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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
2
The calendar lists meetings for several clubs and churches from Monday to Wednesday including the Ladies of the Macabees, Frances Willard Woman's Club, Daughters of Veterans, Philathea classes, and church circles with times and locations. A Boy Scouts Halloween social, an informal afterprom dance at Rosso Hall, and Mooseheart Day programs are noted, plus a village Halloween party at Green Valley with a large local turnout.
Mrs Walter M Brooks of Monroe township and Miss Mande D Smith of Harrison township wed at 3 PM Saturday at Rev A B Black’s West High Street residence. Miss Lameon hosted a dancing party for Ruth Lamyon on Kawt Ham tramck Street Saturday evening with refreshments served. Country Home Club hosts Halloween party at Clyde and Mrs Clyde Smith near Gambler Saturday evening inviting members to bring sandwiches and a dozen doughnuts. A card party at the Country Club is planned for Wednesday evening by James Platt, Dr Charles Heck, and Walter Sperry with Mrs and Mrs Bucy Hall as hosts. Edwin Te y and Mina Rebecca Hall wed at 8 PM Saturday at Rev S J Cleeland’s East Wing Street home. they will reside on a Bladensburg farm. Alfred A Hin song and Audrey Styern tied the knot at 7 PM Saturday at Rev Cleeland’s East Vine Street residence. Blanche Carpenter and Roy Styore attended. The His song couple will live in this city. Mrs Frank McPeek and Mrs Paul Shipley hosted a Sunday dinner honoring newlyweds Mr and Mrs W Kea ling.
An automobile owned by 4 Ulory collided with another vehicle at the corner of High and Jackson streets Saturday eight. Both machines were somewhat damaged.
The Knox county fair for 1921 will run August 23 to 26, the week before the state fair. The fair board met with Secretary Charles Hermont to set the date. City Engineer Charles Phillips presented plans for winter and summer improvements to the race track and grounds, including widening the track to 50 feet at the home stretch and 40 feet elsewhere. A grandstand may be added on the south side under shade trees, or seating will be built on the bank slopes if construction is not possible. Narrow, dangerous track areas will be removed and the lake’s lower end will be filled to improve viewing and safety.
The Mt Vernon Country Club announces the stockholders meeting will be held November 5 in the evening instead of November 2. The agenda includes setting dues for next year and fees for special occasions, plus the election of directors. Robert C. Jones, the club caterer, will provide dinner served by club members.
Thomas Fletcher Trooks, veteran Marion editor, will speak at the courthouse Tuesday evening at o'clock. Mr. Brooks, long on the chautauqua platform and noted orator, will present a message concerning the League of Nations.
About 430 farmers in Knox County joined the Farm Bureau by Saturday night according to a Monday statement. The organizers reported over 70 percent of those canvassed had joined, with about 20 percent still waiting. J. A. Hammon leads county efforts.
Newark Y M C A launches a campaign to raise 10000 dollars. Local men AB Williams J W Rudin F W Kahrl D M Spencer and G Conley will travel to Newark tonight to help start the drive and discuss best methods to reach the goal. Local organizers invite Newark members to listen to talks by visiting speakers on Tuesday.
Sanitary Officer Parker quarantined two houses this morning after new cases of scarlet fever were reported in the area. The action aims to prevent spread while officials investigate the transmission and recommend hygiene measures for residents.
The Democrats held three large rallies Saturday night in the county's eastern part. Mrs. Thomas Weir and Dr. George D. Arndt spoke at Millwood while Judge F. C. Levering and Judge P. A. Berry spoke at Howard. All four addressed crowds at Danville with several hundred attendees at each venue.
Burglars burglarized the A E Reynolds grocery store and bakery at Centerburg early Monday, forced a door lock, then set the building on fire. Interior damage blocked theft amount. Sheriff Mosholder notified, state fire marshal informed, investigation to begin in Centerburg tonight.
The Democratic committee operates a school for women voters at the A. A. Dowde store and at the Democratic headquarters. A large crowd of women visited the store and many more visited the committee rooms. Women were on duty to instruct women voters.
Forty five applications filed at the Chamber of Commerce for employment in the branch factory of the Rich Sampliner Knitting Co of Cleveland to be opened here about November 1. The company aims for at least fifty employees to start and Secretary Rudeell expects completion of hiring this week as machinery setup nears completion.
Knox county sheriff hunts for who slipped three hacksaws to four inmates during a jail delivery attempt last Saturday. Broken saw fragments found Sunday. arrests expected within short time as stated by the sheriff.
Miss May Gorauch resigns from her post to join the Walker Mackin Co as assistant to Rev. A K Mink pastor at Gay Street M K church. She will assume duties soon and will attend the state conference of young people societies of Ohio in Bucyrus on Wednesday.
Miller township will vote on the recentralization plan for their school district as determined by the board at the input meeting. The proposition will be presented to electors at the November election.
Clyde Cornell of Danville, an auctioneer, had his left eye gashed by a knife during a seventh inning fight in a Danville versus Bladensburg baseball game Sunday. Tom Porterfield of Bladensburg allegedly wielded the knife. Cornell was rushed to Mt Vernon and Mercy hospital in serious condition.
Walter C Burris asks Knox County voters for a second term as Clerk of Courts. He states he serves the public now with courtesy honesty and efficiency and will appreciate support and influence from all political affiliations.
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