Church Service is Cut Short by $5,000 Blaze in Annex; Memorial Painting is Saved

17 March 1941 | Cincinnati Enquirer 

Fire of undetermined origin cause $5,000 damage to the two-and-one-half-story stucco annex of Seventh Presbyterian Church, Madison Road and Cleinview, Walnut Hills at noon yesterday during services.

 

The annex, which connects with the church, houses the pastor’s study, a library, a music room, an auditorium, and storage quarters.

 

The fire, starting in the upper half story of the storage room, burned fiercely under the slate roof, Assistant Chief Edward Shearwood and Marshal William Cunningham reported.

 

First news of the fire was given to Fire Company 23, a square away at Madison Road and Hackberry Street, when a motorist, George Hack, stopped to report that smoke was pouring from the building. The company hurried to the scene, followed immediately by other companies.

 

So quietly did the firemen approach that few among the congregation attending services were aware of the blaze until the pastor, Rev. Jesse Halsey, curtailed the almost completed service as smoke started to filter into the edifice.

 

The congregation filed out of the structure in orderly manner. Many then joined spectators on the sidewalk to watch the fire.

 

Rev. Mr. Halsey had been informed of the blaze some time before by the assistant pastor, Rev. Samuel Warr. Rev. Mr. Warr told his superior that firemen were on hand and that everything was under control.

 

Rev. Mr. Halsey and Mrs. Halsey thanked fireman and the Salvage Corps for protecting an oil mural in Rev. Mr. Halsey’s study with tarpaulins. The mural hung immediately below the point where the fire was most intense. The picture is one that Cleveland Woodward painted as a memorial to the Halseys’ son. William Halsey, who, when 7 years old, was killed by an automobile in front of the church in 1927. The building in which the fire started had been used earlier in the morning for children’s Sunday school classes. The children were out of the building, however, when the fire was detected.

Marshal Louis Schraffenberger and Captain Carl Rogers started an immediate inquiry . .   . 

Persons associated with the church were summoned to a hearing in Deputy Feldmeann’s office this morning.

 

Too Much Competition!

“There’s too much competition!”

Thus did Rev. Jesse Halsey, pastor of Seventh Presbyterian Church, impart to his congregation yesterday the knowledge that a fire in the edifice was too intense to permit him to complete the morning worship service. 

 

Rev. Mr. Halsey had been informed of the blaze previously by an assistant pastor, Rev. Samuel Warr. The clergymen had hoped that firemen, already on the scene, would be able to keep the flames under control sufficiently to avoid disruption of the services. 

 

Boy Scouts of Cincinnati In Foreign Lands

22 September 1929 |Cincinnati Enquirer

Boy Scouts who went to England to attend the international jamboree at Birkenhead have returned home. These pictures were taken during their visits to England, France, Belgium, and Holland.

Boy Scouts of Cincinnati who attended the international jamboree, held at Birkenhead, Englad. Left to right, they are: Edgar M. Hymans, Frederick S. Stricker, Charles A. Maish, Frederic Henry, S. Laurence Ach, Stanley Klein Jr., Frederick I. Halsey, Robert F. Stewart, Sherwood B. Faison, Newell R. Bush, Merrill W. Hazelton, Daniel B. Startsman, Laurence Blustein, Robert A. Bernhardt, Robert Denhausen, Charles S. Upson, William G. Corkins, and Dr. Earl R. Bush.

Cincinnati Boys Are Victorious In Regattas | Society At Harbor Point and Wequetonsing Enjoy Boat Races and Late Summer Parties

 24 August 1930 | Cincinnati Enquirer

 

Harbor Point, Mich., August 23 Both busy and happy ones are the midsummer days here, with the season at its height. Cottages and clubhouse are full of resorters and their guests, outdoor sports are flourishing, and delightfully informal entertaining goes on apace.

Colorful Regatta Interests Cincinnatians

Las Saturday and Sunday the third of a series of Northern Michigan regattas was held in the harbor here, in which many speedboats and outboard motors competed. In the midst of deafening noise and flying spray the boats shot around the course at amazing speeds, establishing new records for watercraft. The large dock in Harbor Springs was crowded with spectators, and hundreds of people lined the shore in Wequetonsing, which afforded a splendid view of the races.

Sunday was devoted entirely to professional racing, both speedboat and outboard motors, but Saturday belonged to the amateurs. Boys from all the surrounding resorts came that day, either to see the races or to compete in them.

A crowd of Cincinnati boys were present to try their luck, or to encourage their comrades. All these boys gathered together for a racing luncheon at Harbor Point, at the home of Mrs. Smith Hickenlooper. Among those present at this very jolly party being Messrs. Smith Hickenlooper Jr., Gordon and John Hickenlooper, Robert, Thomas and John Dunlap, who came over from Conway, bringing with them their guests, Messrs. Don Myer and Robert Smith. From their summer home on Burt Lake came Messrs. Rudolph and Albert Tietig and their four guests Messrs. Jack Wright, Richard Resor, Bart Hawley, and Tommy Atkins. Last, but far from least, were the five boys who are guests of the Hickenloopers, Messrs. Asa Atkins, Frederick Halsey, “Chuck” Drackett, John Kirkpatrick, and Bailey Coke.

The outboard motor races were the primary interest of these young sportsmen, who were delighted with the honors carried off by some of their confreres. In the Class A race, Mr. jack Woods won first place and Mr. Gordon Hickenlooper second. The Class C race was also won by a Cincinnati boy, Mr. Frank Woods, who came in first.

While the boys are racing and tearing around in their outboards, their elders are enjoying many cruises on the handsome yachts, which are such luxurious features of this region. Mr. Harry L. Leyman is at present off on a cruise in his yacht, having with him as his guests Judge Frank Woods, Judge Smith Hickenlooper, and Mr. Welbon. The goal of the cruise is Georgian Bay, where the fishing is excellent, and where these enthusiastic fishermen intend to try their luck.

New Citizens’ Day

 

16 June 1935 | Cincinnati Enquirer

Social Activities of Greater Cincinnati

Mr. Eugene S. Howard, who has been spending the week in Montreal, Canada, will return home today. Mr. Howard has been present at the National Conference of Social Work, and as Director of Cincinnati Citizen Council was asked to take part in the program.

He talked before the assembled delegates on Tuesday, describing the interesting classes that are conducted in Cincinnati for the foreign-born, the socializing effect that they have had, especially upon the women, who are now visiting outside their homes and organizing English circles in an effort to carry on their class work.

Upon his return Mr. Howard will devote a large part of his time to preparing for New Citizens’ Day, which will be celebrated at the Zoo June 30. He is working with Mr. Carl Giesse, General Chairman of the celebration, in making plans for the program. Mayor Russell Wilson will make a speech of welcome to all of those who have become citizens within the past year.

The reception and program will be open to American as well as foreign-born citizens and Mr. D. B. Meacham, Chairman of the Citizenship Council, extends a cordial invitation to all civic-minded men and women to enjoy the reception.

Among those working with Mr. Giesse on his committee are Mrs. F. E. Mackentepe, Miss Alice Sterne, Mrs. Alice Burtner, Mrs. Esther Gardner, Dr. David Philipson, Miss Anna M. Crouse, Miss Charlotte Haupt, Miss Lucille Patronis, Mr. M. F. Candioto, Mrs. William Duning, Mr. Harmon Hartmann, Mr. John P. Harritos, Miss Margaret Johnnes, Miss Julia Wehby, Mr. Frank Mohaupt, mr. William Herbert, Miss Helen Bottigheimer, Miss Sophia Chakiris, Mr. Eric L. Schulte, and Miss Vera Jacobson.

Officers serving with Mr. Meacham and members of the Board of Trustees of the Citizenship Council include Dr. Earle E. Eubank, Vice Chairman; Mr. Frank P. Goodwin, Treasurer; Mr. Thomas M. Muir, Secretary; Mr. Robert S. Marx, Judge Robert Nevin, Rabbi Philipson, Mr. George Puchta, Mr. Edward D. Roberts, Mrs. Siegfried Geismar, Rev. Jesse Halsey, Dr. Thomas P. Hart, and Mr. Giesse.

Cincinnati Glass Craftsmen and Windows Celebrate Easter's Hope

14 April 1968 | Cincinnati Enquirer

Jesse Halsey Chapel

20 October 1952

Cincinnati Enquirer

(4) Carl Zimmerman, artist, confers in his Loveland studio with John A. Riordan, right, Cincinnati manufacturer of stained glass, on a work-drawing of a window for the Jesse Halsey Chapel of the Seventh Presbyterian Church, Madison Road, Cincinnati.

New Church Window Depicts the Risen Christ

4 April 1953
Cincinnati Enquirer

This Te Deum window, depicting the triumphant, risen Christ surrounded by angels, martyrs, apostles, and others, is in the new Jesse Halsey Chapel of Seventh Presbyterian Church on Madison Road. It was designed by Carl Zimmerman, Cincinnati artist, and was given in memory of Pgc. Robert R. Pogue, who died in World War II, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Pogue; in memory of Mrs. Helen Collord Taylor by Mr. and Mrs. August Marx; and in memory of August Edeler by his widow, Mrs. August Edeler.

Seventh Presbyterian Church

Cincinnati Post | 11 June 1938