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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1933

Page

3

Birds Trim Nelsonville 8 to 5 Before 5000 Fans

The Birds outslug Nelsonville 8 to 5 before about 5000 spectators in a Thursday afternoon exhibition. Rothrock and Myers hit late home runs as six unearned runs in the eighth clinched the win for Columbus. Gilbert Smith and Clyde Ray collected two hits for Nelsonville.

Hocking Valley Gaston-Alphonso Bob Kine Columbus Boston Red Sox Sheriff Blake Gordon Hinkle Jack Rothrock Ralph Judd DeLancey Nick Cullop Myer Este Odenthal Nick Cullop Hinkle Nelsonville Champs Rothrock Hinkie

Truck Operators to Meet in Nelsonville Sunday

A Southeastern Ohio truck operators meeting is set for Sunday at 2 PM in the Spray Building Nelsonville. Officials say important business will be considered.

Nelsonville Spray

Longley visits Columbus to see son in hospital

Sam Longley traveled to Columbus on Thursday to visit his son, John Longley, who is at White Cross Hospital recovering from an appendectomy.

Sam Longley Columbus John Longley White Cross Hospital

Klan Leader Speaks on Parochial School Aid Fight

Nelsonville reports Grand Dragon James Colescott of the Ku Klux Klan outlined opposition to state aid for parochial schools. He warned of millions in annual costs and potential teacher layoffs as public schools lose students. He scheduled a public address for Saturday night on the Public Square.

Nelsonville James Colescott Ohio Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Odd Fellows Hall Colescott United States

Mrs Es ther Butts Young Dies in Nelsonville

Mrs Esther Butts Young 41 wife of Bert Young died Thursday night at their Madison Street home after illness. Survived by husband and mother Mrs Jack McCulloch. father J M Butts preceded in death. Member of Christian Church Esther Sunday School Class. Funeral Sunday at 3 p m Stouts Funeral Home 80 Fayette with Rev Lloyd Evans officiating. Burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Esther Butts Young Bert Young Madison Street Lness Jack McCulloch J. M. Butts Christian Church Esther Stout Fayette Street Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Greenlawn Agnes Bagley Roy Bagley Harper Street

Local notes from Columbus and Nelsonville

Columbus visitors include Mrs. Frank Poston Mrs. Walter Floto Miss Mayme Keplar Charles Newton and Vern Vorhes. Southeast District Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs session in Jackson attended by several locals. Nelsonville funeral for Agnes Bagley and musical program at the Presbyterian Church led by Marjorie Vorhes with hymns and solo.

Frank Poston Walter Floto Columbus Mayme Keplar Charles Newton Charleston W. Va Vern Vorhes J. M. Hyde Walter Whitlatch L. A. Whitman W. H. Parks L. D. Johnson Jackson Ohio Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Allison Bowers Nelsonville West Washington Mary Crabtree D. W. Gibson Delaware W. W. Gibson John Ruscoe Lancaster W. L. Cooley Jack Dermit Marjorie Vorhes Vern H. Vorhes Ohio University Presbyterian Church Edward Campion Janssen R. R. Forman

Golden Rule Class Halloween Party at Methodist Church

The Golden Rule Sunday School class held its annual Halloween party on Thursday night at the Adams Street church. Miss Leah Reynolds won the prize for the most unique masquerade costume. Mrs. Howard Raine and Miss Ilva Murphy served a refreshment course.

Golden Rule The Methodist Church Howard Raine Adams Street Leah Reynolds Raine Ilva Murphy

Mission Society Meets in Nelsonville On Oct 2

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met Thursday night at Mrs. Harry Davis's home with hostesses Mrs. Phil Kelch and Mrs. Rose Cook. Mrs. Julian Fischer spoke about recent visits to the Aiken Home and the Erie Schools M E Home Missionary Schools for girls and boys in Olive Hills North Carolina. She stressed training these youths for future work with their own people and urged support from Methodist Home Missionary Societies. A social hour followed.

Nelsonville Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Harry Davis West Washington Street Phil Kelch Rose Cook Julian Fischer Aiken Home Erie M. E. Home Missionary Schools Olive Hills N. C Methodist Home Missionary Societies

Mrs Eddy Recovering After Surgical Operation

Mrs Robert Eddy is reported to be recovering satisfactorily from a surgical operation at White Cross Hospital Columbus.

Sunday Football Game Moved to City Playgrounds

The football game between Zaleski Forest Camp and the East End Tigers will be played Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the City Playgrounds instead of Kimberly, as previously planned.

Nelsonville Zalesk! Forest Camp East End Tigers Kimberly

Mrs Rosser Reported Improving After Operation

Mrs Arthur Rosser, moved to Cherrington Hospital Logan for an operation several days ago, is reported to be very much improved.

Arthur Rosser Cherrington Hospital Logan

Warren announce birth of son William Wayne

Nelsonville residents Mr and Mrs Wilbert W Warren announce the birth of a son at their home on Washington Street. The child was born Thursday October 19 and is named William Wayne.

Nelsonville Wilbert W. Warren East Washington Street William Wayne

Couple moves from Columbus to Nelsonville with new post

Mr and Mrs Robert Caren and their young child relocate from Columbus to Nelsonville. Mr Caren joins the Manhattan corps while Mrs Caren formerly known as Miss Coal Company in engineering Charlene Poston daughter of the late E M Poston.

Robert Caren Columbus Nelsonville Caren Manhattan Corps

Naomi Bible Class Plans Halloween Party at Plains

Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M E Church met with Mrs Ray Michael as hostess. They set the Halloween party for Friday night Oct 27 at the Porter Garage. One new member joined Mrs Lillian Michael and visitor Mrs Floyd Shater attended.

Chauncey Naomi Bible the Plains M. E Ray Michael Porter Garage Lillian Michael Floyd Shater

Searls Funeral Rites Held in South Zanesville

Funeral services for Frank Searls of 63 were held today at 2:30 PM at the South Zanesville M E Church with burial near White Cottage. He died Wednesday morning after months of ill health. Survived by wife and seven children: Ben Canton Ted Derthick Ethel White Cottage Charles White Cottage James London Dorothy Elizabeth South Zanesville.

Glouster Frank Searls Mr. Searls White Cottage

Glouster High Glee Club Organized For Year

Glouster Oct 20 The Boys Glee Club at Glouster High School organized for the year under Miss Kathryn A Wells. Members returnees join new singers with eligible boys. Accompanist is Miss Theo Williams. Council meets tonight at 7 at the city building. Estate of Harriet Williams on Summit Street to be sold this Saturday at 1 pm. Appraised at 1800 dollars. no sale under two thirds of appraised value. B F Davis attends Clover Farm Stores national convention in Chicago. Moose and Women of the Moose plan Mooseheart Day social dance for November 8.

Glouster Glouster High School Kathryn A Wells Charles Faires David Roberts Carl Craig Albert Slay D. D. Woods Clyde Bingman Joseph Cheney Richard Guinther Bob Lawson Wilfred Mathews Billy McGrew Joseph Williams John Carter Lewis McAllister Dan Rice Elson Stepheson Bill Thompson Malcolm Higgins Tom Lawson John Lent Charles Stephenson Theo Williams Harriet Williams Summit Street Earl K. Peugh B. F. Davis Chicago Southeastern Ohio Clover Farm Stores Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose

Glouster Guests Return Home After Week Visit

Glouster residents and relatives hosted visitors from Columbus Zanesvi Lancaster Pittsburgh and Canton including Mr and Mrs W H Duncan Mr and Mrs Joe Murray and daughter Jo Corrine Mr and Mrs Walter Williams Thea and Margaret Virginia and others. Several couples traveled for conventions and reunions among family friends across Ohio and Pennsylvania.

F. D. McCarty Columbus W. H. Duncan Joe Murray Jo Corrine Walter Williams Thea Margaret Virginia Zanesvi Moses Williams Gail Vernon Fred McCoy Betty Hoyt Athens Owen Meredith L. E. Richardson Chicago Fred Jonas Petroleum W. Va Hobart Peppers F. T. Groves Russell's Point Frank Yocum Ruth Darling Lancaster Charles Darling R. G. Webber Sterling Webber C .A. Pride Otho Sisk Sophia Hinton Ralph Deem Roy Deem William Seiler Pittsburgh Canton

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed For Safe Laxative Use

Medical guidance promotes a measured liquid laxative of natural action. It can be adjusted to user need, not habit forming, and gentle on kidneys. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold by druggists as a safe choice.

N A A C P Meet in Athens Perry County

The Athens Perry County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a meeting at the First Baptist Church in Athens Sunday at 2 20 o clock. The program features local talent and the public is invited though the event is for members of two lodges and their friends.

For the Advancement of Colored People First Baptist Church

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D Birds Bob Columbds Nelsonville Merchants Bill Sauer Red Bird Fanel Aeynor Warner Axter Alter Connolly ARY McCormic Directed By Harry Lachman Steele Longley Son Klan Bagley Miss Vorhes Naomi Mrs. Michael Gay Circle Dorothy Michael Henry Evans Jean Porter Thelma McAllister Helen Michael Thelma Linscott Marie Michael Frances Hawk Nora Graves Edith Barrows Winnie Neal Bernice Lyman Fern Hill Mary Evans Neva Thompson Family Searls Glouster and Derthick Glouster High Glee Club Kathryn A. Wells Clover Farm Banks’ Milk Athens- Perry County Bainum’s Grill Atlas Store Bargain Festival Glouster, Ohio American Tobacco Company
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