25 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
1
A Wauseon Public School program by students commemorates soldiers fallen from World War I. The piece stresses planting trees as living memorials to the heroes who sacrificed their lives for humanity and peace.
The Ohio State Department of Health reports saving 16 eyes in 1915 with 18 infants treated for ophthalmia neonatorum. The hospital bill was 1000 dollars, following preventive treatment with citrate solution supplied free by the department. Parents lacking care were assisted, aiming to prevent blindness through newborn eye care. A theatre note invites Arnold Dely to My Own U. S. A. at the Princess listing.
A historical piece examines the Juvenile Court as a safeguard for child rights and citizenship, recounting Case No 1 where a girl of seven was kept by guardians in Fulton County, abused and forced to work, then reclaimed by a compassionate brother who arranged safe care. Case No 2 follows, detailing another troubling situation requiring court intervention.
Honorable Ralph D. Cole of Findlay, veteran of two terms as a U.S. Congressman, will address residents at the Wauseon courthouse on Tuesday evening April 20. The Ohio patriot, now a lieutenant colonel in World War I service, is acclaimed as a powerful speaker on national issues and loyalty. In other news, a Cleveland buyer signs a $10,000,000 contract with Economy Oil Burner Co. of Wauseon to distribute burners over 20 years, ensuring a new manufacturing base for the town. A hospital tea hosted by Mrs. Gore Oakley and Mrs. Trimble supports funding for the Tuesday Club Room at Wauseon Hospital.
A nine year old girl was slept with a male boarder by her mother in Fulton County. An older brother was later shared the bed, and a court inquiry led to removing the child from the home. The boarder serves a prison term while the parents face moral accountability and improved care for the child.
County Chairman W B Harris led a Sunday afternoon rally at the Court House to launch the first push toward Fulton County's 825 800 subscription goal for Victory Loan notes. Citations by C M Sims and Rev A B Eby inspired a full audience as Howard McClarrn and locals shared wartime experiences. The meeting showcased the county's organization and support, with promises of further drives and speeches by Lt Col Ralph D Cole at the Court House next Tuesday.
Wauseon residents prepared for spring cleanup under street committee guidance after a Monday council session. East Chestnut Elm Street improvements were ordered with paving and storm sewers. plans also cover boulevard driving complaint and open ditch remedies. May 5 and 7 were set as annual cleanup days with further notices for Red Cross garment drives and theater announcements.
Van Camp Company distributed a total of 121 799 73 to milk producers on April payday. The list of dairymen receiving checks shows several amounts of 50 00 or more, indicating sizable monthly payments to note.
Probate Court actions include wills proved or admitted for estate handling, final accounts, and real estate sales. marriage licenses listed for several couples. new court actions filed in Common Pleas Court, including a Cognovit note case and a divorce with restoration of former name. transfers of Fulton County real estate and guardianship matters noted across multiple estates and settlements.
Ohio leads the nation in War Savings Stamp sales as Fulton County notes a new member added to the thousand dollar list and lists members of the Bring Em Back clubs completed this week in Wauseon and nearby areas with multiple names including Needham Carrollton Best Harrison and others.
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