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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1926

Page

3

Southeastern District Women’s Clubs Meet

The Southeastern District Women’s Clubs gathered for a two year program outline led by Dr. Peirce. The largest district in Ohio with 75 clubs and multiple federations aims to create county libraries and boost education and health standards. The meeting endorsed universal membership, discussed the Buckeye magazine, and elected officers. Local hotel banquet and musical entertainment capped the day with later receptions and a closing luncheon planned.

Board of Education William H. Schwartz Buckeye Mae Patterson Piketon A. R. Johnson Ironton Grace Ritz Circleville Resolutions Committee Ohio L. J. Eberle Morrow Josephine Peirce Marion Depew Head Columbus Department of Education Head Ralph Parks L. Morrell Howard Bobo Elizabeth Zane Dew American Legion Federation

Mrs Laura Spencer Elected President

In Nelsonville on October 15 the Nelsonville WCTU chapter elected Mrs Laura Spencer as president during a group meeting.

Laura Spencer Nelsonville Taura TD. Spencer

Local Boys Reach Donner California From Western Trip

Nelsonville residents confirm Charles Maffin and Watson Wolfe have arrived in Donner California on October 6 after leaving Nelsonville September 13 for a hiking and riding tour. Relatives report letters indicating their safe arrival.

Nelsonville Neljsonville Charles Maffin Watson Wolfe Donner California

Rev J W Coleman to preach at Nelsonville church

The Rev J W Coleman district superintendent of the Ohio district Pilgrim Holiness churches will preach at the Chestnut Street church Sunday evening. He is a former pastor of the Nelson Vale church in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville J. W. Coleman Cincinnati Ohio District Pilgrim Holiness Churches Nelsonvale Chestnut Street

Social Notes Hallowe'en Party At Miss Weekley's Home

Miss Helen Louise Weekley and Miss Helen Keating hosted a Hallowe'en party at Mill Street with games and contests. Luncheon served to a group including Rhea and Marie Dewhurst Ruth and Helen Keating Margaret and Helen Gandee Tacille Bryan Carl and Virginia Shaner Mary Elizabeth Rosser Agnes Burt Vernon Henshaw Mary Jo Kathleen Virginia Keating Esther Dorst Mary James Charles Jones Helen Weekley and Bill Weekley with Mrs Mable Jones and Mrs Alice Dresher assisting Mrs Matyici Weekley.

Hallowe'en Helen Louise Weekley Helen Keating Miss Weekley Mill Street Rhea Marie Dewhurst Ruth Margaret Helen Gandee Tacille Bryan Carl Virginia Shaner Mary Elizabeth Rosser Agnes Burt Vernon Henshaw Mary Jo Kathleen Virginia Keating Esther Dorst Mary James Charles Jones Helen Week

Entertain Guests and Personal Mention in Columbus

Mrs. Sally Elliott and Mrs. John J. Lentz of Columbus were guests Thursday of Mrs. B. J. Kessinger. Ray O'Dell and John Reed were in Columbus Thursday.

Sally Elliott John J. Lentz Columbus B. J. Kessinger Ray O'Dell John Reed

Former Athens Resident Edith Tomison Dies in Akron

Edith Scott Tomison, daughter of the late Milton Scott and Jennie Bean Scott and former Athens resident, died yesterday at her brother Guy Scott's home in Akron. Burial is planned for Saturday morning at West Union Street Cemetery with Rev. A Y Wilcox officiating. The funeral cortege will arrive in Athens on the 11:08 Hocking Valley train and proceed to the cemetery.

Edith Scott Tomison Milton Scott Jennie Bean Scott Athens Akron Guy Scott West Union Street A. Y. Wilcox Hocking Valley

Manjou Divorce Battle Opens in Los Angeles Courts

Adolphe Manjou and wife Kathryn sue each other for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court. The article notes Mrs. Manjou as she appeared at the hearing opening.

Adolphe Manjou Kathryn Los Angeles Mrs. Manjou

Athens High to Hold Snake Dance Before Tomorrow’s Game

Athens High students joined a mass assembly to boost spirit for tomorrow’s football clash with Wellston in Athens. Captain John Sprague urged teamwork while Principal Harshman spoke and cheers were practiced. John Alden, student body president, presided as Room 14 sophomores won least tardies with only two marks.

Athens High School Wellston John Sprague I’. E. Harshman John Alden

Debates Start with October 28 Tryouts for Intercollegiate Contests

Tryouts for spring debates among Ohio University Denison and the University of Cincinnati will be held October 28. Candidates give five minute speeches on the topic Resolved that the interallied debts should be cancelled by the governments concerned. About twenty five students intend to try out. Three judges will be chosen later by the department of public speaking. Last year’s team included Raymond Horton Donald Grasshaugh Chester Sanders Homer Young and Lloyd Walton.

Ohio University Denison University of Cincinnati Department of Public Speaking Raymond Horton Donald Grasshaugh Chester Sanders Homer Young Lloyd Walton

Steubenville Mayor Files Charges After Police Chief Suspension

Mayor E. J. Sanders filed charges with the civil service commission against Blaine Carter, suspended chief of police, after the common pleas court confirmed the dismissal of J. S. H. Patton.

Steubenville E. J. Sanders J.S. H. Patton Common Pleas Court Civil Service Commission Blaine Carter

Babe Ruth Visits Curative Visit Ailing Johnny Sylvester

Babe Ruth surprised Johnny Sylvester in Essex Fells New Jersey visiting the bed ridden boy who had recovered after Ruth’s three World Series home runs in St Louis. The hero spoke with Johnny and promised to return while local officials waited to greet Ruth at Bradley Beach.

Essex Fells N. J Johnny Dale Sylvester Babe Ruth St. Louis Johnny Babe Bradley Beach Ruth All Stars Ganz Yankees Cardinals Ed Puth Jimmie

Silent Yearns Across Time Address An Old Letter

A fragment reflecting unspoken words and nostalgia as the speaker contemplates conversation with a departed man. The inner voice reveals regret and longing, imagining questions left unasked and moments missed.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church ReDedication Planned

Fifty eight years after its founding the Nelsonville church completes remodeling and re dedication services are set for Sunday. Former pastors and members nationwide are expected to attend the observance and a Sun day magazine feature will center on the church history changes and program details.

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Dartlett Messenger

Romanian King Ferdinand Contemplating Abdication

Bucharest reports that on October 15 Romanian courtiers discussed the possibility that King Ferdinand, aged 61 and husband to Queen Marie, might abdicate the throne.

Ferdinand Marie Sem

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southeastern District Retta Howe Harley Mitchell J. Ledlie George Johnson Frank Johnson Berthal Barkey Ledlie Flower Missions Sigrid Love H. J. Long Charles Monks Spencer George ‘Ivans Christ Will Standall Evans Hardy Barker RED Men’s Hall Athens High Henderson Guthries Guthrie Auto Sales Co Baba Ruth New York World Seotiea Cline the Cline Ice Cream Co Athens, O Nelsonville, QO Baby Sister Lakehurst Angeles Maida Naval Air Station Shenandoah Bucharest U.R— Fumonian Mens Cornwell Harry
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