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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1938

Page

2

Rally Day at Nelsonville Church of Christ Named

Nelsonville Sunday October 2 marks Rally Day for the Church of Christ with a target Sunday School attendance of 300. It also begins a ten week Loyalty Campaign. New officers across departments include Roy Barron as Sunday School superintendent and Mrs. Ethel Tharp as Women’s Department superintendent. Next Sunday about 50 members will advance to higher classes and the choir will rehearse tonight at 7 and perform Tuesday at 8 during the District Convention.

Nelsonville Frances Gettle Ethel Tharp Neal Wyatt Kyle Margaret Huddy Josie Baugh Charles McManaway Charles Barron Frances Bennett Leonard Reynolds Adeline Ray John Johnson Betty Stewart Paulette Davis Betty Figgins Alice Mechem Janet Cope Arlene Betts Sam Starkey Joanna Cook Jean Allen Catherine Courtney Mary Steenrod Ruth Butts Wilma Scott Anna Butts

District WRC Will Meet in Nelsonville

The annual meeting of District No. 10 of the Woman's Relief Corps takes place in Nelsonville on Wednesday September 28. The all day session opens at 9 30 a m with registration in the IOOF Hall and a luncheon at noon served by the Retta Howe Sunday School Class at the Methodist Church. District corps Athens Logan Chillicothe Portsmouth and Nelsonville are represented. District president Mrs Ola Bordman of Chillicothe will preside with state president Grace V Ford of Warren and state inspector Thankful Bowe of Chagrin Falls as honored guests. Mrs Florence Whitmore leads local preparations.

Nelsonville Woman’s Relief Corps IOOF Methodist Church Retta Howe Athens Logan Chillicothe Portsmouth Ola Bordman Grace V. Ford Warren Thankful Bowe Chagrin Falls Florence Whitmore

Celebrities to Appear in Columbus Civic Concert Series

The Last-Amend Columbus Civic Concert Series announces a lineup of Met Opera stars, a piano virtuoso, a famed boy violinist, two ballets, and two international novelty groups. Opener October 28 features Rachmaninoff.

Columbus Metropolitan Opera Rachmaninoff Marjorie Lawrence Casy Reynardy Trudi Schoop Greater Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Saxophone Quartet Paris Martinelli Kerstin Thorborg

Nelsonville Social Notes and W.R.C. Meeting

Regular meeting of the Women’s Relief Corps will be held tonight in the ICCF Hall at 7 30. Final plans for the district convention to be held here Wednesday are discussed and decorations are requested to be brought. Harriett Davis named nursing student and class president. MM Club met with prizes awarded to Ruth Keating and Betty Hartley. fifteen members attended. Various local visits and guests are listed from Columbus, Bridgeport, Washington DC, Yellow Springs and Glasgow.

W.R.C 1.C.C.F MM Club Oma Beagle Vivian Kirkendall Bea Schaeffer Ruth Keating Betty Hartley Nelsonville Marie Audrey Hall Frances Junod Columbus Harry Davis Joe Galvin Scott St George Kilpatrick Nancy Jean Washington, D. C Helena Kouri Bridgeport George Kouri Dorothy Margery Vorkes Frank Knox Robert Baldwin Yellow Springs L. G. Chapman Thurman Hellyer Springfield Earl Butterman C. C. Ervin Elma Belll Glouster E. E. Bell

Change in WPA class schedule for Nelsonville area

WPA class times in Nelsonville were revised on Monday night. Business English now runs 8 to 9 PM, Public Speaking is 7 to 8 PM, while the bookkeeping class remains unchanged. A note mentions plentiful wild asparagus on the Russian steppes eaten by cattle.

Nelsonville WPA

Workers Alliance backs New Deal in Cleveland convention

David Lasser national president pledged WPA workers and other unemployed to the New Deal. He said the alliance, with more than 2,000,000 potential votes, would campaign in every precinct of 1,089 cities in the fall elections.

WPA Workers’ Alliance New Deal David Lasser Right Alliance Cleveland Lasser

Eagles Fall as Carbon Hill Tops Nelsonville 3 1

Carbon Hill defeated the Nelsonville Eagles 3 to 1 on Sunday. Smoky Garner of Nelsonville helped Carbon Hill win with a two bagger in the second inning while George Garner drove in Nelsonville's lone run. An unusual eighth inning double play and a late strikeout added notable moments before Nelsonville plans an players only annual party later this week.

Nelsonville Carbon Hill Nelsonville Eagles Smoky” Garner Smoky Carlton Hill George Garner Eagles Taylor Christian Graham Crooks

Social Notes of Glouster MEET FRIDAY Junior Loyal Girls

Monthly class meeting at Mary Stahl home with a farewell for nine girls promoted to the Junior Loyal Daughters class. Auld Lang Syne. Ice cream and cake for 18 members and two guests. Numerous local visits and weekend trips noted including Ruth Kinney in Columbus and relatives in Newark Athens Columbus and Washington DC.

Mary Stahl Jesus Juanita Williams Bible School Loyal Daughters Iva Pedicord Barbara Knight JoLavon Faires Irene Fierce Charlene Webb Lois McGrew Dorothy Shires Lulu Mae Boling Ruth Kinney Columbus Lillie Kinney Dean Cunningham Annabelle Bobby A. Cunningham Ralph Richey Richey O. &E. Thompson Frances Day Pomeroy Bishopville H. L. Jauchius William Jauchius Newark Lillian Mary Janchius Princess, Ky Frances Nolte Washington, D. C Elizabeth Ann Mundew Ohio University Athens E. E. Mundew Jack Stefan Chicago Ill Frank Millington Jack Shadeyside Jake B. Maurer Dorcas Burns Mary Burns Mary Lee Thompson Jack Zimmer Gene Bingman Harry Welch Muskingum River

Ohio Bobcats Upset Illinois in Hard Fought 6–0 Win

Ohio University’s Bobcats stunned heavily favored Illinois 6 to 0 on Saturday. Monk Montgomery starred at quarterback as Ohio capitalized on stout defense and disciplined play to neutralize Illinois inside the 30 yard line, preserving a breakthrough victory that reshapes upcoming opponents.

Ohio Bobcats Cincinnati Xavier Illinois Illini Stan Swacz Howie Wertman Paul Wilcox John Shafer Ace Parker Len Janiak Jim Snyder Bob Zuppke Tilini Big Ten Johnny “Monk” Montgomery Husky Illini Monk Illinois Booters Bobcat Montgomery

National and American League Standings and Results

National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 5 wins and Cincinnati at 3, St. Louis 2, Boston 3-4, New York 2-3, Brooklyn 5-1, Philadelphia 1-5. American League lists Detroit 7, Cleveland 5, Washington 5-5, St. Louis 7-8, Chicago 2-4, and New York 3-2. Daily results include Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 1 and Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 1 among others. Playoff- St Paul 10, Kansas City 6. Tuesday matchups: National Philadelphia at Boston, Pittsburgh at Chicago. Cincinnati at St. Louis, New York at Brooklyn. American Washington at New York, Boston at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Detroit, Chicago at Cleveland.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Tcnicano St. Louis Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Detroit Eveland Paleceie Ia Washington Louis Chicago Ton Aul Kansas City Chicaguis Brook Wo Iveland New Washington Enliadelphia St. Paul Sas City Cleveland

Eagles Rise as Pro League Strength Put to Test

UNITED PRESS notes Philadelphia Eagles, once near the league’s bottom, are labeled the most improved after two fumbles helped them beat the New York Giants for their second win in three games. The Redskins’ five touchdown performance sinks the Rams 37-13 as Cleveland reaches 79 points. Andy Farkas sparks Washington and Cleveland capitalizes late. Green Bay tops Chicago 28-7 for their second win.

United Press Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants Redskins Pittsburgh Cleveland Rams Washington Andy Farkas Green Bay Packers Chicago Cardinals

Cubs 7 Cards 2 as Weber batted for Bhoun in eighth

Baseball summary from a Chicago versus St. Louis game notes Chicago scored three in the seventh and four in the ninth to pull ahead 7 3. Errore 8 runs batted in by Owen Padgett Demaree Galan Reynolds Hartnett plus fielding details and bases on balls show a lively late rally.

Weil Bhoun Lou c

Ohio May Not Ease Up After Bobcats Victory

After a hard defeat for Ohio, the team faces a tough schedule with no room for relaxation. Illinois students, in good humor, accepted the loss and admired the Bobcats despite the setback. The Bobcats’ supporters teased with good nature as the Illini grinned through the result.

Bobcats Ohio Illinois Illini

Westchester Open leads in 36-hole semifinal action

Billy Burke from Cleveland holds a one stroke lead in the Westchester Open semifinal 36-hole round in Scarsdale New York. Oklahoma City clinched the national amateur baseball championship with a 12 6 victory over Battle Creek in the final before 8000 fans. Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Chicago Bears 17 13 as St Paul led American Association finals with Kansas City awaiting the fourth game aided by Ray Phelps.

Scarsdale Billy Burke Cleveland Burke Westchester Battle Creek Mich Oklahoma City Cincinnati U.P Cincinnati Bengals Chicago Bears Kansas City St. Paul Saints Ray Phelps

Pitt and Tide Lead Early Weekend Football Parade

Pitt crushed West Virginia 19-0 behind a powerful backfield, while Minnesota defeated Washington 15-0 and Alabama overwhelmed Southern California 19-7. California beat St Mary’s 12-7 as LSU Tulane Maryland Illinois Oregon State suffered upsets in varied early-season results across the nation.

New York U.P Pittsburgh Alabama Minnesota California Pitt Fordham West Virginia Panthers Goldberg Stebbins Cassiano Chickerneo Los Angeles Golden Bears St. Mary’s Louisiana State Tulane Maryland Illinois Oregon State Mississippi Clemson Richmond Ohio University Idaho EAST Army Wichita Dartmouth Bates Navy William and Mary Rutgers Marietta St. Bonaventure Manhattan South—Georgia the Citadel Kentucky Maryville North Carolina Wake Forest Tennessee Sewanee Vanderbilt Washington St. Louis Duke Southwest Texas Christian Centenary Arkansas Oklahoma A Middlewest Michigan State Wayne Purdue Detroit South Carolina Xavier FAR West Iowa Oregon Washington State

Pirates 5 Reds 3 in gritty midseason clash

Cincinnati built a 3 0 lead but Pittsburgh surged with a Vaughan home run and key hits from Waner Craft and Todd to win 5 3. Lucas earned the win in relief with Derringer taking the loss as Pittsburgh rallied from a slow start and extended the series.

Lucas Swift Deringer a-Gamble Derringer Myers Pittsburgh Craft L. Waner Depter Rizao Todd Vaughan Amble Berger Handley P. Waner Riggs Young Suhr Cincinnati

Giants and Reds Are Out of National Flag Race

New York Giants end two year run as National League champions and exit pennant contention. Cincinnati Reds also out as Chicago Cubs surge with a six game streak chasing the Pirates who hold a two game edge. Red Lucas earns 14th win over former teammates. Giants’ demise followed by Bees and Dodgers losses. Yankees drop to Red Sox in extras. Greenberg barely productive for Detroit. Browns topple White Sox. Athletics edge Senators in extras.

NEW York New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Chiccago Cubs Pirates Pittsburgh Chicago Reds Red Lucas Clay Bryant Cubs Cardinals Boston Bees Giants Brooklyn Philadelphia Yankees Red Sox Jack Wilson

Vinton Personal and Brief Social Notes

Vinton notes report residents moving into recently vacated Painter and Cardwell properties, Harriet Glenn visiting from Gallipolis with her parents, and Mr. Glenn seriously ill. Local gatherings include a Baptist Sunday School potluck and a Rally Day program led by Rev. Higginbotham. The Vinton football team lost 7-0 at Mercerville. An old saying on wines closes the item.

Vinton John Spires Painter R. H. Bobo Harley Cloud Cardwell Jessie Holcomb Harriet Glenn Gallipolis George Glenn Nina Snyder Ewington Mercerville Baptist Sunday School Higginbotham Batist

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