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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1936

Page

2

Violators of Regulations To Be Prosecuted

Nelsonville officials and the police plan an immediate campaign to correct traffic problems. Double parking in congested areas such as the Public Square and W Washington St will be enforced with time limits. Speeding and traffic light crashes are also prohibited and will receive stricter police attention. Extreme measures will be used only as a last resort.

Nelsonville G. Holland Public Square W. Washington W. Columbus Sts Hocking George Bateman Iiet

Parking curb abuse may spur limit on motorists

Police officials believe that better regard for others and limited curb parking could ease local traffic problems. They note double parking results from unlimited curb space by some motorists and say a plan to limit all parking will likely be proposed soon.

Nelsonville Girl Is Attendant at Wedding

Miss Jeannette Cranmer, returning from an East trip, served as maid of honor at the wedding of Dorothy Kirkendall of Zanesville and Clyde Cranmer of Columbus in Christ Church Alexandria Virginia. The reception followed at Collingwood Tearoom.

Nelsonville Jeannette Cranmer Zanesville Washington, D. C Mt. Vernon Sky Line Drive Shenandoah Valley Norfolk Virginia Beach Ocean View Columbus Christ Church Alexandria George Washington Miss Cranmer Fred C. Kirkendall Lucy Harvey Marguerite Kurz Cadda Davis Athens J. J. Workman Baltimore Collingwood Tearoom

Clerks to Install New Officers at July Banquet

Nelsonville Retail Clerks Union No S87 announces installation of new officers at a banquet on Monday evening July 4 at KP hall with visitors from Athens. Banquet cost 25 cents and attendees must notify secretary Eben Burnell by June 3. Roll call will start promptly at 7:30. Bazooka prizes and a dance with bingo to follow. tickets admit entry at no charge. Next meeting set for June 22 at 7:30.

Nelsonville Retail Clerks Union No. S87 Clerks’ Group KP Hall Athens Eben Burnell

Tulip bulbs lifted for square planting by garden club

The Nelsonville Woman's Community Garden Club reports tulip bulbs on the Square were dug due to shallow beds and will be replaced with new plantings. Several city clubs will help with the planting, aiming for blossoms after rain and before July Fourth.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Garden Club

Post Office Sees 108 Ex-Servemen Apply for Bonds in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Post Office reports 108 ex servicemen filed applications to cash bonds valued at 47.2 percent on the first two days after certificates arrived. Postmaster L J Eberle said 28 receipts were issued Monday and $12,600 involved, while Tuesday saw 80 applications totaling $34,650. Office hours were extended to aid veterans.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle

Street Work Is To Be Resumed

Nelsonville mayor says work will resume soon on the Third St improvement project after advice from WPA officials. The program also includes improving outlying streets and relaying several brick streets. A crew is paving Howe's alley linking College Ave. and Clinton St.

Nelsonville Third St 8. G. Holland WPA Howe College Ave Clinton St

Nelsonville Nazarene revival services extended to June 21

Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene continues revival services through June 21 with Rev. Carl Clendenen of the Logan Church of the Nazarene preaching each evening at 7 30.

Nelsonville

Marriage Announced at St Marys June Fourteenth

Nelsonville announces the marriage of Kathryn Hall to Ralph Higgins at 2 30 p m Sunday June 14 at St Marys West Virginia The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev A B Minamyer of the Presbyterian Church Attendants were Mr and Mrs Albert Inman The bride is a Nelsonville High School graduate class of 1935 and works in Athens Higgins is a Nelsonville graduate employed by the Davis Company They will reside at the groom's mother's home on Poplar Street The Messenger corrects previous errors about B M Coakley Nelsonville noting he is a registered architect who has designed prominent buildings and has no electrical shop The errors are regretted.

Nelsonville George D. Hall Kathryn Ralph Higgins Bessie Higgins St. Marys W. Va A. B. Minamyer The Presbyterian Church Albert Inman Higgins Nelsonville High School Athens Nelsonville School Davis Company Poplar St the Messenger B. M. Coakley Coakley Messenger

Pythian Sisters Social Hour Refreshments

After the regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters Thursday evening, refreshments will be served during the social hour. Eleven and one half inches of rain fell in one hour and 20 minutes in San Diego County California on August 12 1891.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters San Diego County Calif

Notable Portraits and Puzzles of a Century Artist

A cryptic crossword style page features a self portrait clue for a century artist and numerous definitions and wordplay entries. Across and down lists hint at art history terms, instruments, animals, and family roles, with references to legends and cultural items.

Stars Say For Thursday June 18 A cautious financial reading

The Stars Say For Thursday June 18 warns of difficulties delays and doubts in business and finance. Be wary of fraud and hidden schemes involving rings or secret bodies and guard funds while avoiding speculation. Notable nativity James Montgomery Flagg is cited as an illustrator.

Expect New Books Arrive at Nelsonville Library

Nelsonville Public Library staff packed 1,805 books for Columbus and will receive 1,888 new volumes this week. Librarian Mrs. Dowler notes 426 patrons registered and about 300 books are circulated weekly.

Nelsonville Dowler NYA Columbus

Club To Give Play At Longstreth Soon

The 4-H Club sponsors a production The Merry Makers with members handling costumes. The 4-H Girls plan a hake for Friday June 19 to Initial Rock. Future plans include a club visit to local historical points near Longstreth. Nelsonville Griffith Kelly pleaded guilty to crashing a traffic light and was fined 5 dollars plus costs in Mayor Holland's court.

Longstreth 4-H Merry Makers Nelsonville Griffith Kelly S. G. Holland

Scouts Meet Tonight TROOP 66 Leaders Urged to Attend

A special meeting of junior leadership staff of Troop 66 Boy Scouts is set for tonight at 7 30 at the West End School Scoutmaster Wilbur D. Mender urges attendance by Charles Levering Lewis Vaughn Jimmie Linscott Don Sanders Earl Wachenschwan z Paul Wright Bill Mechem Munroe Francis Bill Barber Jimmie Pierce Floyd Barber Clarence Coakley Assistant Scoutmasters Bennie Sterling Bob White Francis Kouri Leonard Powell to aid in formulating plans.

Nelsonville Troop 66 Boy Scouts West End Wilbur D. Mender Charles Levering Lewis Vaughn Jimmie Linscott Don Sanders Earl Wachenschwanz Paul Wright Bill Mechem Munroe Francis Bill Barber Jimmie Pierce Floyd Barber Clarence Coakley Harold Lehman Bennie Sterling Bob White Francis Kouri Leonard Powell

Clerks Softball Team to Meet Thursday at City Playground

The Clerks softball team will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the City Playground. Mr and Mrs P G Oakley and children and Mrs Robert Pospichel have returned from Logan West Virginia where they were guests of friends and Mr Oakley s brother and family Mr and Mrs H H Oakley

Nelsonville Clerks P. G. Oakley Robert Pospichel Logan W. Va Oakley H. H. Oakley

Classes Popular in Nelsonville at M C A Building

The Community Recreational Classes offer a story hour and drawing class for children aged four to eight. Held Thursday afternoon from 1 to 3 o'clock at the M C A Building, the program drew about 35 children last Friday. Parents are invited to visit these classes.

Nelsonville M.C.A

Chauncey Woman Dies After Two-Day Illness

Mrs. Sophia Lock of Chauncey, 69, wife of James Lock, died at home after a two day illness from gall stones. Survived by husband, seven children, 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Children listed include Mrs. Charles Ferrell and Curtis Lock among others. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Also announces birth of son Jack Harold to Mr. and Mrs. Orland McGee of The Plains. grandparents named Oscar McGee Sr and Amos Collins.

Chauncey Sophia Lock James Lock Charles Ferrell Paul Farr Marti Six Curtis Lock Columbus Mont Lock Detroit Mich Flem Lock Orland McGee Jack Harold the Plains Oscar McGee Amos Collins Nelsonville

Plan Children Day Pageant At Millfield Church

Chauncey notes for Sunday night June 21 at 7 30 at Millfield M E Church with a pageant drill songs and recitations under the direction of Mrs Alice Theisen May Howard Amy Jo Sanders and Mrs Bertha Simpson The public is invited Chauncey Ladies Aid Society will skip Thursday quilting due to the death of Mrs Sophia Lock.

Millfield M. E Alice Theisen May Howard Amy Jo Sanders Bertha Simpson Chauncey—Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Sophia Lock

Kimberly Local Will Meet in Nelsonville

NELSONVILLE an important meeting of Kimberly Local Union No. 3905 will be held at the Red Men hall in Nelsonville on Saturday afternoon June 20 at 1 o'clock. B C Day and Ernest Hoskins urge full attendance as officers will be elected and district mine closures raise unemployment concerns for members.

Nelsonville Kimberly Red Men's Hall B. C. Day Ernest Hoskins Day

Townsend Rally to be Held in Athens County

A Townsend Rally will be held at the Athens Fair Grounds Sunday June 21, announced by R H Mc Cray Townsend Unit 1 Nelsonville Local members without transport asked to meet on Rt 31 near Nelsonville Lumber Co between 9:30 and 9:00 Sunday morning Two or three trucks will be available for the trip Able speakers plenty of music and a basket dinner on the program.

Nelsonville Athens Fair Grounds R. H. McCray Townsend Unit No. 1 Rt. 31

Birthday Party Held For Frederica Theisen

A surprise birthday party was hosted at Mrs. William Theisen home Saturday from 4 to 6 pm in honor of Frederica Theisen on her tenth birthday. Guests enjoyed a long table meal prepared by Mrs. Theisen and her daughter June, then played games. Attendees included Virginia Border Donna Lu Sisson Lulu Mae Boling Jeane Russell Maxine Hogue Mary Lou Ferrer Mary Lee Blower Donna Blower Patty Powell Richard Powell Bobby Crabtree Jack Cline Jean Cline Junior Simpson Vera Labosky Gordon Mingus June Virginia Fredrica Violet Mae Theisen and Mrs Alice Theisen.

Chauncey William Theisen Frederica Mrs. Theisen June Virginia Border Donna Lu Sisson Lulu Mae Boling Jeane Russell Maxine Hogue Mary Lou Ferrer Mary Lee Blower Donna Blower Patty Powell Richard Powell Bobby Crabtree Jack Cline Jean Cline Junior Simpson Vera Labosky Gordon Mingus Virginia Fredrica Violet Mae Theisen Alice Theisen

Mrs Viola Chauncey Hosts Martha Bible Class Meeting

Mrs Viola Howard will host at her Millfield home Friday night for the Martha Bible Class of the Church of Christ. The group meets for their regular monthly business and social gathering.

Chauncey Viola Howard Martha Church of Christ Millfield

Mrs Ella Sayer Tedrick celebrates eightieth birthday

Chauncey resident Ella Sayer Tedrick marked her eightieth birthday on Monday June 15. A dinner honoring the occasion was served with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Stacey Sayers from Trimble as guests.

Chauncey Ella Sayer Tedrick Stacey Sayers Trimble

Theisen Family Attends AFL Meeting at Buckeye Lake

Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr and Mr and Mrs William Theisen of Millfield attended a Sunday meeting of the American Federation of Labor at Buckeye Lake.

Chauncey Herman Theisen William Theisen Millfield Buckeye Lake American Federation of Labor

Missionary Society Alters Program Plan

Nelsonville readers learn the Woman's Home Missionary Society plans a monthly meeting at Mrs. J. M. Hyde home. Each member will sponsor a Queen Esther Society girl as a "Mystery Daughter" for summer. Joe Davis to lead devotion at 6 PM with Mrs. H. A. Rothrock guiding the program. Open to all members with Queen Esther Girls as guests.

Nelsonville Woman's Home Missionary Society of Methodist Church J. M. Hyde Queen Esther Society Hyde Joe Davis H. A. Rothrock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Caca Carter Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the Security Bank Athens, Ohio South America Nancy ASTOR By Genevieve Kemble James Montgomery Flagg Kimberly Local Goodrichs Goodrich Auto Tire & Gas Co Nelson Wille Paramount Picture Majestic Eleanore Whitney Tony Keene Dickie Moore Virginia Weidler Ell Zabeth Patterson Kate Douglas Wiggin America LABOR Optometric Service S. Court St K of P Building Gem Pharmacy Poportio Erecti Rais
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