The Ever Returning Swindle Threats Public
A long critique of national scale swindles notes the ongoing losses from organized fraud. It cites the Bogardus and Sir Francis Drake cases, then details the Pittsburgh indictment over a mythical Baker Estate promising billions. The piece warns about the persistence of such schemes, the role of gullibility, and the importance of businesslike caution and statute of limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogardus
New York
Philadelphia
Canada
Washington
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Bank of England
Court of Chancery
Gas Masks As Armament in Spain Controversy
The British government blocks arms sales to Spanish fighters yet sells gas masks to Madrid and could supply attackers too. This highlights how defining armament is debated as poison gas looms in war. By selling masks to protect supporters from rebel gas, Britain aids one side, reflecting historic neutrality practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
United States
We Determine Leneth of Youth
A compact opinion piece argues youth lasts only as long as one acts. It says pace, health, and restraint shape its length, warns against dissipation, and notes vitamins may be harmful while warning against spreading gossip and tale telling.
Hollywood Stars Drift From Desert Resorts To Boom Towns
Hollywood gossip notes film colony shifts as Palm Springs Malibu and Laguna Beach lose star patronage to burgeoning tourist hubs. Stars envy quiet life while outsiders flood locales. Shirley Temple’s family trailer and industry gossip about Marion Davies Betty Compson Gladys George and Janet Gaynor surface amid reflections on fame and aging stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Palm Springs
Los Angeles
Holywood
Malibu
Laguna Beach
Arrowhead Lake
Big Bear
Notable anniversaries span politicians, poets and pioneers
A list of anniversaries recalls John W. Geary first SF mayor and territory governor, Charles Coffin GE首 president, John Altgeld Illinois governor, Rachel Foster Avery suffrage leader, Rudyard Kipling, William Larned tennis champion, the ship Patriot incident, the 1853 Gadsden Purchase, and 1854 Pennsylvania Rock Oil incorporation, noting births, deaths, and milestones across multiple states and years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Geary
California
San Francisco
Farmer
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland Co
Charles A. Coffin
General Electric Company
Somerset Co
Maine
John P. Altgeld
Illinois
Germany
Rachel Foster Avery
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Rudyard Kipling
Britain
India
London
William A. Larned
Summit
N. J
Theodisia Burr
Charleston
S. C
United States
Mexico
New Mexico
New York
First American Oil Company
Pennsylvania Rock Oil
Uriah S. Stephens
Bible Readings And Meditations Wednesday December 30
Read Galatians five thirteen to twenty five on the fruit of the Spirit and how the true disciple bears the marks of identification Love joy peace longsuffering gentleness goodness faithfulness meekness self-control The verse describes the King’s rul ing force transforming a life and guiding service.
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Christ
Christmas piano pupils party at Agnes Lahiff home
Miss Agnes Lahiff hosted a Christmas party for her piano pupils at her Develand Avenue home in Amherst Ohio. Games and contests were enjoyed with gift exchanges. Honors went to Cora Miller and Thelma Gordon. Refreshments followed with assistance from Mrs. E W Lahiff.
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Amherst
Agnes Lahiff
Develand Avenue
Cora Miller
Thelma Gordon
E. W. Lahiff
June Barack
Ruth Rosenkranz
Phyllis Frank
Janet Springer
James Dellefield
Neva Barris
Elaine Springer
Foursquare Sunday School Holds Special Meeting at Klingeneier Home
A special meeting of the teachers and officers of the Foursquare Sunday School is scheduled at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Klingeneier on South Amherst Road. The Adult Young People of the Congregational church are to host a Christmas party at another home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foursquare Sunday School
Oscar Klingenmeier
South
Amherst Road
Congregational Church
Labor unions and major disasters through early 20th century
The text references the Knights of Labor as a dominant U S labor force, the 1903 Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago with about 600 dead mainly women and children, and a 1935 incident where a Swedish Red Cross unit bombed an Ethiopian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Order of the Knights of Labor
Iroquois Theatre
Chicago
Swedish Red Cross
Today’s Birthday Highlights From Major Figures
Ex-Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York City is noted for turning 63. William H. Johnston, president of the International Association of Machinists in Washington, D. C., reaches 62. Dr. Stanley High, Chicago born clergyman and editor, marks 41. Dr. Francis Carter Wood of New York, director of the Crocker Institute of Cancer Research, is 67. Simon Guggenheim of New York, head of American Refining and Smelting Co., turns 69. Dr. William H. Park, New York City health laboratories chief, reaches 73. Stephen Leacock, McGill economist and humorist born in England, is 67.
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Alfred E. Smith
New York City
William H. Johnston
Int. Association of Machinists
Washington, D. C
Nova Scotia
Stanley High
Good Neighbor League
Chicago
Francis Carter Wood
New York
Crocker Institute of Cancer Research
Columbus
Ohio
Simon Guggenheim
American Refining and Smelting Co
Philadelphia
William H. Park
Stephen Leacock
McGill University
Montreal
England
Contented Native Seeks Practical Life Advantage
A reflective note describes a native with a composed disposition uninterested in world pomps. The mind is of superior order yet may fail to gain a livelihood unless directed to practical pursuits.
Lieber Engagement Announced At Avon Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs Will Lieber entertained at a Christmas Day dinner in Avon with guests from Lorain and Brunswick. Miss Eileen Lieber and Mr Joseph Kroupa announced their engagement at the event. No wedding date has been set.
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Avon
Will Lieber
Clarence Cornelius
Lorain
Joseph Kroupa
Brunswick
Eileen Lieber
Mr. Kroupa
Miss Wilford Hosts Luncheon for Mills and Forthofer
Miss Perle Wilford entertained at a noon luncheon Tuesday in honor of Jean and Betty Mills and Ruth Forthofer who are spending their vacations at their homes here.
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Perle Wilford
Jean
Betty Mills
Ruth Forthofer
Watch Night Party At Baptist Church Thursday Night
A Watch Night party and service will be held at the Baptist church Thursday night from 8 to 12. The evening includes a social program with games and stunts.
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the Baptist Church
Local basketball doubleheader at school gym
Mr and Mrs Earl Rockwood invite attendees as Backers Jewelers of Akron former Wilcox Plumbers Ohio champs and Amherat Engleg stage a basketball game at the local school gym. A preliminary at 7 30 and main game at 8 30.
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Earl Rockwood
Lincoln Atreet
Backers Jewelers of
Akron
Wilcox Plumbers
Ohio
Amherat Engleg
Military Funeral Planned For Local Veteran John Raesler
The late John Raesler who died suddenly at his North Main Street home will receive a full military funeral by Elmer Johnson Post No 118 American Legion. Rites are at Baker Funeral Home at 2 pm Thursday. Post members and ex servicemen meet at the legion rooms Town Hall at 1 pm. auxiliary members meet at 1 30 to attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raesler
North Main Street
Elmer Johnson
American Legion
Baker Funeral
Post
Legion
Town Hall
Auxiliary
Amherst Study Club Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Amherst Study Club will be held Monday afternoon January 4 at the home of Mrs A P Roth on Cleveland avenue. Election of officers will be a feature and the remainder of the time spent in a social manner.
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Amherst Study Club
A. P. Roth
Cleveland Avenue
Sing Fest Baptismal and Communion Services
A church event lineup includes a singing festival followed by a baptismal service and a communion worship. The services aim to welcome new members and celebrate faith with the congregation.
Christmas and social rounds across Avon Lake and Cleveland
Mrs Vern Fry and others attended a Just-on-Time Club party at Mrs Katerhenry's Avon Lake home on Tuesday afternoon. Perle Wilford and Evelyn Smith joined a Spring Valley Country Club dinner and dance on Monday night. Several families visited relatives in Cleveland and a Holy Trinity Church Hall dance and card party is slated for Sunday evening January 3. Sam Gerbick, injured recently in a car crash, is reported somewhat improved. Perle Wilford and Evelyn Smith attended a party in Lorain Tuesday evening.
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Vern Fry
John Fry
Walter Rauscher
Andrew Mittendorf
Mat Casper
Katerhenry
Avon Lake
Perle Wilford
Evelyn Smith
Spring Valley Country Club
George Ackerman
Joe Sutter
Cleveland
C. T. Wilford
Julius Forthofer
William Cummings
Theresa Wagner
Howard Wilford
Holy Trinity Church Hall
Marius Gunderson
Marvin
California
Sam Gerbick
Lorain
Built-In Shelves For Fireplace Decoration
Built in shelves over the fireplace replace the mirror or picture. Fireplaces may be constructed or shelves built in under the terms of the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration.
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Federal Housing Administration
Heavier Wiring Advised For Service Rooms
When rewiring a home the circuits serving the kitchen basement laundry room unity room and dining room should use heavier wire than lighting circuits. No 14 gauge is common for branch lighting but No 12 gauge or heavier is advised to handle appliances drawing high current and to reduce resistance, potentially cutting electric bills.
Romance Knocks Once Engagement Follows in Randall
State Trooper Everett T. Hanchett, on a case in upstate New York, needed a phone and found it at the Randall home, where Miss Betty G. Campbell answered. Her parents announce the engagement of their daughter to Trooper Hanchett, linking a chance call to a forthcoming marriage.
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Troy
Everett T. Hanchett
Upstate
New York
Randall
Montgomery County
Betty G. Campbell
Outdoor Closets For Sport Paraphernalia
For families with small children or young people the Winter presents the problem of where to store sleds skis and hockey sticks. An outdoor closet serves this purpose well and funds may be obtained through the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration.
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Federal Housing Administration
Britain’s Cabinet Defined by Custom Not Law
The cabinet operates as a non legal body, recognized by general custom rather than formal statute. It functions through constitutional conventions guiding ministers and government policy, rather than explicit legal mandates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
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Sireet
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Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Rae A
Hudnutt
J. Clare George
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Soy
E Mail
Bate
Odn
W. Cullen
Compan
Alichigan
Fifth Ave Ave
General Motors
Europe
Egypt
United Feature Syndicate
the. Tm B.g
U.S
Jimmie Fidler
Shirler Temple
Mary Pickford
America
Shirley
Marion Davies
Billy Mauch
Sybi Jason
Miss George
Miss Compson
Janet Gaynor
Sydel Peck
McNaught Syndicate
Murbach Coal Co
W. Bridge St
B. A. Jenne
Cleveland St
Central Book Store
Miss Wilford
National Motor Fuel Co‘s
White Rose Station
Middle Avenue
7Th Street
Doc” Lucas
Art C. Giebel
Hospital News
Philip Halliday
Wilmot Printing CO
Masonic Temple
Bell Co
Mill St
East Ave
the Northern Savings & Loan Co
L. D. Huffman
Sec’v
Federal Home Loan Bank
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