21 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1947
Page
1
A local museum reports a $700 total from six pledges. Donors listed include individuals named Frankite, Elwin Dances, Al B. genes, M. Selleday, and B. Potts. The brief notes community support and ongoing fundraising efforts.
Minford volunteer firefighters prepare for their annual homecoming with a program, basket supper, and cake sale to benefit teleported health services. Fire Chief Howard Kiehl serves as guest speaker at the event hosted by the department. Proceeds fund local charity efforts.
The Ohio Aviation Prades association urged two safety measures at a Raven Rock Fluzg Service event. They called for state board approval of new commercial airports with rail access within three miles and for runways at least 1,800 feet wide with clear approach zones. Officials emphasized strict pilot certification and restricted takeoffs and landings to clear areas.
Local schools hire Gardner Brews of Dayton as voice instructor while Mrs Luther Cramford of Manchester becomes second panel teacher to replace a resigning staffer. The board also hires Miss Evelyn Roush of Renton as secretary. A broader narrative recounts the Canalians historic contact with Spanish and Mexican regimes, missionization impacts, and the decline of their population leading to a 1937 sighting of the last full-blooded Canalian child Juan Justo in a Santa Barbara area.
A jumble of notes on postage stamp issues tied to Roosevelt, Canada, and South American leaders. Mentions 1847 1947 centennial stamps, 1887 Canadian commemorations, and sets featuring Francisco Sglako Lopez. References Associated Press correspondence and a stray sports note about an 8 game sequence.
A fragment from Clarktown 4-H groups notes meetings, attendance, and upcoming events across several clubs. It records officer elections, project planning, and reports from the Washington High School band and local girls and home ec groups with multiple members named and events scheduled for next meetings.
The Pike 4H Dairy Club held its second meeting at Dick and Tom McFerren’s home with 21 of 31 members present. Adviser Walter Deacon spoke on introducing cattle into America and breeds, while Q. R. McFerren distributed project books to members. The next meeting is set for Saturday June 28 at Janet Eckhart’s home.
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