Kentuckying Unwilding the Wilds on SR-15
The author rides through eastern Kentucky along SR-15 and US routes noting vast mountains and forests, sparse houses, and a changed landscape due to the new road. He recalls Alli e Noble and feuds, praises the highway’s engineering and uniform grades, comments on Kentucky hospitality, and states SR-15 has transformed travel in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lexington
Ailich’ Noble
Jeds
Em “Jades
Hargus
Ailie
Frozen Mountain
Allie
Paris
Winchester
Hazard
Cincinnati Club
O. K
Hyar Road
Hyar
Wayfarer tale from Breathitt County amid fog and friendly locals
The narrator recalls picking up a mountaineer named Alex Noble in Breathitt County Kentucky during a foggy dawn. Local life weaves through his long drive to Jackson and his family tale of eight children, poverty, and resilience.
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Breathitt County
Kentucky
Alex Noble
Winchester
Lexington
Jackson
Fine gentleman as passenger in Kentucky pickup
A taxi driver recalls a courteous, talkative guest in Eastern Kentucky. The narrator plans to write letters and notes shared address, as the ride spans 150 miles to Lexington where he meets a cultured elite of 150 business and professional men.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Beatty
Community Chatter from Beebe News in Bucyrus
Fordyce Gottfried spent Saturday in Bucyrus. M. C. Yost visited Henry Grine who is ill. Mrs Firmin Pahl and children visited Mrs Walter Gottfried and son Donald. Frank Pahl of near Findlay was a guest of the Pahls. The Yost family spent Sunday at Ralph Haford’s. Mrs S B Kloppfer and Mrs Kohmann stayed with Mrs J J Kohmann. Walter Gottfried hosted Cupp and Paul from Toledo for supper. Mrs Kloppfer and Mrs Kohmann called on Mrs Frank Ogg. Monday gathering at M C Yost’s for butchering included J A Vaughn and Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Kloppfer
Upper Sandusky
J. J. Kohmann
Walter Gottfried
Fordyce
C. W. Cupp
Paul
Toledo
Carey Area Social Roundup Features Visits and Club Hostess
Beees of north of Carey and Ed Yest west of Carey along with Allen Vaughn and daughter Evelyn and Clarence Elchert were noted as visitors. Mrs. William Wright and Mrs. William Coldren of near Crawford visited Firmin Pahl. E F Thome to host T R G club Thursday afternoon with Christmas exchange planned. Mer and Mrs Norbert Brown and family and Joseph Vaughn with Jack and Joe Mullholand visited J A Vaughn home along with Virginia Elchert.
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Bees
North of Carey
Ed Yest
West of Carey
Allen Vaughn
Miss Evelyn
Clarence Elchert
William Wright
William Coldren
Crawford
Firmin Pahl
E. F. Thome
T. R. G. Club
Mer
Norbert Brown
Joseph Vaughn
Jack
Joe Mullholand
Carey
Franklin
Virginia’ Elchert
J. A. Vaughn
Eighteenth Amendment Text Published in Prompt
A transcription of the Eighteenth Amendment outlines the ban on the manufacture sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors within the United States and its territories effective after one year. It grants concurrent enforcement power to Congress and the states and specifies a seven year ratification window.
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United States
Congress
Jonathan Bachar Sale and Local Visits Report
Albert Bachar received a Saturday call from Mr. and Mrs. John Klopp fer. Audrey Tong visited Miss Betty Roth of Deshler while many attended Jonathan Bachar sale last Thursday. Charles Dunbar of Mt. Blanchard called on Albert Bachar. Forest Miller and wife from near Findlay joined Thursday dinner guests the Klopp ers. Jonathan Bachar moved to Marion to stay with his son in law and daughter. The Kroppfers plan to move from the Earl Beck farm near Vanlue to the Bachar farm recently bought by Mr and Mrs Jonathan Bachar.
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Henry Fleck
Dorothy
Maxine Newell
A. A. McBeth
Upper Sandusky
This Place
Urban McBeth
Mr. McBeth
Fleck
Katie
Edward McDonald
James Wagner
Arlis Orlans
Albert Kummeerer
Near Carey
Cletus Arnold
Ambrose Orians
Ed L. Weaver
Charles Orians
Wayne Weaver
Raymond Weaver
Charles Miller
Leroy
Henrietta Weaver
Findlay
Charles Dunbar
Mt. Blanchard
Albert Bachar
Forest Miller
Near Findlay
John Kloppfer
Jonathan Bachar
Marion
William Gorsuch
Fred Kloopfer
Earl Beck
Vanlue
Shorts and Middlings in Hay Baling Lower Quality Output
A report notes that baling hay on very dry days shatters leaves and yields bales with stemmy content and lower grades upon inspection. It cites typical Ohio township income and spending from property and gasoline taxes and outlines general government, protection, highways and other expenditures.
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Ohio
Children Write Santa from Carey Ohio for Christmas
A Carey Ohio page features children letters to Santa dated December 1932. Kids request gifts including shoes dresses dolls, a bebe gun, clothes, a Christmas tree, books, handkerchiefs, oranges, a train set, tinker toys, an erector set, a tractor, a steam shovel, blocks, a party, and candy. Names include Helen Polante Lucille Devene Freda Mae Green Rita Jean Joyce Ann Janet Lee Billy Putnam Donald Gottfried and Russell Puchta with Kenneth Maenele noted.
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Carey
Ohio
Santa
Newhard Street
Rita Jean
Joyce Ann
Janet Lee
Billy Putnam
Santa Claus
Kenneth Maenle
Russell Puchta
Santa letters from Carey children request gifts
A collection of Christmas notes from Carey Ohio youngsters dated December 11 to 13, 1932. Marilyn England asks for a dress shoes candy and fruit. DeMoyne England asks for sled overalls candy oranges. Donald England asks for a sled overalls nuts candy. Ivan Poland asks for bebe gun books and candy for him and brother. Harold Poland asks for a sled engine train candy and treats for siblings and parents. A seven year old girl asks for a large doll doll clothes dishes candy and a teddy bear and dolls for sisters with gifts for parents.
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Santa
Marilyn England
Demoyne
England
Donald England
Carey
Santa Claus
Gene
Dorothy
Clara
Daddy
Mamma
Ohio Crossings Toll Falls As Drivers Warned
Ohio fatalities from automobile crashes at railroad crossings totaled 208 last year, down from 275 in 1930 and near 201 in 1928. Experts split drivers into careful 70 percent and reckless 20 percent, urging motorists to heed circular signs placed about 360 feet before crossings and to slow and look both ways.
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Ohio
O. W. Merrell
Ohio Department of Highways
Too Free With It She Rages Losing Mind
A fragmented remark describes someone losing composure and blaming others for the chaos. The speaker laments repeated exposure to people who receive a piece of it, signaling escalating frustration and mental strain.
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Salem News
Carey Times
George Wentz
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John
Gilmer
Gail Newell
Galion
sFloya Herbert
Anns
Ithe
Jakob
Ventéor Homt
David Dow
Virgil
Raymond Ball
Henry Davidson
Charles of
George Haford
Kirby
Michael Wenzinger
Rosemary
Mary Ellen
Russell
Ed Weaver
George Lortz
John Wenzinger
Billy
Della
Clarence Gardner
Tiffin
Wilfrid Logsdon
Clarence Gamel
Ralph Wagers
Emma Ehrlich
Harry
Strand Theatre
Tom MIX
Destry
Peter B. Kyne
Sidney Fox
Eric Linden
Tully Marshall
George Meeker
Laurel & Hardy
Notre Dame
Southern California
Beebe News
8. B. Kloppfer
Frank Ogg
M. C. Yost
Frank
Wayton News
Audrey Tong
Betty Roth
Deshler
Bond
The
Santa Clarus
Helen Polante
Lucille Devene
Garey
Santas
John Karg
Frances
Janice
Freda Mae Green
Yédri
Donald Gottfried
Dow St
Carey, Ohio
Don St
Carey Markets
Persia
Hassan Ben Sabbah
Webster's New International Dictionary
G.& C.merriam Company
Springfield
Mass
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