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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1950

Page

9

Annual EKUB Conference Opens in Logan Tonight

The Fiftieth Annual Session of the Southeast Ohio Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church meets in Logan from Tuesday to Thursday with an 7:45 p m. evening session. Bishop Clippinger presides Tuesday morning. Rev. Tom Wedsworth delivers the sermon "But as for You Man of God" and music is led by William Knapp and Carl Spence. The conference features memorial services and a banquet with addresses by Rev. R. M. Weh and Bishop John Stamm.

Logan Southeast Ohio The Evangelical United Brethren Church Logan Church A. N. Grueser Sherman T. Lyke R. B. Wilson Ministerium Roger Friend A. R. Clippinger Tom Wedsworth William Knapp Carl Spence Bethany Earl C. Miller Bishop Clippinger Dayton D. S. Mills C. M. Bowman Carl L. Wilson Irvin H. Lane R. M. Weh Harrisburg Eugene Flowers Bremen Mills Memorial Adult Choir Cecile McGinnis Redempton John S. Stamm

Madison Street Sidewalk Underway in Glouster

Work began on a four foot wide cement sidewalk along Madison Street from Main Street to the railroad crossing. The sidewalk will run beside the paved street after removing a hedge fence to improve safety for school children at the intersection.

Glouster Madison St Main St

Miss Barker and James Gault Wed in Open Church

Janice Ann Barker and James Starland Gault exchanged nuptial vows at the EUB Church in Logan. The ceremony featured a floral altar with gladioli and palm decorations, with a Swiss organdy gown and a Peter Pan veil. The couple, both graduates in Ohio, plan travels in Ohio after a reception.

Juliet Shirley Barker Nettie Barker Betty Young Granville Lois Harstine New Philadelphia Crandy

Les Amies hold church social then community reunion notes

Logan social notes recount a Methodist Church gathering at the church dining hall with four guests and officers elected led by Mrs Bertha Oberle. Separate items report the 43 Wolfe descendants meeting at Rachelmacher Park, new officers under Don Wolfe, and various local travels and visits including Crawford, Athens, Marietta, Cleveland and Logan residents with brief family and travel details.

Ase Krishbaum J. G. Cole Arlie Brimner Logan Christopher Wolfe Rachelmacher Park Athens Chesterhill Thurston Basil Nelsonville Union Furnace Don Wolfe W. D. Wolfe James Hollenbaugh Mary McGrath Nellie Wend

Logan Area Family Visit Notes and County Travel

Logan personals note Mr and Mrs Roy Smith of Lancaster spent Sunday in Logan visiting Mrs Smiths brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs D A Sands Mrs Kirby Snider and husband traveled to Columbus for the week with him Mr Snider works at the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad shops Mr and Mrs Roger Houck and children Ernie and Rosary have been guests of Mrs Houcks mother Mrs Blanche

Roy Smith Lancaster Logan Mrs. Smith D. A. Sands Kirby Snider Columbus Snider Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Roger Houck Ernie Roscary Ms. Houck Blanche

Antioch Grange Wins District Grange Drama Contest

Hocking's Antioch Grange won first place in a district drama contest, scoring narrowly ahead of Canaan Grange of Athens. The Antioch play Greener Grass featured Woodrow Featherolf and others under coach Mrs. John Amnah.

LOGAN Hocking Antioch Grange Canaan Grange Athens Vinton County Antioch Woodrow Featherofl Eileen Starner Edith Helber Harold Nihiser Paul Shaw Jim Hansley John Amnah George Sargent Mary Shonebarger Jayne Campbell Jerry Smith William Miller Daily News Etta Lewis Fairfield County Ethelbert Campbell Athens County Ilber Fry Vinton Countty

Belle Goodwin 85 Former McArthur Resident Dies

Mrs. Belle Goodwin 85, of Hamden, died at Casto Rest Home August 43. Born March 9 1865 in Dundas, she was daughter of John and Iva Hoffines Salts. Survived by sister Cora Winters and brother Charles Salts, husband Henry preceded her. Member of Church of Christ Bethel. Funeral at Winters home August 14. Burial South Mound Cemetery New Castle Indiana.

Hamden Belle Goodwin McArthur Casto Mrs. Goodwin Dundas John Iva Hoffines Salts Cora Winters Charles Salts Henry Church of Christ At Bethel Winters South Mound New Castle Ind

Overloaded Roads May Force Cut In Auto Output

Detroit reports motor experts warn highway congestion may curb car and truck production. GM and Nash-Kelvinator executives say highways are inadequate, underfunded, and diversion of highway funds worsens the issue. They urge building full expressways and better planning to sustain auto industry growth.

Detroit Autodustry Albert Bradley General Motors Tor Mason Thomas MacDonald United State Commissioner of Public Roads

Pioneer Families of Salem Township Meigs County Home

A Rutland residence linked to Meigs County pioneer families the Strongs and the Merrills. Captain James Merrill and Orasha Strong helped build the area in the early 1800s while descendants spread through Wilkesville and Rutland. The 18 inch thick walled, ten room house is now owned by H. W. Nelson.

C. H. Harris Rutland New Lima Harrisonville Salem Township Meigs County Strongs Merrills Clarabelle Strong H. W. Nelson James Merrill Ohio Timothy Dexter Boston Ohio Company Marietta New Orleans New York Salem Orasha Massachusetts Athens Jackson Wilkesville Dexter Creek J. J. Strong Jared Orasha Strong Gallia County John Stephen Elijah Daniel Ozias Silas Silas Strong Job Strong Phette Place Holliday John Strong Presbyterian Church Stephen Strong Ozias Strong Frederic Merrill Rutland Township Cincinnati Nelson Libby

Murray City Social Notes Births and local moves highlighted

Murray City notices include the birth of Rita Kay to Clyde Bartimus and his wife in New Lexington on July 30 with Fred Koon as grandfather, and a daughter to Danny Wolfe Jr. in Nelsonville on August 17. Families announce real estate purchases and moves on Rush Street, New Lexington, plus visits and returns from Chauncey Dayton and Wiloughby.

Murray City Clyde Bartimus New Lexington Fred Koon Rita Kay Danny Wolfe Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Dan Wolfe Clark James Gerald Johnson Eva Roberts Dearborn Mich Henry Johnson John Shelton Clayton Worthington Dayton Cincinnati James Morrison Rush St Warren Darby Morrison Sylvester Hammond Chauncey Howard Craft Gerald Bittner Willoughby Harry Bittner Albert Phillips Lance Leslie Curtis Walter Lauriskey Roger Wilson Michael Franklin, Ohio

Driver Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Case

James H. Beougher aged 18 of 889 W Hunter St pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined $150 plus costs and jailed until payment. Mayor Roger Friend heard the case. Crystal Martin paid a $9.70 fine and costs in Mayor's Court for permitting an unlicensed driver.

Logan James H. Beougher W. Hunter St Roger Friend Crystal Martin

Blight Damages Local Tomato Crops

Blight is damaging area tomato crops with vines wilting leaves withering and green fruit showing black spots as ripening proceeds. Some gardens face partial loss while others expect almost total destruction of their crop.

Haydenville Couples Secure Marriage Licenses

Francis Albert Perrault 31 of Haydenville and Eula Lenora Miller 21 of Haydenville obtain a marriage license. Ralph Roland Fick 22 of Nelson Ville and Donna JoAnne Shaw 18 of Logan secure a marriage license.

Francis Albert Perrault Haydenville Eula Lenora Miller Ralph Roland Fick Nelson Ville Donna JoAnne Shaw Logan

Donahue Stump Tie Knot In Quiet Catholic Rites

Julia Agnes Donahue daughter of Mrs C R Donahue and Paul Stump son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Stump were married Sunday noon at St Johns Catholic Church Rec tory by Rev Fr Charles P Foy. Attendants were the bride’s sister Mrs Noel White and Gerald Stump. The couple plan to live with the bride’s mother after a short wedding trip.

Donahue

Clothing Firm Manager Resigns to Lead Ohio Valley Bakery Route

Cash Bahr, long with Smith Clothing Co. for a year, resigns as local manager and begins work with The Ohio Valley Baking Company. He will head a bread route with daily trips to Parkersburg.

Middleport Cash Bahr Smith Clothing Co Ohio Valley Baking Company Parkersburg

Pomeroy Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Meet

Drew Webster Post American Legion Auxiliary held a gathering at Ms. Thomas Chilna and Mrs. Thomas Clark homes in Syracuse. Mrs. Mayme Holmes presided due to the president’s absence. A report on an electric clock presented to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Terrell was read. A fish fry by Mr. Clark followed, with a rose-centered refreshment table.

Pomeroy Drew Webster Post American Legion Thomas Chilna Thomas Clark Syracuse Mayme Holmes Walter Terrell Clark

Circle Meets on Lawn at Western Hills

The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church met Tuesday evening at the Rawlings home on Union Ave for a lawn picnic dinner attended by fifteen members and one guest Mrs Williams of Detroit. Mrs Globokar and other hostesses served dessert. Miss Elizabeth Fick presided and appointed a nominating committee. The circle voted to keep the president for two years with other offices to be elected later.

Janie Burt Connorsville Ind Kathy Gault Bradner Burt William Johnson Youngstown Fred Gault Melvin Drucker Harold Keller Logan Grandmother Barker Grandmother Young Lois Heft Athens John Edward Krieg Columbus Nancy Barrett Akron James Shaw Ohio Gault Logan High Ohio University Hocking Valley Hospital Navy O. U

Pomeroy church classes enjoy Thursday picnic at Naylors Run

Members of the Junior primary and kindergarten classes of the First Baptist Church of Pomeroy and teachers Mrs. Carol Cook Miss Frankie Wippell Mrs. Alberta Shiveler and Mrs. Esther Daniels attended a Thursday afternoon picnic at the Naylors Run Playground. About 35 persons were present including Mrs. Harry Bailey.

Pomeroy First Baptist Church of Carol Cook Frankie Wippell Alberta Shiveler Esther Daniels Naylors Run Harry Bailey

Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Trips Birthdays and Visits

Mrs. Oscar Myers returned from a Thousand Islands Canada and Niagara Falls trip with Washington stopovers. Clara Zier came back from Cincinnati and Lorain with her brother and his wife visiting. Sister Cornellia spent a day in Columbus with her sister before returning to the College of St. Teresa. Hugh Davis arrives from Cincinnati for a ten day visit then to Fordham University in New York City. I A Eubanks family from New Castle Pa visit. Mrs. Catherine Reibel of Pleasant Ridge marks her ninety ninth birthday August 22. She has lived in Naylors Run sixty eight years with family in Pomeroy and Columbus.

Pomeroy Oscar Myers Thousand Islands Canada Niagara Falls Myers Washington, D. C Leta Gracia E. C. Krewson Clara Zier Cincinnati Lorain Ohio Geo. Zeir Cornellia Columbus Frank Swartawalder College of St. Teresa Winona Minnesota Hugh Davis Thomas Young New York City Fordham University I. A. Eubanks New Castle Thomas Hennessy Jackson Diana Eubanks Catherine Reibel Pleasant Ridge Germany Naylors Run Louise Duffy Louis Union Ave John Krutt Margaret Ramey John Reibel George Reibel

Glouster Guests and Trimble Travel Circle Wide

Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morgan Sr. visit Columbus with family, while relatives travel between Athens Trimble and nearby cities for visits and extended trips. James Lasko on two week furlough visits Jacksonville. Others plan trips through the Southwest to Lowell Arizona and beyond.

Ralph Phillips Dolores Cleveland Trimble James Phillips Dick Jones Glouster Richard Jones Richard III Robert Jones Charles Bill Mark Biddison Athens J. W. Herrold Vincent Bailey West Carrollton Patricia Johnson Fern Duncan Marietta Hubert Guess Zanesville George H. Campbell George H. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell and Nephew, Georgie Higgins Guess James Lasko Lackland Texas Paul Lasko Jacksonville Eli Westfall Hollister Dayton Norman Sally Keeling Pittsburgh Charles Stephenson Vera Jan Billie Jo Mary Cole Southwest Robert Henry Lowell Arizona

Dodson Kinder Ayers Family Reunion Draws 175

The 16th annual Dodson Kannier Ayers reunion was held in New Lexington with about 175 attendees. Among them were John and Mary McNally James and Mary Stalling William Dodson Albert Hettick Jr Worley Dodson William and Herbert Boswell Homer Smith John Smith Rose Dodson Albert Hettick Sr Charles Dodson Arba Shahan Robert Smith Kenneth Stalling and others from Corning Rockbridge Drakes Hemlock.

New Lexington Dodson-Kinder-Ayers John McNally James R. Stalling William Dodson Albert Hettick, Jr Worley Dodson William Boswell Herbert Boswell Homer Smith John Smith Rose Dodson Albert Hettick

Orpha Class Hosts Pot-Luck Supper in Memorial Park

GLOUSTER The Orpha Class of the Methodist Sunday School held a potluck supper Friday evening in Memorial Park and then moved to the church. The September meeting was set for Mrs. Forrest Strohmeyer’s home. Attending were Mrs. Mary Rogers Mrs. Edith Eveland Mrs. Adda Blower Miss Mabel LeFever Mrs. Loretta McGlaughlin Mrs. Ethel Blower Mrs. Margaret Hemsley Mrs. Forrest Strohmeyer Mrs. Pauline Gamwell and Rev. and Mrs. John Devol and daughter Dianna.

Devol Delivers Sermon at Concord Church Homecoming

The Rev. John L. Devol of the local Methodist Church spoke at Concord Church homecoming in Glouster. A basket dinner was served at noon and Devol addressed the topic The Significance of a Great Decision.

Homecoming Planned at Beach Grove Church

The 42nd annual homecoming will be held at Beach Grove Church on Sunday. A basket dinner will be served at noon and a program will highlight the afternoon activities.

Glouster Beach Grove

Mrs Clyde Price Returns to Glouster Residence

Mrs Clyde Price, longtime employee of Athens State Hospital, moves back to Glouster to reside at her property on Madison and Cherry streets.

Glouster Clyde Price Athens State Hospital Madison and Cherry

Kiwanis Dinner Set at Hotel Gordon This Evening

The Kiwanis Club will hold a dinner meeting at Hotel Gordon this evening. Members and guests are expected to attend as part of the club's regular activities.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon

Stork Wins Race With Ambulance Help

In Brooklyn Mrs. Ethel Treisman 27 waited on her front stoop for an ambulance to aid her birth. The baby arrived before the ambulance. Neighbors and cab driver Victor Lockwood helped deliver the child at the doorstep. Mother and son were later reported doing well at a hospital.

New York Ethel Treisman Brooklyn Victor Lockwood

Mission Work Is Discussed at Trimble Church Meeting

The WSCS of Trimble Methodist Church met at Thelma Fleming’s home with Peggy Blower as co host. Miss Merle Danford presented the lesson on Jesus the Cornerstone highlighting mission work in South America India and China with reports on Bennett College Rio de Janeiro Sanley Girls School India and Laura Hayward Normal School Soochow China.

Glouster WSCS Trimble Bennett College Rio de Janeiro Sanley Girls’ School India Laura Hayward Normal School Soochow China Mollie Jamie Fleming Grace Sayre Agnes Keeling Tensie Wolfe Elma Leadinghaus Dorothy Rainey Merle Danford Sadie Morrison Helen Willeke

Mrs Fleming Hosts September Meeting at Thelma Fleming Home

Mrs Fleming hosted the group at Thelma Fleming’s home with co host Mrs Peggy Blower. Worship was led by Mrs Elma Leadinghaus and Miss Merle Danford presented the lesson in Mrs Zimmer's absence. A light reception followed for several members. The September meeting will be at Mrs Sadie’s home.

Glouster WSCS Trimble Angel Keeling Tensie Wolfe Elma Leadinghaus Dorothy Rainey Merle Danford Sadie Morrison Helen Willeke

Meeting Notice for Glouster Church Finance Committee

Richard Guinther chairs a Glouster Methodist Church finance committee meeting at 8 p.m. today with members Ernest Parker Dr C A Pride John Blower Dr C F Patton Lester Zimmer and others named as heirs or representatives. The notice covers two federal eminent domain actions in Ohio seeking just compensation for land in Athens County with multiple defendants and usual court deadlines reflected.

Glouster Richard Guinther Glouster Methodist Church Ernest Parker C. A. Pride John Blower C. F. Patton Lester Zimmer Ethel Blower Adda Blower Odessa B. Day Bertha E. Allman Amanda Bisho Frank Bishop United States of America United States District Court For Southern District of Ohio Columbus Ohio Bsouthern District of John M. Bowsher United States Federal Building Nancy Barnhart Sarah J. Rutyer Frances McShell Rutter William Seld Peris Warren Eh. S. Rothman Hugh Gormley Kiley Norris C. H. Emerson Paul McKee Tim McKer Paul L. Gaylor Athene County Uni States

Also Mentioned on This Page

EKUB Miss Barker Mr. Gault Wolfe Judy Schultheis J. F. Schultheis I. A. Mathias Frances Mathias Mound St Jack Wright Nancy Work Richard Judy Wright Robert Work FE. Hunter St Thomas Rush Sam Sanderson John Green Tommy Grange Clarence Skinner Harry Henry Lawrence Morton Fry Skinner Highway Users Conference Jess George W. Mason Nash-Kelvinator Corp Automobile Manufactures’ Association Murray City Social Notes John Sorrell Clifford Wilson Wilson Home Rodney Wilson Carbon Hill Julia Donahue Dick Turner Baking Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Evan Morgan, Sr Evan Morgan, Jr Evan III Evan Reunion Park Devol Stork Mrs. Fleming
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