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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville City Plans Refunding to Cover Sinking Fund Deficit

Nelsonville votes to refund three Factory Street special assessment bonds totaling 1318.25 and one Fourth Street bond up to 465.88 to cover delinquent taxes and meet sinking fund obligations. The plan, needing approval from the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, aims to restore credit after a funds shortfall.

Nelsonville Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices Ralph Elliott City of General Improvement

ZEMO Soothing Treatment Advertises Itch Relief

Clean soothing invisible ZEMO promises relief for itching skin and scalp irritations including pimples ringworm rashes dandruff and similar conditions. Sold by druggists in 35c 60c and 1.00 prices. Ad supports general antiseptic soothing action.

All Stars climb into first with 7 5 win over Jewelers

Nelsonville tale notes the All Stars leap to first place in the Nelsonville Recreation Baseball League after a 7 to 5 victory over Thomas Jewelers. Newton and Hudson held mound duties, Wendell Howell led with two hits, Silcott chipped a key triple, and the All Stars scored four runs in the fourth to seal it.

Nelsonville Johnson All Stars Nelsonville Recreation Thomas Jewelers Hudson Newton Johnny Johnson The Jewelers Powell's Pirates All- Stars American Legion

Willard A. C. to Face Merchants in Labor Day clash

Willard A. C. of Willard Ohio will invade Nelsonville to play the Merchants on Labor Day September 5 at 2 30 p m. Max Valkinburg, a former Nelsonville player, accompanies the Willard nine and may see action in the outfield. Two clowns will entertain between innings. Pitching duties are not yet announced with Smith or Garter likely on the mound and Linton behind the plate. Willard lineup includes Becker Wilkinson Peaters Lonnie Cline Kuhn Stidemise Davis Owens Fackler E Wilkinson and Valkinburg in the outfield.

Nelsonville John Brown Willard A. C Willard Ohio Merchants Max Valkinburg Brown Smith Garer Linton Becker J. Wilkinson Peaters Lonnie Cline Kuhn Stidemise

Buchtel Moundsman Fans 17 Batsmen in Nelsonville Win

Paul Taylor of Buchtel set a Nelsonville season strikeout record as the Nelsonville Merchants defeated Carbon Hill 11 to 3 at City Playgrounds. Chattie Woodson led with a double and a triple, and Dupler added three singles. The Merchants won for the second straight day after beating Longstreth 9 to 8 in an 11 inning game.

Nelsonville Merchants Carbon Hill Nelsonville Paul Taylor Buchtel Hocking County Taylor Rutherford Merchant Longstreth Merchants Hamon Dupler Gilbert Smith Galvin

Drill Team Club Reschedules Meeting To Mrs Dewhurst

The club will meet Thursday night with Mrs. Dewhurst replacing Mrs. Baker in the prior notice. A potluck luncheon is planned and one birthday anniversary will be observed.

Joe Dewhurst Earl Baker

Mrs. Helen R. Coe Dies at 84 Near Carbon Hill

Mrs. Helen R. Coe, 84, died Monday night at her home near Carbon Hill. Survived by children Thomas Coe Stella Powell Columbus Marcus Coe Cokesburg Pa Eli Coe Ida Cunningham near Carbon Hill. Husband Lewis Dee and son Oscar preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Nelsonville Aug. S Helen R. Coe Carbon Hill Thomas Coe Stella Powell Columbus Marcus Coe Cokesburg Eli Coe Ida Cunningham Lewis Dee Oscar

Columbus guests and visits mark weekend social notes

Ervin and Pearl Glenn attend Junior Order convention sessions in Columbus. Bob Saunders of Akron travels to Cincinnati with John Pearce hosts. George Beagle entertains guests including Rev. O. J. Howearth and Mrs. Charlies C. Ervin. Ed Dewhurst and others visit Carl Algeo in Russell Kentucky. Blanche Linton and Mary Margaret Betts stay with friends in Columbus. Many locals visit relatives and attend schoolmates reunions at Angel Ridge. Paul Wolf recuperates in St Francis Hospital.

Ervin Pearl Glenn Columbus Junior Order For the United American Mechanics Bob Saunders Akron Cincinnati John Pearce George Beagle O. J. Howearth Moundsville W. Va Charlies C. Ervin Ed Dewhurst A. Shockiey Lena Dehny Carl Algeo Russell, Ky Blanche Linton

All Day Meeting Set at New Pittsburg Church

Sunday event notices include an all day meeting at the New Pittsburg Church on September 4. Funeral attendees from here include Mr. and Mrs. John T. Lanning and Miss Mabel Martin. Ernest Martins car was damaged in a wreck Sunday.

New Pittsburgh Church James Spencer John T. Lanning Mabel Martin Ernest Martin McLeish Chris Wolfe John Withem Harold Douglass Mary Easterling Sand Run Briley Ralph Lanning Willoughby, O Frank Cook Ethel Hellyer Powell Logan Charles Hellyer Detroit Ira Hellyer

Local road relief program reports 700 men registered

R H Sayers announced that more than 700 men in Nelsonville have registered for employment under the road relief work committee. Certificates proving residency in Athens County will be issued to those registered upon application to Sayers or W L Hudson.

Nelsonville R. H. Sayers Athens County Mr. Sayers W. L. Hudson

Local Barbers Offer Free Haircuts to School Children

Eight union barber shops in Athens announced they will cut hair free of charge for all school children up to 12 years old as their share of community work. The program begins Thursday September 1, from 6 to 8 PM, and will run only on Thursday evenings until further notice. The barbers said it is a community affair, not charity.

Athens

Crash suit filed in Athens County court

F C Schilling seeks 212.46 in damages from C M Kirsch in Athens County Common Pleas Court claiming a Sept 2 collision on Route 13 near Jacksonville damaged his car. He alleges high speed by the defendant caused the left side to be struck and requests 172.46 for repairs plus 40 for eight days of use lost.

F. C. Schilling C. M. Kirsch Athens County Common Pleas Court Schilling Jacksonville

Coal Output Rises Markedly In Week Ended Aug 20

Bituminous coal production in the United States increased to an estimated 4.980 million net tons for the week ended August 20, up 275 thousand tons or 3.9 percent from the prior week. Ohio contributed 178 thousand tons that week, compared with 171 thousand the week before, and 414 thousand tons for the week ended August 15, 1931.

Nelsonville United States Federal Bureau of Mines Ohio

Amusing Incident at Nelsonville Fingerprinting

In Nelsonville on August 30 a local colored man detained for intoxication joked with police as fingerprinting began at the City Building. He asked if fingerprints could be taken from a chicken, then proceeded after assurance no such prints would be possible.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Officials Open Annual Book Inspection

C. W Booth and L. W. Krause of the State Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices begin the yearly audit of Nelsonville city departments. They will review all financial transactions from Aug 1, 1931, to Aug. 31, 1932, with the process taking about two weeks.

Nelsonville C. W Booth L. W. Krause State Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of

W. B. A. Meeting Tonight Followed by Birthday Supper

The W B A will convene for its evening meeting and, after the business session, will serve a birthday supper. The gathering aims to recognize members and conclude with refreshments.

Doctor Raises Goats at Home in Ashe

Dr H A M Heinger keeps a herd of goats at his Ashe home. The goats supply milk for his family and are raised with careful attention to their care and welfare.

Ashe

Andrew Starrett Dies in Carbondale at 46

Andrew Starrett of Carbondale died this morning at his home after years of invalidism. He was 46 and left a wife, seven children Ruth Mary Vivian Leslie Wilma Madeline and the baby, a sister Mrs Carl Thornton Logan and two brothers Charles and Alvin. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Carbondale Andrew Starrett Ruth Mary Vivian Leslie Wilma Madeline Carl Thornton Logan Charles Alvin

Union Auxiliary Receives Food Supplies for Needy Children

The Ladies Auxiliary of the UMW of A in Glouster reports supplies from a high school auditorium entertainment. Two bushels potatoes half bushel tomatoes half bushel apples about 25 pounds flour cabbage carrots corn beans rice sugar bread and other items will feed the children.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary

Foreign Society Meeting by Methodist Women

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs H A Sayre 80 EB Columbus Street.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church H. A. Sayre Columbus Street

Porch Remodeling on High Street Nears Completion

Porch remodeling along High Street is largely finished with rebuilt porches using internal braces to replace curb posts. Plans included a standard street lighting system, requiring curb obstructions removal and pole relocation to the alley. Also notes births and local visits across Glouster and nearby towns.

Glouster High Street Council Kiwanis Club Board of Public Affairs

Federal Board Opens Way To Finance Loans

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced new criteria for using 1.5 billion in federal loans to accelerate employment. Only self liquidating new construction projects with full security and up to ten year terms qualify. An advisory panel will review feasibility before funds may be advanced.

Federal Board Washington Aug M—L.a Reconstruction Finance Corporation Congress Federal Credit Agency Board

American Legion Auxiliary Plans 4 O'clock Plente Supper

The American Legion Auxiliary Frank Mc Cann Post No 414 will hold a 4 o'clock plen te supper at Mrs Esta Haskins home in Trimble on Thursday Evening, followed by a business meeting at the Legion hall in the city.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Electric Light Fund State Department Chesterfield Lucky Strike Cigarettes Nelsonville Drug Co Hoodletts Wynne Gibson Pat O'Brien Frances Dee Jack Holt Ralph Graves Howell Labor Day D. T. Club Mrs. Coe W. D. Wolf Paul St. Francis Hospital Mary Margaret Betts Louise McDowell Charles Wolfe Robert Henry Wake Wilda Omar Wolfe Tocsin Ind Frank Bean Olive Sibert 8. R. McDowell Henry Hale Claude Cranmer Donna Hutchins Angel Ridge Mr. Cranmer Angell Ridge School NEW Pittsburgh News Lere H. A. M Heinger King Thatia Union Auxiliary Java Glouster Street Harry Cheney Joseph Worthington Cheney Ida Lewis Misaea Vesta Nora McCoy Middleport W. RR. Drury Portamouth Mr. Williama Bingham Chambers of Commerce Pionto Tobacco Co Ralph Waldo Emerson
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