Local Fraternal and Community News from Nelsonville
St Bermaid chapter inspected at convocation with dinner at six. Memorial Day plans discussed as American Legion meets with KC members about free correspondence courses for ex service men. Funeral services scheduled for Private John McKee. Obituary notes for John McBroom. Social at the Klein home honors visiting nieces and nephew from Columbus. Bereans fund and start building a room for a ill family member. Mrs Homer King leaves for Allegan Michigan visit.
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American Legion
K. Oi Co
John McKee
Hamley Run
K. C
Delegates Guarded at Genoa Economic Conference Site
The Palace of St George in Genoa hosts the conference with heavy carabineer protection for delegates and guarded living quarters. Cars are available to transport delegates, many guards are American made. Crucial decisions are also being discussed by allied governments at Lloyd George's chateau.
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Palace of St. George
Genoa
Lloyd George
Candidates for Bank of Knighthood on Wednesday Night
Three candidates compete for the Bank of Knighthood title with a large audience expected Wednesday night featuring Guy Huffman and C. C. in attendance as organizers promote the event.
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K. OF
Bank of Knighthood
Guy Huffman
C. C
Fly Swat Campaign Returns In Community Effort
The article recalls a past nationwide fly killing drive with school supplied swatters and prizes. It urges renewed public action as flies return, urging every man woman and child to swat. It also notes local theatre events and visits from residents traveling to Cincinnati and Columbus.
Missionary Society Tea Held For Presbyterian Ladies
Mrs BF J Cable and Mrs Ed Dean hosted the Presbyterian Missionary Society meeting on Thursday at 2 o clock with good attendance urged. In Lost Run an illegal possession case led to arrests as officers Baynham Nash and Bryan jailed Harry Baldwin Jennie Baldwin and John Cable after a raid at Henriet ta Evans home found liquor containers and a copper still at the Cable residence.
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Lost Run
Baynham
Nash and
Bryan
Harry Baldwin
Jennie Baldwin
John Cable
Logan
Henrietta Evans
Sinaly
City water conservation plea urges residents to cut usage
City officials urge consumers to aid in conserving the water supply by suspending lawn sprinkling and car washing for a few days until the supply improves. Citizens are asked to cooperate during this emergency to reduce waste.
Photographer C Conant Moves to New Downtown Studio
Photographer C Conant leaves 120 Washington Street for 3 Columbus Street, second building from the post office. He will be ready for business at the new location tomorrow.
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C. Conant
Washington Street
Columbus Street
Postoffice
Virginia coach challenges Sisson in rematch bout
Bob Mainford University of Virginia wrestling coach issues a challenge through the Nelsonville Elks to rematch local favorite Chas Sisson Jr. Sisson threw Mainford in their last encounter and a new match is expected to be arranged soon here.
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Bob Mainford
University of Virginia
Nelsonville Order of Elks
Chas. Sisson, Jr
Sisson
Mainford
Loyal Woman class to attend Sunday school meeting
Members of the Loyal Woman class of the Christian Sunday school are urged to attend a 7 o'clock business meeting in the church parlors tonight.
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Bereans
Loyal Womans
The
Christian Sunday School
Surprise anniversary dinner honored long married couple
Mr. and Mrs. James Pidcock held a Sunday morning surprise anniversary dinner at their home after Sunday School. The event celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary with family including Hiram Pidcock Gus Pidcock two daughters Will Fleck Stella Reigle John Riley and Scott Johnson receiving gifts.
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James Pidcock
Hiram Pidcock
Gus Pidcock
Will Fleck
Stella Reigle
John Riley
Scott Johnson
Evans, 43, Dies After Illness at Chestnut Street Home
William Earl Evans, aged 43, died Monday at his Chestnut Street home after a period of illness. He attended his father's funeral the day before, Frank Evans. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 p.m. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and a sister, Mrs. Jerry Sanders.
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William Earl Evans
Chestnut Street
Evans
Frank Evans
Jerry Sanders
Delightful Affair Hosts Five Guests at Athens Legon Event
Five guests attended a social gathering in Athens Legon area. Notable attendees included Harry Batener and Bob Kinstle, along with Miss Florence Riggs and Mary Montgomery, Miss Mildred James, all listed as attendees from the region.
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Punch Bowles
Harry Batener
Athens
Bob Kinstle
Florence Riggs
Mary Montgomery
Legon
Mildred James
Louster
Jaques Little Wonder Capsules End Indigestion Relief
Rev J H Watrons recommends Jaques Little Wonder capsules to sufferers of indigestion chronic gastric indigestion and related symptoms. The capsules claim quick relief for dyspepsia sour stomach heartburn gas and constipation with a money back guarantee and mail order option from Jaques Capsule Co.
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J. H. Watrons
Jamestown N. Y
Jaques
Jaque
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Jaques Capsule Co
Plattsburg
N. Y
Local notes from Pratts Fork and nearby towns
Pratts Fork Earl Sapp and Ray Ramsey made a business trip to Athens Saturday. Those attending the Jerseyville spelling contest were Dorothy Orr and Walter Smith. The local school under Miss Ethel Steinmetz closed Saturday with eighth graders Dorothy Orr Frank Colburn Pearl Williams and Fred Smith. Mrs Lovan Cuckler returned to Athens Sunday after visiting her daughter Mrs Roger Cullums. Mr and Mrs Elza Sapp returned home from their farm on Saturday. Mrs Bertha Burson Frank and Helen Grace visited Burlingham relatives Sunday. Fred Smith spent Sunday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Goldsberry. Roy Goldsberry has the flu. A dance at Everett Bosworths Wednesday night drew many including George Williams Pratts Fork and Arch Johnson Albany. Mr and Mrs Gerald King hosted Sunday dinner with Jacob King family.
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Earl Sapp
Ray Ramsey
Athens
Jerseyville
Dorothy Orr
Walter Smith
Ethel Steinmetz
Frank Colburn
Pearl Williams
Fred Smith
Lovan Cuckler
Roger Cullums
Elza Sapp
Bertha Burson
Frank
Helen Grace
Bulgarian Blood Tea Promised To Aid Over 40 Health
The ad claims people over 40 face signs of decay and urges use of Bulgarian Blood Tea as a weekly vegetable tonic to cleanse poisons, relieve wastes, and restore vitality. It asserts physicians and druggists endorse its safety and effectiveness.
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Nature
Doctor's Auto Struck by Bike in City Collision
Frank Foster sustained a lacerated leg and bruises Monday night when his motorcycle collided with Dr Merwin's machine at South Court and Park Place. Foster was taken to the office of Carl Neff, where injuries were dressed by Dr Goldsberry. Dr Merwin was uninjured. his bike lost a headlight and fender.
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R Frank Foster
South Court
Park Place
Merwin
Foster
Court Street
Carl Neff
Goldsberry
War Chief Warns Against Reducing Army Strength
Secretary of War Weeks told the senate appropriations committee that cutting the U S army below 150000 men would be the greatest folly for Congress. He spoke in Washington on April 25 about national defense and manpower needs.
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Washington
International News Service
Congress
United States Army
Weeks
Senate Appropriations Committee
Ohio fruit forecast amid frosts boosts statewide crop hopes
Ohio State Director of Agriculture Tabor reports that frost damage varied by region but anticipates a fair to good fruit year. South of Columbus saw about 40 percent injury, north areas less, and Apple trees along the river suffered only slight damage.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Director of Agriculture
Tabor
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Local social notes and community updates from the area
A crowded week of visits and farewells includes Stewart Copeland and Mrs. M B Copeland hosting guests in Columbus, Lewis Ludwick visiting family, Guy Pierce moving business, Sunday school memories, Bible gifts, and a parade of local comings and goings. Also reported are a Haifa disturbance with French troops firing on mobs and Cairo dispatches noting wounded merchants.
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London
Haifa
Cairo
Paid Fine for Hitting Cousin After Liars Label
Earl Mourne of near Kimberly faced assault and battery charges after being called a liar by his cousin John Mourne. John testified, Earl admitted guilt, and Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig fined Earl $19 plus $13.15 costs, total $32.15, to be paid.
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Earl Mourne
Kimberly
John Mourne
John
Earl
Pearl W. Helwig
Earl Mourn
Mariner
Helwig
Vatican Genoa Talk Softens Ties With Soviet Russia
Archbishop of Genoa met with M Techitcherin, head of the Russian delegation at Genoa, to discuss cordial relations between the Vatican and the Soviet government. In Washington, the Navy size debate resumes in the House this week with less fireworks than earlier sessions.
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Vatican
Genoa
M. Techitcherin
Washington
United States Navy
Canadian government loan to be backed by Morgan group
International News Service reports a syndicate led by J. P. Morgan will loan 100 million dollars to the Canadian government. A separate Belfast message notes renewed fighting in Ballagh Ridge Aughnacey and urges increased security aboard Chinese ships amid piracy threats.
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International News Service Network
J. P. Morgan
London
Ballagh Ridge
Aughnacey
Belfast
The
Star
Texas City Floods Hit Trinity River After Downpour
Frantic levee strengthening followed a 26 foot rise on the Trinity river in Texas City. The river reached 33.5 feet as floodwaters cut off Arlington Heights and blocked access to Cameron Lumber after a morning fire. Loss estimated near half a million dollars.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Trinity River
Arlington Heights
Cameron Lumber Company
Hope for End to Irish Conflict After General Strike
Dublin April 25 Irish people show more hope for peace after yesterday's general strike. Mutineers seize Masonic Hall and Sergeant John Ginn is murdered. Reports say days ahead may see IRA factions abandon military methods and Dail Eireann to discuss the situation. A workers republic attempt is described as a failure.
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International News Service
Masonic Hall
John Ginn
Irish Republican Army
Dail Eireann
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