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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1929
Page
2
A humorous letter notes how spelling variations in the Castor family name reveal political affiliation in Meigs County. It asserts many locals are Democrats, with some spelling changes reflecting party loyalty, and recalls Annele Billy Castor as a long-standing county official.
Meigs County reports 424 compensation claims for injuries in 1928, with six fatalities, from the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Accidents caused various loss times. 2,708 days lost in total. Also notes Middleport obituaries and residents traveling to New York for visits and work, including Mrs. Victoria Springston's death and Ruth Drake heading to New York City for six weeks.
POMEROY July 4 The Summer Slump persists with over a hundred attending Sunday Bible School at the Church of Christ. Minister Damon Watkins preached on liberty vs license amid illness quarantine. William Foster urged strict liquor law enforcement and loyalty to the 13th Amendment during evening services. A delegation visited Indianapolis to seek a $15,000 loan for church plans. The Christan Church Philathean plans a pot luck supper Friday at Allen Hotel.
Hope faded after two years of illness before Konjola allegedly restored health. Mr H J Harmon of Toledo recalls wartime-type ailments, with dizziness and spots receding after using the product sold at a Athens Ohio drugstore. promotional text follows for coat and dress patterns with sizes and material yardages.
The Sunbeam Circle Sewing Club held its weekly meeting at the High School building on Tuesday July 2 at 1 30 PM with twenty members present. The treasurer reported 15 75 in the treasury after paying for play books. A play chosen was He s My Bat Proceeds from expenses of sending members to the annual club camp in August were discussed. One visitor attended. The next meeting will be at the school building on Thursday July 11 at 5 30 PM.
Clifford J. Rhodes of Minersville was elected superintendent of Pomeroy High School at a July board meeting, succeeding Wayne Lisa who resigned to take a similar post in Galpolis schools. Rhodes, a Ghia University graduate, has led the high school for eight years and is regarded as a high class educator. The vacancy created by his advancement and one or two others remain to be filled.
Middleport July 6 The political scene is crowded with two mayoral candidates James the incumbent and Williams a former chief executive. The main contest centers on the police chief post where four challengers including John Mayer, Gariey Davie, John Mankina and Bert Piddridge vie for the seat. Local notices include visits by Lena McNaughton from Log Calif and other residents as various families travel for holidays and reunions around town.
A supervised swimming camp operating near Rock jueldge under the supervision of Miss Helen Beeson. The facility offers attractions for a summer session and is described as well located for families with children.
Warden Henry Seidenable reports for the first half of the year 327 canines employed. Investigations covered 83 sheep killed. values listed, sale and labor totals. Poultry and poultry houses noted in local crime and property activity. Community events include a Fourth of July party with games and refreshments. Street labor and employment demand visible as July proceeds.
A damaged sentence notes a moment in a rear room of a court where someone named Jat was present, with reports mentioning Tiva Tot being covered. The text is incomplete and contains unclear names and events.
In Pomeroy and Middleport notes this week, Mr. Schreiber plans a trip to reach his destination as Mendel Mantaguea’s family recall past leadership. The piece reports a marriage license procured and a forthcoming wedding while Mrs Grace Schreiber suffers a brain hemorrhage with her husband racing to Columbus to be at her side before it becomes unlikely she survives. The report mentions Theodora Matthews and Grace ysel as other local figures tied to events.
Readers praise Petersons Ointment as effective for pimples and blackheads. Minnie Jones of Lewisville and Miss Bradford report clear skin after using the product, with others claiming rapid improvement and high satisfaction. Druggists stock the ointment and advertise its blemish removing claims.
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.