03 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
1
Governor John W. Bricker will address the Potato Day gathering at the Ohio Experiment Station in Wooster Friday August 4 in the afternoon program. He will travel from Cleveland after attending the World Poultry Congress in the city.
James Specht, 32, appointed head of Orrville's Municipal Utilities after the death of A. D. Webster. Specht has spent eight years in Orrville as electrical engineer for the Hasan Corporation of Pittsburgh and is described as well fitted for the position.
The Dalton 11th Regiment Band performs an open air concert at the band stand Saturday night August 8 15 at 8 15 with Sousa Overture Jolly Robbers Fox Trot East Side of Heaven Burke Selection Prince Charming Love and Loyalty March American Guard and more under Professor Don Garver director.
George A. Cully, 64, died Tuesday evening August 1 1939 at his home two miles northeast of Dalton after several months illness. He was a lifelong farmer, son of the late Samuel Cully, and is survived by three children Donald of Doylestown Grace Gerber and Susanna Amstutz both of the area. his wife preceded him in death. He also leaves two brothers Warren of Dalton and Herbert J of Cleveland and a sister Elizabeth Cully of Wooster along with five grandchildren. Funeral from his home Friday at 2 pm with Rev A J Sanders Presbyterian pastor officiating. Burial in Dalton cemetery. Eckard Bros of Akron in charge.
Ralph W. Fletcher 50 died Friday in an Akron hospital after surgery. He is survived by his wife Nettie and daughter Ruth of 218 Twin Oak Rd Akron, three brothers Claude Cleveland David North Lawrence Logan Barberton, two sisters Mrs Henry Rabey North Lawrence and Mrs James Sigler Wooster. He was son of the late Milton Fletcher of Burton City, an Akron Methodist Church member and World War II veteran. Soldiers gave brief services in Akron before funeral at Burton City Methodist Church. Burial followed at Dalton Cemetery.
Twenty eight F F A and DHS Ag boys visited the World's Poultry Congress in Cleveland Tuesday with Voc Ag Instructor D H Scott. They traveled by school bus piloted by Bill Blosser and reported an interesting trip.
Bishop C. F. Derstine of Kitchen er Ontario will conduct evangelistic tent meetings on the Dalton athletic field from September 1 to 8. The notice urges prayers and asks community leaders to avoid conflicting events to support the revival effort. I J Buchwalter signs the announcement.
Announcement to Dalton and community that a new bakery will offer bread cakes and pastry of all kinds on Tuesday August 8 1939 Free ice cream cones on opening day Located in the former Chas Myers restaurant building Propr Fred Biery owner.
Miss Ada Cully of Wooster visited Dalton relatives and friends Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Kurzen and Russell Kurzen of New York are visiting Mrs. Mary Flory. The Misses Grace Amstutz Dorothy Mumaw Mary Hauenstein Arlene and Lucille Sandwith Ruby Lehman are spending a week at Chippewa Lake.
Bill Berg added a south side extension to the stand for the 1ifth Regt. Band, featuring a new lid and improved elbow room for the drummer boys according to the report.
Rev and Mrs. Re Pinkerton left Monday for Aledo Illinois to spend a month with their son John C Pinkerton and his wife and families. Mrs Mary Pierson accompanied them as far as her home at Oxford.
Ady tale in The American Weekly tells of a jewel needing bath in the blood of eight victims. The fantasy appears alongside a Chicago Sunday Herald feature. Separately a party at Miss Hazel Swartz honors her 17th birthday with music dancing and gifts.
A meditation on Ecclesiastes and Micah upholding wisdom over war. Christian Science teaching promotes peace, humility, and prayer as paths to global and personal harmony, contrasting divine wisdom with worldly self interest and prejudice. The call is for universal effort to abolish war through spiritual understanding.
A vivid note on the red eyed vireo as a willing singer whose oratorical song defies heat cold wind or gloom, delivering constant performance in any day. It emphasizes the bird’s persistent vocal display and resilience in varied conditions.
The deadline for paying tax has been extended to September ninth and the tax books will be at the First National Bank until that date.
Slusser Beauty Shoppe offers specials on all permanents during August. Lucky number for July is 435 44-2.
Automobile accidents across Ohio over the weekend claimed 23 lives with nine fatalities in two crashes near Fremont. Authorities reported multiple injuries and urged caution as investigators probe the incidents.
The Dalton's 11th Regi Band Carnival is set for next Thursday evening August 10 on Main Street. Event features local bands and village activities with residents invited to attend.
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