Auditors Report and Financials From Township Schools
Auditors' report outlines-school year ending July 4 1031 with detailed tax and per capita figures, receipts and balances, expenditures for instruction maintenance and debt service, and a banking fund tally. Includes general financial statements for Green Township and West Fanning Township with notices of administration and bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
Amersen
Lee Nava
Weecaees
Ingu
Peeropriagion
Sereres
Pax
Relaliuies
Warengsee
Muaintenan
Taauran
Gat
Joris Ai Advesn
Caplin
Vow
Sonmary
Cherenh
Hondy
Putrid
West F Manoning Townanp
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Ida Martin and Ned Roland spark a clash over dances at a spring dance. Ida chafes at social pressures and an imagined mob, adopting bold accessories and a late arrival. Ned confronts jealousy when Ida attends with Alice Clay, exposing mismatched expectations and romantic tension.
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Ida
Ydastlel
Pye
Ned Roland
Ida Martin
Nellie
Ned
Alice Clay
Political Favoritism and Nepotism in Government
Nepotism and political favoritism refer to granting favors based on family or close relations rather than merit. In government patronage, positions and advantages are awarded because of relationships, not qualifications.
Mystic Cherokee toothache cure and desert superstitions
A Cherokee medicine practice from the Carolinas is described as a magic dentistry cure for toothache. It involves using a live green snake to be dragged between the teeth seven times, then refraining from salted foods for four days, and various superstitions such as spitting at shooting stars to prevent tooth loss. Dr. Frans M. Olbrechts notes the practice among medicine men and cautions it may not be effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frans M. Olbrechts
University of Brussels
Smithsonian Institution
Carolinas
Olbrechts
Thunder Rouses Supreme Court Crier in 1833 Tale
The Detroit Free Press recounts how Isaac Day known as General Day or Field Marshal Day, the court crier before Michigan statehood, jolted awake during a thunderstorm. He rapped the floor with his ivory staff and commanded silence, provoking roaring laughter from the court and bar.
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Canute
Michigan Court Crier
Michigan
Supreme Court
Territorial Capitol
Isaac Day
Detroit Free Press
Ancient Wood Sequoia Fossil in Yakima Riverbed
A seven foot timber from the Yakima riverbed in Washington is believed twelve million years old. It comes from a log found during a United States reclamation tunnel construction and is basalt. the species is Sequoia redwood. Fossil cones have been found in Europe, predating living Sequoia. The article also touches on Rome’s gradual fall due to overextended empire, heavy taxation, population decline, and revolts.
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Yakima River
Washington
United States Reclamation Service
Columbia Plateau
Pacific Coast
California
United States
Canada
Alaska
Greenland
Europe
Asia
Wealth in One Self in Pearling History
A young Frenchwoman recently found in an oyster two black pearls worth as much as the other 38 pearls in her haul. Pearlers note exceptional luck, while typical Scottish pearlers end the season with lead-colored shells and a few small bright stones valued around $5 each. Historical notes say 1860 gems valued at £12,000 once passed through a syndicate controlling the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ciay
Ida
Ned
Alice Clay
Alice
Meduce Newspaper Syndicate
NU Service
Not That David in Tain Scotland A Tour Story
A traveler in the north of Scotland arrives at Tain and chats with a resident who notes Tain is an old royal burgh with a charter granted by King David. The tourist asks if that refers to the author of the psalms, prompting a wry exchange.
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David
Scotland
Tain
London
Weekend Visits and Local Social Roundup in Marion Center
Marion Center residents hosted and visited relatives from Rochester Mills Mercer and Washington DC over the weekend. Guests included Mrs. Emma Simpson and Mrs. Mary Wetzel with extended family, plus many trips to Indiana Ohio Punxsutawney and Clairton. A miscellaneous shower for Elmer Shields and wife Elmer’s bungalow plastering progress at Clayton Palmer’s house were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John §. Ross
Rochester Mills
Emma Simpson
Indiana
Laura Frederick
W. . Griffith
Griffith
Agnes Craig
Ada B. Kinter
Hart Park
Ernest Moore
L. Moore
Ohio
Oren Frye
Annie Kephart
North Manor Street
Paul Hopkins
D. W. Krytzer
Richmond
C. A. Waltman
H. Jones
Punxsutawney
Ad White
Youngstown, O
Rochester Area Weekend Socials and Notices
Edward Snyder stayed with his mother Mrs Martha Snyder of Savan Miss Jean Dunlap of Rossiter was a town caller on Sunday The Downey family visited relatives at Punxsutawney Indiana visitors included Mrs Ora Graffius and daughter Helen Numerous local families hosted relatives and friends over the weekend Church services announce Crooked Creek church next Sunday evening and Sunday school at 10 am Progress Notices and school bids from Indian Borough Board of Education inviting bids for public school buildings for 1941 32 with terms and bid deadline August 10 1081 dt
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Edward Snyder
Martha Snyder
Savan
Jean Dunlap
Rossiter
H. B. Downey
David
Punxsutawney
Ora Graffius
Helen
Indiana
Robert Dunmire
L.R. Elder
H.H. Raleigh
Clark Pollock
Walier
M. C. Gibson
Pittsburgh
Merle Little
Roy Marsh
Ethyl
Lola
Kathryn Raleigh
Earl Love
Altoona
Mr. Love
Trusal
Merle McGarn
Gon. Dale
Paul Brady
F. B. Kirk
Harold Downing
Jack
Clifford
Butler
C. A. Brady
Howard
Barr
Carl Miller
Vandercrift
Harry Miller
Melvin Wells
Apollo
Nettle Wells
Dorothy Cummings
John Cummings
Crooked Creek
SIDS
Board of Education
Borough of
Indian
Hinds
W. S. Daugherty
Marion W. Bath
Letters of administration for Irene Ellen Morgan
The Savings and Trust Co. of Indiana, widow Indiana, announces letters of administration on the estate of Irene Ellen Morgan of Center Townsly, deceased, granted to the undersigned. Creditors or those having claims against the estate should present them, with proper proof, by July 26, 1401 or as required. The administrator announces in Indiana.
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James W. Marek
Toretman
Burrell
Plerse
Isaac Shutt
Armstrong Lownslip
Dane & Drust Company
Indiana
Tom M. McFoaters
Creekside
Vorsagh
Sid
Edith L, Turney
Vandergrift
Aduloletratrix
Chapmain
Irene Ellen Morgan
Center Townsly
Paty
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Peer BO
Tota
Logan Pairy
WEY Itemiluet
Lo Haskin
Lhdys
Faip
Yotal
Elkin
Denntle
Uxoneratioms
Tex
Love Seecen
Tx Vyeneres
Fea
Chers
Uesat
Remont Howard
Potal Tem
Cscceereeteee
Olive Colman
G. G Gahagan
C. Elkin
Cherryhill
Tee
Down Run
Penn Run
K. C. Ray
Golden
Penn Nun
Rome
Roman Empire
Marion Center
Covode
Roghester Mills
Chambersville
Bargain Circus
Saltmiggan Union
Ecru
Victor
Eureka
Oxfords
Panamas
Eschelman Dairy
Miller’s
Wingold
Goldenrod
Hetrick & Wilson
P.R.R
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