Sugar Gifts at New Lexington Sugar Case Probed
May 21 report from Columbus notes the State Prohibition Department is withholding comment on the disappearance of 1260 pounds of sugar confiscated near New Lexington. Beetham was home in Cadiz with Deputy Commissioner Aldrich saying no new developments. editor T P Schreiber urged a full, public investigation. Beetham had stated ary agents can destroy or must have court order to dispose confiscated sugar.
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Beetham
Cadiz
Columbus
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State Prohibition Department
Robert R. Beetham
W. W. Aldrich
Aldrich
T. P. Schreiber
New Lexington Daily Sentinel
Schreiber
Cooper
Junior High to Give Promotion Exercises Here
The Athens Junior High School promotion program announced by Oliver Wood, principal, features 17 ninth grade graduates. The event is scheduled for June 11 at the high school auditorium with a riverside theme of Our National Wonders and performances by the high school orchestra and girls and boys choirs.
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Athens
Oliver Wood
Brockton
Arlie H. Krussell
Engledinger
Harold Wilson
Yellowstone National Park
Mary McCune
Drake
Baldwin
Redman
Ferol Betz
Gra Canyon National Park
Hornbrook
Mesa Verde
St. Clair
A. B. Roe
Board of Education
Jewelry store looted after daytime crash in Cleveland
Police rushed to a street accident in Cleveland as a theft followed. Thieves smashed a jewelry store window and stole items valued around 2000 dollars while officers investigated the crash.
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Cleveland
U.P
Cndits
Knights of Pythias to entertain Logan Lodge in Nelsonville
Valley Lodge No. 169 will host Logan Lodge No. 104 at Castle Hall Nelsonville Friday evening May 23. A short program will precede refreshments and dancing. Open to all Knights and their families.
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Valley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Logan Lodge No
Holcomb Rites Held for Ohio Man After Illness
George Douglas Holcomb, 26, died Tuesday at his parents home in Carr's Run after a long TB illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM, burial in Matheny Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, several brothers and sisters.
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Nelsonville
George Douglas Holcomb
Robert Holcomb
Carr
Matheny
Legion Benefit Bridge and Euchre Party at Legion Home
The Glenford Dugan Post American Legion sponsored a Tuesday evening bridge and euchre party at the Legion Home. Four euchre tables and three bridge tables were used. Miss Hare Wallace and Wallace Gienn won the bridge high scores. Mrs J W Wren and Walter Duncan of Murray City won euchre prizes. Miss Freda Smith received the door prize. Refreshments followed the games.
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Legion Home
Glenford Dugan Post American Legion
Hare Wallace
Wallace Gienn
J. W. Wren
Walter Duncan
Murray City
Freda Smith
Nelsonville Funeral Directors Add Lincoln Ambulance
Mc Laughlin Brothers of Nelsonville funeral directors add a Lincoln ambulance to local service. The vehicle is equipped for ambulance duty with side doors for the cot and modern patient comfort features. Additionally, the Esther Class Christian Sunday School social committee meets Thursday with Mrs. Joe Verity at 441 Madison Street to plan an upcoming class entertainment.
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McLaughlin Brothers
Lincoln
Esther
The
Christian Sunday School
Joe Verity
Madison Street
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Plans AlumnI Bangzue Discussion
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will meet this evening with Mrs. D. She fer on Fayette Street to discuss plans for serving the Alum mi Bangzue.
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D. Shefer
Fayette Street
Picnic trip brings Cleveland party to Mt Vernon
A Cleveland group formed a 21 day outing visiting Mt Vernon with Mr and Mrs Graham Mr and Mrs Starker and others in the party. Notable attendees included Miss Jean Potter Mr and Mrs Walsho and Dr and Mrs Criswell among several couples from Cleveland and Oberlin.
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Carl Starker
Mt. Vernon
Ohbis
Sander
Cleveland
Marry Leonerd
Jean Potter
Giver Walsho
Will Leemard Ani Som. Bruce
Criswell
Albert Shocker
J. Wiggins
Porter
Oberlin
Social News From Columbus and Nearby Towns
Mrs Barrows and friends visited in Columbus Tuesday. Mrs Bartlett left for Cleveland to open Thursday with friends and attend Beverly alumni banquet Friday. Mrs North spent Tuesday at The Plains with relatives. Conrad Derringken visited Ironton with relatives. Mrs Sherburn returned from Columbus with daughter Jennie Mayr after successful tonsil and adenoids removal at Reible Hospital. Mrs Betts spent Wednesday in Columbus with her father Willam Wright. L L Krieg visits Cleveland for several days. Poston spent Wednesday in Columbus on business. Mrs Kate J Biske hosted by Mrs Sam Sarker at week’s end.
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Steenrod
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Columbus
Howard Warmer
Cc. H. Bartlett
Clevelanmé
Bartlett
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Ohio
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the Plains
Conrad Derring
Ironton
L& A. Sherburn
Jennie Mayr
Reible Hospital
Frank Betts
Willam Wright L Ll. Krieg
Cleveland
Co. E Poston
Sam Sarker
Grayson County Targets Riot Ring Leaders in Hughes Case
Sherman Tex May 21 upf deputies served warrants on 24 persons charged in indictments for burglary arson and intent to murder in connection with the riot that killed George Hughes in Nerro and burned the County Courthouse.
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George Hughes
Nerro
Confession and Denial in Ribbon Killing Case
Chicago May 21 The motive remains unclear as William Putscher 19-year-old Dourgiar confesses again to slaying Mrs Mildred Helsing a pretty young housewife found strangled six weeks ago. He now offers a second confession in the case.
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Chicago
U.P
Death of Hamilton County Clerk Frank Lewis at Courthouse
Frank Lewis 65 longtime Hamilton County clerk of courts died of heart disease shortly after delivering a speech to the Republican Nominating Committee. He collapsed at courthouse doors after 30 years in public life.
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Cincinnati
Frank Lewis
Hamilton County
Nelsonville hires all grade teachers for next year
Nelsonville Board of Education announces nearly all grade teachers for the coming year with resignations and five new hires at the Central Building. The staff includes principals, teachers for high and elementary schools, music and special education, with janitors and secretaries retaining positions.
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Nelsonville
Srade
Midi
Bessie Deer
Bessie Diehl
Kenneth Kinnecar
Roberts
Herbert Rolston Cornelis Scott
Lawreme Schmidt
Mary Sharp
Helen Shaw
George
Nelsonville Festival Planned by American Legion
Glen ford Dugan Post announces a Spring Festival in Nelsonville the week of May 26 to 31 on the Public Square. F. E. Gooding brings five rides. the Legion runs its own concessions. Nelsonville High School Band provides music each evening. the event aims to attract many visitors.
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Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
F. E. Gooding
The
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Census figures adjusted for Nelsonville population count
Nelsonville’s 1230 census total was preliminarily announced at 5 225 but rose by 122 after a recount by Norman Ervin in the fourth ward. The revised figure stands at 5 351 and will be approved by the district supervisor following a Board of Trade review.
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Nelsonville
Board of Trade
Norman Ervin
Rotary Members to Attend Dayton Conference
Several Rotary Club members travel to Dayton for the district conference on Thursday and Friday. At the recent meeting Ralph Parks read a paper on International Relations and the program for world peace was praised. C D Shafer of the Athens club was a first.
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Nelsonville
Ralph Parks
Secrotary
Dayton
Withem Mille
C.D. Shafer
Athens
Carbon Hill High holds commencement at new village gym
The annual commencement exercises will take place Friday evening May 23 at the village gym. Principal Jewett will deliver the class address. Graduating seniors include Hester Smith Irene Lyons Mildred Carrol Gladys Green Nellie Green Louise Mitchel Carl Robey Victor Joyce Lisle Dalton Leslie Evens and Harold Harris.
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Nelsonville
Carbon Hill High School
Jewett
Hester Smith
Irene Lyons
Mildred Carrol
Gladys Green
Nellie Green
Louise Mitchel
Carl Robey
Victor Joyce Lisle Dalton
Leslie Evens
Harold Harris
Double parking ticket leads to arraignment in Nelsonville
Nelsonville scene on May 21. Elden Bateman received a double parking citation on West Washington Street and was tagged by Police Chief George Bateman. He pleaded guilty when arraigned before Mayor Bil Hickman.
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Washington Street
Elden Bateman
George Bateman
Bil Hickman
Longley Victor In Pitchers Battle In Twilight League
In Nelsonville on May 21 Longley edged Stratton Motors 1 0 in a pitchers duel. Longley allowed four hits while fanning seven, with Buckeye Woodson and Walker contributing solid innings for the winners. Stratton tallied twice off George Walker in the second as Dalton doubled home a run and Morrison scored on Woodson’s single.
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Bertle Tetweer
John Lemgier
Stratton Motors
Georgie Walker
Hope Woodson
Bockhey
Longley
Ron
Hap Woodson
Stratton
Ors
Stratton Metors
George Walker
Linton
Dalton
Evens
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Will
Buckeye
Morrison
Lewis
George Marshall
Wooodson
Harry
Dave Woodson
Athena
Mac Chevrolets
Buckeyes
Jc. Woodson
G. Walker
H W Woodson
E. Marshall
Hannas
Whyte
Ray
Dutcher
C. E. Club Plans May 14 Be-Wrut Dimmer at Church
The C. E. Club will host a bewrut dimmer on Saturday evening May 14 at the A. M. E. Church. The public is invited to attend.
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C. E . Club
Aa. M. E
Ithian Sisters Announce Special Business Meeting
The Ithian Sisters announce a special business meeting to be held Wednesday evening at 1:36 at their ball. All members are urged to attend.
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Ithian Sisters
Mrs Merle Armstrong Dies in Columbus Hospital
Nelsonville notes say Mrs Merle Armstrong, longtime rural district teacher, died Tuesday after serious illness. Her husband Mr Merle Armstrong and family were notified as Mr and Mrs John Rettelimerer traveled to Columbus White Cross Hospital Monday. Burial plans pending at Laurelville residence with arrangements not yet completed.
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John Rettelimerer
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Merle Armstrong
Laurelville
Burtal
Armstrong
Lawmakers Tangle Over Naval Treaty In Closing Jam
Washington May 21 senators and representatives scramble to return home for primaries. The Senate Republican Floor Leader Watson warned he could not guarantee a quorum, risking delaying the Naval Treaty and other pending legislation until the next regular session in December.
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Washington
Five Straitsville Residents and Two Newark Men Arraigned on Liquor Charges
In Columbus on May 21, five New Straitsville residents and two Newark men faced arraignment before U.S. Commissioner Joseph Horner on liquor law charges. All pleaded not guilty with bonds set at 1908 dollars each. The Newark defendants were Minor Johnson and Cipde Wooles. From New Straitsville were Sam Ambrose Fred Newman Theodore Williams Bertha Ross and Frank Saulbraner.
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UPR
New Straitsville
Newark
U. S&s
Joseph Horner
Minor Johnson
Cipde Wooles
Sam Ambrose
Fred Newman
Theodore Willams
Bertha Ross
Frank Saulbraner
Lobby report on Muscle Shoals task to Senate committee
A terse report was submitted to the Senate Lobby Committee detailing activities connected with the Muscle Shoals lobby. It mentions Chairman Claudius Huston of the Republican National Committee and outlines forthcoming Republican responses via Senator Robinson. It also references testimony involving Chairman John J. Raskob of the Democratic National Committee and Senator King of Utah.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Senate Lobby Committee
Huston
Robinson
Indiana
John J. Raskoh
Democratic National Committee
Senmater King
Utah
Election Board To Hear Laws Explained
Athens County Board of Elections members will travel to Columbus for a joint statewide meeting Thursday and Friday. Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown called the gathering to explain new election laws. Members listed include Mrs. Alice R. Bougher D. A. Bardin Harry Kelley Nelsonville Frank Bryson Trimble and David Johnson Athens clerk.
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Athens County Board of Elections
Election Boards of the State
Columbus
Clarence J. Brown
Athens
Independent firms accuse giants of patent monopoly in Washington
Representatives of independent radio and sound film firms told the Senate Patents Committee in Washington that a few large concerns control essential patents. They supported Senator Dill's bill to bar custodians of patents from aiding illegal combinations.
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Washington
UPR
Senate Patents Committee
Dill
Willys Arrival Sparks Berlin Visit by Ambassador Willys
The new American ambassador to Warsaw John Willys Toledo arrived in Berlin for a brief stopover before continuing to Poland.
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Berlin
Warsaw
John Willys
Toledo
Poland
Grand Jury Hears Burglary and Larceny Charges
Twenty one criminal charges, mainly burglary and larceny, were reviewed by the grand jury today. About 10 cases involve larceny and two focus on burglary and larceny combined, with others including intoxication and property mishandling.
Woman To Appear on Liquor Charge Today
Zina Hertzman to appear before Judge Carl Porter on liquor charge after police searched a residence yielding liquor bottles. The case alleges possession of intoxicating liquor and relates to a quantity of bottles found.
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Trate
Carl H. Porter Todzr Atte
Consizuc Jy Ot Trek
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