Soviet envoy Martens pressed on US propaganda role
The Senate foreign relations sub committee cross examined Soviet representative Ludwig C. A. K. Martens about Soviet propaganda against the United States. Martens denied plans to overthrow the government and sparred over definitions of radical while acknowledging propaganda activities. The hearing focused on whether a government engaged in anti US propaganda should have a resident representative in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
America
Ludwig GO. A. K. Martens
United States
Senate
Martens
Wade H. Ellis
Senate Committee
Ellis
Senator Borah
Borah
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Bilis
Teachers Week Slides Shown In Ohio Theatres
The Majestic and Columbia theatres show slides this week advocating for more teachers and higher salaries. The displays run as a state government courtesy during teachers week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Majestic
Columbia Theatres
Local Notes on Visits and Moves Around town
Residents and visitors travel between Pittsburg Columbus Athens and Crooksville. F W Chapman and son bought O O Larson store in Coolville. Perry Wood purchased the Frank Bean residence on Railroad Street. Several families report illnesses and busy doctors as widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Gilson
Robert Calvert
Pittsburg
Dewey
Oklo
C. C. Cray
Columbus
Edith Bass
F. W. Chapman
Lester
O. O. Larson
Coolville
Charles Inman
Athens
Chaffin
Crooksville
Angie South
Trimbles
J. L. Sewell
Frank Bean
Nelsonville
Mesh Baker
R. D
Perry Wood
Railroad St
Pedal Operated Levers Allow Opening Car Doors From Seat
A new patent describes pedal operated levers that enable a driver to open the side doors of an automobile while remaining seated. The mechanism links pedals to door handles, allowing hands free access and easier exit in tight spots.
Pomeroy Firemen to Receive Pay for Attending Fires
Pomeroy council approved a resolution on Wednesday night to pay Pomeroy firemen 1 for each fire alarm call and 75c per hour for time spent at fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Council
Basketball Game Postponed Due to Flu Epidemic
Pom eroy high school and John Hancock high of Athens cancel Saturday’s basketball clash because of a flu epidemic. The game will be rescheduled after the epidemic ends and tickets for Saturday’s game will be honored for the rescheduled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy High School
John Hancock High
Athens
Young Woman Dead in Columbia Township Influenza
Mrs. Carl Davis, a young woman of Columbia township, died Tuesday from influenza after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Davis
Columbia Township
Pittsburg Telegram Reports Mrs Smith Illness
Henry W. Hamm received a telegram Thursday afternoon announcing the serious illness of Mrs. Albert W. Smith at Pittsburg. Mrs. Hamm left later that day for the bedside of the stricken woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Henry W. Hamm
Albert W. Smith
Four-Year-Old Hysell Dies of Bronchial Pneumonia
George William Hysell, four, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hysell of Pomeroy second ward, died Wednesday from bronchial pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Child
George William
Charles R. Hysell
Pomeroy
Infant Alfred Saunders Dies at Three Months
Alfred Saunders, a colored infant son of James Saunders, died Wednesday from bronchial pneumonia at age three months. Burial arrangements to be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Saunders
James Saunders
Child dies from burns in Columbia township accident
A two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Perry died after clothing caught fire on an open grate in Columbia township Tuesday. The child’s sufferings lasted about an hour before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Township
Ernest Perry
Minersville Lady Dead After Long Illness
Mrs. Sarah Rummell of Minersville died yesterday morning at 9 at her son Jesse’s Kerrs Run home after a three year decline due to old age. She was 78. Survived by husband and three sons Gilbert of Minersville Jesse of Pomeroy and Arthur of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
Sarah Rummell
Jesse
Kerrs Run
Gilbert
Pomeroy
Arthur
Cincinnati
Widow Della Williamson Dies After Acute Indigestion
Della A. Williamson widow of John Williamson died at home near Ravenswood on Wednesday from an attack of acute indigestion at age 68. Survived by two sons Clarence of Parkersburg and Carl of Ravenswood, she left a grieving family. Maids name was Della Jefferson, born and raised at Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della A
John Williamson
Ravenswood
Clarence
Parkersburg
Carl
Della Jefferson
Syracuse
G O Will Critically Ill At Home In Rock Springs
Former Central school principal G O Will is reported critically ill at his Rock Springs home with influenza. A death rumor circulating Thursday was investigated and found untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Will
Central School
Rock Springs
Well Known Contractor Dies After Stroke at Hemlock Grove
William P. Mercer, a prominent county resident, died at his Hemlock Grove home on Wednesday from a paralytic stroke. He specialized in bridge construction and built many county bridges. He is survived by his wife and son Leslie of Athens. Funeral services have been an announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Mercer
Hemlock Grove
Leslie
Athens
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Harmless Laxative
An old advertisement urges mothers to trust California Syrup of Figs for children. It claims the product is the best and safest laxative for little stomachs, liver and bowels with a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Funeral service announced at Hemlock Grove church
A funeral service is announced for Friday afternoon at Hemlock Grove Christian church at two o'clock. Rev. W. M. Thomson will conduct, with the local lodge connected to the deceased as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Hemlock Grove
W. M. Thomson
Love and Larceny In Middleport Prison Case
Mrs Maud Ross a familiar Middleport figure languishes in the county jail awaiting grand jury action on grand larceny charges. She is alleged to have aided Cinderella Birchfield in stealing wearing apparel from Mrs William Estep. Ross was arrested Wednesday evening, bounded over to the grand jury in 300 dollars, and committed to jail in lieu of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Maud Ross
Middleport
Cinderella Birchfield
William Estep
Ross
Thompson
Squire Barnes
Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Local Visits and War Certificates
Pomeroy High School closes Monday for Washington's Birthday. Local residents visit or travel to Columbus Louisville Akron Granville Charleston and Clifton. The armory hosts a ceremony to present certificates to next of kin of dead soldiers from Athens county with many named service members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy High School
Washington
Charles Hamilton
Columbus
Hamilton
Thomas Longstaff
Middleport
Margaret Beaver
S. P. Deem
Crooksville
Deem
Grace Episcopal Church
Mark Sturtevant
Charleston
John E. Smith
Louisville
Ralph Parsons
Akron
Tom Jones
Guy O'Neal
Emmett Stansberry
Rutland
Dutton
O. W. Boyd
Rev. L. R. Wilson
E. P. Nowlan
Logan
W. Va
E. L. Kimes
Holzer Hospital
Flu Epidemic In Athenewan Waning Says Sanitary Officer
Sanitary Officer N. W. Baker reports no new cases of influenza grip pneumonia or deaths in the last 24 hours in Athena. The state health board receives the first favorable update in Athens in some time and conditions show marked improvement signaling the epidemic is waning toward an early end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
N. W. Baker
State Health Board
Athens
Gale halts burglary at Hampstead home
A gale knocked down a wall beside a Hampstead house, suspected to have frightened burglars who forced a window and packed jewelry, investigation ongoing about the break in and items taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead
Eng
Venezuelan waterfall eyed for power expansion
American interests plan to harness electricity from a waterfall in Venezuela with a 3373 foot drop, believed to be the continent's second highest. A project spokesman cites potential hydroelectric output and regional energy benefits, while environmental and regulatory hurdles remain under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Public meeting to honor local service members in Nelsonville
A list of area servicemen to be honored at a Nelsonville public meeting includes Bernard O. Bowers Pvt 34th Co 158th Depot Brigade Elmer W. Cagg Pvt 15th Co 168th Wm Hubert Swingle Pvt 1st class Co B 8th Mach Gun Battalion Andrew Auflick Pvt Co B 15th Mach Gun Bat van C Courtney Pvt Co C 30th nf Wm Wolfe Pvt 37th Co 159th Depot Brigade Clarence M Hoodilet Pvt 158th Dep Arthur E Stratton Pvt Mach Gun Co 125th Inf ce M Silcott Pvt Co E 314th grs Glenford Dugan Corp Co C 135th Mach Gun Co 2 Charles Culp Pvt Co J 6th Inf Noble J Lax Pvt Batt F 15th Louis Wend Pvt Co M 28th Inf Clarence Hale Pvt 12th Co 158th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Cossuth T. Crossen
Dewey P. Hoisington
Holy
Brittany
Bail
Garrett C. Enlow
Everett G. McClain
Corp
147Th
Wm. D. Cornell
Batt
U. S. Guards
James Cox
54Th
Walter R. Atlas
Andrew Chutes
Walter Bean
Denver Lewellen
Laurence Conrath
Wm. A. Craig
Elza M. Cunningham
Hdggs
Todd Dew
Floyd Bolin
Mach
Ray L. Davis
Walter F. Kelly
C” 71St Field Artillery
Wm. E. Evans
Earl C. Knight
Granville Sharp
James Chute
Howard L. France
Engin
Melville George
Roy Williams
16Th Cavalry
Wm. Heffken
Marion Gheer
Hoyt J Ashton
136Th Field Artillery
Watson Douglas
Howard Swingler
Roscoe Schoonover
Roy Sampson
Ernest R. Windsor
Frank A. McCann
Fred W. Jordan
Harry Weist
158Th Depot Brigade
Louis M. Wilson
Harley O. Ball
Quar. Master Corp
Nelsonville
Bernard O. Bowers
Elmer W. Cagg
Wm. Wolfe
Clarence M. Hoodilet
Arthur E. Stratton
Ce M. Silcott
Glenford Dugan
Charles Culp
Noble J. Lax
15Th Field Artillery
Louis Wend
Clarence Hale
Katzenjammer Kids at Athens Opera House Tonight
The Mutual Play Co presents Katzenjammer Kids a family friendly song dance and girls show adapted from the famous comic supplement. A fashion parade features up-to-date gowns while Hans and Fritz the Monster bear a playful dog and a tiger entertain. The scenic pictures music and dances promise delight for all ages tonight at the Athens Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Play Co
Athens Opera House
Hans
Fritz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jerriment
Guysville
Peter Collins
Boston
Mass
Opera House
Tonicht
Boxing and Wrestling Co. U. Gym
Willis
Jeff
Olson
Bill W
Bob Loomis
Slingluff’s
Pomero
Bend News
D. U. Gym
Katzenjammer Kids
Peru
M. van Buren
G. Rabi Xa Ae Highland Bt Grand
Terial
THE
D. Zenner CO
Coly
Earle Williams
James Aubrey
Emilo DE Gogorza
Cline
the Majestic
Mabel Normand
Cssematle Comedienne
Shirley Mason
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!