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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1938

Page

2

Athena Plant May Resume Operations at Nelsonville

Athena Brick Corporation expects to reorganize and reopen its Nelsonville plant with a federal loan after satisfying local requirements. Industrial Development Association committees have met RFC officials in Cleveland and report strong progress and cooperation from former workers ahead of a Thursday meeting discussing the plan and local expansion prospects.

Nelsonville Athena Brick Corporation Industrial Development Association RFC Cleveland Athena

City Justice Fines Guilty Pleas in Intoxication Cases

Wesley Mc Manus from Nelsonville and Thelma Durst of Lancaster pleaded guilty to intoxication complaints in Mayor C. G. Dew's court on a Monday arraignment. Mc Manus fined 25 dollars plus costs and Durst 5 dollars plus costs. both jailed in Athens County until settlement.

Nelsonville Wesley McManus Thelma Durst Lancaster C. G. Dew Athens

Vacation Bible School Opens in Nelsonville

Vacation Bible School opens in Nelsonville with over 100 enrollment as two sessions run 9 to 11 30 at Central and East Buildings. Rev Leland Goodman chairs the ministerial committee and organizers hope to reach 500 youths this year.

Nelsonville Central Building East Building Leland Goodman Nelsonville Ministerial Association

Tom Thumb Wedding Set For Friday in Nelsonville

Retta Howe Sunday School Class will stage a Tom Thumb wedding in the Methodist Church auditorium Friday at 8 15 p m A cast of children ages 3 to 12 will wear formal attire with girls in forms and boys in full dress for the elaborate affair

Nelsonville Retta Howe Methodist Church

Mrs Welch Hosts Bridge Club in Nelsonville

Mrs C G Sheppard Mrs A R Jones Mrs Stanley Dew Mrs A B Johnson and Mrs Nelle S Vorhes guest players Friday night to fill four tables for bridge. Mrs Edington Mrs Kelly and Mrs Johnson held high scores.

Nelsonville C. G. Sheppard A. R. Jones Stanley Dew A. B. Johnson Nelle S. Vorhes C. E. Welch Edington Kelly Johnson

GT Club Hosts Nelsonville Birthday Group

Mrs Leah Fick and Mrs Freda Powell hosted GT Club at Jackson Street home on Friday night. Gifts were presented to Lenore Berry, Marquise Morris, Elizabeth Whyte, and Carmen Whyte who had June birthdays. A surprise package went to Carmen Whyte. Twenty members and one guest attended. Zuretta Fick to host July 15 at Chestnut Street.

Nelsonville Leah Fick Freda Powell GT Club Jackson St Lenore Berry Marquise Morris Elizabeth Whyte Carmen Whyte Johnson Zuretta Fick Chestnut St

Plan Ely Reunion Brings Kin From Chillicothe Area

A reunion for the Ely family, descendants of the late George and Sarrah Ely, is planned for July 3 at Mound City Park one-half mile north of Chillicothe near Camp Sherman on Route 104. All relatives and friends are invited.

Nelsonville George and Sarrah Ely Mound City Park Chillicothe Camp Sherman

Martha Forsythe Dies At 88 In Doanville

Mrs. Martha Forsythe aged 88 died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Grant Pyle in Doanville where she had been staying for the past year. The body was moved to her former home at Oroville. funeral and burial details are not yet complete.

Doanville Martha Forsythe Grant Pyle Oroville

Revival Under Evangelist Maffin Near Orbiston

A revival meeting led by Evangelist James T. Maffin continues under the large gospel tent at Orbiston. An all day service and basket dinner are planned for Sunday.

Orbiston James T. Maffin

Doctor Transferred to Chillicothe Hospital

Nelsonville Dr. William Sharp is moved from Veterans Hospital Perry Point Md to Chillicothe Hospital. He assumes charge of the new post on July 15 with Mrs. Sharp and their son to accompany him.

Nelsonville William Sharp Veterans Hospital Perry Point Chillicothe Hospital Sharp

Nelsonville Social Notes Weekend Visits Across Ohio

Nelsonville residents report weekend travels and guests across Ohio. Mary Beal and Mary Lou returned from Indian Lake to the Alvord cottage. W M Hudson and Bethany visited, returning from Boston where their son James enters medical school. Verl Ogg stays with Emma Wright in Greenfield. Allen Wolfe family Alvine Tenner Mae Eileen Cheeseman at Rising Park Lancaster. Barron daughters Catherine Margaret and Edington at Buckeye Lake cottage. Slater and Vorkes of Columbus visited Welch and Hollenbach. Jane Figgins and Tom Keating at Marietta. Grady family to Louisville after month long visit with C G Dew Leona Wells. Krieg in Columbus. Dewhurst family guests of Joe Dewhurst. Mrs Mary E Bartlett attends Washington County Republican Club dinner in Marietta with speaker Robert A Taft.

Mary Beal Mary Lou Indian Lake Carl Alvord W. M. Hudson Bethany W. L. Hudson Boston James Herman Ogg Verl Naomi Greenfield Ohio Emma Wright Allen Wolfe Alvine Tenner Mae Eileen Cheeseman Rising Park Lancaster R. S. Barron Catherine Margaret Kate Edington Buckeye Lake C. C. Slater Nelle S. Vorkes Columbus C. E. Welch James Hollenbach Jane Figgins Tom Keating Marietta W. H. Grady Vivian Mae Louisville G. Dew Leona Wells L. I. Krieg Gilbert Dewhurst Joe Dewhurst

Benefit Wednesday party by Degree of Pocahontas

The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a weekly benefit at Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville on Wednesday at 8. Patrons should bring their June tickets.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall

Missionary Meeting Hosted by Mrs Henry McCulloch

Mrs Henry McCulloch will host the Presbyterian Missionary Society Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at her Fayette Street home for members and guests.

Nelsonville Henry McCulloch Presbyterian Missionary Society Fayette St

Birthday Lunch Planned After WBA Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report notes a birthday lunch after the regular WBA meeting Tuesday with hosts Lillian Silcott and Helen Henshaw. Faithful Rebekah Lodge officers and members are asked to meet Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the LO O F Hall for practice.

Nelsonville WBA Lillian Silcott Helen Henshaw Rebekah Lodge LO. O. F

Officiates at Funeral for Uncle in Alliance Ohio

Rev. Leland Goodman was called to his home in Alliance Ohio to officiate at the funeral of an uncle who died suddenly on Sunday He will return to Nelsonville on Thursday The state flower of Pennsylvania is the mountain laurel.

Nelsonville Leland Goodman Alliance Ohio

Feller Undefeated as Indians Beat Red Sox in Four-Game Lead

Bob Feller fired a strong 9th win of the season striking out 10, as the Cleveland Indians defeated Boston 7 to 3 to widen their lead to four games over idle New York. Hemsley led with four hits while Keltner and Feller also contributed, and Cleveland pounded Grove and Ostermueller for 15 hits. The Tribe open a Detroit series next with Allen and Bridges slated to start.

Feller Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Tribe New York Yankees Red Sox Buck” Newsom St. Louis Browns Pinky” Higgins Gene Desautels Grove Jimmy Foxx Joe Cronin Ben Chapman Leon Nonnenkamp Boston Indians Cleveland Fritz Ostermueller Rollie Hemsley Ken Keltner Detroit Johnny Allen Tommy Bridges

Stewart News Social Notes Breeze Through Stewart

Mrs Stella Dean of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs J E Nice over the weekend. Athens guests included Mrs Karl Gorham and son Joe. Local families hosted and visited relatives in Uniontown Clarksburg Fairmont Parkersburg and Nelsonville with multiple gatherings at Athens Walder Sams and Deeters homes.

Parkersburg W. Va Athens Clyde Deeter Joan Betty Walder Sams Ruth Deeter Amesville Ralph McAllister the Plains Merle Norris Columbus Norris C. E. Norris Harry Deeter Coolville Arthur Deeter Fred Nelson Torch Ted Deeter June Densmore New Marshfield Virginia Deeter John Lightfoot Clare Norris Nelsonville Karl Gorham Ora Gorham Casey Stella Dean

Local Notes From Chauncey and Surrounding Areas

Chauncey social round includes Lois Ann Shafer in Nelsonville visiting her aunt Mrs. Elsie Spears. Church youth conference turnout in Marietta with Rev Gilbert Courtney and Betty Jane. Chester and Mrs. Sanders stay with Olive Brookins as Miss Brookins visits Mrs. Laura Roberts in New Castle Wyoming. Mary Guerra of Millfield suffers a hand infection. Mr. and Mrs. Shay of Nelsonville visit son Paul Shay and family in Chauncey. Paul and Lois Courtney with Harvey Courtney host in Springfield Ohio.

Chauncey Lois Ann Shafer Nelsonville Elsie Spears Gilbert Courtney Betty Jane Church of Christ Marietta Chester Sanders Olive Brookins Millfield Miss Brookins Laura Roberts New Castle Wyoming Mary Guerra

Essex Johnson wedding attender Freer attends Logan ceremony

Miss Joan Freer travels to Logan today as the sole attendant to the new Mrs. Johnson at the Essex Johnson wedding.

Nelsonville Joan Freer Logan Miss Freer Mrs. Johnson

Give Benefit Party in Nelsonville at IOOF Hall

The trOUAM hosts a benefit party at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville this evening. Music begins at 7 45 with proceeds aiding local aid programs.

Nelsonville Trouam IOOF

Giants Near Key Stretch with League Lead in Reach

New York Giants owner Bill Terry welcomed a shift in schedule as the team faces renewed intraleague rivalries. The club leads the National League by hammering Philadelphia Brooklyn and Boston and now meets the Phillies while Reds play at Pittsburgh and Cubs host the Cardinals. In the AL Cleveland faces Detroit again as New York plays Philadelphia in a double-header with Boston at Chicago.

NEW York U.P Bill Terry New York Giants Terry Giants Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Phillies Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Chicago St. Louis Washington

Logan Auxiliary Meets in Logan Legion Notes

Members of the Logan American Legion Auxiliary Unit held their regular meeting Monday evening. Plans were made for a picnic at Cantwell Cliffs on July 11 after a brief business session and a social hour. Winners of contests were Mrs. Harry Thomas and Mrs. Lucy Nill.

Logan American Legion Cantwell Cliffs Harry Thomas Lucy Nill Nill Lancaster A. Stromstedt Amanda C. E. Struble Ewald Schmitter Bryant Vantta Walter A. Leonard Rudolph Brown

Carbon Hill 4-H Club Meeting At Margaret Stedwill Home

Healthy Sue's 4-H Club of Carbon Hill held a meeting at Margaret Stedwill's home with sixteen members answering roll call by listing their favorite flower. Refreshments were served and the session closed with a group singing of Taps. The next meeting is planned for Friday July 1.

Carbon Hill Healthy Sue's Margaret Stedwill

Birth Announced in Logan as Couple Welcomes Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Marks announce the birth of a daughter in Logan City on Sunday. Mrs. John Burgess on East Front Street served home grown tomatoes from her own garden for dinner Sunday, believed to be among the first in Logan.

Logan Harley Marks John Burgess Front St

Middleport Visit Highlights Local Guests

GLOUSTER Mrs. David Powers and son Richard are in Middleport this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Grogan Irene Ley. Mrs. Lester Zimmers and daughter Judy also spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Koehler.

Glouster David Powers Richard Middleport Kelley Grogan Irene Ley Lester Zimmers Judy Floyd Koehler

Loyal Workers Class to Meet at Hollister Home

The Loyal Workers Class of the U. B. Church Hollister will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Hazel Davia.

Glouster Workers U. B Hollister Hazel Davia

Standings and results from yesterday and schedule

National no games. American Cleveland defeated Boston 3 to 7 and Chicago beat St. Louis 9 to 4. Association Columbus 2 over Indianapolis 1. Toledo 9 over Louisville 5. Kansas City 8 over Minneapolis 2. Milwaukee 12 over St. Paul 9. Tomorrow Boston at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia among others.

Cleveland Boston Chicago St. Louis Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Detroit Washington Association— Columbus Incinnati Cagottsburgh Louis Chicago Association Straul Milwauke

League Leaders BATTING and RUNS BATTED IN

Summary of top batting averages with Averill Lombardi Trosky and Travis leading in hits and averages. Foxx York Greenberg Ott and Goodman noted for home runs and RBI. Ott leads runs with 59, Travis highest hits with 92, Averill 85.

H Pet. Averill Indians Lombardi Reds Trosky Travis Senators Foxx Red Sox York Tigers Greenberg Giants Goodman Averill Lewis

College Golfers Qualifying Today In Louisville

In Louisville Kentucky 159 players begin the second 18 hole qualifying round for the 41st intercollegiate golf championship. The 32 leading scorers advance to match play starting Wednesday at Louisville Country Club. Defending champion Fred Haas Jr. has graduated. favorite is Paul Leslie of LSU who was runner up last year.

Louisville Louisville Country Club Links Fred Haas, Jr Haas

Moody Meets English Star in Wimbledon Quarterfinal

Mrs. Helen Wills Moody of California advances to within two wins of a ninth Wimbledon title after beating Kay Stammers 6 2 6 1 in a quarterfinal. Other Americans Alice Marble, Helen Jacobs and Sarah Palfrey Fabyan face tough foes as play continues.

Wimbledon Eng U.P Helen Wills Moody San Francisco Kay Stammers Miss Stammers Moody Alice Marble Beverly Hills Calif Simone Mathieu France Helen Jacobs U. S Berkeley Jadwiga Jedrzejowska London England U.R California Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Brookline Mass Hilde Krahwinkle Sperling Denmark Don Budge Gene Mako Jean

Navy Crew Is Race Winner At Poughkeepsie Regatta

Navy sailors won the Poughkeepsie rowing regatta in 18 minutes 19 seconds, breaking the old record by 14 3 5 seconds. They finished a third of a length ahead of California with Washington third and Columbia fourth.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Navy Washington California Columbia Wisconsin Cornell Syracuse

Coast Trackmen Crush Big Ten in Intercollegiate Meet

The Pacific Coast Conference all-star track team defeated the Big Ten 101 to 35 in Evanston Illinois. The Far West squad swept 16 events with a West one two three finish in five, winning both relay races and setting four meet records.

Evanston Ill U.P American Olympic Committee Japan Big Ten Far West West

Plains and Shade win in muddy City Softball League

The Plains defeated Gas Co. 13 to 4 and Shade edged McBee Co. 5 to 4 in Monday night play at the city playground. The games were affected by poor conditions due to muddy diamonds.

The Plains and Shade Plains Gas Co McBee Co

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Lancaster Fair Grounds Uty Purcell Hagel Ropper Noel Warner Bros Lloyd Nolan Mary Carlisle In Vacation Bible School Mrs. Welch G.T Ely Reunion Mrs. Forsythe Nelsonville Social Notes Mary E. Bartlett Washington County Woman's Republican Club Robert A. Taft Lodge Pennsylvania Donteat Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Bob Feller Iowa Stewart News Social Notes Bosox Evel Vosmik Campbell Nonkmp Peacock P Grove Desautels Lary Hiina Campil Avreill Uts Ostermueller Keltner Charles R. Gibson William East Liverpool J. Lincoln Gibson, Jr Evanston, Il W. Horte Gibson Hortense Gibson New Straitsville R. Hoa King Bucher Morgan I Browne Garibaldi Wares Hassan Ib Stee Ankenman Andrews Pilney Hayes Btinbehr Almade Owen Berger Heffner Lyons Cole B. Mills Louis Chicago Oakley and Oakley Mrs. Moody Borotra Jacques Brugnon Jack Lysaght Billy Yorke Athens Pharmacy N. Court St F. R. Beasley E. Carpenter St. Athens Coast SAS
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