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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
11
A reflected dialogue contrasts modern kiss-proof lipstick with nostalgic tales of courtship. An elderly narrator recalls past dances, moonlit rides, and the unchanged core of affection, wondering why external fashions distract from enduring emotions.
An adult view on understanding a child's mind and questions. The piece urges patience, admitting ignorance when needed, avoiding blunt corrections, and treating curiosity as key to learning. It stresses that children think logically and that trust depends on clear reasoning and honest answers.
The forecast warns of risks from impulsive actions affecting contracts and papers. Stay calm in all transactions and guard against treachery and misrepresentation. A child born today may be keen but volatile. emphasize responsibility and veracity. Nativity notes Cesar Francl as a composer.
Cold weather grips the eastern seaboard with blizzards and heavy snowfall. Western New York reports a four mile per hour wind threatening shipping and widespread traffic disruption. At least three deaths are linked to the wintry conditions in the region.
Vermont officials reported the threat of renewed floods easing as the swollen Winooski and other rivers subsided. Up to midnight the Winooski rose about ten feet, flooding cellars along the riverfront in Montpelier and surrounding areas.
Tom James of Athens was fined 150 dollars on three counts of selling intoxicating liquor after his motions for new trials were denied by Athens County Common Pleas Court. Ivor Darnell was found guilty of possessing property for liquor manufacture, while Frank Darnell was acquitted. Judgment on notes favored Abbott Davis et al.
Mays Landing New Jersey December 9. The jury convicted Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach of voluntary manslaughter in the death of her husband Dr William Lilliendahl after three hours deliberation. They await sentencing on Saturday with a maximum ten years imprisonment and a $1000 fine. The verdict was announced by juror foreman Mrs Carrie Calkins.
Governor Vic Donahey appointed Common Pleas Judge James B. Thomas of Portsmouth to the fourth district court of appeals to fill the death vacancy of Judge E D Sayre of Athens. The governor also named RB Kimble of Portsmouth to succeed Judge Thomas on the Scioto county common pleas bench. Kimble is a former legislator and author of the Ohio corrupt practices act.
Alfred L. Hughes' senior boys presented a morning assembly musical act that defied expectations. The room filled with gasps at the displayed talent before the curtain rose revealing a local dance orchestra providing the music.
At least three people lost their lives in a gale and blizzard sweeping Western New York and Canada. A storm measuring 84 miles an hour hindered two passenger freighters from Port Colborne Ontario and Lake Ontario near Buffalo. Six men survived a fishing craft accident at Barcelona New York when three boats failed.
A touring car found submerged along Riverside Drive on the Muskingum river puzzles Zanesville police. The car tags were traced to Verne Pitts, 24, now employed near Bellaire. Pitts unknown. A cap, gloves, and a shoe were recovered. investigators consider drowning or theft and abandonment.
The prosecutor stated today that none of the alleged sale incidents occurred in Franklin County. No further details were provided about evidence or witnesses in the case.
Washington reports a peace pact between Senator Curtis and independent Republicans to avoid delay on farm relief, court injunction limits, and Latin America policy probes. Curtis and La Follette confirmed the terms, easing threats to balk the Republican organization.
Washington Pennsylvania December 9 two hundred open shop miners escaped safely after a blast wrecked the fan house at the Wilson mine near Bentleyville The mine run by the Kulin brothers of Pittsburgh was believed to have been dynamited though no crew were found Officials reported the incident as a non union mining accident with no casualties other than structural damage
The two pianists Jesse Peters and Ralph Zirkle performed in Ewing auditorium before about 300 fans despite a bitter winter night. They offered a three part program featuring Mozart two piano concerto movements, Habanera Cinna, Valse Rom antique, Turkish March, and a five movement Rabaud divertissement with two encores. The performance was under the Woman's Music club and a final concert with Rebel Johnson, violinist, is planned for February 12.
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.