New York cab philosopher wagers on war and dice
A New York taxi driver, described as a sharp but unconventional thinker, blends slang with wartime reflections. He compares political power to a craps game, noting the dice and house edge in life and war, while a late-night poker mood colors his view of money, risk, and fate. The piece mixes street speech with war anxieties and personal musings.
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New York
Bertrand Fussell
Johny Dewe
Dee
Ted
Rowena
Joeal
Browning Literary Society
Seithra
Cold Beach
Samuel
Pearl Harbor
Hiller
Arevi
Asany Hackle
Avon Council Meets and Hears Resolutions
Avon council convened to review ongoing matters and consider resolutions addressing local issues. The meeting proceeded with standard agenda items, including public comments and updates from municipal committees.
Eastlake events and council order summary
A fragmentary note outlines 1941 council actions and traffic ordinance measures. It mentions the Eastern Stars group, a Christmas gathering at a local home, and an unclear reference to a sports schedule with no games listed.
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Come
Council
Gras We
S. Bond
Westlake
Christmas notes from local churches and events brief
Christmas week notices from the Methodist and Baptist churches list prayer meetings Bible study gift exchanges and a public Christmas program. Activities include a tutor chair and senior chair gatherings in church basements and a Christmas supper with speaker Rev Karl Meester. A male bag with military pockets is mentioned in a clipping.
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Methodist Rch Wall
The
Baptist Church
William Prescott
All Ladies
Methodist Church
Wang
Karl P Meester
Cress Merre
Lenn Stone
Robert Barr
Morning program features songs recitations and a play
Morning events include songs and recitations by a group with a play titled Epworth League group The Proud World features a French girl Ruth Peak Herbert an English lad Paul Roy Mr Radburn Robert Meen Mr Radburn Virginie Alilentt and others in Morning program scheduled for Dec 21 at 4:43 a m.
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Epworth League
the Proud World
Ruth Peak
Herbert
Peul Roy
Radburn
Robert Meen
Virginea Alitent
Sheffield Cunningham Funeral Notice
Lydia Dunham, 42, died suddenly leaving Elmwood life long resident of the area. Funeral services held this afternoon at the Funeral Home. She leaves two sons one man may be a grandchild and one sister.
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Cunningham Funeral Sheffield
Lydia Dunham
Sudde
Cooley
Funeral Home
Elmwood
Buckeye Farm Women Hear Talk By Miss Eckert
The Buckeye Farm Women's club met at Mrs. John Gens home in North Ridge with Miss Eckert presenting a talk on a new subject titled Chilly gaining at Home. Prizes were awarded in contests, Mrs. Jackson sang Whispering Hope, and Santa Claus distributed gifts as children sang carols.
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Sheffield
John Gens
North Ridge
Buckeye Farm Women's Club
Miss Eckert
Abe
Arthur Beydon
Henry Jackso
Edward Brown
Jackson
Samanta Claus
Greys
Hambers
Raymond Dunfee
Cehaplain
Sheffield School Board Convenes
Sheffield board of education held its regular meeting Thursday evening at the school. Minutes, roll call, and invoices were approved, repairs discussed, and a school bus for out of town trips noted. The meeting disclosed an excess of old desks to be sold. Mrs Kaulfman invited her fellow members.
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Sheffield
Sheffield Board of Education
Tayaroll
Martums
Ube
Fred Ir
Board Members Elected Amid Seasonal Shipbuilding Vision
The article notes a table decorated in keeping with wartime style for a season’s event as two board members depart, Ata Ann Sehralle and Walter Jones, president. Incoming officers include Mrs Alda Garber and Walter McAlister, with Sweden noted for shipbuilding activity.
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Bers
Kerverd
Ata
Ann Sehralle
Walter Jones
Alda Garber
Walter McAlister
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the Bank
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