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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1975
Page
3
The council passed an ordinance to bid for 1976 bus service and opened talks on expansion. The Appalachian Ohio Regional Transit Association is expected to bid. An additional $9,000 would fund a south side route, totaling $40,000 next year.
The Planning and Development Committee led by Councilwoman Phyllis Katz will study a proposal to outlaw steel jaw traps in the city. Mayor Donald Barrett said the action follows resident reports of illegal trapping in a ravine behind Madison Avenue homes. Residents Ellen Gerl and Ron Davies pressed for action while Ned Maxson of The Plains opposed, citing impact on land along the Hocking River.
Athens Fire Chief says charges of arson are expected against a patient at the Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center. The fire on Thanksgiving Day destroyed a livestock barn on Dairy Lane with $46,500 in damage and $4,000 of hay lost. The patient admitted setting the blaze in the hayloft, where no electricity exists, and investigators will continue.
Athens County Agricultural Society directs a Saturday election at Grange Hall to select six directors for three-year terms and decide a one-year term. candidates include five current directors plus Worley Perry and others. Wayne Wingett not running. an amendment changes voting age from 21 to 18. eligibility requires a membership ticket and county residency.
An inserted ad fragment urges brightening Christmas with a nice person or family gift. It references J and R Sports in Pomeroy with 992 2184 and a Messenger Action Ads guide for full gift details.
A new service station and convenience grocery store will open on Richland Avenue in January. The project reuses the former Ashland service station building with an eight foot rear addition and interior remodel. Hoon Construction of Athens is the general contractor for Super America of St. Paul Park Minnesota.
A Shade Route 1 woman, Karen Teicher, drove her imported auto to the Columbus Road station where the back seat was smoking. Firemen dampened the seat cushion which suffered minor damage. officials say the springs touched the battery terminals igniting the cushion. Nelsonville York Boosters Plan Meeting At Mount St Mary Hospital.
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.