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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
1
Sweltering temperatures grip Zanesville and Muskingum county with readings around 92 to 112 degrees as heat persists. Weatherman projects break with storms expected by Wednesday night, offering brief relief after a damaging frost a week earlier. Local hotels report the day’s peak near 105 degrees in the shade.
Early Tuesday afternoon reports indicate no serious effects locally, but several prostrations were documented across the state. Observers note persistent high temperatures from Forest Avenue to Hutle Blass Tube area, with broader impacts felt in larger cities statewide.
A short illness proved fatal to PJ Moore, 53, described as a well esteemed resident living near Moeovs three miles north of Fubonaan. The death occurred at 1:45 PM with a physician in attendance. Funeral arrangements and specialist address are noted in the academy records.
June 2 Columbus plans to resume convention methods for selecting candidates as part of an inquiry into Ohio election laws. The special committee will study primary forms, ballot types, and registration reforms, aiming to modernize the state code and possibly adopt a four year term for state offices. The committee will report to the legislature in November.
Local dentists announce a clinic for next week to be held at the Cambridge Country Club. On Monday evenings, they held a dinner meeting at the Rogge Hotel with Peterson as chairman to outline plans for future sessions.
J Albert Cassedy of Baltimore is named supreme tierator at the Loyal Order of Moose convention during the week of June 21. Trinity Lutheran congregation awards a contract for a new church edifice on Seventh and Harvey streets, with plans approved by the church committee. The project, estimated between 26090 and 50000 dollars, includes remodeling seating and a new front entrance, and lighting by American Light Co. Pastor C Weber leads Trinity Lutheran as the congregation reports growth and progress across church activities.
Public urged to observe detours on West Main Street as Decker Constructor Co begins work. Delays stem from motorists and street cleaners interfering with progress. Requests issued Tuesday require detours and adherence to Mercury rules to ensure continuous progress with minimal interruptions. Detours posted during tearing and paving work from Gert to Chaplins.
Commencement exercises for normal students announced for Tuesday evening. Names listed include Sarah Rum Cochran, Eleanor Graves Howe Herold, Elizabeth vars Florence Lacey, Marcela Watson, Mary Eitel Morgan, Hazel Irene Schnewe, and West.
Willem A Cosgrave 55 a lifelong McConnelsville resident died at his home Monday after a lingering illness from complications. He had been a Bethesda Hospital patient and was connected with Cosgrave Shoe Co and the Life Insurance Co. Surviving are his widow a foster daughter Dorothy Cosgrave of the home his mother Mrs John Tohod and sister Mrs H G Ward both of Cumberland. Funeral services will be held at Cornelsville Wednesday at 2 30 PM with burial in the local cemetery.
Secretary Weeks suffered a sharp health setback at Phillips Post, Massachusetts, dropping from a high fever toward 11 percent and requiring careful care. After a brief decline he rallied and began to recover with treatments aimed at restoring sleep and comfort.
A garbled report indicates an armed theft at Windsor Dam Co where a worker or vehicle was seized and a sum around 15.93 was referenced. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Frank P. Culbertson reports Zanesse water works collected 319.54 in water rents for the semi annual period ending May 31, an increase over 1924’s 51,952.41. Delinquents after June 30 may have water shut off. staff worked overtime to handle patrons.
Deacon of the State Set pank earned a fifty year Roper medal from the Tocal lodge of Odd Fellows at a meeting. Robert 4. Builer of the Zanesnile Peb, wshing Co., received the honor along with others. The advisory decree was conferred on a class of candidates and two social followers. The meeting was largely attended.
Rev. and Mrs. Fred M. Derwach have been stationed in Japan for years and will return to the United States. Derwach is a cousin of Miss Anerly of Forest Avenue, formerly of Zanesville. The couple sailed aboard the steamer Grover Cleveland in mid 1920s, saying they relied on faith and family during decades abroad.
The Central Presbyterians church in Zanesville purchases the Durfee residence at 344 Adair Avenue for a parsonage. The modern framed home with expansive grounds is expected to become the living quarters for the church’s new pastor Rev. Mer Lee Beilemen and family after June 10.
Irene Castile once famed as the world's best dressed woman now lives under the name Mrs Frederic McLauskln in a small suburb. A transformation follows a pair of belor bedy fingers belonging to Barbara Irene, age 21, hinting at a shift in her purpose and fame.
In Washington at the Wilerd hotel red room funeral services for Thomas Ruey Marshall will be held at 4 oclock. Rev Dr Crames Wood will lead the rites attended by President Coolidge cabinet members and government officials. Mrs Marshall will travel to Indianapolis for the service and burial plans include a funeral in Indiana with Scottish Rite Masons presiding.
A garbled report describes alleged luring of a minor to Rome and fears of mob violence. Authorities or witnesses are referenced with unclear names and details, amid suspicious phrases and corrupted text.
Charleston W Va June 2 The state supreme court today ruled that G O P candidates were elected illegally in Boone County fraud allegations tied to Republican officers. The decision follows admission by a party figure of improper actions during the November election.
June 2 reports severe electrical storms sweeping the Midwest after a record June 1 heat. Four deaths in Chicago, two near W Des Moines, two near W Chicago, and two near Sioux City, with homes demolished and lines down. Des Moines and Sioux City reported multiple injuries. storms bring some relief from the heat but leave casualties.
Columbus area braced for the season’s peak heat as a forecast of up to 92 degrees was issued by the weather bureau. The current 86 degrees at 8:30 p.m. risked exceeding records, with cooling showers and thunderstorms expected late tonight into Wednesday.
Police report indicates several automob ileists were fined ten dollars plus costs in a city court session led by Judge Isaac Hore. Additional speeding offenses are expected as officers continue patrols.
Testimony in a Columbus court details large cash payments tied to illegal whiskey permits. Barnett and Ungerleider allegedly coordinated payments totaling about $173,000 to influence permit issuance, with witnesses naming Copeland and others in a conspiracy connected to Ohio prohibition directors.
Cleveland endures sweltering heat after the hottest June 1 in 34 years. Temperatures reached 93 in Cleveland and 94 in Lima, with heat victims in Cleveland area and suburbs. Thunder showers expected to ease the heat tomorrow as state tempers fall back.
Mrs Carne Knox aged 54 died Tuesday morning at her home 35 Greenwood Avenue Marietta. Funeral plans were prepared and aid was given at the scene. She is survived by two sons Elwin Haex and Fred Brown. Officials noted the death and arranged the necessary services.
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