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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

6

Hounds Visit Home Field to Face Middleport Jackets

Nelsonville area reports the Sacket and Gray eleven return home Friday to meet the Middleport Yellow Jackets searching for a first win in three starts. Middleport is favored for the SEC A A title after two league wins. Sacket and Gray shows flashes of form after last week's loss as injuries stay mild. Probable starters include Blair and Miller at ends, Landis and Call guards, Barber and Baird tackles, Green center, Adkins quarterback, Keeton and Miller halfbacks, McManaway fullback.

Nelsonville Sacket Gray Middleport Yellow Jackets Hounds Jackets Middleport S.E.C.A.A Gallipolis Jackson Scarlet Eleven Wellston Yellow Jacket Blair Miller Landis Call Barber Baird Green Adkins Keeton McManaway

Nelsonville D A Benefit Party at L O O F Hall

The Daughters of American an as party sponsor a benefit event at the L O O F hall in Nelsonville Friday night. The program begins with a play at 7 45 p m and proceeds benefit the organization.

Nelsonville D. of A L O. O. F. Hall

Charity Senkus Dies in Pomeroy at 57

Mrs. Charity Senkus, 57, died this morning after arrival at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis following sudden illness at midnight Wednesday. She led local clubs and church groups, owned the Senkus Hotel, and held roles with Simpson Methodist Church and various organizations. Survived by husband John Leakus, six children, three sisters, and several grandchildren. funeral arrangements pending.

Pomeroy Charity Senkus Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Senkus Simpson Methodist Church Twilight Garden Club Daughters of Union Veterans Pomeroy Civic Club Daughters of Ruth Eastern Star White Shrine John Leakus Christine Frank Deeks Akron Delia Looker Galena Marion Radford Pearl Hysell Giles Hysell Dolph Rutland Nial Columbus Tommy Gladen Michigan

Nelsonville Library Window Displays Business Woman Week

The Nelsonville Public Library window drew praise for its National Business Women's Week display. A large bulletin board bears the club insignia, scrapbooks, magazines, and a collection of June Carter's colored sketches. The high school senior portrays modern businesswomen in sports and activities.

Nelsonville June Carter

Arrange Motor Trip To Middleport

Nelsonville Taxis Society plans a motor trip to Middleport to attend the Athens Presbytery meeting. Twenty five members will depart from the Presbyterian Church at 1 PM with registration at 3 PM and dinner at 5 PM. Harold Sawyer of Middleport leads the program with about 400 presbytery attendees expected.

Nelsonville Taxis Society Athens Presbytery Middleport Presbyterian Church Harold Sawyer

Tourney To End Tonight In Nelsonville Eagles Ping Pong

The Eagles ping pong tournament ends at midnight with about 200 games completed over two nights. Leaders Watson Wolf and Joe Evans vie for first. Evans is 18 games with two losses and Watson 10 with one loss. Several players tie for third as out of town matches are scheduled starting Oct 22.

Nelsonville Eagles Watson Wolf Joe Evans Evans Watson Dewey Whyte

Carbon Hill, Carbondale clash in post season baseball tilt

Carbon Hill hosts Carbondale in a Sunday afternoon game at Carbon Hill. Este Crabtree of the Rochester Red Wings will play center field for Carbon Hill while Johnny Murray of Union Furnace is slated to pitch for Carbondale.

Nelsonville Carbondale Carbon Hill Este Crabtree Rochester Red Wings Johnny Murray Union Furnace

Pastor Speaks At High School Assembly

The Rev. W. M. George of the M. E. Church gave a talk at the Nelsonville High School assembly on Wednesday. Miss Blanche Moorehead arranged the program with Gilbert Smith as master of ceremonies. Performances included a trombone solo Trees by Donald George with Alice Duskey piano, a vocal On Wings of Love by Jeanne Allen with Josephine Sharp, a cornet Glen Eden Polka by Charles Long with Alice Duskey, plus singing by Maxine Hall for the assembly and dismissal. The call to colors was founded by Meredith Awe, with Dick Hall and Bob Hutchinson as flag bearers. Dick Hall led the pledge of allegiance, Vera Pyle led scripture and prayer.

Nelsonville W. M. George M. E. Church Blanche Moorehead Gilbert Smith Donald George Alice Duskey Jeanne Allen Josephine Sharp Glen Eden Charles Long Maxine Hall Meredith Awe Dick Hall Bob Hutchinson Vera Pyle

Nelsonville Social Notes and Community Events

Nelsonville notes report hosting of a Past Matrons and Patrons dinner at the Masonic Temple for 25 members and a guest, with Halloween decor, a cake honoring Dr. A L Prichard, then games at the Washburn home. DAR and Delta Kappa Gamma activities planned, choir rehearsal and church class events scheduled, plus local personal visits and travels of residents.

Nelsonville C. E. Washburn J. K. Kinneer Masonic Temple Eudora Clarence Tucker Blackwell Okla Dr. Pritchard A. L. Pritchard

Eagles Visit Logan Aerie Themed Delegation Arrives

Eagles will send a visiting delegation to Logan aerie tonight. Logan started the year with enthusiasm and was expected to challenge District 4 leadership with Nelsonville. Reports say Logan slowed, while Nelsonville remains poised with its yearly quota and needs 30 more applications for the second quota.

Nelsonville Eagles Logan Aerie Logan Aerie Nelsonville Aerie

William Scott Pleads Guilty in Mayor Court

William Scott of New Marshfield pleaded guilty to intoxication at a mayor court in Nelsonville on Wednesday. He was fined $5 plus costs.

Nelsonville William Scott New Marshfield C. G. Dew

Postponed Nelsonville Clerks Union Benefit

A benefit party sponsored by the Clerks Union, slated for tonight in Nelsonville, has been postponed for one week.

Nelsonville Clerks Union

Church Group To Hold Annual Birthday Party

Nelsonville church group hosts its annual birthday party next Wednesday evening in the social rooms. Twelve tables will represent a month and a reception for Rev and George will occur. A program follows the birthday celebration with birthday tables and refreshments.

Nelsonville Geor

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