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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
4
Reports describe moth scouts along Lake Erie to monitor potential European pest incursions and quarantine actions. A lengthy Ohio State University survey analyzes pasture and hay seed quality, revealing poor germination and substantial weed contamination, with guidance on home scale cultivation and seed improvement efforts.
Knox county common pleas court entries include paternity verdicts in Ohio ex rel Alma Joy v Cullison with a $240 judgment, a new trial motion by Hubert L. Care, and several probate actions. The docket also lists payments in Philip Allen v Manuel Mine et al, a will probate for Martha A Poaler detailing specific bequests, no inheritance tax due in Frank White estate, and multiple real estate transfers and marriage licenses in the county.
The Iowa State College official Amos of Dorchester outlined seed certification plans mirroring soybeans and wheat. Last year 95,000 bushels of certified wheat and 7,000 bushels of certified seed soybeans were marketed. A seed improvement association will operate in each county with inspections coordinated by the state association. Names of grain that pass will be printed as certified stock and distributed to farmers. A transparent glossy shell coat from pure white sheline is recommended to protect corn samples, deter moths and mice, and reduce shelling losses.
Bangs church announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 p m and sermon by the pastor at 11. A pageant titled Converting Aunt Dane will be performed at 8 p m by the WFM. An earnest invitation is extended to the public. Prayer meeting Thursday May 24 at 7 p m. Royal Smith and family from Nashville and several local residents visited and stayed with neighbors over the past week.
The community reports visitors from Newick and Columbus spending Sunday with relatives in Mount Vernon and Akron. Mrs Amanda Forentough and Mr Rey Tucker of Masonion were among those visiting family. Mrs Lotha Cuonot of Columbus was seen visiting relatives, while Mr Tigh Myers and others spent time with kin in the area.
Harold Stopie af Gambler was taken to Newark by an officer to answer a charge of passing a worthless check. The Newark officer arrived this morning seeking Stoyte, Short, Lytle notified Stoyte and Gambler came to the city to surrender at the Newark officer’s station. Operations in the Mount Vernon oil field continue at a rapid pace with new wells and extended field limits through wildcatting. Edmunds & Haynes drill one mile south of Martinsburg and Kirk & Mitchell near Howard show early production. Several other wells are expected next week, with several producers already in. In Knox county, a change of venue request was filed for embezzlement cases against former Knox Tire officers and directors. The blue-sky law case requests no change of venue. Judge Blair expected to rule soon to avoid trial delays set for June 12. Sheriff H. Lytle and Officer Purcell investigated tire thefts. a man was captured in Ashley, with Knox residents’ goods possibly involved. Sidney Ball suffered minor injuries in a runaway accident near Fredericktown. Thomas Harrington was arrested for sale of intoxicating liquor. bail set, hearing scheduled. Announcements reported dissolution of the law partnership Ewart & Mair. Barton W. Blair purchased Wilking’s practice and library as Wilking retires. The Dayton Tanlac labs occupy a large facility. a Hoover 32-volt electric sweeper is for sale on South Main Mt. Vernon.
The Knox county community learns Judge Wilkins will relocate to a western state, ending a 38 year law office era in Mt Vernon. The transfer follows his retirement from county probate court, as Mr Wilkins retires to a more temperate climate.
A clerk indicted by sherand Jory in Knox county received a telegram Friday about her stepfather’s death in a Sinnamahoning Pennsylvania explosion at the Gres sall Chemical company. Reports note multiple fatalities. the Clark pit was released so she could attend the funeral in Sinnamahoning Pennsylvania.
The Monron Sewing club formed by nine local girls continues last year’s club. Officers: Mrs Wells Temporary Leader, Violet Henwood President, Irene McDonald Vice President, Durdan Bell Secretary. Nine graduates listed at Martinsburg High School exercises. Dr. Caria of Defiance College gave the class address and diplomas were awarded to Margaret Ross Joah French Olio Purdy Cornelia Wheaton Benjamin Colville Glenn Franela Lawrence Hays Herbert Barcus Fred A. Dodd.
The May festival planned for the lawn at First Ward school Friday evening has been postponed until Monday evening. Dalton D Dowds of Mt Vernon among 1299 candidates for degrees at Ohio State University this spring. The 24th annual picnic of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity will occur Tuesday afternoon at Lyon's Lake. Ladion Aid Society monthly meeting at Wing Church of Christ held Friday afternoon with 25 members present. Camp Fire Girls Mohican group entertained Friday evening at Miss Wanda Thom's East Gambler home.
A fragmented line describes pleasure in selling and a buyer returning gratitude. Tangher's drug is mentioned in unclear context, with garbled names and phrases.
Kensington Club members hosted Mrs J W Prooman of South dete for a delightful Wednesday afternoon gathering with readings by Mrs Campbell Whittington and Parker and recitation by Joan Thompson. Chrese Aol Philathea class met Friday in the chapel with Miss Marjorie Benoy leading the program Life and Pictures of Reynolds. Refreshments served by hostesses. Phi Alpha annual dance at Robert Burris home drew Twenty couples with Dudley Carr from Cleveland as guest. Purple and white iris décor and Japanese lanterns on the lawn accompanied the evening. More people praised Tantay than any other medicine. Taugher’s dna store.
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