Revenue Collector Fleck Details Tax Evasion and Penalty
Internal revenue collector William N. Fleck, based in Nelsonville and visiting Athens, explains taxpayers often avoid full returns but face penalties. He cites cases where records were incomplete, evasion attempts failed, and penalties collected. New rules require filing for single earners over 1500 and married over 3500 with deductions and credits. Taxpayers may file at the local post office, with returns due by March 15.
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Internal Revenue
William N. Fleck
Nelsonville
Athens
Fleck
Athens County
United States
Treasury Department
Athens Schools Remain Open on Washington Birthday
Athens city schools will not close for the Washington birthday holiday. Superintendent John Patterson announced there will be no Monday closing to allow a 180 day year and to accommodate Easter break. Ohio University and county schools will observe the day as a legal holiday.
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Athens
Washington
John Patterson
Patterson
Ohio University
Trial Opens in County Courts for Pool Room Gambling
Thomas McMenamy Jr of Jacksonville faces charges of permitting gambling after a September raid on his pool hall. Police officers Mariner Dalton Jonas and Seivers found several young men gambling in a back room. McMenamy, owner of the establishment, was brought before the grand jury and now stands trial in Common Pleas court.
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Thomas McMenamy, Jr
Jacksonville
Common Pleas Court
FE. C. Mariner
Harry Dalton
Joe Jonas
H. A. Seivers
McMenamy
Moone's Emerald Oil Claims Quick Eczema Cure
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a surgeon's prescription that dries eczema eruptions in days and heals boils ulcers and open sores. It is not a patent medicine, is sold by all pharmacists, and comes with home use directions. The copy emphasizes varicose veins and other skin conditions treated successfully in private and hospital practice.
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Moone
Ohio University Glee Club heads to state contest
The Ohio University Glee Club sails Friday at 11 40 a m for Delaware to compete in the state intercollegiate glee club contest. A victory would make them permanent trophy holders after two straight wins and qualify them for the national contest in New York. The group practiced the three program numbers yesterday and drew favorable reception.
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Ohio University Glee Club
Delawer
New York
Frances Willard Honored Locally By temperance group
A large gathering of W C T U members and friends met at First M E church to honor Frances E Willard. The program included readings, a children’s playlet on the Eighteenth Amendment, songs, a solo, and a closing prayer followed by a social and picnic supper.
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M. E
Frances E. Willard
William Andrews
Sarah J. Poston
Frances. Willard
Miss Willard
Miss Spring
Miss Kerr
Loyal Temperance Legion
W. C. Abbogast
Leah Hunter
William Lewis
Augusta Morse
Vatican Denies Catholic Bloc Plan in League of Nations
Rome Feb 17 The Vatican denied Berlin reports that Cardinal Gasparri and Sir Eric Drummond are coordinating to form a Catholic bloc within the League of Nations.
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Rome
Italy
Vatican Today
Berlin
Gasparri
Eric Drummond
League of Nations
Card Party Tonight at Country Club
Social function starts this evening at the country club featuring a calendar card party with attendees expected to enjoy games and refreshments in a genteel, community gathering.
Fifth annual shrubbery sale planned in Athens in March
The City Federation of Women’s Clubs announces its fifth annual shrubbery sale in mid March. Proceeds fund city beautification as volunteers led by Mrs. John Finsterwald and Mrs. Frank Murphy organize sale and guidance. Varieties include pussywillow summer lilac butterfly shrub common lilac snowballs and more to be announced.
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City Federation of Women’s Clubs
John Finsterwald
Athens
Federation
Frank Murphy
Finsterwald
Forest fires decline in anthracite region during coal strike
Hazelton Pa February 18 One redeeming feature of the hard coal strike is fewer forest fires in the Pennsylvania anthracite region. J M Sloan secretary treasurer of the Anthracite Forest Protective association reports fires reduced to a minimum due to halted hazards. Rain and snow helped and hunters are learning to avoid starting blazes.
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Hazelton
J. M. Sloan
Anthracite Forest Protective Association
Sloan
Michigan Faces Season Gap Without Hubbard Star Power
Michigan projects a strong track squad this season but will miss De- Mart Hubbard the sensational colored star who was near certain to score 10 points in each event.
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Michigan
De-Mart Hubbard
Ivy Wingo Leaves Reds After 15 Major League Seasons
Ivy Wingo veteran National League catcher is released by the Reds after a 15 year major league career with two clubs. He spent 11 seasons with Cincinnati and previously played for St. Louis.
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Ivy Wingo
Reds
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Farmer John Q Wilcox Found Dead at Son’s Home
Columbus February 18. Coroner Murphy reports verdict of death by own action after the lifeless body of John Q Wilcox 73 a retired farmer was found at his son’s home.
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Columbus
Murphy
John Q. Wilcox
Snow blocked roads alter mail and goods transit in Scotland
In Capppercleuch and surrounding Scottish borders, snow blocks roads forcing mail to move by horse drawn sleigh over fields and goods carried by riders on horseback. Several border areas are cut off and sheep farmers report significant losses.
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Cappercleuch
Scotland
Scottish Borders
Ice fountain lights up Escanaba spruce tree
A 30 foot spruce in Escanaba Michigan features a water spray at its top forming an ice fountain. Since December 1 the tree has showered water and by night is illuminated with colored lights.
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Escanaba
Mich
Recital Draws a Good Crowd at Ewing Hall
Ohio University School of Music presented a student recital at Ewing Hall attracting a sizable audience. Performers included Ronald Robinette Louise Lorentz Anna May Coates Jeanette Brown Colene Norveil Earl Blind Vera Perrine Russell Whartenby Clinton Truex Kathryn Merriman Lucille Grandy Christine Brown Frances Clutts Charles Blythe and Bernice Wise.
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Ohio University School of Music
Ewing Hall
Ronald Robinette
Louise Lorentz
Anna May Coates
Jeanette Brown
Colene Norveil
Earl Blind
Vera Perrine
Russell Whartenby
Clinton Truex
Kathryn Merriman
Lucille Grandy
Christine Brown
Frances Clutts
Charles Blythe
Bernice Wise
Not Guilty Plea In Redtown Stabbing Case
Cecil Smith 31 of Redtown pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to kill Walter Wisecup 24 after a Jan 1 stabbing. He posted bond challenges and was jailed for failure to meet 2600 bail. Police arrested him in Pomeroy. incident occurred on Redtown street when a dog and a barking dispute preceded the attack. Wisecup sustained serious abdominal wounds but is recovering.
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Cecil Smith
Redtown
Walter Wisecup
Redstown
Pearl W. Helwig
Justice of Peace
Smith
Pomeroy
P. H. McKinley
Wisecup
Lizzie Jones
Marion Talley hailed as second Patti in New York debut
Marion Talley a 19 year old from Kansas City made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Gilda in Rigoletto. Critics hailed her as a future Patti. crowds packed the opera house with around 10 000 greeting her triumph. Police needed to control the mob and scalpers charged high prices for tickets.
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Marion Talley
Patti
NEW York Grand Opera
New York
Kansas City
Metropolitan Opera House
Gilda
Marion
Great Temple of Music
West
Enrico Caruso
Missouri
Adelina Patti
Lucia
Old Academy of Music
Opera House
Metropolitan
Students to Pick Leaders at Athens Junior High
Students at Athens junior high nominated four candidates for school president Roscoe Reading Dorothy Good William Cooper and Thelma Cox. The president will be chosen by secret ballot next week after campaign activities begin.
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Athens Junior High School
Roscoe Reading
Dorothy Good
William Cooper
Thelma Cox
Athens High Gets Even Decision in Triangular Meet
In a triangular debate among Athens, Nelsonville, and Canaanville, Athens defeated Nelsonville 2 to 1 at Athens, while Canaanville beat Athens 3 to 0 in Canaanville and Nelsonville defeated Canaanville 3 to 0 in Nelsonville. Nelsonville leads with four votes and earns a spot in the semi finals against Washington Court House and Lancaster next week.
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Athens High
Athens High School
Canaanville
Nelsonville
Athens
Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a concentrated heat remedy for rheumatic pains lumbago neuritis backache and stiff neck. It claims heat penetrates swiftly, easing torments within minutes and urges readers to obtain the genuine Rowles product from Whitehall Pharmacal Co at 598 Madison Avenue New York.
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Rowles
Whitehall Prarmacal Co. Ing
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Sleepless Night Relief and Urinary Aids Mentioned
A reader cites lithiated Buchu tablets as a remedy for bladder irritation and nocturnal awakenings. The note claims Buchu cleanses the bladder, relieves irritation, and reduces night trips, sold at a local drug store in Mechanicsburg.
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A. ¢. Eckhart
St. Clair Cleveland
Mechanicsburg
Mece
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