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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville declares music regulation in bars invalid

Mayor C G Dew voids Ordinance 904 banning music and dancing in Nelsonville beer parlors. The case against Clinton Bateman of the Midnight Inn is dismissed as the court finds the local ordinance illegal and outside its jurisdiction, aligning with Ohio appeals rulings that liquor control authority resides with the state Liquor Board.

Nelsonville C. G. Dew George Bateman Clinton Bateman Midnight Inn W. Washington St John P. Kelso Court of Appen Uplate District of Ohio Common Pleas Court of Union County Liquor Board of Control of Ohio Dew Bateman Board of Liquor Control of Ohio Richwandhio Circuit Court of Appeals of Circuit Court of Appeals Common Pleas Court State Board of Liquor Control State Board

Pastor Leaves To Attend Meetings

Rev and Mrs W P Clark depart for Salem and Buckhannon West Virginia to attend alumni association meetings. Dr Clark is a graduate of both colleges and has not attended an alumni meeting at Salem for 21 years. The article also notes legal rulings on alcohol regulations and Sunday closing hours in Ohio.

Nelsonville W. P. Clark Salem Buckhannon W. Va Clark

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Leslie McCallister and two daughters from Collingswood New Jersey visit Mrs L A Whitmore in Nelsonville. electrical engineer McCallister spent six months in Brazil on a project. Akron resident Mrs Will Burnell spends time at home. Harry Matheny and children Dick Billy Ann return to Detroit after visiting here with Mr and Mrs S P Kelch and Mrs W A Pride in Glouster. Billy Fisher from Columbus visits grandparents Mr and Mrs William Morgan.

Leslie McCallister Collingswood N. J L. A. Whitmore

Nelsonville board fixes pool prices with family rebates

Nelsonville Board of Education approves fixed single season prices of 2 00 3 50 and 5 00 with tiered rebates for family groups. Discounts rise from 20 percent to 50 percent as more family members buy season tickets, plus age rules for children and weekday hours for the kiddies pool.

Nelsonville Board Nelsonville Board of Education

Two Teams Added to Memorial Day City Playgrounds Bill

Two more teams join the Memorial Day program at City Playgrounds in Nelsonville. Six Athens County League teams are set to play with a large crowd expected. Frisby of Carbonda le faces Grove Patton of Millfield at 1 30 p m. Buckley Jacksonville meets Dewey Whyte Nelsonville at 3 p m. Ben Wagner of Buchtel vs Bill Sisson of Athens at 4 30 p m.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Frisby Carbondale Grove Patton Millfield Dr. Buckley Jacksonville Boys Dewey Whyte Ben Wagner Buchtel Bill Sisson Athens

Cub Scout Training School Scheduled in Nelsonville

The Central PTA sponsors a Cub Scout Training School Wednesday at 7 pm at the Central Building. Parents with boys aged 9 to 12 are urged to attend the meeting.

Nelsonville PTA

Three Are Fined After Arrests by Patrolmen

William Mihalek of Pontiac Michigan was fined 5 dollars and costs by Mayor C. G. Dew in Nelsonville for permitting an unlicensed operator to drive his car. Edward Brooks of Athens Route 4 received 10 dollars and costs from Justice Carl E. Parker in Tuppers Plains for reckless driving after a Sunday accident. Buchtel, charged with reckless operation, was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor John A. Ayers in Murray City. arresting patrolman was Clarence Rife.

William Mihalek Pontiac Mich State Highway Patrol C. G. Dew Nelsonville Edward Brooks Athens John A. Ayers Murray City

John Brown's Hideout to be Preserved in Kansas

The Kansas Historical Society intends to restore and preserve a cabin hideout used by John Brown for the Underground Railroad. The dilapidated cabin on P. H. Martin's farm features a nearly 600 foot tunnel to a secret entrance for escaping fugitive slaves.

Topeka Kas U.P The Kansas Historical Society John Brown Free Territory Historical Society Capitol John Steuart Curry P. H. Martin Kirke Mechem Kansas State Historical Society

Reds Lead NL With 14th Win in 15 Games

Cincinnati's pace-setting Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 to extend their great stretch as Gabby Hartnett protested the call at second base. Pittsburgh Pirates moved into third with a 7-0 win over St. Louis, aided by a first-inning triple play. Dodgers edged Bees 1-0 behind Tot Pressnell. Giants beat Phillies 7-5. Yankees top Red Sox 6-1 to stretch their AL lead. Tigers outslug Browns 10-9. Athletics rallied 5-4 over Senators. Indians and White Sox had no scheduled game.

New York Cincinnati Reds Yankees Chicago Cubs Gabby Hartnett George Magerkurth Hartnett Lee Grissom Billy Myers Bill Lee Earl Whitehill Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds Paul Waner Arky Vaughan Don Gutteridge Johnny Rizzo Waner Stu Martin Vaughan Martin Johnny Mize Rizzo Bill Brubaker Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Bees Tot Pressnell Dodgers Johnny Lanning Bees Pressnell Rosen Fred Sington Giants New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn Hank Danning Zeke Bonura Manuel Salvo Clyde Castleman New York Yankees Bump Hadley Johnny Murphy Boston Red Sox Yanks Sox Hadley Murphy Tommy Henrich Joe Gordon Pinky Higgins Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Tigers Indians Higgins Rudy York Browns Myril Hoag Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Wayne Ambler Joe Gantenbein Chubby Dean Buck Rosas Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox

Junior League Teams Personnel Preview Athens County League

This first in a series profiles eight Athens County Junior Baseball League teams opening next Sunday. Manager Ben Wagner leads a roster featuring Paul Garlinger as versatile player, Edgar Jones and Clyde Finn as pitcher and fielder, Milton Turner lead-off outfielder, Dale Koon Jim Hall hitters, Bill Shirley power hitter first base, Paul Pig Wagner universal diamond player, Charles Nutter catcher outfielder, Charles Townsend pitcher outfielder, Bob Bullack Bailey Run product, Robert Schenz utility potential, Bill Sheskey pitcher third baseman and four year high school star.

Paul Garlinger Edgar Jones Clyde Finn Floodwood Milton Turner Dale Koon Jim Hall Deanville Bill Shirley Paul “Pig” Wagner Charles Nutter Charles Townsend Bob Bullack Robert Schenz

Standings and Tuesday Schedule Across Leagues

National results show Cincinnati over Chicago 6 to 3 and New York 7 over Philadelphia 5. Brooklyn blanked Boston 1 to 0 while Pittsburgh routed St Louis 7 to 0. Regulars in American and National leagues posted scores with Detroit 10 over St Louis 9 and New York 6 over Boston 1. Tuesday games list Chicago at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at New York among others.

Athens Team Scheduled for Two Memorial Day Games

The Athens County Junior League team will play two Memorial Day games. At noon the Athens club hosts Stewart at the Athens Playground diamond, then travels to Nelsonville for a 4 PM round robin featuring six league teams with Athens facing Nelsonville.

Athens Athens County Stewart Athens Playground Nelsonville

Plan Benefit Party by Athens Juniors Baseball Team

The Athens Junior baseball team hosts a benefit party at the Eagles' hall Thursday night with play starting promptly at 8 o clock.

Athens Eagles’ Hall

Scouts to Attend International Camporee in Montreal

Several hundred American scouts are expected to attend the International Boy Scout Camporee in Montreal from June 23 to 25. The gathering will mainly draw scouts from New England states.

Montreal New England States

Auto Speed Classic Attracts Noted Competitors On Daytona Track

Swanson’s car uses the same motor that powered Frank Lockhart to death on Daytona Beach while aiming for the world land speed record. Meyer Shaw Petillo and Roberts are former winners back for Tuesday’s race. Petillo qualified below 125 mph but fans expect a faster car. Track scrubbing with caustic soda cleans rubber and grease to aid safety for the first 100 miles, after which rain postponement rules apply if under 275 miles.

Swanson Frank Lockhart Daytona Beach Meyer and Shaw Kelly Petillo Roberts Petillo A.A.A

Baseball Results From National and American Leagues

Baseball results show multiple games with final scores and key pitchers. Brooklyn routed Boston 16 to 1 as Lanning and Lopes starred. New York beat Philadelphia 7 to 5. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 8 to 6. St Louis blanked Pittsburgh 7 to 0. Boston routed New York 18 to 3. Washington topped Philadelphia 4 to 3. Detroit beat St Louis 10 to 9. American Association action: St Paul defeated Minneapolis in 10 innings 7 to 0.

Cincinnati Chicago New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis American New York Detroit Noe Washington Minneapolis St. Paul Cleveland Association Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee Neae Wwe Mannan Philadelphia Aaene Sation Club Pet Minnea Milwau Tachemapoite Columbus St. Paul Louisville Onsen Oledo Hewes Lanning Lopes Presswell Todd Castleman Salvo Danning Hollingsworth Poindexter Davis Lee Whitehill J. Russell Hartnett Grissom Lombardi Klinger Berres Wetland McGee Dean Owen Franks Hadley Murphy Dickey Bagby Heving Wade Desautels Peacock Ross Brucker Krakauskas Kelley Ferrer Lawson Gill Glenn Sullivan McKain Eisenstat Coffman Thomas York American Association

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