Anniversaries and history highlights for today
Today in history and notable birthdays are listed: Joseph Reed born 1741 in Trenton New Jersey, Barthold Niebuhr born 1776, Sophia Smith born 1796, Hannibal Hamlin born 1809, Charles N Gregory born 1831. Also noted are key events in 1782 1838 and 1859 including the last land engagement of the Revolution, Lincoln Douglas debates and Drake's Titusville oil well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Reed
Philadelphia
Trenton
N. J
Barthold G. Niebuhr
Berthold G. Niebuhr
Sophia Smith
Woman's College
Hatfield
Mass
Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Lincoln
Paris Hill
Bangor
Charles N. Gregory
Otsego
N. Y
Washington, D. C
Titusville
Edwin Drake
Record Savings Accounts Hit All-Time High
Savings banks report a historic rise in assets totaling 53 million dollars more than a year earlier and a new peak of 13.48 million accounts. Despite a six month dip, the number of accounts rose by 72,468 during a period of depression and unemployment, suggesting robust buying power and potential for normalcy.
Autumn Forecast Boosts Civic Mood in 1932
Autumn is nearing as evenings shorten and businesses hint at a bottom rebound. Schools reopen soon and vacations end, with renewed zeal in work ahead. The upbeat forecast, multiplied by 120 million, suggests strong overall improvement.
Penny Regains Standing Amid Depression Era Candy Demand
The piece notes a rebound in penny candy appeal as economic hardship persists. It cites Commerce Department figures showing Americans bought about 196 million pounds of penny sweets last year, costing producers around 26 million dollars with retail disbursement roughly double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Hadley on College Fit for Talent and Hands
Yale president Arthur Hadley argues against forcing all youths into college. He says education should fit native ability, praising practical work for those unlikely to profit from formal schooling. He cautions against overemphasizing college attendance and notes broader social trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale
Hadley
Community Letters Call for Care of Mike Crowe Home
A reader urges Lorain County officials to reinstate 73 year old Mike Crowe at the Murray Ridge Infirmary after reports he was moved between facilities. The letter-writer warns against political waste and vows to watch public servants, urging accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Crowe
Lorain County
Murray Ridge Road
Ryan
Crowe
O. K
Mike
Willoughby
Ohio
Lorain
Murray Ridge
Board of County Commissioners
Rube Baus
Heart as Model of Industry in Ira’s Heart Tale
An essay extols the heart as a tireless, ingenious organ that perseveres through disease. It humorously follows Ira, his aging heart, and warnings about heart disease, linking resilience to stubborn vitality and the limits of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Clendening
M. D
Ira
Questioning City Waste and Clerks Wages Sparks Debate
An observer recalls a council meeting critiquing a ten percent cut for the sinking fund and questions the building inspector’s purpose and pay. The mayor’s explanation fell short, while a speaker warned against overstaffing. The tax committee, led by Mr. Bacon, earns praise for its hard work amid calls for drastic cost reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bacon
Real Estate Transfers Across Avon Lake and Lorain County
Sheriff deed to Cleveland Trust Company covers 42 sublets in Sunset Park Avon Lake. W E Shay and Elva B E Shay transfer 20 acres on Elyria Oberlin Road Carlisle Township to Julius K Nagy. Hattie Grosswiller sells one acre Forest Blvd Avondover Beach Avon Lake to James A and Mabel Weir. Galen Swain and Mathilda Fallon sell Tomahawk Drive Avondover Beach Avon Lake by quitclaim to George Fallon. Helen Kelner transfers 50 acres and two thirds of an acre in LaGrange Township to Ralph Walker and Ruth Walker. Walter H Ellis and Lydia Ellis transfer lots on East 34th and 35th Streets to Citizens Home and Savings Association. Frank C Raloff sells 77 acres on Hughes Road in Oberon Field Township to Susana Molnar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Trust Company
Sunset Park
Avon Lake
W. E
Elva BE. Shay
Julius K. Nagy
Elytia-Oberlin Road
Carlisle Township
Hattie Grosswiller
James A
Mabel Weir
Forest Blvd
Avendover Beach
Grove &J
Avondover Beach
Galen F
Mathilda Agnes Swain
George T. Fallon
Tomahawk Drive
Helen Kelner
Ralph EB
Ruth E. Walker
LaGrange Township
Walter H
Lydia Ellis
Citizens Home and Savings Association Company
East Thirty-fourth Street
East Thirty-fifth Street
Lorain
Frank C. Raloff
Susana Molnar
Hughes Road
Tfield Township
Today’s Birthdays From Early 20th Century Figures
Charles Gates Dawes, ex vice president and ambassador, born in Marietta Ohio. U S Senator Peter Norbeck of South Dakota born Vermilion. Mary Anderson, director of the Woman’s Bureau born in Sweden. Dr James H Breasted, Egyptologist of the University of Chicago, born Rockford Illinois. Theodore Dreiser, novelist born Terre Haute Indiana. Owen Johnson, novelist born New York City. Howard Heinz, Pittsburgh food products maker born there. This profile notes an industrious character likely to succeed in little understood matters.
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Charles Gates Dawes
Marietta
Ohi
U. S
Peter Norbeck
South Dakota
Vermilion
S. D
Mary Anderson
Woman's Bureau
Department of Labor
Sweden
James H. Breasted
University of Chicago
Rockford
Theodore Dreiser
Terre Haute
Ind
Owen Johnson
New York City
Howard Heinz
Pittsburgh
Endeavors Through Labor Amid Hopeful Nature
A concise note on perseverance through difficulties, emphasizing long and earnest effort. It highlights hopeful nature easing the process of overcoming troubles, suggesting obstacles are not insurmountable with steady work. This reflects a general motivational mood rather than a specific event or person.
Illness and local notes in Columbia area
Robert Stephene is very ill at Community Hospital Berea Miss Lolita Hales cares for him Dogs attacked A D Crocker flock killing one and injuring two One dog shot the other fled Mr and Mrs Chas Nold hosted visitors including Miss Virginia Nold Leo Spencer and others President Frank Zilch appointed Mrs Louise Stinchcomb to County Council P T A Meetings set at Zilch home in September and January Mrs Fitch and family visiting Cleveland and Groveland area Grandfather Crocker at Mansfield Fair A D Crocker home visitations by Wirt and others Bernard Cuttinz and Wilda Heineman take Niagara Falls trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Robert ‘Stephene
Community Hospital
Berea
Lolita
Hales
A. D. Crocker
Chas, Nold
Hutchinson Farm
Virginia Nold
Boston
Mass
Leo Spencer
Cleveland Heights
Franklin Nold
Toledo
Blake
Ohio
Ruth‘ Nold
Wooster
Nold
Episcopal Church
Orra Crocker
Memorial Hospital
Gertrude Tibbet
Brunswick
L. Rollie Fitch
Brownhelm
Rolie Fitch
Cleveland
Arthur, Jr
Donald Crockler
A.D. Crocker
Mansfield Fair
Fred Wirt
Bernard Cuttinz
Wilda Heineman
Niagara Falls
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Ac Hudnutt
Clars George
Anlile Takahat
Elyria Postoffice
Aia Sete
Elyria
John W. Cullen
Chicago
Michigan Ave
New Tore
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Christener
America
Voice OF
THE
People
Madamus
Baus
C. E. Rankly
North Ridgeville
Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
Joruth
Jon
Congress
Washington
United States
Washingtag
Victor C. Reese
Smith
Sallys
Agil
Neal
Heart
Clendening
Jand
Alfred Alten
Second St
Howard B. Somers
Bill
W. Broad
Hubert Day & Sons
Kodak
Majestic
Broad &T
Days’ Music Store
Broad St
Canada
Quincy
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