Page 1
“Margaret Ann Ahlers: On Being Photographed,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
“Margaret Ann Ahlers: A Hardboy Who Watched Birds,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
“Margaret Ann Ahlers: On the Miracle of Writing,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 2
“Margaret Ann Ahlers: Take a Book and a Map,” Ohio Guide, [194?].
On the same page:
“Margaret Ann Ahlers: Picturesque Ohio Villages,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
“Margaret Ann Ahlers: One Dark Night Near a Cave,” [S.l.], July 1945.
Page 3
“Your Kin or Friend Missing in Action? Ohioan Is Trying to Find Him for You!,” [S.l.], February 11, 1945.
Page 4
“Former Adamson Farm Is Site: Lutherans Plan Home for Aged,” Dayton Herald, April 26, 1946.
Page 5
“R. C. Anderson, Industrialist, Dead at Sixty,” [S.l.], December 5, 1946.
On the same page:
“Rail Supply Head Dies in Maine,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 6
“Hospitals Benefit Under Aull Will,” [S.l.], November 8, 1946.
On the same page:
“Mary Aull Will Leaves $928,813 to Institutions,” [S.l.], November 21, 1946.
On the same page:
“Hospitals, Church Beneficiaries in Mrs. Aull’s Will,” [S.l.], October 9, 1946.
On the same page:
“Mary Louise Aull Will Filed; Value Is Over Million,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 7
“Mrs. Susan King Allen, Pioneers’ Daughter, Dies,” Dayton Herald, November 8, 1946.
Page 8
“John Barlow Dies at Eighty Five; Business Man Many Years,” [S.l.], March 1, 1947.
Page 9
“Margaret Standish Bride of Abraham Bickham Jr.,” Journal Herald, [S.l.], October 7, 1942.
Page 10
“Flight Lieutenant Hugh Bender and Maria Bickham Wed: Ceremony Takes Place Sunday in Christ Episcopal Church,” Dayton Daily Journal, October 6, 1941.
On the same page:
“Louis Berk Dies; Oldest Funeral Director in City,” Dayton Daily Journal, September 9, 1941.
Page 11
“Flight Lieutenant and Mrs. Hugh W. Bender,” Dayton Daily News, October 6, 1941.
“Miss Bickham Is Wed Sunday,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 12
“Elise I. Biechler Jr. Appointed Illinois Hospital Administrator,” [S.l.], January 1947.
On the same page:
“The City of Dayton Today Closed the Deal on the Acquisition of Land Adjoining the Municipal Airport at Vandalia,” Dayton Herald, August 9, 1946.
Pages 13-15
Brown, Eleanor. “Out of Her Darkness Poet Pens Verses of Light,” [S.l.], October 7, 1946.
Page 16
“Dayton Teacher Obtaining First “Seeing Eye” Dog in Dayton,” Dayton Daily News, July 8, 1938.
Page 17
“The Kleon Thaw Brown Council Ring,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 18
“Nothing Remarkable in Age: Years Don’t Mean a Thing to Mrs. Brown,” Dayton Herald, March 1, 1947.
Page 19
Davis, Virginia. “Club Passes Fifty Years; to Observe Day,” Dayton Daily News, June 13, 1936.
Page 20
“News Sidelights: Judgee Brown of Princeton Class of ’76 Is School’s Oldest Alumnus Living in Ohio – Thirty Seven Fellow-Alumni Live in Dayton,” Dayton Daily News, October 12, 1936.
On the same page:
Kany, A. S. “Doctor and Mrs. Brownlee to Observe Golden Anniversary Monday,” Dayton Herald, September 8, 1945.
Page 21
“Milton Caniff Visits Parents Here,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
Heyduck, Marjore. “Third and Main: Milt Caniff No Daytonian; He Was Born in Hillsboro,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
“Family Reunion With Terry,” Dayton Daily Journal, November 26, 1946.
Page 22
“….Mrs. Harrie G. Carnell,” Dayton Daily News, October 20, 1936.
Page 23
“Mrs. Carnell Celebrates 80th Birthday Tomorrow,” Journal Herald, July 9, 1943.
On the same page:
Eberle, Merab. “City Honors Benefactor,” Journal Herald, June 9, 1940.
Page 24
“Carnell Funeral Simple and Brief,” Dayton Herald, February 17, 1944.
Page 25
“Commission Pays Tribute to Mrs. Julia Shaw Carnell,” [S.l.], February 17, 1944 [?].
Page 26
“Taxes Consume 53 Percent of Carnell Estate,” [S.l.], December 1945.
On the same page:
“Carnell Estate Pays $300,000 Inheritance Tax,” [S.l.], December 1945.
On the same page:
“U.S. to Get $5,396,987 of $11,145,852 Carnell Estate,” [S.l., 1945?].
Page 27
“Ship to Be Christened Today,” Dayton Daily Journal, December 14, 1944.
On the same page:
“Julia P. Shaw Launched,” [S.l.], December 1944.
Page 28
Bryan, Joan. “Carnell Sale Draws Both Opulent and Hum,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 29
“Wreckers Start on Carnell House,” Dayton Herald, June 3, 1946.
On the same page:
“Estate Appraisers Seek $65,000: $475,000 in Carnell Fees Asked,” [S.l.], February 27, 1947.
Page 30
“Dayton Club for American and Allied Service Women Dedicated at Program With Governor Lausche Participating,” Dayton Daily News, May 16, 1945.
Pages 31-32
Brent, Peggy Hayes. “Career Women: Charlotte E. Carr,” [S.l.], February 7, 1941.
Page 33
“Mrs. Leslie Carter, Sleigh Rides Among Christmas Thrills Fifty Years Ago,” Dayton Daily News, December 25, 1938.
Page 34
“Leslie Carter Story Revives Memories for Daytonians,” Dayton Daily Journal, December 9, 1940.
Page 35
“Mrs. Carter’s Screen Debut Is Scheduled: Famous Star of Earlier Days to Enact Role in ‘Elizabeth and Mary’,” [S.l., December 1940?].
Page 36
“Famous Former Daytonian, Mrs. Leslie Carter, Makes Screen Debut at Strand,” Dayton Daily News, March 29, 1935.
Page 37
“Noted Actress Convalescing: Former Carrie Dudley of Dayton on American Stage for Forty Years,” Dayton Daily Journal, November 1, 1937.
On the same page:
“Leslie D. Carter Funeral Service Set Tomorrow,” Chicago Sunday, July 29, 1934.
Page 38
“Mrs. Leslie Carter Dead; Actress Formerly of Dayton,” Dayton Daily News, November 14, 1937.
Pages 39-40
“Early Life of Mrs. Leslie Carter Who Rose to Stardom Was Spent in Dayton,” Dayton Daily News, November 14, 1937.
Page 41
“Democracy of Mrs. Carter Praised by Show Veteran,” Dayton Daily Journal, November 15, 1937.
Page 42
“He’s Saying Goodbye…On Doctor’s Advice: Daytonian Ready for Trip ‘West’,” Journal Herald, February 9, 1946.
Page 43
Francis, Dale. “The Catbird Seat,” Dayton Herald, July 15, 1946.
On the same page:
Francis, Dale. “The Catbird Seat,” [S.l.],October 23, 1946.
On the same page:
Francis, Dale. “The Catbird Seat,” [S.l.],August 9, 1941.
On the same page:
Francis, Dale. “The Catbird Seat,” [S.l.],August 14, 1946.
Page 44
Francis, Dale. “The Catbird Seat,” [S.l.],September 18, 1946.
On the same page:
Francis, Dale. “The Catbird Seat,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
Francis, Dale. “The Catbird Seat,” [S.l.],August 9, 1941.
Page 45
“Taken for a Ride – But They Liked it: Community Chest Workers,” Dayton Daily News, October 10, 1946.
Page 46
“Automobile’s Predecessor: Electric Car Unearthed Here,” Dayton Herald, June 5, 1946.
On the same page:
“Last County Civil War Veteran Dies,” Dayton Herald, October 22, 1946.
Page 47-49
Cox, James. “Story of James M. Cox’s Life Interwoven With History of Valley, State and Nation: Journey Through My Years,” Dayton Herald, December 7, 1946.
Page 50
Collins, Larry. “Book Recalls Time When Governor Cox ‘Stumped County’,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 51
“Dayton Home-Front Heroine Dies,” [S.l.], September 4, 1945.
Page 52
“Susie Childs and Her Flowers,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
“All that She Could Give,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
“Mrs. Charles Craghead Is President of the Dayton Branch of the Needlework Guild of America,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 53
“Lucius C. Cook,” Dayton Daily Journal, June 1937.
Pages 54-55
“Midwest, Mightiest Carrier, Is Christened by Dayton Woman,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
“James M. Cox, Jr…,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 56
“As He Observes Seventy Fifth Birthday,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 57
“The Last of County’s Civil War Veterans: James Craven Celebrates 101st Birthday,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 58
“Last Civil War Veteran of Dayton Dies in South: Body of Leander Cummings, One Hundred, to Be Brought Here for Burial,” Dayton Daily Journal, January 27, 1942.
On the same page:
“Last Dayton CAR Survivor Dies in Florida,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 59
“Mrs. Jay Craven Stresses Graciousness of Hostess,” [S.l., 194?].
Pages 60-61
"C. A. Cushman, Oldest Dayton Merchant, Dies: Store Proprietor Would Have Been One Hundred Years Old on November 27th," Dayton Daily News, October 13, 1933.
Page 62
“Former Daytonian Is Dead in West: Bert Davidson Succumbs at Home in Portland, Oregon,” Dayton Herald, September 16, 1935.
On the same page:
“Mrs. Susie Daniels, Widow of Manufacturer, Dies,” Dayton Daily Journal, May 5, 1943.
On the same page:
“Mrs. McDonald to Be Repatriated,” New Press, August 25, 1943.
On the same page:
“Mrs. Daniels Is Taken by Death,” Dayton Daily News, May 4, 1943.
On the opposite page:
“Woman, Who ‘Mothered’ Many Daytonians, Dead,” Dayton Daily News, July 12, 1943.
Page 63
“Mrs. Samuel Davies Daniels,” Dayton Daily News, October 17, 1941.
On the same page:
“For a Better Dayton,” [S.l.], October 4, 1946.
Page 64
“Mrs. Davisson Dies at Home; Rites Tuesday,” Journal Herald, June 30, 1940.
On the same page:
“Private Rites for Mrs. Davisson, Set Today: Former Society Editor Dies,” Dayton Daily Journal, June 22, 1942.
On the opposite page:
“Five Institutions to Benefit,” Dayton Herald, April 3, 1947.
On the same page:
“From $300,000 Dickey Estate,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 65
“General Davidson at Attached Hawaiian Post,” Dayton Daily News, December 15, 1941.
On the same page:
“Miss Dickey, Civic Leader, Is Dead,” Dayton Daily News, November 11, 1943.
On the same page:
“General Davidson Home,” Dayton Daily Journal, November 5, 1942.
On the same page:
“Services Set Tomorrow for Bessie Dickey,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 66
“Mrs. Dunham Is D.A.R. Candidate for Vice Regent: Has Received Unanimous Local Endorsement for State Office,” Dayton Daily Journal, September 1, 1937.
Page 67
“The Dayton Bar Association,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 68
“Biography of Colonel Deeds Is a Challenge to Youth,” Dayton Daily News, October 12, 1947.
Page 69
“University Will Honor Deeds on May 3,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 70
“Over the Teacups,” Dayton Daily Journal, May 22, 1938.
Page 71
Clark, Al. “R. R. Dickey, Sportsman, Is Dead; Helped Procure Grand American,” [S.l., 194?].
On the opposite page:
“Funeral Services Tomorrow for Robert Dickey,” Dayton Herald, April 30, 1947.
Page 72
“Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ellsworth Heide,” Dayton Herald, February 23, 1946.
Page 73
“Mrs. B. Gordon Dickey…,” Dayton Herald, June 14, 1946.
On the same page:
“Miss Kate Dwyer Dies in Montana,” Dayton Herald, August 12, 1946.
On the same page:
“Dwyer to Administer Sister’s Estate,” Dayton Herald, August 20, 1946.
Pages 74-75
“Home of Paul Laurence Dunbar to Be Dedicated on Birthday,” Dayton Daily Journal, June 26, 1938.
Page 76
“Seventieth Anniversary of Birth of Dunbar, Noted Poet, Commemorated in Ceremony,” Dayton Daily News, June 28, 1942.
Page 77
“Seventieth Anniversary of Dunbar Recalls his Accomplishments,” Journal Herald, June 28, 1942.
Page 78
“Memory of Paul Laurence Dunbar Honored by Ceremonies at Home,” Journal Herald, June 28, 1942.
Page 79
“One Man Public Utilities,” Dayton Daily News, December 20, 1942.
Page 80
“Toured Street Markets Twenty Five Years Ago; Went Home With City Manager’s Post,” [S.l., 194?].
On the same page:
“Eichelberger Body Found; Burial to Be in Woodland,” Dayton Herald, June 10, 1946.
Page 81
“Last Member of Pioneer Family Dies,” Dayton Daily Journal, June 1, 1940.
On the same page:
“Mrs. W. H. Estabrook Dies in Georgia,” [S.l.], September 12, 1946.
On the same page:
“Funeral Tomorrow for Mrs. Estabrook, Dayton Herald, October 2, 1946.
On the same page:
“Eickman, Charles W.,” Dayton Herald, August 22, 1946.
On the same page:
“Eickman, Mrs. Clara Louise,” [S.l.], April 4, 1947.
Page 82
Fiftieth Anniversary of Earnshaw Camp No. 89; Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Auxiliary Sponsoring the Lincoln Dayton Banquet: program by Earnshaw Camp No. 89, Engineers Club, February 15, 1936.
Page 83
“Mrs. Earnshaw, Pioneer Family Member, Dead,” Dayton Daily News, January 12, 1942.
On the same page:
“Services Set Wednesday: Mrs. Earnshaw Dies at 80,” Dayton Daily Journal, January 13, 1942.
On the same page:
“Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Euchenhofer…,” Dayton Daily News, December 18, 1941.
On the same page:
“Mrs. Albert Eyer Is Dead in West,” Dayton Daily Journal, March 18, 1942.
On the same page:
“Former Teacher of Dayton Dead at Seventy Eight,” Dayton Daily News, January 24, 1942.
Page 84
“Navy Commissions Arthur T. Eaton,” Dayton Daily News, July 9, 1942.
On the same page:
“Lieutenant Eaton Is Named Chief Instructor,” Dayton Daily News, October 8, 1943.
On the same page:
“Miss Dorothy Lee Elder,” Dayton Daily News, April 4, 1943.
On the opposite page:
“Miss Elder Weds Saturday at Brian Hill,” Dayton Daily News, June 6, 1943.
Page 85
“Miss Elder Is Presented at Brilliant Debut Ball,” Dayton Daily News, December 30, 1937.
On the same page:
“Says Vets Face Trouble With Civilian Planes,” Dayton Herald, December 1945.
Pages 86-88
“When Miss Dorothy Lee Elder Made Her Debut…,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 89
“Miss Roberta Elder and Allen M. Bond to Marry in July,” Dayton Daily Journal, May 22, 1938.
Page 90
“Friends Join in Testimonial Dinner for Thomas Elder on His Birth Anniversary,” Dayton Daily Journal, December 4, 1935.
On the opposite page:
“Dr. Eleanora Everhard Dies; Services Monday,” Dayton Herald, January 26, 1946.
On the same page:
“Dr. Everhard Estate Valued at $21,734,” [S.l.], April 11, 1946.
On the same page:
“Dr. Eleanora Everhard,” Journal Herald, January 20, 1946.
Page 91
Ream, Wanda. “Over the Teacups…,” Dayton Daily Journal, June 26, 1938.
On the opposite page:
“Funeral Services for Dr. Everhard Monday Morning,” [S.l.], January 26, 1946.
On the same page:
“Dr. Evans Helps to Install Son in Cincinnati as Pastor,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 92
“Former Daytonian’s Firm Purchases Crosely Corporation,” Journal Herald, June 20, 1945.
Page 93
“English Club Tea,” Dayton Daily News, September 28, 1941.
On the same page:
“Poet Pictures Dayton Typifying American Energy,” Dayton Herald, October 15, 1941.
Page 94
“Renaissance of Poetry Is Seen by Untermeyer,” Dayton Daily News, October 15, 1941.
Page 95
“Writing Contest Awards Given,” Dayton Daily News, April 28, 1942.
On the same page:
“Club Reveals Poetry Award,” Dayton Herald, April 10, 1947.
Page 96
“Atlantic Monthly Editor to Speak,” Dayton Daily News, December 5, 1942.
On the same page:
“Atlantic Monthly Editor Sees Writing Upsurge,” Dayton Daily News, December 6, 1942.
Page 97
“Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Fay Howard [?],” Dayton Daily News, April 18, 1942.
On the same page:
“Former Daytonian Dies in Columbus,” Dayton Daily News, May 31, 1942.
On the same page:
“Fitzpatrick, Harry W.,” [S.l.], April 3, 1947.
On the opposite page:
“Dr. Gaston Foote of Alabama Will Succeed Werner,” [S.l.], September 30, 1945.
Pages 98-100
“Professor Foerste, Scientist, Teacher, Dies Visiting Sister,” Dayton Daily Journal, April 24, 1936.
Page 101
“Dayton Merry-Go-Round,” Dayton Daily News, October 20, 1935.
Page 102
“Horace Frank, Dayton Florist, Heart Victim,” Dayton Daily Journal, September 27, 1940.
Page 103
“Chesta Fulmer Writes Book,” Journal Herald, October 13, 1940.
Page 104
“Herald Writers Win Many Awards in Newspaper Women’s Contest,” Dayton Herald, October 25, 1941.
On the opposite page:
Probst, Esther. “Local Musician Leaves Group After Seventeen Years as Director,” Dayton Daily News, 1945.
Page 105
“R. D. Funkhouser Funeral Is Friday: Long Illness Fatal to Former Vice President of Frigidaire,” Dayton Daily Journal, September 1, 1938.
Page 106
“Death Claims Irma Gerkins: Clubwoman’s Rites Set Wednesday,” Dayton Daily Journal, September 27, 1938.
Page 107
“Accountant Writer to Be Heard Here,” Dayton Daily News, March 2, 1941.
On the same page:
“Congressman Speaks,” [S.l.], March 3, 1945.
Page 108
“Retired School Teacher Is Dead,” Dayton Daily News, March 23, 1942.
On the same page:
“Miss Gebhart Rites Tuesday: Dayton Native Died in East,” Dayton Daily Journal, October 21, 1941.
On the opposite page:
“E. S. Gebhart Services Set,” Dayton Daily Journal, November 16, 1943.
On the same page:
“Edgar Gebhart Taken by Death,” Dayton Daily News, March 15, 1943.
On the same page:
“Katie Kennedy Rites Thursday,” Dayton Daily News, July 14, 1943.
On the same page:
“Mrs. Marel Caton Gebhart,” [S.l.], September 14, 1943.
Page 109
Sanders, William L. “Grant Came Here Penniless; He’d Lost His Cash En Route,” Dayton Daily News, June 22, 1947.
Page 110
“Vessel Named for Dayton Admiral, Grandson Reveals,” Dayton Daily Journal, September 5, 1941.
On the opposite page:
“C. N. Greer, Postmaster, Dies at Seventy Six,” [S.l.], December 16, 1946.
Page 111
“Destroyer Greer Named for Former Dayton Man,” Dayton Daily News, September 5, [194?].
Page 112
“This Is an Invitation to the ‘Dance’…,” Dayton Daily News, October 26, 1941.
Page 113
Lyman, Elizabeth. “Debut at Far Hills Makes Brilliant Social History,” Dayton Daily News, July 4, 1937.
On the opposite page:
“Lieutenant Harry Greene Gets DFC for Transport Work,” Dayton Daily News, July 2, 1943.
On the same page:
“Dayton Flyer Thirteen Others Die in Air Crash,” Dayton Daily Journal, August 30, 1943.
Pages 114-115
“Seen Saturday Night at ‘Far Hills’…,” [S.l., 194?].
Pages 116-117
“Mrs. Gorman, Barney Center Founder, Dies: Philanthropies Included Aid to Crippled Children,” Dayton Daily Journal, August 22, 1938.
Page 118
“Gorman Home Must Be Sold; Left No Will,” Dayton Daily Journal, August 25, 1938.
Page 119
“Katherine Gray Taken by Death,” Dayton Daily News, March 11, 1942.
On the same page:
“Grusenmeyer Quits Clerk Job,” Dayton Herald, October 27, 1943.
On the same page:
“E. B. Grimes Former Editor, Dead at Eighty Three,” Dayton Daily News, June 3, 1942.
On the same page:
“Mrs. E. B. Grimes Dies in Hospital,” Dayton Herald, October 15, 1946.
Page 120
“Former Resident of Dayton Dies,” Dayton Daily News, March 17, 1938.
On the same page:
“Dr. Curtiss M. Ginn, Surgeon, Retires After Fifty Years,” Dayton Daily Journal, October 5, 1945.
On the same page:
“Plastic Surgery, Painting Are Hobbies of Dr. Ginn,” [S.l.], October 7, 1945.
On the opposite page:
“Rowan A. Greer, Sr., Sixty Four, Dies; Was Expert on Aviation Law,” [S.l., 194?].
Page 121
“Dr. Grube Dies on Coast: Former Home Doctor Was Eighty,” Dayton Daily Journal, February 24, 1939.
On the same page:
“Greer Gets School Job in Oakwood,” [S.l.], 1946.