Council meeting in Nelsonville discusses water meters and city funds
Nelsonville council met with Bartoe presiding. Mayor's April fines totaled 145.85. Badger Meter representatives urged meters to address water distribution and rate equalization. Ordinances 729 and 730 passed enabling fund transfer and monthly allowances for the police car. Council recommended purchasing 1,900 feet of fire hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. H. Bartoe
G. A. Pritchard
Mercer L. Price
Badger Meter Company
Council
Hunter Fined for Drunk Driving in Nelsonville Court
Martin Hunter of The Plains pleaded guilty in Mayor Hick ion's Court to driving while intoxicated. He was fined 100 dollars, plus costs, and had his driving rights suspended for six months. he arranged to pay the fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hickion
Martin Hunter
the Plains
Buchtel P T A Winds Up Year With Banquet
The Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association held its last meeting of the school year at Buchtel High School Building with good attendance. Officers elected: Myrtle Sweazy president Fred Linscott vice president Myrtle Mooney treasurer Edith Kinnear secretary. Boosters Club served a three course banquet. Readings by George McCombs and Mrs Frank Smathers. Superintendent Fred Linscott thanked the association and Boosters for two years of support. Meeting closed with The End of a Perfect Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association
Buchtel High School
Myrtle Sweazy
Fred Linscott
Myrtle Mooney
Edith Kinnear
Boosters’ Club
George McCombs
Frank Smathers
Association
Esther Class Holds Regular Sunday School Meeting
The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School met Monday evening at the church. A two course dinner was served at six. Class president Miss Beth Verity led the business session. A spelling bee awarded the prize to Mrs Muriel Stewart. Attendance was strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Christian Sunday School
Beth Verity
Muriel Stewart
Mrs Bartlett Leads White Shrine Meet in Columbus
Nelsonville honors Mary E Bartlett supreme worthy high priestess of the White Shrine of Jerusalem as she presides at the thirty-sixth annual convention in Columbus Ohio Five thousand delegates from 44 states and Canada attend Governor Cooper and Judge Florence Allen address the gathering Bartlett plans conclude Friday and return to Nelsonville with her husband
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary E. Bartlett
Bartlett
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Columbus
Myers Y. Cooper
Aladin Temple
Canada
Ohio
Joseph Cross
Chamber of Commerce of
William L. van Sickle
Scioto
E. W. Poole
New Bedford
Mass
S. M. Estabook
Alameda
Calif
J. E. Golletton
Bluefield
W. Va
Charles Mercer
The
University of South Carolina
Florence Allen
Ohio Supreme Court
White Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Listen Ladies Benefit Promoted by Local YMCA
Nelsonville on May 6 reports hard drill daily for the show Listen Ladies to open Thursday and repeat Friday. Enthusiasm runs high among participants as drills and specialty numbers impress. This marks the YMCA's first benefit show, needing broad community support to aid the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Adoption dispute arises in Bay estate case
In McArthur on May 6 the Common Pleas Court of Inton County opened an action over I N Bay’s estate. The nephew and niece challenge the adoption of Paul Bayard Bay, claiming the adopted son should not inherit. Lawyers for both sides were listed, with bonds posted for the estate administrator and the minor’s guardian. An Eastern Star meeting in McArthur drew about 150 members from several towns, including Wellston and Albany, with Mrs. Mary Madden of Amanda inspecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Vollenweider
McArthur
John F. Lewis
Paul Bayard Bay
W. J. Jones
Thomas Clark
Columbus
Willis and
Jones
Wellston
Eastern Star
The
Oak Hill
Logan
Zaleski
Albany
Mary Madden
Amanda
Vinton County to Hold Child Welfare Conference in Pomeroy
A district child welfare conference will be held in Pomeroy on May 22 under the Ohio Division of Charities. Judge Amos I. Garrison will chair the Vinton County committee. The gathering at the Pomeroy Presbyterian Church will start at 9:30 a.m. with members including County Superintendent M. S. Cox and Rev W W Yeiser among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Yeiser
Methodist Church
G. BE. Sharp
T.C. Kenard
Will, Jr
Blanche Will
Woman's Civic Club to Meet May 10 at Courthouse
MCARTHUR reports a meeting of the Woman's Civic Club will be held Saturday May 10 at 2 30 p m in the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Logan Visitors and Gatherings Highlight Local Social
Mr and Mrs Elmer Wields of Logan visited McArthur Monday. Mrs Fields formerly Miss Josephine Wolfe of Zaleski. J and Morrison stayed with daughter Mrs John Pond in Detroit over Sunday. Morrison once worked as a printer in Athens. The Snyders and Wards visited relatives in Jackson Sunday. Ott Ward and Wells ton guests near Ash Cave. William Morrison entertained Sheer family and Gaskill party Sunday. Anna Dunkle arrives from Dallas after year in Pasadena. Widow of Prof Eli Dunkle Ohio University. Carl Ward and daughter Eileen and Howard Snyder and daughter Gladyse visited Jackson relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wields
Logan
McArthur
Fields
Josephine Wolfe
Zaleski
J. & Morrison
John Pond
Detroit
Morrison
Athens
Howard Snyder
Carl Ward
Jackson
Ott Ward
Wellston
Asel Ward
Dunkle
Eli Dunkle
Ohio University
Eileen
Gladyse
Col. Eli M. West, Pioneer of Olentangy Park, Dies at 78
Eli M. West aged 78, builder of Olentangy Park in Columbus and a key lieutenant to Gov. Joseph B. Foraker in 1855, died unexpectedly at his home in Columbus late Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Eli M. West
Olentangy Park
Joseph B. Foraker
Funeral Services for Elias Davis in Nelsonville
Funeral services for Elias Davis a former Nelsonville resident who died in St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus were held Monday at 10:30 p m at First Presbyterian Church. Rev Lloyd Evans conducted the service with hymns Jesus Lover of My Soul and Abide With Me. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Funeral party accompanying the body from Columbus included Mr and Mrs Will Robertson Mr and Mrs Willis Davis Ebon Davis Mr and Mrs Ed Figgins Mrs Mary Davis and family and Mrs Myers Columbus and Charles Davis Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Elias Davis
St. Anthony's Hospital
Columbus
First Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Evans
Jesus
Greenlawn
Will Robertson
Willis Davis
Ebon Davis
Ed Figgins
Mary Davis
Myers
Charles Davis
Washington, D. C
Hyperion Club Meets For Saturday Session In Columbus
The Hyperion Club met Saturday at 2 PM at 97 East Washington Street with Mrs. W H Parks hosting. Mrs Hubert Hyde led the program and Miss Scott and Mrs Shafer distributed study book chapters. Reports on the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Columbus were given by Mrs Dew, Mrs Hyde, and Mrs Shafer. The club plans its annual June picnic at Dr. and Mrs. C E Welch’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyperion Club
W. H. Parks
East
Washington Street
Hubert Hyde
Scott
Shafer
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Columbus
Dew
Hyde
C. E. Welch
Circle of Ruth class meets at Presbyterian church
The Circle of Ruth Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School met in the church social rooms on Monday evening. A 6 o'clock dinner was served by hostesses Mary Kessinger Ori Griffin Albert Barber and seasite Diehl. Edith Stiers presided. C C Butts read the Foreign paper and Mabel Heffner the Home paper. James Knight gave the Year Book of Prayer. Twenty two members and a guest Mrs Ralph McDowell of Bandergift Pa were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle OF Ruth
Presbyterian Sunday School
Mary Kessinger
Ori Griffin
Albert Barber
James Knight
Ralph McDowell
Bandergift, Pa
Hoover's Doctor Promoted to Captain in Navy
Joel T. Boone, longtime personal physician to President Hoover, is shown in his new Navy captain’s uniform after rising from lieutenant commander. The appointment marks a high point in his military medical career and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Joel T. Boone
President Hoover
Methodist youths plan candle grit service and Mother’s Day program
The young people of the Methodist Church schedule a 7 30 p m candle light service next Sunday with the Junior Choir carrying candles. Speakers include Gladys McAfee Majel Lee William Howe and Arthur Kennedy on Mother. Helen Keating Gretchen Pidcock sing a duet. A violin trio by Marjorie Hickman Edna Laughlin and Joe Barnicut and two anthems by the Vested Junior Choir are listed. The Mother’s Day service follows at 10 30 a m with the Senior Choir and Rev Herman A Sayre delivering a sermon titled A Great Mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Gladys McAfee
Majel Lee
William Howe
Arthur Kennedy
Helen Keating
Gretchen Pidcock
Marjorie Hickman
Edna Laughlin
Joe Barnicut
Local Residents Visit and Travel Group Notes
Mr and Mrs W G Gray spent Sunday in Newcomerstown visiting Mr and Mrs H Ortt. Bernard Pospichel returns to the School for the Blind after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Pospichel. His mother accompanied him to Columbus Tuesday. G D Ridenour was a business visitor in Columbus Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Tucker and Miss Frances Davis of Columbus were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Peter Barrows and family. Mr and Mrs Harry Otis and family of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs J J Otis at week’s end. Mr and Mrs Roland Figgins of Columbus visited relatives here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ed Figgins of Columbus visited the latter’s mother Mrs Mary Robertson here Monday. Mrs Will Blackstone, Mr and Mrs Joseph Blackston of Columbus, and Mrs John Coope. Mrs John Coope has been moved to White Cross Hospital in Columbus for medical treatment. Mr and Mrs Ralph McDowell and daughter Virginia of Buckfield, Pa, are visiting at the home of his sister Miss Irene McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Gray
Newcomerstown
H. Ortt
Bernard Pospichel
School For the Blind
Albert Pospichel
Columbus
G. D. Ridenour
Robert Tucker
Frances Davis
Peter Barrows
Harry Otis
J. J. Otis
Ed Figgins
Mary Robertson
Will Blackstone
Joseph Blackston
John Coope
White Cross Hospital
Ralph McDowell
Virginia
Bandergift, Pa
Irene McDowell
Sunday School Party Highlights at Christian Church
Mrs Orland Gandee hosted a Saturday afternoon Sunday School gathering from 2 to 4. Contests and games entertained the girls. Vivian Beagle won the contest prize. Refreshments were served to class members Betty Verity Alberta Shafer Betty Figgins Ruth Gilbert Etta Rhodes Vivian Beagle Jane Dolman and guests Helen Gan dee Margaret Gan dee John D Figgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland Gandee
the Christian Church
Vivian Beagle
Betty
Jane Verity
Alberta Shafer
Jane Figgins
Ruth Gilbert
Etta Rhodes
Jane Dolman
Helen
Margaret Gandee
John D. Figgins
Legion Card Party Draws Crowd at Glenford Dugan Post
The American Legion sponsored a Monday card party at the Legion Home with five bridge tables and three euchre tables in use. High bridge prizes went to Mrs Earl Baker and Tom Pritchard while euchre honors went to Mrs M W Alkire and Walter Duncan of Murray City. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
Legion
Euchre
Earl Baker
Tom Pritchard
M. W. Alkire
Walter Duncan
Murray City
Past Chiefs to Meet in Pocahontas Degree Group
The Past Chiefs Association of the Degree of Pocahontas will convene at Mrs. Bessis Bland's Fort Street home on Wednesday evening May 7 at 7 30. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Pocahontas
Bessis Bland
Fort Street
Ohio Penitentiary safety upgrades approved by state board
The State Board of Control approved rehabilitation plans at Ohio Penitentiary to install remotely releasable locks to prevent Easter Monday disaster recurrence and awarded a contract to E Elford & Son to re roof cell houses with a slate covering. The work will run as an emergency project under force account, with 16 hour days, backed by a $100,000 appropriation for fire hazard elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Ohio Penitentiary
State Board of Control
E. Elford & Son
Farmers Fined for Tuberculin Testing Violations
Dayton May 6 four Butler County farmers were fined 100 to 300 dollars after being found guilty in Federal Court before Judge Robert R. Nevin for violating tuberculin cattle testing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Butler County
Robert R. Nevin
Forty three arraigned in Jamaica Ginger case in Kentucky
Forty three persons and firms pleaded not guilty in Federal Court Covington Kentucky to dispensing Jamaica Ginger for beverage use. Trials scheduled for the week of May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
U.P
Jamaica
Convicts Recaptured After Prison Farm Escape
Harry Booth of Warren County and Ernest Conn of Scioto County were recaptured near London 15 minutes after escaping from the London Prison Farm. They were placed back in solitary confinement today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
O.R
Harry Booth
Warren County
Ernest Conn
Scioto County
Scoville Confesses to Killing Mrs Nellie Kerr in Cleveland
Charles E. Scoville, 57, a former Massillon State Hospital inmate, confessed to the April 18 murder of nurse Nellie Kerr, whose nude body was found in the old Majestic Theater Building. Police described his motive unclear and noted prior interest in women nearby. Investigators linked him to the Kerr case after a routine building inspection revealed his presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Charles E. Scoville
Massillon State Hospital
Nellie Kerr
Majestic Theater
Effie Wurst
Kerr
John di Polo
Scoville
di Polo
Gallagher
Kurt Gloeckner
Alfred P. Scully
Forest City Bank
Scully
Deadwood Dick Clark Dies in South Dakota at 84
Richard Clark known as Deadwood Dick, died in St. Joseph's Hospital after weeks of illness. Born December 15, 1845 in Hansborough England, he served with the 7th Cavalry under Custer and later roamed the West as a famed plainsman. He survived frontier dangers and helped guard bullion shipments in Deadwood before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New West
7Th Cavalry
Black Hills
General Custer
Custer
Montana
Kehoe
Clark
Belle Fourche
Deadwood
Lake Johnny
Deadwood Dick
Preacher Smith
Deadwood Dick Onward Through Time to the Wild West
The article recalls Deadwood Dick’s frontier life from 1876 burial trips in Deadwood to a 1928 invitation to President Coolidge. He faced cancer with calm, recalling gunfighter legends like Wild Bill and Poker Alice as he aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Black Hills
Deadwood Dick
Washington
President Coolidge
St. Joseph's Hospital
Poker Alice
Wild Bill
Buffalo Big
Tornadoes Do Heavy Damage In Southwest
Tornadoes tore across the southwest region causing injuries and two deaths. In Oklahoma near Walters two hurt. near Watonga two killed and eight injured. Nebraska losses hit cattle, barns, and outbuildings from Hastings to Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.P
Walters
Oklahoma
Watonga
Greenfield
Nebraska
Adama
Hastings
Grand Island
Tornadoes Kill Four in State Last Week
In the past week four people were killed in tornadoes across the state. Dozens were injured and about six towns reported damage from the storms.
Nine Will Graduate At Holzer Hospital
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing at Gallipolis holds commencement Friday May 9 at Grace M Church. Nine graduates receive diplomas from Dr Charles Holver with President Willard Bartlett delivering the address. Noted performers Phil Eppens Janet Batley and Christine Holzer provide music. graduates include Mary L Batley from Pomeroy and several from Athens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Schoo of
Grace M. &. Church
Charles E. Holver
Willard W. Bartlett
Rio Grande College
Phil Eppens
Columbus
Janet Batley
Christine Holzer
School of Nursing
Athens County
Mary L. Batley
Pomeroy
Report on Auto License Sales in Last Two Weeks of April
The Athens Shietrich deputy commissioner of motor vehicles reported total auto license sales of 786.49 for the final two weeks of April. Sales included 100 two license plates for 4, 18 truck plates for 334.76, one passenger commercial license for 9.98, one tractor license for 6.25, and one motorcycle license for 2.80. Five passenger car plates were issued to owners in Perry Marion Washington and Vinton counties. A motorcycle sidecar license was issued to a Meigs County resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Shietrich
South East Ohio Motor Club
Perry
Marion
Washington
Vinton
Meigs County
Convict Hannovich Transferred to London Prison Farm
Charles Sonny Hannovich serving life for the murder of a Cleveland policeman was moved to the London Prison Farm for safety. Other inmates threaten him after learning he testified against George Williams in Cleveland. Williams is sentenced to die in the electric chair. both men confessed to killing Justus Brown, a former Athens businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Charles
Sonny) Hannovich
State Penitentiary
Cleveland
London
George Williams
Williamsa Ia
Han
Holzer Hospital Hosts National Hospital Day Reception
Holzer Hospital at Gallipolis invites all Athens County residents to a National Hospital Day reception from 1 to 4 PM on Monday May 12. Visitors tour departments enjoy tea on the lawn and a babies reunion with pediatrician Dr George Lyons leading a round table on child care. Music by Prof James T Lewis and orchestra accompanies tours and exhibits explain hospital equipment and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Holzer
Gallipolis
George Lyons
James T. Lewis
Vinton
Middleport
Rutland
Racine
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Hunter
Pp. T. A. Meeting
Capital
Hard Drill
Vinton County
T. C. Kelly
P. O. Box
McArthur, Ohio
Bay Estate
Davis
Hoover
M. E. Church
Roland Figgins
Harry Lauder
Center
New York
Douglas Fairbanks
Screen Star
Maurice Chevalier
South Dakota
Glen
Thomas
Poplar St
Nelsonville, Ohio
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Chauncey - Glouster
Chauncey
Lee
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