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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1935

Page

8

Murray City High to Present For Pete's Sake Play

Murray City High School seniors will stage the class play For Pete's Sake on Thursday. The cast includes Kath leen Ellis Margaret Susansky Robert Lewis James Dugan Paul Cloid Junior Albaugh and others amid a weekend of social visits and relatives in the area from Akron Columbus Mansfield Barberton Nelsonville Athens and Stewart.

Murray City Murray City High School Kathleen Ellis Margaret Susansky Robert Lewis James Dugan Paul Cloid Junior Albaugh Ethel Person Einora Marshall Forest Spencer Dan Langly Stanley Dixon Dorothy Jones

Coolville Seniors stage play Friday night in school auditorium

Coolville High students present Cyclone Sally Friday night at the school auditorium. Cast includes Robert Dixon, Clair Lucas, Harold Richards, Joe Logue, Mildred Swearingen, Erican Reynolds, Lucy Gibbs, Thelma Chute, and Beulah Groves with class music between acts. Public event open. proceeds support student activities.

Coolville Troy High School Cyclone Sally At & O'Clock Robert Dixon Clair Lucas Harold Richards Joe Logue Mildred Swearingen Erican Reynolds Lucy Gibbs Thelma Chute Beulah Groves Troy Grange Williams Mies Merritt Bd. G. Helman The Christian Church E. J. Williams M. E. Church Troy High Ole Orange High Tuppers Plains W. T. Gardner Frank Shanks the Depot Cora Rollins Ethyl Shanks Edd McDonald Parkersburg J.B. Thompson Joan Clarence Smith George and Clyde Irmy Wise Clarence Collins Athens Ella Wise Alva Baker J. H. Shanks Howard Shanks Albert Humphrey West Main Street C. V. Ruth M. E EE. H. Wilson Clarence Creamer

Operetta at Bradbury Draws Large Crowds

The Bradbury operetta, staged Thursday and Friday nights, attracted a large audience each evening. Several local residents are listed with illnesses or visits, including Mrs. Roy Pierce and Marcell Russell, who is recovering.

Clifford Jacobs James Archer Marcell Russell Richard Baily Marion Maguire Homer Hysell Breezy Heights Earl Archer Holdship Archer James Fugate Tom Hendricks

McDougal News Notes

Guests in the home of Roy Love Sunday included Mr and Mrs Raymond Phillips and children of Sand Ridge Mrs Herb Howard and children Miss Ruth Magies and Mr Herman Markham of Columbus Hers Howard and Joe McQuain spent Saturday in Chaunces Miss Lucille Love spent Saturday in Columbus Mr and Mrs Roy Love and Mr and Mrs Reymond Phillips visited Athens Saturday

Golda Hedie Columbus William Thomas, Jr William Thomas Clifford Brooker Mansfield Ookers George Brooker Paul Banik Fred Penn Fam Coolville Cora Rollina Parkersburg Madelyn Deeter Fred Nelson Belpre Wilbur Sealey Little Hocking County Kenneth C. Ray James Russell Athens Troy School H. R. Watkins Paul Hardman Lottridge Henry Kramer Grafton W. Va Emmett Blair Kramer Watkins Harold FERA First District Louise Blair George Stewart J. E. Stewart Ora Lewis Leonard Canton Franklin Norris U. B. Church Greenfield F. Light Mary Young Omar Cramlett Jack Wade W. A. Stewart Logan James Stewart J. D. Law James J. D. Roush Grace Crow Garon Roush Ohio University At Athens Dale Lea Elmer Grimm Inez Turner Middleport G. E. Roush East Letart Roush Letart Township Henry Portland Ralph Neigier Racine Roy Pooler Chester Floyd Norris W. H. Reefer H. CC. Alexander Letart Girl Scouta Virginia Johnson Eileen Shields Thanet Barnitz Cora Mae Miller Ruth Law Norma McDade Naomi Johnson Harley Townsend Zaleski Virginia Vinson Carpenter Temple M. E David W. Williams Alexander Presbyterian Church Kerr Hardware Store T. W. Coe Howard E. Warner A. T. Stuart Athens Presbytery Gallipolis Harold Meagile

Cheshire Girl Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Mrs. Ruth Roush hosted a two hour party at her mother’s Cheshire home honoring Ro mayne Roush on her sixth birthday. Close friends and relatives joined in indoor games and music before refreshments.

Cheshire Ruth Roush Clara Ward Romayne Frances Long Carolyn Scott June Ward Patty Kennedy Jerry Weekley Billie Grover Ruby Wilma Cremeans Mary Lou Smith Jeannette Yeanger Elizabeth Ireta Grover Edward Roush Margaret Ann Mary Frances Lois Beott Grace Eva Hughes Betta Lou Verna Mae Rothgeb J. H. Starcher O. N. Roush Louise Roush Kathryn Shaver Dorothy Kennedy Lillian Smith Vivian Fowler Gertrude Ward Marion, Leland Juanita Ward Cora Webb Pomeroy Charlies Scott Masonic Stingy Creek Clyde Bradbury C. A. Bradbury Kyger Woman's Home Kananga KR. B. Foster Portamouth M. E McMahan Willard Weekley Foster Addison Church Jamey Roush Athens George Starcher

Appointment of Administratrix in Potter Estate

Marian A. Potter of Gureville Ohio appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Willem L. Potter deceased late of Athens County Ohio. Dated April 1935. M. Johnson Probate Judge. Marion Danford Deputy Clerk.

Marian A. Potter Gureville Ohio Willem L. Potter Athens County M. Johnson Said Marion Danford

Notice of liquidation hearing for Marshfield State Bank

Squire, Superintendent of Banks and Banking, airs the liquidation of The Marshfield State Bank in New Marshfield Ohio. A hearing is set for April 26 1935 at 9 oclock AM before the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio to approve expenses of liquidation as provided by law. The notice is published by the Bank examiner in charge and directs interested parties to appear if needed.

Marshfield New Marshfield Ohio Squire Marshfield State Bank Court of Common Fleas Athens County Obi Couria Athens Coynis Ranke Chatpe Muerehfield

Aviator Felix Waitkus Plans 4500 Mile Solo Ocean Hop

Felix Waitkus a 25 year old Kohler Wisconsin aviator with five years flying experience plans a trans Atlantic solo flight from New York Bennett Field to Kaunas Lithuania in May or June. It would be the longest solo flight ever made and is described as a good will venture.

New York Bennett Field Kaunas Lithuania Felix Waitkus Kohler Wis Waitkus

Letart LadiesAid to Host Annual Easter Bazaar

Letart Falls M E Ladies Aid Society announces its annual Easter Bazaar to be held Saturday night with supper served at the school. Local residents and families are noted visiting relatives and reporting community events amid a flurry of social notices and school group activities.

Letart Ladies’ Aid Society Letart Falls M. E. Ladies Aid Society E. C. Finch Parkersburg W. W. Varian Ambra Sargent Akron Emma Sargent Mies Jean Decker Marshington W. Va J. A. Quillin William Schriber Huntington D. Bentz Alfred Bentz Antiquity James Quillin Syracuse Manchester Quillin W. C. Crow Carrie Roberts Gladys Crow Russell Quillin Jerry Hill Albert Hill Jr Waldo Keistling Charleston Crames Brown Alice Ashley Elisbury

Senior Class Night Program To Be Held at Albany High

Albany High School to observe class night Friday April 19 at 8 pm in the auditorium. Program includes president Larry Goodwin address, Mrs. Caraugh piano solo, class history, poem, prophecy, wilt, oration, violin duet, chorus, and senior orchestra of 12. Track practice suspended due to weather. two volleyball games set for April 24 in Albany Gym. Public invited.

Albany Albany High School Lawrence Goodwin Dorothy Reeves Margaret Goodwin Phyllis Carbaugh Ivan Parker Owen Fagan Bernice Cheadle Maxine Radcliffe Betty Jane Howard Sidney Douglas Elmo Scott Albany Gymnasium Harrisonville High School M. H. Macfarlan the Plains Helen Zimmerman Dorothy West Marjorie Dickson Marjorie Ivan Charles Dickson Roy Doodlittie Lancaster Gladys Russell Albany M. E W. W. Weiser McArthur M. E. Church D. W. Williams

Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In Ames Township Athens County

The State of Ohio Athens County Sheriff Charles Stratton offers for sale at public auction on May 20, 1935 at 6 PM at the Courthouse door in Athens. The property lies in Ames Township near Amesville, 2 acres more or less with coal reserved, appraised at $3000. Terms: cash in hand day of sale. G.B. Gray attorney.

Jasper N. North Athens Ohio Ames Amesville N. KE Federal William Fleming Draper Run Bridge N. FE James H. Jones Feders Village Ian O Ia Charles Stratton Athens County B. Gray

Athens County tax rates 1934 for local purposes

Notice to taxpayers from Dr. Gorham Athens County Treasurer listing the 1934 tax levy for local purposes. General County Fund set at 2.50 mills total including county home, children’s home, relief, mothers pension, miscellaneous charity and agricultural funds. Bond retirement fund 0.20 mills, total levy stated.

Athens Gorham Ohio General County Fund County Home Fund Children's Home Gent J Ind Mother's Pension Fund

Tax collection notice from county treasurer

Tax notices urge payment of extate taxes not yet paid. County treasurer requests payment by mail or in person by the close of business. Include self addressed envelope and verify tax receipt to avoid penalties. Office hours are 6 AM to 11 30 AM and 1 PM to 4 PM, with Saturday closings.

Carpenter Circle Class At Church Meets

The Golden Circle Class gathered at the church Wednesday night for devotionals led by Roy Jordan on Easter. President Mrs Grace Carr opened the meeting with a song by F E Wood and readings by members. Refreshments served to nineteen members and three visitors.

Carpenter Golden Circle Roy Jordan Grace Carr F. E. Wood George Wood Frank Markins Howard Steward Lee McComas Middleport James McComas W. H. Hampton G. Cc. Gorby Syracuse Earl Deardorf Columbus Marion Swett Se Swett May Wood G. G. Wood John Shepherd John Wiseman Otto Wiseman Morrison Walter Swett

FERA School At Chase Attracts 23 Students

FERA school held last Friday in Carbaugh's Store with 23 attendees. Easter program Sunday at 10 includes stories poems or songs. officers to be elected. Mrs Florence Saulters shows slight improvement after illness.

FERA Chase Emma Robinson City Hospital Newark Leona Arlis Robinson Robinson Ernest Woodyard Blaine Woodyard Paul Sands Merrill Chase Athens Ward Haning Don Arminta Chase Carbaugh Chase Church Florence Saulters

Plan Mother's Day Services At Bishopville

The Rev. Charles Crawford of Byesville filled his Church of Christ appointment Sunday evening and will preach again on Mother's Day. Local socials and guest visits are listed, including Hemlock and Glouster residents. Mrs. Jennie Pedicord was taken to Cherrington Hospital for surgery.

Bishopville Charles Crawford Byesville Church of Christ Crawford Eaton Pedicord Orleana Madge Dean Pedicord Glouster Goldie Conn Hemlock Thelma Standley H. R. Stah W. H. Stah J. W. Moody Millard Easler Don Withem J. M. McDonald Ralph McMullen Clara McMullen Rosseau Miss Standley Hemlock High School Sam Conn Sam, Jr John Clark Goldie Ruth Conn Church of Frank Daugherty Federal Harvey Smith Lloyd Morgan Elizabeth Morgan Jeff Hogue, Jr McLeish

The Dark Blood continues with a crime thread

Norman Happ probes the sequence of events after a murder as Vera Duchene and Bob Caise face suspicion. A half full expensive whiskey flask, a brand noted by Buchanan, and a missing suitcase hint at a hidden motive and the roles of Millicent and others in the case.

Fined S10 and For Ree James Wilson Charged Before Justice

James Wilson was fined $10 and must pay costs after appearing before Justice R Davenport on Mind day. Wilson was north of Murray Sunday night when detected by patrolman James A.

James W'lson R. Davenport Wilson Murray Trolman James A

Also Mentioned on This Page

Csi News of Messenger Southeastern Bob Arndt Ray Walters John Walters Eccae of Bertha Rhodes John Hogan Stewart E. A. Person Juanita Martin Granville Potter Irene Koon Maud Penn Ruth Grace Peacock Emma Franklin Barberton Nelle Hamer Nelsonville Esther Ruth Donson Fred Donson Donson Harold Bisezier Columbuse Albert Storer Coolville High School Bradbury McDougal News Albany High Grace Webb E. M. Musgrave L. F. Miller M. H. Mactarian Mary Helen Lee Lee Enlow Clyde Willis A. H. 8. Observatory State of Ohio O. D. Gorham Stee Athens Township Ity Athens City Daleton Waterloo Consolida ALB H. Lodi Aiex Ames Township Rae Amesville Bern Township Canaan Township Ames-Bern Carthage Township Rome-Carthage Jr Dover Township Chauncey Corporation Dover-Trimble Jr Albany Corporation Lodi Township Canaan-Rome-Lodi Rome Township Canaan-Rom Troy Towns de T. Schoolville Corporation Trimble Ownship Murray Cay Giouster Corporation Giouster Village Jacksonville Corporation Jacksonville Trimble Corpora Trimble Waterloo Township Carvondale Daleton Special School York Mills Mills Ty Tts I Mills Norman Happ Buchanan Boone Dad Millicent Glenda Aristocrat General Purpat Clover Farm ST Athens National
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