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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville Eagles edge Athens 9 8 in Sunday slugfest

Nelsonville Eagles won 9 to 8 over Athens in a high scoring Sunday slugfest marked by erratic fielding. Nelsonville committed seven errors while Athens made three, with key plays by Matheny and Whyte and Dupler's two sensational catches.

Lsonville Eagles Athens Ef- Nelsonville Nelsonville Matheny Nel Whyte Giater Long Dupler Carbondale

Nelsonville Chapter Elects Officers and Retreat

R. Chapter elects officers at its annual meeting with Mrs. J. M. Hyde named first, Mrs. Gladys Whit vice regent, and Mrs. C. McCording as recording secretary. Elizabeth Zane Daughters of the Action marked the year’s close with verses and thanks to members for support. Mentions include Mrs. W. H. Weigand regent and Nona Lane chaplain, with visiting members from nearby areas.

Elizabeth Zane Daughters of the Action JM. P. Ohlinger J. M. Hyde Gladys P. Whitvice C. McOrding Esther Ella Patton M. Q. Shepard W.H. Weigand Regis- Nona Lane Hudsoning M. P

Fireman Loses Hat in Chicken House Fire

Topeka Kansas fireman Bill Boyd returned from a blaze with a red face as a goat devoured his hat left on the fire wagon. He chased the cap but both hat and chicken house were destroyed.

Topeka Kan Bill Boyd

General Grant Wins Frog Jump at Ang els Camp Derby

The 49th International Amphibian Derby in Angels Camp drew 20 000 spectators as General Grant, a local tadpole bred frog, won with a 12 feet 5 inch leap. Old Budweiser faltered at 9 feet 7 inches while Adolph Hitler, Germany entry, croaked through English commands and failed to jump.

Angels Camp Calif U.P Mark Twain Calaveras Adolph Hitler Germany Adolph

Mooney Speaks at Epworth League Anniversary Event

Nelsonville report on L D Mooney Logan guest speaker at Epworth League meeting in the M E Church. The gathering marked the league’s 44th anniversary and the organization’s 45th founding, with scripture by Bob Stalter, prayers by Arthur Kennedy, and musical solos by Edna Shough and Audrey Bean.

Arthur Kennedy Edna Shough Audrey Bean Bessie Stephenson League

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Local Weekend Visits

Nelsonville notes list visits from Athens residents Mr and Mrs Don Davis and two children to T J Davis family. Mrs Maria Powell and son Leonard plus Mrs Mary Evans returned from California Pennsylvania after a surprise visit to Elizabeth Warner and Maggie Russell. Water joined them for a short stay. Leighton Aumiller and son with Dr Lowell Burnelle of Columbus were guests of Will Burnelle.

Don Davis Athens T. J. Davis Maria Powell Leonard Mary Evans California Elizabeth Warner Maggie Russell Water Leighton Aumiller Lowell Burnelle Columbus Will Burnelle

Auxiliary to Meet Nelsonville

American Legion Auxiliary plans a Tuesday evening meeting at 7 o'clock at the post headquarters.

Nelsonville American Legion Auxiliary

Nelsonville Group to Meet at I O O F Hall

Sarah Cable Tent 104 will meet at 7:30 tonight at the I O O F Hall in Nelsonville for a local gathering.

Nelsonville Sarah Cable

Church Gives Bibles To High School Graduates

The Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville presented Holman and Nelson King James Bibles to local graduates during Sunday service with the graduate names stamped in gold. Recipients include Joe Pritchard Harold McCray Jack Hafner Dix Powell Mercedes Keeton Marjorie Mathewson Marjorie Ely Alice Devol Mary Frances Groves Frances Jo Riley Jean Freer and Eileen Wilson. Earlier gifts went to Carbon Hill high school graduates Frances Barto Don Earl Wolf George Schultz and Earl Blake.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Joe Pritchard Harold McCray Jack Hafner Dix Powell Mercedes Keeton Marjorie Mathewson Marjorie Ely Alice Devol Mary Frances Groves Frances Jo Riley Jean Freer Eileen Wilson Carbon Hill High School Frances Barto Don Earl Wolf George Schultz Earl Blake

Man Pleads Guilty to DUI in Nelsonville

Floyd Bryan admitted guilt to driving while intoxicated before Mayor G. Holland in Nelsonville. He paid a $100 fine plus costs, his driving privileges suspended two years, after colliding with a parked car on Myers Street. Vehicle damage reported. Nathaniel Stevens of Columbus Street also pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Floyd Bryan G. Holland Bryan John Hughes Alnut Myers Street Costa Nathaniel Stevens Columbus Street Corts

Boy Scouts Combat Caterpillars in White Plains Park

Boy Scouts of Northern Westchester respond to a park commission call against tent caterpillars. Armed with wire brushes poles and fire brands they patrol to exterminate the pests damaging trees and shrubs in the county park.

White Plains N. Y Boy Scouts Westchester

Attractive tea hosted by women at university club

An afternoon tea was held Saturday at the Woman's Faculty Club on South College Street. Mrs. Margaret A Benedict, Miss Constance MacLeod and Miss Joy Cutler hosted a group of 70 or more friends while rooms were bright with spring flowers. Tea service rotated among several friends including Mrs. E. B. Bryan, Mrs. Mary Ness, Mrs. George Starr Lasher, Mrs. Victor Whitehouse, Mrs. E. W. Chubb and Mrs. Cc. M. Copeland.

Woman's Faculty Club South College Street Margaret A. Benedict Constance MacLeod Joy Cutler E. B. Bryan Mary Ness George Starr Lasher Victor Whitehouse E. W. Chubb Cc. M. Copeland

Alpha Xi Bridge Party Welcomes Rushees at Delta Chapter

Alpha Xi Delta sorority hosted a pink and blue bridge party at the chapter house on South College Street to honor sixteen rushees from Athens and Portsmouth. Guests received rose accents and dainty handkerchief favors. Names include Kath leen Carpenter Esther Cakenougher Catherine Connett Jessie Cooper and others.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority South College Street Athens Kathleen Carpenter Esther Cakenougher Catherine Connett Jessie Cooper Lorna Cooper Dorothy Duncan Helen Gamertsfelder Elma Hill Eleanor Hitchcock Phyllis Jordan Pauline Kimes Susan Lash Eileen Phillips Maxine Westfall Grace Wood Mildred Wendelken Portsmouth

In Your Garden Athens Gardeners Fight Weeds

Athens gardeners finish evening work and tackle weeds with ice picks and digging tools. A dandelion control method uses carbolic acid to prick the center, spreading through the plant for quick results. Dry weather requires not cutting the grass too short to avoid scorching. Sulphate of ammonia also kills weeds.

Athens

Athens County Road Mileage Tells Total of 1005 Miles

Compilation from 1933 shows Athens County total road mileage 1005 miles across state 144.49 county 247.1 and township 613.41. Distinct classes split into high and low types with 43.25 and 1.7 miles in Brock. water-bound macadam 28.7 miles in county system. Earth roads total 26 miles charged to county and 424 miles to township trustees plus lawn watering guidance.

Ohio State Highway Department Athens County Brock

Nazarene Church Revival Services Announced This Week

The Nazarene Church enters its second week of revival meetings with daily services at 7 30 p m at the A M E Church on Poplar Street assisted by evangelist Clara Price and Rev Otto Grace.

Nelsonville The Nazarene Church Otto Grace Clara Price Poplar Street

Ohio Public Roads Total 85 439 39 Miles

Official figures as of Dec 31 1933 show Ohio statewide public roads totaling 85 439 39 miles. Township routes amount to 45 191 34 miles, with county roads at 28 342 91 miles and state highways at 11 905 12 miles.

Columbus Ohio State Highway Department

Beer Monopolizes Drinker’s Fancy in Post-Repeal April

Washington reports show beer tax receipts reaching a record $14,366,000 in April after repeal. Distilled spirits tax revenue fell $6,843,000. March beer taxes were $13,175,000. January to December figures show rising beer income and an increase in spirits taxes earlier in the year.

Washington

Weekly hospital notes list twelve surgical admits

Sheltering Arms Hospital reports twelve admissions last week all surgical. Named patients include Harry Raft Jacksonville George Bean The Plains Maniey Ellis Carpenter Mrs Howard Warner Athens Mrs Frank Slanton Athens Mrs Rabie Arbaugh Albany Carl Brown Glouster Donald Jean Wols Glouster Frank Wols Glouster Miss Ellen Biddle Athens Miss Kathleen Maxwell Kendall James Wood Albany Route 3 Also discharged were Mrs Margaret Friend Lena Jordan Mrs Hyla Harder Wilkesville Frank Wolfe Glouster Donald Wolfe Glouster and Bender Nelson Convalescents include Harry Raft George Bean Manley Ellis James Wood Mrs Homer Warner Miss Kathleen Maxwell Miss Ellen Biddle and Mr Shover.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Harry Raft Jacksonville George Bean the Plains Maniey Ellis Carpenter Howard Warner Athens Frank Slanton Rabie Arbaugh Albany Carl Brown Glouster Donald Jean Wols Frank Wols Ellen Biddle Kathleen Maxwell Kendall James Wood Margaret Friend Zaleski Lena Jordan Harrisonville Hyla Harder Wilkesville Frank Wolfe Donald Wolfe Bender Nelson Manley Ellis Homer Warner Elien Biddie Shover

Logan Church Choir Delivers Evening of Music in Glouster

The Presbyterian Church Choir of Logan, directed by Mrs. M F Weymueller, performed at Glouster M E Church. The program included Unfold Ye Portals, The Prayer Perfect, Remember Now Thy Creator, I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, Hear Our Prayer with violin by Melvin Harbarger, Beautiful Savior, Steal Away to Jesus, When Thou Hadst Overcome and The Heavens Are Tell ing. Miss Mary Louise Bowen accompanied.

Glouster Glouster M. E Presbyterian Church Choir Logan M. F. Weymueller H. G. Gibson Jesus Melvin Harbarger Savior Mary Louise Bowen

Glouster Falls to Murray City 9 to 3 on Murray City Grounds

Glouster and Murray City played on Murray City's grounds Sunday afternoon with Murray City winning 9 to 3. Molnar and Anderson doubled for Glouster while Mohney and Grandy homered for Murray City. Murray City totaled 12 hits to Glouster's eight.

Glouster Pyle Rutter Boback Murray City Pryor Taylor Jonas

Rural route change to Glouster canceled

A planned discontinuation of the Ringgold rural route on June 1 and transfer to two Glouster routes has been rescinded after a Post Office Department letter. Patrons circulated a petition protesting the change. S. B. Stick, Ringgold route carrier, is likely to remain on the Ringgold route despite a planned transfer to Wood County.

Glouster Ringgold Post Office Department Washington S. B. Stick Ringoold Wood County

Edith Stiers Hosts Nelsonville Bridge Club Night

Mrs Edith Stiers entertained the Nelsonville bridge club with guests Mrs Fanny Gibson Mrs R M Henry Mrs Art Burgess Mrs Frank Smith and Miss Freja Smith. Mrs Burgess won the high score prize for guests while Miss Katherine Spencer led the club and Mrs Frank Jackson took second. A luncheon followed. four tables were used.

Nelsonville Edith Stiers Fanny Gibson R. M. Henry Art Burgess Frank Smith Freja Smith Burgess Katherine Spencer Frank Jackson

Chester Victorious Baseball Game of Season

GLOUSTER Glouster Merchants win as Olive McKee travels to Mansfield to visit Mr and Mrs Howard Young.

Mansfield Glouster Olive McKee Mrs Howard Young

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