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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville Eagles Dedicate New Baseball Diamond Opener

The Nelsonville Eagles will open their new baseball park with a Sunday game against Craven's Drugs of Columbus on May 2. The field on Buchtel Road near Whitmore's Greenhouses seats 700 with ample parking. George Garner is named manager as the club plans a season of semi pro games and attractions including the Zulla Giant and House of David.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Nelsonville Aerie Eagles Craven's Drugs Columbus Buchtel Road Whitmore Pastime Park Nelsonville Eagles Baseball Commission Honard Call Clifton Grace Pearl Kettle Gilbert Smith George Gar George Garner Hocking Valley Cheater East Chester Eagle Park Taylor Pryor Jonas Zulla Giante House of David

Mrs. Alice Tate 76 Burial Planned at The Plains

Nelbonville obituary notes Mrs. Alice M. Tate age 76 widow of Joseph Tate and former Plains resident died in Columbus. Body at Stout's Funeral Home. services at The Plains M E Church Thursday 2 p m. Burial at The Plains Cemetery. Survived by four sons William Willoughby George Charles. two daughters Mrs A J Mains Chicago and Mrs Mary Hensel Columbus. two brothers Edward Barker Athens and Homer Parker Grafton W V. Also mentions Lake Superior iron ore district context.

Nelbonville Alice M. Tate Joseph Tate the Plains Columbus Stout the Plains M. E the Plains Cemetery William Tate Willoughby George Charles Tate Athens A J. Mains Chicago Mary Hensel Edward Barker Homer Parker Grafton W. Va

Forest Rose Club Hosts Frien ds Night

Mrs. Gertrude Green acted as hostess at the Forest Rose Club gathering on West Washington Street Friday evening. Guests included Mrs. Hoyt Davis and Mrs. Tor West. Members present were Bee Raybould, Beulah Green, Bertha Evans, Bean, Susie Wallace, Mary Brown, Alice Wyskiver, Lulu Parry, and Hazel Wallace. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Nelsonville Gertrude Green Washington Street Forest Rose Club Hoyt Davis Tor West Bee Raybould Beulah Green Bertha Evans Bean Susie Wallace Mary Brown Alice Wyskiver Lulu Parry Hazel Wallace

Nelsonville Rotarians report district conference in Dayton

Ralph Henry president elect of the Nelsonville club reported on the Twenty second District conference held in Dayton Ohio last week. He was accompanied by Mrs Henry and H H Harding secretary of the Nelsonville club at the Tuesday night meeting.

Nelsonville Twenty-second Dayton Ohio Ralph Henry Nelsonville Club Henry

Revival services underway at Independent Holmean Church

Revival services are in progress at the Independent Holmean Church at Watkins and Poplar Streets under the leadership of Reverend Shingler. The public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville Holmean Church Corner Watkins and Poplar Streets Shingler

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Kelch Home

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet at 76 Jefferson Street with Mrs. L. R. Kelch hosting and Mr. W. L. Hudson leading the program on Thursday at 2 PM.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church L. R. Kelch Jefferson Street W. L. Hudson

Bell-ans Upset Stomach Relief Ad

An advertisement promises almost instant relief from gas and heartburn after heavy meals. Bell-ans tablets are claimed to dissolve in hot water for quick comfort, available at drug stores for 25 cents.

Bell Bellans

D A R Officers Elected At Nelsonville Chapter Meeting

Gladys P. Whitlatch was re elected regent of Eliz abeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R at its annual gathering held at the Whitlatch home. New officers include Edith Stiers first vice regent Walter H Hudson second vice regent Frank W Poston secretary Grace Shepard corresponding secretary Ella Patton historian Rose Weigand registrar Lu Lane chaplain L D Johnson. The event featured spring decor a Whistler life review and musical numbers by Edith Stiers and Pauline Whitlatch.

Nelsonville Gladys P. Whitlatch Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Whitlatch Edith Stiers Walter H Hudson Frank W. Poston Grace Shepard Ella Patton Rose Pauline Whitlatch

Miss Verna McConaha Ill With Pneumonia at Nelsonville Home

Miss Verna McConaha, eight, is ill with pneumonia at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W J McConaha in Nelsonville Route 3.

Nelsonville Verna McConaha J McConaha Route 3

Mayor Heard In Civic Talk In Nelsonville

Nelsonville The Woman's Community Club met at Mrs William Morgan home with 18 at dinner. Mayor H G Holland spoke on his term's work noting 300 truck loads of trash hauled away and street cleaning delayed by truck shortages. He cited a seven cent per square foot sidewalk cost and one mile of paving completed. He urged Fort Street Cemetery cleanup and Public Square fountain work starting soon. The club discussed a home improvement contest.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club William Morgan Franklin Street 8. G. Holland Fort Street Public Square Holland

Birthday celebration honors Johnnie Figgins ninth year

In Nelsonville a birthday party was held at Johnnie Figgins’s home on West Washington Street for his ninth birthday. Guests enjoyed lawn games and contests as Betty and Jane Figgins with Carma Heffner served refreshments. A nine candle cake was shared with many named attendees and gifts were given to the honoree.

Nelsonville Johnnie Figgins West Washington Street Betty Jane Figgins Carma Heffner Albert Jimmy Hutchinson Junior Hallett Jack Carpenter Tommy Davis Lonnie Max Adams Mary Fob Hutchinson Max Valkin

Glouster Twilight Loop To Be Opened Thursday

The twilight baseball season opens Thursday afternoon in Glouster with Chauncey facing the Ohio Colliers at 5 o clock on the local grounds. The same teams meet again Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon.

Glouster Twilight Glouster Chauncey Ohio Colliers

Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Meeting

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah lodge held its May meeting at Mrs. Harold Phillips home with president Mrs. Martha Kloh presiding. Prizes went to Mrs. Frank Dunlevy and Mrs. Maude Davis. Consolation prizes to Mrs. Walter Hitt and Mrs. William Kait. Guests included Mrs. Robert Grimm, Mrs. Clifford Watson and daughters Mary Alice and Ruth Ann Phillips. June meeting planned at Mrs. Walter Hill’s home.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Harold Phillips Martha Kloh Frank Dunlevy Maude Davis Prises Walter, Hitt William Kait Robert Grimm Clifford Watson Mary Alice Ruth Ann Phillips Frank Duolevy William Hallam Walter Hitt Martha Kioh William Kelt Joseph Watson Ida B. Davis Walter Hill

Progressive Club met with Mrs Lou Munden on New Street

The Progressive Club met Monday night with Mrs Lou Munden hosting at New Street. President Mrs Hagel Janchius led twelve members and one guest as Miss Esta Cunningham's Indian Art paper was read by Mrs Sara Williamen. The next meeting will be at Mrs Bertha Angie's home. Medrith Rainey, daughter of Mr and Mrs H T Rainey, returned from Grant Hospital Columbus after pneumonia and will stay home for some time.

Glouster—Progressive Club Lou Munden New Street Hagel Janchius Esta Cunningham Sara Williamen Bertha Angie Trimble Medrith Rainey H. Tf. Rainey Grant Hospital Columbus

Reverend Mor ris attends state Churches of Christ convention

Rev. David P. Morris, pastor of the Church of Christ, is attending a state convention of Churches of Christ in Dayton. He travels with Mrs. Morris and their two children, David Jr and Mary Jane, and Miss Esta Cunninghang.

Silver Anniversary Observed by Couple in Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bingman celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at home on Madison Street. Relatives and friends attended and a noon dinner was served. Guests included S. M. Bingman, Floyd Shafer family, Mary Michaels, Everett Bingman family, Hazel McWilliams, O. P. Bingman and son Dick, Eimer Bingman family, Anna Lee Channels, EB Bingman family, Kenneth and Gilbert Bingman.

Nelsonville Eimer Bingman Anna Lee Athens

Glouster Cemetery Clean-Up Underway During Week

Glouster trustees observe Clean Up Week at the cemetery aiming for Decoration Day readiness. All lot owners are urged to clear their plots this week while trustees tidy driveways and vacant lots. About 20 owners were working on their lots Tuesday.

Glouster Glouster Cemetery

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Visits and Meetings

Mrs Blanche Fawcett of Delaware visited Mr and Mrs M M Bryson on Main Street. Susan Pickering Julia Perry and Ethel Pickering of Youngstown stayed with friends in Glouster. Selma Jones visited Newark. O K Rogers returned to Wooster after visiting Mrs Rogers parents BE Jones. Elma Bell returned from Nelsonville. Hayes Shrieves funeral at The Plains. Kiwanis Club held its regular monthly meeting at Hotel Gordon with E L Jones receiving the attendance prize.

Glouster Blanche Fawcett Delaware M. M. Bryson Main Stree Susan Pickering Julia Perry Ethel Pickering Youngstown Selma Jones Custer Seckinger Newark O. K. Rogers Wooster E. E. Beil C. A. Post Eunice Edna Marguerite Jones Hayes Shrieves the Plains

Nelsonville Briefs Datebook of Local Visitors

Nelsonville notes show Mrs. Fred Wilson and Mrs. W. B. Evans returned from Toledo to visit relatives. Guests in town include Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Miller and others from Bexley. Mrs. E. M. Poston visited Columbus. Families also hosted visits to Edison and Middleport. Parry family members travel to Columbus and Athens.

Nelsonville Fred Wilson W. B. Evans Toledo L. H. Bannister William Brooks W. Washington Street B. A. Miller August Lorenz C. F Smith Bexley E. M. Poston Columbus Robert Carren John H. Saltz Leona Wells Edison Ohio Kathleen Saltz Steenrod Barbara Jane Parry Clarence Kelch Athens

Washington steamer excursion opens season with Phi Delta Kappa

Many local and out of town people attended the first excursion of the season aboard the Washington Monday evening. The event was sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa of Middleport. Another excursion will be held June 7 by the boat J-8.

Pomeroy Washington Phi Delta Kappa Middleport

Emma Teal to Meet 4-H Clothing Club Advisors

Miss Emma Teal of Columbus, clothing specialist, will visit the extension service office on May 29 to meet all four‑H clothing club advisors. The session opens at 10 o'clock that morning.

Logan Emma Teal Columbus Extension Service

Mines Idle as District Reports Active List

Chauncey and Hocking mines idle Wednesday amid seven active pits in the district. Active mines include No. 107 No. 9 Ohio No. 1 Kimberly Lick Run Black Diamond and Salem Hollow. Scientific research notes colors impact mood with red orange yellow green and white influencing feelings.

Chauncey Chauncey and Hocking No. 9 Ohio No. 1 Kimberly Lick Run Black Diamond Salem Hollow

Chauncey Blue Devils Clinch League Title With Murray City Win

Chauncey Blue Devils finish regular season with 3-2 win over Murray to claim the league title and an 8-2 record. Patton allowed four hits and 19 strikeouts. Maness of Murray fanned 11. Carter and Maness each had two hits. Blue Devils advance to the state finals in Columbus Friday morning. drawings Thursday night.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Murray Patton Maness Carter Blue Devils Columbus

Revival ends at Morristown Holiness Church

The all day meeting and basket dinner at Morristown Holiness Church drew strong attendance. Rev. Maurice Finger of Lincolnton NC concluded a three week revival there Sunday night after preaching Sunday morning and leading a praise service. He will begin a two week revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Oak Grove.

Chauncey Morristown Maurice Finger Lincolnton N. C Reverend Finger Pilgrim Holiness Church Oak Grove

Chauncey Ladies' Aid to Meet All Day Thursday

Chauncey M E Church Ladies' Aid will hold an all day meeting and quitting Thursday at the North building. Choir members are asked to meet after church service Wednesday night for Memorial Day rehearsal. Florence Dicken visited relatives in Chillicothe and Frankfort, Ohio. Dr Pride and Hayes Shrieves funerals noted among local movements.

Chauncey Edward Sickles V. Rhibrand Chillicothe Frankfort Ohio Sam Tippett Margaret Glouster Dr. Pride Luther Cruikshank Jenny Courtney the Plains Hayes Shrieves M. E

Chauncey Church Hosts Interchurch Class Event

Chauncey Church of Christ hosts a midweek gathering with the Friendship Bible Class welcoming Greens Run’s Young Married People and Trimble Church’s Progressive Class for an evening program at the Chauncey church.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Greens Run Trimble Church of Christ

Faithful Circle Bible Class to Host May Meeting

Millfield notes say Mrs Nellie Russe will host the Faithful Circle Bible Class May meeting while the Martha Bible Class plans a Friday night gathering at the church with a 7 o'clock pot luck supper and a quilting party after business.

Athens Middleport Ida Duaz Trimble Maxine Boudinot Elizabeth Robinett St. Francis Hospital Charles Pyle Grover Bean Poston Ida Hill Donna Lu W. H. Sisson Thomas Tracy Columbus Mary Loeffler B. H. Pettit Arthur Welling

Chauncey Briefs and Local Birth Announcement

Mr and Mrs A J Jackson and daughter Margaret visited Indiana relatives in Mooreland before returning home. Mr and Mrs George Williamson and son Buddy were in Nelsonville and Athens. Bert Daugherty county home Supt was in Athens. Mr and Mrs Wilford Schoonover announce the birth of a son Jay Monday morning, grandson of Nettie Hawk and Charles Showalter. 14 percent rise in home use of American made matches over five years.

Chauncey A. J. Jackson Margaret Indiana Wilford Schoonover Margaret Showalter Nettie Hawk Charles Showalter Jay

Shrieves Conduct Class Meets Glouster Fight Night

The ers class will meet at 7:90 oclock in the Ez rooms for a fight night event.

Glouster

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Craven Drugs of Columbus Pive Alice Tate Lake Superior Martin Mooney Tombs Prison New York City Vice Mrs. Green Maijestic Theilie Janee Powell I. Ama Miss McConaha III Community Club Ohio Collieries Kiwanians Opera Johnson Edward Johnson Metropolitan Opera Company New York Herbert Witherspoon Nelsonville Briefs Nelsonville — Pythian Murray City Andrew J. Jackson Margaret Marie Chauncey Lynn Ind Jackson Jennie Addington Addington Frank Addington Farmland Lewis Arthur Frank Edwin Aha Aa Maele Nature Ohlinger & Wolfe Harper and Chestnut Feans NaTiona Baanos Srones Oakley & Oakley Public Millfield News Shrieves Feiner of Columbus Theis Albert Cheadie William Shrieves Land Jene Jones Whitmore and Family Rinda Cruikshang Courtney Chauncey, Slouster
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