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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
3
Principal Koch announced the standardized mental tests are nearly finished in Mt Vernon high school with excellent results. English tests are also nearing completion and are well above average. The tests will provide teachers with insight into each scholar's mental status.
The final House Basketball League games at the YMCA gym produced close scores and uncertain outcomes. Ohio State lost to Iowa while Notre Dame defeated Harvard 19 to 15, ending Harvard's undefeated season. Harvard finishes first at 4–1, with Notre Dame and Town tied for second. Yale and California tied for third, Ohio State last. No postseason games will be played.
A group of 1921 graduates and other former students visited Mt. Vernon High School. Notable attendees included Dorothy Nixon, Mary Dowds, Virginia Alsdorf, Katherine Lazear, Elizabeth Porterfield, Cloyce Christopher, Nelson Burris, Ruth Yanger, Isabelle Ferry, and Montis, all listed with their colleges.
Local No 69 of the Barbers Union met Wednesday evening at Clark and McKay’s shop and elected officers for the coming year. Pres J Reuben Clark, Vice Samuel Smate. Financial Secretary A G Wirwillo, Recorder Charles McKay. Guide Pierce Thayer. Ends with Wayside Tales warning about temptation.
An afternoon toilette showcases a Spanish influenced gown by a skilled designer. The dress uses black crepe satin with knotted embroidery and a putty colored chenille beading effect. The outfit features tassel end girdles and long straight lines with draperies and decorative sleeves to revive plain silhouettes. Crepe de chine georgette and velvet fabrics shape the season’s gowns.
Mrs. Gertrude Shively wife of Edward Shively died Wednesday at an Akron hospital following an operation. Aged 32 she is survived by her mother Mrs Milton Mahaffey of this city three brothers Perry of Holmesville Foas and Sue of this city and two sisters Mrs Thomas Allen of this city and Mrs Joseph Loyirrer of Columbus.
Portsmouth area reports a large crowd attended the opening of the South Webster Farmers' Institute drawing farmers from surrounding communities and showcasing agricultural exhibits and talks.
A historic note recalls some men willing to rule merely to hear the brass band play and the three rousing cheers. The passage reflects on ambition and applause in a ceremonial setting.
Announcement reports Princess Mary daughter of King George II is betrothed to Viscount Lascelles heir to the Earl of Harewood. Lascelles, educated at Eton, served in World War I and earned the Golieleting and Croix de Guerre. He inherits a vast fortune from Lord Clanricarde. Princess Mary is popular and regarded as a nice girl.
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