Anniversaries and historic milestones listed for notable figures
A dated list notes births and deaths of prominent figures such as William H. Crawford Winslow Homer Samuel Lover John Wise George Moore Louis Grossman Charles E. Muller plus historic events including the US Court of Claims founding 1855 impeachment move against Andrew Johnson 1868 woman’s temperance crusade 1874 Verdun prompting German troops 1916 Nazi Party 1920 Hughes as Chief Justice 1930 League of Nations judgment 1933 and Hitler’s demands 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lover
John Wise
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Winslow Homer
America
Boston
Scarboro
Maine
George Moore
Louis Grossman
Detroit
Cincinnati
Vienna
Charles E. Muller
Heidelberg College
Massillon
Ohio
United States Court of Claims
U. S. House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
Verdun
Nazi Party
Munich
Charles Evans Hughes
U. S. Supreme Court
League of Nations
Japan
China
Hitler
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Giesel With Gifts
A recent bride, Mrs Giesel, was honored at a bridal shower with many lovely gifts. All attendees enjoyed a delightful afternoon together.
Troublesome riches and a California banker the Giannini tale
The article sketches A. P. Giannini once seen as a colossal California financier tied to Bank of America and a vast wealth empire. It claims his personal wealth is under half a million with securities at 38000 and a possible 300000 Treasury charge, while he cites twenty prosperous years with little salary. It Weighs his public image against his reported finances and compares him to John D Rockefeller in stature, ending with a reflection on common human troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Giannini
Bank of
Tialy
Bank of America
Treasury
California
Pacific West Coast
Rocky Mountain District
Giannini
Rockefeller
New York State
Croesus
U. S. Treasury
John D. Rockefeller
Judy O'Grady
Guide To Self-Reliance In Honor Of Mark Burns
Mark Burns Chippewa government co ordinator western Great Lakes and superintendent of the Consolidated Chippewa Agency receives the Indian Council Fire of Chicago annual achievement medal for lifting his people toward self support. Over twenty years his efforts improved health education facilities and living standards while reducing relief reliance and fostering pride in self help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Burns
Indian Council
Chicago
Burns
Great Lakes
Consolidated Chippewa Agency
Rudyard Kipling
Endowments urged to shield colleges from funding risks
Dr. Stanley King of Amherst College warned at the University of Rochester that private endowment shrinking threatens academic integrity and could push colleges toward government subsidies. He cited a one third drop in endowment returns and warned deficit financing may limit future autonomy and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley King
Amherst College
University of Rochester
King
Dr. King
Edison Day Declared in South Dakota by Governor Bushfield
South Dakota proclaims Thomas Alva Edison Day by gubernatorial proclamation praising his inventions and their impact on industry and jobs. The governor lauds Edison among great Americans and notes his contributions to electric energy and national advancement. The piece ends with a stray garbled line about education and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Thomas A. Edison
Harlan J. Bushfield
Thomas Alva Edison
Edison
Bushfield
Notable Births of Public Figures Over Past Six Decades
A collection of brief biographical notes listing prominent figures born in various U S locations, including Victor F Moore in New Jersey and John P Frey in Minnesota. The list covers actors, economists, professors, composers, authors, and athletes with birthplaces and ages ranging from 49 to 68 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor F. Moore
New Jersey
American Federation of Labor
Mankato
Minn
Leo Wolman
Columbia University
Baltimore
Roland G. Kent
The
University of Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Del
Preston S. Arkwright
Georgia Power Company
Savannah
Rudolph Ganz
Carnegie
Fortune of a Generous Native in Social Circles
The reading foresees a generous nature with wide friendships and strong social ties. The subject will likely be well supplied with worldly goods and leave a lasting memory as a much loved teacher respected by the world.
Fire destroys Church of Christ at North Eaton
Fire last night damaged the Church of Christ at North Eaton, believed caused by a defective stove. The large frame building stood for years as council members push to meter water service with $13,000 for new meters referred to the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
North Eaton
King
Ohio Direct Legislation League
Elyria
Billy Sunday Ends Elyria Campaign With $9109 Check
Billy Sunday concluded a six week evangelistic drive in Elyria drawing 5000 attendees for the final service. He left town with a check totaling 9109.41 after the campaign drew about 250000 in attendance and more than 3500 people traveled to the events. A wreck at Wellington tied up traffic as 25 to 40 freight cars burned after a gasolene car exploded on the Big Four and Wheeling and Lake Erie lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Elyria
Lake Erie
Wellington
When the Hospitallers Became the Knights of Malta
In 1530 the order designed a distinct emblem by placing four arrowheads with points meeting, forming what later became known as the Maltese Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospitallers OF ST
Depreciation Deductions Under the Revenue Act
The Revenue Act allows a reasonable allowance for exhaustion wear and tear including obsolescence. Depreciation applies to property used in trade, business or profession and to capital assets not deductible as current expenses. If part of a residence is used for business, depreciation is prorated by room use, and rental income must be included if part is rented.
Fruits of Repentance Lent Reflection on Prayer
Fr. Bk. reading from Romans 12 urges Christians to present their bodies as a living sacrifice. Lent offers refreshment through private and public prayer, refreshing spiritual power. Mary sits at Jesus feet while Martha serves, guiding renewal of purpose toward God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Mary
Litchfield Notes Preview Local Club Meetings
Mrs Mabel Barth hosts the Thimble Sisters Quilting Club for an all day session and picnic on Tuesday February 28. The North Street division serves the school community lunch on Thursday March 2. Litchfield Chapter O E S holds a regular meeting Thursday evening March 2. Mrs William King entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Mabel Barth
Thimble Sisters Quilting Club
North Street
William King
Friendly Bridge Club Hosts Birthday Party Night
The Friendly Bridge club met Wednesday evening at a Medina home for a Washington birthday party. Miss Helen Virginia Colbrunn won high score and Miss Helen Eberle was second. Mrs. Harry Streett substituted for Mrs. Radie as partner. Refreshments followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Bridge Club
Washington
Medina
Helen Virginia Colbrunn
Helen Eberle
Harry Streett
Radie
George Round
Litchfield
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Ale Holmes
Grange Fun Night Draws 60 Attendees and Debates Advertising
About 60 subordinate and junior grange members attended a Wednesday evening Fun Night. The debate on whether there is too much public advertising proved entertaining with Mrs. Flannery and Mrs. Homan for the affirmative and Mr. Moore and Mr. Stocker for the negative. Washington’s birthday was celebrated with a special lunch and a log shaped birthday cake with roses and three mini hatchets. The next tris range meeting is set for Wednesday evening March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Flannery
Homan
Moore
Stocker
Washington
C. H. Sears
Norris Leach
William Elwell
Community Greetings Fill Elyria and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Orrin Kellogg called on Mrs John Langdon at Memorial hospital in Elyria where she has been ill and just returned home. Mrs Mina Gott shows slight improvement at her daughter Mrs Welsh in Pawnee. A D Taylor visited his mother Edith Taylor in Elyria Sunday. Sunday dinner guests at Earl Hines included Ervin Brinker of Chatham and S M Wright Lucile Ludwig Harold Dean with Willis Hines and Genevieve Hines. Frank Heiser and daughters from North Olmsted visited J H and Myron Barth families and Mrs J H Barth stayed for a several days visit. Mrs Christy Haas hosted Mrs Alfred Giesel and friends Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Kellogg
John Langdon
Memorial Hospital
Elyria
Mina Gott
Mrs. Welsh
Pawnee
A. D. Taylor
Edith Taylor
Earl Hines
Ervin Brinker
Chatham
S. M. Wright
Wellington
Lucile Ludwig
Berea
Harold Dean
Sharon
Willis Hines
Genevieve Hines
Frank Heiser
North Olmsted
J. H
Myron Barth
J. H. Barth
Christy Haas
Alfred Giesel
Mansfield Families Host Weekend Guests and Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Paul McIntire and baby of Mansfield were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McIntire. M. B. Copas was treated for tonsillitis recently. Beatrice Fell and a friend from Elyria visited Anna Sands and Frances Heckel. Charles Foote with daughter Margaret and son Kelvin of Cleveland visited Mrs. Foote’s sister F. H. Lewis. Frank Hyer of Lorrain joined W. J. Moulder at his convalescent home. Walter McMillan and son Edward visited Thomas Gray in Elyria. T. M. Baldwin and Adelbert Baldwin visited Frank Culbertson in New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Copas
Beatrice Fell
Elyria
Anna Sands
Frances Heckel
Charles Foote
Margaret
Kelvin
Cleveland
Foote
F. H. Lewis
Frank Hyer
Lorain
W. J. Moulder
Moulder
Walter McMillan
Edward
Thomas Gray
T. M. Baldwin
Adelbert Baldwin
Frank Culbertson
New London
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William H. Crawford
Georgia
Nelson Co
Frank Caskey
Caskey
Columbus Street
D. W. Myers
Camp Sherman
Treany
Chevrolet
General Motors
Choteh
Glen Rogers Motors, Inc
Reiddge
Clarcy
Greatene
Kngg
Moneed
Phove
Gunmetal Brown
Children's Oxfords
Oxfords
Cort's
Wert Broat RT
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Brokerage Service
P. BR. Smith & CO
Vincent
Paul McIntire
Baby of
Mansfield
C. E. McIntire
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