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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1938

Page

6

Laurelville Gibisonville Power Line Discussed in Logan

Residents along the Laurelville to Gibisonville route including South Perry met in Gibisonville to hear plans from Midland Power Co and Ohio State extension engineer I P Blauser. Two payment options were proposed: a $200 construction fee plus $2.50 monthly for four years or a $6.66 monthly minimum for four years, with no final decision. James R. Smoot attended as local extension agent.

Logan Laurelville Gibisonville South Perry I. P. Blauser Ohio State Extension John Lee Midland Power Co Lee Blauser James R. Smoot

Hardened Will Observe 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E D Harden of Falls Township near Logan celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house from 1 30 to 4 00 Sunday Their 5 children Charles Lancaster Darley Detroit Walter Columbus Mayof Ruby predeceased them born in Ewing Minnie Strohl before marriage born Allen County moved to Hocking County since age nine.

Logan E. D. Harden Falls Township Hocking County Harden Ewing Allen County

Divorce Suit Filed by Alice Margaret Nutter

Alice Margaret Nutter files for divorce from Lloyd Nutter on neglect and cruelty allegations. She seeks custody of a minor child and requests both temporary and permanent alimony.

Logan Alice Margaret Nutter Lloyd Nutter

Hawk Crashes Into Window At Logan Works

On Thursday afternoon residents on West Main Street saw a small hawk strike the plate glass window of the Logan Monumental Works. The bird was stunned but recovered after flying to a nearby tree.

Logan W. Main St Logan Monumental Works

Probate Court Notices in Athens County Suspends Hearing

Athens County Ohio probate court suspends hearings on March 7 1938 for numerous estates and guardianships. Interested parties may file exceptions by March 2 1938. judge Louis Tyroler to hear or continue until disposed of.

Athens County Ohio H. W. Roach Harry M. Roach Viola M. Burleigh Wesley B. Lawrence Charles G. Pritchard Charles E. Reynolds William E. Peters Samuel K. Mardis Minnie Wolfe F. J. Zimmer Oo" Newlin John W. Newlin Lauretta Hickman D.b.a Pearl W. Hickman Charles W. Gross Elizabeth J. Gross Aldo McKinley E. Belle McKinley Vere O. Smith Stella Smith Ada J. Graham Arthur Fitch Bean Dale E R. W. Finsterwald George Hatze B. F. Ferrell Geraldine Marilyn Parry Bank of Athens NBA Otis Bean Emma Gabriel James Ot Tone Mildred Weekly Verapay W. B. Bartels Mabel L Gheer Cunningham Gordon B. Gray Daisey Snowden Margaret M. Morris Shirley Josephine Morris

Logan High School Commencement Program Found

While removing a mantel during remodeling at residence on Mound Street for G Raymond Robinson Bert Horn found a Logan High School commencement program dated June 4 1883 The 11th annual graduation exer cise was at Rempel Opera House with Emma T G Downey Lillian R McCray Joseph C Hart Emma E Bragg Charles S Engle Anna D Doyle Kate M Steinman Class motto One Heart One Way Board of Education S H Bright John Hansen L A Culver L J Burgess S Weldy O W Wright Superintendent W W McCray Principal F Rathmell Assistant Maggie Saumenig.

Board of Education S. H. Bright John Hansen L. A. Culver L. J. Burgess S. Weldy O. W. H. Wright W. W. McCray F. Rathmell Maggie Saumenig

Ex Railroad Worker Dies Near Logan

George Martin, 67, a former Hocking Valley Railroad employee, was found dead in a shanty on the J. G. Coakley farm north of Logan. He had lived in the shanty for several months after moving from Marion Township and was last seen in Logan the prior day. Heart disease was listed as the cause. He never married and is survived by nieces and nephews.

Logan George Martin Hocking Valley Railroad J. G. Coakley Coakley Martin Marion Township

Sheriff Arrests Three On Intoxication Charge

Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith and W R Brandt arrested Roy Cavince Kenneth Fast and Arthur Crumm Wednesday at the Rock House Inn near Mound Crossing. Each was fined fifteen dollars and costs in Magistrate S B Whitehart court after a reported pre arrival fight. Crumm suffered rib injuries and received medical aid from a local physician.

Kinser Family Plans Van Wert Visit

Mayor and Mrs. Dallas Kinser with children Martha Ann and Jack will travel to Van Wert Ohio for the weekend. They will be joined on the return trip by Mrs. E L Nimon who has spent four weeks visiting relatives there.

van Wert Logan Dallas Kinser Martha Ann Jack van Wert, O E. L. Nimon

Ger mand and Burgess Nuptials Told for Adlers Couple

Miss Mary Louise Germand of Adlers Oklahoma and Francis Burgess son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Burgess of Logan were married in Adlers on February 4 according to a local announcement. The couple will establish their home in Logan shortly after the ceremony.

Germand-Burgess Logan Mary Louise Germand Adlers Okla Francis Burgess Ralph Burgess Logan

Writer Charles Snow Plans 99th Western Novel in Napa

Napa California reports Charles H. Snow the blind western writer is drafting his 99th novel and has already mapped a 100th. A London publishing firm has contracted for as much work as he can supply, signaling strong demand abroad.

Napa Cal Charles H. Snow England

Churches Plan Sunday Rites At Logan

Logan churches announce sermons and services for Sunday. St Matthew Lutheran Church hosts a Lenten sermon at 7 p m by Rev Karl Mix with morning service at 10 a m led by Rev Amos L Heyde. Dr Bartlett of Otterbein College speaks at United Brethren Church Education Day. Rev John A Toy preaches at 7 p m. Methodist worship with Rev C W Graham on "The Paradox of Christ" and "Saying Goodbye to God" at 7 p m. Youth Choir sings. An official board meeting is set for 8 p m Wednesday.

John A. Toy Methodist Church C. W. Graham Christ Graham God

Logan Brief Social Notes Entertains Club

Mrs. Howard White of Warner Ave hosted the Sister Susie Club gathering on Wednesday evening. The knitting and needlework social was followed by a refreshment course with guests including Mrs. Stanley Baker and members Mrs. Frank Walters Mrs. Edward Kemper Mrs. Cyrus Rochester Mrs. Floyd Duffy Mrs. C. F. Shank Mrs. Walter Nixon Mrs. Frank Brown Mrs. Clete Scholl Mrs. Frank Weiland Mrs. Sumner Martin Mrs. Earl Roberts and Miss Margaret Schrader.

Howard White Warner Ave Sister Susie Stanley Baker Frank Walters Edward Kemper Cyrus Rochester Floyd Duffy C. F. Shank Walter Nixon Frank Brown Clete Scholl Frank Weiland Sumner Martin Earl Roberts Margaret Schrader

Contract Club Meets at Lappen Home for Bridge Night

Mr and Mrs Darley Kitchen and Mr and Mrs P M Shaw were guest players at the Contract Club gathering at Hubert Lappen home. Three tables included Dr and Mrs Victor Similie Mr and Mrs Charles Eberst Mr and Mrs Thomas Bender. Mrs Kitchen led ladies scores and Mr Lappen led men scores. A lunch was served.

Darley Kitchen P. M. Shaw Contract Club Hubert Lappen Victor Similie Charles Eberst Thomas Bender Kitchen Mr. Lappen

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Floyd Riggs Near Mt. Pleasant

Mrs Arch Griffith and Mrs Roy Turner hosted a stork shower Thursday for Mrs Floyd Riggs at the Riggs home near Mt. Pleasant. After gifts were opened the afternoon was social with a luncheon. Guests included Mrs Andrew Rauber Mrs William Rheinscheid Mrs Jesse Rohrer Mrs Arthur Griffith Mrs George Primmer Mrs Harry Zimmerman Mrs William Mowery Mrs Roscoe Mowery Miss Ruth Griffith Miss Grace Rohrer and Miss Thelma Mowery.

Arch Griffith Roy Turner Ilesboro Floyd Riggs Riggs Mt. Pleasant Andrew Rauber William Rheinscheid Jesse Rohrer Arthur Griffith George Primmer Harry Zimmerman William Mowery

Mrs Wellman and guests attend Victoria Regina in Columbus

Mrs John Wellman Mrs Anthony Toerner Miss Jessie Mc Manigal and Miss Ann Wellman were in Columbus Thursday night to see the Helen Hayes play Victoria Regina.

John Wellman Anthony Toerner Jessie McManigal Ann Wellman Columbus Helen Hayes Victoria Regina

Will Borham Funeral to Be Held in Minersville This Afternoon

Obituary notes Will Borham 60 who died at his sister’s home after bronchial illness. Survived by siblings Velma Grueser Ed Borham and Charles Borham and Hanna Guinther. Funeral held at the family home led by Rev. Bert O Conner. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery Pomeroy.

Minersville Will Borham Ed Grueser Charleston W. Va Bert O'Conner Methodist Church Beech Grove Cemetery Pomeroy Jesse Larch Athens Richard Campbell Jamelle Ville Club Webb Hall Rutland James Robert Jo Ann Alfred Desk Welshtown Pearl Phillips

Mine Fire Battle Near Complete Barriers

James R. Cavanaugh leads as chief engineer directing experienced miners in sealing the mine fire. Barriers at Plummer Hill and Lost Run advance, the Shawnee barrier is 30 percent done. Dr. Carl Watson backs the project as coal deposits are found and protections expand.

James R. Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Plummer Hill

Freight Shipments Decline on C and O River Division

Logan reports low freight movement on the River division of the C and O Railroad due to slack work in mine fields. Car loadings reflect the reduced activity and indicate a slowdown in transport demand.

Logan River C. and O

Mrs Edward Stout Admitted To Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Mrs Edward Stout, ill for several weeks, was taken to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. For four weeks she had been confined to bed at her parents' home, Mr and Mrs Tom McDonald. Mrs McDonald and a local physician accompanied her to the hospital.

Logan Edward Stout Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Tom McDonald

Parents of Logan Bush Welcome a Son

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Franklin Bush of Green Township announce the birth of a son born Thursday morning.

Logan Benjamin Franklin Bush Green Township

Logan Tax Statements Mailed To Property Owners This Week

Logan Treasurer Robert N. White reports statements to property owners are being mailed this week. Other subdivisions previously issued statements as tax returns arrive steadily. Some addresses still need updating to complete mailing under the new system.

Logan Robert N. White White

Chieftains Set To Host Lancaster St Marys Saturday

Logan High School teams prepare for a return non league game against Lancaster St Marys this Saturday evening. The program opens at 9 15 with the Seniors versus the Reserves. St Marys won the first meeting, and will seek to avenge the defeat in Logan.

LOGAN Logan High School Basketeers Lancaster St. Mary's St. Marys Chieftains

Gravel sale permits authorized to sell from Starr Township tract

Logan authority granted William H. Kroeger as superintendent of building and loan associations to sell gravel and rock from a Starr Township tract owned by Citizens Savings Association. Sales allowed to county commissioners trustees and WPA officials for six months.

LOGAN William H. Kroeger Building and Loan Associations Phil Henderson Starr Township Citizens Savings Association WPA

Logan High School Principal Fred B. Burchfield Ill

Fred B. Burchfield, principal of Logan High School, was confined to his residence Thursday due to illness.

Logan Fred B. Burchfield Logan High School

Parents of Daughter Logan Born in City

Mr and Mrs Pearl Sherburne of this city are proud parents of a daughter born at Cherrington Hospital on Thursday.

Logan Pearl Sherburne Cherrington Hospital

Logan Adam Schaal Recovered After Eight Weeks Illness

Glenview Heights resident Logan Adam Schaal is reported recovered after an eight week illness that began with influenza.

LOGAN—Adam_ Schaal Glenview Heights

Mayor Proposes United Health Plan Merger

Logan Mayor Dallas Kinser plans to ask the Logan City Board of Health to merge city and county health districts under a full time health commissioner. If approved, a joint meeting with the state health department will be requested, with a representative to attend. Dr. M. H. Cherrington, new city board member, will attend his first meeting Tuesday evening.

Logan Dallas Kinser

Ewald Schmitter Chosen for Transfusion to Ruth McKinley

Seven people offered blood in Columbus for Ruth McKinley. Only Ewald Schmitter donated a pint of the correct type. Her parents seek additional donors as she remains seriously ill with slim chances of recovery.

Logan Columbus Ruth McKinley Charles McKinley Ewald Schmitter

Logan Fans Travel to Nelsonville Battle Greyhounds

Logan Chieftains bring a large fan delegation to Nelsonville for the second meeting with the Greyhounds. The game is the final league contest of the year for the Chieftains.

Logan—Chieftains Nelsonville Greyhounds Chieftains

Funeral services for George H. McClelland held in Laurelville

Funeral services for George H. McClelland Perry Township farmer were held at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon in Laurelville with burial in Adelphi Cemetery. Several Logan residents attended.

LOGAN George H. McClelland Perry Township Laurelville Adelphi Cemetery

Paul Shaw Plans Move of Office to Ambrose Hotel Site

Logan notices that Paul Shaw in charge of liquidating Citizens Savings Association will move his office from the Arcade building to a rear room in the remodelled Ambrose Hotel on Monday. The Arcade ground floor will be vacant, as remodelling by owner C. H. Bell is planned, with no announced tenant for the future occupancy.

LOGAN Paul Shaw Citizens Savings Association Arcade Ambrose Hotel C. H. Bell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thens Messenger Hardens Louis Tyroler Entertains Club Mrs. Riggs George Massar Ruth Massar Robert McIntosh Ruth Mason City Bert Wolf Racine David Phillips Dana Brown Otto Hartenbach Raymond Thomas Lewis Harris William H.thomas John Roush Carmel Edgar Wright James Gilbert Zanesville Helen Edmond Grueser Parkersburg Theodore Grueser Harry Mescher Anna Katharine Harry Keiser Herman Grueser Cincinnati Nora Roush Will Kesterson Rock Springs Charlies Withrow U. S. Bureau of Mines Plummer Perry County Elberfelds Lancaster Burchfield III Schaal United Health Plan Rately Gagan Ling Oftrsi Zenners Congoleum Axminster Rugs Axminster Scranton Charles of London Remnant Safe Londor Combin
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