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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

12

Three Teachers Hired At Hannan Trace School

Powell Edward G Barnes and Bill Spangler were named to fill vacancies on the Hannan Trace High School faculty. Powell 28 of Huntington W V a Point Pleasant native with WV State College degree. Barnes 32 of South Point an Army veteran and radar electronics instructor. Spangler 23 of Huntington a Marshall University math major.

Gallipolis Joseph D. Powell Huntington W. Va Point Pleasant West Virginia State College Institute Hannan Trace High School Powell Marshall University Hannan Trace Board of Education Edward G. Barnes South Point West Liberty State College Bill Ben Spangler Point Pleasant High School Erly Atomic Energy Commission Portsmouth North American Aviation Columbus Ronceverte Spangler Greenbrier High School Greenbrier Military Academy Barnes College of St. Joseph Albuquerque N. M Marshall West Liberty State South Point High School Marietta High School

Lena Pleasants Installed as BPW Club Leader

Gallipolis Gallia county BPW club members and guests attended a candle lit installation ceremony for Lena Pleasants who was re elected president. New officers included Bette Ryal secretary Mary Waugh and Margaret Rollins treasurer with 17 new members welcomed to the board and reports from the state convention presented. Ann Brogan spoke on Holzer School of Nursing standards.

Allopolis Lena Pleasants Gallipolis Dle Pleasants Ila Artus Ruth Richards Arista Boggs Esta McKnight Esther Bacon Miss Waugh Bonnie Nibert Ruth Thivener Club Anne Gates White Elsie Kimball Pearl Hatfield Boggs Campbell Madge Neal Artus Louise Collins Ann Brogan Holzer School of Nursing BPW McKnight

Children Stage Bible School Program at Enterprise EUB

Closing ceremonies for the annual Bible school of Enterprise EUB Church were held Friday evening with a large crowd. Rev. Francis H. Glazier led scripture and prayer. various classes performed songs and readings including a playlet Living for Jesus and The Good Samaritan. Attendance averaged 72 with certificates given to teachers and assistants.

Phil Ohlinger Fred Clark Andrea Evans David Evans Janice Evans Carla Dill Peggy Folmer Jesus Karen Walker Dottie Lou Brown Ruth Ann Brothers Glazier Louise Colmer

Weekend Visitors Reported in Columbus and Carpenter

Mrs. Margaret Warner of Columbus and several couples visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Russell including Mr. and Mrs. Steven Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veney. Mr. and Mrs. James Reeves were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Arusterd Perry of Carpenter.

Wolf Pen Margaret Warner Columbus Steven Russell Robert Veney Howard Russell Robert Russell James Reeves Arusterd Perry Carpenter

Hamden Soldier Assigned to German Armored Division

Pvt. Herman R. Allison, 23, of Hamden, husband of Nancy Allison, was assigned to the third Armored Division in Germany. A tank crewman in Company B of the division’s first Cavalry in Kirch Gens, he entered the Army last December after basic training at Fort Knox. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester H. Allison of Zaleski and a 1956 Hamden High School graduate who previously worked at the Austin Power Plant.

Meigs County Land Transfers Across Multiple Parcels

Milhoan transfers a lot in Oliver to Alpha and Lucille Smith. L Phillips transfers a lot in Middleport to Jacob F Betz and Nellie R Betz. David and Anna Rathburn transfer property to Ohio Power Co. 95 46 acres of coal in Salem Township.

Dda

Hemlock Central Grange Open House and Local Visits

Hemlock Central Grange 2765 held an open house with speaker Mrs. Bertha Levion of Corning sharing travels in South America and topics on customs religions education and government. A School Days skit featured Mrs. Golden Drake as teacher along with readings by Mrs. Lahoma Jenkins and George Drake. Corning High School Band performed. Local attendees from Pomona Grange shared a 42 inspection at Madison School with many named members visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns including Ath ens Newark New Straitsville Fostoria and Riverside Methodist Hospital patient Foura Columbus.

Hemlock Central Grange Bertha Levion Corning South America Golden Drake Lahoma Jenkins Sam Montell Shawnee Isabelle Murray Pearl Butsko Congo George Drake Freda Vess Olema Drake Drakes Robert Snowden Margaret Higgins Ruth Davis Marjorie Stickdorn Ed Phelps Athens Cora Williams Edward Cook Newark Ernest Lanning New Straitsville Clarence Thompson Richard Lanning Joyce Lanning Foura Fostoria Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus

Local Family News From Apple Grove and Surroundings

Apple Grove note shows Mr Sam Norris ill at home. Mrs Bessie Stitt and her daughter Anna Wheeler visited Thursday. Mrs Jessie Childers of Columbus visited Mary Miller and family Wednesday. Lawrence Hoffner with daughters Karen and Peggie visited Gordon Wolfe family on Sunday. Rhonda Vicky and Louie returned home with Burl and family after vacation with Gordon Wolfe grandparents. Robert Lewis and family were Sunday dinner guests of Grover Harris. Dorothy Toney spent weekend with Debbie Hill. Ruthie Jarrell vacationing in Charleston W Va with her aunt.

Bessie Stitt Anna Wheeler Jessie Childers Columbus Mary Miller Lawrence Hoffner Karen Peggie Pomeroy Gordon Wolfe Rhonda Vicky Louie Burl Wolfe Hebron Robert Lewis Larry Kathleen Brenda Kaye Grover Harris Dorothy Toney Debbie Hill Ruthie Jarre Charleston W. Va

Portland 4 H Club Demonstrations Focus on Home Improvement

Meigs County 4 H news reports the Portland Ideal 4 H Club meeting at Portland Church with Ruth Ebersbach in charge. Karen Furbee demonstrates saving closet space and a zipper insertion while Suzanne Price, Addie Norris, Terrie Ferrell and others present health and safety notes and sewing project tips. Roberta Roush elected vice president of Letart Clover Clippers with Nancy Roush and Debbie Hill named recreation leaders to fill resignations.

Portland Ideal Portland Ruth Ebersbach Karen Furbee Suzanne Price Brenda Norris Addie Norris Avalon Roberta Roush Letart Clover Clippers Letart Nancy Roush Debbie Hill Donna Rae Powell

Club members show pattern alteration methods in meeting

Joyce Stout and Sue Whittington demonstrated altering a pattern in preparation for cutting a garment at the Columbia Make It Club meeting held at Mrs. Mary Jordan's home. Carolyn Greenlee was noted for selling the most bags of potato chips. Donna Jean Stout, reporter.

Joyce Stout Sue Whittington Columbia Make- It Club Mary Jordan Carolyn Greenlee Donna Jean Stout

Health and safety talk given at Alfred Mixed Clovers meeting

Pam Henderson presented a health and safety report at the Alfred Church gathering of the Alfred Mixed Clovers. Linda Henderson participated in the event and contributed to the discussion.

Pam Henderson Alfred Mixed Clovers Alfred Linda Henderson

Bashan Farm Boys Hold Officers Advisors Conference

The Bashan Farm Boys met at the Eagle Ridge Building for an officers and advisors conference. John Bentz demonstrated woodwork and trees, and a rope project lesson was presented by the group. Jerry Cogar reported on the event.

Bashan Farm Boys Eagle Ridge John Bentz Jerry Cogar

Hilltop Busy Bee 4 H Club welcomes Karen McKay

At a recent meeting the Hilltop Busy Bee 4 H Club admitted Karen McKay as a new member. A collar making demonstration was given by Mrs. Margaret Tuttle and Mrs. Joan Tuttle. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Joan Tuttle. Susan Tuttle reported.

Karen McKay Hilltop Busy Bee Margaret Tuttle Joan Tuttle Susan Tuttle

Gardening talk leads Portland 4-H Club meeting

Paula Sayre led a gardening discussion during a Portland Ideal 4-H Club meeting at the Portland church. Reports covered the recent officers and advisors conference as a calf care demonstration occurred at Racine ABC Club hosted by Jeff Ed Wagner with David Hensler reporting on safety.

Paula Sayre Portland Ideal 4-H Club Portland Suzanne Price Racine Abc Club Jeff Ed Wagner David Hensler Jeffrey Lynn Lee

Bedford Club Showcases Five Sewing Demonstrations

At the Bedford Lucky Clovers meeting hosted by Janet St. Clair five members demonstrated sewing. Demonstrators were Jane Quivey Kenda Chaney Wendy Cooper Hilda Hart and Sandra Bailey. Nancy Riggs was the reporter.

Bedford Lucky Clovers Janet St. Clair Jane Quivey Kenda Chaney Wendy Cooper Hilda Hart Sandra Bailey Nancy Riggs

Correct Posture and Dress Demands at Merry Lassies Meeting

Sandra Thomas demonstrated posture at Frances Radford's home. Patricia Hennessy showed proper telephone use and skirt gathering techniques. Mary Radford presided as president while Jonnie Thompson reported on the community project discussed.

Sandra Thomas Merry Lassies Frances Radford Patricia Hennessy Mary Radford Jonnie Thompson

Tractor Maintenance Tour Highlights at Springfield

Bashan Bill Carleton Ronnie Holter and Tommy McKay toured the area in Springfield. Ralph Rose has returned home after months with Mr and Mrs Del bert Smith and family. Mrs Louise Headly and her son visited the Warren Rose family recently.

Bill Carleton Ronnie Holter Tommy McKay Springfield Ralph Rose Delbert Smith Louise Headly Bashan Warren Rose

Cupcake Demo Highlights Syracuse Snips Meet

Eleanor Schneider and Debbie Hayes led a cupcake making demonstration at a Syracuse Snips meeting showcasing simple techniques and decorating ideas for beginners.

Eleanor Schneider Debbie Hayes Syracuse Snips

Local Socials Report From Vinton and Area

Mrs. Joan Thacker visited Mr. and Mrs. Clara Doddrill recently. Nine members attended the Women’s Bible Class at Mrs. Varney’s home. Mrs. James Crow and Beatrice travel in Florida to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Sarah Gooch of Chesapeake visits Mr. and Mrs. Conley Whitley. Ann McCarley takes a vacation from G C Murphy Co this month. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Powers and daughters of Hamden stay with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Comer. Chester Coy of Gallipolis calls on Mrs. Anna Higgins Wednesday. Tommy Courtright of Columbus vacationing with grandparents Ed and Beulah McGhee.

Chester Coy Gallipolis Anna Higgins Tommy Courtright Columbus Ed McGhee

Visit by Janice Stevens and Paula Saunders

Janice Stevens visited Wednesday with Paula and Patty Saunders. Charles Murray attends summer session at Rio Grande College.

Janice Stevens Paula Patty Saunders Charles Murray Rio Grande College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Hannan Trace School Wolf H. R. Allison Meigs County Apple Grove Sam Norris 4-H News Lois Sewell FORD Gine Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Keck Distributing Co Columbus Rd Charles A. Dowler Auncey Call Earl Seel Albany Ohio Hillman Chevrolet Logan Area O. K W&h Chevrolet Sears Logan Mason, W. VA New Haven Nelsonville Area Thunderbird Linscott Motors Nelsonville Fred R. Beasley Pomeroy Area Pomeroy Motor Main Jeep Gail Watkins Gallipolis Area William H. Browning Auto Parts Kendell Oil Stout Farm Abo Sumeon Ave Neiman Auto Parts Hube Mender Garage E. Chestnut Auto Service Glouster Area Oxs Ford, Inc Middleport Area R. H. Rawlings Sons CO B.S.A. Sales & Service Metzler-Avon- Pirella Billy Perry Motor Sales Columbia Avenue Hawk's. LY Electric Motor Service Berry Hotel Chestnut Street Stokes Jacksonville Est Roofing Co Depot St L. E. White Grange Insurance Nick Vacolas Bob O'Nail George Ww Ford Agency Baughman Agency D. M. Goddard W. State Dean and Barry White House Baker & Stauffer E. State Dupont Strawn Plumbing N. Court St John van Neter Ae H. McGill Stewart, Ohio Sherwin Williams CO W. Union St Blaettnar Pomeroy, Ohio M. Ne Sunset Motel May Chauncey RA M. Crane Mayflower P.O Indianapolis Ind Carter Call LY Denver Young Archie Dalley & Sons John Lee Call Carol Schuster Jackson Ll Jack Parkersburg American Motels, Inc Numam P Box East Liverpool Vivian's Aviaries and Aquarium W. Fair Ave Lancaster W.H.R. Coxwain George C. Parks N. Congress LIV Charles Cone George W. Scott Franson Tractor Meigs Gallia Middleport Danniel Trailer Sales, Inc Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine, Ohio C. E. Sheridan Auct Amesville Harold Goddard Bartlett D. M Slim Chapman Hamden Ohio Marietta Chemical Products Co E_ Dicken Union Street White Face Brindle Haiten Frank Colburn Pratts Fork Road Shade Union St. LY Joan Thacker Clara Doddrill C. B. Nye CO Volkswagen DODGE Pioneer Stimson and Palmer Kinneer Motors Bidwell Pontiac Studebaker Buick Fred Mathias Campbell Road Roy Mayer White's Mill Dickson Ono Co Sharpsburg Guy Hill Road Bardin Brothers Lee Glover Glover Cabinet Shop Minshall Wendell’s 7Th and Warren Marietta ROYAL Burroughs Sunbeam Sebring Building Burrough Cianail Sunset Drive Moore South High Street UNICO Athens Landmark Farm Bureau Kirkendall Paul R. Fiske E. Union Street Ray Riggs Colony Park Plymouth
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