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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1930

Page

8

Ohio University library work resumes after short delay

Work on Ohio University's new library began Saturday after a two week delay with workers removing topsoil and planning reuse of material. Instruction will start in about two weeks using a steam shovel for foundation work. Several flowering trees will be transplanted and the class fountain and surrounding hedges will be removed or relocated. Steam piping about 960 feet runs through a campus tunnel to the power plant with student labor involved.

Ohio University Workn Ohin University

Athens Scouts to Attend Camp Endabonah on Muskingum River

Treanty seven members of the Boy Scout troops in Athens sign up for one or more of three one week camping periods at Camp Endabonah on the Muskingum River. The camp opens Monday with Scouts from Athens Marietta and nearby towns. A new mess hall was erected with donations from Athens business men and funds from Marietta leaders. Additional cottages were funded for camping groups.

Treanty Boy Scout Troops Athens Endubonah Lake Chute Muskingum River Mariela Muskingum Roy Sk. Dupler Athens County Endabonahk Marietta Athena Richard Whitmore Floyd Brookins Robert Warren Boris Woolley Paul Mont Roger 3. Jones, Jr Robert Singley Don Rowland Dick Whipple Warren Higgins Merritt Preston Ted Preston Sre Robert Wheaton Darrel Tom Francis Fuller Donald Radford Robert Stansbury James Stansbury Robert Bingman Joe Eddlé Bigegins Eugenes Cole Roder J. Jones Robert Singiey Paul Cable Dan Rowland Dick Whippie Charles Roush Malcolm Miller Warren Biggsins Kenneth Worthman Robert Singsey John Pickens Warren Hirgina William Leaders

New England Plan Home-Coming and Community Day

Plan at New England Presbyterian Church Sunday July 27 includes Sunday School at 9 30 am Oliver Bryson As o Superintendent Morning devotional service followed by Quarterly Communion at 10 am Basket dinner at noon with music and addresses in the afternoon Attendance of members and friends expected Fined here Alex Banick Greens Run fined 20 and costs for intoxication remanded to Athens County Jail on failure to pay fine after arraignment before Magistrate Carl Porter.

New Enereed Presbyterian Church Oliver Bryson Alex Banick Greens Carl HR. Porter Banick Joe Jonas Athens County

Professor Blanco sails to Spain from Baltimore voyage noted

A mangled report notes Prof Henry Blanco of Ohio University plans a 3 500 mile voyage to Spain aboard an 87 foot boat from Baltimore Mars. He travels with his wife child and baby in rough Atlantic waters. Blanco teaches at the University of Iowa during the school year.

Henry Blanco Ohio University Spain Gall Blanco Balem Mars Evalu Blante Manish Towa

County Benefits From State Gasoline Tax Distribution

Meigs County and its 12 townships plus five municipalities received a total of 15 000 dollars in gasoline tax distributions on that date. The county received 12 000 dollars and the townships 3 000 dollars, with municipalities' remittances based on vehicle counts.

Fomeroy Meigs County

Bread for nickel toaves sold at five cents first time since war

POMEROY July 18 For the first time since the world war loaves of bread sold at five cents each. A local political philosopher argues food prices reach wage levels signal better times ahead. HONORED AT PARTY MIDDLEPORT July 13 Mrs Floss Wise hosted a birthday for Mildred Ann age five with twenty attendees at the grandparents’ home on South Second Avenue.

Pomeroy Fotka Ude Middleport Floss Wise Mildred Ann Wise South Second Avenue Miss Jane Davie

Blanks Ready For Claims Of War Pensions

Temporary application blanks are available at the Red Cross Division Office for disabled World War veterans eligible for pensions under the new federal law. Permanent copies will not be printed until the U S Veterans Bureau has copies of the law. The law provides a pension for any veteran who served 30 days or more and is permanently disabled 25 percent or more, not due to misconduct, extended to honorably discharged veterans.

Red Cross U. & Veterans Bureau Dwight Rutherford National Veterans Bureau

Hartley Tours State In Interest of Fair

Malcolm Hartley of Columbus son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Hartley formerly of Pomeroy was in Ath on Friday In the Interest of the Ohio State Junior Fair He drives one of the new Austin cars to cover 5000 miles visiting every county to promote the fair and attract attention to the junior fair feature at the Ohio State Fair

Malcolm Hartley Columbus Oliver Hartley Pomeroy Athong Austin Ohio Hartley

Loyal Daughters 4 H Club Plans Play for Camp Funds

The Loyal Daughters 4 H Club met at the Misses Robinsons home on Saturday July 1. A Little Mistake will be presented Thursday July 1 with proceeds to fund send club members to the county camp. After the business meeting members worked on projects and enjoyed recreation and refreshments.

Loyal Daughters Robinson Pas

Auto theft suspects held on warrants in county

John Hisn augle and Virgil Collins, both of Trimble, were arrested by Cincinnati authorities on warrants charging theft of autos belonging to D. D. Robinson of Mechanicsburg. They were returned Friday to Athens County Jail and will be arraigned later.

D. D. Robinson Mechanicsburg John Hisnaugle Virgil Collins Trimble Cincinnati Athena County Athens County

Pottery defendant pleads not guilty in Bugar Creek case

Oscar Potter, of Bugar Creek, pleaded not guilty in Wood’s court Friday on an assault and battery charge involving his wife. He posted a $900 bond and was bound over to the grand jury.

Oscar Pottery Bugar Creek Wood Arand Tier

Prowler Loots Guests at Hotel Berry

A pickpocket entered a room at Hotel Berry in the early hours of Friday, stealing 50 dollars in currency from two guests. Police and the county sheriff have a detailed description of the suspect, described as a dark complected man of medium height wearing a dark suit sailor hat and light glasses.

CIA Berry Hee SE. Bailey Wald

Athenian Will Head Dowlers in Next Year

H P Dowler of Athens elected president of the Dowler Family Reunion Association at Parkersburg sixth annual meeting attended by eighty five. Delia Shaw named secretary treasurer. next reunion set for the Athens County surroundings on the second Sunday in July. Oldest member Beverage spoke on Dowler history. Newler and A T Young also spoke. Three members died since last reunion: Mrs Alviry Towler New Marshfield, Mrs Rebecca Danter Tarkersiars, Mrs Rose Mewler Chauncey.

H. P. Dowler Athens Browler Family Reunion Association Parkersburg Tve Delia Shaw Athens County Ohio West Virginia Th. Beverage Atheng Familly Dewler Oale EL PL Newler A. T. Young Alviry Towler New Marshfield Rebecca Danter Tarkersiars Rose Mewler Chauncey

Merritts Visit Spots Of Historic Interest

Ail C D Merritt, a Trimble teacher, travels in Europe with family reporting on iconic sites. He recalls Westminster Abbey and the British Museum, plans to sail the North Sea, and notes a visit with American Ambassador Charles Dawes at the embassy. Dawes recalls Athens County survey work and road changes.

Ail C. D Merritt Europe London Allerns Westminster Abbey British Museum London Tower North Sea Wallind Paiis Charles Dawes Ig Adies Ins Athens County Big Run Amesville Ife Mr. Dawes Washington County

President Rightmier II To Address Farmers

Mrs Emma Tedrow of Albany dies at 67 after illness caused by heart disease. Funeral at home Monday at 2 pm with Dr George Rigsmire delivering the address. She leaves six children and fourteen grandchildren plus a great grandchild. she and her husband lived in Albany for over ten years. Funeral services follow at the family home with attendees from Washington County Experimental Farm and Ohio State University officials.

Albany Emma Riley Tedrow Olf Washington County Perimental Farm Fleming George Buriat Harry Hamden Herbert Wallston

Plane burns at Thisticedown Race Track injures Le Roy McGraey

A Curtiss Tanager airplane, winner of last year’s Safety Prize, caught fire and burned on landing at Thisticedown Race Track. Le Roy McGraey was injured. The experimental plane, famed for ground landing ability, burst into flames as wheels touched the ground after an ascent.

Cleveland U.P Leroy McGraey James

Senate adjourns amid heat and long debate

Exhausted by extreme heat and hours of debate the Senate adjourned at 4 00 p m until 1 am Monday with the belief that the London Naval Treaty would be ratified next week.

Washington Senate

Vacationers and Political Spotlight in Meigs County

Mary B Laughead of New York City arrives for a two week visit with relatives in Middleport She is noted for her position at Stacey & Company Also a legal fishing ruling affects Oslo inland waters Minnows may not be caught with minnow traps or dip nets The Meigs County Republican Central Committee contest centers attention as campaign moves forward

Middleport Mary B. Laughead Department of Placement, Stacey & Company New York City South Fifth Avenue Alfred Eiber Pomeroy Miss Laughead New York Columbus Werother American Academy of Polijtical and Pombemuy Guly Beelese Gilbert Reitman Oslo Meigs County Republican Central Committee

Streams Are Dry as Farmers Report Water Scarcity Districtwide

Farmers gather at the county courthouse to discuss drought and water shortages across districts including Bowmans Run. Officials plan a meeting in Columbus to understand laws, commissions duties, and a uniform policy for work relief. Local notices include a church picnic and updates on residents and visitors in Pomeroy and surrounding townships.

What's In Fashion expands beyond clothing and outfits

Amon Parrish, premier fashion authority, explains that readers across regions crave fashion news and facts. The Messenger features daily What's In Fashion articles drawn from Amos Parish & Co. analysis, covering apparel, accessories, furnishings, and home items across the east and west.

Ohio New England California Amon Parrish The Messenger Lcen Amos Parish & Co

Council to Meet on Municipal Ownership of Light Plant

POMEROY July 19 One item at mid month council meeting is the issue of city ownership of the light plant and village supply. Committees will visit other cities to study municipal ownership and report findings at the council meeting.

Pomeroy Citu Wil

Dead aviator once student at university

Washington County reports the death of a Marine Corps aviator during a flight near Athens. The flyer, Martin, trained in geology and zoology, studied five years at the university and served five years in Marine aviation. He was described as highly capable and well regarded by Lt. Palmer and fellow servicemen.

Washington County Maris Talmer Mra. Palmer Athens Me Corps Sane Yorts Vire Eo Jrave Wisence Martin So Corps Teting Mlenrapua Father Mas Vincent-Barlow Quantico Hart Central Amores Palmer Maine Corps

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Blanco Arpad Fills Rice South Third Avenue Mrs. Swan J. C. Swan Athnns Troy Pickens Jongie Susla Tayler Carey Mark Roller C. A. Hartles Huntington W. Va Max Roller W. HL. Russell Magnetic Springs Bank A. H. Bradbury Charleston Elmer Dent Fred Beaty Chappelle Biss Louise ‘Talbott A. W. Humphrey Vritiny Catumb Dacoer Slater Haltie Kennett Gailfpglls C. F. Jenkins Clowaid Red Cross Office OND Robs Horton National Bank Omieroy Horace Bevier Horton Pomeroy National Bank Hiss Deat Judge FP Horace H. 5. Horton WV. LG. Horton Morton Tase Iebert J. Hamblim Cheveland Lawrence Shaw Holzer Hospital Audpleport Inter-Cities Addison Holger Hospital Gallipolis Flansbury/ Drug store Athenian Family Organization Merritts Rightmier II Emma Tedrow Athens Cleaners & Ders Court St. v Mary B, “Laughead Wits Tour Ahee Silengkicker Dauehier Tilah Nella Mackin Shenandeah Valley Bridge Ibney Atlantic City Battle Imere Philadelphia Iiadteport Rautt Fanmers Ohio River Syracuse Racing Ol Crosy Meegs Col Mand Thernton GA. Hnecley Meles County Cooper Adonn Dion Tos Pormerey Federated Churchlen Tate Hart Cole Fred Hoberts John Geyer Gmercy Alex Downie Tri Scotland Pomeroy Era, Have Returned To Their Home In Co- A Meigs Temple Cheshirs A. D. Fussell P. K. Smith WG. Downie Atrs Bh Woleh Marion Harington Kansas Welch Sind Readfiew Ratland Welch O Hertinton Denwood Collinge Missouri East West Ames Parrish Elberfelds Swansons N. Court St Ohio Coal Drive Whippet Willys Knight Sales and Service Len B. McCune Co Athens, Ohio Whaley Dental Municipal Dyne Okey of Light Plant Bott Radford Doshord Ijposed Tara Chalmers Martin Kalow Newspraper Frehive
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