No Use Crying or Carrying On West Elkton Aids Minister In Distress
West Elkton residents rally around minister Ed Hill and his family of seven after a Monday fire destroyed their home and possessions. Neighbors donated clothing, stove and supplies while the West Elkton Women’s Auxiliary organized support and a fundraising call. The Hills plan a July 4 reunion as they rebuild and cope with loss.
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Kathrine
Hill
Red Cross
Kelta Theta Tau Sorority
Joe
Seattle
Wash
Bob
Huntsbarger
Emma
Tony
Wallace Almquist Keeps Farming Family Land Since 1872
In Loveland Colorado Wallace Almquist continues to farm the same land his grandfather homesteaded in 1872, a rare stability amid rural departures.
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Loveland, Colo
Wallace Almquist
Colorado
Barney Flaherty Named First Newsboy
The passage credits Barney Flaherty as the first newsboy in history, noting his pioneering role in street newspaper selling. It underscores his historic status and the subsequent emergence of newsboys as a common sight.
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Barney Flaherty
Plans Ready for Springboro Split of Junior and Senior High
Springboro outlines tentative schedules to separate junior high from high school with seventh and eighth grades 270 students remaining in the high school building under Principal Phil Lambert. The junior high staff will handle academics while high school staff cover music art PE and guidance. An elementary school for grades 4 5 6 opens in September enabling the separation and a two story farmhouse will become administrative offices. Four more teachers will be hired at about 25000 dollars. The lunchrooms fund starts with 200 dollars this year, down from 1092 last year, prompting possible meal price increases after the first term. Teachers may choose to be paid on a nine or twelve month basis. a vote will follow the start of school.
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Lambert
Raymond Perez
Helen Prickett
Clearcreek
Perez
Theft and its cost to American industry urged ends justify action
A speaker warns theft by employees drains billions from U. S. factories, recounts cases from a company safe to dictating machines. He argues plant protection cannot stop all losses and urges a public stance against theft, noting motives range from resentment to resell value.
20 Years On Franklin Police Chief Reflects On Change
Franklin Police Chief Frank Harbach marks his 20th anniversary amid reflections on changing attitudes toward police, training and taxation. He recalls starting in 1948 with minimal training and a salary of 1800 dollars, noting improvements in education and discipline but rising public disrespect and challenging legislation.
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Franklin
Frank Harbach
Harbach
Kirkpatrick
Akron U Receives One Million Grant for Arts Center
Akron University will receive a $1 million federal grant for the construction of a performing arts center. The announcement came from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in Washington. The university aims to raise $10 million for construction programs including the arts center.
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Akron, Ohio
Akron University
Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
General Foods to Acquire Burger Chef Units in Ohio
General Foods Corp will buy Burger Chef of Ohio Inc and Jax Inc. announced by Dayton owners John A. and E. J. Roschman. John Roschman, a pioneer executive of Burger Chief Systems Inc of Indianapolis, led Burger Chef of Ohio since 1959 after Burger Chief Systems was acquired by General Foods in January.
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Dayton, Ohio
General Foods Corp
Burger Chef of
Ohio
Concession Stand Burns at Springfield Drive-In
Patrons arriving early for a fireworks display at a Springfield drive-in theater watched a warm-up as the concession stand burned down. No injuries reported.
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Springfield, Ill
Mason's Library Turns 10 Years Old in Mason
The Mason Public Library marks its tenth anniversary with circulation rising from 8000 to 25000 books since its first year. Founded by the Mason Literary Guild in 1957, it operates from the Mason Municipal Building with Librarian Verna Niederman and assistant Marian Walker. The Kiwanis backed Summer Reading for 150 children runs through July 26 on the rainbow ice cream cone theme.
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MASON
Verna Niederman
Mason Literary Guild
Virginia Arujo
Mason Municipal
Warren County
Mary Frautschi
Niederman
Marian Walker
Bella Kinder
Marsha Giehls
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West Elkton Women's Auxiliary
The
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arEy
Peggy McKee
Gratis
Woodrow Essig
Essig
MR. Hill
Faith
Armbruster Florist, Inc
Grand Ave
Springboro
Phillip Lambert
Speaking
MYND
Charles Palmer
First National Bank
Heard
Akron U
Eagles Lodge Aerie
Central
Miami
Mason’s
Richie's
Central Ave
Indiv
Miek
Denny Lumber CO
First Ave
Grimes
Guitar
Richie
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