Sonnenberg Kidron Church Notices December 1940
A local church bulletin lists Rev Good of Sterling unable to attend services due to a funeral with plans to arrive Monday. Rev Noah Hilty filled in at Kidron. Salem church canceled Sunday evening meetings due to County C E convention at Dalton church. Various society meetings and visits noted. Birth of a son to Dr and Mrs H Clair Amstutz announced with grandparents P J Amstutz. Local residents and visitors mentioned, plus medical updates on Aaron Lehman and Amos Nussbaum. Miss Marcelle Gerber hosted a large gathering for newlyweds Lester Miller.
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Sterling
Ill
Kidron
Noah Hilty
Salem Church
C. E
Dalton Presbyterian Church
Missionary Sewing Society of Salem
Wilson Hofstetter
Irvia_Geiser
Ira Someter
Becks Mills
Paul Hilty
Nashville
Leo Gerber
Leona Hofstetter
Ephraim Hostetter
Orrville
John C. Hofstetter
Ellis Kirchhofer
Billie
Carrollton
E. E. Kirchhofer
Allen Speheger
Anna Bower
Bluffton
Ind
W. I- Gerber
H. Clair Amstutz
Goshen
P. J. Amstutz
P J. Amstutz
Baltimore Sun
Addison Badertscher
Dr. Badertscher
Badertscher
Sonnenberg
Fred Badertscher
McCormick Drug Co
Baltimore
Aaron Lehman
Amos Nussbaum
Harvey J. Nussbaum
Marcelle Gerber
Carl Gerber
Mere
Lester ‘Miller
Mise Gerber
Feltis Lehman Wedding at Kidron Mennonite Church
Esther Feltis married Weldon Lehman son of John and Mrs Lehman at Kidron Mennonite Church on Saturday evening November 30. The ceremony featured Amstutz Sisters and Schrock duo musical selections with Rev Zuercher and Rev Bixler officiating. The couple with 100 guests then hosted a reception at the Lehman home and left for a westward wedding trip.
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Kidron Mennonite Church
Esther Feltis
Weldon Lehman
John P. Lehman
Kidron
Ferns Marvin Lehman
Judas Nussbaum
Amstutz Sisters
Love
Glenn Schrock
Orrville
Lester Feltis
Isaac Zuercher
Allen Bixler
Laverne Feltis
West Liberty
Rev Zuercher
Amstutz Sisters Trio
Laverne
Martin Lehman
Lehman
West Liberty High School
Dalton High School
Canton
First National Bank
Dalton
Chicago
Early Mailing Helps Postman Avoid Yule Rush
Post office officials say delaying Christmas mail to the last minute causes a heavy December rush. They urge senders to mail today to prevent gifts arriving after Christmas and ease overburdened workers.
Triplets Celebrate Fiftieth Birthday in Nova Scotia Family
In Yarmouth county Nova Scotia triplets Br Emile LeBlanc of West Pubnico Libraire D Eon of Yar mouth and Miss Charlotte LeBlanc of Boston celebrated their fiftieth birthday all in good health Each weighed three pounds at birth.
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Yarmouth County
Nova Scotia
Emile LeBlanc
West Pubnico
Libraire D’eon
Yarmouth
Charlotte LeBlanc
Boston
Trouble Ahead at the Club Dinner Queue
An old club waiter tells a new staffer about a deaf brother in the dining room and tries a trick by addressing the other diner in a loud voice. The deaf brother asks for a mutton chop, revealing the prank. The setup hints at upcoming mischief and social comedy.
Cherry Picking Riddle Sparks Laugh in Suburban Yard
A young couple bought a suburban home and faced a tree heavy with cherries. The husband, trying to reach the fruit, asked his wife to bring a rake to pull the limbs closer. She stepped out and asked, What are you going to do rake em off?
Could Be Choosier Exchange Sparks Toasted Dismissal
A playful dialogue shows one character declaring she would not marry the last man on earth, while the other answers that he could have his choice then. The banter hints at social humor and flirtation.
Smart Child Shows Early Ambition in Schoolyard
A parent writes to the schoolmaster praising their boy's natural bent, while the teacher notes a restless tendency toward leadership as the child influences others to do his work, hinting at future industrial success.
Widower Groom-to-Be Plans Third Marriage
A widower to wed again invites a friend with a bold note on the invitation saying the event is no amateur performance. The bride has been married once before, underscoring the seasoned nature of the match.
I Guess So Reflective Classroom Moment
A teacher questions a primary student about a misplaced dot on the letter i. The student responds that the dot might still be in the pencil, prompting a lighthearted exchange about handwriting.
That’s No Lie Two Veterans Share War Scars
Two veterans clash over marriage as a path to avoid service with sharp contrast. One argues marriage shields men from combat while the other dismisses the notion as foolish.
Wadda Shoe Store Exchange Sparks Sharp Exchange
A storefront exchange turns sharp when a customer complains the shoes are flimsy and the manager retorts the store does not cater to pedestrians. The skirmish highlights retail tensions in a humorous exchange.
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Wadda Shoe Store
Tastes GoodCodfish Provokes Forthright Reply
A reader reply questions codfish taste, expressing strong dislike and humor about the idea of eating it. The exchange frames a playful debate over food preference and humor.
Fashionable dress inquiry at shop prompts fit options
A shopper asks for a stylish dress while a clerk offers sizing. The exchange centers on whether the garment should fit tightly or loosely, with a suggestion of trying different fits. The moment captures a routine retail discussion about scale and fit.
Modern Mother Goose Nonfiction Fragment
Readable lines present a playful exchange about courage from nursery rhyme figures Little Jack Horner and Little Boy Blue. The dialogue hints at bravery in addressing a factory made pie scenario.
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Jack Horner
Blue
Big Hearted or Selfish? A Closer Read of Motives
Residents describe a local figure as generous yet self serving, noting a pattern of prompting others to act for his benefit while he remains outwardly helpful. The discussion centers on whether kindness masks manipulation and personal gain.
4 H Clubs Grow Big Business for UC Extension
The 714 4-H clubs run by the University of California agricultural extension service invested 422 294 dollars in livestock and crop projects last year and earned 113 740 dollars in benefits.
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University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Prisoner Crans Receives Gifts After Execution Note
In Columbia South Carolina prison officials puzzled over gifts delivered to inmate Clayton Crans. Crans was one of six prisoners electrocuted last March and the package arrived after the event.
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Columbia, S. C
Clayton Crans
Crans
Dalton Markets Grain Prices Report
Dalton dealers set bid levels for wheat and oats with No 1 wheat quoted per bushel and oats pricing noted in the market update. The notice lists the current prices offered for these grains by local dealers.
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Dalton
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