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 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1930
Page
5
Messenger correspondent GW Bartlett reports repairs on school buildings planned at Nelsonville. Telephone inquiries directed to 1-1. City authorities outlined the project scope and timeline for maintenance work and safety upgrades.
Nelsonville convened to reorganize the local American Red Cross chapter and consider employing a public health nurse after a morning City Building conference attended by Mayor Hickman Spaulding health board members and Rev. Lford Evans. Spaulding to assist. plan aims to coordinate relief agencies and expand local welfare work. Fire department responded to a residence blaze on Madison Street but caused no damage.
Rear Admiral Gurduit’s party marooned in the Antarctic is reported “all right down there” by Acting Navy Secretary Jahneke. Navy will act only if life or death arises. Nearest U S vessel 84 miles from Byrd’s base. Action depends on time to return to the States.
The Athens Messenger advertises a new booklet about Buenos Aires describing Argentina’s capital as cosmopolitan with varied influences, two million residents, grand avenues, parks, hotels, theaters, and racecourses. The piece invites readers to order a colored South America map with key facts and figures by sending ten cents via coupon.
Frederic J. Haskin of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington offers ten corner stamps for two copies of the New South American Map. The notice lists price as ten cents and includes garbled contact details and address strings.
Mrs Olzie Mac Mace, 66, died at her Carbondale home Friday night. Funeral at Carbondale Church Monday 2 PM. Burial at New Marshfield. Survived by husband John Mace, two daughters, three sons, one sister, one brother. Card party series announced for St Patrick's Catholic Church in Buchtel with prizes for top three scorers. Junior W A elects officers with President June Tennthi and others. Personal notes include students and visits, and church event attendance in Columbus.
Jan 25 Philadelphia report notes Jaroy Murphy of Genefoniaine won first prize in a Prince of Peace Declamation Contest. Miss Mary Twitehold Manafitia took second for books in Thorace shop. Miss Willa Townsend from South Salem earned a prize, with Sidney placing third. A professor connected to a college is under arrest over a sensational scandal involving obscene material sold at high prices to students.
Slides show in Nelsonville feature lectures on living conditions in small towns and Indian districts, with Rev. Lloyd Evans announcing and the slide program to follow the church hour. Also notice of Home Guards meeting, Woman's Relief Coop, ACLU event, and community notices with local names and times.
The Federal Radio Commission renewed W. K. Henderson’s KWENM Shreveport license for 20 days with a rule to refrain from offensive language during broadcasting. Henderson had previously faced scrutiny over alleged profanity and agreed to the provision via telegram to the commission.
In Columbus on January 24 Dayton native Tada Brady won her second rocking chair contest, finishing ten minutes after the last contestant surrendered. Fourteen contestants competed, with Brady securing her first win in the past year amid a police action at Gil Hall Sites in New York where a 400 member community gathering was dispersed.
Miss Tans Gartright of Toledo is expected to succeed Mrs. Margaret Elton as head of the Girls' Industrial School at Delaware as Liddell Griswold confirms the change under scrutiny. Griswold also notes overtures to Cartright, who is linked to a Toledo welfare institution, and offers favorable signals amid the controversy.
Uninvited masked gunmen crashed a San Francisco apartment party, binding 12 social matrons and escorts, and stealing jewels and money valued at about $20,000. The raid ended with authorities seeking suspects in a chaotic, high society crime scene.
Irene Schroeder known as a self styled trigger woman was jailed in Lawrence County after a trip from Arizona with Glenn Dague. A crowd of about ten thousand greeted the train at Youngstown while three thousand gathered at Warren Ohio.
Lansing officials report the Michigan Utilities Commission approved issuing $100,000 in capital stock to finance a proposed linking line from Petrat to Mian. The decision was announced today in Detroit.
Cleveland inventor and General Electric production engineer Mrs Quinn unveils a new radio tube design after 31 years in electric engineering. The device reportedly costs less to produce and is less destructive than current market tubes, following extensive testing and innovation.
Rehabilitation plans for focal senior Walbilties were revealed during a night session, with the board citing repairs as essential to the program’s success. The meeting covered building upgrades, deposit arrangements, and future construction at the junior building as part of ongoing district improvements amid local concern.
A third offense involves a local prohibition matter with Gant Herbert Bertoyes and others. The court records indicate guilty pleas, fines, and a supervised term, plus references to Prohibition officers and impending hearings at the supreme court.
The board of directors of the Athens County Siege and Lost Company was reelected at a group meeting. Members listed include John C. McClanahan, J. Henry, John J. Woolley, Hixson, A. L. Whitey, J. Stayt, Ray Oscar Oasis, G. Chapman, H. Copeland, J. Woodlet, and R. Goldsberry. The organization notes the board has been in place for years since its establishment, with several stockholders represented.
At the Canaan Grange meeting a music program opens with Amerlet read by Jawan Derr and Welford Davis. Hanning will entertain with mass font numbers while other acts include readings by Nell and Ruth Janine, with Groban and Sadint directing.
Chicago January 5. One of the founders of the Hart Sehatiner and Mars Clothing Company filed a will revealing an estate of approximately 6 million dollars. The document was entered today.
Shriners and their sweethearts are expected at a spring ball at Mayonie Temple in Columbus Friday night. A banquet for attendees begins after 70 o'clock with guests from nearby villages and a reception by Potentate John T. Baird and dignitaries.
Local records show Jan Morea presenting 22 affidavits in Priory County as part of a widening case. The proceedings involve Unik Ronedie and Colnairhity, with a focus on allocation of a vacant agricultural area and related property actions. Further hearings are expected this month.
A blaze tore through the Ammerinnay Foundry near Indianapolis, engulfing two blocks of the plant and causing extensive damage. Fire crews gained control after hours, with initial estimates placing losses around 31,000 dollars. No injuries reported as investigators begin assessing the scene.
An article fragment reports an arrest in Duisage ark in Dilan Col, with Ian Bherhe involved. The text mentions a Saturday event and a court officer reference, plus an offer of 249 for an estate restaat Deedins, with details obscured and unclear names.
A deciphered map published by the South Anuair outlet marks where Byrd is held. The chart links the suspected location to the Autarelic and mentions requests for readers to assist, detailing the route near Bertelertes and the Dorrey area as the likely district.
In Deleon Wale the mayor's court fined three individuals after appearances on assault and related charges. Maggle Davia Plo, Janier Redd, and others were adjudicated, with fines imposed and further proceedings set.
A historical club report outlines regular meetings and activities of Allied groups at a university, noting coasting sports, gymnasiums, and late events. It lists periodicals read by the student body and mentions new baths, student theatrics, and weekly schedules. The document describes campus organization, notices, and social invitations for ongoing student life.
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.