FBI Neighborly Split Promoted by Police Tactics
Henry McLemore recalls a recurring wartime theme as the FBI and police push a “neighborly split” in America. A disguised agent questioned a neighbor about a family linked to an enemy, highlighting suspicion and the pressure to be a better neighbor. The piece satirically urges civility, chores, and courtesy while hinting at fear and rumor in wartime America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Ange* Les
Calif
FBI
Chet Edgar Hoover
Henry McLemore
Oerasionu
America
Tessons
Wil Suick
Itive
Tess
Ins
Remy
Nebbors
Ian
Archie
A&a
Seattle
Savannah
Avon Special Meeting Feb 7 8 and church program
Avon notes a special meeting planned for Feb 7 8 at Avon Baptist Church with a Pearl Harbor film and a prophetic message by Rev Anderson of Japan. Five hundred meets at Mrs Paul Stoker home. prizes in card games awarded to Ed Stagg Blake Mir Blake and Stagg. refreshments served. Next meeting at Mrs Joseph Fortnott or Mrs Marlow home.
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Avon
Avon Baptist Church
Pearl Harbor
Anderson
Japan
Paul Stoker
Ed Stagg
W E Blake Mir Blake
Stagg
Joseph Fortnott
Chief Deputy Lewis Exhibits Lincoln Portraits and Other Paintings
Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Lewis, longtime Lorain sign and commercial art tradesman, unveiled painted portraits and copies including a Lincoln study and Francis Scott key works. Once a mill worker and stage performer, Lewis later ran a sign shop for 30 years before becoming chief deputy sheriff. his daughter pursued dance careers in national theaters.
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Chris Lewis
Chis Lewi
Lorain
Abraham Lincoln
Lewis
Reading Pa
Reading
Imanager
lumstJr
Im Lorain
Sherf
Thert Realife
Rts
Has Fun
Joseph Krall
Royal Oak Mich
Mre
Paul Bok
Donald «Ha
The
National Tube Co
Amherst Chapel Programs and Events in February
The Two Carls club hosted a Senior Hi chapel with scripture by Shirley Expert and songs by the Girls Glee Club under Mass Jean Lawn with pianist Norma Witrlek. Frances Cade Oberlin spoke of China teaching. the program closed with the high school song and various solos, duets, and ensembles. The Junior Hi program featured Anna Jane Starner, with selections by Alitte Kappicy and others. Also, St Paul Lutheran Men planned a Balding Fund drive with a goal of $10 per family and $120 in bonds, plus an Eagle celebration at the new home with a banquet Feb 17 and a pre-event priming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Carls Club
Amherst Hi
Chorce
Shirley
Girls Glee Club
Jean Lawn
Norma Witrlek
Suzanna
Jlatus Dreamer
Glee Club
Stephen Poster
Janet Smith
Frances Cade Oberlin
Oberli College
Vans Ching
Paccu
Obrr
Shansi Memorial Association
China
Wade Bruns
Anna Jane Starner
Alite Kappicy
White Cliffs of
Deser
Lowdean Garber
Kenneth Rogal
Earl Haynes
Toins
Plano Goncerla
Monderland
Pamela
Warnick
Sas Jed
Marin Webster
Jumier Hi
Jane Durhinz
St Paul Lutheran Church
Meriass
Fred Kieper
Local committees named for scrap iron drive by Lorain Legion
County Council of the American Legion announced chairmen for scrap iron collection across Amherst and surrounding townships. Neal Ludwig leads Amherst Township and southwest, Newton Bauswall southeast, John R Kingsley northeast, Norman Maller northwest, with W E Love chairing Brownhelm. Elmer Jahnso Post oversees village collection. Collection begins Saturday February 14 to fund a portable fluoroscope and trailer for Lorain County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
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The
American Legion
Neal Ludwig
Amherst Township
Newton Baus Wall
John R Kingsley
Norman Maller
W E Love
Brownhelm Township
Elmer Jahnso
Collestion
Legion
Lorain Counts
Coordinate Junior Red Cross Formed in Blyma Chapter
A meeting at Elyria High School organized a coordinated Junior Red Cross program for area schools. Obert named chair to form planning committee, aiming to supervise war work in schools with student members and displays of progress.
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Custriut Organines
Red Cross
Blyma
Amencia Red Cros
Elyria
Plewant Street
Chun Man
Org Inc
Erith Metudf
Flvita Red Cross
Union Red Cross
Ridgeville Study Club Hosts Patriotic Program
The Ridgeville Study Club met at Mrs Eynest home with 22 members for the February session. A pot luck dinner followed, and Mrs Kenneth Johnson presided over the business. Members discussed funds raised for the west end and the club’s total contributions, over forty dollars. Speakers from Oberlin and Elyria schools outlined defense first aid and high school projects. The program, led by Mrs Mince Eldred, featured papers on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, a prayer segment, and a lantern legend urging the flame of liberty to burn. Next hostess Mrs R Hach will discuss Colonial Times and Furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiel Rotit
Amherst
Loraitt County
Atuch
Highi
Oberlin
Sears
Botany Department
Oberlin College
Miss Roth
Ob Rlin High School
Ohio State
North Ridgeville
Ridgeville
Mra
Eynest
Max van Wormer
A Mills
Kenneth Johnson
Treadwell
West End
L Haughwout
Stene
Durin
Udutt
Johnson
Theogram
Mince Eldred
Laberty
R Hach
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Tim
Odin
Peightier
Charley
Myoett
Weller
Folkx
Marlow
Charles Marlow
Valentine
Marjorie Borne of
Hawai
Walter McAlister Shetfiekd
Elvira Baudresel
Jom Dudie
Hubert Gough
Jivans
Johannes Bug
South Africa
Rome
Oe Cs
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Amherst Eagles
Ole
Vail
Basgrid Ninp Anid
Emer Arate
Saturna
Bing
Guy B Finle
Lucy Roemer
Wi Axtel
Hosthas
Ceu
Tinisuay
Noo Pinerble
Cai
Mis
Arcu
Kee
Springeierd
Phir
Peter Wohdever
Mire JR Axor
Airs Boa Jrane
Pete AM
Monaia
Pardue
Ice
Tiel
Vito Michigan Arciadee Ala Myhah
Pont Ora
Ravetta
Ap Oiler
Morse
Minnesota
Une
Cora Miller
Haute
Grant Doro
Walker
Geraldine Showalter
Eileen Connell
Mildred Kaser
Ohio
Mayers
Xerei Wits
Tuo
Janice Hol
Ungsworth
Aleta Mats
Eagle Auxiliary
Ridgeville Study Club
Ter
Mary Rogers
Oberlin High School
Maude B Warner
Oberli High School
Steret School
Muss Melcalt
India
Wilk Printing
Masonic Temple
Phoee
the Union Shop
Emma
West Third Street
Johns-Manville
Vhia Jet Prinpic
Artis Waewnthy
Tom Protiére
Fairgrounds Development Co
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