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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
1
A strong windstorm east of town lifted a 60 by 20 chicken house onto a new garage on the Alton Douglas property, destroying both structures. About 400 chickens were released. three died. Douglas and Ezra Good collected most birds, leaving roughly a dozen at daylight. Debris scattered across the road and fields, with a single intact window sash found near the W&LE tracks.
The Mayor warns dog owners to keep pets from running at large and cites license does not grant roaming rights. Numerous complaints have been filed and compliance is required or consequences may follow.
Brewster lump priced at 575 dollars at the curb and 6.75 dollars delivered. Phone number 59F2 for orders. Advertising note from H A Douglas dated 10-2w.
John A. Moser of Route 4 Dalton Ohio advertises a Delco light plant in good condition and a one horsepower electric motor for sale.
Loretta Lehman, returning from a mission assignment in India, spoke on the work there founded twenty six years ago. Her aunt and Mr and Mrs Andrew Straits of Orrville accompanied her to the visit and were entertained by local families at dinner.
Sonnenberg school District No. 10 hosts Friday December 16 at 8 pm with recitations dialogues and a German vaudeville sketch. Orrville Men's Community Chorus provides music. Audience sings carols, there is a cake walk and night refreshments. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Delvin Kirchhofer teacher.
The calendar lists events from December including initiation on Thursday at 8 p m and basketball games at Dalton against Mt Eaton and Smithville. A December 23 pageant The Nativity features cast members Esther Welty Marion Kraus Willis Martin and others with a senior literary society program that evening.
County committee members advertise for a plot of flat ground near Wooster to lease as the city moves to put Wooster on the air maps. Judge Ross W. Funk left Wooster for St Clairesville to serve on the appellate bench for a week. Congressman John McSweeney to toast at the Jackson Day banquet as Wayne county Democrats announce plans. Judge Starn, in Cleveland, will return to hear cases on December 2 with assignments set for that day and following days.
Dalton High announces both boys and girls teams with veterans returning under coach Edgar Miller. Girls, runners up county flag, feature Lela Camp and Helen Edris. 1927 players include Helen Graber and Alice Nussbaum. Boys rely on Fuscus Hofstetter and Fischer with guards Maller Locke and Denbrook, while last spring's graduates include Houghton and Berg. Season slate lists Dec games at Dalton against Mt. Eaton Smithville Rittman and others through Feb 10 at Doylestown.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Shoup and daughter were business callers in Massillon Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Horst spent Monday in the Vanausdal home. Mr. J. C. Gerber spent Thursday afternoon in the E. M. Shoup home. Mrs. Levi Horst was a business caller in Massillon Saturday.
Public sale listings include Gilbert Gover near Dalton selling a horse a Ford touring car farm implements and household goods on December 21 1927 Auctioneer 5S Springer. S J Steiner near Dalton to sell live stock farming implements January 5 1928. Miller Springer Auds John G Amstutz near Orrville and Joel S Amstutz near Dalton schedule sales in late December 1927 to January 1928.
A physician's Thoxine prescription claims to relieve sore throat in 15 minutes without iron chloroform or dope. Pleasant tasting and safe for the whole family, with a money back guarantee. Sold by Reed's Drug Store and other outlets in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes.
Mrs Anna Fletcher McFarren 46 wife of Harry McFarren died Dec 9 1927 at 2 30 pm at her Pigeon Run Road home after a prolonged illness. She was active in Dalton Methodist Church and Class 9. Survived by husband son Don stepson Raymond mother Mrs D W Fletcher and three sisters Harriet Fletcher Mrs G D Harrar and Mrs L D Poor man. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at residence Rev Landsear officiating. burial in Dalton cemetery.
To the friends of Anna Fletcher Mc Farren and Class No. 9 of the M. E. church we express gratitude for kindnesses during her long illness and death and for the beautiful flowers. H. A. McFarren and Family. Mary Fletcher and Family.
Notice seeks a buyer or trader in Massillon Ohio for a newly built six room house and three stall garage. The writer offers a double constructed home and requests five or more acres with a good house and fruit. Respond to 1029 Rotch St Massillon Ohio.
Parker pen and pencil sets available in gift boxes at Scott's store. Prices range from 6.50 to 1100 dollars.
Notice states T C Hunsicker has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of William Oscar Smith late of Wayne County Ohio. Charles C Jones Probate Judge Wayne County Ohio.
Locust Spring Dairy urges customers to place orders early for candy making cream ahead of Christmas season.
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