Wilmington College Student Saves Cousin in River Rescue
Dorothy Blackburn 21 daughter of Dr and Mrs A D Blackburn acted with rare presence of mind when Ben Blackburn 35 of Lebanon nearly drowned after a low boat slipped away. She swam fully clothed to the boat and, with Dr Blackburn, brought him to shore where aid was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dory Blackburn
A. D. Blackburn
Cuba
Miami
Morrow
Ben Blackburn
Lebanon
Blackburn
Dr. Blackburn
Mie
Dorothy
Con.l.‘Vi
Obey
Dieiahe
Saae
J. R. Clevenger
West Main Street
Wilmington
Wilmington College
Honor Students Named in Wilmington College Class of 1925
Everett Dabe of Lees Creek Wayne Township and Miss Thelma Kurry of Hamilton Butler County were named honor students for the Wilmington College graduation. President J Edwin Jay said honors reflect scholarship and other qualities with student and faculty voting. Kurry also earned Cum Laude along with John Buchanan Ossullville Henry and Weaver Glenn Williamson Belfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabe
Miss Kurry
John Buchanan
Henry
Ossellville
Weaver Glenn Williamson
Belfast
Falls and Breaks Shoulder of Elderly Woman
Mes Caroline Clelland, 80, mother of Mrs Orland Davia, fell on church steps Sunday morning and broke her shoulder. She is believed to be improving but faces complications and is under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Clelland
Orland Davia
Belleve
Board of Health Instructions for Producers Dealers and Consumers
Instructions from the County Board of Health urge producers to remove manure heaps, tidy yards, sterilize equipment, trap flies, and milk cows four hours after pastures with garlic. Dealers should clean plants, screen openings, and maintain sterilizers. Consumers are told to cool milk, refrigerate promptly, and reuse proper milk bottles only.
Warren County May Lose Its County Fair
The Lebanon Star reports Warren County faces losing its county fair due to repeal of county and state aid. New law allows lease of fair grounds for 20 years plus rent and repairs up to 10,000 annually on privately owned grounds. Directors have endorsed notes totaling 4,200 with personal guarantees unless commissioners arrange leasing or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Lebanon Star
Ogden Citizens Award Fire Dept for Free Run
Ogden residents in Adams Township west of Wilmington presented the Wilmington Fire Department with a substantial purse after a May 21 fire that destroyed the Ogden Post Office railroad station and general store. Chief Frank Pannebaker said there was no charge for the run, marking the second such civic acknowledgment after 1922 Port William fire aid.
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Ogden
Adams Township
Wilmington
Wilmington Fire Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank Pannebaker
Port William
Pig Club Meeting at Henderson Home
The next pig club meeting will be held at the home of George Henderson on June 1 at 1:30. The discussion will cover mixing of foods and the importance of forage crops, with a note that music is desired in the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henderson
Boy Rescued From Angry Cow at Fisher Home
Earl Fisher nine, son of Clyde and wife, was tossed and crushed by a cow in West Truesdale Street field Tuesday morning. Harry Williams and George Riggs workers for Mr. Fisher dragged him free from the animal’s feet, saving his life. Earl suffered a broken rib and possible internal injuries. no gore reported.
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Earl
Clyde Fisher
West Truesdale Street
Fisher
Harry Williams
George Riggs
Williams
Farr
Instad
Lost and Found at Opera House Screen Version
An R A Walsh production of Lost and Found screens at the Opera House Saturday evening June 18. A romantic tale set in the South Seas features Pauline Stark as Lovelorn who becomes a tribal princess amid conflict with natives. Antonio Moreno co stars with Horse Peters in the supporting cast. showtime is eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An .R. A. Walsh
Opera
South Sea Islands
Island
Pauline
Stark
Antonio Moreno
Birthday Picnic for Polk Siblings Draws Family Gathering
Relatives of Mr Joshua Polk and Miss Phoebe Polk celebrated shared birthdays at their country home on June 7. The gathering of thirty eight enjoyed a lavish meal, conversation, and playful moments as the day closed with departures from the Polk household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Polk
Phoebe Polk
Mr. Poll
Miso Polk
Miss Edna Rollins Dies After Operation at Greenfield Hospital
Miss Edna Rollins 83 died Friday on the operating table at Dr Jones Hospital Greenfield after a Thursday admission for appendix removal and a tumor. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm from the local home then at Guest Settlement Baptist Church before burial in the cemetery. She is survived by her parents one half brother Homer Burton at home and two sisters Mrs Willigg of Graham Wilmington and Mrs Johnson of Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Rollins
Charles E. Rollins
Dr. Jones Hospital
Greenfield
Homer Burton
Willigg, Graham
Wilmington
Johnson
Sewie Club Holds First Meeting At Miss Johnston Home
The Sewie Club met June 3 at Miss Johnston's home with leader presiding. Members agreed to host future meetings at members' homes and held a brief business session followed by games and refreshments of ice cream and cake on a hot day.
Nelson Guilty of Manslaughter
Nelson pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a case linked to a fatal incident after an unresolved dispute. The defendant faces potential prison time up to the maximum, with possible consideration for a pardon depending on conduct and legal proceedings.
Freight Train Wreck at Leesburg Reported
A freight train incident near Leesburg damaged five cars and swiped No 85 amid minutes after arrival, with crews assessing the wreckage and responding to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Local Social Notes From Leesburg And Nearby
A series of brief notices lists visits and duties in the area. F Phillips, on Cincinnati business, and Mr. Mrs Gilbert Pavey of Leesburg visited Monday. Jesse Duncan stayed with Hillsboro friends last week. Census worker Frank Stavent began duties last Friday. Coffin of Leesburg Buckeye sanctum visited Thursday. Rev and Mrs John Wilson stayed with Winchester friends last week. F Peons and family enjoyed a week with relatives at Lebanton. Mrs Oscar Shawver and Ella Redman visited Wm Shawver at Madisonville. Mrs J F Gray and children enjoyed a Dewey era at Ohio’s Capitol. Will Cobb visited Sunday. Santee spent last Sunday evening in Hillsboro. Deputy Sheriff George Osborn and wife were visitors to their parents Sunday. Dr G R Conrad received cut flowers from Co F Fourth Ohio to place on Revitte Smithson’s grave, who died in the Ohio State fair chain battle last September. Edwin West, noted Waynetown ship representative, visited Saturday at Fairfax West’s home. West is famed for his well-kept Clin gton County farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Conrad
Co F. Fourth Ohio
Revitte Smithson
Cad Leads as Shepard Named Next Christian Endeavor Leader
Sunday night service concluded with Arthur Cad presiding and Emery Shepard appointed as the next leader of the Christian Endeavor group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Arthur Cad
Emery Shepard
Men's Brotherhood Organized in Community Meeting
At a church gathering last Monday night the Men’s Brotherhood was formed with a constitution and officers elected for one year. President B Penn and officers Bi F Ellis Fred Eaton M R B Coffin W C Peters named. Charter members listed. Members urged to join and meetings planned for the first Monday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Men’s Brotherhood
B Penn
Bi. F. Ellis
Fred Eaton
M. R B. Coffin
Chaplin W. C. Peters
B. F. Penn
A. H. McCoy
L. B Holmes
W. Markwiz
Fred
Eastern Star Inspection Brightens Heat Daunting
Last Friday evening the local Eastern Star Chapter held its annual inspection. Mrs. Margaret of Wilmington, Deputy Grand, inspected officers with sixteen Wilmington Chapter members present. Grand Electa Mrs. Everett Johnson of Leesburg visited with her party and dignitaries. A full meal followed in the C. C. F. Hall with roast chicken and other dishes. After dinner the group moved to Masonine Hall for continued work and a warm community gathering despite the heat.
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Eastern Star
Margaret
Wilmington
Grand
Rose
Grand Electa
Everett Johnson
Leesburg
Johnson
E. C. Sturm
Nannie Sanders
Blanchester
1. C. C. F. Hall
Irene Lewis
Thelma Lukens
M. E. Church Program and Message For Sunday
The Friendly Church announces a June 14 1925 schedule with Sunday School at 9 AM supervised by B T Pern and Divine Worship at 10:30 AM led by the pastor on Leaves. Junior Church at 10:30 AM. West Chapel services at 2:30 PM and evening worship at 8 PM on The Prophet of Individualism. Midweek SS lesson study and prayer focus. St Augustine invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Pern
West Chap
Frekiel
S. S
St. Augusti
Missionary Meeting Highlights Tibet Program
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church met at Miss Sade Huff's home last Thursday afternoon. The program topic was Pioneer Missionaries of Tibet, presented with interest. Afterward, during social hour, cake strawberries and coffee were served, as is the June custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Sade Huff
Pioneer Missionaries
Tibet
Wilmington College Orchestra Delights Small Opera House Crowd
The Wilmington College Orchestra played to a small yet appreciative audience at the Opera House Wednesday. The concert impressed many as good as Chautauqua circuit performances. Seveal solos and duets charmed listeners with Hunnicut on violin and Arthur Ream providing two notable songs. The Mother's Club arranged the visit and urged attendance, and organizers hope for another appearance soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington College
Opera House
Hunnicut
Arthur Ream
Mother’s Club
Wilmington College Orchestra
Young man survives self-inflicted gunshot wound near Cowan's Creek Church
Cornelius Carey from New Vienna neighborhood assumed a loaded gun was not cocked and, in a bravado moment, pressed it against his side and pulled the trigger. The bullet entered near his heart and exited his back. He is expected to recover but was sore, after an accident Sunday while shooting at a target at his brother Carmen Carey's home near Cowan's Creek Church. A doctor treated him and tetanus serum was given to prevent infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Carey
Mr. Carey
New Vienna
Ernest Carey
Carmen Carey
Cowan’s Creek Church
Cornelius
Wilmington
Freight Train Kills Man at Cuba Crossing
Alfonso Pontious, 29, of South Salem, was struck and killed at the Baltimore and Ohio crossing on the Cuba pike near Wilmington. The eastbound freight train left him crushed and unaware of the tragedy. His brother found the body and notified authorities around 5 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso Pontics
South Salem
Baltimore & Ohio
Cuba Pike
Pontieus
Henry Adams
Wilmington
Adsas
Olice Pen South
C. E. Kinzel
Alfonso Pontious
Wilmington News-Journal
Summer School For Pastors On Ohio State Campus
Special record breaking attendance is expected for the fifth annual summer school for town and country pastors to be conducted on the Ohio State Campus, June 16 to July 2, under the auspices of the College of Agriculture and the Ohio Council of Churches. Protestant denominations and the Methodist Episcopal school will merge with the interdenominational school in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
College of Agriculture
Ohio Council of Churches
Ohio Wesleyan University
Steel Bridge Planned Across Andersons Fork at Port William
The Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad will construct a 121 12 foot steel bridge over Andersons Fork at Port William on the line’s property. Plans revised after Port William residents complained about the old approach. Construction to begin soon, replacing a wooden bridge and trestles in service since 1900 and rebuilt about 1915.
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Anderson's Fork
Port William
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Company
Howard Collett
D. T. & I. Railroad Company
Port William Reesville
Anderson’s Fork
Neer
Wilmington College Confers Degrees to 57 Graduates in 1925
Wilmington College awarded 57 bachelor degrees at the Thursday forenoon commencement. Among graduates are Carl O Arehart and Robert Hamilton Farquhar of Wilmington, with others from Canton, Lynchburg, Seaman, and nearby towns. One student received a certificate without a degree. The list includes BA and BS in Education and BS degrees with two non Ohio exceptions from Indiana and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington College
Carl O’dana Arehart
Bowersville
Cyril Sparegon Barns
Harriet Mills Brianus
Mary Caroline Browning
Everett Clinton Dabe
Harriet Farquhar
Robert Hamilton
Farquhar
Robert Edwin Hadley
Alice Templin
Pleasant Plain
William Giles Irvin
Blanchester
George W. Johnson
George M. Neffner
New Vienna
Thelma Marie Kurry
Florence Schliep
Hamilton
Frank Ray Moomaw
Waynesville
Orpha Mildred Pyle
Bluffton
Indy
William Franklin Penrod
Camden
Mary Louise Roads
Hillsboro
Easter Ann Rogers Stout
Mary Elizabeth Shackleford
Leesburg
Ethel Slade
Georgetown
John Chester Smart
Seaman
Jesse Leroy Thompson
Washington C
Weaver Glen Williamson
Belfast
Oliver Otis Bush
H. Russell Blaine Duke
Midland
Alva Rogers Emery
Lela May Fiscus
Mt. Crab
Charles Evans Good
Rowena Mozelle Wright
Harry Robertson George
Green Camp
Leo F. Hodgson
John Raymond Nowald
Earl Calvin States
Wilmington
Frank Bonn Hoggatt
Goshen
Marie Magie
Kyle
Milton Denver
Christian Church to Welcome Rev. Geo E Delemere
The Rev. Geo E Delemere will preach at the Christian Church next Sunday in both morning and evening services. Morning topic Is the Bible the Word of God Evening topic Immortality saved. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Delemere
Christian Church
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Dorothy Blackburn
Little Miami
Board OF Health
County Board of Health
W. K. Ruble
Miss Rollins
Sewie
Nelson
Xenia
Sion
Slaughter
Pr Predmore
His & Rew
AnarAnesses
Defen
F. €. Phillips
Cincinnati
Mrs. Gilbert
Pavey
Jesse Duncan
Frank Stavent
M. B. Coffin
Leesburg Buckeye
Johin Wilson
Winchester
F. Peons
Lebanton
Oscar Shawver
Ella Redman
Madisonville
Wm. Shawver
J. F. Gray
Dewey
Will Cobb
City
Santee
George Osborn
Clinton County
Edwin West
Waynetownship
Clingtom County
Fairfax West
Eg, Eastern Star Inspection
M. E. Church
Walter C. Peters
Missionary Meeting
Steelf Bridge
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