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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1931

Page

3

Loyal Scouts Attend All Ohio Ceremonies

Loyal Scouts attend the All-Ohio Scout Day ceremonies in Zanesville with Dan Beard and Paul Siple as guests of honor. Officials present include H W Haun Delbert Pugh and Luther Hathaway. A parade along Main Street preceded demonstrations in camping aviation signaling and firemanship. a fire near Armco Hill prompted a quick response by a Zanesville fire unit. The Court of Honor was postponed due to rain.

Zonesville Selsonville Jane G Delbert Pugh Luther Hathaway Zanesville Armco Will Pacy Zane Trace Main Street Carmmassoner Beard Paul Siple Armoo Hill Court of Honor Postnaard

Celebration marks new bridge opening in Coolville

The town celebrates the completed bridge with ex Governor Cooper as speaker. The last brick was laid on Wednesday and traffic opened soon after. Berms near completion and the bridge scour work continues, with the improvement clearly visible in value. Local social news follows including visits, funerals, association meetings, and planned memorial events.

Cooper EB E White Rixenswood W. Va Ond John Melauchlin X. Tipton Logan Bilzzard Akron Blizzard Mers Stout Vern Clizzard Jirg Anderson Gentz Mary Belle O. le White Athens Harry Runion Porterfield Henry Wiseman Vienna S R. Me-Cal Masonic Dodge Marietta Glouster Arkersburg Middierh Florida Mya A. G. Swartz John MedLaughlin Whiting Ind Howard Parrish Cincinnati River Clyde Parrish Merritt Hayes Delbert Iss Los Angeles

Victim of Tragedy Is Buried Thursday

Funeral services for eight year old Char ies Knight, who died Monday after being shot in the head by a playmate, filled the Christian Church at Nelsonville. Rev Cnerlest Grammar led the service with Mrs Ralph Flowe on piano and congregants singing In Jesus and Trust In Jesus. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Out of town relatives listed include Gray, Walker, Gaifford Cook, Barrows, Jovanborrows, Copeland, Sisson, Leonard, Stevens, Powers, and many others from Athens to Columbus.

Charles Knight Nelsonville Yfhe Christian Church Charistes Edward Knight Franklin Street Tresie Cnerlest Grammar Ralph Flowe Asieen Jesus Tylenn Allen Greenlawn Charles Gray Dewit Walker Olumbus Walter Roberts Logan Myra Gaifford Cook William Gray Wanda Barrows Guy Barrows Sig Jovan Borrows Som Stewart Ohio, Jr Claude Cote T. A. Copeland Athena Alexander Glouster Arthur Sisson Millfield Air Michael Leonard Mra Ed Poighty Chauncey Charles Walker Corning Ed Stevens Buchte 4 Ars Frank Powers Maryville Eugene Wolfe Floodwood Ala Gray Parley Walchung Union Furnace Ethel Walker Wallace Columbus

Walter Sanborn pleads guilty to transporting liquor in Nelsonville

Nelsonville June 6 Walter Sanborn of New Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to transporting intoxicating liquor after police found two gallons of whisky in his car near Public Square. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Mayor Bill Hickman.

Pitteburgh Nelsonville Walter Sanborn New Pittsburgh Bill Hickman Sanborn Public Square George Bateman James Cope

Man Dies After Fall From Bin at Oberlin High School

An unidentified man about 45 died at Oberlin Hospital from injuries after falling 18 feet into a coat bin at Gherlin High School. Sheriff Clarence Adams sought to identify the casualty and believes he may have been attempting to burglarize the school when the accident occurred.

Oberiin Lorain County Clarence Adams Oberlin Hospital Gherlin High School Adams

Giant Dirigible To Require Acres of Fabric Material

Akron June 6 The USS Akron, world s largest airship, will use 60 000 square yards more than 12 acres of fabric for its 12 gas cells in Goodyear Zeppelin construction. The 6 500 000 cubic feet of helium will lift the airship with the largest cell about 1 000 000 cubic feet. the smallest holds nearly 100 000 cubic feet.

Akron USS Akron Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation Berea Goodyear Balloon Room Los Angeles

Schedule Adds Carbondale to Twilight League

Huelsonville June 6 with Carbondale joining Nelsonville Twilight League the full schedule drawn First Half June 9 Carbondale vs Buchtel June 11 Carbondale vs Stratton Mabave June 12 Mac Chevrolets vs Buchter June 34 Buchtet vs Stratton Motors June 18 Carbondale vs Mac Chevrolets June 20 Stratton Nature vs Mac Tune June 20 Carbondale vs Buchtet June 20 Carbondale vs Stratton Motors July 2 Carbondale vs Mac Chevrolets SECOND HALF begins Buchtel vs Carbondale July 9 Stratton Motors vs Black July 1 Carbondale vs Mac July 16 Buchtel vs Stratton July 2 Mac Chevrolets vs Buchtel July 2 Stratton Motors vs Carbondale July 28 Stratton Motors vs Mac July 30 Buchtel vs Carbondale Apr 4 Carbondale vs Mac Chevrolets Aug 6 Stratton Motors vs Buchtel Aug 1 Mac Chevrolets vs Buchtel Aug 13 Carbondale vs Stratton Aug 20 Mac Chevrolets vs Carbondale Aug 24 Buchtel vs Mac Chev Aug 20 Carbondale vs Stratton Sept 1 Buchtel vs Carbondale Sept 8 Arce Chevrolets vs Atrate tan Motors Junior season opens Nelsonville June 6 45 oclock Monday evening North West Central teams in the Ned area three teams could include Murray City Painter Martin Fall Nelsonville June 6 Lonnie Baton fell from scaffolding no bones broken bruise. Bridge Club meets Officer has quit and more.

Carbondale Huelsonville Nelsonville Buchtet Stratton Motors Mac Chevrolets Stratton Nature Buchtet Sune SO Carbondale Buchtel Buchtel Va Buet Mac Welsonville Central Murray City Dude” Howe Gene Young West Roc Powell Martin Fall Preston Dry Deeds Eaton

Vacation Bible Schools Opened June 15 in Several Valleys

Vacation Bible Schools will open on Monday June 15 at Union Furnace Haydenvale The Diamond Kimberly Teanville Circle Hill and New Flontwood with three week terms except Deanville offering four weeks Nelsonville opens June 15 for a three week term A teachers training conference will be held June 9 and 10 at Cambridge First Presbyterian Church Twenty five teachers will attend from the schools with volunteers from Union Furnace New Plymouth Hasdensie and Nelsonville Teachers will staff summer programs with over 20 shows planned under the Nations Missions Board of the Presbytery Shareh US A. and led by Rev John Sharpe and Miss Clara Torte Smith Martins Ferry with Miss Trene Powell directing material distribution

Hodang Valley Union Furnace Haydenvale the Diamond Kimberly Teanville Circle Hill New Flontwood Deanville Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Cambridge New Plymouth Hasdensie Matheny Ralph Ely Lrise Rice Lenore Owens Adda Frances Butt Betty Wolf Ruth Ke Oy Rte Hunter Haten Mey Bowel Uvercia Reynelda Rhoda Conandra Frag Thampeon Kath Wilbur Hare Ken Tank Vacation The Nations Missions Board Presbytery Shareh Kev Juln Sharpe Clara Torte Smith Martins Ferry Trene M Powell Enjty Tis Oy Fie Lloyd Evens Thenegands Optmangaraton

Salvation Army Chief Plans Athens Visit Tuesday

Salvation Army chief will arrive in Athens Tuesday at 2 o clock from the armory area where the Drum and Bugle Corps of the Veterans post and American Legion meet. The party will proceed to Athens City Hall for a program hosted by Mayor Robert Wood and city officials, with Adjutant Bernard Stone in charge of the local army branch.

Athens Crossen Post American Legion Tie Oo Legion Geres Salvation Army Mayour Robert & Wood Elvjo Leurs Adit Bernard Stone Army Ca Ander Booth Maxon Wnood Fcommandr Hoechen Athens Egion Pet Fraternad Orranfiertiona Elvir Organizitiona Chilteathe

Thursday Night Storms Hit Districts Causing Crop Damage

Farmers in Athens and Meigs Counties report heavy winds and rain from Thursday night storms that battered cornfields and blew down wheat. Wheat stands are bowed and may not recover in winded areas. Some buildings were struck but damage was minor.

Athens Meigs

Women sentenced for crime linked to Mt Zion bank robbery

In Williamarucha Kentucky on June 6 two women companions of William Miller the killer were sentenced to three years each by a jury for complicity in a $3,000 bank robbery at Mt Zion near Bowling Green. The defendants Rose Beard and Ruth Sanders were described as partners in the crime.

WiLiamarucha Wilum Crbity

Forest Rose Club Meets for Social Luncheon

Milas Wulu Farry hosted the Forest Rose Club on Poplar Street Friday evening. A brief business session was followed by a social hour and a two course luncheon. Members present included Mrs Burl Wallace Mrs Rols Drown Mrs Watter Green Mrs Malcolm Raybould Mrs Gertrude Hilt Misses Margaret Clarh Best Weer and Hazel Wallace.

Forest Rose Club Milas Wulu Farry Poplar Street Forest Rove Club Burl Wallace Rols Drown Watter Green Malcolm Raybould Gertrude Hilt Misaes Margaret Clarh Beste Weer Hazel Wallace

Army Deserter Held After He Confesses

Nelsonville police say Raymont Chaney, a Regular Army deserter, confessed to stealing a watch during questioning at his home on High Street with Mia Rutter. Letters to Anne Thutter found, Chaney admitted desertion from Fort Hayes and planned return to Columbus Barracks. Police recovered the stolen watch from a guilt bag and forwarded both suspects for further inquiry.

Mend Chaney Nelsonville Yeateay Raymont Chaney Mita Reba Rutter High Street Chick Reorge Bateman Fort Hayes Columbia Earl Starnes Walnut Steegt Glen Chaney Mia Rutter Salt Starkey Pal Uce Rutter Iigh Street Watch Sa Anh Anne Thtter Fort Haven

Local society notes and visitors in Adena area

Lee Coy Pique visits Mr and Mrs Adan director here Friday. Mrs Burl Wallace and Mic Hasel Wallace to attend the State Convention of the Degrees of Pocahontas in Maritton Ontario. Mr and Mrs Uf Cr Carnon and daughter return to Toledo after visiting Mrs T Ro Potts family. Erie Smith and daughter Piva of Alcon visiting several days. Miss Hetene Kourt of St Mary's of the Springs home for summer vacation. J Sanda visiting sister Mrs T Ro Potts en route home to Clochanatt. Mrs C A Stover leaves Sunday for Delaware for commencement at Ohio Wesleyan. daughter Littan to graduate. Ed Healy of Logan visits Friday. Stover ends week in McArthur with relatives. Dewey Goddard abreast to attend writing of Mien Caroling Christy to Mariette Cornwell Covert at Christy home Adena. Blanche Moorehead spending week in Columbus. Beta Phi Alpha Alumnae dinner and play Mercy Wives of Whininar at Ohio State. Margaret Potter and Sison Spratey of Dayton guests of Clark Spring. Majet Lee in Columbus with Miss Janice Mitchell. Ethel Gerry of Athens wins nicest Friday at Miss Mabel Campbell. Father Owens returns from visit to Newari. Mrs Walter Flute and daughter Martha Bleubensitie visiting the Flute and Vorden families. Mr Flute to return Sunday evening.

Misa Hetene Kourt St Mary's of the Springs George Kourt J. Sanda T Ro Potts West Topany Clochanatt Mir C. A. Stover Delaware Ohin Wesleyan University Mins Littan Ed Healy Logan Stover Ta McArthur Mere Dewey Goddard Mariette Cornwell Covert Ming Christy Hatt J Christy Adena Ohio Ming Blanche Moorehead Columbino Rha Beta Phi Cambriign Arma Browning Society Ohio State Undeveraity Margaret Potter Sison Spratey Dayton Mra

Sunday School Pageant Returns as Local Flower Court

The village Sunday School presents a pageant titled The Flowers of I featuring children and a musical program. Mrs Fred Thoenpeon conducts the music as the troupe rehearses for a forthcoming showing.

Nelsonville contest honors Dorothy Wallace in spring event

In Nelsonville a June contest sponsored by a Columbus newspaper recognizes Dorothy Wallace as the winning pupil from Southwood. Dorothy spends summer vacation with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Dew Wallen in nearby Madisonville.

Nelsonville Columbus Dorothy Wallace L Yeuteld Dew Walleen Mar Nesonvila Bouthwood Mia Henry Wallect

Woman's Belief Corpo Holds Regular Meeting

The Woman's Belief Corpo will hold their regular meeting Monday evening at the I O F Hall. Attendance is expected to be good and the meeting at G. W. Lax's home on Fayette Street is noted as postponed due to Ball peen. Graduation at Ohio State University is announced for June 6 with several named graduates.

Mew G. W. Lax Fayette Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Loyal Scouts Coolville Henderson To Henderson Portland Ibrotler C@ L Stout Nelsonv le Marcella Davis C. C. F. Lodge Southern Ohio Electric Company Elizabeth Hallett Elizabeth Street Henry Nutter Hallett Brrs Ethel Matheny Evans Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Lateran State Knelsonville Jackson Street Claude Cranmer Wilbur Hutchins Methodist Guild William Polina West Washington Street Carbondale Va Strattad Mabave Mac Chevrolet Buch Bridge Club Gernice Buckus Frantlin Street Eula Scheeler Helen Deval Portsmouth Roy Downing Gale Pendleton Fike County Waverly Pendlecton Downing Cleveland Ohio State Uniersity Herbert A Miller American Equality League Parkersburg Dalliform U. S. 50 South London Edward Williams Medical Dental Service Corporation South Charleston Pike Here Hitskip Willams RADIO C. E. Scott Vacation Bible Phil Williamson Evangeline Booth New York Wamnatrat C. E. Heft Washington St Jardin Guthrie Rardin Corner Court Carpenter St Misa Sigrid Rose Wolaanis Mra Weigand Mia Fyla Varroth Mira la Parry India Lane Methinelli Rows Cook Bit Tucker Gora Gore Lee Coy Mic Hasel Wallace Maritton Uf Cr Carnon Ittie Son Toledo Forvase T. Ro Pott Erie Smith Piva, Alcon Vermy ETAT Ohio State Universite Mantera of Arte Julia L. Cabte Ford A Neleon Palla Pei Bey Rip Crea Nelonville Preston Venetian the Waltzer F. E. Gooding
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