Council of Churches Committee To Meet in Nelsonville
The Comity Committee of the Ohio Council of Churches will meet in Nelsonville April 26 and 27 to act on the Hocking Valley zoning plan. Leaders from many denominations, including bishops and pastors, will gather for a survey tour and to adopt a cooperative plan for religious work and Christian education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Churches
Nelsonville
Ohio Council of Churches
Hocking Valley
Lloyd Evans
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Zarbaugh
Presbyterian Church In Ohio
Hobson
Ware
Episcopal Church
Crappinger
United Brethren Church
Hall
Congregational Christian Group
Dr. Williams
Methodist Protestant Church
Br. 4Arbaugh
Methodist Episcopal
Baptist Church
Florence Wood Summarizes Les Miserables Part II
At the Nelsonville Presbyterian Young People's Society Miss Florence Wood reviewed the second part of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, following a prior summary weeks earlier. The program included Scripture reading by Charles Patton and instrumental and vocal offerings by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
Nelsonville
Florence Wood
Victor Hugo
Young People’s Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Charles Patton
Robert Huenefeld
Joe Galvin
Jack Raybould
New Kiax-Ko Remedy Promises Gall Bladder Relief
Advertisements tout Kiax-Ko tablets as a treatment for stomach and intestinal pains, constipation, biliousness, and right side abdominal discomfort. The ad claims relief in 30 days with money back, urging readers to buy at Quick's Cut Rate or their local drugstore.
Local Society Notes and Classified Ads Mention Events
Jean Valjean tale framed between ads as a moral vignette and police chase repeats. Mrs Frank Knox announces society tickets for Rabbi larshish at the Presbyterian Church on April 25. Next Sunday Miss Marjorie Vorhees discusses Life and Poetry of David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Valjean
Valjean
Vaijean
Frank Knox
Rabbi Larshish
Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Vorhees
David
Three Men Fined In Mayor's Court
In Nelsonville on April 11 Ralph Smith and Leo Keasey of Chauncey pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor J. W. Hickman’s court. Keasey also admitted malicious destruction of property and received 25 dollars plus costs and 30 days in County Jail. Keasey allegedly wrecked a city jail toilet. Ralph Windle of Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication. All three were arrested Saturday by Patrolman James Cope and taken to Athens County Jail on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ralph Smith
Leo Keasey
Chauncey
J. W. Hickman
Flnch
Keasey
Smith
Ralph Windle
James Cope
Athens
George Bateman
Women Help Feed Buchtel School Children
At Buchtel, April 11, a report by Walter Bolin lists 14 women and girls who assisted in feeding schoolchildren last week. An average of 137 children were fed daily at the Buchtel school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Buchtel
Buchtel School
Walter Bolin
Verda LaFoillette
Lulu Hopstetter
Mary Jane Colbert
Ellen McCombs
Nora Collins
Dora Evans
Ruth Russell
Alice Russell
Margaret Smathers
Lucille Graham
Maggie Kimlet
Alice Maheny
C. O. Shenz
Ethel Pettit
Campaign Closes Here Service Sunday at M E Church
The evangelistic campaign held over three weeks at the M E Church ended with large crowds at all services. Dr W N La Mance spoke in morning and evening services and Mrs La Mance addressed women and girls in the afternoon. Dr La Mance leaves for Washington DC and Mrs La Mance for Danville KY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
M. E
W. N. la Mance
Epworth League
Four-Table Bridge Party Honors April Birthdays
In Nelsonville on Friday night Miss Lois DeVol hosted a four table bridge party at her home with Miss Harriet Whitmore Doris McManaway and Miss Rachel Kathryn Coakley all having April birthdays. Miss Rosemary Smith and William Howe won high scores while Miss Marjorie Vorhes and Tom Shafer had the low. Light refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lois DeVol
Harriet Whitmore
Doris McManaway
Rachel Kathryn Coakley
DeVol
Rosemary Smith
William Howe
Marjorie Vorhes
Tom Shafer
Card Party Announced for Wednesday Evening
A benefit bridge and party will be held at the K of P Hall Wednesday evening at 8 oclock.
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K. of P. Hall
Wallace Pickett Dies After Long Illness in Kimberly
Wallace Pickett aged 77 died at the home of his daughter Mrs. William Davis in Kimberly after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Oak Grove Church at 2 PM with burial in Connett Cemetery. He was a widower, survived by one brother Coates Pickett and four sisters, and left two children Mrs. Davis and son Harvey in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
Wallace Pickett
William Davis
Oak Grove Church
Connett Cemetery
Pickett
Coates Pickett
Oak Grove
Mrs. Davis
Harvey
Indiana
Social Evening at Bland Home on Fort Street
Mr and Mrs James Bland hosted a Saturday evening gathering on Fort Street with friends. Games and music entertained guests and a two course luncheon was served to Mr and Mrs Itari Weiss Mr and Mrs Pearl Seaman Mr and Mrs Sam Thomas Mr and Mrs Donald Kentner and Mr and Mrs George Beagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bland
Fort Street
Itari Weiss
Airs
Pearl Seaman
Sam Thomas
Donald Kentner
George Beagie
Local Social Notes From Columbus Area Visits
Dr. A L Pritchard was called to Columbus due to family illness. John Gethers stayed at Bennett farm as guest of Max Bennett. Frank Anderson visited Columbus. Miss Lillian Stover visited parents Mr and Mrs C A Stover. Mr and Mrs Delbert Davis Ruth Nixon and Paul Davis traveled to Lancaster. Mae Linton and Spernice Backus visited in Columbus. Clayton Scheide and daughter Lois Ann visited Mrs Scheide’s parents. Ethel Wallace and daughter Johnnie Irene visited Gallipolis parents. Ruth Call spent Friday in Columbus with friends and relatives. Lewis Leaman, OSU student, spent weekend with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pritchard
Columbus
James Pritchard
John Gethers
Bennett Farm
Max Bennett
Frank Anderson
Lillian Stover
C. A. Stover
Delbert Davis
Ruth Nixon
Paul Davis
Lancaster
Ruth Call
Lewis Leaman
Ohio State University
Pearl Leaman
Honor Jury Ready in Kahahawai Slaying Trial
A mixed jury of seven Caucasians and five Orientals and Polynesians prepared to hear the first evidence in the trial of four Americans charged with the honor slaying of Joe Kahahawai, a native youth. Clarence Darrow and his assistants prepared for a strong defense amid the unusual Hawaiian law surrounding a second trial after disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. H
U.P
Joe Kahahawai
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Hawath
Fire Destroys Garage and Two Cars in Albany
Fire at Arch Johnson residence on Pomeroy Road near the depot destroyed the garage and two sedans valued at about 1000 dollars. One car belonged to Arch Johnson and the other to his son Orville who works in an Athens grocery. The blaze started from defective wiring. Chauncey Van Dyke spotted it around 4 am and alerted the sleepers. Insurance covered the car owned by Orville. no policy on the other car or the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Arch Johnson
Pomeroy Road
Orville
Athens
Chauncey van Dyke
Johnsons
Absent Voter Ballots Initiated for 10 Athens Residents
Absent voter ballots began in Athens County with 10 residents receiving ballots for expected absence on May 10. Ballots may be cast until May 7. Voters are from Washington DC Huntington WV Sewickley PA and several Ohio cities. Names include Gillespie Whipple Richards Price Gould Foater and Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Washington, D. C
Huntington
W. Va
Sewickly
Ohio
Athens City
J.&. Gillespie
Columbus
Martha E. Whipple
Cleveland
Justa M. Richards
David R. Richards
Washington, D., C
John H. Price
Cincinnati
Joseph A. Gould
Campbell
I. M. Foater
Hal
Delmar FE. Russell
Goldie Boudinot
Middiletgu
F. G. Angell
Dedicate New Chapel at London Prison Farm
London Prison Farm opened its new chapel seating 2900 persons built by convict labor. State Welfare Director John Mc Sweeney attended as principal speaker at Sunday dedication service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Prison Farm
John McSweeney
Rob Columbus Church Loots Safe at First Lutheran
Thieves who broke open the First Lutheran Church safe in Columbus on Sunday escaped with 35 dollars in cash and 100 two cent stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Columbus
Columbus
First Luthern
Sheep Losses Reported By Dog Warden
Porter Dick en, dog warden, reported last week losses in J. B. Keirns flock at Millfield: three ewes seven lambs dead, 31 ewes injured, total value about 59 dollars. Seven dogs were impounded and destroyed, including four mongrels at Glouster, a bull and hound at Hooper Ridge, an airedale and police dog at Herrold Avenue, and a shepherd dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Keirns
Millfield
Porter Dicken
Glouster
Hooper Ridge
Herrold Avenue
Post Office Adds Main Work Room in Athens Contract
Awards for the Athens Post Office addition were given to C B King of Charlottesville Virginia for 15650 dollars. The one story 2 by 60 feet stone exterior addition must be finished in 120 calendar days. Athens postmaster Harry McKinsky announced the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
C. BE. King
Charlottesville
Harry McKinstry
McKinsky
Ohio Governor predicts Democratic shift this fall
Governor George White of Ohio announced in New York that Ohio, typically Republican in presidential years, will vote Democratic this fall. He plans to address the Ohio Society dinner and then attend the Jefferson Day dinner in Washington, hoping to meet Franklin D Roosevelt and possibly call on Alfred E Smith and John J Raskob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George White
Ohio
Ohio Society
Washington
Franklin Pdp. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Harding Memorial head recovering after operation
Hoke Ponit hen of Marion Ohio secretary of the Harding Memorial Association was reported recovering at Grant Hospital after a serious operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hoke Ponithen
Marion
The
Harding Memorial Association
Grant Hospital
Strike threatens Cambridge coal field economy and jobs
The piece argues that ongoing labor strife in Ohio harms the Cambridge field by forcing mines to close or suspend operations. It notes workers shifting to West Virginia and warns permanent closures would devastate unemployment and local families, with Ohio production dropping while West Virginia peaks during strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Cambridge Fleet
Cambridge
Ohio
Hocking Valley
West Virginia
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Jackson To Have New Newspaper This Month
Arch Martin announced plans to begin publication of a new newspaper in Jackson Ohio within the next month. The city already has two papers that have faced litigation. Martin purchased a portion of the printing assets and seeks to launch his edition shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson,o
Arch Martin
Martin
Maintenance crews widen Route 80 curves near Mechanicsburg
State Highway Department maintenance crews widen curves on Route 80 beyond Mechanicsburg in a stretch about a mile long. Work begins at the end of the concrete pavement project and continues indefinitely as crews repair and improve the road near Athens Chauncey.
Baby dies after bath salts fed to infant in city hospital
New York April 11. Samuel Chariup nine months old died in a hospital of pneumonia after neighbors fed him bath salts causing throat and mouth irritation. The pneumonia was aggravated by the irritating salts and the child made faces during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Samuel Chariup
Ighar Pneurmonia
Samuel
World's Smallest Baby Still Without Name
In Kansas City Missouri the world's smallest baby, son of Mr and Mrs William St John, showed increased diet interest in life and gained weight after being born several weeks early as relatives kept vigil. The infant weighed one pound at birth and remains unnamed, with family noting his continued recovery and strong will to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
William St. John
Baby St. John
Brooks and Perry Tie The Knot In Vere Ridge
Marriage license issued for Christopher C. Brooks, 22, of Vere Ridge, son of Albert Brooks, and Ethel M. Perry, 18, of Athena R. G., daughter of Walter A. Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher C. Brooks
Vere Ridge
Albert Brooks
Ethel M. Perry
Athena R. G
Walter A. Perry
Ballot Dimensions Reported For Athens County Primary
The Athens County primary ballot measures are described as slightly smaller than a typical newspaper page. The Republican ballot spans two inches in width and 18 sheets, split into five columns with presidential candidates delegates and alternates in the first two, state ticket in the third, and congressional and county races in the fourth and fifth columns. The Democrat ballot mirrors these dimensions except for a narrower column by about three inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Bridge Steel Arrives for Athens South Bridge Span
Bridge steel for the second span of the South Bridge at Athens has arrived and will be unloaded today. A larger derrick engine will be installed to set girders and begin riveting on the already placed arch. Concrete pours are delayed for several days as slag fill and compressed air hammers secure the backing behind the abutment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
EB. F. Lackey
C. Jt. Boulton Construction Company
Train Kills Lawyer Karch in Ohio Crash
Funeral services for K Walter Karch 49 Cleveland attorney killed when his car was struck by a train near Barberton Ohio will be held tomorrow at his residence in Cleveland Heights Hurtal will be in Mansfield Karch was regarded as a leading Ohio trial lawyer His last court appearance was as defense counsel for Arthur H Geiger of Alliance in Federal Court last week Grace Frieda of Pittsburgh was awarded 16000 in a breach of promise suit against Geiger Karch planned to appeal the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
K. Walter Karch
Barberton
Cleveland Heights
Hurtal
Mansillon
Karch
Ohio
Arthur H. Geiger
Allanee
Misa Grace Prieda
Pittaburgh
Geiger
Broadwell Area Postings Include Visits and Dance Footnotes
Broadwell Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg and two daughters from Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Herman Ogg. Stewart and Raymond Lee with Mrs Mary Johnston of Amenville visited Joe Young and Ray Nice families. Arthur Vincent hosted guests from Guyeville, and several groups from Athens and surrounding towns visited others in the area. A dance at Alvin White’s home drew many, plus local visits to and from Stewart and Stewart area families. James Driggs suffered a fractured collar bone after a fall at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Leonard Ogg
Charlies Ogg
Chauncey
Herman Ogg
Stewart
Raymond Lee
Mary Johnston
Amenville
Joe Young
Ray Nice
Geneva
Ida Nice
Art Vincent
Guyeville
Sam Munn
Vernon
Athens
Arch Sprouse
Rosa Hoon
Marjorie
Cheaterhill
Ralph Young
Lawrence White
Orville Harkins
Bos James
Harold
Scott White
Amon Frient
Carl van Dyke
Misa Batty Smith
John Smith
John Young
Lester White
Cyril Hoyt
Hans Old Driggs
Hagel
Mildred
Myrtie Parsons
Guy Carr
Alvin White
Bernice White
Vera Jean
Bernard Bea
Josie Conant
Howard
Maya
Jerry Coxnant
Betty Smith
Sand Rock
Amos Priest
James
Brains Driggs
Achool
W. C. Young
Roy Lee
Bobbie and
Mra. Miller
Liberty
Charlies Lee
Herb Chapman
Elizabeth Harkins
Florence Harkins
Mia
Clyde Crabtree
Baby
Pauline White
Manafield
Marion
Historic Lane Seminary to Hold Final Commencement in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati historic Lane Seminary plans a final commencement on Thursday night. The institution will soon merge with Presbyterian Seminary of Chicago and pass out of existence. Four graduates will receive degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Historic
Lane Seminary
Presbyterian Seminary of Chicago
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Famous Book
Florence Wood Oy
Majestic
Letty Eilers
Brendel Spencer Tracy
Leo Carrillo
Constance Cummings
Asine
C. H. Bartlett
412-W
Hickman
Dr. la Mance
Tudor Sedan
OQUA
Connett
Jackson
Jackson Herald
Athens County Sheets
Big Ae Messenger
Bridge Steel Arrives
Broadwell
Myvans
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