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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1929

Page

2

Large crowds attend revival in Middleport Church of Christ

Evangelistic services at the Middleport Church of Christ draw large crowds and signings show many additions to the church in the first week. Sermons cover topics from In the Cross of Christ I Glory to What Must I Do To Be Saved with a baptismal at closure. Weekly schedule lists Bible topics each day and special Friday message Almost Persuaded. Local notices record residents moving, social club events, and various hospital and school updates.

Middleport Christ Tian Eterni McMean Hospital Charleston Frida Doris Mankin Columbus A. A. Chappelle Bua Herdaughter J. G. Talbott Sher Grace Downing Whaifred Skidmore Chillicothe Pythian Lodge F. Bk. Stegner Wanesvilie VanGuder Helen Beeson

Minister Spends Day in Jail in Cincinnati

Rev Otis Sellers formerly pastor of First Baptist Fort Thomas Ky was jailed a day in Cincinnati after being cited for failing to register citation tags. The incident sparked jokes and sympathy as he explained his busy duties and intention to attend a statewide Farm Bureau meeting in Columbus.

Pomeroy Otis Sellers Waterworks Road Fort Thomas First Baptist Church Cincinnati Friends of Is Here Cincinnati Times-Star Wane Works Road Ft. Thomas Fifth Avenue Baptist Newport Samuel W. Bellinj Judie Bell Sellers Laaia Lexensa ELF Ife Piketon Ashland

Magician Delights School Children At Junior Class Benefit

Kinney the magician drew capacity crowds at the Pomeroy High School for both matinee and evening shows. Delays due to high water did not stop the performances which raised a neat sum for the Junior Class treasury.

Pomeroy Kinney

Rheumatism Overcome by Walking Heel Plates

An ad claims specially treated heel plates of zinc and copper ease rheumatic pains sciatica and stiff joints and improve overall health. It asserts trials in hundreds of cases prove benefits and offers a liberal trial program from Smith's Eureka Co 221 Lee Ave Kingsport Tenn awaiting inquiries.

Sipott Eureka Co Lee Wio Kienzi Tenn Andv

Barn Burns As Rob Jacks Couple Away

Fire destroyed a barn on a Beechrover Schoolhouse area farm near Rutland Friday night while Rob Jacks and his wife were away. An automobile feed hay tools and other belongings were lost. A cow escaped from the barn. The blaze origin is unknown. Building and contents were partially insured.

Rutland Rob Jacks Beechrover Mrs. Jacks

Grand Jury Finishes Within One Day In Omero y

Grand jury in Omero y completes work in a single day after examining 29 witnesses. Twelve indictments are returned including cases against Arthur Morris Ersel Morris Joe Lathey and Orel Dowdy for liquor burglary larceny and property destruction. One indictment remains unpublic pending arrest. Judge Crow credits the efficiency and reporters the findings for arraignment expected today.

Omeroy FP. W. Crow Wien Arthur Morris Ersel Morris Joe Lathey Orel Dowdy Ernest Postiewaite Perry McHaffie Hoy Wade Judge Crow

Joe Crawford Dies Suddenl y on Frank Whatey Farm

Joe Crawford age 54 died suddenly at 9 in a field on the Frank Whatey farm near Rutland while plowing. Dr Jidden said death was instantaneous. He leaves a wife and three stepchildren. funeral at Miles Cemetery. Burial at Miles Cemetery after service Tuesday. Frank Whitehead 63 of McCluney Perry County died after a mine car injure hurt him in a mine shaft accident.

Rutland Frank Whatey Joe Crawford Jiiden Zanesville Frank Whitehead McCluney Perry County Teo Vrown

Death of Edward Findlay and wife after factory shooting

Edward Findlay a 9 year old? No, a factory worker is dead and his wife nearly died from a shooting incident that climaxed a series of events at Ta aarreL. Authorities reported the victims and ongoing investigation.

Findlay Marek Edward

Widow Sues Over Husband Heart Removal In 1967 Case

Mrs. Helen Zweite of Pom eroy files a federal suit seeking $10,000 damages from Mutual Life Insurance and Standard Accident for nervous shock after her husband Wynnum Aweifel died in 1967 when officials allegedly exhumed his body and removed his heart, placing it in alcohol. A separate action against Mutual seeks $4,000.

Pomeroy Cleveland Plain Dealer Helen M. Zweite Mutual Life Insurance Company New York Standard Accident Company Detroit Wynnum J. Aweifel AD Aweifel Mutual Co Mutual Asking Sester- Ad Pager Minshall, Kareh & Kerr Ateifel

Borrowed Car Led to Juvenile Arrests in Kerrs Run

Police records show Pete Hendrix Lewis Laudermill and Charlea Roberts all of Kerrs Run were arrested Thursday evening by Constable Theodore Burris for borrowing Wayne Corrells Ford without permission. Juvenile Judge J H Carleton will dispose of the case. Also Mack Beegte and John Davis faced fines for unrelated offenses. An engagement announcement at Mrs Frank Vroomans home highlighted Mildred Thompsons engagement to Plummer Beeson.

Prank Vrooman Middleport Mildred Thompson Plummer Beeson Rock A. Sherman Marcus Chambers Vivlansing Goitre Jie Hag Jubling W. J. Russell W. R. Uarrisv C. E. Crary W. Harr Fom W. Jones

Middleport Rotary Club Sees Busy Meeting Plans Ahead

The Middleport Rotary Club gathered at the Cozy Corner restaurant for its regular meeting led by President J. H. Grate. Attendance was affected by recent festivities but members outlined major plans for the coming month.

Rotary Club Middleport Middleport Rotary Club W& Church J. H. Grate

Goitre Not a Disease Says Milwaukee Doctor

Milwaukee specialist Dr A A Hoek U S Dept BoS2 claims goitre is not a disease and can be treated effectively. He says goitre worsens with neglect and outlines two methods he has perfected for patients in Milwaukee and nationwide.

Milwaukee Wis A. A. Hoek

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