Griswold Opens Probe Into Death Of Marietta Teen
State Welfare Director Hal Griswold opened an inquiry into the death of Hamilton Jett a 17 year old at the Boys Industrial School Lancaster after his mother accused a beating before influenza led to pneumonia and death. County Prosecutor Fred Myers was ill and not present. Representative O S Freighton aided briefing as witnesses testified under oath. Griswold planned to visit the industrial school after the session, with a likely conclusion by nightfall.
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Marietta
U.P
Hal H. Griswold
Hamilton Jett
Lancaster
Flora Jett
Fred C. Myers
Myers
Griswold
O.S. Freighton
Protest at Ohio University Policy Aimed at Segregation
A resolution presented to the Ohio Pastor's Convention denounces Ohio University for admitting white students while excluding Black students from West Virginia and some southern states. Sponsored by the Inter-racial Goodwill Commission, it claims the policy denies equal opportunity and conflicts with core teachings.
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Columbus
Wu.p
Ohio
Ohio University
Athens
West Virginia
Convention Inter-racial Goodwill Commission
Court House Doings In Common Pleas
Emory Bradford, receiver for the McGovern Nelsonville Company, reported to the Athens County Common Pleas Court on his duties in the case of Harvey H Lier E Bean and Charles Sharp against the McGovern Nelsonville Company and the Nelsonville Home and Savings Association.
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Common Pleas
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Emory Bradford
McGovern-Nelsonville Company
Harvey H. Lier
8. E. Bean
Charles Sharp
McGovern- Nelsonville Company
Nelsonville Home and Savings Association
Administration Granted in Brooks Estate in Athens County
Letters of administration were granted to F. M. McPherson in the settlement of Lydia A. Brooks estate. Bond of $10,000 was posted with Paul Jeffers and Fahye Pierce as sureties. Application filed for probate of Joseph Evans will. hearing set for January 30 at 9. Non support charges against George F. Justice and John Foley were dismissed. Mrs. Justice and Mrs. Foley directed to return home. Other cases include sale of Clarence H. Horn personal property and appraisement of Andrew Wilson estate top. Real estate sale to Mary Ann Grose ordered. estate appraised by Meyers, Dew and Davis.
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F. M. McPherson
Lydia A. Brooks
Athens County
McPherson
Paul Jeffers
Fahye Pierce
Joseph Evans
Pomeroy
R. D. Williams
John Foley
Clarence H. Horn
Sherrard
Horn
Mary Ann Grose
Orlin T. McLaughlin
Jessie C. Smith
Charles F. Meyers
C. G. Dew
T. J. Davis
Belmont County Plans Largest Post Prohibition Clean-Up
BelMONT County authorities including the sheriff, prosecutor, and county and state Prohibition agents coordinate a major operation to shut down liquor bootlegging in the area. The joint force targets wet traffic as Prohibition remains in effect.
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Belmont County
BT. Clairsville
Funeral Held For Edward Ervin In Nelsonville
Funeral services for Edward Ervin were at his Chestnut Street home in Nelsonville on Wednesday at 2:80 pm conducted by Rev K H McCorkle of the Christian Church. Burial followed at Greenlawn with large attendance and flower tributes.
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Edward Ervin
Chestnut Street
Nelsonville
K. H. McCorkle
The
Christian Church
Beth Verity
McCorkle
Sigrid Lovey
Jesus
Greenlawn
R. L. Hamill
C. A. Jack
Columbus
Lynn Chapman
C. C. Ervin
C. R. Pridgen
Joe Mathewson
Joe
Bobby
C. A. Hooper
Athens
Esther Class Meeting at Clinton Street Home
Mrs Agnes Cox and Mrs Goldie Wickham hosted the Exether Class of the Christian Sunday School on Clinton Street Monday evening January 21. Gertie Long led devotionals and president Mrs Frank Betts led the business session. Plans were made for a play to fund the new pipe organ. Refreshments served to 29 members and guests. The next meeting will be at Miss Ethel Rosser on Short Street the second Monday in February.
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Esther
Agnes Cox
Goldie Wickham
Exether
Christian Sunday School
Clinton Street
Gertie Long
Frank Betts
Ethel Rosser
Short Street
Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Shafer’s Home
Mrs Cecil Shafer hosted the bridge club at 32 B Franklin Street on Wednesday afternoon. Three tables played and prizes were awarded to Mrs C J Bartels, Mrs C E Bennett and Mrs P W Hickman.
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Bridge Club
Cecil Shafer
B. Franklin Street
C. J. Bartels
C. E. Bennett
P. W. Hickman
Entertain at Dinner and Local Meetings Overview
Mr and Mrs Ed Rosser entertained at dinner with guests Mrs Robert Veon Mrs Will McMahon and Mr and Mrs Durward North. King's Men will meet Friday at 7 in the Christian Church study for important business. Berean Class to feature Scot Bowers singing The Ninety and Nine at Sunday morning service with lessons and special announcements.
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Ed Rosser
Franklin Street
Robert Veon
Lorain
Ohio
Will McMahon
Detroit
Mich
Durward North
Nelsonville
Christian Sunday School
Scot Bowers
I Could Cry Over My Skin Mentho Sulphur Ad
A testimonial proclaims Rowles Mentho Sulphur clears pimples and eczema overnight. It touts sulfur and menthol as a twofold remedy for skin troubles producing soft, clear skin and urges readers to try it.
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Andrew Wilson
A. F. Holmes
Frank Melligan
Phyllis Jean Melligan
P. T. A. Metting
Parent-Teacher Association of the Central School
Happy Hollow
Parent-Teacher Association
King’s Men
King's Men
Reltrentie . Group
W. E. Howe
Roscoe Kahle
East Broad Street
Harold Mechem
George E. Johnson
A. G. Mechem
Hyla Herrold
Sam Starkey
Dave Burnelle
Prestons
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Gordon
Humming Bird Ladies
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