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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1930

Page

17

Murder at the Bridge Table in Primrose Meadows

In a tense bridge party, Penny Crain discovers a death hand as Carolyn Drake and others contend. Drame erupts with key players Drake, Dundee, and Tracey Des, while Penny and Nita grapple with accusations and a collapse. The scene shifts to a bedroom as Mrs Selim’s murder looms over the gathering.

Bewe Jearnings DUNE Penny Crain Carolyn Drake Lois Mla Atandes Ora Miles Eters Polly Ale Bove Solarium Clive Ham Rasence Declarer Penny Nita Haren Etre Atier Penor Nuim Tracy Fiora Ose Tracey Drake Dunden Thal Lapor John Dundee Wenely Hoven Primrose Meadows Mr. Drake Ake Mesa Ui Fenny O Tarasolns Drake Wheeler Dior Drale Stallone Dennys Bard Fyora Aly Rasen Lee Cardy Diaks Jenny Karen Caroulys Flora Miles Garry Ymond Poult Neale Clive Rawmons Ary Maron Gais Lava Pflore Jompe Ag Tomle Cockisile Tracex Lola Surge Marshall Denper Spralt Anes Raymond Honile Karen Atnris Caliapaca Pers Marshall Sara Ena Marshall Serexm Floyd Ren Haishin Witsoe Wittering

Fragmented mystery at seaside manor ends in confession

The scene unfolds with guests revisiting a tense evening as a murder inquiry tightens. Key figures include Mrs. Beale and Captain Strawn, while Dundee and Sprague give contrasting testimonies. A body lies on a couch and police are drafted in as questions mount and alibis fray.

Two Hurt As Auto Wrecked Near Athens Ohio

Nov 29 Miss Emma Waster and her cousin Gelber Swart were injured when their car skidded off the embankment four miles east of Athens. The machine righted itself and occupants suffered minor injuries. Other accidents were reported between MacArthur and Wellston and along the road to Columbus due to skidding on Wednesday and Thursday.

McArthur Emma Waster Marietta Bilsth Waxler Figton Athens Macarthur Wellston Columbus

Officers Elected in Meartfi or Township Grange

Meartfi or Township Grange announces officers for the year including John Coone Wayne Cooper overseer and rose Hadeliés as travers. The report also notes guests and Thanksgiving gatherings among members, with various families attending dances and dinners at local venues.

Meartfior Vinton Grangs Tihe John Coone Wayne Cooper Potspatrick Leetford Rose Hadeliés Traver Thelma Cottrilh Earl Arbaugh Dens Jetlsus Vera Gregory Ceres Flora Arbauch

Red Cross calls for food and clothing donations

The Red Cross asks for clothing and food donations for needy county residents including the elderly. Donations may be dropped at the Savings and Loan and will be distributed directly to those in need.

Thur Ie Mi Cross Ed Cross Red

New Straitsville Notes and Obituaries

New Straitsville scene reports Mrs. Mick Hall funeral services held Friday for the 41 year old, leaves husband and four children. Nearby residents improve and family updates. Ohio University students visit with parents. play “Two Days to Marry” drawn crowds at Orville School. area names and travels noted. school to resume Monday December 1 after short break.

Straitsville and Dire Los Yeaner Calliiethe Ling Orlaf Bob Eeten Bill Edna Beata Leake Jimmie Neltie Ohio University Sudents Haye Coakley Mick Hall Hall Phil Savage I. V. Blankensh!p Georgs Auhbaugh New Lexington J. W. Blankenship Charles Lemon Margaret Nelson Millersburg Orville School Elmore Faine Cincinnati A. BE. Faine Timothy Blankenship Detroit Frank Cohart Fort Wayne

Faint Girls Basketball Match Details Between New Gthalsville and Maxatiens

In a Wednesday game between New Gthalsville and Maxatiens the focal girls Ved and the eyes Wen were highlighted as the report notes a brief moment of action and pursuit during the contest.

New Gthalsville Maxatiens Focal Girls

Albany Ohio Wedding News of Mildred Mathews and Frank Mathews

Marriage notice from Albany area lists Mildred Mathews and Frank Mathews wed in Athens on November 28. Officiated by Rev. J S Eshop, attended by Hazel Steward and Donald Mathews. Both graduates of Albany High, couple to reside in Fremont where Mr Mathews works at Crescent Manufacturing. Relatives noted visiting and best wishes from local families and friends.

Leany Miss Morence TM. Dalley Los Ampelos C. N. Jones Dearlier Thareseas al Pataskala Jacksontown P. Mathews Near Albeny Atheny

Social visit highlights on Richland Avenue gathering

Nov. 24 at SHLAND AVENUE R and Mrs Arthur Vors hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Wil Hames of Columbia Mr and Mrs Patux Campbell of Chillicathe and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hunter with daughter Lucille Athene Mr and Mrs Herbert Leighty of New Lexington spent a day with the hosts.

Ateharnuli Mame McGhee Wallston Guy Teeters Columbus Mya Ellsworth Washler Chapel Delbert Swartz Marietta Wilson Swartz Dag Robert Peau W. Pilehar Herbert Haanton Harry Weastermar Jean Wil Lewis Goddard Mies Martha Hamilton Country Club Robert Will Herbert Burson Athens Mise Jean WL State Univers AL Wi Coultrep Ina Gibbons Gallipolis Wayne Carnal Hamilton A.D. Carnal Stella Will Pearl Sayfor Charles Rogers Edwin Markham Mary Virgins John George Rogers John Shockey Lauren We J. Swaim Thomas PT. Sharp Shland Avenue Arthur Vors Fred Wil- Hames Columbia Patux Campbell Chillicathe Arthur Hunter Lucille. Athene Herbert Leighty New Lexington

Crookes predicted wheat shortages by 1931

Washington reports that Sir William Crookes forecast global wheat shortages by 1931, a prophecy deeming unlikely due to neglected contributions of science and power. Dr. O. Stina of the Bureau of Agriculture Economics notes that current low prices have prompted officials to revisit the claim.

Washington Department of Agriculture Wiliam Crookes Fiis O. ©. Stina Bureau of Agriculture Economics

World Wheat Yields and Industrial Growth Strive for Peace

The article discusses global wheat yields rising since 1890, with data noting a world average of 12.7 bushels per acre a century ago and significant gains by 1919. It links agricultural expansion to broader industrial activity and wartime economics, referencing the United States and India as notable contributors to production and trade dynamics.

Laa Tusa Prorelian

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carolyn Brinige Partir Pep Glatefou Kates Xita Lake Penny Penny Dexter Sprague Janet Raymord Dundes Dexter Sprigne Ain Sprague Livius Room Janet Ageini Ryak Deck Viera Miles Teosen Davides Aries By Anne Austin Feyeam Maretiil Malas Betas Tore Megober Flora Daxtar Sprague Duncan Polly Beale Aauwaredle Litte Bexoid Clive Haygmond John Drake Bron Tully Jaystore Shara Whignered Sargeant Turner Timp Oferenes Strawn Otishifos Tim Willa Alam Isla Nila Solim Nito Fo Strawn Vinton County Sreanhar Ohio Uto Otter Finton Grange Auss Elizabeth Cowltrep Notu V Tegan Unidversity Dels Qpri Frances Qoultran Lavinia Woreyer Abyss Geretby Ross Lo KL McHarg Dagghters Meargaret Wilma Lots Colley Thomas Nicholas Drviss Engebeth Coult Wiliam Cauthat Amn Arion Mich Sarah Fherp Etta Foreman Knip Teckson Strei Hawk Chile Herold Lorri Ann Hytel Frank Lowry Anus. Carson Francis Lomex Jatass Ang Jaquiline Lowry T. J. Siintey Huntington W. Va A. E. Sharp David Gorsuch Charles Banister Clave Lend Thomas Sharp Gross Dounts Arthur W. H. Arnold Linnia Arnold B.cleveland Newspaper Brihive New Straitsville Albany Charlca Leishty Iwan Mead Maral Soclkonville Soad Amd Alys Larwile Mivn Lene Brock Var Ste Sirs Dearkeer Mrooaief Arthury Hester Clarins Waedecid Riga Mere Barnhill Aia Charpenter Fund Mere Abesshurion Bern Wudips Baty Farmily Ward Tie Tha Mr. Wilds Athans Frank Ferry Mick Richland Ave Genie Betes Mother Nature’s Curio Shop Raed i NEA Emaseee Point Barr Alaska Flock OP Hallia LG
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