31 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
1
A January term gathering was scheduled for Monday January 10 to address the Petit Sung matter. The docket included Jury Baker Wamseon Hert Diniwe Delta and Claude Delta with a five percent fee consideration.
Students from Wauseon, Archbold, and Chesterfield gathered for an evening program on December 21 featuring singing by Weatherly, Donald Ham, Catherine Hazel Smith, Ruth Ninzele r, and instrumental solos. The auditorium was decorated in Archbold Royal Blue, with a sleigh ride and festive activities. meals were shared as part of hospitality and a spirit of good sportsmanship between rival schools.
Fragmented text recounts a school literary contest with Archbold and Chesterfield participants. It mentions vocal solos debates essays original stories and a final score: Archbold seven points to Chesterfield six, with plans for a future meet at Fayette High School.
Montpelier reports the small pox ban lifted with no new cases. Swanton sells Christmas seals, disposing of 6000 stamps worth $50. Napoleon council appoints Grace Yarnell as humane agent for one year at $20 monthly. Fayette Women’s Club presents navy school posts stars’ value to teachers and pupils. Delta boards appoints F. M. Planson to fill ex term. W. Gately resigns. Morenci Dairy pays $50,507.62 for November milk. December price is $1.65. Archbold marshal Henry Notzinger becomes tru ant officer to enforce school attendance. Metamora schools closed indefinitely due to diphtheria. four new cases last week. Bryan hosts a winter concert Dec 28 at the Auditorium. Napoleon becomes a terminal for Wabash local freights. Williams County shows a 3.5% drop in farms from 1910 to 1920. Defiance gas and electric cash receipts fall over $5,000 monthly due to industry curtailment. Napoleon Civil Service exam Jan 22 at post office for postmaster at Okiana. salary $205. Swanton child Vera Hardy is in serious condition after accidental ingestion of strychnine tablets.
Article discusses lightning rod usefulness and proper installation tips from Virgil Overholt and Farmers Bulletin No 842. It notes rod materials, straight conductor runs, proper securing, spacing, grounding, and cross grounding with hay tracks. Also reports District Health Commissioner changes in Fulton County with Dr. Hartman replacing Dr. Skeens and staff moves.
The Tribune extends hearty wishes for a Happy, Successful and Prosperous 1921. It pledges to serve the widest community without partiality, urging cooperation across classes to improve the county and community together.
Fulton County Farm Bureau campaign began Monday December 27 with Solicitors briefing on local conditions. By Tuesday evening 111 farmers signed up across twelve solicitors. efforts expand along Michigan line southward as drivers ready to work. The drive aims to raise 550 000 for a new building and program, with Ohio Experiment Station experts attending the Ninth Annual Farm Week in Columbus February 4. Local speakers at Victory U B church plan weekly revival and health talks, inviting public attendance.
A Ohio State study by H. Be Erdman shows 69 rural protective associations operate in many counties. They designate township captains and guards who mobilize quickly to recover stolen property, claiming about 65 percent recovery. The report notes effectiveness and rapid response. Also lists community events and local notices from Whaseon and Winameg including entertainments, Grange meetings, and upcoming elections.
A joyful gathering at Mr and Mrs W H Dunhams house on December 22 honored Robert H Dunham on his 90th birthday. The event reflected on a long life and the era changes, with guests praising duty and community service while looking forward to many more celebrations.
A Silver Wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Adolph Knierim is noted with festive decor and well wishes for twenty five more years. The piece then shifts to Ohio leading in sports and politics and recounts prayerful anti saloon activism and the first American prohibition meeting in Ohio urging stronger law enforcement and public opinion to uphold the dry cause.
Parrish, traveling for the travel and transport bureau of a rubber company, set a remarkable distance record of 18,543 miles across the nation. He plans to remain in the sunlit South and West until spring, enduring cold winds as he continues this cross country journey. Fulton County appears in a list of premiums totaling 165000.
Hon John P Bailey longtime Fulton County Common Pleas judge died at his Ottawa home Tuesday December 21 after weeks of illness He was admitted to the bar in 1882 aged 67 years 3 months and 9 days Funeral services were held at his home Thursday afternoon and interment was in Harmon cemetery. Government sleuths locate 210000 barberries in Ohio with 80 to 90 percent destroyed as part of eradicating the alternate host of black stem rust of wheat.
The American Red Cross asks if its meetings are vital in every community as Lake Division chapters in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky prepare to diagnose local needs. Workers will map mercy organizing and health initiatives, focusing on disease prevention and home happiness, with Health Center, Public Health Nurse and Junior Red Cross coordinating efforts.
The North Dover church elected Orlo Harmon as president Ralph Switzer as secretary Wilma Croninger as pianist Erma Caulkins as chorister and Harlen DeWitt as treasurer for the New Year. Mrs. L Welch of Detroit visits her mother Mrs. Hattie Wentz and Ida. Christmas gatherings noted across area. Pontions Grocery expands delivery with Union Delivery route times. Card of Thanks from Mrs. John E. Green expresses gratitude.
Exhibition ad lists many attractions including The Thunderbolt extra Charlie Chaplin comedy Soldiers of Fortune Big star cast and Notorious Mrs Sands episode 3 Adventures of Ruth the Christie comedy That evening show and other specials all with card admission and New Year program notes.
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