Labor spies widely used by unions, report says
Senate Civil Liberties Committee states labor spying is common in American industry with about one third of Pinkerton spies allegedly union officials. About 2,500 firms are listed as clients across motion picture to steel, including General Motors, Chrysler, Bethlehem Steel, Goodyear, and Warner Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate C Civil Liberties Committee
Congress
Brooklyn Jewish Hospital
New York City
Pinkerton Agency
Pinkerton
General Motors
Chrysler
Bethlehem Steel
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Warner Broth
Court actions and a divorce in Amherst and Oberlin
In Amherst S. J. Wirtz filed suit today against Genevieve B. Sackett et al for 1164 dollars and sought foreclosure of property. Hazel Fern Schildt was granted a divorce from Irvin J. Schildt for cruelty and reverted to Hazel Fern Ray. Judge D. A. Cook issued the decree. Harold Houston, 23, was arrested in Sandusky on a parental responsibility warrant issued by Oberlin Mayor C. R. Comings, following a complaint by Eleanor Hatter. he faced arraignment today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Wirtz
Genevieve B. Sackett
Hazel Fern Schildt
Irvin J. Schildt
Hazel Fern Ray
D. A. Cook
Harold Houston
Sandusky
Chalmer Davidson
C. R. Comings
Oberlin
Parenthood
Eleanor Hatter
Chuha divorce filed by Katherine Chuha from Stephen Chuha
Katherine Chuha of Amherst filed for divorce from Stephen Chuha citing neglect and cruelty. The couple married in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Chuha
Stephen Chuha
Amherst
Willys-Overland reports 473 thousand profit in first year
Willys-Overland Motors Inc earned 473 028 99 in its first year after reorganization, covering operations from Oct 8 1936 to Sept 30 1987. The company manufactured 66 755 automobiles and listed assets of 17 035 418 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Willys- Overland Motors, Inc
Major Firms Named In Historic Business Partnership List
A long roster of major companies from various sectors is cited, including Alcoa, General Electric, Westinghouse, U.S. Steel era participants, and numerous food, apparel, and retail brands. The document highlights collaboration among industrial giants and transportation and utilities providers, reflecting a broad corporate ecosystem.
Rate changes proposed for gas charges across years
The article details a multi year gas rate ordinance patchwork with escalating per hundred rates for different consumption tiers across the first five years. It compares to the current rate structure and notes the solicitor’s statement that the ordinance will take effect in 30 days. It also briefly mentions unrelated items about Rannoch Moor School in Scotland and a Dublin sweepstake ticket holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Cheney
Ohio Supreme Court decision may influence local suit on bank legal services
A recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling, similar to a Youngstown case against The City Trust and Cavings Bank, allows bank attorney-employees to draft papers for trusts but bars independent legal advice or direct legal services for beneficiaries. It could impact a local suit filed by twenty attorneys seeking to restrict banks from providing certain legal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Supreme Court
Youngstown
City Trust and Cavings Bank
Bank and Trust
Grafton Presents Nativity Play At School Auditorium
The Nativity musical Christmas play was staged Thursday evening in the Grafton school auditorium directed by Miss Marjorie Howe. The Glee Club sang carols before the performance and a brief PT A meeting approved a $5 health bond and a 15 toward the Christmas treat for students. The PTA lists 150 members, and thanks are extended to Immaculate Conception Church and the Methodist Episcopal church for loaned gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Howe
Glee Club
P.T. A
Parent-Teacher Association of
Grafton
Hose
Immaculate Conception Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Victory Quilt Club Hosts Christmas Party at Mrs Schaefer’s Home
Members of the Victory Quilt Club enjoyed a Christmas party on Thursday at Mrs. Burt Schaefer’s home. A noon dinner, devotional readings, and an afternoon of gift exchanges followed. A feature titled A Visitor from a Dist ant Land was presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Schwarer with all members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Quilt Club
Burt Schaefer
Elizabeth Schwarer
Friendship Club Hostess Hosts Afternoon With Winners
Mrs. Helen Hershey welcomed the Friendship Club on Thursday afternoon. Prize winners included Mrs. Adeline Schwed, Mrs. Clifford McGill, and Mrs. Carl Van Nostran. A refreshment course followed. A guest, Mrs. Carl Van Nostran, attended. The group will meet at Mrs. Elmer Stoll’s home in two weeks for a bite exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hershey
Friendship Club
Adeline Schwed
Clifford MecGill
Carl van Nostran
Elmer Stoll
Christmas Party for Knot A Thread Quilt Club
A Christmas Party was held Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Geo. Hamberger’s home for members of the Knot A Thread Quilt Club. After finishing a quilt, the afternoon was social with gift exchanging and a dainty refreshment course. All members and five children attended. Mrs. Ora Sprague of Oberlin Will will entertain the club on Dec. 30. Arthur Bruce and Mrs. Carrie Orden of LaPorte were dinner guests Thursday at Mrs. Grace Park’s home. Mrs. Carl Shephard attended a Walton of Fairview Village Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hamberger
Ora Sprague
Oberlin
Arthur Bruce
Carrie Orden
LaPorte
Grace Park
Carl Shephard
de Walton
Fairview Village
Roosevelt Calls for World Cooperation in Pursuit of Peace
In a message echoing postwar ideals, Franklin D. Roosevelt argues that Americans must accept global engagement and leadership to secure lasting peace. He emphasizes cooperation with other nations and upholding standards of conduct to help achieve general peace for all peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fire destroys city ice storage plant in Cleveland
Ohio brief reports that the former summer ice storage plant of the City Tee and Fuel Co. burned, with losses estimated at 100,900 dollars after fourteen fire companies fought the eight hour blaze. In Youngstown the body of 54 year old recluse Alex Porgorzelski was found shot in his Canfield area shack amid robbery-slaying suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
City Tee and Fuel Co
Youngstown
Alex Porgorzelski
Canfield
Ohl Couple Die in Auto Train Crash Near Pavonia
George Ohl 82 and wife 79, longtime Mansfield residents, were killed in a late yesterday auto train collision near their Pavonia home. The couple, both retirees, were reportedly conscious at the scene, with authorities noting the crash occurred on a rural stretch close to the Ohl residence. Further investigation pending.
Billy Snyder Killed In Bicycle Accident
In Columbus on December 21, 12 year old Billy Snyder, a Barrett Junior High School pupil, was struck by a car while riding a bicycle and died from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Billy Snyder
Barrett Junior High
Penfield Man Reaches 91 Celebrated at Spencer Home
W. J. Krebs of Penfield observed his ninety first birthday at his daughter Mrs. Guy Smith’s Spencer home with twenty one attendees across four generations. The cake was made by Royal Waltz. Guests included Donald Shook and son from Lorain, Karl Andrews from Cleveland, Clem Bune family, Robert Smith, Waltz family from River Corners, and Spencer residents Miss Dobson and the Andrews and Awkerman households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
W. J. Krebs
Guy Smith
Spencer
Royal Waltz
Krebs
Donald Shook
Donald Dean
Lorain
Karl Andrews
Cleveland
Clem Bune
Jeannette
Joan
Robert Smith
Mrs. Waltz
River Corners
Miss Dobson
Howard Andrews
Ardis
Kay
Miss Awkerman
Christmas program at Congregational Church Thursday
A Christmas program will be given on Thursday evening December 2 at o clock at the Congregational Church. The Junior members of the Sunday School will present a prayer. A white Christmas offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Christmas Party at Ladies Afternoon Club
The Ladies Afternoon Club held their Christmas party on Friday afternoon at the home club. James Herrick and Mrs Lad Remin won high score, Mrs Fred Rollin was second, and Mrs Paryiis Buvet received consolation. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hoe Co
James Herrick
Lad Remin
Fred Rollin
Paryiis Buvet
Local social notes from Elyria to Chatham events
Five members of the Christian Endeavor with Rev Karl L Darby traveled to Elyria for a meeting. Wellington residents Neva Coats and Edith Hewitt visited Walter Groze. North Fairfield guests Bert Foster family dined with Ray Shaw and others at Ve and Jtes tay Packard home in Chatham for a birthday party. Henry DeVin moved to New London and Elizabeth Jones spent Thursday in Lakewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Endeavor
Helen Kennedy
Russe
Rlene
Wilma Sooy
Alvin Stil
Karl L. Darby
Elyria
Neva Coats
Betty
Wanda Coats
Edith Hewitt
Wellington
Walter Groze
Bert Foster
Frances
North Fairfield
Ray Shaw
Stentz
Robert
Ve and
Jtestay Packard
Chatham
Ray Packard
Archie Packard
Henry DeVin
New London
Elizabeth Jones
Lakewood
Meeting Schedule for Representative Assembly Event
The meeting will open Monday and run through Wednesday next week. The Representative Assembly will meet Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening for business, with 18 departmental sessions on Tuesday. Speakers include Dr. Albert Edward Wiggam, Dr. Carl G. F. Franzen, Dr. Carroll R. Reed, N. R. Robinson, Frances Jelinek, Dr. Paul McKee, Dean Malcolm 3. MacLean, Dr. Will Earhart and Dr. A. K. Getman. Several Lorain County educators will attend alongside delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Assembly
Association
Albert Edward Wiggam
Carl G. F. Franzen
University of Indiana
Carroll R. Reed
Minneapolis
N. R. Robinson
New York
National High School Weekly
Frances Jelinek
Classroom Teachers Department
National Education Association
Paul McKee
Colorado State Teachers College
Malcolm §3. MacLean
University of Minnesota
Will Earhart
Pittsburgh
A. K. Getman
New York State Department of Education
Lorain County
Last Gothic organ Reconditioning in St Sebald’s Church
The sole surviving Gothic organ from 1443-44 at St Sebald’s Church in Nuremberg, Germany is undergoing restoration to preserve its historic instrument and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Sebald’s Church
Nuremberg
Germany
Busiest Day In Elyria Post Office History
Yesterday was described as the busiest day in Elyria post office history as mail volume neared a record high. Postmaster C J Sartor said veterans believe the total may be the largest ever handled in one day, with extra holiday staff aiding clerks and carriers as thousands of cards and packages moved to homes and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Postmajer
C. J. Sartor
Death Record of Mrs Sarah M Fletcher 72
Mrs. Sarah M Fletcher 72 widow of Charles Fletcher died at 505 Lake Avenue this morning at six after a three year illness. Born June 13 1865 in North Eaton Ohio she lived in Elmira thirty years. Survived by two sons Charles Ross and Edgar Fletcher of Elmira four grandchildren two great grandchildren and sister Mrs Alice Vaughn of Brunswick. Calling hours at Nichols Funeral Home with services Thursday at 1 pm Rev Will Foster officiating. Burial in Ridgeville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M. Fletcher
Charles Fletchr
Lake Avenue
Fletcher
North Eaton
Ohio
Elvrra
Charles Ross
Edgar Fletcher
Elyria
Alice Vaughn
Brunswick
Nichols Funeral Home
Will Foster
Ridgeville Cemetery
Infant Gerald Sposato Dies in Amherst
Gerald Sposato six and one half months old died at the home of his grandparents on Crosse street at 6 30 this morning. He is survived by his parents two sisters and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Franklin Amherst and Mr and Mrs A Sposato Lorain. Funeral services will be held from St Josephs church at 10 am Thursday with the Rev James Smith officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst, O
Gerald Sposato
Joseph Sposato
Frank Franklin
Crosse Street
Franklin
Amherst
A. Sposato
Lorain
St. Joseph’s Church
James Smith
Hoirink
Calvary Cemetery
Miller Dies In Amherst After Ten Day Illness
Mrs. Martha Miller died at her Lincoln street home after a ten day illness. Born in Wales she came to Cleveland as a child and has lived here sixteen years. Her husband J P Miller preceded her in death fifteen years ago. Funeral services are from Zilch Funeral Parlors at 1:60 Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst, O
Martha Miller
Lincoln Street
Wales
Cleveland
J. P. Miller
Lakeview Cemetery
Funeral Services for Lena Colburn Held Wednesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Colburn will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM from Taylor Funeral Home with a Christian service. Burial will follow in Norwalk cemetery. Mrs. Colburn died Sunday afternoon at her home 1260 East 9th Street Cleveland after a two year illness. Nearby, John Bauerlein died Monday at 2 PM at his home 113 Warren Avenue. Born in Germany May 30 1860, he came to Elyria from Germany 48 years ago. He is survived by his wife Barbara and six children John of Canada George of Cleveland Charles of Elyria Ruth Bauerlein of Henrietta Mrs Annie Winkler of Detroit Michigan and Mrs Marie Clark of Canada. He also leaves 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Ernst Irion at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Thursday at 2 PM and burial will be in South Murray Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Colburn
Taylor
Norwalk
Colburn
East
9Th Street
Cleveland
John Bauerlein
Warren Avent
Germany
Elyria
Barbara
John
Canada
George
Charles
Ruth Bauerlein
Henrietta
Annie Winkler
Detroit
Michigan
Marie Clark
Ernst Irion
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home
South Murray Ridge Cemetery
Checker Cab Office At Kirschs Store
Checker Cab Co announced its office is located at Kirschs Cigars store on Court Street in connection with its announcement of new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checker Cab Co
Kirsch's Cigar Store
Court Street
Markets grain and mill feeds
Quotations on grain hay and straw are supplied by Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co. Includes prices per bushel for corn oats and barley, flour per barrel, and mill feeds such as flour middlings and standard middlings. hay and straw by the ton. homegrown fruits and vegetables with prices for apples, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, celery, and other produce. notes on eggs poultry and dairy products with regional price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheets Elevator Co
Montana Milling Co
Examinations Planned for State Highway Service Jobs
Examinations for state and county highway service positions will be held January 11 through 14. Openings include assistant engineer, bridge inspector, highway inspector, highway superintendent, instrument man, laborer in charge, and timekeeper. Applications due by January 4 at Columbus or county auditor offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Smith
Ralph W. Minimons
State Civil Service Commission
Columbus
Commission
Market Prices And Messy OCR Records From Local Sale
Readable portions show animal prices with wethers ewes pigs and boars, but the fragmentary entry lists varying weights and values. Figures like 6.00 to 8.25 appear for different livestock, while several lines remain garbled or incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fong Foe
Unsettled Poultry Prices Across Regions
Cleveland produce market reports varied poultry prices for live birds and poultry products. Heavy and light Leghorns sold around 14 to 24 cents per pound, with terms like springers and geese noted. regional listings include Ohio rural russet, Michigan assets, Maine greens, and Pennsylvania russet prices, reflecting mixed market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
UY Rockets
Sly Museuv
Lussaeses Maes Poe
Ohio
Trostiy
Ida- Hay Babet
Michigan
Maine
Grees Mountains
Pennsylvania
Thle de Guain Close in Elevators and Transit Billing
Fragmentary OCR notes describe various colored items and numbers related to elevator and transit billing, including references to corn, oats, and plant lot colors. The text lists color codes and partial prices with scattered station and item identifiers, lacking coherent narrative.
Gottlieb the Tailor Christmas Greeting
Gottlieb the Tailor wishes friends and customers a merry Christmas and reminds them not to delay in sending in clothes for holiday repairs. Suits and O Coats cleaned and pressed. Phone 2785. 11 Broad St.
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Hue
East Ave
Broad, Elyria
O. Howard Peters
Mgr
Broad St
Willys-Overland
Ers Studios
Aluminum Company of America
Pennsylvania Railroad
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Brooklyn Edison Company
the National Biscuit Company
American Can Company
Continental Can Company
American Cyanamide and Chemical Company
H.C. Frick Coal and Coke Company
McKesson and Robbins and
Walgreen Drug Companies
al- Ved Industries
Akron Employers’ Association
National Dairy Products Companyy and Borden Company
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
Libby, McNeill and Libby, Swift and Company
Whison and Company
Libby-Owens- Ford Glass Company
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Worthington Pump and Machinery Company
International Nickel Company
Lepsnetia Atand, Inc
Continental Oil Companny
Gulf Refining Company
Standard Oil Company
Teaus Coporation
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Linclair Refining Company
Gulf Oil Company
Pennsylvania Power and Licht Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone Company
Curtis Publishing Company
Pittsburgh Newspaper Publishers Association
Radio Corporation of America
Manufacturing Division
American Locomotive Company
Baldwin Locomotive Company
Pullman Company
Budd Manufacturing Company
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Woolworth Chain Stores
Montgomery Ward
B. F. Goodrich Company
General Tire & Rubber Company
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Lake U Carriers’ Association
Greyhound Management Company
Pennsylvania Greyhound Company
Rannoch Moor
Gorton Siding
Scotland
Tailor’s Hall
Dublin
O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co
Elyria, Ohio
Entertains Quilt Club
Motorola
Plymouth
Harry Bros
Ohio News
Sudro - Curtis Ambulance
Colburn Funeral
Checker Cab
Kirsch’s Store
Western Reserve Finance
Turner Block
Jonathan
Baldwin
Rhode Ishund
Rome
Grimes
Chicago
Tresh
Feval Lees
Tor
Etprong
Leghorn
U. R Depw
Sands
Suns
Rand
Minnesota
North Dakota
Cobbiers
Wisconsin
U. S
Wscarulio
Ted Tae
Mhee Locarton
Acorn
Peck
Rabebard
Bassew
Wooster
Stan
CNTY
Beecripts
Wurbach Coal
Glade Thomas & Brown
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