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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

14

Athens County Fair Premium Winners Listed

The Athens County Fair Board D announces the 1919 premium winners across cattle sheep and dairy divisions. Winners include Elliott and Sons in Shorthorn classes with junior heifers and grand champion female, Patsy Class junior champion female, and James C Shot in several calf and cow categories. Hereford Aberdeen Jersey Guernsey and Holstein entries awarded top prizes to numerous farms including Bennett and Finsterwald, John Sheridan, Marion Hoover, and G C Bean among others. The report lists many winners in cattle swine poultry and fruit divisions, with awards for best plates of fruits vegetables and crafts, highlighting notable exhibitors Bennett Finsterwald Guthrie and Trinity of local farms.

Athens County Fair Board Lear Elliott and Sons James C John Humphry Biet Ana Dittord Hereford Prise ReRerall Patsy Jimmy” Glass Sinder Bull Bul Marion ¢ Hloover Neiter Aberdeen T Angus Wilbur White Bulow Cae Fist & Find Secon Tve Ter Larry’ T Kirmcote Patsy Glass Simmy Glaay Ayrshire Garnett Petry and Sonks John Sheridan Eawin Perry Bennett and Finsterwald Jonn Sheridan Boguzess Verne Smith Richard McGione Kelen Myre Marion Hoover James Siciiarg Gordon Bolin Ralph Bratton Geellehardson Ronald Waxoner Ste Jerry Singer Carly Roscoe Burdette James Singer Dunoeran Ty Murray Bobby Wagoner Roscor “Burdette Gene Pringle G. ¢. Bogen Herbert Harmon and Sons Oi Tree Sears Shampton AD Coast Linder Sunior Pred Kirkbride Finsterwald Earl Bowman and Sons Guthrie Robert Bark Veret Colwell and Son Bennett and Bowman Concord Fe Heller Hobart Winifred Jones Rand Son D. Knox Bennett Respect VelyecIn Bine Carter Knox Sind Barkhurst Jougan Ithe Colwell Roduce Knox and Son Forest Guthrie George C. Benn Bennett Las Triumph Emerson Pall Forest reBelgian Ing Eldings George C. Bean Debbie Murray Mrs. Bean Ea Lascot Pinsterwald George C Bean Ralph Oschauer H Linger Larry Kiracofe Marion Kim Joe Owens Gerners George C. I. McKinley Bean George Rice Inlee Fewksbury Keith Massie Paul Bos Doe Iimalayan Raymond Hart Itis Hart Curtis Clifford New Zealand Bill Kyle Sanders and Dow Forest + Guthrie Jonathan Ben Davis Rome York Starking Starks King David Jonathan Reed Syberian Hyssop Beaity James McCallam Jubhsie Bartlett

Tax coupon sales slide amid year to date decline

Logan reports sales tax stamps dwindled last week with 2777 dollars of coupons sold versus 5519 dollars a year earlier, a drop of over half. For the year to date, 125017.59 dollars in stamps have been sold, down 1084.54 from the prior year total of 129962.13.

Logan Ralph W Moorhead

Logan Man Dies in Michigan Auto Crash

Logan Joseph Elmer Brian, 48, a long-time Hoeing County native, was killed in a late afternoon vehicle accident near Clare Michigan. He lived in Mt Pleasant 18 years, belonged to Elks Lodge and Coes Chapel Church, and is survived by his wife Helen, two daughters, two brothers, parents, and two grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Heinlein funeral home with Rev. Dr. Wilson officiating. interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Joseph Elmer Brian Hoe ‘Ng Suns Clare Mich Brian Mt Pleasant Culver St Michigan Mt. Pleasant Elks Lodge Coes Chapel Christian Church Greendale Helen Orval Roher LW Critchfield Heed City William Brian Vance Chester Eaton Ohio Heinlein Wilson Oak Grove

Divorces Reported by Judge Meyer in Common Pleas Court

The common pleas court proceedings show several divorces granted on findings of neglect under Judge Harley Meyer. Anna Mae Woolever was granted a divorce from Daniel F. Woolever amid Grange and state fair connections. A separate case highlights Joanne Beousher Beougher’s divorce, with noted honors at a Pleasant City district elimination and a state theater contest cast under Miss Net Barker and Mr. Neal Berry.

Harley Meyer Common Pleas al. Vorces Anna Mae Woolever Hocking Grange Daniel F. Woolever Ohio’ State Jr Woolever Asa Analis Joanne Beousher Pleasant Clarence Beougher Mey- City Mere - Ray Grove Bonnie Berry Mra James Barkey Neal Berry Robert Pontiods Miss Net the Barker

Carbon Hill Youth Fellowship Plans Wiener Roast

The Carbon Hill Christian Youth Fellowship will host a Wiener Roast Friday at 6 30 pm at Carolyn Devol’s home. At last Friday’s meeting, Viola Courtney’s home, Mary Lou Nutter was named devotion leader and Shirley Clark Jolene Gastin and Dixie Wingsman were named recreation leaders for the next gathering.

Eterna Carbon Hill Christian Youth Fellowship Carolyn Devol Viola Courtney Mary Lou Nutter Devotion Teader Shirley Clark Jolene Gastin Dixie Wingsman

Barbara Ellen Klinker 88 Dies. rites at Heinlein Funeral Home

Mrs Barbara Ellen Klinker aged 88 died Friday. Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Monday at Heinlein Funeral Home conducted by Rev Paul N Varner with Miss Diane Varner as accompanist. Pallbearers included Howard Boyd Harold Klinker Harold Corbin Robert Corbin and Harold Stumpf. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan — Eurerar Woevices Barbara Ellen’ Klinker Heinlein Paul N. Varner Oak Grove Varner Diane” Varner Howard, Boyd Harold Klinker Harold Robert Corbin Harold Stumpf

Kiddy Party Hosted by Girl Scout Troop

Members and guests gathered at Barbara Vore’s home for a Kiddy Party and carnival with prizes for costumes. Attendees included Charlotte Rieder Marilyn Powell Martha Gordon Carol Mel Lain Helen Funk Nancy Nutter Loraine Holtzen Myrna Derr Jesse Brown Marlene Griffin Dorothy Chesser and her son George.

Barbara Vore Charlotte Rieder Marilyn Powell Martha Gordon Carol Mel Lain Helen Funk Nancy’ Nutter Loraine Holtzen Myrna Derr Jesse Brown Marlene Griffin Dorothy ‘Chesser George

Union Furnace Scout Troop Camp Trip Led by Wilbur Eiter

Boy Scout Troop 154 of Union Furnace met with leader Wilbur Eiter on August 19 and camped overnight at Harold Zimmers farm. Clarence Skinner provided transportation and a driver Earl Tettery assisted.

Union Furnace Boy Scout Wilbur Eiter Harold Zimmers Man's Farm Clarence Skinner Earl Tettery

Misemary and guests tour cities as brief vacations unfold

Misemary stuseminson and Mrs William Strentz vacation in Chicago for two weeks while Mrs Amos Potts and Mrs Kyilikki Vasamies visit from Pinland. Nelsonville residents spend a short break in New Jersey. Mrs Mildred Cummins returns home after surgery at Grant Hospital. Virginia McGhee is confined at Portsmouth General Hospital with a virus. Journal notes local visits and a Logan carrier attendance at the Ohio State Fair with a Messenger sponsored bus tour providing rides and meals to spectators.

Misemary Stuseminson Toledo William Strentz Walnut St Amos Potts Guest Kyilikki Vasamies Helefink Pinland Chicago F. Willis Downhour Laurel Run Road Nelson- Ville New Jersey Mildred Cummins Front St Grant Hospital Columbus Virginia McGhee Union Furance Portsmouth General Hospital Amameni McGhee Mildred Hale Portsmouth Joe Warden Florence’ Durant Third St Logan Messenger Dick Smith Nancy Nutter Alice Bryant Ronnnie Brandon Donie Thomas Derry

Hollister and Thompson Attend Conference in Columbus

Fragmentary report lists Leona Thompson at a Chute conference in Columbus with Jennie McClaughlin accusing her daughter Jesse of something. Mentions Mr and Mrs Heavener, Pomeroy, Mrs Reece Thompson visiting McCunesville. Nat and Mrs Clarence Bantery spent a weekend. Lena Thompson mentioned fishing.

Logan Auto Driver Jailed After Haydenville Wreck

Ernest M. Stalling, 21, pleaded guilty to a Saturday night crash near Haydenville. His car hit Wilbur Leland Fitts, 25, then knocked a fire hydrant and telephone pole before stopping at a residence porch. Judge Meyer imposed a one year suspended sentence and license suspension with $100 fine and costs.

Haydenville Roy Kelch Lloyd Frazier Stalling Wilbur Leland Fitts Nelsonville Raymond Magis

Hocking County Schools Win State Foundation Funds

Hocking County schools receive 73346 under the state foundation program. Samuel H. Dillon, county superintendent, notes August settlement for the third quarter, with Start Washington schools getting 13318.15 and Salt Creek Valley 12 Bona followed by Falls and other districts with varied amounts.

Hocking County Samuel H. Dillon Start-Washington Salt Creek Valley Bona Falls Benton Scenic Ward Gooe Hope Green Marion Laurel Gore

Funeral Services for John W Six in Logan

John W Six aged 78 died Thursday evening at his Falls MUl home. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday at the Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Aranda fo officiating and interment in Buchtel Cemetery. Music by Madge Wright and Mrs Walter Leonard with Spence as accompanist. Pallbearers were Harry Six John Six Billy Hin Lester Dupier Ralph Stephenson and Daniel Johnson.

John W. Six Falls Mul Church of Christ In Christian Union Arandafo Buchtel Madge Wright Walter Leonard Ari Spence Harry Six John Six Billy Hin Lester Dupier Ralph Stephenson Daniel Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens County Fair Premium Duroc Jersey V WW. Covington T ‘Aken Jerry Woodruff Covingtons Jerry Woodruffs Covington's Hampshires Eat Kinscott Linscott Fnaterwald Charles Gibbs Bre En'Linscott Robert Linscott Patricia Linscott Mary Ann Tt Bennett Land Finsterwald Shropshire Ye Ram J. HL. Gillette Luis Alien Gillette Ram & Lamb Otis Allen Ewe Lamb Giette Junior Weblin Bill Cooley Jim Hulbert Floyd Orley John Guthrie Charles Hanning Robert Bursen Bursen Sma EP. Covington Maggie ‘Tripp Stripp Dana Fuller Walteine Mr Mary Dicke Infant's Department Dania Ful Ler Donata Venenett Fuller Donald Bennett Dr. Douglas Mra Dana Fuller C. D. Duncan Ia Bennett Dave A'Strawn Magne James McCollam Danaler Maggie Tripp Ton Maggie Tripp Ton First Award For Her Hot Pan Folders With Mrs. Fuller Athens David ‘Straven Jan Tullis Tuli Florence Bobo Winifred. Jones. Ieefond Hobo Kathleen Colmer Angel Food Land Sunshine Bobo Florence Donald Seins Patchfork Franceslis Mary Dicken Frances Wills Fx Forest Guthrie Frances. Wills Winifred Tones Low Clark M Irs E. P. Covington C. H. Douglas Hazel Luman Gerald Ferrell Eva Ruston CH. Douglas Dana Peaches Tripp Wills C.D. Dunevants Stes. Wills Forest Guthfirs Maggie Tripp Winfred Jones Trippalo James Odie Mira Oho Florence ‘Bobo Frances T. Wills Mrs. Tripp Clingeaches Maggie David Strawn H. O Wagner Kathleen Colmer James McCol Lam Winifred. Jones Dana Bobo! Fuller Mary’ Dicken Mag Buffet Guthne Mis C Dlece Florence O- Sinner Mary" Dicken Buf Gindioll Petunias Geraniums Irs Fern McCollam Forest Dapithrie Dana Fulmen Wink M's. Sagahe Tripp G.ntmed Wil Mra Wis Jones James Mecollam George C Bean Bennett Mere Bean MeCollam Logan Man Carbon Hill Group Girl Scout Hollister Hocking John W Danite Restaurant Logan, Ohio Main St Wayne J. Dennis Oews Uhlman Court ST Elle Dower Taupe Misty Taupe Harmeer Belle-Sharmeer Oxy
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