Reform and Power Shifts Mark Postwar Finance Moves
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation tightens controls on railroads and utility borrowers as Jesse Jones seeks stronger repayment terms. SEC pressure grows to register major systems while Standard Gas and Electric faces regulatory risk. Labor strategy shifts surface in Hillman's CIO drive amid textile union battles.
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Jesse Jones
Boston & Maine
New York
Jones
Hock
Securities Exchange Commission
Public Utility
Electric Bond & Share
Julian Mack
Standard Gas & Electric
Northern States Power
Standard
United Light & Power
American Light & Traction Aid
United
North American
Grafton Democratic Club Elects Officers
Anthony Pollock was elected president of the Grafton Democratic Club on Thursday night. Ed Howery became vice president, Charles Bates sec and treas. The club plans quarterly meetings, card parties, and a fall social. Membership is rising as the group, called one of the county's strongest, pursues several activities. Former president Thomas Washington spoke at the close of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Pollock
Grafton Democratic Club
Ed. Howery
Charles Bates
Grafton Club
Thomas Washington
Fremont Team Wins State Debate Title
Fremont Ross High School debaters Marie Church and James Tobias win the state championship in Columbus Ohio on April 3. The duo edged competitors to claim top honors for their school in a decisive final round.
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Fremont
Columbus, O
Marie Church
James Tobias
Fremont Ross High School
Prophetic Bible Conference at Wellington Baptist Church
The Reverend C. E. Phillips will lead a four day prophecy conference at Wellington Baptist Church starting Sunday. Rev. J. H. Green of the Biblical Research Society will announce the event. Stereopticon views of Palestine will illustrate prophecies with topics including Is God Through with the Jews and The Next World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Ohio
C. E. Phillips
Baptist Church of
Kiwanis honors gift of 551 acres for state park reserve
J Howard Page secretary of the Wellington Kiwanis club was asked at the Thursday noon luncheon to write a letter to Judge and Mrs Guy B Findley Elyria expressing appreciation for their gift of 551 acres for a state park and game reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Page
Wellington
Church groups host benefit bridge and plays this week
St Patrick's Catholic church sponsors a benefit bridge at Herrick auditorium next Wednesday. Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ presents a comedy at Herrick Auditorium Friday evening, April 9. A program on the history and development of the Missionary society is set for Thursday night at 7 30 in the M E church.
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Herrick Auditorium
Christian Endeavor of the
Church of Christ
The
Missionary Society
M. E
Methodist Church Plans Sunday Services and Pageant
The Methodist Episcopal church presents Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Charles Barnes, morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon Soul Seasons. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 30 p m. Stereopticon pictures on Life of Christ shown. At 7 30 p m a religious pageant The Challenge of the Cross features seven girls from Huntington United and Spencer churches directed by Mrs John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Lonzo S. Green
Charles Barnes
Epworth
Christ
Huntington United and
Spencer Methodist
John
State scholastic debating crown goes to Fremont team
Fremont high school won the state scholastic debating championship at Ohio State University. Miss Church and Tobias, 17 seniors, defeated Dominic Iannerelli and Henry Hofacker of Wooster, 16 juniors, in the finals on the resolution that electric utilities should be governmentally owned and operated. Judge panel included professors from Ohio University Wittenberg Akron Capital and Ohio State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Iannerelli
Henry Hofacker
Wooster High School
Ohio State University
Miss Church
Tobias
Iannerelli
Hofacker
Fremont
Judson T. Landis
Wooster
Russell Caldwell
Casablanca Land Boom In French Morocco Draws Attention
In the late 1920s Casablanca experienced a rapid real estate expansion amid a broader land boom in French Morocco. The surge reflected strong demand and investment interest in the port city and surrounding districts.
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French Morocco
Casablanca
Religious services and music noted across city churches
The notice lists morning and evening worship times at First Congregational Second Church of Christ and First Baptist, with ministers C W Record J C Mac Dermott Joe Belcastro J H Green O E Phillips Rev William Moran. Special music planned by junior and mixed quartet. Sunday schools at 9:30 a m. Masses at 8 and 10 o clock.
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Christian Endeavor
First Baptist
J. H. Green
Neville Hyde
O. E. Phillips
Los Angeles
Calif
St. Patrick’s Catholic
William T. Moran
Wellington Farm Woman's Club Holds All Day Grange Meeting
Members gathered at the Grange hall for an all day Wellington Farm Woman's club meeting with a covered dish lunch at noon. Bingo provided afternoon entertainment as fifteen members attended.
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Wellington
Seniors Ida McConnell and Don Swanger in Elyria Scholarship Test
Miss Ida McConnell and Donald Swanger, both seniors at the local high school, compete in the annual scholarship examination held today in Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida McConnell
Donald Swanger
Elyria
Recognition Dinner for 4 H Advisors Set May 10
The annual county recognition dinner for Four-H club advisors will be at Oberlin Methodist church on the evening of May 10. The Wellington Grange hall hosted a meeting this week where speakers were secured and short talks by representatives of each sponsoring organization are planned.
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Oberlin Methodist Church
Wellington Grange Hall
Local Social Notes Add Partial Recoveries and Visits
Mrs Maria Morgan is recovering from a slight stroke. Mrs E E Rowland visits Elyria with daughter Mrs Elgie Miller for the weekend. Mrs Roy Eckenwiler and her little daughter from Beaverdam visit sister Miss Ethel Bishop. Mrs Eckenwiler formerly Miss Georgene Bishop of here. Mrs Millie Johnson of Covington visits her children Theo Johnson and Ceil Johnson. Silent Circle of the Kings Daughters meets with Mrs Eldon McEndree Monday night. Mrs Ella Rowell is convalescent.
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Maria Morgan
E. E. Rowland
Elgie Miller
Elyria
Roy Eckenwiler
Little Daughter
Beaverdam
Ethel Bishop
Eckenwiler
Georgene Bishop
Here
Millie Johnson
Covington
Theo. Johnson
Johnson
King’s Daughters
Eldon McEndree
Ella. Rowell
Artist Donates Talent To Decorate Milwaukee Nursery
Milwaukee artist Casmir Stapke, unable to give money, decorates the Children's Hospital nursery walls. He has painted Mother Goose, Popeye, Mickey Mouse and other beloved characters, brightening 15 patient rooms with murals.
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Milwaukee
Casmir Stapke
Children’s Hospital
Stapke
Mother Goose
Popeye
Mickey Mouse
Stapko
Chief Cities Change Hands In One Day Of Trade
A report notes that Chief Cities reportedly changed hands as many as twenty times in a single day of transactions, highlighting volatile trading activity and rapid shifts in control.
Dainty Lace Knit Chair Set Pattern 5613
Simple knitted lace pattern creates alternating lacy and solid stripes for a chair back set and scarf ends. Instructions include stitches, material needs, and an illustration. Send 10 cents and your name dress and pattern number to Chronicle Telegram Household Arts Dept. New York.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Household Arts Dept
Secant Street
New York
N. Y
Britain Busy On Art Defense Program
United Press dispatch surveys Britain’s drive to expand air defenses after a German parity reveal. Government plans increase 1937 air spending to 82 million pounds, build 48 air fields, train thousands, and deploy anti air measures around London including balloons, wires, guns, searchlights, and predictors.
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Britain
United Press
London
Great Britain
Germany
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Hitler
John Simon
Philip Sassoon
Air
Commons
France
Territorials
Militia
Whitehall
Government Center
Sassoon
British Isles
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
New Twin-Motor Engine develops high speed plane design
The report notes an efficient twin motor engine for a high speed bomber and a light monoplane bomber with a Rolls Royce motor. It mentions two 20 inch guns and improved aerial weapons including Vickers and Browning models, highlighting the Browning’s simple design.
St Paul Plans Acoustic Fix To Lure Top Theater
St Paul aims to correct an acoustic derangement at its theater center this spring. A $14,000 project will cut the hall’s reverberation from 4.9 to 2.9 seconds to attract premier theatrical attractions for next season.
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ST. Paul
Legitimate Theater
Seven Saints of Brittany Named in Historic List
The Seven Saints of Brittany are St. Malo St. Samson St. Briocus St. Tugdnal St. Paul Aurelian St. Corentin and St. Paternus according to the historical record.
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Brittany
St. Malo
St. Samson
St. Briocus
St. Tugdnal
Paul Aurelian
Corentin
Paternus
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
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Steel
John Lewis
Hillman
Mr. Hillman
Cannon Mills
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Consolidated Gas
Consolidated Edison
Lee Whitney Company
Jack Bellingham
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Federal Reserve System
Elyria Dairies
Elyria Daeries Txc
Cora M. Shepard
Barker St
Kiwanis
Farm Woman's Club
Brooks
Florida
Webb Miller
Protect
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CAB
W. L. Williams
Mgr
Sudro-Curtis
Thomas & Brown
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