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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1934

Page

3

Carbondale Clinches Loop Lead With 6-1 Win Over Nelsonville

Carbondale defeated Nelsonville 6-1 to stay atop the Loop standings. Brick Factory pitcher five hit ball limited Nelsonville to three innings and Carbondale built a 5-1 lead by the seventh. C. Chesser and K. Chesser each had a triple with the latter adding a single as Hartley Haddox and teammates contributed multi hit efforts. Old Timers and Carlton Hill game slated for Wednesday with a 5 30 start.

Nelsonville Carbondale C. Chesser K. Chesser Carlton Hill Carbondale Abrhpoa Lightfritz HaGdeon Aiaccommnce Chesser Ceeeeet PD Wenn Risley Doolittle LOWS Prisley Eagles Abrhpoa Hartley Tolbert Sbe Columber Coakley Gineer Hupler Duis Wiekcos Garner Hilleary Hartley Haddox Johnson and Mulligan

Mayor Passes Hat Mower Fund Grows

Nelsonville funds for a new lawnmower were turned over to the playground commission after the mayor’s hat was passed. Six dollars were subscribed and a water line to the baseball diamond will allow sprinkling and field upkeep after the well is completed.

Nelsonville Holland

Kruschen Salt Ad Claims Rapid Weight Loss

A grateful 23 year old from Miami reports dropping from 210 to 145 pounds after taking Kruschen Salts over nine months and then regularly for three months. He says he feels better, eats freely, and stays healthy, while the ad promotes the product’s liver and toxin cleansing effects and advises a daily half teaspoon in hot water.

O. K Cline’s Pharmacy Co Quick's Store

Clarence Jones Misses Operation After Mixup At Hospital

Bits of Life reports in Macon that Clarence Jones went for an appendectomy but was mistakenly considered a tonsillectomy candidate. Due to full beds, he returned later for the appendectomy while the other patient was treated first.

Macon Clarence Jones Jones

Nelsonville Poppy Sale Opens with Parade Friday

Nelsonville observes Poppy Day with a Friday parade led by the Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. The local poppy sale raises funds for disabled World War I veterans, followed by a 9 o'clock dance at the Legion Home with Dutch Zimmer's Orchestra.

Personal Notices From Nearby Residents In Ohio Area

Personal mentions note multiple relatives and visitors returning from Dayton Columbus Lancaster and Grove City visits. Also Moler Jewelry Store moves to 728 Poplar Street and a new well at Nelsonville city water works nears completion after a depth reading.

Nelsonville Visit With Stricklers A Family Week End

Jack Smith his wife and daughter Dorothy with Mrs R F Strickler of Cuyahoga Falls spent the week end with Rev R F Strickler. Smith is a song leader and led the music at worship. They attended Sunday services then visited Marion and plan to attend the Disciples of Christ state convention at Mt Vernon.

Nelsonville Jack Smith Dorothy R. F. Strickler Cuyahoga Falls Mr. Smith Marion The Disciples of Christ Mt. Vernon

Millfield Briefs on Children’s Day Plans at Church

Millfield notes outline Chil dren's Day services at the Church of Christ. A Friday committee meeting will set the program and an attendance contest begins next Sunday between youth and adults. The class with the highest weekly turnout wins a traveling banner.

Church of Christ Bible School George Ford Keirns John Sharrick T. H. Blower John Sharick Sanders Hill Millfield

Idle Chauncey and Hocking Mines in District List

Nine district mines report on the working list today including Kimberly Luhrig Poston No 6 No 68 No 255 No 107 Cardondale Black Diamond and Coonville with Chauncey plus Hocking idle.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Hocking Kimberly Luhrig Poston Carbondale Black Diamond Coonville

L C Ellis Dies at 90 in Nelsonville Home

Lewis Christopher Ellis age 90 died Monday night at his son Nathaniel Ellis home near Mt Zion. He leaves two sons William Ellis of Lancaster and Christopher L Ellis of Barbeton. His wife preceded him in death. Arrangements for funeral services have not been completed.

Nelsonville Lewis Christopher Ellis Nathaniel Ellis Mt. Zion William Ellis Lancaster Christopher L. Ellis Barberton

Ohio Education Head Speaks at The Plains

Dr. B. O. Skinner state director of education will deliver the commencement address at The Plains High School Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Graduating class includes Ora Dell Deeton Nellie Mae Huseman Arthur Spencer Carrie B Bryson Naomi R Swart Opal L Gould Mary F Lohse Eileen Hushower Bernice Burt Bob Ellis Orville Russell Rennie Harrison Very Whetstone Charles Savage Francis Lee James Buffington Chester Porter Carl Gabriel.

B. O. Skinner the Plains High School Ora Dell Deeton Nellie Mae Huseman Arthur Spencer Carrie B Bryson Naomi R. Swart Opal L. Gould Mary F. Lohse Eileen Hushower Bernice Burt Bob Ellis Orville Russell Rennie Harrison Very Whetstone Charles Savage Francis Lee James Buffington Chester Porter Carl Gabriel

Chauncey Personal Guests and Local Moves Highlight Week

Chauncey hosts visits from Darrell Withem family Corning and Lawrence Reeves Nelsonville with Mrs. Reeves' parents Magistrate Tucker and Mrs. Tucker. Theisen family plans Chauncey move from Millfield. Howard carnival departs to Logan. Virgil Manning with son from Columbus visits The Plains. Ferrel Toledo guest and Cardington visitors at Holt Courtney home.

Lawrence Reeves Nelsonville Herman Theisen, Jr Chauncey Millfield Mill Street Howard Bros Logan Virgil Manning Columbus

District Personals Move and Visits Across Towns

Chauncey Mr and Mrs James Barnes moved from Sand Ridge to Mechanicsburg. Evelyn Barnes and Herman R Barnes visited sister Mrs Merle Rhue in Lancaster. Mike Curran Chauncey spent Sunday with sister Mrs C P D Southerton Sand Ridge. Ami Burchfield Peach Ridge stayed with L H Southerton Sand Ridge Saturday. Elizabeth Phillips and son Elmer visited in Buchtel last week. L D North seriously ill at home Bailey Run. Carroll Aster and son returned to Columbus after visiting relatives. Homer Shields Sr hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs L F Romine Hazel Mary Junior Opal Taylor of Middleport Harold Ogg. Mrs Robert Davis and Mr and Mrs Homer Shields Jr and family.

D. W. Gibson Delaware W. W. Gibson Charlies Moler Lancaster Earl Moler Irvin Poston Crawfordsville Ind Mayme Keplar Columbus Leonard Cooley Jean Billy John Roscoe Henry Moler George Lowery Foster Pyle Mt. Vernon J. C. Donehoe Dunglen Ohio W. F. Gray Mike Curran Chauncey C. PD Southerton Sand Ridge Ami Burchfield Peach Ridge L. H. Southerton Elizabeth Phillips Elmer Phillips Buchtel L. D. North Bailey Run Carroll Aster Homer Shields, Sr L. F. Romine Hazel Mary Junior Opal Taylor Middleport Harold Ogg Robert Davis Homer Shields, Jr

Trimble Juvenile Grange Installed at Millfield

About 60 attended the Trimble Grange meeting in Millfield on May 22. Canaonville degree staff conferred first and second degrees on two candidates. A mother and father's day program featured talks readings and songs. Mrs. Merwin Mansfield assisted in organizing the juvenile order with Mrs. Courtney Petit as juvenile matron. Officers elected include Master Billy Ford Overseer Rex Lantz Chaplain Wanda Keirns State Keeper Buddy Keirns Steward Dale Sawyer Assistant Steward Robinett Lady Assistant Steward Pauline Gillespie Lecturer Mildred Ford Secretary Rhea Keirns Treasurer Glen Cannon Flora Jaanita Keirns Pomona Nellie Bell Cannon Ceres Dorothy Sawyer Patricia Petit Don Cannon Jr Helen Simpkins among charter members. Memorial services planned for early June with lecturer Mrs F B Boudinot in charge.

Millfield Trimble Grange Canaonville Merwin Mansfield Courtney Petit Billy Ford Rex Lantz Wanda Keirns Buddy Keirns Dale Sawyer

Mrs. Sarah Jones 71 Dies in Chauncey

Mrs. Sarah Jones 71 longtime Chauncey resident died at her home after a short illness. Funeral services convene Wednesday at 2 PM from the MFE Church Rev Charles Hook of Holiness Church officiates burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. She leaves two sons John and James Hamilton and two daughters Mrs Rhoda Hall and Mrs Amanda Jones all of the area.

Chauncey Sarah Jones MFE Charles Hook Holiness Church Greenlawn John James Hamilton Rhoda Hall Amanda Jones

Pyles of Columbus Struggles With Heart Trouble

Samuel Pyles former resident of this area and Deanville is reported seriously ill from heart trouble at his Columbus home. His son Charlie Pyles lives in Millfield.

Chauncey Samuel Pyles Deanville Columbus Charlie Pyles Millfield

Wiener Roast Outing For Church Class At Ford Home

MILLFIELD The Men’s Bible Class of the Church of Christ held an outdoor gathering at the George Ford home on Lana Ridge Wednesday night. A brief business session by firelight preceded the roast with the class president presiding. Rev. Miles Hoon led devotions, G B Keirns served as secretary in Clinton Corswin’s absence. The group plans a June meeting to support church activities and served homemade candy and ice cream to about 40 guests.

Church of Christ George Ford Lana Ridge Ford Miles Hoon Keirns Clinton Corswin

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