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

Aug 06, 1924

Page

3

Berean Class Gathers 100 In Nelsonville

Brean class members meet with Rev Howearth delivering an engaging talk. The group aims for five visitors next Sunday. M E Mellinger leads the Berean orchestra providing music. President Robinson welcomed a new Rotarian with an address on Rotary principles. Rev Lloyd Evans was elected to membership and will be received next meeting. A G Mechem and Zail Kemp attended last night.

Brean Howearth Bereans Berean Orchestra M. E. Mellinger Robinson Rotary Lloyd Evans The Presbyterian Church A. G. Mechem Zail Kemp

Berean and King's Men Attend Friday Prayer Meet

The King’s men and 47 Berean class members led by Rev O L Howeerth and the Bereans orchestra traveled from Nelsonville to Buchtel for a Friday night prayer meeting. Dr A K Walker spoke, ice cream and cake were served, and music followed.

King’s Men Berean O. L. Howeerth Bereans Orchestra Buchtel William Turvey Novella Turvey Columbus Howearth J. A. Donnally A. W. Darwin A. K. Walker Mellinger O.L. Howearth George Beagle Asa Hammond William Mitchell H. W. Mitchell James Darwin A. A. Barron Earl C. Weiss W. Siddle George Barber Fred Burt Frank Johnson A. J. Nixson Willie Omar Homer Wyskiver Basil Lama EF. A. Wallace Henry Poston C. A. Barron Leslie Howearth BE. W. Allen Jas. L. Harrold J. R. Howe Roy Allen John Raymond Roscoe Press Siddie A. W. Corwin C. J. Whitmore Paul Rittenberg William Corwin Mat Hayes Curtis Smathers Isaac Conley Mattie Hayes John Turvey Goldie Schenz Marerette Conley Novella

Heat related collapse at Nelsonville high school site

William O Neal 39 of New Floodwood fainted from heat while working on the Nelsonville high school building. He was carried home by Stouts ambulance after rescue warlier. A bel ling party for Mr and Mrs Harley Blacksten at Pearl Wolfe residence on Carbon Hill road near Nelsonville drew local attendees including the Norths and Lehman family members.

William O'Neal New Floodwood Nelsonville Ir. Cable O'Neal Stout Harley Blacksten Dora Lehman Pearl Wolfe Carbon Hill Laurelville Nellie May Edward Grandma Lehman Leona Lehman Goldie Deer Dorothy Arthur

Lent Reunion Stirs at Wright's Tower Haydenvill Kentucky

The Lent reunion is planned for August 17 at Wrights Tower near Haydenville Kentucky. Mrs Raymond ng of Wolfe mother Mrs Ida Rosser attended with Misses Ann and Mary Small from Columbus as guests. The Rotary quartet consisting of Jack Bobo Warren Badge Fred Carpenter and Chas Bartels with Ralph Parks on piano impressed at its first club appearance. Short talks by Joe Inderredes Dutch Shafer and Leonard Cooley followed. Miller Wilson was received into the group.

Rotary Quartet Jack Bobo Warren Badge Fred Carpenter Chas. Bartels Ralph Parks Joe Inderredes Entertainment Committee Dutch Shafer Leonard Cooley Miller Wilson

Lorain Relief Fund reports receipts and local obituaries

Secretary Mechem presents the Lorain relief fund receipts totaling 801.60 with prior 838.10 and Local Union No. 3967 contributing 13.50 Nelsonville exceeded its quota by about 150. John Filley aged 50 died at Haydenville after illness. Funeral Friday at Haydenville church. Survivors include wife three daughters and one son. Arminia Wolfe aged 66 died at Enterprise. Funeral Thursday and burial at Wolfe cemetery. she leaves husband three daughters and two sons.

Orain Relief Fund Mechem The Lorain Relief Fund John Filley Haydenville Order of Ellis and the Jr. O. U. A. M Arminia Wolfe Andrew Wolfe Enterprise Haydenville Church Tifft Wolfe Cemetery

Community visitors and a large Masonic picnic in Amesville

Amesville welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. FE Dixon and daughter of Byesville, Miss Phillips returned from home to Columbus, and many locals attended a busy week with drives, church events, and a large Masonic and Eastern Star picnic on Elizabeth Phillips farm for about 200 attendees. Local trips covered Washington and New York, with numerous family visits noted.

F. L. Thomas FE. H. Dixon Byesville Margaret Phillips Elizabeth Phillips Columbus Buds of Promise M. FE Henderson Helen Metta- Glazier Jessie Lortz Lancaster Adda Owen Federal Mattie Owen Athens Parkersburg C. A. Gardner Albert Washington New York C. D. Fondeau Paducah Aoreed Wicon Wade Smith Hector Jones Geneva Hamilton W. W. West Circleville Dunlap Hillsboro O. M. Lovell I. M Tommy) Jones Tommy Vern Ferris Xenia Ed Gifford Frank Gifford Lucy Adair Laura Smith F. W Clyde Gibson

Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes Powders For Women

Actress Edna Wallace Hopper declares she does not supply powders to women but offers her own costly powders at ordinary prices. She markets two kinds, Youth Cream Powder at $1 and a lighter powder at 50 cents, in three shades white fresh brunette.

Adna Wallace Hopper

Picnic at Standard Oil station grounds

Mr and Mrs Fred Phillips visited the Standard Oil Co station grounds near Joy enjoyed lunch and a pleasant time. Thanks are given to Mr Carpenter the agent and telegraph operator for his kindness. The M EF church youth, chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Hasken, picnicked near Henderson school house on Tuesday.

Fred Phillips Standard Oil Co Joy Carpenter M. EF Hasken Henderson

Picnic crowd enjoys Lancaster outing and neighbors’ visits

A cheerful group of young people picnicked in Lancaster on Sunday, leaving at 9 a m and returning with songs by 7 p m. Attendees include Monday West Gerald Adams Bernard Stanley Ward Cheadle Hartman Hyla West Thelma Noble Bernice West and others. Local residents and guests from Nelsonville Athens and Columbus were seen visiting and hosting over the weekend while families planned upcoming trips and gatherings.

Lancaster Monday West Gerald Adams Bernard Stanley Ward Cheadle House Shrives Ralph ‘Hartman Hyla West Thelma Noble Bernice West Vivian Erbbs May Mee Culster Bernice Stanley Belle ‘Cheadle Henry Hennesy Hennesy 8.O. West Middleport

Late-evening notices and local social visits

Mildred Guseman and children Will Herrold and Gordon of Athens visited James Bell family Sunday. John Leanard bought a new Ford coupe. Elza McGranor dined with Z Courtney. Trix Buffington of Pomeroy visits local parents.

Mildred Guseman Will Herrold Gordon Athens James Bell John Leanard Elza McGranor Z. Courtney Trix Buffington Pomeroy

Burr Oak Social Notes and Church Visit Several Families

Miss Grace Ivers visited sister Mrs W A McDonald in Glouster. Leather Post and Orpha Weimmer from Athens were weekend guests of Miss Post. Fred Ivers and family of Palos and Sadie Henry of Glouster joined Eva Ivers for Sunday. Grant Post and son Sheldon visited Mrs Post’s mother Jane Henry. Joe Barnard visited Murray City. Rev Snyder preached in Burr Oak on Thursday and Friday. An ice cream social at Burr Oak schoolhouse Monday was hosted by P T A with Faye Ivers and Grace.

Charles Evans Emily New Straitsville George Burdette Columbus Frank Smith John Slater Athens Gena Lewis Scott Auth Cotton Nelsonville Z. Courtney Carl Waidermath Cleveland Herman Humphrey Fannie Ball W. Va Gordon Phillips Ron Henry Verity Cliff Hooper Sam Gabriel Joe Hutchins Harry Patton al Mann Pearl Verity Bernice Ben Arthur Coon Oscar Knowlton Albany Arthur Wilson Thelma North Elizabeth Krivesti Ambrose Terrel Will Nichols Grace Ivers W. A. McDonald Glouster Leather Post Orpha Weimmer Miss Post G. W. Post Fred Ivers Palos Sadie Henry Mae Williams Ferndale Eva Ivers Grant Post Grant Post and Son Sheldon Mrs. Post Jane Henry Joe Barnard Murray City Rev. Snyder Burr Oak Faye Ivers Grace

Corning Visitors Share Weekend With Locals

Corning visitors were noted on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffman and son Percy were Sunday guests of Mrs Coffman’s parents Mr and Mrs Harry Stiers. Wilford Wilson of Zanesville called on his parents over the weekend. Several from here attended meetings at East Branch and at Oalvale with Rey Snyder from Columbus preaching.

Corning Arthur Coffman Percy Cofmann Harry Stiers W. M. Fossball Millertown Frank Leibing Hobo Wilford Wilson Zanesville Logan Diggs Santoy Charles Driggs Clyde Horsett Paros Sadie Henry John Wagner Mid- Hocking East Branch Rey Snyder Colunbus Oalvale

Pratt's Fork Families Visit Over Weekend

Pratt's Fork residents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wingett and son were Sunday guests of Elsworth Wingett. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith and son visited their grandparents JD Goldsberry. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hanning were also.

Ray Wingett Elsworth Wingett Harry Smith JD. Goldsberry Ira Hanning

Sunday Visitors Share Social Calls Across Town

Sunday afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steinmetz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Atwood Irvin and sister Mollie, Miss Goldie Ashworth of Athens, Miss Gladys Smith, Mrs. Wayne Wincett and son, Mrs. Miles Cain and Hazel Tubbs, Mrs. Harley Merce, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Howatt, Katharine Frum, and Mr. and Mrs. Jea sie Gilkey, plus a surprise party at Will Story's home attended by the Deal and Beal families with their young daughter.

Henry Steinmetz Atwood Irvin Molle Harley Pierce Goldie Ashworth Athens Gladys Smith Wayne Wincett Miles Cain Hazel Tubbs Harley Merce A. C. Howatt Katharine Frum Jeasie Gilkey A. T. Deal W. M. Beal Jittte Will Story

Tulsa Congressman Leads in Democratic Senate Race with Klan Backing

Oklahoma City Aug 6 Congressman F BR Howard of Tulsa led former Governor J C Walton by 3668 votes in the Democratic nomination race for the United States Senate. Howard was endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan and Walton was openly hostile to the group. The early returns show a clear advantage for Howard as the contest narrows.

Oklahoma City Okla F. BR. Howard Tulsa Ku Klux Klan J. C. Walton Klatt

Child Born Today Owning An Ox Referenced In Berlin Park

A cryptic note mentions a child born today with an ox and young crocodiles aged twelve years in a Berlin park, with references to a grandfather named Nia. The text blends unusual animal life and family figures in a vague scene.

Eeeaea Nia Berlin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News Ruth Louise Lairson Canton Ohio Roy’ Schnackenburg Betty Tena Schnackenburg Buckeye Lake Vesper Shafer Golumbus Marion Coakley Harry Davis Hocking Power Co Wright's Towe Haydenvill Pit Kentucky Raymond Ng Wolfemother Ida Rosser Ann Mary Small Rotary Club Mrs. Arminda Wolfe Amesville Myers Vinton Oil and Gas Co of N Vinton Township Inton County Columbiana T. Meigs County Berea Spicnickers Political Aavertiser Hen Foster Court House As Square Ith Ae J. F. Burke Senator Burke Burke T. T. Robinson A. L. Garford Mittee A.C. Hudnutt J. E. Zeller Real Estate and Insurance Public Square Free Coal Club Heatrola Free Coal Club Gslalé Heatrola C. L. King FORD F. R. Beasley James A. White White J. A. White H. W. Murphy Sec’y O Frank Biddle Athens, Ohio
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