The following are quips from Kenton business ads published in the Kenton Press, and the Kenton Daily Democrat, at the turn of the 20th century.
Byroads & Bygones: Business ad quips at the turn of the century
The Amish Cook: Work steady in furniture business
Dear Friends: Nothing in life happens without some motivation and effort. We have been blessed with an ample amount of work in the furniture shop these days.
Kenton Kiwanis learns of BKP needs
The Kenton Kiwanis met Thursday, Feb. 5 at Jitterz Coffee Co. for the noon meal and meeting. There were eight members present and one guest.
Packing food for seniors
Kenton Middle School National Junior Honor Society members volunteered at Helping Hands in Kenton on Wednesday afternoon. Students (from left) Drew Hoppe, Abby Oberlitner, David Heilman, Catherine Lawrence, Jenna Gibson, President Chase Fleece, Afton Brown, Keeley Wright and Hannah Holland packed food boxes that included not only nutritious items, but candy and fruit for senior citizens. Boxes will be delivered …
January Teens of the Month honored
The Kenton Elks honored the January Teenagers of the Month during a luncheon Thursday, Feb. 12. The students from the six area schools were selected for their character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholarship.
Kenton church shares food pantry experiences with Ohio lawmakers
Kenton Full Gospel Church (KFGC) Pastor Anita VanBuskirk and secretary Barb Manns accompanied the West Ohio Food Bank to the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday to share the experiences of the food pantry the church operates in Kenton.
University of Findlay to stage ‘Xanadu’
FINDLAY — The University of Findlay’s Vocal Music and Theatre programs will present “Xanadu,” a family-friendly parody of the 1980 cult classic movie of the same title that starred Olivia Newton-John, Michael Beck and Gene Kelly.
Powwow returns to Lima
LIMA — The 6th annual Lima "Honoring Our Native Heritage" Powwow, will be held Feb. 21-22 at the United Auto Workers Hall, 1440 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima.
Allen East plans ‘Winterfest’
HARROD — The Allen East Department of Instrumental Music will be presenting its 34th Annual "Winterfest" All-Bands Contest Concert on Wednesday, Feb. 18 beginning at 7:30 pm in the Allen East High School auditeria, located at the corner of Ohio 309 and Napoleon Road.
Students in the news: February 12, 2015
MARION, Ind. — Morgan Goecke of Kenton has been named to the Indiana Wesleyan University Dean’s List for the Fall Semester of the 2014 academic year.
