Forest Court operetta planned by East Side Grade School
Sunnyside grade school students rehearse The Forest Court an operetta to be staged late February directed by Maud Skidmore and Mary Peters Costumes by Cora Bailey Marian Nussbaum Jessie Smart Louisa Steele Grace McMichael and Lucy Williams The plot centers on Tommy who learns to value trees and all living things after woodland creatures persuade him He is pardoned and trees and flowers are celebrated in a bamboo of forest folk performance with both matinee and evening showings.
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Sunnyside
Forest Court
Maud Skidmore
Mary Peters
Cora Bailey
Marian Nussbamn
Jessie Smart
Louisa Steele
Grace McMichael
Lucy Williams
Tommy
Tomy
Heiding
Spanish professor explains atheist viewpoint in Spain
Professor Enrique Blanco of Ohio University spoke to Melting Pot Club about Spain's atheist and agnostic leanings. He linked church wealth and abuse of power to religious decline, noting rural traditions persist and customs like Saint Anthony devotion and sash wearing persist in villages.
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Spain
Enrique Blanco
Ohio University
Blanco
Anthony
St. Anthony
Fire sweeps auto row in San Francisco
A powerful early morning explosion on Van Ness Avenue triggers a major fire that sweeps a section of San Francisco's automobile row. Damage is estimated at 300000 dollars, with authorities unsure of the blaze origin.
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Auto Row
San Francisco
van Ness Avenue
Frost Damages Flowers in Indian River City Florida
Mrs. M J Gardner, visiting Indian River City, Florida, reports a heavy frost that damaged vegetation and flowers there. She previously wrote about the beauty of various blooms and is staying with her daughter Verna Gardner Nelson at the Nelson home.
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Chauncey
M. J. Gardner
Indian River City
Florida
Chauncey Teams Fall to Glouster at Home
In Chauncey Jan 20 Glouster high boys and girls teams defeated Chauncey at Chauncey high gym. Girls 22 11 boys 27 25 before a large crowd.
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Chauncey
Glouster High
Chauncey High
Chauncey High School
Moffatt Ill at 90 With Influenza in The Plains
Joseph Moffatt aged 90 is seriously ill at his home in The Plains with influenza. Local reports say his condition is critical and neighbors await developments.
Bryan family welcomes daughter from Columbus hospital
Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan brought home their daughter Miss Cora Bryan from Columbus where she had been in White Cross hospital. Due to nervous condition the goiter operation scheduled for Monday was postponed by the attending physician. She will rest at home before returning to the hospital.
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Chauncey
Joe Bryan
Columbus
Miss Cora Bryan
Miss Bryan
White Cross Hospital
Nellie
Ladies Aid Meeting at Millfield Church
The Ladies Aid society of Millfield Christian church plans a meeting on January 20 at the church. Details emphasize community service and church activities.
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Church Chauncey
Ladies -Aid Society
Millfield Christian Church
General Motors Announces $8 Million Employee Distribution
New York January 20 General Motors corporation said it will distribute cash and stock to 8000 employees under its company savings plan totaling more than eight million dollars. The move follows two years of strong earnings enriching many financiers.
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New York
U.R
General Motors Corporation
Boy Believed Adrift on Lake Erie Ice Floe
An unidentified lone boy was believed drifting on an ice floe in Lake Erie after becoming trapped yesterday. Police, coast guards, firemen, and volunteers searched through the night with searchlights and tugs, following a discovery reported by James Vaneck from a pier.
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Lake Erie
Cleveland
Jan
U.R
James Vaneck
Eight Thousand Expected at February Conventions
More than 8,000 people are expected to attend thirty four conventions in Columbus during February per the Chamber of Commerce announcement.
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Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Church Meeting Friday Evening Held by Ida Hill
A Friday evening church meeting announced to be held in charge of Mrs. Ida Hill. Officers will be elected and other important business will be considered.
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Rs. Ida Hill
Local Visits Tie Families Across Ohio Towns
Mr and Mrs John Karr of Zanesville spent Sunday in Chauncey visiting Mrs Karrs parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lands. Miss Edna Lands returned home in Hebron Ohio after a two week stay with the Lands family. Miss Marie Morgan and Miss Lottie Spielman of Chauncey traveled to Columbus Monday to visit Mrs Carrie Branham. Mr and Mrs Leslie Bradfield of Athens and daughter Dorothea Anne were guests Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield Sr.
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John Karr
Zanesville
Chauncey
Karr
Frank Lands
Edna Lands
Hebron
Ohio
Marie. Morgan
Lottie Spielman
Columbus
Carrie Branham
Leslie Bradfield
Dorothea Anne
Athens
Charles Bradfield
Social visits and family gatherings near The Plains
Miss Evelyn West of Albany visited Miss Hazel McDonald and Miss Carrie Bryan at The Plains over the weekend. Howard McDonald from The Plains spent time with Edward Hunter in Trimble. Russell McHarg and Floyd Barker joined relatives in Nelsonville and Athens respectively. Mrs. Arthur Coon and Doris of Athens visited the Nichols family. John McHarg and Pearl of Nelsonville stayed with George Gabriel Jr. at Lower Plains. Harry Moore visited his brother Ray Moore in Athens after a hospital stay in Dayton.
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Evelyn West
Albany
the Plains
Hazel McDonald
Carrie Bryan
Faye
Maxine
Murray
Hocking
James Murray
Millfield
Howard McDonald
Edward Hunter
Trimble
Russell McHarg
William Sanderson
Nelsonville
Floyd Barker
Athens
George Gabriel, Jr
Arthur Coon
Doris
Dayton
Mr. Moore
Yaqui Indians Offer to Join National Troops in Mexico
Yaqui Indians, long in revolt, offer to surrender to government troops and fight with federal forces against former rebel allies. The message, sent via General Obregon in Sonora, claims patriotism but the government will not accept. Rebels are reportedly trapped by federal troops and nearing capture.
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Mexico City
U.R
Obregon
Sonora
Adolfo de la Huerta
Two Die in Bus Crash at Big Four Crossing
Two persons were killed when a Big Four railroad flyer crashed into an interurban bus at a grade crossing near Columbus on January 20. Police reported the collision occurred as the bus attempt to cross the tracks, the train was unable to stop in time. Firemen and investigators cordoned off the scene as witnesses described a sudden, loud impact and debris scattered across the crossing.
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Columbus
Zemo Promises Quick Relief For Itching Skin
A cleasning healing liquid named Zemo is advertised as a safe treatment for itching and skin irritations. After first use pimples black heads ringworm and similar ailments may fade, leaving skin soft clear and healthy. Available at druggists 60c and 1.00.
Peril for 800 Americans and British in Szechuan Province
Shanghai reports consular advisories saying more than 800 foreigners including Americans and Britons are in danger in Szechuan. Women and children are ordered to evacuate as barriers increase and mercenaries and volunteers prepare for a possible nationalist attack on Shanghai. Transportation to evacuate families faces Yangtze water shortages.
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Shanghai
U.R
Szechuan
Yangtze
Canton Finds Body in Jungle Garbage Plant Basin
Canton police comb the so called Jungle after the discovery of a man's body in the settling basin of the garbage disposal plant. Police Chief John Wise believes the wound at the back of the head indicates murder and authorities search for clues in the Jungle.
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Canton
U.pr
John Wise
Clewn
Senator-Designate Smith Sundered by Severe Cold
Washington reports Senator-Designate Frank L. Smith of Illinois was confined to bed by a severe cold last night and placed under a physician's care. The illness interrupts his formal confirmation process as details follow.
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Washington
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
Garden Scene From Faust To Be Broadcast Tonight
National network lines up five radio features at 9 30 p m central and 10 80 p m eastern with the Chicago Civic Opera company live from the stage featuring Mason Pavloska Claes sens and Hackett Vanni Marcoux. WBAL Baltimore and WMC Memphis list hour long and anniversary broadcasts while WRVA Richmond and WGR Buffalo offer comic opera and an address by Bruce Barton.
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National Broadcasting Company
Faust
Chicago Civic Opera Company
Mason
Paviloska
Claessens
Hackett
Vanni- Marcoux
WBAL
Baltimore
WMC
Memphis
WRVA
Richmond
WGR
Buffalo
Bruce Barton
Musterole: A Classic Mustard Ointment for Cold Relief
Musterole offers warm tingling relief similar to a mustard plaster without the burn. Made from pure oil of mustard with simple ingredients, it soothes bronchitis sore throat stiff neck and other pains. Nurses and doctors recommend Musterole for colds chest congestion rheumatism and related ailments.
Modern Headache Relief Promised by James’ Powders
Old time ad promotes Dr James Headache Powders as the quickest relief for dull throbbing splitting or nerve headaches. It claims near magical action with a dose at a drug store ending pain moments after use. Encourages immediate purchase to end needless suffering.
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Dr. James
Huffman Nominated to Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Columbus reports James W. Huffman of Columbus son in law and executive secretary to Governor Donahey will be the third gubernatorial nominee to the Public Utilities Commission. He will replace Harry L. Conn of Van Wert who declines to leave his current post as insurance superintendent.
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Columbus
U.R
James W. Huffman
Donahey
Public Utilities Commission
Huffman
Harry L. Conn
van Wert
Dr Jackson's Digestive Powder Promoted for Home Use
Advertises Dr Jackson's Digestive Powder for acute indigestion gas sourness bloating nausea headaches dizziness and heart pressure. Sold by druggists in 60¢ and 1.60 boxes with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Quote from C H Shattuck endorses value of a box.
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Doctor Jackson
C. H. Shattuck
Dr. Jackson
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Digestion Relief
For indigestion and sour stomach a small amount of Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water is recommended. The preparation has stood the test of fifty years with physicians crediting its strong acid neutralizing power and gentle laxative effect. Bottles cost twenty five and fifty cents at drugstores.
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Phillips
U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Harmless Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children and even adults. It promises relief from cross mood feverishness and digestive upset, urging mothers to use a teaspoonful when the tongue is coated and noting the product is sold by California Fig Syrup Company with bottle directions.
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California
California Fig
California Fig Syrup Company
Jim Elwell Homeward Journey and Hope for Recovery
The Elwell party ends a long trip to Camdenville as Jim Elwell returns home with his parents and Mike Hennegan. Neighbors Martha Dalton and Mollie express pride and relief while Nellie Downing and Prof bid farewell. Postmaster and Ben Carter reflect on luck and past misfortunes as townsfolk await Jim’s medical prognosis and a hoped-for recovery.
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Jim Elwell
Mike Hennegan
Nellie Downing
Mollie
Goodby
Jim
Nellice Downing
Mollie Elwell
Mike
Camdenville
Elwells
Martha Dalton
Indianapolis
John Clayton
Martha
Ben Carter
Palace Hotel
Ben
Martha Dal
Prof
Cme
New York
Sarah Jones
Jim Etwell
Coene
Elwell House
Betty
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