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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1917

Page

3

Christmas Programs in the Schools Highlight Holiday Recitals

Students from Minor Ward and Fourth Ward staged a Friday evening program at the high school auditorium. The show featured orchestra numbers, plays, recitations, tableaux, and songs celebrating Christmas with sections by grade levels and a grand finale themed Peace and Democracy.

Parenta Terei Muthers Schoo Misie Sattar Boy Scouts Liberty Taterhide Elinor Hobbs Liberty Revonelles Dora Grosecup Samy Allies Sabors Knitters Red Crosse Sure ~Vans Warners Son Palmies Raw Paints Fourth Ward

Officers Elected for Kinsman Council R S M T

A reading lists officers and standing committees elected for the Kinsman Council R S M T with roles including Treasurer Charles Clans Recorder Samuel Ht Peterman James W. Jones De Davids Tutte Steward William KR Hookway Sentinel Albert Batt and others. Names of counselors advisors trustees and physicians are given among the slate.

Kinsman Council Donald H. Harper Oxear G. Swanson, PLC Wo—ftuscell J. Ash Charles Clans Samuel Ht. Peterman James W. Jones de Davids. Tutte William KR. Hookway Albert Batt William Grant Robert M. Greer Jed Ss Monts

Knights Templar to Observe Xmas With Ceremonies

Clinton Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar will hold Christmas ceremonies in the asylum next Tuesday morning. A message from the grand Master will be read.

Knights Templar Clinton Commandery K.T. Wells

Speakers And Musicians From Here At Mt Liberty

Red Cross workers of Alt Liberty share a dinner as local speakers and musicians attend the event this evening

Mt. Liberty

Bogus telephone calls aimed at Red Cross drive traced to German sympathizers

Investigation shows a misleading call instructed a Red Cross worker to skip a court house solicitation. The message, allegedly from her team captain, proved false. a sister answered and no genuine call existed. Similar bogus calls to Columbus Red Cross workers were found to be the work of German sympathizers aiming to hinder the drive.

Red Cross Court House Courthorse Columbus

Woman's face burned after acid mix up at home

Mrs Geo van Aman of North Main Street suffered severe facial burns Friday when she mistook carbale acid for a lotion and poured it over her face, inflicting injury across the surface.

Geo van Aman North Main Street

Allgire Burial Set for Sunday in Morrow County

The body of the late William F. P. Allgive will be buried Sunday afternoon at 10 o’clock at the Sehauk cemetery near Johnaville in Morrow County.

Allgire Morrow County William FP. Allgive Sehauk Cemet Johnaville

Harry C Devin to Be Toastmaster at Local Elk Banquet

Past Exalted Ruler Harry C Dev in will preside as toastmaster over the Vernon lodge Elk banquet to be held at Hevelboull mest nie Ws Hight with Hig talons minstrel by Director Moore.

Harry C. Devin Mr. Vernon Lodge Elke Hevelboull Hig Talons Moore

Man Arrested After Loud Disturbance At Gambler and Kidgley

Police report a man battered doors and shouted on Gambler Street at 1 20 am Saturday. He was jailed on charges of being drunk and disorderly.

Gambler and Kidgley Streets

Kinnard Sails for France Letter Reaches Local Parents

Mr and Mrs James L Kinnard receive a letter from their son Harry stating he is aboard a ship bound for France. The fragment suggests a wartime context with hometown readers informed of a local youth's overseas assignment and correspondence home.

Kinnard France James L. Kinnard Harry

Four members of the Union City Ward elected in November

In November, a local ward election produced four members for the Union City governance. The report highlights names and positions within the ward, noting the private sector involvement and the official role of the election in the parish.

Battery Boy Returns Home From Montgomery

A boy from Montgomery arrives in Alabama to spend holidays with relatives, prompting a family gathering as authorities were notified about his travel. The event centers on a grandmother and a local household during the festive period.

Junior Music Club Gifts Books to Public Library

The Junior Music Club presented a collection of children's books to the Public Library at a meeting hosted by Miss Nellie McFadden. Club president Miss Anna Sanderson announced the donation, noting the need for children's books for juvenile patrons.

Nellie McFadlen Anna Sanderson Ashe Tin Public Library

Approaching Wedding Announced In local note

Dr Elizabeth Curtis Critehfield announces the approaching wedding of her daughter Misa Kathrine Curse Critehfield to Mike Wlliatt Hutson of Little Rock Arkansas to occur November 27 Mrs F C Zieg of Fort Wayne Indiana is visiting her parents in Fredericktown town Mr and Mrs Karl Mahal of Canton arrived to visit relatives Rev D A L Morris of Galena was here enroute home after visiting relatives at Wallon ins lex aid KPL Pipes of Fredericktown spent Friday here on business Mr and Mrs WA Hein of Pittsburgh are guests of Mya M M Bruckert and Theods Ringwalt Nord Mainst BF Hipress of Akron visiting relatives here VV Vane of Mishawata Indiana spent Saturday in this city with friends William McGee was in Columbus Saturday

Elizabeth Curtis Critehfield Misa Kathrine Curse Critehfield Mike Wlliatt Hutson Little Rock, Ark F.C. Zieg Fort Wayne Ind Prederfeltown Karl Mahal Oll Canton D. AL Morris Galena Wallon Inslex Aid Kpl Pipes Fredericktown WA. Hein Pillburgh Mya M. M Bruckert Theods Ringwalt Nord Mainst BF Hipress Akron Vane Mishawatea Frends William McGee Columbus

Knox Savings and Loan Association Stockholders Meeting

Notice to stockholders announces the annual meeting at the association office on July 2 1918 from 7 to 4 for electing directors and other business. Secretary F Colville signs for Knox Savings and Loan Association.

Knox Savings & Lown Associaion Uisoelation Ing Knox Savings & 1 Canassn F. Colville Seey

Wanted For Sale Farm with one room home and more

Wanted listing for a four mile out farm with a one room home a barn a ble orchard two acres timber and a gas lease at 34 yearly area. price 7200 terms good. contact W C Rockwell Parne land Co

Thcre W. C. Rockwell Parneland Co

Peril in Hair Dyes Sparks Court Case and Public Fear

Fragmented report outlines a Westminster court case where activists discuss dangers of dye treatments. The piece questions health risks from scalp application and cites a private analyst noting potential disease from chemical exposure.

Enemies Turned Soldier Wants to Serve U S

Private Adams of the 860th Infantry, born in Germany, faced draft and naturalization, served two years in the German army, and, despite wartime scrutiny, sought discharge yet offered a $100 Liberty Bond).

Adams Huntry United States Allen Weitz

Christmas Vacation Notes and Local Church Program

Local items describe Christmas vacation plans for residents including Trae of Akronde and Mire Charen Ringek with families in attendance. A church program was held Christmas Eve, and school notes mention seniors receiving rings and donations of records as Christmas presents.

Severn Too Hahn B.C. Kern

Ankenytown News Notes Holiday Visits and Travel

Ankenytown residents report Christmas weekend gatherings and travel. Doyle Brubaker and family visited Opal Brubaker with J J Brubaker and 0 Workrun family in Mt Vernon. Lola Bechtel and Mary Leonard, college students at North Manchester, returned Friday for a week with parents. Charles Leonard and Clay Syler families visited S H Workman. Amos Richardson C D Martis and La Teeter also seen in Mt Vernon Thursday.

Ankenytown Doyle Brubaker Tuetle Rey Phillips Opal J J. Brubaker Mt. Vernet Lola Bechtel Mary Leonard North Manchester Charles Leonard Clay Syler C. J. Worksman S. Fl. Workman Amos Richardson C.D Martis

Women official resigns amid front-line demand

Mite sfestie L. Siinpein, secretary of the foreign refenonse corbinittee, quits her post with plans to go to the front. She had been appointed in the Holide counties post and previously served as secretary to Senator Stone.

Mite Sfestie L. Siinpein Corbinittee Whit Lowe Resigoel Ender Hewe Eforis Nenee Miee Slinpesath Fest Wort Slewie Senator Stone Mle France

Cutting Out Candy Would Save Sugar

Information reaching the Coon administration claims U S sugar use could meet Britain’s rationing needs if candy is cut and half the sugar used in candy could have funded Italy’s yearly sugar needs. The text notes candy spending last year nearly doubles money to sustain sugar supplies.

Coon Administration United States Great Britain Italy

Swiss Bread Ration Cut Sparks Government Plea

Berne authorities announce a drastic bread ration reduction from 250 to 22 percent grams daily starting December 1. The government urges citizens to conserve, noting the cut could free carloads of Nour monthly and stretch Swiss flour supplies through February and March.

Berne Switzerland Americ

Erotic trench shirt shocks New York soldiers

A crude "erotic shirt" made of cheesecloth dipped in germ killer solutions gains fame among troops in the trenches. The item is described as easily laundering and highly popular, though details are scarce amid wartime fashion chatter.

New York Tuudel Ib Teeneli Fistilons Cogte Stiri American Fund For Broneh Haudreds Taetory Dain

Mount Hood lookout tops Portland as fires burn high

A rugged Mount Hood report notes a lookout near Portland reaching over 14 000 feet while smoke and fires affect surrounding forests. Details are fragmentary but convey a challenging pre season scene with crews and weather influencing the high alpine area.

Portland

Texas in the Lead In Wartime Test Reports

In the wartime briefing observed by observers in the aviation corps the force notes a need for pilots and trained observers. The article emphasizes rapid decision making and the value of trained personnel in operating aircraft and air defense.

Mule Named Maude Ends Life Rather Than Shootout

A valued mule belonging to George Hass of Lewrance Port, Indiana, reportedly hanged herself using a rope to avoid being shot after a veterinarian pronounced her in a state of frenzy. The animal, worth 8200, died before execution could be carried out.

Maude Mather Sanders Harian

Queen of Hearts Name Described in Early Chronicle

The Queen of Hearts title was given in the Low Countries to Phear with, daughter of James I, and the unfortunate queen of Bohemia. Her fortunes fell to a low ebb, yet her dignity remained undiminished, inspiring admiration despite hardship.

Low Countries Phear Wth James I Bohemia

Tax Rate Notice for Township and School District

Notice of property tax rates for the township and school district for the year. Includes millage figures for various funds such as county and debt service, and states use of taxes to support operating and bonded obligations. Voter action may be required for approval of certain levies.

G. Huntourskneer Oia Mills Mikalli Cotmaun Tuvalu Teal Shasta Levy Coutty Fai AMM Iolet Bad AN Nui Indemmars Fuind SA Langeeo BPO Ponmytis Howe

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