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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

5

Millfield Chauncey Visit and Local Notes

The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Gardner of Chauncey visited Millfield Sunday at Ruth James’s home. Ernestine Mingus of Millfield has left for Bliss College in Columbus. Mrs. George Shaner Sr. is improving after illness in Millfield. Cecil Love and family of Athens, Paul Webber and family of Roxbury joined Mr. and Mrs. James Love for a weekend visit. Cyrus James and sons Alvin and John of Barberton stayed with Ruth James in Millfield last week.

M. J. Gardner Chauncey Millfield Ruth James Ernestine Mingus Columbus Bliss College George Shaner Cecil Love Athens Paul Webber Roxbury Ohio James Love J. P. Watkins Logan Mabel Smith Cyrus James Alvin and John Barberton

Ora G. West Buried From the Plains

Ora A. West aged 69 longtime Hocking resident buried in Green Lawn cemetery after funeral at The Plains church. Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney Chauncey officiated with Chauncey singers and Lu cille Bradfield at piano. He leaves a widow three daughters four sons a mother four sisters and 11 grandchildren.

Chauncey Plains Church Ora A. West Hocking Gilbert B. Courtney Church of Christ Charles Bradfield, Jr Floyd Nye Hazel Lahugh Lucille Bradfield Greenlawn Red Men's Lodge West Ruth Rice Elsie Hall Colum Ethel Ely Nelsonville Emmett Everett West Akron John West Columbus George West Ruth West Maude Brown Kate Blackston Alice Glancey Orbiston Ella Glancey Detroit Nich

Marriage of Hiram Love and Miss Burley in Wellston

Announcement reports the marriage of Hiram Love and Miss Burley last Thursday at the bride’s Wellston home. Love, son of Mr and Mrs James E Love, is Chauncey Dover high school graduate now employed in Canton, with plans to reside there. They recently visited Love’s parents in Millfield.

Hiram Love Miss Burley Wellston James E. Love Chauncey- Dover High School Canton

Ladies' Aid Meeting at Millfield Church of Christ

The Ladies' Aid society of the Millfield Church of Christ held their monthly business and social meeting last Friday evening at the church hall. Members discussed upcoming charity events and social activities.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ

Millfield club holds meeting at Mrs Hill home

The Millfield group met at Mrs Pearl D Hill home with Mrs Celia Boudinot presiding. A social hour and refreshments followed. Next gathering set for Mrs Mabel Smith home with members present including Mrs J R Wade Viola Howard Jucy Howard L R Woods Mae Wade Irene Wade and others.

Pearl D. Hill Millfield Celia Boudinot Mabel Smith J. R. Wade Viola Howard Jucy Howard L. R. Woods Mae Wade Irene Wade H. Q O. McDaniel

Gladys Mayles Weds Alex Dinger in Athens Ceremony

Miss Gladys Mayles of Millfield and Alex Dinger of Barberton were married last Saturday in Athens. The couple will reside in Barberton where the groom works as a mail carrier.

Gladys Mayles Millfield Alex Dinger Barberton Athens

Heffkins Spend Sunday at Millfield Home

Mr and Mrs Henry Heffkin reside in Lancaster where they work and visited their Millfield home for a Sunday stay.

Henry Heffkin Lancaster Millfield

Quiet wedding ties McCormick daughter to Pittsburgh man

Miss Dorothy McCormick daughter of Mr and Mrs J B McCormick 181 North Congress street married Alfred M Rulofson of Pittsburgh Pa in Trinity Episcopal chapel East Broad street Columbus The ceremony was attended only by Miss Ruth McCormick sister and Miss Eva Lawson sorority sister due to time delays from a recent automobile accident The couple at home in a newly furnished apartment at 1039 East Broad street Miss McCormick a Athens high school graduate and Ohio University alumna member of Pi Beta Phi The groom a Kenyon College and Ohio University graduate belongs to Delta Tau Delta fraternity They will reside at their Columbus home

Dorothy McCormick J. B. McCormick North Congress Street Alfred M. Rulofson Pittsburgh Columbus Trinity Episcopal Chapel East Broad Street BE. F. Chauncey Ruth McCormick Eva Lawson Pi Beta Phi Rulofson Athens High School Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Maramar Kenyon College Gambier Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Ohio professor visits Athens before Indiana departure

Dr. Frederick Treadley a former Ohio university faculty member now residing in Washington DC visits Athens to renew acquaintances and plans to depart for Indiana on Wednesday.

Frederick Treadley Ohio University Washington, D., C Athens Indiana

Elmira Richmond Leaves for California to Live with Sister

Miss Elmira Richmond departed this morning for California to reside with her sister Mrs. Eliza beth Swaim. She had been staying with Mrs. J. C. Harvey at 111 Lancaster street where sister Mrs. John Spaulding of Columbus visited. John Horn of Cleveland, a 1921 Ohio University graduate and Travelers Insurance engineer, also left Athens after a day of business and renewing Delta Tau Delta connections.

Elmira Richmond California Elizabeth Swaim J. C. Harvey Lancaster Street John Spaulding Columbus Swaim John Horn Cleveland Ohio University Travelers’ Insurance Company Athens Delta Tau Delta

Columbus Visitors Tail and Family News Note

Mrs Ottis D Roberts and children of Columbus visit her parents Mr and Mrs C O Linscott Athens R D P D. They visit during Mr Roberts absence who has left for San Francisco as delegate to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen convention. Mr and Mrs M F Hearn return this evening from New Lexington where they attended the funeral today of Mr John Meenan.

Ottis D. Roberts Columbus C. O. Linscott Athens R. Dpd Mr. Roberts San Francisco Calif the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen M. F. Hearn New Lexington John Meenan

Mr and Mrs Fetch Return From Loudenville Visit

Mr and Mrs David Fetch returned yesterday from Loudenville where they motored Saturday and visited Mr and Mrs John Dana.

David Fetch Loudenville John Dana

Canton Couple Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Clyde Augsberger and their son Robert of Canton traveled home today after visiting Mrs Augsberger s aunts Miss Addie Russell and Miss Mayme Russell in the Russell building on South Court Street during his business trip.

Clyde Augsberger Robert Canton Augsberger Addie and Mayme Russell Russell Building South Court Street

Mrs Ethel Carpenter Visits Family During Vacation

Mrs. Ethel Carpenter of San Antonio Texas, a fitter at the Vogue store for four and a half years, has arrived to spend her vacation with her mother Mrs. Alice Kline at 53 East State Street.

Ethel Carpenter San Antonio Texas Vogue Alice Kline East State Street

Mary Ann card club honors Mrs Ronshousen with farewell party

Friends of the Mary Ann card club honored Mrs. Ronshousen at her home on 23 Stimson avenue with a farewell party. The Ronshousens plan to move to Owensboro Kentucky at week’s end. The Married Peoples class of the Christian church will meet Friday evening at Dr. and Mrs. H T Phillips home 50 Morris avenue with a covered dish dinner at six.

Friends of the Mary Ann

Teacher James Hawkins Visits Parents in Salisbury NC

James Hawkins a Salisbury High School teacher spends a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Meade Hawkins at 175 Mill Street He traveled by motor suggesting a family visit during the trip period.

James Hawkins Salisbury North Carolina Meade Hawkins Mill Street

Harner Family Returns From Albany Visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Harner and daughter Hazel of Morgantown West Virginia returned home yesterday after visiting the former's sister Mrs. J. H. Dorsey at 97 North Congress Street and his brother Mr. P. E. Harner in Albany.

L. H. Harner Hazel Morgantown W. Va J. H. Dorsey North Congress Street P. E. Harner Albany

Ralstons Return From Hopkinsville Visit

Mr and Mrs William Ralston have returned home from a visit in Hopkinsville Kentucky with their daughter Mrs Garnet Hardcastle as the accompanying phrasing notes.

William Ralston Hopkinsville, Ky Mrs Garnet Hardcastle

Salem couple vacation to western trip with relatives

Mr and Mrs Loring Herbert of Salem visit Mrs Cross in University Terrace. They plan to return Thursday and then join the Harpers to depart together on a western journey.

Mrs Harry Smith Sets Sail for Liverpool Visit

Mrs Harry Smith sails from New York City to Liverpool England to visit three sisters unseen for twenty four years and plans a six month trip.

Harry Smith New York City Liverpool England

Buckeye Lake Motor Visitors Noted by Smith Family

Mrs. William Smith and family listed as visitors at Buckeye Lake on Sunday. Arthur Smith, sister-in-law Mrs. Harry Smith, nephew Vernon Trout, and neighboring couples Mr. and Mrs. John Lovinger and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bolin were among those seen touring the lake area.

William Smith Arthur Harry Smith Vernon Trout John Lovinger Harry Bolin Buckeye Lake

Sunday Guests at The Knight Home

Mr and Mrs CC E Knight and daughter Mary of Guysville hosted a gathering in Guysville on June 5 for Mr and Mrs Harry Hook and children Mildred Nannie and Buster of Orlando Florida. Also attending were Mr and Mrs J C Day and daughter Esther, Mr and Mrs Charles Day and daughter Mae Lois, Mrs Charles Forbes and daughter Bernice Marie, John Kegley of Charleston WV, Mr and Mrs Harry J Day, Mr and Mrs Gilbert L Knight, Dayton, Mr and Mrs C A Pierce and children Donald Everett Roxy Dorothy Orville and Richard, Mr and Mrs Ray Oliver and son Carl of Athens, Mrs Charles Day, mother of Mrs Knight, and Mrs Sarah Knight mother of Mr Knight.

Guysville CC. E. Knight Mary Harry Hook Mildred Nannie Buster Orlando Florida J. C. Day Esther Charles Day Mae Lois Charles Forbes Bernice Marie John Kegley Charleston W. Va Harry J. Day

Hoover forces win nine more delegates at Republican convention

Clarence Buck, manager for Frank O Lowden, claimed the former Illinois governor would hold 300 delegates from the outset. He said disputes over farm relief would bolster Lowdens candidacy as the convention nears.

Hoover Clarence Buck Frank O. Lowden Illinois Lowden

Nebraska governor opposes march of farmers to Kansas City

Governor Adam McMullen of Nebraska, leader of a midwest farm group seeking a farm relief plank in the Republican platform, withdraws from a proposed Kansas City march. He calls the plan a clowning circus parade and urges farmers to go to Kansas City to press relief demands, naming Frank O Lowden, Vice President Dawes, or Senator Charles Curtis as acceptable Midwest candidates. He supports relief but not necessarily the McNary Haugen plan.

Adam McMullen Nebraska Kansas City Frank O. Lowden Dawes Charles Curtis McNary- Haugen

Farmers to March on Kansas City for Farm Relief

C. C. Talbott and F. L. Graham lead about 200 to 300 North Dakota farmers under Governor Sorlie toward Kansas City. They demand the Republican party add a strong farm relief plank to its platform.

C. C. Talbott F. L. Graham North Dakota Sorlie Kansas City Republican Party

Bishop Shot in Argument. Aged Minister Kills Self

In Charleston South Carolina Bishop William A Guerry of the Protestant Episcopal Church South was shot in the chest during an argument with 66 year old Rev J H Woodward who then killed himself in the bishop's office. Woodward had sought financial aid from the bishop and the bishop feared for his safety. The bishop remained in critical condition while authorities planned to question household members and the secretary who heard the dispute. The body of Woodward was to be sent to Brunswick Georgia for burial.

Acharleston U.R William A. Guerry Protestant Episcopal Church South J. H. Woodward Guerry Brunswick Woodward Bishop Guerry

Farm Bureau to Dedicate New Building in Columbus

Ohio Farm Bureau leaders set June 12 for the dedication of the Farm Bureau Building the new state headquarters in Columbus facing Broad Street and Jefferson Avenue. The 26000 square foot facility houses the federation corporation service company and affiliated groups with leaders from most counties expected at the ceremony.

Farm Bureau Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Service of Ohio Agriculture Columbus Fast Broad Street Jefferson Avenue Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation The State Farm Bureau Organization Farm Bureau Federation Corporation Ohio Farm Bureau Service Company Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Ohio Livestock Cooperative Association Ohio Farm Bureaus

Belinda at Majestic A college stage delight ends season

Revelers of Ohio University staged Belinda a three act April folly at the Majestic theater last night. Pauline Swanson as Belinda and Virgene Brill as Delia impressed with skill and charm amid colorful scenery and a warm reception from the audience.

Devonshire England Belinda Ohio University Pauline Swanson Delia Virgene Brill Harold Baxter Claude Devenish George Caswell Mr. Baxter al Reed Claude

Wittenberg College Directors Resume Spring Meeting

Springfield June 6 members of the board of directors of Wittenberg college were to conclude their annual spring meeting today after hearing reports by administrative officers on the year just closed.

Springfield Wittenberg College

Old Soldier Everett Dies at 86 in Cleveland Heights

Everett 86 veteran of Sherman’s march to the sea died Sunday at his Cleveland Heights home and was to be buried today in New Philadelphia. He drove the medicine wagon during the march and served in the Union forces.

Cleveland Solomon Everett Sherman New Philadelphia Everett Cleveland Heights

Patent remedy claims malaria cure and toxin elimination

A historic advertisement promotes a remedy said to cure malaria and relieve biliousness headaches and dizziness caused by temporary constipation. It touts rapid detox effects and produces copious watery evacuations, with high esteem among users.

Dolly of Louisville tale bans in Louisville stands

The June issue of Plain Talk magazine published in New York has been banned in Louisville due to a story titled Dolly of Louisville. The feature recounts the life of a Louisville resort keeper who died recently and sparked the stand ban.

Louisville Plain Talk New York Dolly

Utilities Commission Allows Wapakoneta Phone Stock Issue

The state utilities commission authorized the Telephone Service Company of Wapakoneta to issue and sell 14400 dollars of common stock at par. Proceeds will reimburse the treasury for uncapitalized capital expenditures as of November 6, 1927.

Columbus State Utilities Commission Telephone Service Company of Wapakoneta

Messenger Pattern Department Dress Pattern Details

Brocaded ank and velvet designs suited for tulle satin chiffon or georgette. The pattern covers sizes 34 to 42 inches with fabric guidance. An 88 inch size needs 2 yards plain and 2% yards figured material. dress lower edge width is 2% yards. Pattern mailed for 150 in silver or stamps.

Advance Guard Enters Peiping Marks Civil War Turning Point

The Shansi nationalist advance guard entered Pe king suburbs at 10 am signaling the last chapter in China's civil war. Southern troops faced no opposition as the sun banner of the nationalist cause went up in the ancient city while foreign troops including Americans guarded the legation quarter against looting by pursued forces.

Peking China Legation

Died of Injuries in Train Bombing at Mukden

Chang Tso-Lin former dictator of the Peking government died of injuries after a bomb wrecked his special train near Mukden. The report from Tokio wires cites the Fiji Shimpo dispatch as the source of the information.

Phillips 7 Dies After Street Accident Crash

In Cleveland a seven year old girl named Phillips died from injuries after being crushed between two objects while crossing a street. The incident occurred yesterday with authorities continuing investigation into the crash.

Cleveland Phillips

Shot It Out Cleveland Quarrel Leaves Two Wounded

In Cleveland two men resorted to guns to settle a quarrel. Carl Wolk, 38, and William Croft of Piroll Brown were hospitalised with injuries, one reported near death.

Cleveland Carl Wolk Williand Croft Piroll Boke

That Baby You've Longed For Me

A feature by Margaret Burton of Kansas City offers free motherhood advice to married women. She shares her own journey from nerves and depression to happiness with a baby girl and a supportive husband, inviting letters to her address for guidance.

Margaret Massachusetts Kansas City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles S.bradfield, Jr Ladies’ Aid McCormick-Rulofson Business Women Present Business Women’s Club of Athens City Federation Chamber of Commerce Huldah Murphy Doris Berry Dorcas Herron Garnet Hatch Mae Herron Emma Blaney Marie Cavanaugh Gladys Jones Golda Cross J. M. Richardson Westerville Road Sadie Salters Helen Salters George Chaney Pennel Earl Reed J. Glover Zara Creamer Thompson Musser Rosa Hill Dix Reeves C. R. Clark Roy Don Floyd Kenney William Stephenson Dayton John Hancock High School Mary Connett E. C. Kenney Richland Avenue Fred Stephenson Peach Ridge Monito Haney- Goodrich Co Court St Knight Home Winchester and Herrick United Press Baby Teunda Majestic David Todd Outward Bound Ethel Stofer Edna Way Bud Smith Louise Ickis Edward Martin Charles Gressle Page Mead Vincent Jukes Dale Wilcox Perrin Steele Ben Sweazy Paul Kiefer Monna Webber Mary Thomas Virginia Lynch Harold Brasse Charles Gressley Bennett Shimp Robert Richards Robert Young Charles Etsinger Martha Culp Barbara Kantzer Kenneth Jacoby Arthur Cornwell James Patterson Chas, C. Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building Floor Messenger Pattern Department Sommer’s Store Eastman Kodaks ROYAL 8 & B Book Store Inc Court House
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