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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
4
A partial OCR item from The Banner references a city section shift and local note taking. The readable text hints at a community update about a zoning or boundary adjustment and mentions no specific dates or names.
The Johnson bill aims to stop most new arrivals by allowing only travelers, students, and those closely related to citizens or already here. It may reach the president before the holidays with veto unlikely, and a one year limit may be debated as temporary conditions ease. The piece also notes forestry officials urging careful Christmas tree use and sustainable sourcing to balance joy with conservation.
Teachers in Knox County are advised that the first semester examinations will be held January 13 and 14. Exams will cover the first half of the year's work per the uniform program and will begin with the 11th grade. A letter with full instructions will be mailed to each teacher as lists are updated.
J C Dickinson Noble county farmer told Pleasant township farmers institute that community effort shapes towns and that no farm problem from local to national levels cannot be solved by strong county, state and national farm bureaus. Mrs Anderson spoke on rural school children's health.
Mrs. Lewis Henriksen and daughter returned from a two months visit with relatives in Oklahoma. The sand plant nears completion and will begin operations early next year. Church of Christ holds services Sunday morning and evening December 18. W. A. Purdy cuts timber in Harrison township. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hammond plan Alabama holiday visits. Noah Stull plans to move to his farm in spring. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Berry guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rude Stitzel Sunday. Store hours extended Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday before Christmas. Cy Choate and others to meet at Sitwelick. Dowds Dry Goods Co. MTux21 x21
Workmen started the frame hose tower behind Mt Vernon fire department yesterday afternoon. The fifty foot structure will be completed in a few days and will be fitted with pur joys allowing a hose to hang to full length for drying.
Five minutes after James Skeen drove his Ford touring car into a garage on North Center street last evening around eight o clock the vehicle caught fire in a mysterious way. He noticed the blaze and managed to extinguish it before the fire department arrived. Damage was slight and officials suspect defective wiring as the cause.
Palmyra notices list Lester Zeiger’s illness, Mrs H M Gibson recovering, Miss Ella Teeter visiting sister Mrs J T Rowley. Sunday school plans entertainment and a Christmas tree Friday evening December 24. Zora Becheler and Ethelyn Burgholder plan classroom Christmas programs.
Fragmented text notes toads carried to cities for sale to horticulturists who use them to curb insect pests on fruits. Also mentions ancient fingerprint usage in Korea 1,200 years ago in slave sale deeds and explains folded Appalachian mountains and rock strata.
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