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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

9

Health Board Elects Dr. Mitchell Leader in Gallia County

Gallipolis reports show Dr. M J Mitchell of Rio Grande elected to the Gallia County Health Board for five years and named president. The board reviewed a statistical health report detailing communicable diseases, immunizations, tuberculosis and maternity services, school hygiene, and birth and death totals, noting no diphtheria since immunization began in 1932-3.

Gallipolis Gallia County Health Department Orly

District Re: Owners Meet 1

Gallipolis owners from the district will meet tonight at 8 30 o clock in the Lafayette Hotel to discuss business conditions possibly arising from pending legislation. Members of the state organization of owners are expected, it is stated Jim Porter publicity director for Rio Grande College.

Gallipolis Nemuty Lafayette State Organization of Owners Fare

Three Road Improvement Projects Underway in Hocking

WPA directed program guides Scotts Creek, Vickers, and Thompson road works in Hocking. Scotts Creek spans about one mile with three concrete bridges. two finished, third in progress with channel work. Vickers road extends 1.25 miles with one bridge under construction and 165 workers. Thompson road covers 8.3 miles in sections, fourth section being worked. about 230 men on site with extensive grading, fills in progress.

Scotts Creek

Park Proves Popular Spot

Park proves popular as a gathering place with visitors and locals enjoying the shade and scenic views. The article notes varied activities and mentions several individuals in casual use of the park during the day.

Police to appoint S-day provisional patrolman then permanent

Safety Director Loomis says S-day provisional appointment for Pearl Derr on the city police force will become permanent on May 8. The provisional period for Derr expires May 31, with a permanent appointment to follow.

Sogan — Rvarrison RR. Loomis Pearl Derr Loomis

High School Prepares For Senior Year Sendoff

The senior class gears up for graduation as the school hosts activities. Juniors and seniors plan a banquet this week while next week features the class play and additional events leading to the final day.

Luuas Logan Sign Booker

High School Brass Quartet Heads to Flint Regional Contest

Logan group from Union Furnace High School with a superior rating will perform in the regional contest in Flint Michigan next Wednesday May 14. Members Bol Bryan Dwain Lee Clark John Campbell and Paul McManes are joined by instructor Bernell Goodman and her mother Mrs W J Goodman for the trip.

Logan Union Furnace High School Flint, Mich Bol Bryan Dwain Lee’ Clark John Campbell Paul McManes Bernell Goodman W. J. Goodman

Revise Chieftain Baseball Schedule

The Chieftain baseball schedule is revised with Logan traveling to Gallipolis for a Wednesday game. The Lancaster match moves to May 21 and efforts by Coach Tom Bender aim to arrange a Friday game and a possible double header.

ROGAN Chieftain Logan Gallipolis Lancaster Tom Bender

Giffin Surrendered to Logan Sheriff and Wife

Giffin and tenant farmer背景, Tonia Mich, were returned to Logan Sunday night by Sheriff Floyd Duffy and his wife. Giffin is wanted to answer a non-supper charge. He had been working as a tenant farmer in Michigan.

Mogan EaWwAr Giffin Tonia Mich Logan Floyd Duffy

Plea and divorce decree amid Logan court actions

In Logan, Dalton Terre Knox faced magistrate review with a divorce decree awarded to Mildred Angelina Ball and Cecil Wade Valentin granted a marriage license. Other items note a fine for assault, a support order, and Edward Hockman’s hospital transfer after illness.

Logan Cecil Wade Valentin Parkersburg W. Va Marshall Valentine Mildred Angelina Ball O. F. Ball

Vocal Music Festival Friday by Gallia High School

Gallipolis aims to present a vocal music festival Friday night in Washington Auditorium directed by Miss Elizabeth Shough. The program features the girls and boys glee clubs and the a cappella choir with soloists Flinor Doepping and others. Prof Louis H. Diereks of Ohio State University conducts and performs two solos, with accompanists Ruth Miller and student pianists Eloise Clark and Annie Thornton.

Gallipolis Washington Auditorium Elizabeth Shough A Cappelle Flinor Doepping Junior Johnson Eileen Wells Eloise Clark Louis H. Diereks Ohio State University Ruth Miller Helen Beckett Pegsy Thornton Anne Thornton

Girl Scouts Dedicate Cooking Grill on Church Lawn

A Girl Scout troop dedicated a new cooking grill on the Meth dist Church lawn. Scout Leaders Grace Wilson Bess Evans and June Odell directed the dedicatory ceremony. A picnic supper was cooked and served to leaders and guests Miss Ethel Young Mrs. John Gwinn and Rev and Mrs W S Westerman. The grill is a large open fireplace of stone and may host open-air meetings for the troop and other groups.

Gallipc Org Methdist Church Grace “Wilson Bess Evans June Odell Ethel Young John Gwinn W. S. Westerman

Junior Prom May 16 Plans Set at Local High School

Students prepare for the annual graduation season as a junior set to be B for prom on May 16. Dinner is in the Methodist Church dining room. Carlton Brooks' orchestra from Wellston will play for the dance in the high school auditorium. An attendance of 20 is expected.

Wasinrunis Methodist Church Carlton Brooks Wellston

Logan Women Host Dinner at Methodist Church

Logan brief notes describe a Monday evening dinner party at the Methodist Church hosted by the Business and Professional Women's Club for senior girls who were being entertained for the first time. Group singing followed the meal served by the Les Amies Class, with Miss Wilhelmina Delasle delivering the main address and each girl receiving favors.

Ils Business and Professional Women’s Club Wilhelmina Delasle

Kiwanis Club Plans Music Week Program in Logan

Logan Kiwanis members of the music committee will lead the evening program at the White House. The event honors National Music Week with a sing along and a varied program. Committee members include LP Mooney James R Horwell and Robert Cassil.

Logan

Final meeting of the year held by Logan County supervisors

The Logan County supervisors met at Supt Samet St Dillon's office Monday evening to review the year's work and discuss other business. Attendees included Helen Lays Jerty Janet White Louise Wolte Maxine Weinren Martha Sint Jane Steele Grace Orr and Bernice Goodman.

Logan Couns Sane Maperdt Sore Supt Samet

June Bride Miss Catherine Thomas McArthur Wellston

At a Regan Hotel Wells dinner April 25 the engagement of Miss Catherine Thomas to John L. Weber was announced. The couple plan a June 7 wedding at Wellston Methodist Church. The bride elect studied at Ohio University and Ohio State, taught in Wellston public schools, and is a Chi Omega member. Weber, a Ohio University journalism graduate, edited The McArthur Democrat Enquirer and will live in McArthur after marriage.

Catherine Thomas W. E. Thomas Regan Hotel Wellstom Miss Catherine Thomas John L. Weber Margaret Weber Cleveland Wellston Ohio University ‘Athens Ohio State University

Byers to address principals in Columbus Ohio

High school principal Byers will address a Columbus meeting of the Ohio High School Principal Association where a curriculum study report will be received. On Saturday Byers and Garfield Griffith, the high school coach, will attend a football clinic at Ohio State University.

Byers Gallipolis Carly Columbus Ohio High School Principal Association Ohio Curriculum Study Garfield Griffith Ohio State University

Alumni Dinner Dance Planned by High School Group

William Jones president says plans are underway for the annual alumni meeting on Thursday May 29. Dinner will be served in the Methodist dining room followed by a social at the Eagles Club.

Gallipolis William Jones High School Methodist Eagles

Health Of Pay Drafte Health Of Pay Drafte

GALLIPOLIS Meeting Monday members of the county health committee voted to pay a tuberculosis est fee for each draftee entering training service through Fort Mayes. 40. SELECT JUNIORS GALLIPOLIS Selection of five junior class students to membership In the National Honor Society Will be made Friday morning states C. C. Byers high school principal. PLAN SAMPLE FAIR GALLIPOLIS Girl Scouts are sponsoring a sample fair at Thur fan school building Wednesday night.

Gallipolis County Health Committee Fort Mayes National Honor Society C. C. Byers High Schoo Thur Fan School

Woman Returns Home After Auto Accident Near Main and Spring

Frances Grove of Logan was assigned to assist Probate Judge E J Ewing with NYA paperwork after being hospitalized following a February 9 accident on Main Street near Spring Street. Ralph Mead and infant son Logan returned home Monday. John Partsow of Nelsonville was released from hospital Saturday.

Mange Cherrington Hospital Main St Spring St Church Afr Riggs Ralph Mead Logan John Partsow Nelsonville TY Courthouse Logan-Frances ‘Grove Logan RU E. J. Ewing NYA

City Commission Scrutinizes Shaw Appointment in Gallipolis

A tense last night debate over Frank L. Shaw’s roll call vote led City Auditor A W Carl to name Shaw as a member of the commission. City Solicitor W P Cherrington noted the sinking fund trustees’ two votes and asked the attorney general’s opinion as trustees proceed with a vacancy. The board later accepted Shaw as a de facto member amid procedural questions.

Gallipolis City Commission T P lCity A. W. Carl Frank L. Shaw Feall J. E. Myers Shaw William P. Cherring Board of Sinking Joseph C. Lee H. Carnes le Ct Bean Cherrington Sinking Fund Sinking Fund Board

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Local Births and Visits

The column notes the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Merri Perkins on May 3 along with a son for MP and Mrs. Langhorne. Washington visitor Robert Jenkin joins Jenkin family here. Various locals, including Dr and Mrs Shane, Fritz Alsamer, and the Amsharys, are mentioned with weekend visits and travels to Louisville and Hocking County caves.

Logan D. B. Rheinscheid Ruth C. L. ‘Cunningham Union Furnace Ellsworth Rheinscheld Land Robert Elizabeth Danny Harold Jacque Cleveland Raymond ‘Wilson Athens J. M. Cooley Crooksville Frank Simms Charles Tyke St. Paris Charles Fred Murray B.A. Pond Little Hocking Arvilia ‘Shister Ming Fry aLutre Lis Merri Perkins P. Langhorne Harold Mack Jenzie Robert Allen Robert Jenkin Washington D.C Harry Maddy John Ropeter Loulmile Kenneth Amsbary Pomeroy FB Ameary Wayne Amabary North Point Pleasant Mist Mit

Ohio State Camp Meeting Pictures Shown at Local Church

The Church of God on S Culver St hosts annual Ohio State Camp Meeting pictures at 7:30 p m Thursday May 8. The Springfield camp lasts ten days and draws up to 20000 people in a day. Rev Mary Wahl says Rev E A Kline will lead, admission free, all welcome.

Logan Ohio Church of God S. Culver St Springfield Mary Wahl E. A. Kline

Cross Petition Filed in Divorce Suit

Logan, Fred Wolfe filed for divorce on January 22 1941. The defendant in the action, Wolfe, claims cruelty and that the wife left him on December 11. She seeks absolute divorce and custody of their minor children.

Logan Fred Wolfe the. Wolfe Shel

Coonville Mines Operate Regularly Amid Local Notes

Coonville reports mines working regularly. Ciara Bellaws fractured a man. Mr Mex William Atkinson and Mr Orville Atkinson traveled to Lawrence County, Sunny.

Coonville Ciara” Bellaws William Atkinson Orville Atkinson Lawrence County Sunny

High school selects officers and delegates for Boys Week

Galliru Lis lis students choose Student Council officers. Richard Lakin is elected president with Jean Lawrence as vice president. Lakin Tom Fife and Robert Mackenzie are chosen to attend Boys Week in Columbus June 14 to 24, with expenses covered by the American Legion Auxiliary and Rotary Club.

Galliru Lis Richard Lakin Jean Lawrence Lakin Tom Fife Robert Mackenzie Columbus American Legion Auxiliary Rotary Chu

Baccalaureate Address Moved to Rio Grande College Leader

Due to the absence of Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler the Grace Methodist Church high school baccalaureate address will be delivered by Rio Grande College President R Lloyd Pobst on Sunday night May 25 in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Lewis Weber Gishler Grace Methodist Church R.” Lloyd Pobst Rio Grande College

Father and Son Dinner Meeting Planned by Gal Polis Lodge

Members of Gal polis Masonic Lodge will hold a Father and Son dinner at the temple on May 23. A committee led by Otto E Carter Ga field Griffith and G H Morrison is coordinating the plans.

Galpolis

Funeral Services for John W Caldwell Held at Fairview Church

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Fairview Church in Walnut Township for John W Caldwell who died during the weekend. A son Dallas Caldwell is employed at the state hospital.

Gallirolis Fairview Church Walnut Town John W. Caldwell Dallas Caldwell The State Hospital

Morgan Township Board Sees Three Incumbents Return

Morgan Township Board of Education selects Homer Kemper Kenneth Ward and Maurice Thomas as the continuing incumbents for the upcoming school year. The trio were named in official notice as the chosen teaching staff leadership.

Gallurvnio Morgan ‘Township Board of Education Homer Kemper Kenneth Ward Maurice’ ‘Thomas

Funeral Rites Held for William E Gee in Mount Tabor

Funeral services were held at Mount Tabor Church near Vinton for William E Gee of Columbus who was killed in an auto accident near Chillicothe on Saturday. He is survived by his wife in Columbus his mother Mrs Mary E Gee of Vinton brothers Armit, a Richard Gee and sisters Mrs Kona Bugg and Mrs Margaret Hagman.

William Gee Gallipolis Mount Tabor Vinton William E. Gee Columbus Chillicothe Gee Com Tumbus Mary Eleen Gee Armittana Richard Gee Kona ‘Bugg Margaret Hagman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Gallia County Health Board M. H. Mitchell Russell West Virginia Kentucky Jim Porter Quick's Hocking Lionas Eradee Aceass Sasaki Earth Onion Health Ton Jon Health Union St Terrel Gui Fred Knox Dalton Terre Knox Gore Deste Keney Frank Bec Clar Gruchy Delvert Hite Corte Edward Hockman N. Mulberry St Grant Hospital Vocal Music Festival Girl Scouts Cooking Grill City Board of Wealth Commission Neton Gallipolis Social Notes Church of Evelyn Rorick Colonial Berry Hotel Pho Athens, Ohio Rio Grande Loys Tenners Nees Witfi Fae Mart Anne Adams Tso-Lim Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th Street New York N. Y
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