Roosevelt and booze lobby clash over policing liquor trade
The piece explains a secret shift in oversight of beer and liquor from a proposed three man independent commission back to Treasury control as Morgenthau keeps a tight watch on the industry. It notes alcohol administrator Alexander condemning ads and practices, plus political maneuvering in Washington over 1940 presidential prospects and Japan policy, with changes in relief funding and construction roles under FDR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgenthau
Congress
Roosevelt
Treasury
Teuter Massacrs Cepeal
Secretary of the Treasury
Capitol Hill
Alexander
Clark
Wheeler
Byrd
Wallace
Ickes
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Paul McNutt
Indiana
Murphy
Michigan
Farley
China
Hoover
Tokio
Sato
Japan
Orient
Peace Party
Hull- Sato
Harry Hopkins
Whirligig
P. W. A.er Ickes
Harry
Harold
Arizona Senator Prompts Headlines With Inconsistent Stand
The piece notes an Arizona senator embracing publicity from his controversial stance, joking about headlines and his role as an "apostle of inconsistency" while critics and supporters react to his public image. It also mentions interstate compact studies, factory employment trends, a probe into Distillers' Institute head William Forbes Morgan, and Patman's push for federal takeover of the Federal Reserve banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Supreme Court
William Forbes Morgan
Distillers’ Institute
Patman
Federal Reserve Banks
East Oberlin Church Notes and Activities
Rev Higgenbotham preached at East Oberlin church on Sunday morning. Women of the church were invited to a covered dish luncheon at the James Brand House in Oberlin on Wednesday at noon. The Me dina Association women meet later that day. Kenneth Nason presented a quarterly Sunday school report on attendance and collections during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgenbotham
Oberlin
East Oberlin
James Brand House
Women of the Medina Association
Kenneth Nason
Local health notes from Elyria district
Mrs Arthur Younglas recovers from surgery at Elyria Clinic and will move to her brother Martin Waller's home in Elyria this week. Louis Barnard ill with pneumonia shows slight improvement under Dr Trufant of Oberlings. H H Edmonds convalesces and can be outdoors briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Younglas
Elyria Clinic
Martin Waller
Elyria
Louis Barnard
Trufant of
Oberlings
Mrs Nora Balcomb Dies After Stroke at Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Nora Balcomb died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital after years of ill health and a stroke. She is survived by her husband two daughters a son one grandson her parents Mr and Mrs H H Edmonds three sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Balcomb
Memorial Hospital
East Oberlin School Honor Roll and Attendance
Report for the past nine weeks lists honor roll members as Glenn Webber Allen Weber Dale Webber William Newman Jimmy Thompson Amelia Newman Norma Reese Aldona Thomas Rudolph Newman. Students not absent or tardy include William Newman Jimmy Thompson Marie Gamble Elmer Houghton Amelia Newman Rudolph Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oberlin School
Glenn Webber
Allen Weber
Dale Webber
William Newman
Jimmy Thompson
Amelia Newman
Norma Reese
Aldona Thomas
Rudolph Newman
Marie Gamble
Elmer Houghtland
East Oberlin church attendees at meeting and luncheon
Eleven members from the East Oberlin church attended a Wednesday meeting and luncheon at the James Brand house. William Waller returned home after several days in Elyria with his son George. Frank Kruger Jr and wife joined Bridge Club at Maynard Gott's in Oberlin for the season's last meeting. Mr and Mrs James Soliday hosted. The Kruger family also visited the Bieners in Vermilion-on-the-Lake Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oberlin
James Brand House
Arthur McRoberts
Gunn
Mark Rhodes
Saxton
Hurst
Newman
Ford
McGragor
Wooldridge
Bonnar
Wiliam Waller
Elyria
George Waller
Frank Kruger, Jr
Bridge Club
Maynard Gott
Oberlin
James Soliday
Krueger
E. Biener
Vermilion-on-the-Lake
Card party at Oberlin Grange hall draws nine tables
New Oberlin Grange members enjoyed a card party at their hall Saturday evening with nine tables of progressive pedro. High scores went to Mrs. C. N. Williams and Henry Sandrock. Refreshments followed. A second party is planned in two weeks under Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murphy and Mrs. C. Justin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Oberlin Grange
Pedro
C. N. Williams
Henry Sandrock
Harry Murphy
C. Justin
Sunday Visitors at N Webber Home Attendances
Sunday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wearsch and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wearsch of Cleveland, Mrs. A. Dion and two sons of Ridgeville, Henry Kreiz and two children, George Dion of Elyria, Carl Schmitz, and William Davis. Several other local residents attended a birthday party and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Webber
Philip Wearsch
Jacob Wearsch
Cleveland
A. Dion
Ridgeville
Henry Kreiz
George Dion
Elyria
Carl Schmitz
William Davis
Chris Justin
Frank Justin
Finis C. Brown
Toledo
Emer Brown
Berkhart
C. P. Schmitz
Frank Schmitz
C. Justin
M. Wohleber
G. H. Dion
Senior High chapel entertains Amherst audience
Amherst Ohio April 10 Senior High chapel presented by graduating class attracted a large attendance. Harold Bennett read scripture and John Borman led. The mock chapel in 15 scenes traced seniors life from infancy to school years ending with the Amherst New London football game. Faculty trio provided music and the program closed with the high school song. May meeting will be at Mrs R H Hearn Middle Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Harold Bennett
John Borman
Burton Jenne
Roy Clifford
Frances Raab
Popping the Question and Love at First Sound in Two Nights
The Junior Walther League of St. Pauls Lutheran church presented two evenings of entertainment at the church parlors. The program featured an array of one act plays and musical numbers including violin solos by Doris Miller with Ruth Miller accompanying, a monologue, Watermelon Pickle skit, and Love at First Sound. Chester Streicher directed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther League of
Robert Bessing
Norma Beesing
Ruth Miller
Betty Beckstine
Ruth Johnson
Glenn Slumska
Doris
Norman Beesing
Frederick Hoffman
Gregory Sandys
Clifford Messal
Phoebe Ann Green
Madelyn Gale
Leila Donnelly
Dr. Evans
Hold Hard Times Party by Queen Esther Class
The Queen Esther class of the Methodist church held a hard times party at Mrs. I. G. Maxwell’s Park Avenue home. Guests dressed in ragged attire and candles lit the event with a Pick Up Sticks game determining first and consolation prizes won by Mrs. George Bruce, Mrs. Char lee Mollison, and Mrs. F. H. Jenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
I. G. Maxwell
Park Avenue
George Bruce
Charlee Mollison
F. H. Jenne
R. H. Hearn
Ervin Mollison
Ernst Binting
Charles Mol
Review of Victoria the Queen and upcoming plays at Oberlin
Mrs. Helen Tappan Berthoff reviewed Victoria the Queen by L Houseman at the high school study hall. The play, set 1837 to 1897, will star Helen Hayes in New York and come to Cleveland in the fall. Upcoming reviews include Paradise, We are not Alone, and Maxwell's High Tor. The time shifted from 3 45 to 3 30 p m with next review April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Tappan Berthoff
Oberlin
Victoria
L. Houseman
New York
Helen Hayes
Cleveland
England
J. Hilton
Maxwell
High Tor
Pythian Sisters Attend Oberlin Temple Inspection
A large delegation of the Pythian Sisters went to Oberlin last evening for the annual inspection of the Oberlin Temple of Pythian Sisters. The local group was invited to attend a similar event in Berlin Heights Tuesday evening of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Oberlin
Oberlin Temple
Berlin Heights
Memorial Day Plans Tabled by Local Committee
The Memorial Day committee met at the legion rooms Thursday evening and drafted tentative observance plans for Memorial Day Monday morning May 31. A parade and speaker will be features and final plans will be set at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Rooms
Pie Social at First Evangelical Church Parlor
The Daughters of Dorcas class held a pie social at the church parlors Friday evening. Pie and ice cream were served and a musical program was presented during the course of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Dorcas
First Evangelical Church
Local visitors and callers from Castalia to Amherst
Castalia and Sandusky visitors Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Jenne spent Friday in the area. Misses Ione Good and Selma Warkinton enjoyed a Bluffton weekend. Mrs. Jessie McLean and Mrs. George Carter called on Oberlin residents last evening. Mrs. Helen Berthoff from Oberlin was an Amherst caller Friday afternoon. Mrs. Wilmah Egeland visited Oberlin last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Jenne
Castalia and
Sandusky
Ione Good
Selma Warkinton
Bluffton
Jessie McLean
George Carter
Oberlin
Helen Berthoff
Amherst
Wilmah Egeland
Social notes from Elyria area gatherings and Oberlin events
In honor of Mr. William Davis in Elyria Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Muller of Oberlin spent one evening last week at the C. P. Schmitz home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmitz spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Pete Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. M. Wohleber and two sons were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Urban Kinzel of Grafton. Mr. and Mrs. A. Dion and two sons of Ridgeville were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Justin. Oberlin Grange will hold their next regular meeting at their hall Tuesday evening. There will be moving pictures shown during the lecture hour. Lunch will be served by the Home Economic committee. Mrs. C. Schmitz entertained eight ladies for dinner at her home Thursday. The afternoon was spent with visiting and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
Elyria
Muller
Oberlin
C. P. Schmitz
Frank Schmitz
Pete Meyers
M. Wohleber
Urban Kinzel
Grafton
A. Dion
Ridgeville
A. Justin
Oberlin Grange
Home Economic Committee
John Bauman Jr
Erwin
Ardith
Arthur Bauman
East
Cleveland
Walter Schuster
Phyllis
de Etta
Arthur Stick
Fred Bauman
Arthur Gegenheimer
Lena Gegenheimer
Doris Portman
Ivor Williams
Lois Portman
W. Minor
Otto Knoble
John Bauman
M. G. Johnson
Anne
John Hostettler
Mattie Mitchell
Jennie Mitchell
Harry Slater
Juneman
Wallace Court
George Minor
Anna Wyttenbach
White proposes reciprocal trade deals to collect war debts
Congressman Dudley A. White outlines a plan linking war debt collection to reciprocal trade agreements. The measure would amend the 1930 tariff act to allow payments in cash or trade, with White consulting Senator Hiram Johnson to push Senate support. The proposal aims to secure payments from defaulting nations while preserving access to American markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dudley A. White
Congress
White
United States
Hiram Johnson
California
Senate
White House
South Amherst Methodist Ladies Aid Plans Get Together Party
South Amherst April 10 The regular meeting of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society was held at Mrs. Martin Springer’s home. De votionals led by Mrs. Sam Slack, a vocal duet by Mrs. Henry Kolb and Mrs. William Cook, and routine business. Plans for a Church Get Together Party in the church parlor. The group will dine pot luck at Mrs. B. H. Ryan’s Amherst home on April 22. Attendees brought items to sell raising 4.50. Refreshments served to nineteen members and one guest, Mrs. Elizabeth Croll of Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Martin Springer
Sam Slack
Henry Kolb
William Cook
B. H. Ryan
Amherst
Miss Margaret Histed Hosts Study Hour Club
Miss Margaret Histed entertained the Study Hour Club at Mrs. Emil Ruths home Thursday evening. Roll call featured quotations from favorite authors. O J Ruth presented a paper on the Life of Clara Barton Founder of the Red Cross. Nellie Davis spoke on Current Events. Five members and three guests Esther Schatz Mrs. Paul Mori and Mrs. J L Davis attended the social hour and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Histed
Emil Ruth
O. J. Ruth
Clara Barton
The
Red Cross
Nellie Davis
Miss Histed
Esther Schatz
Paul Mori
J. L. Davis
Village Council Regular Meeting Notice
A regular village council meeting will be held at the town hall on Monday evening.
Local Church Schedules and Pastors Listed
St Johns Evangelical led by Rev C E Schmidt with Sunday School at 1 00 p m and Public Worship. Catholic-Church of Nativity under Rev R J Steiger with Masses at 9 00 and 10 00 a m. Methodist led by Rev B H Ryan with Morning Worship at 9 45 and Sunday School at 10 45. Congregational led by Rev Joseph Michelic with Sunday School at 9 30 and Morning Worship at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Evangelical
C. E. Schmidt
Catholic
Church of Nativity
R. J. Steiger
Methodist
B. H. Ryan
Joseph Michelic
Local Socials and Visits Reported Around Lorain Vermilion
Lester Normande was in Elyria on business Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Snellenberger visited friends in Lorain Thursday afternoon. Miss Alice Eppler was a Vermilion visitor Tuesday night. Mrs. H. J. Welz was in Lorain. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Eppler from Vermilion visited the former's parents Thursday night. The Card Club hosted a birthday party for Mrs. Bernard Fox in Milan Thursday night with pedro prizes for Ethel Jarrett and Lewis Ballash. Myron Frisby received consolation. A late pot luck lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Normande
Elyria
Walter Snellenberger
Lorain
Alice Eppler
H. J. Welz
Roland Eppler
Vermilion
Lorne Eppler
Card Club
Bernard Fox
Milan
Pedro
Ethel Jarrett
Lewis Ballash
Myron Frisby
Penfield Worker Injured After Fall at Barn
Penfield man Charlie Pelton was inspecting a barn when he lost footing and fell through a hay chute. He suffered a serious head injury but is reported to be progressing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Charlie
Pelton
Penfield Grange Holds April Meeting and Initiates Candidates
Penfield Grange met on Tuesday April 6 at the Grange Hall with a near full attendance. Officers were present except one. Candidates were initiated in the third and fourth degrees by the Young People's degree team. Refreshments were served. The team will visit Ridgeville Monday night to perform degree work. On April 13 Penfield Grangers travel to Amherst. the traveling altar will be awarded at this final contest meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield Grange
Grange Hall
Ridgeville
Penfield Grangers
Amherst
Schoolmates Gather at Ruth Heath Home for Afternoon
The gathering at Ruth Heath home included Frances Browand Dorothy Browand Louise Browand Ardis Andrews Kay Andrews Ireta Sooy Barbara Bullis Gladys Moher man and teacher Miss Burge with Miss Margaret Frey. Music and games followed by refreshments served by Mrs Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Heath
Frances
Dorothy
Louise Browand
Ardis
Kay Andrews
Ireta Sooy
Barbara Bullis
Gladys Moherman
Miss Burge
Margaret Frey
Heath
Ladies Afternoon Pinoche Club Meeting Set
The Ladies Afternoon Pinoche club will meet Tuesday afternoon April 13 at the home of Mrs. Maxine Bobel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Bobel
Otto Casteel wedding in Deshler on Good Friday
Miss Helen Otto and Harold Casteel were married by Rev. William Smith in Deshler Ohio on Good Friday. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Lyle Preston who were roommates of the bride at Bowling Green University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Preston
Helen Otto
Harold Casteel
William Smith
Deshler
Ohio
Local Social Notes From Elyria and Nearby Areas
Sunday visits include the Buell family in Elyria with Merle and Carl Buell and Miss Leona Buell. Farm Woman's Club met at the Hall with chair recaning and a covered dish lunch. Several residents from Oberlin Wellington and Cleveland Heights visited or hosted friends, and Leonard Smith attended funeral services for George Leonard Smith at the Church of Christ in Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Buell
Leona Buell
Elyria
Merle Buell
W. O. Rollin
Willis Leach
Litchfield
Richard Leach
Mildred Barrick
Kalamazoo
Michigan
F. E. Andrews
P. E. Davison
Farm Woman’s Club
Amy Ferriman
S. F. Jackson
Walker
Grace Groot
Gordon Gower
Oberlin
Herman Gower
Wellington
Myrtle Gregg
Helen Murphy
Jack
Joan Murphy
Cleveland Heights
W. H. Myers
Dorothy Smith
Leonard Smith
George Leonard Smith
Church of Christ
Community Fair Passes With Food and Crafts
Fragments describe a local hall event where chicken, beans, and other dishes were served. Handiwork items were sold, and attendees enjoyed the gathering despite the terse text.
Cosy Club Meets Henrietta for Card Evening
The Cosy Club met Tuesday at Miss Sybil Kendeigh home with all members except Veneta Twining present. Joan Porteman won first prize while Ame na Adler received consolation. Easter decor styled luncheon followed. Next meeting at Mrs Howard Born Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Sybil Kendeigh
Veneta Twining
Misa_Joan Porteman
Prise
Amena Adler
Howard Born
Oberlin
Portman Host Honors New Couple With Bingo Night
Mr and Mrs H G Portman entertained neighbors Monday evening in honor of the marriage of Mr and Mrs Walter Marty of Heuribal Obie. Marty won first prize in bingo. Refreshments were served. The Martys will reside on the Portman farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Portman
Walter Marty
Heuribal Obie
Marty
Portman Farm
Bauman Family Socials Across Ohio Neighborhoods
Sunday visits highlight the Bauman families with Erwin and Ardith in East Cleveland guesting Arthur Bauman. Nearby gatherings include Walter Schuster and daughters with Mrs. Arthur Stick hosting Fred Bauman couple and more.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Fountain Ashurst
And
Zoe Hess
the New Swing Band
Second Street
New Oberlin
Washington D.C
Norman Rockwell
Washington, D. C
Washington Monument
New World
Cleveland St
Central Book Store
Sibley & Sprague
A. J. “Art
Elyria Savings & Trust CO
Society
Council
Birmingham
Grange
Cosy Club
Nash-Lafayette
Middle Ave
Harry Brown
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