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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1963

Page

13

Kyger Creek remains unbeaten with 16-7 win over Chauncey

Kyger Creek improved to 7-0-1 by rallying past Chauncey-Dover 16-7. Kyger led 8-7 at halftime after a Chauncey touchdown, then extended with a 4 yard TD by Phil Duncan and a late 3 yard score by Jim French with Darrell Jude recovering a Chauncey fumble.

Kyger Downs Chauncey Chauncey Bobcats Kyger Creek Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Jim Matheny Matheny Kim Lindner Darrell Jude Jim French Roger Creek Shamblin Cowen Duncan French Poleyn Lindner

York Bruins Roll Over Miller 60 0 on Homecoming Night

York, 7-1, ran roughshod over Miller 60-0 as five players crossed the goal line. Jeff Bullock scored three times, Wayne Evans connected on a pair of plays, Dale Devol forced and recovered a score, George Boggs added two rushing TDs, and Wachenschwanz and Grinstead added scores or plays in the lopsided game. Miller drops to 1-6.

Warren Esterline Buchtel York Bruins Miller Falcons Carl Hermey Jeff Bullock Wayne Evans Bullock Evans Dale Devol Devol Falcon George Boggs Recine Boggs Bruin Mork Wachenschwanz Grinstead

North Gallia Tops Hannan-Trace 35 12 to Climb Standings

North Gallia moved from the SWAC cellar with a 35 12 victory over Hannan Trace on Thursday. Ira Eggleton scored two touchdowns and threw for another while freshman Roger Laffingwell guided the losers and North Gallia used early third quarter scoring to seal the win. The Pirates improved to 3 4 overall with the win while Hannan Trace remained winless in league play.

Mercerville North Gallia SWAC Hannan-Trace Pirates Hannan Trace Ira Eggleton Hannan Trace Roger Laffingwell Pete Nibert Ha’n’n-Trace Clyde Smith Mason Peck Joe Foreman Danny Chick Eggleton Peck Scott Sanger Ritchie Houck Terry Rucker

Racine Tornadoes Dominate Hannan 52-0 on Parent's Night

Racine Tor­na­does sprint to a 52-0 win over Hannan as Bruce Beegle scores three rushing TDs and Larry Price throws three more. Racine gains 479 yards to Hannan's 23 while converting 14 first downs to four for the Wildcats. Beegle, Price, and teammates lead fifth win. Hannan suffers seventh straight defeat.

Racine Racine Tornadoes Hannan Tornadoes Wildcats Bruce Beegle Larry Price Beegle Price Ted Bailey Gordon Fisher Bill Wickline Harry Cleland Don Harden Steve Cleland Bob Sylvester John Arnott

High School Football Scores From Ohio Night Games

Dayton Roth 22 Dayton Dunbar 0. Dayton Roosevelt 32 Dayton Fairview 8. Troy 22 Sidney 16. Dayton Stebbins 34 Lebanon 6. Xenia 20 Greenville 14. Kgger Creek 16 Chauncey 7. Racine 52 Hannan 0. York 60 Miller 0. Cincinnati Walnut Hills 30 Cincinnati Western Hills 16. Xenia Wilson 26 Lemon-Monroe 22. Caldwell 52 Glouster 0. New Lexington 26 Philo 0. Crooksville 26 Malta-McConnelsville 8. Maysville 13 New Concord 6. Orrville 30 Tuslaw 6. North Canton 30 Canton Timken 6. Colerain 6 Harrison 2. McArthur 12 The Plains 8. Cincinnati Withrow 40 Cincinnati Aiken 13.

Dayton Roth Dayton Dunbar Dayton Roosevelt Dayton Fairview Troy Sidney Dayton Stebbins Lebanon Xenia Greenville Kgger Creek Chauncey Racine Hannan W. Va

Ritchie powers Eastern to 68 0 win with 42 points

Ron Ritchie exploded for 42 points and 293 rushing yards on 10 carries as Eastern routed Southwestern 68 to 0. He scored six touchdowns including runs of 91 66 and 65 yards and added a 45 yard reception. Eastern improved to 5 2 1 overall and 3 0 1 in the league while Southwestern fell to 2 5 1.

Cadmas Ron Ritchie Eastern Southwestern Kgger Creek Ritchie John Ridenour Southwest Ridenour Roger Allman Charles Mankin

Better Lights Can Curb Rowdyism At Night Games

Cleveland police chief Richard Wagner and George Kozak head of high school sports agree that banning night football games is not a solution. They advocate improved lighting and preventive measures around fields to deter attacks and aid investigations. The issue is under discussion as other cities ban night games.

Cleveland George J. Kozak Richard R. Wagner Kozak Wagner Toledo Ohio

Tomcats Suffer Eighth Straight Defeat in 52-0 Loss

Glouster fell 52 to 0 at Caldwell in a Muskingum Valley League game. Dennis Gyure connected with Terry Dugan for a 45 yard pass to the Caldwell 15 in the second quarter, but the drive stalled on downs. Caldwell dominated throughout, with scoring in the first, third and fourth periods.

Glouster Tomcats Caldwell Dennis Gyure Terry Dugan Calawell

U S Golfers Tie Canada in Canada Cup Opener

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus joined Canada in a first place 136 total after round two at Saint Nom la Bretèche. Al Balding and Stan Leonard also 136. Miguel led individual with 66 as Palmer and Leonard sat at 69. Crowds of 5000 highlighted golf's rise in France.

Paris Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Canada Palmer Nicklaus al Balding Stan Leonard Gary Player Retief Waltman Sebastian Miguel Roman Sota Miguel Saint-nom-la-Bretche Balding Player Ireland Christy O’connor Leonard

Obituaries Hit Parade of Area Clergy and Residents

Multiple obituaries from Point Pleasant to Gallipolis report rites for Rev. V J Lathey of Letart Route 1 died at West Virginia University Medical Center in Morgantown after retiring from the Ohio Sandusky Conference in 1956. Survivors include wife Ethel a son and four daughters. Edith Clark Henson of Rio Grande dies at 80 in Columbus home of daughter. Helen Nier 42 Wilkesville dies in Holzer Hospital after illness. Services planned in Grove City and Wilkesville with burial in local cemeteries.

Point Pleasant V. J. Lathey the Heights Eub Daniel Coral Findlay Ohio Lathey West Virginia University Medical Center Morgantown Jackson County G. W Cora Casto Lathey Pasco Vanlue Ethel Adramn Lathey Letart Elva Richardson Carmen Barron Parkersburg Ruth Bumgarner Sidney Oris and Clyde Howard Columbus Harry Lathey Friendly W. Va Iva Parsons Cleora Sayre Corda Rowley Charleston Clara Welling Stevens Board Cemetery Gallipolis Edith Clark Henson Rio Grande William W. Stinson Colchester Rd Earl C. Henson Harold Corbin Grove City Russell Nance Ashville William C. Henson Toledo Chester C. Henson Lancaster James A Liggett Henson Wilkesville Helen Nier Holzer Hospital Albany Stella Millard K. Sanders James Luann Page James Nier Margaret Bland Myrtle Kemper Waverly Beatrice Reed Mary Hatfield Chillicothe Palmadge Barker Akron Jake Norman Harold Strong and Son Funeral Robert Hayden Floral Cemetery Benjamin, Jr Christopher Richard Bernard Corning Jacob F Shawnee Walter Woods Garfield Johnson Buckingham Elwood Matsers Shirley Johnson Saltillo Virgie Stickhorn New Lexington Frank Liska Frank Shilling Malta Jerry Shilling Arizona Humphrey Funeral Home Harold Kellenbarger New Lexington Cemetery Nelsonville Ruth Preston Washington St William Jennie Masters Bowerston First Presbyterian Church James Benson Preston James B. Preston Syracuse N. Y Anne Preston Montreal Can Joseph Masters Bruce Masters Cleveland Mary Clark Newton Falls Frank Tewkesberry Seattle Wash Ida Masters Elizabeth Roth Lois Smith Canton Anne Towell Warren Funeral Home J. Lloyd Evans Green Lawn Cemetery Huntington Cassius C. Wolfe Miami Fla Cabell County Hospital Riley G Olive Lewis Wolfe Morgan County Nellie Ralph Clark Mary Washington Helen Koontz Boston Mass Dorothy Emmett Chapman Funeral Home Ridgelawn

Obituary notices from Corning Shawnee Nelsonville Huntington and Glouster

Obituaries of Florence Stickdorn aged 71 of Corning Route 1. Ruth Preston 65 of 40 E Washington St Nelsonville. Cassius C Wolfe 75 of Huntington and Miami. Ida Drake 83 of Franklin. Details include survivors, births, previous spouses, church ties, and funeral arrangements across multiple towns with dates and burial locations.

Florence Stickdorn Corning Mount St. Mary Hospital

Fred H. Johnson obituary highlights Tulsa death

Fred H. Johnson, 67, formerly of Coolville and Racine, died Thursday morning in Tulsa Oklahoma. Arrangements are incomplete and burial will be in Carthage Cemetery.

Athens Fred H. Johnson Coolville Racine Tulsa Oklo Carthage Cemetery

Darwin Social Notes From Burlingham Area

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith of Mason West Virginia visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith in Darwin. Clarence Story returns for winter. Numerous calls at the Earl Cowen home include families from Burlingham Columbus Huntington Marietta and Chauncey. House Conference at Lake Hope drew many local attendees.

Earl Cowen Burlingham Darwin Lloyd Smith Mason W. Va Jim Smith Clarence Story Joe Stanley Steven Nancy K C. Welsh Bonnie Ronald Jewell LuAnn Stevie Richard Led O'Brien Columbus John O'Brien Earnest Cullums Ginger Rob Leifheit Wayne Sloan Long Lane G. G. Hart Ralph Parker Chester Ray Whaley Austen Jarvis Huntington Charles Winebrenner Marietta Ralph Kern Sam Tom Albert Kern Neffs Ohio Lake Hope Vada Hazelton Wanda Paulson Clara Swindle Clara Paulson Anna Hart Helen Swartz Etta Cullums Doris Eastman Dana Haning Lewis Shields Chauncey

Religions Discussed By WSCS Group at EUB Church

Mrs Dwight Walters spoke on To Seek a Neighbor Through the Grace of God as Georgia Stanley Circle WSCS met at the EUB Church. Participants represented Hinduism Buddhism and Islam. A piano duet by Mrs Spurgeon Mitzler and Mrs Roy Masure and a dual monologue on India and America were presented. Members were reminded to bring cookies for the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital party by Nov 30.

Local visitors and family traveling points noted

Storys itu STORY S Searls and Taylor families from Rutland visit Hollis Searls and Marlin Rife. Mrs Hoff man of Point Pleasant cares for Squire Taylor's children in Columbus. Underwood and Kathy from Gallipolis visit Walter Underwood. Conkle and Haffey families spend weekend with New Columbus residents.

Story Hollis Searls Hazel Taylor Rutland Marlin Rife Mattie Hoffman Point Pleasant Route 1 Squire Taylor Columbus Darius Underwood Kathy Gallipolis Walter Underwood James Conkle James Haffey New Columbus

Achievement Night Plans Concluded in Gallia County

The Gallia County 4-H Advisers Association outlined final plans for the annual 4-H Achievement Night set for 7 30 p m November 15 at Grace Methodist Church Certificates will be presented to 4 H members who completed their work A film will replace a speaker Highlights include re appointing Raymond De Lille to the county extension advisory council and forming 1964 nominating and finance committees The group also discussed boosting 1964 participation in the International Farm Youth Exchange program.

Gallipolis Gallia County 4-H Advisers Association County Extension Office Grace Methodist Church Bryson R. Carter Carter Raymond de Lillie County Extension Advisory Council Claude Winters Erman Cremeens Lewis Persinger de Lille Pat Glass County Extension Home Esta Deel Opal Payne International Farm

Sales Tax Shows Rise in Gallia County

Gallia County weekly and fiscal year sales tax receipts rise over 1962 and 1963 figures. For week ending Oct 19, 1963 receipts hit 10511.18 versus 4061.50 a year earlier. fiscal year totals reach 86879.24, up from 69101.55.

Gallipolis Gallia County John D. Herbert

Sale of undivided half interest in multiple Ohio properties

William A. Lavelle as Administrator of Lucille Hager’s estate petitions Probate Court of Athens County Ohio for sale of an undivided one half interest in four parcels across Albany Athens Knox and Lee Townships to pay debts and costs. The action names minor Cletus Dale McKinney and unknown heirs as defendants with a December 7 deadline to answer.

Cletus Dale McKinney Lucille Hager William A. Lavelle Theestate Athens County Ohio Albany Athens A. Vorhes Lee Township Wilkes Street Ohio Company Anna EK Armstron Id Village Knox Vinton Monee No Hoad Weston Townsend Delta Keenning Seth Nalwea Herinnine Vinton County Lee Towi Townhouse Road Holy Graham Isreal Wiley H. A. Brown A. ©. Dailey Ofd Granville Stout Iwi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steve Cowen Phil Duncan Larry Shamblin Bob Poleyn Ing Gary Durst Ra Tomcats Denver New York Buffalo Oakland San Diego Kansas City Houston Dallas Pittsburgh Green Bay Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Washington San Francisco Los Angeles Starr Bart Starr Green Bay Packers Jimmy Hill U.S Sandy Bertrand Bertrand Edith Henson Benjamin James and Hannah Boyles Shilling Drake Services Ida Drake Franklin Redtown Free Methodist Church L. A. Robinson Taylor Ridge Norbert W. Johnston the Messenger WSCS Itu By Glenna Shuler Theoadore T. Reed Jr Pomeroy, Ohio Kate L. Kibble Reedsville Meigs County H. O'Rrdmen Theodore T. Reed, Jr Pomeroy Lucy Kibble Beedeville H. O'Brien Meles County Irene Rhodes Clifford Ronald Rhodes J. BR. O'Brien Frank Sutphin Bernie Gilkey Freeland Norris May Barrows
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