V F W Encampment at Denver in September Preview
The unknown soldier ceremony figure Edward Younger, aged 38, will attend the 37th National En campment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars September 13 18 in Denver Colorado. Younger who served in the 8th Infantry overseas from 1917 to 1919 placed roses on one of three unidentified soldier caskets at Chalons sur Marne Arlington he later became a distinguished guest of the Denver encampment.
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America
Veterans of Foreign Wars of
United States
Denver
Colorado
David Beattie
Edward F. Younger
Humboldt Park
Chicago
Younger
7 Sq AL 8Th Infantry
Ling
Beattie
Coblenz
Germany
Chalons-Sur-Marne
Arlington Cemetery
Pastal
Charley F. Schneider
Lorain
James M. Powell
Pennsylvania
Former Elyria Man Dies Suddenly
George J. Baker, a retired newspaper man and former Elyrian, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at Tadford Hospital in Detroit. He lived in Elyria for about three years after retirement, then moved to Detroit about three years ago. Previously he had worked with the Watertown Times for 40 years. He was an Elks member during his Elyria years and is survived by a grandson in Elyria and relatives in Chicago and Michigan. Mr and Mrs H A Baker left Detroit to return home after learning of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Baker
Elyrian
Tadford
Detroit
H. A. Baker
Middle Avenue
Mr. Baker
Elyria
Watertown
N.Y
Elks’ Lodge
Eilyria
Elks
George A. Baker
Chicago
Michigan
Funeral services for William Fr. Drake on Friday at Taylor Funeral Home
Funeral services for William Fr. Drake will be held Friday afternoon at 2:59 from Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. EJ Bond officiating. Burial will be in South Murray Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fr. Drake
Taylor Funeral Home
EJ. Bond
South Murray Ridge Cemetery
Justice Lord's Dog Rescues Cat From Traffic Hazards
Biddie the five year old Irish terrier belonging to Justice of the Peace Charles Lord rescued cat Peter from a busy street on Seventy street. Peter slept in the road as cars passed. Biddie picked up Peter gently and carried him to the grass plot beside the curb where he was set down safely.
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Biddie
Justice of the Peace
Charles Lord
Seventi Street
Peter
Seventh Street
Death by Own Action Verdict In Lorain Man Death
Joseph Vinevich a 66 year old WPA worker of Lorain was found hanging from a barn rafter on his property by his daughter. County Coroner CC Ward ruled death by own action with no motive given. Vinevich was a widower.
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Joseph Vinevich
Avenue
Lorain
CC. Ward
Bad Check Passer Sought By Police
Police hunt a 25 year old, about 4 feet 9 inches tall man described as a check worker in heavy industry. He ordered flooring from The Parsh Lumber Company on Center Street, had the driver bring change for $20, unloaded the lumber, then paid with a $29 check drawn on First National Bank of Marietta payable to Frank A Brown and signed by G A Brown. The lumber cost about $24. The man received cash as change.
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Parsh Lumber Company
T18
Center Street
First National Bank of
Marietis
Frank A. Brown
G. A. Brown
Lorain Countians to Greet Governor Landon in Mansfield
Lorain Countians are expected to assemble at the Mansfield railroad station at 9 05 a m Saturday to greet Governor Alf Landon Republican presidential nominee during a five minute rear platform appearance He will make one of 59 campaign stops in 1936 his first of four tours through six states He will speak three times on this trip County Republican Leader Frank A Stetson urged supporters to bring friends and attend hoping this could be the only local chance to see Landon during the campaign
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Mansfield
Alf Landon
Gov. Landon
Mansfeld
Eli
Frank A. Stetson
Landon
322nd Field Artillery Reunion Invited Veterans Gather
Veterans who served with the 322nd Field Artillery Regiment, now living in Elyria, were invited to the 17th annual reunion in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 12. A. B. Fritsch, secretary, said scattered members missed by address updates. Brig. Gen. A. R. Warfield, formerly regimental commander, now aide to the Army quartermaster general, will attend as guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Washington
Fritsch
Pretty Oberlin wedding and social notices
An Oberlin report covers the August 20 wedding of Virginia Wilcox to Pieter Vervliet at the Wilcox home, with elaborate decor and family attendees from Beaver Dam and Minneapolis. Details include attire, rings, and a reception, plus out of town guests and a motor trip for the newlyweds. The page notes a fiftieth birthday party for Ernest Dewey, local outings by the Odd Fellows, and various local social visits and club meetings.
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Oberlin
KR. E. Wilcox
Elm Street
Virginia
Pieter Vervicet
G. Vervicet
Beaver Dam
Wisconsin
Louis E. Daniels
Christ Church
Bernice Lambert
Johanna Hill
L. G. Lambert
Pantall
Frederick
Hammond
C. G. Vervjoet
Ann
Wis
L. G Lambert
Minneapolis
Minn
Verviost
Pittsburg
Washington, D. C
Connecticut
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
New York City
Lehbhuinne
Odd Fellows
FP. E. Sharp
Kipton
Fudge
Genevieve Burkmeyer
Toledo
Albert Parsons
E. A. Stevens
North Park Street
Sylvia Gunn
Betty
Algona
Iowa
Harold House
Eyria
Oberlin Tavern
H. A. Broadwell
Material Witness Held In Probe Of Fire Here
A material witness is held in the city jail as investigators seek the man who can supply key information about a fire that killed Mrs. Pat Line Cecil and her daughter Geraldine. Deputy Fire Marshal Jenkins pursued leads that a Tan now sought fled to Cleveland. Detectives traced new info on the central figure, while the coroner discussed findings from the autopsy. Authorities consider the possibility of an assault preceding the blaze and note Mrs. Cecil’s husband has been jailed for a traffic violation.
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Patline Cecil
Geraldine
John P. Jenkins
Jet
Elyria
Cleveland
L. E. Sweet
Hopkins
S.C. Ward
Ward
Deceils
William
Nine Men In Peril On Fishing Boat San Joaquin
SAN DIEGO Aug 20 coast guard cutter TV Tahoe sped out of steamer lanes to rescue three officers and six men aboard the 120 foot fishing boat San Joaquin in distress about THN miles west of San Diego. The San Joaquin owned by Van Camp Fishing Company.
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San Diego
Cal
Coast Guard
TV Tahoe
The
van Camp Fishing Company
One Thousand Die Daily in Spanish War
A United Press tally from the French-Spanish frontier and Gibraltar estimates about one thousand deaths daily in the Spanish Civil War. Bodies may be buried in piles or common graves with quick lime. a frontier sanitary service is to be created to curb potential epidemics. Reports from San Sebastian note typhoid. totals vary, with figures ranging from over 20,000 to 40,006 across compiled sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H-E-N Dave
IUP
Spain
United Press
Tishon
Gibraltar
San Sebastian
Lisbon
Rebel Battleship Espana Hit by Shell Near San Sebastian
The San Marcos fort fired on the rebel battleship Espana at Wendaver near the French Spanish border, shell striking a funnel. Espana headed to Ferrol without returning fire, after three days of sporadic shelling of Iron and San Sebastian with other rebel ships. Cruiser Almirante Cervera reportedly damaged by a direct government airplane hit at Ferrol.
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Ferrol
Father Of Slain Girl Faints In Court
In Asheville North Carolina J C Clevenger the elderly father of slain Helen Clevenger fainted in the courthouse after the murder weapon worn by his daughter when slain was shown to the jury during the Martin Moore murder trial Defense lawyers fought to suppress an alleged confession Moore gave claiming he feared whipping Sheriff Brown said the confession was not coerced Moore testified before the jury while Moore faced questions over the admissibility of the confession and the judge weighed its legality
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Asheville
N.C
J. C. Clevenger
Helen Clevenger
Martin Moore
New York
Clevenger
F. Don Phillips
W. L
C. B. Clavenger
Helen
Battery Park Hotel
George J. Baier
Baier
Moore
Phillips
Laurence E. Brown
Court Notices And Auto Collision Reports
Alex Fox reported a non stoppage collision at North Bridge road and West River road yesterday claiming his car was damaged. Bertha Ryan seeks divorce from Joseph D. Ryan on extreme cruelty with five children. Irene Latzow sues Martin Latzow for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Celestia E. Burrows et al contest Julia A. Beach will with executor Smythe. Matilda Hribar seeks divorce from Frank Hribar on extreme cruelty and gross neglect.
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Alex Fox
Stop 7
Yellow Line
Sheriff's Department
North Bridge Road
West River Road
Bertha Ryan
Elyria
Joseph D. Ryan Ion
Irene Latzow
Martin Latzow
Elgirin
Celestia E. Burrows
Matilda Hribar
Frank Hribar
Lorain
Engineers Trimming Bids On Ships
Navy engineers began evaluating bids from five shipyards for building six destroyers and three submarines as part of the 1937 program. Bids ranged from about 100000 to over 600000 per ship higher than prices for similar vessels scuttled last year, with navy yards’ estimates also to be considered in the comparison.
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Washington
U. S. Navy
Navy
Navy Yards
Navy Department
Accident victim released from hospital in Elyria
Roy Rhae eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Andy Rhae of Stop 19 Lake Avenue was released from Elyria Memorial Hospital after being confined for over a month with injuries from an automobile crash on Route 20 in the early morning of July 12. His father and mother were injured in the same accident.
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Roy Rhae
Andy Rhae
Stop 19
Lake Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Young Rhae
Route 20
Prominent Dayton Attorney John Egan Dies at Home
Dayton O Aug 2 190? John Egan a prominent Dayton attorney died last night at his Union Street home. He was a native of Amanda Ohio and attended Miami University and the University of Michigan. Egan served as an official of the Dayton Jockey Club.
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Dayton
John FE. Egan
Union
Egan
Amanda, O
Miami University
University of Michigan
Dayton Jockey Club
Paroled hog theft suspect sentenced in Lancaster school
Elyrian Stave Horvath, implicated in a hog theft, was sentenced to one year in the Royal Indus trial school at Lancaster. He was paroled on good behavior and must report to C. H. Hede brand, his former Elyria employer, and the Elyria police chief.
Boys Will Present Livestock Exhibits At Wellington Fair
Wellington fair will feature a large Four H Club livestock exhibit. County agents report 18 colts 13 pigs 22 dairy calves four sheep and one beef calf entered with more possible before the deadline. Sixteen colts are Belgians and two are Percherons. Exhibits come from Four H members countywide and may travel to Elyria next month. Also vegetable growers will display their work.
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Wellington
Brain County
Hummel
Four-H Club
Lorain County
Elyria
Willys-Overland Seeks Tax Settlement Proposal
Toledo August 20 Proposed settlement of the dispute over Willys-Overland delinquent taxes is set to be heard before Federal Judge George P Hahn. Empire Securities Inc proposes to settle about 790000 in taxes for 400900 in four equal annual installments. County officials say they cannot accept less than the full amount. A $2500000 payroll is planned after reorganization, based on figures from receivership showing 5494.8 paid to employees between February 15 1933 and July 1 of this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo. C
Willys-Overland Company
George P. Hahn
Empire Securities, Inc
Willys-Overland Motors
David i. Wilson
Former Bolshevist Leaders Admit Terrorist Plot
Gregory Zinoviev and Leo Kamenev, former Bolshevist leaders on trial with fourteen others for plotting Stalin’s death, admitted on the witness stand that they planned to spread bloody terrorism in Russia and boasted of it. The proceedings indicated more defendants to follow as part of separations and further trials.
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United Press
Moscow
Gregory Zinoviev
Leo Kameney
Josef Stalin
Russia
Ramener
Andrew Wishinsky
Zinoviev
IL. N. Smirnov
Cleveland Markets and Livestock Prices Report
Market notes show steady markets across products with dairy, poultry, and produce pricing. livestock sections list cattle, lambs, hogs, and mutton with varying values. vegetables and regional potato quotes appear with quality grades and regional spreads.
Salary Increases Delayed As Budget Struggles Persist
The school board continues to adjust teacher salaries, still 10 percent below the would-be level under the prior schedule. Maximums were cut to 2400 for high school and 1500 for elementary teachers. Increments planned for June and July could not be funded due to ongoing financial constraints.
Burial of local G A R post member set for Sunday
The deceased will be buried with military honors Sunday afternoon at First Methodist Church and La Porte Cemetery. Services are scheduled for 2 1/2 pm with Rev Bond and Chaplain Kelev officiating. The body lies at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home awaiting procession. Webster’s death reduces the local G A R post to two surviving members from its 1881 peak of 426.
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la Porte Cemete
B. Jd
Bond
Hey. Kelev
G. A. R. Post
LaPorte
Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home
Webster
Civil War Vets Remain as Memorial Day Tradition Continues
The Civil War era fades from living memory as 56 years pass since the end of the conflict. Rev Kaley remains one of two G A R members in the Elyria post, with Captain LaFayette Stough of Amherst the other. Stough has flown over the cemetery in an airplane on Memorial Day to place flowers on fallen comrades' graves, a long-standing tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaley
G. A. R. Post
LaFayette Stough
Amherst
Britain Warns Fliers To Stay Neutral
London Aug 20 The British government through the air ministry warned that any aviator aiding either side in the Spanish Civil War could have their flying license canceled or suspended as negotiations lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Wing Of Factory Collapses Injuring Twenty
Wing collapse at Vaughn Tobacco Co factory in Lexington Kentucky injures twenty workers. Lucille Paul nineteen suffers internal injuries but is the only seriously hurt. Local authorities assess the scene and safety response. The incident prompted emergency responders and company officials to investigate cause and ensure worker safety.
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Lexmington
Smnploves
Vaughn Tobacco Company
Lucille Paul
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Pease Organization
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