Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1934

Page

3

Beisonville Streets Being Cleaned Crew of 20 Men, Council Told

April 3 A report to council notes sanitation concerns and speeding trucks on city streets. The street department works with CWA and state routes. dust and traffic issues prompt calls for new traffic regulations and fines for signal violations. A petition seeks Jackson Street paving. sewer work and street gutter problems are discussed. The council adopts liquor traffic ordinance and funds a city physician for the poor.

Beisonville Jsonville Nsw Council Wit H. D. Krieg CWA Vor Holland Holland Yooth Judiciary Committee Stage Canal Street Comyn Columbus Street Stacy C. Sharp Scy C. Sharp Advertising Com Com Sharp Jackson Street Harper Street Chestnut Street Clifford Street West Franklin West Washington Streets Common Pleas Court Nelsonville Foundry & Machine Company City of Nelsonville State Highway Department Preston E. Thompson

Physicians Meet Charles Sheppard in Nelsonville

The Athens County Medical Association held its regular monthly meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville. Twenty one covers were laid for a noon dinner by the church Young People's Society, with guests Drs. Cherrington, Mr. Brook, and Dr. Lacock of Logan. The guest speaker was Dr. Charles Sheppard of Columbus, a noted skin specialist and former Nelsonville resident, speaking on eczema.

Nelsonville Athens County Medical Association First Presbyterian Church Young People’s Society of the Church Cherrington Brook Lacock Logan Charles Sheppard Columbus Sheppard

Easter Hospitality Spread Across Ohio Towns

Personal notes list Dr and Mrs J M Hyde hosting Easter guests in Athens and Columbus. Various households in Carbon Hill Haydenville Granville New Athens Melvern and Smithfield welcomed relatives and friends including Georges Putnam Dorothy Goss Scott Haybrow and Nora Duell. Families visited extended kin and students at Ohio University and Columbus area.

J. M. Hyde George S. Putnam Dorothy Athens Bernard Goss Raymond Scott Oscar Haybrow Maynard Bartoe Carbon Hill Clarence McMillin Norma Haydenville M. B. Pedigo Nancy Morris Columbus Smithfield E. J. Kessinger Gus Pidcock Della Pidcock City William Fieck Edward Pedigo New Athens E. Dean W. I. Jones

Class No 21 Meets Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School

Class No 21 of the Methodist Sunday School taught by Mrs Florence Coakley met in the church parlors Monday evening. Devotions were led by Mrs Florence Ogg and Mrs Charles Bateman. Mrs Mabie Jones, class president, had charge of the business session. Lunch for 28 members and three guests followed the program, served by hostesses Mrs Elizabeth Harnas, Mrs Ethel Baird, Mrs Beatrice Sines and Mrs Jennie Fisher.

Nelsonville Florence Coakley Florence Ogg Charles Bateman Mabie Jones Elizabeth Hannas Ethel Baird Beatrice Sines Jennie Fisher

Home Guards Meet at Methodist Church in Nelsonville

Twenty two members and their leader Miss Bessie Stephenson attended yesterday afternoon as Home Guards gathered at the Methodist Church. Maxine Cooper sang a solo, then the group was taken to Kontner’s Hill for arranged games.

Nelsonville Bessie Stephenson Maxine Coope Kontners Hill

Nelsonville Hosts Wide Circle Of Guests At Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs W J McConaha of Nelsonville R D 1 welcomed a large guest group including Loretta Rife and her two daughters Eva line and Rebekah, Edkie Rife, Adam Bell, Joe Pho cence from Columbus, Richard Richerson of Zanesville, Pearl Altman from Nelsonville R D 3, E W Lockade of The Plains, and Stanley Reed and Thurman Ohvrow of Nelsonville for a Sunday gathering.

Nelsonville W. J. McConaha Nelsonville R. D Loretta Rife Evaline Rebekah Edkie Adam Bell Joe Phocence

Local Family Visit Highlights Seasonal Gatherings

Mr and Mrs James Garner of Toledo visited relatives over the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Garner and Mr and Mrs Albert Matheny. Mr and Mrs Frank Hanna and James Hanna of Columbus were Friday evening guests of Mrs Joshua Matheny. Mr and Mrs Inal Mohney were in Nelsonville recently. Mrs Margaret Wooten of Murray City was here with relatives Friday.

James Garner Toledo George Garner Albert Matheny Frank Hanna James Hanna Columbus Joshua Matheny Inal Mohney Nelsonville Margaret Wooten Murray City

Most Mines Busy in Hocking Area Today

Nelsonville reports most district collieries on the new Washington pact work list on first operation day. Some idle for no orders or pending contract notification. White Ash Bailey Run and Western Fuel Orbiston Kimberly Hocking mines idle. Congo Mine idle due to no orders. New York mines active. Sunday Creek mostly working except Congo Rendville No 9.

Nelsonville Washington White Ash Bailey Run Western Fuel Orbiston Kimberly and Hocking Congo New York Sunday Creek Rendville No. 9

Ex Marshal Fischer of Glouster Dies After Stroke

Ex marshal C. W. Fischer aged 68 died at 5 45 pm Monday at his Glouster home after a stroke. He had a headache earlier and drank coffee at supper before collapsing. A 47 year Glouster resident he served four terms as marshal and was active in Knights of Pythias and IOOF. He leaves a wife a stepdaughter a stepson and two adopted sons. Funeral plans not announced.

Glouster Cc. W. Fischer Fischer Gerald Dunnevy Fisher Home O. K Fred Heck Giouster Lodge Knights of Pythias Magic City Lodge I. O. of Tom Hopes This City Dick Howell Youngstown Harry Fischer Fred Fischer Columbus

Fraternity Meeting Set By Glouster Lodge No. 607

Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M will hold a state communication on Wednesday night. Fr. and a.m. are scheduled to meet, with members urged to attend.

A.M Glouster Glouster Lodge A. M

Child Dies in Murray City Area

Connie Jean Mitchell fourteen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlies Mitchell died Monday morning at the family home near Murray City Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the residence at 2 p m conducted by Reverend Standerford with burial at Murray City Survived by parents eight brothers and sisters.

Nelsonville Connie Jean Charlies Mitchell Murray City Standerford

Local visits and family mentions across Nelsonville and Columbus

Frank Gill and Kimber ly visited relatives here Sunday. The Jacob Jones family spent Sunday in Nelsonville. Clarence Darby, Marion, was here with his parents. Ray Green and Albert Whaley with son Columbus were here Sunday. Tucker Moore and Columbus spent Sunday with Walter Carsner. In Glouster Ross Hogue admits a police court report error stating Harold Hogue was the correct name.

Orbiston Frank Gill Kimberly Jacob Jones Nelsonville Clarence Darby Marion Ray Green Albert Whaley Columbus Tucker Moore Walter Carsner Glouster Ross Hogue Harold Hogue

Police Court Busy Glouster

Police court to be a busy scene with a dozen or more cases to be disposed of, largely intoxication arrests from Sunday and Monday as reported by local officers.

Glouster

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set at Glouster Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM in the American Legion hall on High Street in Glouster.

Broadcast Requests From Nelsonville By Happy Harrys Old Hillsiders

A program of numbers requested by Nelsonville residents will be broadcast by Happy Harrys Old Hillsiders from Station WALR Zanesville on Friday 3:30 to 4:30. The Hillsiders are young string players from Hocking Valley mining communities. Next Sunday they perform at 2 PM at the Athens County Children's Home and at 3 PM at the Athens County Home. Public invited to both concerts.

Nelsonville Happy Harry's Old Hillsiders WALR Zanesville Hocking Valley Athens County

End Faster Vacations Glouster

A number of local students have returned to Ohio University Athens after spending the Easter vacation with home folks.

Ohio University Athens

Women Missionary Society to Meet at Campbell Home

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will gather at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George H. Campbell on Madison Street.

Glouster — Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church George H. Campbell Madison Street

Glouster High Alumni Meeting Set for Wednesday Night

The Glouster High School Alumni Association will gather at the high school building Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock for a regular meeting and social session.

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni Association

Birth of Patty Yvonne Nelsonville Daughter

Mr and Mrs Hubert Mender announce the birth of a daughter named Patty Yvonne on Sunday March 25 at their Nelsonville home. The newborn is the couple's first child and comes as a joyful addition to the family.

Nelsonville Hubert Mender Patty Yvonne

Nelsonville Standard Bearers to Meet at Church

The Standard Bearers will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday in the primary room of the M. E. Church. Members are asked to bring their dues.

Nelsonville M. E. Church

McA fee Rites Held in Amanda Burial

Mrs Stella McAfee mother of Mrs Harold Smith of this city was buried at Amanda Ohio Friday morning.

McAper Nelsonville Stella McAfee Harold Smith Amanda, O

Circle of Ruth Dinner Meeting at Presbyterian Church

In Nelsonville twenty three members and five guests attended a Monday evening Circle of Ruth gathering at the Presbyterian Church parlors. A 6 o'clock dinner opened the meeting with devotions led by Miss Anna Chapman and Mrs. Edith Stiers supervising the Year Book of Prayer. Subjects on Home and Foreign Missions were presented by Mrs. Doral Horsch and Mrs. H. A. Chute.

Circle of Ruth Nelsonville William Brooks Steven Wilson Stanley Dew Merry Brooks Frank Knox Albert Barber E. J. Kessinger Emma Wilson Ward W. Hamm Missa Deihl Presbyterian Church Anna Chapman Edith Stiers Doral Horsch H. A. Chute

Esther Class Meets for Program and Dinner

Nelsonville notes report twenty three Esther Class members of the Christian Church gathered Monday evening in the class room for a potluck dinner at 6 30. Mrs Shaner led devotions and class president Mrs Eva Gillihan presided at the business session. Emma Cook chaired the social committee and directed the program.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church Shaner Eva Gillihan Emma Cook

William Badwell Pleads Guilty In City Court

William Badwell of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge at arraignment before Mayor 8 G Holland. He was fined $5 and costs. Mayor Holland returned to office after illness. Patrolman James Cope, off the sick list for a week, returned to duty last night.

Nelsonville William Badwell G. Holland Holland James Cope

Millfield Ladies Auxiliary to Host Benefit Event

The Millfield Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A will meet Friday night and organize a benefit encire party on Saturday night April 7. A quilt will be sold to support the cause. Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders return to Millfield from Trimble Heights where they had stayed with their son Fred Sanders.

Millfield Chester Sanders Trimble Heights Fred Sanders

Cecile McCune and Hardy Dilson Tie The Knot

Mrs. Gertrude Mc Cune of Sand Ridge announces the marriage of her daughter Cecile McCune to Hardy Dilson of Columbus. The ceremony was solemnized in Columbus on February 18.

Chauncey Gertrude McCune Sand Ridge Cecile McCune Hardy Dilson Columbus

Wharton Boy Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Operation

Walter Wharton Jr son of Mr and Mrs Walton Wharton The Plains underwent a tonsil and adenoid operation at a Chauncey physician office on Monday.

the Plains Walter Wharton, Jr Walton Wharton Chauncey

Easter Visits Share News Across Dover Area

Dover Two notes Easter activities with Mr and Mrs Clarence Morris and children Myron and Donna Lee visiting Chauncey at Mrs Morris parents Frank and Mary Rivers Mill Street. Harry Moore and Melvin Moore from Lower Plains spent Easter in Dayton with Darrel Moore family. William Wemmer hosted dinner near Millfield with G C Patton Woodrow Patton Helen Patton and Charles Sanders. Ruth La Hugh Columbus visited her sisters Hazel Mozell and Virgil La Hugh in Mill eid.

Clarence Morris Myron Donna Lee Chauncey Woodrow Patton Helen Patton Charles Sanders Ruth la Hugh Columbus Hazel, Mozell Virgil la Hugh Mill Eid

Chauncey district briefs note visits and guests

Rev and Mrs V Ahlbrand Chauncey entertain this week their daughter from Detroit Mich. Mrs Lizzie Robinett Mrs Edith McDaniel Mrs Eleanor Sharrick and Gerald McDaniel were in Columbus Monday. Mr and Mrs Hugo Theisen and son Ty of Athens were guests of Mrs Theisen’s mother Mrs Gertrude Brown in Millfield Sunday.

Chauncey V. Ahlbrand Detroit Mich Lizzie Robinett Edith McDaniel Eleanor Sharrick Gerald McDaniel Columbus Hugo Theisen Athens

Easter Sunday Bible School Attendance At Chauncey

The Church of God in Chauncey reports 116 in Bible School Easter Sunday. An Easter entertainment followed with recitations songs and two plays directed by Mrs Filla Cunningham and John Marshall. The children's program was arranged by Flora Hanning.

Chauncey Church of God At Filla Cunnigham John Marshall Flora Hanning

Couple returns from Easter visit to Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Minister return to their Fairport Harbor home after spending Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minister in Chauncey at their Ellis Avenue residence.

Chauncey Harold Minister Fairport Harbor Edward Minister Ellis Avenue

Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Louise Dew at 21st

Mr and Mrs Nile Dew of Chauncey hosted a Easter Day dinner at Jacobs Avenue in honor of Miss Louise Dew for her 21st birthday. Attending were Miss Lizzie Moody of Lancaster, Mr and Mrs John Kranyik of Dayton, Louis Riley of The Plains, Mr and Mrs Noah Harvey of Chauncey, Thomas Dew, Miss Alice Dew, Miss Louise Dew, and the hosting couple.

Chauncey Nile Dew Jacobs Avenue Louise Dew Lizzie Moody Lancaster John Kranyik Dayton Louis Riley the Plains Noah Harvey Thomas Dew Alice

Chauncey native undergoes appendicitis operation

Edison Kranyik, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Kranyik of Chauncey and Corning, recently had an appendectomy at Grant Hospital in Columbus. He is reported to be getting along nicely after the surgery last week.

Chauncey Edison Kranyik Andrew Kranyik Corning Grant Hospital Columbus

Chauncey man pleads guilty to intoxication charge

Detmarslass appeared before Magistrate John J. Ley in Chauncey and pleaded guilty to intoxication. He was fined five dollars plus costs but could not pay and was sent to the county jail.

Chauncey

Nelsonville Church Baptism Welcomed By Local Guests

Mrs Elizabeth Robinet and Mrs Daniel Fulton visited Nelsonville Sunday to join Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny and family. They attended the baptism of Mrs Matheny, daughter of Mrs Robinet, at the Nelsonville Church of Christ.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Daniel Fulton Nelsonville Ivan Matheny Matheny Church of Christ Robinett

Sanders Host Dinner in Millfield Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence E Sanders entertained with a dinner at their Millfield home. Present were Mr and Mrs Lewis Sanders and family, Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and son Rob, Charlie Sanders, and Miss Helen Patton.

Millfield Clarence E. Sanders Lewis Sanders C. N. Sanders Aon Rob Charlies Sanders Mies Helen Patton

Pocahontas Lodge Holds Card Party and Supper

Chauncey Mazon Council of Pocahontas held a box supper and card party Saturday night at the lodge hall with 68 attendees. At the regular meeting Thursday night, degree work is planned followed by a social hour and potluck supper.

Chauncey—Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas

Dinner entertainment honors Sanders guests at Bell home

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bell and daughter Miss Clara Bell honored guests Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sanders of Millfield and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders and sons Ralph Chess ter Billy Jack and Dow of Trimbig Heights at a dinner in their home.

Chauncey W. A. Bell Clara Bell Chester Sanders Millfield Fred Sanders Ralph, Chesster Billy Jack Dow Trimbig Heights

Mrs Beatrice Theisen Recovers From Influenza Illness

Mrs Beatrice Theisen is recovering from influenza illness. Relatives report she is resting at home and showing signs of improvement after treatment and bed rest.

Beatrice Theisen

Nobles Entertain Chauncey Guests at Foster Dinner

Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne Guy Osborne Miss Millie Osborne Dane Osborne Richard and Florence Ann Osborne all of Chauncey Mr and Mrs EB Bingman Vivian Bernard and Jean Bingman of Athens and June Miller of The Plains were entertained at Foster dinner in the home of Mr and Mrs Harry B Noble and Hal Osborne Athena.

Nobles Chauncey Henry Osborne Guy Osborne Millie Osborne Dane Osborne Richard Florence Ann Osborne EB. L. Bingman Vivian Bernard Jean Bingman Athens June Miller the Plains Foster Harry B. Noble Hal Osborne Athena

California Syrup of Figs for peaceful sleep

Fitful sleep in children often stems from digestion or constipation. A safe home remedy is two teaspoonfuls of California Syrup of Figs, a tasty laxative that gently stimulates a morning bowel movement without harsh adult-strength laxatives.

California

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pal A Ts Bee Ect Will Cong Nan and Stor Mother Gray Mother Gray Co Leroy,n.y Theatre Jaileen Pringle In Bhirley Gray In Harvey Yohn EL Brendel Methodist Church Hocking C. W. Fischer M-Creary Studio Nelson Ville Orbiston News Harold Ross Ww. F. M Millfield Briefs Dover Two Chauncey, Millfield Chauncey Church Lucky Strike
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication