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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
1
A pair of Dalton shops Dr Goods store owned by John H Shade and F E Gibsons grocery were ransacked in the early hours. Merchandise valued around 1000 dollars vanished from Shade while Gibsons stock and private papers were taken from the desk. Authorities in nearby towns were alerted but no clues found.
Presbyterian church holds a December 23 service at 7 PM featuring hymns including It came upon a Midnight Clear and The First Christmas devotional. Choir pieces include Let us now go even unto Bethlehem and The Star and the Song with Wilson and Mrs Scott and Mrs McDowell. Bartlett offers the benediction.
Sugar Creek Two trustees set annual settlement for Monday December 31 1923 at 1 PM in Dalton. Claims against the township to be presented for allowance. New board to meet for organization Tuesday January 1 1924 at 9 30 AM. E F Scott Township Clerk.
The Athenian society staged a Christmas literary program at Dalton High last Friday. Basketball teams opened the season with losses to Burbank 18-9 girls and 20-5 boys but showed promise. A chalk talk by G E Weaver entertained and educated. Christmas vacation runs from December 21, 1923 to January 2, 1924.
Wayne County may order a real estate reappraisal in 1924 after a State Auditor’s meeting. County Auditor William Helier reported auditors urged revaluing property not on the tax duplicate at true value. If approved, commissioners would issue the order and appoint appraisers for towns and municipalities.
The undersigned will sell at public sale at her residence on North Buckeye street Dalton Ohio on Saturday December 22 1923 beginning at 1 00 pm 1 horse 1 cow 28 chickens 1 horse wagon buggy work and buggy harness horse blanket butchering tools iron kettle scalding trough and barrel shovels forks grindstone saws crocks posthole digger trestles bag truck sink table glass churn porch swing jugs meat saw flour chests crates 12 bu potatoes iron pot rocking chair carpet rags dry house and other articles Terms made known day of sale Levi Heibner Auct Mrs P L Poorman
The statement refutes rumors that Ohio plans to build an 18 foot street through Dalton. It explains that on February 9 1923 the village surrendered Main Street rights to the State Highway Department, giving the state power to build without village consent. No agreement or contact has been made since February 9 1928 regarding repairs or assistance.
Washington bureau reports plans to dye motor gasoline red so it cannot be mistaken for water kerosene or other liquids. Coolidge makes a $1000 contribution to the Harding memorial fund. Kellogg nominated as ambassador to Britain. confirmation 75 to 9. Senate debated tax cuts and other wartime abandonments as lawmakers discuss international affairs.
Dalton Gun Club hosts a Christmas afternoon shoot starting at one o'clock with prizes including chickens ducks geese and more. Local marksmen compete for ace scores and holiday trophies.
Post Office will close at noon on Christmas day with no delivery by Rural Carriers.
There will be no Gazette issued during the upcoming holiday week as announced by editor E. F. Scott.
The Board of Education fixed the holiday break with closure Friday the 21st and reopening Wednesday January 2, 1924. The action specifies a winter recess for all schools under the district.
Announcement from A B Mumaw to patrons and interested readers that the entire herd has again passed a tuberculin test with no suspects. He offers cream for Christmas candies and thanks customers for past patronage, extending wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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