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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1950

Page

14

Perry County Court Notes New Lexington Estate Appointments

Perry County court records show Coop errider appointed administrator of Obed E. Coop errider of Hopewell Township with personal property valued at 4000 dollars and real estate at 12000 dollars. W. H Walser Noah Walser and Adolph Palmer cited as heirs. Fred T. Glass guardian of Herbert Glass reports receipts of 2346.07 and disbursements 1326.50 leaving 1019.57. Inventory for Evelyn Smits lists personal property 1607.96 and accounts receivable 5625.67. appraisers named Charles Helser Ray Helser and Kenneth Borning. Interstate Engineers and Constructors Inc of Fairmont West Virginia sues A E Roby Edith Roby and Park Hotel New Lexington for 236.25 dollars for materials as of July 31 1948.

New Lexington Cooperrider Obed E. Cooperrider Hopewell Township W. Halser Noah O. Walser Adolph Palmer Fred T. Glass Herbert T. Glass Evelyn Smits Charles Helser Ray Helser Kenneth B. Borning The Interstate Engineers and Constructors, Inc Fairmont W.va A. E. Roby Edith C. Roby Park Hotel

Kyger Wood announces Mary Kyger Sayre marriage

Kyger and Mrs Okey Wood of Harrisonville announce the marriage of their daughter Mary to Thomas Lee Sayre of Harrisonville on Nov 13 1949 in Greenup Kentucky. Included are other local notices of marriages births relocations hospital visits and court actions from the Meigs area with several regional names and places.

Truth Seekers Class met at Pearl McGuire home

The Truth Seekers Class gathered March 9 at Mrs. Pearl McGuire’s home with prayer led by Mrs. Ruth Bryan. Hazel Lavely Ruth Bryan and Gladys Disbennet gave readings. Emma Clark and Gertie McVey posed Bible questions. Several members sang as others visited relatives and friends in nearby towns.

Union Furnace Pearl McGuire Ruth Bryan Hazel Lavely Gladys Disbennet Emma Clark Gertie McVey Edith Worthman Zelpha Hull Columbus Lois Dishennet Lancaster Clyde Disbennet Paul McGuire Akron Paul Jane Ella Goodwin Logan George Geiger Brent Geiger Jack McGuire Virginia McGee Michel Jo Edd Edward Hartley Dan Jones

Social Calls Across Circleville and Area

Circleville visitors and weekend guests fill schedules with dinners calls and family visits. Names include Orval Hampshire and Jr and Sr, Mack Shaw, Ernest Hill, Betty Shaw, Maxine Johnson, Edson Shaw, Davis Watters, and several others across Circleville Lancaster Columbus and surrounding homes.

South Bloomingville Orval Hampshire Circleville Boyd Shaw Nancy Lancaster Mack Shaw Ernest Hill Betty Shaw Columbus Maxine Johnson Edwin Notestone P. T. Evans William Hart Donna Hampshore Lester Whitecraft Ivan Brown Guy Tatman J. J. Johnson Vicki Sue Johnson Davis Watters Jack Notestone Orvil Hampshire, Jr Orvil Hampshire Sherman Hart

Local residents share visits and births in Vinton area

Mrs. Anna Evans returned home with Mr. and Mrs. Mayers after visiting her daughter in Hudson. Several families including Woodrum, Dailey, Stevens, Roush, Warren, Durst, and Osler hosted relatives or traveled to nearby towns. Oakey Myers Delaware announced a daughter birth. The Vinton Baptist Sunday school hosted the Rio Grande Association with gifts and refreshments.

Emma Denney Morris Warren Columbus Minerva Warren Ruth Quickle Louis Durst Thomas Durst Delaware Jacob Boggs Ralph Osler Tommy Courtwright Holzer Hospital Evelyn Schultz Oakey Myers Mary Rece Harvey Rece Vinton

Billy Young Arranges Own Service in Mortician Life

William F. Billy Young of Pomeroy spent 61 of his 74 years in the mortuary trade. Starting at age 14 with the Biggs firm, he later worked with Biggs, Finsterwald, and currently Henry Ewing. He has conducted hundreds of funerals, helped at a dying woman’s request, and provided for children with diphtheria. His copper casket and Wells Cemetery grave indicate a lifelong dedication to his craft and community.

C. H. Harris William F Billy) Young Pomeroy Meigs County Billy Young Pomeroy Morticians Biggs Finsterwald Henry Ewing Mr. Young Wells Cemetery Downington

Sunshine Workers Class Hosts Parish Meeting Notes

Shawnee Misses Janice and Jean Manning led church parlor activities with Iris Christy presiding. Songs included I Love To Tell the Story and This Is My Father's World, with readers and duets by Manning and Ricketts. Awards went to Cox, Christy, and Ricketts. Lunch served by hostesses. Circle 1 WSCS to meet March 15 with Gill y and Hamrick hosting. Visitors noted: Hodgson, Colvin, Fox, and John Hopkins.

Shawnee Janice Jean Manning Sunshine Iris Christy Janice Manring Jean Manring Mississippi Sue Ricketts Amelia Lee Cox Barbara Craig Erma Morgan Margaret Hopkins Helen Manning John Jolly WSCS Anna Gilley Anna Hamrick Althea Heidelbaugh Jim Hodgson Columbus Bob Hughes G. W. Colvin Key West Fla Colvins Colvin Fleet Elizabeth Fox John Margaret

Hockingport News Briefs Include Birth and Visits

The Pat terson family moved from Ravenswood to an apartment in the Venna Ashby home. Bertha Jackson returns from East Liverpool with Benny Pultanovich. Austin Hall returns from Mill Creek due to illness and death of her mother. Willie Shields hosted Don Selzer and Charles Shields weekend guests. Ada Mae Wade visits grandfather W L Matheny. Wolfe visits from Parkersburg with C W Simpson. Simpson's son Billie and Zicafoose were Sunday guests. Charles Randolph and Benny stay with Carl Medley and Barry Halsey. Vesta Camp and Tony Lewis return home after stay with D O Blake following hospital discharge. Frances Camp announces birth of Tony Lewis Feb 24. Helen Blake recovering after surgery at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

Charles Shields South Carolina Ada Mae Wade Elizabeth W. Va W. L. Matheny Wolfe Parkersburg C. W. Simpson Simpson Billie Zicafoose Charles Randolph Benny St. Albans Helen Blake Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Mary Lincicome

Methodist Youth Fellowship elects new officers

At a recent meeting Maggie Shaw was named president Lydia Mercer vice president Cappy Atkinson secretary Lois Jean Eagles berry treasurer Linda Lea Tripp and Carol Anne Atkinson named news reporters. Mrs W H Jewett was ill at her daughter’s home in Athens and several others ill with influenza. Dr A A Boal of Columbus visited relatives here.

Eleanor Legge Neptune Beach Fla H. A. Reeder Athens

Local Visitors Share Meals and Birthdays Across Homes

Listings show multiple families visiting relatives across Columbus Carmel Point Pleasant and Athens. Attendees include Albert Kreager Linley Hart Bert Bridgett and Rev C A White with hosts W B Cross Eldred Hart and others. Minor birthday celebrations noted amid exchanges of hospitality.

Local Fire Damages Max Hall Home But Is Extinguished

Sixteen sixteen fire damaged the Max Hall residence but Mr. Hall extinguished it before the house burned. Marion Hutchison couple spent a weekend here. Harold and a companion returned from Kentucky after ten days. They plan to move from the Bishops to the Bud Shafer property. Frank Reynolds John Lowe Wellston visitors. Leo Davidson and Dailey Wood hosts. Ruth Humphrey, a Chillicothe nurse, spent two days at her home. D. E. Wood noted.

Max Hall Hall Marion Hutchison Harold Newman Kentucky John Bishop Bud Shafer Frank Reynolds John Lowe Wellston Leo Davidson Dailey Wood Ruth Humprey Chillicothe Hospital D. E. Wood

Williams Allen Blackwood Born in Sheltering Arms Hospital

A son, William Allen, was born Friday, March 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Blackwood at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dana Epple and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Blackwood, Sr. Eugene Atkins returned to Columbia schools after a one week flu-related absence. Mrs. Letha Haning and son Roland visited the Welsh and Blackwood households. Dinner guests included Fred Thomas of Amanda and Clair Waggoner with the Harry Dean family.

Harrisonville William Allen Dean Blackwood Sheltering Arms Hospital Dana Epple David French California Hial Eugene Atkins Columbia Letha Haning Roland Kenneth Welsh Cecil Blackwood Dayton R. S. Blackwood Fred Thomas Amanda Clair Waggoner Harry Dean Pomeroy Mirs Alma Atkins

Hamden Obituary and Local Social Notes

John H. Holtz, 87, died at Leach Rest Home McArthur after weeks as patient. He lived with son John Holtz on Wilkesville Street since his wife Bertha Martin Holtz died 12 years ago. Burial at Ridgewood Cemetery followed funeral at Gaskill Chapel Wellston. Several residents noted ill health, hospital visits, and guest stays from Mc Arthur to Columbus. Property transfer on S Main Street and planned move to Rose Walters apartment.

Hamden John H. Holtz Leach Rest Home McArthur Holtz John Holtz Wilkesville St Bertha Martin Holtz Joe Athens John Patty Holtz Dundas Robert Holtz Clara Armbruster Frank Holtz Wellston Gaskill Chapel Vernon Shafer Ridgewood Cemetery Carl Sorrell John Bagley Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Luther Hartsough Edna Jolly M. Potts Portsmouth John Jolly

Tragedy, Fire, and Local Notices From New Lexington Area

Malcomb Graves, 46, killed himself with a shotgun in his basement. He leaves wife Margaret and parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Graves, siblings in New Lexington and Columbus. Fire from an overheated gas unit caused about 20000 dollars damage at Mary Art Pottery in Roseville. Clarence O Rielly of New Lexington fined for not filing current license. Clyde Taylor named salesman for Ohio Fuel and Gas Co. in Crooksville. Pike township trustees buy Galion road graders for 4100 dollars. William Welker retires after 58 years with Snider Flautt Lumber. Perry County Basketball tournament receipts 3571, expenditures 3408. Evangelical United Brethren church extension to be dedicated April 12 with Dr C M Bowman speaking. Fire from overheating stove destroys home of Mr and Mrs Storts near Six Mile Turn. family clothing saved for night. New Lexington fire dept unable to save residence.

New Lexington Malcomb S. Graves Margaret Ben B. Graves This City George Spangler Naomi Ingerham Columbus Carson Graves Whiteley Graves Somerset Clarence O’reilly Highway Patrol L. P. Ellman Clyde E. Taylor Crooksville Ohio Fuel and Gas Company Robert Thompson Pike Township William A. Welker Snider-Flautt Lumber Company Paul Storts Six Mile Turn

J E Murray Dies at 77 After Illness

Middleport James E Murray 77 died this morning at Meigs General Hospital after a stroke of paralysis. A retired painter for several railroads, he was a Spanish American War veteran and First Baptist Church member. Survived by wife Lulu, son William Randolph Murray, daughter Randolph Ward, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and three brothers. Funeral Sunday at 3 p.m. with military rites at the grave by Feeney Bennett post.

Middleport James E. Murray Meigs General Hospital Murray New York Central Railroad Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Old Hocking Valley Railroad First Baptist Church Lulu Murray William Randolph Murray Worthington Randolph Ward Ravenswood F. Murray Harry Murray Orlando Fla Alfred Murray Brunswick Maine Grant St Feeney-Bennett Post

Local residents visit relatives and conduct business in surrounding towns

Mrs. Maude Farmer returns from Toledo and Mrs. Benny Smith moves goods from Delaware. Numerous families including the Smiths Cooks Dixons Lunsfords and Cooks noted visiting Athens Glouster Logan Nelsonville Chauncey Columbus and Marion for business or family reasons. Several residents travel to Logan for care and to Atlanta for a stay, while others welcome guests from Columbus and Chauncey.

Funeral services for Charles N. White held at Methodist Church

Charles N. White a former owner of White Hardware died at home after years of heart disease. Survived by two sisters Anna and Bird White of Logan a brother Grover and a sister-in-law Amy McClelland. Many relatives noted. other local names include Mettler Goodchild Shupe Dumm Young and Poling with additional Circleville and Logan connections. Celesta L. Hoy

Laurelville Charles N Charlie) White White White Hardware Jessie Anna Bird White Logan Grover Amy McClelland T. E. Mettler Don Millican Jack Helen Mettler Columbus Melvin Mettler Dayton Bill Goodchild Circleville Jean Shupe Lee Dumm John Young Russell Good Rupert Reginald Welliver Hugh Poling Erving Beougher Cliff Armstrong Stoutsville Robert McClelland Belinda Jo Pearl McClelland Maude Swackhammer Alice Notestone Esther Fetherofl Howard Charles George Celesta L. Hoy

Social visiting around Logan in local notes

Mrs. Lawrence Evans and Mrs. Rhoda Burgess of Logan spent an evening with Mrs. Bill Helber. The Rheinscheid couple from Logan Route 2 visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ansil. Mrs. Ralph McBride learned her Columbus employee husband was hospitalized at Mt. Carmel in Columbus after a heart attack. Visitors to the Warthman home included Lawrence Warthman, Robert Bryan, and William Straughan from Athens. Arthur Casto and Linda of near Logan met with Bill Helber. Charles Lawrence and Stephen from Newark joined J. F. Brashares family for a Sunday visit. Harold Blum and Linda of Logan called on Luther Blum family.

Enterprise Lawrence Evans Rhoda Burgess Logan Bill Helber Baker Rheinscheid Robert Ansil Ralph McBride Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital C. P. Warthman Lawrence Warthman

Death and community notes from Reedsville area

Relatives traveled from Indianapolis Middleboro Akron and Columbus as well as Port land and Portland to attend Ernest Barton and Robert Holsinger deaths. WSCS meeting at Joppa and Reedsville Methodist Church notes include garden club projects safety talk poster contest and guest visits. Various residents and visitors named alongside hospital and hometown sites with community updates.

Reedsville Ernest Barton John Barton Indianapolis A. G. Barton Middleboro Russell Higley Frank Sehlebohm Akron Wyatt Landon Revere Landon Arthur Hill George Alabaugh Newcomerstown Fred Fulton Delaware Ohio Laura Ruth Ohio Garden Club Gladys Sisson Mabel Hetzer Anna M. Randolph Carroll J. Christopher Greta Mae Barton Donna Jean Kibble Louise Riebel Connie Walton Cookie Wallace Clarence Argubrite Ruth Ann Powell Roger Buckley Emma Whitehead Garden Club Ronald Osborne Keno Nile Barnett Coolville C. A. Barnett Ronnie Reed Port Homer Carl Walton Columbus Shelton Dye Belpre Lee Wallace Orville Bardin Ernest Whitehead Parkersburg William Whitehead Harold Humphrey Charles Ayers C. V. Buckley Fairy Belle Kibbles St. Joseph's Hospital H. G. Vineyard Dayton L. B. Sisson Florence Vineyard Sarah Cowdery Guy Foster Effie Warren George Hamilton Nettie Cowdery Tuppers Plains Lucy Kibble

Four Rio Grand residents celebrate March birthdays and a new son born

Mr. and Mrs. Don Farrar welcomed a second son at Holzer Hospital on March 11. Rio Grand residents marked birthdays for Ann Clark Linda Ramseyer Patty Wickline and Jerry Dickinson. Family gatherings included Mae Mollie Fulton Ira and Wendell Fultons visit in Marietta and Bexley. Marshalling a reunion, the Dickinsons hosted Rev Shirley Greene Rex Daugherty Carl Landes and Bob Landes with past Merom staff connections.

Rio Grande Don Farrar Holzer Hospital Dickinsons Shirley Greene Rex Daugherty Merom Ind Carl Landes Bob Shandon Ohio Greene Landes Dickinson Merom Institute Christian Rural Center Union Christian College Bible Christian Congregational Christian Churches Washington D. C Welsh Congregational Church Tom Helms John

Wilkesville Garden Club meets at Hartleys in March

The Wilkesville Garden Club gathered March 7 at the Hartleys’ home with 22 members present. Mrs. Earl Cray hosted lunch, next meeting set for April at Mrs. Harley Green’s house. Several locals and visitors were noted, plus a sheriff’s sale and a funeral attendance.

Wilkesville William Spires John Schilling John Sisson Leon Strausbaugh William B. Strong Sarah Hamer Hamilton A. L. DeVaults H. B. Kruskamp Bonnie DeVault Columbus Eugene Campbell Minnie Jimmy Whittington Mitchell Martin J. E. Strong

Cancer Work Plans By Athens County Committee

COOLVILLE Athens County forms a Cancer Drive committee to educate residents on early diagnosis. Members include Don Campbell Stewart Helen Cook C L White Jr Clyde Parrish and O R Kiracofe. District chairmen planned with each district to distribute literature through Family Institute and schools.

Coolville Athens County Don Campbell Guysville Helen Cook Stewart C. L. White Clyde Parrish O. R. Kiracofe Campbell White Carthage Troy Rome-Canaan Phillips Ames-Bern Richard Guinther Trimble McDaniel Dover Kelso York Steinmeyer Waterloo Bertha Vickers Athens Bob Bobo Lodi Lash Lee Alexander Carthage-Troy Family Institute Berry Hotel

Local social notes from Albany and surrounding towns

Mr and Mrs Burton Foutz and Gene of Parkersburg were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H M Stanley. Don Clark visited Earl Tewksbury for a weekend. Nora Goodin of Downington stayed with her brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs R A Wines. Cecil Throckmorton of Dayton visited Mr and Mrs W A Throckmorton and Robert Gibbs of Dayton visited their parents. Edwin Cutlip of London visited Mrs Mildred Doss and Mary Wilson. Albert Epstein and Drucilla Ann of near Cleveland were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson. Harold Ator moved to a new home near town. G S Gillogly was in Chauncey on business. Ralph Sanders of Chauncey visited Dow Sanders. London area residents Mildred Doss Betty Hess Jack Hess visited Ernest Cureus of Coolville. Jack Murdock visited E M Baughman. Will Lewis confined to home by illness and E H Lasch unable to work at treasurer's office several days due to illness.

Benny Smith Delaware Smith Sid Wolfe Main St Jack Cook Charles Vancuren Donald Cook Columbus Bob Cook Chauncey Clarence Cook Joy Ann Cook Glouster Maude Farmer Beulah Smith Cecil Lunsford Mary Lauriskey Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Marilyn Cook Clayton Worthington Atlanta Louis Sabo Betty Sabo William Cobb Marion Emmett Short James Lanning Frank Bryan Cora Sapp Nelsonville Wanda Evans Johnnie Moody Clifford Brooker Howard Craft Albany Burton Foutz Gene Parkersburg H. M. Stanley Don Clark Earl Tewksbury Nora Goodin Downington R. A. Wines Cecil Throckmorton Dayton W. A. Throckmorton Robert Gibbs Noah Gibbs James Crossen Edwin Cutlip London Mildred Doss Mary Wilson Albert Epstein Drucilla Ann Cleveland Frank Nelson Harold Ator G. S. Gillogly Ralph Sanders Dow Sanders Betty Jack Hess Ernest Cureus Coolville Jack Murdock

Weekend visitors gather at Broadwell and nearby towns

Broadwell weekend activity centered on visits by Mr and Mrs Joe Young and their relatives from Walled Lake Athens and Broadwell. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Ogg Hazel Burke Ralph Westbrook surgery at Memorial Hospital and several local families visiting Mrs Lote Brill Sandra Parr Darlene Lowery and Mike Martin.

Broadwell Joe Young Harold Ackley Elaine Billy Joe Roy Walled Lake Mich Ralph Young Athens John Young Roger Jimmy Albert Ogg Hazel Burke Marietta Ralph Westbrook Jerry Parsons Memorial Hospital Carl Gorham Lote Brill Leonard Lowery Darlene McLeish Dale Parr Sandra Newark Cook Vandyke Arthur Smith Amesville Paul Martin Mike Big Run John Martin Walter Parsons Mt. Herman Frank Parsons Ford Sampson Ray James Frank James Robin Vanney Columbus

Social notes from Zaleski and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Delver Quick of Zaleski hosted Mr and Mrs Bill Welker. Edward Coffey Jr and daughter Kathy visited Mrs Ethel Lightfoot. Larry Salts ill with pneumonia. Mrs Harvey Roof also ill but able to go out. Delores Salts of Wellston spent a day with Otto Salts family. Francis Cottrill of Ewington called on Harvey Roof. Albert Kirkendall received word of granddaughter Donna Jean Mick in Chillicothe illness. Samuel Russell died. his wife Anna Timms Russell died Jan 5 last year. Burial at McArthur cemetery. Survived by daughter Nellie Dye, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren. D M Stewart spent weekend in Kentucky visiting relatives. Mary Canode and son John D Radcliff visited Mrs Harvey Roof. Genoa Roof.

Dundas Delver Quick Zaleski Bill Welker Edward Coffey Kathy Ethel Lightfoot Larry Salts Garvin Salts Harvey Roof Delores Salts Wellston McArthur Cemetery Nellie Dye D. M. Stewart Kentucky Mary Canode John D. Radcliff Genoa Roof

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kyger C. W. Jenkins Mountain Valley Church Arlee Jasper Robinson Pinkerington Franklin Robinson Herbert Clayton Robinson Chester Spires Gerald Robinson Lloyd Sigler Rutland Larry Leroy Mason Clinic Hayes Sigler Harry Tate Nora Tate Horton Rufe Roland Rupe Clyde Rupe Lawrence Rupe Chillicothe Elia LaRue Lawrence Paul Burch Nitro Don Marion Darnell Old Rgger Douglas Durst Clarence Cecil Burch Cecil Maiden Coal Co David Matthews E. M. Wood Malinda Bradbury Mabel Eakin Rocksprings Nelle Werner Billy Norman Stewart Charles Tipton Jack Little Hobson Leon Miller Wendell Bradbury Richard Deffie Swisher Little Rueger Stanley Searls Carl Dale Sisson Cincinnati Rita Rodney Dennie Spires John Archibald Scotland Lexie Easton Earl le Grande Zola Ball Tipp City Ella LaRue Elkins Poplar Ridge Marlon Court of Common Pleas William J. Marsh Benchley Marsh Coal Co Riis Mary Rarick James Rarick S. State St Mildred Longstreth Junction City Fred Longstreth Greenup Willard B. Hipkins Eleanor R. Bennett William D. Palmer Corning Gelenna Authorine Maxwell Owen Plumley Frank and Gay Wilson D. W. Wilson Harrison Township A. G. Strasnider Kathleen Elder North Addition Maurice and Helen Gettys Fred Hazel R. Trapp Thorn Township Elizabeth McClelland Francis L. Kessler Saltlick Township William H. Pettit Homer Pettit Clayton Township William Horden Mary Horden Kinlley New Straitsville Anton Mary Ellis Ottoe Edith Opperman Russell Dorothy Emerson Grace Marrell Anthony Verna M. Leroy D. C Marie Nelson Maxville Telephone Company A. T. Petton Maxville Nellie Ashbaugh Roy W. Ashbaugh Jackson Township Hockingport Racine Albert Kreager Mary Jividen Clark Jividen James Jividen Point Pleasant Robert Salser Miami Ben Salser Hilton Wolfe Salser the Nazarene Church Tommy Jividen Owen Watson Earle Heinlein New Plymouth Bryan Cassill Ivan Wilbur John Fox Bertha Nolan Kingston Lee Harper Henry Perry Leland Mattheson Edgar Harper Near Hamden Harper Phillis White Mark Stevens John Donahue Ronald Clendellon Springfield Hazel Hutchinson Ortie Merrell S. Main St Opal Lewis Rose Walters Minnie Gibson Mary Art Pottery Roseville Perry County Zanesville B. A. Crabtree O. E Evangelical United Brethren Church C. M. Bowman Westerville J. E. Murray Murray City Toedo Laureeville
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