Benefits of Prohibition Highlighted at WCTU Rally
Nelsonville Ohio April 23. The county WCTU institute met at the Presbyterian church with Mrs Kate Blake presiding. Mrs H D Van Kirk of Columbus spoke on The Benefits Derived from Prohibition noting reduced drunkenness and increased savings and urging women to vote for dry candidates. The day closed with songs and benediction.
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Nelsonville
W. C. T. U. County Institute
Presbyterian Church
Kate Blake
Ethel Leadbetter
Glouster
Blake
Thomas Spencer
Tire Church
Olsonville
Temperance
Glenn Allen
Sigrid Love
H. D. van Kirk
Columbus
Institute
Ohio
United States
van Kirk
U. S
Keeley
Illinois
M&s Redempa Sines
Let Jack Do It Becomes Nelsonville Slogan
In Nelsonville jack Pearson, longtime city police chief, acts as temporary fire chief after fire chief Lowrey resigns. With a depleted force, Pearson issues and enforces orders, while residents note his busy handling of duties and a few insubordination cases.
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Jack
Nelsonville
Bart
George
Jack Pearson
Frank Lowrey
Columbus
Pearson
Cantata Called Off in Nelsonville Church
Easter cantata planned by the adult choir of the Methodist church was canceled tonight in Nelsonville due to illness ahead of the 7 pm service.
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Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Legion to Meet Southeast District Posts Conference
Cambridge hosts the Southeast district American Legion conference this Sunday April 25. Glenford Dugan post members plan attendance as department commander Hugh K. Martin state adjutant J. J. Saslavsky and other state officers attend.
Service Tonight at George Beagle Home
King's Men hold regular Sunday night prayer meeting this evening at 822 Walnut Street. All men are invited to attend.
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Nelsonville
King’s Men
George Beagle
Walnut Street
Attendance Urged for Jean Class Sunday
Jean class expects large attendance Sunday as the orchestra marks its first appearance after a few weeks idle. O. J. Howarth will teach the lesson and every member is urged to attend and bring a guest.
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Nelsonville
Jean
O. J. Howarth
Sunday Services Adjust With Illness For Choir
cantata not repeated at First Methodist due to illness among singers. Rev. Ed L. Morrell will preach at both services while all other services proceed as usual. Rev. Lloyd Evans will preach at both Presbyterian services. New Plymouth communion held at 2 pm with pastors Morrell and Douglas of Logan. Christian church Bible school leads Athens in attendance. Rev. O J Howearth to preach both services with 7:30 pm evening service.
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Nelsonville
First Methodist Church
Ed L. Morrell
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Douglas
Logan
New Plymouth
Legion to Attend Burial for Civil War Vet John Stevens
Glenford Dugan post American Legion members are asked to meet at post headquarters Saturday morning to attend the funeral of Civil War veteran John Stevens. Services set for 10 30 at the Christian church with burial in Greenlawn circle.
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Nelsonville
Glenford
Bucks Beat Wests in Twilight League Showdown
Buckeyes defeated the West outfit 12 to 4 at the city playgrounds last night. Simpson and Brown pitched for the Bucks with Lewis catching. Schrader and McGee were the battery for the Westenders.
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Nelsonville
Buckeyes
West Outfit
Simpson
Brown
Bucks
Lewis
Schrader
McGee
Westerners
Local residents return and visit news notes
Miss Ida Graham returns to Columbus after visiting here with her mother Mrs Ida Graham. Ruth Hyde of Ohio Wesleyan has been home several days with flu. Mr and Mrs George Crouse and son Earl of Portsmouth return home after visiting Ed and Mrs Course. Will Barrows spent days in Grand Rapids Michigan on business. Arthur Knight of Delaware was a business visitor here midweek. Florence Wood returns to Ohio University after illness at her parents home.
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Ida Graham
Columbus
Ruth Hyde
Ohio Wesleyan
George Crouse
Earl
Portsmouth
Ed Course
Will Barrows
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Arthur Knight
Delaware
Florence Wood
Ohio University
Women Hold Meeting in Chillicothe and Surrounding Towns
Chillicothe women plan a two day convention at First Baptist church in Nelsonville on April 24 and 25 with participants from Nelsonville Athens Chillicothe Circleville Wilmington Greenfield Roxabel Washington D. H. Bloomingburg and others. Rev A B Adams delivers the Sunday sermon and James A Lomax speaks on youth waywardness with Mrs Clara Winbun as president and Nina Duggar as secretary among others.
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Nelsonville
Chillicothe
First Baptist
James A. Lomax
Clara Winbun
Fannie Mays
Sarah Chavis
Nina Duggar
Rebecca Wilson
Elsie Anderson
Jobless man kills himself after farewell kiss
Cleveland reports Rudolph Boleman 41 shot and killed himself after bidding his 15 year old daughter goodbye.
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Cleveland
Rudolph Boleman
Veteran attorney Lloyd arrested on embezzlement charge
War ren L. Lloyd, a prominent young attorney and former department adjutant for the American Legion, was arrested in Baltimore under a federal warrant charging him with embezzling $33,000 from disabled World War veterans he acted as guardian for.
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Baltimore
Warren L. Lloyd
American Legion
Athens junior high presents Hulda of Holland in full auditorium
The Athens high school music department staged Hulda of Holland with 12 to 15 year olds delivering strong dialect acting. William Cooper led the cast with near flawless Dutch pronunciation while Helen Maxwell as Hulda impressed with a rich voice.
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Athens High School
Athens Junior High School
Hulda
Holland
Peter Cats
Yacup
Ruth Giesen
William Cooper
Helen Maxwell
Helen
William Whyte
Sissy
Ray Carmichael
Roscoe Reading
Alice Beasley
Ellis Cheney
Bishop Urges World Service at Athens Conference
The Bishop Theodore 8. Henderson of Cincinnati stressed world service during a night session of the Athens District Methodist Episcopal conference held in Coolville yesterday. Missionary R. S. Frakes, discussing mountaineers in Southeastern Kentucky, and Wesley Foundation work at Ohio State, joined brief remarks from Wilbur Fowler and hospital and children's home representatives. The Coolville church hosted and provided meals for all attendees.
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Theodore
Henderson
Cincinnati
Athens District
Two Men Fined in City Court for Intoxication and Traffic Violations
In municipal court Mayor Alex M. Moore fined two men. Toter Fields, charged with intoxication as a second offense, received $15 fine plus $8.20 costs and must scrub city floors at $2 per day until fully paid. Arthur Graham admitted guilty to driving a stop sign violation and intoxication, with total fines and costs of $18.20.
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Alex M. Moore
Fields
Arthur Graham
Painter
Parents urged to support home role in child development
Dr. E B Bryan president of Ohio University urged parents and teachers at the University Training School to provide the right home setting for self development. He outlined three home duties work play and productive leisure, stressing household tasks and healthy play as keys to citizenship and happiness. Clinton Truex sang with accompaniment by C C Robinson at the PTA meeting.
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Dr. Bryan
E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
University Training School
Parent Teacher Association of
Bryan
O. C. Bird
O. E. Frn
Victor Pierce
Esther Dunham
Clinton Truex
School of Music
University
C. C. Robinson
Insurance Man Tells on Friend
A man reports that after suffering from stomach pains colic and yellowing his doctors diagnosed gall bladder trouble requiring surgery. He claims Maya's eased his condition after one year of use, enabling him to eat anything. The notice promotes Maya's as a simple remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee.
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Maya
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Tire Sale Beginning Friday at India Quality Tires
Economy Tire Store at 398 Chestnut St. Nelsonville announces a Friday start for tire sale on India brand tires. Limited stock includes 4 and 5 size regulars and balloons with savings from 3 to 9 dollars per tire while supplies last.
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India
Chestnut St
Nelsonville
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promise Fast Flesh Gain
Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound tablets as a quick flesh builder for the thin and weak. Claims a woman gained 15 pounds in five weeks and offers money back if no 5 pound gain in 30 days. Promotes ease of taking and famous appetite-boosting benefits with noted pharmacy availability.
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Cline Pharmacy
McCoy's
Refugees Flee Peking Amid Looting and Attacks
Thousands of refugees pour into Peking from surrounding districts recounting looting and assaults by soldiers of Generals Chang Tso-Lin and Wu-Pei-Fu. In the capital fear grows as reports of attacks by troops emerge. a separate incident involved a staged motion picture fight judged orderly, with fines imposed on participants.
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Peking
China
Chang Tso-Lin
Wu-Pei-Fu
Law Is No Respecter Tokyo Speeding Cop Case
A Tokio police officer spotted an automobile speeding during patrol on April 23. The report notes enforcement action in the city, reflecting standards of traffic control in the era.
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Tokio
Kerker's Asthma Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Kerker's Asthma Remedy claiming rapid relief for asthma coughs and colds. It guarantees satisfaction with the first bottle or money back, listing McKrug Co and Fountain Pharmacy as sellers.
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Drugegis McKrug Co
Ath H Fountain Pharmacy
Tena Vand
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