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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1948
Page
7
Pennsville, Charlie Van Fossen, near Pennsville, died Tuesday from a self inflicted bullet wound. He had been ill for several years and was the son of Aquilla and Vina Van Fossen. His death occurred on the ninth anniversary of his mother's passing.
The Nelsonville City Council adopted an ordinance boosting municipal salaries by 20 dollars per month across departments, effective immediately. Key pays include chief engineer 230 monthly and police chief 220, with various hourly rates for labor and safety staff. extra firemen and officers await wage legislation at the next meeting. Plans to modify river water intake were abandoned after a test showed hard water would raise annual costs.
Paul McDonald injured by dynamite blast at home returns from Sheltering Arms Hospital. Pfc. Russell Stover’s body to arrive in three weeks from England aboard the Lawrence Victory. Several families and visitors noted in Columbus and Lancaster. Beech Grove camp meeting ends with baptismal service. over 100 cars reported. Audrey Lauderback travels to Haydenville after sister Janice Williams suffers severe burns from coal oil incident.
In Nelsonville a benefit game raised funds to help Bobby Miller and his family with medical and incident costs after his ankle bones were broken in a recent baseball game. Oren and Mrs. Miller and Bobby thanked donors for the assistance.
Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p m in the Church of God Lancaster for Mrs. Hattie Black 89 who died Wednesday in Columbus Survivors include two sisters Lizzie Burgoon Laurelville three brothers John Charles and Laney Unger all of Logan three daughters 10 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Burial will be in Kingston Ohio.
The Kyger service flag dedication was led by Rev. J. W. Speer. The Sunday school bought two pictures honoring those who served and those who died. Various families from Indianapolis Langsville Port Clinton Prospect and Akron visited or stayed locally, reflecting wartime associations in the area. Arthur Rupe on leave from Point Pleasant navy yards. C. R. Spires of Akron visited near Nelsonville. The text recalls three years of World War II service including a CBI theater assignment.
Miss Helen Shaw head of the Fort Wayne area Girl Scouts captured a 50 pound snapping turtle from Dewart Lake near Fort Wayne. The giant, two foot wide creature resisted early capture until a trot line and grappling hook finally secured it. The tale, recounted from Abe Andrews column Woods and Waters in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette dated July 11, notes the turtle’s size and its notorious temper.
Local 3905 in Nelsonville will hold a Saturday meeting at the wash house with details announced. The event centers on the union’s schedule and community matters.
Mr. and Mrs. Stan ford Crameens of Gallipolis called on C. A. Evans. Garnet Mace and Walden Bellville with other Gallipolis couples visited Grover Saunders and Emmett Welker. The Strahans from Birmingham and the Knotts family hosted by Hal Shoemaker were seen at several local homes.
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.