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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1926
Page
3
Nelsonville notes rising interest at the city playgrounds with two enclosed tennis courts added and daily use on the baseball diamond. Twilight league games fill three evenings weekly while youth leagues use the grounds mornings and afternoons. Bleachers at third base line are planned to boost public attendance beyond last year’s records.
Mrs. John Saltz hosted the Presbyterian church Missionary Society in Nelsonville on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Jank Tedrow led devotionals and Mrs. J M Hyde spoke on Brazil. Mrs. Lloyd Evans read a paper titled Little Gypsies of the Fruit followed by a general discussion.
Have new son Nelsonville May 28 Mr and Mrs Howard Warner announce the arrival of a nine pound son at their home Tuesday May 25 He has been named Lawrence Edward Mr and Mrs I Warner and Ed Wolfe are the grandparents
L I Krieg entertained the bridge club Wednesday evening with a 6 o clock dinner before four tables of bridge. Guests included Mrs Floyd Duffy of Logan Mrs E B Acomb and Miss Dorothy Vorhees. Mrs Leon Cooley held the high club score while Miss Vorhees won the high score for the East.
The Mine team defeated Factory No. 2 13 to 6 in their first Wednesday night game. After a 3-0 finish in the fourth, the Miners surged ahead and kept the lead. Sanders pitched well for the Miners while Young Matheny matched him but lacked run support. Haydenville residents show growing league interest.
In Nelsonville on May 28 interest in Twilight league baseball rises with warm weather and heavier attendance. Eddie's Barbers beat Athena Factory 5 to 2 Tuesday night, on Wednesday Centralites defeated the Sugar Bowls 8 to 6, and last night the Buckeyes were dominant in a win.
A postponed game between Eddie's Barbers and the Sugar Bowls follows the alumni banquet. Earlier, a 10-2 victory was recorded against the Westerners in the recreation ball game.
Tom Wilson Mrs James Knight and Miss Frances Scott entertained the Woman s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church Thursday afternoon in the church parlors Nine teen members answered roll call This was the annual mite box opening day with the featured program Mrs Wesley Hawk completed the study book Spanish Speaking People Mrs Fisher shared many incidents from a recent visit to Spain Refreshments were served during the social hour
May 28 The city building on Fayette street receives fresh paint brightening the dark structure. Public service and mayoral offices followed by the fire department will get the same treatment. A light coat on sash and doors improves appearance amid tight funds and a cooperative spirit across departments.
May 28 Nelsonville residents including Mr and Mrs Walter Morrison Mrs Frank Betts Mrs Frank Johnson Mrs H J Long the Rev Lloyd Evans Mrs Henry Lancaster attended the Athens county Sunday school convention in Athens Thursday.
Nelsonville announces all stores will close for Decoration Day on Monday May 31. The day is observed as a favored holiday this year since July 4 falls on a Sunday, with Labor Day also on Monday September 6.
Mr and Mrs Mark Hick and daughter Elizabeth Mr and Mrs William Hick and Mrs Weaver Essex traveled to Columbus Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Walter Shields who died Sunday at McKinley hospital in Nelsonville Ohio.
Mrs. Floyd Duffy of Logan visited with her father and brother on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer and children spend Decoration Day with her mother in Ironton. Mrs. Alfred Scott of Columbus accompanies Mrs. George E. Johnson to the alumni banquet tonight.
Veterans of the Civil War will attend services at the Methodist church Sunday morning in a body. The Rev. Morrell will preach on What Is Patriotism. In the evening Mrs. Julius Fischer will speak on My Im- likely message from the source ends abruptly with the topic.
Mrs. Fischer plans a detailed address to share insights from her extensive time in the Holy lands during a recent overseas trip. The forthcoming talk is expected to attract considerable interest among local readers.
The largest Athens Junior High School class graduates with a Friday program on June 4. Events include a 2 pm class day exercises themed Our City and an 8 pm promotion ceremony. Student speakers are William Cooper Le Beasley Kenneth Jones Lillian Kittle Esther Lewis and Delores Phelps.
A long list of individuals including Mona Laughlin Mona McKinley Gerald Morris Merrill Morrison Vera Newman Virgene Newman Camel la Nicholson Elizabeth Ong Paul ine Overmyer Delores Phelps George Powell Evelyn Porter Gail Phillips Louise Pierre Alberta Pratt Mary Jean Rauch Fred Radford Roscoe Reading Mildred Reynolds Alma Robinson Elaine Roe Dana Riley Roy Robinson Ruth Ross Aldena Tewksberry Wade Tom Iva Tucker Luther Ulbrick Iva Vorhees Thelma Walker Luella Wandling Ethel Wandling Bernard Warner Nelle Weber Faye Weisenbach Eldridge Whipple William Whyte Luella Williams Maxine Williams Rose Williams Kathryn Wilson Dorothy Wilson Mildred Wilson Adda Wolfe Vernetta Wolfe.
Seventeen denominations were represented by one hundred fifty delegates at the Athens County Sunday School convention held at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Athens. Officials hailed the event as highly representative for Southeastern Ohio. The program opened with devotional exercises led by Dr. Daniel McGurk. Several speakers from Athens, Columbus, Amesville, Nelsonville, and Coolville contributed through the morning and afternoon sessions. Election of officers occurred after the afternoon session. The Class Six male chorus performed in the evening, with addresses on childhood opportunities and youth responsibility concluding the event before benediction by Rev. A. Y. Wilcox.
The rough list names members and directors across Athens Glouster Nelsonville Amesville Albany Canaanville Coolville Shade and Hibbardsville. Roles include directors of children young people adult and U S administration plus the board’s Rev D L Browning and others.
London reports a shift as many young men move from clerical work to new fortunes tied to the shin gle fashion. The boom in women's shin gle styles has spurred a surge in barber business and related trades, signaling a broader economic ripple.
Daisy, the veteran London van-horse, has retired after twelve consecutive prize wins. At 35 years old, she will live out her days in green meadows, marking the end of a storied parade career in London.
The West End Giants of Athens Ohio, a top junior club in Southeastern Ohio, open the season against the East Enders led by Eight Ball Mariner. Frank Strickland remains at hot corner with Alton Wolfe and Brown as battery mates, and C Maxwell joins as a brilliant fielder. Clubs seeking games should write to Manager Dent Scott at 52 Central Avenue Athens Ohio.
In St. Paul Minnesota scholars condemn a one hour silent prayer planned for a poplar grove near the city. Rev Charles L Grant of Faith Lutheran says silent prayer lacks divine effect and God speaks through grace words and sacraments, not through a group without spoken requests.
In the first two months of 1926 more than 625 homesteads were taken up across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia as settlers moved to available land in western Canada.
An advertisement touts a new French face powder MELLO GLO claiming it hides pores and lines, resists perspiration, and lasts until removed. It names The Dr. Zenner Co Case Store Logan as a seller. Also promotes Kerker Remedy for asthma and hay fever with a money back guarantee, sold by McKee Drug Store Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.
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