Management Change Shrinks Knox County Shipping Bureau
The Knox County Live Stock Shipping Bureau accepted the resignation of manager B Fr Hammond and adopted a new local shipping plan. Moving from a single county manager to district points Mt Vernon Gambier Howard Danville Greer Hunt's Station Utica center towns will handle shipments with Farm Bureau clerical and financial support centralized in Mt. Vernon. Farm Bureau members pay 10 percent less commission than non members, with funds allocated to houses and office expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Fr. Hammond
Knox County
Live Stock Shipping Bureau
Farm Bureau
Hammond
Mt. Vernon
Yor Hunt
Bangs
Mt. Liberty
Genterburg
Utica
Ann Workman
Fredericktown
Ankenytown
Abc
Davis May Call Special Session
Governor Davis told the joint taxation committee he will summon a special session of the legislature to consider a taxation program on which both houses are likely to agree if it would truly provide the relief sought by the people.
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Bannert
Columbus
Davis
Joint Taxation Committee
Legistature
House
Senate
Railroads Denied Right to Increase Hog Shipment Rate
Ohio public utilities commission denied railroads the requested freight rate increase on hog shipments. The move aimed to offset a legislature mandated weight cut from 17,000 to 16,000 pounds for minimum carloads.
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Associated Prone To the Banner
Columbus
Dec
State Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
Robinson Attends Good Roads Meet in Columbus
Mr. William L. Robinson of this city attended the Good Roads Federation of Ohio annual meeting in Columbus. He noted a movement to authorize gravel pikes on routes with light truck traffic and outlined Knox County gravel road auctions. Robinson, executive committee member, said State Highway Commissioner Herrick described plans to finish the 16 mile malt market round and build roads linking main routes, signaling broad state road improvements.
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William L. Robinson
Columbus
Good Roads Federation of Ohio
Robinson
Ohio
Knox County
Thi
Herrick
Good Roads Federation
Tate
Yale Harvard Play Excites House Basketball Rivalry
In a House Basketball League doubleheader Harvard beat Ohio State 24 to 14 while Iowa edged Notre Dame 12 to 9. The Harvard Yale meeting next Saturday night now decides the pennant race as the Cunningham brothers fuel a heated but clean rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Ohio State
Iowa
Notre Dame
Yale
Harold
Paul Cunningham
Representative Henry D. Flood Dies in Washington
Democrat Henry D. Flood of Virginia's tenth district died at his home in Washington today after several weeks of illness. He was serving his eleventh term in Congress and as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced the resolution declaring a state of war between the United States and Germany and Austria Hungary.
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Washington
Dec
Henry D. Flood
Virginia
Congress
House For Sign Affairs
United States
Germany
Riots at Chicago Stockyards Prompt Mass Police Action
At Chicago stockyards police sent fifteen hundred officers to quell unrest as strike sympathizers attacked plant workers. Earlier, two hundred officers fired on crowds, injuring nine seriously and wounding many others. Saloons closed by order of Chief Fitsmorri. Rumor of an unidentified man assaulted could not be verified. Forty workers were bruised when rioters struck an elevated train carrying packets employees. windows shattered.
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Associated Proos
Chicago
Fitsmorris
Atrike
Patrons Day Observed in Mt Vernon Schools
Patrons Day was observed in Mt Vernon public schools as part of National Education Week. At the high school ushers guided visitors through classrooms while many visitors toured ward schools to view grade work in the city system.
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Mt. Vernon
Lewis actions approved in UMWA ruling
Associated Press reports in Indianapolis that John J. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America, approved by the international executive board, revoked the charter of the Kansas district and deposed its officers. The board also ruled District 12 Illinois proceeded illegally by levying an assessment for Kansas district benefits and ordered officials to halt collections.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Kansas District Organization
International Executive Board
International Board
Illinois
Beneft
Kansas
Blind man selected juror in a case
A Cincinnati jury for Ernest W. Clark, indicted for murder in a truck-robbery shooting, included Henry Biesch, who is totally blind. The panel visited the holdup scene to observe surroundings, believed to be the first sightless juror in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ernest W. Clark
Hamilton
Henry Biesch
Biesch
Mrs Martha Totman Claimed by Death
Mrs Marthe Jane Totman aged two died at home on Gambier road after a long illness. Survived by sons Riley J W Wilbur William Lewin Rev Edward Totman and Mary Hodge and two sisters Alice Wilson Clara Leeman and four brothers Albert Wakefield Hoar Jouse Clark Hoar. Funeral 1:00 Friday at Gambier home with Rev La Follette officiating. Burial in Gambier cemetery.
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Marthe Jane Totman
Tracey Totman
Gambier Road
Disoasen
Riley
J. W
Morgan Township
Wilbur
William
Lewin
Thin City
Edward Totman
Democracy
Mary Hodge
This City
Alice Wilson
Monroe Township
Clara Leeman
Seneca Ccounty
Albert
Wakefield Hoar
Jouse and
Clark Hoar
Rev. la Follette
M. E. Church
Gambier
Gembier
Fire destroys Shorter hall at Wilberforce University
A large blaze at Wilberforce University near Xenia leveled Shorter hall, the campus dormitory for men and the oldest building. The fire last night caused about 300,000 dollars in damage. Three upper floors housed 300 male students, most of whom saved some personal effects. the first floor contained recitation and laboratory rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Wilberforce University
Shorter Hall
Thompson Lodge E Electi on Thompson Lodge E Election
Thompson Cooper lodge No. 7 K of P elected officers Tuesday evening C W Newsom V C George W Newsom Prelate C A Hamilton K of R & S J Simmons M of B C J Turner M of F H C Curry M of A M F Goins M of W G J Simmons Tower Guard Oliver Ivy Outer Guard Harrison Judy Representative to Grand Lodge C J Turner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Guard
Oliver Ivy
Outer Guard
Harrison Judy
Grand Lodge
C. J. Turner
Steamer George Washington Delivers Christmas Mail Abroad
The steamer George Washington, sailing from New York, carried 15,000 sacks of mail and many presents for American soldiers in central Europe, plus government representatives and their families in the army of occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Washington
Army of Occupation
Europe
Submarine 848 Crew Escape Through Torpedo Tubes
Fifty one sailors from submarine 848 escaped a nose dive off Bridgeport Harbor by riding torpedo tubes to the surface, then perched on the bow for over ten hours. They signaled by burning mattresses to create light, and were later rescued by the Standard Of The No. 28 at about 10 40 p m. Several crewmen suffered chlorine gas exposure but only three remained in hospital.
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New York
Bridgeport Harbor
No. 28
Coopers Edge Bridge Workers In Bowling Match
The Coopers beat Bridge Workers 3 2 in a YMCA alley contest. Coopers led after the first game, Bridge Workers rallied in the second, and the final match was decided by a narrow margin. Team scores show Cooper 772 773 2346 to Bridge Works 740 790 2261.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper and Bridge Works
Coper Boys
Coopers
Bridge Works
Death prompts visit to Stockport by Mrs Black
Mrs H C Black of West Gambier street traveled to Stockport Ohio Wednesday after the death of her mother Mrs Mary McKibben, who died Tuesday evening. Plans were announced for livestock shipments to the Pittsburgh market later in the week by the Live Stock Shipping Bureau. Hog and sheep shipments are set from Mt Vernon and Gambier Saturday, with a Fredericktown shipment planned for next Tuesday.
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H. C. Black
West Gambier Street
Stockport
Mary McKibben
Pittsburgh
Live Stock Shipping Bureau
Mt. Vernon and Gambler
Fredericktown
Japanese accept new plan for quadruple Pacific understanding
An Associated Press report from Washington states that the Japanese government has accepted the proposal for a quadruple understanding in the Pacific, according to an authorized British spokesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
the Banner
Washington
Pacific
Revival Services Labor at Berlin M E Church
Revival services continue at Berlin M E church with Rev F A Gilmore and wife assisting. Mor ris Chapel hosts Sunday service at 11 oclock. Sunday school and sermon by Mrs Hollingshead at Berlin Sunday morning followed by eight oclock evening preaching.
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Berlin M. RE
F. A. Gilmore
Morris Chapel
Hollingshead
Berlin
Coleman Wins Prizes at Chicken Show in Toledo
Robert Coleman of Buckeye City won first prize with an 8.0 Buf Orpington cock, second for hen, and fourth for pulled at the Toledo Poultry and Pet Stock Show held November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Coleman
Buckeye City
Buf Orphington
Toledo
Burglar Bernard Neville Sentenced to 30 Years
Cincinnati judge Caldwell sentenced Bernard Neville, 32, of Cleves, to 30 years for burglarizing an inhabited dwelling at night. The jury had recommended mercy, otherwise the judge would have imposed a harsher term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Dec
Common Pleas
Caldwell
Bernard Neville
Cleves
Bark of a dog foils post office robbery near Toledo
A town dog belonging to Bart Butcher the Ilu postmaster near Toledo Mich barked to alarm bandits attempting a post office robbery. The crooks used three cars and loaded the safe with 40 in receipts before ditching it when aroused by gunfire. police alerted for the bandits' capture.
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Prem
Toledo
O. Dev
Bart Butcher
I4ilu
Mich
Yeramen
Postrimmter Dutcher
Kenyon Play Marrying Marilyn Moves to Gambier
Kenyon College Puff and Powder Club cancels Mt Vernon showing of Marrying Marilyn for lack of a large enough stage. The play will be staged Friday and Saturday evenings Dec 16 and 17 in Rosse Hall Gambier under Mt Vernon Legion supervision with bus service and tickets at local outlets. Major renovations costing 1000 dollars to Rosse Hall include raising the stage 22 feet and other electrical improvements.
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Puff & Powder Club
Kenyon College
Marilyn
Mt Vernon
Puft & Poweer Club
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon PLC
Gambier
Rosse Hall
American Legion of
Heig
Sehrante & Poland
Chamber of Commerce
American
Fire at Mt Vernon Ice Delivery Co plant in West Gambier
The Mt Vernon Ice Delivery Co plant at 408 West Gambier Street was struck by a small fire early Thursday. Firefighters arrived at 7 15 and quickly contained the flames with minor damage estimated at 50 dollars, likely caused by a heater in the ice water preparation area.
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Mt Vernon Ice Delivery Co
West Gambier Street
Association of Justices Meeting in Columbus Deshler Hotel
Knox county officials plan to attend the annual meeting of the Association of Justices of the Peace and Constables of Ohio in Columbus next Thursday at the Hotel Deshler. The group seeks to improve member status and has helped promote beneficial legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustrie George
Harter
J. B. Sensef
Association of Justices of the Peace and Constables of Ohio
Columbus
Deshler
Knox County
Co- Humbuy
Knox County Red Cross Holds Yearly Meeting Report Highlights
The Knox County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its 1st annual meeting in the public library auditorium. Reports covered secretary treasurer nursing and home service work, with a new executive committee elected including H S Workman James K Lyman and Rev W H Shields. Treasurer noted receipts and disbursements of 11141.01. Home service documented 644 outside calls 252 office calls and 1000 letters mailed. Nursing service cited 70 schools visited 2923 pupils inspected 489 hours spent and 105 talks. Junior Red Cross reported about 2500 contributing children Mt Vernon and Knox County with 704.08 in dues and 120.08 expended as 583.49 balance. Campaign for the new year began with encouragement from four Mt Vernon buildings and many county schools.
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Workman
James K. Lyman
W. H. Shields
W. Aladort
Mra
Henry C. Devin
Frank Harper
C.F. Colville
J.G. Marriott
L. W. Mulhane
Donald Worders
Harry W
Home Service
Misa Alice Patterson
Home Srvice
Nure
L. Mac McCullough
Red Cross Public Health
Red Cross
J. ©. Marriott
Mt Vernon
Knox County
Juni
Mt. Veron
Prosecution Attorney Admitted to Federal Practice in Ohio
Prosecuting attorney Paul B. Asthbaugh passed the federal bar exam in Columbus and was notified Thursday that he has been admitted to practice before the United States courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Irigh United States Courty
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Bureau
Mt. Vernon, Gambier, Howard, Etc
Public Utilities Commission
Good Roads Meet
Lewis’ Action
Martha Totman
Big Blaze
Wilberforce
Colored School
UB. Associated Press
Thompson Lodge
Mrs. McKibben
Anpan
Coleman
Dog
Kenyon
West Gambier ST
American Red Crove
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