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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

2

Nelsonville Sportsmen Hear Talk on Soil and Forest Conservation

At a well attended Nelsonville sportsmen meeting the State Council pledged full cooperation and outlined efforts to boost game and bird life. A $15,000 appropriation funds grouse releases in hill counties with 200 pairs already secured from Alberta and Canada. Other speakers included B F Swartz and Lee S Roach on forest fires wildlife and fishing management.

Hill Counties Alberta B. F. Swartz Glouster Lee S. Roach Athens Ohio Swartz Roach

Ralph Howe Buys Antle Grocery in Nelsonville

Ralph C. Howe, longtime manager, acquires A. W. Antle Grocery at Poplar and Harper in Nelsonville. He will run it as R. C. Howe Grocery Co and serves as administrator for related Glouster, Nelsonville, Trimble, and Hocking stores after the angle estate changes.

Ralph Howe Antle Nelsonville Ralph C. Howe A. W. Antle R. C. Howe

Social Security Board Expert to Visit Friday

Wage earners and employers in Nelsonville may consult with a Social Security Board representative in the Post Office Building Friday from 1 to 3 p m. Questions focus on lost account number cards missing numbers for tax returns and claims for old age insurance. Glenn H. Pittenger, manager of the Zanesville office, will conduct interviews.

Nelsonville Social Security Board Glenn H. Pittenger Zanesville

Anglers clash over den tree removals and club program

Members condemned the cutting of hollow den trees in Forest Service lands, fearing impact on coon populations. A committee of Hoskins, Carter, and Bumgardner will contact the regional Forest Service to seek corrections. Secretary Hilleary announced 98 members and licensing program updates. President Sharp emphasized membership growth for goals. a meeting at Buchtel will explain the club plan.

Forest Service C. E. Hoskins Ed Carter William Bumgardner Earl Hilleary Ed Sharp Buchtel

Children Prepare Tonight at First Methodist Church

In Nelsonville the evangelistic services drew a large audience as Dr. Clark preached on Christ of Pilate's Judgement Hall and Mrs. Mills performed solos. Tonight the children trained by Rev and Mrs Mills will present a 40 minute program followed by Dr. Clark's talk.

Nelsonville First Methodist Dr. Clark Judgement Hall Christ Calvary

Nelsonville Social Notes: Local People and Travel Updates

Mrs Charles Vorkes returns to Columbus from Kinney home while Mrs W A Donaldson stays with son. Jeanette Kinney in University Hospital Columbus remains unchanged. Kinney family and others attend William Hayden funeral in New Lexington. Easter travel plans include Cathleen Saltza, Lillian Stover, Edith and Clayton Lee visiting Canton and Kent.

Nelsonville Charles Vorkes Columbus Kinney W. A. Donaldson Jeanette Kinney University Hospital, Columbus Robert Kinney Mable Haffner Grace Kourt Jack Haffner John Saltz New Lexington William Hayden Cathleen Saltz McLaney High School William Gasper Jacobs Cherrington Hospital Logan Jacobs Margaret Gerald Jacobs Lillian Stover Canton Clarence Kimble Miss Stover Edith Clayton Lee Kent Charles Holcomb Kimberly Walter Quigley Little Son John Riley

Union Services To Begin at Noon Friday

Nelsonville observes Good Friday with a union service from noon to 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Ministers speak on the cross, each delivering 25 minutes of hymns prayer music and address. Local businesses urged to close at least an hour and a half to attend.

Nelsonville — Union First Presbyterian Church Logan

Letart Falls Social Notes Highlight Easter Events and Visits

Rev C L Thayer and Rev Johnson closed a revival at Plants. Easter program at Methodist Church Sunday. 114 attended Sunday School last week. Local families including the Grimms, Sayres, Alexanders, and Wilemsons hosted and visited. Frances Lewis and McKinley Casto wed Friday. Mrs Elizabeth Alexander turned 87 with open house. P.T.A. April 11. Civic Association April 10. Easter social and bazaar planned at Community Hall.

Letart Falls C. L. Thayer Johnson Plants Methodist Church Eula Wolfe H. B. Grimm Earl Detroit Albert Hill Earl Grimm George Sayre Olive Grimm Circleville Wayne Woodyard Columbus Dorothy Alexander Paul Alexander Frances Lewis McKinley Casto Elizabeth Alexander Curtis Grimm George Barnett John Wiseman Parkersburg Addie Brinker Grimm Kate Hayman Althea Wickline Apple Grove Wayne Scarberry Miss Hayman H. V. Ryder Lyle Huntington Mary Larson Emma Sargent Florence Bays Donald Wolfe Racine Jerry Graham Howard Graham Little Hocking Bert Grimm Bobby Russell Vance Ora England Lily Graham Pittsburgh P.T.A Letart Civic Association Ollie Spencer Pomeroy Dave Stephenson Mineral L. D. Webb Wilson Carpenter Clifford Hill D. W. Wisherd Ladies Aid Society

STANSO Amnica Lotion Ad from STANSBURY DRUG Co

An advertisement for STANSO Amnica Lotion from STANSBURY DRUG Co Middleport Ohio promotes a skin care product for hands face and lips. It highlights soothing smoothing and softening properties and lists a 25 cent and 50 cent size option available at dealers.

Amnica Stansbury Drug Co Middleport

Nelsonville Man Pleads Innocent in DWI Arraignment

Ralph Patton of this city pleaded innocent on arraignment to a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of alcohol. A hearing is set in mayor C. G. Dew's court for Monday at 9 o'clock.

Nelsonville Ralph Patton C. G. Dew

Kentucky evangelists host revival in Nelsonville church

The Rev. Leonard Bowling and Miss May Bowling of Van Lear Ky conduct a revival at the Independent Holiness Church in Nelsonville. Meetings begin 7:30 pm nightly this week and next with a 2:30 pm Holiness Rally on Sunday April 9. Rev. Ray Kimbrough of Carthage Mo arrives Sunday at 11:45 am as guest speaker and foreign mission secretary.

Nelsonville Leonard Bowling May Bowling van Lear Independent Holiness Church Kentucky West Virginia Floyd Harlan Counties Bowling Ray Kimbrough Carthage

Boy Scouts Meet in Nelsonville March Totals

At a March 30 Troop meeting in Nelsonville four candidates Carl Windle Raymond Juniper Andrew Auflick and Dick Hall received ten merit badges. Seven new members joined in March while Lonny Foss sought membership. Eight scouts went on a dawn hike with Scoutmaster Mender Patrol Leader Verl Ogg and Chief Quartermaster Clarence Coakley reporting perfect attendance. Tonight's meeting at 7 15. Explorer Patrol meets April 7.

Nelsonville Boy Scout Carl Windle Raymond Juniper Andrew Auflick Dick Hall Lonny Foss Mender Verl Ogg Clarence Coakley Explorer Patrol

Marquette benchwarmer nicknamed Judge Nagle

Jack Nagle, reserve forward for Marquette University, earned the nickname Judge from teammates for his long and faithful service on the bench after not playing in any game last season.

Judge Milwaukee Jack Nagle Marquette University

Nelsonville Elks Install Officers

Nelsonville lodge of Elks held the installation for the coming year Tuesday evening led by Phil Ong. Newly installed officers include Sylvester Ross as exalted ruler Jock Powell leading knight Paul Allen loyal knight Joe Spray lecturing knight L R Kelch secretary Chas Shafer treasurer John Call ryler Don Sheffield trustee Exalted Ruler Ross named Harry Mettler esquire and Dave Bennett inner guard. Ted McDaniels was initiated and a lunch followed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge of Elks John E. Johnson Phil Ong Sig Johnson Earl Bakery Bill Hilleary Ned Newton Harry Mettler John Johnson Sylvester Ross Jock Powell Paul Allen Joe Spray L. R. Kelch Chas, Shafer John Call Ryler Don Sheffield Ross Esquire Dave Bennett Sheffield Ted McDaniels

Easter Service Set by Church of Christ Class

In Nelsonville the Men’s Class of the Church of Christ plans Easter observations with special music. Members who have attended every Sunday this year will receive a gift from the class teacher. A souvenir will be given to every attendee, and 60 men are expected to join the observance at 9 30 in the social room.

Nelsonville Church of Christ

Unique Maundy Thursday Service at Church of Christ

In Nelsonville the Church of Christ invites all Christians to a Maundy Thursday Holy Communion service at 7 pm. Communicants will enter the Fort StreetAuditorium and be seated then move in small groups to the upper room for the Lord's Supper as hymns play. The service lasts until all who wish to participate are served.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Parsons Fort St

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Nelsonville — Daughters of America IOOF Painesville U.P Edward Hollingshead Willoughby Lake County Grand Jury Ohlinger Wolfe Wesants Greenhou Ohlinger & Wolfe Social Board Nelsonville Social Notes Stanso Evangelist Conducting Meeting Boy Scouts Orpheun Gene Autry Prairie Moon Mickey Rooney Huckleberry Finn Majestic Att Vis Media IG Severin Ol ‘Af Ap Acult Ak Dick Powell CE Aly Allen Jenkins Ronald Reagan Walter Catlett Harold Huber Louis Armstrong Maxine Sullivan Warner Bros RAY Bnnright Sig Mernig Jerry Wald Maurice Lee Hettentor Vietner Mape William Cottier Marty Warren Johnny Mercer Donald Duck Nelsonville Elks Coats Arrow and Mack Plains Hawaii Libby Messenger Cooking School Royal Anne The C. D. Shafer Nye TOR Jarefatisfy
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