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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1930

Page

3

Woman Shot During Argument Near Moyers Crossing

Nelsonville December 22 Tolliver 22 was shot in the left shoulder during a quarrel at the home of Mrs Matilda Evans near Moyers Crossing on the Nelsonville Athens Road He was taken by ambulance to Cherrington Hospital in Logan where doctors reported a peaceful night and less severe injuries than first feared Mrs Evans was arrested on a charge of shooting with intent to kill and denied owning the gun a 32 calibre revolver police say Tolliver said he was shot by Mrs Evans and several witnesses corroborate the account Local officers Sheriff Williams deputies Dew Wingett and investigator Barrows assisted in the probe with witnesses including Dave Parry Donald Wright Henry Boudinot Barney Pearson Jr and Sarah Finn present at the Evans home Boudinot brought Tolliver to Nelsonville

Nelsonville Tolliver Frank Tolliver Harper Hollow Matilda Evans Moyers Crossing Nelsonville- Athens Cherrington Hospital Ldgan James Cope Bill Hickman George Gman Tolli

Nelsonville High basketball doubleheader set for Tuesday

The Nelsonville High School gym hosts a boys and girls varsity basketball doubleheader Tuesday night. Girls tip at 7 00 p m and boys at 8 00 p m with tickets obtainable at the principal’s office in exchange for football season ticket stubs.

Onville Nelsonville High School Auncey High School Guthured Wekday

Sandel Avenue Water Approved by State Health Officials

State health officials approved Sandel Avenue water after collecting multiple samples from the mains. The tests were conducted by the state laboratory and reviewed following a report received by Dr. W. H. Hyde, health agent.

Relssnville Wales W. H. Hyde Egatestoner

Nelsonville Professional Group elects officers for 1931

The Professional Group of the Board of Trade at the Y M C A elected L. F. Buell as president F. R. Jackson as secretary and Dr Harry Raden as treasurer after Dr C E Welch declined the nomination Nominations were opened and discussions suggested two meetings in early 1931 and two in fall and winter.

Nelsonville Board of Trade C. E. Welch L. F. Buell F. R. Jackson Harry Raden

Miss Moe Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Dec 22 report from Nelsonville states Miss Mary Moe was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus on Sunday and underwent an appendicitis operation on Monday morning. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moe, accompany her at the hospital.

Nelsonville Mary Moe Grant Hospital Columbus Charles Moe

Legion Post meeting postponed to December 30

The regular Glenford Dugan Post American Legion meeting has been moved from Tuesday night to a week later on Tuesday December 30, as announced by the Executive Committee today.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion

Nelsonville Youth Named Senate Page for Ohio Legislature

Tom Pritchard of Nelsonville, son of Irvin Pritchard, has been notified of his appointment as page at the Ohio Senate for the upcoming state legislative sessions.

Nelsonville Tom Pritchard Irvin Pritchard Ohio Senate

Christmas Party by The Kings Heralds Meeting

The Kings Heralds held a Christmas party after a Saturday meeting at Betty Jane and Josephine Tignor’s Chestnut Street home with 15 members. Miss Betty Sayre led the program. two songs by Pauline Leora and Anna Mae Allen, a poem by William Huddy, and a violin solo by Josephine Tignor accompanied by Betty Jane Tignor. Santa Claus distributed gifts, Lillian Huddy won a guessing prize, two new members Marie and Coralie Buell joined, Velma and Viola Corbin to host January meeting, refreshments served.

King’s Heralds Betty Jane Josephine Tignor Chestnut Street Velma Viola Corbin Madison Street Betty Sayre Pauline Leora Anna Mae Allen William Huddy Thomas Spencer Santa Claus Lillian Huddy Marie Coralie Buell

Class Has Party at Rain Bow Christmas Gathering

Rain Bow Class of the Christian Church held a Christmas party at the American Legion Home for 36 members. A 6:30 dinner featured three courses and Yuletide table decor. Programs included piano and vocal solos, a Christmas story, games, and greetings from nine absent members.

Rainbow Christian Church American Legion Margaret Scott Frances Parry Mildred Baugh Verna Lane Arvilla Pierce Wanda Martin Merle Gilbert Pauline Donley Marie Mechem Columbus Athens

Sunday School Class 19 Meeting At Mrs Tignor Home

The Methodist Sunday School Class 19 met Friday evening at Mrs. Cora Tignor's home with assistants Mrs. Ted Katzenbach and Mrs. L. E. Buell. Miss Helen Largent led the devotional, Mrs. Buell directed the program after Christmas gift exchange. Fifteen members and three guests attended and hostesses served lunch.

Methodist Sunday School Cora Tignor Ted Katzenbach L. E. Buell Helen Largent

Mrs Shafer Hosts Birthday Dinner at East Columbus

Mrs Donald Shafer entertained Sunday at her East Columbus Street home honoring Mrs H W Shafer on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs H W Shafer Mr and Mrs C D Shafer Mr and Mrs Donald Shafer and their son Junior.

Donald Shafer East Columbus Street H. W. Shafer C. D. Shafer

S H T Club Christmas Party At Miss Cook's Home

Miss Ruth Cook hosted the S H T Club at her Madison Street residence Saturday evening. A 7 o'clock dinner preceded a Christmas party with a gift exchange and contests. Prizes went to Mrs Barrows, Mrs Reeves, and Miss Moorehead. members present included Mrs William Barrows, Mrs Donald Betts, Mrs Wilbur Martin, Mrs Chester Reeves, Mrs Malvern Wilson, and Misses Leah Reynolds Geneva Geers Mae Linton Helen Devol Blanche Moorehead.

N. H. T. Club Ruth Cook S. H. T. Club Madison Street Barrows Reeves Moorehead William Barrows Donald Betts Wilbur Martin Chester Reeves Malvern Wilson Leah

Personal Mention Household Guests Around town

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wade and others were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luster Skiver on Friday. Berthard Powell and family visited Skiver Sunday. Louise Skiver Fay Mundy Wilbur Powell and Rachel Mundy stayed with Mrs. Flossie Ohitnger Saturday. Frank Millikan of Columbus visited the Minner household at week’s end. Charles E Poston leaves for Valdosta Georgia for holidays. Mrs Harold Mechem with Mary Margaret and Joe visit Columbus friends here.

Clyde Wade Fphylies Perkins Freddie Wade Luster Skiver Berthard Powell Louise Skiver Fay Mundy Wilbur Powell Rachel Mundy Flossie Ohitnger Frank Millikan Columbus Frank Minner Charles E. Poston Valdosta Harold Mechem Mary Margaret Joe

Christmas Holiday Visits Across Town and Region

Local residents travel to Columbus Walbridge and nearby towns to spend Christmas holidays with relatives. Several births announced include a daughter named Rose Marie born to Mr and Mrs Paul Martin at 268 Jefferson Street and a son Robert Ernest to Mr and Mrs Don Lent. The report lists multiple families visiting relatives and a hospital stay for Mr Powell after a fall.

W. L. Powell Louis Columbus Powell Grant Hospital L. B. McLaughlin Ralph Betta Ashtabula Frank Betts Muriel Gilbert Bernard Pospichel Columbus School For the Blind Albert Pospichel Robert Veon Bob Edington Lorraine Ohio Fred Edington E. E. Rosser Frank Bonifield Carmichaels Garet Irow Jefferson Street Rose Marie Don Lent Robert Ernest Sam Warren

Mrs Woodard Hurt In Albany Road Car Accident

Mrs. Ruby Woodard of Mechanicsburg sustained slight injuries when the car she rode in was crowded off Albany Road and toppled over a bank. She was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment.

Ruby Woodard Mechanicsburg Albany Sheltering Arms Hospital

Fred V. Alderman Dies in Arlington Kansas

N. K. Alderman reports the death of his brother Fred V. Alderman on December 20 in Arlington Kansas. He was a native of Athens County and leaves a widow and five grown children.

N. K Fred V. Alderman Arrington Kan Alderman Athens County

Czar's ashes buried near Paris dispute continues

Grand Duke Cyril disputes burial claims of Czar family remains near Paris. General Janin confirms digging up royal ashes and keeping them in Grenoble before offering the box to Grand Duke Nicholas and the former Russian ambassador to Italy, who refused.

Paris U.P Cyril Romanoff Czar Franklin Clarkin United States General Janin Janin Grenoble France Nicholas Nicolaievitch Italy M. de Glers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville and Vicinity HB. Bartlett 412-W Foster Tolliver Chauncey Boys WER Majestic Upper Underworld Haines Charles Elizabeth Evans Hughes William Thomas Gossett New York Hughes Washington Paul Collamore Ohio University Ethel Collamore Wilma Catherine Herrold Walbridge Dave Richards The Gem Yardleys Gift Gem Pharmacy the Gem Pharmacy K. of P Mrs. Woodard Fred Alderman Chevrolet Ster MAC Russia J.D. Adamson Daniel Green Doe Rayan Sedis Pris Chauncey
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