16 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
1
The article fragment lists several historical items and dates including Sir John Franklin's death in 1847 during Arctic exploration. It notes the levee at Cairo Illinois failing in 1839, a peace treaty with Ecuador in 1839, the diving suit patent in 1834, Franklin's lightning experiments in 1752, part of Mt Shasta vanishing in 1890, and the completion of the Bunker Hill Monument in 1843.
The Dalton sewer project gains State Board of Health approval and moves to Akron for federal review with expected Washington consent. If final approval arrives, construction would start after the Doylestown job, likely late fall or winter, employing Dalton and Wayne county workers. Original expenses of about 4500 dollars will be credited to Dalton, reducing its share. mayor Paul A. Stockham asserts no impossible burden will result.
Talks on Banking and Petroleum given by C F Buchwalter and D Ray McAfee. Seven eighth grade Dalton School Boy Patrol members honored with certificates and gold tie clasps from the Community Club. Mayor Stockham notes sewer project may start after snow. July August meetings and a July 13 picnic planned.
John Will Erwin aged 87 9 12 died suddenly at home after months of illness. He served Dalton as mayor in 1916 17 1926 27 and 1928 29 and led the Dalton Cornet band for 66 years. He directed the Presbyterian church choir since age 18 and was a lifelong member. Burial in Dalton cemetery with 11th Regt Band escort. Survivors include widow Laura and four sons plus a daughter, eight grandchildren, and two sisters.
Grandma Snively an 88 year old in the David Hartman home east of town had her hand caught in a wringer while helping with chores. The skin on the palm and back was rolled back and a painful wound resulted. Dr Hart of Massillon treated the injury.
Martin Van Buren Shoup of Beach City Holmes county Ohio died after treatment at Radium Hospital Columbus. He passed away June 9 and his body was returned home. Funeral services led by Rev I J Buchwalter at Longenecker church were held June 11 in front of a large crowd.
Several flags shown on Tuesday appear dirty and require cleaning or replacement to restore their appearance in the display area. Local observers note frayed edges and faded colors on multiple banners.
Dalton business men sponsor a 7:45 program featuring Carrollton Overture Under a Circus Tent Escatate Fillmore Reverie Apple Blossoms Roberts Medley Something Doing Smoke Gets In Your Eyes from Roberta Kern March Anchors Aweigh directed by Prof Donald Garver.
The Community Orchestra schedules a Sunday concert on June 19 at the Presbyterian church. Program includes March Alcazar Serenade Nightfall A Sacred Songs selection When Love Shines In Gebel Pastorale Wilde Intermezzo In a Moonlit Garden and a Dedication to all Fathers march The Troubador. Rehearsals start at 8 o clock Friday evening under Leonard W. Tracy, Director.
A homecoming program begins with a noon picnic dinner in Stanwood on Saturday June 18 1938. An evening festival follows with a six o'clock chicken supper and ice cream and other delicacies. Music will be provided by the 11th Regiment Band of Dalton.
A notice states a quantity of rice beans and prunes will be available this Wednesday evening at the Dalton town hall for relief parties excluding W P A workers. The Sugar Creek Two Trustees oversee the distribution.
Features highlight Matthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum in brief. Rev Harold L Lundquist leads a Sunday School lesson on Mark 15 22 39. Cherie Nicholas discusses summer wardrobe silk sheets in an illustrated fashion piece.
Mrs. Amos' Tschantz, Mrs. Harry Blosser and Stanley Tschantz attended Bluffton college Color Day exercises on Monday. Prof. W. L Miller, former school superintendent here now in Mansfield, visited Dalton friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ames and Francia Jane of Canton, guests of Mrs. Ames' parents, D. A. Lautenschlager. Other weekend visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rhoads and Phyllis Ann of Elyria, and Mrs. Gladys Acker of Cleveland. Grace Myers and daughter Margaret toured Washington D C by Greyhound first of the week.
Walnut Creek plays at Dalton next Sunday June 19 in a doubleheader after rain left the field waterlogged. Dalton won the opener 3 to 2 and the nightcap 6 to 2 as Girard struck out 11 and Matter 12 in a muddy, delayed start. Orr homered for Dalton. Kostocky and Walchuck led Akron.
Samuel J Steiner born November 7 1868 near Mt. Eaton died June 7 1938 at age 69 after long illness. He married Lydia Moser December 30 1890 and they had 12 children. Funeral at Kidron Mennonite Church with burial Sonnenberg Cemetery.
The S J Steiner family expresses gratitude for help visits and sympathy shown during their father’s long illness and passing.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers fruit and gifts received during illness. Special thanks go to the Loyal You and Class for the beautiful flowers and the writer pledges to remember the kind deeds.
5000 Delphiniums bloom at the Mumaw greenhouse fields. Mr and Mrs Ira Berg attend Bluffton college commencement with son I Glenn among the graduates. Miss Helen Berg, a student, returns home with her parents. Exiled for not being tried as a witch in a feature from The American Weekly magazine distributed with Chicago Herald and Examiner.
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