Arbondale Team Takes Lead In Nelsonville Twilight Loop
In Nelsonville twilight play Arbondale gains the lead as Brooks Shoe acts in the second half amid rain delays. Key hits by C. Chesser and Hilleary help score, with fielding highlights and pinch pitching influencing the tense late innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbondale
Nelsonville
Brooks Shoe
Hannahs
Seadoff
Filleary
Haddox
K. Chesser
H. Chesser
Carlin
Chesser
Eige
Hilleary
Chesbit
Oak Grove School Opens with New Teachers
The Oak Grove school opened on Monday with Miss Mildred Wend and Mrs. Blanche Malone as teachers. Nearby relatives and neighbors visited and spent Sundays with kin along the Muskingum River and in surrounding towns including Floodwood and Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Mildred Wend
Blanche Malone
Earl Mourne
Hamley Run
Charles Gilpin
William Hartman
Muskingum River
Floyd Lowery
Eugene Wolfe
Floodwood
Morris Lowery
Charles Wendell
William O'Hara
Marion
Clifford Hartman
Charles Wachenschwanz
Nancy Davis
Carbondale
Nora Cagg
Rotary Talk Traces Constitution Roots in Nelsonville
Athens attorney R. D. Williams spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary Club on constitutional history. He outlined two early schools of thought, Hamiltonian centralization versus Jeffersonian states’ rights, noting the nation’s 150 year growth under the balance of express federal powers and reserved state and people powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
R. D. Williams
Athens
Personal Notes From Nelsonville and Nearby
Local residents report travel and family events including Mrs C A Stover and Miss Lillian returning from a three week trip to Petoskey Michigan. Ann Arbor resident Mrs Charles Cunningham visits her parents in Fort Street Christian Church area. Miss Mayme Keplar attends a cousin's funeral in Columbus. Carol Jean Scott welcomed by Paul Lewis and Jennie Tennihill in Nelsonville. Garnet Lash undergoes appendicitis surgery in Columbus with mother Mrs William Lash. Vivian Dowler coordinates hunting licenses at York Township office daily 1 to 5 30 pm.
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C. A. Stover
Lillian
Petoskey
Mich
Charles Cunningham
Ann Arbor
Walter Mechem
Mayme Keplar
Columbus
Joe Smith
R. F. Strickler
Cuyahoga Falls
Nelsonville
Paul Lewis
Jennie Tennihill
Scott Street
Carol Jean
John Tennihill
Grace Lewis
Athens
Vivian Dowler
York Township
High Street
Garnet Lash
St. Francis Hospital
William Lash
Miss Lash
Nelsonville High School
Kimberly Beats Nelsonville All-Stars 6-4 On Local Field
Kimberly rode Browning’s complete game five hit allowed performance to a 6-4 victory over Nelsonville All-Star Colored at home. Woodson held Kimberly to six strikeouts, while Williams led Kimberly with two singles and a double. Kimberly to play Glouster next Sunday in miners league action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
Nelsonville
Browning
Cecil Woodson
Dexter
Woodson
Robert Kennedy
Glouster
Miners
Exhausted carrier pigeon found in Buchtel yard
A worn carrier pigeon collapsed in the yard of Rev. Father J. F. Carney in Buchtel. A German silver band marked ES8K on its left leg and a red rubber band on the right. The bird, on an unusual route, is being fed before resuming flight. Separately Carl Wend of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Holland.
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Nelsonville
J. F. Carney
Buchtel
Izaak Walton League Launches Tree Planting Drive
The League urges chapters to gather walnuts hickory nuts and other species for spring planting and to start campaigns to seed plantings. Slogan Save the trees save the nation. The drive aims to curb soil erosion and foster wildlife as topsoil losses reach 400 million dollars yearly.
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United States
Izaak Walton League
League
Walton League Sells Licenses At Local Stores
The Izaak Walton League sells hunting and fishing licenses this fall at Kerr and Wheaton Hardware Stores in Athens. Proceeds fund game and feed for birds and animals. Last year 25 cents per license bought 50 pairs of Missouri rabbits and ten bushels of wheat and corn for feed. Farmers near Athens paid to leave crops for wildlife, and patronizing these stores is hoped to improve hunting.
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Izaak Walton League
Kerr and Wheaton Hardware
Athens
Missouri
Democrats Plan Constructive Ohio Platform At State Convention
Columbus Sept 12 Democrats promise a constructive program and a united effort for November with support of the New Deal. State Chairman Francis J Poulson says the party will present a concrete agenda rather than a mere collection of words, contrasting with the Republican platform last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Francis J. Poulson
Ohio
Waterloo man held to grand jury on assault charge
Alone of Waterloo Township was bound to the Athens County Grand Jury on a $490 bond after pleading not guilty before Magistrate C. H. Porter to charges of assault on Jake Milliron.
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Waterloo Township
Athens County
C. H. Porter
Jake Milliron
Services Resume at Athens Presbyterian Church
Evening services resume at 7:30 PM at Athens Presbyterian Church announced by Rev. A Y Wilcox. Pastor's topic is The Mos lem Faith in the Orient Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Presbyterian Church
A. Y. Wilcox
Primary vote highlights in multiple states across U S
New Hampshire Republicans and Democrats favored the current congressional lineup. In New Hampshire Governor nominees are H Stiles Bridges and John L Sullivan. Arizona sees Isabella Greenway renominated for congressman at large as Ashurst gains with Osborn pressing. Georgia and Connecticut primaries loom with Talmadge and Cross leading. Maryland and New York also held or upcoming primaries.
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New Hampshire
Rogers
Tobey
H. Stiles Bridges
John L. Sullivan
Colorado
Josephine Roche
Edwin C. Johnson
Nate C. Warren
Henry F. Ashurst
Arizona
Sidney P. Osborn
Ashurst
Isabella Greenway
Roosevelt
Hunt
R. C. Stanford
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Connecticut
Wilbur L. Cross
Maryland
New York
Russell reunion gathers 150 descendants at Coolville Camp Grounds
Sunday the Russell reunion drew about 150 descendants to the Coolville Camp Grounds for a dinner and old-time music. Attendees planned to meet again next year at the same site. Couples and families from Middleport Carthage Spencer and Spencer area joined relatives, with many staying at local homes. An upcoming Carthage Church 50th anniversary and homecoming is set for Sunday September 16. Announcement will follow in Friday’s Messenger.
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Russell
Coolville
Ray Smith
Jennie Smith
Middleport
Clyde Parrish
Larson
Russell Burdette
Carthage
P. H. Burdette
Spencer
W. Va
Alva Harper
Frances Tanborey
Pt. Pleasant
T. G. Hildare
Netta Lee
Indian Run
Hildore
Edward Galbreath
Alda Larson
Amos Place
Parrish Cabin
Hockingport Road
Carthage Church
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Anna Towell Bighouse In Columbus
Services for Mrs Anna Towell Bighouse of Columbus were conducted at St Sylvester s Church. She had lived in Zaleski most of her life, preceded in death by her husband William Bighouse. Surviving relatives include two stepdaughters and one stepson. Several local residents and relatives are noted in accompanying travel mentions and visits.
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Anna Towell Bighouse
Columbus
St. Sylvester's Church
Pocahontas
W. Va
Ulysses
South Vienna
Albert
Donald McKibben
Roanoke
FE. H. Robertson
Joe Robertson
Charleston
Vansky
Schneider
Elizabeth Robertson
Ira Diles
Local Folks Visit and School Opening Noted
Mrs B K Forman and grandson Robert returned from Akron. Russell Forman and family visited relatives in Athens. Carl Frische left for Waxahachie to attend his brother John's wedding to Ruth Liggett. Wilbur Young family and Phillips siblings toured Lancaster to visit Minnie Woods. Rock Riffie School opened with A B Collins and Villa Tippie as instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Forman
Robert
Akron
Russell Forman
Athens
Carl Frische
Waupoko
Waxahachie
Texas
John
Ruth Liggett
Wilbur Young
Janet
Edward
Mary
Esther Phillips
Lancaster
Minnie Woods
Mary Phillips
Woods
Rock Riffie School
A. B. Collins
Glouster Urged to Seek FERA Playground Project
Glouster leaders were urged to pursue a FERA project for a public recreation ground. Gordon K. Bush of The Athens Messenger outlined steps to obtain state relief approval. Carl Beasley emphasized that FERA provides labor only and the community must supply materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
FERA
Glouster Kiwanis Club
Gordon K. Bush
Athens Messenger
Bush
State Relief Commission
Carl Beasley
Athens
F. J. Beasley Milling Co
R. H. Campbell
Cincinnati
Basil Davis
Hollister
Hotel
Gordon
Catholic Ladies Study Club Meets at Hedfelt Home
The Catholic Ladies Study Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Mary Hedfelt's home. Mrs. John Exenkamper read Bible history, Mrs. George Ver Maarten read a poem A Loaf of Bread, Miss Mary McCann spoke on The Movies, and Mrs. Carl Orndorf read An Old Lady's Rosary. Refreshments were served. guests included Mrs. Mary Minor of Columbus and Mrs. Gertrude Hermey of Corning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedfelt
Glouster
Catholic Ladies’ Study Club
Mary Hedfelt
John Exenkamper
George Ver- Maaten
Mary McCann
Carl Orndorf
Mary Minor
Columbus
Gertrude Hermey
Corning
Millfield Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Returns
Millfield-Vaughn Earich and family visited Mrs Earichs parents Mr and Mrs William Cole Sunday. Julia Mingus returned home to Ames Township after summer work in Schenectady and plans to enter Ohio University. Mr and Mrs Sawyer and Mr and Mrs Boudinot attended a farm bureau picnic at the Kempf farm near Nelsonville. Mrs Albert Dust of Trimble spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Caroline Hartman in Modoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempf Farm
Nelsonville
Albert Dust, Trimble
Caroline Hartman
Modoc
TRIMBLE Young People's Class Meets for September Session
The September meeting of the Young People's class at the Church of Christ was led by president Dennis Addington in the social rooms. The devotional focused on Friendship with Ruth as the scripture. Visitors included Mendenhall Doughty Paul Richard Sands and Norman Learich. Mrs Christman and many members attended.
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Trimble
Church of Christ
Dennis Addington
Ruth
Lawrence Sands
Betty Johnson
Oscie Sharp
Miss Mendenhall
Miss Doughty
Paul Richard Sands
Norman
Homer P T A Meets In Homer Township
Homer Township P T A held its first meeting of the school year at the high school building chaired by president Lucile Carter. County Superintendent Mallett spoke on school finances, focusing on Homer Township. Committees named for membership and program were set with Lena Phillips Mary Smith Thelma Bowersock Muriel Pedicord Jennie Hamble and N M Gardner Murrel Pedicord.
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Mountville
Homer Township
Lucile Carter
Mallett
Morgan County
Lena Phillips
Mary Smith
Thelma Bowersock
Muriel Pedicord
Jennie Hambel
Gardner
Murrel Pedicord
Binderbasins visit Millersburg kin
Mr. and Mrs. John Binderbasin with Harold and Helen Binderbasin returned Tuesday from Millersburg where they stayed a few days with Mrs. Binderbasin’s brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs Henry Huebner.
Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Quilt at Glouster
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall in Glouster on Thursday at 1 PM to quilt. A pot luck dinner will follow at 6 PM.
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Glouster
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Kasler Linscott Families Reunite at Hooper Ridge
The Kasler Linscott reunion gathered nearly 300 people at Hooper Ridge on Sunday September 3 with a noon cafeteria meal followed by songs talks and readings. Officers elected include A R Linscott president Fred O Linscott vice president Frances Clark secretary treasurer Asa Kasler Homer Linscott and Bessie Sylvia Adaline Kasier on arrangements and entertainment. Warren V Kasier aged 85 was the oldest member present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
A. R. Linscott
Amesville
Fred O. Linscott
Nelsonville
Frances Clark
Trimble
Asa Kasler
Spicer Keirns
Homer Linscott
Bessie Keirns
Sylvia Keirns
Adaline Kasier
Hooper Ridge
Warren V. Kasier
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting at Taylor Ridge Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Gladie Kempton’s home with 17 members and four guests. Birthday anniversaries for Cora Davis, Gladie Kempton, and Lena Mulpas were celebrated with a handkerchief shower. October meeting to be at Lena Mulpas’ home.
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Taylor Ridge
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Church of Christ
Gladie Kempton
Cora Davies
Bess Sayre
Flora Harrison
Carl Hildebrand
Bertha Heffken
Cora Davis
Lena Mulpas
Charles White
Jacksonville
William Oakley
Ruth
Nelsorsville
UMW Auxiliary to Meet Monday Night in IOOF Hall
Jacksonville notice says UMW Auxiliary meets every two weeks Monday at 7 in the IOOF Hall. Mrs. Linnie Rummel and Mrs. Mary Jones returned to Minersville after Mary Jones stayed with sister Mrs. Lulu Mills. Deus Filiae Class of the MEF Sunday School to meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Mary Alice Hallam's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Rummel
Mary Jones
Minersville
Lulu Mills
M.ef
Mise Mary Alice Hallam
Court News IN PROBATE COURT Marriage Licenses
In probate court marriage licenses were issued to Herper Saunders, 19, Athens, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Saunders, and Mary Pettiford, 21, Athens, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Pettiford, on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herper Saunders
Athens
Samuel Saunders
Mary Pettiford
Anthony Pettiford
Cheshire Miners Win After Lunch Adjour nment
Max McMurray of the Bituminous Coal Code Authority Ohio testified that district coal prices set two inch nut coal at 2.25 per ton fob mine and mine run coal at 1.95 per ton. Switzer argued to curb a few operators to protect others, Hall noted. Gallia County educators seek party status after contracting coal for schools at 1.8744 per ton. Hall added injunctions awaited similar actions in Harrison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McMurray
McMurray
The
Bituminous Coal Code Authority of
Ohio
Cleveland
Coal Code Authority
Hall
Switzer
Gallia County
Gallipolis Board of Educution
Bert Scott
Douglas Daret
Harrison County
Foxes Raid Flocks in Millfield Hits Local Poultry
Foxes killed 100 chickens owned by Allen Chadwell and 75 by Joe Massaror in Millfield district raids. Hooper Ridge farmers report further poultry losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Allen Chadwell
Joe Massaror
Hooper Ridge
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Ad touts Peterson's Ointment for rapid itch relief and skin improvements. Claims include softening crusts, reducing redness, and overnight relief with money back if it fails. Also recommended for pimples toes and cracks between toes. available at all druggists.
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Peterson
Mrs Burchfield Hosts Dinner for Chauncey Cousin Guests
Mrs Arthur Burchfield entertained at a Chauncey dinner complimenting her cousin Mrs James Ferguson. Guests included Mrs Ferguson, Mrs F M McHarg, Mrs Harry Moore, Melvin Moore, Gladys Shields, and Mrs Burchfield.
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Chauncey
Arthur Burchfield
James Ferguson
Ferguson
F. M. McHarg
Harry Moore
Melvin Moore
Gladys Shields
Burchfield
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Millfield Briefs
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Vistit
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