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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1928

Page

8

Second Gang Shooting Victims Die In Chicago Violence

Chicago reports confirm two more deaths from the Jeep Street gang battle. Joe Ferraro died after being shot twice in the back, and Tony Lombardo was killed instantly. Bodyguard Joe Lolardo, uninjured, remains silent amid police questioning as Lombardo’s security cadre endures the underworld code.

Chicago U.A Joe Ferraro Tony Lombardo Joe Lolardo Lombardo Ferraro Olardo Erraro Lolardo

Fire destroys school house in Logan township

Fire believed incendiary destroyed the two story Monday school between Monday and Longstreth in Hocking County about 1 am. The old bell that summoned pupils for over 40 years fell silent for the September term. 75 to 80 pupils were housed at the school previously. arrangements were made to relocate students to the United Brethren Church and a Longstreth dwelling. Robert Thomas is principal. board members include Jack Gears Joe Smart Frank Johnson Tom Spencer Charles Lanning and W E James as clerk.

Logan Board of Education Longstreth Ward Township Hocking County Jack Gears Gears United Brethren Church Robert Thomas Joe Smart Frank Johnson Tom Spencer Charles Lanning W. E. James

Two Fitted in Court of Porter

William Kirkendall of Albany and Isaac Forest of Cincinnati faced charges of drunkenness in Justice of the Peace Carl Porter court. Each was fined 25 dollars and costs. Kirkendall could not pay and was jailed until paid, while Forest paid and was released. Forest was arrested at Athens Tourist Cabin and Kirkendall on New Marshfield road. arrests were by Constable Dalton and Deputies Kingett/Dalton and Chief Parker.

William Kirkendall Albany Isaac Forest Cincinnati Court of Justice of the Peace Carl Porter Kirendall New Marshfield Road Harry L. Dalton Wayne Kingett Forest Athens Dalton Herb Parker Kirkendall

Robinson arrives in Woringon for speeches on religious freedom

Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Democratic vice presidential nominee, arrived in Richmond Virginia on September 10 preparing to speak tonight on religious freedom after breakfast with Governor Byrd and meetings with state political leaders.

Richmond Joseph T. Robinson Byrd

Rising Chicago tennis star Lott eyed as future national great

Chicago 22 year old George Lott earns high praise in the east for his notable play and prospects as America's top player in coming years. Lefty Grove of the Athletics struck out three Indians in nine pitches during a Philadelphia game. In Ravenna, Sept 10 two Akron flyers were hospitalized after a Brady airport crash. Wilbur Meier, 27, pilot and Roy Herman, 25, passenger, were injured when the motor stalled after takeoff to 260 feet. Bystanders aided but extraction took about a half hour.

George Lott Chicago East America Ravenna Akron Brady Wilbur Meier Roy Herman

Lenigar Dies After Motorcycle Crash Near Haydenville

Roy Lenigar a Haydenville resident, 25, died at his home after a motorcycle crash near Wolf's Basin in Hocking County Saturday. He had ridden from a Haydenville garage, was taken to a Haydenville doctor, then to hospital. officials say internal injuries and possible lung rupture caused death about 8:30 PM. Funeral services scheduled for Haydenville Episco. Church and burial at Haydenville. The incident occurred as the front fender reportedly caught in the wheel spokes during a rapid ride. The report notes the Sandusky United Brethren convention met in Logan with Hoover endorsement discussions.

Logan Wolf’s Basin Hocking County Roy Lenigar Haydenville Stout Lenigar Valle Throcen Alianes Senigat Joe Farr Lancaster Keann Lensgar Hay Denville HoGdlet

No Deductions for Hocking County Teachers Retirement Fund

Logan reports teachers in Hocking County were told by W. E. Kershner secretary of the retirement board that no deduction from the first month’s salary is needed for the retirement fund. Previously a one dollar deduction from each teacher’s first month’s pay was used for the expense fund, which is now adequate for current needs.

Logan Hocking County W. E. Kershner

National Singles Championship Opens With 64 Players

Sixty four tennis players from nine nations entered the National Singles Championship Tournament opening today on the West Side Courts at Forest Hills. Pierre Charles, the Belgian heavyweight, displayed skill with three instruments the piano harmonica and accordion. James J. Bush, once a three sport star at the University of Wisconsin, entertained Gene Tunney before the retired champion left for Europe.

Forest Hills Pierre Charles Wisconsin James J. Bush Gene Tunney Europe University of Wisconsin

Logan Briefs Local social and travel notes

Logan society items list residents traveling to Cleveland Titusville Pa and Columbus for visits and events. Notables include Mr. and Mrs Clair Stettler and son leaving for Cleveland after an extended Logan visit with Mrs Leyshon. Others travel to Titusville and Columbus while clubs plan a dinner at Mrs Belle Hyson’s home and attendees hear Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt address at a Methodist conference.

LOGAN Clair Stettler Cleveland Belle Hyson Anthony Toerner Frank Harden Clinton Welch Columbus Thy Moorehead L. F. Hammond Toledo Pandas Cherrington Edward Godfreys Springfield Mabel Walker Willebrandt Ohio Methodist Conference C. H. Keynea Capital City Rusackl James

Fined $5 for threats against Rev Owens in Nelsonville case

Noah Guess was fined $5 and costs after arraignment before Magistrate E. E. Bright on charges of threatening the Rev. Owens in Nelsonville. Guess was arrested at his Green Township home after Deputy Sheriff L. F. Hammond served the warrant. The clergyman had gone to Band Run to hold services when the threats were alleged.

Logan Noah Guess E. E. Bright Owens Nelsonville Band Run Guess Green Township L. F. Hammond

Marriage Licenses for Ofer Westenbarger and Ross Smith Couples

Two marriage licenses issued for J Bart Ofer 20 laborer of Vinton marrying Blanche Westenbarger 16 student of Logan and Wilson Ross 26 farmer of Laurelville marrying Dora Smith 20 teacher of Laurelvile. Rev Laird and Rev Frederick Brown officiated respectively.

J. Bart Ofer Vinton Harley Oller Blanche Westenbarger Logan Nelson Laird Wilson Ross Laurelville Harry Ross Dora Smith Laurelvile Arthur Smith Frederick Brown

King of the Philadelphia rum raid named

The title of king of the Philadelphia rum raid has been conferred on Zhaxino Book Hall by District Attorney Monashan who is directing the Philadelphia cleanup. Siloff purchased machine guns and bulletproof vests from Edward H. Goldberg, munitions expert, the hitters told Philadelphia authorities.

Philadelphia Zhaxino Book Hall Monashan Siloff Edward 8 Goldberg

Resume Services at Church Here Sunday

First Christian Church resumed all regular morning and other services yesterday. Reg ular attendees reported good turnout. Mr. Charley said true spiritual rest rests on a forgiven yesterday a consecrated today and a hopeful tomorrow, with peace and satisfaction found in Jesus Christ.

Honest Heart

Two railroad workers killed after stepping into path of train

Elyria reports Michael Kilbane of Cleveland and John Tronin of Massachusetts were killed near Shawnee, five miles east, when they walked into the path of the Interstate Limited.

Elyria Michael Kilbane Cleveland John Tronin Massachusetts Shawnee Here Interstate Limited

Catholics Leave Sydney After Eucharistic Congress

Thousands of devout Catholics returned home as the Twenty Ninth Eucharistic Congress ended in Sydney New South Wales with attendees departing.

Sydney

Kiel HoldUp Man Detained After Grocery Reign of Terror

A masked gunman, unidentified, robbed two customers and the store manager of a Detroit chain grocery today. He fled in a car with three revolvers but was pursued by police cars and overtaken, with presumed fatalities reported by authorities.

KIEL Detroit Inne

Woman jailed in shooting of Buck McKnight

New Lexington Sept 10 Mrs Hazel Lanning 33 daughter of coal operator H H Essex held in Perry county jail for investigation in connection with a shooting at New Straitsville. Sheriff says Lanning shot Walter Buck McKnight in the hip with an 88 caliber revolver. McKnight's condition is not serious. A companion with Lanning was released and says McKnight and the others attacked her but the gun discharged accidentally amid a scuffle. Lanning’s estranged husband was involved in prior charges.

New Lexington UAH Hazel Lanning H. H. Essex New Straitsville Perry County Harley McNabb Lunning Walter Buck) McKnight McKnight

Plan Addition for Local Salvation Army Headquarters

Architect William E Mills of Nelsonville draws plans for a meeting hall extension on West Union Street to be added to the Salvation Army headquarters. The campaign to raise 3500 dollars is nearly funded with about 800 dollars still needed as of Saturday’s meeting chaired by Lt W Roberts.

William E. Mills Nelsonville Salvation Army West Union Street Salvation Army Board Salvaton Army Board Lt. W. Roberts

Elkins To Pay for Damages in Nelsonville Crash

Gerald Copgrove of Pickerington owns a Chevrolet touring car that hit Fred Elkins’ Dodge sedan in front of Charles Dalton grocery. Nelsonville Traffic Officer Wilson Ator will determine fault. Elkins agrees to pay damages and expenses for Congreve family over the weekend stay.

Gerald Copgrove Pickeringston Fred Elkins Charles Dalton Nelsonville Elkins Wilson Ator Congreve

Dyspepsia Diet Advice from Magnesia Remedy

An old cautionary note promotes alkaline Magnesia powder as a quick fix for stomach trouble and excess acidity. It claims strict diets are unnecessary, saying a small amount after meals neutralizes acids, relieves gas and pains, and that the product is widely available with a money back guarantee.

Puzzle answer hints for golf themed wordplay

The fragment lists terms HAM HIM AIM 4BM AND plus BRE Hue EGG. It appears to be a word puzzle outputting related letter pairs or clues without a clear event or person names. The readable items suggest a set of short, varied terms rather than a coherent news item.

Ham Him AIM Bre

Hunt Three Holdup Men at Columbus

Columbus police hunted three men after a daytime hold up in which they struck Harry Masser of Bexley, a Continental Development Co. employee, and stole jewelry and cash totaling about 2624. Two suspects were armed. loot included a diamond scarf pin, a diamond ring, a wristwatch, and various currencies.

Columbus URR Harry Masser Bexley Continental Development Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Underworld Aristide Briand Paris Quai d'Orsay Stresemann Germany Indiaria Bisze Burns Woringon Speaker Lout Lefty Grove Athletics Rears James J. Davis Washington Mrs. Davis James Jane Teanne Hoover Shelby U.P Sandusky The Diesin Ridgley Loran George Cooke Bruce Ford Main Culver Streets Cooke Logan High School Joe Brian Ford Coolidge Mmamer White House Ot Brule Wis McPherson A. D. McPherson Rapid Shoe Repairing W. Union ST Horrario F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Prince Cross Bros Onion Te Automotive Battery &Electric Company Dial P. Bldg Buck M’knight Bayer Ajesti Eleanor Boardman Gonzal Nagel Lawrence Gray Hunt Tye D. Zenner Mallory Cravenett
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