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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1937

Page

2

Gas Housers To Play Greys This Evening

Nelsonville plans the Twilight League finale as the Shoe Factory Gas House Gang aims to clinch the title with a win over the Greys tonight. Remaining schedule includes Giants Carbondale Wednesday and Old Timers versus James Boys Thursday with bell time at 3 o'clock.

Nelsonville Shoe Factory Gas House Gang Greys Giants Carbondale Jimmy Patton Eugene James Patton Bob Bateman Don Dunkle Roy Tomlinson Carol Chaser James Cope Ed Carter Jakie Carlin McDade George Bateman Ed Denny Barney Pierson, Jr Charles Thompson James Boys George Garner Wylie Frisby John Lightfritz George Barrows Watson Cope Ed Sharp Stew” Hoodlett Bill Gray Joe Grogan Gilbert Smith Cliff Barber Fred Thompson Dr. Walker Old Timers Camp Nelson League Commission

Nelsonville Social Notes Recap of Labor Day Visits

Local residents neighbors and relatives traveled to and hosted visitors during Labor Day weekend . W. D. Wolfe and family returned from Niagara Falls and Canadian trips with others including Kilpatrick Hardesty Krepple Huddy Smith and Daniel families making visits to Columbus Detroit Crown City Bluffton and Athens. An odd fact notes toads can blink only one eye at a time.

Eagles Defeat Ashville Team In Labor Day Thriller

Nelsonville Eagles edge Ashville in a 4 to 3 Labor Day contest. Jake Carlin started on the mound and later starred at short, with two hits and two runs. Don Mohney relieved in the third and allowed only three hits as Ashville hit a fourth frame homer by B Wilmington to lead 3-1. The Eagles rallied with two runs in the fourth and one in the fifth to take the lead and hold it. Next Sunday they face The Plains.

Paul Whyte Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Ashville Bob Willington Carlin B. Willington Eagles Plains

Mrs. Ellen Glenn Dies in Ohio Hospital

Mrs Ellen Glenn wife of William A Glenn died after illness at University Hospital Columbus. Funeral and burial held at 2 PM in Vinton Ohio her former home. She is survived by husband son Wallace Glenn daughter Hazel a Columbus teacher two sisters and one brother.

Nelsonville Wallace Glenn Columbus Glenn Ellen Glenn Vinton, O University Hospital William A. Glenn Miss Hazel

Three Arraignments For Intoxication In Nelsonville Court

Mayor 8 G Holland handled three intoxication arraignments at week end. Dewey Cavanaugh of Nelsonville was fined 19 dollars and costs and jailed pending settlement. Earl McDonald of New Pittsburgh and Harold Spencer of Sand Run were fined five dollars and costs each. The Pocahontas sponsor a regular weekly benefit party Wednesday at 8 PM in the Red Men's Hall.

Nelsonville G. Holland Dewey Cavanaugh Earl McDonald New Pittsburgh Harold Spencer Sand Run Degree of Pocahontas Red Men's

Woman Diplomat and Miscellaneous Clues Feature Puzzle

A jumble of crossword like clues lists terms and definitions across many categories. The fragment includes references to a woman diplomat, numbers and directional hints, animals, tools, and various wordplay prompts likely from a newspaper puzzle page.

Formal opening of Simonton's New Sinclair Service Station

Nelsonville saw large crowds at the opening day for Simonton's Sinclair Service Station at Chestnut and Harper streets. The modern station impressed visitors, souvenirs were handed out, and thanks were given to C. E. Whitmore Oakley & Oakley and the Bennett Company for flower baskets used during the event.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Man Wins Southeastern Ford Parts Contest

Nelsonville report states Carlos Ogg, parts department manager at Beasley’s Ford, was selected winner in the Southeast Division covering Columbus Ford garages and West Virginia. Ogg will attend a Columbus banquet tomorrow, with ten division winners traveling to Detroit for plant inspection and a Lake Huron boat trip before returning Saturday.

Nelsonville Beasleys Garages Carlos Ogg Ford Columbus West Virginia Ogg Detroit Greenwich Village Lake Huron

Local families host weekend gathering across several towns

Austin Kentner and Mrs. Thelma Starkey entertained a group over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Grounds and son Louis from Wheeling West Virginia Mr. William Grounds and daughter Cilla Miss Laura Bourne Miss Bernice Perry Mrs. Alvin Grounds Powellton West Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kontner and two children Donna and Donald of Walbridge Rollie Figgins of Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pendergrass Mr. and Mrs. Clay Sanders Miss Louise Vanatta of Glouster and Mrs. Charles Monks and Mrs. Ida Kontner of this city for a social visit and tea duration.

Nelsonville Austin Kentner Thelma Starkey Clyde Grounds Louis Wheeling W. Va William Grounds Cilla Laura Bourne Bernice Perry Alvin Grounds Powellton Donald Kontner Donna Donald Walbridge Rollie Figgins Columbus Roy Pendergrass

Juniors Plan Benefit Party in Nelsonville IOOF Hall

The JOUAM announces a Tuesday benefit party at 8 PM in the IOOF Hall Nelsonville to support a local cause. The event invites community members to attend and contribute.

Nelsonville JOUAM IOOF

Farewell Party Honors Mr Scholl By Pupils And Friends

Present and former pupils of Mr. Scholl gathered Monday night at Mrs Norma Goodwin's home in Pomeroy for a farewell honoring Mr and Mrs Scholl. A concert by the band preceded a street parade. refreshments followed. This afternoon county school pupils held a farewell at Elberfeld Farm near Tuppers Plains.

Scholl Norma Goodwin Pomeroy Elberfeld Tuppers Plains

Racine Sutton PTA to hold first regular meeting

The Racine-Sutton PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the High School Auditorium with a reception for teachers after the program and business session. The Executive Committee will meet at 7 30 PM Thursday at the Grade School. The notice adds a note on using graphite on heated engine threads.

Racine Racine-Sutton P. T. A

Toledo Livestock and grain prices report

Wheat No 2 red 107 108 cents. Corn No 2 yellow 104 105. Oats No 2 white 35 37. Rye No 2 95 96 cents. Cincinnati produce steady with live poultry prices for fowls colored and over 23, various weights. roasting chickens and broilers price ranges, with several breed classifications and weights listed.

Toledo Cincinnati White Rocks Plymouth Rocks

Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Livestock Prices and Notice of Appointment

Livestock prices show hogs and cattle ranges across Cincinnati and Pittsburgh markets with bids from 140 to 350 pound hogs and varied cattle classes. A notice names J. D. Lawrence of Athens Ohio named administrator of Mable Lawrence estate with four months to file creditors’ claims, dated August 24, 1937.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh J. D. Lawrence Athens Ohio Mable Lawrence Athens County Louis Tyroler Said

Ezg Receipts and Grades Reported for Steady Butter Firm

The fragment lists figures such as steady receipts 8 846, fresh grad ed firsts 20 percent, extra firsts 20 percent, current receipts 18 3, dirties 16 and checks 15. Butter Firm receipts 10 957 with extra firsts 9991s and 324 32 a. Extras 92 score 83, firsts 30 4 31 percent, seconds 26772812, standards 32 2, specials 33 4434, centralized 89 score 31 percent, centralized 88 30 percent.

Poultry and chemical notes with a legal notice

A stockyard style listing covers eggs and poultry prices with many items and ranges. It also notes basic marble making materials with color additives and lists a legal notice in Athens County Ohio where Mabel Collins seeks a divorce from Ralph Collins with a hearing set after October 12.

Mrs. Malinda Van Sickle Dies in Nelsonville

Funeral services for 82 year old Mrs. Malinda Van Sickle were held at Mt Zion Church in Nelsonville. She died Sunday at her son Albert Smith’s home on Grosvenor Street. Burial was in Mt Zion Cemetery. Survived by sons Albert, Charles Smith, and Edward Jeffers, all of Nelsonville, and daughters Lena Six of Kimberly and Mattie Draper of Buchtel.

Nelsonville Mt. Zion Malinda van Sickle Albert Smith Grosvenor St Wolf Albert Charles Smith Edward Jeffers Lena Six Kimberly Mattie Draper Buchtel

Choir Rehearsal and Board Meeting Tonight

The Church of Christ choir conducts its first full rehearsal at 7 o clock in the church auditorium led by Charles Poston. The church official board meets at 7 30 in the pastor's study this evening.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Charles Poston

Happy Hollow pupils asked to meet Wednesday morning

School officials announce that fifth through eighth graders are to assemble at 9 o clock Wednesday at the Happy Hollow school. The school reopens officially Monday morning September 13.

Happy Hollow Clyde Byers

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Troytown

The Sheriff of Athens County Ohio will auction on September 30 1937 at 1 30 PM at the court house in Athens two parcels in Troy Township Fractions 6 and 36 in Sections 15 21 First tract 2 74 acres second tract 7 87 acres appraised at 300 two thirds minimum cash required by order of Common Pleas Court Case No 16881 Willard Hood Receiver of the Coolville National Bank plaintiff W F Cain defendant attached by deputy Esther B Gross attorney details include location directions and sale terms

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Willard Hood The Coolville National Bank W. F. Cain Athens Troytown Troy Township Charles W. Rayless Esther RB. Gross BK. F. Folger

Two Hocking County youths chosen for Ohio Grange conference

Miss Cathleen Ingram and Joanna Shelton from Nelsonville join two peers to attend a young people’s conference at Ohio State University. The event began at noon and runs until Friday noon with sessions at the university campus.

Nelsonville Cathleen Ingram Joanna Shelton Hocking County Columbus Ohio Grange Ohio State University

Benefit Tonight At St Andrews Parish Hall

A benefit party will be held tonight at St Andrews Parish Hall at 7 30 PM in Nelsonville for a community cause. Attendees unite for the fundraiser and local support.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Parish Hall

What To Do For Eczema Itching And Burning

Wash the affected parts with Resinol Soap and warm water to soften scales and crusts. Dry by patting with a soft cloth do not rub. Doctors recommend an oily ointment because it penetrates the outer layers of the skin more effectively. Resinol ointment meets this requirement and does even more. For over 40 years it has been used to relieve itching and burning of eczema. It contains soothing ingredients that aid healing. At druggists.

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