Pasture Management Warns Against Winter Overgrazing
Ohio agronomist Ralph H. Morrish warns that farmers who squeeze forage from fall pastures weaken next seasons feed. He cautions winter pasturing harms sod, creates gullies, and soils compaction on wet lands. Morrish cites D. R. Dodd and county agents as resources for improving pasture systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ralph H. Morrish
Agronomist
Soil Conservation Service
Dayton
Morrish
Dayton Agronomist
D. R. Dodd
Ohio State University
Ohio State
Math helps vary menus with limited foods says OSU expert
Ralph W. Sherman of Ohio State University explains that starting with 25 foods and serving five per meal across three daily meals, with at least one food changed each time, yields 53 130 distinct meals before any repeat. At three meals daily this spans over 48 years, showing the vast variety possible with a large pantry and minimal repetition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Sherman
Department of Rural Economics
Ohio State University
Sherman
Income From Eggs Tops For Ohio Poultrymen Says Cray
Ohio poultry specialist R E Cray of Ohio State University notes light weight breeds derive about 80 percent of income from eggs and 20 percent from meat while heavy breeds yield 65 percent from eggs and 35 percent from meat. He urges focus on egg production with improved feeding and management including ample hopper space, daily mash, artificial lights, green and milk in diets, and parasite control per county extension bulletins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
R .E. Cray
Ohio State University
Cray
al Qhigo
Seasonal Decline Reported In Dairy Herd Production
Ohio dairy records show a seasonal dip in forage and other factors, with 15 553 cows tested across 46 herd improvement associations. Top monthly butterfat was 83.7 pounds from 1641 pounds milk in Orville Koop’s Van Wert Paulding Mercer herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
Ohio
C L. Blackman
Ohio State University
Orville W. Koop
Mr. Koop
van Wert-Paulding-Mercer Association
L. A. Young
Trumbull Association
E. P. Greer
Knox-Morrow Association
T. A. Leathers
Wayne Association
Alexander and Trout
Westerville Association
Charles Steimer
Knox-Morrow
C. G. Brown
Ashland-Richland
O. V. Lees
Charles Wenger
Sandusky
Louis Neuweiler
Blackman
Willow Bend Farm
Licking
A. J. Kroll
Huron Waller
Russell Selers
Geo. D Eustis
E Tler
F. B. Black
Ohio Dairyman
Baling Hay on the Run
Wisconsin pick up hay bales require four men and bales hay as fast as three men with low wagons can hawl the bales to the barn and mow them away. Top record for this outfit was forty tons baled in one day. Farmers baling for own use report baled hay stores as well as loose hay and uses less space per ton. Bales stored on edge with air space between rows to prevent heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Council Purchases Fire Equipment Mounted on Dodge Chassis
A council discussion covered the Weinle-Holbury ditch and snow plow truck rental. It approved purchase of an American La France fire apparatus mounted on a Dodge 2 ton chassis from American La France and Foamite Industry, Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinle-Holbury
Council
American la France
Foamite Industry, Inc
Ill Howard Clark improves. several visits noted
Howard Clark formerly ill is reported much better. Mr and Mrs Charles Bersinger spent a few days last week with relatives in Bellefontaine Ohio. Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs Peter Schuster at St Marys Church in Avon Saturday morning. Rudy Stauder is visiting his uncle George Eslinger and family in Milan Ohio. Mr and Mrs Joe Boehm Sr host their aunt Miss Katherine McGuire of Cleveland as a house guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Clark
Charles Bersinger
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Peter Schuster
St. Mary's Church
Avon
Rudy Stauder
Bis
George Eslinger
Milan
Joe Boehm Sr
Katherine McGuire
Cleveland
World record egg laying pen set by J A Hanson
J A Hanson of Corvallis Oregon owns the best egg laying pen of 10 White Leghorn hens. They would have averaged 314 eggs per hen if they had laid one more egg. The high pullet laid 820 eggs in 51 weeks and the poorest layer produced 283 eggs. Cost of producing these eggs was 5 2 10 pounds of feed per dozen eggs.
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J. A. Hanson
Corvallis
Oregon
New York
Potato And Apple Show To Be Held Friday Saturday
Lorain County farms polish potatoes and prepare apples for the potato and apple show to be held Friday and Saturday at 625 West Broad Street. The event features honey displays and an apple pie baking contest open to Lorain County homemakers, with Donald Wasem of Henrietta Township as general chairman.
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Lorain County
West Broad Street
West Avenue
Donald Wasem
Henrietta Township
Sheep Wrinkles and Drought Shape Australian Flocks
John A Rogerson of Queensland discusses how skin wrinkles in Merinos influence life expectancy. He details his vast flocks across two stations, the threat of flies laying eggs in wrinkled wool, and the impact of heavy rains and swampy, waxy soil on sheep health and movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Rogerson
Queensland
Australia
Loverson
Ohio State University
Rogerson
Japanese Emotions Noted Behind the Smile
A remark describes Japanese people as highly emotional, contrasting with the famed smile seen in all circumstances. The line suggests cultural insight into public demeanor and inner feelings.
Ohio Fruit School Opens Tuesday at Ohio State
The eighth annual fruit school at Ohio State University will run November 30 to December 3. Prof J H Gourley says students will work day and night to gain practical knowledge for Ohio orchards. Lectures cover new fruit uses, mulches, varieties, and disease and insect control. specialists from Wooster and the University will teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State University
J. H. Gourley
Ohio
Wooster
Roy E. Marshall
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Michigan
Willard Smucker
Orrville
Julius S. Stone
University Board of Trustees
Grand Canyon
C. R. Titlow
Osborne
Gourley
Farming in the Old South: An Alabama study
An Alabama Experiment Station report shows average Old South farms east of the Mississippi harbor 35 crop acres. It details 14 bushels of corn per acre on 11 acres and 5 bales of cotton on 12 acres with a 1929 cash income around 463 dollars. Using winter legumes and fertilizers tripled income to at least three times neighbors, with 40 bushels per acre of corn and nearly double cotton, at modest extra costs per pound and per bushel.
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Mississippi River
Alabama Experiment Station
Alabama's No 1 Turkey Grower
E. W. Nortis of Montgomery County Alabama is named the state’s leading turkey grower for showing profitable large scale production in southern conditions. His elevated, wire enclosed colony houses protect turkeys from varmints and may interest northern growers.
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E. W. Nortis
Montgomery County
Alabama
A 'Ge
North
South Amherst Surprise Party for Louis Bogardy Birthday
Louis Bogardy was surprised at his home on Saturday as friends gathered to celebrate his eighteenth birthday with games contests and dancing. A two course lunch and decorated cake followed, honoring the guest of honor and presenting him with many gifts from his associates.
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South Amherst
Louis Bogardy
Winter dairy feeding: alfalfa hay alone sustains cows
Oregon Experiment Station reports dairy cows can be maintained through winter on alfalfa hay alone without adverse effects. A control group fed only hay versus a grain ration showed higher milk and butterfat with grain, but feed cost per pound of butterfat was nearly the same, making grain feeding profitable due to higher output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Cottonseed Meal Trials for Chick Growth at SC Experiment Station
South Carolina Experiment Station reports success using cottonseed meal in chick growing rations. Replacing half of meat scrap with cottonseed meal yielded slightly faster weight gain at lower cost than meat scrap alone. Caution urged: do not replace more than half of meat scrap with vegetable proteins.
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South Carolina
Board Meeting At Methodist Church Parlor
Ten board members met Monday evening for a regular session. Rev. M. A. Larris led, handling routine business. Committees reported favorable results on various matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
M. A. Larris
Village Council Regular Meeting Presided by Mayor Garland
A regular village council meeting was held at the town hall Monday evening with Mayor Henry Garland presiding. Attending were Mayor Garland, Clerk Harold Allsop, Treasurer Allen Thompson, Councilmen Duncan Townsend Gleason Farey Schneider, Wragaz, Marshalls Johnson and Powers, with ordinary business discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Garland
Garland
Harold Allsop
Allen Thompson
John Duncan
N. G. Townsend
William Gleason
Albert Farey
Albert Schneider
George Wragaz
R. R. Johnson
Frank Powers
Christmas-Themed Sunday School Party Slated Friday
The Merry Maids Sunday School class of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church will be entertained at the home of Miss Margaret Schneider Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Maids
St. John's Evangelical and
Milford Center visit to inspect fruit handling plans
A group will travel to Milford Center on Monday to study the Ohio Orchard Company methods of handling and storing fruits. C. E. Dutton is the manager of the orchard.
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Milford Center
Ohio Orchard Company
C. E. Dutton
Local families gather for Sunday supper and meetings
Mr and Mrs Burton Sharpe and daughter Patsy from Toledo visit Mr and Mrs C E Gratz with other Sharpe family members. Mrs William Cook returns home after a month with aunt Maude Day in Mount Dora Florida. Lois Springer Marie Gratz Flora Florence Schneider and Betty Mori attend Rainbow Girls meeting in Elyria Monday evening.
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Burton Sharpe
Patsy
Toledo
Edwin Sharpe
Sybil
Sandra
Lakewood
C. E. Gratz
William Cook
Maude Day
Mount Dora
Florida
Lois Springer
Marie Gratz
Flora
Florence Schneider
Betty Mori
Rainbow Girls
Elyria
Charm Club Hosts Card Afternoon at Mrs Stagg's Home
Avon notes Mrs Ed Stagg hosted the Charm Club Tuesday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs Paul Stakes Mrs Verne Fry and Mrs Louis Dechant after a session of cards. Light refreshments followed and Mrs Walter Rauscher will entertain in two weeks.
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Avon
Ed Stagg
Paul Stakes
Verne Fry
Louis Dechant
Walter Rauscher
Sundry Sunday Visits Highlight Bay Village Elyria and Avon
Kenneth Knight of Bay Village hosted Sunday guests at his home, with Fred Sturznickle and daughter Jean from Cleveland visiting the Knights. Rosemary Charles Ruth and Anna Lou Conrad of Elyria joined Dr. and Mrs Bud Bungart for a Sunday gathering. Mrs Louis Knight visited Kenneth Knight in Bay Village. W J Barr, Avon High School custodian, passed the licenced engineer examination.
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Kenneth Knight
Bay Village
Louis Knight
Fred Sturznickle
Jean
Cleveland
Charles Wagner
Rosemary
Charles
Ruth
Anna Lou Conrad
Elyria
Bud Bungart
W. J. Barr
Avon High School
Surprise Birthday Party for Rev. A Bantham at Baptist Church
A social event held recently honored Rev. C. A. Bantham of the Baptist Church with a surprise birthday party. About seventy members and friends from the congregation attended in the church dining room. After greetings were exchanged an oyster supper was enjoyed.
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C., A. Bantham
The
Baptist Church
Avon Lake Pinocle Party Hosts Luncheon
Avon Lake November 24 One oclock luncheon held at the home of Mrs Ed Spatzel to entertain a pinochle club Prizes at cards went to Mrs Cyril Miller Mrs Mike Higgins and Mrs Harry Trigalet Next meeting is in two weeks at the home of Mrs Romeybrig
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Avon Lake
Ed Spaetzel
Cyril Miller
Mike Higgins
Harry Trigalet
Romey Brig
Grafton P T A Convenes at Local School
The Grafton P T A met Thursday evening with about 35 attendees. Mrs. George Edward led group singing. Plans were approved to purchase music room curtains. The Fall Festival netted $89.66. Guest speaker Mrs. Williams of Lorain spoke on Training the Child to Accept Responsibility. Refreshments followed adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward
Williams
Lorain
Thanksgiving Service Set at Sunrise Baptist Church
A Sunrise Thanksgiving service will be held at the Baptist Church Thursday morning at 7 oclock. The public is invited.
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the Baptist Church
Avon Lake Alumni Dance Planned for Saturday Evening
Avon Lake Alumni Association hosts its annual Thanksgiving dance Saturday evening November 27 in Avon Lake High School gym. Whitney's Orchestra provides music. Committee members are Pauline Katterhenry Irma Schafer and Melvin Anderson.
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Avon Lake
Laf a Lot Club Meeting Recalls Sewing Social Time
Mrs D R Dunlap hosted the Laf a Lot club Thursday afternoon. Nine members and a guest, Mrs James Dunlap, attended. Sewing and social time were the diversions. The club presented Mrs Donna Rust with a gift before refreshments. Harland Johnson will announce when the Capsule Friends identity is revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Dunlap
Laf A Lot Club
James Dunlap
Donna Rust
Harland Johnson
Jameson Family Visits In Ridgeville On Tuesday Evening
Mr and Mrs Wayne Jameson and Mr and Mrs Wilson Jameson visited the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Jameson in Ridgeville Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Bud Bungart and family will spend Thanksgiving Day with friends in Fremont Phyllis King of Beach Cliff and
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Wayne Jameson
Wilson Jameson
Homer Jameson
Ridgeville
Bud Bungart
Friendan Fremont
Phyllis King
Beach Cliff
Council Meeting Yields Routine Business
Council met Monday evening and transacted routine business, with no major actions or controversial items reported. The session focused on standard municipal matters and administrative updates.
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Council
Knot a Thread Quilt Club Meets for Sew Day
The Knot a Thread Quilt club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Eva Harberger’s home with all but one member present. They spent the day sewing a quilt and enjoyed a cafeteria dinner at noon. Plans were made for a Christmas party on December 16 at Mrs. Harberger’s home featuring a gift exchange.
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Knot A Thread
Eva Harberger
Hamberger
Zella Sprague Performs for Club Event
Zella Sprague will entertain the club on December 30, bringing a likely evening of entertainment. The program is expected to feature her vocal and piano performances, drawing members for a year-end social.
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Zella Sprague
Sophomore Initiation Party and Missionary Society Meeting
The Sophomore Class hosted an initiation for freshmen on Wednesday in the school cafeteria with Miss Alice Maple Miss Dorothy Seidel Miss Gertrude Adams Miss Angela Knechtges and Mrs Edna Taylor in attendance. Bingo refreshments and dancing followed a successful evening. Thursday afternoon the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs Nettie Reichards with Mrs Carmean presiding in the absence of the president. The program featured readings devotions and a talk by Rev Geo C Beebe on the need of missions in the world. After adjournment 14 members and 2 guests were served refreshments. The society will meet December 30 at Mrs Tom Trembath’s home.
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Alice Maple
Dorothy Seidel
Gertrude Adams
Angela Knechtges
Edna Taylor
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Nettie
Hening
Carmean
Tom Trembath
Scouts Meet and Surprise Box Opened at Troop 104
Scout Troop 104 gathered in the Scout room on Wednesday evening November 17 with the senior Patrol leader in charge. D. R. Dunlap attended part of the meeting. Two games and several songs were enjoyed before Milo McClintock opened the surprise box. Attending scouts included Junior Mole Milo McClintock Joe Burke William Johnson Robert Reese Carl Shephard and Allen Bartlett with several council members visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Dunlap
Milo McClintock
Junior Mole
Joe Burke
William Johnson
Robert Reese
Carl Shephard
Allen Bartlett
Secretarial Club Elects Officers at Gratton High
On November 19 the first meeting of Gratton High School Secretarial Club was held. Members are assigned to report to different teachers twice weekly for typing and clerical work. Officers elected were Margaret Banka president Donald Miller vice president Albert Prosek secretary treasurer Aliwee Tran reporter.
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Gratton High School
Margaret Banka
Donald Miller
Albert Prosek
Aliwee Tran
Friendship Club Hosts Social Afternoon
Mrs Howard Si hwed welcomed members to a Friendship Club afternoon on Thursday. Guests enjoyed social time and games with Mrs James Buckingham winning the activities. Refreshments followed and Mrs Ben Smith will entertain the group in two weeks.
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Howard Si Hwed
Friendship Club
James Buckingham
Ben Smith
Mrs Chester Wilczak Honored With Shower at Postle Home
A Thursday evening event at Mrs. Herman Postle's home honored Mrs. Chester Wilczak with gifts. Bingo entertained guests, followed by a salad course. Attendees included Mrs. Viola Jantz, Mrs. B. A. Rothgery, Mrs. James Lilly, Mrs. Ber Kin ter, Mrs. Bensmith, Mrs. Ted Plato, Mrs. Carl Tomasheska, Mrs. C. Logan, Mrs. F. Wilczack, Mrs. R. Fye, Mrs. C. Meek, Mrs. Don Carmel, Mrs. F. Carmean, Mrs. B. Watson, Mrs. Don Porter, Virginia Staysnick, Mrs. Herman Postle, and the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Wilczak
Herman Postle
Viola Jantz
B. A. Rothgery
James Lilly
Ber Kinter
Bensmith
Ted Plato
Carl Tomasheska
C. Logan
Local visitors and gatherings in midweek social notes
Mr and Mrs Wm Dutz of Lakewood spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Nettie Reichard. Mrs H W Cherry of Salina Utah was a guest for several days at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Carmean. Mrs Anna Smith of Omaha Neb a cousin of Mrs Carmean is a house guest for an indefinite time. Mrs Louise Metzger of Smithville Ohio is a guest this week of Mr and Mrs E B Arnold. Mrs Neelie Dutcher of Lakewood is visiting at the Karl Artz home. Mr and Mrs R W Emerson of Cleveland were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A B Pfeiffer on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Leon Lehman, Mr and Mrs Bert Nesbett, Mr and Mrs Julius Sheldon, Mr and Mrs Ed Dambaugh, Mr and Mrs A B Pfeiffer and Roy Lang attended the Thursday session of the State Farm Bureau convention at Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dutz
Lakewood
Nettie Reichard
H. W. Cherry
Salina Utah
Frank Carmean
Anna Smith
Omaha
Neb
Carmean
Louise Metzger
Smithville
Ohio
E. B. Arnold
Neelie Dutcher
Karl Artz
R. W. Emerson
Cleveland
A. B. Pfeiffer
Leon Lehman
Bert Nesbett
Julius Sheldon
Ed. Dambaugh
Roy Lang
State Farm Bureau
Columbus
Litchfield Bribes In Litchfield Hospital News
Mrs Sue Trees underwent a major operation at Lodi hospital and was reported Sunday to be gaining and progressing well. Miss Cora Pelton, ill for some time, was taken to Lodi hospital Tuesday for treatment and was a little improved near the end of the week. Mrs C L Nolan and daughter Mildred and Mr and Mrs W B Watkins of Akron visited Saturday afternoon to see Mrs Nolan and Mr Tucner who was on the sick list.
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Litchfield
Sue Trees
Lodi Hospital
Cora Pelton
C. L. Nolan
Mildred
Debate on unicameral government at high school
The high school debating teams prepare to argue the resolution that the states should adopt a unicameral system. Affirmative team members are Helen Fahrian Gizella Bacik and Genevieve Hines with coaches Mr Jackson and Mrs Moore guiding the effort.
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Helen Fahrian
Gizella Bacik
Genevieve Hines
Thelma Miller
Bernice Wuebker
Margaret Round
Jackson
Thanksgiving Week School Lunch Canceled
No school lunch will be served this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Mr and Mrs Dell reportedly arrived in Florida and will reside in Jensen for the winter. Mr and Mrs Warne Turner and Challene Marie visited North Eaton with Mr and Mrs Arthur Hawks. Their father, R B Turner, had been staying with his daughter Mrs Hawke and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell
Florida
Jensen
Warne Turner
Challene Marie
Arthur Hawks
North Eaton
R. B. Turner
Hawke
O E S Chapter Meeting Honors Two Brides at Event
A large grateful attendance marked the O E S meeting on Thursday with an after event gift presentation to brides Mrs Made lyn Coleman Chase and Mrs Hetty Loung Raser. Chase, a year officer, received an officer gift. Litchfield O E S members also attended a reception for Deputy Grand Matron Mrs Dramm of District No 4 at Elyria Chapter Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Els
Madelyn Coleman Chase
Hetty Loung Raser
Dramm
Elyria
Local Society Notes Highlight Family Thanksgiving Gatherings
Miss Lillie Starr plans a winter visit with sister Mrs Louise Hines and to pave for Totuona Lib on Tuesday. Wim Baish traveled to Findlay Sunday on business. The Cotbrums hosted SuPats at Mr and Mrs Wa Spurr’s Cleveland home. The Everesss hosting William Brodt and others for Thanksgiving dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Starr
Totuona
Lib
Louise Hines
Wim
Baish
Findlay
Synetn
Helen
Boyd Cotbrum
Wa Spurr
Cleveland
George Everess
William Brodt
Ralph Brodt
Dale Seeley
Wirsinta Seeley
Sam Jacobie
Wr. Spieth
Boyd Colgrunn
Pfeiffers attend sister-in-law funeral in LaGrange
Mr. and Mrs. H L Pfeiffer attended the funeral of Mrs. William Benton at Banpust church in LaGrange on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy from here also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Pfeiffer
William Benton
Banpust
LaGrange
John Kennedy
Elen Rice
Karl Rice
Elyria
John Jennedy
Hal Leach and Sons
O. P. Jenkins
Granger
H. S. Mabie
Megargee
Median
Joseph Mabie
Fort Union Military Academy
W. Va
Arleigh Browand
Blake Browand
Penfield
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