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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1933

Page

2

Missing Meigs County Man Hunts Through Nearby States

Lawrence Hall, a paroled Mansfield State Reformatory convict, is suspected in a truck theft. Meigs County officers followed clues to Point Pleasant and near Charleston before losing track. Hall reportedly left Feb 28 with Roy Donohue’s truck. Wesley Foley's wife and child were said to be traveling with him.

Pomeroy Lawrence Hall Meigs County Point Pleasant Hall Charleston Roy Donohue Apple Grove Wesley Foley Mansfield State Reformatory Reformatory Searet

Hall flees to Charleston with Foley family in tow

Hall grew frightened and fled, heading for Charleston with Mrs. Foley and a child. Relatives where he stopped say he appeared low on funds. Police in Charleston and other West Virginia cities were alerted. Hall is described as about six feet four inches tall.

Hall Charleston

Mementoes of Past Are Highly Prized

POMEROY, March 10. Miss Emma Waterman cherishes a gentleman doll wearing 65 year old evening dress with a top silk hat, sewn by a milliner and tailor. Her doll stockings date over 100 years, stitched exactly, and two inch long. She also collects canes with stories from the Philippines, her father, and 1913 and 1894 floods, including a Latin inscription about love conquering all.

Pomeroy Emma Waterman Miss Waterman Misa Waterman Philippine Islands

Bible School Entertainment Tonight in Middleport

Middleport residents will attend a Methodist Episcopal Bible School program hosted by Mrs. C H Snrider at Pearl Street this evening at 7. Assisting hosts include Mrs. Phil Edwards Mrs. Jennie Smith and Mrs. Ray L Smith. After business there will be contests and games.

Middleport

Loyal Sons and Daughters Class Social at Church

The Loyal Sons and Daughters Class of the Church of Christ Bible School held a social gathering in the church dining room on Thursday evening March 10. Contests and games entertained attendees as Mrs. H. B. Card led the program. A brief business period preceded the social portion and refreshments concluded the evening.

Middleport Loyal Sons and Daughters Church of Christ Bible School H. B. Card

Monarchs Face Parkersburg in Friday Middleport Showdown

In Middleport on March 10 Bill Grate books a Friday night game at Middleport High School between the home Monarchs and Dr Jim basketball team from Parkersburg. Parkersburg claims the city league title and features strong shooting forwards. Visiting lineup includes Russell f Joseph f Marchi c Matthews g and Biram g.

Rn Monarchs Parkersburg Middleport Athens Bill Grate Middleport Monarchs Dr. Jim Monarches Middleport High School Russell Joseph Marchi Mathews Biram

Derrick Pomeroy Derrick Could Serve River Cargo Load

March 10 report notes the Mt Ver non Bridge Company derrick below Pom eroy Bend Bridge to lift structural steel from railroad cars to barges. It could also serve as a loading station for river cargo stacks, reducing transport costs.

Pomeroy Mt. Vernon Bridge Company Pomeroy Bend Louisiana

Simpson Church groups hold meetings and community notices

Home Missionary Society to meet Monday at Mrs. C E Peoples home. Mrs. Glenroy Ewing visits Columbus to see daughter Harriet at Ohio State University. Several local residents noted for births illnesses and funeral services. Logan: George Grove files cross petition in divorce suit claiming infidelity and seeks custody of three children.

Home Missionary Society Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church C. E. Peoples Butternut Avenue Glenroy Ewing Columbus Harriet Ohio State University Homer Kesterson Kesterson Gallipolis Hospital Foreign Missionary Society of the Simpson M, EE John Benkus Second Street Charles Ebersbach Logan George Grove Margaret Grove Feu & Cross

Pomeroy Bend Worship Topics For Sunday Services

Pomeroy Bend church events include morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Theophil Mehl on The Cross of Christ Demonstrates His Power. Evening service at 7 features Two Wise Men. Mary and Martha League bake sale Saturday March 11. Lent services begin Wednesday at 7. Chute School meets 9 15 Sunday morning.

Mary and Martha League Ebersbach Hardware L. W. Clarke Pomeroy Grace Episcopal Church

Church Activities Outline Sunday Youth Meeting and Services

The Young People's group meets Sunday at 6 40 pm. A Tuesday 7 30 pm worship and Christ the Lord study follow. Rev Fred I Gardner preaches Her oic Voice at 10 20 am and hosts an evangelistic service in the evening on God's Expec tations. Mrs Martin leads Wednesday devotional study on Evangelism.

Christ Church of Christ of Middleport Fred I. Gardner

Sermon Topics Chosen For Honor Day Services

The Rev. F. C. Krenger of Middleport First Baptist Church selects Releasing Christ for the Sunday 10:15 a.m. sermon. Evening worship at 7 p.m. explores The Kingdom of God What and Where. Sunday School starts 9:15 a.m. Junior Baptist Young People's Union meets at 2 p.m. Senior and Intermediate Unions at 6 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible study precedes with informal discussion.

Middleport F. C. Krenger Middleport First

Gas Line Testing in Pomeroy Across Town

Gas company workers test mains along Second Street and other sections of Pomeroy this week. Officials say periodic pipe inspections occur even without trouble, as the crew checks the town’s gas system.

Pomeroy Gas Company Second Street

Amesville Grange Initiates Large Class in Ceremonies

Amesville Grange initiated a large class as degree teams from Canaan Grange conferred the first and second degrees. Third and fourth degrees will follow soon. The hall was recently remodeled with a new piano and furniture. About 75 Grangers attended and refreshments followed the ceremony.

Amesville Amesville Grange Canaan Grange

Widow Named Sole Beneficiary and Executrix

In Logan Probate Court on Wednesday March 10 Mrs. Sarah C Poling widow of W T Poling was named the lone beneficiary and executrix of the deceaseds estate after the will was read.

Logan Sarah C. Poling W. T. Poling

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