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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1938

Page

2

Vacation Bible Schools Open Today in Nelsonville

Daily Vacation Bible School starts in Nelsonville with sessions at East and Central buildings for three weeks from Monday to Friday. Ages 4 to 13 attend 9 to 11:30 daily with worship, Bible study and craft supervised by Mrs. Ball and Miss Riley. enrollment open all week. Daily programs are shared with Deanville New Floodwood Happy Hollow Chauncey Morristown Millfield and Murray City cooperation across Hocking Valley churches.

Nelsonville Harry Ball East Building Blanche Riley Presbyterian Kimberly Central Building Deanville New Floodwood Happy Hollow Chauncey Morristown Millfield Disciples of Christ Methodist Board Murray City Hocking Valley

Kelch Funeral Set For Tuesday Afternoon

Mrs. L. R. Kelch will have funeral services Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the family home, conducted by Rev. Lloyd Evans. She was active in the First Presbyterian Church, Carden and Cosmopolitan clubs, and led the Woman's Auxiliary of Post 64 in 1932. A Nelsonville graduate, she taught in the city for years.

Nelsonville L. R. Kelch Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church

Bell Telephone traffic crew hosts steak fry at Logan plant

Nelsonville report says members of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co Traffic Department held a Friday steak fry at the Logan Waterworks plant. Guests included Dick Hubbel, Harry Joe Hubbel and Caroline Stiers.

Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Co Logan Harry Joe Hubbel Caroline Stiers

Dorcas Society and Teachers Plan Evening Meetings

Doanville Dorcas Society will gather Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the Community Center. Teachers meet at 7 PM at the Center for a brief business session.

Doanville Dorcas Society

William Johnson Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Court

Arraigned in Mayor C. G. Dew court on intoxication complaint, William Johnson Flood wood pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew William Johnson Floodwood

School Superintendent Resigns to Lead Eaton Children’s Home

Chesterhill school district announces the resignation of its eight year superintendent who will become head of the Eaton Children's Home. The move shifts leadership as the district seeks a successor.

Chesterhill B. FE Workman Eaton Children's Home

Evangelist J R Parker to Lead Tent Services in Wilmore

Rev J R Parker of Wilmore Kentucky arrives tonight to fill the pulpit in the tent on the Baird lot for Pilgrim Church Chestnut Street services lasting until July 10. Rev J L Sehell of Bluffton Indiana to direct the musical program during the revival known for travels in the Holy Lands.

Nelsonville J. R. Parker Wilmore Kentucky Baird Lot Holy Lands J. L. Sehell Bluffton Ind Pilgrim Church Chestnut St

Postponed Ball Game Between Nelsonville Eagles and The Plains

Rain interrupted Sunday play between Nelsonville Eagles and The Plains twice, forcing postponement. Both fields, including the new diamond, washed out. next Sunday’s match features Philo at the new high school field with Carl Hartley bringing the Philo club.

Nelsonville Carl Hartley Philo Ball Club Philo

Nelsonville Social Notes Reach Local Highlights

Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller from Columbus visited at their parents home here with Mrs Aumiller staying longer Dr Henry Crawford from Cleveland stayed with his mother Mrs Flossie Crawford on Friday Miss Janette Gibbs from Alma Michigan is visiting relatives here Mr and Mrs Frank Bonifield and their two children from Carmichael Pennsylvania are guests of Mr and Mrs A B Johnson

Leighton Aumiller Columbus Aumiller Henry Crawford Cleveland Flossie Crawford Janette Gibbs Alma Michigan Frank Bonifield Carmichael A. B. Johnson

Eden Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Eden Ridge brief mentions guests and visits including Rolly Cowdery at Reedsville with Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Cowdery. Miss Gertrude Baker of Columbus visits Eden Blake and family. Mrs. Bertha Randolph entertains guests from Parkersburg Columbus and Belleville. Further notes include Mrs. Lester Barber and Miss Vivian Blake.

Eden Ridge Rolly Cowdery C. O. Cowdery Reedsville Gertrude Baker Columbus Eden Blake Bertha Randolph Clifford Randolph Parkersburg Earl Shears Warren Randolph Belleville W. Va Lester Barber Vivian Blake Christine Randolph

Miss Shirley Knight Enters Camp Molly Train Near Lucasville

Miss Shirley Knight, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Knight, enters Camp Mollie Lawmen near Lucasville Ohio for a three weeks training. Cabbage kale kohl rabi Brussels sprouts and cauliflower all came from wild cabbage.

Nelsonville Shirley Knight James Knight Camp Mollie

Lloyd Patton Named Manager of Nelsonville Softball Team

Lloyd Patton elected manager of the Nelsonville AC softball team made up of local boys from Nelsonville. The club, linked to the Athletic Field, aims to foster athletic-minded youth and will open the schedule against Brooks Shoe at the high school field with free admission. A brief meeting for players and interested individuals follows the game at the club rooms.

Nelsonville Lloyd Patton Nelsonville AC Brooks Shoe

Soft Ball League To Open Season Tonight

Nelsonville city softball league with six teams starts its season at the new athletic field at 6 pm. Monday features Nelsonville Athletic Club against Brooks Shoes. Wednesday has Glenn Thomas Jewelers versus Taylor Ridge. Thursday pits Phi Club against Kimberly. Coach George Abraham invites teams to arrange additional games by letter. Garden Club members meet Tuesday at 1 30 pm at Mrs. W H Parks home to attend the Kelch funeral.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Athletic Club Brooks Shoes Glenn Thomas Jewelers Taylor Ridge Phi Club Kimberly George Abraham Ohio Garden Club W. H. Parks Kelch

Board Fills All Vacancies In Gallipolis Schools

Gallipolis Local Board of Education fills teaching vacancies. Jean Eversole of Columbus will teach home economics in the Gallipolis Schools. Edward N Wise of Athens named chair of physical science and mathematics. Wise has taught at Milan and is a noted baritone. Interior painting contracts awarded to Harold E Hall and Shirley Sheets for Washington School buildings and the high school auditorium.

Gallipolis Board of Education Jean Eversole Columbus Ohio State University Edward N. Wise H.T. Wise Athens Ohio University Wise Milan Ohio Washington School Harold E. Hall Shirley Sheets

Chauncey Socials and Local Church Notes

Chauncey residents Chauncey Mr and Mrs A B Lester and Mrs John Lester return from Pitts burgh and London Ky with John Lester. Eva Ferrel leads Church of Christ worship on Sunday with the topic The Quest for God. Charles Abdella returns home improved after illness in Athens and Sheltering Arms Hospital. F H Staffinger Mrs Nellie McConaha visit Nelsonville. L R Kelch’s home hosts the Spanish American War Veterans Auxiliary death of Mrs Kelch.

Chauncey A. B. Lester John Lester Pittsburgh London Eva Ferrel Church of Christ God George Williamson Columbus Charles Abdella Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital F. H. Staffinger Nellie McConaha Nelsonville L. R. Kelch Kelch Ladies Staffinger McConaha

School Cleaning Project Starts in County Districts

Logan Laurelville Perry Murray City and Starr Washington Boards of Education will cover material costs for school building cleaning projects. Ten women and three men on the WPA crew have begun cleaning local school buildings and will move to county districts after work here is finished.

Logan Laurelville-Perry Murray City Starr-Washington Boards of Education

Five Reds land on National League all star team

The Cincinnati Reds place five players Ernie Lombardi Johnny Vander Meer Paul Derringer Frank McCormick and Ival Goodman on the National League all star squad for the July 6 game in Cincinnati Manager Bill Terry leads the team with Cubs Giants and Pirates also well represented.

New York Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Ford Frick Bill Terry New York Giants Terry Ernie Lombardi Johnny Vander Meer Paul Derringer Frank McCormick Ival Goodman Reds Vander Meer McCormick Chicago Cubs Cubs Gabby Hartnett Bill Lee Billy Herman Stan Hack Giants Carl Hubbell Joe Moore Hank Leiber Mel Ott Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Bees St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Gordon Phelps Dodgers John Vander Meer Paul Lloyd Waner Pirates Bill McKechnie Frank Frisch Cardinals Syl Johnson Phillies Clyde Shoun Bill Hershberger Hartnett Herman Vaughan Hack Ott J. Moore Medwick Goodman

Athens County 4-H Clubs Elect Officers for Coming Year

The Athens County 4-H Music Club elected officers at a Canaanville Grade School meeting with 17 members present. Officers include Robert Smith as president and Elizabeth Jane Morris as news reporter. Other clubs Prairie: Jolly Workers elected Eileen Jacoby president and Betty Russ as news reporter, with next meeting July 6 at Mrs Howell’s home. Junior 4-H Stitchers met at Mrs Addington’s home with five members and candy sales planned for the Marietta conference trip. Albany Homemakers 4-H Club, led by Margaret Pearman, reported 6.20 from ice cream sales to fund the camp, with plans to bake or sell items for the camp fund.

Athens County 4-H Music Club Canaanville Robert Smith Jean Crawford Rebecca Smith Foster Starlin Rachel Crawford Bob Rosser Elizabeth Jane Morris Jolly Workers 4-H Club Mabel Howell Eileen Jacoby Mary Ellen Snedden Billie Jacoby Betty Russ Lois Sickels Bartha Addington Marietta Albany Homemakers 4-H Club E. M. Baughman Margaret Pearman

Gallia WPA projects continue into 1939 in Gallia County

Gallia County will not halt WPA work at year end June 30. Kenneth Worman says uncompleted projects roll over into 1939. Over 975 men are employed in secondary road rehabilitation and work will continue unless weather stops it. About 40 new road projects will be sent to Athens WPA for approval. A Tibet wedding custom drafts the bridegroom with little or no warning to the bride.

Gallipolis Gallia County Kenneth Worman E. N. Leonard Worman Athens WPA

Nats Win Two In Doubleheader With Washington Defeat

Washington loses 1 7 to 0 7 as Case H Mills and Newsom face off in game one. West Simmons and Kelley drive in runs for Washington while Lewis Bonura and West pace St Louis offense. In game two Simmons West and Heffner lead a 7 2 victory over Washington. Attendance 6 928.

H. Mills Washington Lou Oo Case Kress Clift Bonura West Kelley Simmons Lewis Sullivan Travis Bluege Heffner Bonetti St. Louis Hite H. Milla Wild Pahee H.M Apna Mills Simmas Oclift Wasdell Tb Heathe Perreile Perrell Newsomp Mazzera Newsom Std FE Reneerie Myer Heath Bell Homer Simmons W. Ferrell Wasdell Cult Prieston Abrhoa Marrera Semanas Ee

Yanks Triumph 10 3 Over Tigers In Tenner

New York defeats Detroit 10 to 3 as Kennedy, Gehrig, and Rogell star with multi hit efforts. Greer notes tied game risks, late rallies, and key two base hits with strong pitching by Kennedy and Wade.

York Abrhoa Rogell Walker Dickey Grenbrgib Selkirk Gordon Ross Pearson Kennedy Wade Roger York Uns Gerier Gehrig Tosett Rolfe Laabs Bicker Fox Ball York Sen Dance

Pitchers clash in 1984 World Series memory replay

Beaumont, Texas reports Lynwood Rowe defeating Paul Dean 2 to 1 in a minor league game. Both former stars from the 1930s era world series pitched through arm injuries as Rowe earned the win for Beaumont after being sent there by Detroit.

Beaumont Tex U.P Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Lynwood Rowe Paul Dean Dean Rowe Detroit

Rutkoskie and Myers Victors In Country Club Match Play

George Rutkoskie and Frank Myers won the match play against par tournament at the Country Club. Rutkoskie led Class A two up, Myers one up in Class B, with Lantz one up for second in A. Littler and Heck tied with the Old Man for third and fourth in A while Merchants Pickett and Dillard filled last three places in B. Darrell Selby leads 36 hole qualifiers with 158 as eight remain for Athens at Chillicothe July 11 and 12.

George Rutkoskie Frank Myers George Myers George Lantz Bob Littler Carl Heck George Merchant Hale Pickett Paul Dillard Darrell Selby Athens Chillicothe Selby Ben Roberts Rich Rutkoskie Dr. Buell Russell Slaughter Art Smith

Reds Rally in Doubleheader Split With Phillies

Cincinnati and Philadelphia split a two game set. In game one Cincinnati built a lead before Philadelphia stormed back to win 10 to 3. Frey and Klein led the offense with multiple RBIs and home runs. In game two Craft homered as Philadelphia prevailed 8 to 5 to secure the twin bill.

Myers Schott Philadelphia Lombardi Scharein Jorden Klein Arnovich V. Davis Martin Weintraub McCormick Frey Riggs Jordan Ays Mueller Phildelphia Cincinnati Weaver Passeau

Hubbell Reaches 200 Wins With Cubs Victory

New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell earned his 200th NL win by defeating the Chicago Cubs 5 to 1. He joined a trio of AL aces Earl Whitehill Ted Lyons and Lefty Grove as current 200-win pitchers. Other league results shifted: Giants beat Cubs while Cincinnati split with Philadelphia and Brooklyn St Louis tied rain ended the Pittsburgh Boston game postponed. Yankees routed Detroit 10-3 and Washington swept St Louis 9-1 and 7-2. rest washed out.

Chicago A.P New York Yankees Cincinnati Will Harridge Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Joe DiMaggio Lefty Gomez Charley Ruffing Bill Dickey Joe Cronin Roger Cramer Bob Grove Charley Gehringer Hank Greenberg Rudy York Vern Kennedy Cecil Travis Buddy Lewis Rick Ferrell Mike Kreevich Bob Johnson Buck Newsom Joe McCarthy Yankees NEW York U.P Carl Hubbell New York Giants Hubbell Bill Terry Chicago Cubs Earl Whitehill Cleveland Indians Ted Lyons Chicago White Sox Lefty” Grove Boston Red Sox Cubs Larry French Bill Lee Charley Root Giants Brooklyn

Overtime Parking Fine Pays Nelsonville City Fund

John V. Wood was charged with overtime parking and paid a fine in mayor's court Saturday. The payment contributed 1 to the city general fund.

Nelsonville John V. Wood City General Fund

Navy East's Hope at Poughkeepsie

The east seeks its first varsity win since 1931 as 18 crews race in the 36th Poughkeepsie rowing regatta on the Hudson. Washington and California were co favorites at 7-5, with 60,000 fans expected to watch.

Poughkeepsie N. Y U.R Annapolis Hudson Washington California Navy

Americans Extend Wimbledon Quest as Wills Moody Leads

The second week of the 58th All England Championships opened with five American women still in contention for the singles title. Helen Wills Moody of San Francisco remains a top contender as Dorothy Round Little did not defend the crown.

Wimbledon Eng Helen Wills Moody San Francisco Dorothy Round Little

Baseball Standings and Tuesday Schedule Across Leagues

National League standings show Philadelphia 10-5 and New York 1- Detroit 3 with Washington 9-7 and St. Louis 1-2. several games postponed by rain. American Association results include Columbus 8-2 at Louis with Milwaukee 6-5 and Minneapolis 2-0. St Paul 14, Kansas City ? Rain affected. Tuesday schedules list National New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston. American Philadelphia at New York. Detroit at Cleveland. Association Columbus at Indianapolis.

Philadelphia Canons Chicago Brook Pittsburgh New York Detroit Washington St. Louis American Association Cols Louis Milwaukee Minneapolis St. P Kansas C Toledo Indianapolis Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Cleveland Association— Columbus Louisville St. Paul Kansas City New Yor Oston T, Louis Indiana Igs St. Pau Minnea Is Oledo Columbus

Snead Wins $5000 Match Play at Kenwood Club

Slamming Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia captured the $5,000 professional match play round robin title at Kenwood Country Club after a blazing stretch drive.

Cincinnati U.P Sam” Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Kenwood Country Club

Giants Beat Cubs 5 1 in League Showdown

New York tops Chicago 5 to 1 as Lesile Hartnett Hub bell and Leeds drive in runs. Leeds hits a homer and Jurges adds a two base hit. French suffers the loss while Hubbell gets two strikeouts. Attendance 15 919.

Demaree Lee Cavaretta Chicago Niccoscrscoces BOLE Leiber Galan Bartell Leslie Hartnett Hubbell Leeds Jurges Reynolds Ripple New York French Root

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