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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1927

Page

7

Indian visitors join Corning residents on leave

Mrs. A L Sims and two children from Jamshedpur India visit relatives in Corning while Mr. Sims works with Tata Iron and Steel. They plan to return to India around August 31 after a six months stay in the United States and will enroll children in American schools upon their next return.

Corning A. L. Sims Jamshedpur India A. B. Curran Chicago L. A. Gallagher Margaret Metzgher Zanesville Henry Kelso Curran Metzgher Gallagher Kelso Pansy Trussel Isabell Lines Columbus Margaret Schlingerman Thurston Albert Schlingerman Gladys Murray Congo K. W. Latta Willis Wright David Morris Nelsonville Logan Harry Scchottlekarb Lurlene Summitville Indiana Homer Willett Ypsilanti Michigan Joe Bennett Detroit Philip ‘Goodman Willett Bennett Victor Goodman Lillian Goodman Franklin County

Mrs. Harry Vernon has tonsils removed in Corning

Aug. 18 in Corning doctors James Miller and Robert Miller performed tonsil removal on Mrs. Harry Vernon of Gloucester.

Corning Harry Vernon Glouster James Miller Robert Miller

American Legion Arrives in France for Reunion Visit

More than 500 members of the American Legion disembark in Cherbourg as part of a larger group heading to Paris for a Mexican convention. Unlike 1917, crowds are subdued. the mission is social and to renew old ties rather than fight.

American Legion France Cherbourg UPI St. Nazaire Paris Harding

Parade of a Paroled Convict in Assault on Edith Moore

In Toledo on August 19 a convict recently paroled from Mansfield reformatory was hunted by police for an alleged assault on 23 year old Edith Moore. He forced entry to her home, beat her severely, and fled after her scream.

Toledo U.R Mansfield Edith Moore

Salisbury Dies at 83 in Ironton Home

John H. Salisbury of Ironton died last night at his son Ernest O. Salisbury’s home where he had lived since retiring from the drug business eight years ago.

Toledo John H. Salisbury Ironton Ernest O. Salisbury

Undertaker Allegedly Withholds Body of Father

Dayton dated August 18 report states Anna B. Marsh of West Palm Beach Florida obtained a mandatory injunction requiring C B West an undertaker to surrender the body of Orestes Webb from Miami Valley hospital where he died. The case before Judge R C C Patterson to hear the matter today.

Dayton U.P C. BE. West Miami Valley Hospital Anna B. Marsh West Palm Beach Florida West Orestes Webb George M. Brady Cincinnati Webb

Evidence to be heard by jury in probate court

Condemnation cases filed by the state highway department against property owners on Richland avenue will be heard by the jury before a verdict in any case. Trials include William and Coralm Munn for a right of way to Athens hospital to Albany and Pomeroy roads. Dr. D. S. Allen also faces hearing. settlements offered were 300 and 350 dollars.

State Highway Department Richland Avenue Highway Department William and Coral Munn Athens State Hospital Albany Pomeroy State Department D. 8. Allen Munn Allen Earl Dailey O. E. Reading T. W. Gold Clara Baker Herbert Ruth Osie Vore G. M. Jack A. F. Ashworth Blanche Ashworth Grant Mauser F. C. Shively Columbus

Hunter Family Reunion Planned for New Marshfield Farm

A Hunter reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 21 at the John Hunter farm, located one mile west of New Marshfield. Family members are invited to attend the gathering and reconnect with relatives.

Farm Bureau West Washington St Athens Frank Biddle Sec

Wet Curtiss Field Delays Oud Glory Transatlantic Takeoff

Rain saturates the Curtiss field runway delaying the Oud Glory monoplane's planned 5 PM takeoff for Rome. Lloyd Bertaud expressed caution about the safety margin given the heavy fuel load, amid yesterday's bearing "freezing" setback.

Curtiss Field N. Y Oud Rome Lloyd Bertaud

Dole Prize Winners Praised. Calls for New Contest Basis

Washington officials congratulate the Dole prize winners. Clarence M. Young, aeronautics director, urges a different contest basis with more time for selection and for ensuring properly equipped planes and trained pilots and navigators.

Dole Clarence M. Young Commerce Department Young

Freckles Melt Away in Four Days Says Flyte Cream

A vintage ad claims a new cream removes freckles in four days and leaves skin clean and youthful. It promises a money back offer through Cline's Pharmacy Co or any druggist if it fails. Consumers are told to ask for Flyte.

Cline’s Pharmacy Co

Won't Arrest Clerk of Ganton Until He Recovers

Newcomerstown August 18 U P Arrest of Harry Dillehay former Newcomerstown clerk at Canton on two warrants charging embezzlement was prevented today by Dr M H Reno who said the shock might kill Dillehay Dillehay is suffering from a nervous breakdown according to the doctor though conscious he cannot speak Warrants issued by Mayor M L Oliver over city council objections charge for a 360 full year's salary issued and cashed after seven months and 68 50 paid for work on Newcomerstown streets that was never done

Newcomerstown U.P Harry Dillehay Canton M. H. Reno Dillehay Reno M. L. Oliver

Protect Little Children With Fly-Tox Insect Killer

A vintage public health notice urges protection of children from flies by using Fly-Tox, a Mellon Institute Rex Fellowship product. The fragrance is claimed harmless to people but lethal to household insects, with usage per blue label instructions and retail availability.

Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship

Dillehay Reappears After City Records Disappearance

Diilehay vanished from New Comerstown over a month ago with all city records. He was found in the West and returned stating a Reading Pennsylvania taxi driver took the suitcase with the records. He refunded 150 of his salary and the council offered him a chance to replace the records. Mayor Oliver will defer arrest until his illness improves in about two months per Dr Reno's prognosis.

Diilehay Newcomerstown Reading Oliver Dillehay Reno

Reward Offered for Arrest of Mrs Buck Murderer

Gallipolis reports a $500 reward was posted for the arrest of the person responsible for the murder of Mrs. Florence Buck 33 Grimm's Landing West Virginia postmistress. The notice was posted by George.

Florence Buck Grimm's Landing W. Va George

Buck found strangled in hotel room

The woman's father Grimm reported Buck’s unclothed body found in a hotel bedroom Monday. Marks on her throat indicate strangulation but no murder weapon or accomplices were present.

For Itching Skin Uses Zemo Healing Liquid

Safe cepa treatment promises relief for itching skin and irritation. Zemo claims to banish pimples blackheads blotches ring worm and other skin irritations after the first application leaving skin soft clear and healthy. Available at druggists for one dollar.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will King Hemlock Reformatory Salisbury Dles Dr Scholls Washington Ganton Gallipolis Zemo Crystal Pool C. P. Life Guard Theatle-Duffield Fireworks Company Athens County Sons of Liberty Ae . Hio
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