FCC questions broadcast firms about costs and charges
Boake Carter relays FCC inquiries demanding detailed breakdowns of radio station costs including time sales revenue salaries of officers performers and technicians and payments to orchestras writers and agents. The piece argues the government monopoly justifies scrutiny while charges to services are a private business matter.
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Federal Communications Commission
Toye
FCC
America
Freedom of Radio
Mr. Roosevelt
Copyright Ledger Syndicate
Ford introduces two speed rear axle trucks with wider range
Ford Motor Company announces 151 inch and 134 inch wheelbase two speed rear axle trucks designed for varied operating conditions. The new axle uses a simplified planetary gear system with two forward speeds and one reverse, shifting via a cab lever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Chevrolet Produces Auto Industry Film Materials
Chevrolet released a comprehensive film titled Materials showing sources and processing of car materials from mining to factory use. In Washington in March over 1 500 officials previewed it. three congressmen spoke on the House floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Washington, D. C
United States
Plymouth Introduces Largest Seven Passenge R Sedan for 1938
Detroit April 30 Plymouth adds the biggest seven passenger model to its 1938 line. The four door touring sedan seats nine, with a 132 inch wheelbase and 214 inch length. It features a hypoid rear axle, X-braced frame and airplane type shock absorbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Plymouth
Pharis Tire Debuts Heat-Resistant Rubbergripper Tire
W C Walter proprietor City Tire House 45 East Avenue touts Pharis Tire and Rubber Company new Pharis Wirst Line Rubbergrippers. Endurance tests show nearly three times the service of rivals by eliminating heat in cords, improving tire life and performance for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Walter
City Tire House
East Avenue
Pharis Tire
Pharis Tire and Rubber Company
Pharis Wirst
Pharis
Camden Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor and Family
About 65 attendees gathered at Camden Baptist Church on Thursday evening April 28 to welcome Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Dissette and their son Jim with a reception. Congregational singing and a mixed quartet were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Baptist Church
W. F. Dissette
Jim
Autobiography of Hon. George Metcalf Remembers Civil War Frontline
The narrative recalls Metcalf and his regiment at Emmetsburg near a cemetery during a three day bombardment. Shells and cannon fire, wounded comrades, burning sun, and scarce rations frame a young soldier’s fear and resolve as he endures near open ground under fire.
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Emmetsburg
Geo. Metcalf
Cemetery Hill
Wellington youth chosen for Boys' State in Columbus
Wellington Ohio April 30 councilman Frank M. Obrig and wife announce their son Nicholas, a Wellington High School junior, has been chosen to represent the Wellington Post of the American Legion and its Auxiliary at the Boys' State convention in Columbus June 18 28. The appointment was made this week at the Spencer meeting when Spencer Legionnaires, guests of the Wellington Post, confirmed the selection.
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Wellington
Ohio
Frank M. Obrig
Nicholas
Wellington High School
American Legion
Columbus
Spencer
Spencer Legionnaires
Wellington Post
Local Club Meetings Schedule May Events
Mrs Harold Perry as secretary and Thelma Hooper as treasurer of the Junior King's Daughters meet Janet Preston Tuesday night. The Mother's Daughter Tea at M E Church Thursday evening May 5. Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps will initiate two candidates Tuesday night May 3. Wellington Sorosis club meets Mrs L G Stemple Tuesday afternoon May 10 postponed from May 3. Norwalk District Women's Home Missionary Societies meet in Medina Wednesday May 4.
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Harold Perry
Thelma Hooper
King’s Daughters
Janet Preston
M. E. Church
Hamlin Woman’s Relief Corps
Wellington Sorosig Club
L. G. Stemple
Woman’s Home Missionary Societies of
Norwalk
Medina
Sunnysiders Four-H Club Plants Trees
The Sunnysiders Four-H Club members planted seventeen red oak trees as a living memorial, selected by Arthur Mason from his woods and given to members to plant at their homes. The Thursday meeting at Mrs. C. 5. Church was moved to this afternoon due to Oberlin’s celebration of the 37 Pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 5. Church
Oberlin
Sunnysiders 4-H Club
Honor Roll Announced At Wellington High School
Wellington High School releases its April honor roll listing senior students Wilma Brewer Karl Olsen Kathryn Piper Mildred Vincent Mildred Sanders LeRoy Adams William Anney Armand Ensign Julia Sechrest Margaret Waldorf Yovanka Zubrick Lila Durkee Ruth Jameyson Betty Louns brough and junior honorees including Richard Avery Allen Carter Margaret Hibner Helen Madro Keta Page Jeanne Whiteside Donald Brenner Lois Breyley June Carpenter Mildred Hassa Carol Linder Eleanor Madro Elizabeth Stoyka Beverly Baker Doris Faultner Karl Hassa Patricia Hopkins Laura McConnell Elsie McConnell Margaret Massard Clinton Myers Dorothy Scoville Ernestine Straw berg Merle Baumgardner Leslie Hardy Janet Olsen Charles Willard Jr.
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Wellington High School
Wilma Brewer
Karl Olsen
Kathryn Piper
Mildred Vincent
Mildred Sanders
LeRoy Adams
William Anney
Armand Ensign
Julia Sechrest
Margaret Waldorf
Yovanka Zubrick
Lila Durkee
Ruth Jameyson
Betty Lounsbrough
Richard Avery
Allen Carter
Margaret Hibner
Helen Madro
Keta Page
Jeanne Whiteside
Donald Brenner
Lois Breyley
June Carpenter
Mildred Hassa
The Millionaire Janitor Comedy At Junior High
An all boy cast will present The Millionaire Janitor a two act comedy at the Junior High chapel Tuesday under Miss Sarah Huntridge the principal. Wellington advisors and 4-H club assistants plan to attend a county meeting at Oberlin M E Church on May 35. Friendship Guild meets Tuesday evening May 3. Mrs Helen Bassinger district director Ohio PTA will install 1938 39 officers at the local school house Monday night Theodore Breyley president Mrs Herbert Fisher vice president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Huntridge
Wellington
Oberlin M. E. Church
Friendship Guild
Helen Bassinger
Mansfield
Ohio Parent-Teachers Associations
Theodore Breyley
Herbert Fisher
Hamlin Hospital Update On Critical Condition Of Mrs Alice Allis
Mrs. Alice Allis remains in critical condition as doctors monitor her status after injuries. Ten Hamlin residents were involved in the incident, with officials listing them among those admitted or treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Allis
Hamlin
Amherst High School Commencement Plans With Oberlin Speakers
Amherst Ohio outlines for commencement include baccalaureate May 29 at St Peter Evangelical with Rev L Daniels and June 1 at the school auditorium featuring Marguerite Woodward Oberlin College dean of Women as guest speaker. Committees named for class night senior chapel cap and gown and more.
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Amherst, O
Amherst High School
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church
L. E. Daniels
Episcopal Church
Oberlin
Marguerite Woodward
Oberlin College
Daria Schmitkens
Beverly Bruce
Herbert Gammons
Mary Izold
Robert Laux
Virginia Burkett
Alfred Baxter
Irvin Maxwell
Hileen Kreeger
Norman Kreeger
Margaret St. George
Susan Katonak
Ann Truscello
Helen Abraham
Betty Kelly
Joe Fuhrman
Paul Wenzel
Gerald VanKeuren
Ruth Hollingsworth
Julia Szarka
Robert Slack
Constance Kreeger
Janice Bruce
James Larson
William Kunzman
Mary Berger
Don Maze
James Short
Celia Ward
Lila Muth
Hazel Murdy
Clif
Community Notes and Local Notices
By Mrs B A Jenne 289 Church Street contact 882 addresses and names listed for a local event. Invited attendees include Lord Messal Lenorg Sutliff William Ehrman Jr Burton Hoffner chairman Marys Alice McDermott Betty Gawa Ruth Barris class poem Florence Raesler Ray Bortner Janice Bruce Beverly Bruce Susan Katonak.
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Lord Messal
Lenorg Sutliff
William Ehrman, Jr
Burton Hoffner
Marys Alice McDermott
Betty Gawa
Ruth Barris
Florence Raesler
Ray Bortner
Janice Bruce
Beverly Bruce
Susan Katonak
Community church notes and social updates from town
Women sewed quilt blocks in the G A R Memorial hall and hosted a social hour. Dorcas Society met at Mrs Olsen’s home. mock bake sale canceled. next meeting May 26 with Mrs Schafer and invited husbands. Birthday gathering for Mrs Albert Thompson at the Schafer home included family and neighbors. Church notes cover multiple denominations with service details and topics. New roads for the Philippines are planned with an $18 500 000 price tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Memorial Hall
Margaret Rothwell
R. G. Parks
Marie Friend
Dorcas Society of the
Church of Christ
K. J. Olsen
J. P. Schafer
Lincoln Street
Albert Thompson
Jay Fleming
Arthur McQuate
Mrs. Thompson
Schafer
Bridge party for Circle One at Congregational Church
Mrs Don Rockwood hosted Circle One of the Congregational church on Friday afternoon at Park Avenue. Bridge with three tables was the diversion and honors went to Mrs Stanley Hull first, Mrs George Franks second, and Mrs H A Monger consolation. Mrs Hull will entertain in May.
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Don Rockwood
Park Avenue
Circle One
Congregational Church
Bridge
Stanley Hull
George Franks
H. A. Monger
Hull
Church Meeting Postponed to May Fifteenth
The Mary Martha class at Congregational church postpones Monday evening gathering to May 15 at the church parlors with mothers as guests. The Past Chiefs Club also postponed one week and will meet May 8 at Mrs. C. A. Lauer home on E. Martin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha
Congregational Church
Past Chiefs Club
C. A. Lauer
E. Martin Street
German Service Slated at St Peter Church Sunday
A German service will be held at St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Sunday morning at 8 30. Other services will follow at the usual hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church
Local residents visit friends and family in Elyria and Amherst
Mr and Mrs Alger Wilbur of Elyria visited Mr and Mrs A C Werner last evening. Charles Meek of Lorain was an Amherst visitor Friday evening. June Penders is confined to her Prospect street home by illness.
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Alger Wilbur
Elyria
A. C. Werner
Charles Meek
Lorain
Amherst
June Penders
Prospect Street
Oberlin acquires 1834 painting of Finney
Oberlin College has received a 1834 painting of Charles Grandison Finney, long-time Oberlin president, through Theodore Weld Hamilton of Chicago. The portrait by F. R. Spencer was commissioned by Arthur Tappan and connects to Oberlin’s early history. It will soon hang in the president’s office.
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Oberlin, O
Oberlin College
Charles Grandison Finney
T. W. Hamilton
Chicago
Finney
New York
Oberlin
Broadway Tabernacle
F. R. Spencer
National Academy
Arthur Tappan
Tappan
Tappan Hall
Theodore Weld
Lane Seminary
Weld
Sarah Weld Hamilton
Theodore Hamilton
Mrs Burke Confined by Severe Foot Burn Incident
Eaton Mrs D H Burke is confined to her bed due to a severe burn on her foot. The brief item notes the mishap and current condition of the victim.
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D. H. Burke
48 To Be Confirmed At Nativity Church In South Amherst
South Amherst reports that 48 will be confirmed at Nativity Church on Wednesday May 4 at 2 pm with Auxiliary Bishop James McFadden of Cleveland in attendance. A Sunday practice for confirmands and sponsors is planned. Thirteen children will receive First Communion at an 8 am Low Mass Sunday.
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Nativity Church
South Amherst
James McFadden
Cleeland
Nicholas Discenzo
Robert Supers
Annette Krueck
Richard Bartilome
John Var
Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Guests
Mrs. Carrie Terrell and Mrs. Fannie Haven visit Elyria and Carlisle relatives while Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Wirt call on State Farm workers. Vernon Fullmer visits relatives in Washington Delaware. Loyal Community Women’s Club meeting at East Oberlin Church features a tureen dinner and a gift shower for newlyweds Melvin and Wilma Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Hardy
Elyria
Carrie Terrell
Lee Terrell
Wiliam Wirt
Mansfield
State Farm
Charles Strickland
George
Florida
Fannie Haven
Carslisle
A. J. Carpenter
Vernon Fullmer
Irving Fullmer
Washington, D
B. M. Row
Loyal Community Women’s Club
East Oberlin Community Church
Melvin Gates
Wilma Bonner
Gates
Germany Moves to Boost Farmers Purchasing Power
Government officials announce measures aimed at increasing the buying power of farmers. The plan targets higher incomes, price supports, and access to credit to stabilize rural livelihoods amid rising costs. Local agrarian groups welcomed the initiative while cautioning on implementation timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Local Music Recital Highlights Several Performers
Alberta Morgan Bet ty Whitney Robert Waite and Russell Searles sang Somebody's Calling My Name. Betty Whitney and Richard Miller performed violin duets. Light refreshments were served.
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Alberta Morgan
Betty Whitney
Robert Waite
Russell Searles
Richard Miller
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Broad St
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Camden Church
Hon
George Metcalf
Grissinger
Cora M. Shepard
Barker St
Cail
Ortland
Nicholas Obrig
A. L. Boys’ State
Checker Cab Co
R. G. Hochenedel
Mgr
Oberlin Dean of Women
B. A. Jenne
Church St
Methodist Episcopal
London
Green
C. A. Barnes
Epworth League
Jesus
First Congregational
Charles W. Recard
J. C. MacDermott
First Baptist
John H. Green
Paul Wilkinson
James A. Brady
Mabe
Whipple
Christian Endeavor
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Fr. T. Moran
Philippines
Charles G. Finney
ABC
Elyria Lumber
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Dial
Lorain County
Lok
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