Anniversaries and historical notes from 1795 to 1932
A roundup of birthdays and deaths of notable figures from Carlyle to Cavell, with today in history items including Napoleon, Gandhi and Wilson. The list mentions Loring, Cobbe, Cockerill, Russell, Gulick, and others, plus milestones in politics, exploration and culture. The piece ends with reflective quotes on ambition and human nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carlyle
William W. Loring
Wulmington
D. C
Pied
New York City
Frances Power Cobbe
John A. Cockerill
Ournal- Hist
Adams Co
Cairo
Egypt
Lillian Russell
Steve Jeauly
Chiaton
Iowa
Pittsburgh
Edith Cavell
Bors
Luther H. Gulick
Honolulu
Main
Madrid
Spain
India
National Granse
Washington, D C
Ford
New York
Wilson
Europe
Good Heart Beneath Selfish Motives in Question
The remark hints at a hidden kindness despite selfish appearances, raising questions about the true motives and whether the sentiment constitutes a form of benevolence or a protective instinct rather than outright generosity.
Lorain Area Real Estate Transfers Reported
A list of property transfers and sheriff deeds in Lorain and nearby towns, including transfers on Washington Avenue Lorain East 34th Street Ridgeville Center Road Chestnut Ridge Road and West Eighth Street Elyria, with names such as Adolph Koblinser Juhus Sedlak Sr Mike Tamok Miles J Watson Valentine Bathory and Cora Snurr among others. The entry notes a historical memorial phrase about an umbrella symbolizing power and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Lorain
Adolph Koblinser
Elex Lengyel
E. al
East 34Th Street
Northern
Abe Reconstruction Company
5Th Street
Georgia Avenue
Juhus Sedlak, Sr
Anna Sedlak
Garden Avenue
First Savings and Loan Company
Ridgeville Center Road
Chestnut Ridge Road
Ridgeville
Land Fatse Guaranter and Trust Comany
Court Street
Alliberee Brerek
Gotlieb H. Kao
West Eighth Street
City of
Elyria
Sherff
Mike Tamok
Palm Avenue
Loram
Mary Findley
Cry of
Lora
Pleasant Visit to Oberlin Praised by Professor
A visiting professor recounts a pleasant Oberlin experience praising campus courtesies and student hospitality. He notes warm welcomes from teachers and pupils, reflecting on the memory of a notable figure and the cordial reception during a guided tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
de Lerewith
Hebrid
Giis
Mark Tuain
Sherman
Planning For New Occupations By Employment Service
Planning for new occupations outlines 13 centers nationwide to reassign workers to trades matching existing skills. The program, costing about 2.5 million with Carnegie Corporation and Spellman Fund support, aims to connect employers and jobless by reducing redundant job titles and shifting workers to specialized, experience-based roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Corporation
Spellman Fund
Will
The
Employment Service
Ez Ind
Newsworthy People Ranking Provokes Reader Debate
The article critiques a list of the ten most influential people for American readers, naming Adolf Hitler, Premier England, and others. It argues the ranking reflects what a sample of journalism thinks readers want rather than objective importance, noting biases in coverage across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
England
Pompo Aloisi
Ert
Hoover
Laval
France
Tialy
Pape Pius
Joe Sr
Detreiter
Pain
Kra Ii
Simplification and wartime policy in a troubled era
The piece reflects on political and bureaucratic conflicts from wartime and postwar periods, noting Tensions between factions such as PVA and WHA and the impact on governance. It references Rear Admiral Peeples and the navy, the WPA, ERA certification, and the endless red tape shaping relief and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa
Juan
PVA
der i
WPA
Peeples
Amherst Club Elects Officers At Meeting
Amherst Ohio December meeting of the Primier club featured election of officers for the coming year. Chosen were Lillian Millet Excellent Chief Eva Miller Manager Florence Gu Mistress of records and correspondence Clara Barmann Mistress of finance Bessie Averr Provester Wilma Besslands Guard Marion Guild Pianist Ethel Pistch Trustee Evelya Ra Mistress of work Elinor Ruth Press correspondent Wilma Essien in Stanza Breeser Two offices remained open and installation planned for January. reports from Lorain district convention were shared and 1956 convention set for Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Lillian Miltert
George Houiper
Eva Miller
Florence Gu
Clara Barmann
Bessie Averr
Wilma
Trustes
Evelya Ra
Elinor Ruth
Wilma Essien
Stanzs
Breeser
Januar
M. B. Scheben
Distier
Eld
Lorain
Fremont
Exenenss
Medina
ML B. Schaeller
Der Toer meeting highlights church group in St Peters
Thirty members attended the Der Toer meeting of Sen nr 38 at St Peter's Evange church in the com parlors Tuesday evening. The program included devotions led by Miss Ruth Ehrmann and reports on officers, a program by Phimp Jaeger and Joe Abraham readings, and holiday games and gift exchange. Luncheon followed served by Philip Jaeger and Elsie Herbst. Rev Fr James Smith spoke on Youth Movement at St Joseph P T A meeting in Elyria with Mrs Roffetot reviewing By Post to the Apostles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Evange
Ruth Ehrmann
Weseis
Hopkins
Vics Presi
Bohner
Annes Heit Berge
Phimp Jaeger
Phinp Jaeger
Joe Abraham
James Schulz
Philip Jaegar
Elsie Herbst
Lester Weichel
ST. Joseph
Christmas Party at Church and Local News Bits
The Crusaders of the Four Square Church were entertained at Karl Sabliers home last evening. A Bible contest was won by Mrs. George Garthe and a sprial time followed the business meeting with 16 attending. A Christmas party is planned for next Monday evening at the parsonage. Mrs A K Jenne and Mrs Br H Bearn visited Lorain on Tuesday. Mrs Adam Hahn is confined to her home. Mrs Norman admitted for treatment at Coblcen Rest Home. Discharges include Mrs Clayton Springer and baby girl from South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Prayer
The
Foursquare Church
Hom
Ludolph Kreezr
Cleveland Avenue
Hospital
Clayton Springer
South Main Street
Karl Sabiers
West Street
George Garthe
James Urban
Lorain
A. K. Jenne
BR. Hbearn
Marjorie
R. L. Menz
Cleveland
Adam Hahn
Park Arenge
Bb Ness
Local Holiday Notes and Social Happenings in La Grange
Community events in La Grange include visits among residents from Elyria Niles and Cleveland, Thanksgiving gatherings, and a Lynden O E S installation planned for December 9. Local clubs host meetings with dress demos, a tureen lunch, and a gift exchange. Sympathy extends to the Dawson family for their loss. A fire damaged the Ben Smith home on Depot Street but was contained with community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi
Kenneth Law
Som
Lewis VanArsdale
Carlisle
Lynden
Juanita Lerbr
Monroeville
J. H. Curtiss
Wilma Rockwood
Oberlin Conservatory
W. W. Rockwood
Leland Heath
Alonzo Jackson
Claude Pierce
Poe
Roy Pearce
Edgar Pearce
Elyria
Greaners
K. V. Law
Assng
Nellie Monosmuith
Wilhelmina Kolinski
Leola Wilcot
Hazel Miner
Bachwei
Homemakers Club
Alice Bird
Cyrus B. Dawson
Mary Agnes
Memorial Hospital
Ben Smith
Depot Street
Carlson Birthday Celebration Noted by Dorcas Society
Members of the Dorcas Society at the Seventh Day Adventist Church celebrated Mrs. Carlson's birthday by presenting Catherine Carlson with decorative items and useful kitchen utensils during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlson
Prenuptial shower honors Catherine Carlson prior to wedding
Miss Catherine Carlson was honored at a prenuptial shower hosted by Mrs Hollis Ingails at the Monosmith home. The event featured a treasure hunt and pink and silver decor. Guests included Mrs Karl Kolinski Mrs Alva Spicer Mr James Fitts Mrs Bord Cooke Alden Hopkins and Misses Agnes and Loretta Westrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Carlson
L. C. Monosmith
Hollis Ingails
Miss Carlson
Reginald Dower
Washington, D. C
Carlton
Weirs
Karl Kolinski
Alva Spicer
James Fitts
Bord Cooke
Alden Hopkins
Agnss
Loretta Westrick
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Aétdaner
Rane
Persia
Bombay
Charles C. Morrison
Chicago
Christian Century
Harrison
Ouie
Thomas W. Page
U.S
Frank J. Gould
John W. Kerr
T. 5 Public Health Service
Hampton Roads
Grand Rapids
Ohio
William J. Sears
Florida
House of Representatives
Simuichville
Yodas
East
Africa
Chimeru Memorial
Sevice
Cal— Centra
Broin Peter’s
Evgangelsvinta & Es
Rasmond
South Mair
J. A. Wes
Beatrice
Etm Serous
Dorothea Zilch
Beatrice Johnstone
Evelyn Ludwig
Merion Steele
Ione Good. Hope
W MeLallim
Dorothy Jones
Lucile Leach
EU Ley
Arele
Enron
Erwin Ebier
Park Avenue
Emma Laa
Detrozy Midh
Charisse H. Haysamelia Deaserie S
Cleveland Foursquare Cour
Starr
Reba Crawford
Los Angeles
Cal
P Jacob Murch
Burton Jenne
Blan Ida Mar Derbe Harper
Glaten Day Mondar
Amherst Townsend Club
Lerain
Count Chambers
C E Cooper
Ladies’ Prayer Meeting
Riser
Joseph Kiser
Coburn Rest Home
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
AU Courant Club
F. R Powers
Cornell Avenue
Stanley Hull
Jennie Jaeger
Stan
Ley Hull
Allie Ky
Coblcen Rest Home
Norman
Tresday
Crusaders
Amberst Briefs
la Grange
Venture Inn
Mygrade Dry Cleaners
Cain
Hygrade Dry Cleaners
Murdach Coal &Supply Co
West Bridge St
Headquarters
itts / reise
Aston
Firestone
Berty Griffin
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