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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1926

Page

3

Chamber of commerce hears talks on values and coal relief

Nelsonville notes two addresses at the regular chamber meeting. Rev George L Ashton urged focus on boys and girls as the community asset. Oral Daugherty of United Mine Workers discussed local coal field troubles and urged coordinated effort in the freight rate case to aid recovery. A frank discussion on local issues followed with several visitors and local residents.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce George L. Ashton Christian Church Oral Daugherty United Mine Workers’ Organization

Nelsonville Leads S.E. Ohio League in Basketball Standings

Nelsonville holds the top spot in the Southeast Ohio basketball league as of February 8. Athens and Portsmouth trail by one loss, tied for second, with Ironton, Pomeroy, Logan, Gallipolis, Jackson, and Wellston further back. Athens faces Ironton this weekend. Pomeroy visits Saturday aiming to repeat last year’s win.

Nelsonville Athens Portsmouth Ironton Pomeroy Logan Gallopolis Jackson Wellston Pomeroy Boys

Bridge Club Meets in Nelsonville Function

Mrs. Co. E. Bennett hosted the ladies of her bridge club in Nelsonville on February 5 with a 6 o clock dinner before play. Red carnations decorated the tables as four bouquets adorned the room. Guests included Mrs. William Morgan and Mrs. Harry McGovern. Mrs. J. L. Murphy won the high score trophy.

Bridge Club Nelsonville Co. E. Bennett William Morgan Harry McGovern J. L. Murphy

Wild Rose Embroidery Club meets at Mrs Hampton’s home

The Wild Rose Embroidery club gathered at Mrs. Clifton Hampton’s Madison Street residence in Nelsonville for an afternoon of music embroidery and a light luncheon. Members present included Mrs. Bert Young Mrs. Harry Lines Mrs. Berry Hickman Mrs. Clarence Shockley Mrs. Clarence Wem sley Mrs. Frank O Mara Mrs. Hollis Shaner Mrs. Arthur Hicks and the hostess. The next meeting is set for February 17 with Mrs. Shockley on Columbus Street.

Nelsonville Wild Rose Embroidery ' Club Clifton Hampton Madison Street Bert Young Harry Lines Berry Hickman Clarence Shockley Clarence Wemsley Frank O’mara Hollis Shaner Arthur Hicks

Safe on Sea Despite Atlantic Storms

Nelsonville reports Dr and Mrs C E Welch received a wireless from Mr and Mrs Julius Fischer who recently sailed for Europe. Friends worried about the storms as the party was 600 miles off Madeira and the wireless said all was well.

Nelsonville C. E. Welch Julius Fischer Atlantic Ocean Madeira

Hyperion Club to Meet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville today reports the Hyperion club will meet Saturday at 96 East Columbus Street with Mrs. R. H. Jackson hosting the event.

Hinperion Club Nelsonville Hyperion Club R. Hckson East Columbus Street

Nelsonville Couple Welcome Son James Benson

Mr and Mrs Benson Preston of East Washington street announce the birth of their son on Thursday February 4 at their home in Nelsonville The infant has been named James Benson and is regarded with joy by the family and neighbors.

Nelsonville Benson Preston East Washington Street James Benson

Educational club bake sale announced at Wilson brothers

Nelsonville residents heard the Educational club will hold a bake sale at Wilson brothers grocery this Saturday. Home made bread pies and cakes will be offered.

Nelsonville

Columbus Guests Highlight Local Visit Notes

Superintendent O. O. Crawford and C. E. Washburn traveled to Columbus as business visitors on Thursday. C. E. Jewett was noted as a Columbus resident in the same brief item.

O. O. Crawford C. E. Washburn Columbus C. E. Jewett

One Dose Will Convince Mayr Cure Advertisement

A dated advertising claim touts Mayr's One Dose Will Convince as a simple preparation that removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract. It mentions a millionaire wary of patent medicines and lists McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy as suppliers.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonvilled Ons

Debate League Opens February 11 With Local Contention

Nelsonville, Feb. 5 The Southeastern Ohio high school debating league begins next week with debaters from area schools tackling the question Should the Air Service of the United States Constitute a Separate Department in the Government. Nelsonville hosts Canaanville on Feb. 11 with the affirmative at home and the negative meeting Athens in that city. Nelsonville teams include Mary Seenes, Frances Gorsuch, Ralph Fleck, Mary Louise Leyshon, Charles Cook, Marceline Wallace, James Patton, and Esther Healy.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio High School Debating League Air Service of United States Canaanville Athens Mary Seenes Frances Gorsuch Ralph Fleck Mary Louise Leyshon Charles Cook Marceline Wallace James Patton Esther Healy

James Peters 70 Dies at Home in Nelsonville

James Peters, 70, died early today at his daughter Iva McBride’s home in the Factory district. Funeral services scheduled Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Pilgrim Holiness church on Chestnut Street conducted by Rev. Mr. Stucky. He is survived by one daughter. wife preceded him in death about twelve years ago. Burial at Bethel Ridge.

Nelsonville James Peters Iva McBride Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street Stucky Peters Bethel Ridge

Railroad Crew Rebuilds Track at Chauncey Yard

Chauncey February 5 a large force of men works in the Chauncey railroad yards where twenty men are currently employed and meals and lodging are provided in shanty cars while the passing track is being relaid with heavy rails.

Chauncey Chauncey Railroad

Local Society Names Attend Charity Event

Mrs. Robert Hixson, Mrs. J. E. Lott, Mrs. Dora France, Mrs. James Campbell, Mrs. Sadie Blackford and Mrs. Edith Coulson were listed among attendees at a recent charity function.

Zion Baptist Ladies Aid Quilting Meeting

The Zion Baptist Ladies Aid society held its regular weekly quilting session all day Wednesday at the church. Members present included Mrs. Austin Woodyard Mrs. Flora McHarg Mrs. Harry Moore Mrs. H. E. Stage Mrs. Russell McHarg Mrs. George Gabriel Jr. and Mrs. Benton Potts.

West Side school teachers feed birds in Millfield

Chauncey February 5 The West Side school building in Millfield engages teachers and pupils in feeding birds amid a severe winter. Christmas trees were moved to the grounds with various foods. cardinals titmice wrens and other birds visit daily. Teachers include Miss Florence Brewer Miss Martin and Mrs Florence Howard.

Chauncey West Side Millfield Florence Brewer Martin Florence Howard

Chauncey Personal Notices and Lodge Meeting

Miss Ruth Ogg visited Athens as a guest of her aunt Mrs Lucy Totman and Mrs Harley Bartoe and son Raymond who stayed with Mr and Mrs A L Preston in Mound street before returning to Buchtel. The Forest Rose Rebekah lodge holds its regular meeting this evening at 7 o'clock.

Chauncey Ruth Ogg Athens Lucy Totman Harley Bartoe Raymond A. L. Preston Mound Street Buchtel Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

Chauncey Church Plans Bible School March 7

Chauncey Christian church opens Sunday services on February 7 with Bible school at 9 30. Graded lessons and organized classes are planned for the day.

Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church

Surprise farewell party given for Mrs. Nye

Mrs. George Harvey Nye received a pleasant surprise and farewell party at her High Street home in Chauncey hosted by the Loyal Womans Society of the First Christian church. She travels to Fort Lauderdale Florida for a three month visit with her son Floyd J. Nye and daughter in law. A linen handkerchief shower was part of the celebration.

Chauncey, Treb George Harvey Nye High Street Loyal Womans Society The First Christian Church Chauncey

Resinol Heals Boils Quickly Says Painter From Paintsville

Paintsville Kentucky resident Chester E. Vanhoose reports five neck boils relieved overnight after using Resinol treatment. He praises Resinol Soap for cleansing hands and face, noting unusually white skin after daily use as a painter. Signed Chester E. Vanhoose 341 East Third St.

Paintsville Chester E. Vanhoose East Third St

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Big Gains

An ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a palatable alternative to vile liver oil. It cites the George G. O'Brien of Mahwah New Jersey as a testimony, claiming a boy gained 11.5 pounds in just over two months and urging mothers to use the 60 tablet 60 cent package, with a money back guarantee.

George G. O’brien Mahwah N. J Cline Pharmacy Company America

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church for Monthly Session

The monthly business and social meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church was held all day Thursday at the church. Officers elected included Mrs. George Shafer as president and Mrs. L D Shields as vice president. Future meetings move to the church on Wednesdays with luncheon served. Present were Mrs. Shafer, Mrs. Cochran, Mrs. Hentz, and Mrs. Mabel.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Parker George Shafer L. D. Shields William Cochran J. E. Lott

Special services mark Bible school session and Endeavor Day

Special music at the Bible school session and a church service at 10 30 led by Miss Ruth Fiske. Junior Christian Endeavor at 6 30 under Miss Dorothy Minister. Senior Endeavor at 7 observes Christian Endeavor Day with a special program. Public invited.

Ruth Fiske Christian Endeavor Dorothy Senior Endeavor

Athens Woman Seeks to Form Standard Bearer Society

L Pickering of Athens shows interest in organizing a Standard Bearer society among the girls of the local church.

L. Pickering Athens

Guards Fired After Liquor Loss at Mount Holly

In Mount Holly New Jersey guards were fired for allegedly neglecting their duty during a cache of liquor valued at about 300000 dollars went missing or was stolen from a secured area. The incident prompted an internal investigation and disciplinary action.

Mount Holly N. J

Detectives and Trooper Indicted After Barge Case

A grand jury indicted two county detectives and a state trooper after an unloading incident on a barge. The charges and specific roles remain unspecified in the fragment.

Wonderful New Face Powder Promises Shine Free Skin

A new French process powder that resists perspiration, stays on until washed off, and hides pores for a velvety natural look. The product Mello gio is sold by D. Zenner Co. and Chase Drug Co., Logan.

D. Zenner Co Chase Drug Co Logan

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Ashton Ben James McArthur N. Hill Frank Lowery C. A. Stover D. Shafer Lub Hampton Home Chauncey Yards John Shafer Charles Fiske Clarence Butts Ira Myers T. R. Hamilton Guy Brookins Charles Bradfield Howard Brown Addie Tippett Neal Helsel William Nye Frank Millington B. I. Ferrer Charles Sweeney John Brewer Arthur Swart Henry Osborne Guy Gardner Guy Smith Ezra Karns Charles Carr Anna Noble Charles Ogg G. H. Nye Lucy Nye Mrs. Harvey O'Brien Boy New Shafer Ruth M. E. Sunday School Stuart F. A. Stuart Company Dept. P. Marshall Mich Chauncey, Ohio Lamborn Glouster Victor Records Richardson Furniture CO Glouster, O Marion Chance Paris Tet Mom’n Pop Clark MR. Barrzon Cuick Chick Sumen
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