbye Everag Tain

Nelsonville Quarterly Meeting Held At Methodist Church

The June 24 gathering at the Nelsonville Methodist Church heard reports on church work and finances. The treasurer reported better conditions than last year and the conference unanimously reappointed Rev HOA Susie for the next term despite tough economic conditions.

Nelsonville Rist Methodist Church Rey RV Hoa

School Costs Show Big Gain In Nine Years

Figures from the Ohio Tax Association show a nine year rise in school costs across counties. Enrollment climbed sharply and per pupil expenditures, salaries, and debt service all increased. Athens, Gallia, and Hocking counties reported notable gains in receipts and staffing while transport, clerical, and administrative costs expanded substantially.

Varius Ohlo Oho Bond Fasugs Transpor Athena Une Tax Association Jai Wana Ale Nest Toslat Senoel Pecapila Thty Atheda Leoni Athens County Wika Gallia County Galla County Hocking County Neo Ple Ube Sears Bama SBS Bears Creda Perind Thorn Atipepmrermtogia Siton FTIO Hay Notaries Priserpaly Aien Teachata ASO Ley SMASG Meigs County Ales Sears Saatee Agiaden Perry County Vinton County Vinton

Pioneer Hewitt Escapes Indian Captivity, Athens Pioneer

Moses Hewitt, noted Athens County pioneer, endured capture by three Indians on May 1792 while marching toward Sanducky Plains. Bound, starved, he outpaced one assailant and freed himself, escaping to Wall Creek fort after days of peril. Hewitt later settled west of Athens, serving on the Ohio University board of trustees and as a respected community leader until 1814.

Athens Fattery Run Moses Hewittt Indben Ohio University Trustes Athens County Miestittings Mona Lewitt Ohio Country Kanawha Wands Sanducky Plains Ohio Muskingum River Wall Creek Hewitt Traters Ohio University Float Methodist Church

Romanelles 4 H Club Meets at Stewart

The Stewart 4 H Club met on Thursday at the schoolhouse with no shows listed. Members Mildred Seaman Catherine Winner Madeson Winner Wanda Barrows Florence Winner Edith Leyda Mary Winner Ruth Biddle attended. Leyda demonstrated a drawing technique. Next meeting at the Winner Hotel on Thursday June 30 at 1:30 PM hosted by Mary Florence and Catherine Mae Winner.

Sup Ty Nereolers Meet Shad In Shade Creek Swim

June event at Shade Creek hosted a swimming party on hospital grounds. Attendees include Darla Smith Vivien Pierce Boxsie Bobo Kathryn Cowen Gena Robinson Fanny Bow ud Louise Bulten Marian Robinson Marin Bobs Racharl Wilson Virgen Witwon Virginia Lee Kiese Margaret Robinson Ruth Cowan Carleg Cowen and Mrs Earl Cowen.

Supty Nereolers Shad Jang Shade Creek State Hospital Darla Smith Vivien Pierce Boxsie Bobo Kathryn Cowen Gena Robinson Fanny Bowud Louise Bulten Marian Robinson Marin Bobs Racharl Wilson Virgen Witwon Virginia Lee Kiese Margaret Robinson Ruth Cowan Carleg Cowen Earl Cowen

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