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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1929

Page

5

Buckeyes Top Stratton Motors 6-2 in Darkened Nine Innings

Woodson's Buckeyes defeated Jack Taylor's Stratton Motors 6 to 2 in a slow four inning contest halted by darkness. Ben Sweazy and Vern Coakley led the offense with two hits each, while Ed Sharp struggled on the mound for Stratton Motors. The victory keeps Woodson’s team in the chase for the league title.

Nelsonville Woodson Buckeyes Jack Taylor Stratton Motor Stratton Hope Woodson Ben Sweazy Vern Coakley Ed Sharp Stratton Motors Smith W. Woodson Buckeye Joe Taylor Carlin Walker Wild Coakley Sweazy Chat Woodson Garner P. Woodson Jobey H. Woodson Mac Chevrolets R. H. PO A.B Smith Jenkins Stratton M. Abr A. E Galvin Byron Hilleary Linton. c Mharp Iss Tee Ake Css Sharp H. Woodsen J. Taylor Woodsen Pearson and Dalton

Local 4-H exhibits crown winners in Nelsonville contest

The 4-H Club exhibits in the Agricultural tent were judged by a local committee. The Happy Hustlers 4-H Club of Happy Hollow won the cash prize for its group display. Individual prizes were awarded for best made clothes, gifts, stories, and home baking with multiple winners named, and judges included Mrs. W. Bo Mechem and Miss Bernice Bennett. Old Home Week drew record crowds as Rita and Dunn wowed crowds with aerial feats.

Nelsonville Happy Hustlers Happy Hollow W. Bo Mechem Bernice Bennett Katherine Warehimes Elizabeth Brady Thelma Brady Gaynelle Altman Tubby Moore Katherine Warehime Vesper Warehime Marie Warehime Dorothy Howard Vivian Maccombs Hillenbeth Brady Ruth Warehime Ruth Lowry Della Shaw Finsterwald Harry Robo Hubert Lancaster Bessie Stephenson Cora Katzenback Fred Hall Bessie Warehime John Katzenback Ond Addie Maccombs Winsterwald R. BE. Gibson Alkire Focal Bakers Rita & Dunn Dunn Nelsonville High School Donald Johnson Southern Ohio Electric Company

Wire Stolen From Briar Hill Mine in Recent Thefts

About 1 000 feet of copper wire was stolen from Briar Hill Mine Happy Hollow Tuesday night Walter Maccombs the property operator told local police This marks the third raid by wire thieves on the mine in recent weeks.

Nelsonville Briar Hill Happy Hollow Walter Maccombs

Bridge Evening Honors Local Ladies in Cleveland

Mrs lb S McCune and Mrs Oto Kaelin hosted a bridge party in Cleveland with four tables in play. Jol Zeller Jr won high and Benson Preston took second as twuest prizes were awarded to McCune and Kaelin. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Willard Hall of Akron and Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster.

Lb. S. McCune Oto Kaelin Cleveland Frank Jackson Washington Street Bridge Jol Zeller Jr Benson Preston McCune Kaelin Willard Hall Akron Arthur Burgess Lancaster

Chicken dinner to be served Friday noon

Members of a Sunday School Class at the Methodist Church will host a chicken dinner Friday at noon in the Krepped building on West Columbus Street. Proceeds support church activities and church outreach programs.

Krepped West Columbus Street The Methodist Church

Three Hearings on Intoxication Cases in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on September 12 Mayor L J Eberle heard three intoxication charges. Noah Guess of Greendale and Donald Khorich of Coolville pled guilty and were fined $10 plus costs. Bil Davis of Nelsonville pled guilty. sentence to be determined. Acting Chief George Bateman and Special Officer Raymond Raine handled arrests.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Noah Guess Greendale Donald Khorich Coolville George Bateman Bil Davis Raymond Raine

Brothers recall bygone days visiting Nelsonville and coal era

Three Johnson brothers Edward Thomas and James of Columbus toured Nelsonville and Murray City recalling early Hocking coal field days. They visited former miners doctors and lawyers, recalled old offices stores and the town’s growth, noting how success did not erase youth friendships.

Nelsonville Edward Thomas James Johnson Columbus Hocking Llovd Murray City John Sliter Sunday Creek Brash Fork Johnson Brothers New Pittsburg Thomas Johnson Edward Johnson WN. Alderman Athens Alderman Tom Jimmy Judge Wood Ohio University W. EB. Pet Jones Boshood

Old Gold Cigarette Wins Soldier Test at Camp Smith

At Camp Smith Peekskill New York soldiers tested brands and the two year old Old Gold cigarette won over three older brands. The Old Seventh New York regiment scored 506 yanks with Old Gold while 195 bull's-eyes were recorded for the next brand and 81 86 for the other two, indicating a clear preference.

New York Seventh’ Regiment Camp Smith Peekskill N.Y OLD Gold Ares

Berlin & Bryan Drilling Starts New Test at Nelsonville

The Berlin & Bryan Drilling Company began drilling No 2 on the Muzzy lease near Johnson Hill south of Nelsonville on the Nelsonville Coal and Land tract. The test lies 1200 feet northeast of No 1, which produced gas for weeks. The gas is contracted to Ohio Fuel Company and will be connected to mains this fall. The Ashland OW & Gas Company is formed to operate. Officials plan Beria sand and Clinton tests on about 700 acres. Local interest runs high.

Nelsonville Berlin & Bryan Drilling Company Johnson Hill Nelsonville Coal & Land Company Ohio Puel Company

Methodist Church honors Rev and Mrs Hoffman with picnic

All members and friends of the Meth odist Church congregation will meet in the social rooms of the church Friday evening at 7 o'clock in honor of the Reverend and Mrs CW. Hoffman. Each attendee is asked to bring prepared food for a picnic dinner.

Nelsonville Methodist Church CW. Hoffman

King's Men Celebrate 16th Anniversary at Local Church

The King s Men mark their 16th anniversary Friday evening in the sector room of the Christian Church at 7 o clock. Members are urged to attend. The Rev Ko Ho McCorkle, pastor, and the Rev George Ashton of Columbus will speak.

Nelsonville King’s Men Christian Church Ko Ho McCorkle George Ashton Columbus

Visitors and Departures Highlight Columbus social notes

Mrs Enoch Pugh of Columbus visits relatives in the city and plans homecoming events. Several other residents including W H H Davis, Mrs B S McCune, Mrs Frank Bryan, and Mr Eugene Roberts are listed as business visitors, guests, or travelers. Delaware Wesleyan student Helen Jackson leaves for Ohio Wesleyan University with family. Don Lancaster departs for Cincinnati University.

Enoch Pugh Columbus Winfield Scott Columbua Frank Bryan Lancaster Eugene Roberts Gyneth Bryan Akron Elisabeth Cummins Arthur Burgess C. Ll A.L. Pritchard Grover Dean J. N. Collins New Marshfield Verity Albert Haim Hanna Evans Albin McCune Chicago F. J. Cox Ira Rusroe Warren Falwell Wheeler Newton Charleston W. Va Helen Jackson Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Rh. H Jackson Frank Jackson Charles Smith Kenneth Amsterdam N. Y W. N. Woodard John Saltz Smith Simon and Sarah Smith Nelsonville Don Lancaster Cincinnati University Cincinnati

Telluride bank scheme traps Waggoner in legal brink

The Telluride Bank president Charles Delos Waggoner faces arrest and a possible end to bank law, as he allegedly engineered a swindle tied to Wall Street and Western mining interests. Federal and state authorities clash over where the crime occurred, with Waggoner awaiting in a county jail cell after Tuesday night arrest. Local notes mention Thelma Hass visiting family and Gideon Delaware staying with parents.

New Castle Wye Robin Hood Charles Delos Waggoner Tellirid Cole Seto Wall Street Ite Telluride Bank New York Pheonent Waggener Basten Telluride Astern Waseener Colorado

Young boy injured after bicycle collision with utility post

Richard Sherman eight year old son of Edward Sherman of 34 Carpenter Street was riding on Wednesday afternoon when he struck a post on Carpenter and State Streets and sustained a head laceration requiring two stitches.

Richard Sherman Carpenter and State Streets Edward Sherman East Carpenter Street

MacDonald MaySail Dates Set For Late Month

London reports Prime Minister MacDonald is likely to sail for the United States in September though a government spokesman said the plan remains provisional. Ohio State Extension Service advises sowing wheat between October and mid November to avoid Hessian fly damage and achieve higher yields. farmers should prepare and plant before October.

London J Mamsay MacDonald United States United Press MacDonald John Leon Carpenter Johnson

Barbers in London Glad Over Haircut Help Amid Slur

Londoners react to a slur controversy as New York millionaire Ally vows haircuts for the wealthy. Laura Ariew, Kenny’s favored barber, travels from New York aboard Leviathan to perform a "decent shearing" for the rich, and plans to follow with her own cut.

London Wiliam Fo Reno Tireat Beilain New York Laura Ariew Kenny

Van Swervingens Name New Rail Chief In Reorganization

Cleveland Sept. 12 A new top operations vice president was named for the Van Sweringen rail system. Eh J Joewman former Erin and Nickel Plate executive was appointed to run Pere Marquette and allied lines after serving as assistant to Jet J Hernet when he led the Erie system. Bernet is to head the reorganized Van Sweringen operations as of last May.

Cleveland van Swervingens Eh. J. Joewman Erin and Nickel Plate Ratt Pere Marquette Hallroad Siowmoan Jet J. Hernet Hernet Erie Bernet Cheanpeake Olio Pere Marquette Hockine Vallewea Systema van Sweringen Linea

Brown Named Chief Counsel of Federal Power Commission

Washington Sept 12 Col Thad H Brown of Columbus has been appointed chief counsel of the federal Power Commission succeeding Major Lewis W Call. Announcement was made by the Secretary of War in a food today briefing.

Washington Thad H. Brown Columbus Federal Power Commission Lewis W. Call Secretary of War ‘Food Today

Ohio Man Missing From Ocean Liner Homeric Mystery

New York dispatch reports a missing Ohio Brass official Claude V. Marke from the White Star liner Homeric on its fourth day out toward Cherbourg and Southampton. Marke sailed with a friend C. K. King and is believed drowned after disappearing from the vessel.

New York Cherbourg Southampton Claude V. Marke Ohio Brass Company Manefield Hemerte Markate C. K. King

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