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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1937

Page

2

Old Timers Win Under Protest in Nelsonville Twilight League

Steve Toth pitched a 3-0 shutout for the Old Timers against Camp Nelson, fanning 18 of 23, while a protest over his eligibility prompted a City Commission review. Medley pitched well for Camp Nelson before three runs scored in the fourth, and the night ended with an investigation announced by the league commission.

Nelsonville Steve Toth City Playground Camp Nelson Toth CCC Miklus Medley Floyd Barrows Johnson Barrows Walker The Greys Crsmubr Cnavndeddune Wueias

Pleasant surprise honors Mrs Clark at Happy Hollow

A gathering in Happy Hollow pleasantly surprised Mrs Emily Clark on Friday evening. Margaret Clark Susie Wallace Bertha Bateman and the Koenigs from New Lexington joined the event and Mrs Dorothy Lowry, the honored guest’s daughter, also attended.

Nelsonville Margaret Clark Susie Wallace Bertha Bateman Marion Will Koenig New Lexington Emily Clark Happy Hollow Dorothy Lowry

Bride-Elect Irene Freriks Honored at Shower in Nelsonville

Mrs. John Carpenter and Mrs. Henry Freriks hosted a misc shower Tuesday evening for Miss Irene Freriks. Guests numbered 24 and included out of town attendees from Corning Logan Murray City and Crooksville. The event featured contests, games, pink and white decor, and miniature bridegroom centerpieces as gifts for the bride to be. The wedding to Emmett Frecker of Crooksville is planned for Wednesday September 2.

Nelsonville John Carpenter Henry Freriks Irene Freriks Emmett Frecker Crooksville James Welch Regina Welch Corning Rose Dickens Logan Jay Houston Murray City Margaret Freriks

Nelsonville Social Notes Busy local visits and trips

Nelsonville residents share visits and travel news. John Mona han of Florida visited Monday evening. Mrs Clara Potts and granddaughter Ann Brusels plan Labor Day hospitality in Lithopolis. Mary K Allen spends ten days in Chattanooga. Mrs Anna Lowden hosts in Martinsville. Doris Horch and Clara Jane return from Lakeside.

Nelsonville John Monahan Florida Nelsonville Friends Maria McCain Columbus Clara Potts Stuart Radford Mary Margaret Betts Wicliff Mre Ann Brusels Lithopolis Mary K. Allen Chattanooga Ten Colorado Springs Colo Jo Barnecut Bertha Bateman Marion Anne Lowden Martinsburg

Mother of Six Dies at Buchtel Tuesday

Nelsonville widow Angeline Bacanis age 72 died at her home in Buchtel on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 AM at St Patrick Church Buchtel with burial in St Patrick Cemetery. She is survived by six children.

Nelsonville Angeline Bacanis Buchtel St. Patrick Church Stecker St. Patrick Cemetery

Rotary Talk Explores Gold Mining Its Global Impact

A. W. Seabright of Logan spoke at a Rotary Club meeting on gold’s world importance, where it is found, and mining methods. He noted California leads U S production, with $30 million yearly, and reviewed 1917 and 1935 output values under different ounce bases. Guests included Dr. Harry Eastman Clarence Blosser and Dick Powell.

Nelsonville Rotary Club A. W. Seabright Logan Seabright Hocking United States California South Dakota Alaska Philippine Islands Klondike Harry Eastman Clarence Blosser Logan Club Dick Powell

Mrs. Long Hosts Dinner Bridge in Nelsonville

Mrs. Lucile Long entertained friends at a dinner bridge last evening. At 6:30 she seated guests at four small tables with garden flowers in varied colors. After dinner the group played bridge, with Miss Florence Cook and Miss Blanche Linton posting high scores. Guest Miss Goldie Strawn, Athens, attended from out of town.

Nelsonville Lucile Long

Veterans Meet in Nelsonville Friday

A get acquainted meeting for all veterans with foreign service will be held at Red Men Hall Nelsonville on Friday evening Sept 3 at 8 oclock. G W Shaner publicity officer for Post No 3467 Veterans of Foreign Wars Nelsonville sponsors the session with refreshments and talks on topics of vital interest to veterans with foreign service.

Nelsonville Red Men's Hall G. W. Shaner Veterans of Foreign Wars

Age Group To Meet In Nelsonville

The Athens County Association of Aid for the Aged will meet at the IOOF Hall Nelsonville Saturday afternoon September 4 at 2. B J. Lewis secretary says speakers include Representative George Banks and Dr H T Phillips of Athens and others.

Nelsonville Athens County Association of Aid For the IOOF B. J. Lewis George Banks H. T. Phillips Athens

Brusch Potts and McCain Attend Zaleski Homecoming

Mr and Mrs C W Brusch along with Mrs Clara Potts and Mrs Maria McCain of Columbus attended the Zaleski homecoming Saturday.

Nelsonville C. W. Brusch Clara Potts Maria McCain Columbus Zaleski

Birth announced for Gary Edgar Walker

Edgar Walker and Mary Daugherty announce the birth of a son Gary Edgar at the home of Mr and Mrs Alvey Daugherty. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Walker Haydenville and Mr and Mrs Alvey Daugherty. Mrs Julia Stage is great grandmother.

Nelsonville Edgar Walker Mary Daugherty Gary Edgar Alvey Daugherty Robert Walker Haydenville City Julia Stage

Nelsonville Church of Christ Plans Midweek Meeting

The Church of Christ in Nelsonville will host a midweek meeting tonight at 7 30 led by Rev. Leland Goodman.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Leland Goodman

Mrs Paul Jackson Improves At Home In Athens

Mrs Ruth Lehman Jackson, long seriously ill, is reported much improved. She was moved from Sheltering Arms Hospital to the home of Margaret Jackson at 21 First St. Athens.

Jackson Nelsonville Paul Jackson Ruth Lehman Sheltering Arms Hospital Margaret Jackson First St. Athens

Nelsonville WRC Members Plan Thursday Birthday Observance

Nelsonville WRC members meet Thursday evening at Mrs Della McMasters home to celebrate her birthday with a social gathering and local hospitality.

Nelsonville W.R.C Della McoMasters

Union and homecomings mark Coolville Troy notes

The Coolville and Troy areas report a union service at the Congregational Church with about 30 Coolville attendees. The Bethel Ridge home-coming featured morning addresses and an afternoon program by Rev. Cleland and Racine’s speaker. A Coolville Band noon concert and a cafeteria dinner complemented gatherings with numerous local guests and several planned local events through early September.

Coolville Ireland Centennial Grant Holman G. I. Wilson Parkersburg Congregational Church Marietta M. E. Church Bethel Ridge A. L. Cleland T. A. Cleland Racine C. E. Knight Co. T. Newsom Troy FFA Columbus I. F. Fairchild Hotel Gibson Scott Lobaugh Midway Fairchild Guy Loving Orrville Dalton Miller Dan G. B. McKeen Pittsburgh W. B. King Homer Place Marion Amos Place S.C. McKeen Walter King Mary Evans Sharpsburg Penrose Harold McBride Athens F. M. Daugherty Herman Shahan Claud Shahan John Shahan Nancy Davis W. Rock Star R. Fef. Daugherty Ra Burnfield Great Lakes Frank Chapman Detroit Maine Chapman Howard Stout C. McKeen E. L. Balls Weirton W. Va R. J. Wolf Rey Dwight Dean E. B. Dean

Letart Falls Social Briefs Highlight Local Gatherings

Letart Falls notes extensive social activity with Girl Scouts hosting a benefit supper and ice cream social for the M. E. Church at Community Hall. Several families and visitors from nearby towns are recorded visiting, entertaining, and traveling, with multiple relatives noted in-week gatherings and trips to places like Northern Michigan and East Liverpool.

Letart Falls Girl Scouts M. E. Church Ladies’ Aid Society Dan Hartinger Michigan A. W. Knappenberger A. J. Linn Albert Knappenberger Columbus John Herdman Toledo Jennie Steele Pleasant Oliver Dull Floyd Hutchins Athens H. L. Pickens East Liverpool Joe Hill W. B. Caldwell Billie Ann Della Roush Saxon W. W. Varian Frank Marr Miss Ora Letart W. Va John Marr F. S. Norris Roy Buck Rose Hill Albert Pearson Kerri O. C. Cramlet Wickline Cottage Tom Norris Louise Roberts Mary Buery Brooklyn N. Y Eva Roberts T. W. Wagner Clara Day OHE Gallipolis Tom Day Lincoln Nebr Bart Miller New Philadelphia W. L. Peacock Marion Condee Pt. Pleasant Keifer Eva Sayre St. Charles George Sayre Fred Fanchen F. A. Perkins Indianapolis Kate Higginbotham Wesley Bellas Chicago Francis Worthington Dam 23 Apple Grove W. H. Rayburn V. E. Rayburn Wanda Lee Billy Huntington O. J. Woodyard Olive Grimm Circleville Grimm Paul Hayman Fayette Lina Hayman East Letart

Ri o Grande Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Events

Rio Grande social page notes 30 guests at Earl and Floyd Davis celebration. Loyal Friends class meets with 24 attendees at Elmer and Mae McCarley home. Richards family to hold tenth annual reunion at Tyn Rhos on Sept. 5 with a planned program. Various locals are listed visiting, teaching, or preparing for the new school year, including staff changes at Meigs County and Ohio State connections.

Rio Grande Earl Davis Floyd Harold Loyal Friends Elmer McCarley Richards Tyn Rhos S. E. Jenkins Portsmouth Miss Marsgaret Joseph B. Sherman Joey Frank Sherman Dorothy Bellevue Maurice Jones Sherman Jones Huron County W. O. Aleshire Meigs County Carpenter Harrisonville

Nelsonville R. D. No. 2 Social and Personal

Nelsonville R F D No 2 notices social visits from residents of Logan Lancaster Rutland Akron and Athens. Families including Mason George Todd Dennison Hutchinson Sowers Loomis and Kerns frequent local gatherings. Warren Sowers sold Akron property and bought John Loomis farm. P T Sowers bought three yearling colts.

Nelsonville R. F. D Frank Mason Robert Todd Athens J. E. Dennison Carl Dennison Rutland Warren Sowers Lewis Hutchinson Frank Dicken Akron John Loomis Lester Kerns Nelsonville P. T. Sowers

Will Meet Friday Nelsonville WBA Club

The WBA club will meet with Mrs Evelyn Pol lock Friday evening in Nelsonville to discuss club matters and upcoming activities.

Nelsonvill FE WBA Club Evelyn Pollock Eeuing

Murray City PTA Plans Saturday Fete

The Murray City PTA sponsors a party at the gym Saturday evening. Numerous local families visit relatives across towns including the England, Kirkendall, Shaffer, and Huston households. Residents also note visits to Columbus, Detroit, and Cincinnati as part of holiday and family travel.

Murray City Pta Murray City PTA Stanley Brown Jimmy James England Eldon Kirkendall Buchtel Mark Shelton Grace Thomas Detroit Katharyn Simmons Cincinnati Everett Sapp Flint Mich Paul Potts Amanda George Potts Charles Shaffer Sarah Thomas Grace Shaffer Gloria Jean Gordon James New Straitsville Mary Riggs Albany Leo Mitchell Crooksville Albert Spencer Wardie Argust Mary Ellen Dana Thomas Joe Mary Catherine Taylorsville Ill Marguerite Wolcott Catherine Stamper Columbus Paul Oster Gordon Akron Shaffer John Wilson Leon Simms Dayton Elatives Jean Nagle Myrtle Wollett Phoebe Bess East William Chivers M. E. Church Ira Huntley Melvin Fransue Houston Tex Roy Huston Canton Huston Charles Huston Ralph Barber John Shaffer Kate Dearing Nelsonville Logan Don Solon Flossie Smith Chris Staeger Delores Forrger Ray Storer Ralph Mollenhand Charleston Anna Lyons Vincennes Ind Margaret Williams New Lexington John Currens William Currens Newark

Margie DeLaney Fetes Eighth Birthday in Straitsville Notes

Straitsville social items recap a busy period with Margie DeLaney’s eighth birthday celebrated by Mrs. William Call and daughter. The column also reports travel, visits, births, hospital returns, and a jail commitment in Nelsonville with Henry Reynolds fined and jailed.

Townsend Meet to Hear Noted Speakers in Nelsonville

Prominent speakers including Raymond J. Jeffreys of Cleveland and Judge E. J. Knight of Kenton will address the Townsend Tenth Congressional District Convention and Mass Meeting at the IOOF hall in Nelsonville on Sunday afternoon September 5 at 2 o'clock. The occasion will explain the Townsend Plan and the General Welfare Act of 1937, House Bill No. 4199, with music by the Pumpkin Vine Band.

Nelsonville Raymond J. Jeffreys Cleveland E. J. Knight Kenton Townsend Tenth Congressional District IOOF R. H. McCray Pumpkin Vine

Mrs Mary Ray Hosts Missionary Society Evening

Mrs Mary Ray with Miss Verna Hard and Mrs Myrtle Wright will host the Christian Missionary Society Thursday at 7 30 PM at 530 West Washington Street in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Mary Ray Verna Hard Myrtle Wright Christian Missionary Society Washington St

Birth of Malvern Richard Staten in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Richard Staten announce the birth of a son Malvern Richard at their home on Cleveland Avenue Lancaster. Mr Staten is a former Nelsonville resident and nephew of Mrs Everett Crane.

Nelsonville Richard Staten Cleveland Ave Lancaster Malvern Richard Staten Everett Crane

Spend Millions to Relieve Piles Ad Highlights Ointment

A historical ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a quick relief for piles claiming millions spent on remedies yearly. It promises rapid itch stopping and soothing effects, offers 35c or 60c sizes, and guarantees a refund if not delighted.

Petersson Peterson Ady

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Mrs. Clark Shower Mrs. Long Pythian S%ters K. of P. Hall Ray Pearl Gloria Stuart Young Pearl Miss Stuart Pearl Mrs Stuart Hollywood Coolville and Troy Rio Grande Social Kenneth Welker Joan Lyne W. FE. Welker Bidwell Charles Houck Chillicothe W. T. Bohn Vinton County Helen Tanner Alice Vera D. Reeve Erma Barnhart Billy D. O. Davis Dorothy Jones Rocky Hill Helen Betty Jones Imogene Davis Cecil McCown Proctorville Allen B. L. Jones Ohio State University W. T. Packer Packer Anna Wood B. J. Allison Oak Hill T. J. Allison Huntington Harry Wallace Ironton Victor Fowler Margaret Jones Marie Fowler Ohio University Margaret Griffith Association Vinton Morris Fowler P. R. Lyne Myron Fowler I. F. Fowler Fowler Philadelphia Springfield T. R. Neal Evelyn Orin James F. W. Geotting Bess John L. Clark W. P. Meyers Illeen Call David Wickline Nelsonville R. D Nelsonville, Ohio Straitsville Social Notes William Call Kenneth Webb Margie DeLaney Margie Florence Blankenship Warren Catherine Dave Moodie Cecil Davidson D. B. Blankenship Nova West Wilma Gottke Carl Anderson E. Mulkens Barberton Robert Wilson East Coast Washington, D. C Dick Williams Mt. Vernon Sally Gilbert Cheetham Sandusky William Tate Grover Bacchus Ernest Wilson Robert Wilson, Jr Virginia Miller Sam Price Mattie Albaugh Donald Simmers Ray Orndorf P. M. Strain Charles Strain Clyde Strain Gertrude William Devol Sam Hartman Henry Lambert John T. Hartman Jane Howdyshell Clover Farm Levi Wolfe Fred Blankenship Robert Alice McCune Pearl Cheetham Marjorie Anna Mickell Mary Jane Williams George Coughtrie Grant Hospital Edward Jinks Eleanore Ray Mercy Hospital Henry Reynolds Floodwood S. G. Holland Townsend Majestic Anita John Gide Oo P. M HAL Roach Norma Shearer Leslie Howard
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