Open Door Debate: Trade Profits vs War Costs in China
Boake Carter critiques State Department anxieties over tariff cuts for Japanese goods entering Tientsin and argues that war with Japan would eclipse any potential China trade gains. He calls for candid discussion of dollars and cents, imperial entanglements, and the Opium War legacy shaping US policy. He notes British, Soviet, and French roles in China and urges a sober view of national interests over rhetoric.
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State Department
Tientsin
China
Japan
War Department
White House
United States
New York Times
Washington
Yangtze Valley
Great Britain
Tibet
America
Soviet Russia
Outer Mongolia
Hongkong
British
India
Wellington PTA Meets With Santa Gift Exchange
By Cora M Shepard the Wellington Parent Teachers Association will meet at the school house Monday night at 8 o'clock. Santa will be on hand to distribute a 10 cent gift for each member to exchange. Men of the association will handle arrangements. An orchestra will play under Miss Marie Adler. This is guest night, so bring a guest.
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Wellington
Parent - Teachers’ Association
Santa
Marie Adler
Methodist Witir
L. F BeVier
Oberlin Coach Butler Addresses Wellington Kiwanis Luncheon
Oberlin college coach Lyle T. Butler spoke at a Wellington Kiwanis luncheon in Herrick Auditorium. The event was hosted by Kiwanis members and included the Wellington High School football team as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lyle T. Butler
Oberlin College
Herrick Auditorium
Wellington Kiwanis
Sunnysiders and Hustlers 4 H Banquet Tonight at Legion Hall
Sunnysiders 4 H and Hustlers 4 H clubs prepare for their annual banquet at the American Legion Hall tonight with about 45 attendees. Josephine Eibner, club president, will host assisted by Mrs. C. B. Church and son Warren as advisors who will distribute ribbons books and certificates to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnysiders
American Legion Hall
Josephine Eibner
Church
Warren
Eibner
Columbus
C. I. Hummel
Elyria
Robert Soules
Margaret Eibner
Camp Crag
Mary Sellers
Mary Jordan
Louise Obrig
Hilda Leach
Howard West
Floyd Olsen
Clarence Stetters
George Bassett
Richard MchKrisson
C. Hummel
Francis Eckert
Women’s Extension
Christmas lights brighten Welllington streets this year
The Welllington business section will glow with Christmas lights supplied by the municipal light plant under superintendent Charles E Gadfield. Colored bulbs stretch farther along North Main Street and Herrick Avenue East than before and will be lit for the first time tonight.
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Wellington
Municipal
Charles E. Gadfield
North Main Street
Herrick Avenue
Dairymen’s Co operative Sales Association Meeting at Herrick
Members of the Dairymen s Co operative Sales Association gather at Herrick Auditorium on Monday evening December 6. Oberlin Belden Spencer and Wellington will be included in the group. C F Christian manager of the Cleveland division will give the address and explain the new federation setup in Cleveland and discuss marketing prices. An oyster supper will be served. Members are urged to
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Dairymen’s Cooperative Sales Association
Herrick Auditorium
Oberlin
Belden
Spencer
Wellington
C. F. Christian
Cleveland
Britain’s push on China and the costs to avoid war
The writer questions Britain's insistence on forcing opium upon China and argues that if China is to be left alone by foreigners, the US should withdraw troops, scrap extraterritorial privileges, close the US court in China, and cancel settlements to save money, challenging who pays and which doors are closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
China
Tokio
United States
State Department
Copyright Ledger Syndicate
Mission to be held at local church for children
Rev William T Voran pastor of St Patrick s Catholic church announces a one week Mission conducted by Rev Honoratus Bantext O F M at the local church starting Sunday December 11 for the children No Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday night at the Church of Christ as the group will travel to North Eaton Church of Christ to attend a district Church Life Conference
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William T. Voran
St Patrick’s Catholic Church
Honoratus Bantext
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
North Eaton Church of Christ
Widening Circle Hosts Covered Dish Supper at Church
The Widening Circle class and members of Constititational church families enjoyed a covered dish supper in the church dining room Thursday evening with forty in attendance. After supper, committee heads for the year were appointed: Roy McCormick to lead ways and means, Mrs Lawrence Baker as social chairman, Mrs Belden Cowles as secretary, Mrs Ray Moore as assistant, and Mrs Harry Allen as treasurer. The evening ended with social time.
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Roy McCormick
Lawrence Baker
Belden Cowles
Ray Moore
Harry Allen
Dorcas Society Meet Plans Fellowship Supper
Eighteen members of the Dorcas society of the Church of Christ were entertained at the home of Mrs. Laverda Ruse Thursday evening. The business sessions made plans for a Fellowship supper to be held Friday evening December 10 at 6:30 at the church. Visiting and refreshments concluded the gathering.
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Dorcas Society of the Church of Christ
Farm Woman's Club Holds Christmas Party at McConnell Home
The Wellington Farm Woman's Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. W. L. McConnell's west of town all day Thursday. Yale decorations graced the house. Forty attended the 12 30 covered dish dinner. Afternoon socializing followed. Mrs. Clem Auble reviewed Christmas by VanDyke, and Mrs. Read Ewing spoke. Next meeting set for January 6 with Mrs. Tom Smith.
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Wellington
W. L. McConnell
Yale
Clem Auble
VanDyke
Read Ewing
Tom Smith
Election of officers in Woman's Benefit Association
Regular meeting failed to elect officers and initiate two candidates because District Deputy Mrs. Helen Sawyer of Cleveland was absent Thursday night. The event paused while key leadership was unavailable, delaying usual proceedings.
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Woman's Benefit Association
Helen Sawyer
Cleveland
Plymouth Jubilee models lead 1938 safety styling shift
Detroit December reports that bigger wind shields are the top safety advance for 1938 aimed at reducing failures to see danger. New Plymouth Jubilee models raise windshields boosting vision by 12 percent and feature interior safety updates including an automatically eye level adjusting front seat and a pistol grip handbrake lever. Plymouth continues all steel construction and hydraulic brakes while expanding glass area to widen vertical vision from 21 to 24 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Plymouth
Election Set For December Sixteen With Party Gift Exchange
Mrs Sawyer informed by phone she cannot attend and the group voted to hold the election at the December 16 meeting. A Christmas party with a gift exchange will be held alongside. George McQuate of Urbana is visiting relatives here for several days. Mrs Wilbur Ward and her infant daughter were brought home from Allen hospital Oberlin in E L Sharp's invalid car on Wednesday.
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George McQuate
Urbana
Wilbur Ward
Allen Hospital
Oberlin
E. L. Sharp
Taxes Paid in Pennies in Cleburne Texas
Shirley Clark, deputy in the tax office, counted 14 096 pennies paid by a Joshua farmer to settle taxes. The coins were saved over 11 months as the farmer discharged his tax obligation in copper pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Tex
Shirley Clark
Tea and Bazaar at Elyria Home for the Aged
The annual tea and bazaar to be held Friday afternoon December 10th from two to five at the Taft Memorial parlors of the Home for the Aged. The event, sponsored by the Home’s Women's Auxiliary, features hand made articles from aid and youth societies including bedding aprons and dolls displayed for Elyria women and visitors.
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Elyria
Taft Memorial
Home For
South Amherst Lodge Elects Officers at December Meeting
The Royal Neighbor Lodge of South Amherst held its December gathering at Swiss Hall. Officers elected include oracle Mrs Gust Anderson and vice oracle Miss Margaret Schneider with installation planned for January. Members voted Miss Betty Mori as a beneficial member and prizes were awarded during the social hour.
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South Amherst
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Swiss Hall
Oracle
Gust Anderson
Margaret Schneider
Joe Gainck
Hilma Hunt
Charles Corbett
John Witt
Marshall
Sam Slack
Charley Nickel
Inner Sentinel
Alex Flowers
Outer Sentinel
John Jamie
David Barnhart
Ray Jones
S. O. Bailey
Faith
Andrew Gainok
Alex Stirpak Jr
J. Katona
Sophia McKruski
Betty Mori
Joe Gainok
Alex Stirpak
Ladies Altar Society Meets At Nativity Church Parlors
The Ladies Altar Society gathered at Nativity Church parlors on Thursday afternoon for a regular meeting. Members discussed upcoming church activities and charitable efforts, with plans for a bake sale and community outreach in the coming weeks.
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Ladies Altar Society
Nativity Church
Local Meeting Closes After Routine Session
A municipal board session concluded with standard business transactions and adjournment. A social hour followed the adjournment and a dessert course was served.
Methodist Ladies Aid Society Hosts Christmas Dinner
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society visited Mrs. William Slack at her new home on Thursday for a noon tureen dinner. Mrs. Garfield Harris led the devotion and business service, $100 from the chicken dinner was reported by treasurer Mrs. Martin Springer, and Mrs. Slack received an end table as a housewarming gift. The next meeting is Thursday December 16 with a noon dinner at Mrs. Jacob Kolb’s home, featuring a Christmas gift exchange.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
William Slack
Garfield Harris
Martin Springer
Bon Ami Club elects officers and plans December party
The Bon Ami Club met at Miss Anne Ashyk's home on Thursday evening. Anne Ashyk was named President, Rose Strozeski Treasurer, and Margaret Bogardy Secretary. Members drew names for a Christmas gift exchange. prizes were won by Helen Sleds and Rose Strozeski. Refreshments followed. The next party will be hosted by Elsie and Margaret Bogardy on Thursday evening, December 16.
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Bon Ami Club
Anne Ashyk
Rose Strozeski
Margaret Bogardy
Helen Sleds
Elsie
Avon Lake Sylvester French Dies
Sylvester French dies at his Florida winter home and will be buried from Daniels Funeral Home Cleveland at 3 PM. He is survived by one daughter Erma Kewitz one granddaughter and two great granddaughters.
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Avon Lake
Sylvester French
Florida
Daniels
Detroit Avenue
Cleveland
Erma Kewitz
Movie Hit and Run shown during school assembly
During a Wednesday morning assembly at the school a film titled Hit and Run was screened for students. The event focused on entertainment in a classroom setting and did not report any incidents.
Miller lecture on Safety by Cleveland Auto Club speaker
Mr. Miller of the Cleveland Auto Club delivered a lecture on Safety. He focused on practical measures to improve road and personal safety and urged audience members to adopt cautious habits.
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Miller
The
Cleveland Auto Club
Deer Hunters Bohner and Urig Return Home
Calvin Bohner and Melcher Urig traveled from Pennsylvania to home after deer hunting. Each hunter brought back a deer, marking a successful trip for both outdoorsmen.
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Calvin Bohner
Melcher Urig
Pennsylvania
Congregational Church School and Service Schedule
The Congregational Church will hold Sunday school at 9 45 A M and the church service at 11 A M led by Rev Erwin Britton, pastor.
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Congregational Church School
Erwin Britton
Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Hosts Christmas Party
The Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club meets Monday at 2 P M at Mrs R Radinge home on Lake Road for a Christmas party. Speaker R E Purdum of Cleveland will discuss Christmas Decorations in the Home. Assisting Mrs Radinge are Mrs R M Arnold Mrs H B Drake Mrs Joe Cajka Mrs Clifford Toby and Mrs Myrtle Werdel.
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Avon-on-the-Lake
Auxiliary to Meet at Chateau on Walker Road
Auxiliary to American Legion Post No. 211 will meet at the Chateau on Walker road at 8 P M Monday. President Mrs T A Maiers will preside and brief remarks will follow.
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Walker Road
T. A. Maiers
Congregational Church Dinner Tuesday at Noon
A chicken and bean dinner will be served in the church basement to members. Chicken goes to regular attendees, beans to those who could have attended but did not. A meeting will follow with hostesses named including Mrs. Perry Taylor and others.
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Congregational Church
Local Club and Scout Meetings Planned This Week
The Ladies Democratic Club will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. Carl Tomanek. Boy Scouts plan a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 P M at the Park Hall. A card party will be held Thursday at 8 P M in the school auditorium with Mrs. Roy Current as chairman.
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Ladies Democratic Club
Carl Tomanek
Boy Scouts
Park Hall
Roy Current
Pinochle Club Luncheon Held With Mrs Urig
The Pinochle club met with Mrs. Clara Urig on Wednesday at one o clock for a luncheon. Card winners were Mrs. Cyril Miller, Mrs. Ed Spaetzel and Mrs. Mike Hig.
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Clara Urig
Cyril Miller
Ed Spaetzel
Mike Hig
Parole Dates Set for Two Ohio Prisoners in 1920
The state parole board yesterday set May release dates for two inmates. Jim Tropin, jailed for second degree murder by Judge W. B. Thompson on December 11, 1919, will be released May 1. Santo Fanarchito, sentenced by Judge Horace G. Redington on November 13, 1923, is slated for May 10.
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Ohio
Atate Parole Board
Yeaterday
Jim Tropin
W. B. Thompson
Santo Fanarchito
Horace G. Redington
Avon Meeting Set With Mrs Miller In Two Weeks
Residents report plans to meet with Mrs Miller in Avon in two weeks to discuss community concerns and next steps.
Reif Family Hosts Patt Miller Party Guests
Mr and Mrs Patt Miller and daughter and Mrs Annabel Sharp and daughter of Cleveland were Thursday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Augustus Reif of Lake Road. Mrs Paul Schwartz recently fell and broke several ribs at her home on Center road.
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Patt Miller
Annabel Sharp
Cleveland
Augustus Reif
Lake Road
Paul Schwartz
Center Road
Ocean depth thermometers sent by wire messenger
A small metal messenger sent down a cable exposes thermometers at specific ocean depths and the readings can be fixed so they do not change during ascent.
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Tee-Hee-Hee
Jolly Rime
PSST
Jolly
Cora M. Shepard
Barker St
Yule Lights
Mission Service
Dorcas Society
Farm Woman's Club
W. B. A. Mmeting
H. Nixon
W. Beal
Easy Terms
Sibley & Sprague Elephone 3
Tel
Castle’s Elyria
Second Street
Automobile News
Amherst
LODGE
Altar Society
Tovett Agency
Akron
Akron Sav. & Trust
Ave Co
Mrs. Slack
Thomas and Brown
Perry Taylor
Charles Butterworth
Peter Peterson
James Swan
Ed Mitchell
J. Kramer
Clayton Maus
Glen Rogers
Beechwood
Pocahontas
Murbach Coal
Thomas & Brown
Thomas and Brown’s
Dad
Mother
Thomas and Brown's
Glade Thomas
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