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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1925

Page

3

Tennessee Governor Defends Bible and Scopes Trial

Governor Austin Peay denounces critics of Tennessee’s law as he backs Bible teaching over evolution. He says the Scopes trial should be tried quickly, asserts Tennessee may dispense with schools rather than the Bible, and claims the statute is constitutional. Peay asserts the state’s stance will earn admiration of the Christian world.

Dayton, Tenn Tennessee Austin Peay Walter White Rhea County Schools Tennnessee

Four Held in Book Raid

Four men were arrested in New York on charges of printing 1000 volumes for private circulation of a salacious book My Life by Frank Harris. Harris, noted Wilde biographer and Pearson's Magazine editor, lives in Paris. Police found 298 copies seized in the warrantless June raid.

New York Frank Harris Oscar Wilde Pearson's Magazine Harris Paris

Malone urges teaching all theories to youth in Scopes case

Dudley Field Malone of New York urged Civitan Club to teach all theories to youth, in the State vs John T. Scopes case. He argued personal liberty and full facts must be preserved, praising Tennessee for addressing the issue and noting the clash of scientific and theological minds.

Chattanooga Tenn Dudley Field Malone New York Civitan Club Jodhn T. Scopes Rhea Dayton Tennessee Malone

Kentucky Professor Ties Scopes Defense Testimony

Prof. A. M. Miller head of geology at the University of Kentucky may testify for John T. Scopes in Dayton Tennessee. Miller, in poor health, would appear if possible to discuss Scopes courses and the value of freedom of thought for science, noting the science religion conflict is not with religion itself.

Lexington A. M. Miller University of Kentucky John T. Scopes Dayton Miller America Scopes

Ohio professors await role in Scopes trial

Dr Edward L Rice of Ohio Wesleyan and Dr Maynard M Metcalf of the National Research Council say they have no information on which phase of the Scopes trial they might be called to defend. Both agreed to testify if summoned with Rice stating evolution and religion are not opposed and Metcalf noting possible scheduling conflicts.

Columbus Edward L. Rice Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, C Maynard M. Metcalf National Research Council Washington, D. C Oberlin John T. Scopes Dayton Rice Metcalf Oberlin College

Dayton Cleans House For Trial of Prof Scopes

Dayton prepares for the Scopes evolution trial with public health measures to handle a large influx of visitors. State health officials approve sanitation and epidemiology recommendations to ensure proper health conditions.

Dayton

Berkowitzs buy Hanover Building for 120000 on Vine Street

The Hanover Building on Vine Street south of Thirteen was sold to Phillip and Rachel Berkowitz for about 120000. The fourandahalf story structure with four storerooms sits on a 65 by 90 foot lot with Albert Goldberg as agent. buyers plan investment use.

Hanover Building Vine Street Thirteenth Mardell Realty Company Phillip Rachel Berkowitz Berkowitzs Albert Goldberg

Riverside M. E. Church Trustees Seek Mortgage for Remodeling

Trustees of Riverside M. E. Church request permission to mortg age Riverside property at Akron Hillside and Henrietta avenues Riverside for 5000 dollars to fund remodeling work.

Riverside M. E. Church Akron Hillside Henrietta Avenues Riverside

Public Health Measures for Camps and Sanitation

The text outlines city wide proposals including placement and management of tourist camps and Pullman sleepers, protection of the water supply, sanitary sewage disposal, erection of a public comfort station, sanitation rules for food and soft drink stands, prohibition of ambulances for emergencies, and establishment of first aid stations.

Cial

Pearson Named Finland Envoy

Alfred J. Pearson of Des Moines Iowa was appointed by President Coolidge to be Minister to Finland. John B. Stetson of Philadelphia was named for the post but has not sailed and may remain in the diplomatic service. Coolidge will miss the Governors Conference and plans to visit his father in Plymouth Vermont after a Cambridge Massachusetts address.

Swampscott Mass Alfred J. Pearson Iowa Coolidge Finland John B. Stetson Philadelphia Pearson Des Moines Poland Springs Plymouth Cambridge John Marblehead Nahant Senator Lodge

Pearson Reassigned to Poland and Finland Move

Alfred J. Pearson, named Minister to Finland, is now American Minister to Poland. The Warsaw legation becomes vacant, with John B. Stetson likely to replace him in Poland. Officials note Warsaw’s high costs strain finances and influence diplomatic postings.

Washington Alfred J. Pearson Finland White House Poland Warsaw State Department Pearson Stetson

Hamilton woman seeks 75000 as heart balm

Bessie Kehm Gerber files in Common Pleas Court for 75000 damages claiming alienation of her husband Emil Gerber by his mother Catharine and sister Mary Gerber. She alleges false accusations, interference with marriage, and threats over a 1924 will transfer.

Hamilton Emil Common Pleas Court Bessie Kehm Gerber Catharine Mary Gerber Emil Gerber Butler County Gerber John Gerber Mary Liberty Bond

Big Sisters' Club Launches Campaign for Girl Ward Home

The Protestant Big Sisters' Club of Cincinnati plans a fundraising drive to improve and furnish its new three story home at Fairmount and Luckey avenues purchased for girl wards. The brick brick is paper and gifts of any size accepted in support of the $24,000 project. Officials and church leaders will meet next Tuesday to discuss the campaign and two services with Bishop Mathew W. Clair and Arthur Nash are scheduled at the dedication weekend.

Big Sisters’ Club Big Sisters Amanda Bauman John Cornette Fairmount Avenue Order Bureau of Catholic Charities Cincinnati Social Service Department The Federation of Churches H. P. Atkins Nassau Street Fairmount Luckey Avenues H. A. Wilson Women’s Department A. A. Faber Elizabeth Niemeyer C. S. Riley M. L. Kirkpatrick Kate Brestel Mathew W. Clair Covington Arthur Nash Mount Zion Lincoln Avenue

Fire Marshal uses rope to corral escaped steer in city

Fire Marshal Edward Franks and firefighters pursued a steer that escaped a Livingston Street slaughterhouse, dragging the animal through Central Avenue and to Pleasant Street. After failed police containment, drovers from the slaughterhouse helped secure the steer.

Oklahoma Edward Franks Livingston and John Streets Central Avenue Pleasant Street Franks Neal Hardy Carl Wood Dan Bailey Bailey Chris Tuerck

New Trials Sought by Four Convicted of Rum Plot

Four men including Paul Burkhart and John Peterson among others were convicted in a Monroe to Bryan rum running scheme. Sentences included two years in Atlanta Prison and $1000 fines. bonds set at $5000. Ray Worden received one year and $500. Mary Moss one hour in marshal custody. Mrs. Jacob Wedeman thirty days in county jail.

Associated Press Toledo Paul Burkhart Williams County John Peterson John Costel William Green Monroe Mich Lucast County Bryan Ft. Wayne Ind Atlanta Ray Worden Mary Moss Jacob Wedeman

Theater death toll rises to two in Gillis fire

Kansas City news reports that fire crews recovered the body of Harry Likely of Salina, Kansas, a cook, from the smoldering Gillis Theater ruins, bringing the death toll to two.

Kansas City Harry Likely Salina, Kas Gillis

Four Cincinnati Sewer Projects slated for July start

The State Department of Health plans four sewer projects in Cincinnati to begin in July. The lines include West Fork Creek and its Shaffer avenue branch, Bold Face Creek, and the Stettinius avenue branch of Duck Creek. Officials anticipate a public hearing in Columbus June 12 and another hearing next month before orders to proceed are issued.

State Department of Health Cincinnati W. H. Peters Jacob Shuey F. H. Waring State Department West Fork Creek Shaffer Avenue Bold Face Creek Stettinius Avenue Duck Creek Waring Columbus Peters John E. Monger

Mount Zion Church and Community House Dedication

The new Mount Zion M. E. Church and Community House at Gilbert Avenue and Walter Street will be dedicated. The event marks a milestone for local Methodists and the surrounding community with a ceremonial opening and related activities.

Mount Zion M. E Gilbert Avenue Walter Street Dedi

Kreimer Elected Head of Engineers Union

Joseph Kreimer was re elected President of Local No 18 of the International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers. The election at Richelieu Hall Ninth and Plum streets ran from 9 a.m. to 1 40 a.m. Other officers chosen included George Brueggman as Vice President and William Rixman as Recording Secretary.

Joseph Kreimer International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers Richelieu Hall Ninth Plum Streets George Brueggman William Rixman August M. Kurtz William Gohs Harry Murphy Charles Lees

Pastor to Preach on The Mood of Timidity

Dr. Clarence Tucker Craig, pastor of Clifton M. E. Church, will preach tomorrow morning on a sermon titled The Mood of Timidity.

Clarence Tucker Craig Clifton M. E. Church

What and Where Is God Sermon To Be Delivered

Reverend E. B. Gadis of Phoenix Arizona will preach tomorrow at Liswood M E Church on the theme What and Where Is God.

God Gaddis Phoenix Ariz Liswood M. E. Church Epworth League

Ministers Set Talks on Heritage and Honor at Local Churches

Dr. A. S. Watkins speaks on Guarding Our National Heritage at Winton Place Church tomorrow morning. The Men We Honor is the evening subject. Dr. John Bayne Ascham's sermon theme Sisters of Charity at Avondale M. E. Church tomorrow morning.

A. S. Watkins Winton Place Sisters of Charity John Bayne Ascham Avondale M. E

Dr C M Van Pelt to preach at St Pauls M E Church

Dr C M Van Pelt will preach at St Pauls M E Church during the absence of Rev Fred Riley.

C. M. van Pelt St. Paul’ M. E Fred Riley

Christian Science Lesson Sabbath Sermon Notes

Tomorrow morning 11 o clock services in Boston branches of the Church of Christ Scientist will discuss Christian Science as the lesson subject. Evening service at Park avenue branch to use the same topic. Wednesday 8 p.m. testimony meeting on healing experiences in Christian Science.

Christian Science Boston Mass Church of Christ, Scientist Park Avenue Churc of Christ, Scientist Clifton Avenue Weyer. Avenue Norwood First Church of Christ, Scientist Walnut Hills Clifton Probasco Avenues Weyer Avenue Ada Atlas Bank Ohio

Christian Endeavor Meeting at Norwood Church

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Norwood Christian Church will meet tomorrow at 6 48 p m The discussion topic is My Answer to the Missionary Challenge.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Norwood Christian Church

Paying or Giving Which Subject at Northside Church

The Rev. M. S. Kitchen will present a message at Northside Christian Church on the topic Paying or Giving Which. The address and further program details are not given in the readable text.

M. S. Kitchen Northside Christian Church

Minister to Speak on The Christ of Today at Richmond Street Church

A Richmond Street Christian Church minister will speak tomorrow evening on "The Christ of Today" delivering a faith focused address to congregants and visitors.

Richmond Street

Walnut Hills Church to hold service and radio sermon

The Walnut Hills Christian Church will start at 11 tomorrow morning with a service led by Pastor Dr. J J Castleberry. In the evening he will radio cast a sermon on Station WKRC.

Walnut Hills Christian Church J. J. Castleberry WKRC

Presbyterian Service Broadcast From Covenant Church

The Presbyterian Church of the Covenant holds a service broadcast from Station WLW at 11 tomorrow morning. Rev. Lester E. Kemper will speak on When Men Can Not Do Without Christ.

Presbyterian Presbyterian Church of the Covenant WLW Lester E. Kemper Christ

Reverend Fox Preaches at Norwood on The Challenge of the Child

The Rev. Ralph Fox will preach at Norwood Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning in the absence of Dr. W. T. Paterson. He will speak on The Challenge of the Child.

Ralph Fox Norwood Presbyterian Church W. T. Paterson

Two Sermons Set by Local Pastors Tomorrow

The Rev. D. A. Greene of Poplar Street Presbyterian Church will discuss The Gospel for a World in Sin tomorrow morning. In the evening Dr. R. E. Scull of Good Will Church will preach.

D. A. Greene Poplar Street Presbyterian Church R. E. Scull Good Will Church

Lincoln Park Baptist Church Reunion Service Tomorrow

The Lincoln Park Baptist Church holds a reunion for older members tomorrow morning. Pastor Rev. C. W. Atwater will deliver a sermon titled The Message of the River.

Lincoln Park C. W. Atwater

Norwood Baptist to Present Two Sermon Subjects

The Norwood Baptist Church will host Rev. Leland J. Powell presenting two topics tomorrow. A Peculiar Song and An Every Day Sermon explore themes of faith and daily life in a pair of lectures.

Norwood Baptist Church Leland J. Powell

Walnut Hills Baptist Church Resumes Services at Lane Seminary Chapel

Walnut Hills Baptist Church will hold services in the Lane Seminary chapel until its edifice is rebuilt after a wall was severely damaged. The move affects weekly worship and church activities while repairs are planned.

Walnut Hills

Lapsed During the Earlier Part of the Week

A brief note indicates an event or commitment lapsed during the earlier part of the week, with no further details available in the accessible text.

Dr Lewis Earle Lee to preach at St Paul church

Dr. Lewis Earle Lee education director of Hamilton County will deliver the sermon at St Paul Evangelical Protestant Church tomorrow morning continuing the church’s weekly program.

Lewis Earle Lee Hamilton County St. Paul Evangelical Protestant Church

Pastor to Exchange Posts Speaks on Spiritual Life

The Rev. H. K. Eversall of Walnut Hills Congregational Church will serve as exchange pastor at the First Unitarian Congregational Church tomorrow and address the topic The Spiritual View of Life.

H. K. Eversall Walnut Hills Congregational Church First Unitarian Congregational Church

Courage of Convictions theme sermon on WLW radio

The Methodist Book Concern will present a sermon with Courage of Convictions as its theme. It will be radiocast by Station WLW at 9 30 o clock tomorrow morning.

WLW

Reverend Jones to Speak at St Paul Cathedral on Soul's Dugout

The Rev. Dean Edgar Jones of St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral will speak tomorrow morning on The Soul's Dugout. The evening address will explore Have We An Answered That Invitation as its theme.

Dean Edgar Jones St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral

Washington Evangelical Church Picnic at Gutschler's Grove

The Washington Evangelical Church will hold its annual picnic at Gutschler's Grove tomorrow. There will be no church service.

Washington Evangelical Church Gutschler’s Grove

Reverend Ejisenlohr to Speak on Small Things and Great

The Rev. H. G. Ejisenlohr of First Protestant St. John's Unitarian Church will address parishioners tomorrow morning on the topic Small Things and Great Ones.

H. G. Ejisenlohr St. John’s Unitarian Church

Loven Sermon Theme for WSAI Radio Broadcast

The sermon titled Loven and the Fulfilling of the Law will be radiocast on Station WSAI at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The program presents a religious message in a local radio slot.

Loven WSAI

Pastor R D Martin to speak at YMCA club meeting

The Rev. R. D. Martin of Dean Memorial Baptist Church will address the Monday Night Club of the YMCA next week, delivering a talk to members and guests.

R. D. Martin Dean Memorial Baptist Church

Universalist Church Leader to Review Centennial Sessions

The Rev. John Edwin Price of the First Universalist Church will review the sessions of the hundredth anniversary convention of Universalism in Ohio.

John Edwin Price First Universalist Church Ohio

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