Smuggling Probe Involves Movie Stars Under Grand Jury
United States Attorney says grand jury evidence continues on alleged smuggling by film industry figures. Katharine Hepburn Jack Benny Jack Pearl and Wallace Ford questioned. Albert N. Chaperau named principal defendant. George Burns pleaded guilty to nine counts and may testify against others, facing up to 18 years and 45000 dollars, though charges are misdemeanors. Burns bought jewelry for Gracie Allen and could aid government case. Burns released to attorney Col William J Donovan awaiting further testimony at Chaperau and Lauer trials.
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Katharine Hepburn
Jack Benny
Jack Pearl
Wallace Ford
Ralph Hitz
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Fishing Trip Movies To Be Shown At Masonic Temple
Motion pictures of a fishing trip in Quebec will be shown tomorrow night at the Elyria Council No. 86 R and S M meeting at the Masonic Temple. W B Gray rod and gun editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer filmed them last summer. The meeting begins at 6 30 p m and is open to all Master Masons.
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Elyria Council No
S. M
Masonic Temple
W. B Gray
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Babich Indicted for Dual Murder Confession in Warren
Nicholas Babich 54 faces two first degree murder indictments after allegedly confessing to killing his wife Barbara and neighbor Dan Gross last week. Grand jury proceedings were brief, under an hour. In unrelated news, Potchefstroom South Africa banned Sunday football due to noisy crowds.
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Barbara
Dan Gross
Potchefstroom
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Public Auction at Lane Farm on Maple Street
Public sale to be held at Lane Farm four miles west of Wakeman on Maple street. Saturday December 15 starting at 12 30 PM. Auction features two gelding horses, three head of cattle, grain and hay, farm tools, and household items. Terms cash. Owner Mrs L L Herondon and auctioneer P A Walker listed with Elyria Ohio contact.
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Nichols Court
Elyria
Ohio
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Obituary Notice for Mrs Saidee Ardella Horton of Oberlin
Mrs Saidee Ardella Horton 33 wife of Ambrus Horton of Cleveland died Saturday night at her mother's home on Route 1 in North West Russia Township born December 13 1905 in Wakeman Ohio lived in Oberlin many years attended Oberlin schools survived by husband mother sister and brother funeral by Sedseman parlors with Rev J B Watson Elyrma officiating interment in Westwood Cemetery
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Ambrus Horton
Cleveland
John Tucker
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Russia Township
Horton
Wakeman
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Rollin Clade Godette
Sedseman
J. B Watson
Elyrma
Westwood Cemetery
Vine Rebekah lodge elects officers for coming year
Vine Rebekah lodge No. 364 held its annual election with Emma Hall as Noble Grand and Thelma Malhain as Vice Grand. Electa Sage and Bertha Murphy filled secretary roles, Gertrude Bryant treasurer, Esther Comman trustee, Bertha Murphy deputy president, Carl Berger degree captain, and Nellie Coates named trustee replacing Sage. Installation set for January. A birthday party for October November December birthdays followed with refreshments.
Christmas Party At Mrs Arnold’s East College Home
Mrs H S Arnold hosted forty Junior Forum members at a Christmas gathering on East College Street. The decor featured a lit tree and holiday ornaments as participants drew for gift exchanges and enjoyed Christmas games and plum pudding. At Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon, Don Berkemeyer and Regnald Matthews spoke on pump priming merits with Prof J Jeffers Auer presiding.
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Don Berkemeyer
Regnald Matthews
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J Jeffers Auer
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Ladies Aid Society Christmas Party for Grace Lutheran Church
The Ladies Aid Society of Grace Lutheran church plans a Christmas party for all men. The event aims to foster fellowship and seasonal cheer within the congregation and community.
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Christmas church event and local gatherings noted
The notice lists a Friday December 16 church event at 8 p m in Oberton Grange hall and a Christmas party for Edith Mae employees at Martins on Middle Avenue with nineteen attendees. It mentions the Rebekah Aid Society pot luck dinner December 14 with Mrs Rudekoff, Pansy Chapter Eastern Star officers installation, and returns from California trip by Mrs John Wood and son Jack.
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Evelyn Dulmage
Jane Towne
Edith Mae
Plyra
Marnys’s
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J Rudekoff
North Pleasant Street
Order of Eastern Star
John Wood
Jack
East College Street
California
Margaret Mason
Cleveland
Ralph Chatley
King Street
Streetcar Fatality in Columbus Kills Woman
Mrs Louise Goulding, 28, was killed crossing a street when struck by a street car in Columbus on December 6. Her 11 year old daughter Colleen Anne jumped clear and escaped injury. The motorman, Frank Bro, 53, was questioned by police.
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Louise Goulding
Colleen Anne
Frank Bro
Beards and Heads in Orthodox Muslim Practice
A historical note states that the traditional length of a Muslim beard is seven times that of the head, reflecting a standard measure used in discussions of facial hair norms within certain communities.
Memphis shop owner plans 90 day Italy trip with inheritance
Herman Grieco, Memphis shoe repair and hat cleaning shop owner, prepares to travel to Italy with his $30,000 inheritance from his recently deceased mother. Exchange restrictions prevent taking the money out of the country, so he hopes a 90 day passport will allow him to spend the funds while abroad.
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Herman Grieco
Memphis
Tenn
Italy
Kenton School Plans Fully Furnished Flat for Girls Home Skills
A Kenton England school announces a new fully furnished flat where girls may learn domestic management and home life skills. The program emphasizes practical training in running a household as part of the curriculum.
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Kenton
England
Akron Man To Die In Chair Wednesday
Akron, Ohio story reports that George Wells, 21, faces execution by electric chair Wednesday night for the hold up murder of Akron storekeeper William Pantazies. The state parole board recommended against clemency and will hand its report to Governor Davey. Wells was the actual killer among four youths, with the others receiving life terms.
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Columbus
Davey
State Parole Board
George Wells
Akron
State Penitentiary
William Pantazies
Wells
Windmill Found on Kos Island With Propeller Like Sails
A windmill on Kos Island in the Aegean Sea was discovered with sails that resemble large propeller blades. The find highlights an unusual design feature on a traditional structure and may prompt further study of local windmill engineering.
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Kos
Aegean Sea
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