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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1931

Page

13

Recount Sought in York Township Trustee Race

A recount of Buchtel Precinct votes for York Township trustees is requested by defeated candidate Chris Graham. The Athens County Board of Elections will begin at 10 a.m. with 20 candidates and officials subpoenaed to attend and testify as Graham outlines charges.

Buchtel York Township Athens County Board of Elections Chris Graham Election Board Graham Wayne Wingett Thomas Davia Porter Sweazy Joe Mason Thomas Sheaky Bedford Burgess Sales John Altman George McCombs Mongay Brady Covert W. J. Wright George Shively Charles Mohney Harvey Phillips John Conkle Willam McQuade Thomas Davis Ira M. Whitmore Walter McComb Wayne Baumgardner John James Arthur Allen Frank Anderson Clifford Brown Vernon Cagg Ernest Curtis C. A. Juniper Clarence Kelly

Administrator's Sale of 66 Acres in Rome Township

Pursuant to a Probate Court order of Muskingum County Ohio I will offer at public auction on November 28 1931 at 10 am at the front door of the Zanesville courthouse the north half of the southeast quarter section eight township six range 12 Ohio company purchase 66 acres bounded by quarter section lines. Appraised at 600 dollars cash terms. Henry C Kessler administrator of John Parsons deceased. Franklin Weber, attorneys.

Muskingum County Ohio Zanesville Rome Conwy Athens State of Ohio Owillt Ohio Company Enry C. Kessler John Parsons Fann Rtl & Weber, Tya

Three Men Fined By Magistrate In County Case

Magistrate C. H. Porter fined Henry Evanoff of Gloucester 100 dollars plus costs for possession of intoxicating liquor. William Green of Nelsonville area paid 100 dollars and costs for liquor and gambling device charges. Ed Kennedy near Broadwell jailed on fur possession out of season with 25 dollars and costs each. Albert Mathers of Athens bound over to Common Pleas Court on failure to provide for aged parents after his mother signed the affidavit.

C. H. Porter Henry Evanoff Glouster Joe Jonas Thomas S. Bush William Green Nelsonville Jonas Junod B. F. Schwartz Ed Kennedy Broadwell Costa Albert Mathers Athens Athens County Common Pleas Court

Ordinance for Weighing Scale at Nelsonville Plant

City of Nelsonville Ohio enacts a measure to purchase and install a coal and material weighing scale for the Electric Light and Waterworks Plant with expenditure not to exceed 1000 dollars. Funds allocated 500 from Electric Light Fund and 500 from Waterworks Fund. Lowest and best bidder to construct after lawful advertisement. Effective as soon as permitted by law.

Nelsonville City Electric Light and Waterworks Nelsonville Ohio State OF Ohio Nelsonville City Electric Equiment Electric Actant Electric Light Electric Light Fund Cit Director of Public Service

HiY Luncheon At Athens High School

A HiY luncheon was held at Athens High School with boys bringing their own sandwiches. The meeting opened with group singing and featured a discussion on Playing Square led by John Pickens as part of planned topics for the year. Delegates to the Older Bay Conference in Dayton in the first weekend of December were discussed.

Athens High School Hiy John Pickens Dayton

First failure in 61 years shocks Ohio county

Jerusalem Ohio November 11. For the first time in 61 years Tuesday Eastern Ohio's oldest country doctor failed to answer a call. Dr. G W Stewart 1st died after two days illness.

Jerusalem U.R Ohio G. W. Stewart

Confederate veteran dies in remote Harts Creek area

Logan West Virginia telegrams report that 14 year old Ian Bryant, nicknamed Uncle, died last Friday. The elderly Confederate veteran resided in a secluded part of Harts Creek and news arrived Tuesday, marking his death.

Logan W. Va Ian Bryant Harts Creek

Ohio Grants High School Charters Across Twelve Counties

The State Department of Education announces high school charters and recognition in a dozen Ohio counties led by Athens County with Albany School receiving a six year charter.

Columbus State Department of Education Ohio Athens County Albany

Stock market edges lower amid amusement group declines

Weakness in the amusement shares drags the market with many issues down fractions to over a point. Radio-Keith-Orpheum hits a record low after poor earnings and potential debt restructuring. Radio Corporation and several major names like Warner Brothers Westinghouse and General Motors show mixed moves as metals slip.

New York T! P Radio-Keith Radio Corporation SCPE N. W SOPOT N & Central Enreese Tobacco Aueneae Armour A OORT Coca Cola Co Oas & Kier Uoc Wee Commonwealth & Co FCCC Artiss Wright Curtina Wright “A DuPont Troppo Fox Film Gillette Safty Rae SREE Rewee Hahn Dept Kroger Loews Theaters Pomoc E Montard Biscuit Tal Pro STOO Paramount Publim Ccnsenseeee J Ang Eto Ane Radio Corp CUETO Seara Roebuck COROT Standard Branda Utilities Lower Tee United Corp Warner Bros Westinithouse Philips Sinclair Sacha Ind Texas Carp Beens Trang Geenbcavenes Stella Bethlehem Cole Fuel & Iron Auburn FORD Ford Canada Motorass Goodrich Rubber Spoor Croodvear Ee Peewee Hucson Motors CUO Orono Metas Nash Motors Dees Overland Beene Packard Stewart Warner Studebaker Timken Roller Tee Power Gas & Elec, Veneree Waeeenetere Ark Nat Eee Bond & Bate Ceeeeseeeesere Tag Ceeeseeveascdvcaess Nisgar Omy Dson Sieseeerenenve Missouri Kansas Possseeeeeseseusee United Biscuit

Nelsonville Funeral for Mrs John Price Held Near Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. John Price, who died Monday, were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cox near Nelsonville. Rev. Lloyd Evans led the ceremony with hymns Nearer My God To Thee and Abide With Me sung by Mrs. Edith Stiera and Mrs. Edward Sharp. Pallbearers were Mrs. Price's six nephews. burial at Greenlawn. Out of town attendees included relatives from Cleveland Columbus Rutland Harrisonville and more.

John Price Nelsonville Ralph Cox Nelsonsville Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Edith Stiera Edward Sharp Mra Price Greenlawn W. M. Price Cleveland George Miller Emma Casey Leo Pope Gus Smith C. H W. Cox Columbus William Beeckner Gerald Moreris Dale Beckner Rutland Rey Heckner Middleport Hallie Knopp Foater Howell Harrisonville Will Ferris Qhouster Liverpool Ohio

Funeral Rites Held for Anna Newnan in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Newnan, who died Saturday evening, were conducted at her home 67 East Columbus Street in Nelsonville Tuesday at 1 PM. The Rev. Lloyd Kivana of the Presbyterian Church led the service with assists from Rev. J W Orr of Ironton and several local and Columbus attendees.

Nelsonville Anna Newnan East Columbus Street Lloyd Kivana Presbyterian Church J. W. Orr Ironton Ohio B. M. Poston J. L. Murphy Owens

Armistice Day visitors from Athens listed in Nelsonville

Nelsonville on Armistice Day hosted several Athens guests including Mr and Mrs John Roach Mrs Charles Maple Mr and Mrs Jack Bobo Mr and Mrs WH Steenrod Mr and Mrs R A Dalton Mr and Mrs J Graham Mr and Mrs Chas Farrow and children Mary and Don Mr and Mrs Joe Mathewson and two sons Mr and Mrs Wilbur Martin Mr and Mrs Eugene Shafer Mrs John Kilpatrick Mrs C A Hooper and Mrs A W Kaaler.

Nelsonville Athens John Roach Mra Charles Maple Jack Bobo WH. Steenrod R. A. Dalton J. Graham Chas Farrow Mary Don Joe Mathewson Wilbur Martin Eugene Shafer John Kilpatrick C. A. Hooper A. W. Kaaler

Pythian Sisters to Meet This Evening

All members are asked to attend the regular meeting at 7 o clock this evening. Important business will be discussed.

Pythian Sisters

Methodist Sunday School Sewing Party Planned

Mrs Fannie Williams hosts a sewing party Friday evening at her Cheatnut Street home to raise dimes for the church’s Sunday School. Mrs Margaret Woolery is involved and members may invite guests.

Fannie Williams Margaret Woolery Methodist Church Cheatnut Street

Pp T A Will Meet

The regular meeting of the East School Parent-Teacher Association is set for Friday at 3 PM in the building.

Pp. T. A Parent- Teacher Association of the Eastchool

West School P T A to Meet Friday in Nelsonville

The West School Parent Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting at 8 o clock on Friday in Nelsonville. This meeting doubles as Visitors Day and all mothers are urged to attend.

Nelsonville West School

Local residents visit friends across nearby towns

The Rev and Mrs L A Donnally and Miss Louise Moody visited Mr and Mrs Ed Williams in Mill Street. Mrs Carnes Hickman and Miss Frances Parry visited in Columbus today. Mrs Miller Wilson and others were in Columbus Wednesday. Harrisson and J N Collins visited relations in Columbus and New Marshfield. Capt Pearl Shafer of Athens stayed Armistice Day with cousin Bert Young. Emma Oliver and Lillie Poling visited Rube Davis in Chauncey.

L. A. Donnally Louise Moody Lancaster Louise Dew Chauncey Ed Williams Mill Street Carnes Hickman Frances Parry Columbus Miller Wilson Irma Wilson Leona Wells Louise Shafer Harrisson James Beard J. N. Collins New Marshfield Pearl Shafer Athens Bert Young Emma Oliver Lillie Poling Rube Davis

Rome Grange to Meet Stewart This Saturday

Rome Grange members will hold an all day meeting at the Grange Hall starting at 10 a m on Saturday November 14. Officers for the coming year will be elected and important business matters will be considered. Oyster sandwiches and coffee will be served at dinner hour.

Rome Grange Stewart Grange

Sitka School Closed Over Diphtheria Case

Sitka grade school shut at noon Monday by Little Hocking Plural District after a mild diphtheria case in the Ros LaFaber home Lawrence Township.

Sitka

Fragmented OCR summary of market goods and weights

The readable OCR lists items including os ee okens for live poultry and ducks with weights 22 pounds and over. It mentions agri items, tankers, froung and assorted livestock or goods. The damaged text prevents clear context or quantities beyond the provided weights.

Lee

Market Report Fragments Show Price Shifts Across Produce

Readable notes indicate varying prices for butter, onions, poultry, and potatoes in Ohio and Idaho markets. Figures include Ohio Green Mountains at 121.10 per unit and Idaho Russet potatoes around 1.75 to 1.85 per unit, reflecting regional price ranges.

Cleveland Ohio Idaho

Cincinnati Livestock Prices Report

Livestock market results show hogs 2200 head with weights 160 to 270 pounds mostly $5.60 and up, lighter hogs uneven. sows weak to 25 cents lower at $4 to $4.25 with some $4.50. Cattle 380. calves 300. slow and steady with steers and heifers around $406.50, beef cows $3.25 to $3.75, feeders steady. Sheep 900. lambs scarce with ewes and wethers around $6.25, fat ewes at $4 to $5 gauge margins.

Cincinnati

Livestock Market Report From Pittsburgh Quiet Trade

Market notes show 1,800 head of cattle and calves with steady to lower bids. Vealers mainly 9 dollars, standard and common grades weaker. cows and bulls mixed with declines of about 25 cents, receipts spread across calves and beef cattle.

Toledo Grain Prices on November Grain Close

Grain prices list for Toledo on November 10 shows Wheat No 2 red at a penny premium, Corn No 2 yellow at 41 42 cents, No 3 yellow 41 42, oats No 2 286 29 cents, old oats premium 3 to 4 cents, clover at 82 80, butter at 1. Receipts and cash prices noted with various futures markers and market terms.

Toledo Dee

Collecting Loans Aid in Athens County

Beri Cottrell, field agent for the United States Department of Agriculture, travels Athens County to collect drought related seed loans from farmers. He will schedule appointments by mail in the coming weeks to arrange repayments.

Beri Cottrell United States Department of Agriculture Athens County Mr. Cottrell

Benefit Dance Attracts Large Athens Crowd

A large attendance was reported at a benefit dance held last night by the Athens Aerie of Magics for a lodge fund. Prize winners were Ho Je Buchtey and J. Ailptoek of Athens and Williamcy of Albany.

Athens Aerie of Magics Ho Je Buchtey J. Ailptoek Athens Willian’ Cy Abbany

Also Mentioned on This Page

James A. Caldwell the Messenger Messenger F. G. Hoodlet Daughters of Union Veter Rowan's N. _Court St Mme Gabriel Washington St Dia Kenneth Jon Jones Chevrolet Blaettnars Pomeroy Hudson Essex Murphy Motor Co Oldsmobile Fred R. Beasley McParland's Olds Algeo Motor Sales, Inc Auto Supplies Patton Knight Paige Athens Junk Co King _Motor Co Amesville Chariton’s Service Art Athens and GLOUS Joiman Mathews and Fishbaugh Townsend & Bro Second St Mac Columbia Theatre H. O. Townsend & Brother Libby Owen F. R. Coffey Dial Acme Dry Cleaners B. B. Cleaners Herron Brothers W. Union Street Petes L. E. White Holland Furnace Co G. H. Martin Harley Davidson_motorcycles C. L. Williams W. A. Cameron Lareest Ceres Herbert Keley Mill Roy Johnson Pratts Fork Athens Chick Hatchery Geco G. RK. Bush Chhicken Messenger Bull Higgins CCAL H. Smith Hester Fred Landis Sutton Canaanville M. Andrews Chaunceyacey W. A J. Beasley Company Union Stret Murphy's Bakery Harvey A. Cone James Rosetter Campbells Inn Guysville Franklin Ave Carpenter Street Dalton & Dalton Washington Street East Ride Bardin Brothers The Buck & Burk Person Realty Co Cameron Bros Rachel J. McClannahan H. M. Fell Athens Furniture Exchange Washington May Ave Varenia Bowers U.S. District Court For Southern District of Ohio Harry F. Rabe Jefferson Bowers U. S. District Court For Eastern Division McLaughlin Bros. Funeral Directors Nelsonville Floral Co Jackson Bt Cox Brothers Union Street Perry Lehman Gore McCormick-Deering Dodge Athens Implement Co Dept Freeport, Il Spartan R. Beasley Oscar Simson Millfield Salvation Army Colonial Finance Co Colonial Finance C Co Athens Loan Co Beale Mitchell Nurgery Beverly Maytag Carpenter Maytag Co Carpenter Hardware Co Athens Lumber Co Gifford’s Hopkins Kerr Hardware Rideeeeee Duco Beasley Standard Oil Commission Atlas E.R. Carter Lincoott's Harper Street Hube Mender WINGO Chauncey Feed Store Robert Ellis Athens R. D Hope's Weil MD. Mackin Wheaton Hardware Arietta Paint Store C. D. Foyt Palls Mills Athens Welding Co Beasleys Mill Poultry and Orphington Paeierees B. W. D. Stock Enone Erson Holter Racine Onto ForLaYe Harmony Poultry Plant Orin Stansberry Rudland Equliry Fates Prod. Co Paul Edgar Congress Street First Street G. M. Tolliver and Son W. Wheeling St Carpen Ter T Hardware,Co Lingleum Nelsonvie McCreary Studio Peoples Gem Pharmacy BLE Company Ruble Clothing Co Asbton Ave Daquire Citizens’ Central Bank Mansfield John Hisnaugie Oat State Reformatory J. J. Feen Keacre Ray E. Root Tru Arole James Campbell Ohio State Reformatory Y J Preetan Connent Ooun Robert Kinney W. Hickman Hiy Big Boy W. Va Bardin Brothers CO Amusement Perce Wat & En Bruites Pittsburgh Ste
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