Countywide picnic planned by Eastern Star and Masons
Plans for a county wide family picnic set for Thursday August 29 at Athens County fair grounds. A 89 piece boys band from the Masonic Home Springfield will perform and a program at 5 30 led by Otto Wily grand master of Masons of Ohio precedes the picnic at 2. Games for all ages and picnic baskets invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Body
Athens County Fair
Springfield
Ottow!y
Grand Master of Masons of
Athens County
Author recounts disappearance of two explorers in South Seas
Gustav Davidson, after four years in the Austral Archipelago, details the four month stay on Raivane Island and the subsequent disappearance of William B. Hargrave and Phineas E. Haskevitch who set out for Tahiti in a crude log craft. Davidson notes islander morals and surprising maternal instincts among South Sea women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
South Sea
William B. Hargrave
Colfax
Wash
Phineas E. Haskevitch
Paris
Gustav Davidson
Davidson
Austral Archipelago
Raivane
Tahiti
Hargrave
Haskevitch
H. Clapp
University of Montana
Millionaires Must Explain About Tax
Milwaukee report says Elmer Huckins and his son George face a federal inquiry into their vast wealth from clerical origins. They are summoned to explain undeclared income in several states and how they have paid investors high interest on funds entrusted to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
U.R
Elmer
George Huckins
Huckins
Collector of Internal Revenue
Evangelistic Services to Start at Albany Presbyterian
Two weeks of evangelistic services begin Wednesday night at the Albany Presbyterian Church. Each night services start at 7 59 with Reverend B H Pugh from Canaanville preaching. Special music has been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Presbyterian Church
B. H. Pugh
Canaanville
Fair managers seek material for local event
Frank Biddle and I W Slaughter launch a three day circuit to recruit stables of race horses and secure concessions for the Athens County Fair. They will visit Muskingum, Fayette and Pike County fairs and plan about 50 stands for August 20 to 23 with rides, games, an automobile show and nightly fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Frank Biddle
Athens County Fair Board
I. W. Slaughter
Muskingum County
Zanesville
Fayette County
Washington Court House
Pike County
Piketon
Second Man Dies After Explosion
Marietta August 14 Court Hoff 39 Reno second victim of a gas explosion in Muskegon oil fields died in a Muske gon hospital Monday night Albert Thorniley Marietta was almost instantly killed at the time Hoff was injured The explosion and fire claimed two Washington County men Monday August 5 The men were working on a drilling well as crew employed by Charles Huffman and James McCormick Marietta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Court Hoff
Reno
Muskegon
Mich
Albert Thorniley
Hoff
Washington County
Charles Huffman
James McCormick
Classifieds Bring Quick Deals in Athens Messenger
The Messenger urges readers to use the classified section daily for bargains and opportunities. John Cox found a suitable tenant for his East State Street rooming house within three days after the ad appeared, showing fast connections between buyers and renters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Messenger
John Cox
East State Street
First shipment arrives for Ohio University stadium seats
The initial batch of California redwood seats, eight inches by two inches, for the Ohio University stadium, now under construction in Athens, arrives. After painting and mounting on U-bolts in the risers, each side will feature 40 rows. If laid end to end, the seats total about five miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Stadium
California
Marietta Woman Sets Swim Record
Marietta resident Mrs. Ed A Hart swam five miles from Devols dam to Washington Street finding in three hours and twenty minutes. She was the first woman to achieve this feat and was followed by a canoe with Mrs. Shirley Smith and Dorothy Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Ed. A. Hart
Devol’s
Washington Street
Hart
Shirley Smith
Dorothy Nolan
Spaulding Family Reunion Set at Spaulding Home
The Spaulding family reunion will be held at Eli and Lou Spaulding’s home in New England on Sunday September 1. A noon dinner is planned followed by an afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Eli and
Lou Spaulding
New England
London stenographer halts Channel swim attempt
Miss Connie Gilhead a 20 year old London stenographer abandoned her English Channel crossing after six hours and 25 minutes in the water near Cape Gris Nez France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Grius-Nez
France
U.P
Connie Gilhead
London
English Channel
Russians and Chinese clash feared in Manchuria
Moscow reports red soldiers killed or wounded as Chinese and Rus sian forces attempt to cross into Siberia. Border clashes occur along Sungari River Blagoveschensk and Lake Hanka with rising anti Soviet White Guardist activity and preparations for invasion by former imperial generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
UPI
Russia
China
Manchuria
Red
Siberia
Sungart
Blagoveschensk
Lake Hanka
Soviet Frontier
Soviet Union
Students of Music Take Part in Recital
Eight students of the School of Music at Ohio University performed in a recital at Music Hall Auditorium Tuesday afternoon. The program featured soprano Alice Zayv contralto Frances Hatch soprano Morna Guthrie pianist Marguerite Wood pianist Helen McKibben baritone Joe Dando soprano Marie Cowpe and organist Helen McClaflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Music
Ohio University
Music Hall
Alice Zayv
Frances Hatch
Morna Guthrie
Marguerite Wood
Helen McKibben
Joe Dando
Marie Cowpe
Helen McClaflin
Hole in One by Dr D H Biddle at Athens Country Club
Dr D H Biddle joined the Hole-in-One Club at Athens Country Club on Tuesday afternoon by holing out from the drive on No. 4 green. The 122 yard fairway required a pitch shot from the tee as the green is surrounded by bunkers. Fellow witnesses were F W Bush Prof CC N Mackinnon and Wheatley Link. It was the first recorded hole in one drive at the club this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Biddle
Athens Country Club
No. & Green
Dr. Biddle
F. W. Bush
CC N. Mackinnon
Wheatley Link
Stephens announce birth of son in Chauncey
Mr and Mrs Henry Stephens of Chauncey announce the birth of a son Tuesday morning. The mother was formerly Miss Martha Katzenbach. The baby is a grandchild of Mr and Mrs Green Stephens and Mr and Mrs John Katzenbach of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Henry Stephens
Martha Katzenbach
Green Stephens
Mia
John Katgenbach
Chaunces
Local Social Notes From Richland Avenue Area
Richland Avenue residents report visits and trips with friends in Zanesville Columbus Adrian and Washington DC. Numerous family gatherings are noted including bake sale plans at Baker's Cafeteria and relatives visiting in Dayton Jerseyville Flora Nelsonville and Athens area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Avenue
M. P
Baker's Cafeteria
John Ator
George Shafer
Wilson Ator
Betty Lou
Pioneers Birthdays Noted In Chauncey Community
Three Chauncey residents of Athena County marked birthday anniversaries Tuesday. C Frye, 70, a lifelong miner, reports his health good and wishes for better mine work. Margaret Beebe, 91, widow of Hopson Beebe, has declined in health. Jane Hartley, 89, in good health, tends a small farm and cares for her son on Marshfield road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Athena County
C. Frye
Margaret Beebe
Heebe
Jane Hartley
Frye
Ben
Boudinot Family Reunion Planned for August 25
The annual Boudinot family reunion will take place Sunday August 25 in Mount Pleasant Park Lancaster. Mrs Walter Grubb, Mr Vernon, is president and a substantial program is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Boudinot
Mount Pleasant Park
Lancaster
Walter Grubb
Vernon
Eye strain and eye comfort in Modern Times
The piece notes that vision errors and eye work cause widespread strain and that many rely on glasses for comfort. It urges readers to consider the eye care facilities offered in Athens as a benefit to relief from strain.
Minister Denies Scarlet Fever at Home Report
The Rev. T. C. Gregory of Mr Hermon writes to The Messenger disputing a scarlet fever report at his home. He says only one child was sick, not three, while the house remains under quarantine with Rev. Cremory staying with Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Millmier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Gregory
Hermon
Gregory
Funeral held in Nelsonville for Mrs Grinstead
Chauncey August 14 funeral services were led by Reverend GG Courtney for Mrs Marin da Grinstead at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville. Burial followed at Dew Cemetery near Buchtel. A former Ortisten resident, she died at her son Earl Crimstead's Cleveland home, leaving six sons and one daughter who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Courtney
Marinda Grinstead
Church of Christ
Nelonville
Dew
Buchtel
Grimstead
Ortisten
Earl Crimstead
Cleveland
Kempton Family Reunion Set in Mount Pleasant Park
The Kempton family reunion will be held at Mount Pleasant Park in Lancaster on Sunday, August 14. Attendees are urged to bring family records and a dish to share for the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Attu
The
Kempton Famil Tes
Mount Pleasanter Park
Lancaster
Symday
Aug
No-one can offer pimples S S S advert promises clear skin
An old advert promotes S S S as a blood tonic to clear pimples and improve skin. It claims stronger vitality and resistance to disease, touts vegetable-based formula and a 100 year history, urging readers to buy larger sizes at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S.S
Mrs Alepha Wemmer Faces Delayed Goiter Operation
Chauncey August 14 Mrs Alepha Wemmer of Millfield was not physically able to undergo a goiter operation at White Cross Hospital and has been moved to her daughter Mrs Hoog's home in Millfield. She remains critically ill though her condition is slightly improved and the operation may be scheduled for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Alepha Wemmer
Millfield
White Cross Hospital
Mra. Hoog
McDaniel
Millfeld
Rendinot family attends birthday dinner in Hooper Ridge
Mr and Mrs F F Rendinot and their son Orris Rendinot of Millfield attended a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs L W Bryson in Hooper Ridge last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaunchy
F. FE. Rendinot
Orris Rendinot
Millfield
Tl. W. Bryson
Hooper Ridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Stalder
Fred Tibbles Stalder
Colgate
Okla
J. F. Smith
Fast State Street
Stalder
Hattie Stalder Daley
Waldron, Mo
Anna Swartz
Athens State Hospital
Kermit Swartz
Columbus
Ted Cowen
Austin
Texas
Coolville
St. Joseph
Reed
Andrew Murphy
Mill Street
Trev
William Doe Munds
Gambier School of Divinity
Episcopal Church of
Bratemahl
Munds
Elizabeth
Eve
E. W. Chubb
Glenn
Frances Biehl
Pomeroy Road
David Angell
Maryville, Mo
Edythe McClain
Mrs. W. H. McClain
Grosvenor Street
Rebekah Lodge
J. J. Lister
North
Congress Street
M. E. Danford
McConnelsville
Blanche Danford
Akron High School
Merle Danford
Trimble
Ray Cary
Topeka
Kan
J. G. Cary Tin Trimble
Sisler
Companion
W.B. Drake
Biddle
Bulova
Optometrist
AMI Stanium
Reunion
D. W. Biddle
Eleanor Martin
Lucille Porter
Earl Shafer
G. W. Shafer
Henry Bolin
Adrian
Elza Potts
Bolin
G. R. Shafer
Harold Figley
Washington, D. C
Anna Steele
Elliottvne
Tom Robinson
Oscar Butts
Dayton
A. K. Newman
Carrie Newman
Mr. Butts
Wilmer
Walter Newman
John Cabean
Chillicothe
Will Barnhill
Barnhill
Carpenter
Margaret Ruth
Jerseyville
George McCollins
Clara Mae Percy
Emerson Douglass
Flora
George Richey
Cantera Cave
Telephone Men of the Home Office
Anna Mansfield
A. C. Creamer
Homer Waugh
Nelsonville
Frank Hull
Pioneers
B. M. Covert
Optometriat
Bank of Athens National Bank
Vrs
Phew
Diresabay
Appy
Mra. Wemmer
Diawon Hhrand
Merhant
Athens National Bank
Ohio
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!