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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
1
The record notes Lon don as the nominated president by the N G O P in 1936. It also lists a 1775 Machias naval battle as the first revolutionary engagement and a 1938 flood control bill passage by Congress.
The 11th Regiment Band directed by Prof Don Garver performs Saturday night June 15 at 8 15 from the band stand weather permitting. Program includes Remembrance of Colonel Rosenkrans Overture The Trojan Prince Holmes Trombone Solo Gaiety Polka Gladiator Woodpecker Song Songs of the Nation God Bless America selections and audience sing along with the band.
Canton Ohio unveils the four night program for the June 18 to 21 Ohio Short Ship Circuit meeting led by Secretary J B Carnes. The lineup includes 42 dashes across 14 classes with stakes events and a half mile fairgrounds track.
Nick Nicholas and John Schumacher from Massillon upset their sedan east of the post office after avoiding a car driven by Mike Mun ich who pulled from the curb Monday evening. Schumacher suffered a deep cut on his right arm. first aid came from Dalton firemen Willis Martin and Clarence Kraus and he was taken to Dr. O. C. McDowell in Orrville. He was later brought back to Dalton and both men returned home. Marshal J. M. McDowell investigated and the matter was settled amicably.
Mrs. Charles F. Buchwalter is appointed by War Relief Officers of American Red Cross to organize a Dalton committee for collecting special contributions for war victims in Europe. Cash donations accepted at the Post Office, Scott Drug, or Dalton First National Bank, a Red Cross depository.
The Dalton Daily Vacation Bible School ends with an open meeting at the Presbyterian church on Friday evening June 14 at 7 30. An interesting program will be given and certificates awarded. Parents and friends are invited to attend and bring guests to see what the boys and girls and their teachers have accomplished.
Wooster Lodge BPOE hosts a patriotic Flag Day celebration on June 16 on the Elks Home lawn at N Market St. Admission is free with a 5:30 PM start featuring Judge Walter J Mougey as master of ceremonies, the Wooster High School Band, an American Legion Color Guard, Rev S J T Flohr, speaker Hon John McSweeny Jr, altar service by Wooster Elks officers, a flag pledge, a solo by Mrs Palmer Elliott, and Wooster Elks closing exercises.
I express sincere appreciation to all who visited me in hospital and at home and to the Bible class and church for meals. Thanks to everyone who sent cards and letters. your kindness will be remembered.
The Massillon Post 3124 Veterans of Foreign Wars junior drum and bugle corps won first place and 125 dollars at a Lorain competition Saturday. The victory celebrated the burning of the mortgage on the unit's $40,000 headquarters. Dalton members of the winning corps include Wm. McFarren Robert McFarren Russell Dague and Jimmy Johnson.
Navy announces Congress has authorized an total enlisted strength of 170000. The rise will boost recruiting station quotas nationwide. Local Akron office invites 18 to 31 year olds to inquire about enlistment at the Post Office Building on weekdays 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 12 noon.
Joseph E. Robinson explains the Mormon pioneer journey across plains and mountains in search of a haven in their Promised Land of Utah. The American Weekly notes this feature to appear with next week's Chicago Herald- American edition.
Miss Amy Adeline Wengerd daughter of Rev Alya J Wengerd East Greenville married John Schloneger of Louisville at 2 pm Saturday in Pleasant View church northeast of Dalton The ceremony was by the bride’s father with relatives and friends present A mixed quartet sang Ushers included Elmo Hooley and Junior Wengerd A reception followed at the Wengerd home The couple will reside with the groom’s father on a farm near Louisville The bride attended Kitchener Bible School Ontario.
Miss Mildred Arnold daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Arnold of Dalton married Clarence Dreher son of Mr and Mrs John Dreher of Orrville in a 3 pm single ring ceremony read by Dr A J Hall pastor of the Lutheran church at Bryan The vows were exchanged in the Halls new Bryan home They will reside at 122 Fair Street Orrville Mrs Dreher wore a dusty pink street dress with gardenias After a short wedding trip Mr Dreher is an Orrville High School graduate and employed at the Orr...
Barbara Gerber expresses appreciation for visits cards letters and meals received during illness. She specially thanks the Home Ec and Senior classes and the Golden Staff Literary Society for their gifts and assures all are appreciated.
The article argues that lasting contentment comes from spiritual understanding of man's unity with God, not material gains. It cites Paul, Jesus, and Mary Baker Eddy, urging reliance on Divine Love to dissolve envy and greed and to attain enduring peace and fullness of life.
The Community Club will meet Thursday evening at 6 30 in the Methodist church basement. The ladies of the church will serve a meal including pork turkey mashed potatoes gravy creamed corn cole slaw new onions brown and white bread butter jelly lemon pie and coffee.
Freddie and Frankie Turner visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kraus. Myers Radios of Orrville defeated the Dalton Merchants 20 to 8 in a local Sunday softball game on the field.
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