Saint John the Evangelist Church a Century of Irish Parish Life
New York reports Saint John the Evangelist at 55th Street and First Avenue as a historic Manhattan church serving generations of Irish descent. The 1880 built edifice houses 1500 worshippers across five to six Sunday services, with a notable social hall for dances that foster marriages, while the polychrome rood beam decorates the sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Church of St. John the Evangelist
55Th Street
First Avenue
Manhattan
St. Thomas
St. Vincent Ferrer
St. Mary the Virgin
McNaught Syndicates
Problems Of Farm Tractors To Be Studied
Plans for a tractor demonstration at Oberlin next Thursday by BR. D. Barden of Ohio State University were begun by county farmers. The event at H. G. Klermund garage will cover tractor fuels oils and motor troubles. Committee members include Robert Case Donald Shays William Barber Cyril Rheinders and H Baldauf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
BR. D. Barden
Ohio State University
H. G. Klermund
Robert Case
Donald Shays
Ef Brighton
William Barber
Wellington
Cyril Rheinders
la Geant
H. Baldauf
Columia
Loyalty Class Of Grafton To Sponsor Lecture Feb 28
GRAFTON Tuesday evening the Loyalty Class met at the M E church parlors for their monthly gathering. The group voted to sponsor a illustrated lecture on Yellowstone National Park at the church on Tuesday Feb 28 and to procure wallpaper cleaner for sale by members. A book review of Political Guide for Women was given, and refreshments were served. The class will reconvene in March at Mrs Edna Taylor’s home with 25 members and one guest attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Rinehart
Yellowstone National Park
Irma Guyeska
Dorothy Thompson
Mary Ryder
Dan Bradley
Guy Durkee
Anna Hosler
Edna Taylor
Lorain County official sends plea over relief and tax pressures
A Lorain County official writes about ongoing financial distress since December, noting debts of about 379000 and rising bills to maintain credit. Landlords threaten eviction over missed rents as taxes and relief costs strain the county budget. The letter appeals for reconsideration and explains the hardship faced by relief recipients and residents.
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C. G
Lorain County Commiss
Market Prices and Supplies Reported by State Agencies
The market notes show butter steady at 909.049 cents per pound with unchanged dressed meat and varied poultry prices. Corn and wheat quotes reflect mixed quality tons with No. 2 hard and red selections. potatoes from Michigan and Idaho listed with multiple regional prices. hay and straw figures given. grain mill products and seeds priced by ton or barrel. Some listings indicate modest demand, limited stock, and shifts in shipments, with Oregon, Wisconsin, and Colorado entries among the noted sources.
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Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
Staten
IL. S
United States
Idaho
Colorado
Wisconsin
Bliss
Fey St
Mar-Gariot
Ida Bliss
Timothy
Ton
Sheets Giavatir Co
Montana
Finn
Lovee
European imbroglio and looming air power showdown
The column warns war may come this spring with Germany and Italy favored to win unless the United States intervenes. It stresses air power dominance, noting Germany's thousands of planes and Italy's but France and Britain catching up, and outlines two threats to Britain if demands go unmet: bombing London and Paris and total submarine blockade.
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Washington
Germany
Italy
United States
France
Great Britain
Potatges
Briish
Cne
London
Paris
United R Kingsdom
Court House Notes and Local Incidents Report
An Amherst area report details a series of minor offenses and local actions. Arrests include Frank Buseler for suspected intoxication after a 11 p.m. stop near North Eaton. The county sheriffs investigate property tax refunds requested by Amherst Mortgage Loan Company and consider tax credit applications for 1934–1938. Local animal injuries prompt deputies to probe the shooting of a collie and a fox terrier belonging to Frank Carek. County commissioners parole Nevin Kingsboro and Kenneth Thompson for nonpayment fines tied to school-absent arrests, with instalment plans set. Civil suits: Grafton Savings and Banking Company sues Amelio Sabatino for 2734 and seeks foreclosure in Henrietta and Florence townships. Vermilion-on-the-Lake Development Company sues E V Reiner for 478 on contract real estate matters. Samuel Deutsch and J S Dilgren sue George Kapron for 243 with foreclosure of property in Lorain.
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Amherst Mortgage Loan Company
Obie Tax Commission
Lsst
Sentenced for selling relief clothing for liquor
Albert Fox and Percy Truax, both on county relief, were sentenced to 60 days in Toledo Workhouse by Municipal Judge William P. Duffy in Lorain yesterday after arraignment for selling relief clothing to obtain liquor money. Investigations by Lorain relief case worker Thomas Burton and County Relief Director Ernest Holmes showed one man sold his suit for 3 dollars to a second hand store and the other sold his overcoat for 250 dollars to a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fox
Percy Truax
Toledo
Willam P. Duffy
Lorain
Thomas Burton
Ernest Holmes
Homes
Fragmentary grocery item list from historic ledger
A garbled OCR listing sparse fruit and produce terms including Jonathan, Rome Beauty, Winesap, Winter Banana, Canrots bulk, Crel... ery root, Celery gallon jug, Cabbage Now 0¢, basket of 18, and references to prices per peck or bushel, indicating a mid century store inventory page with mixed typographical errors.
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Baldwin
Jonathan
Rome Beauty
Deepar Tower
University head discusses domestic problems lecture
Rev Edmund C Horne of John Carroll University spoke at Knights of Columbus hall on factors shaping present day issues. He covered government programs to relieve unemployment and boost business, and noted the series will conclude next Friday with a talk on social factors. The event featured vocal solos by David Horan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund C. Horne
John Carroll Univers
Cleveland
Knights of Columbus Hall
Horne
Wes
Edmund F. Ahern
St. Mary's Church At
Soho
F.C Keres
David Horan
Eleanor Erickson
Father Horne
Inhalator Gift To Elyria From Ohio Public Service Co
Elyria received an inhalator, a modern life saving device from The Ohio Public Service Company. Manufactured by The American LaFrance Foamite Company, it assists in drowning cases, shock, suffocation, and other emergencies needing artificial respiration or extra oxygen. It will be kept in the fire department for easy access, with officials noting its importance and urging prompt call to fire or police in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria City
Fire Department
Ohio Public Service Company
American LaFrance Foamite Company
J. 5
Johnson
Ohio Public Service Properties
Paul Gentzel
Fred Hohnes
Joseph Petro
J. D Faxon
W. Bates
Discharged Amherst family from Elyria hospital
Amherst Mrs Richard Collins and son Vermilion were discharged Friday Mrs Wesley Kreeger and son Wesley H Jr were removed from Memorial Hospital Elyria today to their home on South Main Street
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Richard Collins
Wesley Kreeger
Wesley H., Jr
Memorial Hospital
Elyria
South Main Street
Deputies Sent To Oberlin To Quell WPA Tension
Four deputy sheriffs were dispatched to Oberlin this morning after WPA workers clashed with a truck driver who aided Officer Robert Parrish in removing a troublesome worker. Municipal Manager H. V. Zahm said threats arose from sympathizers and deputies were stationed to prevent trouble. the team returned after noon with calm reported.
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WPA
Oberlin
H. V. Zahm
Robert Parrish
Zahm
Parrish
C. J. Cords
Emil Kubishke
John Judge
Albert Stebbins
Death notices and obituaries in Elyria region
Multiple death notices from Elyria area: Thomas J. Fretter of Stony Ridge Road dies after a month illness at Elyna Trial Hospital. born Sheffield 1873, farmer, St Peters Church member. William Ellsworth Ely of Wauseon dies at nephew’s home, funeral in Elyria area. Amos Stoskopf of Valley City dies after two weeks illness, survived by wife and five children. Warren E. Wright of 720 Woodland Avenue dies suddenly, funeral and Masonic services set. obituaries note locations, relatives, and burial plans in Ridge Lawn Cemetery and local churches.
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Thomas J. Fretter
Stony Ridge Road
Elyna
Trial Hospital
Sheffield
Stony Ridge
North Olmsted
St. Peters Rch
North Ridgeville
Coral Hennie
Sewood
Hattie Hamlin
Pleasant
Michigan
Will Holbury
Burton
Ohio
Edward Smith
Elyria
Bitt Home
Ridgeville
John R. Buescher
St Peter's Cemetery
Valley City
Amos Stoskopf
Here
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Grunwald
Myrtle Hall Cemetery
Lewise Bauer
George
Hertha Hammon
Ruth
Elsie
Lucile
Cleveland
Odd Fellows Lodge
Warren E. Wright
Woodland Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Wright
Second Congregational Church
Masonic Lodge
Ridge Lawn Cemetery
Oberlin Community Calendar Highlights February Events
Oberlin prepares for a Leadership Training School starting February 20 at First Church with six weeks of courses led by noted scholars. Topics include The Gospel According to John and How Men Worship, plus primary children growth and mission studies. Also planned are Grange plays, a Women’s Relief Corps rally in Medina, and a Garden Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Cochrane
C. T. Craig
Christian World Friendship Program
Florence M. Fitch
Frances Rutchinson
Theological Library
Women's Relief Corps
Medina
Oberlin Corps
Rotary Club Hosts Ladies Night in Oberlin Inn
The Oberlin Rotary Club held Ladies Night at the Oberlin Inn on Thursday with 75 members and guests present, about 20 from Amherst Lorain and Elyria. Notables included Walter Nord Walter Pillans and Ralph Marbaugh presidents of neighboring clubs. Col M Thomas Tcou spoke on China's Fight for Freedom while Harold Cobault announced district news and four new members were welcomed. Dr J A Richards led funeral rites for Rev James Coffin Perkins in Columbus Grove. Perkins, 85, longtime missionary, had spent years in Oberlin after returning from India.
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Oberlin Rotary Club
Oberlin Inn
Amherst
Lorain
Elyria
Walter Nord
Amherst Rotary
Walter Pillans
Labor Department
China
Harold Cobault
157Th Rotary
Ohio
Ralph Bevard
Elvrra
Frank Craig
W. W. Rosa
Col. Tehou
M. J. Watson
J. A. Richards
Oberlin
Columbus Grove
James Coffin Perkins
James Croswell Perkins
Perkins
India
Edmonds Brother George Dies in Warren Ohio
A. Edmonds of North Pleasant Street learns of his brother George Edmonds death in Warren Ohio after weeks with heart disease. George born at the Edmonds home east of Oberlin, known locally. funeral services set for Monday at two in Warren. Kipton PTA to present two one act plays Thursday evening February 23 in Oberlin.
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Red A. Edmonds
North Pleasant Street
George Edmonds
Warren
Ohio
Mr. Edmonds
Edmonds
Oberlin
Kipton P T. A
LaGrange
Wheeler Road
Jersey
Rhode Island
Fordson Tractor
Fred Kroger
Clayton H. Sooy
Lee Klinect
Winners Named In YMCA Olympic Games Events
Max Roe announced winners of the YMCA boys Olympic games this week. The springboard high jump across classes excluded the Cadets, who did the broad jump. Winners include high school Joe Bolash 6 8 Ed Gutowski 6 3 Al Bara unknown feet, working boys Tom Hutchinson 5 10 Tom Chapman 5 4 Roy Gardner 5 3, Juniors Max Looper Robert Cebula William Burton Donald Ody all tied at 6 7, Preps William Pemberthy 5 1 Jack Cook 4 10 Robert Hobart Robert Reichard tied at 4 6, Cadets Douglas McKay 7 6 Donald Looper 7 3 Robert Heilman 7 3.
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Max Roe
Joe Bolash
Ed. Gutowski
al Bara
Tom Hutchinson
Tom Chapman
Roy Gardner
Max Looper
Robert Cebula
William Burton
Donald Ody
William Pemberthy
Jack Cook
Robert Hobart
Robert Reichard
Douglas McKay
Donald Looper
Rochester Musicians Invited To Meeting
Rochester township musicians are invited to a meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jewett on Monday evening February 20. A large number of musicians reside in the township and a leader is available. All interested are urged to attend.
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Rochester
Rochester Township
Arthur Jewett
NEW TRIALS ASKED IN SIX PETTY GAMBLING CASES
Joseph Q. Peiro sets Monday for ruling on motions for new trials in six petty gambling convictions. Attorney Samuel Kailes filed the motions after guilty verdicts against Howard Pasenow Preston Straw Paul Chain George Kaminiski J E Hummer and Gabe Bannick were returned Wednesday. If overruled Kailes plans an appeal to the common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Q. Peiro
Samuel Kailes
Howard Pasenow
Preston Straw
Paul Chain
George Kaminiski
J. E Hummer
Gabe Bannick
Hailes
Funeral Service for Warren E. Wright Held by King Solomon Lodge
Special Communication of King Solomon Lodge No. 56 F and A M will convene Monday February 20 1959 at 1 PM to conduct the funeral of the late Brother Warren E. Wright George Thompson W M presiding official and acting lodge representative announces the rites and arrangements for the deceased member.
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King Solomon Lodge
Bro
Warren E. Wright
George Thompson
W. AL
Elyria Man Faces Maiming Charge
Elyria man Hal W. Gaynor faces a maiming charge after allegedly biting off part of Delbert Harvitt’s ear during a dispute at their home. Gaynor, 48, is jailed on a $200 bond pending a hearing. Harvitt, 24, says Gaynor chewed his ear while Harvitt claims he pulled a gun. The incident happened about 5 40 p m and Gaynor pleads not guilty with a trial set for Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal W. Gaynor
Second Street
Delbert Harvitt
Gaynor
Harvitt
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Sermon topics announced at Salvation Army revival
Evangelist Frank Berry conducting revival services at the Salvation Army hall announces weekend sermons. Saturday evening promising Christ before Pilate. Sunday 10 30 A M The Comforter and Sunday 7 45 P M I Have Something Against Thee. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Berry
Salvation Army Hall
Christ Before Pilate
Steel Workers Groups To Hold Two Meetings In Lorain
The Steel Workers Organizing committee announces two meetings at their Lorain headquarters. The first is at 1 PM with delegates from Ellwood City and McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to discuss grievances and policies. A second meeting at 3 PM will be of special interest to local members.
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The
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Lorain
Ellwood City
McKeesport
Golden Gate Expo Opens Today at San Francisco
The Golden Gate International Exposition opened in San Francisco as the west’s World Fair. The event celebrates two major bridge projects, the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge worth 65 million dollars and the Golden Gate Bridge at 25 million, linking cities around the bay and guiding visitors to Treasure Island.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
Treasure Island
Bay
Trial Continued for Amherst Driver on Liquor Charge
Robert Lawhead of Amherst, arrested a week ago on a charge of driving while intoxicated, obtained a further continuance of his trial until 2 p.m. Monday. He appeared before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro today. Cyclists of France paid nearly $2,000,000 for bicycle licenses last year.
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Robert Lawhead
Amherst
Joseph Q. Petro
France
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Charles B. Driscoll
Yorkville
St. John's
Chas, Driscol
Chrysler
Deetz
Loyalty Class of
Grafton
GIAIN
Stan
Leghorn
Pennsylvania
Maine
Texas
Florida
Baldwin Aeoin
Hitler
Mussolini
Eastern
Rifts Department
Michdle
East Avenue
Frank Buseler
Siron
North Eaton
Shers Department
Frank Carek
South Lake Avenue
Nevin Kingsboro
Kenneth Thompson
Sheffield Township
Grafton Savings and Banking Company
Amelio Sabatino
Henrietta
Florence
Vermilion
Samuel Deutsch
J. S. Dilgren
George Kapron
P.S. Co
Hopital News
William Ellsworth Ely
New London
Wauseon
Wiliam Ellsworth Ely
Glenn Spade
High Street
Ely
Spades
Fitch Funeral
Edgar Bros. Funera
Esther Wood
N. Professor St
Union St
Grange Hall
Oberlin Grange
Oberlin Women’s Club
J. E. Wickler
West College Street
Eugene Zavodsky
Chicago
M. A. Houghton
Rotary Club
Gies
Salvation Army
Steel Workers
A. Walker General Auctioneer
Redington Bldg
Nichols Court
Sonal
Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Phone
the Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance
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