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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1936

Page

8

Jacksonville Class Meets Monday Night

Jacksonville The Deus File Class of the Methodist Church met at the home of Miss Margaret Shirkey Monday evening. Games and contests were enjoyed and refreshments served to Mrs. R El Davis, teacher, Vivian Hallam, Gertrude Bernard Ariene Da Mare Jean, Mary Alice Hallam Tinker, Irene Davie, Geral ine Hoisington, guest Miss Judy Belle of Racine.

Jacksonville Methodist Church Margaret Shirkee R EL Davis Vivian Hallam Gertrude Bernard Ariene da Mare Jean Mary Alice Hallam Tinker Irene Davie Geraline Hoisington Judy Belle Racine Margaret Shirkey Gweather EC. Shirkey C. von Scheele Erich Tinker Charles Guinthermere William Stevenson Jack Kermit Blosser Mildred Howard Gouster Harvey Luther Akron Charles Miers Gon Rockford Walden Holmes Jon Anna Examkemper Canton Herman Examkemper Exankemper Julia Nellie Haleski Detroit Tony Hialeski Ben Kreiger Merry Hospital Columbus Eunice Hobocienski Willamson W. Va Agnesasco

Social Notes from Lancaster and Columbus Gatherings

J A Turner received a surprise birthday dinner at his daughter Mrs D E Alexander’s home in Lancaster. The group then traveled to Columbus for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs S D Webb. A teacher party hosted by Mrs Golden Lewis featured several named guests and refreshments. Rev Strickland announced services at Dyesville Church with Easter plans. Numerous local residents attended hospital visits, family gatherings, and weekend trips to Ripley, Athens, Albany, and Columbus, including the Starkeys, Hollidays, McCalls, and Durhams.

Bonnie Gregory Francis McLaughlin Dena Radekin Leslie Huffman Georgia Nell Radekin Strickland Dyesville Lilie Belle Price Athens Ree Rachel Thorn Albany Walter Holliday Ripley W. Va Dora Palmer Dora Haning Taylor Ridge Clarence Way Mary Wahl John Wencer Wilbur Rieley

Personal And Social Notes From Kanauea

Mrs O Weethee returned from Athens after extended visit with relatives and friends. The Mens Club met with Brady Show Friday night. Mr Shaw is in Charleston W Va for work this week. Easter guests included John Freer and son Cheeter, and Mr and Mrs Albert Spencer of Columbus. Preda Metz of Huntington spent the weekend with Mr Brome Cometock. Mr and Mrs Lewis Lee moved to the Wagner property near Modern Markets Store. Homer Daugherty family moved to Virgil Rodgers property. Mr and Mrs Vaughn Scott of Cheshire and Mrs Keith King of Middleport visited Ot Lewis and family Sunday. Miss Grada Easter of Huntington was a visitor. Lieut and Mrs George Bush and Jane from Camp F Wayne Thetport Mich were here to see Mrs Bush. Warden Charles B Reed, 72, of the Conn State Prison at Wethersfield, died yesterday.

Elda Starkey Mary Virginia Starkey Gerald Starkey Columbus BE. W. Starkey University Hospital Paul Harris Harris A. B Rupe Margaret Edger Combs Shopley Wilda Mar Blarkey Alecta Alva Rawlings H. E. Starkey Nellie Burkhart Frances Durham Ripley Charles McCall Lancaster J. L Rawlings Woodsfield H C. Schupbach Kanauga O. Weethee Athens Brady Show Shaw Fa Charleston W. Va A.W. Pulls John Freer Cheeter Albert Spencer Preda Metz Huntington Brome Cometock Lewis Lee Wagner Modern Markets Homer Daugherty and Virgil Rodgers Vaughn Scott Cheshire Keith King Betty Middleport Ot Lewis George Bush Wittie Jane Camp F Wayne Thetport Mich Gallipr i John W. Butler H KK. Butler W. C. Fe'rman Pluma Quickle D. W. Denney Denney Tom Mitchel E W. Woodrum Charles Ralston John Roush John William Gray Chester Boger CCC Fort Knox A. L. Stevens Main St Giennatore Jackson Cora Holcomb Gallipolis Benner Brown Mara Fisher Nelsonville Edna Dyson Charlies Shuttleworth Agnes Davis Murray Harrisbore Jack Morrall Eileen Crookaville Phil Devol Velma Popoczy Tony Tankewich Ethel George Tedrow Ed Popoczy Crooksville Frank Popoczy Joe Popoczy Cleveland Clara Keyes William Thomas, Jr William Thomas Dorothy Riggs Sally Riggs Effie Jonas Myrtle Wollett Molly Shannon Leonard Shelton Dora Shelton Apend Bill Kennedy Billy Koon Raymond Storer James Kilpatrick Donald Martin Bernard Simons Ray Bittner Dale Swyers Andy Mason Camp Hocking Albert Koon James Helen Irene Koon Joanna Cook Logan Howard Brooker Blanche Elizabeth Virginia Brooker Mary Louise Albaugh Bob Dunn Captalin Harper Zanesville A. A. Person E. A. Person Vintie Hopkins Theodore Hopkins James Ferrell Floyd Ferrel Jeff Robinson Corning Charles Robinson Licoyd Robey Wanda Robey Harold Morris Kenneth and Elinor Toboso Morris G. W. Dean Troy High School Roberta Humphrey Ohio University 8. T. McBride Agricultural Department of L. l. Hoover Leona Chapman C. P. Goodwin Bridgeport George F Caylor Delaware Elia LeGoullon Kenneth William Jenkins Howard Parrish George Williams Troy Jedd Smith Diantha Frame Miss Flourine Ward Frame Parkersburg Russell Burdette Abe Burdet Harold McBride E. M. Daugherty Jerome Flowers Oscar Gunder R. J. Runion Ella Haning A. Z. Penrose D. W. Brill Sharpsburg W. A. Peebles Chesterhill Thelma Adams Mary Mount Margaret Hemsley Miss Mounts Marietta Hollister Athens County Teachers’ Association Athens County Cora Shepard Lee Nott J. V. Galloway Desra Herbst Charles Howord Elizabeth Hildebrand Hollister A. B Harold Armand Toledo Sophia Morrison Coshocton Kleen Price Donna King Paros Rolland Fierce Nancy Lou Bickley Wanda Byers Alvin Thompson Aradell Thompson Betty Jane Adams Billy Byers Dora Sater Ivey Brown Samuel Bickley Mery Brown Louise Sisson East Millfield Homer Sisson Homer Jr Clarence Sisson John Leoffier Auldine W. H. Sisson Arthur Sisson Dwight Celia Boudinot Margaret Shingier Harry Kraner Fred Wade Columbus J. R. Wade Orris Chadwell West Virginia Allen Chadwell Emma Rankin Frank Ferrell the Plains Esta Rankin John Rankin Carson Sanders, Jr Vincent Bailey Joe Carpenter Trimble Heights Alfred Willeke Grant Hospital Willeke P. H. Willeke Len Hampton Kenney Luty Cash Judson Green Run Bert Judson Millfield John Davs Carl Welling Welling Dwight Smith Ronald, Glouster Edward Welling Jacksonville Delano Kennedy Royal Kennedy Donald Uster Wert Forest Kelly Mary Wahl Ovid Jaysons Zanse Wellston Jayjohn Mary Keck Moon Esta Kytta Na Johnson Glouster Pet Clifford Olbers Fred Olbers Anc Olbers Chauncey Mon Church of Christ Cones O. W. Williams

Exiled ruler lands in Texas amid banishment storm

i EXIL from the country he dominated for more than ten years faced Plutarcho Elias Calies former Mexican president shown here as he arrived by plane in Texas. He was banished for charging that a dictatorship is being established by the present regime.

Exil Plutarcho Elias Calies Texas

Plains Holds Joint Service Easter Sunday

The Plains community held a sunrise joint service at the Methodist Church with six local churches, including Nazarene and Latter Day Saints, delivering a large attendance, fine speaking and music. Easter programs for Methodist kids followed Sunday evening.

the Plains the Nazarene Church of God Latter Day Saints Zion Baptist Coloread Methodist Church The Dorothy Cade Marie Aleshire Franklin Stalder Kenneth Barrows Robert Hawk Columbus Mr Hawk Elizabeth Hawk Oscar Metece Sheltering Arms Hospital

Vinton Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Movements

Vinton social notes list Sunday visits among residents including Freda Miseee Amos Stella and Joe Amos families. Chats cover new radio purchases and CCC camp training, with several residents traveling to Gallipolis and Fort Knox training. The report notes door to door gatherings, store move, and weather warning affecting North Atlantic shipping lanes.

Easter Services and Social Roundup in Murray City

Murray City notes record Easter morning services at the M E Church and a high school pageant at seven PM under the faculty. Numerous visitors from Columbus Athens Nelsonville and Lancaster share holidays with local families amid extended greetings and church events.

The Gypsy Rover operetta postponed at Troy High School

Coolville and Troy news note the postponement of the Troy High School operetta The Gypsy Rover to Friday night April 24 due to illness among a lead actor. Easter services at M E Church drew a large crowd. a solar conservation meeting at Agricultural Hall featured County Agent Ross Wright and others with committees formed.

Coolville Troy High School M. E Agricultural Hall Ross Wright Athens Fred Dorr Cannonville Edgar Dixon

Chase Social and Personal Mention

The Chase BYPU party at Miss Ruth Woodyard’s home occurred last Saturday night. Several residents visited friends, hosted egg roasts, and Sunday gatherings highlighted community fellowship. The Chase Sunday School reorganized with Hattie Sance as superintendent and a large Easter attendance was noted.

Robert Coates Ant Helen Woodyar Clase Ming Ida Lois Woodyar Belief Hoizer

Hollister Plans Two School Plays and Activities

Hollister High School juniors perform Here Comes Charlie with a listed cast. Seniors rehearse For Pete's Sake with named cast. Multiple local families visit or attend events. Glee clubs attend Southeastern Spring Festival in Athens. A. B. Sunday School reports 124 attendees and class sizes, plus prize winners and Easter activities.

Hollister Hollister High School Charlie Rebecca Cobb Charles Hufford Mary Fade John Carey Freda McClelland Elmer Kovach Billy Richard Betty Rothery Elizabeth Showborn D. Humphrey

Gallia County Eyes Road Transfers to Cut Maintenance Burden

Gallia County Commissioners consider returning several miles of county roads to township control to reduce the maintenance load. County Engineer Farnom Haskins reports extensive winter thaws and spring floods left many roads nearly impassable with deep ruts. Work by four county graders began on gravel roads to repair damage, while dirt roads await drier ground. Bridges and culverts are being damaged but repaired. 45 slips reported, not all closing roads. WPA construction restarts, and a warrant was sworn for a bad check case in Justice Milliser's court.

Farnom Haskins Haskins Raccoon Township Works Progress Administration WPA H. W. Nixon

Vander sells Gallipolis grocery after 37 years

After 37 years in business, Harry A. Vander sold his grocery at the corner of Third and Vine Streets in Gallipolis to Forrest Thomas of Rio Grande.

Gallipolis Harry A. Vander Third and Vine Sts Forrest Thomas Rio Grande

Divorces Lead Marriages 1 in Gallia County

In Gallia County April saw five marriage licenses issued while eight divorce suits were filed this month. Since January 1936, Common Pleas Court has logged twenty five divorces involving ninety parents and children. Recent filings include Edwin Woodyard vs Eloise Woodyard and Blanche Atkins Solomon vs John Solomon amid claims of fraud and neglect. Frances Reynolds, eight, daughter of Ee Reynolds, died at Orrville. Edna Rothzeb Guyn praised for a play about Indian life. Carl Beard fined for intoxication. Esther Craig Self, 43, died in Huntington Hospital.

Gallipolis Cupid Apri Imp Gallia County Common Pleas Court Edwin Woodyard Eloise Woodyard Blanche Atkins Solomon John Solomon Woodyard Jesse Woodyard Crown City Solomons Edna Rothzeb Guyn T. C. Guyn Blackfoot Idaho

Harriets hospital recovery after accident noted

Harriet remains weak after the accident as flowers fill her room and friends visit. Toby worries about her future, noting Harriet has not spoken of Clyde Sabin and may struggle returning to work after release from the hospital.

Harriet Toby Bill Marty Hiatt Marty Clyde Sabin Clyde

Harriet Goes to Visit Mrs Dinwiddie in State

Marty Hiatt suggests Harriet recuperate with his Aunt Abigail Dinwiddie in a far town. Harriet hesitates but agrees to travel as the heat and illness cloud her future.

Marty Hiatt Harriet Marty Toby Abigail Dinwiddie Mrs. Dinwiddie Hiatt Sally Model League Jay Hillyer Bill

Misissued Driving Ban Reversed After Mixup in Gallipolis

Hugh Black of Roosevelt Case faced a six month driving ban after a State Registrar notice tied him to a March 16 drunken driving arrest in Cabin Creek West Virginia. Chief Fraley traced the error to another Hugh Black of Middleport connected to Harland Butcher, who had been the actual wagon driver and bore the responsibility.

Gallipolis Hugh Black Roosevelt Columbus Cabin Creek W. Va Black John Fraley Middleport

Paralytic Stroke Fatal To Mrs Yates At 68

Mrs Rena Miller Yates aged 68 wife of Frank Yates died Monday at her daughter’s Oak Hill home from effects of a paralytic stroke two months earlier. Survived by husband, daughter, four sons including Robert Elza and Gomer Yates and Earl Yates, plus brothers Ott Jeff Miller and Albert Miller and sisters in Oak Hill and Gallia. Funeral services were held at the Tope home and burial in the C M Cemetery.

Gallipolis Rena Miller Yates Frank Yates Fred Tope Oak Hill Robert Elza Gomer Yates Earl Yates Thurman Albert Miller Gallia Ott Jeff Miller William Evans John Evans

Rabies Danger Being Averted In Gallia County

Gallia County dog-warden Roy Johnson reports catching 19 unclaimed dogs Monday to prevent a rabies outbreak. Most were in Eureka. two owners paid penalties to reclaim their pets. Seventeen dogs were taken to his Kanauga home for three days hold. Johnson has collected $365 from owners since Jan. 20. In a separate incident Perry Cremeans, Jackson garage worker, suffered a fractured skull when a drum explosion at a garage fire, and is hospitalized at Holzer Medical Center with uncertain recovery.

Gallipolis Roy Johnson Eureka Johnson Kanauga Perry Cre Mmeens Jackson Holzer Hospital

Reds Open Season In Gallipolis Attendance Noted

At the Cincinnati Reds season opener in Gallipolis Floyd Stormont and E. W. Smith manager of the Hotel Lafayette attended the game. In London the home secretary refused clemency for Mrs Dorothy Waddington a 34 year old nurse and mother of five who is scheduled to hang Thursday.

Gallipolis Cincinnat Reds Floyd Stormont E. W. Smith Hotel Lafayette London Home Secretary Dorothy Waddington

Millfield Notes Outline Local Civic Events and Family News

Apr hostess Mrs Amos Money will chair Martha Bible Class meeting with menu duties assigned. Faithful Circle members attended at Mrs Eda Heffken’s. Garnet Blower to host in May. Card and dinner events, Easter visits, and community updates follow including sick lists, CCC enrollments, and local business moves in Trimble and Athens.

Millfield Amos Matheny Martha Bible Viola Howard William Matson Eda Heffken Faithful Circle Bible Class Boudinot

German General Max von Bahrfeldt Dies at Age 8 in 1914 Command

HALLE Germany Gen Max von Bahrfeldt age 8 a commander in the German army during the 1914 Belgium march died Tuesday. A Nevada divorce requires six weeks residence but six months is needed for a resident fishing license.

Halle Germany Max von Bahrfeldt Belgium Nevada

Taylor Ridge Social Notes and Easter Visites

Local church programs drew large crowds as the Young People's Choir performed. Residents from Athens Lancaster Glouster Columbus and Green Run hosted Easter gatherings and hospital visits. A delegation attended a revival meeting in Chauncey with Rev. O W Williams.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arpenter Social Notes Kanauea Hartford Charles B Reed Wethersfield Plains Vinton State Parole Board Ohio ICP Bergss Perrishipss Hoston VA. & Mydrographic Office North Atlantic Europe America Murray City News Murray City G. C. Nutter Fight Babes Mabel la Fever Helen Laverty Howard Frazee Pittsburgh Charles Shutleworth Joan Hogan Ralph Barber Jon Rocer Stephen Barber Longstreth Harry Shaffer Walter Anderson Billy Waldeck Beulah Ayers William Slisher Rolland Coburn Coolville and Troy News Board of Education Will Rogers Old Kentucky Chase James Brown Wilford Malpas Albert Slay Jane Bethel Elizabeth Christman Ruth Irwin Vernice Cannon Katy Poole Galla Sidering H. M. Lane I. R Swisher Fred Milliser Swisher Ohio Valley Bank Co Frances Reynolds Ee Reynolds Orrville Charles H. McCormick Green Township John Reynolds Porter Carl Beard Centennary A. J. Stormont Mrs. Self Callipolis Esther Craig Self J. F. Miller NEA Service, Inc Hugh Millfield News Bailey D. M. Sawyer Marjorie Mansfield Taylor Ridge Social Notes Andy Toy Primo Johnny Con Y Elu Eddi Giar Larecise Fea
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