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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

3

Minersville Obituary for John Blair McCallum at 79

John Blair McCallum, 79, died at home after a yearlong illness. A life long coal mine driver in Pomeroy Bend, he is survived by his wife, two sons Norman and Charles, two grandsons Norman and Alfred, and three granddaughters Ruth, Margaret, and Mary. Funeral held at 2 pm at home led by Rev. John Brown.

Minersville John Blair McCallum McCallum Pomeroy Bend Norman This Place Charles Rosedale Ind Alfred McCallum Indiana Ruth McCallum Athens Margaret Mary McCallum John Brown M. E. Church Laura Hayman Charles H. Davis Columbus Davis Pomeroy Jennie Hayman Dayton Hayman Val Brown Helen Aitken Harry Akron Welles Grace Ryan Emma Grindley Grindley Pearl Phillips Billy Ethel Clara Garland Raymond Thomas Chester Helen Fisher Mildred Phillips Thelma Custer

Christmas Party To Aid Children’s Home In Pomeroy

Rhoda Roush hosts a class Christmas party on Wednesday night December 21. Members will bring gifts to be sent to the Children’s Home in Pomeroy. Mrs. Grace Fisher hosted the Garden Club in Dutchtown last Friday. Several relatives visited Gallipolis and nearby towns over the weekend. Ronald Grindley is ill with influenza.

Rhoda Roush Pomeroy Grace Fisher Garden Club Dutchtown Riley Riggs Ravenswood Thomas Riggs Newell W. Va Raymond Fisher Walter Riggs Flatwoods Otto Hartenbach Will Woods Gallipolis Earl Hartenbach Ronald Grindley

Jacksonville Social Notes highlights and gatherings

Social items from Jacksonville include Mr. and Mrs. William Jansen hosting nearly 40 guests for a wedding anniversary tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Max Jansen. Miss Leoma Cochran’s fifteenth birthday celebrated by 11 guests. PTA banner award to Miss McCann and Miss Kearns rooms. Odd Fellows lodge fish fry with music by Elmer Davis and Fritz Heffkin.

Geraldine Hoilington Jacksonville William Jansen Max Jansen Elmer Cochran Leoma Cochran Jacksonville Pta Leona Nicholas Mary McCann Helen Kearns Odd Fellows’ Lodge Elmer Davis Fritz Heffkin Zane Allen Myron Marquis Bonnie John Rap Ben Vernon R. S. Lawrence M. E Luke Scurlock Columbus Samuel Anderson

Police School Opens at Swarthmore College

A police school has opened at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore Pennsylvania. Subjects include civil government criminal law gun practice and self defense. The school is sponsored by the Public Service Institute.

Swarthmore Swarthmore College The Public Service Institute

How to Hold False Teeth More Firmly in Place

Advertisement for FASTEETH denture powder that keeps plates secure without taste or souring. Claims reduce slipping during eating and speaking and avoids denture odor. suggests purchasing at any drug store.

Chester Social And Personal Highlights

Marriage announced between Mrs. Dorothy Koenig and Clyde Smalley on Thursday. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Clelland of London, Miss Kathryn Bailey from Ohio University, and families of Hayes and Warren in Gallipolis. Eldon Gaul ill with scarlet fever. condition improved. Community events cover Chester Grange degrees December 13, M E Ladies Aid, a Christmas dance planned by the Glee Club, and Meigs County Farm Bureau activities with advisory council meetings and quilting.

Chester Dorothy Koenig Clyde Smalley Wayne Clelland London Hannah Clelland Kathryn Bailey Ohio University J. S. Bailey E. R. Hayes Effie Warren Reedsville Gallipolis D.A.R Barton Hayes Beulah Mary Waugh Ward Hayes Ernest Brown Parkersburg J. S. Frank Eldon Gaul Bernard Eiselstein Abe Eiselstein Chester Grange No. 2609 Lodge Hall Charles Radford B. K. Smith Mabel Clelland Charlie Baum Thelma Biddle Chester M. E. Ladies Aid Society I. C. Meredith Ward Kimes Clarence Roecher Curtis Wolfe John Hoffman Buell Ridenour Franklin Hoffman Glee Club of Chester High School Glee Club Meigs County Farm Bureau Bethany M. E Pomeroy Harry Guthrie Alfred Carl Buckley Harry Pickens Lawrence Roush G. L. Michael Farm Bureau Advisory Council No. 3 C. E. Humphrey Charles Myers Advisory Council No Jed Hartinger

Troy Farmers Held Meeting in Coolville

The Troy Farmers Institute met in the School Auditorium Friday and Saturday last week with strong attendance and interest. State speakers won friends with earnest talks. officers elected include W. F. Kampf president and Mrs. E. H. Stout vice president. Regular sermons noted by Rev. Holman and Rev. Dean. Several local residents and guests visited, with Farm Management School and FFA events announced alongside ongoing Grange and community activities.

Coolville Farmers’ Institute W. F. Kampf E. H. Stout Wilbur Dixon Arlo Root Troy Grange Myrtle Runion Ray Clark Georgie Stout Edgar Dixon Ella Clark E. M. Daugherty Helen Rogers Linda Shanks G. O. Shanks Ceres Mrs. Burdette Pomona Nina Dixon Flora Norma Brandeberry L. A. Stewart Ruby Richards Margaret Conklin Co. T. Newsom D. G. Holman Coolville Congregational Church E. B. Dean M. E Donald Wolf D. W. Brill Sharpsburg L. A. Person of Pomeroy F. G. Runjion

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bradbury social news reports several home moves including Win Johnson into the Val Reynolds house, Brad Rus sell into Charles Pullins property, Frank Frazier from Midd leport to G C Russell property, and Charles Pullins into Liberty Lane home. Robert Hyatt buys half interest in Buckeye Tire Shop in Middleport. Also notes church services attended by Harry Kauff and Renna Smith, Edna Russell ill, and Bible School Sunday attendance.

Bradbury Win Johnson Val Reynolds Brad Russell Charles Pullins Frank Frazier Middleport G. C. Russell Liberty Lane Robert Hyatt Buckeye Tire Harry Kauff Renna Smith

Honor Roll of Chester Rural Schools

Chester and Bashan and Reedville pupils are listed on large honor rolls by grade for the second six weeks. Students named include Vernon Bahr Donna Well Guy Morris Inez Osborn Alan Carson Donna Wolfe Ernest Young Dorothy Holter Betty Dean Donald Mora Naomi Megee Earl Russell Bailey Henry Bahr Lois Reed Marigole White George Parker Maxine Gaul William Meredith Iris Weber Arlene Frecker Grace Kautz Jean Young Marilyn Rose Orr Donald Cole Donna Ruth White Doris Price Denver Frank Pauline Swain Jeanette Clark Lucile Pigott Corthia Crislip Gladys Coleman Junior Hannum Joan Hawley Charles Larkins George Pickens Doris Barnett Martha Buckley Betty Larkins Ruth Ann Williams Robert Barton James Buckley Linnie Mae Congreve Ellen Louise Sisson Charles Humphrey Nina Petty Billy Williams.

Chester Vernon Bahr Bonna Sue Beaver Nola Epple Betty Mora Donna Well Guy Morris Inez Osborn Lois Spencer Donna Jean Wolfe Ernest Young Alan Carson Gail Smalley Howard Wolfe Donna Gaul Dorothy Holter Reid Young Betty Dean Donald Mora June Babcock Harley Marilyn Cowdery Jeanette Clark Lucile Pigott Corthia Crislip Gladys Coleman Junior Hannum Garfield Stethem Joan Hawley Joan Clark Charles Larkins George Pickens Eileen Pigott Reedsville Doris Barnett Martha Buckley Betty Larkins Ruth Anne Williams Evelyn Chevalier Dessie Petty Robert Barton James Buckley Linnie Mae Congreve Evelyn Dillon Ellen Louise Sisson Charles Humphrey David Smith Nina Petty Billy Williams

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Flush and Relief

Doecore claims kidneys contain miles of tiny tubules that purify blood and keep health. Advertises Doan's Pills as relief for backache fatigue swelling and urinary symptoms, urging readers to ask druggist for the product used for over four years.

Doecore Doan

Work Starts On Zaleski School

Zaleski reports work begun on a new schoolhouse. Local residents mark birthdays with family gatherings. A Blacksburg Virginia Tech program featuring the VPI glee club directed by Donald A. McKibben will air at 12:30 Wednesday December 14 on WLW and NBC stations. Mrs. Charles Holdcroft of Chester Hill, long associated with local poetry, is gaining recognition for Life's Weaving in a Golden Gate anthology. Nearby residents Mrs. Roe Egelberry and family also noted for celebrations.

Zaleski Louisa Hamilton VPI Blacksburg WLW NBC VPI Glee Club Donald A. McKibben Roanoke James McKibben McKibben Charles Holdcroft Chesterhill Golden Gate Holdcroft

Local Social Notes From Sunday Guests and Illness

Sunday guests included Mrs. Amanda Sands with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Riley of Chilli cothe. Mrs. Frank J. Hayes and her daughter Marie are ill with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider returned from a week with their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schneider of Athens.

Sonville Amanda Sands Virgil Riley Chillicothe J. H. Sands Frank J. Hayes Marie John Schneider Inlaw Earl Schneider Athens

Mt Tabor Church Bake Sale Highlights Vinton Social

Vinton residents report Mt. Tabor Church members held a bake sale at Town Hall Saturday evening. The notice also lists numerous visits and gatherings among local families including Eggers, Vance, Kennedy, Gray, Thompson, Wallace, Wilcox, Love, Gerlach, Ward, Freshcorn, Welker and others during the weekend.

Alice Ted Wallace Huntington Harry Wilcox Frank Wallace Cloud Mae Gallipolis Ray Grover Donald Love Nelson, Whitehead Jack Conrad Love Columbus John Love Cline Gerlach Perry McGhee Ben Viars Emmett Ward David Ward Jack Freshcorn Herb Welker Keystone

Funeral Services Held for Mr. Wilson Weyand at Temple Church

Funeral services for 71 year old Mr. Wilson Weyand were held at Temple Church on Saturday. Distant attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gardner and Paula of Waynesburg Pennsylvania and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Whitlatch of Columbus.

Columbus Wey Whitlatches Dyesville Ora Nelson Audra Swett Anna Elizabeth Turner Geneva Humphreys Middleport

Home Mixed Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An easy at home syrup method combines granulated sugar and water with Pinex to create a pint of cough medicine. The remedy claims rapid action on throat and bronchial membranes, loosens phlegm, soothes irritation, aids sleep, and offers money back if not pleased.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Messenger Ohio Blair S.S.S SSS. Fonte Jacksonville Social Notes Colonial N. Court St Athens, Ohio Troy Farmers Held Honor Roll of Chester Rural Schools Zaleski School Vinton Carpenter News Tive T. A. Vale Clemma Csa Cooper Kenneth Nicholas John Stout Bolin’s Mill Ellen C. Martin W. M. Morris D. V. Morris W. R. Holcomb Helen Holcombe Madge Jackson Lucy Joe Dye Dawn Dye Lloyd McComas Little Hocking J. E. MesComas Columbia Grange Hildred Steward Claire Steward James Smith Sohio Vifl Wat Jon Too Wn.ag U Rw UCC Standard Oil Wea
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