Nobel laureate Sinclair Lewis rails at American culture
Stockholm December 12 Sinclair Lewis accepted the 1930 Nobel Prize for Literature and delivered a sharp critique of American civilization. He condemned American commercialism and what he called a ruling business class, criticized universities and critics, and urged a broader future for art. He praised some American writers and urged humility about national pretension while noting the enduring value of literature and art in America.
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North Olmsted Community Notes Recital and Local Meetings
A North Olmsted recital at the North Olmsted School of Music featured ensemble piano works and two piano numbers. Certificates were awarded to Charlotte Cowley Julia Hammond George Oldham and Helen Limpert for completing the first year of theory. A planning commission report covered plat inspections Nov 19 20 and 21 with 250 to 300 property owners attending and significant zoning discussions. The Coe School P T A held a Dec 8 meeting with 4 H girls demo and carols. Various club meetings and social events followed including Christmas party plans and resident activities with church concerts and Thanksgiving travels noted. The local debate league focuses on informal rules among four schools including North Olmsted Dover Fairview and Bay Village.
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West Russia West Russia On Business And Local Events
Hungerford and C L Wise are in Western Ohio on business. Randall Duell visited by James Howard of James town New York and George Duell of Sugar Grove Pennsylvania at Allen Hospital. Squires family attended Roy Brewer funeral at Vermilion. Braun family attended Eliza beth Stang funeral at St Peters Amherst. Mrs Cora Wilcox and granddaughter Cora Hungerford visited relatives in Milan. Wy ron Hungerford shot knee while cleaning a rifle. flesh wound. recovering.
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