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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1930

Page

11

Greyhound Chance Looks Better Now

Nelsonville High School Greyhounds boost playoff hopes as star Clarence Fields ankle injury may keep him sidelined against Athens Bulldogs. Despite weight and speed factors, local prep fans expect a close clash with possible lineup changes and a large band and fan turnout in Athens.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Athens Bulldogs Clarence Fields Fields Greyhounds Athens Bulldogs Nelsonville High Hatch Hobson Hickman Ingram Kennedy Finsterwald Bill Hall Patton Shafer Davis Fisher Kuhn Harper Shearer

Cars Crash at Madison and West Washington Streets

Two vehicles crashed at the Madison and West Washington intersection injuring none. Drivers John Lavely of New Plymouth and James Lemon of Logan were not hurt.

Nelsonville Madison and West Washington Streets John Lavely New Plymouth James Lemon Logan

Teachers Hold First Of Series Of Meets

Nelsonville teachers convened to launch a public relations program between the school and patrons. Four papers covered value of public relations, teacher responsibilities, school publicity, and community involvement with a plan to implement these ideas in the Nelsonville City Schools.

Nelsonville Mary Sharp Rosemary Acker Florence Wood

Esther Class Entertained at Columbus Sunday School

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School was entertained Thursday at the home of Mrs Harley Mitchell in Columbus. A small group enjoyed the occasion with light refreshment and fellowship.

Esther Christian Sunday School Harley Mitchell Columbus

City wary of early Halloween observance

Nelsonville mayor Bill Hickman warns that only Halloween night is acceptable in October and early celebrations will be frowned upon. Police to check rising enthusiasm as officials state destruction and violence will not be tolerated. Local residents and visitors are noted in brief social mentions including travel and club meetings.

Nelsonville Bill Hickman

Luncheon List for Local Class Members

Dinners were served at noon and in the evening to members of the class in Columbus. Names include Mrs. T A Dowd Mrs. Joe Figgins Mrs. Ruth James Miss Janet Russell Miss Alberta Jackson Mrs. Velma Pritchard Mrs. Freda Dilcher Mrs. Mabel Johnson Mrs. Emma Cook Mrs. Mayme Coleman Mrs. Hazel Verity Mrs. Bernice Barrows Mrs. Amy Howe Mrs. Ora Barrows Mrs. Goldie Wickham Mrs. Walter Lenox Mrs. P B Verity Mrs. Eva Gilham Mrs. Forest Wright Mrs. H J Long Mrs. Grace Owens Miss Mayme Keplar Miss Beth Verity.

Nic T. A. Dowd Joe Figgins Ruth James Janet Russell Alberta Jackson Columbus Velma Pritchard Freda Dilcher Mabel Johnson Emma Cook Mayme Coleman Hazel Verity Bernice Barrows Amy Howe Ora Barrows Goldie Wickham Walter Lenox P. B. Verity Eva Gilham Forest Wright H. J. Long Grace Owens Mayme Keplar Beth Verity

Local Residents Visit and Attend Lancaster Events

Mrs Isaac Warner along with granddaughter Anna Warner and Mrs Magele Russell stay with Mrs Eleanor Slisher in Lancaster. Mrs EB E James of Columbus visits daughter Mrs Frank Lowery and relatives. Mr and Mrs James Coope and children attend the Lancaster Fair. The Gibsons return from Columbus after visiting relatives. Mrs J N Collins, New Marsh

Isaac Warner Anna Warner Magele Russell Eleanor Slisher Lancaster EB. E. James Columbus Frank Lowery James Coope W. W. Gibson J. N. Collins New Marsh

Mrs Fern Sitcott Honored at Wednesday Shower

A miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs Fern Sitcott was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Hellyer with hosts Mrs Hellyer Mrs Leland Pierce and Miss Doris Adams. About 60 guests attended and presented gifts to the bride.

Fern Sitcott Lillian Hellyer Charles Hellyer Hellyer Leland Pierce Doris Adams Silcott

Episcopal Guild Holds Regular Meeting at Church

The Episcopal Guild met on Wednesday evening at the church. Dinner for 40 was served at 6 o clock with a large birthday cake from Mrs. Maria Powell for her birthday. A social hour followed the business session.

Episcopal Guild Maria Powell

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Wallace’s Thursday Play

Mrs Gerald Wallace hosted her bridge club on Poplar Street Thursday evening. Mrs Will Poling won first high score, Mrs Burl Wallace took second and drew the club prize. A luncheon followed.

Gerald Wallace Poplar Street Bridge Club Will Poling Burl Wallace

Legion Officers Installed Here

Nelsonville October 17 Following the Glenford Dugan Post American Legion regular meeting the installation of newly elected officers was conducted with Past Commander J D Adamson in charge. Officers installed included Commander W E F Grey first vice commander Leonard Cooley second vice commander Gerald Nelson finance officer Frea Mulligan adjutant Robert Kinney chaplain Glen Allen historian L B Buell sergeant at arms Henry Northrup trustee William Davis and executive committee John Keller Austin Kentner James Hall George Call. A social hour with refreshments followed the meeting. Thirty members attended.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Home J. D. Adamson W. E F. Grey Leonard Cooley Gerald Nelson Frea Mulligan Robert Kinney Glen Allen

Bridge Club Hears Pritchard Social on East Franklin Street

Mrs Mary Louise Pritchard hosted a bridge club gathering at the Pritchard home on East Franklin Street Wednesday evening. Miss Mae Linton won first high score, Mrs Chester Reeves was second, and Miss Helen Devol took third.

Irvin Pritchard East Franklin Street Mary Louise Pritchard Mae Linton Chester Reeves Helen Devol

Death of Ruth Tinkham at The Plains

Royal Ruth Tinkham a month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Tinkham died Wednesday at their home in The Plains Funeral services were held at the residence and burial took place in The Plains Cemetery The parents and several other children survive the family

Nelsonville Royal Ruth Tinkham Oscar Tinkham the Plains Plaine Cematery

Cleveland Labor Educator Favored for Davis Cabinet Seat

Washington reports that John Philip Frey of Cleveland a labor educator with the AFL is a leading candidate to replace retiring Labor Secretary James J Davis with private indications favoring Frey over Indianapolis Carpenter Union chief William L Hutcheson. Davis may retire December 1 with a final decision nearing.

Washington John Philip Frey Cleveland American Federation of Labor Hoover James J. Davis United Press Davie Frey William L. Hutcheson Indianapolis Carpenter's Union Free Molders Journal University of Chicago Ohio State Federation of Labor

Music Course Tickets On Sale Advertisement

Advertisement notes tickets for a music course now on sale with details on page six. The notice emphasizes enrollment options and pricing, inviting readers to act quickly for limited spots and future sessions.

Columbus Boy Fatally Struck By Rock Attack

Tarantelli Tom Fopey, six, died in Columbus after a companion struck him on the head with a rock, leaving him paralyzed from the injuries.

Columbus Cct Tom Fopey Tarantelli

Posh Presents Arrive In October For Christmas Rush

Here is a notice urging shoppers to come in October to secure presents in time for Christmas. It warns that the season is a rush and recommends visiting Mc Creary's for early purchases.

McCreary

William Green Declines Potential Labor Federation Appointment

President William Green of the federation could receive the appointment if he chose, it was learned. He said by long distance telephone in Boston that he could not entertain any offer of the position.

William Green Labor Federation Tative Railroad Brotherhoods Federation Boston United Press Green

Traveling Men Injured in Car Crash Near Gilouster

Slight improvement reported Friday morning for A. W. Elle of Baltimore and Alan Johannes of Chillicothe after a Tuesday afternoon crash near Gilouster. The traveling men were injured when their car left the road and overturned at Sheltering Arms Hospital attendants noted the progress.

A. W. Elle Baltimore Alan Johannes Chillicothe

Virginians Win Akron Bantamweight Title Clash

Charlottesville juniors claimed the bantamweight football championship of the world, defeating the Kent Bearcats before 6,000 fans at League Park in Akron.

Akron Charlottesville Kent Bearcats League Park

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