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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1940

Page

2

Special School of Religion Opens Monday in Nelsonville

Plans for a six week School of Religion to begin Monday evening at 7 in the Church of Christ Nelsonville. Rev William M George dean says the program includes devotional readings from the Bible and lessons on missionary Christianity New Testament survey church membership youth teaching and planning young peoples society with instructors from local churches and leaders urged to attend.

Nelsonville School of Religion William M. George Church of Christ C. A. Freer Bessie Ball J. Cahill First Christian Church Athens Gilbert Courtney Chauncey J. J. Lane Frank Knox

Another Service Day Observed by Scouts

Nelsonville reports continued Girl Scout Week service as scouts dedicate day to community aid. Scouts emphasize duty to help as best they can and will persist in serving.

Nelsonville

Special Service for Teachers Arranged Nelsonville

The Church of Christ in Nelsonville invites Nelsonville school teachers and board members to a Sunday seven o'clock service honoring community workers. Music and a sermon on Builders of Life will be provided. Teachers and officers have reserved seating. Parents are invited. Bible School meets at 9 30 with a 10 30 worship including Four Kingly Refusals.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Builders of Life Bible School Woman's Division of Christian Service First Methodist Church

Witten Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Court

Earl James Witten, charged with unsafe operation of an automobile, pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor C. G. Dew's court. He was fined $10 and costs after affidavits by the state highway patrol.

Nelsonville Earl

Russian Born Official Fears Third Roosevelt Term

The congressman, asserting unprecedented presidential terms and a dominating convention, attacks Roosevelt while praising Wendell Willkie. He denounces withholding $1,338,000 due Ohio pensioners and cites McKinley's policies to spur industry. Local GOP leaders and candidates are named in a campaign rally report.

Roosevelt Jenkins National House Senate Ohio Federal Board National Administration Martin J. Davey Wendell Willkie William McKinley J. W. Wilson H. T. Phillips John W. Bricker Phillips E. LeFever Ray Bobo John T. Hope Gordon Gray Alberta Grones George Bateman Claudis Chappel Frank Betts John Dowler J. H. Elias Francis D. White Anna Evans Nora Atkinson Georgia Kilpatrick A Se Rogers Clarence Wolf Doc”kins Ted McDaniels W. D. Wolfe Co. S. Mechem McKinley Republican Club Congressman Jenkins

Nelsonville School Notes Seeks Work for Local Students

Nelsonville Ohio Fuel Gas Co office added to vocational cooperative education program at the high school. Second group of students report 12:30 Monday November 4 for two weeks of work with Velma Gill Ruth Shafer Martha Cooley Catherine Barron Mary Kuhn Betty Glenn Eileen Hanning Mildred Mallon Wanda DeVol.

Nelsonville Ohio Fuel Gas Co Velma Gill Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Ruth Shafer Brooks Shoe Co Martha Cooley Catherine Barron City Hall Mary Kuhn Nelsonville Lumber Co Betty Glenn Nelsonville Public Library Eileen Hanning Ohio Fuel Gas. Co Mildred Mallon Wanda DeVol Sunday Creek Coal Co Mildred Grace Roberts Mildred Roberts

Madrid Theater Installs Umbrella Lend At Rain Shows

A Madrid theater offers patrons umbrella lending when rain interrupts performances. The service aims to keep audiences dry and prevent weather delays during ongoing shows.

Family Night Program Planned at Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville church hosts Family Night from 6 o clock with a covered dish dinner and program. Sunday School members and the congregation are invited to bring food and attend the event followed by a committee announced program.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Sunday School

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlights Local Charity and Social Events

Mrs. W T Cook and husband arrived in Chairyung China after furlough, with Nelsonville churches organizing gifts. A WPA masquerade at the Recreation Center drew many students, while Circle of Ruth and Women’s Division plan church events. Residents hosted dinners, Halloween partygoers attended Mae Cheseman’s event, and a stork shower honored Virginia Mahaffey’s family with gifts and refreshments.

Nelsonville W. T Cook Athens Presbyterian Chairyung Chosen China Presbyterian Fidelis Class The Missionary Society Circle of Ruth Men's Brotherhood Virgie Hankison Virginia Mahaffey Ella Mason Jennie Tchudy Margaret Delong Emma Hankison Logan Clee Ellis Gertrude Bolinger Clara Bacus Madeline Cappel Dorothy Tucker Bertha Tucker Jennie Lehman Marian Cora Smith Edna Fox Jean Larry Diamond Mahaffey

Adequate Power Sermon at Nelsonville First Methodist

Nelsonville First Methodist Church announces morning service on the theme Adequate Power with Rev W M George. Evening service at seven features study and singing of great church hymns aided by stereoptical slides.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church W. M. George

Halloween Parade At Legion Builds Community Joy

Hundreds of children joined a Thursday night Halloween party sponsored by the American Legion. A parade from the Legion building to the Public Square featured Eagles drum and bugle corps and many costumes. Judges announced prizes at the square as Frank Shivers declared winners, with festivities continuing at the Logan building.

Nelsonville American Legion Legion Public Square Eagles Peole Frank Shivers Glenford Dugan Post Logan Building George Barrows Thomas Lax Glen Allen

Durant Warns of Future Public Officials and Education Reform

Dr. Durant urged raising office holding standards and establishing a system of special education for administrators to create competent officials. He proposed an advisory council of top minds to guide the legislature as democracy faces potential strain, while Americans retain courage to meet challenges. The event featured T. K. Owens as chair and James M. Turner on continuing contracts for teachers.

James M. Turner SOEA

Meeting at Racine Postponed Amid Cadle Absence

Owing to Rev. Howard Cadle being unavailable, the Racine mass meeting at the high school is postponed to a later date. In Pomeroy, B. R. Lakin will end his revival in the Christian Church Saturday night with the sermon titled The White Horse and His Rider of Revelation.

Pomeroy Howard Cadle Racine B. R. Lakin Christian Church White Horse

Pigeons Double-Nest and Start New Eggs Early

Pigeons tending two nests begin setting on a second batch of eggs while the first brood is only two days old, indicating rapid breeding and simultaneous care for multiple clutches.

Rally Day plan at Hollister U B Church features Cradle Roll

Sunday schedule outlines Rally Day for Hollister United Brethren Church with 17 babies to be pictured. Department goals set Adult 60, Youth 78, Children 79, Entire School 217. 10 day meeting to start Sunday night led by Rev J Davis with guest speaker.

Glouster Hollister United Brethren Church J. A. Thompson Glouster Methodist Church Epworth League Church of Christ, Bible School

J-T School Dismissed For Athens Meeting

GLOUSTER J T High School dismissed Thursday to allow teachers to attend an Educational Association meeting in Athens. Superintendent Bryson attended the School Masters dinner, and Miss Merle Danford joined the School Women's dinner. A Halloween parade along the town’s main streets featured masked pupils and prize winners Mary Griggsby Wanda Lee and Catherine Palmer.

Mary Griggsby Wanda Lee Catherine Palmer Merle Nelson

Nelsonville Elks lead 15 to Columbus honor Wallace in ceremony

Fred O. Lin Scott, exalted ruler of Nelsonville Elks, headed a 15 member Nelsonville delegation to Columbus Wednesday night for a celebration honoring Col C W Wallace veteran secretary of Columbus Lodge. Grand lodge officers including Joseph G Buch of Trenton N J joined the statewide attendance.

Nelsonville Fred O. Linscott Nelsonville Elks Columbus Col. C. W. Wallace Columbus Lodge Elks’ Lodge Joseph G. Buch Trenton N. J

Crooksville defeats Glouster Tom Cats 20 to 0

Crooksville defeats Glouster 20 to 0 on the Glouster field. Neff scored the first touchdown and Hanna added the extra point. Kenney added two more runs for touchdowns with extra points, while Glouster's defense held in the second half but could not score. Byers had a late Tom Cat dash to the 40-yard line. Catholic Action Guild dance announced for Holy Cross Church high school gym.

Glouster Crooksville Glouster Tom Cats Neff Hanna Kenney Hannam Byers Tom Cats Glouster — Catholic Action Guild of Holy Cross Church

Seek Increase in Attendance Sunday at Christian Church

Special efforts are under way to boost attendance at both services this Sunday at the Christian Church in Glouster. The aim is 50 new morning attendees and 25 new evening attendees. C B Tigner will preach at 11 about The Church a Divine Institution and at 7 on Who Are Fit To Be Saved. Bible School at 9, Lord's Supper, and a Young People's meeting at 6.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Special School of Religion Charles W Bayless Democratic Majestic Ride Paramount P Picture Wi Richard Denning Jean Cagney Robert Paige Carrol Naish Edward Ce Three Stooges Coats Fimaan Fears John Lewis Nelsonville School Madrid ATLAS Nelsonville Social Notes WPA Zoe Coakley Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Mable Heffner Margaret Woolery Route 2 Agnes Woodard Bessie Wareshime Clara Potts Fannie Williams Violet Mace Blanche Elliott Marie Cheeseman F. J. Beasley Co Durant U. B. Church J-T Whitmore Nelsonville-Buchtel Rd Young A Vicks Trailer Route Baties Chubby’s Candy Town U.S. 33 Miners Inn Voss Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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