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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1933

Page

3

Recreation Baseball League First Half Schedule Drawn

Theffsonville Recreation Baseball League schedule for the first half has been drawn up by Thomas. The sequence lists May to June matchups among Jewelers, Shoe Factory, Phi Club, Masons, All Stars, and Davis with dates from May 4 to June 29.

Sever Glen Thomas Jewelers Phi Club Masons Vis Phi Davis Jers Phi and All Stars Stars Shee Factory Davis wory-Phi Club All Ull All Stars

Carter's Liver Pills Advertisement 1951

An old advertisement promotes Carter's Liver Pills as a laxative product that forces bile flow to improve digestion and energy. It claims quick relief from constipation and bloating, urging readers to look for Carter's on red labels and to buy at local stores.

Carter Carter's C. M. Co

Player's Arm Breaks in Nelsonville Recreation Game

Lawrence Moyer suffered a double fracture of the left elbow after a bat struck him during a Monday night game between Brooks Shoe Company players and the Phi Club nine in Nelsonville. The injury may keep him out a month, yet he continues work using his right arm.

Lawrence Moyer Nelsonville Lawrence Bill Tippett Brooks Shoe Company Phi Club Young Moyer Moyer

Social Visit From Sabina Residents Reported

Mr. and Mrs. John Fugitt of 924 Higly Street hosted guests on Wednesday including Mr. and Mrs. Alva G. Barr and sons Frank and Pearl, with Sabina, Ohio, also visiting Mrs. Rosa Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nelson and Kimberly.

John Fugitt Higly Street Alva G. Barr and Sons Frank and Pearl Sabina Ohio Rosa Brown Edward Nelson Kimberly

Martha Clase M E Church group entertains at Fayette Street home

Thirty two members of the Martha Clase of the M E Church were entertained Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. C D Shafer Fayette Street Assisting hostesses were Mrs Elizabeth Cummins Mrs James Beard and Mrs John McKee The business session was in charge of the class president Miss Blanche Morehead and Mrs Henry Lancaster was program leader Refreshments were served.

Martha Clase M. E. Church C. D. Shafer Fayette Street Elizabeth Cummins James Beard John McKee Blanche Morehead Henry Lancaster

Hyperion Club to convene Saturday at Mrs Sharp’s home

The Hyperion Club will hold its regular meeting at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Sharp.

Hyperion Club James Sharp

Nelsonville Students Enter State Scholarship Contest

Twenty six Nelsonville High School pupils will travel to Athens for the district division of a state scholarship contest sponsored by Ohio University. Only three are boys. Names cover English, history, science, math and languages with winners including Ada Bussey, Mildred Tomlinson, Vesper Coakley, Ruth Lehman, Ruth Beckler, Mercedes Keeton, Aud rey Stanley and many others.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Athens Ohio University Ada Bussey Mildred Tomlinson Vesper Coakley Catherine Lee Ruht Lee Seibert Clarice Wright Marie Sayre Betty Sayre Mary Catherine Miller Rosemary Smith Glenn Smith Betty Howe Bob Stalder Mary Adelyn Wilson Elberta Bussey Ruth Lehman Fannie Glenn Jeannette Cranmer Ruth Beckler Faye Shelton Mary Elizabeth Francis Ruth Lowry Mercedes Keeton Mary Frances North Warren Badger Audrey Stanley

Troop 46 Scout News Nelsonville May Meeting Plans

Troop 46 expects full attendance as term ends with many scouts advancing. Tenderfoot to First class work continues outdoors including fire making with one match, compass use, star navigation, and tracking. Memorial Day dress uniform care and Greenlawn services are planned. parents may help transport. Registered members listed include Terry Green and Paul Wright.

Nelsonville Troop 46 Greenlawn Terry Green Paul Wright Robert Riley Donald Sanders Billy Parks Gerald Nelson Lewis Vaughn Jack Pritchard

Scouts Pass Ten Derfoot Rank Focuses On Fees

Charles Smith and list of youths near qualification are named as they near the ten derfoot rank. Fees must be paid. some boys will earn through community work. Troop 46 meets Friday at Central School grounds for hill outing. patrol leaders include Pat White and Bill Bateman as leaders push advancements to First Class.

Charles Smith Carl Monks Bill Mechem Pat White Dean Stage Dick Bateman Dick Begleg Riley James Sterling Robert Clayton Lee Bill Bateman Monfke Francis Bill Watkins Tom Keating Bob Blair Garth Lightfoot Rodney Linscott Sam Hawk Carl Mathews Paul Nitchard Roger Scott Jimmie Pierce Jimmie Linscott Troop 46 Rattler Kangaroo Terry Green Panther Greyhound Jack Pritchard

Bateman Buys Home Chief Of Police Will Occupy Columbus Street

Nelsonville May 4 Chief of Police George Bateman has purchased the former R A White residence on West Columbus Street now occupied by Mr and Mrs William Simonton Possession will be given in the near future T F Mulligan and family have moved into the former Frank Tedrow property West Washington Street Repairs and remodeling of the Betts property Fort Street have been completed and Mr and Mrs C D Betts moved into their new home yesterday.

Columbus Street Nelsonville George Bateman R. A. White West Columbus Street William Simonton T. F. Mulligan Frank Tedrow West Washington Street Betts Fort Street C. D. Betts

Chesher Elected Head of Nelsonville Eagles

Harry Chesher was elected worthy president of Nelsonville Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at the annual lodge election. Other officers for the year include Robert Matheny as vice president C. E. Whitmore as chaplain Lem Valkinburg as secretary F. A. Davis as treasurer Ervin Howard as inner guard Eugene Chesher as outer guard and Joe Barrows as trustee.

Nelsonville Harry Chesher Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Iodge Robert Matheny C. E. Whitmore Lem Valkinburg F. A. Davis Ervin Howard Eugene Chesher Joe Barrows

Granddaughter Irene Dabritz dies of heart trouble in California

Nelsonville family learns of Irene Dabritz passing in California where two uncles Leslie and Edward Dabritz are Methodist ministers. Her ashes will be buried in Ohio. Relatives in California plan to return to Nelsonville to visit their parents. Other notes cover Carbon Hill baseball schedule and a Nelsonville banquet honoring both girls and boys basketball teams with seniors remarks and songs.

Oswald Dabrits Nelsonville Irene Dabritz Kerman Callf A. Lyle Dabritz Ohio Leslie Edward Dabritz Methodist Episcopal Church California

Car Borrowed From R W Finsterwald Residence Recovered

A car owned by R W Finsterwald was taken from in front of his home at 6 South College Street Monday night. It was recovered the next morning on West Union Street. Police say this marks the third time the vehicle has been borrowed and recovered.

R. W. Finsterwald South College Street West Union Street

B O Skinner Speaks at McArthur School Graduation

B O Skinner state director of education delivered the class address to the 193 eighth grade graduates of Vinton County at the Educational Building McArthur May 4. The annual event filled the hall and highlighted the county results from the 1933 eighth grade examinations with top pupil David listed among the ranks.

Unclear Names List From Harrison Township Notice

Will, McArthur, Neva Irene Benson and Leona Eloise Dye of Harrison Township, John O'Leary, and Frances Jane Morris, Zaleski.

Will, McArthur Neva Irene Benson Leona Eloise Dye Harrison Township John O'Leary Frances Jane Morris Zaleski

Revolution Soldier's Daughter Dies at 91 in New Lexington

Mrs Maria Storts Allen, the sole Ohio daughter of a Revolutionary War veteran, died Tuesday afternoon in her New Lexington home at age ninety-one after weeks of illness. She was the daughter of John Jacob Storta who at eleven carried a flintlock musket in the conflict.

New Lexington Maria Storts Allen Ohio Allen John Jacob Storta

Family Saga Ties to Washington Era Seafaring Roots

John Jacob, one of nineteen children, joined General Washington's army to aid the colonial cause. After five years he married, later widowed, and moved to Perry County near New Lexington where he remarried. Five children followed, with Maria as the youngest. her father was TS years old at her birth.

John Jacob Perry County New Lexington Maria

Glorifying Yourself and Summer Tan Advice

The text urges using facial oils and cream on the face neck and arms to prepare for sun exposure. It recommends oil and vinegar on skin as a tanning starter and warns against peeling without moisturizing. It mentions new products making sun tanning pleasant.

Preparing for Summer Beauty Trends and Skincare

The piece advises using brimmed hats and gloves to prevent sun tanning, stocking bleaching creams, and applying nourishing creams after sun exposure. It suggests freckle creams if freckles are undesirable and stresses choosing a desired beauty look before summer, noting nature will soon take effect.

Keaton Held to Grand Jury in Plains Arson Case

Riley Keaton of The Plains appeared before Mayor R S Wood on arson charges for allegedly burning a barn owned by Gil Hartman. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on an $800 bond.

Riley Keaton the Plains R. S. Wood Gil Hartman Keaton

Trasin Files Petition for Glouster Mayoral Run

Harry Trasin of Glouster filed petitions and fees for the August primary. He became the second Athens County candidate to file, entering the Glouster mayor race on the Republican ticket, announced by County Clerk David Johneson.

Harry Trasin Glouster Athens County David Johneson County Board of Elections Trasin

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