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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Dinner Guests and Moves

Mrs. Wilson Norris hosted Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ker eeon and Mr. Everett 18 for dinner. Dr. David A. Skidmore and Miss Lauretta Suntheimer visited Mrs. Ollie B. Skidmore. Mrs. Homer Rodehaver to host the Progressive Literary club. Donald Robinett leaves for Lake Forest College as violin instructor. He will study under Prof. Scott Willits at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Mrs. Willits on Ohio University School of Music faculty now pursues piano study with Levy.

Ohio Lake Forest Donald Robinett Ohio University Lake Forest College Robinett Scott Willits American Conservatory of Music Chicago American Conservatory Allegheny Mountains Professor Willits School of Music Willits Ohio University School of Music Levy

Drama League Plans Tuesday Meeting and Elections

Drama League meets Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 in Ewing hall basement room A to elect officers and plan yearly activities including production of several plays. Also notes a 7 o clock Tuesday night Child Conservation league gathering with Mrs F E Harshman at 125 West State Street.

Drama League Community Drama League Ewing Hall F. E. Harshman West State Street

Townsend Hosts Dinner for Six Couples

Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Townsend of Second Street entertained with a 6 pm dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Zigenfoos, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Bean, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whaley. Mrs. M. Rowan of Spring Street learned of her sister Mrs. N. J. Sutton’s death in Bakersfield California from pneumonia.

H. O. Townsend Second Street D. F. Zigenfoos George C. Bean Charles Whaley M. Rowan Spring Street Bakersfield Calif N. J. Sutton Sutton Ohio California

Gleaners Sunday School Class Party At Church

The Gleaners class held a party from 2 to 4 on Saturday in the church social rooms. President Helen Drake led the business session before games and contests. Mrs. T. R. Bennett, the class teacher, helped run the afternoon program.

Gleaners The Christian Sunday School Helen Drake T. R. Bennett

Nature in Art Pallas club meets at Mrs Twiss home

The Pallas club held a Saturday afternoon program at 46 East Union street hosted by Mrs. M. E. Twiss. Miss Mary Kahler led as no formal papers were presented. Laura Bailey spoke on Art in Architecture and Mary G. Noss followed with a talk on Sculpture.

Pallas Club M. E. Twiss East Union Street Mary Kahler Laura Bailey Mary G. Noss

Mrs Whipple Hosts Priscilla Needle Club Meeting

Mrs. George Whipple of 129 North Congress street will host the Priscilla Needle club this Thursday afternoon.

George Whipple North Congress Street Priscilla Needle Club

Mrs L D Poston Returns Home From Columbus Trip

Mrs. L. D. Poston returned today to her Columbus home. Traveling with her by motor were Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Biddle and Mrs. F. M. Hutchinson. They will return Tuesday with Mrs. C. I. Poston and O. B. Sloane, who have been visiting relatives there.

L. D. Poston Columbus T. R. Biddle F. M. Hutchinson C. I. Poston O. B. Sloane

Order Vesper Canned Vegetables by the Case

A shopper is advised to buy Vesper brand canned vegetables by the case from the grocer. The notice notes bulk purchasing options and emphasizes obtaining multiple cans per order for storage and value.

Fog in the Atlantic Reaches About Thirty Miles Across

A Atlantic fog bank spreads over the ocean, estimated to measure about 30 miles in diameter. This weather feature reduces visibility for ships and air traffic crossing the area.

Atlantic Ocean

Presbytery Plans Pension Campaign Meetings

Columbus hosts the first meeting of ministers and laymen to finish plans for a February 11 campaign to raise the national Presbytery quota in a $15,000,000 fund for pensions for ministers and long time church workers with sessions also planned in Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Michigan.

Columbus U.P Presbyterian Chhurch Ohio Indiana Kentucky Michigan

Who Is He A Quiz From The Last Page Today

A newspaper feature presents ten quiz questions about a prominent political figure. Readers are invited to view the accompanying photo and the last page for the correct answers, covering topics from capitals to authors and public roles.

France Arkansas River United States Benjamin Franklin

Four Presbytery Meetings To Be Held Simultaneously

The report notes four presbyteries will run pension fund campaigns at once with Charles E. Rieker presiding the meeting. Over 8,000 ministers and laymen are expected across four states in the effort labeled by Howard Sturner. A distant quarrel and a lighthearted moment near the English Channel are briefly mentioned amidst crowded transit and bad weather.

Charles E. Rieker Howard Sturner Drumm English Channel

Marietta Man Meets Pal Believed Dead in War Reunion

Don Drumm former athletic director of Marietta College meets Howard Sturner a Purdue graduate and officer who was believed dead after a French battle in World War I. Nine years later in a crowded High Street car their reunion unfolds as they recall training camp days France and fallen comrades.

Columbus Don Drumm Marietta College Howard Sturner Purdue University France Sturney Drumm Sturner Drumrr

Cat Stops Trains In Newcastle Chase

Newcastle England five North Staffordshire Railway trains were delayed after two boys entered a tunnel chasing a lost cat. Authorities asked them to exit safely as the trains paused in the incident.

Newcastle Eng

Fueralis Attract Record Prices In England Market

The finest Fueralis now command up to 1200 sounds a carat in England as buyers seek top specimens. Dealers report strong demand and rising values across the gem trade.

England

Local Man Taken To Hospital For Appendix Operation

George Malone from east of Puritan was transported by Leach's ambulance to Holzer hospital in Gallipolis on Saturday for an appendectomy.

George Malone Puritan Holzer Hospital eGallipollis Leach

Former Hamden Resident Loses Arm in Columbus Railroad Accident

William Grashel a former Hamden resident had his arm cut off on Columbus Saturday. No details of the accident were received but it is thought to have occurred while he was on duty as a railroad switchman in Columbus.

William Grashel Hamden Columbus Mr. Grashel

Hamden Lodges Install Officers in Joint Ceremony

Hamden Carnation Rebekah lodge and Hamden I O O F lodge held a joint installation Friday at the lodge rooms. Installing officers included Mrs. Wilson Armstrong for Rebekah and G G Cross for I O O F. A long list of officers followed for both lodges and a social hour concluded the evening.

Hamden Carnation Rebekah Lodge Hamden I. O. O. I Rebekah Lodge Wilson Armstrong R. A G. G. Cross Ideputy Emma Ray Etta Armstrong Ina B. Willis Gertrude Jolly Tillie Craig Bessie Smith Myrtle Bryan N. G Nellie Knox Lillie Jewell Emma Smith I. O. O. F. Lodge Ross Graves Frank Waller V. G 0. G. Cross Ray E. 8. Ray W. EF. Smith W. E. Smith Avie Tedrow T. Harkins WN. G Levi Knox N. F Charles Kirkendall

Kensington Club Members Attend Mrs Luther Allen Home

Members of the Kensington club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Luther Allen Friday afternoon. The gathering featured sewing activities and social conversation in a cordial setting.

Kensington Club Luther Allen

Delivery Window Cited for Southeastern Ohio Service

A Southeastern Ohio provider states a service window of eight hours from receipt to delivery, outlining the turnaround time for customer requests.

Club Meeting Update and Local Notices

The report notes a club gathering with a two course luncheon and mentions the next meeting at Mrs. Harry Bagley's home in two weeks. Bruce Reed, a B and O operator at Zaleski, has recovered from the grip. Mr and Mrs Burt Woltz died as their guest. sister Mrs Allen Remy of Columbus attended.

Ing Duncheon Harry Bagley Bruce Reed

Kidney Wellness Cure Promoted with Water and Salts

An advertisement promoting a kidney health regimen urges readers to drink plenty of water and take four ounces of Salts in a glass of water every morning. It claims this mild laxative-like mixture cleans kidneys, neutralizes system acids, and relieves bladder discomfort and backache.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilson Norris Lancaster Street Carl Kereeon Everett David A. Skidmore Delaware Lauretta Suntheimer Massillon Ollie B. Skidmore South College Street Homer Rodehaver Mill Street Pergressive Literary Club Rowan Clarence S. Bolen Washington D. H Eva Keeter North Lancaster Street J. L. Carpenter D. B. Hartinger Middleport Heraughter Frank R. Murphey State Street Sabeth Earhart Cincinnati Philip Marhart Schmidt George Earhart South Ralph Schmidt W. R. Phillips Richard Charles Fisher Eleanor Phillips Alice Phillips Akron Hutchinson Electric CO Nelsonville Dry Cleaners Almanac Pacis Bbc Ou Ou Presbytery Marietta Pal Buddy Rey Lash the Mural Home and Savings Assn Majestic Theatre Bldg Cross Bros W. Union St Ardware Driviver Athens Logan & Glouster Honriden Grashel Southeastern Athens Dry Cleaning Co Ney Winorr Carden Winorr - Mozart Vesper Winorr Canning CO Circleville, O F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Brussels Silk C. B. Wilson W. Washington St
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