Christian Endeavor and Societies Gather in Columbus
Local societies and clubs held meetings across Columbus including the First Christian Church under Doris Giesecke, with new officers elected for the year. Other groups met or postponed events, while members visited, traveled, or hosted card parties and service activities with emphasis on community outreach and youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church
Doris Giesecke
Delores Phelps
Fred Everett
Lillian Cranmer
Lucille Westfall
M. E. Chatley
Attempt to abduct Washington banker stirs police probe
E Percival Wilson, head of the National Savings and Trust Company in Washington, escaped an armed kidnap attempt after being forced into a car. The incident occurred near Chevy Chase Maryland as he left his garage. A Department of Agriculture scientist, Leonard H Kephart, later reported his car and money stolen on Soldiers Home grounds. Wilson fought the handcuffed gunman and fled, prompting police to investigate.
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Washington
O.R
E. Percival Wilson
Wilson
National Savings and Trust Company
Montgomery County
Maryland
Leonard H. Kephart
Department of Agriculture
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase Boulevard
Fire destroys Pope auto salesrooms in Girard
An investigation began into a blaze that wiped out the N. W. Pope company auto salesrooms in Girard last night. Fifteen autos were burned in the fire causing an estimated loss of $60,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
U.P
N. W. Pope Company
Five Fined Here For Long Parking
Five persons paid $1 fines for parking over an hour on Court street yesterday. James Lewis, special traffic officer, made the arrests. Those fined were Mrs. 8. H. Bing, A. L. Nixon, Charles Kircher, W. A. Casley, and H. Walls. Garrett Morris, 18, laborer, was arrested for recklessly operating an automobile, pleaded guilty, and was fined $5 and costs totaling $13.50.
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Court Street
James Lewis
H. Bing
A. L. Nixon
Charles Kircher
W. A.casley
H. Walls
Garrett Morris
Herb Parker
Court House Doings In Common Pleas Court
A divorce on grounds of infidelity was granted Miley Harris from Lillian B. Harris in Athens county Common Pleas court. Two judgments were allowed against Carl D. Stewart to Hecht Sears and Ruby Knitting Mills. Sheriff deputies appointed Earl F. Maurer C. W. Ferrer and Harry D. Swartz. Frank Wagner filed a $500 petition against Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance for an unpaid fire loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miley Harris
Lillian B. Harris
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Carl D. Stewart
Hecht-Sears, Incorporated
Ruby Knitting Mills
William Williams
Earl F. Maurer
C. W. Ferrer
Harry D. Swartz
L. G. Worster
Frank Wagner
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Cigarette Costs Life In Chicago Auto Tragedy
James Lanning tried to catch a cigarette tossed by a friend and stepped into the path of a car in Chicago. He was killed instantly, the tragedy prompting police to investigate the reckless act.
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Chicago
James Lanning
Revival Services At Salem M F E Church
Revival services begin at 7 tonight at the Salem M F E church conducted by Rev Hughes and Mont Ruth. Services will be held nightly through Sunday May 20 inclusive.
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Salem M. FE
Hughes
Mont Ruth
West Union Street Paving Underway in City
The city service department under G. M. Romine begins re paving a section of West Union Street from the railroad crossing westward. A base rolled flag is laid under the street due to a mud filled foundation making this stretch usually low. Traffic remains open as half the street is paved at a time.
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G. M. Romine
West Union Street
Indiana primary yields Watson win over Hoover by 30,000
The Indiana Republican presidential primary results show Senator James P. Watson defeating Herbert Hoover by more than 30,000 votes. Alabama figures favor Governor Smith for the Democratic nomination while anti Smith sentiment grows in Alabama. Michigan Democrats urge delegates for Smith at the national convention. The Draft Coolidge movement strengthens in New York urging uninstructed delegates for Coolidge. Montana county conventions tilt toward uninstructed delegations with Lowden backing in the GOP and Smith in the Democratic camp.
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James P. Watson
Herbert Hoover
Indiana
Oscar Wonderwood
Alabama
Smith
Michigan
Coolidge
New York State
Republican Committee
Kansas City
Montana
Frank O. Lowden
Former Physician in Athens Honored by Loyal Legion
Dr A B Frame a veteran Piqua physician and former Athens doctor was elected commander for Ohio of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States at the state meeting in Cincinnati. He is among 15 of 74 present with Civil War records. the Ohio commandery includes notable leaders and former presidents. Frame succeeds Rev Royd Vincent as commander.
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Piqua
A. B. Frame
Athens
Ohio
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Cincinnati
Frame
Vrame
Rutherford B. Hayes
William T. Sherman
Benjamin Harrison
Jacob B. Cox
Warren J. Keifer
Charles H. Grosvenor
Royd Vincent
Episcopal
Ly Prone
116Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Doctor Harding Honored at G A R Encampment
Dr George St Harding of Marion father of the late President Warren G Harding was guest of honor at the sixth TY first annual California Nevada encampment in Long Beach California.
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Long Beach
Cal
George ST. Harding
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Dry Leaderrs Predict Prohibition Victory in November
Tem perance leaders forecast the prohibition issue will be settled by an indirect referendum in the November election. They say a dry Republican candidate opposing Governor Alfred E. Smith would win decisively, signaling the end of the wet issue. W. Scott McBride of the Anti Saloon League and Ernest H. Cherrington of the league discussed the matter with United Press.
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Washington
Alfred K. Smith
New York
United States
Smith
Tammany
Houston
Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
United Press
Ernest H. Cherrington
League
Louis A. Cuvillier
Supreme Court
Water Rent Collection Moves Slowly at City Building
George Mason, clerk of the service department, reports water rent collection is unusually slow. Four days remain before a 10 percent penalty applies after May 165. After May 20, unpaid accounts will have water turned off. The water works office will stay open the night of May 16.
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George Mason
Service Department
Mason
Applications Reached for Ohio University Freshmen
Registrar F. B. Dilley reports that application blanks for incoming freshmen next September have been received. High school seniors statewide fill and return these forms with credits to Ohio University as part of the spring process.
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Ohio University
F. B. Dilley
Underwood Improves After Illness In Naval Hospital
May 10 reports say Representative Underwood of Ohio, who Tuesday suffered an acute indigestion attack, was much improved today at the naval hospital where he is being treated. Officials provided a brief bulletin on his condition.
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Washington
Underwood
Ohio
The
Naval Hospital
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Athena Chapter of
Delphians
Chamber of Commerce
Martzolff
Robert Clark
Tucson
Ariz
Richard Clark
Alma Sams
Grosvenor Street
Majestic Theater
Dr. H. 8. Siigley
Columbus
Mr. James Ginnan
Frank R. Gross
North
Congress Street
Ginnan
Mary Ann Card Club
William Maffin
Stewart Street
Mary Ann
O Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
J. D. Brown
J. B. Allen
W. W. Coe
McArthur
Charles B. Taylor
Lucille Hunter
Salvation Army
Havana
Cuba
Arthur Hunter
Kern Street
C. B. Beverage
Sadie Salters
Logan
Clyde Beverage
M. E
Elizabeth Hughes
Elma Wood
International Fellowship
King of Kings
China
J. L. Pickering
Fern Sinkey
Yenking
Burson
Bernice Kayser
Ruth Herdman
Helen Burson
Court House
IN Common Pleas Court
Candy
Antorietto
Mother's Day
R. Antorietto Majestic Bldg
Athens, O
Preston
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Esther Ralston Hamilton
Frank Tulie Bregten
Esther Ralston
Edmund Lowe and
Mary Astor
Loyal Legion
Military Order
DR. Harding
Columbia
Ene
the Coward
Warner Baxter
Arthur Stringer
New York Society
Great North Woods
Joseph S. Wasney
Style Shop
Batiste
Pnce
D. Zenner Company
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