Old Timers Beat K P Colts In Exhibition Game
Nelsonville June 28 The Old Timers defeated the K P Colts 9 to 4 in an exhibition at the city grounds. Veterans led by Jack Taylor and Pappy Stewart outplayed the Knights with strong pitching and timely hitting including a dash from home by Bill Wolf.
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Nelsonville
K. of P
Joseph Figgins
Joseph
Knights
Bill Wolf
Mr. Tfiggins
Mr. Wolf
Stewart
Logan
Jack Taylor
Jim Smith
Pappy Stewart
Bill Townsend
Johnny Eyre
Steve Holland
Earl Campbell
Mellinger
Bill Woodson
John Reed
Paul Raine
Jimmy Patton
The
Carl Smith
Widow of Ath ens editor testifies in will case trial
The trial of Robert Jennings against Ralph Jennings to break the will of Mrs. Rachel Jennings widow of Ath ens editor C Kck M Jennings resumed. Dr J M Higgins testified that Mrs Jennings planned to let the law decide real estate disposition and that the will was signed February 24 with notary Hettie Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Higgins
Robert Jennings
Ralph P. Jennings
Rachel Jennings
C. Kck. M. Jennings
Athens
The
Athens Messenger
Doctor Higgins
Jennings
Hettie Rusell
Class 21 Honors Mrs McGiffin Farewell Party
Mrs Frank O Mara hosted Class 21 of the Methodist Sunday school in Nelsonville on June 29 for a farewell to Mrs Charles McGiffin who departs Thursday for Columbus. The evening included refreshments and a bedroom lamp gift. Attendees included Mrs Charles Monks former teacher Mrs Carl Coakley and others.
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Nelsonville
Frank O’mara
Methodist Sunday School
Charles McGiffin
Columbus
McGiffin
Charles Monks
Carl Coakley
Carl Pettit
James Matheny
Merle Green
Ed Cranmer
Dave Evans
Harry
Local Social List Names Several Residents
The notice names Mrs Beatrice Sines Mrs Charles Bayless Mrs Donald Low iden Mrs Ralph Henry Mrs Martin Murphy Charles McGiffin Carroll Sines and Miss Irma Wilson as parties in a social or civic listing.
New Car Damaged In Ditch Near Sugar Creek
June 29 the car owned by W W Kelly Jr was slightly damaged when it left the road and went into a ditch near Sugar Creek Defective steering was blamed for the mishap The Kellys and guests from Columbus were shaken but unhurt in the accident
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Nelsonville
W. W. Kelly, Jr
Sugar Creek
Beasley Sues John Glenn on Account in Local Court
Nelsonville June 29 F R Beasley has brought suit on account in Squire Donley s court against John Glenn A jury has been impaneled to hear the case which will be held Friday evening Beasley is represented by Attorney M D Hughes and the defense by R D Williams
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Nelsonville
F. R. Beasley
Squire Donley
John Glenn
Beasley
M. D. Hughes
R. D. Williams
Naughton Brothers Fined in Nelsonville Pub Case
John and James Naughton were each fined $100 and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication charges in Nelsonville. Mayor L. J. Eberle imposed the penalties Monday.
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Nelsonville
John
James Naughton
L.J. Eberle
Davis Quick Motor Trip to Norfolk Virginia
Mr and Mrs Davis Quick of Caldwell with Dr and Mrs E B Acomb and two children left on a motor trip to Norfolk Virginia after arriving in South Nelsonville on Monday June 29.
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Nelsonville
Davis Quick
Caldwell
E. B. Acomb
Norfolk
Virginia
Will of Athens Woman Contested in Local Court
Probate documents from Athens County Ohio reveal a contested will of Rachel Jennings dated February 24 1926. The estate provisions name Ralph Jennings as beneficiary of personal effects four cemetery markers and house expenses while settling debts and funeral costs. Notary public Hettle Hooper Russell witnessed the sworn statement with Clara Flesher and J M Higgins as signatories.
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Ida Brown
Ralph Jennings
Athens County
Ohio
Hettle Hooper Russell
Mysterious Lowell Slaying Shocks Community
The case centers on the murder of Esther A Frost as police believe a robber fatally struck her with a milk bottle and fled. Rachel Jennings is among witnesses noting the victim’s strong will and sound mind. A home valued at eighteen thousand dollars and thirty four shares of stock in the Athens Messenger are mentioned in testimony.
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Ralph P. Jennings
Athens Messenger
L. G. Worstell
Pearl Jennings
Ralph Jennings
Lowell
Mass
Heuce
Rachel Jenningspfry
Esther A. Frost
Civic clubs plan dinner to hear James P Daniels
The Rotary Kiwanis and Columbus Chamber of Commerce join for a 6 pm dinner at Hotel Berry in Athens to hear James P Daniels. Mrs Daniels accompanies him and will give a solo. Daniels brings civic enterprise experience and is expected to deliver a stimulating message.
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James P. Daniels
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce of
Bis City
Hotel Berry
Daniels
Athens
Mr. Daniels
Middleport
Student Pastor Returns From Lake Geneva Trip
Walter Ludwig a student pastor at Ohio University and his wife Mrs Ludwig and daughter Constance have returned to Athens from Lake Geneva Wisconsin where he led a guest group. On returning he visited Chicago Minneapolis and Richmond to interview students and leaders for a conference in industry to be held next September under his direction.
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Walter Ludwig
Ohio University
Ludwig
Constance
Lake Geneva
Wis
Athens
Chicago
Vnatarapolis
Richmond
Students In Industry
Doanville Hosts Vacation Bible School Day
Nelsonville and Floodwood joined Doanville for a joint day of vacation Bible school. Free transportation for students was provided by the traction company.
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Doanville
Nelsonville
Bible
Floodwood
Traction Company
Dinner Party Honors McClurg Sisters and Guest in Nelsonville
J W Haughee hosted a dinner at 184 West Columbus Street in Nelsonville on Monday evening to honor Charles McClurg andMiss Lulu McClurg and Miss Anna Kourt. A delicious dinner was served.
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Nelsonville
J. W. Haughee
West
Columbus Street
Charles McClurg
Lulu McClurg
Anna Kourt
Birthday Honored At Nelsonville Dinner
Miss Freda Smith hosted a birthday dinner in Nelsonville honoring her sister Miss Oris Smith. Guests included Ruth Kelch Velma Backus Eula Scheeler Helen Shay Frances Parry Violet Tedrow Rachel Wilson Adaline Ray Carrie Healy Agnes Raden Vivian Ruscoe and other attendees.
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Nelsonville
Freda Smith
Oris Smith
Ruth Kelch
Velma Backus
Eula Scheeler
Helen Shay
Frances Parry
Violet Tedrow
Rachel Wilson
Adaline Ray
Carrie Healy
Agnes Raden
Vivian Ruscoe
Birthday Party Planned for W B I A Members
Nelsonville notes request all W B I A members attend the regular meeting in the town on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering includes a birthday party and final plans to travel to Haydenville Thursday evening.
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Nelsonville
W. B.ia
Haydenville
Bells Ring Here for Local Sesquicentennial Opening
Nelsonville observed the sesquicentennial opening at 11:11 yesterday morning with whistles and bells ringing in unison with Philadelphia's Liberty Bell. The local event was arranged at the request of the D A R.
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Nelsonville
Philadelphia
Nelsonville Woman Dies in Logan After Moving From Here
Nelsonville residents learned this morning of the death of Mrs. William Bort in Logan. The deceased and her family formerly resided in Nelsonville where they were well known and favorably regarded.
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Nelsonville
William Bort
Logan
Former Resident Dies: Charles Chapman Called to Toledo
The notice records the death of Charles Chapman, a former resident, who was called to Toledo on Sunday, marking a quiet end to his years in the community.
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Nelsonville
Charles Chapman
Toledo
High School Girls Invited to Visit Holzer Hospital
Civic leaders in southern Ohio organize a nursing outreach as high school girls from Chauncey Ca naanville Coolville Nelsonville Albany New Marshfield and Ath ens are invited to visit Holzer hospital in Gallipolis Wednesday afternoon. Mrs H Bing will chaperone, the group departs from the First Methodist church at 12 80 p.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Women 18 to 35 with a high school education are eligible for training. parents and car owners are urged to assist.
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Ohio
Chauncey
Canaanville
Coolville
Nelsonville
Albany
New Marshfield
Athens
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
H. Bing
First Methodist Church
College Street
Bing
Mrs Chapman Former Nelsonville Resident Mentioned
A brief fragment notes the maternal relation of Mrs George Chapman and that she formerly lived in Nelsonville, indicating a personal or family link within a local notice or obituary context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chapman
Chapman
Nelsonville
Entertains Sunday Guests In Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs Joe Leice and Mr and Mrs Jack Byron hosted guests including Mr and Mrs J L Robinson and daughters of Gallipolis Mr and Mrs Joe Robinson of Bidwell and Mr and Mrs Sid Sherrard and daughters of Athens on a Sunday in Nelsonville June 29.
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Nelsonville
Joe Leciie
Jack Byron
J. L. Robinson
Gallipolis
Joe Robinson
Bidwell
Ohio
Sid Sherrard
Athens
Weekend social notes list Columbus Athens residents visits
Howard Wagner of Columbus and Mrs Ralph White of Athens stayed with family, with many others visiting relatives locally. Catherine Spencer left for New York and eastern cities with companions, while Jim Bennett Spencer and others joined to accompany her to Columbus.
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Howard Wagner
Columbus
Ralph White
Athens
Joshua Spencer
John Woolery
A. K. Crothers
I. G. Claypool
Woodstock
Catherine Spencer
New York City
Cc. E. Bennett
Clifton Spencer
Ralph Parks
Charles Nelson
Lakeside
Pearl Woltz
Haydenville
Della Pidcock
Myrtle Dennis
Paul
Grace Ebberts
Wellston
Will Burnell
Tom Hickey
Chillicothe
Harold
Walter Mechem
Fred Mulligan
Cincinnati
Reds
Pirates
C. B. Powell
Millard
Amos
Barberton
Ohio
P. A. Graham
Cleveland
A T. Schoelner
Robert Simmons
Huntington
W. Va
Elmer Siddle
Special Course in Teaching Reading in Athens County
Miss Edwina Morrow of Cincinnati leads a content method reading course in room 24 at the Training school each afternoon except Saturday through July 9. Now in its second year, the course draws primary teachers from across the county. County Superintendent H R McVay urges all interested in primary work to attend. no registration or fee. The content method has been used in county schools for two years and started in the state ten years ago.
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Athens County
Inspect Cream Stations in Athens and Nearby Counties
Representatives from the Ohio State University dairy division will inspect all cream stations in Athens Hocking Vinton Jackson and Perry counties this week. The campaign seeks to improve cream quality for churning to produce better butter. emphasis on sanitation and more frequent deliveries. Operators cooperating will receive certificates of merit.
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Athens
Hocking
Vinton
Jackson
Perry
Ohio State University
Redpath Contract Signed For 1927 Chautauqua Guarantors
Fifty four Athens residents joined as guarantors to fund the 1927 Redpath program totaling 1750 dollars. The seven day event averages 250 dollars daily or 291 dollars for six days of foreign talent. Mrs. E B Young continues as guarantor chair. The circuit ended with a Frechtl yodelers concert from Switzerland and a scenic production Echoes of the Alps. Al Baker offered a magic ventriloquism show for children with Dummy Dennis assisting.
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Athens
Redpath Bureau
E. B. Young
Chautauqua
Frechtl Yodlers
Switzerland
al Baker
Dennis
Club to Stage The Poor Married Man in Canaanville
Clover Leaf Clothing club hosts a two night performance of The Poor Married Man at Canaanville High School on July 8 and 9. Mrs. Charles Mansfield leads and coaches the production in the Canaanville venue.
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Canaanville High School
Clover Leaf Clothing Club
Charles Mansfield
Canaanvill
Arrests after busy Glouster Sunday
Glouster off a Glouster June 29 Constable Blower reports a busy time Sunday as a result of his activities. Julius Zackney of Hunterdon found in possession of home brew and arraigned before Justice Dewland with a $100 fine and costs. part paid. Albert Griffin arraigned before Mayor Park for driving a car while intoxicated with a $25 fine and costs. Joe Kennedy and Ernest Conway each fined $5 and costs by Mayor Park for plain drunk.
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Glouster
Blower
Julius Zackney
Hunterdon
Justice Dewland
Albert Griffin
Mayor Park
Joe Kennedy
Ernest Conway
Vacation Pupils To Have Picnic
GLOUSTER June 29 The daily vacation Bible school pupils will hold a picnic on the hill behind Roback's Wednesday afternoon. The group meets at the school and travels together. Mothers of children under eight are invited to join. those whose mothers cannot come will be cared for. Each child should bring a picnic lunch. Attendance Monday was 288.
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Glouster
Daily Vacation Bible School
Roback
Glouster Girl Is Wed Today
Ray Curtis of Rockport Kentucky and Pearl Emrick wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. D L Browning officiating. The bride, a Glouster High School 1925 graduate, was surrounded by her parents Mr and Mrs Geo Emrick and sister Thelma in the ceremony.
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Glouster
Ray Curtis
Rockport
Pearl Emrick
Methodist
D. L. Browning
Glouster High School
Geo Emrick
Thelma
Unclear fragment about Orndoff family in Akron
Fragment indicates William Orndoff, relative of Mr and Mrs Curtis, with mention of Akron and Rubber company employment. Details are incomplete and no event or date is clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Orndoff
Curtis
Akron
The
Rubber Company
Children’s Day Services Draw Big Methodist Audience
A well filled auditorium at the Methodist church hosted annual Children’s Day programs featuring readings songs and dialogues. The Christian church congregation joined in the service and plans for a similar event on July 11 at the Christian church were announced.
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Glouster
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Souders and companions take Columbus day trip
Mr. and Mrs. BE. L. Souders of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Underword of Trimble motor to Columbus Sunday and spend the day. They were accompanied by Miss Helen Souders and returned to Columbus Monday morning.
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BE. L. Souders
Columbus
Helen Souders
Home from Southwest Glouster
J Lewis returns from the southwest on a day of travel and spending thirteen dollars. He spent most time in Texas and California with the latter state serving as his winter destination.
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Southwest
Glouster
Texas
California
Local Residents Attend Dr Slaughter Rites
Glouster on June 29 reports Mr and Mrs T W Sanders their daughter Ethel and Ward B Sanders of Athens joined the funeral of Dr F F Slaughter in NewAzteena riding by motor.
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Glouster
T. W. Sanders
Ethel
Ward B
Athens
F. FE. Slaughter
New Azte Ena
Iby Motor
Baby Buggy Rides Through Athens After Ad Buy
A baby buggy wheels around Athens as a mother buys the chassis after seeing Mrs Pigman s money saving ad in the Messenger. The tiny move follows a one day classified run leading to a new owner on Columbia avenue. Readers are urged to list household items for sale with local contact numbers.
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Athens
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OLD Timers
Messenger
Ralph
Clara Flesher
Rachael Jennings
Flesher
C. E. M. Jennings
Common Pleas Court
Ralph Parker Jennings
Chas. Higgins
Zanesville
Rachel Higgins
Edward and Mildred
Beatrice
Messenger Pattern Dept
With Ronald Colman
Ohio State
Redpath
Chu
Wai
Glouster Temple
Pomeroy
Boots
Valspar
Varus
New Jersey
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