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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1929

Page

3

Chevrolet Men Lose 6 to 5 in Night Round

In Nelsonville on September 5, the Chevrolet speed ball twirler Carlin lost 6 to 5 to Dileter of Taylor's Stratton Motors. Stratton Motors moved into second place, 5-4-0, while the Chevrolets dropped to 5-5-0. Webb led Chevrolet with two hits. Stratton notables included Hilleary and Coakley.

Nelsonville Carlin Chevrolet Dileter Taylor Stratton Motors Stratton Boys Chevrolets Jenkins Rebey Dunkle Webb Charley Parry Parry Stratton Outfit Tve Sratton Motors AB Jenkins, Co Garner Hishop Be Webb Weooee Robey Sh. Wooee Whitney Erry Fletsaceee Totele Acces Hannis Ray Linton Perry Sharp Coakley Dilcher Shirley Dil

Local Births and Social News From Nelsonville Area

Mr and Mrs Walter Dresher announce the birth of a daughter on September 3. A parade of visitors and returning residents pass through the area including Miss Lauretta Birge from Cherrington Hospital, and travelers such as Miss Stella Linton returning to Cleveland to teach. Numerous relatives visit and return to Columbus Akron Harrisburg and Logan with other short trips noted.

Nelsonville Walter Dresher West Columbus Street John Monks Ella Michaels Theodore French Lew Tucker Barberton Frank Linton Akron Charles Linton Ella Burnelle Buffalo N. Y Lauretta Birge Cherrington Hospital Logan W. A. McAfee Lulu Paskel Cleveland Don Juniper Lillian Stover Margaret Pugh Columbus Willis Davis Stanley Dewis Everett Kentner Patty Lou Harrisburg Charles Kentner Carl Starkey Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Montgomery W. Va John Saltz Kathleen Mabel Heffner Mary Jo Arthur Love Betty Love Betty Love Charles Shafer Carl Petiit Betty Jane

Zeller Insurance Co Sells to New Owners in Nelsonville

Nelsonville September 5 The Zeller Insurance Agency once led by the late John E Zeller Sr for 18 years has been sold to Oral Daugherty and Victor Oakley. They will run as Daugherty Oakley Insurance Agency in the Hyde Building. Mrs. Charles Bowers remains as office assistant.

Nelsonville Zeller Insurance Agency John E. Zeller Oral Daugherty Victor Oakley Daugherty-Oakley Insurance Agency Daugherty Miners’ Organization Oakley State Real Estate Board Hyde Zeller Agency Charles Bowers

Sunday School class hosts hymn and readings in Nelsonville

Mrs. Margaret Riley and fellow hostesses welcomed their Methodist Church Sunday School group at Mrs. Riley's Short Street home. The lesson led by Mrs. Monks included Let the Lower Lights Be Burning with readings by Cora and Stella Davis and a Mammoth Cave trip update. Guests and members listed include Elizabeth Pidcock and Virginia Riley among others. The Kings Men will hold a Friday prayer service at William Miller's Back Street at 7 30 p m with all men invited.

Nelsonville Margaret Riley Clara Potts Ira Swingle J. L Cheeseman Hesse Bland Methodist Church Riley Short Street Charles Monks Cora Davis America Stella Davis Mammoth Cave Mandy Elizabeth Pidcock Bertha Nelson Mary Dille Hattie Gilbert Besse Higgins Fanny Williams Emma McManaway Effie Bardin Mary Stout Nelle O'Dell Virginia Riley Besse Bland Charles Kennedy Harry Davis Harriet Alice Anderson Keefer Cora Moler Elizabeth Riley Kings William Miller Back Street

Pocahontas Card Party Planned in Murray City

Nelsonville reports the Order of Pocahontas will host a card party Friday evening September 6 at the Knights of Pythias Hall in Murray City.

Nelsonville Order of Pocahontas Knights of Dythias Murray City

Johnsons announce birth of daughter in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Donald Johnson of Woplar Street announce the birth of a daughter at their home Sunday evening September 1. Mr Johnson is local manager for The Southern Ohio Electric Company.

Nelsonville Donald Johnson Woplar Street Johnson Southern Ohio Electric Company

Berean Class Meets at Christian Church Sunday

Berean Bible Class gathers at the Christian Church Sunday at 9 30 in the morning. Rev K H Mc Corkle will teach the lesson and the Berean orchestra will provide special music.

Nelsonville Berean Bible Christian Church K. H. McCorkle Berean Orchestra

Troop 45 Boy Scouts Play Logan Team At City Playground

Friday evening at 5 Troop 45 Boy Scouts meet a Logan Scout troop for a baseball game at the city playground. Players range from 12 to 16 years old and the contest is anticipated to be interesting.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Logan

Merchants discuss home-coming plans at Nelsonville meeting

Nelsonville Sept 5 A good attendance of Retail Merchants Association members was reported at the YMCA meeting. Final plans for the home-coming were discussed and Neikirk's Novelty Store was inducted into the association.

Nelsonville The Retail Merchants Association

Past Noble Grands Meet for Rebekah Lodge Luncheon

The Past Noble Grands of the faithful Rebekah Lodge met Friday evening with Mrs. Martha Davis on Poplar Street. A two course luncheon was served to 10 members. Plans were laid for a corn and weiner roast slated for Friday evening September 20 at Mrs. Ida Auflicks home on Harper Street.

Theaithful Rebekah Lodge Martha Davis Poplar Street Ida Auflick Harper Street

Bridge Club Honors From Fort Street Hostess

Mrs. Charles Bartels of 311 Fort Street hosted Wednesday afternoon bridge with guests including Mrs. Benjamin Getzoff of Chicago UL Mrs. Louis Rice Mrs. Lee McDowell Mrs. L. Iberte and Mrs. John Edington. High score trophies went to Mrs. Getzoff first Mrs. Iberle second and Mrs. McDowell third.

Charles Bartels Fort Street Benjamin Getzoff Chicago Louis Rice Lee McDowell L. Jeberte John Edington Getzoff Iberle McDowell

Past Chiefs Entertained by the Pythian Sisters

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters met Wednesday evening with members present including Mrs. W. W. Gibson Mrs Harry Davis Mrs Clara Bateman Mrs Hubert Lancaster Mrs Carl Coakley Mrs L E Hellyer Mrs Robert Eddy Miss Bertha Howard Mrs Ida Green Logan and Mrs Will Fleck Athens A two course luncheon was served during the social hour.

Pythian Sisters W. W. Gibson Harry Davis Clara Bateman Hubert Lancaster Carl Coakley L E. Hellyer Robert Eddy Bertha Howard Ida Green Logan Will Fleck Athens

Woman's Benefit Association Club Meeting Friday

The Woman's Benefit Association Club will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Ruth Krieds on Adams Street.

Woman's Benefit Associal Club Ruth Krieds Adams Street

Mrs. Benjamin Getzoff Returns Home From Fort Street Visit

Mrs. Benjamin Getzoff has returned to her home in Chicago after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Bartels on Fort Street.

Chicago Charles Bartels Fort Street

Motorist Believes He Killed Gil Jailer Finds Man’s Body

Chicago reports a motorist Frank Schelee believing he killed a child after a collision. Police later found Schelee's body suspended from a crossbar in a cell. The injured child survived with minor bruises, and officers searched for Marian Sherman, the missing girl.

Gil Chicago U.P Frank Schelee Schelec Marian Sherman Ters Sherman John Minahan

Peters Explains Tax Proposal at Chamber Luncheon

Athens county tax committee chairman W. E. Peters spoke to the local Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon in Nelsonville. He outlined the proposed taxation amendment and noted October would feature a speaking campaign in the county with detailed discussions to follow. President C. Bennett conducted the business session.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce W. E. Peters Athens County Peters Letail C. Bb. Bennett

Belmont County Pupils Strike For Tiny School

Belmont County pupils march on the one room McClainsville School in a strike to force its reopening after the State Department of Education ordered its closure. They resist transfer to the nearby St Joe four room building and threaten continued nonattendance. County superintendent George M. Pogue warned the law could be invoked if the strike continues.

Belmont County School Bellaire U.rthirty Belmont County McClainsville State Department of Education St. Joe St. Clairsville J. H. Kapps White Oak School Ruth Timmons George M. Pogue

Clemenceau Grows Weaker on Thursday in Paris

Paris reports Georges Clemenceau the French war premier and Versailles Treaty author deteriorated to an alarming stage. His physician summoned Dr De Gennes who attended Marshal Ferdinand Foerh in his final hours to advise further care.

Paris Georges Clemenceau 1 de Gennes Ferdinand Foeh

Man Kills Himself as Officers Seek Entry in Statutory Offense Case

Ashland Kentucky reports Richard Stone aged 52 shot and killed himself as Boyd County authorities with warrants seeking entry to his home. His 17 year old daughter was the complainant in the case.

Ashland Richard Stone Boyd County

They Did It So Can You Ad Switch For Cash

A short tale about selling unwanted items via classified ads. The DeMoldt Brothers advertised an Athenor hotel furnace and an extra gas heater in the Messenger Classifieds to secure a buyer within three days, ending with a satisfactory payment.

DeMoldt Athenor

Mechanic Survives Plane Crash Parachutes to Safety

Major Wood, president of the Northern Airway Company, and mechanic Miller were aboard a ship struck by lightning near Los Angeles. Wood died when his plane crashed near Cleveland while Miller, hurled clear, landed by parachute and wandered miles before being found. The pair sought a $5,000 fastest non stop Los Angeles to Cleveland prize.

Needles Fohn U. RI Major Tiagutnt Word Miller Wood Theros Cleve Miller Wool Fiercely Smith Los Angeles Wim Northern Altiwayve Company Ato Wausau

Albany Man Dies Suddenly at Work

Albany Sept. 5. William Stanley of Albany died suddenly at about o clock this morning from heart trouble while he supervised a gang drying timber on the Vin farm near Chester. He had appeared in good health hours before death. He leaves a wife Jessie Douglas four sons James Joseph Elmer two daughters Manda. The body is brought to Albany for funeral arrangements.

Albany William Stanley Bany Chester Mia Jessie Douglas James Joseph Elmer Manda

Disaster and distress flood Manila reports

Manila faced water rationing for drinking as typhoon stricken inland districts sent harrowing tales of disaster. United Press reports dead at eleven school children and four deaths in Laguna province Luzon Island amid widespread devastation.

Manila Rone United Preas Laguna Luzon Island

Plan Kenney Reunion Held September Fifth

A Kenney reunion is planned for September 5 at Pratta ti raoye. Attendees are urged to reserve time and gather for a community event honoring the Kenney family legacy.

Pratta Ti Raoye

Root Formula Formally Adopted for World Court Adherence

Washington September 5 Elihu Root formula for American adherence to the World Court was formally adopted as an administration project. Secretary of State Stimson said the Root plan met Senate objections and protects the United States as five resolutions on adherence were considered. Acceptance is conditional on ratification by other members. about a year is expected before ratifications and submission to the Senate. Ashland Kentucky September a jailer Samuel Debord Hoyd County Ky died at the wheel from heat and heart attack while driving.

Stmaon Senate United States Ashland Kenovac Catlettsburg Samuel Debora Hoyd County

British Air Attack Kills Five at Nablus

Report from Cairo says British airplanes attacked Arabs at Nablus 38 miles north of Jerusalem. Advices state five killed and 26 wounded in the raid.

Cairo Egypt Nablus Jerusalem

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Raymond Hilt Gertrude Hilt Hilt Stella Linton Zeller Insurance CO Daugherty and Oakley Lrgest Ohio Ning Neikirk Bridge Club W. B. A. Club Clemenceau Mary Desert Major Wood George Bancrofts Witch Fay Ray and Richard Arlen Ciant Vitaphone Act Gus Arnueim Eddie Leona the Minstrel King Melody Lane Plan Kenney Haney - Goodrich CO South Court Street Root Washington Elihu Root OUR Ohinson Bros N. Court St Peter and Carpenter Edge. Co Great General Motors Organization Cadillac National Food Preservation Council Automotive Battery & Electric Company 7Thens
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