Ohio PWA projects face standstill under grant limits
The Chronicle Telegram reports Ohio faces about 2300 PWA projects awaiting funding totaling 72 million dollars in direct grants and loans. President Roosevelt ordered ending direct grants, reducing potential donations to roughly 10 percent with 45 percent possible under labor needs. Most Ohio projects await fund allotments amid revised grant expectations. In separate news, 600 IRS staff fled fleas in the internal revenue building, with janitors deploying insecticide.
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Washington
Aug
Ieee
Public Works Administration
Ohio
PWA
Congress
Roosevelt
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Oberlin Window Fair plans and town bonds eyed
Oberlin Ohio preparations for the annual Window Fair set for Friday and Saturday September 18 and 19 feature fewer exhibits and larger prizes to attract farmers. A parade and colt show are planned with other events under consideration. A November bond issue of 320000 will fund street lighting after the current contract with Ohio Electric Power expires December 1937. Local residents return from vacations and trips with professional changes and travel to Washington and New York City noted.
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Oberlin, O
Oberlin
Ohio Electric Power Company
Zahm
Charles H. Snyder Buried in Westwood Cemetery
The body of Charles H. Snyder of Cleveland was brought to Oberlin on Wednesday for burial in Westwood Cemetery. Snyder, formerly of Oberlin, once co owned the Oberlin Coal and Lumber company and later worked in the Cleveland insurance field. He is survived by his wife Bertha Angle Snyder, daughter of Fred H. Angle, a former Oberlin businessman now living in Cleveland.
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Charles H. Snyder
Cleveland
Oberlin
Westwood Cemetery
Snyder
Oberlin Coal and Lumber Company
Bertha Angle Snyder
Fred H. Angle
Village council seeks twenty thousand for new light system
At a village meeting last evening City Manager Zahm presented a recommendation to allocate twenty thousand dollars to purchase a new street lighting system. The proposal aims to improve public illumination and safety across the town, pending council approval and budgeting.
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Council
Zahm
Vocal Music Teacher Appointed For Four Schools
Miss Marguerite Ink of Oberlin was appointed vocal teacher for the Clearview South Amherst Eaton and Belden schools for the coming year. She succeeds Miss Evelyn Steck who resigns to teach in Medina county. A recent Oberlin College graduate with honors, she has served as music counselor at Cold Spring Camp in Austinburg and held multiple musical roles in college activities.
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Marguerite Ink
Oberlin
Clearview
South Amherst
Eaton
Belden
Gerald W. Frank
Spellrink
Evelyn Steck
Medina County
Oberlin College
Austinburg
Ohio
Musical Union
Oberlin First Church
Dr Crankshaw Takes Over Local Medical Office
Dr D W Crankshaw has taken over the office and practice of the late Dr R G Anderson on Lodi Street. He is a University of Michigan graduate with a B S and D degree and a veteran of the Medical Reserve Corps. He previously worked with Dr Covan who was based in Emery City, Michigan.
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D. W. Crankshaw
R. G. Anderson
Lodi Street
Covan
Emery City
Mich
University Michigan
Medical Reserve Corps
Fenders Damaged in Morning Collision on East Broad Street
Police report shows fenders damaged on cars driven by Ted Finnegan of Ridgeville and F B Germ of North Olmsted after a collision on East Broad Street this morning on Station Road and nearby.
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Ted Finnegan
Station Road
Ridgeville
F. BE. Germ
North Olmsted
East Broad Street
Court Actions and Divorces in Local Notices
Leonard Draper and defendants Elyria Lorain Abstract named in a mortgage matter against township property with potential damages of 250 dollars. Divorces granted by Judge Gur B Findley to Can dace McMullen from Leslie McMullen and to Marion E Krugman from Nelson R Krugman on grounds of gross neglect. Home Owners Loan Corporation sues Michael W Siebold for 32887 and forecloses on property. also sues Car Klarr for 1521 with foreclosure action in Sheffield township.
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Leonard Draper
Walter G Hadaway
Fred Sump
Elyria-Lorain Abstract
Gur B. Findley
Candace McMullen
Leslie McMullen
Marion E. Krugman
Nelson R. Krugman
Krugman
Marios E. Heal
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Michael W. Siebold
Lorain
The
HOLA
Car Klarr
Sheffield Township
Actress Beaten By Armed Prowler in Beverly Hills
English film comedienne Rubby Loraine, wife of novelist Ruepert Grayson, was hospitalized after an armed intruder beat her in her Beverly Hills kitchen near midnight. In a struggle she grabbed the assailant’s arm and he fired, the bullet striking the ceiling. the intruder fled as neighbors rushed to help. A white handkerchief mask was left at the scene.
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Mollywood
Rubby Loraine
Comedienne
Ruepert Grayson
Beverly Hills
Morain
Similar Names Spark Confusion For Harold Johnston Couple
Harold Johnston and his wife Marie of Lake Avenue and Sheriff Street faced days of explaining their surname after newspapers reported a Florida Johnson and his wife Mary arrested in a theft case. The mix up highlighted how similar names can cause mistaken identity in local circles.
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Harold Johnston
Marie
Lake Avenue
Sheriff Street
Johnson
Mary
Medinator
Harold
Marie Johnston
N U S J Picnic at Chippewa Lake Sunday
The Nation al Union for Social Justice 14th district will hold an all day picnic at Chippewa Lake Park on Sunday August 23. Park management plans a big turnout and promises a good time for attendees with public invitation extended.
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National Union For Social Justice
14Th Congressional District
Chippewa Lake Park
Horse Program At Wellington Fair Next Thursday
The Northern Gory Draft Horse Association of Lorain counts organizes a Wellington Fair day with Snowmanship contests horse showings and hitch demonstrations. Four H Club colt handlers contend in a show ring to win a cup. cups awarded for best horse colt and best mare colt. Exhibits set up Tuesday viewable Wednesday and Thursday.
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Wellington Fair
Northern Gory Draft Horse Association of
Lorain
The
Horse Association
Bids Sought for Lorain Street Paving Project
Bids to pave South Broad Way in Lorain from city limits to 28th Street will be received by the state highway department next month. The project is estimated at 129,800 with 25,000 paid by Lorain city and 2,425 by Lorain County. The balance will be financed by state and federal funds for a 0.65 mile stretch.
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Broadway
Lorain
28Th Street
State Highway Department
Lorain City
Lorain County
County Florists Group Elects Officers
Officers who will head the Lorain County Florists Association for the coming year were elected at the group’s meeting at John Resar’s Mast River Street home. Sandson Clifford of Amherst was named president, Anton Carek as vice president, Mrs. Cress of Vermilion secretary, and Oliver Bemis of Lorain treasurer. G A Poesch, OSU extension service floriculture specialist, could not attend. Next meeting set for Hawkins greenhouse at Vermillion.
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Lorain County Florists’ Association
John Resar
Mast River Street
Sandson Clifford
Amherst
L. @. Herock
Anton Carek
Cress
Vermilion
Oliver Bemis
Lorain
G. A. Poesch
Ohio State University Extension Service
Hawkins Greenhouse
Vermillon
Federal Labor Union Meeting Tonight at British Empire Clubrooms
Federal Labor Union No 19343 will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at pm at the British Empire Clubrooms on Middle avenue. Refreshments will be served after the business session.
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Federal Labor Union No. 19343
British Empire
Middle Avenue
Motorist Fined After Attitude Noted by Police
Jack Whiddes of 495 Park Avenue faced arraignment before Mayor Don A. Baird after being fined $2 for speeding at 25 miles per hour on A road street at 2 25 a m. Patrolman J E Boggs observed the incident from Middle Avenue to Fast River Street, noting a rather superior attitude during the police report.
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Jack Whiddes
Park Avenue
Casta
Don A. Baird
J. E. Boggs
Whidden
Midle Avenue
Fast River Street
Outguess Landlord Toledo Couple Hikes Rent
A Toledo couple raised their rent by five dollars in response to escalating costs. They said they knew rents were rising and adjusted their payment accordingly.
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Toledo
U S Firm In Determination To Be Neutral
The United States refuses to join any mediation over Spain's civil war, pledging strict neutrality. Acting Secretary of State William Phillips says adherence to non interference prevents U S participation in proposed international talks. He notes no offense to Uruguay and supports a future Pan American Peace Conference in Buenos Aires while reports cite arms shipments from Mexico to Spanish government forces.
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Washington
United States
Spain
William Phillips
J. Richling
Couidnot
Phillips
Uruguay
Buenos Aires
Roosevelt
Mexico City
Mexico
Death of Myrtle Dent Lawson Wife of Charles F Lawson
Myrtle Dent Lawson, wife of Charles F Lawson formerly of Lakewood, died suddenly at her Grafton home at 3 30 p m on August 20 after moving there the day before. She leaves her husband, a son Paul of Cleveland, four grandchildren, and many relatives. Body at Branch Kauffman Funeral Home Lakewood with twilight service Saturday. Funeral Sunday at 3 p m at Grafton Methodist Church with burial in Butternut Ridge Cemetery.
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Myrtle Dent Lawson
Charles F. Lawson
Lakewood
Grafton
Paul
Cleveland
Branch- Kauffman
Detroit Avenue
Grafton Methodist Church
Butternut Ridge Cemetery
Protest over the death of Valencia honorary consul
War saw reports the government ordered an energetic protest to Spain after learning that Vicente Noguera, the Valencia based honorary consul of Spain, was shot dead yesterday by loyalist militiamen. The incident prompted official action and heightened tensions amid regional conflict.
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Warsaw
Spain
Valencia
Vicente Noguera
Starket steady markets with varied poultry prices
The Starket market shows stability with assorted poultry values including hens at 20c median and Leghorn hens at 23c, and prices for old roosters, broilers, and ducks. Livestock in Cleveland reports steady cattle, calves, sheep and pigs with mixed yields and notable figures for receipts and top bids.
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Lee
Nrollera
Zic Broilers Rock
Bruilery
Brofters
Leghorn
Broilers
U. Pennsylvani
Lone Island
Ohlu
Cleveland
Ohio governor to fund raise for Jesse Owens home
Governor Martin L. Davey of Ohio announced a special committee to raise funds to purchase a home for Olympic track star Jesse Owens. Francia W. Poulson, chair of the Ohio Democratic state committee, said the move reflects the belief that Owens deserves a substantial gift from the state.
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New York
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Jesse Owens
Francia W. Poulson
Ohio Democratic State Committee
Davey
Poulson
Hare
James A. Farley
Jerse Qwens
Chicago Time Zone Bid Rejected by Commission
Washington Aug 21 The Interstate Commerce Commission refused Chicago’s request to be placed in the Eastern time zone while approving a bid to include Michigan’s lower peninsula in the Eastern zone. The panel said Chicago lies beyond the current Eastern boundary and warned the shift would disrupt solar time and violate the Standard Time Act.
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Washington
Intergrats Commerce Commission Agas
Commiss
Lower
Michigan
Commission
Rain Deluge Dampens Welcome for Governor Visit
A gusty downpour greeted Governor Landon as he spoke to cheering Kansans. He thanked supporters, waved to infants held up for a view, and shook hands with nearby officials before the train departed, the crowd roaring through the sudden rain.
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Seles
Landon
Kansan
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