Prairie States Plant Trees To Break Wind
Farmers across the Prairie States have planted over 300 million trees in 15 years to create windbreaks and reduce dust storms. Merrill notes windbreaks are spreading from Texas and Arkansas to California and Wisconsin, though results vary and some districts abandon projects due to dry weather and costs.
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Dallas
Prairie States
North Pole
Louis P. Merrill
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Plains
Abilene
Tex
Reporter- News
Harry Holt
Reporter-News
Southwest
West Texas
Mexico
Canada
Merrill
Rio Grande Valley
Gulf Coast Prairie
California
Wisconsin
Lubbock
U.S. Forest Service
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Kansas
Franklin Legion to Meet Tonight
There will be a regular meeting of Russell Mc Elfresh Post American Legion tonight at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home on Fourth Street. All members are urged to be present.
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Franklin
Russell McElfresh
American Legion
Legion
Fourth St
Franklin Farmers Club
E. E. Luttringer
Lebanon Slug Troubles Hit Parking Meters
Lebanon Mayor Clyde C. Collins warns that plain three-quarter inch washers are appearing in parking meters. The devices jam the machines and cause trouble. motorists are told not to use washers, slugs, plugs, or defaced coins. Prosecution awaits offenders. a display of oddities is shown in the mayor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Clyde C. Collins
Dearborn Motors Demonstrates 45 Farm Implements
Detroit firm showcases 45 newly added implements to the Dearborn line at Deer Lake Hills Farm Clarkston attended by 500 including farm groups press and radio. The event follows July 1947 launch of Ford Tractor and 19 Dearborn implements and features 64 tools compatible with the Ford Tractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Dearborn Motors Corporation
Dearborn
Metropolitan
Agricultural Press
Deer Lake Hills Farm
Clarkston
Dearborn Motors
Ford Tractor
Social hour fills Lebanon with bridge and birthday notices
Mrs. J C Vian and Mrs. Gerald Eger hosted a bridge evening at the Eger home for Mrs. H E Langendorff of Glen Allen with prizes awarded to Mrs Romohr and Mrs Burke and a guest prize for Langendorff. Gary Harvey celebrated his sixth birthday with friends on High Street. The Lebanon Youth Choir enjoyed a hayride and picnic at Mrs Isaac Iorns home, followed by games and songs. Additional gatherings included a Hill Bridge Club luncheon on Mechanic Street and a 10th wedding anniversary party in Mason.
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Lebanon
J. C. Vian
Gerald Eger
Bridge
Eger
South Mechanic St
H. E. Langendorff
Glen Allen
Frank Bradbury
George Sikes
Riley Burke
Paul Fisher
Lou Romohr
Uest of Honor
Romohr
Rs. Burke
Golden Lamb
Keever
Deerfield Rd
Dudley Graham
Zane Brant
Jearl Spivey
Elmer Terry
Graham
Alton Brown
Hill Bridge Club
Harriet Smith
Harry Palmer
Mason
Earl Dill
Palmer
Leonard Palmer
Everett Pence
Clinton
San Diego
California
Ada Taylor
Lula Ritchie
Olive Hines
Hattie Wilkens
Leora Parker
Mary Snethe
Helen Mummert
Cincinnati
Miron Keeler
Don W. Walter
Columbus
Robert Dechant
Diane
Mrs. Orr
Mr. Orr
Accessories Stolen From Parked Cars at Hamilton Grange
Franklin The Hamilton Grange on Canal Street reported that three cars parked in the lot were stripped of accessories. The loss was discovered Tuesday and totaled about 75 dollars. Stolen items include an electric clock two seat covers a gear shift knob a spare tire and wheel and license plate brackets.
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Franklin
Hamilton Grange
Canal St
Camden Man Named To Welfare Board
Preble County Commissioners appoint Kenneth DuBois of Camden Route 3 to the Child Welfare Board to fill the Henry Kelley vacancy. The board’s next meeting is set for Thursday.
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Camden
Preble County
Kenneth DuBois
Camden Route No. 3
Preble County Child Welfare Board
Henry Kelley
Man Held In Lebanon Driving Without Owner's Consent
John D. Biggs of Waynesville was cited before Carmen Crane of Waynesville on charges of driving a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and held for grand jury action under a $1,000 bond, Sheriff Gerald W. Couden reported.
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Lebanon
John D. Biggs
Waynesville
Carmen Crane
Gerald W. Couden
Carnival Set By Firemen Of Jacksonburg
Jacksonburg firemen announce a carnival Saturday June 26 at Wayne Township school grounds beginning 6 p m. The Fire Engine Committee sponsors the event with prizes and refreshments. proceeds aid the new fire engine and township building fund, which totals 8100 of a 10000 goal. Bill Whitman treasurer and fire chief leads the arrangements.
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Jacksonburg
Wayne Township
Fire Engine Committee of
Bill Whitman
Party Held For Bride Elect Betty Hudson
Miss Betty Hudson bride elect of Saturday was honored at a party hosted by Mrs. Robert M. Rainey on Clay Street. Gifts were shared and games determined prize winners Miss Mayne and Mrs. Chamberlain. A lunch followed for guests including Mrs. Chas Peck and others from Middletown and West Middletown.
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Franklin
Betty Hudson
Robert M. Rainey
Rainey
Clay St. Mary
Lovely
Ruth Eldreth
Middletown
Ralph Wade
Phyllis Mayne
Luther Witt
James Hollingsworth
Frank Casson
James Chamberlain
Bessie Charlton
Eunice Tewell
Martha Becker
Hudson
Local Births Graduations and Visits Noted in Germantown
Mr and Mrs Harry Bussard announce the birth of a son to their daughter and husband Pfc and Mrs Donald Hueber of Murac California on June 9 named Thomas Allen. Families from Ohio State Purdue and Cincinnati universities are mentioned with graduations and visits along with travel and local engagements including initiation plans for Twin Valley Council 119 DAO.
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Germantown
Harry Bussard
Pfc
Donald Hueber
Murac Calif
Thomas Allen
Herman Clasen
Herman
Ohio State University
Columbus
Hildegarde
Louis Dickey
Rogue River
Ore
Ross Prewer
S. Cherry St
Conrad Green
Purdue University
William Green
Francis G. Malone
Baltimore
Robert Poorman
Dale Poorman
Addie Coleman
Dayton
Paul Bell
Twin Valley Council 119
Daughters of America
Dan Anslinger
Dan Moyer
Danny
Ira Zimmerman
Diane
Delores Anslinger
Ronald Emrick
Ben Emrick
William Emrick
West Liberty
Clifford Kelly
Celina
Negley Shaffer
Phillip
Dale Billett
Peasttown Heights
Emma Hutter
Phil St. John Miller
University of Cincinnati
Rodney Miller
Joseph Wheelbarger
Camp Miami
Lawn fete planned at Pleasant Ridge church
Pleasant Ridge EUB church schedules a lawn fete Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Alice James serves as committee chair overseeing the arrangements.
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Lawn
Pleasant Ridge
EUB
Alice James
Community Families Share Visits Across Wisconsin
Overpeck and nearby residents report multiple family visitations. Roy H. Dixon and family spend a week in Wisconsin while Mrs. John Sharits and family visit Ed Nickell's home. Other local residents host or travel for the week and holidays.
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Roy H. Dixon
Wisconsin
John Sharits
Ed. Nickell
Louis Bachman
Overpeck
Brinkman
Patty Pater
Joyce Falbert
R. T. Hill
Richard Sterling
Willia Moore and
Terry
Stempfley
Earl Gingrich
Franklin Mayor Fines Several for Reckless Driving and Disturbances
William L. Kimberlain of Franklin was fined 25 dollars with costs for reckless driving and had the fine suspended if damages to a Nicely car are paid. Fort Hensley Newport Ky was fined 25 dollars for no lights. Luther Webb Dayton and Charles Lamb Dayton were each fined 25 on intoxication charges after damages in a Ruhr Webb home fight were dismissed. Walter Hayes Mentz Addition James Johnson Franklin and Coleman Young Mentz Addition were fined 10 on disorderly conduct. Chas Philpot East Burnstead Ky was fined 10 on intoxication. Paul F Sauters Franklin Route 2 was fined 10 on speeding.
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Franklin
William L. Kimberlain
J. T. Riley
Fort Hensley
Newport
Luther Webb
Dayton
Chas. Lamb
Ruhr Webb
Walter Hayes
Mentz Addition
James Johnson
Coleman Young
Mentz
Chas. Philpot
East Burnstead
Paul F. Sauters
Route 2
Local clubs and groups schedule Wednesday events
Franklin Rotary party at Chautauqua and Springboro Grange meeting highlight a list of Wednesday events. Activities include a Mason American Legion Band concert at 8 p.m. in Mason and a Harmon Golf Club tourney and stag party at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively.
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Franklin
Rotary Club
Chautauqua
Springboro
Mason
American Legion
Lebanon
Harmon Golf Club
Germantown
Union Chapel Holds Picnic Farewell Dinner For Pastor
Union Chapel hosted a Sunday School picnic at Armco Park with over 50 attendees. A farewell dinner honored Rev. and Mrs. Robert Tunner before he moves to Texas. Kenneth Brown marked his fourth birthday Thursday. The WSCS met at Mrs. Eugene Brown's home with Mrs. Ora Marshall leading. Lunch served to a list of ladies. Bible School began Monday and runs through June 5 with teaching by Mrs. Eugene Brown, Mrs. Robert Conarroe, and Mrs. Kenneth Kesling.
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Poasttown Heights
Union Chapel
Armco Park
Robert Tupner
Texas
Kenneth Brown
WSCS
Eugene Brown
Ora Marshall
Elizabeth Abney
Inza Stone
Elizabeth Johnson
Jois Wetzel
Springboro Couple Plans Open House
Springboro Mr and Mrs George Graham celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at noon and an open house from 2 to 5 p m Sunday Relatives and friends may visit during the event The Grahams have two children Harold and Thelma Gray both of Springboro and four grandchildren
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Springboro
George Graham
Graham
Harold
Thelma Gray
Social notes from Springboro and surrounding towns
Community members from Springboro to Miamisburg and Franklin gather for luncheons visits and church events. Attendees include Mrs. Ray Ault Miss Annette Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kay Fritch Mrs. C. D. Crockett Rev. J. C. Sheeltz and many others sharing dinners alumni events and farm club meetings across Harrison Lebanon Middletown and Dayton areas.
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Springboro
Ray Ault
Annette Smith
Alpha Iota Sorority
Kay Fritch
Dayton
Little Theatre
Yellow Springs
F. W. Rosnagle
Miamisburg
Dan Collette
Franklin
Paul Null
Farmersville
Frances Null
I. B. Doyle
A. O. Harbaugh
Leonard Harbaugh
St. Marys Lake
Curtis Beck
Waynesville
Noel Easton
Charles Pyle
Lebanon
A. H. Montgomery
Robert Montgomery
Robert Lidington
Columbus
Rollin Lidington
C. D. Crockett
Oscar Wade
Lytle
J. C. Sheeltz
Middletown
W. T. Tullis
W. H. Hull
Milo Beck
P. A. Easton
George Seidenstick
Ray Zeck
Robert Gloeckler
Rosemary Marlett
John Brucks
Hamilton
Stanley Ellis
Wade Ellis
E. H. Gloeckler
Oneita Terrell
New Vienna
Earlham College
Richmond
Indiana
E. E. Luthringer
Walter Byrd
Clifford Geist
Walter Byrd Jr
John Lever
S. M. Ball
E. R. Kohler
City Farmers Club
J. R. Weir
Wilbur Wright High School
W. C. Auditorium
June Roth
Margaret Heston
Emma Jane Null
Luther Hartsock
Alvin Earnhart
W. H. Null
Charles Sweney
Harold Sweney
Lucy Cowan
Margaret Witham
Burdette Sweney
Everett Sweney
Western Star Lodge 109 celebrates 100th anniversary
Camden observes the centennial of Western Star Lodge No. 109 LOOF with an 7 a.m. program at the high school auditorium. Glen O Banion serves as noble grand and George W Phearis as secretary with addresses by Mayor Lloyd Townsley and C R Coblentz among others.
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Camden
Western Star Lodge
Loof
Glen O'Banion
Noble Grand
Camden Lodge
George W. Phearis
Open Lodge
Whitewater Lodge Orchestra
Richmond
Ind
Lloyd Townsley
Western Star
G. M. Kumler
Lewisburg
IOOF
History of
Geo. W. Pheanis
Charles Williams
Invisible Lodge
Oxford
Harry Riner
Eden Lodge
C. R. Coblentz
Eaton Lodge
Bridges of social visits listed in Urbana Dayton area
A long string of local weekend visits and summer plans is noted with Urbana and Dayton residents hosting relatives and friends. Alice Gray plans to attend a National Music Camp in Interlochen Michigan. The piece ends with a fact about Jewish migration to Palestine.
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Howard Dumford
Urbana
Charles Stutleberg
Lilly Stutleberg
Dayton
Fred Formann
St. Petersburg
Fla
Island Park
Alice Gray
Chicago
Miamisburg
Levis Fry
Jane Ashley
Trenton
Ralph Hutt
Luther Duncan
Arthur Gilpin
Anna Seiker
Carl Albright
Pekin
Ethel Trimble
Heber Throckmorten
Throckmorten
Anna Marstall
Ernest Pickering
Marie Marstall
Trimble
Charles Snyder
Lee Lovély
Gale Barkalow
Eugene Kesling
George Lahman
Alfred Wolf
Franklin
Barbara Benham
Curtis Beck
Charles Baker
Priscilla Club
Springoro
Pilgrimage festivities draw thousands to Warren County estates
Lebanon and Warren County hosts welcome crowds for the second annual Historic Pilgrimage starting Saturday. About 20 homes spanning Greek Revival to Cape Cod will open with Glendower serving as headquarters and Fort Ancient Museum offering special exhibits. Tickets cover all sites and hours run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each day.
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Lebanon
Warren County
Warren County Historical Society
Cape Cod
New England
Pilgrimeage
Glendower
Middle West
Fort Ancient Museum
Yesteryear
Golden Lamb
Merrydale Farm
Dunlevy Home
Lewis Home
Two White Horses
Bransby Farm
Arrow Springs Farm
Ridgeland
Green Hill
Yamoyden
Purple Boulder Farm
Pine Crest
East Hill
Mounts Home
Fort Ancient State Museum
Community Notes From Franklin Area Weekend Activities
Local families including the Bergers, Menkes, Shaws, and Jefferys attended gatherings at Crosley Field and homes. Guests from Dayton and Cincinnati shared visits, picnics, and weekend trips. updates include Mrs. Ivy Merritt’s recovery, Martin Reese and others on a Canada fishing trip, and naval training for William Minge at Great Lakes.
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Franklin
C. L. Berger
Richard Berger
William Menke
Malcolm Shaw
Dayton
Crosley Field
Everett Ward
Elm St
Ivy Merritt
Grandview Hospital
Wodds
West Carrollton
Martin Reese
Mary Sears
Willis Jeffery
James Buchanan
Thomas Glossip
Portsmouth
Buchanan
Carmen Jeffery
Middletown
Norma Jeffery
Samuel Weisman
Cincinnati
Jack Burlington
Raymond Mayne
Ralph Canton
Snow Anglesby
Jacob McCoppin
Canada
J. H. Golay, Jr
Fredericksburg
Fred Wade
Delbert Bentley
Wilmington
Eather Swink
Edward Wallace
Ernestine
Edna M. Wallace
Hamilton
Germantown Dam
David Borden
Royal Oak
Mich
Lucy Borden
George Francis
William Hartzell
Ohio State University
Robin Vail
Kate Thompson
Florence Merritt
Jack Rhode
Ohio
Repley
Rankin House
Roy L. Hudson
Joan
Winter Wheat Crop To Exceed Average In Ohio 1948
Ohio's 1948 winter wheat crop may rise 30 percent above the 10 year average, with June 1 prospects at 56,056,000 bushels. The 1948 yield is estimated at 24.5 bushels per acre versus 22.5 in 1947 and 21.9 for the decade. Oats may double last year's 19,058,000 bushels. corn figures not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service
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Robert E. Ford
Franklin Legion
Franklin Man
Methodist Church
John Kruer
Hamilton Ymca
The
Chamber of Commerce
Manchester
Eaton
Progressive Youth Club
Dixon Township High School
RED Lion
Red Lion Church
Carlisle
Betty
Dial
Bob Brown
Palestine
Poland
Ross Mote
Clear Creek
Franklin-Lebanon Road
Mote
William Minge
Everett Minge
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Chris Dwinell
Miami Valley Hospital
SS ‘Ung Brewing CO
the Schoenling Brewing CO
William Furginson Distributing CO
Cleveland Ave
Hamilton, Ohio
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