Mission Society Meets Thursday in Nelsonville
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon at 2 at Mrs. W. L. Hudson’s home with Mrs. John Saltz assisting. Attendance was good. report on apportionment was satisfactory. The president Mrs. L. R. Kelch is in China. A box for Mrs. W. T. Cook in Manuka, China won’t be sent this year. Program led by Mrs. Joyd Evans covered the naval missionary field from Alaska to the Atlantic Coast. Social hour followed with refreshments. Mrs. C. C. Sharp, ill, could not attend for over two years but was welcomed.
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Nelsonville
Missionary Society of the Presbyerian Church
W. L. Hudson
West Washing Street
John Saltz
Suror
L. R. Kelch
China
New
Navy officers to be questioned over Geneva lobby work
United Press report says the Senate Investigating Committee will summon the entire American naval defense at the Geneva Disarmament Conference for questioning about ties to naval propagandist William B. Shearer. Drew Pearson testified that Admiral J M Reeves and others discussed views favoring failure of the talks and that Shearer hosted lavishly and kept an expensive apartment, earning about 25000 dollars for his activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Geneva
Shearer
Senate
House
Pearson
Extra German class added at Ohio University
Due to higher enrollment the German Department adds an extra section to course No. 101 for Freshmen. Prof J A Ate announces the new section will meet at 4 oclock on Tuesday Wednesday May and Friday. France leads St Louis James Gordon Bennett Balloon Race France Aero Club member Blanchet draws number nine in lottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
J. A. Ate
France
ST. Louis
James Gordon Bennett
George Blanchet
French Aero Club
Fireman Arrested for Possessing Still to Pay Alimony
Columbus Sept 27. George Houck a 43 year old city fireman was arrested on a charge of possessing a 25 gallon still and 40 gallons of mash. Police say he claimed he was making liquor to raise money to pay alimony to his former wife.
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Columbus
George Houck
Houck
Lightfoot Fined Ten After Reckless Driving Plea
Ted Lightfoot of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to reckless driving before Mayor L J Eberle. He was fined ten dollars and costs. Police report he used West Columbus Street as a speedway and a townwide check on drivers is underway to curb speeding and accidents.
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West Columbus Street
Nelsonville
Ted Lightfoot
L. J. Eberle
George Bateman
Lightfoot
Vious
Class Meeting Nelsonville Elects Officers At Potluck
Sept 27 Class No 19 of the Methodist Sunday School met in church social rooms for a potluck dinner. Officers were elected for the new year. Music by the orchestra directed by Miss Bessie Stephenson. Guests included Mrs Wilbur Hutchins and orchestra members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Sunday School
Retta Howe
Bessie Stephenson
Wilbur Hutchins
Bridge Party Hosts High Scores and Guests at East Washington
Mrs J B Preston entertained her bridge club on Thursday evening on East Washington Street. Three tables played after a 6 o clock dinner with high score trophies awarded to Mrs Edith Stiers and Mrs Leonard Cooley. Guest prize went to Mrs Willard Hall Akron who attended with Miss Freda Smith. Mr and Mrs C E Bennett returned from Columbus where he had a tonsil operation at Beatty Hospital. Mrs T S Barron was a business visitor in Columbus Friday.
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J. B. Preston
East Washington Street
Bridge Club
Edith Stiers
Leonard Cooley
Willard Hall
Akron
Freda Smith
C. E. Bennett
Columbus
Beatty Hospital
T. S. Barron
New optimism for coal industry in valley felt now
Modern coal wash eries rise in the Hocking district as Chauncey’s Mine No. 25 of Manhattan Coal Co. plans to produce clean coal with $30,000 in upgrades. The shaft mine uses conveyors and vibrating screens to separate impurities and deliver sized, washed coal for domestic and rail markets.
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Hocking
Manhattan Coal Company
Chauncey
Court House Doings Court rules judgment on highway easement
Judgment rendered against Robert N. Ward state director of highways for 681 dollars with interest to William H. and Clara Elliott. Easement for highway purposes on the New Marshfield Road. Carrie E. Burson named administrator of Mary Flossie Burson estate with 100 dollar bond. Fred W. Kiltan and Flossie B. Kiltan as sureties. Conrad Josten estate tax exemption. Delmer F. Sims estate not subject to inheritance tax. Marriage license issued to Joseph W. Brown and Frances E. Kuebler in Athens.
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Robert N. Ward
William H
Clara Elliott
New Marshfield Road
Carrie E. Burson
Mary Flossie Burson
Fred W. Kiltan
Flossie B. Kiltan
Joseph W. Brown
Athens
Salesman
Frances E. Kuebler
Danderine Promise of Long Hair Endorsed by Stars
You can have long soft abundant hair by using Danderine. An easy method approved by hair specialists and favored by stage and screen stars is applied with a brush to tone the scalp, soften hair, and boost natural color and luster. The product claims to dissolve dandruff, reduce hair loss, and promote growth, with five million bottles used yearly as proof.
Hi Y Club Plans Banquet and Initiation
The HI Y club met at the Senior High School Building on Thursday. Plans were set for the next banquet and initiation and for the year’s work. Ten boys submitted their names for membership and will be voted on at the next meeting.
Local visits and travel among Columbus residents
Mrs. Margaret Allman left Friday for a visit with relatives in Columbus. G H Williams of the E D Nel kirk Co Ravenna is a business visitor here this week and is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Gray. Ed Love Jr spent Friday as a Columbus visitor. Mr and Mrs William Standatd are visiting their daughter Mrs Vern Davis in Columbus. Miss Bernice Bennett has returned from Columbus where she spent several days with Mrs E M Matthews and Mrs Harry Hinman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Allman
Columbus
G. H. Williams
E. D. Nelkirk Co
Ravenna
W. F. Gray
Madison Street
Ed Love Jr
William Standatd
Vern Davis
Bernice Bennett
E. M. Mathews
Baker Dies in Logan Hospital
Samuel Baker 84 of Nelsonville died at Cherrington Hospital after injuries from an automobile accident near Logan a week ago. He operated a small grocery on Poplar Street. He is survived by daughter Mrs. Mary Richardson and son William Baker. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 p.m. in the Sunday Church, burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery.
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Samuel Baker
Nelsonville
Samuel B. Baker
Logan
Cherrington Hospital
Baker
Poplar Street
Mary Richardson
William Baker
Carbon Hill
Episcopal Church ladies host dinner for Pie low family and Ashbys
The ladies of the Episcopal Church held a 6 o'clock dinner in the church social rooms Wednesday night to honor the Rev and Mrs Pie low of Logan and Mr and Mrs Ray Ashby Sr from Pa Library. Forty three covers were set for dinner and a social bingo evening followed.
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The
Episcopal Church
Pielow, Logan
Ray Ashby
Library
Woman wins divorce and UC tickets in property split
In San Francisco on September 27, a former Mrs. Anthony won a divorce from H M Anthony. The court ordered property division gave her two 10 year tickets for seats in the WA of C Stadium at the University of California. She may attend all home games while her ex husband cannot.
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San Francisco
U.P
H. M. Anthony
University of California
Anthony
Berkeley
C. Stadium
Unfavorable Report on Nation's Prisons
New York September 27 U P pris ons report says overcrowding and maleness are twin evils in American prison administration. The handbook of American Prisons to be issued by the National Society of Penal Information cites more than 124000 prisoners. Paul W Garrett editor and executive secretary comments on the conditions.
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New York
U.P
United Stages
National Society of Penal Information
Paul W. Garrett
National Society
Pilot Missing. Continental Plane Refueling Record Holder
Akron and Cleveland airplanes joined in a search for Ray Mitchell of Continental Air Lines who has been missing since 4:47 am after taking off from Akron Municipal Airport for Columbus. Mitchell, once noted for a world refueling endurance record, typically flies 110 miles to Columbus in about an hour. This morning he faced a stall wind and poor weather.
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Akron
Cleveland
Ray Mitchell
Continental Air Lines
Munitecipal
Columbus
Filer
Ohio University enrolls 2253 students this year
Enrollment at Ohio University reached 2253 after registrar figures released Friday morning. registrations continued into the day as classes operated with hundreds of students bustling across campus. Many green freshmen caps were visible. A reception for all new and returning women students, hosted by the Cresset, will be held Saturday afternoon.
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Ohio University
The
Cresset
SICK MAN RETURNED TO WEST VIRGINIA FOR WELFARE AID
Cap. Richard Benton of the Salvation Army paid for Charles Penrod to return to Meadow Brook West Virginia from Athens where he lay ill with a lung disease. Benton sought West Virginia welfare funding, but after contacting Clarksburg officials he received no reply. He then sent Penrod back to Meadow Brook before his wife and five children could travel.
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Athens County
Cap
Richard Benton
Salvation Army
Charles Penrod
Meadowbrook
W. Va
West Virginia
Athens
Benton
West Virgiia
Clarksburg
Venton
Knife Used To Scalp Indians Now Prized Knife
In Haverhill Massachusetts on September 27 a relic knife linked to Hannah Dustin is sought by the Dustin Dustin Association. The 1697 scalpings are recounted as the group pushes to gain the historic blade for Hannah Dustin’s descendants. a New Hampshire owner holds the knife but may bequeath it.
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Haverhill
Mass
U.P
Hannah Dustin
Dustin
New Hampshire
Hannah
P T A Delegates Named at Meeting
Mrs Morrison and Mrs Fred Wheaton were named delegates to the state convention to be held in Springfield in October by the East Side Parent-Teacher Association. Mrs Tompkin was named first alternate and Mrs Shilling second alternate. Mrs Jones was chosen to represent the association in the City Council of Parent-Teacher Associations. Banners for attendance were awarded to the fifth, third and Kindergarten grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. Morrison
Fred Wheaton
Springfield
East Side Parlent-Teacher Association
Robert Tompkin
Mra. Shilling
Roger Jones
Parent-Teacher Associations
Reward Raised for Key Witness in Cleveland Scandal
The Cleveland Press reports a reward hike from 2500 to 10000 for information leading to the arrest of Mar man G Atwater a real estate salesman and pivotal witness in the Cleveland playground land scandal.
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Cleveland
Mar
Man G
Atwater
Esate
Ted Preston Earns Eagle Scout Badge in Athens
Ted Preston of Athens Boy Scout Troop No 2 received the Eagle Scout badge at a Thursday night meeting at the First Methodist Church. Final work completed after Preston passed a strenuous life saving test at Hoy Scout camp on the Muskingum River.
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Ted Preston
Athens
First Methodist Church
Preston
Hoy
Muskingum River
Buckeye Exchange Sparks Ohio Grand Junction Buckeye Gift
An Athens man reads a Colorado letter seeking buckeyes to share with Western friends. Lash sends a large bag of Ohio buckeyes to Reene in Grand Junction and includes a note from J Monroe Stewart. He thanks Lash for the visible proof and offers to return the favor.
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Lash
State Street
W. Reenie
Grand Junction
Colorado
Athens
Colorado Toon
Oho
Reeme
Hie University
Buckeye Seelker
Jealous shoemaker kills relatives then himself in Ohio
In Uhrichs ville Ohio Pearl O Waller a 40 year old shoe repair shop owner opened fire wounding three and killing two before killing himself The slayings followed jealousy over nephew Doyle Hooker II a rival in the repair trade The victims include Mrs Frank G Hooker 50 and Mrs J G Simpson The wounded are undergoing treatment as investigators probe motives and alcohol use was noted by police
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Uhrichsville
Pearl O. Waller
Frank G. Hooker
Hooker
Waller
Himsell
Lost Pilot Did Not Make All the Stops
CINCINNATI Sept 27 A R Joy Mitchell of Continental Air Lines landed at Cincinnati with the southbound air mail from Cleveland at 7 50 am He departed at 9 30 for Louisville in the same plane The Continental clerk here denied Mitchell had been down any place on the line and said the stops were omitted because it was too thick after Mitchell left Akron
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Cincinnatt
A.R Joy J. Mitchell
Continental Aitr Lines
Cincelaneau
Aire Mall
Cleveland
Louisville
Continental
Mitchell
Akron
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Assembly
West Washington Street
AYO
Reeves
States
Court House
Conrad Josten
Delmer F. Sims
Harry Hinman
Cunningham
Mre
C. F, Myers
Logan Hospital
Majestic
Marx Brothers
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
Mary Brian
Paramount
Vitaphone Vaudeville
Matinee
J. Monroe Stewart
Monest Values
Lincoln Deprather Store
Glouster
Exide
Biedel - Mead Oil Co
Jebn M
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