Pennsylvania Farmers Riot at Hershey Sparks Political Firestorm
The Hershey plant clash drew 1000 farmers marching in protest and clashing with sit-down workers, prompting Governor Earle to threaten police intervention to restore order. The episode highlights tensions over property rights, labor actions, and political fallout as critics question authorities handling of civil unrest.
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Pennsylvania
Kabe
Hershey
Commonwealth
Farle
Earle
Michigan
Murphy
Editorial notes on Elyria progress and civic issues
The piece highlights cleanup week and city efforts, garden truck activity, and noting minister Dr Auld praising the Black River yet condemning litter, plus auto rule enforcements. It cites a survey predicting many construction projects in Elyria for the summer, signaling demand for tradesmen and growth in Lorain County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Auld
First Congregational Church
Rainbow Girls
Black River
Elyria
Doorbell Ringing Protection Patent by Los Angeles Lawyer
A California lawyer patents a coin operated doorbell limiter using a nickel in a slot to trigger a bell then drop the coin into a house box when the door opens. A safety light warns occupants of coin removals and aims to deter nuisance calls while protecting legitimate ones.
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Los Angeles
House of
Hallowe’en
Capital and Labor In Unproductive Uses In Germany
The piece argues that large military spending harms economies by diverting capital and labor into unproductive arms production. It cites Germany, Russia, Italy, and England, noting the Manchester Guardian warns of long term dangers. It recalls Roosevelt calling such work false employment.
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Germany
Russia
Italy
England
The
Manchester Guardian
Guardian
Buenos Aires
Roosevelt
Nature's High Priest John Burroughs 100th anniversary
The 100th anniversary celebration of John Burroughs reawakens appreciation for simplicity. His writings emphasize calm life and nature’s slow processes, contrasting with modern materialism and nerve strain. His name stands for an indestructible life philosophy amid a feverish world.
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John Burroughs
Bible Readings And Meditations Monday April 12
Readings focus on St. Matthew 16 13 21 where Peter declares Jesus as the Christ and upon this rock the church is built. The note outlines three periods of Jesus ministry and the apostles final examination before the cross. It stresses the confession of Christ’s divinity and his coming death and resurrection.
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St. Matt
Simon Peter
Christ
Jesus
Simon Bar Jona
Peter
Hell
Lord
St. Peter
Notable birthdays of public figures across decades
Today marks the birthdays of Maj. Gen. Edgar T. Conley Adjutant General born in Fairland Maryland 65 years ago U S Senator Fred H Brown born in Ossipee New Hampshire 38 years ago Boston University president Daniel L Marsh born in West Newton Pennsylvania 57 years ago MIT professor Robert E Rogers born in Hadconfield New Jersey 49 years ago Publisher's Weekly editor Frederic G Melcher born in Malden Massachusetts 95 years ago French statesman Pierre Etienne Flandin born 48 years ago.
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Edgar T. Conley
Fairland
Leo J. Keena
U. S
Honduras
Detroit
US. S
Fred H. Brown
New Hampshire
Ossipee
N. H
Daniel L. Marsh
Boston University
West Newton
Robert E. Rogers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hadconfield
N. J
Frederic G. Melcher
Publisher's Weekly
New York
Malden
Mass
Pierre Etienne Flandin
Anniversary list recalls Henry Clay and other notable figures
A 1777 to 1955 roll of anniversaries and notable dates highlights Henry Clay born in Virginia and died in 1852, Francis Blair, James Lippincott, Donald G. Mitchell, Harriet B. Rogers, John Shaw Billings, and others with assorted birthplaces, deaths, and notable achievements across American history.
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Henry Clay
Kentucky
U.S
Hanover Co
Francis P. Blair
Washington, D. C
Dars
Abingdon
James Starr Lippincott
Haddonfield
N. J
Philadelphia
Donald G. Mitchell
Sir Marvel
Edsewood
Norwich
Conn
Harriet B. Rogers
Northhampton
Mass
North Billeria
John Shaw Billings
Switzerland Co
New York
Personality traits of those born today noted in column
The passage notes a melancholic tendency in those born today with indecision faulty judgment and lack of direction. It adds that once ambition is aroused there is potential reward due to evident ability.
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Elyria
Today's Horoscope for Sunday April 11 1937
The column notes a steadfast sincere nature that wins many friends by merit. It describes a generous active person drawn to travel and adventures, with the world fully alive to opportunities around them.
Road Improvement Plans Approved for Amherst-Elyria Townline
Commissioners approve resolutions for upgrading Amherst-Elyria townline road from Route 59 to Middle Ridge road a distance of 23.4 miles. Road to be widened to 18 feet with macadam and taken over as a country road. County pays 59 percent and townships 25 percent each. Estimated total cost 33,090 by County Engineer Harry L. Dunham. Townships must pay their shares by January 1, 1940.
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Amherst-Elyria
Middle Ridge Road
Harry L. Dunham
Three Lorain Teachers Vie for Ohio NEA Delegates
Three Lorain County educators seek Ohio delegates to the National Education Association meeting in Detroit this summer. Miss Margaret Edwards of Elyria High School, and Victor J. Hug and C. C. Waterhouse of Lorain High School, are among district candidates listed by ballots sent to Lorain County schools.
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Lorain County
Ohio
National Education Association
Detroit
Margaret Edwards
Elya High School
Victor J. Hug
C. C. Waterhouse
Lo“rain
Ung Education Association
Lorain
Three Farmer Meetings Called For Soil Program
Elyria Township farmers are invited to three meetings next week to learn about the 1937 Soil Conservation program. Led by chairman I C Cotton, the sessions cover program provisions and how to participate on farms, with dates at Murray Ridge, Lake Avenue, and Gulf road schools.
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Elyria Township
Murray Ridge
Lake Avenue
Gulf Road Schowl
I. C. Cotton
Voice Of The People Voices 1937 on government overreach and censorship
A reader argues that John L. Lewis and James Farley have seized control of the government, pushing toward anarchy. The letter calls for public uprising to defend law and order, condemning congressional and presidential leaders for failing to contradict these claims and urging citizens to speak out. E. C. Young signs the piece.
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John L. Lewis
James Farley
Hershey
Farley
Lewis
Congress
United States
Joe Robinson
Pat Harrison
House
Community notes from Elyria area social events
Mrs H H Gregg hosted neighbors at her Butternut Ridge Road home with bingo prizes awarded to Mrs William Rennie Mrs Jerry Kristoff and guest prize to Mrs George Boorn. Also reported were hospital admission of Carl Haven for surgery and local visitations by the Goodyear and Walters families.
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Carlisle
H. H. Gregg
Butternut Ridge Road
William A. Rennie
Jerry Kristoff
George Boorn
C. N. MacDaniels
Richard Forney
Frank Rhoads
Frank McVetta
E. H. Wurst
Samuel Stevenson
Carl Haven
East Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Newton Haven
C. T. Shepard
Frank Harrison
Robson Road
Grafton Road
Eaton Ladies Aid
Eaton
Lloyd Walters
Elizabeth
Elyria
G. R. Goodyear
Squirrels Panhandlers In Ashtabula City Park
The most persistent panhandlers in Ashtabula are a family of three squirrels living in a tree in a city park. They are fearless and often approach doorsteps of nearby buildings to beg for food.
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Ashtabula
The Sword-Bearer Salary in London City Office
The Sword-Bearer, an elected officer of the City of London, receives about 3000 dollars annually.
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City of
London
Representative Knutson of Minnesota
Minnesota congressman Knutson is identified as part of a small bipartisan group within the House. The brief notes his role and association with a limited faction influencing floor strategy.
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Representative Knutson
Minnesota
Little Band
Huntington News Notes Highlights Local Meetings and Visits
United Ladies Aid Society plans an all day meeting with basket dinner and birthday observance on April 11 at Mrs. Harold Dill. Huntington Grange 2043 meets April 15 at 3 p.m. with refreshments. Elmer Knapp and Elmer Dirlam relatives visit. Various residents relocate, visit, or host relatives in Elyria Ashland Wellington and Lorain areas.
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Huntington
United Ladies Aid Society
Harold Dill
Huntington Grange
Clem Finkle
Joe Raphing
Hart Leininger
Elyria
C. H. Dirlam
Ashland
Clayton
Ed. Dirlam
Elmer Knapp
M. W. Laborfe
Florence Dietrick
Forest Rice
Robert
Rev. Carter
Canton
Frank Minocks
Charles Hines
Wellington
Perry Lee
Jake Wagoner
Walter Handley
Will Jenne
Nellie West
Henry Lorence
Fred
Fred Lorence
Pauline
Arlene West
Beviers
L. C. Crile
Sullivan Township
Alfred Crile
Nova
Turner West
Johnson Crile
Ralph Krage
Lorain
Crile
Henry Muir
New London
Fred Mohns
Maurice Hawley
John Naegele
Singapore Feels World Steel Shortage Rising Prices In Singapore
The world iron and steel shortage hits Singapore with price rises of about 50 percent in three months. Expected shipyard and air base projects may be slowed due to scarce materials.
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Singapore
Naval
Bonnie the dog serves as town letter carrier in Provincetown
Louis Law uses his cocker spaniel Bonnie as a daily mail courier from the post office to his office several blocks away. Law says Bonnie has never missed a delivery or dropped a letter during her rounds.
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Provincetown
Maés
Bonnie
Louis Law
Law
Hollywood stars on stage and screen in cheeky studio observations
Jimmie Idler offers playful notes on William Powell, Jean Harlow, Dick Powell, Mae West, Betty Davis and Greta Garbo. He mocks fashion, poses, and facial expressions, revealing backstage charisma and fatigue behind famous screen personas.
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Hollywood
William Powell
Frank Worxan
Jean Harlow
Dick Powell
Ann Sothern
Mae West
Betty Davis
Zeek Jaime Wal
Robert Montgomery
Fred MacMurray
Joan Crawford
Jeanette MacDonald
Lew Ayre
Richard Barthelmess
Anne
Untouched-by-success actor Farry Carey on humility
Farry Carey, a seasoned actor, remains unbothered by fame. While filming with Edwardo Robinson in a challenging scene, Robinson offered a suggestion and Carey replied that he does not mind, noting, the longer he stays in the business the more he realizes he is not God.
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Farry Carey
Edwardo Robinson
Robinson
Harry
Carey
God
Hollywood Star Mae West Receives Flood of Fan Mail
After a two year absence, Douglas Montgomery returns to Hollywood and showcases peacocks at his Pasadena estate. Mae West's income near $500,000 triggers a rush of fan letters, with many fans soliciting money. West suggests redirecting requests to the Collector of Internal Revenue.
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Douglas Montgomery
Hollywood
Pasadena
Doug
Montgomery
Mae West
Mae
Fan
Miss West
McNaught Syndicate
War Impeded Without Time for Passpins to Cool
The remark notes that war would be nearly impossible if time allowed for passpins to cool and for reason to influence decisions.
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Zrose
Capitol
Copyright Ledger Syndicate
McKinter School
Nature
Tilted Feature SynDicate
Seerie
Shoerates Yeate É Company
Aeveriean
William M
New York City
Chelsea
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Toa
Britain
Ruth Bryan Owen
Denmark
Voice of
People
E. C. Young
Crack
AL Mingalone
Jimmie Idler
Bette Davin
Beectiwoood
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