West Virginia Labor Federation Set to Open 29th Convention
Charleston August 32. Conditions in the mining fields and unemployment across labor sectors will top the agenda at the West Virginia State Federation of Labor 29th annual convention in Charleston. Three days of sessions with no formal program planned. Strikes disrupt mining, prompting talks with operators and 40 city mayors from Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia seeking fair supervision. UMWA tied to the federation expected to weigh in on current strike. E F McGrady to speak for William Green AFL president. Officials anticipate a constructive legislative program as a key directive.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia State Federation of Labor
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Wheeling
United Mine Workers Union
State Federation
E. F McGrady
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
White approves save the surplus plan in Ohio
Governor George White endorsed a statewide adoption of the save the surplus plan that moves cannings of surplus vegetables and fruits from Columbus to distribute to needy families next winter. The emergency relief committee urged local agencies to implement the Franklin County women developed effort and credit housewives for turning crops into staple provisions amid economic difficulties.
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Columbus
Ohio
George Winte
Franklin
County
White
Court suits seek damages in auto wreck and granite delivery
Roy J. Miller sues John Nemeth for 5975 claiming personal injuries and property damage from a June 1931 collision at West River street and Lodi. The Rock of Ages Corp. seeks 1046 against F A Sadowski for granite delivered. Alice Wedic of Elyria obtains divorce from Max on grounds of extreme cruelty with 300 alimony.
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Roy J. Miller
John Nemeth
Damgee
West River Street
Lodi
The
Rock of Ages Corporation
Barre
Vermont
F. A. Sadowski
Lorain
Alice Wedic
Elyria
Max
Pickford Brother Jack Pickford Seriously Ill in Hollywood
Hollywood Aug 22 former screen star and Mary Pickford brother Jack Pickford is seriously ill. He has been in poor health for some time and grew critical after a severe cold this week. His wife Mary Mulhern sister Lottie Pickford and James Kirkwood have been at his bedside. Hardy Boxwood 1823 East Ave.
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Hollywood
Jack Pickford
Mary Pickford
Pickford
Mary Mulhern
Lottie Pickford
James Kirkwood
Flier Stake Race Sets Santa Monica to Cleveland Route
Fifty-one pilots and navigators from across the nation gather in Santa Monica for the Santa Monica Cleveland sweep stakes air derby. A combined men and women field races for 25 000 in total prizes plus 2 500 extra for best speed record across a multi city course ending in Cleveland. Notable entrants include Florence Lowe Barnes Gladys O Donnell and Phoebe Omie among others as pre race tune ups and handicaps are finalized.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Cloverfield
Calexico
Cal
Phoenix Ariz
Tucson
Aris
Douglas
Artz el Paso
Tex
Enid
Ohlo
Bartleesile
Okla
Jefferson City
East St
Louis
Terre Haute
Ind
Darton
Akron
Cleveland
Wol
Younge’ Stribling
Atlanta
Florence Lowe Barnes
San Marino
Jim Granger
Hoot Gibson
Clema Granger
Ruth Elder
Granger
Joan Bennett
Gladys O'Donnell
Long Bearh
Louise’ Thaden
Phoebe Omie
Woman's Purse Snatched Near Fourth Street Bridge
A purse containing about $15 to $20 was snatched today from Mirs J. E. Harney of 109 Lincoln Court. She was near the Fourth Street bridge when a boy about two years old asked directions and a second man jumped from a car and fled with the purse. The robbers discarded the purse as they fled. police have no definite identification.
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Mirs
J. E . Harney
Lincoln Court
Death Record Elmer Henry of Birmingham Dies at 76
Elmer Henry aged 76 died at his Birmingham home Friday morning. Survived by two sons Henry of Birmingham and Jessa Henry of Spokane. a brother Charlies Henry of Elyria. a sister Miss Clara E Henry. four grandchildren Hester Henry of Flint Michigan Elsie Henry of Cleveland Emery and Willam Henry of Spokane. Funeral Sunday August 23 at 2:30 PM from Birmingham Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Fred Ross officiating. Burial in Birmingham cemetery.
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Elmer Henry Elmer Henry
Birmingham
V“ Henry
Jessa Henry
Spokane
Washton
Charlies Henry
Elyria
Clara E Henry
Hester Henry
Flim
Michigan
Elsie Henry
Cleveland
Emery
Willam Henry
Washington
Che‘mingham Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred Ross
Bumblgham Cemetery
We Can't Get Interested in Lapel Styles
A casual Arkansas Gazette comment notes public preoccupation with minor fashion details such as peaked versus notched lapels, suggesting larger concerns keep the nation calm and distracted from style debates.
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Arkansas Gazette
Montgomery Ward Opens Elyria Salon and Service Unit
The nation’s oldest mail order house will open a Salon and Service Unit store at 326 Broad Street in Elyria on August 29. The unit will stock tires and tubes, auto batteries and oil, radios, pumps, furniture, stoves, rugs, cream separatos, washing machines, plumbing, grain guard and ammunition, farm implements and related merchandise. It will be managed by J. J. Cronin, formerly manager of C. H. Werthe Co.
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Montgomery Ward & Co
Elyria
Broad Street
Police Seek Packard Coupe Pair in Bombing Case
Police asked to watch for two men in a Packard coupe in connection with the bombing of the Wansfield Journal offices about 11:57 last night. May or Hawitz fines were levied for intoxication against George Kotach Frank Brown Oscar Stalla and Dan Hoag. D B Rawson fined $2 and costs for a red light violation. A Rosencrans Oblong Ill and a truck driven by H Fry collided at Middle Avenue and Broad Street causing slight damage.
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Wansfield
James Hawitz
George Kotach
Frank Brown
Oscar Stalla
Dan Hoag
D. B Rawson
P Rosencrans
Oblong
Ill
H . Fry
Middle Avenue
Broad Street
Divorce Denied To Aged Couple In Local Court
In a local court Judge W. B Thompson dismissed both divorce petitions from Stewart McClallan 75 and Martha McClellan. Each side alleged neglect and cruelty, with McClellan claiming harsh living conditions and cold roots in winter, and McClellan’s cross petition denying grounds for divorce. The couple, married six years, sought alimony and dissolution but were denied.
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Stewart McClallan
Qherlin
Martha McClellan &&. Kg
Eight Drown As Boat Collapses Off Cagayan River
Manila dispatch reports eight boy scouts drowned when a picnic launch capsized at the mouth of the Cagayan river. Nine youths were aboard. one swimmer reached shore. In Ohio, Hamilton set a Monday hearing on a temporary restraining order against Springdale dog track operators amid ongoing Butler County enforcement actions.
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Manila
Cagayan River
Constabulary
Hamilton, O
Springdale
Butler County
Joan Schumacher
Oberlin News Notes From Groveland Street Community
Residents and visitors fill Oberlin and nearby towns with trips and family visits. Mary Kepler and W. K. MacDonald return from Oberu Beach. George Kally’s death prompts George Alexander to Oberlin. families travel to Creve Cleveland Massillon Norwalk and Michigan. missionary society hosts at Orchard Street. several residents visit Niagara Falls Canada and Missoula Montana. Mrs Tillotson moves to Norwalk home of Hattie Brewerstuhl.
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Misa Esther Dew Carson
Delaware
Charlee Haltauer
Massillon
George Alexander
Oberlin
George Kally
Charles Magrider
Yost Fulton
Creveland
Buchholz
Orchard Street
Frank Wagner
Jake Wurmer
Lorain
Charles Clark
North Pleasant Street
John Brongers
Hinksey
A. P. Behr
Elm Street
Brongers
W. J Severy
University of Montana At
Missoula
A . Tillotson
Hattie Brewerstuhl
Summitstreat
Norwalk
Carl Sly
George Kelly
Earl Jones
Michigan
Missionary Society
Ralph Lyman Injured In Auto Accident Near Oberlin
Ralph Lyman son of Mr and Mrs Claude Lyman was seriously injured in an automobile crash on the Oberlin Wellington road three miles south of Oberlin Thursday evening. A car driven by Shirley Coe passed the sedan in which Lyman rode and cut in front, clipping the right fender and causing the sedan to spin multiple times. Lyman was taken to Allen Hospital where doctors said the muscle in his right leg below the hip was severed and would require a steel frame for weeks. William Maroney, driver of the other vehicle, sustained only minor bruises.
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Oberlin, O
Ralph Lyman
Claude Lyman
Oberlin
Oberlin- Wellington
Shirley Coe
Ober- In
Lyman
Allen Hospital
Dordars
William Maroney
Camden Baptist Women Host Picnic and Local Events
Aug 22 Kipton Kietos area reports Mr and Mrs W D Davidson visiting in Mason With Hazel Bleher of Kiyria attending. Ladies Aid Soriety of Camden Baptist church welcomed Elta Radcliffe of Nova. Picnic dinner served to about 27. Funeral services for George F H Kelly held at Averin home. Community Sunday school picnic at Vermilion had several local families attending. Mr and Mrs F E Sharp and others enjoyed events and outings in the area.
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Kietos
W .D. Davidson
Tam
Clar Hives
Mason Wits
Misa Hazel Bleher
Kiyria
Camden Baptist Church
Elta Radcliffe
Nova
P. E. Harding
George Fh. Kelly
Local social notes and visitors in Elyria area
Vincent Russell Winger and Ella Morgen visit relatives in Elyria and nearby towns as a flurry of guests travels through Lorain County. A long list of cousins, friends, and former residents from Pontiac Cleveland Akron Griswold Road Oberlin Elyria and Buffalo send greetings and attend social events, 4-H day at Elyria YMC A, sewing demonstra tions, wiener roast at Lakewood Beach and church activities mark a busy period.
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Russell Winger
Pontiac
Michigan
Ella Morgen
Kipton
W. H. Myers
Kerlick
Cleveland
Tony
Tom Penson
Elyria
W Besse
W. W Marlett
Herbert Palmer
Akron
Gladys Cooley
Griswold Road
Hurlbut
Palmer
Mra Cooley
Re Palmer
George Palmer
Henry Heidrick
Eisrla
Amy Hill Barbour
Florida
W. H Myers
Edith Hurlbut
Frankie Reese
Edna MacKoxell
William McMichael
Youngstown
Ohio
McMichael
Vincent
E Baldwin
Wade Myere
Victor Myers
W H Jones
Violet
Oberlinusenue
Lorain
J. G. Morris
Francia Stindring
Detroit
Clifford Stimbring
Buffalo
Alice Cobb
Florance McCarty
Ruth Myers
Loratta Lewis
Margaret Dodd
Abbe Road
Mis
Marian Chambers
Lakewood Beach
J. J. Heckel
Harold White
Lodi
Oho
E. A. White
Edith White
Gasoline price rise cheers Oklahoma amid political brinkmanship
Oklahoma motorists paid two cents more per gallon as Governor Murray and Governor Sterling press for $1 crude price. Refiners and pipelines held firm, arguing martial law and curbs are useless against the economic problem. Observers expect eventual surrender as per-field shut downs persist and price offers remain divided.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
William. H
Murray
Ross Sterling
Texas
Sterling
Texas Company
Memorial Services for Sheffield Regiment Veterans Held
Memorial services for the comrades who answered the call were held at the 193rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Camp with Reverend Knapp in charge. Veterans listed include Martin V Deady, John Ptantiel, Isaac Gatpa, Rev A G Koupp, Bingles Russel, A P Rodgers, Charles Abbey, Andrew Dillon, Commander of Memorial G AFR post in Cleveland, and Arthur Ford. A program at the camp hall featured business sessions, sports, and a tea, followed by a patriotic parade. An Anniversary game at Avon Lake School Grounds will celebrate players from 25 years ago, with a reunion to follow.
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193Rd
O VI
Knapp
Martin V Deady
Solon
John Ptantiel
Cleveland
Isaac W. Gatpa
Lodi
A G Koupp
Boston
Mass
Bingles Russel
Alliance
A P. Rodgers
Medina
Charles Abbey
Elyria
Andrew Dillon
Memorial G Afr
Arthur Ford
Painesville
Camp Hall
Vars Apo
Avon Lake
Sheffield Stacy
Mans
John Jung- Plath
Joseph Schumaker
Walter Boyd
Cleveland Market Report Notes Mixed Prices and Livestock
Cleveland markets show butter at cents per pound and varied poultry prices. Livestock bids are steady with markets listing cattle calves and sheep, noting lighter weights and fluctuating feeds. Grain and flour futures, wheat and corn quotes, and price ranges across Toledo and Cleveland are included with receipts and freight outlooks.
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Iso
I- U
Total United
Idaho
Miasouri
Utah Trympha
Deeliye
Brallers
Ergere Zoe
Roomtera
Bakley
Timothy
Fred Cleveland
Sig Mma
FIA
Jorsey
Local social notes from Elyria and nearby towns
Aug 22 visits sited including Elizabeth Andrews Harriett and Louise Seobla to Mrs Pierce in Eaton. Ray Taylor home guests Galvin Cleveland Dunlap Hartington Com family North Olmsted Romp. Declamation contest Strongsville. Miss Olive Taylor accident mention at shower for Minnie Coming Bell Elyria. WoW class at Elizabeth Andrews home. Dress doll mission school. Helen Osborne Elyria guest. Various Elyria socials and gatherings noted.
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Elizabeth Andrews
Daughhter
Harriett
Louise Seobla
Pierce
Anna Hathawas
Eaton
Len Rowe
Ray Taylor
Galvin
Cleveland
Harry Dunlap
Grafton
Francis Com
Hartington
Arthur Romp
North Olmsted
Rinfliesch
Raymond
Olive Tayior
Elyria
Strongsville
Lizabeth Andrews
Grandaighter
Velma Andrews
Mira Bet'y Andress
Wow Sunder School
Helen Sherman
Mother
Woa Wallington
FF Maddoc
Wallington
Helen Osborne
Elyrta
Ospper Giest
Vero
A J Hulta
South Ridge Club Beach Party Attendees List
SOUTH RIDGE August 22 The NDD Club held a beach party at Beaver Park Tuesday evening with many attendees including Mr and Mrs Herland Schlechter of Henrietta and the Vietzens of Elyda. Also present were the Fowls, Bechtels, and others from Middle Ridge West Ridge Townline and Eaton.
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South Ridge
NDD Club
Beaver Park
Herland Schlechter
Henrietta
Albert Vietzen
Jamny
Elmer Vietzen
Elyda
Mirs Henry Kolbe
Middle Ridge
Carl Fowl
West Ridge
E. C Schubert
Oliver
Townline Road
Milton Baus
Newton Batu Ani
Shirley
Pearl Eppley
Ruth Fowl
Milton Schlechter
This
Naturalist lints use of word bug for insect mouthparts
The naturalist argues that the term bug is misapplied to insects whose mouthparts suck food through a tube, a distinction from those that bite and chew.
Big Ben Accuracy Report Shows Time Variance
The famous clock at the House of Parliament in London was checked 228 times in a year. On 100 occasions it was half a second out and about one second off on 21 occasions.
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London
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William Goldy
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Toledo
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