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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
6
Crowds gathered at the courthouse for Red Cross flag day ceremonies led by Mayor Mitchell and civic leaders. Speakers praised Red Cross wartime aid and urged support through donations and Christmas cards, with choir songs and patriotic remarks highlighting unity in the war effort.
A damaged fragment outlines a wife claiming her husband suffered five years of health issues. After using remedies from Mr. Ark Baker of notinghill Missouri and others, she reports improvement and a desire to keep trying medical aid, though some lines are unclear.
The report describes a patient with indigestion after meals and chest distress after eating. Medical notes indicate repeated pain and a request for pain relief, with reference to symptom timing and a history of reaction to certain foods.
A letter from Detachment headquarters reveals Raye mond Moore, a stall orderly tied to a Marine unit, and Walter Colwell, both in France. The text notes Colwell is motherless, expresses low spirits, and mentions Liberty bonds and government insurance as support.
Vice members of the advisory board faced a busy Tuesday as draft legal ade vieey heard head attorneys and registrants discuss questionnaires. No responses had been returned yet, and the session was halted by penitents from 24% bett ie whey according to locals.
A county notices that dog owners owe tax only for licenses. The document cites County Auditor Hinehart and discusses enforcement and exemptions, noting some residents have misguidedly resisted paying.
The report shows the battery fund is significantly short of the amount required to equip the bays properly with tanks and bowling paraphernalia. The note mentions a target of 250 units in funding still needed and refers to efforts to secure the remaining funds.
A man suffered multiple injuries when a piece of blasted wood swung by a buzz saw struck him after a truck broke apart in Brandon on a December day. Emergency responders arrived as bystanders witnessed the incident and injuries were treated on scene.
A local Mh Vernon claim about a prominent resident's arrest is debunked as misinformation. Officials say no verified record supports the tale and the report is found to be inaccurate.
A garbled page mix mentions Christmas greetings and community notices including church missions and social events. Names like Kirby Martinsburg, Mrs. Chirlm Smoke, and Charles Han appear among fragmented references to marriages, visits, and holiday charity efforts.
Local notes record December events in Zion area with names like John Wolfe Miss Ethel Dugan and Mrs. Percy Donahey. Residents visit relatives attend school events celebrate a first wedding anniversary Wendell Stillwell and family marked 105 East High Street as their home base. Norris and Davis wedding occurred at the courthouse with Rev. J A Lam officiating.
Millwood township reports a ten day revival at the Church of Christ led by Rev. Po Wilton starting December 18. Oregon Mike is away caring for Abram Stes, while Jane mond Simday and Gay Culiiion fill railway clerk duties. A church supper organized by the Church of Christ women drew good attendance. Mrs. Ine Martin and her son from Union are noted as performers. A Dec 27 witness meeting for Church of Christ members is planned from 9 am to 2 pm.
The item lists attendance at a Cross bandset at Mt Vernon on Friday evening December 14. Dale Prey of Akron stayed with his mother Ela Mrey. Mr and Mrs vin Kunkle visited Edward Snyder near Hutter. The WD M hies program postponed to Sunday evening. Olives High School buys a record for a Christmas present. A Christmas program planned in the 10 0 hall Friday evening. Fuel shortages prompt church prov arin curtailment and school events resuming. Final exams scheduled Monday and Tuesday.
Kenyon College will dismiss for Christmas vacation tomorrow and reopen after a two week break. The notice indicates the college will open on a later date, with campus operations resuming after the holiday period.
The Chamber of Commerce will suspend noon luncheons on Wednesday. The move supports the Red Cross campaign for new headquarters and members, funded by the chamber.
Between 200 and 250 school children took part in a flag raising at the courthouse plaza. Mayor Mitchell and Mayor Cleet Bair attended along with other city officials in the afternoon.
The American Insurance Union announces its new leadership with President Victor Putterfield and Vice President Thomas Higgins. Chaplain Mrs Charles Olvey, Secretary John Burris, Treasurer Charles Olves, Custodian Mrs Victor Butterfield, Warden Mrs Angeline Gari, and Marshal meat care.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Missionary Amare Arene Misy gathering with Daughters of Veterans and Sons of Veterans chapters. Officers listed include president Mrs deamotlé, Hertha Webster, Mrs Carrie Drake, Commander Wy Jd Jenes, and others. meeting appears in church parlors with choir, readings, and formal motions, but many names and details are garbled.
Centerburg residents record a flurry of weekend visits and travel plans. Helen Duker will spend the winter in southern Florida, Miss Helen Cotton visited Akron family, Mrs Glaze visited son in Columbus, and a patrol party plans an extended visit to Delta Colorado.
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