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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1937

Page

2

Miners May Work Past Contract Date in NYC Talks

Delegates report possible continuation of mining work after the April 1 contract expiry as talks in New York proceed. A retroactive wage increase and shorter work week are among anticipated changes, with a local meeting set in Nelsonville to discuss old age pension bills and related actions.

Nelsonville New York City John Wyckoff Athens Kimberly Wyckoff New York M. R. Hubbard Hubbard

Boy Scout News From Nelsonville Troop 66 Hikes and Activities

Clarence Coakley reports Troop 66 members enjoyed a Sunday hike to Devil's Cave with fires and cap ture the flag won by the Kangaroo Patrol. Knife and hatchet lessons were given by Assistant Scoutmaster Earl Wachenschwanz. Patrol Leaders were named for Kangaroo and Wolf. A fire at the William Cheeseman home prompted a Sunday morning call with no major damage.

Clarence Coakley Nelsonville Devil's Cave Kangaroo Patrol Earl Wachenschwanz W. D. Mender Frances Kourl Leslie Cox Charles Campbell Floyd Barber Guy Barber Bob Howe Max Linton Charles Levering Joe Nichols Bob Tignor James Hubble Jack Bush West School William Cheeseman Adams St

Third Stroke Is Fatal To Mrs. Landthorn

Gallipolis reports the death of Mrs. Mary E. Landthorn 76 widow of Joseph Landthorn at her daughter’s home in Eureka after a third stroke. She native of Clay Township daughter of James Chick mother of D. C. Landthorn Carrie Carroll Lesta Watson and Osa Halley with siblings Lafayette Chick and Mrs. Chice Lewis. Funeral Sunday at Clay Chapel by Rev. Carl Clendenin. A sheriff’s sale followed as the Dale Ward farm 160 acres in Morgan Township sold to a Union Joint Stock Land Bank of Detroit for 2000.

Gallipolis Mary E. Landthorn Joseph Landthorn Osa Halley Eureka Clay Chapel Carl Clendenin Landthorn Clay Township James Chick D. C. Landthorn Bladen Carrie Carroll Lesta Watson Crown City Halley Lafayette Chick Bellefontaine Chice Lewis Thievener Dale Ward Morgan Township Union Joint Stock Land Bank of Detroit

New Hughes Drug Store to Open in Gallipolis

Hughes Drug Co. a Wahlgren subsidiary has leased the former Evans Grocery Co. building at Second and State Streets and will establish a large modern drug store. A new front will be added and the store is to open early in April.

Gallipolis Hughes Drug Co Wahlgren Drug Store Evans Grocery Co Second and State Sts

Miller and Bodimer wed in Eureka at Rev Thayer’s home

Claude Miller son of Mr. and Mrs. D C Miller of Gallipolis married Irene Bodimer a stenographer at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics Saturday night at the home of Rev L Thayer Methodist pastor in Eureka The couple plan to reside in Gallipolis Miller works as an assistant at the Entsminger mortuary. The article notes a bicycle craze period with high numbers of bicycles in the United States.

Gallipolis Claude Miller D. C. Miller Irene Bodimer Ohio Hospital L. Thayer Eureka Miller Entsminger

Nelsonville DAR elects officers at March meeting

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R held its regular March gathering at Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger home. Officers for the coming year were elected including Regent W H Weigand and first vice regent Edith L Stiers. Guest speakers L R Keich and T R Millis spoke on Williamsburg and Southern architecture.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Elizabeth Kessinger W. H. Weigand Julius Fischer Edith L. Stiers Wallace Glenn M. I. Sheppard Lulu Lane L. R. Keich T. R. Millis John D. Rockefeller, Jr Mr. Mills Mra. Kelch Williamsburg Margaret Johnson Old Virginia

Passion Week service at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Rev Lloyd Evans speaks at 7 pm on Scholars React to Religion with text Teach us to count one day after another. Choir directed by Martin Alexander sings Savior Where Night Involves the Sky. Public service lasts 45 minutes.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Martin Alexander

Sharp family relocates to Little Rock for medical post

Dr. William Sharp and his wife and son left Nelsonville on Sunday for Little Rock Arkansas. Sharp has accepted a position as resident physician at a Veterans Hospital. He has been working with Dr. J L Webb in Nelsonville for several months.

Arkansas Nelsonville William Sharp and Little Rock Ark Sharp Veteran's Hospital J. L. Webb

Perak Aboriginal dancers charm Singapore garden crowd

In Singapore a hill jungle Perak Malay rite features Aborigines biting glowing charcoal during drum dances. Europeans sit nearby three feet away as the performers sway. Some elephants produce ivory, others produce hard, goftt.

Singapore U.R Perak

Dor othy Clarke Wilson Play At Church Draws Crowd

About 500 attended the Dor othy Clarke Wilson drama Joseph of Arimathea at the Church of Christ Men's Auditorium Sunday. Bill Mechem led as Joseph with strong support from Bob Lancaster as Nicodemus and Arlene Betts and Wilma Scott as Esther and her maid.

Nelsonville Dorothy Clarke Wilson Joseph of Arimathea Church of Christ Bill Mechem Bob Lancaster Nicodemus Arlene Betts Esther Joseph Wilma Scott Annah John Johnson Joash Hugh Webb the Page Mary Margaret Betts Alice Mechem Jesus Charlies Wright Jerusalem Earl Washburn Roger Wolfe Calvin Lancaster Clyde Ray

James Donohoe Dies at Murray City Saturday

James Donohoe age 47 died Saturday at his home in Murray City. Survived by brother William of Detroit and four sisters all of Murray City. Funeral Wednesday at 9 am at St Philip Neri Church. Burial in Catholic Cemetery at New Straitsville. World War veteran and Eagles member. DRUM CORPS TO REHEARSE Legion Drum Corps plans rehearsal Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the Legion Building to prepare music for the Post Office dedication.

Nelsonville James Donohoe Murray City William Detroit Mich Bid Volmer Catherine Kinneer Eunice Sanborn Grace Donohoe St. Philip Neri Gallerini New Straitsville Donohoe St. Phillip Church The Eagles Nelsonville — Legion Legion Building John Geiger

Visiting BrotherNelsonville Belle Goodwin Guest of Saltzs

Mrs Belle Goodwin of McArthur visits her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs John Saltz in Nelsonville for a family gathering.

Nelsonville Belle Goodwin McArthur John Saltz

Visit Friends Here In Nelsonville Headlines Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Ward W Hamm spent Sunday in Nelsonville en route to McConnelsville for a Haster vacation and will visit again next week. Weekend guests included Mr Noel Evenland of Mansfield Mrs Oscar Pearson near A 5s and Dr William Heinta of Columbus.

Nelsonville McConnelsville Ward W. Hamm Harry Dilcher Noel Evenland Mansfield Oscar Pearson A 5S William Heinta Columbus

Logan Pinmen Defeat Nelsonville In Bowling Meet

Logan aggregation rolled 970 for a single and 2 684 total to defeat Nelsonville by 32 pins. Casto led Logan with 911 series and a high 214 single while Struble Shorr Kelley and Berry starred in doubles. seventeen prizes planned with final week bowling expected.

Nelsonville Red Casto Casto Struble Shorr Kelley Berry Johnny Johnson Short Weymiller Wolfe Medhem

Nelsonville Officers Arrest 11 Saturday

Following wholesale arrests, 11 persons faced arraignment in Mayor Holland’s court Sunday morning. Russ Cunningham of Chauncey pleaded not guilty to reckless driving and was bound over to the grand jury under $300 bond. Several others pleaded guilty to intoxication charges and were fined $5 plus costs.

Nelsonville G. Holland Russ Cunningham Chauncey Costes Eunice Dodds Dewey Whyte Dean Coakley Dave Williams Riley Matheny James Nelson George Sanders William Giffin Dorr Run Cliff Joyce Carbon Hill John Pummell Sand Run

Patrick Clark Dies in Columbus Hospital

Nelsonville obituary for Patrick Clark aged 61 who died Saturday at University Hospital Columbus. Body at Stout's Funeral Home with calling hours and funeral Tuesday at 2 PM. Burial at Greenlawn. Survived by stepfather Frank Callaway and three sisters Rose Dexter Murray City Mildred Thompson Chicago Ill and Minnie Roan. three brothers Frank New York David Bellaire Leroy residence unknown.

Nelsonville Patrick Clark University Hospital Columbus Stout Greenlawn Frank Callaway Rose Dexter Mildred Thompson Murray City Minnie Roan Chicago Ill Frank New York David Bellaire Leroy

Ashtabula Band Earns Superior Rating at Contest

Robert Mann of Ashtabula traveled with Ward W. Hamm to Strongville Ohio for the Northeast Ohio Junior Band Concert where the Ashtabula High School Band of 70 players from three junior high schools won the only Superior rating from three judges.

Nelsonville Robert Mann Ashtabula Ward W. Hamm Mr. Hamm Strongville N. E. Ohio

Veteran Improves at Da? Veterans Hospital

Neal Crawford of Nelsonville has been moved to the Veterans Hospital at Da for treatment and is reported improving satisfactorily by relatives and friends.

Nelsonville Neal Crawford Veterans’ Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boy Scout News America Than i United States Drake University Heloise Martin W. A. Weig Dar Miss Johnson Jamestown Yorktown E. J. Kessinger Jss Kessinger J. W. Wood Irs EB. H. Cramner Lulu Johnson Leland Goodman Betty Jane Figgins Goftt Logan JOE Spray Columbus Hospital Ashtabula Band Majestic Messenger Ohio Messenger Want Athens Messenger Dial
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