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!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1932
Page
3
Nelsonville High School opens football practice with 33 candidates under Coach Hannahs at City Playground. The squad focuses on conditioning and basic drills as equipment issue is set for later in the week. The first game with Glouster is slated for September 30, giving more time to shape the eight game schedule.
Community notices list visits and hospitality among local families. Names include Walker, Grove, Smith, Thomas, Myers, Betzing, Weber, Bear, Shafer, Nichgon, Higgins, Shafer, Bahr. A 10-pound son born to Earnest and spouse in September.
Leonard Hill of Nelsonville was arrested by Police Chief George Bateman. Hill returned to the City Building with a grip of clothing, spoke with the chief, and was then reported to Fairfield County officers who sought his whereabouts. He was re jailed and held for the Lancaster sheriff.
Elizabeth McConaha 77 dies at daughter’s Canal Street home. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 p m at Asbury Church with burial in nearby cemetery. Survived by three daughters and one son.
Mrs. C. H. Terry died Friday at her Grady West Virginia home after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Grady Monday. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs J P Smith Jr and Mrs Lillian Arthur both of Columbus and two sons Howard and Clarence Terry. A daughter Mrs Evelyn Feth and a son Jack Terry preceded her. The Terrys formerly lived in Nelsonville on West Washington Street.
A string of visits and movements are noted as families from Hickman Grounds and Gilead travel between Powellton Chauncey Buckeye Lake and Columbus. Highlights include Leland Powell named principal at Nelsonville High School and movements from Monroe Street to Poplar Street.
Waite Pealer, a road worker, pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor J. W. Hickman. He was fined $10 plus costs, which he arranged to pay.
Mr and Mrs W L Cooley of Fort Street announce the birth of a nine pound son William Leonard at their home on Monday afternoon September 12.
The Standard Bearers Society will meet at the Methodist Church Wednesday night at 7 30 o'clock. New officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
Nelsonville Troop 1 of the Girl Scouts displays a profitable summer garden project in the former Palace Furniture window. The exhibit includes canned vegetables from a vacant lot at Kentner and Mill Streets, jams and jellies, dried fruits, flowers such as zenias and marigolds, paintings, handwork, and scout articles. Miss Helen Shaw led the project with members listed.
Mr and Mrs Roy Sayers and other couples including Mr and Mrs W F Gray Roy Davis Shelby Barber Mr and Mrs Donald Dunkle composed the group that enjoyed a steak fry at Smiths Tourist Camp on Sunday.
The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Sunday School met in the church social rooms for the fall season. A 6 o'clock potluck dinner accompanied by fall flower centerpieces. Mrs. C. C. Butt led the devotional, and readings by Mrs. James Knight and Mrs. Lloyd Evans followed. Twenty-five members answered roll call with guests listed: Mrs. E. B. Acomb Athens, Mrs. Willis Hickman, Mrs. Horch, Mrs. Powell, and Mrs. Murphy.
After a two month summer suspension the Eudora Chapter No. 72 O E S will resume regular meetings tonight on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
The U B Church painting was finished Friday by Earnest Weber of Marietta. Guests over Sunday and Monday included Effie Tuttle and son from Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Diller and son from New Lexington, and many others from Athens New Lexington and surrounding towns. Additional social visits occurred among Hart Smith, Alta Harper, the Betzings, and local families through Monday.
Sunday gatherings and church services dot Spencer Ridge with numerous local families noted. May include the Williams reunion at Athens Fairgrounds and visits among Burr Oak, Embree Park, and nearby towns as residents travel for family events and medical care.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Blackburn announce the birth of their daughter Dorothy Jean on August 17. She is a granddaughter to the extended family and marks a joyful addition to the household.
Paris reports Dr. Paul Gorgouloff, the Russian assassin of President Pauli Doumer, will die by guillotine Wednesday morning. President Lebrun rejected the appeal again, orders to prepare the apparatus immediately.
Miami University welcomed about 1,000 new students and 2,000 parents as Freshman Week began with group meetings and social events. Classes start Friday as activities continue through the week.
Alfred E. Smith, the 1928 Democratic presidential hopeful, calls on presidential contenders to reveal their proposed solutions to the soldier bonus issue. He argues against pension expansion and criticizes Congress for stirring debate, saying veterans deserve timely reward and a fair system free from political wrangling.
Smith reviewed the major party platforms. The Republican platform called for a study to remove inequalities and injustices and to seek all possible economies. The Democratic platform urged a full measure of justice for war veterans disabled or diseased by war service.
Roosevelt heads west on the Roosevelt Special for a 6000 mile swing through the Midwest and Pacific areas to discuss the national political picture. Early reports from Missouri and Indiana back his campaign and reinforce hopes he will carry those states. Senator Hawes of Missouri and Pettijohn of Indiana pledged assurances of support.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.