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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
1
As negotiations continued in Washington with Japan's ambassador, a surprise air attack hit Honolulu and Pearl Harbor early Sunday morning December 7. U S defenses and ships were damaged with many killed and wounded. Congress met Monday and declared war on Japan.
Donald Huntsberger of the 11th Regiment writes from Camp Wallace Texas dated December 4 1941. He notes joining the band at first time and playing second chair solo part. He mentions foggy nights around Dalton and sends salutations to the band. He signs with address B 29 Camp Wallace Texas.
Fire department members must attend the regular meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Important business will be discussed and salaries for the last half of 1941 will be paid.
A daughter was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Aldis Gerber at their home southeast of Dalton. A son was born Tuesday morning at Beeson hospital in Wooster to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Good of North Church Street.
The official thermometer at Dalton High School reports a weekly period from December 3 to 10 with a high of 68 on Tuesday and a low of 22 on the night of December 9. The highest temperature reached 31 on Tuesday and November rainfall totals 1.25 inches.
The piece promotes Parker Pens and desk sets as ideal Xmas gifts at Scott's Store while posing a series of health and curiosity questions. It teases an illustrated article by C Soplow about science answers to paradoxes such as spinach benefits, hiccups cures, year round oyster safety, and snake bite remedies in The American Weekly distributed with the Chicago Herald American.
The Rev S J T Flohr pastor of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church Mt Eaton died suddenly Monday morning at his Mt Eaton residence He had been ill five weeks Born near New Springfield Nov 26 1876 he graduated Heidelburg College 1898 studied at a Dayton Reformed seminary Then served Stonington Ill Paradise Apple Creek Crystal Springs and Canal Fulton He organized Brewster Reformed church in 1910 and led Mt Eaton church 25 years He married Augusta Mosier April 25 1901 Surviving are wife a son Dwight Flohr a daughter Miriam Flohr and a granddaughter Funeral Thursday 2 30 pm at Mt Eaton church Interment West Lawn cemetery Morris funeral home was in charge
Miss Maud Aker of Massillon visits the Ray Kurzens as winter arrives with snow and icy streets. Mrs. Paul Atkinson and daughters Lorna and Alice Ann visit her Fremont parents. Various locals travel to Pennsylvania, Columbus, Youngstown, Canton, and other places for visits, Grange events, and funerals.
The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Myers was celebrated at their home with an afternoon party hosted by Mrs. Myers sisters in Orrville. Fifty relatives from Cleveland to Apple Creek attended as gifts included a floor lamp and a chenille bed spread. The Myers Gerber marriage was performed 25 years ago by Rev. E. E. Young in Wooster.
The Dalton Garden Club met December 4 in the recreation room at Mrs. Carl Lawrence’s home with 41 members and 6 guests. President Mrs. C K Douglas opened the meeting. five new members were admitted. A roll call cited My Favorite Flower and Why. Mrs. Carl Wilson read a paper titled Now's the Time To. State Vice President D W Mish Ter of Smithville spoke on Christmas home arrangements. Mrs. Ramseyer, president of Smithville Garden Club, attended with her daughter. Guests included Mrs. Nona Horst, Mrs. Ernest Dodez, and Mrs. Cloyce Goudy. Lunch followed with seasonal refreshments and a gift exchange.
Christmas party for Nineteen members of Class No 9 of the Methodist-S S was hosted by Mrs Grace Myers and Mrs W P Slusser at Grace Myers home. Devotionals led by Mrs L L DeArment. Participants included Mrs Dale Scott Mrs Edna Camp Mrs Stella Shade Mrs C M Jennings Mrs L D Poorman Mrs A E Schultz and Mrs Grace Myers. A Christmas exchange concluded with a buffet lunch.
Law requires metal name and address tags on all traps and permits confiscation for untagged traps. Citizens praise city park improvements and a potential swimming pool project. Cleveland weather bureau reports December high temperatures despite recent fogs.
A columnist cites a fringe theory predicting the next world conflict ends in 1946 while noting rising highway deaths may reach 40 to 41 thousand this year. Wayne County reports 21 traffic fatalities through December 10, with local tax and dog licensing efforts proceeding despite war demands.
A Ladies Aid Society was organized Wednesday evening at Mrs Clyde Wenger's home. Officers elected include President Mrs Troy Douglas Vice Pres Mrs Merle Douglas Secretary Mrs A R Keirn and Treasurer Mrs Carl Lawrence. A bazaar and pastry sale are planned for Saturday December 20.
Mr and Mrs D C Swartz and son Donald and Miss Pauline Miller of Wooster were guests at a six o'clock dinner Sunday November 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Hee Douglas.
Janet Blosser daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Blosser will perform several dance numbers at the Wooster township school program in Wooster on Friday evening December 12 with Pie Plant Péte and Bashfal Joe also appearing on the program.
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