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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
1
Notes from Matta Hofacre describe the start of band practice at Dalton High School. The brass section suffers early difficulties but shows resolve as students adapt after summer. The column humorously notes band-related grunts and panting, urging parental support for a successful Bulldog season.
Dalton Methodist men host their annual Ox Roast this Saturday August 24 from 4:00 to 8:30 pm at Village Park. Rain or shine serving pit roasted beef corn on the cob baked potatoes rolls and butter home made sheet style apple pie coffee milk or orange drink all you can eat. Estimated food total includes 3-4 ton beef 250 dozen ears of corn and similar quantities of other items. Tickets available by phone at 828-2939 828-2981 or 828-2735.
Youths lead a Dalton church service last Sunday with a message questioning modern worship methods. Rev. Robert Richardson leads next Sunday on Our Strength is in Weakness as Bach plays piano for the offertory and Mrs. J Gren Berg and Miss Louise Speck provide organ and vocal solos. A Cleveland inter city tour of welfare agencies is planned for 10 am to 8 pm with departure from Dalton Methodist at 8 am. Paul Hofacre represents the Ohio Mink Breeders at Snowmass Aspen Colorado August 20 23 for the National Fur Farm organizations meeting.
Adams went 3 for 4 and Tyrrell 2 for 3 as the Dalton Merchants edged Wooster Lum with Phillips allowing 3 hits and his teammates collecting 9 off Atkins. The page also notes a 4-H exhibit ice cream event, Little League gratitude, golf results, and births at local families.
Dis and dat PERSONALS lists Mrs. Lydia Baker visiting relatives here and many Dalton connections. Agnes Graber Merv Talley Ada Goudy Nora McAfee hosted by Grace Young Kathryn Hubbell. Also mentions Gibson G Grim fracturing elbow in Wooster and in traction at hospital. Welsh death notes Dr Edward B Welsh 87 Wooster historian. Rotary reports Kary Slicker Massillon exchange student and Henry Prentice visiting Dalton Rotary.
The Dalton Garden Club annual flower show on August 14, held with the Dalton 4-H fair, crowned Mrs. E A VanDersall with top honors in Artistic divisions and Mr s Sterling McFarren winning the Sweepstakes in horticulture. Awards listed for sections based on TV programs include Good Morning World NBC Peacock Bewitched Green Acres Tarzan Lost in Space Jackie Gleason Show and Lawrence Welk.
The Dalton Board of Public Affairs approved a contract with Worthington Corp for about 350 water meters funded by a loan from The First National Bank. Fadel y and Zimmerer supported the measure while Berg opposed. Installation is delayed by required legal work. Supt Matz reported pump house repairs and nearing completion of a new well pump house.
Dalton local schools announce the 1968-69 opening on Tuesday September 3 with full day sessions. Bus schedules start at 7 15 a m for grades 7 8 and high schools and 8 15 a m for elementary grades K 4 6. Milk and lunch prices stay the same and health records must be ready for kindergarten and first grade. Teachers gather August 30 with principals meetings to follow.
Nancy Wenger will wed Lyle Kiroptii on Sunday August 25 at 2 30 PM in County Line Mennonite Church. The bride's parents are Mr and Mrs Ray Wenger of Dalton RD 1 and the groom's parents are Mr and Mrs Leo Kiroptii of Phoenix Arizona.
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