Star Events Of 1937 Headlines and Dates
A review of 1937 events spans Jane Roosevelt beginning a second term in February sit down strikes, Mars high court ruling, April floods, June coronation of King Geo, Soviet fliers north pole crossing in August, September Julius Court on Memorial Day killings, Mussolini with Hitler visit, Utah air crash record, New York voters defeating Tammany in December, and protests to the Japanese emperor.
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Utah
New York
Tammany
Pahnay
Anniversary notes reflect births and historic milestones
The item lists multiple anniversaries and birthdays across centuries including Peter Boehler born in Germany and dying in England, George Meade born in Spain, Tasker Bliss born in Pennsylvania, and notable events such as Jefferson leaving Washington's cabinet in 1793 and Wilbur Wright’s 1908 air record. It also notes contemporary birthdays like Rear Admiral Arthur St. Clair Smith and Pola Negri, with brief life dates and origins.
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Peter Boehler
Pennsylvania
Germany
England
Catharine R. Williams
Rhode Island
Providencs
George G. Meade
Gettysburg
Spain
Philadelphia
John Thomas Fanning
Minneapolis
Norwich
Conn
Tasker H. Bliss
Lewisburg
Michael J. Kelly
King Kelly
Chicago 4White Stockings
Kelly Slide
Troy
N. Y
Boston
Harry S. New
Harding
Indianapolis
Arthur St. Clair Smith
U.S. N
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Robert G. Aitken
Lick Observatory
California
Jackson
Cal
Frank A. Pearson
Carnell
Kans
Colin G. Fink
Columbia
Hoboken
N. J
Ralph P. Hetzel
Pennsylvania State College
Merrill, Wis
Pola Negri
Poland
A Happy New Year To You
A New Year message expresses hope that 1938 will bring better business and employment, renewed health, and reduced crime. It cites Elyria’s 1937 health record, calls for peaceful global disputes, scientific advances, and campaigns against diseases, automobile tolls, and crime. It wishes a happy and prosperous year for all.
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Congress
Elyria
Gray Hairs Versus Value in Employment for 40 Plus
A national debate on hiring workers over 40 cites restrictive rules curbing employment. Many sales managers view older workers as reliable though slower, while the American Legion and the Over 40 Project push campaigns to educate employers about capable mature workers amid aging demographics.
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Ave
American Legion
New York
Business Quiz Reveals Mixed Knowledge Among Professionals
Dun and Bradstreet results from a thirty question business quiz show professionals and doctors scoring high yet no banker or executive achieving a perfect paper. Tax and general problems were emphasized and a 75 out of 100 was deemed exceptional, suggesting gaps in business world knowledge and a need for informed public support for economic policy.
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Dun
Bradstreet
Washington
New Year’s Resolve Warns of Tragedy and Safe Driving
A reflective anti crash message urges readers to make New Year resolutions to drive carefully and avoid drinking and driving. The piece warns that thousands of children and parents will be harmed in 1938 unless drivers act responsibly. It links human error on the road to nationwide suffering and calls for personal discipline and safer pedestrian habits.
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United States
China
Works Progress Administration
Panay incident and policy clash shadowing ties with Tokyo
National Whirligig summarizes rising tensions over the Panay sinking, Japan's economic strain, and Western responses. It notes alleged theft of codes, Japan's economic troubles, and Washington's stance while detailing lobbyist John Thomas Taylor and Senatorial maneuvering. It highlights wartime diplomacy, cotton trade shifts with Britain, and looming legislative delays as a new session opens.
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Tokyo
Washington
Messrs
Roosevelt
Hull
Japan
White House
John Thomas Taylor
American Legion Legislative
Egypt
China
India
Jeype
Panay
Panama Canal
Malacca Straits
Britain
Sam
Bible Readings And Meditations Friday December 31
On New Year’s Eve the devotional recalls Hebrews urging steadfast faith and listening to God. The author contrasts unbelief with entering rest, then notes the year’s past as a guide to growth. The disciple seeks better knowledge of God and His ways and the enduring moral law.
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Christ
Egypt
Moses
Jesus
God
Patient waiting and humility aid today’s prospects
Today offers no guaranteed fortune and favors a cultivated spirit of humility. The patient approach often yields rewards over brute force, and proper application of today’s forces should bring success.
Faith and Christ as Word of God Across Centuries
The text reflects on faith and the enduring impact of Christ and his teachings through history. It asserts that recalling Christ's deeds and words strengthens belief that his message is divine and that he remains the savior of humanity.
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Christ
God
Hamlin Women’s Relief Corps Christmas Party Details
In Wellington Ohio on December 31 the Hamlin Women’s Relief Corps held its annual Christmas party at 1454. Forty members gathered for a turkey dinner in G A R Memorial hall with holiday decorations. Violet Betty and Vadah Long and Leona Clawson performed music, Doris Betts recited, carols were sung, a pantomime was shown, and a lighted Christmas tree gift exchange occurred led by Santa Claus with bells and a pack.
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W. R. Co
Wellington
Hamlin Women's Relief Corps
Ted
G. A. R. Memorial Hall
Violet
Betty
Vadah Long
Leona Clawson
Doris Betts
Mrs Caroline Reounard Appointed Superintendent at Erie Home
Mrs Caroline Reounard formerly of Wellington has been appointed superintendent of the Sarah Reed Home for Children in Erie Pennsylvania.
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Caroline Reounard
Wellington
Sarah Reed
Erie
First Board of Education Meeting of New Year
The Board of Education will hold its first meeting of the year next Tuesday night. New appointive members will attend for the first time to assume duties, marking an important session for the district.
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Board of Education
Kiwanis Installation Promises Guest Speaker in Akron
Governor Elect Phil Auer of Kiwanis clubs will be installed January 6 at the Hotel Mayflower Akron at 6 30 PM. Immediate Past President of Kiwanis International A Copeland Callen will be guest speaker as local club members attend.
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Einar Helstrom
Ashtabula
Helstrom
Wellington
Phil Auer
Kiwanis Clubs
Galion
Mayflower
Akron
Akron Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
A. Copeland Callen
Ella Brice
Mildred Gillette
Martha Goss
Arthur Cave
Shirley
Ashland
Marcy Powell
Paulina
LaVallehn Kepler
Cleveland
Route 18
Claude Forshey
Curahoga Falls
Indiana State Highway Department
Glen Dutridge
Johnny Bressler Tied to Hospital by Blood Poisoning
Jack F. Bressler and wife of Carson Iowa report their son Johnny Bressler fourteen remains confined to a Council Bluffs hospital with blood poisoning from a rusty wire scratch months ago. Doctors work to create a new shoulder socket after five blood transfusions. recovery weeks away.
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Jack F. Bressler
Carson
Iowa
Johnny Bressler
Council Bluffs
Johnny
Wellington
Severa
Bressler
Gladys Battles
Glenn Church
Niagara Falls
U. S
Robert Rodgers
Philadelphia School of Bible
Cora Guile
W. Tl. Lamoreaux
Student Speakers Highlight Wednesday Prayer Meeting
Robert Rodgers Albert Steas Sceola Thompson Eliza beth Clawson all students of Bible schools were guest speakers at the First Baptist church prayer meeting. Harold Jackson of Practical Bible Training School and Helen Boone Moody School graduate also spoke. Music featured Helen and Charles Richard Shepard performed with the Shepards children and Perry Knapp hosted vocal and guitar numbers as the kiddies entertain with talent and humor.
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Robert Rodgers
Here
Albert Steas
LaGrange
Sceola Thompson
Spencer
Elizabeth Clawson
Camden
Philadelphia School of the Bible
Harold Jackson
Practical Bible Training School
Binghampton
N. Y
Helen Boone
Moody Bible School
Chicago
First Baptist Church
Helen
Charles Richard Shepard
Charles Shepard
Elm Street
Perry Knapp
Kiddies
Howard
Chimp With Toothache Removes Alarming Molars
ST. LOUIS. Jackie the chimpanzee at the zoo suffered a toothache. Several companions tried to pull the molar with their fingers but failed. Zoo attendants gave Jackie pliers, and he gripped the tooth and yanked it out. The other chimps stomped the tooth in shrieks of derision.
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ST. Louis
Jackie
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