Roosevelt hopes fall adjournment ends Congress’ rivals
Rumors persist that President Roosevelt will shelve major reforms after an autumn adjournment, with plans for Supreme Court and government reorganization, a tax bill, farm and labor controls, and new spending. Supporters aim to show peace and prosperity by 1940, while critics warn of overreach.
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Supreme Court
Cummings
Roper
Farley
B. T
Tommie” Corcoran
Roosevelt
Whirligig
Roosevelt criticism stirs liberal alliance talk of new bloc
The piece outlines potential liberal alliances among F D R era groups with C I O influence and critiques of Roosevelt’s handling of the press, Wagner decision, and public speeches. It notes McAdoo’s waning influence, wartime memories, and upcoming policy battles including Social Security and T W A debates. It mentions anticipated tax reforms and education funding priorities, plus Norris's push for state referendums.
Rat bite damages awarded in San Francisco ferry case
Damages valued at 60 dollars were awarded to A W Riebeling after a wharf rat on a Key System ferry bit him, with the bite costing 860 in damages according to court records.
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San Francisco
A. W. Riebeling
Key System Transfer Company
Australian cabbage rivals Alaska in size
In Sydney Australia the country claims growth potential in large cabbages rivaling Alaska. A Victoria grown specimen weighed 31 pounds with a diameter of 3 feet 10 inches showcasing notable horticultural achievements and regional production.
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Sydney
Australia
Alaska
Victoria
Amherst Study Club wraps year with new officers
Amherst Ohio hosts final 1936 37 meeting at Mrs A J Rice home 136 members attend roll call. Officers named to represent Lakeside Federation of Women's Clubs include President H Penton Vice President I G Maxwell Secretary Charles Good Treasurer James Nicholl. Programs include Pottery of Ohio and Modern Appliances presentations. Club plans resume September 20 with calendar items for local societies.
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Amherst Study Club
A. J. Rice
Quarry Street
Lakeside Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lakeside
H. Penton
I. G. Maxwell
Charles Good
James Nicholl
Ohio
F. I. Hubbard
Jay Gillette
C. A. Alexander
E. E. Foster
Jay Gill
Pythian Sisters Inspection and Local Club Gatherings
The Pythian Sisters hold the annual inspection at the R of P Hall with Mrs Eliza beth Pettibone of Port Clinton as inspecting officer. The Altar Rosary Society of St Josephs Catholic church sponsors a bingo party at the school hall. The Men's Club of St Pauls Lutheran church meets at the church parlors.
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R. of P. Hall
Elizabeth Pettibone
Port Clinton
Altar Rosary Society
St. Joseph's’ Catholic Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
High School Presents Paradise Readings and Flower Talk
Mrs. Helen Berthoff reviews Paradise by Ethel Forbes at 3 30 Friday at the high school. Mrs. Williams discusses Wild Flowers at 2 30 Friday at the same venue. Cloverleaf Club meets at Mrs. Maurice Fisch’s Forest Street home Friday afternoon.
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Helen Berthoff
Ethel Forbes
Williams
Cloverleaf Club
Maurice Fisch
Forest Street
Amherst Garden Club April Meeting Highlights
The Amherst Garden Club met Monday evening in the town hall council chamber. Members responded to roll call with Garden Hopes. An exhibition of flowers wowed attendees. Mrs. E. E. Foster spoke on raising perennials and Mrs. James Nicholl discussed possibilities for a small garden.
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Amherst Garden Club
E. E. Foster
James Nicholl
Hold Pajama Party Members of the Others First
Community group Others First plans a pajama party event focusing on unity and local involvement. Organizers invite residents and supporters to participate in activities promoting cooperation and neighborhood engagement.
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Pajama Party
St Peters Sunday School Group Attends Pajama Party
The class of St Peters Evangelical and Reformed Sunday School and teacher Mrs Walter Miller visited Miss Dorothy Michael on Leavitt road Monday evening for a pajama party. They enjoyed games and contests and were served refreshments by the hostess with help from Miss Helen Berger.
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St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Sunday School
Walter Miller
Dorothy Michael
Leavitt Road
Helen Berger
Spring luncheon of Lorain County Democratic Women
The Lo rain County Federation of Democratic Women holds a 1 p m luncheon on Wednesday at the First Congregational church in Elyria. Atty Eva Epstein Shaw of Toledo will be the afternoon speaker.
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Lorain County Federation of Democratic Women
First Congregational Church
Elyria
Atty
Eva Epstein Shaw
Toledo
Hospital News Birth for Mrs. Roland Ludwig in Lorain
Mrs. Roland Ludwig of Lorain was admitted to the local hospital and welcomed a baby girl. The birth adds a new member to the Ludwig family and highlights community health news.
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Roland Ludwig
Lorain
Monday Admissions Include Lois and Minerva Street Name
Monday admissions list includes Lois and Woicaikowski along Minerva Street as part of the same entry.
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Lois
Woicaikowski
Minerva Street
South Dakota Plans Board Reports Noxious Weeds Loss
A 1936 state planning board report on noxious weeds notes infestation by bindweed or creeping Jenny costing farmers in South Dakota. The document cites losses to crops and highlights weed control challenges faced by the farming community.
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Brookings
S. D
South Dakota
Tobacco Prohibition Challenge Hits Ribbing in Ripon
In Ripon Wisconsin Herman Lacthe, tobacconist, comments on the repeal as a hard blow to the tobacco trade. He views prohibition as a stiff challenge to sales and industry, detailing the impact on local merchants and consumer use.
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Riselin
Ripon
Wis
Herman Lacthe
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