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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1929

Page

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Last Hours of Christ Observed in Athens Service

A Good Friday union service at Athens Presbyterian Church reflected on Jesus last hours and crucifixion. The Rev H J Holcombe Rev M Chatley and others led readings and sermons interpreting the crucifixion and Mary’s role, stressing faith, forgiveness, and the spiritual meaning of the crucifixion.

Athens Methodist Episcopal Church Ferling Jesus Earth Holcombe M. Chat- Tey Mary Mr. Chanley

Railway Strike Halted by Hoover Proclamation

President Hoover issues proclamation creating an emergency Board of Inquiry to report on the Tetts and Pacific Railway dispute. The order suspends a 4000 employee strike set for today under the Rail Labor Act thirty day report period. Bruins Crown World Hockey Champions at Stanley Cup final in New York.

Washington Hoover Tetts and Pacific Railway Rai Bruins New York Boston Bruins New York Rangers

Aunt Missouri Johnson remembered as Racine matriarch

An obituary from Racine honors Aunt Missouri Johnson, "Aunt Missouri," a devoted mother who supported her large family through hard work after moving from Missouri. She died at 700 years old in touch with Jesus, leaving a wife and children, and will be buried Monday morning with Racine’s white community in attendance.

Missouriy Johnson Racine Ward Missouri Johnson Missouri Ben Ewing Hei Ph Jesus Word Jeana Iean Rush Jonneon Syracuse Langdon Tannister Aunt Missouri

Rain Monday Then Fair for Few Days

Weather outlook for April 1 to 6 shows Ohio Valley rain Monday tapering by Tuesday, then generally fair through the week with late showers. Temperatures near normal early, colder Tuesday and Wednesday, warmer Thursday and Friday, and a colder end of week.

Washington Ohio Valley

Miners Plead Guilty in Rioting Case at Athens County Court

Sixteen union miners and one woman pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to two rioting charges linked to a strike disorder. Each received a $25 fine plus costs, with ten days to pay and jail for nonpayment. Several named defendants faced additional charges and statements by Judge Worstell referenced the broader labor dispute and related incidents nearby.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens County Alma Orr William Orr Harve Love Henry Miller Harry Schoonover Fred Evener Wiliam Collins John Palmer Charles Karns Morrison Bisnaugle Pete Watkins Hoyt Courtney Lewis Champlin Louis Kaloz Buck Smith Carl Leffler Alva Cunningham Orr I .G. Worstell Modoc Willam Orr Bin Love Toy Grr Pauling Zelenski Trav McLaughlin Hollister Ohio State Penitentiary Willian Williams J. G. Worstell McLaughlin McKinley Wandeett Ming Rel

Strange Old Chinese and Hoover remark headline

Today We Prills and Lamb Reels Up Again feature in a tight column by Arie Brisbame with mentions of billionaire farmers and Hoover. The piece blends quirky references and contemporary figures in a compact panel.

Hoover Arie Brisbare King Features Locorporated

Auto wins grade crossing dispute with locomotive

In Shamokin Pennsylvania on March 30 a car driven by W. E. Scott and wife collided broadside with a locomotive at a crossing. The auto suffered minor bumper damage while the locomotive sustained cabin step fractures air ling damage and drive shaft trouble. The car left the scene but required extensive repairs before the locomotive could be moved.

Shamokin W.E. Scott Scott

Eighty-Eighth General Assembly Aims to Clean Up Work This Week

Columbus dispatch reports lawmakers expect to finish remaining clerical work and pass key measures by week’s end. Senate leaders, led by Senator G. McKunmier, anticipate adjournment after limited ten day or so recess. Bills eyed include Norton Highway, Sundries Claims, Emmons Conservation, Herbert election law recodification, blue sky recodification, and corporation code revisions. Speakers anticipate disposing of all bills before week end.

General Assembly Columbus Pero Lendera Senate House Saiu G. McKunmier Assembly Solons Apniaos Pristion Norton Herbert Blue Sky Inn C. Cray

Post Office Faces Ninety Million Dollar Deficit

Washington March 30 Post master General Brown of Toledo says a study of the postal deficit may lead to drastic cuts in government franked mail. He suggests departments should pay all postage from their own budgets to curb losses.

Washington Toledo Brown Congress

Joseph Slater Now Is Sued for Divorce

In Columbus, Joseph Slater, 78, ex Nelsonville mine operator and Rail Light Company president, is sued for alimony by Barbara Sitter, 1541 Franklin Park St. They wed in 1875 and have six adult children. She claims he left their home February 1 and refuses to support her. she seeks protection against disposal of his assets, estimated at about 120000, including stock in the Thick Company and Marble Cliff Quarries.

Columbus Joseph Slater Nelsonville Clarence C. Slater Rail-Light Company Barbara A. Sitter Franklin Park Street Wehruay Stork ThaiGight Company Marble Cliff

Blame Convict for Kent Boy Disappearance

Nine year old Edmond Cox remains missing as police pursue an ex convict linked to the case. The boy vanished Wednesday amid rumors of the convict seeking vengeance against relatives who testified against him. Authorities weigh running away versus possible drowning amid renewed threats.

Kont Edmond Cox Edmond Marwin Horst Orrville

Easter Snow Forecast Spreads Across Northeast Regions

The U S Weather Bureau warns of snow for Easter Sunday in the East with flurries expected in Ohio New York and Pennsylvania. Northwest winds are forecast for some sections though precipitation should remain light.

Washington U. S&s Weather Bureau Ohio New York Pennsylvania

Four Ohio Teachers Drowned When Car Leaves Road

Four school teachers en route home for Easter were drowned when their car skidded from Harding Highway near Iberia Ohio and plunged into a seven foot deep creek. A Caledonia truck driver spotted the wheels and alerted authorities. The victims include Miss Munyan 21 and Miss Lohman 25 of Marion and Miss Lukens 25 of Marion.

Iberia U.P Harding Highway Here Caledonia Ohio State Betty Munyan John Munyan D. B. Lehman Ohio National Bank Columbus Hida Lehman Marshal Sharrack Anh Lumdus Kim Ada Michner Wayneaville Galion Police Liew Morrow Morion County Jamies Sharracellof

Liquor Charge Made Despite Morgan Denial

Two customs officers repeat a claim that Rep William M Morgan carried four liquor bottles in his luggage from Panama. Morgan denies drinking and says he had no liquor, while the incident is described by officers L E Crawford and James McCabe.

New York O.R Superice William M. Morgan Newark Ohio Panama Morgan Cristobal L. E Crawford James McCabe Creweford

Liquor raid witness used alias in De King case

March 20 report says Boyd Fairchild alias used as first name in complaint leading to raid where Deputy Roy Smith killed Mrs. Lillian De King. Fairchild found at his Odell factory home and to be held for inquest. Lena Migsy says she divorced him due to heavy drinking.

AL Tora U.B Lillian de King Boyd Fairchild Sheri Roy Smith Mra. de King Fairchild Aurora Odell Eugene He King Boyd de King Smith Carbary Geneva Lena Migsy

Dentist Identifies Nude Body of Girl

Springfield mass March 30 a nude decomposed young woman's body found in the Connecticut River at Longmeadow was identified as Miss Alicn Corbett or Miss Smith of Smith College. Dr Paul J McKenna the Corbett family dentist examined the body and found dental work dissimilar to his earlier work.

Springfield Mass Connecticut Longmeadow Milas Frances St John Smith Smith College Morgan Carlton Woods Pelham N. Y Woods Miss Corbett

Michaelson Charged In Day Violation Indictment

Chicago dispatch reports United States Deputy Marshals served a warrant for Albert Michaelson from the Seventh Chicago District on a prohibition violation. He had been indicted in Jacksonville for transporting and possessing trunks of liquor. State officers found liquor in trunks returned to federal agents.

Chicago March BOA United States Bridgt Albert Michaelson Sressmaq Chicaso Michaelson Jacksonville Ilc Jacksons Lire Michatelsory Ants Congress Morida Dation Richarlson Jackennerile

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