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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1929

Page

3

Nelsonville Forms City Bowling League

Nelsonville bowlers organized a city league of eight teams led by Athena Brick Rubles Clothes Pastors Stores Hockings Valley Arcades Rices Tailors Deanville and Ashbys Barbers. Central School PTA bake sale at Wilson Grocery opens 9:30 AM Saturday.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Bowlers City Bowling League Athena Brick Rubles Clothes Pastors Stores Hockings Valley Arcades Rices Tailors Deanville Ashbys Barbers Teacher Association Wilson Grocery

Nelsonville Meets McArthur in Friday Game

Nelsonville High hosts McArthur this Friday at 3 pm in a budding showdown. The Greyhounds, riding a 3-1 record with strong defense and Fisher and Hartley on offense, seek to topple the high-scoring McArthur squad after Logan’s 0-12 earlier win. Coaches Marshall and Shirley emphasize blocking and pass defense as they target another home victory.

Nelsonville McArthur Logan Greyhounds Hawk Kuhn Kennedy Hickman Ingram Nye Jewett Collamore Ray Hartley Fisher Evans Davis Shafer

Nelsonville Schools to Close Friday for Teachers’ Session

Nelsonville public schools will dismiss all departments Friday so teachers can attend Southeastern Ohio Teachers' Association sessions in Athens. The morning chapel featured Rev. H. A. Sayre of the M E Church speaking on a definite aim in life, with examples from Paul Rockefeller and Edison. A pep session for Friday’s football game against McArthur was held afterward.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Public Schools Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Athens H. A. Sayre M. E. Church St. Paul Rockefeller Edison McArthur Feld

Dr Sundberg to Speak at Farmers Institute Event

Dr Carl A Sundberg of Springfield will deliver a humorous lecture at the Farmers Institute in Connett Church Tuesday evening November 12. The program features contributions from Ohio State University and 4 H Clubs along with other talent for the event.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association Carl A. Sundberg Springfield Farmers’ Institute Connett Church Ohio State University

Poston Dies in Nelsonville at 64

William Slim Poston died Wednesday evening at about 8 30 at his Adams Street home after a long illness from organic heart trouble. He was born and raised in Nelsonville and was the last surviving member of Branch Poston’s family. The body was taken to McLaughlin Funeral Home for funeral arrangements to be announced.

Nelsonville William “Slim” Poston Adams Street Branch Poston Mclaughlin Funeral Home

Nelsonville Man Found Dead in Buchtel Home

Leslie La Follette aged 49 was found dead at his residence in Buchtel Wednesday evening. The body was taken to Stouas Funeral Home for preparation and will be moved to Mia Bartoe’s home in Buchtel for funeral services with arrangements to be announced.

Leslie la Folletta Buchtel Nelsonville Leslie la Follette Stouas’ Funeral Home Mia Bartoe

Two Fined for Intoxication in Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville yesterday Mayor L J Eberley presided. James Naughton was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. James Sayre received a 10 dollar fine and costs on a similar plea.

L. J. Eberleyoaterday James Naughton James Sayre

Faithful Martha Class Meets at Methodist Church

The Faithful Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School held its regular class meeting Monday evening in the church social rooms. Hostesses included Mrs. Henry Lancaster Mrs. Cleve Hallett Mrs. Don Martin and Mrs. Harry Jackson. President Mrs. Clarence Butt led with prayer after song service. A program of contests and conundrums followed with refreshments served.

Nelsonville Martha Methodist Sunday School Henry Lancaster Cleve Hallett Don Martin Harry Jackson Clarence Butt

Benefit Euchre Party at St Phillip Neri Parish Hall

A benefit euchre party was held Tuesday evening at St Phillip's Neri Parish Hall Murray City. Nine tables were occupied in the play and high scores were held by Miss Hazel Wallace and Frank O'Neil. Mr Earl Baker held low score and the door prize was given John Smart.

St. Phillip’s Neri Murray City Hazel Wallace Frank O'Neil Earl Baker John Smart

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