Preble County Farmers Band Chooses Leader and Grows
Eaton Burman Taylor appointed director and president of the newly formed Preble county farmers band now with 25 musicians. They meet at Barradaile's garage in Camden on the first and third Mondays for practice as a concert and marching band and plan public appearances soon inviting former bandsmen to join.
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Eaton
Burman Taylor
Preble County Farmers’ Band
Barradaile’s
Camden
Men Apprehended for Police Chief
Paul O Mara 24 and Burl T Gray 27 both of Los Angeles were nabbed by Zanesville police on petit larceny charges linked to a theft from Vern Donahue’s car in front of Production Plating Works. They pleaded shy when cited, fined 200 dollars plus costs, and given 30 days in Warren county jail. Officers found flashlights shovels and tools in the vehicle as they headed toward New York City.
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Lebanon
Paul O’mara
Burl .T. Gray
Los Angeles
Calif
Zanesville
W. H. Fulkerth
J. G. Howell
Warren County
Vern Donahue
Zanesville Lice
New York City
West Elkton Community Notes Services and Local News
Sunday services will be held at 10 30 a m at the EUB church with Mrs Clara Randall Mrs Grace Robertson and Mrs Gladys Erley of New Orleans Louisiana visiting Mrs Tara Stubbs Wednesday afternoon. Five members of Boy Scout Troop 25 attended Camporee in Greenville Ohio. Lora Stubbs leaves Saturday for Buffalo New York to visit daughter Mrs Pauline Stauffer and attend granddaughter graduation. The Rev and Mrs Parvin Bond officiated at a Greenfield Indiana wedding then a funeral back home Jimmie Bond heads to Florida for marriage. EUB Aid Society met with 13 members and one visitor. Families gathered for Fathers Day at the Ches ter Francis home. Kelly Bashford recovering after tractor accident. Mr and Mrs Harold Ward and Sam visited Mrs E E Wilson. Ray Withrow from Middletown visited Earl Phares family.
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West Elkton
EUB
Clara Randall
Grace Robertson
Gladys Erley
New Orleans
Tara Stubbs
Gwendlyn Shaw
H. Roberts
Newarts
Harold Shaw
Greenville
O. Lora Stubbs
Buffalo
N. Y
Pauline Stauffer
Parvin Bond
Greenfield
Ind
Jimmie
Florida
Alto Moore
EUB Aid Society
Chester Francis
Harold Yost
Eaton
Vernie Nelson
Paul Gene
Martin Vern
Camden
Eva Mendenhall
Woody
Judy
Kelly Bashford
Harold Ward
E. E. Wilson
Ray Withrow
Middletown
Earl Phares
Local Social News From Franklin Rural Area
Mrs Frank Hazelwood is ill at her home near Red Lion. Many families visit for meals and birthdays including the 86th birthday of Val Green at Monroe and the 12th wedding anniversary of the R. Mote family at Red Lion. Visitors arrive from Bond Hill Chillicothe Middletown Lebanon and Dayton for gatherings and dinners.
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Franklin Rural
Frank Hazelwood
Red Lion
Earle Trinkle
Bond Hill
Jane Weaver
Chillicothe
Albert Kolb
Horace Hunter
Middletown
Earl Logsdon
Franklin
Ralph Hall
Miamisburg
Taylor Dennis
Wilma Dennis
Chautauqua
Millard Wells
California
Russell Spiegel
Alton Pe
BE. M. Johnson
Lebanon
H. D. Bailey
David Viars
Jersey
Jimmie Saunders
Ross Mote
Michael Lee
Joseph Mote
Val Green
Ernest Eppler
Monroe
Charles South
Steve
James Johns
South
Robert Burtner
Dayton
Virgil Bybee
West Irvine
Ethern Wilson
Polley Hosts Joint Men’s Club Meeting at East Street Home
Mr and Mrs Alvin Polley will entertain the Men’s Club and the Willing Workers of Second Baptist Church at a joint gathering Friday night at their East Street home.
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Franklin Colored News
Franklin
Alvin Polley
The
Second Baptist Church
East St
Mrs George Emley hosts bridal shower for Alice Kofroth
Ger mantown tally notes a miscellaneous shower at 8S Main St in honor of Miss Alice Kofroth a Friday bride elect. Prizes went to Mrs Ernest Kepler and Mrs George Huber. refreshments served to a lengthy guest list including Mrs Lon Libecap Mrs Don Moyer and more. Additional society items cover visits and gatherings around Dayton Lima and Cincinnati.
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Germantown
George Emley
Alice Kofroth
Main St
Ernest Kepler
George Huber
Lon Libecap
Don Moyer
Clarence Emley
Marvin Kofroth
Ross Brewer
Dan Anslinger
Mary Martha Emley
Shirley Apple
Paul Bell
W. Market St
Ralph Bell
Dayton
Perle Whitehead
Waynesville Man Enters Guilty Plea
Robert Leyes of Waynesville Route 3 pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and was held for grand jury action under $1,000 bond. He admitted stealing three 50-pound cans of lard from Earl Coyle's Packing Plant and selling them in Dayton after entering by breaking a door lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebanon
Laurie Carmen Crance
Waynesville
Robert Leyes
Leyes
William Thomas
Earl Coyle
Dayton
Local Garden Club Socials and Residents Attend Events
Mrs. Helen Mount and Mrs. Warner Conover attend a committee meeting of the Oakwood Garden Club in Dayton. Carlisle Ramblers join a Franklin Garden Club dessert bridge at Cha tautauqua with several members listed. Miscellaneous visits include Mr. Schrader purchasing Presby Parsonage in Franklin, calls by John Mount and Arthur Small, and notes on Mrs. Martha Smith improving at West Carrollton.
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Carlisle
Helen Mount
Warner Conover
Oakwood Garden Club
Dayton
Charles R. Mount
Carrie Louise Mount
Herschel Ave
Hyde Park
H. K. Pingleton
Santa Ana
Calif
Roy Shaffer
Clyde Predemore
Middletown Hospital
Ann Mae Randolph
Florence Kutz
Columbus
Roger Shaffer
Sons
Chautauqua
David Hall Ofranklin
Margaret
Jacksonburg WSWS meeting postponed to July 1
Jacksonburg WSWS meeting delayed from June 24 to Thursday July 1 to be held at the Conrad home. Numerous local residents and relatives gathered for visits and a picnic in honor of guests including Mayme Bowers Estella Lantis and Howard McGeath from Richmond Indiana. Others from Cairo Middletown Dayton Hamilton and Trenton joined family gatherings and holiday visits.
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Jacksonburg
WSWS
Conrad
Mayme Bowers
Estella Lantis
Howard McGeath
Richmond
Ind
Howard Phares
Trenton
Robert Paul
Cairo
John
Shafer Schenck
Willard Long
John Brelsfoard
Donald Pergram
George Sniel
Dayton
E. S. Brelsfoard
Middletown
Andrew Craig
Dale Wheeler
Hamilton
B. Tabler
Liberty Township Social News and Upcoming Events
John Davison of New Jersey and Mr and Mrs Clinton Rhoades of near Mason were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice Rhoades. A Lawn Fete will be held at the Liberty School grounds Friday. Mr and Mrs E E Roosa celebrated their wedding anniversary by a weekend drive to Marietta. Mr and Mrs Howard Gorsuch hosted a picnic at Shadow Lake.
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Liberty Township
John Davison
New Jersey
Clinton Rhoades
Near Mason
Maurice Rhoades
J. C. Berry
Karen Condon
Kyles Rd
Charlene Condon
Liberty School
E. E. Roosa
Marietta
Howard Gorsuch
Shadow Lake
Charley Oliver
Muriel Kennel
Franklin OES Plans Tonight Meeting and Birthday Lunch
Franklin Chapter No. 535 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting tonight in the Masonic Temple with men in charge. A birthday party and lunch follow, and this will be the last meeting until fall.
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Franklin
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Lebanon Society to Meet Monday
The Lebanon County War ren Historical Society will hold its June meeting at the Golden Lamb Monday at 8 pm. Fred L. Pauly of Lebanon schools will discuss the Flag. President G H Townsley announced plans to open the cabin in City Park one or more days weekly.
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Lebanon
Warren County Historical Society
Golden Lamb
Fred L. Pauly
Pauly
G. H. Townsley
Gratis Daugh ter of Rebekah celebrates birthdays and adds members
The Gratis Daugh ter of Rebekah Lodge held a birthday dinner for members with birthdays in the last three months. Three new members were admitted. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Dull and Mrs. Mary Isor. Additional visits referenced include the Miller reunion at Fort St. Claire Park and families from Jamestown near In gomar. Agnes Boomershine is ill while Clementia Denyer recovers in Dayton hospital. Ralph Shaffer hosted relatives on Sunday evening and Carl Frazier with wife and two daughters travel on vacation to Cleveland.
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Gratis
Rebekah
John Dull
Mary Isor
Miller
Fort St. Claire Park
Opal Eavers
Harold Eavers
Little Son
Jamestown
Wilber Moses
Ingomar
C. S. Apple
Agnes Boomershine
Clementia Denyer
Dayton
Ralph Shaffer
Carl Frazier
Cleveland
Local Notices From South Lebanon Area
A series of short items note births, visits, hosting, and church events in South Lebanon and Middletown. Among them a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Peters in a Day hospital, a Kentucky birth to Mr. and Mrs. Cole, visits by Charlene Van Riger and Texas relatives, and the Methodist Church planning for next year with Rev. Harley Martin. An Emperor Nero aside mentions his concave emerald used to view gladiatorial contests.
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South Lebanon
Gee
von TF Peters
Harry Fryer
Earl Pressier
Arlie Mooney
Middletown
Charles Hopkins
Arlie Starn
Lancaster
Roy James
Miami Bridge Club
Marion Cole
Barbara Milam
Kentucky
Clarence Milam
Charlene van Riger
Ruby van Riper
Allen Rapp
Texas
Harley Martin
Methodist Church
Mabel Orndorf
Ruby Alice
Ronald Todd
Fort Knox
Nero
What Makes 17 Year Locust a 17-Year Locust
A Columbus filed feature explains the 17 year cicadas in Eastern Ohio and West Virginia during 1948. It notes their 17 year life cycle, the egg-laying in tree branches, six weeks above ground, and extensive agricultural damage. It cites natural enemies the cicada killer hornet and sparrows, mentions insecticide trials, and forecasts spread to other states through 1953 and beyond.
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Columbus
Ohio
West Virginia
New York
Missouri
Michigan
Alabama
Georgia
Indiana
Illinois
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Gallipolis
Local brief notices from Preble County communities
Nearby briefs list events across Preble County including an ice cream social in Red Lion at 6 30 p m at the local church a Mound Builders Area meeting in Lebanon at the Golden Lamb and a WSCS reception in Lebanon. Germantown initiation at Charter Oak Grange and a Daughters of America candidates event in Germantown. Eaton Preble County Women’s Chorus picnic Friday 11 a m at Mrs Amy Armacost’s home. Springboro C E Society meeting Friday evening at James Harris home. Monroe WSCS church food sale Saturday at 9 a m in the Post Office. Jacksonburg carnival and 50 50 dance Saturday evening at Wayne Township school grounds. Eaton lighting office sale by Preble County Home Demonstration council. Chautauqua comedy Kidnapping Betty at Miami Valley Chautauqua Sunday 8 p m. Montgomery County Seventh team event at Bear Creek Grange Eberton Sunday noon.
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EATON
Preble County
Woman's Chorus
Amy Armacost
Campellstown
Jacksonburg
Fire Engine Committee of
Wayne Township
Eaton Lighting
Preble County Home Demonstration Council
Flower Mission Day Planned by Springboro WCTU
Springboro Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold Flower Mission Day Friday afternoon at the EUB parsonage with a simple program and fellowship.
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Springboro
WCTU
Eub
King's Daughters to Meet at Mrs Hinkle's Home
The Close of the Methodist church group will gather Thursday night at the country home of Mrs Laurence Hinkle for their meeting.
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Germantown
King’s Daughters
Laurence Hinkle
Coach Of Gratis Hurt In Accident
Gratis high school coach Albert Kirac was injured in an accident. Authorities reported the incident involved the Gratis team and occurred recently, with details on the condition and next steps forthcoming.
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Gratis
Albert Kirac
Miller named president of Franklin Garden Club
Mrs Wade Miller was elected president at the Franklin Garden Club meeting held at Mrs Wm Reynolds home near Centerville. First vice president is Mrs Robert M Anderson and second vice president is Mrs C J Wierman. Other officers named include Mrs L F Edwards corresponding secretary, Mrs R D Stevens recording secretary, Mrs Melvin Twyman treasurer and Mrs Chas Betzler program chairman. The July meeting will be July 20 at Mrs Miller’s home in Chautauqua.
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Franklin
Wade Miller
Franklin Garden Club
Wm. Reynolds
Centerville
Robert M. Anderson
C. J. Wierman
L. F. Edwards
R. D. Stevens
Melvin Twyman
Chas. Betzler
Miller
Chautauqua
Local social notes from Springboro and nearby towns
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Case return from a ten day Norfolk business trip. A Germantown Dam picnic included Mrs. Ella Johnson and the Montgomery family. Visits from John McElroy of Miamisburg and Dwight Wiant of Springfield are noted. A prayer group attended a shower for Mrs. Robert Fox at 741 North Springboro. Teas and gatherings honored the Fox brides and other local residents.
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Springboro
J. E. Case
Norfolk
Ella Johnson
Carl Montgomery
Germantown Dam
John McElroy
Miamisburg
Louis Fry
Wiant
Walter Rubel
Middletown
Sandra Kay Wade Franklin
Curtis Reedy
Germantown
W. F. Akers
William Akers
Glenn Wade
Wilbur Itz
Luther Duncan
Clineton Gilpin
Dwight Gilpin
Robert Fox
Pe Fox
Springboro M
Thomas Fox
Inlaw
Thomas Fox Jr
A. T. Gilpin
Clinton Gilpin
Worker Injured at Kiracore and Co Cement Plant
An accident at the Kiracore and Company cement factory left a worker with a broken right arm and injuries to the left arm. The incident occurred recently at the plant and required medical assessment.
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Kiracore and Company
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