George B Wickens Of Lorain Laid To Rest Today
Funeral services in Lorain were planned for George B. Wickens 60 a former Lorain funeral director who died Saturday in Cleveland. Born June 10 1975 in Lorain he helped run Wickens Funeral Service and led the Campbell funeral church in New York. Survived by wife Stella Johnson Wickens son George B Wickens Jr daughter Ray Antes brother E M Wickens and sister Mrs W C Fisher. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery followed at First Methodist church services in Lorain.
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George B. Wickens
Cleveland
Wickens
Griege Wickens
Campbell Funeral Church
New York
Ohio State Funeral Directors’ Association
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Loralgymnsif
Alethodist Church
Salvation Army
Union Rescue Mission
Crippled Children’s Hall
Larsin
Gorsin
Loyal Order of Moore
Order of Eagles
Old Fellows Lodge
Stella Johnson Wickens
Cleveland Heights
George B Wickens, Jr
Girard
Ray Antes
Pittsburgh
E. M. Wickens
Mra W. C. Fisher
Clearwater
Florida
Elmwood Cemetery
Farmer's Brain Pierced By Corn Stalk
Charles E. Gibbons a Celina farmer aged 83 was brought to Christ Hospital Cincinnati for emergency brain surgery after a corn stalk pierced his left eye and brain when he fell while climbing a fence during a farm hunt yesterday Dr Frank Maxfield a Cincinnati brain specialist advised removal of bones and care for recovery Gibbons a field representative at the National Child Labor Committee had a fair chance for recovery
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Cincinnati
Charles E. Gibbons
Celina Farmer
Christ Hospital
Frank Maxfield
Celina
Gibbons
National Child Labor Committee
Splash Party Highlights YMCA Boys Division Event
A splash party at the YMCA swimming pool topped today s special holiday program for the boys division members. The winning team featured Heason Richard Gooden Ralph Moyer Lawrence Gran Philip Brown and Thomas O Connor with Thomas O Connor taking the plunge for distance.
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Y.M.C.A
Heason
Richard Gooden
Ralph Moyer
Lawrence Gran Philip Brown
Thomas O'Connor
Wittner
Public Auction of Farm Goods at Sart Marty Farm
The Thit farm property near Kiptan and Wakeman Butler region is to be sold at public auction Friday January 2 1039 AL MM. Horses cattle and other farm items including a roan horse Rosy and assorted livestock and tools will be offered as purchased. Lunch provided. L G Baker owner auctioneers and clerk listed.
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Marty
Kiptan
Smiles
Wakeman
Butler
Mike
Nepean
Cass Neopettty
Wes i Xoom
Rein Or Shine
L. G. Baker
O. Denlap
J. Whitney
Dente
County Sues Borough Building Firm Over Grade Change
ALorain County sues for fifty thousand dollars claiming a grade change on Bete Avenue near Broadway caused drainage and access issues for the building and hindered vehicle and merchandise flow. The suit names County Commissioners and the Broadway Building company as defendants, filed with the primard of commissioners.
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Acai
Agaist
Lorain County
Herauy
Bete Avenue
Rodney Pehaen
Bik
Union Trust
Beasd
F County
Plamlihs
Ehens
Sidi His
Wellington Deaths and Pearl Harbor Aftermath Reflected
Obituary notices for Faget Levi Close and another Lorain area resident, detailing surviving family and funeral plans. The text includes wartime notes on Pearl Harbor and Japanese activity, referencing dawn patrols and air attacks, with limited coherent structure.
Ohio Briefs From Canton to Columbus in December
A Canton roundup reports wartime veterans and corrections on casualties from Pearl Harbor with a Navy Department note, while Ravenna notes a correction on a death in World War II service. Lima cites a Hoover relative seeking governor nomination and Akron covers a divorce filing and Akron fire. Columbus notes Dr. Sam Keller to speak and a highway chase incident with youths violating license rules.
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Columbus
O. Dee
Sam S. Keller
Colin Ara Dak Bourne
Court notes and a divorce hearing at the peace court
Fragmentary records show a justice of the peace proceeding with a swearing in, a divorce action involving Mabel Festow, and mention of Ira Teeter detained in a hospital facility. The text references a legal setting and ongoing proceedings as of September 24, 1941, with unclear additional details.
Blaze Extinguished From Large Elm Tree
Fire crews contained a blaze in a large elm tree after signs of sap and heat spread to surrounding branches. No injuries reported as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and prevent spread to nearby property.
Fined Fifty Dollars And License Suspended
A court fined Joseph Vara Poca fifty dollars and costs and suspended his license after a tardy arrival and unclear charges. The OCR text is garbled but indicates penalties and license suspension following an official decision by a local authority.
Davis Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Today
Davis and his wife observe a golden wedding anniversary with family gathered at their home on West Avenue. The couple’s long marriage is recalled with affection as relatives toast the milestone and their daughter Colleen is mentioned among the celebrants.
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Davis
Cherrlin
Mischiboen
RM West
Enlewe
Wade
Fme
A. J
Sauelier
Lt Col Cummings Funeral Planned Here Friday
Lt Col Cummings funeral is scheduled for Friday at the local ceremony site. Details remain limited as the family organizes services for the war veteran.
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Col. Cummings
Elyria Residents Rally to Save Waste Paper and Metals
In a resident effort many Elyrians collect waste paper and metals to aid conservation. Authorities note calls from about a hundred people and urge continued participation to prevent loss of recyclable items.
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Elyrians
Brant Malham Pore 4574 Chamber of Commerce
Fragmented OCR narrative with dates and names. appears to reference Brant Malham and chamber of commerce events, December dates, and a mix of unrelated market and personal notes. Specific readable names include Mrs Re and Mrs Cariens Brown, Mrs Mila Wextheimer, Mrs Frank Bue dley, and Mr Bentley. Also mentions Grace om ef Mr Shortty Lek and Christmas-related context.
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Seabo
Cariens Brown
Mila Wextheimer
Champ An Ait
Frank Buedley
Juan Pod
Ay and Daehter
Ears Jongsen
Vo Walers
Bop Mare Hts
Mickie Ce
Richart
Ung Gils
Bentley Re
Markavaty
Pahn
Truck Skids Wreck Causes Arm Laceration and Damages
A delivery truck skidded on West Avenue injuring Chomassen who sustained a severe laceration to the arm as the vehicle crashed into a tree and windshield. Police report a related chain of auto damages on Clark Street and Route 20, with several drivers identified and vehicles damaged in multiple crashes in the area yesterday evening.
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Chomassen
West Avenue
West 1
Ian
Thouasson
Hove
Archie Erie
Winkle Street
Heenan Malia Ontile
Clark Street
Yesterdy
B.S. Suet
Charles Ralston
East Cleveland
W. Crauford
Andy Trished Ruyse Conynert
William Tard
East River Street
Fred Wersink
Aven
Rete
Firemen Called Twice in Sudden Street Fire
Reader fragments describe a street fire where firefighters responded twice. No injuries or exact location provided. The text mentions emergency crews, a nearby street, and a local agency, with unclear sequence of events and dates.
Churchill To Return To White House
Churchill signals plans to return to Washington for continuation of talks with President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill, aiming to press for further summits amid uncertainty about the conference timetable and aims.
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Churchill
White House
Wiether
Bern
Washington
Gandhi Relieved Of Responsibility In Congress Leadership
Historical report notes Mohandas K Gandhi being relieved of leadership duties within the Indian National Congress amid strategic tensions. The piece references Manila and Far East theater events, including civilian targets and wartime retaliation discussions, with mentions of American and Filipino forces near Manila and Lingayen Gulf.
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William Karman
Arnold Michael
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