Wauseon Volunteer Fire Department 1920 Annual Meeting Highlights
The Wauseon Volunteer Fire Department held its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Chief S. B. Overmeyer and officers across ranks were chosen. the year records show eight fires and one rubbish alarm with total losses and insurance tallies. Sexton Ed Mikesell reports 61 funerals in 1920 at Wauseon Cemetery, listing the year’s interred by name and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauseon Volunteer Pace Department
Mowins
B. Overmeyer
Ags
Art Gorwuch
George Geer
L. M. McDonald
Philp Sehletz
Harve Barkman
Sparka
Buldings
Wauseon
Ohio
Sexton Ed Mikesell
Waaweon
Lawrence Vine
Chirie Wee
Newh Bowser
Wallace Knowles
jVera
Stafthy
Ham
Wm. Barnes
Earl Huffmaster
March & Mo
Sarah Higbee
Alexander Gorsuch
Daniel W. Jones
Eva Lind
Mrma EB. Sharpe
A. Brannon
L. Trendle
Phoebe Shambarger
Elson Spring
Cemetery Tombstone Listings For Various Dates And Ages
A dated cemetery ledger lists numerous individuals with names and June to February dates. Ages range from infants to seniors, with several entries noting years such as 60 62 78 66 67 68. Some lines include associated cemeteries and war references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gilson
Eliateth Ayers
Florence Lee
Blanche Ressenin
David Eberly
James Wise
Wm. Kern
Esther Blake
Wallace
E. T. Shaw
Geo. Vellmer
Ayera
Sarah Oldfield
Brona Harrison
Edna BE. Orth
Aylette Ayers
Geo
W. Oldfield
Ellen Hawley
Pultz
Melinda Remow
Ovi
Mary J. Nachtrieb
Ida M. Gray
J. Gates
Navy
Thos. Adamson
Rebecca J
John Rorick
W. Imette
Wm. Weir
Ellen Jd
Dee
Local Happenings Mix With Mills and Marriages
Reports from Morency Ottawa Swanton Napoleon Bryan Stryker and Napoleon outline events from a Christmas carnival to a new Kiwanis club plan. Notable items include a golden wedding, a chamber rest room opening, a factory closure, a death by suicide, a marriage in Holgate, a legal bench vacancy filled, a county records vault update, an orchestra accident injuring two, and auto license tag enforcement starting January 10.
Farmers Back Anti-Strike Bill Across Major Groups
Farmers unite behind Poindexter anti-strike proposals citing impacts on rail transport and food supply. The statement, signed by the National Grange American Farm Bureau Federation Cotton States Board and State Farmers Union Presidents, argues labor strikes threaten public welfare and urges Congress to seek fair solutions for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
American Farm Bureau Federaion
Cotton States Board
Association of State Farmers’ Union
Publc
Congress
Eighteen Ohio Farm Groups to Meet During Farmers Week
Eighteen state agricultural associations plan sessions at Ohio State University during Farmers Week from January 31 to February 4. Highlights include shows by the Corn and Grope Show, Forestry, Poultry, Grocers, and Holstein Breeders, with multiple gatherings set across February 1 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Agrcultural
Golanrhus
Frelinghuysen Declares Opposition to League of Nations
Senator J S Frelinghuysen of New Jersey reiterates opposition to the league of nations and any foreign entanglements. He defends republican government, separation of church and state, and equal rights under the law, urging America to repeal the Panama Canal toll law to protect national sovereignty. He argues for peace maintained by independent strength and warns against empire alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
J. S. Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Harding
Panama
League of Nations
America
United States
Reland
India
Korea
Geneva
Visitors Given First Consideration at Inauguration
Columbus plans a nonpartisan inauguration for Gov elect Davis on January 10 with a full day of public events. A Chamber of Commerce committee will guide a crowd friendly program including receptions, a parade featuring veterans and women, a ball with admission fees, and multiple official ceremonies at the statehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Wlumbus
Columbus
Ito
City of Columbus
Staten
State Capitol
EL. Taylor, Jr
State House
Tuier
Doris
Columbag
Ce Marshall
Breme Court
Delegatons
Senate
Feneral
Memorial Hall
Lees
Referendum on Offensive Warfare debated by association
The Republican Integrity Association press comments on a proposed war referendum. Col George Harvey advocates a world peacemaking pact to bar offensive warfare until people vote. The piece questions who would bear responsibility for offensive actions and how a national referendum could be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Inte Nieily Association
Jonathan Bourne
Bays
Col
George Murvey
Senator Harding
Mariod
Coronel Harvey
United States
Wilson Teague
Pations
Yarvey
Hin
Japan
Artemus Ward
Seck
Col Harvey
Exch
World High Court
Nafien
Grand Jury Reports Record Fulton County Session
The Fulton County land grand jury completed a two day session the longest in years thirteen cases presented twenty five witnesses examined indictments returned five ignored. Indictments included two for safery of automobile one for embezzlement one for forgery and one for receiving stolen goods. The jury visited the jail and recommended iron bars at two windows of the sheriff’s residence. Judges Wolf thanked the jury and the petit jury is called to meet Monday February seventh. Annual meeting Molton County Farmers Mutual Aid Association held at Court House Wauseon Ohio on January 29 1934 with executive board 10:00 am and members meeting and election 1:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriffs Resi
Pynel
Joe Sentino
Wolf
Ceevicey
Highnreed
Molton
Warrants Issued and Court Notices in Fulton County
Court actions include warrants issued for multiple parties, real estate transfers in Wauseon, Fayette and Metamora, and building notices for repairs and reconstructions. Marriage licenses list Scott Garling and Desan Prickett. Probate matters address guardianship, estates of Remow and Ham, and dissolution of Lyons Creamery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott E. Garling
Fayette
Ohio
Desan Prickett
Payette
Daniel Zook
Daniel Leir
Newe Addition
Wauseon
Oscar Reis
Amelia W. Dart
Len Wre
Mettie Jones
Frank D. Dull
Yarcel
A. H. Barnes
Samuel Otgen
Metamora
Harry E. Brunner
James P. Jonway
York
Valera Bradley
F. D. Hult Part
Marcel
Louie M. Meehle
Frank W. Snyder
Frederick Remow
Melinda Remow
Alice E. Ham
Farm Bureau Membership Surges as County Drives On
The Farm Bureau reports rapid growth with 502 members by Saturday evening and more than one third of the county accounted for. Amboy township leads with 103 members, with Fred Brodbeck and Wendel Mossing aiming for 125. Townships without progress are urged to join, and farmers increasingly see organization as essential to compete with other businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amboy
Fred Brodbeck
Wendel Mossing
Sewall
Farm Bureau
Drift to Cities Studied in Farming Community
The United States Department of Agriculture studied migration from farms to towns across New York Maryland and West Virginia over the past century. The research examines effects on national life the social variations by farming type and aims to publish results next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Anteenee
New York
Maryland
West Virginia
Raet
Mi City
Fe Amar
Iry
First Council Meeting of 1921 Chooses Leaders and Discusses Concerns
The council re elected H J Schlatter as president and J C Paxson as city solicitor. Complaints on unclean sidewalks and refuse on Clinton House Depot Street are noted. The punch boards issue is discussed with action deferred to executive session. New fire department officers are sworn in and the town plans six month appropriations and a back salary claim ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Ryan
Carroll
May Jung
Shuen Jung
Lyons Creamery Co
J. C. Paxson
Bertha B. Turney
William Dunham
State of Ohio
Gust Ulmer
Justice Court
Fire Department
H. J. Schlatter
J.__¢. Paxson
Tol
Superior St
McKinley Ave
West End
Clinton House
Depot Street
Howard Kolb
a + Gasneumnen
Council
Oakley
JL. M. McDonald
Wanseon Fire Department
State Bureau of Accounting
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gertrude Eastman
Helena Swindeman
Joseph Helmick
Morency
Ottawa
G. A. Smith
Morenci
Chamber of Commerce
Swanton
Napoleon—Charlen Worley
Deshler
Bryan
County Recorder
Ofice
Allens
Napoleon
Toledo
Kiwania Club
Stryker
Stryker — Schuol
Napoleon — Common Pleas
J. M. Reiger
Marie A. Lesbey
CG. J. Connolly
St. Mary's Church
Holgate
Common Pleas
John P. Bailey
Gov. Cox
Daniel M. Bailey
Harvey Smith
Robert Sweeney
the Tribune
LY Columbi
Frelinghuysen
Ohio State
Farmers Institute
HOD
STAN
Executive Mansion
Fense
Hue
China
Russia
Manchuria
Cuba
Envagid Tras
Hulrain
Austein
Grand Jury
L. Sindel
Court House News
France Slagel Co
Fulton County Tribune
James Grisier & Son
Fairee Ety Cision Co
Henry Co
Whitehouse
R. . Ag Deyo
Tor Wauseon Ville
Scatomsk Bank
Advanced Dover School
A. G. Curr
Enman Ll
Annah
M. Saunders
Enos
Dangier
Allen H. Borton
J. B. Meister
Geo. E. Palmer
Nee J. Weber
Heary J. Weber
Chesterfield Ditch
order of Fulton_ Co. Commissioners
D. Johnson
Clyde J. Baser
Wm. A. Dunham
Paxson
Canfieldee
Chas. E. Bard
Vern D. Smith Aled
Canfield
Stella Smith
Charles of
George R. Ack Casper Marbach
J. Iv Teport Isme
A. L Price
G.B. Warren
Alfred W. Fister
Cation
Walter R. Tule
M. B. Badger
E. R. Heckman
E. H. Rorick
Farm, Bureau
United Evangelic Campaign Publicity Committee
Regua
H. L. Merrill
Seanee
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