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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1946

Page

2

Logan man killed in Route 216 jeep crash

Harold F Ables of Logan was killed when the jeep he drove and overturned while avoiding another car on State Route 216 at North New Straitsville. His brother Don Ables was admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital with head and shoulder injuries. They were delivering bottled gas for the Logan Home Furnishings Company.

LOGAN Harold F. Ables Frank P. Ables Logan Home Furnishings Company North New Straitsville Don Ables Hocking Valley Hosee Harold Thomasville Georgia Donald E. Bowes Dea South Glouster

Harris Receives Honorable Discharge at Camp Beale

Mrs. Kathryn Myers announces the honorable discharge of T-4 William Grath Harris from Camp Beale California on November 5.

Dillon to Speak on School Finances at Local PTA

Logan County Superintendent Samuel H. Dillon will address the South Bloomingville Parent-Teacher Association at the school meeting Thursday. He is also slated to speak at the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority on November 25, discussing school finances.

Logan—County Samuel H. Dillon South Bloomingville Parent- Teacher Association Dillion Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority Dillon

Quintet Performs For Logan Kiwanis Evening

The Sad Sack Quintet from Ohio University presented a music program Tuesday at the Logan Clay Product Clubrooms, arranged by Joe Schaad. Musicians included Mary Ellen Overholt Pat Denton Robert Irvine Norma Jean Dry Eugene Anderson Ernie Mariani pianist and emcee and Bill McCutcheon comedian. Before the show Rev Father Charles P Foy pastor of St Johns Catholic Church and Malcolm Shupe were inducted into the club by C Wood Bowen.

LOGAN Logan Clay Kiwanis Club Joe Schaad Ohio University Mary Ellen Overholt Pat Denton Robert Irvine Norma Jean Dry Eugene Anderson Ernie Mariani Bill McCutcheon Charles P. Foy St. Johns’ Catholic Church Malcolm Shupe C. Wood Bowen

Bible Boosters Class meets at Presbyterian Church

Logan notes the Bible Boosters Class taught by Miss Ruth Heft met Tuesday evening. Shirley Buntz led devotions and read a Thanksgiving story and a Bible tale. The group planned a study of women of the Bible with Mary assigned to Mary Conkie for the next meeting. Refreshments were served at Pritchards. Attendees included Carol Summers, Nancy White, Rhetna Jewell, Betty Buskirk, Alice Greathouse, and others.

Alice Greathouse Mary E. Greathouse Marjorie Kreig Lois A. Carr Marilyn Armstrong Annette Davis Betty Jewell Miss Buntz Miss Conkle Miss Heft

Among Our Selves Club Holds Luncheon and Program

Mrs. George Wonn hosted a one o'clock luncheon at Pritchards for the Among Our Selves Club and guest Mrs. George Hengst. The afternoon program at the White House featured Miss Ida Steinman presenting a fan story Barnes Turkey. December hostess was Mrs. Curl. members present included Mrs. A. J. Curl, Miss Minnie McBroom, Mrs. Rudolph Brandt, Mrs. Carl Brown, Mrs. Roy Crawford, Mrs. Paul Dobson, Mrs. William Hansel, Mrs. C. W. Scheide, Mrs. A. T. Spears, Mrs. Howard Ralston, and Mrs. C. L. Wonn.

George Wonn Pritchards Among Ourselves Club George Hengst White House Ida Steinman Barnes Turey Curl A. J. Curl Minnie McBroom Rudolph Brandt Carl Brown Roy Crawford Paul Dobson William Hansel C. W. Scheide A. T. Spears Howard Ralston C. L. Wonn

WSCS Meeting At Webbs Chapel Highlights Program

Mrs Herbert Glick led the WSCS devotion at Webbs Chapel Thursday evening. Members read “Daughter of Africa” and discussed missionary schools in California and Georgia. Reports were given by several St. Clairs and Mrs. Terrell. Cir cleville conference news shared by Mrs. Redd. December hostess planned by Mrs. Clinton St. Clair.

Herbert Glick WSCS Webbs Chapel Africa Frank St. Clair Edward St. Clair Ruth St. Clair Reese Windsor California Georgia Clinton St. Clair Harley St. Clair Edward Terrell Orla Redd Circleville

Mine Safety Upgrades Urged After Wolfe Coal Mine Inspection

Federal mine inspector J. B. Vanity urged Wolfe Coal Co. to improve face ventilation and air dilution, with weekly air measurements and preshift gas checks. Additional recommendations covered flame safety lamps, exclusive use of permissible explosives, dust control, lighting, electrical protections, and safety apparel. The Murray City mine, employing 85 men, produced about 450 tons daily during the inspection.

Vanity

Grid Dance Friday at Logan High Gym

Logan High School hosts the annual football dance Friday in the school gym with music and dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. Student Council president Ned Myers chairs the event and a nine o'clock program will announce next year's football captain. All football team members are guests and the Logan Junior and Senior High faculty chaperone.

Logan Logan High School Ned Myers

McDonald and Snyder Granted Marriage License

A marriage license was issued in Probate Court on Wednesday by Judge E. L. Ewing to Ralph Lester McDonald aged 24 a miner son of Mr and Mrs Earl McDonald New Pittsburg and Rosella June Snyder aged 24 daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl Powell New Pittsburg.

Officers To Be Named At Mingo Lodge Meeting

Harry L. Smith, secretary, announced officers will be elected Monday evening at the annual Mingo Lodge 171 F and AM meeting at the Masonic Temple. A dinner will follow the session.

LOGAN Harry L. Smith Mingo Lodge F & AM Masonic Temple

Death and birth notes from Blue Lake and surrounding towns

The body of Donald Schafer an Army Military Police officer killed in Germany is being moved to his mother Mrs Eva Smith Johnson for funeral services at Bethlehem Chapel Rocky Fork. Sherman McGuire wounded overseas lies in Day ton Veterans Hospital. A baby boy named Frank is born to Mr and Mrs Hobart Niday. Harold Saunders and Miss Janice Cornell wed at Greenup Ky on Nov 1. Halloween window vandalism causes $10 damage. Earl Wyman born to Mr and Mrs John Pinkerman. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Dean Smith. Gethian Jenkins and Nellie McCulla marry at Huntington recently.

Blue Lake Donald Schafer Army Military Police Germany Europe Eva Smith Johnson Bethlehem Chapel Rocky Fork Sherman McGuire Dayton Veterans Hospital Laura McGuire Hobart Niday Frank Harold Saunders Janice Cornell Greenup Hayward Saunders Shirley Neubauer Ecore Mich Ruby Saunders Grover M. Smith M. C. Koester Charleston Navy

Boy Falls from Auto in Sunday Incident

Logan Jimmy Conkle son of Roy Conkle was treated for multiple head lacerations after falling from a moving automobile Sunday. Lydia Risch Rockbridge age 87 sustained severe bruises to hip and leg in a home fall Sunday and went by ambulance to Hocking Valley Hospital for X rays. Francis St Clair five year old daughter of Harry St Clair Route 180 treated at Hocking Valley Hospital Saturday for a left leg fracture when a barn door pinned her. David Shuttleworth Murray City admitted to hospital Monday. Recent dismissals included William Flood Logan and John Kline Rockbridge.

Logan Jimmy Conkle Roy Conkle Lydia Risch Rockbridge Hocking Valley Hospital Francis St. Clair Harry St. Clair David Shuttleworth Murray City William Flood John Kline

Wolfe Home Hosts Saturday Evening Gathering

Logan resident Wolfe entertained many friends at his Maxville home with an evening of games and old time music. Music was performed by George Wolfe, Glenn Wolfe, 8. H. Dillon, and Ray Poling of Elyria. Local attendees included Mrs. George Wolfe, Mrs. Dillon, Mrs. Leo Dillon, Mrs. Essel Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Dillon, Miss Janice Sater, Miss Gertrude Poling, Eugene Sigler, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gartner and son Danny, plus Lancaster and Columbus visitors Melvin Burchett and Betty Lou Stimmer.

Logan Glenn Wolfe Maxville George Wolfe 8. H. Dillon Ray Poling Elyria Dillon Leo Dillon Essel Garrett Neal Dillon Janice Sater Gertrude Poling Eugene Sigler Walter Gartner Danny, Lancaster Melvin Burchett Betty Lou Stimmer Columbus

Former Logan Man Joins Columbus Concert Orchestra

Donald Knapp, a former Logan resident and ex Logan High School drummer, joins the Columbus Concert Orchestra as tympani player for the season opener at Hallman Theater. He studies Business Administration at Office Training School and teaches drums at Westerville High School weekly.

Logan Donald Knapp Columbus Concert Orchestra Hallman Theater Victor Vollmer Knapp Margaret Knapp American Legion Band Westerville High School

Watt's Suppositories Promoted For Prostate Help

A railroad worker touts Watt's Suppositories previously sold by a doctor for prostate gland trouble. He claims relief from backaches and frequent urination, offering a money back guarantee and listing Athens and Pomeroy, Ohio drugstores as sellers.

Watt Cline’s Pharmacy Athens Ohio Stark's Drug Stores Pomeroy

Innocent Pleas Made By Brothers

Don Huddy Jr and Thomas Huddy, brothers, pleaded innocent to assault with intent to kill before Magistrate Frank St. Clair in the Court of Common Pleas. They were released on $1000 bond each pending grand jury action. Carl Michael of The Plains filed the charge saying he was struck repeatedly with a hammer during a workplace argument in a coal mine.

Logan Don Huddy, Jr Thomas Huddy Court of Common Pleas Frank St. Clair St. Clair Carl Michael The Plains

BPW Theme Is Peace At Logan Club Meeting

The Logan Business and Professional Women’s Club met at headquarters on N Market St. Mrs R R Lanning presented Peace Is Our Business. Dessie Hanna read Judge Florence C Allen on Women’s Obligation for Peace. Several reads and a United Nations flag contest followed with refreshments served by a hostess committee.

Logan Logan Business and Professional Women’s Club N. Market St R. R. Lanning Dessie Hanna Florence C. Allen Faith Krinn Florence Lutz Middletown Precious Correll Florence Bort United Nations Wylie Thurness Garnet Sheets Mary Krinn Charlene Harbarger

Two Couples Are Parents in Hocking Valley

Logan residents Mr and Mrs Herbert Morris announce the birth of a son weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces born Tuesday at 2 20 pm at Hocking Valley Hospital. Mr and Mrs Floyd Riddelberger Logan announce a son born Wednesday at 10 10 am weighing six pounds two ounces at Hocking Valley Hospital. Patients admitted Tuesday include William Mc Daniels Buchtel Joe Tucker Rockbridge Raymond Calvert Buchtel and Mrs Lewis Davis Union Furnace. Dismissed were Mrs Glenn Strawn and son Logan Mr Orval Wilson Logan and Robert Hutchison Haydenville.

Logan Herbert Morris Nelsonville Hocking Valley Hospital Floyd Riddlebarger William McDaniels Buchtel Joe Tucker Rockbridge Raymond Calvert Lewis Davis Union Furnace Glenn Strawn Son Orval Wilson Robert Hutchison Haydenville

Navy Training Plan Discussed at Meeting

Principal Howard E. Kirk announced a meeting of senior boys about a government college course under the NACTA and NACP programs. Students would pursue a four year college course after which they become Naval Reserve officers and Naval and Marine officers. A competitive examination will be held Jan. 18 at Athens and Columbus.

Logan Howard E. Kirk Government College Government Naval Reserve Athens Columbus

Concert Scheduled by Columbus Musician

Logan Wilbur Fish of Columbus presents a concert Sunday at 7 30 p m at United Brethren Church featuring vibra harp golden bells glossophone singing saw London cricket bells and other percussion instruments. Public invited.

Logan Wilbur Fish Columbus London United Brethren Church

Grange Names New Officers

Logan Antioch Grange elects officers at Monday meeting in Enterprise. Elected: Theodore Dupler master, Clayton Sater overseer, Mrs. Paul Shaw lecturer, Mrs. Elwood Stivers on chaplain, Loy Daubenmire steward, Harold Nihiser Jr assistant steward, Oscar Blum secretary, Lloyd Hansley treasurer, Ray Nihiser gatekeeper, Mrs Harold Nihiser Pomona, Mrs Ralph Blackston Flora, Mrs John Amnah Ceres, Josephine Iles lady assistant steward, Martin Nowacki executive committee, Mrs Clayton Sater pianist.

Ceres Josephine Iles Martin Nowacki Clayton Sater

Logan WRC inspection visits Lancaster Chapter 26

Mrs. Estella Snyder of the Logan Women’s Relief Corps inspected Lancaster WRC Chapter No. 26 at the Armory auditorium on Tuesday. A noon luncheon was served at Wilson’s restaurant.

Logan Estella Snyder Logan Women’s Relief Corps Lancaster W.R.C Armory Wilsons Restaurant

Christmas Seals Folded By Girl Scout Troop

Logan Girl Scout Troop 4 folded tuberculosis seals at a meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Leaders Mrs M B Haney and Miss Judy Buntz organized the work and planned to purchase a troop flag box. Members listed include Jo Anne Smith Marjorie Kornmiller Virginia Norris Dolores West Ann Yates Marilyn Meyer Lois Hagan June Adcock and Janet Snyder.

Logan Girl Scout M. B. Haney Judy Buntz Irene Durant Joanne Smith Marjorie Kornmiller Virginia Norris Dolores West Ann Yates Marilyn Meyer Lois Hagan June Adcock Janet Snyder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doan PTA Sorority Logan Kiwanis Hears Quintet Mrs. Glick III Coats Leo E. Allen Illinois House Rules Committee Congress NEA Boy Wolfe Logan Man O.P.A Logan Home Furnishing CO W. Main St BPW Grange Lathens OMID Dorothy McGuire Laurel & Hardy Fred Coby Isabelita Ila Ea Royal Mounted Fishing James Newill Jean Carmen Warren Hull Milburn Stone Walter Byron Royal Mounted WRC Ore Santa Grecec Cary Mary Gan Ant Angrid Bergman Aler Hitchcock Aud Rains Lou Cal Wadame Konstantin Anriet We Hitchcock Wreten Dj Ben Hem Bette Davis Dennis Morgan Jack Carson Joan Leslie Janis Paige Patti Brady Poe Helmut Andrea Dantino King Notre Dame
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