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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1927

Page

12

Accidental Gunshot Death Near Webb Summit

Logan reports confirm James Jones miner died from an accidental discharge of a gun while in the hands of James Jones. The coroner’s inquest heard Robert Turnbull testify that Jones was about 50 yards away when the shotgun fired. Turnbull aided Jones and removed shells from the gun before notifying authorities.

Miller Phil A. Henderson Joe Farbearn Turnbull Jones Bob Mohler

Logan will names Krannitz executrix in 1927 document

The will dated Sept 29, 1927, witnessed by John C. Pettit and Rhea Pettit, names Mrs. Krannitz executrix and covers portions of two lots in Logan.

Logan

Logan Child Conservation League Notes on Self Control

Logan chapter of the Child Conservation League met at Mrs. W. L. Franks with guests. The program covered anger and its effects, fear in children, and distinguishing bad temper from reasonable anger. Speakers included Mrs. Case, Miss Brooke, Miss Majorie Franks, Mrs. Kreyssig, Mrs. Franks, and Mrs. Spranke with songs and a Helen Keller story.

Majorie Franks Fred Kreyssig Willard Spranke Barton Hall Joe White H. D. Atha L. P. Mooney John Allen C. L. Abell William Wetherill

Editor Quits Roscoe H. Hansel Takes Charlotte Post

Logan Nov 18 Roscoe H. Hansel editor of the Democrat Sentinel resigns after years with the local paper to join a furniture studio in Charlotte North Carolina. He will begin duties immediately upon arrival in the southern city after a brief period in Cleveland publicity work.

Logan Roscoe H. Hansel Democrat Sentinel Charlotte North Carolina Hansel Cleveland

Hunter Fined Guilty Plea in Assault Case

Logan, Nov 18 A magistrate fined Alva Hunter five dollars and costs after he pleaded guilty to assaulting Ivan Lawson. Hunter was arraigned before Magistrate E E Bright, with the alleged offense occurring the day before his arrest by Constable George B Shaw.

Injured Twice Logan Man Suffers Series of Accidents

Bryan Heft of Cincinnati, formerly of Logan, reports he sustained a fractured right wrist in an accident while working for a packing company in Cincinnati. While visiting his brother Oliver in Columbus he was struck by a car, receiving a deep gash in the left leg and torn ligaments.

Logan Bryan Heft Cincinnati Heft Columbus Oliver

Among Ourselves Club Luncheon At Mrs Hyson Home

The Among Ourselves club met for a 1 PM luncheon Wednesday at Mrs. Belle Hyson’s home with Mrs. William Lehman as hostess. Mrs Merritt Wonn presented a paper titled Short Cuts in House.

Belle Hyson William Lehman Merritt Wonn

Club Guests Include Pettit Brehm Harbaugh Yontz Ewing

Roll call welcomed attendees on the topic Work. Guests listed include Mrs. E. O. Pettit Mrs. W. R. Brehm Mrs. M. G. Harbaugh Mrs. Charles Yontz and Mrs. Edward Ewing.

E. O. Pettit W. R. Brehm M. G. Harbaugh Charles Yontz Edward Ewing

TwentFive Club Meeting Discusses Presidential Service and Re‑election

Logan Nov 18 Mr and Mrs Forest Weinrich hosted the Twice Five club on Monday evening. The topic argued whether length of presidential service affects re election qualifications with L P Mooney and Harry H Wright presenting pro and con followed by discussion.

Logan Forest Weinrich United States L. P. Mooney Harry H. Wright

Bid-a-Bit Club Hosts Bridge Evening at Florence Bort Home

The Bid-a-bit club was entertained by Miss Florence Bort at her North Culvert Street home Tuesday evening. Substitute players included Mrs. John McBroom Mrs. Roger Friend Mrs. Paul Spears Mrs. Kirby Snyder and Mrs. Charles Smith. A lunch was served.

Florence Bort North Culvert Street Bridge John McBroom Roger Friend Paul Spears Kirby Snyder Charles Smith

Stoneys Top Business Men In Logan Bowling League

Stoneys, last in the standings, won two of three against the Business Men in Logan bowling league action on Wednesday. Walker led the winners with 222 in the first game, while Burgess posted scores of 188 and 159 across the series.

Tailenders Logan Stoneys Business Men Walker

Name beneficiaries named in Henry McBride will

Logan reports that Mrs. Mary Krannitz and Micheal K. R. McBride were named beneficiaries in the will of Henry McBride who died recently. The will was read in probate court this week and the property includes a house.

Logan Mary Krannitz Micheal KR. McBride Henry McBride

Also Mentioned on This Page

Companion Stally Cvesene Ste G. Burgess Beshara Overeee Daniels Ose Neeeere Harbaugh Leach Johnson Ee Charlotte North Carolina Hunter Ivan Lawson CLUB Majestic Warner Bros Warner Oland Mary Roberts Rinehart Olive Borden Lawrence Gray Zenner’s Men’s Shop Burgess Idia Mie Dia Logan Cash N. C. Bierly Logan Ohio Constance Talmadge Connie Yale Harvard Wonder Dog McBride Will Scott Columbia Featuring Harrison Ford and Phyllis Haver Charles Hutchinson Rochester-Lytle Zenners Zenner Co Southeastern Ohio Ecro The D. Zenner 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