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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

6

Republicans Asked to Comment on Nelsonville York Merger

Nelsonville Ohio area officials have asked the Nelsonville Athens County GOP to voice support or opposition to the Nelsonville York Township School merger. The board cites Republican opponents in York Township and circulated copies to GOP leaders and state officials.

GOP Nelsonville Athens County Nelsonville City York Township Republican Party Republican Committee Bessie Ball E. C. Murphy Ruby Cooley Eva Davis R. C. Patton Ray Bobo Republican Executive Committee Raymond Cook GOP Central Committee Thomas J. Herbert

Father Kelly Is Honored At Reception

A surprise parish reception honored Rev. Fr. William A. Kelly on his 16th anniversary as pastor of St. Andrews Church in Nelsonville. The event featured gifts from the congregation, refreshments served by local and visiting ladies, and attendees from Athens Buchtel Columbus and other nearby towns.

Nelsonville William A. Kelly St. Andrews Church Bob North Father Kelly Beverly Whyte Joan Whyte Sue Cavote Kay Sheskey Donald Nuss St. Pauls Church Athens Charles Ley Florence Baker Carl Heilman St. Patrick’s Church Buchtel Blanche Dunn Bobby Pauline Czlunski Joe Tom Margaret Hoffman Columbus

Local Social Notes From Meigs County and Nearby Towns

Portand area residents including Jean Worthington Rita Ritchie and Betty Lou Pearson visited Letart Falls and attended the Meigs County Fair. Several families from Ravenswood Parkersburg and Clay West Virginia shared visits with relatives in Huntington Morning Star Vienna and Spiller. A banquet honored Wilbur Bell for 30 years at the Baltimore Veterans Hospital.

Portland Jean Worthington Rita Ritchie Letart Falls Betty Lou Pearson Meigs Bob Ritchie Leland Siders Ravenswood Siders J. A Siders Hattie Safreed Sherman J. A. Siders Ada Fox Dorothy Guth Bellaire William Talbott Ed Lee Carl Johnson East Liverpool Talbotts Harry Swan Guy Hearley Gladys Webster Clay W. Va Fred Ritchie John Larson Gloria Morning Star Wilkie Larson Charles Hilton Louis Shafer Vienna Wilbur Bell Veterans Hospital Baltimore Finly Bell Warren Pickens Fay Pickens Reedsville R. S. Henderson Coolville Clara Sarson

Conservation League meet Set Friday

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League schedules a Friday 7:30 p m meeting at the American Legion Building. Curtis Robinette announces. J R Seward and Ben Swartz are expected. A constitution and by laws will be adopted and a picnic planned for early September. Readiness to establish permanent headquarters and restock the area with fish and game is noted.

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League American Legion Curtis Robinette J. R. Seward Athens Ben Swartz CCC League State Conservation Commission State Department

Alaskan Trip Reviewed for Nelsonville Rotary

The Rev. John Lloyd Evans reviewed his recent Alaska trip before Nelsonville Rotary members. Guests included Rev. Fr. Carl Heilman from Buchtel Rev. Fr. William A. Kelly and Dr. Jarold L. Wheaton.

Nelsonville John Lloyd Evans Alaska Rotary Club Carl Heilman, Buchtel William A. Kelly Jarold L. Wheaton

May Has Seen No US President Deaths

The article notes May is the only month when no U S president has died, while seven presidents died in July and 13 of the first 24 died in June or July.

United States

Coolville club meetings and visiting guests noted

In Coolville, the Bethel WSCS met at Mrs. Mary Reed’s home with songs and Psalms quiz, serving refreshments to members and guests. The Ireland Ladies’ Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Earl Clark’s home to praise women’s work over 34 years, serving 19 members, 10 children, and Betty Fulton as guest. Numerous relatives and visitors from Illinois to Oklahoma were listed as recent guests and travelers.

Coolville Bethel WSCS Mary Reed Florence Gillilan Dorothy Warner Marlene Warner Frances Gillilan Roger Lee Gillilan Estelle Baker Verla Calloway Marie Calloway Mabel Hopkins Hallie Gordon Virginia Parr Mabel Chevalier Velma Davis Ireland Earl Clark Betty Fulton Rio Grande Alfred Rogers Dora Car Alfred Russell Belpre Heights E. G. Alden J. K. Mcleod Akron Russells Frank Jones C. N. Burdette C. Moats Parkersburg

Crab spiders blend with flowers to ambush prey

A study notes that camouflaged crab spiders imitate the color of their flower hosts while waiting for insects, becoming nearly invisible to prey. This color matching enhances hunting efficiency and demonstrates adaptive camouflage in spiders.

FASTEETH Powder Adds Comfort For Loose Dentures

False teeth slipping or wobbling disturb meals and conversation. Sprinkle FASTEETH on denture plates for added stability and comfort without gummy taste. It is alkaline and available at drug stores.

Scheeler Reunion Held In Chillicothe Sunday

Nelsonville residents Mrs. Adam Scheeler and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hall and Murray City couple Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Slater attended the Scheeler reunion in Chillicothe Sunday. The Meaco Park gathering drew 56 attendees.

Nelsonville Adam Scheeler Chester Hall Arthur Slater Murray City Scheeler Chillicothe Meaco Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. Stanley Mechem State Civil Service Commission Bobo Ayds Betts the Store of Friendly Service Make Betis Headquarters Stenographers American Mechanical Laste Oxydol Graham Crackers Nabisco Catsup Ken Dawn Kenny Swan Lux Zic Ris Est As ‘Ss NEA Newschart Hawaii Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Truman Conservation League Coolville News Evansville Ind Yvonne Mae Young Racine W. J. Anderson Karen Saltz Insurance Agency Columbus St Ball's Fairmont's West Columbus ST Nelsonville, Ohio Austin Ball Hers Ohlinger & Wolfe Monar Chestnut Street
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