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 24, 1930

Page

3

Union Miners Get Long Service Pins

Five of the 25 gold service pins for 40 years of union service were given to Ohio delegates from the Hocking District after the United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis. Recipients: Conrad Wein Nelsonville John Wyckoff Athens Robert Bell Murray City John Horn Congo and Thomas Taskel Shawnee. Pins read Forty Years Service with the back noting presented by the International Convention 1959 for faithful service since the birth of the organization.

Nelsonville Ohio United Mine Workers Covention Indianapolis Hocking Conrad Wein Ormer Treaster John Wyckoff Athens Robert Bell Murray City Ohn Horn Congo Thomas ‘Askell Shawnee McLubed

Nelsonville Eagles to Host Speaker from Cincinnati

Nelsonville on March 21 announces He art W. Scott of Cincinnati will speak at Net onville Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Tuesday at 7 o clock. A smoker will follow and all order members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Heart W. Scott Cincinnati Netonville Aerie Order of Eagles Rder

Nelsonville Band Concert Tickets On Sale

Tickets for the high school band concert in the Senior High School Auditorium on Wednesday night are on sale at Principal Buell's office. Special student prices apply. The program includes band selections and solos and duets.

Nelsonville Princpal Buell

Swongers and Allards Visit in Reynoldsburg Dinmati

Mr and Mrs John Swonger and family of Reynoldsburg were guests for a day of Mr and Mrs W J Mr and Mrs Paul Allard of Dinmati are visiting the latter's relatives Mr and Mrs W J Hass J and Mrs W W Gibson were visitors in Lancaster on Sunday.

John Swonger Ily Reynoldsburg W. J Paul Allard Dinmati W. J. Hass. J W. W. Gibson Lancaster

Circus to Benefit Big By School Proceedings

An indoor circus and a special program are announced for Wednesday evening March 26 at Big By School. Proceeds go to the school, and the public is invited.

Daughters of Union Venus Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

The Daughters of Union Venus will meet Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall. The Woman's Relief Corps will hold its regular session this evening at 7 o'clock at the Odd Fellows Hall.

Glenford Gan Post American Legion the Legion Homie Daughters of Union Odd Fellows R. C Odd Selvs

Surprise party honors Mrs Berry Hickman at Buckeye Lake home

Mrs Berry Hickman was the guest of honor at a Saturday evening surprise party at her home celebrating a birthday anniversary. Relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs J Nixon and family of Columbus Mr and Mrs John Gaitten of Cori i Mr and Mrs Thos Cairns Jr and Mrs Rob Scalf Charles en W Va Mr and Mrs Richard Mittle Mrs Carl Wallace and Mary Lou their daughter etc attended. Walter Keating and daughter Athleen joined the group along with Mrs Berry Blair Miss Kel Linton Mr and Mrs Berry man and sons T A and Los Walter spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake with Gadbury relatives.

Berry Hickman

Decrease in U S Soft Coal Output Reported

Nelsonville March 24 The Bureau of Mines estimates the week ended March 15 US soft coal production at 8 088 000 tons down about five percent from the prior week Ohio mined 388 000 tons in the week ended March 8 versus 125 000 a year earlier The coal year to March 13 totals 499 125 000 tons.

Nelsonville United States B Bureau of Mines Ohio

Gym Exhibition at Buchtel Opera House

A gymnastic exhibition proceeds for the Athletic Association of Buchtel school at the Buchtel Opera House Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Thor Olson of Ohio University with a top group will perform boxing wrestling and pyramid building in what is billed as one of the season’s best programs drawing public attendance.

Buchtel Buehtel Opera House Buchtel School Thor Olson Ohio University

Community Notices of Births and Visits Across Columbus Area

Announcements show the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Corbin in Madison Street on March 21. Various families including Herrolds, Cox, Nelsons, Mathewson, Keyes, Oggs, Starkey, Peters, Nixon, Stover, Dew, Shafer, Schenz, Boss, Gadbury, Pearce, Hass, and Edgell with relatives in Columbus and nearby towns report visits, funerals, and end of week travel across Lancaster, Newark, Detroit, and Zanesville regions.

Harry C. Corbin Madison Street John Herrold Will Herrold James Herrold Newark Charles Cox Columbus Leslie .Cox Alex Nelson Billy Merle Nelson J. K. Mathewson Tom Mathewson Ed Keyes Eugene Brickles Pomeroy Blackburn Carlos Ogg Bertha Starkey Lancaster Telephone Exchange David Peters David Jr Detroit Ti Rosser Albert Nixon Bill and C. A. Stover Charles Barrows Stanley Dew Cecil Shafer Tom Schenz Wellston Henry Schenz Edward Boss Dayton Win Boss Washington Street S. W. Gadbury Pearl Pearce Rath Zanesville W. J. Hass W. E. Edgell Laughters Barbara Judith Vernon

Divorce Claim Reveals False Funeral For Husband

Winifred Sackville Stoner testified in New York court that she believed Count Phillipe Clinton de Bruche was dead and arranged a funeral service. She says newspapers reported his death and that she learned of a criminal record in Germany.

Winifred Sackville Stoner New York Phillipe Clinton de Bruche Germany

Perfect Attendance Noted At Oak Grove School

PERFECT RECORDS NELSONVILLE March 24 Oak Grove School reports March month perfect attendance in Room 1 listing students such as Junior Hartman Wanda Hartman Eldred Parsons Wanda Wachenschwanz Howard Hartman Guy Wolfe Paul Hartman Clide Smith Beatrices Hartman Junion Wachenschwanz Ver nice Wolfe Earl Barnhart Pearl Barnhart Ruth Hartman Violet Hartman Donald Wachenschwanz Fanny Wolfe. Room II names Edith Wolfe Irma Cagg Bernice Cags Edward Cage Norma Hartman Earl Wachenschwanz Wilbert Hartman Jessie Parsons Paul Wachenschwzns Elden Carpenter Katherine Kinsey Lulu Wolfe Glada Parsons Garnett Hartman Celia Foughty Ruth Ffoughty Edward Cagg.

Nelsonville Oak Grove School Junior Hartman Wanda Hartman Eldred Parsons Wanda Wachenschwanz Howard Hartman Guy Wolfe Paul Hartman Clide Smith Beatrices Hartman Junion Wachenschwanz Vernice Wolfe Earl Barnhart Pearl Barnhart Ruth Hartman Violet Hartman Donald Wachenschwanz Fanny Wolfe Edith Wolfe Irma Cagg Bern

Local Visitors Return Home After Weekend in Lancaster

Mrs. Gerald Nelson and family along with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hill visited Lancaster before heading to Bridgeport. The group toured with Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson and Mrs. W. H. Cann. Other residents, including Mrs. Frank Benson and Columbus visitors, spent time with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. William Somers and son Billy, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hitchings with three children returned to Wuntington West Virginia after visiting relatives in the city.

Gerald Nelson E. J. Hill Bridgeport Lancaster James Johnson W. H. Cann Frank Benson Fred Courtney Columbus William Somers Billy Frank Hitchings Wuntington W. Va

Lenten recital at Athens Presbyterian Church

Miss Marion Morris will play organ numbers and Grago Cattis tone. Grago Cattis will perform clarinet selections at the Lenten musical recital Tuesday noon at the Athens Presbyterian Church. Program begins 12 30 and ends 12 65.

Marion Morris Grago Athens Presbyterian Church

Three Nations Near Accord on Possible Troubles Explained

A private briefing indicated a conference could yield a partial agreement. Officials described cautious optimism and noted trouble ahead if key demands are unmet.

Five Power Naval Pact Nearing Defeat Amid Diplomatic Deadlock

President Hoover faces defeat as efforts to secure a five power naval limitation pact stall. France, Italy, and Japan demand security guarantees and parity or favorable ratios, with Britain and the United States weighing a three power agreement to avert collapse.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Hoover France Stimson Italy Tondon Great Britain Japan United States Gibson President Coolidge Hugh Gibson Grussels State Department Europe League of Nations London Britain

Faith Not a Happen ing Says Rev Krussell at Athens Church

Rev Arlie Krussell told Athens Methodist Church that faith is something to be achieved not a happening. He urged self mastery and warned that pure laziness invites unbelief while industry and effort are costly. Several new members were received before the morning service. A quartet sang Teach Me O Lord. Evening services followed with more readings.

Jack Pine Michigan Arlie Krussell Athens Methodist Church Zelma Sayre Helen E. Hull Ferne Syx Nelle Hornbrook Vera McConkey Dorothy Williams Lord C. C. Robinson Thelma Thomas Helen McLaflin Donald Dowd iLetha Rowland Paul Cot

Inventor 19 Plans To Skim Atlantic In Winged Ship

Quincy, March 24. Paul Dudley at 19 pursues a hydroglider craft to skim the Atlantic in under three days with a 49 foot hull and 42 foot wing. The project, funded by his father at 25 000 dollars, features a 39 passenger cabin and airplane like controls. A bottle christening named the Silver Eagle marked its launch as tests proceed toward Florida coastal runs.

Inventor Atlantic Ocean Quincy Mass Paul Dudley Atlantic Dudley Ruth Jenkins Watertown Florida

Church Adds Five To Full Membership In Evening Service

The Rev Krussel preached on freedom from worry as he led the evening services. Jesele Cowan and Ton were received into full membership with Mrs Jesele Cowan. Miss Frances Hatch sang Sheep and Lambs during the program. The speaker urged Christians to avoid anxiety and focus on faith rather than tomorrow.

Woman Held on Third Offense Charge in Deanville Raid

Four men and a woman were arrested in a Deanville residence raid led by Athens County officers. Mrs. Bertha DeLong, owner of the house, was jailed for drunkenness and possession of intoxicating liquor, third offense. Harry Barnhart and Mike Coffman were jailed for possession of liquor. Amsy Pritts and Charles McDaniels were jailed on intoxication charges. Officers included Sheriff William Williams and deputies Heck, Ator, Wingett, plus constables Howard, Guess, and Williams.

Deanville Bertha DeLong Athens County Amsy [L’ritts DeLong Charles McDaniels Millfield William Williams Fred Heck Wilson Ator Wayne Wingett Tod Howard William Guess Henry Williams

Frank Pugh Held for Drunkenness in Athens County Jail

Frank Pugh of New Marshfield was arrested Sunday night on a drunkenness charge by Sheriff William Williams. He was jailed in Athens County to await arraignment.

Frank Pugh New Marshfield William Williams Push Athens County

Miss Cutler to Speak on Music and Time

Miss Joy Cutler of Ohio University Music Department will address the East Side Parent-Teacher Association on Music and Wise Leisure of Time at 2 45 Wednesday afternoon.

Joy Cutler Ohio University East Side Parent- Teacher Association

Two Athens Men Arrested on Intoxication Charges

John Cooley and Duane Landis, both of Athens, were arrested Saturday and Sunday night respectively by Night Officer McGrath on intoxication charges. They will be arraigned tonight before Mayor Robert W. Wood.

John Cooley Athens Duane Landis McGrath Robert 8. Wood

Bandit Returns With Money and Car Stalled

Cleveland reports three young suspects Lilian Morgan Edward Harmon and William Robert Murray faced robbery charges after an attempted station hold up ended by a coincidence. Harmon allegedly pistol whipped a clerk and stole 24 dollars, then fled. a returning witness claimed the other two were mere acquaintances.

Cleveland Murray Smith Smithy

Community building notes in Rutland porch repair

A porch at Frank Hoops home in Rutland is being repaired with Howard Howell in charge of the project.

Rutland Frank Hoops Howard Howell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inez J. Evans J. Call Eagles Walter Bucket Lake Ironsides Ston Navy Yard Rev Krussell Reno Ralph Elaman Brooklyn California Ralph, Jr Ralph Elsman, Jr Doody Beatrice Elsman Elsman Ralph Elsman Plorence Diehl Elsman Klsman Mary Louise NEA Miss Cutter Tray Eatreelsonville Warner Bros. Presents The Charles Klein Lois Wilson H. B. Warner Jason Robard A Lloyd Hamilton Bandit Robert Murray Police ii Trio Tiarmon King A& G Majestic Nelsonville A Speedy George Lewh Dorothy Gulliver Churchill Ross Hasden Steven Grove Athens County Savings & Loan Ge Ws . E. Goldsberry
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