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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1937

Page

7

Evangelist E Howard Cadle Draws Huge Pomeroy Crowd

Large turnout fills Pom eroy Junior High School for E Howard Cadle meeting. Curtis Davis sings and plays piano, and J E Mahoney credits efforts that brought Cadle to Pomeroy. Cadle shares life story, conversion in 1914, and personal experiences.

Pomeroy E. Howard Cadle Cadle Curtis Davis Davis Jesus Howard Cadle Dayton J. E. Mahoney Mr. Mahoney

Pets Missing After Flood In Middleport

Pets that were taken from local homes during the flood have not returned. Owners search for lost dogs and cats as mud cover from high water may have erased familiar scents guiding the animals. Local reports indicate many pets remain missing.

Middleport

Cadle Speaks at Nelsonville Tour with Gifts and Faith Call

The evangelist Cadle shared experiences in Indianapolis where he now owns a home and has a tabernacle. Admirers gifted him a thoroughbred horse presented at the meeting house which he mounted from the pulpit. Young people stepped forward to accept faith as Cadle spoke, though his wife could not accompany him due to illness. He plans to speak in Nelsonville tonight.

Cadle Nelsonville

Middleport Men Plan New Bottling Plant

A new business the K and V Bottling Plant will operate in Huntington at 10th St and 20th Ave. It is owned by Irving Karr Jr and George Van Zandt who are active in Middleport civic affairs. Flood delays moved the site to a section 15 feet above flood stage. Construction will start once the machinery is installed.

Middleport K. and V. Bottling 10Th St 20Th Ave Huntington Irving Karr, Jr George van Zandt Karr van Zandt

Elizabeth La Rue Weds Robert Swyers in Kentucky

Middleport announces the marriage of Elizabeth La Rue to Robert Swyers. The couple, now residing on Washington Street in Athens, were united in marriage January 13 in Kentucky, with Elizabeth's mother Mrs William Ely of S Third Ave as announcer.

Middleport William Ely S. Third Ave Elizabeth la Rue Robert Swyers

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Persistent Coughs

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for lingering coughs from colds and chest irritation. It emphasizes ingredients like Beechwood Creosote and a mild laxative, claiming the medicine reaches the source of trouble inside the body.

Meigs County Cage Tourney Opens With Racine Toppers Plains

Meigs County basketball tournament opens at Racine with Racine facing Toppers Plains in a clash of strong contenders. Racine has five losses this season, with only one to a Meigs County rival Tuppers Plains. The Olive-Orange five from Tup pers Plains has struggled more in intra-county play, but their recent win signals potential upset.

Pomeroy Racine Toppers Plains Meigs County Tuppers Plains

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness

Middleport residents report visits to Adena and Columbus relatives, illnesses including influenza and a throat infection, and social events such as a contract bridge club gathering and a steak fry. Local sports observers attended a basketball game in Athens and Logan.

Former Pomeroy Man Dies in Los Angeles

Charles S. Graber aged 65, formerly of Pomeroy, died in Los Angeles on February 2. Son of the late August Graber of Naylor's Run, he had been ill since the death of his wife Hattie Baker in April 1934. He is survived by five sons and one daughter, all married and in Los Angeles, plus two brothers and three sisters.

Pomeroy Charles S. Graber Los Angeles Cal August Graber Naylor Hattie Baker

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Returns and Travels

Pomeroy social notes report numerous residents returning from trips and visits including Vern Story ill at home in Alfred after influenza. Other entries mention Mary Russell and Charles Graber resuming Ohio State studies, and many local visits to Holzer Hospital and Gallipolis. The One Won One class of the Baptist Church plans a large Thursday meeting at Clarice Cleland’s Lincoln Hill home.

Columbus Ralston Russell Charles Graber Ohio State University Butternut Ave Charles Gloeckner Ohio University At Athens W. H. Karr Hysell Ellis Hysell Guy Wilson Zanesville Nell Tracy Bailey Middleport Majel Lee Southern Insurance Office Mary Schaefer C. A. Schaefer Lincoln Earl Hartenbach Fred Horn Kathryn Nelsonville Alva Hite The Baptist Church Clarice Cleland Lincoln Hill

Local Social Roundup At Homes On Spring and City

Mr and Mrs Julius Smith and daughter Erma hosted guests on Spring Ave including E A Bartels Huntington Elmer Smith Cincinnati and Arthur Smith Athens. The Couple Club held two bridge tables with Louis Reibel and wife as club prize recipients. Hostess served refreshments. A M Irwin hosted dinner for D L Reisinger Gallipolis and Iva Wells Lancaster.

Julius Smith Erma Spring Ave E. A. Bartels Huntington Elmer Smith Cincinnati Arthur Smith Athens Harry Smith Louis Reibel A. M. Irwin D. L. Reisinger Gallipolis Iva Wells Lancaster

Blind Jim Jones of Pomeroy Bend Dies at Home

James Jones a blind resident of Grant Street died Wednesday morning in Middleport. Born aloft from former slaves, he worked as a water pumper, broom maker, and organ grinder. He earned a home through patient labor with his wife Nancy, never a traffic accident in town, funeral Friday at 2 at the residence.

Francis H. Klein Middleport James Jones Grant St Kanawha Lightburn Murray Pomeroy Goessler Jim Meigs Jones Columbus Blind Jim John Bradford Nancy

Chester Class Presents Skits to Aid Casting

Chester high school held a Friday night skit program in the auditorium to assist Professor Hayes in casting junior class members for the class play. Casts included Lina Pigott, Betty Will, Paul Damewood, and others in four performances with junior officers Maxie Bailey and Margaret Pickens.

Paul Hoffman Evelyn Cook Arthur Rose Margaret Well Annabel Coleman Golda Eichinger James Stalnaker Dale Warner Rex Osborn Mildred Christy Lina Pigott Maxie Bailey Margaret Pickens

Church Classes of Middleport To Meet

The Philathea Women of the Church of Christ meet at the Middleport church this evening. President Mrs H B Curd says important business will be discussed and no refreshments will be served for the rest of the year. The Loyal Women's Class meets Friday at 7 PM. first meeting since the flood.

Middleport Philathea Women Church of Christ H. B. Curd Philathea Loyal Women's

Damage Action Filed in Court in May 1936 Collision

In Chester Township near Five Points on State Route 7 Bennett L Barton seeks 419 for auto damage and minor expenses while Teodosia Barton seeks 5272.95 for injuries. The suit names Charles J McCullough as the driver alleged negligent act from a side road.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Bennett L. Barton Charles J. McCullough Teodosia Barton Five Points Chester Township McCullough

Cedric Clark Receives News Of Mother's Death In Oregon

Middleport Cedric Clark learns of the death of his mother Mrs. Richard Clark of Canyon City Oregon after two years of illness. She is survived by her husband and one granddaughter Clara Clark.

Middleport Cedric Clark Richard Clark Canyon City Oregon Clark Clara Clark

Young People Meet For Monthly Meetings In Nelsonville

Rev Leland Goodman spoke to a young people's group in Nelsonville on Our Dependence on Others. The program included hymns prayer and scripture reading with Rev Holman remarks and Rev Goodman leading group singing. Third Friday night each month was set for future meetings. Assorted candy was served.

Flora Leland Goodman Nelsonville Holman Goodman

Funeral Attendance For Clara Ashbrook In Prospect

Mrs Allen Knopp and five daughters return home on Park Street after attending the funeral of Clara Ashbrook in Prospect Ohio. Ashbrook died at 39 and is survived by her husband and three children. Mrs John Bowen of the Pomeroy Rock Springs Road area was taken to Holzer Hospital for treatment, then returned home the same evening.

Frank Vroman Contract Bridge Club Walnut St Oscar Fugate G. D. Sauer Toledo John Wesley Longstaff Columbus Margaret Ellison George Howder Cunningham Elizabeth Julia Howder Gravel Hill Oscar Rose Albert Thomas L. L. Cunningham J. E. Atkinson Seventh Ave John Durst Roseville Pomeroy Lester Hart New York Clothing House Elizabeth Huber Butternut Ave Charles Huber Gallipolis George Ebner Lafe Williamson Pomeroy-Harrisonville Road Eva Russ Anne St James Hartford City Middleport Allen Knopp Park St Prospect John Bowen Pomeroy-Rock Springs Holzer Hospital

Knapp Rites Held for Langsville Resident Elizabeth Knapp

The funeral service for Elizabeth Knapp of Langsville was held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Langsville Church. Burial followed in the Robinson Cemetery. The deceased died Tuesday morning at her Langsville home.

Elizabeth Knapp Langsville Robinson Cemetery

Family Notices for Kircher Death at Athens

Are Called to Athens Mrs Frank Mc Coy and Misses Nora and Vesta McCoy were summoned to Athens Tuesday evening due to the death of Mrs Charles P Kircher sister in law of the McCoys and sister of the McCoys. The funeral will be Friday morning at 9 o'clock in Athens with local relatives attending.

Middleport Frank McCoy Nora Vesta McCoy Athens Charles P. Kircher McCoy

Mrs Erma Kinniard Recovering At Me Millin Hospital

Mrs Erma Kinniard is recovering satisfactorily at Me Millin Hospital Charleston after an operation to remove a small tumor from her arm.

Pomeroy Erma Kinniard Millin Hospital Charleston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard Cadle Plells Pomeroy Bend Saysitheir Qldatown Tavernereeper Mational Distillers Products Corporation New York, M. Y Town Tavern Arce Ay Amo Middleport Social Notes R. W. Harris Gene Adena G. K. Harris Harry Mills Max Lambert Mr. Mills Entertains Club O. A.marshall Cecil Bradbury Neils Powell Bob David Durst Clifford Cunningham Ray Neal Harold Rawlings Rodney Downing Charles F. Davis Frank Johnston George Schaaf Max Sanborn Logan Pomeroy Social Notes Jim’ Jones Chester United Dept Coolville Parkersburg Campbell & Crow Anker-Holt Rathburns Snowbird Congoleum Big Brother Nestle's Milk Rutland John Bowen III Mrs S.S.S Department Store Pomeroy Ohio
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