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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

3

Young Edison contest pick Hugo Spatz from Ohio

Hugo D Spatz a fifteen year old Bexley High School graduate is chosen from thirty eight Ohio candidates to go to East Orange New Jersey this summer for a four year Edison scholarship. His mother Mrs Charles Spatz was alerted by phone as Hugo learned he earned the chance to compete with state winners for the Edison School at his summer job in a local factory.

Columbus Hugo D. Spatz Bexley Hig School Ohio Thomas A. Edison Hugo Charles’ Spatz East Orange N. J Spatz Frank E. Wilson Department of Education Roland McNitt Lakewood William H. Tomb Elinton William O'Neal Delaware Henry Henry +. Bagley, Jr Osborn Robert William Kenneth Ulm Circleville Fred H. Trimmer Lancaster William Fowler Lima Clarence Larrick Cambridge Philip Cade, Jr Miamisburg Lewie D. Rice Hast Sparta Harold Pence Coshocton Young

Moose Lodge Presents Auto to Its Secretary

Cincinnati Lodge No. 2 Loyal Order of Moose honors Louis Rinkenberger with an automobile for twenty years of faithful service as Secretary. The lodge celebrates twenty years since founding and 4000 members have joined under his leadership. About 500 members gathered at City Hall sidewalk as Max Friedman presented the gift.

Cincinnati Loyal Order of Moose Louis Rinkenberger Rinkenberger Max Friedman

Willard To Replace Fire-Destroyed Hospital With New Structure

Alfred Schurr of Sandusky wins contract for Willard Community Hospital replacement. His bid totals 33500 dollars. The new facility will replace the hospital destroyed by recent fire in Willard Ohio and is expected to open after completion.

Willard (Co.) Hospital Willard, O Alfred Schurr Sandusky Schurr

Births listed for numerous couples in city area notices

A parade of birth notices lists many couples with addresses across cities such as Birdzell John and Marion 2638 Harri son avenue. Compbell Charles and Emma 1576 Glad stome avenue. Ennis Phi and Anna 1001 Celestial GAIN tote and Maybell 3089 Woodburn avenue. Gloc hner Victor and Margaret. Wiler Edwin and Alvina 3906 burn avenue. Card Clinton and Adeline 259 Ridgley nue. Kinn Bree and Dessie California R 10. Merten Henry and Alice 6248 Kincaid. Garvey Raymond and Anna 1927 Bigelow street. Yre Luther and Rosella 1469 Glad ne avenue. Miller Paul and Julia 845 Germania avenue. Osbrne Ernest and te 404 Second eet Loveland Ohio. R-W Benjamin and Lacks 1312 Bates. Rogers Richard and Ruth 1953 Lawn. S-W William and Bertha Box 302 Dale id. Sch alhorst Randolph and Kathryn 21 Dumfries avenue Ft Thomas Ky. Stel er Alver and Ellen California R F ae. Brs Claud and Minnie 223 Carroll street. Vollmer Harlan and Hilda 3915 Madison ad Norwood Ohio. and others including twins born to me e and Mabel 2610 Cook wide Ser peak and Catherine 1826 Mad n road. Ray and Ine 4735 Woodlawn ave Norwood Ohio.

Ena Julia Desmond Birdzell John and Marion Harrison Avenue Compbell Charles Emma Gladstome Avenue Ennis—Phi Anna Celestial Gain Tote Clinton Adeline Ridgley Nue Bree Dessie California Noony Luther Elizabeth Stanley Nue Merten Henry Alice Kincaid Avenue McGarvey Raymond Bigelow Street Luther Rosella Gladne Avenue Miller Paul Germania Avenue Osbrne Ernest Loveland Lacks Bates Richard Ruth William and Bertha Dale Alhorst Randolph Kathryn Dumfries Avenue Ft. Thomas

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

A listing of 20 civil actions filings in the Common Pleas Court numbers A14 940 through A14 959 including habeas corpus petitions for Peggy Eastern and Dorothy Burch, divorce cases, foreclosures, partition petitions, and various monetary claims against multiple defendants.

Common Pleas Court Peggy Eastern Dorothy Burch Frank Burch William Thompson Dorothy M. Coburn Baltimore Avenue L. & B. Company Bernard Juniet Pat the Hancock Press Wil A. Kennedy John G .Taylor Frank W. Imwalle Mary Patterson Ben Pat Jacob Rouda Friefa Burka Maort Anna H. Hoderlein Harry Falk Robert Paul Paul Tarvin Nina Tarvin Marie P. Pritchard Frank Weritchard Laura Marshall William Marshall Julia Weber Walter J. Weber Henrietta P. Crosley Pre E. Crosley Elizabeth Schrader Charlies der Washington B. & S. Company Cosmopolitan Auo Service Company Curtis G. Lloyd William Zimmer George Et al

National Vets Agency Advocated by Hines

Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines urged at the Disabled American Veterans convention for a national veterans agency combining all related bureaus. He said it would simplify administration and speed claims and relief for veterans and dependents, especially in any future war.

Detroit Frank T. Hines United States Veterans’ Bureau Hines

New York Bull Market Hits Fresh High on Heavy Volume

New York World News Service reports June 26 that Wall Street's long rising market surged to a new high, with heavy buying and rising prices in blue chip stocks. United States Steel, General Electric, Allied Chemical and others led the gains as public participation returned.

New York World News Service New York Federal Reserve Board Wall Street United States Steel General Electric Allied Chemical Atchison, Chesapeake & Ohio International Telephone and Telegraph New York Central Public Service of New Jersey Union, Carbide Westinghouse Manufacturing Timken Roller Bearing

Keefe Ordered to Bed by Physician as Charge is Dismissed

George Keefe 1833 Chase Avenue retired contractor was released from custody after a petit larceny charge was dismissed in Police Court. Keefe said he and Grant Coleman were business partners. Coleman claimed Keefe stole $7 and manipulated his will and estate. Coleman described failed attempts at harming himself when Keefe did not pay him.

George Keefe Chase Avenue Keefe Grant Coleman Melish Avenue Coleman General Hospital

Firemen Band to entertain youths at Midland avenue playground

The Firemen's Band will perform at the Midland avenue playground tonight to entertain neighborhood youngsters. Barney Houston, Fire Chief, serves as master of ceremonies with assistance from Marshal William Hilsinger.

Midland Avenue Playground Barney Houston Marshal William, Hilsinger

Marriages Listed in Local License Records

A long list of marriage licenses includes Charles Fee and Lenora Hilman at 275 Adams Street a domestic union. Other pairs show diverse ages occupations and addresses across Lockland Detroit Norwood and surrounding areas.

Seizure of Canadian Whiskey by Men Allegedly in U S Uniforms

Port Lambton exporter claims five men some in uniform seized fifteen cases of whiskey from Canadian soil near St. Clair River docks and towed them to their craft after wading ashore. Customs official skeptical, noting U S agents travel in pairs and denying such an incident.

Windsor Ont United States St. Clair Joseph Tibodeau Port Lambton Walter S. Petty Detroit

Elaborate Fourth of July at the Zoo with ballet and operatic lineup

The Zoo promises its most spectacular Fourth of July celebration next Thursday featuring a ballet show, a Fireworks display, and performances by Giuseppe Martino-Rossi and Joséphine Lucchese. Opera seasons include Martha and The Love of Three Kings with several night slots, plus final Aida and Dinorah showings. The Zoo Clubhouse offers dinner-dance music while Roy D Arcy and others headline. Keith's Theater opens a new program with The Squall led by Myrna Loy and Alice Joyce in her first all talking performance, supported by cast including Richard Tucker and Loretta Young.

Zoo Giuseppe Martino-Rossi Zoo Opera Company Zoo Summer Symphony Orchestra Martha Cincinnati Joséphine Lucchese Zoo Bachelor Grand Opera Corps de Ballet Dinorah Alvin Roehr Russland Keith Jean Bart Nubi Myrna Loy Alice Joyce Maria Richard Tucker Josef Carrol, Nye Paul Loretta Young Irma Harry Cording Zasu Pitts Nicholas Soussanin

Rum Firing on Border Reported to Stimson

Secretary Stimson has reviewed a preliminary report on the Detroit River incident in which a rum-runner fired on a Coast Guard vessel and fled into Canadian waters. No decision yet on whether to lodge representations with Canada. if the aggressor is found to be Canadian or sheltered in Canada the United States may take further action.

Stimson Washington Detroit River Coast Guard Canada

Conte Grande Held At Pier As Smuggling Probe Continues

In New York on June 26 the Conte Grande anchored after threats to withhold clearance papers. Crew members and customs inspectors searched the liner for a greaser from the engine room wanted for an attempted champagne smuggle. A clash left a guard injured as the search intensified.

New York World News Service New York Lloyd Sabando Conte Grande United Tate

Jury Dismissed From Jones Law Refusal Case

In St Louis on June 26 the Federal Grand Jury dis charged by Judge Faris, declining to apply broadly the new Jones law in liquor offenses. It was the first panel to face Jones law cases, with about seventy five indictments anticipated by the District Attorney.

New York World News Service ST. Louis Faris District Attorney's

Democratic speedster pleads for leniency in Evanston

In Evanston Illinois on June 26 sixteen year old Belle Korshak faced Police Chief Freeman after speeding. She asked if the Chief was Democrat or Republican. He said he would forgive her anyway. She noted her Democrat father and was impressed by his sporting leniency.

Evanston Ill Belle Korshak Freeman Miss Korshak

Quaker President's Son, Army Reserve Officer

Herbert Hoover Jr., son of a Quaker president, is commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the Specialist Reserve Army Reserve Corps. The War Department announced his reserve commission along with other officers. His home address is Pasadena, California.

New York World News Service Washington Herbert Hoover, Jr Army Reserve Corps Young Hoover War Department Pasadena Cal

General Halstead Dorey Relieved to Texas Command

Brig. Gen. Halstead Dorey was relieved of duty in the Philippine Department and assigned to command the Second Division with headquarters at Fort Sam Houston Texas.

Texas Post Washington Halstead Dorey Philippine Department Second Division Ft. Sam Houston Texas

New Sambar Deer Add to City Zoo Collection

Sol A. Stephan announces two Sambar deer from India added to the Zoo. Acquired through Heinrich Hagenbeck of Hamburg, Germany. The pair are not yet fully grown and may reach sizes of an European stag or red deer. Col. Stephan says they live well in captivity.

Zoo India Sol A. Stephan Heinrich Hagenbeck Hamburg Germany Col Stephan

GOP Nominating Committee Meets to Choose Council Candidate

The Republican Nominating Committee will meet tomorrow at the Republican Club Building 125 East Ninth street to consider nominations for City Council. Chairman Fred Schneller said the panel is proceeding carefully to reach the best possible Councilmanic timber.

Republican Nominating Committee Republican Republican Club East Ninth Street Fred Schneller City Central Committee Schneller

Arkansas Travelers headline Albee Theater opening act

The Albee Theater opens Saturday with Albee performers the Arkansas Travelers led by The Weaver Bros and Elviry. They bring Arkansas home folks to join the act along with Harry White Alice Manning Al Samuels and brothers. Also featured are Dick Henderson and the Hamilton Sisters with Fordyce. The screen attraction is The Donovan Affair starring Jack Holt William Collier Jr Dorothy Revier Ethel Wales and Virginia Browne Faire. The plot centers on a double murder mystery.

ALBEE The Weaver Bros Arkansas Travelers Elviry Albee Theater Down Arkansas Weavers Harry White Alice Manning al Samuels Dick Henderson Hamilton Sisters Fordyce the Albee Donovan Owen Davis Jack Holt William Collier, Jr John Roche Dorothy Revier Ethel Wales Virginia Browne Faire

Thunderbolt at Palace star George Bancroft in all talking drama

George Bancroft stars as Thunderbolt in a new all talking drama from Charles and Jules Furthman at the Palace Theater starting Saturday. Josef von Sternberg directs with Fay Wray Richard Arlen and others in supporting roles. Bancroft’s character loses his fiancée Ritzy to a banker’s son and schemes a rival’s downfall from Sing Sing.

Palace George Bancroft Paramount Thunderbolt Charles Jules Furthman Palace Theater Josef von Sternberg Fay Wray Richard Arlen Tully Marshall Fred Kohler Mike Donlin E. H. Calvert Eugenie Besserer Bancroft Ritzy Sing Sing Death House

Downey Stars in Mother's Boy at Lyric Theater

Morton Downey leads the first starring Pathe picture Mother's Boy a comedy drama from New York's East Side told entirely in dialogue song and dance at the Lyric Theater opening Saturday Barbara Bennett Beryl Mercer Helen Chandler Osgood Perkins and John Doyle head the supporting cast The Club Casanova tango team De Leon and Beebe and danseuse Ruthie Mayon appear for atmosphere The story is original by Gene Markey.

LYRIC Morton Downey Pathe New York East Side Lyric Theater Downey Barbara Bennett Beryl Mercer Helen Chandler Osgood Perkins John Doyle Casanova Manhattan de Leon and Beebe Ruthie Mayon Gene Markey

Capitol-Theatre Opens Black Watch Engagement With Stars

The Black Watch first all talking movietone picture stars Victor McLaglen and Myrna Loy and opens for a week at Capitol Theater on Saturday. In India Captain McLaglen falls for a leader of the uprising, with the plot inspired by Talbot Mundy’s King of the Khyber Rifles. The piece features Khyber Pass scenes and a noted secret service setting.

Capitol The Black Watch Victor McLaglen Capitol Theater Myrna Loy Espanage India Talbot Mundy King of the Khyber Rifles Khyber Pass Secret Service

Fox Follies of 1929 Premier Hits Strand in Cincinnati Return

Strand Movietone presents its first institutional singing talking and dancing revue Fox Follies of 1929 with a cast over two hundred from musical comedy and film. The plot follows a Dixie lad who seeks to finance his sweetheart’s Broadway show. Sue Carol David Rollins Lola Lane Sharon Lynn Arthur Stone Dixie Lee John Breeden Dewitt Jennings and Stepin Fetchit appear. William K. Wells wrote the story and dialogue.

Strand Movietone Fox John Breeden Dewitt Jennings Stepin Fetchit William K. Wells George White

Orpheum Ends Broadway Melody Run With New Screenings

The Orpheum will close its Broadway Melody engagement today. Tomorrow and Saturday feature The Letter with Jeanne Engels. Next week brings four features daily in both the auditorium and sky theater including Dolores Del Rio Revenge and Monte Blue The Greyhound Limited.

Orpheum Auditorium Sky Theater Jeanne Engels Dolores del Rio Wallace Beery

City Smoke Abatement Question in Coal Ordinance Debate

A letter from Prof Louis T More President of the Smoke Abatement League urges delaying changes to the coal ordinance Until September He warns removal of smokeless might lead to a new rule banning coal fuels and favoring coke or gas benefiting Union Gas and Electric Company The discussion links between smoke control and coal grading persist in city council deliberations.

Commercial Tribune Louis B. Blakemore Louis T. More The Smoke Abatement League Union Gas and Electric Company

Fannie Hurst Seeks Cincinnati Data for Novel

Fannie Hurst writer sends a typed upper case letter from Harmon-on-Hudson N Y requesting Cincinnati historical material from 1899 1900 for a forthcoming novel. The signature is indecipherable and the closing reads YOURS in capitals. W C Culkins says she will be referred to Cincinnati historical works in New York libraries.

Fannie Hurst Chamber of Commerce Harmon-on-Hudson N. Y Fannie Cincinnati W. C. Culkins Chamber New York

Cattle Annie Weds Member of Dalton Gang in Aerial Ceremony

Jack Dalton, 60, who claims kinship to Emmett Dalton, married to a woman said to be Cattle Annie Parke. The pair, childhood sweethearts separated 33 years, were wed by Justice of the Peace Rift in an air ceremony after taking a license in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque N. M Jack Dalton Emmett Dalton Oklahoma Southwest Parke Dalton Arizona Justice of the Peace Guthrie Okla

Jurors Award $40 000 in Heart Balm Suit

In Camden New Jersey a jury awarded Mrs Gertrude Hein $40 000 in an alienation of affections case against widow Mrs Emma Pereira of West Collingswood. Hein claimed Pereira's attentions to her husband Alfred G Hein caused the separation and his subsequent death. The policy beneficiary had been altered to Pereira.

Camden N. J Gertrude Hein Emma G. Pereira West Collingswood Hein Alfred G. Hein

Lutherans Deadlock Over Secret Lodge Rule action delayed

River Forest Ill June 26 The thirty fourth triennial convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Missouri Synod postponed final action after two hours of debate over a rule barring secret fraternal lodge members from communion in the synod. An amendment proposed to refuse holy communion to lodge members.

River Forest Ill Missouri Synod Evangelical Lutheran Missouri Synod W. J. R. Single Bay Village Carl M. Zorn Cleveland Synod

Lutheran World Convention Opens in Copenhagen

Thousands of Lutherans from around the world gather in Copenhagen for the first session of a nine day world convention. King Christian of Denmark attends as speakers include Dr N C Carlsen of Royal Sa Dr J M Reu of Wartburg Theological Seminary Debuque Ia Dr C C Hein of Columbus O and Dr Gustav M Bruce of Luther Theological Seminary St Paul Minn.

Copenhagen Christian Denmark N. Cc. Carlsen Royal,.Sa J. M. Reu Wartburg Theological Seminary Debuque C. C. Hein Columbus Gustav M. Bruce The Luther Theological Seminary St. Paul, Minn

Curtiss Wright Merger Forming 70 Million Holding Company

Plans for a 70 million merger unite Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company with Wright Aeronautical to form the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The deal aims to cut costs and consolidate research in one or two factories. C M Keys and Richard F Hoyt announced the move as Wright’s board approved it and Curtiss directors had already signaled approval.

New York World News Service New York Curtiss-Wright Corporation Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company Wright Aeronautical Corporation C. M. Keys Curtiss Richard F. Hoyt Wright

Demand for U. S. autos rises in Europe

New York June 26 John N Willys automobile maker returning from Europe predicts over 700 million dollars of American automotive products will be shipped abroad this year vs about 500 million in 1928 He says European opinion of U S motor industry is high and business conditions are improving He also attended his daughter Virginia Willys wedding to Marcelino de Aguirre of Buenos Aires in London

New York John N. Wilhys Europe Willys London Virginia Marcelino de Aguirre Buenos Aires

Judge Nevin to Name Smith's US Commissioner Successor

Judge Robert Nevin will select the replacement for Harry Neal Smith who resigned as United States Commissioner. Judge Benson W. Hough accepted the resignation and authorized Nevin to appoint a successor, with action likely after Nevin returns from Dayton. Smith said he left to pursue more active politics.

Harry Neal Smith United States Robert Nevin Benson W. Hough United States District Court Columbus Nevin Dayton

Ohio miner assaulted in Nelsonville alley

Vic Arenico a 31 year old Nelsonville miner is in critical condition at a local hospital after being wounded by an unknown assailant. He was found in an alley near an abandoned house with a blood covered barrel stove beside him. Authorities could not learn details from the injured man.

Ohio Logan Vic Arenico Nelsonville Arenico

Teen Girl Found Dead In Maumee River

The body of 16 year old Blanche Lowry was recovered from the Maumee River after a note pinned to a pillow told of her intention. Stepfather Charles Lawton found the note and her parents offered no reason for the suicide.

Defiance Blanche Lowry Maumee River Charles Lawton

Dashing French General Freydenberg Quits Moroccan Command

Gen Freydenberg, once a monk, resigns his post in the Meknes district returning to France. The red headed officer rose from corporal to brigadier general after battles on the Western Front and Moroccan campaigns against Abd El Krim. He led efforts against Touaregs and the Riffians before stepping down.

Taza Morocco Freydenberg Meknes France Alt Yakous Atlas Mountains Chamber of Deputies Abd-El-Krim Riff Mediterranean Krim

Cole Returns to Dry Work in Steubenville

John O. Cole, once dismissed amid a probe into use of young girls in liquor raids, resumes as a dry agent for a private undercover organization. State Prohibition Department denies reemployment reports, with Edward Little tied to the initial controversy.

Cole Steubenville John O. Cole Edward Little Sparne Prohibition Department

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