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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1932

Page

3

Eighth District Legion Convention Set for Nelsonville This Fall

Nelsonville will host the Eighth District American Legion convention this fall after Glenford Dugan Post 229 accepted the State Department invitation. The event will feature department meetings, a noon dinner, a parade, and speeches by leaders including State Commander Ralph Cole, with plans to be announced later.

Legion Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion State Department Ralph Cole

Agnes Raden Weds David A Thomas in Cleveland

Miss Agnes Raden formerly of Nelsonville marries Mr. David A Thomas son of Mr and Mrs H Thomas of Cleveland Ohio. The couple wed on September 8 and reside at 45 Eddy Road Cleveland. The bride is an Ohio University graduate and former Nelsonville Junior High School faculty member. Thomas is a Cleveland Law School graduate practicing law.

Agnes Raden Cleveland Nelsonville David A. Thomas H. Thomas Ohio Ohio University Thomas Cleveland Law School Eddy Road

Wein Family Reunion Brings Kin Together at Athens Fairgrounds

Nelsonville notes a Wein family reunion hosted at the Athens Fairgrounds on Sunday September 4 with a picnic dinner. Attendees include Adam Wein and wife Hartford W Va John Wein and wife Murray City Conrad Wein Nelsonville Fred Wein and family Clifford Wein Columbus Mrs Thomas Price and son Max Minehart Pom eroy Mrs Susie Newman and families from Cincinnati Doyle McKnight and family Spencer W Va Mrs William McKnight and family Hartmont W Va Mrs Faye Hamer and family Shade Ohio.

Nelsonville Wein Athens Adam Wein Hartford W. Va John Wein Murray City Conrad Wein Fred Wein Clifford Wein Columbus Thomas Price Max Minehart Pomeroy Susie Newman Sunshine Cincinnati Doyle McKnight Spencer Wiliam McKnight Hartiomt Faye Hamer Shade Ohio

I. H. T. Club Hosts Dinner and Bridge Evening

Mrs Donald Betta Miss Florence Cook and Miss Blanche Moorehead hosted the I H T Club Thursday evening A dinner was served at the Dew Hotel at 6 then guests were entertained at Miss Cook s Madison Street home Bridge was the diversion and high score awards went to Miss Helen Devol first and Mrs Malvern Wilson second Guests included Mrs Charles Price Cleveland Mrs Lucille Long Mrs J D Adamson and Miss Marguerite Cook

Donald Betta Florence Cook Blanche Moorehead Hoatesaes I. H. T. Club Dew Hotel Wea Miss Cook Madison Street Bridge Helen Devol Mra Malvern Wilson Charles Price Cleveland Lucille Long J. D. Adamson Marguerite Cook

Old Timers Defeat Straitsville Team

Nelsonville Sept. 9 Dr Walker's Old Timers beat New Straitsville 7 to 5 at New Straitsville ground. A return game is set for next Tuesday at 2 30 on the veterans ground. The veterans have 35 games this season with 10 losses and aim to play 10 more before storage.

Nelsonville Walker

Umpires Call Ends Nelsonville Carbondale Tilt

In Nelsonville the third base decision sparked uproar as Carbondale balked at continuing after an umpire ruling, leaving a 6 6 tie in the intercity series game between the Nelsonville Merchants and Carbondale. Chesser collected three hits for Carbondale while Smith pitched for Carbondale and Chesser also starred on offense for Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Merchants Carbondale K. Chesser G. Smith Merchants Carbondale Boys

Merchants Tie Up with Batting Drive

Eustace Galvin and Meade Whyte each had two singles as Merchan ts built a strong batting push to lead the offense in a close game.

Eustace Galvin Meade Whyte Merchants

Meeting for Nelsonville high school football candidates

Tonight at 7 o clock in Room 14 of the Senior High School Building all football candidates in Nelsonville will meet. Coach Chester Hannahs announced the event and said a definite decision on fielding a team this year may be reached after the meeting.

Chester Hannahs

Why people do not go to church at Fort Street Church

Rev. John J. Scott will address the morning worship topic Why people do not go to church at 10 30. The evening message will cover Why people go to church at 7 30. Sunday School meets at 9 30 with Roy Barron as superintendent at Fort Street Church of Christ in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville John J. Scott Fort Street Church of Christ Roy Barron

Turf Stars to Clash With Nelsonville Merchants Sunday

Nelsonville reports that Columbus based Turf Stars, a top colored league club, will face the Nelsonville Merchants Sunday at 2 30. The Turf Stars records impress from clippings, lineup not yet announced, and Merchants starter options include Taylor Garner or Smith with Linton catching.

Nelsonville John Brown Turf Stars Columbus Ohio Nelsonville Merchants Middle West Taylor Garner Smith The Merchants Linton

Band Boosters Carnival at Central School Yard

A carnival sponsored by the Band Boosters' Club for Nelsonville High School Band will be held Saturday night in the Central School yard with free admission. Concessions include Bingo, ice cream, pop, hot dogs, home made candy and other treats. The regular Saturday concert will be performed by the band under Ward W. Hamm.

Band Boosters Nelsonville High School Ward W. Hamm

Harbor Blast Witness Recalls Bodies Flying From Explosion

George Uhtran of the Bronx, near the 135th Street terminal, described the New York Harbor explosion. He pulled four men from the water, helped launch a lifeboat, and assisted survivors, noting a torn boat and bodies flying through the air. Another witness, Terry Moreau, saw the deck lift and debris fill the river as bodies struck a window at the Edison Building.

Kly Tne New York U.P George Uhtran The Bronx 135Th Street Terminal New York Harbor Greenwich Village Terry Moreau Rikers’ Island New York Edison

Columbus Visitors Highlight Local Socials

Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. James Coleman and Dixie Coleman visited Columbus today. Mise Leah Reynolds spent the day with friends in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Sig Melaughlin are visiting relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Harry Runnion returned from Whiting Indiana and Chicago and spent days with her daughter Helen Colina in Toledo. Mrs. Jane Atkina returned to Columbus after visiting relatives. Mr. Othn Traugh and son from Columbus are visiting the farmers parents Alfred Richard. Mrs. Phil Keleh visited Columbus today. Mrs. C. H. Stoverta will spend the weekend with relatives in Radcliffe. Mrs. Roy Grace was a business visitor in Columbus.

James Coleman Dixie Coleman Columbus Mise Leah Reynolds Sig Melaughlin Harry Runnion Whiting Ind Ben Staley Chicago Helen Collina Toledo Ohio Jane Atkina Othn Traugh Eon Alfred Richard Phil Keleh C. H. Stoverta Radcliffe Roy Grace

Spectal Music Announces Special Program

A brief music program announcement highlights a special concert lineup with anticipated performances. Details remain sparse but emphasize a curated selection of pieces and guest artists.

Berean Bible Class Meets Sunday Morning

Miss Margaret Johnston arranged a program for the Berean Bible Class of the Christian Church. The meeting will be held Sunday morning at 10 o clock with W. B. Evans teaching. An invitation is extended to all men to attend the class.

Margaret Johnson Berean Bible Clase The Christian Church W. B. Evans

Funeral services held for Nelsonville solicitor Fred Scott

Funeral services for the late Fred Scott city solicitor of Nelsonville were conducted at the residence on M EB Street Thursday at 2 PM. Rev John J Scott of the Christian Church officiated and requested hymns Rock of Ages and the Twenty-Third Psalm. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville M. EB. Street John J. Scott The Christian Church Greenlawn

Medical Society Meets In Athens County at Legion Hall

The Athens County Medical Association held its regular meeting at the American Legion Home. Dr J J Coons of Columbia spoke on Diseases of the Gall Bladder and Stomach. Lunch was served at noon to members present.

Athens County Medical Association Hell Thore¢ay American Legions Home J. J. Coons Columbia Rimmer

Preacher Rev. Clara Price to Speak in New Marshfield

Rev. Clara Price of Athens will preach at the Holiness Church in New Marshfield on Sunday morning at 9 oclock and in the evening at 815. Mrs. Price has accepted the pastorate here.

New Marshfield Clara Price of Athens Holiness Church Mra. Price

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