Vacation travel becomes a major industry in 1931
A prewar audience notes that vacation travel, recreation, and resort industries form a large, growing sector. The American Automobile Association cites 2.75 billion dollars spent on vacation motor travel in 1931, with expectations of continued expansion into 1932. Recreation supports health, mood, and productivity in a strenuous modern life, and resort regions, lakes, mountains, coasts, and related industries are firmly established as staples of the economy.
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American Automobile Association
Great Lakes
Frugal GOP Campaign Focuses on Reason Over Show
Republican managers scrap traditional campaign frills as big donors tighten belts. They plan a thriftier race emphasizing debate and policy over buttons, motor plates, and other campaign gadgets. Voters seek economy as the era of lavish spending ends.
Perfume lure for shoppers at hosiery counters
A government study tested four perfume scented hose on 250 women to measure scent awareness and preference. Narcissus fragrance won 60 percent liking, with fragrance aiding appeal whereas unscented hosiery fared worst. Conclusions not disclosed. hints at air scented shopping environments and further tests.
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Department of Commerce
Taxpayers' plight and call for budget reform in Chronicle
Pp L Morgan of North Ridgeville argues for tighter control of public spending and lower taxes. He urges 100 percent cooperation from county township and school agencies, citizen input before budgets, and removal of waste in tax spending. He warns that continued excessive spending harms the average taxpayer and the nation.
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Chronicle-Telegram
John Browns
Henry Smiths
L. Morgan
North Ridgeville
Reside Where You Work: A Call to Local Public Employees
The Chronicle argues for public workers to live in the communities they serve. It cites good taste, strong local ties, and the need for meaningful service as reasons. It contends tax money should circulate locally and that teachers and other officials should identify with residents to fulfill their duties.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Anniversaries of notable figures from history
Today lists several figures with birth and death notes including 1745 Francis Asbury Methodist bishop born in England died 1816. 1838 Benjamin Harrison born North Bend Ohio died 1901. 1843 Christine Nilsson Swedish singer. 1860 Frederick N. Scott philosopher born Terre Haute Ind died 1931. 1823 Marco Bozzaris Greek patriot killed. 1912 William Booth founder of the Salvation Army died.
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Francis Asbury
England
Richmond
Valentine Mort
Long Island
N. Y
New York City
Benjamin Harrison
Sth
North Bend
Ohio
Indianapolis
Christine Nilsson
Frederick N. Scott
Terre Haute
Ind
San Diego
Cal
St. Bernard of
France
Marco Bozzaris
William Booth
The
Salvation Army
Today’s Birthdays and Notable Figures from 1932
A compilation of birthday notes for public figures including Representative Henry T. Rai ney born in Carrollton Illinois and others such as Edgar A. Guest born in England and Julia Sanderson born in Springfield Massachusetts. Includes a brief life guidance paragraph and a snapshot of ages and birthplaces for various officials and artists as of August 21, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Rainey
Ilinois
Carrollton
Ill
Edgar A. Guest
Detroit
England
J. Herbert Case
New York City
Elizabeth
N. J
Gilchrist B. Stockton
Florida
U. S
Austria
Jacksonville
Fla
Arthur P. Rugg
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Sterling
Mass
Julia Sanderson
Springfield
George White
Ohio
Elmira
N. Y
Today’s Horoscope Highlights Amiable Social Native
The native of this day will be amiable and social with good will toward all. Unselfish and focused on actions that make one well regarded by friends. Success comes from practical effort and caring for home happiness and friendly business ties.
Left friends in will get $20,000 in Nebraska bequest
In Long Pine Nebraska Ida Alton left $20,000 to her friends since she had no relatives, specifying the portion each should receive.
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Long Pine
Neb. Ur
Ida Alton
Rockne Six Leads Low-Priced Cars With Aerodynamic Design
The Rockne Six features a true aerodynamic design praised by an automotive engineer as unique in its low-priced class. The design not only enhances beauty but lowers operating costs, while the model also boasts closed wiring for radio installation and a new cast iron electroplated piston reducing cylinder scoring.
Plymouth Shipments Show Big Increase in 1952 Totals
Detroit August 20 Plymouth cars shipped to De Soto Dodge and Chrysler dealers nationwide for the first seven months of the year reach 162 percent of the 1951 level, adding over 30 000 units. Moock notes July 1931 figures when about 25 000 units were shipped after the Floating Power Plymouth launch. First half shipments are 285.1 percent of 1931’s first semester.
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Detroit
Mich
Plymouth
de Soto
Dodge
Chrysler
United States
H. B. Moock
Plymouth Motor Corporation
Moock
Laura Hobbs Case funeral at Community church Oberlin
Aug. 20 funeral for Laura Hobbs Case held at Community church with Rev. Smith officiating. Born March 10, 1853 in Bisie Michigan, she married Morris Case in 1902 and moved to Russia Township. Survived by siblings Irvin Hobbs Traverse City and Mrs. Anna Hobbs Lakewood. Attended Oberlin College Class of 77 and taught 24 years. Church activities postponed. local club notes and Four-H events follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Dwight Hobbs
Traverse City
Mich
Anna Hobbs
Lakewood
Oberlin College
Community Guest Visits and Local Family News
Duncan Falle residents host relatives and friends during a two week layover. Oberlin visitors join family gatherings in Vermilion and Elyria as Willian Manns funeral in Elyria is noted. Local births, vacations, and reunions appear amid assorted travels, visits, and recovering players in nearby towns.
Sullivan Church Widow Charity Rickett Dies at 71
Charity Rickett, born January 10, 1854, lifelong Sullivan resident, died Wednesday evening at her South Main home after a stroke. She was first married to John Gould, had three children, and was widowed. She later wed Frank Rickett, who died months after their 1925 marriage. Survived by daughter, son, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many friends. Funeral at the Christian church conducted by Rev. E. G. Aubrey, burial with her former husband in South View cemetery.
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Rickett
Sullivan
Charity Rickett
South Main Street
Soft Hearted Father Jailed After Courtroom Admission
In San Jose Alexander Rocchi went to court as a spectator and was jailed after admitting that he told his son Dan to steal rail ties. Dan pled guilty, Rocchi received five days, and Eugene’s charge was dismissed. Central City hosts a wheat based fundraiser Olympics to aid drought relief with a bushel of wheat as admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
Alexander Rocchi
Rocchi
Dan
Eugene
Farm Olympics Central City
Neb
Central City
Avon Lake Family Visits and Accident Shock Local News
Avon Lake residents share family visits across Lorain and Lakewood while circuses draw attendance in Elyria. A serious road accident on Center road injured Gerald Walker, struck by a car driven by Frank Kovach. he was hospitalized at St Josephs in Lorain.
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Avon Lake
Robert Grell
Bobby
Lorain
E. Dunning
Will Hint
Margaret Davidaon
Hanover
Ohio
Rosalind Mitchell
Elyria
Ed Batts
Paul
Adelaide Lisbold
Chicago
Ed Garth
Lakewood
Carl Pe
St. Joseph Hospital
Social gathering at St. Anthony’s Circle 3 cottage
Mrs. Jacob Stauder, Mrs. Joan Novotny and Mrs. Ed Mitchell attended a Circle No. 3 St. Anthony’s church event in Lorain at Mrs. Rosen’s cottage. Guests enjoyed a picnic dinner with bridge and five hundred as afternoon diversions.
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Jacob Stauder
Joan Novotny
Ed Mitchell
Circle No. 3
St. Anthony’s Church
Lorain
Rosen
Kresgi Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs. B Dunning
Mrs B Dunning hosted the Kresgi Club luncheon at her home on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Margaret Davidson of Hanover Ohio Miss and Mrs Fred Engle of Avon Lake. Five hundred honors went to Miss Nina Dunning Mrs May Corlett and Mrs Augusta Hinz. Guest prize went to Mrs Margaret Davidson. Next meeting will be a dinner at Herman Martin Inn in two weeks.
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B. Dunning
Kresgi Club
Margaret Davidson
Hanover
Ohio
Fred Engle
Avon Lake
Nina Dunning
May Corlett
Augusta Hinz
Herman-Martin Inn
Middle Ridge Briefs Highlights Local Visits and Exhibits
Mrs. Fred Herrmann and son Frank visited the Schroeders in Cleveland, Ruth returning home with them. J. B. Clifford led the Lakeland Gladfields gladioli display from Amherst at the National Gladioli show, with nine of ten entries earning blue ribbons. Over one hundred attended the Orchard Tour led by Horton Alger visiting Schoefler, Cotton, and Schmittkens orchards in the county. Melvin Kolbe spent a week in Painesville.
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Middle Ridge
Fred Herrmann
Frank
Albert Schroeder
Cleveland
Ruth
Schroeder
Clifford
Pittsburgh
Lakeland Gladfields
Amherst
Charles Ludwig
Elyria
W. C. Bechtel
Horton Alger
John Schoefler
BH. C. Cotton
Lake Avenue
Schmittkens Brothers
Melvin Kolbe
Paines
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Family Gatherings
Ville residents Mr and Mrs M J Ludwig and family returned from a trip and were joined by Mr and Mrs August Hageman of Lorain for Wednesday calls. Harry Werner visited his sister Mrs Helen Fitch of Cleveland on Tuesday. Wess and Stegman from Canton were guests of Mrs Mary Gaeler and daughters along with Mr and Mrs W C Bechtel and their house guests George Berk of Allenton Michigan and N W Bechtel. Opened Thursday with the former's daughter and family, Mr and Mrs M J Ludwig of Paineaville. William Spiegelberg and George Berk of Allenton Michigan were dinner guests Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Walter Grobe and family of South Ridge.
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Homer L. Bigbee
Farmer's Bank
Bellville
James Lebkisher
Mary
Akron
Pennsylvania
Leota Lebkisher
Wellington
Charley Mayes
California
Wallace Mayes
Wim, Stone
Nova
Russell Nichols
Cleveland
Earl Holbrook
Elyria
Sullivan
Fresno widow may inherit huge Armenian fortune
Fresno widow Mrs Araxi Amirkhanian and her children may inherit as heirs to Elias Amirkhanian a 130 million dollar Armenian fortune. The funds were kept in the Bank of England vaults after the merchant's death and were to be distributed after 50 years. Relatives in Los Angeles and Nazaret in China also plan claims.
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Fresno
Cal
Armenia
Araxi
Amirkhanian
Elias Amirkhanian
Great Britain
Bank of England
Feuben Amirkhanian
Arshag
Elizabeth Amirkanian
Los Angeles
Nazaret
China
Royal Blackbird Serenades Kin at Buckingham Palace
A royal blackbird perched near the King's business round house in Buckingham Palace garden serenades the monarch each morning. It recently finished rearing its 1932 family, which the King followed with interest, and the bird even sang at a royal garden party as the Duke and Duchess of York arrived. The Duchess smiled, and the bird, now a near family pet, remains a daily backdrop to royal life.
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London
Buckingham Palace Garden
Duchess of York
Majestic Radios Gains Shown In Grigsby Grunow Report
In Elyria the Majestic line faces sales pressure from competitors but Grigsby Grunow Co. reports strong finances with cash in banks 1 320 568.00 current assets 5 184 597.00 net worth 18 616 480.00 current liabilities 1 482 391.00 Utilities and home wiring promotions push cheap labor and materials. EB home appliance dealer for Elyria invites inspection of a full line including washer ironer toaster radio sewing machine clock and more.
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Tomers
Grigsby Grunow Co
Majestic
G.eb
Elyria
EverReady 45 Volt B Batteries at $1.75 Offer
EverReady Radio Batteries touted as reliable offers 45 Volt B Batteries for $1.75. The ad promotes dry cells for all uses including hot shot, flash light batteries in various shapes and sizes plus pocket pen lights.
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EverReady
G. E. Mazda Lamps Offered In Varied Styles And Wattages
The G. E. Mazda electric lamps come in many styles sizes and colors. Decorative options include red flame ivory green blue clear and frosted lamps candle lamps daylight lamps and regulars from 10 to 300 watts. Phone us with your needs.
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Mazda
Bridge Prizes on Second Floor Sale Event
Visit the second floor elevator service to see what 15 25 or 50 cents buys in fancy glassware imported novelties and useful kitchen items.
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Sallys
Edgar A. McCulloch
Trenton
Tenn
James E. Fechet
Fort Ringgold
Tex
Claude Grahame-White
Rockne
Oberlin Road
J. R. Worcester
South Russia Club
Raymond Reisinger
Chalmer Davidson
Russia Township
Leo Smith
Foster
Vsewing
Helen Kern
Gertrude Hobbs
Camp Craig
Medina County
Wooster
Little Big Seven Club
Raymond Grills
Ralph Schramm
Lorain County
Wellington Fair
Vermilion-on-the- Lake
Cascade Park
Amy Briggs
Cherry Janette
Alice Bishop
Sylvia
Andy Edmonds
J. C. Davidson
Davidson
Kipton
Ernest Brooks
Duncan Falle
Bertha Farr
Minnesota
A. A. Saxton
Janet Meeks
Harrison Bevis
Burton Hall
Charles Jones
George Farr
Albert Farr
Wagner's Grove
Frank Krueger
Ted Harper
Dean McRoberts
Edward
Irving Steffin
Joe Charelton
Grammell
Jows
Entertains Club
C. L. Sotherden & Son
Bank Bi
the Days News
Hubert Day & Sons
Cus
Days’ Music Store
Broad St
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