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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1937

Page

2

Nelsonville Band Booster Club starts ticket sale for show

Nelsonville high school band members began selling tickets for the Amateur Show to be held Friday March 19 at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium. Dr W H Hyde acts as master of ceremonies and a public address system will be installed for clear sound. Contestants include Zelda Wernick Bailey Spencer Janet Cope Irene Hoch Jo Warehime Jane Krieg and Nancy Krieg with cash and door prizes planned.

Nelsonville Band Boosters Club W. H. Hyde John Geiger Zelda Wernick Bailey Spencer Boy Wonder Melvin Harburger Carbon Hill Billie June Foughty Charles Adkins Janet Cope West School Bessie Stephenson Irene Hoch Eleanor Powell Jo Warehime Jane and Nancy Krieg Ralston of Columbus

Rockbridge youth recovers from arm fracture at gym

Logan Jesse McGrady Jr a 14 year old of Rockbridge is recovering after fracturing his left arm while playing at the Rockbridge gymnasium. The report includes a financial ledger for Amesville Ohio district with numerous figures and accounts.

Logan Jesse, Jr J. F. McGrady Rockbridge

Mrs Eliza Smith Hosts Friendship Club Night

Mrs Eliza Smith hosted the Friendship Club gathering on Thursday night with five members and two guests in attendance. Several readings were shared and a two course supper was served. The next meeting will be at Mildred Kont net's home.

Nelsonville Eliza Smith Friendship Club Mildred Kontnet

Legion to Add New Players to Drum Corps

NELSONVILLE In Glenford Dugan Post may reorganize its drum and bugle corps by inviting players from outside the Legion to fill vacancies caused by removal and resignations. Former high school musicians have agreed to join, with a rehearsal set for Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the Legion Building.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion John Geiger Geiger

Business Merchants Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE Retail Merchants Association holds an important meeting at the American Legion building tonight at 7:30. All retailers in the city are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association American Legion

Club Women Attend Church as Group

Nelsonville sixteenth members of the Business and Professional Women’s Club attended the morning service at First Christian Church. Rev Leland Goodman preached on The Challenge of the Unfulfilled. A choir anthem My Jesus I Love Thee closed the service, part of National Business Week observances. The club held a special dinner and program last Wednesday.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club First Christian Church Leland Goodman Jesus

Revival To Begin At Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville church of the Nazarene starts a week of evangelistic services tonight at 7 30pm Pastor Carl Clendenen of Logan will preach with musicians and singers providing music before the service

Nelsonville Church Nelsonville

Charles Blair Dies at 71 in Carbon Hill Area

Nelsonville report says Charles Blair, 71, died Saturday evening at his home near Carbon Hill. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 PM at the residence, with burial at Haydenville. He is survived by his wife and several children.

Nelsonville Charles Blair Carbon Hill Haydenville

Mrs Laura Edie Praises Dr Pierce Tonic

Mrs Laura Edie of 1380 Cleve ars Ave SW says a tonic helped her revive energy after backache and nervousness linked to periodic pains. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring appetite and vigor after a few bottles. Available in tablet and liquid forms with pricing.

Pierce Laura Edie Clevears Ave S. W Dr. Pierce

106-Year Old Man Held in Meigs Jail

Andrew Zink, 106, of Sumner, is in Meigs County Jail awaiting a hearing on disturbing the peace. Deputy Hank Young arrested him after a complaint by Mr. and Mrs. Will Pooler, with whom he resides. Mrs. Pooler is Zink’s granddaughter. Known to roam, he has been housed at the County Home for the Aged and is described as restless about every four months.

Pomeroy Andrew Zink Sumner Meigs Zink Hank Young Will Pooler

Musical Talent Will Appear at Floodwood

In Floodwood Nelsonville a musical program is set for Tuesday night March 16 at 7 at the Old Floodwood School directed by Miss Pauline Whitlatch with Mrs Mildred Carlin. Performers include talent from Buchtel with operetta dances, Madeline DeLong of New Floodwood with readings, and the Smith Brothers Clyde and Guy with guitar and banjo cowboys. Old Floodwood School pupils will present several numbers and a play.

Nelsonville Floodwood School Pauline Whitlatch Mildred Carlin Miss Whitlatch Buchtel Madeline DeLong New Fioodwood Smith Brothers Clyde Guy

Irish Stakes Draw Is Held For Grand National

In Dublin the 20th Irish hospital sweepstakes drew horses entered for Friday's centenary grand national at Aintree. Total receipts reached 13,932,160 with 5,572,864 tickets sold. Of the fund 5,620,095 went to organizers and 8,311,165 was prize money. The fund was split into 16 units of 500,000 for first through third prizes, plus 10 residual prizes of 31,115 each to be drawn tomorrow. Six horses entered, 19 remain probable starters.

Dublin U.P Aintree England

Returns From Coast Near Rosser Family Update

Mrs. John H. Rosser returned to her home here Wednesday after a four months visit with daughter Mrs. Mae Ramel in Watsonville California. Rosser’s son Floyd joined her in Los Angeles after three months in Cottage Grove Oregon and returned home with her.

Nelsonville John H. Rosser Mae Ramel Watsonville Calif

Center Jump Debate Aims to Abolish in Big Ten

Chicago reports the Big Ten and national rules committees weighing the end of the center jump in college and high school play. Key figures include Harold Olsen of Ohio State, Dave McMillan of Minnesota, and Nels Norgren of Chicago backing change, while others oppose eyeing spectator fatigue and loss of rallies. More than 500 coaches attended the first open meeting of the National Coaches Association to discuss jump rules and pivot interpretations.

Chicago Big Ten National Rules Committee National Basketball Coaches Association Pacific Coast Conference Harold G. Olsen Ohio State Olsen Dave McMillan Minnesota Nels Norgren National Coaches’ Association

McLemore's Holdout Upheld as Cardinals Demand Rise

Henry McLemore writes from Daytona Beach detailing his ten day holdout from the St. Louis Cardinals over pay. He jokes about his rival quotes from fans and rivals, claims ongoing bluffing by manager Frankie Frisch and owner SamBreadon, and predicts they will settle for his terms. He jokes about hitting Hubbell and notes the Cardinals' recent Havana game loss to the Giants. He hints at awaiting a wire yesterday.

Giants Rest Before Beating Bees In St Petersburg Trip

The National League champion New York Giants rest today ahead of a Tuesday game with the Boston Bees in St Petersburg after arriving from Havana where they beat the Cardinals 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Attendance in Cuba was estimated at 18 000 to 20 000. The Cardinals head to Daytona Beach to face the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Joe DiMaggio, who ended his holdout for 15000, is expected to join the Yankees before their Daytona Beach trip to play NL pitching against the Cardinals. Red Rolfe led the Yankee attack as they beat the Bees for a second straight day. Boston Red Sox plan their first full squad workout today after two holdouts were signed. Goose Goslin and Charley Gehringer were not in Detroit camp by Mickey Cochrane's deadline. Gil Brack sat with a sprained left ankle as Brooklyn Dodgers practiced. Frank Demaree, arriving late due to a salary holdout, showed good form as manager Charles Grimm approaches a softened lineup.

Giants Frisch Brendon Cardinals Hubbell United Press Miami U.R New York Giants Boston Bees St. Petersburg St. Louis Cardinals Havana Cuba Daytona Beach New York Yankees Petersburg Joe DiMagSico Yankees Red Rolfe Bees Steel Clearwater Fila U.P Gil Brack Brooklyn Dodgers Brack Avalon Santa Catalina Island Calif Charles Grimm Frank Demaree Demaree Grimm Aid Demarees

Blind Bowlers to Compete in ABC Tourney

New York reports two blind bowling teams from the Light House league will take part in the ABC international tournament Tuesday night marking the first such participation in the congress history. Boosters and regulars posted strong scores over the weekend including Syracuse clutch player A. C.'s 3045 pinfall, a first week congress record.

New York U.R American Bowling Congress Congress Lighthouse Bowling League Philadelphia A. C Syracuse

Anderson Named Manager of Asheville Team in Piedmont League

Harold Hal Anderson veteran outfielder for Columbus Club in the American Association is named manager of the Asheville North Carolina Piedmont league team. He has been in professional baseball since 18 percent of a season in the majors with the Chicago White Sox and arrived in Columbus in 1983 as part of the Evar Swanson trade to Chicago.

Columbus U.P Harold Hal) Anderson Columbus Club American Association Asheville N. C Anderson Chicago White Sox Evar Swanson White Sox

Mrs Kyle Speaker at Club Meeting Friday

Mrs A J Kyle spoke on The Seeing Eye to the Cosmopolitan Club in Nelsonville Friday evening. Mrs L D Martin entertained. Twenty members answered roll calls and a discussion followed the program. A refreshment course was served by the social committee.

Nelsonville A. J. Kyle Cosmopolitan Club L. D. Martin

Visit McNamee Home Washed with Guests

Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mc Namee and family on West Hunter Street included Mr. and Mrs. Ad Edgell and nephew Eric Spencer of Nelsonville, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Butler of Columbus, Mrs. Ray Sanbourne and son Lee of New Straitsville, and Mrs. Newton Spencer of this city.

McNamee Logan James McNamee W. Hunter Ad Edgell Eric Spencer Nelsonville R. W. Butler Columbus Ray Sanbourne Lee New Straitsville Newton Spencer City

Beware Coughs From Common Colds That Hang On

A fragmented notice notes lingering coughs from colds persist despite various medicines and home remedies. It mentions persistent chest irritation and lingering coughing after illness, advising caution and seeking remedies.

High Cagers Pointed for State Meet

Ohio high school basketball fans learned the field for the state tournament in Columbus with 32 teams, 16 in each class, preparing to invade the capital. Among them are Newark, Akron Lima South, Middletown, Cincinnati Hughes, Hamilton Public, Dover, Bridgeport in Class A and Sandusky St Marys, Columbus Upper Arlington, Danville, Canal Fulton, South Amherst, Olmstead Falls, Lucasville, Middleport, Ottoville, Ontario, Bluffton, Enon, Lockland, Union City, Amsterdam, Midvale in Class B. Several teams from 1936 repeat to seek a new title as the event opens Thursday.

Columbus Ohio Newark Sandusky St. Marys H. R. Townsend Akron Lima South Middletown Cincinnaati Hughes Hamilton Public Dover Bridgeport Upper Arlington Danville Canal Fulton South Amherst Olmstead Falls Lucasville Middleport Ottoville Ontario Bluffton Enon Lockland Union City Amsterdam Midvale Canton McKinley Marietta Ashland

Revival of Derby at Washington Park on June 19

President Walter L. Gregory announced the American derby will return June 19 with a $25,000 purse and a $5,000 addition if the winner also takes the Kentucky derby. The race, last run in 1935, marks the fourth major test for three year old stars next summer. A stray scientific fact notes the small carbon-hydrogen difference between quinine and strychnine.

Chicago U.A Walter L. Gregory Washington Park

Pastor Speaks Before PTA in Nelsonville event

Rev Ben Awe spoke before the East Parent Teacher Association on Friday afternoon as fourth grade pupils presented the program and a play The Trials of March Miss Howards grade won the prize for most mothers present Refreshments were served to a large group of parents and friends after the program An upcoming PTA conference will be held in Athens on April 15

Chester Chester High School Paul Kimes Earle Russell Howard Bailey Jack Hawley Guy Stalnaker Russell Agabrite Louise Coleman Earline Humphrey Eleanor Hannum Wanda Pickens Carrol Morris Barbara Weber Della Evans Martha Mora Kenneth Griffith Clair Newell D. W. Hoffee E. H. Lasch W. H. McFarlan Howard Albany Eleanor Whitney Meigs County Warner Eynon Sponagle Osborne Nelsonville The Parent- Teacher Association Ben Awe East Parent-Teacher Association P.T.A Athens

Nelsonville Junior Order Benefit Tuesday Night

The Junior Order will hold a benefit event Tuesday evening at 8 oclock in the 1.6.0.7 halt areas. Proceeds support local community efforts and members invite attendance from residents and allied groups in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville

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Nelsonville Band Booster Club Board OF Education Ames-Bern Athens Ane Ceipts Bala Devoel Gomention Office Furmi Amesville Sarepetaneercare EBT Ana Mrs. Smith Drum Corps Chester School Messenger Sports National Association of Cage Henry McLemore St. Louis Daytona McLemore Terry Moore Dean Hans Wagner Slapnicka Lord and Taylor Sarasota Fia Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Eric McNair Roger Cramer Lakeland, Fla Goose Goslin Charley Gehringer Detroit Mickey Cochrane Cy Perkins Cochrane Schoolboy Rowe Dizzy” Trout ABC Mrs. Kyle Speaker America Coca-Cola Bottling CO PTA Majestic Matineeti Powell Berlin Alice Faye Ritz Brothers George Barbier Pico Wholesale CO Glouster
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