Local Social Notes Highlight Visiting Friends and Weddings
Family, friends and guests are mentioned in a Friday gathering with visitors George and Harry Caracci of Wellston. Henry Swartz returns from a winter in St. Petersburg Florida. J C Gill hosts grandchildren Joe and Jane Gill from Athens. Edna Kirkendall of Dundas marries Herbert Colley of Wellston, daughter of Albert Kirkendall and sister to Lauren Leach and Levi Trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
George and
Harry Caracci
Wellston
J. C. Gill
Joe and
Jane Gill
Athens
Edna Kirkendall
Dundas
Herbert Colley
Albert Kirkendall
Lauren Leach
Levi Trainer
Radio fans seek distant concerts over local talent
The text laments listeners shifting toward distant broadcasts and poorer local shows. It notes a preference for eastern or Pacific Coast stations over superior local performances and critiques the desire to tune into faraway programs despite quality locally. It also mentions attacks on smaller taxation units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
China
Radio as Old Stuff and Concerts That Cross Distances
The passage argues that public interest in radio lies in its use for concerts rather than sensational displays. It contrasts telephone and radio by noting copper transmission versus airwaves and predicts a shift toward music and local listening as radio becomes routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Lure of Far Countries Drives People to Move
The passage reflects a pull toward distant places as people seek better opportunities. It contrasts farm and city life and notes a restless, roaming spirit across ages, urging movement to spread population and develop remote areas.
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Smething
A Tax Conference Probes Postwar Demands on Disarmament and Tax Cuts
After the war the first big demand was disarmament aimed at race and economy. Recently a second demand has grown for fee tax reduction. The discussion shows these pressures shifting from local to national policy.
Governors urged to seek federal summit on retrenchment
Jorge or McCormick calls for a national conference of governors and state officials to discuss cutting expenses and taxes in step with federal efforts. He notes Illinois taxpayers pay five times more than a decade ago and warns that many states and cities carry heavy bonded debts. A mayoral gathering under federal auspices could focus attention and pave the way for a broad retrenchment program.
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Jorge Or McCormick
Washington
McCormick
Illinois
War secrets and the push for air power parity
The chief legal adviser to the air service claims boards asserts Japan holds every American aircraft secret for national defense. The piece argues preparedness requires espionage and secrecy, warning that rival nations and allies alike demand timely access to fighting tech while war drives vigilance, spying, and strategic deceit as unavoidable aspects of presidential policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Service Claims Boards
Japan
United States
The Obligation Of Citizenship And Its Price
Washington column argues the value of American citizenship and low voter turnout in recounting elections both in the United States and England. It discusses primaries, disenfranchisement penalties as a proposed duty, and the need for citizens to vote to preserve liberty and informed governance.
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Washington, D. C
Citip
England
Germany
United States
National Affaire
Frazier
North Dakota
Dill
Washington
la Follette
Wisconsin
Johnson
California
Lodge
Massachussetts
Pepper
Pennsylvania
George Washington
Penelope Remains at Home Amid Suitors After Ulysses Return
The text notes Penelope faced many suitors upon Ulysses return, implying she was not very young. It contrasts external adornment with inner thoughts, urging women to value inner mind over outward appearance.
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Penelope
Ulysses
John M. Kane
Salem St
Woburn
Mass
Kellogg's
Puritan President praise sparks debate on American values
Religious leaders in Troy praise Mr. Coolidge as a Puritan president while critics warn the nation should choose a steady American leader who will handle national affairs and allow citizens to decide religious and social issues for themselves, from Puritanism to bobbed hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Coolidge
Burchard
United States
New York Battles 48-Hour Week Bill For Women and Children
The state fights to bar employment of women and children beyond 48 hours weekly. The report laments both the permission and compulsion of long work weeks for women and minors, labeling the practice disgraceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New York
Controversial View on Women Childcare and Immigrant Labor
The text argues that women should focus on childbirth and childrearing, claims labor uses politics to exclude European immigrants, and proposes a method to reduce competition from women and children to raise wages while inviting “the right” immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russians plan pole flag planting by September first
Russia reports a healthy budget with steady tax receipts and excess funds. Officials announce a mission to raise the red flag at the North Pole on September first, with ten scientists accompanying the flyers to demonstrate global activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
North Pole
World powers shaped by revolution and rivalry
The text contrasts Russia and the United States as the two leading competing nations and notes that revolution stimulates energy and ability, drawing lessons from French history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
France
Methodists consider publishing a daily paper
The idea mirrors a Catholic plan and would intrigue editors. A religious newspaper could spread church ideas, with the key task of keeping services engaging. The note recalls Henry Ward Beecher selling a slave girl at auction from his pulpit.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Public schools fight secret sorority hazing
The author denounces a hazing stunt linked to the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority as cruel and inappropriate in public schools. The piece argues secret societies have no place in public education, which should prepare children for national citizenship.
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Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
United States of America
Ford may buy trolley line linking Muscle Shoals to Gulf
Henry Ford reportedly intends to purchase a trolley line connecting Muscle Shoals with the Gulf of Mobile. He could employ the gas engine trolley car he demonstrated, capable of crossing the continent at 60 miles per hour without refueling and at far lower costs than current transportation. This potential development would intrigue railroad men now and later, as competition could impact the industry.
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Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Gulf of Mobile
Dearborn
River Dump Of Bootleg Whiskey Kills Thousands Of Fish
A large quantity of bootleg whiskey was dumped into the river near an army base docks. The polluted water caused about forty thousand fish to float dead on the surface, alarming locals and prompting cleanup concerns.
Questions and Answers: Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Readers are invited to send questions to the Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington D C under director Frederic J Haskin for informational purposes. The service declines legal medical and financial advice and does not settle domestic disputes or research sensitive topics. Include full name and answer with two cents for return postage.
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Athens Messenger _ Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Pelcity
Ely
Ailure
Equitable income division outlined by Morris Plan Company
The Morris Plan Company advises households divide income as follows: Shelter 25 percent, maintenance including running expenses gas and electricity 15 percent, food 20 percent, clothing 47 percent, recreation and miscellaneous 10 percent, savings 19 percent.
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Morris Plan Company
Smithsonian displays and questions on science trivia
Readers inquire about topics from ice temperatures to bones in caves and the origins of Axminster carpets. The Smithsonian houses Cherami D. S. C. and crustal bone remains. other questions cover glass from sand, the widest Mississippi point, meerschaum, Montgomery Ward founder, presidential pardon limits, and early Bible history.
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Axminster
FE. B
England
Bureau of Standards
Mississippi River
Mississippi River Commission
Cairo
Illinois
Lake Itasca
Minneapolis
A. Montgomery Ward
Sylvester
Julia Ward
Israel
Aquila
Jerome
John Wycliffe
Radio Programs Across Cities Feature Concerts and Services
Listings show KGO Little Symphony Orchestra and vocalists at 3:30 P M in Oakland. WGY 790 in Schenectady offers a 32 P M concert and WG Symphony Orchestra at 7 30 P M. First Dutch Reformed Church in Geneehubereh Pa airs a 7 M EST service. KGW Portland presents organ recitals and dinner programme concerts. City Missouri and other stations schedule religious and musical program blocks.
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KGO
Oakland
Cal
KGO Little Symphony Orchestra
WGY
Schenectady
N. Y
WG Symphony Orchestra
First Dutch Reformed Church
KGW
M. Ees
Portland, Ore
Charen
P. M
Radio program lineup features Dr. Anderson and Honeyboys Orchestra
Dallas schedule lists Radio Bible Class hosted by Dr. Wiltar M. Anderson from 6 to 7 PM. The 9 to 10 PM slot features twenty-voice singers followed by the Honeyboys Orchestra from 10 to 11 PM.
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WFAA
Dallas
Tex
Radio Bible Class
Wiltar M. Anderson
Honeyboys
Church Evening Services and Choir Event Times
In Atlanta churches announce events for the evening. Central Baptist Church Choir performs from 5 to 6 PM. Wesley Memorial Church holds a 7 30 PM service.
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WSB
W.—Cst
Atlanta
Central Baptist Church Choir
Wesley Memorial Church
Evening Program at Detroit and East Pittsburgh Churches
The schedule lists events at Detroit venues including an orchestra at 2:00 PM and a vesper service at 4:45 PM. East Pittsburgh features a concert at 2:45 PM and a dinner concert at 6:50 PM followed by services at 7:45 PM.
Local Church Concert and Series Schedule
The notice lists events in New York with a 2:00 P M concert, 2:45 to 5:30 P M interdenominational service, 7:20 to 9:00 P M men’s conference at Bedford Branch YMCA, a 9:00 to 10:00 P M organ recital and a 2345 P M interdenominational program.
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FST
New York
Interdenominational Service
Men's Conferce Bedford Branch
Y. M
Musical exercises and recitals at Bethany Sunday School
Philadelphia program notes open with musical exercises at 2 15 P M. and a sacred chimes recital at 3 15 P M. in the Bethany Sunday School schedule featuring old time hymns and melodies.
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Philadelphia
Bethany Sunday School
Radio Church Service Piano Recital Dinner Concert
The listing notes a People’s Radio Church service at 2:00 PM followed by a piano recital at 4:00 PM and a dinner concert at 6:50 PM in Pittsburgh marked on WCAK-182 M EST schedule.
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WCAK
Pittsburgh
Peoples
Symphony Orchestra and Service of First Dutch
Radio schedule listing WGY Schenectady shows an early morning symphony orchestra program at 2 30 A M and a 7 39 P M service of First Dutch. Stations notes indicate program times and network branding for the day.
Concert in Oakland at 3:30 P M
A 3:30 P M concert is listed for Oakland California station KGO KC st2 M PST. Details are sparse with no performer name or venue.
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KGO
Oakland, Calif
Man Plunges 100 Feet From Bluff In Oil Wagon Crash
Frank Nethers of Walhending was seriously injured when his oil tank wagon with three horses plunged over a bluff onto a railroad track. The accident occurred after one horse shied, sending the wagon and crew down the slope.
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Coshocton
Frank Nethers
Walhending
Nethers
Local Moves And Visits Around McArthur
McArthur notices list neighbor moves with Mr A H Moore and Mrs Etta Hawk ill. Gladys Cramer returns to Columbus after visit with Hazel Lockel. Pauline Chatfield back from Columbus trip. Gary Clark to Athens for work. Etta Hawk rents Clark property. Gruber household welcomes a son. Mrs Gruber is Lelia Swaim. Rev E M Oakes of Rutland visits Ward home and preaches at the Christian church Wednesday night.
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Gladys Cramer
Columbus
Hazel Lockel
Gary Clark
Athens
Etta Hawk
Clarks
Howard Gruber
Waynesburg
Gruber
Lelia Swaim
E. M. Oakes
Rutland
Car Ward
Oakes
The
Christian Church
Preacher to Speak at Bethel Church in Dundas
Friday evangelist J H Pennell of Zanesville will preach at Bethel church near Dundas on Friday evening and again on Saturday and Sunday night April 12 and 13. Mr and Mrs John Nickell plan to move to Hamden.
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A. H. Moore
M. E. Parsonage
Jane Lyons
John Nickell
Hamden
J. H. Pennell
Zanesville
Bethel Church
Dundas
Atkinson Buys Willys Knight From Agent John Gill
HH. V. Atkinson purchased a Willys Knight automobile from agent John B. Gill. The transaction names both purchaser and seller and notes the exact vehicle model involved.
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HH. V. Atkinson
Willys Knight
John B. Gill
Mrs Carl Waller and Son to Visit Sugar Grove
Mrs Carl Waller and her son Wy man will travel to Sugar Grove on Friday for a short visit lasting a few days.
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Carl Wallar
Wyman
Sugar Grove
Local license issued for two Allensville youths
A license was issued to Al pha Turner age 18 and Edna Miller age 18 of Allensville. The groom is a brother of Mrs. William Parry and Mrs. Robert Parry. The couple were married by Rev. Harry McCain.
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Alpha Turner
Allensville
Edna Miller
William Parry
Robert Parry
Harry McCain
Licenses Issued To Couple From Oreton and Others
Other licenses were issued to Andrew Boyer 21 miner and Miss Edna Bratton 16 both of Oreton. Walter Peters 29 mail carrier and Mahala Aplin 29 both of New Plymouth. Married by Dr. C B Taylor.
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Andrew Boyer
Edna Bratton
Oreton
Walter Peters
Mahala Aplin
New Plymouth
C. B. Taylor
Matzos Season Marked By Passover Tradition
The article notes matzos as unleavened bread marking Passover during the Easter season and highlights a young man well prepared for this long standing custom.
Kad weaves critique as schools curse costly laws in Ohio
In Coshocton Ohio President Kad of the Marshall City School Board assailed state education statutes saying financially strained districts would be better off if the legislature repealed all laws and enacted a few simple ones. He declared schools were hog-tied by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Kadfar Marshall
City School Board
Ohio
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D. Ss
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Dean Remick
Oriole Orchestra
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Detroit, Mich
M.—Orchestra
KDKA
Polfnt Breeze Presbyterian Church
Nettie Hunter
Pauline Chatfield
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Orie
the Union
the Home Store
George G. Chambers
W. Conrad
A. R. Ely
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Ziggaroos & Whaley
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