Daniel Kirchhofer Veteran Sonnenberg correspondent dies at 74
Daniel Kirchhofer longtime Sonnenberg columnist for The Gazette passed away at his Dalton-area home after a six week illness. He was 74 and had written under the pen Osman Digna. He reported Sonnenberg news for nearly five decades and died near the farm where he was born. He spent years as a government agent in Oklahoma.
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Life of Daniel Kirchhofer A Sonnenberg Pioneer
Daniel Kirchhofer son of David and Barbara Kirchhofer was born April 15 1860 on Center Pioneer Farm Sonnenberg He lived on the farm later owned by John P Lehman and joined Salem Mennonite Church He married Rosina Baumgartner in 1896 and had four children He reported as a longtime farmer market gardener sugar camp operator and fence builder Also a prolific local correspondent and church contributor He sang in church choirs and memorized hymns ending with a Monica solo Speak to My Soul Dear Jesus remembered by many.
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Newton
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Academy of
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Christian Krehbiel
Halstead
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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Roy
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Orrville Courier-Crescent
Mennonite Weekly Review
Berne Review
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Dalton Horses Triumph at Huntington Classic Show
Dr. R. S. Gerber and wife attended the Huntington West Virginia horse show last week where Gerber’s saddle horses competed in five gaited and three gaited divisions. Golden Ray placed second in junior five gaited and Columbia Lady owned by Gerber was a strong contender in three gaited events.
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Huntington
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A. B. Shoffsall
C. W. Campbel
Beverly Belle
Golden Ray
Dr. R. S. Gerber
Dalton
Ohio
Meadow Mist
H. A. Lockwood
Rolling Meadows Farm
Super Toy
Rugged View Farm
Polly Walters
Rogers A. Selby
Portsmouth
Columbia Lady
Dr. R.S. Gerber
Y W Class Party at Presbyterian Church Radio Program
Mrs. Marvin Wertz hosted the Y W class of the Presbyterian church for a WJRW radio program assisted by Mrs. John Caldwell. The program featured devotional led by Mrs. Jotham Reese, songs, readings, and piano solos, with several classmates taking turns and a late hour refreshments served by twenty members.
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John Caldwell
Jotham Reese
Marjory Lehman
Dr. Lee
Ray Camp
Robin
Marilyn Jean Berg
Beverly Ann
Myron Venables
Wanda Berg
Ira Wertz
Martha Fraser
Reading
Minnie Dot Wertz
Jotham Rees
Will Berg
Dorothy Venables
Cloyce Goudy
Ira Tullis
Tony
Tony Wons
Glenn Guthrie
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Wanda
Marilyn Berg
Sam. Martin
GAZETTE Thanks for Strawberries from Warren Singhass Patch
The Gazette acknowledges receipt of a basket of Mastodon Everbearer strawberries from the Warren Singhass patch. The gala fruit was gratefully received and noted in good spirits.
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The Good Mixer Uncle Ab Says A Clever Blend Wins
Uncle Ab proclaims the best mixer blends brains with work and effort. The remark frames a philosophy of effort-driven success.
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Sonnenberg News Items Show Funeral and Local Events
Daniel Kirchhofer funeral at Salem Church draws relatives from Indiana Ohio and beyond with a loud speaker for those outside. Services led by Rev. A R Keiser and a Salem Church quartet. Other notes cover birthdays weddings illness kent state summer enrollment and local visits.
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Salem Church
A. R. Keiser
Sam Leichty
Henry
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Mary
Thelma Leichty
Ed. Gerber
David Habegger
Amos Kirchhofer
Ezra Habegger
von Baumgartner
Miltoulee
Berne
Ind
Gideon Lehman
Bluffton
Ohio
David Lehman
Lima
Emma Lehman
Abe
Adam Bixler
Pandora
Dan Bixler
Orlo Sprunger
Wadsworth
Ira
Elmer Sprunger
Canton
Raymond Flickinger
Massillon
Frank Shoup
Wilmot
Local items and social notes from Dalton area
Local fishing licenses sold at Scott's Store. Rev and Mrs F A Lehn of Sebring were guests of Mrs Ida Schultz. A bountiful all day rain occurred Monday. Jack McAdams with Stultz orchestra played Geneva on the Lake Saturday. A group from Massillon visited North Canton for a picnic at Rev and Mrs J H Schweisberger's. Dr Chiles furniture moved to Anderson South Carolina. Mr Steiner joined in the trip and photographed mountain scenes.
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Ellen Tyrrell
Kathryn Schultz
Harriet McFarren
Paul Stockham
John Smith
Paul Crone
J. H. Schweisberger
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Dr. Chiles
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Free Talking Pictures at Dalton Chamber Event
The Dalton Chamber of Commerce sponsors a free first class moving picture show on Tuesday evening June 26 at 8 30 at the Athletic Field. Local residents are invited to attend.
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City Ordinance restricts under sixteen driving
Notice cites Ordinance 134 Sec 10 C banning anyone under sixteen from operating a motor vehicle on city streets. Penalties range from 1 to 50 dollars for first offense and 10 to 100 dollars for a second offense.
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Penny Supper at Presbyterian Church Dining Event
Penny supper served cafeteria style on Wednesday evening June 27 from 5 to 7 at the basement Presbyterian church. Menu lists hot roast beef Caldham loaf mashed potatoes gravy buttered corn vegetable salad fruit salad potato salad pie cake bread ic butter coffee and cream iced tea jelly and beets. Come and eat these cool refreshing viands.
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Prize Drawing Rules Included at Event
Prof. Oscar Puegner director announces rules for eligibility. To win a prize you must write your name on paper, deposit it in the provided box, and be present at the drawing.
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