Death Calls Aged Resident Mrs John A Bair
Mrs John A Bair an aged resident of this city passed away at her east Odon home last Wednesday from general debility. Born Sidney Zigler in Tuscarawas County Ohio on May 12 1842 she would have been 78 in May. She came to this county in 1865 spent most of her life here and married John A Bair in 1867. She leaves husband two sons one foster son one daughter and a granddaughter. Funeral at United Brethren church Thursday at 2:30 with Rev Ernest Roberts officiating. burial Walnut Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Bair
East Odon
Sidney Zigler Barr
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Henry
Catherine Zigler
John A. Bair
Catherine
Daniel W
Curtis H
Ada
Terre Haute
Bair
United Brethren Church
William Green
Loo
Card of Thanks for support during bereavement
The family thanks neighbors and friends for help after the death and burial of their wife and mother. They also thank the singers for music and Rev. Roberts for words of consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Cooper Purchases Creamery Site in East Odon
Charles Cooper buys the old creamery building in east Odon and wrecks it. Part of the structure will be used in his new east Main street residence. A wave of moving follows with Burrell, Brunson, Callahan, Neeriemer, and Mrs. Ketchein relocating to nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cooper
East Odon
East Main Street
Odon
Mr. Cooper
J. A. Burrell
Cooper
Leo Brunson
Burrell
Joe Callahan
Brunson
Hue Neeriemer
Callahan
Neeriemer
Sallie Ketchein
East
Madison
Farmers to Tile Large Spring Section
Farmers plan extensive tiling this spring as demand for tile labor rises. High land prices spur productivity, and most farmers expect heavy cropping in the coming season based on discussions with local growers.
The Reason Why at Star Theater with Clara Kimball Young
Clara Kimball Young headlines The Reason Why at Star Theater with her company. The plot follows Yvonne Marinoff who flees a mob killing, impersonates a London heiress, and faces love and betrayal with Lord Tancred while uncovering a family financial scheme. Two shows 7:15 and 8:30 with 17 and 11 admission. Odon sees future bookings including Evangeline and The Lone Wolf.
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Elinor Glyn
Clara Kimball Young
Mary Murillo
Robert G. Vignola
Star Theater
Yvonne Marinoff
Miss Young
Mimo
Yvonne
Zara
Francis Markrute
London
Markrute
Lord Tancred
Wrayth Hall
Tancred
Holsum Bread Tops Taste at Callahan’s
Callahan’s serves Holsum bread praised as the best tasting by patrons. The ad touts quality and flavor as a flagship rivalry highlight for local shoppers.
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Callahan’s
School Notes and Senior Plans Highlight Busy Week
The chorus practices a Japanese operetta with a full rehearsal at the high school auditorium. Seniors map commencement invitations and appoint Edith Freeman Vella Freed and Ray Hamerick as a committee to work with the faculty. The basketball team beat Williams 27 to 23 after a closely contested game. The Williams visit included a tour of a power plant and a three course supper served by Domestic Science girls. Rev. R R Chaver spoke on The Life Worth Living at Tuesday’s opening exercises. Bicknell basketball visits tonight for season finale.
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Edith Freeman
Vella Freed
Ray Hamerickhouse
Williams High School
O.H.S
R. R. Chaver
Mud Roads and Light Wheat Crop Signal Hard Times
Muddy conditions plague travel as roads deteriorate and the wheat harvest appears likely to be light in the area. Community chatter notes local sales activity at O Connor Stafford with poor turnout due to weather and several local visitors and relocations. Various town news covers visits, illness, a birthday surprise, and ongoing remodeling sales at Rexall Store.
Death of Charles Wesley Grove at 73 in Linton
Charles Wesley Grove aged 73 years 10 months formerly of this community died last Saturday morning in Linton. His body was brought home Sunday and burial was held at Tolberts Chapel southwest of the city. Funeral services were conducted from his Linton residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wesley Grove
Linton
Tolberts Chapel
Lyons farmer wins Farm Journal bronze for 1919 corn yield
W H Baker of Lyons Greene county receives the Farm Journal bronze medal and 250 dollars for the third highest five acre corn yield in the United States in 1919. His 121.7 bushels per acre at 15.5 percent moisture falls 0.3 bushels shy of the second prize won by Ohio. Missouri earned first with 127.5 bushels per acre.
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W. H. Baker
Lyons
Greene County
Farm Journal
United States
Missouri
Ohio
Mrs Jane Howard Dies at Age 62 in Community
Mrs Mary Jane Howard a longtime resident of the township died at her home east of the city on Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in 1857 she lived on the local farm and raised ten children seven of whom survive Everett Aden Shirley Delmer Elmer Lillie Alford and Ethel Overton. Funeral services were held at Mt Olive church Thursday at two o’clock with Rev Alford presiding. Burial followed in the Mt Olive cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Howard
Mary Haverstock Howard
Alfred Howard
Everett
Aden Shirley
Delmer
Elmer
Lillie Alford
Ethel Overton
Howard
Missionary Baptist Church
Mt. Olive Church
Rey Alford
Hoovers Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary At Southwest Home
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hoover celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with about 75 invited guests at their modern southwest city home. A large 12:30 dinner was served in a basement setup with long tables. afternoon hours were filled with visiting, music, and games as guests wished the couple many more happy anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Beasley
Harley
Willis Hoover
Hoover
Mrs. Hoover
PTA Meeting Invitation At School March 12
A state organizer Miss Hense Orme invites parents to the school building on March 12 at 8 p m for full information and a chance to join the Progressive PTA.
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P.T. A
Hense Orme
Rural school conference to be held at Washington High
An all day conference for rural school improvement will be held Friday February 27 at Washington High School. The county Board of Education will attend and hundreds of patrons are expected from across the county. Programs include music from county schools and a series of talks on rural education including health and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
County Board of Education
James E. Gilley
Washington Township Consolidated Schools
Z. M. Smith
Montgomery High School
E. B. Wotherow
Intermission High School
Wm F. King
Epsom High School
Indiana
L. N. Hines
Plainville
B. J. Burris
L N Hines
America
Community Notes From STRINGTOWN Area
Calvin Perkins was at Elnora on business Tuesday plans Myers spent Wednesday night with Joseph and Austin Myers. Heschel Berch went to Indianapolis Tuesday Mrs Bertha Singleton and little daughter Mildred spent Wednesday with her sister Mrs Cara Fiddler Mrs Grace Grove spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Goldie Myers Jase Mallett and Bert Odell attended a sale at Montgomery Monday Miss Alma Cavness called on Miss Edith Sayers Tuesday night Several from here attended the shoe sale at Washington Monday Mr and Mrs Alvin Perkins and Charles Perkins visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Perkins Wednesday Alvie Hindman and Calvin Perkins motored to Newberry Thurs Calvin and Alvin Perkins, Roscoe Myers and Chas Perkins motored to Elnora Wednesday Born Sunday Feb. 22 to Mrs and Mrs Deo Hart a little son
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Bertha Singleton
Mildred
Cara Fiddler
Knights Invite Lattern Slide Evening
An illustrated degree work event titled Lattern Slides is scheduled for Monday evening March 1. All Knights are invited to attend.
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Ernest Roberts
Walnut Hill
Evangeline
All Star
William Farnum
Tom Mix
Norma Talmadge
Talmadge
Farnum
Eugene O’brien
Olive Thomas
Elaine Hammerstein
Mickie
Charles Sug Roe
Williams
Bicknell
Eaglesville
Vern Clark
Griffith
Zigler
O’connor-Stafford
Laveda
Chloe Swayze
Elisha Stuffle
Liberty Church
Gus Dant
Here
Miss Laveda Swayze
Lish Stuffle
Family of Center
Ken Myers
Cornettsville
O'Conner and
Stafford Sale
James Burris
Washington
Emma Riggins
John Sims
Frank Overton
Robert
Zeigler
Madison Township
U. B. Conference Church Extension Society
Rexall
Jane Howard
Duanes
Jas. E. Gilley
Stringtown
Calvin Perkins
Elnora
Plans Myers
Joseph
Austin Myers
Heschel Berch
Indianapolis
Grace Grove
Goldie Myers
Jase Mallett
Bert Odell
Alma Cavness
Edith Siyers
Alvin Perkins
Charles Perkins
Alvie Hindman
Newberry
Calvin
Roscoe Myers
Chas Perkins
Deo. Hart
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