Nelsonville plant shows modern Ohio Bell exchange
Resident Manager C F McGiffin led a press tour of the Nelsonville Ohio Bell exchange revealing a 2200 phone capacity and daily calls around 7500 to 8000. The visit highlighted technical operations, operator teamwork, and a warm reception with roses for the ladies and cigars for the staff.
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Ohio-Bell Telephone Company
Nelsonville
Ohio Bell Company
Ohio
Nelsonville Exchange
C. F. McGiffin
McGriffin
Berean Bible Class Visits Murray City Church
The Berean Bible Class of the Nelsonville church visited the Murray M. E. church Young Mens Bible Class in Murray City on Sunday morning June 4. The event featured 25 machines and 125 men including a 15 piece orchestra, drawing strong approval from all. This return visit follows a prior Murray City trip to Nelsonville and reflects growing friendly ties between the two classes.
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Berean Bible
Christian Church
Nelsonville
Young Mens Bible
Murray M
Past Chiefs Meet of the Pythian Sisters at Oak Street
Mrs. Carl Cookley of 277 Oak Street will host the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
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Carl Cookley
Oak Street
The
Pythian Sisters
Mechem Couple Spends Weekend in Columbus
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mechem and Mary Margaret Mechem spent the weekend in Columbus visiting relatives and enjoying local sights.
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Mrs
A. G. Mechem
Annd
Mary Margaret Mechem
Columbus
Baby conference weighs babies at nurses office
A baby conference will be held in the nurses office on East Columbus Street Wednesday morning June 7 from 9 30 to 11 30. All mothers wishing their babies weighed are urged to attend. The conference will be held each Wednesday.
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East Columbus Street
Knights of Pythias State Convention Election Night
Knights of Pythias state convention sets Wednesday at 7 30 for officer elections. All members are requested to be present. Officials named include Guy Huffman C C and Henry Lancaster K of R.
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Pythias
Guy Huffman
Henry Lancaster
K. of R
All Night Hike Planned for Local Scouts at the Y
An all night hike is arranged for Friday for boys and scouts of the Y. The group should have supper at home and report to the Y at 5 PM with tents and eats.
Boys and Girls Swim Schedule Announced
There will be swimming for boys ten and under twelve at 9 30 Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Boys under ten should not come. The Y girls swimming will be 5 to 6 on Tuesday and Thursday.
Local junior league tied as Central and West lead baseball
The junior league standings show Central and West tied for first after a tight season start. Intermediates’ games were rained out but will be made up. A silver cup prize awaits volleyball winners as four teams enter the competition with Central opening by winning its Friday match.
Nelsonville Pennants on Display at Local Office
Several calls to the VY for Nelsonville pennants followed an order placed and multiple 86 inch pennants are on display at the office.
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Nelsonville
Advance Man to Visit City for Chautauqua Meeting
The Redpath Chautauqua advance man will be in town Friday. A guarantors meeting is set for 7 30 that evening to confer with him and arrange final details of the chautauqua which opens July 3.
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Redpath Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua
Scout benefit films at Pas Time Theatre
Those who did not attend the afternoon benefit at Pas Time Theatre may see the splendid pictures tonight.
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Splendid
Exceptional Lot of Pictures Displayed
The article notes an exceptionally fine assortment of pictures on view, highlighting the variety and quality of works on exhibit and inviting readers to inspect the collection.
Third annual Ohio YMCA conference set in Cleveland
The third annual Ohio Y M C A physical readers conference will be held in Cleveland from June 28 to 25. Physical Director Ditcher and likely one or two of his leaders will attend the gathering.
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Ohio Y. M
Cleveland
Ditcher
Plans for a Boys Camp in July Become Preparations
A boys camp is planned for the second week of July with the office advising interested youths to ask for the plans and start preparations. Efforts are underway for a permanent camping site to serve as the facility.
Surprise Birthday Gathering For Mrs John Smith
Neighbors gathered at Adams Street home Saturday evening to surprise Mrs John Smith on her belated birthday. An animal contest sparked merriment with Mrs Mary Ruscoe winning first prize and Mrs Victor Hough the consolation prize. Donna McMunsters read a humorous piece as guests enjoyed an elegant lunch at 10 PM.
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John Smith
Adams Streets
Smith
Mary Ruscoe
Victor Hough
Donna McMunsters
Visitor from New Straitsville Guests with Mrs Webb
Miss Clara Evans visits Sunday with her aunt Mrs J W Webb of New Straitsville for a social gathering.
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Clara Evans
J. W. Webb
New Straitsville
Mrs Blaine Adams Guest of Columbus Father
Mrs. Blaine Adams of Columbus visits this week as guest of her father, Ed C. Cooley.
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Blaine Adams
Columbus
Ed C. Cooley
Mrs Pressinner Visits Relatives in Pittsburg
Mrs Pressinner is the guest of relatives in Pittsburg visiting family during a short stay in the city.
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Pressinner
Pittsburg
Local families listed in Lane County settlement notice
Mr. and Mrs William Taylor and four children and Mrs Charles Kize of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs Pete Jouldner and Mr. and Mrs Frank Freilich of Lockbourne Ohio were part of the group named in the civil settlement notice.
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William Taylor
Charles Kize
Columbus
Pete Jouldner
Frank Freilich
Lockbourne
Ohio
Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Mann
A brief society note records Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Mann.
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Mrs. Albert Mann
Haybrow Council Assembly Set for Wednesday Evening
A Haybrow Council stated assembly is scheduled for Wednesday evening June 7 1922 with a large attendance urged. Dr and Mrs G E Acomb and two children returned from a motor trip to Cincinnati where they visited Dr Acomb's parents. Harold Mechem and son Joe Hawk and Mrs Hawk of Glouster traveled to Columbus and were guests of Mrs Harold Mechem at Grant hospital. Mills Athelyn and Naomi Mc Manaway left Saturday afternoon for a summer vacation in the Cumberland mountains.
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Haybrow Council
A. D. Farrow
Ivan Kinney
G. E. Acomb
Einnati
Dr. Acomb
Harold Mechem
Joe
Ko) Hawk
Hawk
Glouster
Columbus
Grant Hospital
Mills Athelyn
Naomi McManaway
Cumberland Mountains
Mrs Zale Kemp Visits Parents in Bridgeport
Mrs Zale Kemp and her young daughter Jean Ann of Bridgeport are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John James.
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Zale Kemp
Jean Ann
Bridgeport
John James
Farewell Party For Mrs Benny Lewis Before Kentucky Move
Friends gathered at Chestnut Street home Friday evening for a farewell party for Mrs Benny Lewis before her move to Kentucky. She received a gift as a token of esteem. Forty friends shared a fine pot luck supper.
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Benny Lewis
Chestnut Street
Kentucky
Arrests of Higgins on liquor charge at Fast End
Frank Higgins was arrested yesterday afternoon at his home in the Fast End and charged with possessing intoxicating liquor by Chief Pearson. Higgins and his jug are to be arraigned today.
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Frank Higgins
Chief Pearson
Higgins
State v William Bruce infant mistreatment case dismissed
After witnesses testified in the case of the state against William Bruce before Mayor McCune, Prosecutor Bartels sought dismissal. The charge of cruelly mistreating his infant son was not proven, and Bruce was released from custody with representation at the hearing.
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William Bruce
McCune
Bartels
Athens
Bruce
Sisson Sails to New York for Zbysko Training Stint
Charles Sisson departed for New York City to train with wrestling legend Zbyszko. He plans two weeks of coaching with the master of the sport and will also drive to Orchard, Maine as part of the itinerary.
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Charles Sisson
New York City
Zbyszko
Chob
Orchard
Four council members respond to roll call with quorum lapse
Only four members answered the roll call Monday night as Cann Owens and Shafer were absent. The mayor's monthly report was read accepted and filed showing fines totaling 283.86 and traffic violations yielding 64.66. With a lack of quorum much business is delayed and a special called session will be held within a week.
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Cann
Owens
Shafer
Treasury
Anna Linn, 60, Dies After Illness at Terrace Street Home
Mrs. Anna Linn aged 60 the wife of William Linn died yesterday at her Terrace street home after a lingering illness. The family is well known in the city and her passing came as a shock to many friends.
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Anna Linn
William Linn
Terrace Street
Circle of Ruth Holds Regular Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The Circle of Ruth met in the Presbyterian church social rooms last evening. Hostesses Mrs. Leyland Krieg and Mrs. Frank Jackson served a two course luncheon at five o'clock with twenty six covers. A business session and program followed the luncheon.
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Ruth
Presbyterian Church
Leyland Krieg
Frank Jackson
New Marshfield Forms Pro Pig Club
Six New Marshfield district boys led by Ray Spilker organize the Water loo Market Pig Club at the high school. Members Merritt Herron Clyde Herron Wayne McAfee Fred Elliott Garrett Trout Leslie Thomas each own a pig and will exhibit at the Athens county fair. The group plans judging demonstrations and a farm tour to Fairfield county as part of a summer program.
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New Marshfield
Ray Spilker
New Marshfield High School
Waterloo Market
Merritt Herron
Clyde Herron
Wayne McAfee
Fred Elliott
Garrett Trout
Leslie Thomas
Athens County Fair
Fairfield County
Canaan Township
Athens Township
New South Wales Develops Paper Pulp From Gum Trees
New South Wales aims to produce paper pulp from mountain gum trees with vast forest resources. The plan leverages available tracts to boost local pulp capacity and industrial output for potential national use.
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New South Wales
Athens bids tallied in east side sewer plan
Seven firms bid to replace an open ditch with storm sewers on Athens East Side. Mayor Roush and Service Director Williams opened bids. Bart Davidson of Athens offered the low brick bid at 36,134.86 dollars, with Robinson and American types also listed.
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Athens
Roush
R. D. Williams
Bart Davidson
Athen
George Wade
Cincinnati
Robinson
Fred Green
Springfield
Mariner & Sams
Public sewer project outlines bid lengths and route
The bid specs call for 3 484 feet of 4 and one half inch and 6 and 6 foot sewer lines and 2 920 feet of 15 18 and 24 inch lateral sewers. The main sewer will run from State feet near the Jim Smith residence via Hudson avenue to the B & O railroad tracks then into a culvert under the tracks near the Rardin factory. The improvement will replace the open ditch storm sewer with a covered outlet improving the neighborhood’s appearance.
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Jim Smith
Hudson Avenue
Rardin
Athens
Sweden Faces General Strike After Wood Pulp Dispute
In 1909 Sweden endured a nationwide general strike after a wood pulp trade dispute sparked immediate sympathy walkouts by other workers, halting industry. The conflict marked the first major nationwide labor disruption in the country.
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Sweden
Kaelin Optical Offers Scientific Vision Tests
A strong scientific test approach at Kaelin Optical Place aims to improve vision after choosing to have glasses fitted. The facility emphasizes trusted methods over luck in selecting eyewear.
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Kaelin
Chang Tso-lin’s Gen Wu forces curb Manchurian bid
Gen Chang Tso Lin’s Manchurian army was defeated at the gates of Peking by Gen Wu Pei Fu. Chang remains in Manchuria north of the Great Wall with his governorship revoked by Peking while still in control of the province. His former bandit past is noted as context.
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Chang Tso Lin
China
Wu Pei Fu
Chang
Peking
Manchuria
Great Wall
Pope Pius Celebrates 65th Anniversary in Rome
Miss Anna Logue brings Dr. Michael M. Stevens of Boston to trial on a manslaughter charge in connection with Grace Logue’s death. She demanded exhumation and examination after her sister’s death, noting the doctor employed Grace Logue.
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Anna Logue
Michael M. Stevens
Boston
Grace Logue
American Beauty of the Golden West Miss Rhea Le Fort Wins Prize
Miss Rhea Le Fort, proclaimed the American Beauty of the Golden West, won a $1,000 prize in a Southern California beauty contest. Carlton Gardell, famed sculptor, will attempt to immortalize her charms with a statuette.
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Golden West
Rhea le Fort
California
Carlton Gardell
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New York
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D. A. Ferree
Earl Campbell
Son Gordon
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