Uncle Joe’s Whittling Tales On Wood’s Odd Uses
Uncle Joe entertains Jim John and Tonnie with a tale of wood’s many uses from a windmill toy made of matches to a boyhood knife project. He recalls a elder brother’s crafts and notes wood’s ancient role in mouth plates for brass teeth and everyday items like pipes, pencils, and buttons.
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Joe
Jim
John
Tonnie
Uncle Jos
Uncle
Jennie
Kentucky
Selkimy
Uncle Joe
Ilfe
Ashe
Woodruff
Jonnie
Paper making and wood as a carpenter's craft
In this excerpt the process of turning pulp into paper is described, from adding water and binding agents to pressing and drying. It notes that while modern type is metal, wood historically provided the impressions. It discusses wood as the source of usable material and explains how plants become wood as they harden. A raft of logs and Chinese carpentry practices illustrate practical wood use and longevity.
Wood craft and forestry lore spark curious tales
Fragmentary reminiscences explore wooden clocks varnish turpentine and rich tree lore. A Missouri man leaves eight acres of walnut with sustainable rules. Dwarf fruit trees promise space saving and early bearing, while wood origins shape names and crafts. An Uncle Joe talk weaves wood carving and humor through a vanished rural scene.
Prospect Noticeboard and Local Social Highlights
Prospect Jan 10 local board of education meeting organized officers for terms. Senior class at Prospect High School enjoyed music and contests with prize awarded to Ming Fitta Mbler. Community events included luncheons, games, and missionary meeting at Mrs Selanders. Several residents connected to Marion region shared visits, travel, and family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Prospect Board of Education
Wm. Findley
Missionary Society of the
M. K. Church
Mra
Apdp
Fdna Stockwell
Ming ‘Pitone Houser
Patella
Furing
Clarence Lowery
Milton Henry Tantwick
Henry
Lowery
Helen
Ruth
Freeman
Kirkpatrick and Marion Residents Named in Local Visit List
Kirkpatrick and Marion area residents are listed visiting and hosting events this week. Nancy Brady of Indiana stayed with Mrs. Lulat Matthews and Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Baker hosted relatives in Marion. Various neighbors traveled to and from Kirkpatrick, Akron, Ada, and Bucyrus for family gatherings, school visits, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Jan
Nancy Brady
Indiana
Lulat Matthews
G. L. Baker
Marion
Harley Roberts
Bieyrus
Maple Grove notes and community details from local visit
Fragmentary Maple Grove notes show residents and activities including visits by Peter Newman and William Jones family at 141 Kennedy, Kennedy area references, and gatherings with Mrs. Joudot and Miss Pillia Lowennier. The text mentions butchering day and local social details among neighbors.
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Maple Grove
Peter Newman
William Jones
Kennedy
George Lane
Pilla Lowennier
Joudot Weldeainter
Sura Janome
Local Notes From Martel Area Transfers and Visits
Community updates list residents with travel and family visits across nearby towns. Edna Price Gallon returns home after a trip to Lima relatives. Mary Colmery comes back from Florida Wayne after a two week stay. Orion Tennant visits Marengo as guest of Uncle A. S. Downs. Jacoby seen in Bucyrus for a short trip. Mrs George Lesher resumes home life after visit.
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Mi. Viewery
Mary Colmery
FL. Wayne
Orion Tennant
Marengo
Downs
Polo “Jacoby
Caledonia Township Boards Reorganized and New Officials
The Caledonia township boards reorganized electing Nesbitt again as trustee and naming Maldinger to fill a vacancy after defeating by Nesbitt. Stafford qualified as township clerk, Troy and Geddik to oversee funds, Meister as constable, and Fisher's ditch supervisor seat did not qualify. School board elected Wo Tonee as chairman and Stafford as clerk. new members included Donee and Graber. Taxes were paid at the Ne revit bank. Various meetings noted including the corporation board reorganization with Combs as only new member, and Odd Fellows installing new officers. Social events mentioned include Edith Hall’s wedding and residents attending.
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Caledonia
Township Board of Trustees
Board of Education
Board of Crustecan
H. Nesbitt
John Maldinger
Nesbitt
South Greelnet
John Stafford
Alcooed
KL Troy
Chester Geddik
A. Wille
Philp Meister
PT Atwood
Filward Fisher
Townatm School Board
Gorge Wo Tonee
W. Donee
John Graber
Bill
Pelday
Curtis Marrold
Boston
Nerevit Bank
Corporation Board of Af Vration
Hingher
Fdncas
Local Notes from Bells Corners and Vicinity
Bells Corners Jan 10 local notes report John Hurlds moved west of Essex on George Parteh farm. Herbert Lauer returned from Cleveland with a carload of fat stock. John Redd under Dedetter care not improving. Charles Coulter buying and shipping hay. Adam Later Ie repainting Ste Nous improving residence. Wells Holt studying at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware after vacation. Protracted meeting opened at Fanex with Rev McKinnon in charge. Charley Quang and wife of Marion visiting William Brady south of Bells Gorse this week, their first visit in 25 years. They will return home late February via relatives in Marion and New Jersey. John Hurlds last year’s horse sale to Mr iam Waite of aes.
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Helly Corners
John Hurlds
Essex
George Parteh
Herbert Lauer
Cleveland
John Redd
Dedetter
Charles Coulter
Adan
Ste Nous
Wells Holt
Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware
Fanex
Bf, McKinnon
Charley Quang
Marion
Fannis
Wiliam” Brady
Bells
Mariow
New Jersey
John
Yenual
Mtr
Iam Waite
Aes
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Lawrence Flemming
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Ashtabula
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Citizen’s Telephone Company
Mina Marie Childs
Perryaville
Guy McDonald
Nelson Able
Carre Owenk
J. Ww
Rarick
M. A. Coleman
Bernice
Hamilton
Ind
Mies Teas Straub
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Mpa
McCaurland
Howe
Colemanly
Wusland
Fred Gabriel
Pittaburg
Keller
Slater
Mre
Schmeltser
EK Drake
Theo Cram
Merion Steam
Dale Cram
Bhnbr Naberts
J. Medges
Daston Hedges
Hadeee
Mins
Genevieve Stiffler
Mins Luelle Pace
Marton
Maggie Bewis
Lelia Dawson
Join Welr
Anima Beek
Akron
Frank Seebach
Upper Sandusky
A. Reamanyd
Maud
Bila Baker
L. Baker
Ada
Dimrle
Lathin
Pennsylvania
Robert Rice
Laura Splece
Hueyrus
Mrr
Mes. 1
Splece
Agnes Yours
F. Mitchell
Mias Aveins Hinds
South of
Martha Kennedy
Hallovuc Avene Marion
James Walton
Tm Reeder
Nellie Eal
Pritchard
Prank Mitshell
ME Clutter
W. J. Weir Weimpeday
Lens Klee
Orpne Reeder
Ray Reanwayder Wis
Pearl Benk
Morril
Mingle Matthews
Agosta
Gourse Mason
Charley Davies
L. M. McCracken
Pulion
George
Monnetin
Ohn George
Agnes Reamsoyder
Salon
H. V. Young
Milas Berky Himnmon
North Mae Tion
Mrs O' Hinai
Charley Hinenon
George Hill
Ellen Rosencrans
Myra
F. Puirchild
Mira Gladys Mapes
Kirknatrick
Mika
Millie Boers
Monnette
Muesday
Louiss Matthews
Will Coulter
Stra
Cross
Maledoni
Ivednenuay
C. D. Kennedy
James Fink
Grace Campbell
Joseph Weldenmaler
Ladies Aid Society
Barbara Crivelager
Win
Glathart
D. Kennedy
Henry Lochmilter
William Glathart
Myron
Joseph Weidemaier
Frederick Winch
St. John's
Selina
B. J. Winters
Jane Swisher
Charles Colter
Fern Winters
Gust Sawmiller
Magle Winch
Clara Keller
Chariater
Henry Taldinger
Joseph Weldenmater
Monty
Db. Mending
St. Janes
John Sharrock
Samuel Bhartock
Hig
John Beveh
Bausyrus
Jacob Hurr
Marlon
Mr. Rutherford
Deasieé Moyer
Bucyrus
Martel
Belle Underwood
Wire
John Witerate
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