Lafe McDaniel Visits and Local Weather Notes
Lafe McDaniel called on Will Chaplin on business Monday and was in Hill City. A fine rain Wednesday evening pleased coon hunters. McDaniel spent Sat and Sun in Springfield. Mrs C H Murray visited the McDaniel home Saturday. Ed Rhodes family visited Hillsboro Saturday and Sunday. Wendel Rhodes stayed to work on the road. Horse traffic to Hillsboro fair ground noted. Jasper Wright of Richmond Ind is visiting his wife’s mother. Helen Rhodes and Elsie Rhodes visited Wolfe home Sunday evening. Madge McDaniel hosted Wilbur Kerns Clarence Warning and Alice Hull Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe McDaniel
Springfield
C. H. Murray
McDaniel
Ed. Rhodes
Wendel
Elenor
New Hillsboro
Hillsboro Fair Ground
Jasper Wright
Richmond
Ind
Helen Rhodes
Elsie
Wolfe
Cedar Valley notes on visits and farm work
Marjorie Foster returned home after a three week visit with sister Lillian in Cincinnati. Clayton Foster helps his uncle near Clarksville with haying and farm chores. John Windross of Clarksville visited this vicinity Sunday. Floyd Foster and a friend drove to Springfield and stopped at Dick Brady’s home. Several residents attended the Wilmington Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Foster
Lillian
Cincinnati
Clayton Foster
Clarksville
John Windross
Floyd Foster
Springfield
Dick Brady
Centerville area visits and church officers listed
MT OLIVE Mrs Dr Morris of Columbus and William Henry and family of Jamestown spent Sunday with D C Hoskins and wife. Mr and Mrs William Haynie of Braceville are visiting relatives. Mrs Haynie formerly Miss Margaret Summers. Miss Elizabeth Holmes visiting Dayton guest of Frank Sellers and family. Centerville Sunday School officers elected for the coming year include John Rhonemus Supt Ervin Adams Asst Supt Jennie Henry Secretary Katherine Leverton Asst Secretary Eva Dewey Treasurer Anna Mae DeweyOrganist. Funeral services for Robert Babb held at Centerville church Sunday afternoon. He was a former resident.
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Dr. Morris
Columbus
William Henry
Jamestown
D. C
Highland County Youth Faces Concealed Weapon Charge
Ell Cummings, 18, from a prominent Highland County family, is charged with carrying concealed weapons and must appear before the grand jury. The youth has a troubled record linked to a prior physical mishap. Mrs. Sallie Noble of Highland County is adjudged insane and ordered committed to Athens hospital for treatment.
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Ell Cummings
Sallie Noble
A. A Noble
Highland County
Athens
Copperhead Bite Hurts Mrs. Fithen in Brown County
Mrs Walter Fithen of Brown County was bitten on the ankle by a copperhead at her home after opening the door. The snake was killed outside the door following a brief struggle. A physician treated the bite and she is expected to recover after a severe ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fithen
Brown County
Fithhen
Pike Rebuild Forces Detour Between Jamestown and Washington
The Jamestown Washington pike is under reconstruction with a detour in place. The Plymouth pike serves as the alternate route while the main road receives two coats of tar and stone treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown-Washington
Plymouth
Races Postponed and Wilmington Meet Draws Fans
Rains postponed the racing program to Friday then held on Saturday at Wilmington. The $1,000 free-for-all pace saw six horses including Jane R. of Lima win three heats, with Steve O Boy of Clinton County earning second and two heats. Harry Chaney Sabina owned and Charley Slaight Sabina drove. First heat time 2:09.5. A $25 fine was issued after Jane R. won the second heat.
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Wilmington
Jane R
Lima
Steve O'Boy
Clinton County
Harry Chaney
Sabina
Charley Slaight
Steve
Jane R Ne
Clintons Lose to Columbus Millards in Sloppy Game
The Clintons played poorly as Wilmington committed numerous errors and allowed Donley to hold them to scattered hits. Lape had little support as Huffman and Shuey produced moments, including Shuey’s fifth inning homer, while Zigler was banished for arguing after a plate collision. The umpire’s calls capped a chaotic contest with Columbus prevailing.
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Clintons
Lape
Greenfield
Wilmington
Huffman
Shuey
Davis
Donley
Columbus
Zigler
Greenfield Takes Western League Lead
Greenfield defeated the Springfield Athentics 6 to 4 on Sunday to claim the Western Ohio Baseball League lead. Six two-base hits highlighted the game as Greenfield used three pitchers to win. Batteries were Little Comstock and Heeffman for Springfield and Hussey Wickel Seltz and Curry for Greenfield. Benders umpired the game.
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Greenfield
Springfield Athentics
Springfield
Little
Comstock
Heeffman
Hussey
Lawrence K Pulse Opens Greenfield Law Office
Charles K Pulse, a former Hillsboro boy, has opened a law office in Greenfield and will practice in counties around the city. As a high school student he gained fame as an orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Pulse
Hillsboro
Greenfield
Hillsboro Girls Hurt in Collision Near Hoaglands Crossing
Two Hillsboro girls Madge Miller and Goldie Kratzer were badly hurt when their car collided with another vehicle near Hoaglands Crossing. The car fell beneath the wreckage and had to be lifted to rescue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Miller
Goldie Kratzer
Hillsboro
Hoaglands ‘Crossing
Gasoline Explosion Injures Store Owner at Johnsons Crossing
Allie Lucas who runs a small store at Johnsons Crossing east of Washington D. C. H. sustained serious injuries when gasoline ignited as he drew it from a tank. A lantern near the door sparked the vapor and flames. His wife helped him remove burning clothing and Memobot the store fought the flames preventing the store from burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Lucas
Johnsons Crossing
Washington D. H
Fayette County Fair Opens Next Week at Washington D C
The Fayette County Fair at Washington D D begins Wednesday through Friday August 13 to 15. Racing purses total about four thousand dollars ensure top trotters and pacers. Exhibits by Boys and Girls Club Work surpass anything seen before, with strong swine, agricultural, mechanical, art and amusement displays promising a great time for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Washington D. H
Miss Helen McCoy to Join Wilmington College Faculty
Miss Helen McCoy of Wilmington a Wilmington College graduate has been elected regular faculty to chair expression. She studied at Weltin School New York Wellesley College physical training Schuster-Martin School of Dramatic Art Cincinnati and will lead expression courses and girls' athletic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McCoy
Wilmington
Wilmington College
Jay
Wilmington System of Schools
Schuster-Martin School of Dramatic Art
Cincinnati
Miss. McCoy
Hillsboro Business Men's Dinner for Company G
The Hillsboro Business Men's Association hosted a dinner for Company G to thank the unit for its service. Local leaders and members expressed appreciation for the troops and the city’s support during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro Business Men’s Association
Company G
Mt. Orab Band Gathers Fame Across Ohio
The Mt. Orab band gave a public concert in Hillsboro recently. Prof Liston has developed a noteworthy youth organization and many state sections have been visited by the youthful musicians. During winter they played in Wilmington at the Murphy Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Orab
Ohio
Hillsboro
Liston
Wilmington
Murphy Theater
Rains Help Southern Ohio Farmers Boost Crops
Occasional rains in the past week watered fields in Southern Ohio. Farmers report crops needing moisture, with new grass in stubble fields appearing exceptionally fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Leesburg native Ben Kent named manager of Michigan papers
Former Leesburg citizen and founder of the Citizen, now part owner and manager of the Gazette, Hillsboro, appointed manager of a chain of weekly Michigan newspapers. The position comes on a splendid salary and was recommended by National Prohibition Commissioner Roy Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Kent
Leesburg
The
Citizen
Gazette
Hillsboro
Michigan
Roy Haynes
Kent
Harry M Butler dies from blood poisoning
Harry Martin Butler aged 48 proprietor of the Butler Food Products Co. dies from blood poisoning at his home after scratching a finger on a nail. He belonged to several lodges including Peerless 329 F and A M Scioto Consistory Columbus Oak Leaf K of P Crooksville and I O O F East Liverpool. He is survived by his widow two sons Harry M and Ralph A a daughter Ruth and his mother Mrs Martha Butler of Frazenburg Ohio. Funeral at 7 pm today at the residence then to New Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Martin Butler
Butler Food Products Co
Glenwood Ave
Dana Ave
Peerless Lodge
Crooksville
Scioto
Columbus
Oak Leaf Lodge
K. of P
East Liverpool
Harry M
Ralph A
Ruth
Martha Butler
Frazenburg
Ohio
New Athens
New Vienna Grange Wins Honorable Mention at Wilmington Fair
The New Vienna subordinate grange received first honorable mention for its one act play The Florist's Shop at the Little Theater during the Wilmington Fair. Everett Lowary judged six plays on voice memory educational value and interpretation. The set featured abundant real blooms loaned by local nurseries. Other entries included shows from Lees Creek, Clarksville, Kingman and Mt. Pleasant granges.
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New Vienna
Grange
Wilmington Fair
Everett Lowary
Coshocton County
Little Theater
Moores & Swindler
Buster Brothers
Wilmington
Little Theater Movement
Lees Creek
Tinsville Grange
Clarksville Grange
Jimmy
Kingman , Srange
Blumistein’s
Mt. Pleasant Grange
Ohio State Fair Queen contest draws Clinton county entries
Entries from Clinton county flood the Ohio State Fair Queen popularity contest. The winner receives a Rollin coupe and a New York screen test with Paramount Pictures, plus hotel chaperone arrangements. Clinton county entrants include Lucille Probasco Cuba I N Lair Jr Wilmington Ruth Bullen Wilmington and others.
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Columbus
Ohio
Chas. V. Truax
G. R. Lewis
Clinton County
New York
Paramount Pictures Corporation Studios
McAlpin Hotel
I. N. Lair, Jr
Wilmington
Lucille Probasco
Cuba
Pearl McMillan
Etna Mills
Ruth Bullen
Ray B Joseph
Elino
L. Carson
Clarksville
Vivian Brown
Sarah C Dibell
Edith Greene
Clinton
Beatrice Hartman
Sabina
Elizabeth Hartman
Geneva Johnson
New Vienna
Madalein Baldwin
Blanchester
Sardinia Band Brings J. W. Young Directed Show To Hillsboro
J. W. Young renowned for leading juvenile bands conducted a Sardinia school band in Hillsboro for an evening concert. The program featured lively popular tunes and drew warm praise. A return engagement is being sought by local residents.
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J. W. Young
Sardinia
Hillsboro
Veterans of Company F 830th Infantry Hold Reunion
Veterans of Company F 830th Infantry will hold a reunion in Washington D C on August 6. They will spend the afternoon at Camp Sherman in Chillicothe for a former training camp event and a special program is planned for the evening.
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830Th Infantry
Washington D. HL
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ford undecided on extending Grasshopper railroad line
Henry Ford states he has not yet decided whether to extend the Grasshopper division of the D. T. and W Railroad. The line runs from Sedalia in Madison County to Kingman in Clinton County, branching from the parent line at Jeffersonville. Rumors say a westward extension toward Cincinnati or Hamilton is possible, with an eastward option also considered.
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Henry Ford
Grasshopper
D. T. & W Railroad
Sedalia
Madison County
Kingman
Clinton County
Jeffersonville
Ford
Cincinnati
Hamilton
New Vienna Grange Tops Fair With Floral Booth
The New Vienna subordinate grange won first for its play The Florist's Shop at Wilmington Fair and earned praise for a floral booth described as a beautiful bower of flowers and evergreens. The group prioritized beauty over corn and cabbage displays, delighting spectators.
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New Vienna
Floral Hall
Hillsboro Girl, 10, Struck by Auto in Traffic
Harriett Horton, a Hillsboro girl aged ten, was seriously injured when she ran into a passing automobile amid heavy traffic. Doctors say no permanent injuries are expected.
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Harriett Horton
Hillsboro
Tale of two fist fights alarms Hillsboro
Noble White is under arrest on a charge of fighting Policeman Rockel. Linley Fox of New Vienna was bound over to a grand jury on $1000 by Mayor Riber after being charged with striking his wife with whom he has been separated.
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Hillsboro
Noble White
Rockel
Linley Fox
New Vienna
Riber
Fox
Summer Death Rate Falls Across Ohio
The report notes a lower than usual death rate during the summer, reaching a new low for the year. This favorable trend is observed both statewide and in the local area.
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Ohio
Medals Awarded to Junior Club Leaders at Wilmington Fair
Medals of gold silver and bronze were awarded to top Junior Club leaders at the Wilmington Fair. Winners include Minnie Briggs of Wilson Township Busy Bee Clothing Club gold, Kathryn Williams of New Vienna Busy Bee Clothing Club silver, Edith Green of Martinsville Nimble Gutchers bronze. Food club leaders saw Alice Mills Beesville gold, Beulah Grove Villars Chapel silver, Florence Hall Midland bronze. Pig club gold went to G H Arch deacon Adams Boosters Sligo, silver to Harold Elliott New Vienna Pig Club, bronze to R L Snyder Kingman. Poultry gold to E Fisher Port William, silver to R L Snyder Kingman. no bronze. Snyder also led Growing Bowlers Calf Club Chester Township with gold. No other awards in this division.
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Wilmington
Minnie Briggs
Wilson Township
Busy Bee Clothing Club
Kathryn Williams
New Vienna
Busy Bee
Edith Green
Martinsville
Nimble Gutchers
Alice Mills
Beesville
Busy Bee Food Club
Beulah Grove
Cherfut Canners
Villars Chapel
Florence Hall
Midland
Family Jars
G. H. Archdeacon
Adams Boosters
Sligo
Harold Elliott
New Vienna Pig Club
R. L. Snyder
Kingman
Snyder
Kingman Rooters Club
Washington Savings Bank Installs Quarter Chime Clock
The Washington Savings Bank installs a new clock that chimes quarters and marks the hours with beautiful tones, adding a decorative and audible feature to the bank lobby.
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The
Washington Savings Bank
New Vienna Pig Club Shines at Wilmington Fair
The New Vienna club boys earned top honors with first year winners Howard Ashmore and George Henderson and high placements for Herbert Curtis, Raymond Elliott, and Lawrence Terrell. The Stock Judging Team won county first. Curtis Henderson Elliott Terrell will join the all county team for the Ohio State Fair under Harold Elliott.
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Howard Ashmore
George Henderson
Herbert Curtis
Raymond Elliott
Lawrence Terrell
Home from Europe Charles Bell Returns from Tour
Hillsboro family head Charles Bell arrives home with his wife and children after a two month tour of Europe visiting battlefields and notable sites.
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Charles Bell
Hillsboro
Europe
Vattle Fields
Highland County Teacher Earns State Life Certificate
M. J. Pulliam, a Highland County educator long associated with Salem Township schools, has been awarded a state life certificate in recognition of his professional achievements.
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M. J. Pulliam
Highland County
Salem Township
Hillsboro Fair Opens With Full Racing Entries
The Hillsboro Fair week brings large crowds amid unusual preparations for entertainment. Racing entries are filled and a complete historical pageant showcasing the county's history is announced as a highlight.
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Hillsboro
Summer School Enrollment At Wilmington College Rises
Enrollment for the second Wilmington College summer session exceeds 225 students as registrar notes a surge of new entrants alongside returning those making up credits. Classes run Saturdays, delivering six weeks of work in a five week term.
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Wilmington College
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Will Chaplin
Hill City
Madge McDaniel
Wilbur Kerns
Clarence Warning
Alice Hull
Cedar Valley
MT. Olive
Robert Babb
Centerville
Pike
Columbus Millards
ABA
Heler
Jones
Wetzel
Morningstar
Haas
Zang
Harry M. Butler
New Vienna Club
Thornbill & Netther
Dimity
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