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 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1929
Page
6
Bennie Ferrel a year old died Friday at the Portsmouth home. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 o clock from Mrs. Ferrel’s parents home in Milf eld conducted by G B Courtney of the Church of Christ Chauncey with the Chauncey quartet providing music. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. The parents have another child, Mary Lou.
Mrs Marlena Chapman 76 dies early Monday at her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jake Chapman Chauncey after months of ill health She moved to Chauncey from Tennessee and leaves several sons a daughter and many grandchildren Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at the Church of Christ Chauncey conducted by Rev G B Courtney
Mr and Mrs V O Kail announce the arrival of a son at their home in Chauncey The Plains on Monday morning.
Personal mention notes Mr and Mrs Steve Johnson recently married, now housekeeping in rooms at Mrs Mary Meinhart's home. Mrs Bay visits Chauncey staying with her daughter Mrs Homer Shields Sr.
Miss Ruth Atkinson entertained three Ohio University students at her parents home in Chauncey during February. The visitors were Miss Margaret Shaffer Miss Helen Miller and Miss Lucy Altine from Beaumont. The event was reported in the Chauncey notice column.
Local short items note readers to call for classified want ads. Telephone numbers and pricing details are not fully visible in the fragment.
Ralph Hines son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hines and Miss Myrtle Lackey of Belle West Virginia married last Wednesday at the bride’s parents home. Hines, a Glouster High School graduate, has worked for York Central at Dickinson. The couple plan a brief stay with the groom’s parents at Burr Oak.
A midnight blaze consumed a small chick hatchery building in C. V. Canale's No. 6 District near Glouster. Firemen arrived too late to save the structure. Insurance coverage was in place.
Seventy seven lives were lost across Europe and Asia due to storms and a landslide. The German cargo boat Diester sank near Leixoes with all 26 aboard. An avalanche near Alma-Ata claimed eleven lives. Severe cold affected regions from Poland to Constantinople, and a mosque in Peshawar collapsed amid the tremors. Miss Georgia Tippie returned home from Ironton after a three week stay.
A three year old girl from Jacksonville jabbed her right eye with scissors while at play last Friday. She was taken by her mother to Dr von Scheele and then to a Columbus specialist for evaluation to determine if the eye should be removed.
Mrs. Thomas R. Reese returned from Shawnee after a two week stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Davis to assist in caring for her mother Mrs. Thomas T. Humphrey who has been seriously ill.
He was accompanied to the hospital by Mrs. Smith and by his mother Mrs Dan Smith of Ferndale.
GLOUSTER February 6 Lowell Smith was rushed to a Columbus hospital by Dr EB LeFever for an operation. The report notes the patient’s condition following the transfer and outlines the medical steps expected.
Athens High School officials finalized an after school activity schedule listing boards, glee clubs, PE groups, manual arts, teas, conferences, dramatic club, basketball, debate, student council, and the Girl Reserve. The plan sets exact dates and times to avoid class-hour conflicts. Debaters from Portsmouth High School will visit Friday afternoon February 8 at 2 o'clock for a reception. Superintendent A F Hixson announced the outline to guide student activities.
The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Garnet Hambel. Special business will come before the class for consideration and the presence of every member is desired.
Captain Hawks leaves Los Angeles in the Air Express on a nonstop attempt to New York to lower the transcontinental record. He carries 4 600 pounds of load including 450 gallons of gasoline and is aided by tail winds. Accompanied by mechanic Oscar Grubb he heads toward a landmark flight.
Miss Claudia Roberts of Ohio University will present a series on service to Girl Scouts at 7 PM Wednesday in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms. The course is free and aims to teach leadership as part of Scouting’s five aims character handicraft health happiness and service.
The proposed measure by Representative Arthur H. Morton of Preble County would imprison for one to seven years for theft of ten dollars. It classifies theft of money or property valued at one hundred six dollars or more as grand larceny.
In Glouster February 5 Frances Taylor entertained the Standard Bearers at her home. Eight members attended and opened with America and the Lord's Prayer. Frances read scripture, Beulah Bennett gave a short reading, and Mrs D L Browning led the evening story. Dues were collected by the treasurer. Members present included Lenore Holzschtuh Dorothy Mae Smith Pauline Vaughn Beulah Bennett Frances Taylor Dorothy Jones Maxine Vaughn and Mrs Browning.
The article discusses the Federal Valley Railroad as a common carrier and public necessity since 1918 and 1924 joint through rates. It notes freight tonnage growth from 3,092 tons in 1923 to 32,259 tons in 1926, potential cost savings, and the railroad’s unique position with no alternate connections, urging public protection of rail service.
Botanists report that no two leaves or blades of grass have ever been found to correspond exactly. The observation highlights immense natural variation and challenges in matching plant parts across specimens.
The Mantell Hamper Company performed Shakespeare's Macbeth at Ohio University with Genevieve Hamper and John Alexander in lead roles before over 2,200 audience members. The production featured strong acting, notable scenes including Porter and Duncan, plus respected supporting cast and university musicians enhancing the show. Special buses ferried high school students from Albany Hot Springs Gallipolis and Glouster.
Athens council votes to charge property owners 50 cents per front foot to resurf ace rough brick streets while city funds the rest. Petitions will be circulated and owners must sign up. Officials cite 25 percent saving by city crews and aim to improve several streets this summer with owner help.
Columbus February 5 Supporters of the Bible Bill won the opening battle in the current Legislature defeating an attempt to kill the bill without committee consideration by 99 to 13 with twenty absent or not voting Representative Joseph G Ehrlich of Cleveland led the proponents while Representative J MH Gordon of Logan County a minister headed the opposition urging the bill receive a fair chance and arguing against throttling it at this stage Ehrlich condemned the measure as sectarian bitterness and interference in state affairs.
Mrs Paneie Catron of Cincinnati was near death after a fall from a fourth floor apartment window ledge. She reached out to grab a dollar bill tossed to her husband below, climbed onto the ledge as wind blew the bill there, stepped onto a shutter that cracked and caused her to plunge to the ground.
Members of Professor Harold Evans play directing class at Ohio University gained professional acting experience in a Mantell Hamper Company production of Shakespeare's Macbeth in Alumni Memorial Auditorium Monday night. Students Paul line Swanson James Blankenship Alan Maguire Robert Oakes and Jack Daniels appeared as supers with others assisting behind stage.
Reports from Paris indicate a mutiny rumor aboard the Spanish cruiser Don Jaime after rough winds and unrest in Spain. The Hendaye correspondent relayed the word via the Exchange Telegraph agency.
Kappa Sigma Pi notes a Presbyterian Church chapter will meet at 7 o'clock Thursday night in church rooms. All members are asked to bring dues and pay them up to date.
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.