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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1928

Page

7

Ordinance 547 Sets DUI Penalties in Athens City

Athens Ohio city ordinance imposes fines from 100 to 500 dollars for operating a vehicle while intoxicated or under opiates with suspension of driving privileges from six months to one year. Second offenses carry higher fines and jail terms. subsequent offenses trigger longer suspensions and penalties. Rulings repeals inconsistent ordinances. effective per law.

Ue College Cincinni Heberling Co Athens County Athens H. B. Shipe Lange Lange Company Slvens State of Ohio By & Woodworth LF H. Aera Atee M. Gore Sever

Reduced Prices on Refrigerators and More at East End Store

The Family Store Olinger and Wolfe advertises reduced prices on refrigerators with 50 pound ice capacity at 16.20, other sizes up to 75, plus window screens, carpenters supplies, and Eveready flashlights for vacation trips. The Southern Ohio Electric Co. brand is also noted.

SEARS Athens G. H. Marten Athens R Millfield Electric Repair CO Long's Wash

Notice of Assessment for Foster Place Improvement

Notice to property owners along Foster Place in Athens Ohio of an assessment for grading draining curbing and concrete paving with sidewalks. Assessments on file for inspection with the City Clerk at the Water Works Office City Building. City of Athens March 1 1928. Also a state insurance certification for Albany Insurance Company New York noting financials as of December 31 1927 and authority to transact insurance in Ohio.

Foster Place West Union Street Athens Ohio Ald City Water Works Ity Bbbane Mirkin State of Ohio Division of Insurance Columbus Willi C. Sappord Albany Insurance Company al- Danyte New York William C. Safford Ins. of

Bids Sought by Nelsonville Board of Education for Coal

Bids to furnish black No. 6 seam coal for Nelsonville Ohio schools during 1928 29 term are due by 12 noon Tuesday August 21 1928. Clerk E W Washburn notes the board may reject any or all bids and reserves the right to accept only suitable offers.

TS Notige Athens Township Board of Education J. A. Walsh Albany Simms’ Brothers Chauncey Lancaster Court B. State Street Nelsonville

Pittsburgh Livestock Market Sees Gains Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Market reports show hogs 15 to 25 cents higher with a broad range of weights selling from 80 to over 200 pounds. Cattle receipts around 25 with steady to firm tone. steers trading near 11.50 to 15.25, yearlings and heifers 10.50 to 15, beef cows 8 to 10.50, heavy calves up to 80. Sheep receipts 100 with slow demand and fat lambs 12.50 to 14.00. Butter and dairy prices mixed with creamery butter steady amid grade-based pricing. Toledo wheat and oats quoted with mixed cash prices and feed commodities trading.

D. Gianque Allen Angus J. W. Hayes Athens R. D Albany Avie Gra_ham Athens Harry J. Ball Fairfield Jefferson Co Town Gockerels Kerlin Mott Bryan R. G. Plains Road Sur McKinstry Produce Co Pion Gaul Brothers G. G. Gaul Athens R Athens Live Stock Co N. E. Mills

Crawford Couple Celebrates 54 Years of Marriage in Canaan Township

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Crawford of Canaan township marked fifty four years of marriage with a family reunion and picnic at the fair grounds on Sunday August 6. Parents of seven, five living children attended along with fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One son had died and one daughter was absent. Guests included Mrs C W Watkins Oscar Dillinger and Ellis South.

James A. Crawford Canaan Township Fair Grounds Charles Fulton Audubon Iowa James B. Crawford Raymond Gilbert Crawford Rachel Margaret Earle Butts Nita Louise Alfred Hill Frances Leota Wilfred T. Q. Kincade Cledythe Eleanor Erwin Harvey H. ©. Burch C. W. Watkins Oscar Dillinger Ellis South

Athens Council Orders Widespread Sidewalk Repairs

The Athens City Council adopted a resolution ordering numerous sidewalks built within 15 days following notice. A second resolution to repair more sidewalks will follow the committee report. Officials warned of a tight budget due to delinquent taxes and reduced funds affecting staffing and services.

Athens County Budget Commission

July county finances report shows treasury balance and payouts

The July report records a county treasury balance of 641 057 09 in the depository, receipts of 451 896 86 and disbursements of 74 45 08. Overdrafts from the trust fund total 21 187 04 with an outstanding warrant reduction of 5 810 34. Disbursements cover road repairs 14 734 49 sheep fund 392 70 infirmary bond 82 50 health expense 103 93 education 553 90 redemption 708 30 general 254 57 cigarette 5 280 79 state fund 8 785 09 flood emergency 259 96 motor vehicle license 1 620 38 inheritance tax 28 intercounty highways 952 22 and trust funds 19 300.

County Board of Education

City Employs Bacteria Germ to Mass Kill Rodents

Athens officials consider using a rat control method from the Huntington Ratin Service System. The germ on bread bait is reported to kill rats within a week to three weeks without harming other animals. Over 1,500 rats have died in Athens from the treatments already placed in groceries, Ohio University buildings, and the state hospital area.

Athens Ratin Huntington Ohio University State Hospital R. L. Shelton W. T. Terry Shelton Terry Copenhagen Denmark Mr. Shelton Nelsonville Marietta Parkersburg

Kent Convention Hosts Rural Carrier Leaders Today

Dr James Engleman of Kent Normal College and C C McDevitt publisher of the national rural carrier were to address Ohio rural letter carriers association members at their convention in Kent.

Kent U.P James

Gasoline Sale Alleged Tied to Preston Firm in Logan Rate Fight

Solicitors contend gasoline extracted from Logan Gas Co supplies flows to Preston Oil Co at no charge. They accuse officers of both firms of directing the operations and say the revenue should be counted in Logan’s rate base. Logan defends extraction as necessary to protect mains and control costs for consumers.

Columbus Aug U.P Logan Gas Company Preston Oil Company Logan Company Public Utilities Commission Preston Concern Preston Company

Strengthened US polo lineup gains Malcolm Stevenson

The United States polo team for the September match against Argentina was strengthened when Malcolm Stevenson agreed to play this year.

New York United States Argentina Malcolm Stevenson

OUSTERS SOUGHT IN Bainbridge Race Track Case

Geauga County Law Enforcement League plans to appear in Chardon Common Pleas Court to seek removal of County Prosecutor Richard Bostwick and Sheriff Frank Nelson on charges they permit betting at Bainbridge track.

Bainbridge Race Tragk Geauga County Law Enforgement League Common Pleas Court Chardon Richard Bostwick Frank Nelson Bainbridge Track

Columbus Boxer Judy Hesse Knockouts King in First Round

Judy Hesse of Columbus extended his knockout streak by flooring K. King of Newark in the first round. Hesse weighed 166 pounds while King tipped the scales at 161 pounds.

Columbus Judy Hesse King of Newark Hesse King

Horse Drops Dead at Bainbridge Race Track

A five year old gelding Captain Fox dropped dead in the third race at Bainbridge race track. The Ozark stable owned the horse ridden by Jockey Sammy Steel who was injured. In Athens overtime parking fines were issued to Frank Moler, a car dealer, by Traffic Officer James Lewis.

Cleveland Captain Fox Bainbridge Race Track Ozark Stable Sammy Steel Steel Court Street Frank Moler Athens James Lewis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry A. Hatch—For W. E Bill) Moler Baughman's Marshfield Oldsmobile OLDS Athens Implement CO DODGE Andard Sxx BUICK Pvco THE Buick CO Nelsonville-Pomeroy Rhens Fccune's FORD Chevrolet Durant Macune Motor Car CO Algeo Motor Sales E. Carpenter Street Auto Sales CO Louevi Moler Ee Auto Accessories Guthrie Auto Sales Co LSO Athens Wrecking _ Co Union St Athens Junk Co Service Robinson Brothers W. Webb W. Union Tire and Battery GALL State Street St Parker's Acme Dry Cleaners Farley S Dry Cleaning CO Farley Athens Valetor R. White DeMolet Brothers Frank R. Murphy General Insurance Service Dwight A. Rutherford Davis W. Mion W. R. Cable Herbert Kelley Athens Trucking C Co J. A. Wiseman Mgr Carl Ben F. Bolen Franklin Ave P. Y. the Messenger Moler Auto Sales CO Charles H. Russell Hilltop Garage White's Mill Aerrold Place Satan Ape Aneer George Bescoe Pearl Coon Plains Ocoke Pocahontas W. Va Murphy's Buns Parker House Murphy's Bakery Pillsbury’s Best Pillsbury'’s Higgins & Son Guys_ville Athens Purniture Exchange Hoover Athens Furniture Exchange Davenport Ling Tools J. E. Price Main St McCormick-Deering C. S. Moore White Hall School Arthur Hunter Athens Township Lowe Brothers Carpenter Hardware Co G. W. Hopkins Hotel Berry Floyd Pought Kerr's Ter Hardware Co College ST Bath N. Congress Street Odern Dalton Mechanicsburg Ator's A. L. Stanley Oene Rokers Person Realty Co Pinsterwald — Undertaking Company, Pomeroy and Rutland U. OG Meigs County Buick Co Middleport Vulcanizing Co Hetze Pomeroy J. Ae John R. Love Condor Street Farber Iron Ca French Dry Cleaners Middleport Mason City New Bridge Duerr Pomeroy Cement Block Co Whitmore Bucklei Bartlett Atwater Kent All Electric Scott Paint & Wall Paper Co Sauters Automotive P “Rim Rock Farm Geo Rutledge Tion Ridenour Bardin Brothers Cag-Ameus Congress and President Sts R. L. Woodworth National Bank Hunter Renee Ar Meneri North McKinley Ave Phillip M. Ricketts Lottridge Landis Buck Burk Athens County & Loan Co Athens Paint Supply Albany Milling Co Athens Lumber_Co Co Wilson & Deeter S. Congress St Richland Boulevard Cameron Bros INS Rance Real Estate & Loans W. J. Frank Carpenter's Logan Your Messenger Clinton Webb Wreck Car Service Braddock Rober & Burdette Graham-Paige Essex Wollett Auto Red Star Bus Restaurant Cherrington Vital Oply Cherrington Hospital Hunter ST. W McCray Insurance Agency Chicago U. P Board of Trade Overland McFarland HOT Point American Beauty and Warge Electric Irons Mills Electric Shop Alfred Richardson Model Home Bakery Cable Hardware Coo Ohlinger & Wolfe East End Penter's Southern Ohio Electric CO M. E DURO Carl Pettit C. H. Harris C. E. Washburn Board of Education Pittsburgh Livestock Cincinnati Produce Toledo Bircet Dee. P. Timothy Cincinnati Livestock A. F E. Price Captain Benton Salvation Army Depot Street Charles Ashworth Hudson Avenue Herrold Place Lowry, Beasley and Pratt Ro‘mine Solicitors Preston Ruth Bowers Morris Matt Throckmorton F. H. Bowers Senueee Aens Otal Hake Hocking Valley Oan Arerives Baltimore Westheand Ste
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