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!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
3
Charles Kenneth Pepper Jr 25 of Athens Route 5 was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor W P Mickle after arrest by the State Highway Patrol for speeding on Richland Ave.
A Wednesday collision on Richland Ave left minor damage to both vehicles. Elias W. Gilbert 32 of 88 Central Ave. collided with Frances Allen 46 of Athens Route 1 as she turned toward a service station. No injuries reported. Gilbert cited for unsafe operation before Mayor Mickle.
World War II veteran Ben L. Williams was elected commander of K. T. Crossen Post 21 American Legion in Athens. James M. Vercoe was named first vice commander and Nolan H. Mace second vice commander as officers were installed by Donald E. Robinson. Other officers include Boyd Spencer adjutant David Strawn finance officer Wilson Carr sergeant at arms Elza Wyatt Jr chaplain Frank L. Harvey historian and John P. De Molet service officer. DeMolet will provide National Service Life Insurance dividend forms after Aug. 29 at the Legion home. Retiring adjutant W. R. Shaffer and Sam Alvarez commander received thanks.
A Kentucky minister named John Ramsey Parker from Wilmore paid a $5 fine and costs to Mayor John Aiken in Coolville after being arrested on Route 50 for speeding. Keele M. Smith of Albright West Virginia also faced a $10 fine and costs for the same charge.
Garrett McKee and spouse transfer three tracts in section 23 24 township 11 range 15 Ohio River survey to Russell H Lenigar and spouse in Waterloo Township.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.