Quick Fire Suppressed in Troxel Manu Glue Room
A fire at Troxel Manu Company 200 Washington Avenue at 4 a m confined to the fourth floor glue room where bicycle saddles are formed. A gas burner under a glue pot shifted, igniting a wooden stock rack. Hose Company No 1 Ladder No 1 and Engine No 1 responded and vented windows while shutting off the glue pot heat and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troxel Manufacturing Company
Washington Avenue
Hose Company Number One
Ladder Company Number One
Engine Company Number One
Police And Mortician Are All Sucked In
Police Captain Corbett and Patrolman Johnson chased a prank call about a dead man on Chestnut and Elm. A straw-filled old suit was found, brought to headquarters, and undertaker Carl Taylor advised cremation after examining the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett Southam
Lee Johnson
Chestnut
Elm Streets
Johnson
Corbett
Two minor traffic accidents reported by police yesterday
Police reports show two minor accidents yesterday. At about 9 55 p m a collision on Broad Avenue involved Ray Hignett of Ridgeville and Gordon Murray of 313 High Street. fenders were damaged. Around 2 pm on West Avenue near Second Street, Norman Robertson of 203 Lake Avenue was struck by a bakery truck driven by H Babich of 236 Fifth Street, causing vehicle damage.
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Ray Hignett
Ridgeville
Gordon Murray
High Street
Broad Street
Norman Robertson
203
Lake Avenue
West Avenue
Second Street
H. Babich
Fifth Street
Local Officer Sent To Crime Detection School Urged
Elyria American Legion Post No 12 heard Bruce Boutell describe crime trends with 56 percent of criminals aged 18 to 25 and urged funding to send a local police official to Edgar Hoover’s crime detection school in Washington. The post authorized a committee to pursue funds, while brief notices covered National Defense, care for World War I widows and orphans, and universal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Boutell
Criminal Records Department
Court of Common Pleas
Cleveland
Elyria American Legion
Legion
Carl L. Smith
O Edgar Hoover
Washington, D.C
Boutel
American Legion
Edgar J. Herzog
Sam Cobb
United States
The
Post
Legion County Council
Legion Home
Spring Valley Country Club
Major part of Java Population Is Muslim
The article notes that most residents of Java follow Islam, identifying Muhammedan as the dominant faith among the island’s people and highlighting the region’s religious composition.
Christmas programs set for Oberlin grade and high schools
In Oberlin Ohio on December 16 the Pleasant Street, Prospect Street and high school will hold Christmas programs. Pleasant Street performs at 2 30 p m with carols and plays on France Italy and Germany. Prospect Street follows Friday at 2 45 with carols and Hansel and Gretel operetta. High school presents Thursday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin, CO
Pleasant Street
France
Italy
Germany
Prospect Street
Hansel and Gretel
John Hill
Dorothy Stevens
Public School
Marian Williams
Nineteenth Century club hosts Christmas party at Forest street home
Entertain Club Mrs Arthur L Williams and Mrs L H Trufant hosted the annual Christmas party for the Nineteenth Century club at Mrs Williams home on Forest street. Twenty two ladies attended as a decorated living room tree displayed gifts for each guest. Games and contests produced merriment and Mrs P D Sherman won high score. A two course lunch was served amid holly and candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Williams
L. H. Trufant
Nineteenth Century Club
Williams
Forest Street
P. D. Sherman
Chinese Music Speaker at Oberlin Luncheon
Hear Chinese graduate student Fao Chen Lee of the Oberlin Conservatory was guest speaker at the Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon this week. He presented on Chinese Music and its contrast with global styles and is a Rockefeller Foundation grant holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fao Ch'en Lee
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Oberlin Exchange Club
Lee
Rockefeller Foundation
Chinese scholar to study American music teaching methods
The speaker plans to study the methods of teaching music in America to bring back knowledge for establishing a scientific music teaching institution in China. At a Lorain County Children's Home fundraiser, Exchange Club members joined by donating toys or gifts for the home’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
China
Exchange Club
Lorain County
Sorosis Club Holds Annual Christmas Party at Forest Street
Mrs. J. A. Richards hosted the Sorosis club Christmas gathering at her Forest Street home yesterday afternoon. The program featured carol singing and a book review suitable for Christmas gifts by Mrs. James Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Richards
Sorosis Club
Forest Street
James Hall
Christmas Party At Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion auxiliary held a Christmas party after their regular meeting in the Legion hall. An evening of pinochle followed, then gifts were exchanged among members. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served late in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Oberlin Women’s History Club meets with Isabel Smith
The Oberlin Women’s club History department met yesterday with Miss Isabel Smith of Woodland Avenue. Mrs. NM. Breed led the program and presented an interesting paper on The Wily Louis Napoleon, and the Franco Prussian War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Women's Club
Isabel Smith
Woodland Avenue
NM. Aa. Breed
Gorham to Lead Rust M. E. Church Conference
Rev P T Gorham district superintendent to preside at the third quarterly conference of Rust M E Church on Thursday evening December 17 at 7 30. Pythian Sisters invite Knights and wives to a Christmas party at 8 Friday in the K P Hall with all invited. Mrs J E Marvin and son William of Bridgeport Conn visited Miss Josephine Smith on Woodland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Gorham
Rust M. E
K. P. Hall
J. E. Marvin and Son
Withiam
Bridgeport
Cleveland Play Leads Local Social Evening
Mrs Grace Herren chaperones a group of college girls to Pride and Prejudice at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland The Odd Fellows lodge holds its regular meeting with a second degree work and a social hour followed by lunch Miss Leonora Scarlett long time Missionary in China arrives in Oberlin to visit sisters Mrs George Sedgeman and Miss Lela Scarlett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Herren
Hanna Theatre
Cleveland
Odd Fellows Lodge
Leonora Scarlett
China
Oberlin
George Sedgeman
Lela Scarlett
New Bus In Service Today By Elyria Coach Co
Elyria Coach Company introduced a new six passenger bus costing 6000 dollars. The rear-mounted motor design improves interior space and reduces fumes while offering heated comfort with two hot water heaters. The firm, formed after Cleveland Southwestern Railway suspended service, pledged reliable local transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Coach Co
Elyria Coach Company
Elyria
Twin Coach Company of
Kent
H. A. Searles
Searles
Emnlorees
Elyria Transportation
Cleveland South
Western Railway
T. O. Marsh
R. C. Morrow
T. A. Ferron
Cleveland Southwestern
Henry
Boy Scout Court Honors Named After Wolf And Bear Ranks
ER Two continues recounting award ceremonies with Evans presenting bronze Wolf badges to Bill Henderson and Bob Kirk and Davies awarding gold arrow points to Donald Daykin, Charles Evans, and Archie Stevenson. Baxter awarded bronze Wolf ranks to Weston Chariton Horce Danner Edgar Gates Walter Hendricks Bill Howenstine Henry Ingersol Nial Keech John Linville Robert Riddle Sam Rockwood Robert Shryock George Taylor and Charles Wickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hultz
Ralph Shreve
George Stillwaugh
Evans
Bill Henderson
Bob Kirk
Davies
Donald Daykin
Charles Evans
Archie Stevenson
Baxter
Weston Chariton
Horce Danner
Edgar Gates
Walter Hendricks
Bill Howenstine
Henry Ingersol
Nial Keech
John Linville
Robert Riddle
Sam Rockwood
Robert Shryock
George Taylor
Charles Wickard
Banquet by Happy Go Lucky Club Hosts Gift Exchange
A group of friends enjoyed a six o'clock banquet at Wes Second Street hosted by Mrs. M. BD. Benson with twelve place settings. Afterward the members met at Mrs. Nova Bruce’s Clark Street home for cards and a gift exchange led by Eleanor Bruce who impersonated Santa. Prizes went to Mrs. Agnes Yost Mrs. Florence Nickoloff Mrs. Eva Cooper and Mrs. Emily Peterman. The next meeting is December 29 with Mrs. Maude Johnson of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BD. Benson
Wes
Second Street
Happy Go Lucky
Nova Bruce
Clark Street
Eleanor Bruce
Santa Claus
Agnes Yost
Florence Nickoloff
Eva Cooper
Emily Peterman
Maude Johnson
Brooklyn Street
Birthday surprise for Edmund Gutowski with games and gifts
A group of friends surprised Edmund Gutowski of 421 West Twelfth street on his 23rd birthday. Lotto provided high scores for Mary Bierek and Bernard Becker as others joined for games and a luncheon later that evening. Guests included Mary Jo Bierck Frances Kelling Helen Monanoski Genevieve Gutwoski Jane Gutowski Wilma Wash Mrs Sophia Gutowski John Nagy William Wash George Bush Paul Mazola and the guest of honor who received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Gutowski
West Twelfth Street
Lotto
Mary Bierek
Bernard Becker
Mary Jo Bierck
Frances Kelling
Helen Monanoski
Genevieve Gutwoski
Jane Gutowski
Wilma Wash
Sophia Gutowski
John Nagy
William Wash
George Bush
Paul Mazola
Christmas Traditions Talk At Sunday School Fellowship
Over fifty students and teachers from the First Congregational Sunday School High School department attended a fellowship supper in the church Primary room. Leo Meyers opened with remarks, inviting Dr William Muir Auld to discuss Christmas Traditions. The informal hour followed with Christmas carols sung by the group, piano by Mrs. Otto Greene, and violin by Mrs. Minnie Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Sunday School
Leo Meyers
Willam Muir Auld
Otto Greene
Minnie Chapman
Complete Holiday Plans by Garford Girl Reserves
A short meeting led by Nancy Robertson set plans for a Christmas basket for a needy family at the Christmas party on December 21 at Mrs. F Brubaker's home. A singing rehearsal for A Merry Christmas, handicrafts, and carols closed the session. next meeting is a December 22 program for mothers and friends at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Robertson
Garford School
F. Brubaker
Christmas Party at Park Place Hosted by Laurion Family
Children and Rebekah Social club members gathered at Lottie Laurion's Park Place home for a Christmas party. They sang carols, enjoyed readings and music, and Santa distributed candy oranges and popcorn balls. Gifts were exchanged during the social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Lottie Laurion
Park Place
Santa
Bingo party hosted by Sons of Union Veterans
Thirty members and guests attended a bingo party at the J. H. Howlett home in Cascade. Prizewinners were Mrs. Martha Refenning first, Mrs. Ralph Betz second, and N. F. Curtice third. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Millie Clarkson with helpers. The Segenatta club met at Miss Ethel Papp’s in Earlcourt, exchanged Christmas gifts, and knitted and embroidered before a luncheon. The meeting adjourned toward December 28 at Mary Joe Bierek’s home on West avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Union Veterans
J. H. Howlett
Cascade Street
Martha Refenning
Ralph Betz
N. F. Curtice
Millie Clarkson
Clifford Hill
Nina Hitsman
Segenatta Club
Ethel Papp
Earlcourt
Mary Joe Bierek
West Avenue
Itsings Club Plans Christmas Basket Drive
The Itsings Club met at Carol Christman’s home last evening to organize a Christmas basket packing effort. Members discussed contributions and distribution plans to aid local families during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itsings Club
Carol Christman
Entertainers Thrill Townsend Club Crowd in Night of Arts
A large Townsend Club audience enjoyed an eventful evening featuring 27 young tap acrobats and toe dancers from Stage Arts Studio led by Gene St. Marie and a roster of performers including Loretta Boddy Rita Kiser Nancy O’Brien Marilyn Rudy June Roig and many more. Vocal solos by Mrs. E A Monroe accompanied by Mrs. Eric D. Chapman and a reading by Mrs. J P Taylor complemented the program. An auction of fancy work baked goods and other items followed, drawing lively bidding and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Stage Arts
Gene St. Marie
Loretta Mae Boddy
Rita Kiser
Nancy O
Kathleen Johnson
E. A. Monroe
Eric D. Chapman
Barrie
Mamimy
Tye
Smith
J. P. Taylor
Needy family coed dinner marks Lorain New Year event
A Needy family group held a New Year’s Eve coed dinner at Hellman’s in Lorain. Two new members joined the club, Rosalie Seabold and Ruth Miadock, with Alberta Houck welcomed back after a long absence. The night ended with refreshments and the opening of “peanut sister” gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellman’s
Lorain
Rosalie Seabold
Ruth Miadock
Alberta Houck
St John’s Young People’s Society Holiday Party
Seventeen members met at the school on Third Street for a holiday party exchanging ten cent gifts. After a brief business session and entertainment, refreshments were served at a long table with a Christmas tree centerpiece. The next meeting is January 19 at Ruth Niemeyer’s home, 133 Harvard Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Young People’s Society
Third Street
Ruth Niemeyer
Harvard Avenue
Christmas Lesson At Mid-Week Service Set
Rev. John K. Koontz pastor of Spencer Methodist will give the Christmas lesson at the mid-week prayer service at First Methodist church this evening. Service is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Koontz
Spencer Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Death of Olive C. Ransom Widow of George W
Olive C. Ransom died at Elyria Home for the Aged after a brief illness. She was born October 6, 1848 in Clarksfield and lived here six years. Her body will be moved from Taylor Funeral Home to the Home for the Aged Thursday noon. Funeral services follow at 2:50 in the Home, Rev. Karl P. Meister officiating. Burial in Ridgehill Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive C. Ransom
George W. Ransom
Elyria
Foreclosure suits filed against Lorain residents by HOLC and Andwur
The Home Owners Loan Corporation filed foreclosure suits today against J R Culbertson of Lorain for 9495 pounds and against James Principe of Lorain for 3579 dollars. The Andwur Mortgage Loan Company filed suit against Ed C Decker et al for 1455 dollars and sought foreclosure of property in Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
J. R. Culbertson
Lorain
James Principe
Andwur Mortgage Loan Company
Ed. C. Decker
Markets and prices in Cleveland produce and meats
Cleveland markets show steady butter and egg prices with occasional extras. Live poultry and turkeys hold steady with varied weights and sizes listed. Potatoes, onions, and selected regional origin prices appear with monthly and per bushel rates for Idaho, Maine, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Ohio
Maine
Pennsylvania
Texas
Florida
Market steady cattle report with varied steer prices
Market notes show steady cattle trading with chotee steers around 1100 pounds and prices ranging from about 6.50 to 12.00. Medium and common grades quoted, butcher cows priced near 4.50 to 7.00, and larger lots listed with fluctuating values.
Plane Crash Mystery Ends In Mountain Misstep
A Northwest Airways flight from Los Angeles to Chicago veered off course and crashed into a mountain. Samson, pilot James Roe, co-pilot William Bogen, and Miss Witt survived. passengers included Mr. and Mrs. John Wolf and H Edwards. Army trucks aided the search from March Field. Miss Witt later said she would not marry Balzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
American Fork
March Field
Los Angeles
William L. Bogen
Army
Miss Witt
Faragher Fined For Reckless Driving After Avon Lake Crash
E. J. Faragher of Lorain was fined 310 and costs after arraignment before Justice Joseph Petro on a reckless driving charge. He was arrested following a traffic collision in Avon Lake about a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Faragher
Lorain
Joseph Petro Oh
Avon Lake
Education Attendance in Early United States
As late as 1830 only one quarter of the children of school age in the United States were at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Market terms and calf beef prices show steady demand
The report lists varied calf and beef quotes with market activity noted as steady or active. Prices range around several dollars per pound for different cuts and weights, including calves at high quotes and lambs near mid-range, reflecting steady selling pressure across categories.
Quotation Sheet for Grains Farm Products Prices
Grain and hay prices quoted by Sheety Elevator Co and Montauk Milling Co. Wheat and oats by bushel, flour by barrel, and mill feeds and hay by ton. Prices list ranges for No 2 red wheat, spring and winter flour, hay and straw grades, alfalfa cuttings, and mixed feeds with multiple per cent off meat and cottonseed meal notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheety Elevator Co
Montauk
Grain price report shows mixed futures quotes
The page lists current grain prices with Wheat No 2 red at about 1.36 dollars, Corn No 2 yellow near 1.09, Oats No 2 white around 0.55, Rye No 2 around 1.20, and additional No 1 and No 3 prices. It also notes percentages and conversions, indicating market quotes and bid figures.
Toledo Produce and Grocery Ad
Butter extra Ib priced at 37 cents while eggs extra priced at 30 cents reflecting a small local ad for groceries. The note highlights discounted staple items available in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
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Java
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Professor Street
Allan Harris
Phouve
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Sorosis
French History
O’donnell
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Wm. A. Woodbury
Wm. A. Rogers
Rogers
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