God Be with You Till We Meet Again Hymn's Enduring Tale
The piece traces the 1880 hymn in Gospel Bells by Dr. J E Rankins and organist John W Bischoff with superintendent Otis F Presbrey. It notes its worldwide popularity, wartime use by British soldiers, and the Ira D Sankey connection. Biographical details cover Rankins born 1828, died 1904 in Cleveland, and William Gould Tomer who wrote the tune, born 1833 and died 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Rankins
Washington, D.C
John W. Bischoff
Otis F. Presbrey
Ira D. Sankey
Christian Endeavor Society
F.E. Clark
Jeremiah Emes Rankins L.L.D
Thornton
New Hampshire
Middlebury College
Andover
Congregational Church
Howard University
Washington
D.C
Rankins
Cleveland
Ohio
William Gould Tomer
C.C. Howard
New Jersey
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
God
Jethro
Moses
Desert
Cryus
Ezra
Jerusalem
Fall of Hue Witness Describes Mass Killing Ordeal
A graphic eyewitness account from Hue details Vietcong executions of eight civic leaders and a Christian teacher Le Kai Thien at a trench in Hue. She survived a bullet wound to the brain and prayed for strength as she faced her tormentors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
le Kai Thien
Saigon
le Kai
la Kai
Out and About and Vietnam War Echoes
The piece blends a local outdoor writing critique with stark wartime imagery. It contrasts regional coverage of fishing and outdoor life with national outlets and mentions Bob Rankin and Michigan salmon. It then shifts to a brutal scene in Hue and Americans debating peace with Vietcong influence.
Localized approach boosts mental retardation programs
The editorial argues for federalism and local funding in mental retardation services. Counties must provide substantial local support with state and federal matches, empowering communities to tailor education and training. Clermont County mobilizes women clubs, business groups, and churches, noting a weekly Sunday class at Landmark Baptist Temple with crafts, social games, and free bus service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Alabama
Nixon
Ohio
Clermont County
Glendale-Milford Road
Ferlon Mayo
P.O. Box
Batavia
Old Tomer Questioned on New Source of Revenue
A columnist mocks a claim of a new revenue source by arguing it merely taps the same taxpayer in a different location, suggesting duplicative or deceptive framing.
East Fork Preservation Society Seeks Land Valuation Fairness
In a letter from Herbert Renschke and Paul McCarthy the East Fork Preservation Society members call for land valuations between three and five thousand dollars per acre, noting historic free land grants and a rise due to Cincinnati area growth. They credit the County Water System for supporting infrastructure amid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork Preservation Society
George Washington
Cincinnati
Herbert Renschke
Paul McCarthy
Inner power of thought for life transformation
The text argues that concentrated thought shapes life by focusing on good. Persistent positive attitudes toward success foster abundance, while concentrating on happier methods increases joy in living.
Neighborly care amid hard times at Rest Home
The narrator recalls a college graduated neighbor who cared for family, watched loved ones pass, and moved to St Marys Hospital in Cincinnati. She, now elderly and ill, remains active in residents and memories, inviting others to send a card to Miss Margaret Rhoads at Room 463 Bed 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Margaret Rhoads
St. Marys Hospital
Lincoln Park Drive
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lifting Up Christ and the Bible's Redemption Path
A religious reflection urges believers to view Christ as essential for salvation, citing John 3 14 15 and I Corinthians 2 14 to distinguish scriptural truth from secular church literature. It warns young pastors lacking personal salvation and critiques denominations prioritizing current events over Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Christ
Order of Service
Parson Jones critiques moon landing coverage with satirical notes
Parson Jones imagines a God themed newspaper front page after the 1969 moon landing. He lists mock stories about repentance and peace, an obituary column on greed and prejudice, a sky golf sports note, and ads for selling faith, all reflecting social critique of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Neil Armstrong
Poor People’s Enterprise Incorporated
Parson Jones
Slogans for Health Checkups Promote Regular Visits
A string of promotional lines emphasizes annual checkups to save lives and reduce illness. The tone urges readers to take charge of their health with regular medical screenings and preventive care.
Clothes Make the Man by Virginia Brasier
A reflective verse piece contemplates male vanity in dressing for Sunday, noting the ceremonial of grooming and the camera’s stark, revealing gaze. It contrasts self-perception with how others appear in photographs and argues inner charm outshines surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Roland English Hartley
Jim
Mary
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Geo. T. Brown
George S. Benson
Searcy
Arkansas
Big City
Bob Rankin
The
Enquirer
Michigan
Powers-That- Be
Post Times- Star
the Enquirer
the Post
Joe Blow
John Blow
Bob Rankins
America
Vietnam
South Vietnam
John Mackey
Pierce Township High School
Locust Corner
Ralph Behymer
Woodruff Rd
Glenn Swing
Leo Waggal
Nick Siegel
Abraham Houdin
Pearl Butler
Forest Ilhardt
Doris Franz
George Beckelheimer
Victor Nobis
Ralph Gilbert
Howard Troy
Maud Behymer
Orville Troy
Mary Trump
Bennet Behymer
Ruth Behymer
Clermont Courier
Food For
Paul Varney
Virginia Brasier
Nook
Edna Hamilton
Fenton Ave
Cipcianati
Obia
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