Nelsonville Driver Injured In Wagon Accident
Lonnie Woods was seriously injured when a wagon loaded with household goods ran away and overturned near Nelsonville. Woods was attended by Dr. Pritchard as the wagon contents were scattered. Gill Skivers escaped injury after a buggy collision. Later, local men were elected and installed as officers including B. Stuart, J. Knight, J. W. Whitlatch, J. Sharp, H. Bartlett, H. Jackson, and J. Steenrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Woods
Woods
Pritchard
Gill Skivers
Skivers
Rk. B. Stuart
T. LM
J. D. Knight
D. J
Council Elects Officers at Haybrow Masonic Meeting
At the annual Haybrow Council R and B M Masonic Temple meeting, officers were elected on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Armistice Day Observed by Glenford Dugan Post
Armistice Day will be observed by Glenford Dugan Post, American Legion, Sunday November 11 at 2 pm with services at the opera house. The national legion rules on flag display and salute are outlined, including proper positions indoors and in parades and during the anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Opera House
National Organization of the Legion
United States
Salute Protocol Guidelines for Saluting the Flag
Instructions specify removing the headdress and holding it as a salute to the flag. Women are to render the salute toward the flag. When the flag is not displayed, personnel should face toward the music.
Bond Passes by Narrow Margin for New High School
A $130000 bond issue for a new high school building was approved by a two vote margin with 846 yeas and 844 nays, according to the official tally. Municipal officers elected include Mayor G. W. Lax and council members from four wards, plus at large positions filled by James Bayles, A. G. Cotton, and G. W. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lax
C. Sharp
Don R. McGill
Don James
W. L. Barker
James Bayles
A. G. Cotton
G. W. Pierce
Lucius Kepler
John Owens
O. A. Rider
KE. B. Beard
Peter Collins Tonight Delivers What America Means To Us
Peter W. Collins of Boston will give his famous lecture in Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville this evening at 8 PM. The lecture is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter W. Collins
Boston
America
Stuart
Opera House
Nelsonville
Politico's Role in Veterans Aid Inquiry Enters New Phase
Senatorial investigation into the veterans bureau shifts to alleged political influence in aid and contracts. Special agents will seek names of individuals blocking the inquiry as hearings resume, with focus on a Continental Chemical Co. floor polish contract worth $70,944 and payments to Indiana political leader John Owens. An unnamed U.S. senator is repeatedly mentioned.
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Washington
Veterans’ Bureau
Altho
Continental Chemical Co
Watseka, Lil
John Owens
Indiana
United States
McAllister Fined After Intoxication Arrest
Tom McAllister of Carbon Hill was arrested by Officer Nash on intoxication charges. At Trimble Mayor Johnson arraigned him, he pled guilty, paid a $10 fine plus costs, and was released.
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Tom McAllister
Carbon Hill
Nash
Johnson
Trimble
McAllister
Daughters of the American Revolution mark Fort Gower site
Athens city and county will honor the unveiling of a tablet at Hockingport by the Ohio D A R to mark Fort Gower. Delegates arrive from Xenia Columbus and Lancaster for the event with hotel reservations and hostesses coordinating receptions and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens City
Athens County
Hockingport
Fort Gower
Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution
Hotel Berry
Xenia
William Magee Wilson
A. C. Messenger
H. HW. Fmavey
Wilson
Ohio
National Society of D. A. R
Athens
Eavy
Katherine Green
Columbus
Benjamin Wilson
Lord Dunmore
Orson Dryer
Herbert Backus
Vander Veer Taylor
Lancaster
Anna Shaw
Charles Kearns
Hillsboro
Cincinnati
Nabby Lee Ames
T. Watson Craig
Slattery
Hyde
Luciile Finsterwald
Children of Revolution Nominate Miariam Thompson
Miariam Thompson is the sole representative from the Children of the Revolution, chosen as delegate from the Fourth Washington Society of Cincinnati. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Claude Thompson, former Athenians, with Mrs. Thompson a charter member of the newly organized society.
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Children of the Revolution
Miariam Thompson
Washington Society of Cincinnati
Miariam
Claude Thompson
Thompson
Society
Which
Athens Hosts National Legion Officials for Memorial Unveiling
Mrs. Lowell Hobart arrives Friday to lead a delegation connected with the American Legion auxiliary. Cincinnati figures including Mrs. Claude Thompson and Mrs. Lippleman will attend, praising the George Washington Memorial and the Victory Memorial project in Washington. Local ceremonies will unveil a 44% by 44% by 2 foot marble stone with a bronze tablet, with speakers from National Cash Register and other dignitaries.
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Cincinnati
Lowell Hobart
Rgent
John Lippleman
State Board of Directors
Charles Meyers
Joseph Benson Foraker
Helen Townsend
Ohio University
High
E. Nelson High
Children and Sons of the Republic Committee
Garland
National Cash Register Co
Dayton
Pattersons
Dunmore
Austen Brant
Canton
Ohio
Carolyn Scott
Ohio Daughters
National
Women’s College
Oxford
Harrison
Caroline Scott Harrison
National Society of PC
A. R
Lallah Walker Merriman
Kenton
O. D. Dailey
Albany
Athens County
Arthur Boyles
Home Remedy Cough Cure Using Pinex and Syrup
An at home cough remedy blends 2 1/2 ounces Pinex with sugar syrup to make a pint of cough medicine said to stop ordinary coughs and bronchial issues in 24 hours. It claims fast relief, healing throat membranes and loosening phlegm, and promotes using refined sugar or alternatives like molasses. Also advertises Laxative BROMO QUININE tablets for colds and influenza with a 30 cent price and FE. W. Grove signature.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
FE. W. Grove
Public Roles and Hosts List at Mockingport Event
The program lists positions and hosts: Entertainment with Mrs. Harry O Bienness and others, Publicity led by Mrs. Putnam and Mrs. Dailey, Decorating with Mrs. Merwin and Mary Kahler, Music by Mrs. Robinson and Miss Van Vorhees, Transportation by Mrs. Guilette, Unveiling by Helen M. Townsend, Finance by Mrs. Henry, Lunch hosts Mesdames Sloane Porter Hopkins Bush Koons and Boyles, Program by Mrs. Dailey and Mrs. Chubb.
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Harry O’bienness
Roach
Emma McVay
Putnam
Chubb
Dailey
Merwin
Mary Kahler
Harris
Harvey
Robinson
Miss van Vorhees
Guilette
Helen M. Townsend
Henry
Mockingport
Mesdames Sloane, Porter, Hopkins, Bush, Koons and Boyles
Engineer backs Defiance route for water depth claim
Major J. A. Loeb in charge of surveys for three proposed Lake Erie to Ohio River barge canal routes refused to endorse any single path yet said there is plenty of water along the Defiance Cincinnati to Toledo segment. He did not express preference but noted sufficient depth to support navigation.
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Defiance
Lake Erie
Ohio River
J. A. Loeb
United States Army
Cincinnati
Toledo
Glass Cleaning Note on Paint and Varnish Spots
Paint or varnish spots on glass may be removed with turpentine or alcohol or scraped off with a dull knife.
Radium Treatments Often Free Despite High Cost
Report notes that despite radium's steep price, about half of the treatments are provided at no charge. The statement highlights access issues and affordability in cancer care.
Man Arrested for Intoxication After Lemon Mentions
George Johnson of Athens was jailed overnight after lemon extract fueled intoxication. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate Helwig to a $25 fine and costs, paid and released. Ed Leffier faced assault charges by Pearl Paterson of Millfield and was bound over to common pleas on $200 bond. Alexander Howard settled larceny and concealed weapons cases by paying Wheaton Hardware and costs, with charges dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Athens
Mariner
Durfee
Helwig Thursdeyree Johnson
Ed Leffier
Pearl Paterson
Millfield
Common Pleas Court
Alexander Howard
Howard
Wheaton Hardware Company
Yellowed Clothes May Be Whitened By Boiling Solution
A 19th century home remedy suggests whitening yellowed clothing by boiling in water with kerosene added at a tablespoon per gallon. The note outlines a simple treatment likely used in domestic care and laundry practices of the era.
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