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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1958

Page

7

Youth Held Vital In Farm Progress

Ohio Bankers Assocation official says U S agriculture hinges on today’s youth due to shrinking farm population. He urges capable farm workers as a revolution in farming continues and highlights the roles of 4-H and vocational instructors alongside Kiwanis Better Calves Club members and guests.

O. E. Anderson Ohio Bankers’ Association Columbus Kiwanis Better Calves Club U. S Anderson Mike Sheridan Roger Stiles Marilyn Nancy Janet Larry Conrath Richard Blazier Fred Chapman David Coen John Williams Marjorie McIinturf Karen McInturf Scott Burdette Jerry Burdette Linda Biehl Keith Dixon Karol Hanning C. F E. Sheridan Alton Hanning Charles Douglas 4-H Tom Daggett Dale Scott Kenneth Ackerman Don Davis Agriculture Extension Office Davis 4-H Council Harry Jacoby Fred Sands Athens Kiwanis Club Earl Trunick Earl Washburn John Huffman Athens J. B. Grogan Athens Police Department Athens Area Kiwanis Better Calves Club Junior Fair Board Vern Hondell

Election Day Warmth Arrives for Hamley Run Voters

A bright sun warmed rural Hamley Run on election day as voters queued at polls despite a chilly start with temperatures near 30 degrees. Temperatures rose from Monday’s 45 and 60 degree extremes.

Hamley Run

Election Day Sun Warms Voters

Early voting reports from city precincts show near normal turnout under sunny skies. Ward 4 Pet 1 saw 45 of 180 ballots and Ward 3 Pet 1 reported 35 of 180. courthouse precincts in Athens Township north had 38 of 180, while Ward 2 had 81 of 200 ballots cast.

Ward 4 City Hall Flight Athens Township Ward

Athens Considering City Planning Commission First Reading

The Athens city council discussed establishing a planning commission on its first reading. The proposed panel includes the mayor, director of public service, and three citizens. The public hearing on zoning was postponed due to new legal notice requirements.

City of Athens Municipal Corporation William Rowland Rowland Traffic Committee Stimson Campbell Palmer Morris Harvey Householder

Amended Petition Seeks to Upend Sewer Assessments

Laura Rosenberg of Athens files amended petition in Common Pleas to challenge storm sewer district No. 4 assessments. Defendants are the city county treasurer T. O. Kincade and county auditor J. W. Whaley. She alleges lack of legal notice on district creation plans adoption resolution and lot notices. Claims $2,072.80 assessment on seven lots already served by a storm sewer.

Common Pleas Court Laura Rosenberg Athens T. O. Kincade J. W. Whaley

Servicemen Charney and Anderson Complete Basic Training

Steven W. Charney of The Plains finished eight weeks of basic training at Fort Benning Georgia after graduating from The Plains High School in 1958 and working at Ryoma Green house. Dale F. Anderson of Sharpsburg completed eight weeks of Army basic combat training at Fort Riley Kansas after Bartlett High School.

Steven W. Charney Steven Charney the Plains Ft. Benning the Plains High School Ryoma Pvt Dale F. Anderson Fulton Anderson Sharpsburg Ft. Riley Kaw Bartlett High School Army

Break-in Attempt at A&P Supermarket Reported

Police investigated an attempted break in at the A P Supermarket over the weekend. Capt Joseph McBride led the inquiry as burglars tried to enter through a north side door and damaged the lock. The incident occurred Saturday or Sunday night and employees found it Monday morning.

A&p Joseph McBride McBride

Driver Cited After County Road Collision

A truck driven by William Taylor 38 of New Plymouth Route 1 sideswiped a car driven by Orville 70 of Carbondale on the Carbondale Kimberly Road. No injuries were reported and Crow was cited into mayor's court at Nelsonville November 9 for driving left of center.

William Taylor New Plymouth Orville Carbondale Carbondale-Kimberly Crow Nelsonville

Theft at Houge mine shack reported near Hollister

Trespassers stole three items from an unlocked Houge mine shack near Hollister. The Monday theft likely involved a half horsepower electric motor a grinder on a stand and a truck generator. No values or identifiers were listed for the articles.

Houge Hollister

Patrol Count Denied Hearing in Isolated Case

Harvey Owens Lenigar 40 of Can al Winchester Route 1 pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a State Highway Patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was ordered held on a $400 bond for a Wednesday morning hearing.

Harvey Owens Lenigar Canal Winchester

Ohio Farm Bureau Delegates Meet in Columbus Nov 10 12

Athens County delegate Mrs. Grover Patton of Millfield will attend the annual Ohio Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Columbus from November 10 through 12. More than 1500 people from across the state are expected to attend the gathering.

Athens County Grover Patton Millfield Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Columbus

Birth at Shelter

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wicks of Chillicothe welcome a son. Admissions include Mrs. Pearl Hartley of Athens Route 2 Mike Chakiris of Athens Betty Roberson Athens and Betty Jacobs Athens. Dismissals list Mrs. Orville Mason Albany and Mrs. Charles Harper Corning. Blood used two pints.

Roger Wicks Chillicothe Pearl Hartley Athens Mike Chakiris Betty Roberson Betty Jacobs Orville Mason Albany Charles Harper Corning

Waterloo Transfer Approved By Court

Common Pleas Court approved a transfer of 4334.34 dollars from the fire protection fund to the general fund in Waterloo Township. The move was petitioned by the township trustees.

Common Pleas Court Fire Protection Fund General Fund Waterloo Township

Gross Neglect Charged In Nelsonville Divorce

Frank J. Keyes files for divorce from Goldie Keyes in Common Pleas Court. Married April 12 1953 in Chauncey. No children. Plaintiff alleges gross neglect and extreme cruelty.

Common Pleas Court Frank J. Keyes Goldie Keyes Nelsonville Chauncey

Election returns to be reported by WOUB over Ohio University

WOUB radio station will broadcast election returns on 1340 KC with coverage starting 6 45 p m Tuesday night and continuing until trends are known station officials announced this morning.

Ohio University WOUB

Intruder With Cut Hand Sought After Plant Burglary

Sheriff officials seek a man with a probable cut on his right hand following a break in at the Pepsi Cola plant near Circle Hill. Entry was gained by breaking a front window and unlocking the door, the safe was hammered and pried but not opened, and signs pointed to the intruder sustaining a hand injury during the break in.

Sheriff's Office Pepsi Cola Circle Hill

Navy Reserve Officer Corps Sets Deadline for Applicants

High school seniors and graduates may apply by November 15 for the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps. An aptitude test on December 13 leads to a midshipman appointment after four years of college with full tuition and a $600 annual retainer. Enlisted men in the Navy and Marines may apply under separate quotas.

Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps John E. Amnah Civilian College of the Choice Marine Corps NROTC Marines

Hazel Trout Fined in Albany Mayor Court for Speed Excess

Hazel Trout a 59 year old resident of New Marsh Field was fined ten dollars and costs in Albany mayor's court Monday after the State Highway Patrol charged her with speed excessive for conditions following an accident Friday.

Hazel Trout New Marshfield Albany State Highway Patrol

Freedom and Education Sought by Cambodian People

Ohio University President John C. Baker outlined Cambodian desires for freedom peace and education after a Far East mission for the ICA He noted Cambodia s growth from 63 to 600 industries yet emphasized a lack of employment plants and skilled teachers He contrasted ancient civilization with current underdevelopment and highlighted education as a driving force.

Cambodia Ohio University John C. Baker Far East U. S. State Department International Cooperation Administration Red China Baker Japan Neeple Washington, D. C Kenneth Ray Athens County ICA Athens

Second Action Filed Seeking Wage Payment

Lloyd Peters sues Claude A. Janes and Robert R. Jago trading as J and J Trucking Co for underpaid wages in a 15 county Southeastern Ohio road work contract. Peters alleges $2.35 hourly rate, paid $1.50 for 1145 hours plus $2.25 for 196% overtime, totaling $2160.38 against $3387.59 due, seeks $2454.42 double the $1227.21 difference.

Claude A. Janes Chesterhill Robert R. Jago Robert Richard Jago Amesville J and J Trucking Co Lloyd Peters Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Nogrady Glouster Naval Receiving Station Norfolk E. Union St. Hill Householder Wade Tom Fred Weber Pete Eichele Athens Pharmacy Court ST East State Sheltering Arms Hospital Waterloo Navy Reserve Officer Corps Rotary Club OU Center Benjamin C. Willis Chicago China Thailand Vietnam Rotary William Harmon Ernor Homer Felty Ironton Bozidar Jakac Chubb Harmon Yugoslavia Jakac Ralph Smeck Don Perry Lions Margaret Fe William Harman Miles E. Hoon CLINE Howard Ashcraft Rexall Cline Pharmacy Co Municipals D. H Jonesy Sams Cline New York Stock Exchange Mrs. America West Stimson
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