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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1929

Page

5

Evangelist Virgil Wallace Leads Services at First Christian Church

Dr. Virgil Wilfred Wallace opens evangelistic services at the First Christian Church urging personal contact to win men. He states no tricks will be used and the cross will be central, with Mrs. Wallace and Dan Hughes assisting. The party recently preached in Peoria where 200 joined a church.

Virgil Wilfred Wallace First Christian Church Church of Christ Doctor Wallace Wallace Dan Hughes Old Rugged Cross Athens Peoria Deborah and Esther The Bible School

Holiday Football Radio Schedule Details

Radio schedule lists Penn versus Cornell at 1 45 p m EST on NBC with a long list of affiliates and a CBS listing. Independent broadcasts include Sewanee versus Vanderbilt at 3 p m EST on WSM Nashville. A second Penn versus Cornell airing 2 p m EST on WIP Philadelphia and Creighton versus Grinnell at 3 p m EST on WOW Omaha.

Penn Cornnell NBC WEAF WTIC WJAR WTAG WLIT WRC WGY WGR WTAM KGD WOC WDAF KSTP KSL WGN Cornell CBS Sewanee Vanderbilt WSM Nashville

Record Flight 326 Miles Chicago to Cleveland in 1 Hour 45

Flying at an average speed of 180 miles an hour J G Ingram and John Yeoman pilots of a Universal Air Lines trimotored Fokker passenger plane set what is believed to be a new transport plane record by covering the 326 miles from Chicago to Cleveland in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Cleveland J. G. Ingram John Yeoman Universal Air Lines Chicago

Winter Fashion Pattern for Princess Frock with Cape

A simple yet smart princess frock pattern features a large lace cape collar and godets for fullness. Available in sizes 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 38 with yardage listed and exact fabric needs. Send 15c, or 10c with pattern, to Athens Messenger Pattern Dept New York City.

Essary Iter Iaco Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th St New York City

Start Investigation of Story of Bombing

Belmont County Prosecutor George McKelvey began a formal inquiry into Lewis Smiths San Francisco bombing confession at the request of Los Angeles prosecutor Charles M Fickert. The interview aimed to re-question Dora Monroe sister of Smith who disclosed the confession. Monroe said Smith died seven years ago in Cleveland and claimed full responsibility.

ST. Clairsville Lewis Smith San Francisco George McKelvey Belmont County Charles M. Fickert Los Angeles Tom Mooney Fickert McKelvey Dora Monroe Smith

One Reason Turkeys Are Cheap in Bucyrus Farm

Turkeys flood a Bucyrus area farm as Paul Pfiderer expands from three birds to a flock of 2 409 marketed this season. The 24 year old farmer built a thriving turkey business after choosing specialization, with about 2410 birds valued around 12000 helping lower turkey prices this year.

Paul Pfieiderer Pfieiderer

Holiday Message on Joy and Health by Roy S Copeland

In a 1929 column, Roy S Copeland authorizes a holiday meditation on gratitude, health, and recreation. He recalls Thanksgiving scenes, emphasizes spiritual thanks, and urges balanced living with rest and fitness. The piece includes reader health questions answered by Copeland.

The Bald-Headed Driver Signals Trouble at the Bank

Margaret and her father travel by car when a bald headed man in a second vehicle taunts them. He speeds and lurks behind, then stops near the bank as danger looms. Jim and Jerry react with caution while Madge senses ominous intent. The scene ends with a threat left unresolved.

Margaret Jerry Ticer Graham Jerry Jim Madge Ime

Mrs. Joanna Ewing 81 dies at Athens home

Mrs. Joanna Goodrich Ewing Sr aged 81 died at her home 42 Second Street Athens after a illness of weeks. Funeral at Christian Church Athena Friday at 10:30 with burial in New Marshfield cemetery. She had married Rev J P Ewing in 1911. Survived by nephews Harvey Person and Merwin Munmafield and many relatives across Athens and Meigs counties.

News Goodrich Carrie China William Kelley Carrie Goodrich Kelley Kelley Fwing Rocker Mrs. Ewing Harvey Person Athens Merwin Munmafield Mr. Ewing

Public Officials At Hoover Meeting in Cleveland

More than 200 public officials gather at the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce for a Hoover conference to spur general business conditions. Northern Ohio officials begin with a cautious note as two Ohio corporations announce expansion plans for 1980 totaling 20.86 million dollars.

Cleveland Ohio Chamber of Commerce Hoover

Plan for New Search for Lost Aviators

A renewed land and air search will start soon for Carl Ben Eielson and Fort Horland who disappeared after their plane entered a blizzard near the North Cape Iberia area on November 9. The aviation corps reported its first definite clue to Eielson's whereabouts amid reviews of the Nanuk.

New York Carl Ben Hielson Fort Horland North Cape Iberia Andeai Mielson

Woman Bitten by a Dog In Hospital

POMEROY Nov. 27 Staff Speciale W. H. Hampton owner of a dog that bit his wife reports she is under treatment at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. The attack tore and lacerated her face and she is a sister of Guy jorby from a long residence in the township. No report has been received on Mrs. Hawtonton's condition since reaching the hospital.

Pomeroy W. H. Hampton Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Consolidated Grade Heels Columbia Township Guy Jorby Mrrs Hawttonu He Hospital

Expert Marksman Shoots Holdup Men

Massillon reports an expert marksman shot two Canton youths during a suspected hold up at a Mead City porting goods store. A third assailant remained jailed with Jerome Botherme, 21, in critical condition after a bullet wound. The incident occurred last night and left two suspects hospitalized and one in custody.

Massillon Canton Eh. Cremsay Markaemean Jerome Botherme

Stars Say For Thursday November 28

Genevieve Kemble notes improved and interesting developments may be expected due to lunar aspects. Favorable conditions prevail as matters prosper and bring gratification. a birthday today may bring an active year with progress in business employment and affairs. A born child may be versatile and capable, achieving success through industry and efficiency.

Wounded Youths Transported After Gunfire Incident

Glennie Hetd aged 1 percent and William Zunberger aged 31 were injured when gunfire struck them as they moved to hospital. Hetd was shot in the chest area while Zunberger aided the wounded youths.

Glennie Hetd William Zunberger

France presses naval study ahead of London talks

Paris reports fast progress in completing a study of France’s naval program and in preliminary conversations with Italy as France shapes its stance for the forthcoming five power conference in London.

Paris France Ttaly London

Words of the Wise in Classical Thoughts

A quotation compilation contrasting friendship and enmity with Cicero and Seneca. It asserts that many friends may still yield one fewer ally, yet one enemy can be a burden. natural talent often surpasses education, and a judge who decides a case without hearing both sides cannot be truly just even if correct.

Iver-Lytton Seneca

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