20 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Kent Tribune
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions Dr Gosling, a state editor, and a Kent event. Details are unreadable. no clear names, dates, or location.
Wilson Pratt dies in Canton after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and daughter, two brothers, and other relatives. The obituary notes complications from cancer and lists scattered family details amid unclear OCR text.
Kent defeats Ohio Northern in a terse sports brief. The item mentions celebrations and a cryptic note about a golden wedding symbol and a Christmas reference, with fragmented phrases about CHina tyr and Ray from 2 Bae.
Mrs. O'Bierne died at age ninety three after a long illness. She was survived by two daughters, plus other relatives. The funeral arrangements were not announced in the fragment.
A garbled OCR note outlines a council meeting over parochial school funding and a proposed tax levy. It mentions a per-capita or flat fee and potential revenue sources, with references to local voters and deadlines. The fragment implies debate over a $15 fee or tax and effects on families and city services.
An old clipping notes the influenza outbreak easing while public schools remain closed. Paragraphs mention cases across Kent and nearby towns, with references to fever, sore throat, neck and back pain, and home care. Weather is described as warm and dry, and a few names appear related to local events and the illness response.
Report states Mrs Hunter grew very ill Wednesday evening while doctors attended. Local mention notes Mrs Paul Gilbert of Lake at Wax aliath home in Mantua, with observers sending condolences as family mourns. The Tribune records the event amid unclear fragments.
Rotary meeting features a live debate with remarks and questions from attendees. Participants discuss civic matters and district concerns while moderator notes suggest clear, orderly discourse.
A. T. Porter, prominent Brimfield resident, has died recently. Born near Board Ena, Porter was a well known local figure in Brimfield society and community affairs.
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