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

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1947

Page

8

Eight Cases Heard In Municipal Court In Gallipolis

Eight cases were heard in Gallipolis municipal court on Saturday. Defendants Ella Craddolph Henry Howell Harry Liggins and Garland Ward were fined five dollars and costs for intoxication. Faye Rose plea on intoxication and disorderly conduct was taken under advisement. Chris Anderson was fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Hugh Hamrick of Charleston West Virginia forfeited a fifteen dollar bond on an intoxication charge. Joe Brown received fifty dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated and ten dollars and costs for driving without an operator's license.

Gallipolis Ella Craddolph Henry Howell Harry Liggins Garland Ward Faye Rose Chris Anderson Hugh Hamrick Charleston W. Va Joe Brown

Rio Grande Reports Record College Enrollment

Rio Grande College eyes the largest fall enrollment in history as President F W McDermott notes uncertainty over commuting students. Last year’s 209 figure nearly matched the 1933 peak, with new dormitory space for women in Davis Cottage and housing for fifteen men in Martin House. The Rural Life Project spurs student housing requests, villagers open homes for veterans, while Haning Hall basement rooms add lab space. Budget up 250 percent, faculty up 350 percent, enrollment up 700 percent in three years.

Rio Grande F. W. McDermott Rio Grande College William A. Lewis Martin House F. W. Glenister Hammer Alton Kurtz College Farm Wood Homestead McDermott Haning Hall

Kentuckyon Tour By Baker Families Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Wayne Baker and Mr and Mrs Carl Baker with daughter Frances Lou toured Kentucky over the weekend visiting multiple spots and enjoying the excursion together.

Kentucky Gallipolis Wayne Baker Carl Baker Frances Lou

Notice of Appointment as Estate Administrator in Ohio

Frank L. Groves of Nelsonville Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Thena Bethel deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated September 11 1947 Frances D White Probate Judge 36th Probate District.

Frank L. Groves Nelsonville Ohio Thena Bethel Athens County Francis D. White Said County

State bids for Trimble Amesville Road project in Athens County

Ohio Department of Highways announces sealed proposals for grading and paving of State Highway No. 576 and 280 in Ames Township along with constructing a multi-span steel beam bridge over Hyde Fork. Bid due September 30, 1947. Work to be completed by October 31, 1948 with wage and labor provisions. Plans on file in Columbus and Athens offices.

Notich State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio Athens County Trimble-Amesville Ames Township Hyde Fork Ohio State Employment Service North Court Street Athens M Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways and le Murray —D. Shaffer State Highway

Hit Skip Accident In Route 7 Reported

William Porter of Eureka reported a hit skip on Route 7 half a mile north of the Silver Bridge at 12 45 a m Sunday causing minor property damage when a steering rod broke on Carl Trotter's car on Route 218 one mile north of Thivener.

Gallipolis William Porter Eureka Route 7 Silver Bridge Carl Trotter Mercerville Thivener

Landscaping Is Studied At Meeting in Gallipolis and Rio Grande

Sixty persons learned home landscaping techniques at two sessions led by County Extension Agent Forrest A. Brown. Morning was at Emerson Evans residence in Gallipolis, afternoon at Evan Evans home in Rio Grande with a Rio Grande Garden Club tea. The group visited the Garden Club plot memorial for late Ruth Brockett. rustic arrangements and a concrete table and benches were features organized by Mrs. James Richards with pours by Mrs. L. F. Allen and Mrs. Sidney Fadely.

Gallipolis Forrest A. Brown Emerson Evans Third Avenue Evan Evans Rio Grande

Three Injured In Collision In Storm On Route 233

Gallia county report of a Saturday rainstorm collision on Route 233 in Gallia left three people injured. William H. Miller 74 Oak Hill and Thomas C. Miller 35 Oak Hill were the drivers and are not related. Mary Jane Sanders 59 Oak Hill, sister of William H., sustained a fractured arm and facial cuts. William J. Miller 42 Washington D C rode with Thomas and suffered a severe forehead laceration. All were treated by Oak Hill doctors as both cars were badly damaged.

Gallipolis Gallia William H. Miller Oak Hill Thomas C. Miller Mary Jane Sanders William J. Miller Washington D.H

Reisinger Rites Held in Gallipolis

Funeral services for Mrs. D. L. Reisinger were held at 722 Second Ave with Rev. W. S. Westerman and Rev. L. H. Stebbins officiating. Burial followed at Mound Hill Cemetery. She died in Holzer Hospital Friday three days after a stroke. Surviving are her husband and her brother John Stewart of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis D. L. Reisinger Second Ave W. S. Westerman L. H. Stebbins Mound Hill Cemetery Holzer Hospital John Stewart

County Agents Speak At Tobacco Meetings

County Agents Forrest A. Brown of Gallia and Paul Haag of Adams spoke to barley tobacco growers at two meetings on Thursday. The forenoon session was at Herbert Swain’s home near Mercerville and the afternoon at Elmer Vought’s home near Bethesda Church. Thirty six persons attended.

Gallipolis Forrest A. Brown Gallia County Paul Haag Adams County Herbert Swain Mercerville Elmer Vought Bethesda Church

Car Skids and Overturns Strike Fence Near Route 35

Miles Stanley 23 of Dunbar West Virginia lost control on wet pavement at Route 35 at 3 50 p m Saturday and his car skidded off the road overturned and struck a fence. State Highway Patrol investigated the incident resulting in property damage only.

Gallipolis Miles Stanley Dunbar W.va Route 35 State Highway Patrol

$1100 Suit Filed Against Administrator

Flora Davis filed suit in common pleas court for $1100 against C. R. Saxton as administrator of Albert Saxton's estate. She claims the sum is due for household services and food from January 1, 1945, to January 1946.

Gallipolis Flora Davis Common Pleas Court C. R. Saxton Albert Saxton

Theft of .32 Pistol Charged in Warrant

Gallipolis police arrest Elmer Givens on a warrant signed by Harry E. Liggins charging petty larceny. Liggins alleged Givens stole a .32 caliber automatic pistol.

Gallipolis Elmer Givens Harry E. Liggins Fourth Avenue Liggins Givens

Patrol Assignment Adds Robert D. Young to State Patrol

Robert D. Young of Seaman Adams County Ohio is added to the State Highway Patrol post announced by Corp W. H. Harrison on Saturday.

Gallipolis Robert D. Young Seaman Adams County Ohio Corp W. H. Harrison

Two Are Fined in Gallipolis for Intoxication

Irvin Brown and Bessie Rice of Huntington West Virginia were arrested by sheriff's officers and fined $10 plus costs each on intoxication charges in the court of Justice of the Peace J H Shato.

Gallipolis Irvin Brown Bessie Rice Huntington W. Va Court of Justice of the Peace J. H. Shato

Deputy Clerk Resigns in Gallipolis

Mrs. Paul Myers resigns as deputy in the clerk of courts office effective Tuesday and is replaced by Mrs. Stella Mohr in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Paul Myers Clerk of Courts Office Stella Mohr

Immunization Drive to Begin in Clay and Gallia Townships

Gallia County health officials plan free diphtheria and whooping cough immunizations in one room schools of Clay and Gallia Townships starting Tuesday. County Nurse Naomi Evans notes whooping cough is prevalent in Morgan Township and diphtheria cases have risen in surrounding counties. Dr F W Shane county health commissioner Miss Evans and Mrs Mary Wetherholt will lead the program.

Gallipolis Gallia County Aesb m.mWilb Hooli- Ty F. W. Shane Miss Evans Mary Wetherholt

Patrol Makes Four Arrests In Ohio

Four arrests reported by the State Highway Patrol include James H. Smith of Gallipolis fined 50 dollars in municipal court for driving under the influence after his car left the highway and hit a bank. William C. Older of Columbus fined 10 dollars by Jackson Mayor Frank Pritchett for allowing an unsafe vehicle to operate. Elmer R. Thompson of Columbus fined 19 dollars by the Jackson mayor for no driver's license. William FE. Climer of Orient arrested for no operator's license and forfeited a 25 dollar bond in municipal court.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol James H. Smith William C. Older Columbus Frank Pritchett Jackson Elmer R. Thompson William FE. Climer Orient Ohio

Gallipolis Woman Letter Read On Radio Program

Mrs. Jean Belville of Gallipolis read a letter on a Huntington radio household hints program last week. The British war bride recalled canning peaches at $2.50 a bushel and noted first of season peaches in England cost $2 per peach, expressing a wish to send a bushel to her mother.

Gallipolis Jean Belville Huntington Belville England

River Traffic Update At Gallipolis Locks Ohio River

River traffic reports show Gallipolis Locks gauges at 18.4 and 10.7 feet with six feet on the rollers. Listed down stream passages include Semet at 4:45 p.m. and Calvin Verity up at 8:40 p.m. Numerous other vessels moved on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers with times and positions noted.

Gallipolis Ohio River Eureka Semet Calvin Verity Ohio Heekin Sohio State Sardis Leila Talbott Millwood W. Va Ogram and Dawson Huntington Kanawha Falls Kanawha River Cook Winfield Duncan Bruce

Bonds Set for Two In Gallia County Intoxication

Thomas P. Thorton of near Crown City released on a 15 dollar bond to appear in municipal court today on a charge of intoxication. Everett Cox of Gallipolis released on a 10 dollar bond to appear on the same charge.

Gallipolis Thomas P. Thornton Near Crown City Everett Cox

Davis Divorce Suit Filed for Raymond Davis

Mary Slagle Davis files in Gallia County Common Pleas Court seeking a divorce from Raymond Hk. Davis alleging gross neglect.

Gallipolis Mary Slagle Davis Common Pleas Court Raymond Hk. Davis

Dad Quizzed In Shooting Of Youth

Henderson man Claude Sheline was arrested by Deputy Lora Morrison and questioned in the shooting of his son Kermit Sheline, 16, last Monday night in Point Pleasant. The family had been shopping for school supplies and clothing before returning home when a shot struck the youth in the hip, the bullet lodging in the bone.

Point Pleasant Claude Sheline Henderson Lora Morrison Kermit Sheline Foint Pleasant Sheline

W E Criner Dies at Home in Gallipolis Ferry

William Edward Criner 64 died unexpectedly about 5 a m Sunday at his Gallipolis Ferry home after a year of poor health. Surviving wife Nona Henry Criner, four sons, five daughters, three brothers, two sisters, and a host of relatives. Funeral plans to be announced by Chapman funeral home in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant William Edward Criner Gallipolis Ferry Chapman Funeral Criner William Prudy Criner Nona Henry Criner Lewis Charles Leroy Criner William Criner Gallipolis Ernestine Moodespaugh Jewell Genevieve Criner Columbus Electa Bush Hazel Nichols Carbondale Col Sherman Roody Criner Curt Criner Cora Valentine Ethel Burns

Stork Shower Hosted in Henderson for Point Pleasant Guest

Mrs. Walter Rhoades and Mrs. John Casey organized a stork shower Friday evening at Mrs. Casey's Henderson home. Honoree Mrs. Ray Rhoades of Point Pleasant attended along with guests from Charleston and Point Pleasant, including Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Higgins, and many local residents.

Point Pleasant Walter Rhoades John Casey Henderson Ray Rhoades A. M. Gillespie O. R. Higgins Charleston M. E. Dowling Helen Henry Paul Rucker

Personal Notes From Point Pleasant Visit Highlights

Point Pleasant residents Mrs. O. M. Gillespie and Mrs. O. R. Higgins returned to Charleston Saturday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rhoades on Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown Jr and daughter Edith Lynn of Charleston spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John E. Brown Sr of Viand Street.

O. M. Gillespie O. R. Higgins Charleston Walter Rhoades Main St J. E. Brown, Jr Edith Lynn John E. Brown Viand St

Old Lodge Building Bought for Salvage

Street Commissioner William G. Durst bought the old Sixth Street building once the Masonic Hall of local colored men for salvage of materials. The condemned structure has been unsafe and deteriorated for years while Durst uses some lumber for his Lincoln Avenue home.

Point Pleasant — Street William G. Durst Sixth St Masonic Hall Durst Lincoln Ave

Tanks Aboard Barge Reach 20 Feet Above Gunwale

A barge tied at the Main St. Wharf near Point Pleasant held an assortment of steel tanks as salvage from West Virginia Ordnance Works. Two very large tanks and several smaller ones rose about 20 feet above the gunwales while being prepared for shipment to Charleston.

Point Pleasant Main St. Wharf West Virginia Ordnance Works Charleston

West Virginia Livestock Round-Up slated for Sept 22 25

The West Virginia Livestock Round-Up will be held at Jackson's Mill Sept 22 29, announced by B F Creech WVU animal husbandman. A baby beef show is planned for Sept 23 with 55 entries so far.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Jackson's Mill B. F. Creech West Virginia University

Point Clinic Notes Birth Of Addie Lou Farley

Point Clinic reports the birth of a daughter Addie Lou to Mr and Mrs Hollis Farley at the home here weighing seven and one half pounds. Mrs Rhoda Hart of Buffalo, a medical patient, was discharged from the clinic Saturday.

Point Pleasant Point Clinic Addie Lou Hollis Farley Rhoda Hart Buffalo

Condition Improves for Webster Springs Bank Cashier Father

Mrs. Robert H. Ferguson returned home from Webster Springs after visiting her father W. H. McCutcheon who suffered a heart attack but is now much improved. McCutcheon is cashier of the First National Bank of Webster Springs.

Point Pleasant Robert H. Ferguson Webster Springs W. H. McCutcheon McCutcheon First National Bank

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis

Marriage licenses were issued to Charles C. Harney of St. Louis Missouri a dry goods wholesale dealer and Joann Therese Hoy of Gallipolis. to Jack E. Fagert a clerk of Paden City West Virginia and Mon Nell Hill of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Charles C. Harney St. Louis Dry Goods Wholesale Joann Therese Hoy Jack E. Fagert Paden City W.va Mon 2Ell Hill

Two Divorce Cases Dismissed in Court

In POINT PLEASANT the circuit court dismissed two divorce cases after months of proceedings. The cases were Amy Rayburney and Lester Rayburn versus Elza Reynolds and Minnie Reynolds. Ada Wilson was granted a divorce from Edward Wilson on his cross bill. Blanche Tucker guardian versus Luther O Tucker approved an infant interests exchange in Mason City.

Point Pleasant Amy Rayburney Lester Rayburn Minnie Reynolds Elza Reynolds Ada Wilson Edward Wilson Blanche Tucker Guardian Luther O. Tucker Mason City

Election Set for Sept 16 in Western Soil District

The Western Soil Conservation District across Mason Jackson and Putnam counties will hold a board of supervisors election on September 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voters in Jackson County may cast ballots in Ravenswood or Ripley, Putnam at Confidence and Hurricane, while Mason County voters use the courthouse in Point Pleasant. The five member board currently includes M. C. Lewis A. R. Roush Emery Fry from Mason County F. C. Parkins from Putnam and Carroll Greene from Jackson.

Point Pleasant Board of Supervisors Western Soil Conservation District Mason Jackson Putnam Counties Jackson County Ravenswood Ripley Putnam County Mason County Fiveman M. C. Lewis A. R. Roush Emery Fry

Sebrell 4-H Club Meeting At Sebrell School

The September meeting of the Sebrell Pine Dwellers 4-H club was held at the Sebrell School and open to the public. Bruce Stalnaker read the 121st Psalm and Mrs. Nellie Adkins offered a prayer. Committee reports were given and projects discussed.

Point Pleasant Sebrell Pine Dwellers Sebrell School Bruce Stalnaker Nellie Adkins

AWOL Arrests Reported in Point Pleasant Area

Frank Keith Thomas, AWOL from the Army, was arrested at his Leon home Saturday by State Trooper H. D. Coyner and Deputy Morrison and is held. Forest Long, Russell Hall, and Carl Hall were arrested for intoxication and fighting. Harry Bonecutter was arrested on intoxication charges.

Point Pleasant Frank Keith Thomas Leon H. D. Coyner Toral Morrison Curtis Yeager F. T. Yost Forest Long Russell Carl Hall Harry Bonecutter

Dayton Man's Body Sent for Burial at Arbuckle

The body of W. J. Carson, who died in Dayton, arrived at Chapman funeral home in Point Pleasant on Sunday. Burial is set for Arbuckle on Tuesday at 1 p.m., arranged by a MiddI enduring man. no further details were available.

Point Pleasant W. J. Carson Dayton Chapman Funeral Arbuckle Middleport

1935 4 Door Deluxe Plymouth For Sale

Classified car ad lists a 1935 four door deluxe Plymouth for 300 dollars. Call Landis Service Station at 19299 for details. A Model A Ford pickup in good condition is offered by Robert Laughlin on Rt. 1 Stewart.

Graham Paige Frank Lee Rt. 2 Athens Plymouth Call Landis Robert Laughlin Rt. 1 Stewart

Local Legion Auxiliary plans veterans manual. meetings, visitors noted

The Ladies Auxiliary of Legion Post 510 met in the Main Street hall to plan a veterans manual publication. Members are asked to bring pictures and information for William Bell, commander, or Ruth Bell, Auxiliary president. Various local visits and gatherings are listed, including a prayer meeting weekly at the Methodist Church and a display of a blooming century plant observed by 40 residents.

New Straitsville Ladies Auxiliary Legion Post 510 Main St Legion and Auxiliary William Bell Ruth Bell Dorothy Deval Dot Columbus Lawrence Duffy Martin St S. T. Wallace Emma Morrison Clarendon John McCormick Janie Ellen Maxville Billy Williams Ednad Rawlins Rebekah Ermel Williams Sow Elizabeth Walters Marguerite Spicer Jean Williams Ethel Wade Eliza Neal Anna Brown Sue McQuade Nellie Shuttleworth Anna Frasure Methodist Hill The Methodist Church Charles Giffen Jackie Cheetham Charles Welch Shawnee Frank Spicer Myrna Wallace

Mason Clinic Admissions and Births Reported

Mason Clinic notes list admissions including Nettie Wisecarver Pomeroy Harvey Erlewine Rutland Thomas Northrup Gallipolis Ferry and Rolland Glenn Racine with Sept dates and minor surgery for Clarence Fife Cheshire Bernice Howett returning home. Births recorded: a daughter to Harry and wife VanMeter Mason Sept 5 Beverly Flora to Herbert and wife Point Pleasant a son to Eddie Blake Middleport Margaret Ann to Ward Nichols Dexter Roy Robert to Joseph Renshaw Shade Floranelle to Elmer Russell Mason with Sept 12 date.

Mason Clinic Nettie Wisecarver Pomeroy Harvey L. Erlewine Rutland Thomas Northrup Gallipolis Ferry W.va Rolland Glenn Racine Clarence Fife Cheshire Harry R. VanMeter Mason Beverly Flora Herbert King Point Pleasant Eddie Blake Middleport Margaret Ann Ward Nichols Dexter Roy Robert Joseph A. Renshaw Shade Floranelle Elmer Russell

Rupert L. Kayser Rites Pallbearers Selected

Point Pleasant pallbearers chosen for Rupert L. Kayser Sr. include H. A. Johnson, William H. Bardin, B. W. Krodel, W. W. Riley Jr., George A. Bairden and Ross N. Filson. The last rites were to be held at Trinity Methodist Church this afternoon.

Point Pleasant Rupert L. Kayser, Sr Trinity Methodist Church H. A. Johnson William H. Bardin B. W. Krodel W. W. Riley, Jr George A. Bairden Ross N. Filson

Laurel Run Laurel Run Mrs Bumgardner Improves After Surgery

Mrs. Herman Bumgardner returned home from University Hospital after surgery and is reported improving satisfactorily. Numerous relatives from Lancaster Logan Sandusky Cincinnati and Jackson visited or spent time with local families and joined in gatherings this week.

Laurel Run Herman Bumgardner University Hospital Harold Sater Beverly Ann Lancaster Wayne Todd Jeffery Scott Logan Claude Brandon Micky Wayne Jerry Todd Arthur Todd Albert Ingmire Millard Patton Cincinnati Ruth Lyons Paul White Kenneth White Jackson Michigan Everett White

New Rio Arrival Succeeds Esta Swinburne as Mead Receptionist

Gov Mead's new receptionist is Helen Rippetoe Hayne who will join Harold and Sybil Swinburne in Rio de Janeiro early in January. Mrs Sybil Swinburne, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Mohr of Gallipolis Ferry, was recalled home due to her mother's illness, now improved.

Point Pleasant Charleston Meadow Helen’ Rippetoe Hayne Esta Swinburne Harold and Sybil Swinburne Rio de Janeiro Earl Mohr Gallipolis Ferry

Sale Discussion Slated at West Virginia Ordnance Works

Gordon Lake from the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore is due this week to consult with War Assets Administration representatives and local officials on the disposal of real estate at the West Virginia ordnance works.

Point Pleasant Gordon Lake Federal Land Bank of Baltimore War Assets Administration West Virginia Ordnance Works

Ohio U. student leaves for Athens to study engineering

Howard Curtis Rodgers former Air Corps lieutenant in the Pacific theater of war leaves Sunday to enroll at Ohio University in Athens where he will pursue an engineering degree.

Point Pleasant Howard Curtis Rodgers Air Corps Athens Ohio University

Season Opens Sept 27 for Point Pleasant Squirrels

Mason County action begins on Saturday September 27 as the squirrel season kicks off in the Point Pleasant area. The notice outlines opening date and local observances for hunters.

Point Pleasant Mason County

Two Plead Guilty In Local Magistrate Court

Roy Kay of Sand Hill Road and Orville Mayes were arrested Friday night by State Patrolman H. D. Coyner and pleaded guilty before a local magistrate, each paying a $10 fine plus costs.

Point Pleasant Roy Kay Sand Hill Road Orville Mayes H. D. Coyner

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Mattalina Chicago Anne Craig Patrol Wheeling Benwood Little Hocking Atlas Bellville Hubbard Pete Dolle Penn Omar Vanceburg PT. Pleasant News W.E. Criner Burl Griffin Tuppers Plains Tudor Sherman Thatcher New Plymouth R.D Orland Hercules T. X B. K Marion Gerald Reuter Pomeroy, Ohio A.m. Phillips W. Union St Harold Goddard Bartlett Write Cutler N. Congress St Ruth Ballenger Acme Dry Cleaners Buick CO Corning Hocking Valley Willys Jeep Geo. W. Carpenter Care Athens Truck and Implement Co Alma America Nelson Southern Ohio Pike Street Marietta National Assn. of Piano Tuners Wm. P. MacDonald Dial Modern Appliance Co Hoover Richland Washington St Marie G. Hoffee Central Maytag Jenneine Maytag Ours Maytag Links and Lavatories Strawn Plumbing CO N. Court Nan Union Street W. O. Rose F. C Stone State Street Weber Heating Company Union St Farm Bureau Acciden Clyde Lamonason D. M. Goddard Cameron and van Dyke Gen. Insurance New York United W. 60Th Huffman Huffman Transportation Service William St Dept Newark J Blackmore's Pere Son State St Westfall’s Goredon Bush Logan's Bor & United Association Huffman - Wolfe Co N. High St W. R. Cable E. State St Allen Easterling Gib Wilson Athens @ Willys Company Washington Street Athens, Ohio Auto Parts Bernice Howett George Hoschar Kaylong Rupert L. Kayser Rites Pallbearers Drexler BUCK Auto Service Parker Lexington Ave Chauncey ALGEO Algeo Motor Sales Lancaster St Car Eee Brown’s N. Court St Athens Motor Sales DeSoto B.S.A James Chess W. Union White’s Schwinn Thor Laurel Mrs. Lawrence Wolfe For Superior Electric CO West State St Kroger Super Mkt Sewell’s Safes and Service Albany Photostats Logans V. P. Dept American Technical Society E. S&8th Rawleigh Raweleigh’s Freeport Liberal Commission Emerald Undergarment Co Ossining Diab the Messenger Murray City C. L. Poston Elliott St O. Dial Tropical Fish Clark St Shepherd Bentz Dairy Farm Coolville Fred W. Weber Albert Hawk
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