City Council Opens Meeting as New Officers Prep for Installation
Mayor Al Blue and seven council members attended the opening session. Bills approved include vendor payments for street cleaning materials, lumber, coal, lamps, stamps, and labor. Fire chief and police arrangements drew a sell of pay dispute for festival services. The public restroom was closed Sundays after rowdy misuse. Proceedings set to continue December 26 with plans to install new city officers on January 2.
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al Blue
John Stoody
H. G. Chimbers
R. H W. Griffith
B.C. Harshberger
D. C. Henry
L. G. Ranger
BE. Kurts
Zeis & Mitchell
C. C.carr
Jay Black
Dean McGill
Astern Heights
Perkins
Carey, Farmers. ’ Cooperative Co
Snyder Lumber
Council Room
Ewing Drug, Co
Carolyn Newherd
Board of Affairs
General Electric Co
J. D. Carothers
Harley Roynon
Cleveland & Western Coal Co
Snyder Lumber Co
J. Ll. Lasley
Express
Lee Ogg
Howard Lee
Penetrating Oil and Car Hire
Audrey Holden
Board of Public Affairs
Carey Electric Telephone Co
Ohio Power Co
Ilo Wonder
Fire Department
Chamber of Commerce
I. G. Huston
Blue
Tragic holdup ends in death at Columbus Grove
Oliver Lightner, nineteen and a Bluffton High School alumnus, was killed during a midnight holdup attempt in Columbus Grove. Chas Doty and his son Eugene foiled the attack as Lightner fired a pistol that misfired after being struck. Lightner leaves parents Mr. and Mrs. William Lightner and siblings aged 11 and 16. The Findlay Courier notes Lightner visited a local girl prior to the incident and that another Findlay youth accompanied the bandit.
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Oliver Lightner
Columbus Grove
Chas Doty
Eugene
Lightner
Doty
Dot
Bluffton High School
William Lightner
Bluffton
Findlay Courier
Findlay
Flight of Geese in V Form Drives Cohesion
The article explains how flocks of wild ducks and geese form a triangular V to reduce air resistance during long flights. The lead bird, bearing the most fatigue, is replaced by another to keep the sequence moving and maintain energy efficiency.
Home for Christmas Song Theme in Wallace's Farmar Verse
A nostalgic Christmas verse celebrates returning home for the holiday. It references family scenes, old folks in the bine nest, children and visitors, and the joy of Christmastide, with hopeful wishes for peace and unity across the years.
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Christ-child
Farmers Week prompts debate on farming backbone versus spare ribs
Seven weeks to Farmers' Week from January 30 to February 3 features musings on whether farmers remain the nation’s backbone. L. H. Bailey notes efficiency increases while farm output rises, and quips about farmers' changing role as productivity surges. The piece also cites cornish eggs and quail insect-eating as farming curiosities.
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Sam
Hocking County
L. H. Bailey
Wharton Flingers Dominate Bluffton In Fast Game
Wharton sixteenth team members led by Hugh Brashares and Ola Ward trounced Bluffton on December 1 in a high scoring road game. The Wharton squad included O Ward Nelson Wickiser Cecil Wickiser Seth Kear and others as they secured a large early lead. Forest Journal notes the team’s strong play and eagerness for future victories. Ewing Drug Co offers Xmas stationery and gifts.
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Wharton
Dobbin S
Bluffton
Hugh Brashares
Oren Ward
Nelson Wickiser
Cecil Wickiser
Ola Ward
Seth Kear
Raymond Kear
Will Kear
C D Kimmel
Z. G Murry
Bert Myers
Otto Woods
Forest Journal
When Nerves Are Unstrung by Gude's Pepto Mangan
An advertisement asserts nerves weaken due to poor blood. it claims Gude's Pepto Mangan builds red cells, purifies blood, and boosts sleep appetite and vigor. It promotes both liquid and tablet forms with the brand name on the package.
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Gude
Supt Beitler Honored by Cardington Teachers
The Cardington independent reports Supt Beitler and family were surprised by the teachers on Nicholas Street last Thursday evening. The group praised his cooperation and leadership in keeping Cardington public schools at first class level under his guidance.
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Morrow
Cardington
Fems
E Cardington
Beitler
Air Nae
Nicholas Street
Supt. Beitler
Cardington Public
Umler
Abe
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