Facts on the Kentucky coal strike and National Miners Union
Facts on the Harlan and Bell County coal strike outline the National Miners Union, labeled Communist controlled, its lack of affiliation with United Mine Workers, and its aims. The union claims 7000 members in Bell and Marion counties, with wage goals of $4 a day and local control at each mine tipple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkville
Harlan
Bell
National Miners Union
Communist ‘Astiate
United ‘Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Communist Party
Natonal
Kenucky
Marian
Rabbit and Cavy Assn Elects Officers in Elyria
Lorain County Rabbit and Cavy Association installed officers last night at the Elyria Savings and Trust Building. President R A Jones. Vice President Joe Wojcik. Treasurer Mrs Dorothy Jackson. Secretary Mrs Joe Wojcik. Three directors named Nellie Selby J C Hazelton and C E Pierce. Four new members joined. Plans set for May 29 show and picnic at Lorain County Fair Grounds open to public. Next meeting April 1 at Mrs Selby’s Wellington home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Cavy Association
Elyria
Sylvan Wasserman
Lorain
Russell Conwell
Allen Smith
Bivria
Lorain County Fair Grounds
Ohio
Akronimmer
Selby
Wellington
Bucket Falls Kill Man at Cleveland Construction Site
Edward Dougherty was killed instantly when a heavy steel bucket slipped from its safety catch and dropped about 50 feet into a shaft at the Terminal Tower site in Cleveland. Fellow worker Martin Gallagher fainted and was assisted from the shaft. The accident occurred during foundation work for the new Post Office Building. The incident disrupted the eight to ten foot wide shaft where two men were laboring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Terminal Tower
Edward Dougherty
Martin Gallagher
Parole Extension for Barton in Slaying Case
Charles Barton of Huntington was granted another parole extension after appearing before Judge A R Webber. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a death from an automobile collision more than a year ago and had failed to report regularly to parole officer J A Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies Barton
Huntington
A. R. Webber
J. A. Jackson
Barton
Divorce suit filed in And About The Court House area
Agnes Suichradt of Columbia Station filed for divorce from Herbert on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married in 1927. In Cleveland, Elizabeth Molnsr and others named Steve Kersner as executor of the estate of Marcella W Kersner in a will contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes WV
Suichradt
Columbia Station
Herbert
Elizabeth Kokas Molnsr
Cleveland
Steve Kersner
Marcella W Kersner
School Board studies plan for yearbook pictures
Elyria High School officials discussed a new contract photo plan at the April board meeting. If approved, next year’s book would use a single local photographer and yearbook funds would cover all published pictures, including graduates, for a uniform, more attractive result. Details remain under study and no final decision. The report noted California’s Jewish population at about 135,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyrian
Elyria
Emtona Relief Claim for Daily Headaches and Constipation
A patient reports relief from severe daily headaches after using Emtona claiming constipation issues improved. The advertisement touts relief from headaches indigestion gas and bloating and claims physician recommendation with mass distribution and a local drugstore promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emtona
Mair
Kiwanis to Hear Salvation Army Captain
Local Kiwanis members will hear Captain F. W. Wilkinson of the Salvation Army Cleveland Ohio at their luncheon Thursday at Hotel Newell. Wilkinson says the talk will be Soap Soap and Salvation and his busy schedule as a service club speaker suggests a worthwhile message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Wilkinson
Salvation Army
Cleveland
Ohio
Newell
Wilkinson
Captain Wilkinson
Warning to Lorain milk dealers over bootlegging risk
Dr N R O Brien county health commissioner warns milk consumers and dealers in Lorain County about bootlegging of milk. New and uninspected sellers are entering the market, risking public health and unfair competition. Housekeepers and stores urged to verify licenses and health department standing of any new dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
N. R. O’brien
District Department of Health
Ahepans Hear Dist Governor Excursion Plans
The Elyria Lorain Ahepa chapter heard from Supreme President John D. Peron of Akron that this year’s Ahepan excursion to Greece is a grand success with cabins sold. The trip departs Boston on April 5, visits Perseus, Salonika, Kavala, Adrianople, Constantinople, Smyrna, and ends in Athens. Rev Diomeias Demessianos was transferred to the St Nicholas church. A regular meeting is slated for April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria-Loram
Order of
Ahepa
Thomas Mihalis
Order
Greece
Boston
Vass
Perseus
Salonika
Kavala Adrianople
Constantinople
Diomeias Demessianos
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Odd Fellows To Hold Fish Fry In Milan Ohio
The Odd Fellows meeting announced a fish fry near Tuesday night in Milan with lodge members as guests. Howard Butler Walter Ho Watts and Lowis Brown spoke last night. No second degree initiation due to candidates' absence. Butler to address Father and Son and Mother and Daughter banquet Friday. Bowling banquet postponed. Tom Rolson named chair and captain of newly formed soft ball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Milan
Ohio
Howard * Butler
Walter
Ho Watts
Lowis Brown
Howard Fh. Butler
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah
Odd Fellows Hall
Tom Rolson
School building contracts approved after lengthy meeting
The board concluded a five hour session by awarding contracts after extensive review of numerous alternates. Work on the new building will begin this month and is set to be ready for occupancy by the start of the 1932 33 school year in September.
T M T M Club Entertained At Oberlin
The T M T M Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Gerald Keller on Hollywood avenue. Bridge produced high scores with Mrs. Margaret Smith of Elyria first, Mrs. Mattie Mori of Amherst second, and Mrs. Mary Schafer of Oberlin third. Guests included Mrs. Hazel Caywood and Mrs. Joan Hughes. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Margaret Smith will host the next meeting in March.
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Oberlin
Gerald Keller
Hollywood Avenue
Bridge
Margaret Smith
Wlyria
Mattie Mori
Amherst
Mary Schafer
Hazel Caywood
Elyiria
Blects Stones
Joan Hughes
Elyria
Mas
Ex Oberlin Girl Heads Orchestra
Miss Mabel Farrar, concert violinist from New York City and former Oberlin girl, appointed concert-master of the National Women's Symphony Orchestra which debuted March 19 at Carnegie Hall. Born in Oberlin to Mrs Grace Farrar, she trained at Oberlin Conservatory and later studied in Cleveland, New York City, and abroad. student of Leopold Auer. Sister of Oberlin resident Mrs. W C Christy, her sister Mrs. John Rogers died in Brooklyn after a family series of deaths. burial in Berea, Kentucky.
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Mabel Farrar
New York City
Oberlin
National Women's Symphony Orchestra
Carnegie Hall
Par
Grace Farrar
South Main Street
Cberlin Conservatory of Music
Cleveland
Miss Farrar
Leopold Auer
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra
New York
W. C. Christy
Spring
Brooklyn
John Rogers
Arthur Saxon
Judson Saxon
Hardy
Iowa
Oberlin College
W. J. Saxon
Grawn, Michigan
Berea
Kentucky
Consider Installing Power Plant at Sanatorium
County building commission will consider installing an electric power plant at the tuberculosis sanatorium to cut monthly bills. Commissioner George Rhoads says he obtained information and believes the plan merits review. Mrs Laura Martin, another commissioner, agrees the item will be brought to a future meeting. Electric bills at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Building Commission
George ‘Rhoads
Building Commission
Laura Martin
Bond issue debate over five year period for city funding
Continued discussion on issuing bonds to fund projects over five years. Grills warned without bonds the cities would be confined to their share of gasoline tax revenues, needing State Relief Commission approval for uses. Henderson urged education on bond benefits, noting no added real estate burden, and expected county commissioners would act as awareness grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grills
State Relief Commission
Henderson
Couity Commissioners
Lorain County War Fears During Early 1917
This excerpt recalls wartime mood in Elyria and Lorain County as world events influenced daily life. Senior students prepared for diplomas amid daily war orders including dismantling wireless stations. Gardens sprang up for food, foreign-born residents faced anxiety, and Sheriff Whitn ey reassured rights while urging calm as April 6, 1917 approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whitney
Lorain County
Lyria
Elyria
Former Oberlin resident buried in Westwood Cemetery
The body of Mrs. Ransom Gillett, formerly of Oberlin, now of California, is being brought back for burial in the Westwood Cemetery family plot. She was the widow of Ransom Gillett who died here years ago and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Peterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Ransom Gillett
California
Westwood Cemetery
Peterman
Death notices of Clarence Osmer in Bedford Ohio
Osmer of North Professor street received word of the sudden death of his brother Clarence Osmer. He died last night at his home in Cleveland. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in Bedford, Ohio.
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M. FE
Osmer
North Professor Street
Clarence Osmer
Cleaveland
Bedford
Ohio
Reappointed Lorain County Children Home Trustee
M A Houghton of East College street has been reappointed as trustee of the Lorain County Children's Home for another five year term. The report also notes various local visits and family movements including Mrs Yost Fulton and daughter of Shaker Heights visiting Mrs Charles Magruder and others in Akron Norwalk and Oberlin. The article mentions county plans for a Diesel engine powered generator and notes a $200 to $300 monthly cost with a service charge of $85 contested by county commissioners.
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Cbildren
M. A. Houghton
East College Street
Lorain County
Yost Fulton
Shaker Heights
Cleveland
Charles Magruder
Martin
Evangeline Hacker
North Park Street
Port Huron
Michigan
Elsie Summers
Wilbur Hannawalt
Akron
E. A. Stevens
North Park
Ashtapura
Sieva Lind
Bradford Champpey
Norwalk
Ella Ox
Cuyahoga Falls
Viola Parsons
Fast College Street
Alice Jeffers
Oberlin
Anderson
Indiana
Lakeside Hospital
Community groups shine at Gulf Road and Oberlin Farm clubs meet
Article notes a gathering with over 204 women representing nineteen community groups led by Miss Allee Bird and Miss Alma Garvie. Gulf Road Group and Oberlin Farm Women's Club earned first honors with 26 members each, during the home council event with Columbia president in attendance.
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Columbia
Home Council
Allee Bird
Alma Garvie
Ohio State University
Ninteen
Gulf Road
Oberlin Farm Women's Club
Auditor Clarifies Rule On Listing Of Furniture
County Auditor C.8 Kelser explains that the Intangible Tax Law exempts furniture in private homes but requires listing for furniture in rooms rented to roomers or tourists. A return by April 20 is required to avoid a 60 percent penalty.
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Kelser
Faithful dog defends his master in city incident
At Abbdo road and Cleveland street around 7 30 p m police found intoxicated Carl Ingwer with his dog standing firm as officers tried to move him. The dog bared its teeth and refused to back down until the master crawled to the officers. Ingwer was jailed, then fined 100 dollars and costs for possession of liquor after appearing before Mayor Van Oster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbdo Road
Cleveland Street
Johnson
Palmer
Carl Ingwer
Abbe Road
Ingwer
W. H. van Oster
Ingner
Hanor
Death Record Miss Agnes Broder of Amherst
Miss Agnes Broder aged 66 died at her home in Lorain after a morning illness. She was born in Kripton and lived much of her life in Amherst. Survived by two sisters Mrs Peter Short of Amherst and Mrs Anna Rafferty. Burial planned in the Kipton family lot with arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Agnes Broder
West 18Th Street
Lorain
Kripton
Peter Short
Anna Rafferty
Kipton
Veterans group presses for Legion policy reversal
A telegram from the Willard Straight Post No. 42 of the American Legion urges the national commander to repeal the wartime free hospital and disability benefits act, demand higher payments to dependents, and end Washington lobbying. Signed by Hugh Fralather and H. M. Darling, the message posits other posts may join in the push to reverse the Legion's stance and curb perceived special privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Washington
Congress
Stevens
Indianapolis
Hugh Frallaher
Willard Straight
American Legion
H. M. Darling
Intimate Harding Friend Undergoes Operation in Marion
Physicians report Hoke Donithen intimate friend of the late President Harding and prominent attorney in Marion was in satisfactory condition after an operation performed early today. Donithen had been in poor health for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Marion
Hoke Donithen
Donithen
Market and kidnapping notes blend of prices and plea
Cleveland markets report produce and livestock pricing with figures for corn, potatoes, hogs, cattle, calves and sheep, alongside a Norfolk Va kidnapping case. Joan Hughes Curtis, shin builder, and an undated ransom note signed Jassie appear as the case widens with a new message demanding better directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Shinbuilder
Curtis
Jassie
Lindbergh kidnaping coverage continues with naval patrols
Mrs Morrow notes Anne Lindbergh is her granddaughter and milk deliveries resumed after the kidnapping. A Norfolk pastor's wife argues negotiators should be left alone to settle matters within 24 hours. Col Schwarzkopf declines to confirm reliable tips on a speedy return. Lindberghs sea patrols include five coast guard boats near Martha's Vineyard and a destroyer moving seaward, with a Sikorsky plane over Nashewenna Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Ho
Col. Lindbergh
Vineyard Sound
Massachusetts
Coast Guard
Martha's Vineyard
Nashewena Island
Cuttshunk
Lindbergh
France
Ifor
Hunt Man Who Passed Bad Check Near Columbia Stations
Sheriff Clarence Adams seeks a man from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio suspected of passing a fraudulent check to A Kowalski Columbia Stations grocer yesterday. He posed as a government engineer, bought $40 of groceries, used a $35 Elyria bank check bearing J C Scott's signature, and obtained $15 change though he did not take the goods. He then went to the post office to rent a postal box. investigators recovered the car's license number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cusahoga Falls
A. Kowalski
Columbia Stations
Clarence Adams
Kowalski
Elyria Bank
J.C. Scott
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T. M. T. M. Club
Girl Heads Orchestra
Sriefs
Elyria Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
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Electrical Department
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Lexhorn Brokers
Sapona
Green Mountain
Idaho
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