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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
2
Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias meets at Castle Hall tonight at 7 30 PM with officers urging attendance from the district. Donald Lancaster and Mark Herrold will be named knights at this session. Refreshments by the Blue team after the meeting. Next week officers will be installed.
Britain's famed Mick the Miller, the dog credited with popularizing greyhound racing, has died at age 12. He would have turned 13 next month, roughly 91 in human years.
Delegates to a state meeting report on the Nelsonville Aerie anniversary held Tuesday in Nelsonville. John Parry spoke on the group's history since 1903 and serves on the Steering Committee. Four Horsemen were honored with silk jockey caps as membership drives continue.
Nelsonville church to hold mid week prayer service at 7 30 o clock Church of Christ discusses Religious Monograms as theme for evening session.
Nelsonville Greys defeated Carbondale 3-1 in a Twilight League game. Bill Walters starred with three hits and two runs while the team capitalized on errors for three unearned runs. Arnold allowed three hits and a single walk, and Mace made a running catch in the outfield.
Dr. L E Butts of Nelsonville Ohio told the American Osteopathic Society of Proctologists convention in Dallas that failure to register pain in early disease stages drives deaths. He urged annual or semi annual checkups for all to reduce death rates and improve recoveries.
Straitsville residents hosted and visited family and friends over the weekend. Guests included E M Rush and Mohler family from Galva and North Industry, along with numerous local relatives. A church group traveled to Columbus for a home coming, and a birthday party for Miriam Wehrle was held with friends present.
William Lavelle of Warren Ohio organizer for the Steel Workers will be guest speaker at the Industrial Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys meeting at the Legion building Friday evening June 30. Lavelle has led Warren labor efforts for two years and is secretary of the Trumbull County Industrial Union Council. Lunch will be served after the session.
Nelsonville reports planning for a mid July picnic by the Shoe Workers Local Union after a Monday meeting. The group voted to affiliate with the State CIO Labor Council and noted good turnout among members.
Nelsonville Reverend B A Awe pastor of Pilgrim Holiness Church on East Chestnut Street has been unanimously called to return for a fourth year of service. The current church year ends August 15 with strong progress in all departments including Easter Sunday School attendance of 524 and a Bible class attendance over 184. The church auditorium has been redecorated and new oak pews laid under Awe's direction. Troop 63 Boy Scouts meeting postponed to next week. Daughters of America to sponsor Friday evening benefit party in IOOF Hall with June tickets required. play at 8 PM.
In Rochester a 17 year old, John Ortolani, was severely injured when a gust of wind toppled him from a truckload of lumber. He fell onto the ground and sustained serious damage. The incident occurred as he rode on a board atop the lumber.
Nelsonville reports the Business and Professional Club at First Methodist Church held a dinner and installation of officers with Miss Ethel Beekman and Miss Eleanor Minister as guests. New officers include Mrs. Nelle Dowler as president and three new members welcomed by Miss Dowler. Also noted are advance plans for a Presbyterian Sunday School basket picnic at Old Man's Cave and G. T. Club activities with bake sale and wiener roast.
The Golden Rule Sunday School class of the M. E. Church announces its annual picnic at Cantwell Cliffs on Thursday. Members will depart from Mrs. C. L. Stout’s home at 4 30 p m with transportation arranged.
Mrs. Charles Huddy attended a luncheon in Columbus with Parker Huddy of Canton hosting a group of Columbus friends. Also present were Miss Dulcie Hall and Mr. and Mrs. (rest of names unread).
Nelsonville resident F M Lowther an electrical engineer aged 81 died of a heart attack on his Mill Street porch while reading The Messenger. He had worked at the city electric light plant until 13 years ago. Survived by wife two daughters a granddaughter and four more daughters. Funeral plans pending arrival of Mrs Curry from Kansas City.
Nelsonville eyes the annual epic between the Has Beens and the Hocking Valley Giants at City Playground Thursday 5 30 pm. Proceeds benefit Twilight League with Jimmy Patton announces lineup including Whoopin James Copper Cope Spec Tomlinson Wylie Frisby Skinny Cope Zuko Thompson Carter Farrow and Garner.
Sealed bids due 6 p m July 11 1939 at Chauncey Dover Board of Education office Millfield Ohio for pupil transportation on routes Sandy Ridge White District Carr Bailey and West Bailey. Bidder must carry liability insurance chauffeur license bus driver certificate and $100 surety bond. board may reject any bids.
Victor Oakley, president elect, summarized the international Rotary convention in Cleveland for the Nelsonville club. He received the gavel from retiring president Charles Walker and will lead the club for the year starting July 1. the next meeting is canceled for July 4.
An advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment provides rapid relief from piles with soothing cooling and astringent properties. It sells for 36 cents a box or 60 cents with applicator and offers a money back guarantee if not delighted.
The GA Club will sponsor a benefit party at the Parish Hall with games and refreshments. The event will be held Thursday evening and play starts at 8 o clock.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company applied to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for authority to abandon the station at Hocking Athens County Ohio. Each application will be heard July 27, 1939 at 10:00 a m Eastern Standard Time at the Commission offices in the new State Office Building Columbus Ohio. By W W Houston Superintendent.
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