Widow's Mite and the Oak That Shaped Washington's District
The Widow's Mite legend ties a famed oak near Twenty fourth and E streets to land for the Capitol and Rock Creek Park. Stories recount a captive mother and child sheltered by the tree, and a 600 acre tract honoring her memory. Washington's later talks with landowners at Suter's Tavern disputed a formal treaty.
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Capitol
United States
Washington
District of Columbia
Mannacasset
Maryland
Twenty-fourth
E Streets
N. W
Naval Hospital
Rock Creek
Rock Creek Park
George Washington
Social Events Postponed Club Meeting
The J. T. club meeting at Mrs. Robert Mott's home north of town is postponed to next Thursday afternoon. Various local families hosted dinners and gatherings, including Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Grubel and Mr. and Mrs. Ida Needs, with notable birthdays and anniversaries celebrated.
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J. T. Club
Robert Mott
McCutchenville
Tiffin
Upper Sandusky
Delmar Grubel
Ida Needs
W. H. Huston
Talmage
Rex
Clarence
Junior
Judson
Mr. Huston
Lem Huston
Vanlue
Ralph van Buren
Jeromesville
Supt
van Atta
Ohio drivers license act to take effect October 1
The Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles will implement a new operators and chauffeurs license system on October 1. The act requires drivers to hold licenses for all auto operation except road rollers farm tractors and military vehicles. Non residents may drive 30 days then must obtain a license. Licenses valid one year. Penalties include suspensions and possible prison terms for perjury fraud and related offenses. Licenses cost 90 cents for chauffeurs and 40 cents for operators with related application fees.
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State Department of Motor Vehicles
Set
Ohio State Patrol
May highway accidents show 724 incidents statewide
Traffic division figures report 724 May accidents on state highways outside cities. Director John Jaster notes 55 dead 576 injured including 10 pedestrians. Most crashes involved motor vehicles 478 or 66 percent. 349 of 695 were at night, 316 in daylight, 30 at dusk.
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State Highway Department
John Jaster
He Roasts 10 000 Pounds of Meat a Month
Georges Jean, renowned New York chef, roasts 5600 pounds of beef 4000 pounds of lamb and 900 pounds of pork and veal monthly in a hotel kitchen. Each roast must satisfy varied diner preferences from rare to well done with a perfect brown color.
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Georges Jean
New York
Ma Jean
Mr. Jean
Jacob's Ice Cream Flavors 25c Quart at Soda Grill
Jacob's offers all flavors of ice cream at 25 cents per quart at the Soda Grill. Bright display features a range of flavors and quick service for diners seeking a cold treat.
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Jacob
Employment Increases In Ohio Private Industry Placements
Ohio offices of the national rehiring service report a 392 percent rise in private industry placements in May from April. A total of 2016 people were placed with private employers, up by 757 from April, with overall placements reaching 8953 versus 6674. Public improvements contractors saw 5345 placements, up 1792 from April, WPA assignments declined to 983 from 1439. Wyandot County placed 190 in May, up 52 from April.
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Ohio
National Reemployment Service
Wyandot County
Prisoners Receive Soldier's Bonus in Ohio Inmates Paid Major Share
Ohio's three prisons issued nearly 200000 dollars in veterans bonuses to inmates. About 304 prisoners at Ohio Penitentiary received bonds totaling around 140000 dollars. Half plan to send most to relatives while others keep funds in the cashier for needs. one inmate got the full 1500 dollars. No death row prisoner was eligible.
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Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
James C. Woondard
Woodard
Reunion cards printed at the Carey Times office
Reunion notices printed at the Carey Times office inform readers of upcoming gatherings and personal announcements. The notice encourages sending details for inclusion and highlights the newspaper’s role in distributing reunion information.
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Carey Times
Ohio state banks end decade with no takeovers
Ohio banking chief Squire reports 1935 closed with no state bank liquidations for the first time since 1925. He says 467 state supervised banks finished the year in the strongest condition in Ohio banking history and the outlook for the next year is encouraging.
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Columbus
Samsél
H. Squire
Ohio
Squire
For Sale: House and Household Goods Ad
FOR SALE small wooden bed and white bed frame assorted rugs coal and wood range heating stove two dressers and mirror dining table six chairs cupboard linoleum and library tables and more Mrs Chloe Merrihew 312 E South St Carey 24pd FOR SALE seven room house and garage on High Street wide lot partly cash and monthly payments Mrs Julia Wisebaker 210 High St 23-24pd
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Chloe Merrihew
South St
Carey
High Street
Julia Wisebaker
High St
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Arlington
Florence Hosafros
Lucille Stawford
Jacksonville
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Jerome Frish
Arthur Richardson
Kenneth
Maurice Ritchey
Little Donald Frish
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Colleen
North Star
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Findlay
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van Buren
Goldie
Margie
Ardinelle
Dale Hill
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W E. Stahl
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Jane
Virginia
Harold Stahl
Jerry
Doris
Marian Beck
Ethel Bushone
Lois
C Cc Laird
Stanley Beck
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William Bushone
Doanetta
Sheridan Punter
Marilyn
Ar- Yneton
Truman
Bobby
Ross Gene
Donna Lon
Roy Walter
Walter Undeeraff
Patty
Shane
Carol June
Clair
Sgt
Augenstein
U. S. Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Banking Report
Johnson’ Tira
Buick
Lakeland
J. E. Myers
Theis Furniture “Exchange
Congoleum
Theis Furniture Exchange
Piang
Ray Stengler
Star. Co
Milwaukee
Wis
P. Presler
Quincy
Ill
Kalamazoo
F. K. Barnhiser
Carey M
E. Findlay Sr
The
Stockmen’s Mutual Insurance Association
Toledo
Almon Blue
Chrysler
Willys-Knight
Sam
Rastus
Jackie Cooper
Air Mystery
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Franchot Tone
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