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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1928

Page

2

Wesley Circle 79 Dies in Carmel Near Racine

Wesley Circle age 79 died at his Carmel home Thursday evening from old age infirmities. Born and raised in Carmel he lived there all his life and will be buried in the local cemetery. He helped originate Carmel picnic events, a long running local tradition. He leaves two children Gus Circle and Mrs Justice Chittenden. Burial Sunday with Curtis of Racine Funeral Director in charge.

Pomeroy Wesley Carmel Racine Circlé Gus ’Circle Justice Chittenden Curtis of

Cincinnatians Visit Home Ties Highlight Meigs County Roots

Pomeroy reports longtime Cincinnatians Ferdinand and Clara Zink and their two sons visiting their old Meigs County roots. The Zinks and Reuter families pioneered in the area and were active in Trinity Lutheran Church. Executors named in the will of F. S. Pearsall include grandsons, with set shares and conditions.

Pomeroy Ferdinand Zink Cincinnati Reuter Zink Meigs County Little Trinity Lutheran Church Second and Butternut Avenues Ferdinand Kirstine Court House Yard Adelbert Zink Lizzie Kirstine Wilson Clara Reuter Clem S. Minor Belle Hil C. F

Miss Sybil Slagel Back in Washington After European Summer

Miss Sybil Slagel daughter of Mr and Mrs John Slagel of Mainstreet returns to duties as a nurse in Washington after a summer trip to Europe. She left the United States in June and landed August 5 visiting Italy France and England with Paris praised as a Mecca for American tourists.

Pomeroy Sybil Slagel John Slagel Mainstreet Washington, D. C Europe United States Atlantic Miss Stage Italy France England Paris

Kare bribery tale tied to Compton office, home meeting

In Pomeroy Aug 11 details of a Kare bribery plot spread. Alleged deal between Karr and Detective Cleary allegedly occurred in Commissioner Compton's office after a meeting at Kate's home, with 249 in marked money changing hands. Compton is said not to be involved. Directors discuss preliminary fair plans and Labor Day ration on grounds.

Pomeroy Karr Cleary Compton Kate

Showers Predicted Throughout Week Forecast

Weather forecast indicates a period of thunder showers Tuesday and again Friday or Saturday in the Ohio valley. Temperatures rise after an initial moderate start to the week, with warmer conditions expected later.

Washington Ohio Valley

Hospital Notes from Sheltering Arms Hospital

Weekly notes from Sheltering Arms Hospital list admissions in early August including Mrs Albert Ieffers of Athens for medical treatment on August 6, Mrs Elizabeth Hughes of Athens for appendix removal on August 7, and Mrs John Baughlas of Pratts Fork for minor operation on August 7 all reported in good condition. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Sprague of 74 May Avenue in August with both mother and child doing well. Convalescents include Emmett Scott of Pomeroy, H Chalfant of Athens, and B Buck of Athens, with Harley Taylor of Hemlock Grove dismissed.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Hose Albert i@effers Athens Hizabeth Hughes John Baughlas Pratts Fork Arthur Sprague May Avenue Emmett Scott Pomeroy H. Chalfant B. Buck Harley Taylor Hemlock Grove

County awards road surfacing contracts in Columbia township

County commissioners awarded contracts for road surfacing in Columbia township. Pomeroy and Shaw of Columbus to surface three roads at 2.752 per ton limestone. Ray Schaefer awarded Orange road gravel project at 2.35 per ton, to be hauled from Reedsville. Ora J. Moore’s will leaves all property to son Earl Moore, who is named executor, witnessed by Margaret A. and J. H. Peoples.

Pomeroy Shaw Columbus Columbia Township Orange Road Ray Schaefer Reedsville Willis Fued Pomeroy Ora J. Moore Salisbury Township Earl Moore Margaret A J. H. Peoples

Democrats Plan Write-In Nominations for Primary Ballot

A Democratic movement urges voters to write in candidates for upcoming primary. John Schaaf county commissioner E W Peoples prosecutor R W Finsterwald coroner J E Carleton probate judge must receive a party vote percentage to qualify for November ballot. Oscar Myers Pomeroy sheriff Lord Hysell clerk of courts are listed on the Democratic ballot with cross marks needed.

John Schaaf E. W. Peoples R. W. Finsterwald J. E. Carleton Oscar Myers Pomeroy Lord Hysell Horton Brown

Shops May Again Be Put In Hobson

West visitors staying six weeks in Columbus with Mrs Hull's sisters, then Middletown for a week before returning. Changes at Hobson include moving shops back from Seespor and securing new work, with interior decoration underway and no church services this Sunday due to ongoing work. Mr. and Mrs Mack Hull were among those mentioned.

Leroy Lyons Columbus Middleport Jobson Ning Sunda

WON'T BE LONG Schools of Racine Are To Open After Labor Day

Racine announces classes begin September 3 with staff including high school principal B. Williams, Roger Daniels, Pomeroy, Esther Herron, Miss Cherrington, McArthur, and other teachers. New commercial teacher added at Racine High School.

Racine High School B. Wiliams Roger Daniels Pomeroy Esther Herron Athens Cherrington McArthur W. O.ngerow Maurice Lott Olin Batley Tucker Racine High School

Be Fair In This Political Advertisement

A political ad urges voters to support Tompkins for clerk of courts, claiming fairness, qualification, and appreciation of public support, noting the incumbent seeks a sixth term. The message frames elections as a contest against monopolies in public office.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wesley Circle Gia Dentes PoMerur Dorothy Pendergrasa Jenkey Peper M.J. Hamilton King Herman Lohse Houghton Lake Michigan C.J Hamilton Erwin Columbus Middleport Herb Chambers Chamber John Major Buesyrus Otto Larrick Ariddleport Chambers Marcus Chambers J. R. Padden Steubenville Haligon Frank de Perio Charleston Fame U. S Enteys Schaaf Peoples Finsterwald Carleton Whaley Dental Rooms Hobson Mack Hull Tompkins Robert P. Tompkins K. T. Crossen American Legion Business The Eelln LABOR Athens County Gover W. D. Robinson Poltical Advertisement Earl D. Bloom Martin L. Davey Peter Witt Herman R. Witter James C B. Beatty Democratic Francis Poulson Charles W. Truak Charles E. Wharton Geo Myers George White Thomas S. Wright Frank F. Gentsch John Henry Newman Graham P. Hunt Carl W. Smith Lester C. Riddle Daniel E. Butler Cyrus Locher Supreme Court Dennis F. Dunlavy Frank S. Monners Alva L. Coddington Joseph T. Ferguson Charles H. Hubbell Congress Louis J. Eberle Court of Appeals Louis M. Day Sid SRS J. H. Kauffman James Patrick Mangan Court of M. Bushnell State Central Committee Milton S. Cox General Assembly Probata Court Court of Common Plea William Williams A.M. Moone Harry Dusz County Central Southern Ohio Electric Co Nelsonville
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