20 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gathering of Evangelical churches including Transville and Davies. The text mentions arriving attendees and a plan for a service with a meal, noting a consecution of conferences and a closing by church members.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a hearing Thursday in a case involving Charles Edwards and Peter Mahoney. An arrest and attempted act are referenced, with investigators racing to locate a missing link or witness as clues emerge around the morning proceeding.
A man was arraigned on a charge of murder in county court following the death of William Buck at a trap incident. The defendant waived reading of the indictment and pled not guilty, with jury trial requested and bail set at an unspecified amount.
The Miami Classis delegates gathered in a thin, tense meeting to formulate a response and plan for the Reformed church community. Anne and other leaders presided as the group discussed upcoming services and choir plans at Park University, seeking unity amidst mixed views.
Disjointed OCR notes describe a girl’s arrest and charges amid unclear details. Mentions Durbin, Corliss, and Lerhatt with disordered phrases about threats, hearings, penalties, and fines.
Local leaders and citizens in Hamilton condemn street carnivals seen as moral and financial drains. Statements from attorneys M D Burns and P P Bol, auditor Harry Long, school principal J Wesley Morris Jr, and merchants warn that low quality shows harm morals and proper entertainment while high class carnivals may be allowed with regulation.
City safety chief Henry Grevey outlines parking rules for Hamilton after new zone markings. Do not park in safety zones or where markings require 45 degree angles with curb, keep wheels within eight inches of the curb, and avoid parking within ten feet of theater entrances during meetings. He warns against turning through intersections, speeding in congested areas, and reacting angrily to corrections, noting violations can bring fines and penalties.
May Funk was elected president of the Epworth League at the First M church at the annual meeting last night. Other officers named include first vice president Mrs B V Hill second vice president Mrs Sam Collie third Mary Chambers secretary Marietta Dily treasurer Lemand Myers pianist Hazel Kelley and cherister Miss Blanelw Fergu son. Also announced is a May 18 league anniversary pageant and a talk on missionary work by five Western College girls volunteering for foreign fields.
Fire in Middletown Ohio gutted Asa Counters grocery at 1236 South Baltimore Street. Cause attributed to defective electrical wiring. Source notes items like Ladiss-Sceo Noff's Low Shoes priced to $6.80.
Four firemen at Two’s Hose Company No 4 on South Third Street seek public records. By saving and persuasions they have secured a victress for their house and now request anyone with records to notify the volunteers for pickup.
A joint Boy Scouts gathering is planned for Sunday afternoon at Good Scout Hill weather permitting and at the Chamber of Commerce assembly otherwise. Dieringer and Edgar of Troop 23 Cincinnati will show fire making skills after Troop 2 demonstrates coal staff utter dyilt and challenges others. Troop 5 will illustrate a typical first aid problem before Scouts finish with games.
Deaths include Valentine Gephard of Collinsville who died in Mercy hospital after old age and debility. His funeral will be Thursday at two o'clock with Hon. Henry Becker officiating, burial in Collinsville cemetery. Nelson J. Barger dies in Columbus with services Thursday at 2 PM at residence, burial in Greerwood cemetery. Infant Elmer Veerer Jr. dies at Mercy hospital, funeral to be announced. Mrs Mary A Huffman of Gamuden dies at home. funeral Friday at 2 PM at family home, burial in Comden cemetery.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions William J. Coakley III and a stray phrase about an illness and a school shoe sale at Neff's. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear events.
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