03 Jan 1923
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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
1
Oxford officials announce start of work on Pike road improvement but cite weather and construction delays. The plan includes laying new paving and related utilities, with expected progress contingent on favorable conditions and ongoing approvals from local authorities.
Varied OCR reads indicate Mare Mart, a local official, purchasing a dwelling in Oxford. The article notes he intends to move his family there, with references to a county board of education and a Howard Marts mentioned as a relative or associate.
The Ostont Loan association reports its annual meeting with directors and five holdover members named. The board will reconvene Friday evening to select officers and review the year ahead.
Seven young women formed a bridge club yesterday at the Spin ning Wheel. The group will meet every three weeks and invite a guest to enliven two tables. Members include Misses Virginia org Dorothy Brown Eleanor bufferty Gertrude Sloneker Siew Kuhne Mildred dekuson and Wide na Juhnsen.
The Ameri Kin Relief Corps held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon in the American Legion hall in Oxford. The Worth White male will have a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the home on Williams Street Thursday noon at the ferris bow.
An announcement states a Farmers Institute is being planned with independent farmers in the state. It will be held on a January 25 event date with speakers and a program yet to be released.
A fragmented OCR item reports a demonstration by Hunnicutt today with scattered names and affiliations. The readable portions mention Avon Wear, Abe Woines, Willan, and a wife. Context and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Community group meets at Darktown today led by organizers Corey and Dutherass. Attendance expected from Mrs. Fin and other local members as the society discusses plans and outreach efforts for the coming quarter.
Miss Vignes Greeny hosted Saturday afternoon gathering at her Gregory home with light refreshments and fries. Attendees included Marjorie Navel Mildred Kacen Dorothy Brown Marc Anderson Mina Johnson Alice Kirline Vleator Lalverty Rather We Vickery Gentrule Slanekes Carlet Adxior and Jone Over.
A garbled account notes a dancing event at Keen's Hall at an unidentified village location. The readable fragment mentions a participant or observer drama or mishap during the event with limited names or dates available.
For sale new and used Fords including s coupes sedans and touring cars. Used cars taken in trade. Contact J Rane Termé or Chiff Wammar for town and Lion properties. Sole good fun and tune up services offered. Phone 165 and 186 R Wann. Jun 3 Ut.
Executive members from Oxford Township Sygeyan outline plans for the Oxford Bureau program. A Wednesday gathering will introduce the jwo2tian initiative with a capsule demonstration at Willie Brad lvy’s large farmers’ meeting.
Cisford Ohio January report states charter Selves west Light Street barls, a Miami University student Tantes Seavilly, were in a Ford returning from Hamilton when they hit a truck along Colerain Pike. Selves suffered facial cuts and possible internal injuries, Seavilly uninjured. Dr. W. Stewart attended Selves.
Miss Martha McUynen returns to the East after holidays with Oxford relatives. Russell Woodruff visits Fremont, Mr. and Mrs. Wade MacMillan make a ten day trip to New York, many locals resume teaching or visit relatives, and several Oxford residents travel to Columbus Grove Kirkville and Cleveland for holidays or work.
Ostord hia Tau reports that Edward V A Keon manager of the Criterion Theatre and his brother in law HI Hennett of Cine viti have recently purchased a West End property on West High Street. Rumors claim it will become a moving picture theatre though not confirmed. Kern declined to disclose plans and lease terms remain unclear.
Stockholders of the Oxford Telephone company met last evening and elected directors Llewellyn Honham John W dIntehisson Wir Bo Meyer CL McSherry and FL Wits The organization of the Road will take place in ow fow lye.
At the Oxford today Fool's Paradise Chursday The Crimson Challenge with Dorothy Dallam Friday and Saturday Thomas Moighin in If You Believe It It's So At Um Criterion today Above Saturday Jack Holt In On the All Law Thursday Friday and Night Séus
The Oxford township board of education met to elect officers for the coming year. Gro. N. Mitchell was chosen president and Kamel Wi codrulls was named vice president. Charles Wrig was reappointed clerk.
Village Fire Chief Paul I wunagan reports a $25.00 donation from D A Bryant in gratitude for the department’s work at a recent farm fire. The gift was presented as recognition of public service and the department’s effective response.
Edward Michaels village sewer superintendent presents a report to council noting 3000 feet of sewer cleaned with a new machine last May. About 800 feet were found nearly clogged with wool, with other spots similarly affected. Cleaning new sewers will start when supplies arrive.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Goshorn hosted a Western night party at their Wiserville home inviting about 40 guests. Attendees included Alva Dinaway Mildendonour Harry North Jesse Smith O Runyan Sheard Tram Huff Edna Craven Helen Hawkins Grace Smith Harman Smith Laymond Stith Howard Bourne Bara Bourne Samuel Smith Everett Bourne and others.
Report states the village council failed to meet with only three members present, including Coulter and White with Polis, at the regular meeting in a tidy venue. A vote extended until Thursday at 7 p.m., reflecting low attendance and postponed decisions.
At the Valley Mortgage Company board meeting in the offices at 123 Sandy Second street, regular quarterly dividends on the preferred stock were declared with a record date of January 1, 1023 and payment January 1. The report notes six months in business with strong progress and December 1 sales exceeding 3126,000 as work continues into the new year. Eliot executed by a live wire leads to a fatal accident during a utility job.
Churches report few activities this week after a holiday period. Special events include Basel Joann Kirk and Sarah Norris violin concert at First MB in Bethel, Sunday school and prayer services, and various society meetings at Grace, First Methodist, Zion Lutheran, Lindengwald, and St. Johns.
Thursday at 2 9 p m choir practice Friday at 7 5 a Soutismilton class Saturday at First United Brethren Prayer services Wednesday at 7 10 Mission Study class of Women's Missionary association Wednesday evening at 7 46 p m Ladies Aid Thursday at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Webs Park avenue and Batesy event Officers board Friday night Chair Friday night Presbyteria n The Young Women's Missionary society met at Mrs Ge Sat Krucker 421 Park avenue Tuesday evening January Vth Ladies invited to a Missionary tea at Mrs Robert Fisher 223 Chestnut Wednesday afternoon Program at 3 o'clock The first prayer service how seat will be held in te church Wednesday from 7 30 Mid Winter Communion second Sabbath of January at 4 o'clock.
The 1923 building outlook is positive yet costs are increasing, with sharp rises expected in March and April. Property values advance, especially for older well constructed houses. It is noted that wall bulb property cannot be duplicated today at less than a 50 percent higher cost.
Plans for the marriage of the Prince of Wales to an unnamed Italian princess are announced. The article mentions Pope appointments, Fall’s retirement plans, Ford’s remarks on jobs, Hoover’s radio concerns, White succeeding Armour, a court order ending a contract dispute, and a shoe machinery suit being dropped, followed by a curious line about peasants believing raisins cure children.
The annual election at the Presbyterian Sunday School named Calvin Cone as superintendent. George Clark became secretary, Oscar Proctor treasurer, and Eliza Walther pianist with Mary Lunt as assistant. All former teachers remained in place.
Middletown resident William Sexton seeks 610000 in damages from James G. Blair claiming Blair drew away his wife Josey Sexton through letters and affection after their 1917 marriage. The amended petition filed in Common Pleas outlines the pair’s years together and the wife’s December 1920 departure.
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