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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1950

Page

6

Mr Mac Bethel of Cleveland Visits Bethel Family Event

Mr Mac Bethel of Cleveland spent the weekend at the home of his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Charles Bethel at 55 W Washington St. Guests of Miss Mina Fry and Ardilla Shuster included Edwin Geise of Fleet Canada and many relatives from Athens Kent Waynesville Bellevue Mineral and The Plains attending a reunion Sunday. Hartsel Windland and family drove to Cincinnati while Mrs Hartsel Windland and Mrs Dale Windland toured radio studios and a matinee.

Mac Bethel Cleveland Charles Bethel Washington St Mina Fry Ardilla Shuster University Terrace Mrs Edwin J. P. Emish Hartsel F. Windland Guysville Dale C. Windland Ronald Dale the Plains Cincinnati Hartsel Windland Dale Windland

Hospital Meeting Set For March 6

The annual Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation meeting slated for Monday night at Hotel Berry was postponed to Monday March 6 due to a lack of a quorum. President C B Nye reported informally on the year’s work, with the formal report to come in March. Alma Davis named inside guardian and Muriel Spaulding outside guardian at Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Foundation, Inc Hotel Berry C. B. Nye Alma Davis Guardian Muriel Spaulding Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge

Girl Scout Activities Plan New Brownie Troop

Thirty girls and ten mothers met in The Plains community room to organize a new Brownie troop. Mrs. Thor Olson of Athens Girl Scouts aided the effort. The group set Friday at 3 15 p m for meetings with Mrs. Robert Williams and Mrs. Ralph Hitchings as leaders and several mothers appointed as troop mothers. Barbara Mason and Sarah Slater entertained. A leaders meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Scout headquarters with another Friday at 4 p m for the Junior Girl Scout Council.

Plains Thor Olson Athens Girl Scouts Robert Williams Ralph Hitchings Paul A. Tipton Veryl Whetstone Alva Koon John Alidhney Chester Porter Barbara Mason Sarah Slater Scout Girl Scout Council

Wednesday Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

Ladies and groups across Athens and The Plains hold Wednesday gatherings. Bridge luncheon at Athens Country Club. garden club meeting with paper on Magnolias and Garden Shrubs. sound movie by Prof. Seibert. PEO Sisterhood with Mr. George Starr Lasher. Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae gathering. Homemakers Club with covered dish. Albany WSCS program. Women’s Gasco Club box of tissues. intermediate circle postponement. Central PTA pot luck with colored movies at the high school gym.

Athens Country Club C. E. Nunemaker Plains Garden Club Alta Elva Cooper The Plains Paul Tipton Henri Seibert PEO T. C. McCracken Elmwood Place George Starr Lasher Ae Zeta Tau Alpha F. H. Sands Franklin Ave Oo Homemakers Club John Hope Clarence Duncan Albany Wscs Jessie Cline Bess Musser Women's Gasco Club W. A. Smith Richland Ave CCL Thackery House Walter Cornwell Central PTA

We the Women Advice for Brides Fitting Into a Husband’s Town

Ruth Millett offers practical tips for new brides moving to their husband’s hometown. She urges equal cordiality with all his friends and extra courtesy to the wives, accepting help, showing enthusiasm for the new home, and avoiding social climbing. She cautions against overemphasizing past life and stresses friendliness to older women and patience until the newcomer becomes part of the “old crowd.”

Jimmy Stewart Finds Matrimony Brings Weight and Peace

Hollywood gossip notes Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, and Cary Grant leaving bachelor life within five months. Stewart, now married to Gloria McLean, jokes about living with a cooler home and a topless convertible in chilly California. He credits his wife and children with helping him gain weight after years of bachelor solitude.

Hollywood NEA Jimmy Stewart Clark Gable Cary Grant Shelley Winters Jimmy Bachelor Brigade Gloria McLean California Gloria M-G-M Stratton Story

Spring fashion blooms in fresh colors and simple lines

New York fashion notes highlight spring ensembles in parasol pink and apple green. Slim lined suits pair with matching coats and toppers featuring bandings and print linings. Notable designs include an apple green wool gabardine ensemble by Philip Mangone with a cape jacket and matching scarf.

Epsie Kinard New York Philip Mangone Ing

Better A Dinner of Herbs by Byron Herbert Reece review

W. G. Rogers surveys the novel set on distant farm lands with the Preacher's death and a fugitive pair Uncle Enid and Danny. The story follows their trek to a new home aided by Mary while examining repression vengeance and fierce passions on a stark rural stage.

W. G. Rogers Byron Herbert Reece Dutton Mary Jason Ezra Enid Danny Mercidy Abner

What’s Right Situation In Living Room Etiquette

The text contrasts asking guests for feedback on redecorations with letting guests notice themselves. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Herb Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ellis of Mc Connellsville visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lon L. Runnion at the Athens County Courthouse.

Herb Jones Albert Ellis McConnelsville Lon L. Runnion Athens County

Dedication of Pulpit Slated at Greens Run

A pulpit presented by the Trimble Church to Greens Run Church of Christ will be dedicated Sunday at 7 30 p m. The pulpit was built years ago by the late John Andrews, father of Mrs Ger trude Rainey. Mrs Rainey will present the pulpit. Rev Gilbert Courtney will deliver the sermon. A musical program is planned.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Trimble Greens Run John Andrews Gertrude Rainey

Guests Entertained At Joe Davis Home Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Joe Davis hosted Sunday guests at 24 Converse Street Chauncey Included were Mr and Mrs Carl Stephenson from Jackson Mr and Mrs Curtis Watson from Athens Mr Gene Dyson and daughter Sylvia Ann of Murray City Charles Davis and Mrs Etta Schoonover also of Chauncey and Mrs Blanche Green with her son Billy from Athens

Chauncey Joe Davis Converse St Carl Stephenson Jackson Curtis Watson Athens Gene Dyson Sylvia Ann Murray City Charles Davis Etta Schoonover Blanche Green Billy

Group Attends Rites For Mrs Willis

Minnie Willis and Harley Lanning of Millfield joined relatives in Wellston on Sunday for the funeral of their aunt Mrs Crate Willis 96 who died at her home in Wellston She leaves three daughters Dr Ada Willis Cora Willis and Zoe Johnson of Wellston as survivors.

Chauncey Minnie Willis Harley Lanning Millfield Wellston Crate Willis

Son Returns Home After Major Surgery

Jerry Russell, 15, son of Mrs Nelle Russell of Millfield, recuperates at home after a major operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery.

Chauncey Jerry Russell Nelle Russell Millfield Sheltering Arms Hospital

Visitors Return Home From Chauncey Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl Davis and daughter Rosemary return to Aquilla Arizona after two weeks visiting the Davis parents at 24 Converse Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Earl Davis Rosemary Aquilla Ariz Joe Davis Converse Street

Chauncey Woman Returns From Nelsonville Visit

Mrs Ella Schoon of Chauncey returns home from a visit in Nelsonville with her granddaughter Mrs Mae Wright at her home.

Chauncey Ella Schoonover Nelsonville Mae Wright

Local Social Notes From Pennsville Area

Mr and Mrs Paul Sheridan of Zanesville hosted guests of Mr and Mrs D C Parsons The Niceswanger couple welcomed a new son Roger David Dwight McIntire family from Dawson Springs Ky vacationing in Pennsville Janet Giles visited Marilyn Stump in Zanesville Jan 18 Mrs Jennie Dougans turned 88 Amanda Robinson reached 90 Jan 15 Fred Williams attended William Ralston funeral in New Lexington Ruth Butcher graduated from nurses training in Newark and is now employed Golda Van Fossen

Pennsville Paul Sheridan Zanesville D. C. Parsons Joe Niceswanger Roger David Dwight McIntire Dauson Springs Janet Giles Marilyn Stump Jennie Dougans Amanda Robinson Fred Williams William Ralston New Lexington Ruth Butcher Newark Golda van Fossen

Davises Announce Birth of Daughter Dorothy Marie

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter, Dorothy Marie, on January 20 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs. Davis is the former Leta Barnhart of Chauncey. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis and Mr. and Mrs. John Barnhart of Chauncey. Great grandparents are Amsey Pritts of Deanville and Mrs. Pierce of Salem.

Chauncey Charles Davis Dorothy Marie Sheltering Arms Hospital Davis Leta Barnhart Joe Davis John Barnhart Amsey Pritts Deanville Pierce Salem

Rev. Gilbert C Chauncey Attends Ohio Meeting

The Rev. Gilbert Courtney Chauncey spent Monday and Tuesday in Cleveland for a state board meeting of the Church of Christ. The gathering included the board of managers of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Cleveland Church of Christ Ohio Christian Missionary Society

Reception Planned At Trimble Church Of Christ

A reception for new members recently received at the Trimble Church of Christ is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church. The public is invited. Members will be formally received and presented with baptismal certificates. Pastor Gilbert Courtney will deliver the sermon and music will be provided by junior and senior choirs. A social hour follows in the church social rooms with refreshments.

Chauncey Trimble

Auxiliary To Meet CHAUNCEY Potluck Dinner Tonight

The auxiliary to the United Mine Workers plans a potluck supper and business session at 7 30 tonight in the high school building.

Chauncey United Mine Workers

Lost 44 Pounds Proclaimed by Youngstown Woman

Mary Mc Gonnell of 1957 Atkinson Ave Youngstown Ohio credits Rennel Concentrate with a 44 pound loss from 198 1 2 pounds to 154 1 2 pounds after six bottles She claims no change in eating and reports renewed vitality while promoting a money back guarantee and easy two tablespoon daily dose with grapefruit juice.

Mary McGonnell Atkinson Ave Youngstown Ohio Rennel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gibson S. Court St Harmacy Athens, O Ruth Millett Kate Greenway Erskine Johnson Dinah Shore Howard Greer Waldorf Astoria Billy Eckstine Party Roy Taylor Readers' Review Oou Cologne Edwards Olive Tablft Davises Athens ,Ohio Inine Or Carmel St.Joseph Aspirin Batuma Anza C. Stanley Mechem William A Mechem
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