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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1938

Page

2

Rotary Meeting in Nelsonville Discusses Democracy and War

Major Norman A. Imrie of the Columbus Dispatch spoke to Rotarians from Athens Logan and Nelsonville at a dinner in Nelsonville. He criticized the war to make the world safe for democracy, warned against personalized government, and praised Britain as democracy's rock while outlining dangers from dictatorship.

Nelsonville United States Great Britain Woodrow Wilson Norman A. Imrie Columbus Dispatch Rotary Athens Logan Imrie First Presbyterian Church Bob Bangham Wilmington Joseph Brashares Blaine Goldsberry Ralph W. Parks Major Emrie Major Imrie Russia Germany Austria Turkey Italy Europe Eden Chamberlain

Nelsonville Pool Bonds Gut for Spring Election

The State Tax Commission approved the City Board of Education's petition to hold a special spring election in Nelsonville on issuing 20 000 dollars in bonds to fund the sponsor share of a 55 000 dollar federal aid swimming pool project. The April 26 ballot will let voters decide after previous general election shortfall. Local civic groups pressed for the ballot to avoid issues from November.

Nelsonville State Tax Commission City Board of Education Columbus

Drift Toward Bureaucracy Shapes Economic Bonds

The text notes a shift toward centralized power influencing economic bonds and governance. It highlights concern about expanding bureaucratic control and its impact on market mechanisms and policy direction. The passage reflects debates on efficiency versus state authority and economic legitimacy.

Nelsonville D A R Chapter Elects Officers

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the D A R met at the home of Mrs. Wallace Glenn and Mrs. C H Martin Monday night to elect officers. Officers named include Regent Mrs. W H Weigand and First Vice Regent Mrs. Edith L Stiers with other posts filled as listed. a program was deferred and discussion touched on a marker for Lord Dunmore's Camp site west of the city.

Nelsonville Wallace Glenn C. H. Martin Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution W. H. Weigand Edith L. Stiers W. L. Hudson F. W. Poston M. D. Shepard Lulu Lane Julius Fischer Lord Dunmore

Relatives Visit Columbus Over Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ernest Keplar and Mr and Mrs Walter Grose visited relatives in Columbus over Sunday Gene Arnold a student at Ohio State University is the guest of his parents Supt and Mrs E J Arnold Miss Thelma Bruce Columbus was the over Sunday guest of friends and relatives here

Ernest Keplar Walter Grose Columbus Gene Arnold Ohio State University E. J. Arnold Thelma Bruce

Class to Meet with Miss Blanche Moorehead Thursday

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class will meet Thursday night with Miss Blanche Moorehead and Mrs. Julia Sheridan as assisting hostess.

Blanche Moorehead Julia Sheridan

Wilfred Academy student places sixth at NYC hair show

Mrs Mildred Bush Lines of Nelsonville represented the Wilfred Academy of Beauty Art at the New York City annual hair stylists convention and ball on March 16 at Hotel Edison. She earned sixth place honorable mention from 200 contestants, wearing shell-rose lace attire and rhinestone accessories.

Thomas Bush Nelsonville Mildred Bush Lines Wilfred Academy of Beauty Art New York City Hotel Edison Lines Christian Neilson Wilfred Academy The

Cosmopolitan Club to Meet at Mrs Beard Home

The Cosmopolitan Club will assemble this Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs James Beard with Mrs C L Stout assisting hostess in charge of arrangements.

Cosmopolitan Club James Beard C. L. Stout

Keep Chickens and Dogs Home

Nelsonville officials urge residents with dogs and chickens to confine them to their property. With lawn and garden work in season, numerous complaints about animal damage are already at City Hall. Mayor C G Dew says the ordinance will be strictly enforced and police instructed accordingly.

Nelsonville City Hall C. G. Dew

Scouts to Host Free Show in June at Majestic

Scout Troop No. 65 met at the Methodist Church to plan a free June 2 show at the Majestic. Each Scout receives two tickets with one to share with a prospective member. Patrol skits earned Sen ior 15 Bob Smith 5 and Jim Preston 5 points. Boxing capped the meeting with wins by Long over Knight Matheny over Tomilson and Hannahs over Murphy.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Advancement the Majestic Bob Smith Jim Preston Charles Long Jim Knight Long Charles Matheny Paul Tomilson Matheny John Hannahs Leroy Murphy Hannahs

No party this week in Nelsonville notes

The Pythian Sisters announce the regular benefit party is canceled this week due to preparation for Thursday night inspection.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Brotherhood Dinner Planned by Nelsonville Church of Christ

Nearly one hundred Church of Christ members will gather Thursday at 6 30 p m in the social room for a global Brotherhood Dinner program. Doxology prayer of thanksgiving dinner talks greetings and a community sing follow a fellowship hour. Dr Floyd Faust will address WHKC Station assemblies at 7 45 8 00 via radio courtesy of Ed Knight.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Ed Knight Esther

CCC Anniversary Observed At Camp Nelson

Nelsonville to mark the fifth anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps with an open house at Camp Nelson on Monday April 4. Lieut. Willard P. Sheridan announces the event inviting enrollees relatives and the public to inspect camp projects and view field work with Forestry Service guidance followed by an evening dance for enrollees and staff.

Nelsonville Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Nelson Willard P. Sheridan Company 1548 Forestry Service

Betty Wolfe Marries Blake Mechem in Nelsonville

Betty Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Wolfe became the bride of Blake Mechem son of Mr and Mrs W B Mechem in a 1030 am Presbyterian Manse ceremony performed by Rev Lloyd Evans. The couple planned a eastern motor trip and will reside in a newly furnished apartment on E Franklin St with Mrs Mechem employed as bookkeeper at Mechem Dry Goods Store and Mr Mechem helping his father run the business.

E. Franklin St

Degree Conferred at Trimble Lodge Meeting

Ten lodges were represented at Trimble Lodge meeting with 125 Masons witnessing the conferring of the M M Degree by Savannah Lodge No 466. G FE Cook of Stewart is master of Savannah Lodge. A social hour followed. A special meeting on March 28 opened plans for the April 29 annual inspection.

Glouster Trimble Lodge Savannah Lodge G. FE. Cook Stewart

Free Adult Education Classes in Buchtel Begin March 24

Mrs Brooker teaches Monday sessions on home making at 6 30 home nursing at 7 30 and handicraft at 8 30 with the teacher noted. Mrs Freyburg leads Thursday programs including sight singing chorus better English at 7 30 and piano at 8 30. An organization meeting drew a large turnout and more classes were announced.

Buchtel Brooker Freyburg

Deep Ocean Life Survives Far Below Dim Surface

Daylight fades above, yet life persists thousands of feet down where darkness rules and no light penetrates.

Cubs Ready to Field Veteran Lineup With New Additions

Chicago manager Charlie Grimm plans to use all 12 new players alongside the regulars in a bid to win the National League pennant. Tony Lazzeri joins as assistant manager and utility man while infielders Steve Mesner Bobby Mattick Anthony York and an outfield with Demaree Galan Marty Stainback headline a defense minded squad. Pitching hangs on French Davis and Higbe with Parmelee Bryant Carlton Root Lee in support.

LOS Angeles Chicago Cub Charlie Grimm Cubs New York Giants Tony Lazzeri New York Yankee Tony Jimmy Collins Phil Cavarretta Grimm Collins Billy Herman Stanley Hack Bill Jurges Steve Mesner Bobby Mattick Anthony York Tulsa Frank Demaree Augie Galan Joe Marty Clyde Shoun French Davis Tex Carlton Charley Root Bill Lee Chicago Roy Parmelee Clay Bryant Cub Walt Higbe Moline al Epperly Bob Logan Indianapolis Newel Kimball Milwaukee New York St. Louis Pittsburgh

Apostoli Seeks Title Bout After April 1 Fight

Larry White, manager for Fred Apostoli of San Francisco, filed a title challenge with the New York State Athletic Commission. The panel accepted a $2,500 forfeit to hold the matter until Apostoli fights Glenn Lee of Nebraska on Friday in New York. Apostoli previously knocked out Freddie Steele in a non title bout here.

New York U.P Larry White Fred Apostoli San Francisco New York State Athletic Commission Freddie Steele Tacoma Wash White Apostoli Glenn Lee Nebraska Steele

Reds Extend Win streak to Six with 6 3 Victory Over Senators

Cincinnati Reds defeated Washington 6 to 3 in an exhibition to stretch their spring winning streak to six. Al Hollingsworth pitched six innings with five walks but two hits and no runs allowed beyond second base. Virgil Davis powered the offense with a homer and four runs driven in.

Clearwater Fla U.P Cincinnati Reds Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Orlando Washington Senators al Hollingsworth Senators Hollingsworth Washington Ray Peaches Jimmy Deshong Pete Appleton Virgil Davis

Buckeyes Square Southern Series

Ohio State baseball travels to Richmond Virginia after a split with Washington and Lee. Johnny Degen shut out the Generals on three hits as Ohio State won 6 to 3 following a 3 to 2 loss to Washington and Lee.

Buckeyes Square Southern Series Richmond U.P Washington and Lee Ohio State University of Richmond Washington Lee Bucks Generals Johnny Degenhard Ohho State

Paul Dean in Comeback Bid Fizzles in Beaten Effort

The 1938 United Press report covers Bradenton Florida where Paul Daffy Dean attempts a comeback for the Boston Bees. His early innings show little offense and his arm is worn, with nine runs yielded in a third inning collapse. The piece contrasts past World Series glory with a worn out pitcher and an empty clubhouse after the loss.

Bradenton Fila Paul Daffy) Dean Boston Bees Detroit Tigers Young Dean Bees Daffy Dizzy Texas United Press

Plans for Vacation Bible School in Southern Ohio

The Young People's and Children's Committees of the Ohio Commission of Religious Education met at the Church of Christ to plan participation in the Southern Ohio Vacation Church School project. Attendees were Mrs. Howard Short, Cuyahoga Falls. Mrs. Russell Osgood, Bellaire. Mrs. James D. Wyker, North Jackson. W. Elbert Starn, State Director, Cleveland. Gilbert Courtney, Chauncey. Irene McDowell, Deanville. and Leland Goodman, Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Young People's and Children’s Ohio Commission of Religious Education Disciples of Christ Church of Christ Southern Ohio Howard Short Cuyahoga Falls Russell Osgood Bellaire James D. Wyker North Jackson W. Elbert Starn Cleveland Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Irene McDowell Deanville Leland Goodman

Prayer Meeting Tonight in Nelsonville

Midweek Lenten prayer gathering set for 7 p m at the Church of Christ led by Rev Leland Goodman in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Leland Goodman

Mystery Men Lead Five Man Bowling Standings in ABC

In the ABC tournament standings Mystery Men of St. Louis head the five man teams with 3 035, ahead of Ann Arbor Athletic Club Chicago 2 990. Doubles leaders Buzz Wilson Fred Taff of St. Louis 1 292 while Robert Willis Chas ODonnell also of St. Louis posted 1 282. Singles top scores go to Knute Anderson Moline Ill 746 and Jack Stahl Detroit 713. All events leaders Don Beatty Jackson Mich 1 978 and Richard Wedel St. Louis 1 916.

Chicago U.P Mystery Men St. Louis Ann Arbor Athletic Club Buzz Wilson Fred Taff Robert Willis Chas O’donnell Knute Anderson Moline, Ill Jack Stahl Detroit Don Beatty Jackson, Mich Richard Wedel

Ohio University baseball team readies for southern trip

The Ohio University Bobcats prepare for a long Dixie journey starting Friday. Coach Don Peden emphasizes sharpening batting eyes after losses to Wills Gruber Diehl and Allen. Veterans fill the lineup with Luebbers Malakas Havrilla Peer infield, Boehck left field, Nowak Coen sophomores competing for two spots, Reis heading a veteran pitching staff with Burazio Frey Gander and newcomers Bucklew Maiden rounding out the staff.

Mitch Ohio University Bobcats Dixie Don Peden Don Woody Wills Hal Gruber Wills Gruber Fort Smith Ark New York Giants Deacon Diehl Marion Allen Bill Jurkovic Paul Swaykus Jurkovic Swaykus Larry Luebbers Jack Malakas Ernie Havrilla Gene Peer Peer George Boehck Nowak Coen

Patty Berg Wins 10th Midsouth Medal Tourney

Patty Berg carded 38 37 75 at the Pineneedles Course to lead a 60-player field in the 10th annual women’s Midsouth Medal Tournament in Southern Pines North Carolina. Jane Cothran Jameson of Palm Beach and Deborah Verry tied for second at 80.

Southern Pines N. C U.P Patty Berg Florida Pineneedies Jane Cothran Jameson Palm Beach Deborah Verry

Drill results near Nelsonville yield small gasser

Kachel m aucher Tate drilling a Berea sand test southeast of Nelsonville on State Route 31 completed a small gasser on the Harry Jackson Farm near Greenlawn. The flow was about 238 000 cubic feet. The company recently completed its No 1 producer on the same lease which has been producing about 280 000 cubic feet of gas.

Nelsonville Kachelmacher Tate Berea Harry Jackson Greenlawn

Humphries to Start Test Against Jersey City in Camp

In Lafayette Indians prospect Johnny Humphries, praised as a top pitching hope, will start his spring exhibition against Jersey City IL. Manager Oscar Vitt plans his full turn in the schedule as rain affects drills and Solters contract dispute lingers over the outfield.

Lafayette U.P Johnny Humphries Cleveland Indians Jersey City Oscar Vitt Humphries Indians New Orleans Pelicans Vitt Julius Solters Solters Pennsylvania

Giants and A’s clash in final training game today

In Baton Rouge New York Giants face Philadelphia Athletics in the last spring workout. The A’s routed the Giants 10-2, aided by a seven run seventh inning. Harry Kelley pitched a complete game for Connie Mack while New York collected six hits. The St Louis Cards were routed by the Boston Bees 13-9 in St Petersburg as Paul Dean and Dizzy Dean featured for the Bees. The Bees had 17 hits.

Baton Rouge U.P New York Giants Philadelphia Athletics A’s Bill Lehrman Walter Brown New Yorkers Harry Kelley Connie Mack Giants ST. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Boston Bees Stengelmen Paul Dean Dizzy Dean Bees

Yankees to face Bees in exhibition finale at Bradenton

New York Yankees aim for fifth win in eight starts as they meet the Boston Bees in the second and final exhibition game in Bradenton Florida. The Yankees blanked the Brooklyn Dodgers 7 0 with rookie Lee Stine and Johnny Murphy limiting Grimes squad to five hits Gordon and Dickey homered for New York.

Bradentown Fla U.P New York Yankees Boston Bees Yanks Brooklyn Dodgers Lee Stine Johnny Murphy Grimes Gordon Dickey New York

Rail fares fall since 1922 peak year

In 1935 American Class 1 railroads charged 1.935 cents per passenger mile versus 3.086 cents in 1922, the peak year, showing a substantial decline in passenger rates over the intervening years.

Peterson's Ointment Advertises Pimples Relief

An advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment quickly relieves skin blemishes such as pimples eczema and red irritations. It promises money back if one application fails and notes additional use for irritated feet and cracked toes.

Peterson

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