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

Jul 14, 1932

Page

12

City Budget Adopted by Logan Council Tuesday Evening

Logan City Council adopted the proposed budget, reversing cuts and transferring 4500 from the state gasoline tax fund to the relief fund with approval to be sought in Columbus. The meeting included a report on smoke complaints from Logan Milk Station, and authorization to hire a physician to aid indigent residents from August to March.

Logan County Budget Commission Columbus State Relief Commission East Front Street Logan Milk Company John Canty

Enlarge Athletic Field For Baseball Diamond Move

Logan officials announce plans to enlarge the school athletic field. Supt G E Carr says architect B M Coakley will survey the addition and county commissioners will provide a heavy grader. Once graded, the baseball diamond will be moved to the new area.

Logan G. E. Carr Logan School B. M. Coakley

Duvall Loses Suit in West Front Street Accident Case

A Logan jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the suit by Billie Duvall and his father Albert Duvall against Har R. Hildebrandt of Columbus. The action arose from an accident on West Front Street several months ago in which the operator allegedly struck and ran over the Duvall boy. Damages of 10,000 were requested.

Logan Joe Billie Duvall Albert Duvall Har R. Hildebrandt Columbus West Front Street Hildebrandt Duval Boy

Miss Fanny Eliza Keynes Dies at 73 in Logan

Miss Fanny Eliza Keynes 73 died at her South Market Street home at 5 p m Tuesday after several weeks illness. She never married. daughter of Robert and Roseanna Keynes. sister of C H Keynes and Mrs Charles Rechenwaldt of Logan. brother William Keynes died earlier. Funeral at 3 p m Friday at her residence, Rev C M Lever of St Paul Episcopal Church officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery family lot.

St. Paul Protestant Episcopal Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Enrollment surge at Logan High 1932 33 due to Marion Twp loss

Logan High School staff prepare for a larger fall enrollment after Marion Township High School closes. Supt J W Coleman expects about 45 new pupils if eligible enter the city school and total enrollment may reach around 490. Legion delegates elected for state convention in Toledo include Barton A Hall Frank Judy as delegates and Harry Sweazy Melrose Harbaugh as alternates.

Logan High School Logan Marion Township J. W. Coleman G. E. Carr Merion Township

Recovering William Woodard and Ray Reich Improve

Logan July 14 William Woodard who suffered a fractured skull in a Columbus accident a month ago is slowly recovering He and his mother visited the Woodard farm cottage in Starr Township for a few days Ray Reich son of Mr and Mrs A R Keich of Warner Avenue was hospitalized after a ladder struck him on the head He returned home Tuesday evening and his condition has improved steadily

William Woodard Ray Reich Logan Columbus J. W. Woodard Woodard Starr Township Ray Keich A. R. Kelch Warner Avenue

Local W C T U Members Plan Two Day Conference

Logan group of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union prepare to attend a two day conference at the Lancaster Camp Grounds on July 19 and 20 with Anniversary Day observed on July 20.

Logan Women’s Christian Temperance Union Iencaster

Miss Mildrea Laube Visits Chillicothe Sister

Miss Mildrea Laube visits her sister Miss Maybelle Laube in Chillicothe for several days. She returns home with Maybelle, who with Miss Madailene Hoyt was here last week visiting Mia Latube and family.

Logan Mildrea Laube Maybelle Laube Chillicothe Madailene Hoyt Mia LC Latube

New Steamers Go South for Federal Work

Gallipolis July 14 The new government area steamers Ockerman and Potter built by Dravo Contracting Company Pittsburgh have passed down the Ohio for the Memphis District to aid flood prevention. The side wheel suction dredges cost about 450000 each. two similar dredges were built at Point Pleasant costing about 900000 combined. The Clark and Lewis will operate on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in Kansas City and New Orleans districts respectively. A freshet near Charleston damaged Pfaff and Smith Sand and Gravel Company fleet on Kanawha River causing 75000 to 100000 dollars in losses including sinking of a digger and three derrick boats. The Joe Cook and a sand barge were damaged while a steel barge with sand and gravel was saved at Gallipolis Island.

Gallipolis Government Area Ockerman and Potter Dravo Contracting Company Pittsburgh Ohio Memphis Occerman Potter Point Pleasant William Clark Merryweather Lewis Clark and Lewis Missouri Mississippi Kansas City New Orleans Elk River Charleston W. Va Pfaff and Smith Sand and Gravel Company Kanawha River Joe Cook Gallipolis Island

Largest whisky still found near church in Decatur Township

Mariett a July 14 sheriff s men seized the largest whisky still in years on a farm near Antioch Church in Decatur Township. The 60 gallon outfit had cooling coils heaters and a pressure tank with four mash barrels set in a cave near a cool spring. Officers destroyed the plant but kept the site for display at the sheriff s office.

Marietta Antioch Church Decatur Township

Athens couple held on forged check charge in theft scheme

Charles Withrow and his wife of Athens were arrested by Athens police on forgery charges. Police allege Mrs. Withrow used checks in her father W. C. Frum's name at Cline's Ice Cream Co., Bennett's Ranch Bakery, White's Mill, Swanson Furniture, Kroger, and Marietta Paint Store. They face a preliminary hearing before Mayor Robert Wood.

Charles Withrow Athens

Dewey Fined and License Suspended in DWI Case

Elmer Dewey of Athens was fined 100 dollars plus costs and his driver's license suspended six months after a Wednesday hearing before Justice Pear Miller on a charge of driving a vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested Tuesday night by Athens police.

Elmer Dewey Athens Justice of the Peace Pear Miller Dewey

Ends in Tragedy in Columbus Auto Collision

A seven member gay swimming party including Florence Cooke, 16, lost a member when she was hurled from the running board of a car driven by her brother James Cooke, 19, in a collision with a parked auto. The crash occurred as the group traveled to a swimming outing.

Columbus U.P Florence Cooke Miss Cooke James Fakamtier

Peaches Not Plums On Odd Liberty Hill Tree

A James Smith farm near Liberty Hill reports a wild goose plum tree with a single branch bearing 19 peaches the size of eggs grafted onto the plum tree. No plums grow, only peaches on that grafted limb, drawing curious visitors.

Liberty Hill James Smith Farm

Hocking Helps 1 238 Children Get to School

Logan July 14. During the last term 1 258 school children were assisted by welfare agencies of Hocking County in food and clothing per the annual report of George L. Wright county attendance officer. Agencies cited include Red Cross 500 State Relief 605 local boards 5 and Welfare 48. Absences totaled 2 039 with illness and quarantine the primary causes.

Logan Hocking County George L. Wright Red Cross State Relief Committee Welfare Department Wright Delaware

Local Visit and Social Gatherings Reported

Miss Sarah Aiman of West Virginia visited Mr. and Mrs. Mead Swisher. Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Niggemeyer and son, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shuler and daughter Edna, Mr. and Mrs. James Whaley, Mr. and Mrs. John Hartley, and Mr. and Mrs. George Niggemeyer and family. Attendees from the place joined the platform dance at Stewart Saturday night. Edith Brown visits with her parents, and Burneta Konkoskia spent last week with her cousin Louise McClanahan of Harmony.

H. R. Watkins Gane Watkins Athens Margaret Kincade Clarice Rosalie Shafer Charles Martin Frank Lawrence Albert McKinley L. H. Allen Brent Metcalf Cuyahoga Falls C. P. Martin L. T. Runnion Emmett Swisher Athens Fairgrounds Virginia Fortney Stewart Celia Kinnen R. M. Allen J. S. Gaston John Archer Oryn Watkins Edd Timmons New England Road Herman Ahart Near Little Hocking Sarah Aiman West Virginia Mead Swisher Jacob Niggemeyer Lawrence Niggemeyer Joe Shuler Edna James Whaley John Hartley George Niggemeyer Edith Brown A. W. Brown Burneta Konkoskia Louise McClanahan Harmony

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Amid Farm Talk

Mr Friday night hosting included Mr and Mrs Meade Swisher and others with Mr Lawrence Niggemeyer present. Vern Hernard aided George Niggemeyer on the farm and visited his parents. Lawrence Niggemeyer and his son traveled to Parkersburg. James Whaley stayed with Joseph Shuler. Wilbur Elder and daughter Mary of Hebbardsville visited A W Brown's home. Gerald Konkoskia has been seriously ill.

Oor Coke Lawson Meade Swisher George Niggemeyer Lawrence Niggemeyer Hernard George Bernard Parkersburg James Whaley Joseph Shuler Wilbur Elder Mary Hebbardsville A W. Brown Gerald Konkoskia

Community Notices From Cutler and Nearby Areas

Cutler and Stewart residents shared Sunday visits with relatives, while Marietta guests joined local families on Monday. A nine pound son, Richard Edward, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Patterson on July 4. The town hosted church services, a Past Grands meeting, and a large Sunday School convention with the Centennial Sunday School winning the attendance banner.

Esmond Root Stewart Root Frank Root Ray Goddard James Landers William Brandeberry Marietta Cyrus Patterson Richard Edward Ida McAtee Mattie Place Frigg Leota Hce Centennial

Children Die In Movie Fire Tragedy in Chile

In Talcahuano a benefit show at Esmeralda Theater drew 800 attendees. A projection booth fire sparked panic, trampling 21 children and injuring 40 others, mostly aged 6 to 9, as crowds rushed to the exits. The fire was quickly put out.

Talcahuano Chile U.p2x Esmeralda Theater

Ohio River Returns to Normal Levels Amid Kanawha Debris

Gallipolis reports the Ohio River at normal pool level with Dam 26 near the city and Dam 25 at Addison up, debris from the upper Kanawha cloudburst flowing downstream and one body recovered in the Kanawha while the river remains muddy for bathing and fishing. Diplomatic teams in Washington advance talks on the St. Lawrence waterway treaty linking Great Lakes ports to the sea and European markets.

Kanawha Gallipolis Ohio River Addison Up Pomeroy Bend Paint Creek Ohio Washington St. Lawrence Waterway Great Lakes Europe

Death notice for Lottridge George Swartz and funeral details

Lottridge George Swartz died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lott on Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 o'clock at Alfred conducted by Reverend Cassidy. Interment followed in a nearby cemetery. Attending family members listed include Lizzie Swarta, Fred Harnhart and his children Harold Gladya Lenna Crist, Sum mit Station. William Swartz of Canal Winchester. Edson Swartz of Groveport. visitors Rufus Grayson family and Roy Lily of Pittsburgh. Val Swartz and Charles Woode of Alfred. Sauder relatives noted among guests.

George Swartz Robert Lott Alfred Cassidy Lizzie Swarta Fred Harnhart Harold Gladya Lenna Crist Summit Station William Swartz Canal Winchester Edson Swartz Groveport Rufus Grayson Grayson Roy Lily Pittsburgh Lawrence Bailey Val Swartz Charles Woode

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Council W. B. Lacock Board of Health Elias Bright Will Chevalier Wayne Chevalier Success Edward Chevalier C. D. Swartz Emerson Burson C. BE. Woode William Follrod Ores Swartz Wayne Sharp Joe White Laurelville Robert Sharp Custer Allen Sharpsburg Mr. Allen Catherine Hardman John Chevalier Mr. Chevalier Wil! Chevalier Ed Hardman Fairmont Ahert L. A. Townsend Duvall Episcopal Church Ming Party Hocking New Asbury Cutler Dale Wo Frost Hary H. der Chesterhill Hubbel Louise Place Kenneth Carr Garnet Kennedy George Carothery Roswell New J Ico James Carothers Lara Goddard Calendine Chester Zenners Guarantee D. Zenner Company Score Ohio River Normal Rush River Treaty Lottridge Lee
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