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

Oct 04, 1931

Page

10

Murray City Parents and Teachers hear school levy talk

About 100 parents and teachers attended the September Parent-Teacher Association meeting in the Murray City High School gym. The program featured local musicians, and the group decided not to send a delegate to the Day AUv7 convention. They donated 50 dollars to the Higher Physical Education Department and urged voting yes on native aid and equalization funds. The next meeting plans a diphtheria and tuberculosis health film and a banner prize for the room with the most parents.

Furray City Dacher Association Ithe High School Qoet Jones Tmeet- Ling Harburger Wmstructor Hocking County Higher Physical Education Murray City High School Srnatalle Supt Hobert Nativite Aid Equalization Fund Mae Wollett Ollie Fb Ruth Short Nkaares Brooker Mizs Ruth Brooker

Local visitors and health update from Athens area families

The record lists Mineral Guesta at Parker Snyder’s home with many guests including Van Dyke and Spring families, Flora Johnson, Lena Welch and others. It notes Dwight Shingler’s tonsil removal, various relatives visiting in Athens Albany Nelsonville and Chauncey, and Jean Withers returning home after time with grandparents.

Parker Snyder Ajii van Dyke Parker Athens George Spring Flora Johnson Lena Welch Albany Dwight Wirstt Shingler Charles Knox Minnis Matheny

Torch Windstorm Causes Light Damage and Local Social Notes

A wind storm hit Torch Friday night causing minor damage such as roofs partially blown off and trees toppled. Local residents hosted guests and attended funerals as well as family visits to Shreveport and Coolville. Birth announcements and visitors from Cleveland, Betlo, and Portsworth are listed amid community notices.

A. A. Blackburn Sheridan Blackburn Nelsonville Robert Mefrew Shreveport Brrs M. A. McGrew A. C. Watson Perry Haning Clark's Chapel Coolville M. Babb Washington County Charles Hayden Louba Chester Bond Little Hocking Sid Baker Portswouth Sieslived Givens Mile

Sharpstown area farmers seed small wheat acreage

The Sharpsburg community reports busy seeding with a small wheat allotment. Harry Aldridge yields 188 bushels the largest to date amid harvest talk. Local social notes cover church events, a golden wedding anniversary for George and Mrs. Hanson, and a lengthy list of attendees and gifts.

Harry Aldridge Bennington Buniea Armstorng Forest Tussell Lilian Bardin Marietta UW. B Mt. Tiberty Cox South East Ohio Mt. Hermon Franke Rardin Harry Aldrige Harper of Glouster Vt. M. White George W. Hanson Mt. Hermony Vera Strode Co. E. Endicott V. Selby James Selby Roy Bardin C. P. Yocom B. EB. ‘Armstrong Hila Harrie Wagoner Clyde Bardin Zanesville S. V. Selby Portsmouth Rowena Burfield Frank Caldwell Coolville John George E. Fawcett Cheaterhill Mabel Clary B. E. Armatrong Betty Jean Forest” Russell Grant C.F. Fecom

Rome High School Assembly Program Sparks Student Interest

Rome High School pupils enjoyed an assembly program featuring music readings current events poems and a short play titled school days. The evening included a junior class weiner roast at Cunningham farm with chaperone Miss Harfson and Dr Glazier.

Rome High School Baphomore J. G. Russell Gaylord Cook Nelsonville Ainter Ed Knight D. Newman Joyce Ann F. H. Laughlin Lewla Ogg Ohio University Geo. Ogger C. F. Finsterwald Mullay New York City C. H. Copeland Finsterwald Guysville Ruth McBee Clare Norris C. B. Norris Carl Seaman Margaret. Fitzhugh Lenora Hartt Ralph Addie Biggins Vinnie Victoria Dexter J. Lewis Wimmer J. E. Parmiter Amesville Martha Brawley Nathan Noble Cleveland Wallace Hatch Parkersburg Ethel Robinson Washington Athens

Bethany on Clarence Fetty farm reports autumn yields and travels

The farm yields a Grimes Golden apple tree producing thirty bushels this autumn. Local notices mention friends rejoicing at Birs Petty’s steady improvement from a disabled float. Names appear of residents and visitors including Nina Crippen Craig, Albert Frost, Lewis Moore, Jarvis, Leora Brandenberry, Leone, Blanche Rowell, Clara Place, Martha Petty, Marcia Russell Johnson, Grant Hussell, Lucy Hussell, Clyde Moore, and a Field trip to Maple Hill farm for a probable Friday October 1 outing.

Clarence Fetty Birs Loin Petty Nina Craig Mee Crippen Albert Frost Lewis Moore Jarvis Stewart Leora Brandenberry Leone Bethany Blanche Rowell Clara Place Frost Martha Petty Cross Road South Canaan Marcia Russell Johnnson Grant Lucy Hussell Clyde Moore Athens Job Moore F. Lerson Clyde Parrish A. A. Place Maple Hill

Community Visit and Family News From Nearby Towns

A string of local visits and family updates spans New Philadelphia Beebe and Athena as residents travel to relatives. Glenn Brunkerman’s injury is described as tepidly recovering, with several households hosting guests and sharing garden harvest notes.

Decline in Pedestrian Travel Shown by Ferryman Report

The ferryman at Reedsville reports a October setback with only 370 passengers noted while autos led travel, 801 automobiles and 460 tons of merchandise conveyed. Several local residents and visitors, including Mrs. Bertha Hoffmar and families from New Castle and Louisa, Ky, were mentioned in social notices with travel and visits to relatives. Parishioners and locals such as Mr. and Mrs. H G Webster and Ruth Coleman hosted gatherings, and several small town movements were recorded on the West Virginia travel roundup.

Reedsville West Virginia Bertha M. Hoffmar Charleston Bert Shumway Wills Shumway New Castle E. Mo. Sprague

Carbondale Social News and Visits From Nearby Towns

Carbondale reports several visits from relatives and friends including Mrs Lucy France in Sugar Grove and Mr and Mrs Clifford Johnson with Norris from Barberton. Families travel for illnesses and Sunday School events are announced with Church services noted.

George Carlin Sam Risley Sugar Grove Lucy France France Frank Arnold Dr. France Carbondale Clifford Johnson Norris Barberton Dan McClain Fine Forest Adrian Colling McLeish Glouster Mtr Lewis Daugherty Marle Daugherty Scout Risley Marion Welch Columbus Dave Kennard Marthe Russell Joseph Helen Chillicothe Nora Frank Dorothy Hazel Athens Dora. Hoak John McClain Miller M. E

Coolville Residents Visit En Route Home from Minnesota

Florence Lawrence, formerly of Coolville, traveled from Virginia Minn to Clarksburg W Va after summer with sister Irene Brandt. She visited Jamestown ND and Blanche Smithberger. Daughter Majet Lawrence worked at the University of Illinois then returned to Clarksburg. Mr. and Mrs. W C Stout hosted a 58th wedding anniversary dinner at Rock Street with son C S Stout of Nelsonville.

Florence Lawrence Hoobler Barth Clarksburg Wva Irene Brandt Virginia Minn Jamestown North Dakota Blanche Smithberger Lawrence Majet Lawrence University of Illnois

Local social notes and events from the M. E. Church and town

Mrs. Stout and her husband are described as well preserved for their ages. The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church will meet at Mrs. Mary Reeder’s home with officer elections and a pot luck supper. Mrs. A C Mills is ill with a nervous breakdown. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Burns visit their father Alex Caldwell, who stores goods and plans to winter in Berea. Aldobickntey of Carthage moves into Caldwell’s rental. Town residents Suckley, Tayd, Mulligan Chevalier, Ely, and Austin Blake are noted. The Troy Civic Association advertises the fall film Daddy Long Legs. Henry Doe and family visit from Portsmouth. The Standard Bearer Society met at Mrs. Raymond Walden’s home. officers elected: Dort Lockhart, Gladys Sheels, Alyca Chevalier, Helen Root, and Mary Belle Bentz.

Stout M. E. Church Mary Reeder A. C. Mills Dana T. Burns Berea Alex Caldwell Burns AldobicKintey Carthage Joe Suckley Gerald Tayd Mulligan Chevalier Wilbur Ely Mineral Austin Blake Troy Civic Association Wredness Janet, Gaynor Warner Baxter Henry Doe Portsmouth EB. M. Pierce Standard Bearer Society Raymond Walden Dort, Lockhart Presient Gladys Sheels Alyca Chevalier Helen Root Mary Belle Bentz

Typhoid fever drains Garden Binns Randolph in rough spell

Garden Binns Randolph suffers a high fever around 103 degrees and has been ill for some time with typhoid. Annie King fainted while doing chores and injured her back, with sister-in-law Provenice King helping with tasks. P Mohler assists Ear nest Howard in making sorghum molasses as a rocksot cane measures 15 feet by five inches. Gilbert Coen enters Ohio University this Monday. Forest Meighen and Athena Meighen join relatives at Co. A. Meighen and Forest Ja Beiping’s home.

Binns Randolph Annie King Provenice King P. Mohler Earnest Howard Mr. Howard Gilbert Coen Ohio University Forest Meighen Athena Co. A. Meighen Forest Ja Eera

Farm crops prove plentiful in area about Harrisonville

In Harrisonville and surrounding areas the harvest shows plentiful fruit and grain. Apples sell for 25 to 35 cents a bushel at the orchard, grain and potatoes yield varied by farm, with local workers urged to prepare for winter and avoid reliance on relief. Local roads receive gravel as work continues and residents move goods and property, while families adjust to seasonal changes and health news.

Harrisonville Arrisonville Oct Red Cross

Langsville Residents Pursue Work and Visits Across Towns

Langsville Ivan Searles travels to Pataykala to visit his brother Opie and work cutting corn. Locals call on J. W. Miller. Clarice Whitmer visits Columbus friend Neltie Canady. Amy Tyler of Boston visits J. C. Phillips and son How ard. A picnic at Mrs Elizabeth Ward's included many local names.

Ivan Searles Pataykala Opie Ang J. E. Hull Vinton Amy Tyler Boston Mass J. W. Miller Clarice Whitmer Columbus Neltie Canady J.C. Phillips Howard Steward Knapp Elzabeth Ward Bid Bobo Elvira Phelps Charley Siders Rutland Mary Jane Entaminger Business College L. B. Entaminger Clarice Miller Rutland High School Karl Knapp Michigan Lloyd Thames Childer Edith May Mildred Fay Thames Gladys Locke Helen Ernest Gardner Lovina Thomas Frank Ward Elizabeth Ward

Gain in W C T U Membership Shown After Stockport Meeting

A Stockport county W C T U convention at Stockport Saturday led to new members for Chesterhill reflecting a growing movement. State vice president Viola Romans spoke on national convention insights, with officers elected including President Effie Michensy and treasurer Pearl Calendine. Chesterhill attendees listed among local members.

W. C.T.U Chesterhill Stockport Yesterhill Get Coisorestne W. OC. T Stock'rt Viola Romans Columbus Markham, Cartwright Dougissa Goldie Barnhouse Wallace Romans Ottawa W. c T T. Ue Effie Michensy Warren Walker Trensurer Pearl Calendine Hattie Woodward McConneleville Margaret Wagoner Grace Fawcett Bessie Schofield Emily Kinsey Hffie Michener Hattie Hill Hattie Dougan Elva Worthington Misa Lillian Todd Mattie Zumbro Rule Sc Rose Campbell Tenn Lucy Davis Cal Malinda Metzger

Local Notices and Society News from Worthington to Columbus

Shawnee residents entertain guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Severance while Tom Pritchard and Dr. C. B. Sharpe travel to Zanesville on business. Mrs. J. A. Severance stays with her daughter in Columbus as Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cox of Toledo attend Joe Garlinger’s funeral. Local couples visit Logan for business. Kappa Sigma Phi Club lists 15 preps on track duty for two months. Richard West improves after several months away. Imogene Bernes recovers from injuries from a fall from a running board. A false report claimed a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bird Jr. was published. the newspaper regrets the error.

Charles Severance Worthington Hugh Williams Tom Pritchard Sharpe Zanesville J. A. Severance McCuneville Earl DeVore Columbus Ray Cox Toledo Joe Garlinger J. J. Conn The Messenger

Scatter Ridge Guests and Local Visits Across Athens Area

Scatter Ridge and Athens residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Fred Mathews hosted in Athens while Mr and Mrs Ray Mathews hosted elsewhere. Lurene Mathews stayed with Aunt Hattle Junod in Athens. John South and others attended a Red Men pow wow in Athens Thursday evening.

Fred Mathews Athens Ray Mathews Herbert Everett Strouds Run F. J. Hubler Bra. Wade Smith Dutch Creek John Dillinger John South Lurene Mathews Hattle Junod Stroude Run Clarence Dean Alia South Red Men's Lodge Athol Waldo Poston Doris Jean di Mubler

Plains area residents host and visit over weekend

The report lists numerous local visits and movements across Chauncey Athens Nelsonville and Columbus. Families like Briley Smith Michael Thorn Miller Osbore Powell and Hawkins appear among others visiting relatives and attending illnesses, with several moving or relocating to Albany Hocking and nearby towns. Readers are informed of guests, nursing roles, and small-town social ties.

Weekend guests and local visits in Logan area

Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs Pete Ero and John Day returned from Umbus Hospital where he was kept for observation. William Bricker Sr injured hand at Hocking Mine with infection. Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins attended the funeral of Charles Snider at Snider Cemetery near Logan. Also visits by Seth Robinson, Mrs F Up, Gil Hartman and family to Haydenville and N Eas in Logan area.

M Pete Ero John Day Umbus Hospital Wiliam Bricker Hocking Mine Joe Hutchins Aun Charles Snider Snider Logan Seth Robinson Gil Hartman Jim Nelsville Haydenville, Lune John Neas

Local social notes feature visitors and family visits

Shade Mrs. Sarah Goldsberry spent last week with her daughter S. J. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Wein of Nelson are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hamer. Mrs. Holly King and Attle gort Pratts Fork visited Mrs. Libbie B son Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flanders Asbury Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hing of Athe were Thursday evening guests Mrs. S. J. Smith and mother, Sarah Goldsberry. Mrs. Margaret Grim visited Sam Forman Wednesday.

Sarah Goldsberry S. J. Smith Rs. Wein Nelson Jay Hamer Holly King Attle Gort Pratts Fork Libbie Bson Pearl Smith Charles Flanders Asbury Joe Hing S. J.smith Sarah Galdsberry Margaret Grim Sam Forman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pty Murray City P.T. A Alumnua Association Joe Stona Everett Short Daugh Margaret Son Junior Robert Foster Pearson Faser Sadie Foster Lemma Lloyd Gale Strum Waft Castell Glewater Maud Farmer Hirs Cora Craft Opal Luoning Clara Hellyer Gold Hoffman Mary Shafer Mies Effie Jonas Myrtle Brown Carl Carsner Bertha Jonas Jonny Lopez Sarah McMahaway Saidye Shelton Thelma Dos Tor Tv Bsex Harry Shuttleworth Dave Roberts Oscar Albaugh Clara Cunliffe Margaret Smart Bros Mary Griffith Shawnee James Hamer, Jr Richard Coleman Dixie Charles Robinson Murray HD. Householder Householder Methodist Episcopal Church M. EB Wylee U. B. Church Thompson M. B. Church Secrest Warren Darby Orient Charles Hellyer Mary Donoghue St. Mary's of the Springs College Maude Farmer Ward Township Lulu Smith Buffington the Plains Ladies Aid M. 5 Lizzie Stiff Effie Devol Carrie <Acker Lizzie Fisher Belle Baird Samantha Shelton Dore, Spencer Martha Huston Isie Strum Mattie Ralph James Russell B. A. Person Mingus Pilgrim Holinces Church Glenna Stoling Earl Morris Opal Shrieves Ofter Frank Williams Albert Storer Ha Pertler Maria Byron Detroit Jack Byron B. Vollmer Fred Jinnear Eunice Ann Chesevile, C W. R. Baker G. W. Dewees H. A. Dewees Lucy Coleman William Moyery Fannie Romine Cyrus Jones Samantha | Frost of A. B. Bean Baptist Ladies Ald and Missionary Societies J. B. Person Sunanine Welcome Inn Charles Campbell Billy Hart Coolville Station Leo Johnson Sharpsburg Rome Lotiridge Jacob Zumbach New Philadelphia John Chevalier L. A. McConkey L. H. Alien Robert Sharp Lennie Glenn Pomeroy Brunkerman Georgia Haliday Guetta J. L. Gaston Emmett Swisher Pawitness John Barmhill Dutch Ridge L. H. Allen Oryn Watkins Billy L. T. Runnion Samuel Tails Claire Luce Lois Wadsworth Ohio H. G. Webster Long Bottom W. Burden Akron Ruth Coleman Mary Ann Kibble Priday Alton Ida Kibble L. Newell Letart H. D. Parker Callie Cawdery L. B. Sisson F. M. Coates J. W. Emrick G. W. Ash Wolf Pen Bert Gallipolis Guy Howell Harry Plummer Mate Alkire Alkire Tana Turner Luther Carsey Langsville Amanda Feeler Dresden George A. Soloman Liberty Cemetery Grace Worthington Louisa ‘Worthington Lillian Todd William Posey Lee Funk Columb Fila Funk Lottie Davia Nouns Marshall la Due Edy Philo Bund Hetti Woodward Nellie Grigsby Iil Vernice Carson Je Kerr Robert Crock Mansile Gertry Guguby May Hill Adah Parkina B. E. Workman Hamilton County Denvertown Alta Reed Wwson C. D. Zebra Ravenna Hiram Thomas Nelevifle Kenneth Guy van Dyke Memorial Hital Scatter Phillip Briley Near Union Ebrnest Smith Ed Michael George Thorn Pearl Miller Charles Miller Yrenors Harry Noble Middleport Edwin Nelson Robert Graves Kunjee Wook Missouri Lowry George Dille Walter Curt Gross Kathryn Dright Barry Locke Bnydenville Virgil Manning EB. C. Howard Merwin Stauffer Manning Dang Swift Little Son Hugh Nida Mondey Charles McMillan Near McArthur George Besco Dave Whaien Tom Willams John Hawkins Roy Gabriel Lester Billy Joe Joe South Hirtland Fd Michael George Gabriel, Jr Charles Bartlett Fin Cook Orville Shellman Lew Grant Hospital Dessia Anderson Arnett George Bullington L. Smith Jobs Zell Buffington Samuel Gabriel Tom Emmett Sherwood Hocking H. B. Johnson Sam Gabriel Chauncey Dave Aleshire Bruce Blake Lloyd Harlan New Martinsville W. Va Robert Lonely Marion Smith C. Wead Plymouth Aeplace Allestring Orchestra Grant and Ride Coca-Cola A. Green
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