12 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1942
Page
1
Historical notes record a March 12 1940 peace treaty between Finland and Russia. Additional items mention standard time adoption, territorial zone division, Eli Whitney patent, and Maine’s admission to a university.
The Hartzler Shisler building on Smithville's main intersection suffered a second collapse in two months as a March gale drove the north wall on the third story into the roof of the Smithville bank. Debris left the bank closed with over 3000 dollars in damage. Cleaning began, and plans for a temporary exchange at the fire hall were made.
Don and King the educated Great Danes owned by Dr L L DeArment received a Special Certificate of Award for Outstanding Services from Rev Clas-Hoot chairing the Red Cross war relief fund. The pair raised 264.50 for the Red Cross, the only certificate awarded in Wayne county. Total contributions from Dalton and Sugar Creek township reach 502.20. Solicitors listed include Mrs D P Stahl and others. deductions show 15.63 tax from 264.50.
The Dalton Community Club will meet on Thursday evening March 12 at 6 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. Menu includes ham loaf with horseradish scalloped potatoes string beans cole slaw red beets pickled eggs fruit salad chocolate cake bread butter jelly coffee.
John Moser of West Main Street received a patent for a heat saving device fitting stoves or furnaces. The device recovers heat wasted through chimneys and has been used in several homes nearby for years. Moser reports strong manufacturer interest in licensing or production on royalty terms.
Notices from Mayor Clarence Kraus warn dog owners that dogs running at large will be impounded by the village marshal. Owners must tether pets or pay redemption costs. applies to all dogs with or without tags.
A heavy Monday morning gale tore a metal roof from David Welty’s barn south of Kidron, and the debris fell across high tension lines. The resulting short burned out the circuit, plunging Kidron and several homes into darkness during breakfast.
Fred Gates reviews Berlin Diary by Wm Schirer at a Rotary meeting held in the Book restaurant with Dr L L DeArment in charge. Twenty two youths attended a James Thompson 11th birthday party with gifts and lunch hosted by Mrs Thompson.
The Dalton Garden Club held a meeting Thursday evening at the high school building with Mrs. C K Douglas presiding. Thirty one members attended as reports from the Cleveland flower show were shared.
The Band Mothers Club will meet Friday at 7 45 PM at the home of Mrs John Gano. A good attendance is desired. Mrs N J Fetter presides.
John H. Eschliman, 76, died at his home one mile north of this place at 7:30 a m Sunday from a stroke suffered earlier that morning. Born near North Lawrence he moved here in 1904. Survived by wife Amelia four sons Ray of South Dakota William of Dalton John C of Youngstown Samuel of Canfield two daughters Nora of Wooster Irene at home three grandchildren sister Miss Mary Eschliman of North Lawrence and brothers Jonas Canton Ezra North Lawrence and Dan North Lawrence. Services were held Wednesday at Pleasant View Mennonite church with Bishop A J Steiner and Rev Wm Detweiler officiating burial in church cemetery.
The chancel of the Second United Presbyterian church in Cleveland Ohio has been remodeled as a memorial to the late Dr W H Hubbell The dedicatory service will be held on March 15 with Dr H al Rose Superintendent of Missions delivering the address.
A Christian Science Monitor piece discusses angels as God's thoughts guiding humanity. It cites biblical figures Jacob and Peter, notes divine protection for the faithful, and urges turning to God for help to receive blessing and wisdom. The article frames angels as spiritual intuitive messages enhancing courage and healing.
Official thermometer records for March 4 to 11 show highs and lows across the week. Sunday March 8 reached 59 degrees while Tuesday morning noted a low of 28. The week’s high was 42 and the lowest 29 with total rainfall 0.55 inches.
Gov. John W. Bricker issued a proclamation designating April as Conservation Month. The week of April 6 to 10 is Conservation Week in Ohio schools and April 10 is Arbor Day and Bird Day with a state wide observance by all citizens.
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