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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
1
A heavy storm Sunday evening struck the Clyde Wengers farm home two miles southeast of Dalton, setting the roof ablaze. A neighbor notified the Dalton fire department, which confined the fire to the roof and saved the house. the Wengers were away. Fire Chief Victor Houghton estimated damage around $200.
Rev. James Moore takes over as minister for Dalton and Burton City Methodist congregations, appointed by the northeast Ohio conference at Lakeside which closed Saturday. Rev. L. E. Flauhaus, pastor for five years, will move to Amsterdam in Jefferson County.
The Friendly Neighbors Homemakers Club met at Grace Douglas's home for the June gathering with 42 members and several children present. President Pauline Smith led business while a future hair caning class was announced by the Home Demonstration agent.
Stephen Snyder two year old son of Mr and Mrs William Snyder of Garfield Jr sustained bruises to the head and back when a barn door came loose from its hinges and struck him He was visiting his aunt at Hartville at the time of the mishap.
Dalton Post VFW and Auxiliary members with spouses invited to a scavenger hunt Monday evening July 2 meeting at town hall at 8 50. The contest will be at Flanagan farm where refreshments will be served.
The 4 H Stitch and Chatter Club hosts a bake sale on June 30 at Amstutz Electric Store. Sales begin at 2 00 pm with proceeds benefiting club activities.
In Massillon city hospital a son was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs James B Mumaw of West Main Street. Also at Massillon city hospital a daughter was born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Volney L Youngen of Dalton.
William Wertz aged 24 of East Main Street Dalton suffered a fractured right ankle when a horse trampled him last Wednesday evening. He was taken to Massillon City Hospital for treatment.
The schedule lists games from June 28 to July 30 featuring Dalton opponents including Sterling Smithville Apple Creek and Chester with events at Wooster Gerstenslager and Fairgrounds. Eligibility notes allow players born in 1936 or later.
Massorie Ott wed Joseph Gamble son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gamble of Scio in Dalton on Monday afternoon June 18. Rev L Merrell Marker officiated in a ceremony for immediate family and close friends. Massorie wore a navy gabardine suit with white accessories and a red white corsage. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Ott wore a yellow taffeta dress. Best man was Walter Ott Jr. The couple plans to live in a Dalton trailer camp after a brief honeymoon. Massorie Ott is a 1951 Dalton High School graduate. Gamble works at Republic Steel Massillon.
Rev W E Goist officiated Saturday at the wedding of Margaret Joyce Rudy and Henry Nelson Merkle in Rockport Methodist church with a reception following. The bride, daughter of Warren and Ruth Rudy of Rocky River, and the groom, son of Henry and Merle Merkle of Independence, both graduates of Baldwin Wallace college, will travel to New York before settling at 6537 Brecksville Road Independence.
The Hostetler reunion is set for July 4 1951 at the Eli Kandel farm south of Dalton on Rt 548 capt and mrs ray arnold of evanston ill guests of the dennis arnolds. Also notes include Mrs Marie DeArment in Pittsburgh, Mrs C Kruschenske in Massillon hospital, and L M Marker at the Presbyterian Synod in Wooster. A water line project for the school and a fire hydrant is underway. Russell Johnson 38 ad 2 dalton sustained finger laceration from a hay baler. A motor trip by the Zaugg and Weidman families to Oregon is planned. Hailstorm in lower Michigan causes damage with baseball sized hail. The 32nd Abe Huntsberger family reunion occurred June 24 at Dalton park with 70 attendees from multiple states.
The office issues new hours effective June 25. Open daily from 8 360 a m to 5 p m except Wednesday closing at 12 noon. Miss Marilyn Sommer appointed office girl. Ken Yeaman serves as manager.
The 11th Regiment band performs Saturday night from the band stand in a program including March Tuscarawas, March Brookes, Seitz Overture The Golden Dragon, Carnival of Venice, Barbara Lehman Waltz, Beautiful Lady in Blue, and Let's Go. Don Garver directs.
Martin A Woods 75 died at Massillon City hospital after noon Thursday June 21 1951 from a fall through a barn granary trap door. He was a farmer and meat dealer living near Stanwood on Millersbute road and belonged to Stanwood Evangelical and Reformed Church. Surviving widow Bessie two sons Edwin E Woods Navarre R2 and Carl S Woods Wooster a daughter Mrs William Kurtz Navarre R2 two brothers Vernon Dalton and Solomon East Union and six grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at 230 p.m DST at Stanwood E and R Church. burial in church cemetery. Devoignes Funeral Home Mt Eaton in charge.
Miss Amanda Snavely visits relatives in Akron. Mrs Myron Rudy spends the weekend in Canton. The Bethany Sunday School class will meet Thursday night with Mrs Lee Stahl.
Mr and Mrs Rollin Moser and family of Nappanee Indiana and Mrs Martha Rhoades and children of Rockford Illinois are guests of the D J and Ivan Moser families.
The Kurtz-Vernon apartments are nearing completion and two families have moved in. Mr and Mrs John Kaufman of this place occupy one unit while William Merriam with his wife and children have taken another from Canal Fulton.
Russell and Pearl Dague hosted a picnic dinner Sunday at their home on W Main St Ext to honor Russell's grandmother of New Castle Pa who turned 84. Twenty three relatives from Pittsburgh Youngstown Toledo New Castle and Dalton attended as a pink and white cake and gifts marked the celebration.
The Wenger family thanks the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department for prompt service and Clair Douglas and David Hauenstein for alerting help and all neighbors who helped save their house from greater fire damage.
Bell Telephone Laboratories introduces a short-haul cable carrier system delivering 12 voice circuits on two wire pairs. Previously carrier telecoms needed long distances and costly terminal gear. The system serves 20 to 200 miles, boosting capacity and reducing new cable installs across the Bell system.
The Future Homemakers of America trip by Dalton High School juniors and seniors enjoyed a four hour New York City tour. They rode Pennsylvania Railroad from Massillon to Vanderbilt Hotel, toured Radio City, Belasco Theater, Empire State Building, Coney Island, and Manhattan highlights with advisor Kathryn Seager.
May records show 417 free meals and 175 free lodgings provided at the Lima Rescue Home. An additional 456 lodging charges collected, 15 clothing items distributed, 96 odd jobs assigned, 30 evangelical services held, and 9 open air meetings conducted. James Welty Ass't Supt thanks readers for cooperation.
Notices promote free inspection of lightning rods in Dalton Ohio area. Glenn J Hofacre advertises lightning protection sales and service for rural and suburban properties with contact details Rt 1 and phone 8 2641.
Mayor Vern Hoobler states he will be at Town Hall each Monday from 7 30 to 9 00 p m to attend village business matters.
AAA membership provides travel counseling, maps, hotel directories, tour books, emergency road service, $1000 personal accident policy and $5000 bond, confirmed reservations, travel cheques, event tickets, airline service, and licenses for vehicles and drivers all for £1000 per year through Wooster Automobile Club.
Case No 28726 in Ward County announces Farl D Hofstetter and Dennis I Hofstetter of Radian Ohio appointed executors of the estate of Daniel Jo Hofstetter. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated May 20 1951 Myron T Brenneman Probate Judge Ward County.
The AAA Travel Counselor offers guidance on literature maps and tour books for summer trips. Contact Wooster Auto Club at phone number 71 for information and assistance.
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