Boys Kill Old Man and Get $9 Confess in Carrolton Mo
Two runaways from a state children's home confessed to killing J W S Bricken 71 on his farm near Leeton to steal $9 and a 1928 sedan. Oliver Hammond 16 and Cleo Ramsey 15 described luring him, tying him, and firing a final shot after he pleaded for life. They rode out West briefly before returning to the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Childen
Oliver Hammond
Cleo Ramsey
Jim) Bricken
Leeton
Hammond
Bricken
Ramsey
Brickens
Colorado
Briden
Bedy
William Ledbetter
P T A Meeting in South Amherst Hosts Lorain Council
The South Amherst PTA welcomes the Lorain County Parent-Teacher Council on Wednesday starting 3 30 PM Miss Etta O Creech of Cleveland will speak on For All Our Sakes A quiz bee will be led by Dr Dean H Minnis superintendent of Pleasant View Sanitorium and L B Hindman of Oberlin Mrs Paul Mori PTA president gives welcome Werner Zilch Amherst presides Lola Wiegert LaGrange chairs the program Dinner at 5 30 PM Instrumental music and dances featured Al Rosen Cleveland FBI man will discuss The Fight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Against Crime at the 8 PM evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
Parent- Teachers Association
Lorain County
Parent-Teacher Council
Etta O'Creech
Cleveland
All Our Sakes
Dean H. Minnis
Pleasant View Sanitorium
L. B Hindman
Oberlin
Spain County
Germany Advertises in Japan as Ideal Travel Country
Germany showcases its appeal to Japanese visitors emphasizing safety, culture, and efficient travel amenities. Officials describe Germany as a prime destination offering historic sites, modern transport, and diverse experiences for international tourists seeking quality and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
Special Missionary Service At Tabernacle
The Full Gospel Tabernacle held well attended evangelistic services with a strong altar call. A special missionary service is planned Tuesday at 7 30 P M featuring Rev Philip J Shabaz who has worked in Persia and seeks to reach the unsaved at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Philip J. Shabaz
Persia
Irvin E. Ade
I Cor
Nationalists In Spain Drive On Toward Barcelona
Nationalist field headquarters said Insurgent troops were nearing Igualada, 30 miles from Barcelona, after claiming advances to Cervera and occupying 83 towns including Tarragona Tarrega and Reus. General Juan Kindelan predicted they would reach Barcelona within a month, with gains signaling the last push before the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
Igualada
Barcelona
Cervera
Tarragona
Terragona
Tarrega
Reus
Townsend Birthday Ball a Large Townsend Club Fundraiser
The Birthday Ball at the 1 O. O F hall honoring Dr Francis Townsend drew about 230 attendees and featured a speech by Charles Newell of Cleveland on the Townsend plan and H R 4199. Proceeds go to Townsend Foundation Fund via Townsend Club No 1 at 136 Middle Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Townsend
Charles Newell
Cleveland
Townsend
Newell
Francis Townsend
Tom and Jerry Orchestra
Townsend Foundation
Townsend Club No. 1
Middle Avenue
Alcatraz Break Still A Mystery
Warden James A. Johnston said the investigation cannot determine how five convicts cut from their cells in Friday’s abortive escape. Federal director James V. Bennett planned to set up headquarters on Alcatraz as the search intensifies. Prisoners and cells on the Rock have been scrutinized. no file proof tools are found. Arthur Barker, who led the group, was fatally shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James A. Johnston
Alcatraz Island
James V. Bennett
Federal
Washington
Rock
Arthur
Doc) Barker
Amherst Wedding Brings Edwards Spade man Union
Amherst O Jan 16 A wedding of local interest took place at Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Chapel Cleveland at 3 p m Saturday Aliss Jeanette Spademan eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Spademan 3245 Grove Avenue Lorain became the bride of Herbert Edwards eldest son of Mr and Mrs Edwards Ridge Road Amherst The ceremony was witnessed by immediate relatives and friends The couple were unattend ed The Edwards left on a honeymoon to New Smyrna Fla Saturday evening Both bride and groom are well known in Amherst Mrs Edwards graduated from Lorain High Class of 1933 and attended Wittenberg College Mgr Edwards a graduate of Amherst High Class of 1933 has been employed as carpenter with his father H D Edwards and with L Heidrics contractor Elyria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst, O
Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Chapel
Cleveland
Aliss Jeanette Spademan
W. A. Spademan
Grove Avenue
Lorain
Herbert Edwards
Edwards
Ridge Road
Amherst
Church Officers and Circles Convene in Lorain County
Lorain County Federation of Evangelical and Reformed women hosts officers conference at a local church with morning and afternoon sessions. Dinner by Women’s Union. Mrs Mee Friday Ashbrook of Cleveland to speak. war homes seminars by chairmen. Senior league meets Tuesday. two Woman’s Union circles Thursday. choir rehearsal Friday. Church council officers installed by Rev C E Schmidt. Names of officers listed for Woman’s Union Intermediate and Senior Leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Federation of Evangelial and Reformed Women
Womans Union
Mee Friday Ashbrook
Cleveland
District Womans Union
Teh
Woman's Union
George Rosenkranz
Cornell Avenue
Jacob Rosenkranz
Circle 5
Rudolph Berger
Crownhill Avenue
Church Council
C. E. Schmidt
Charles Mathes
C. C. Kern
Walter Mischka
John Wurmnest
Hugh Tompkins
Herman Bischoff
Donald Rumsey
James Bruce
Earl Bliss
Edward Young
James Schulz
Raymond Slumska
Wilma
Installation of church officers at Sunday service
Newly elected church officers were installed during Sunday worship. Officers include treasurer William Robertson, clerk Miss Grayce Purcell, trustees F. J. Hubbard C. E. Cooper Charles Stearn, deacon C. E. Cooper, deaconess Mrs. Mayme Schaeffer, religious education Rev. Kenneth Kuntz Kenneth Alexander Mrs. F R Powers Harry Powers, board of finance chairman William Robertson and secretary Miss Phyliss Sabier, canvas campaign leader, Sunday School superintendent Kenneth Alexander, organist Mrs. Walter Kappley with assistant Harry Powers, ushers Kenneth and Ted Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robertson
Grayce Purcell
F. J. Hubbard
C. E. Cooper
Charles Stearn
Mayme Schaeffer
Kenneth Kuntz
Kenneth Alexander
F. R. Powers
Harry Powers
Board of Finance
Phyliss Sabiers
George Carter
Walter Kappley
Kenneth
Ted Alexander
Club notices from the school hall event schedule
The Techawitha Club held a Sunday afternoon meeting at the school hall for business and social purposes. Dorothy Fuirman will host the Marion Club tonight from Tenney avenue. Circle one of St Anns society invites members to meet with Mrs Albert Schmity on East street. The Loran deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women meets Tuesday afternoon at St Johns parish in South Lot. Mrs W D Cox of Middle Ridge road opens her home to Cycle 3 of St Ann's society Wednesday evening. The Novena in honor of the Sorrowsoul Mother continues Friday evenings at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Techawitha
School Hall
Dorothy Fuirman
Tenney Avenue
Marion Club
Cicle One
St Anns Society
Albert Schmity
East Street
Loran
National Council of Catholi Women
St. Johns Parish
South Lote
W. D. Cox
Middle Ridge Road
St. Ann's Society
Church Activities This Week In Local Congregations
The Sunday School teacher training and Bible study class meet this evening at the church parlors. Ladies host all day quilting bees Wednesday at Mrs Schulz and Mrs Moff homes. Ladies Aid social meets Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. Lorain County Lutheran Men's Club quarterly meeting Friday evening at St John school hall Elyria. Junior Walther League meets Thursday evening at the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schulz
Jackson Street
Herbert Moff
Elyda Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lorain County
Ladies Society Meeting and Choir Rehearsal
The Ladies' society will meet Wednesday afternoon at the church parlors for a song service and devotional period followed by sewing. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Jay Gillette and Mrs. Jessie Cromwell. The junior choir has its weekly rehearsal at 3:30 Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Society
Jay Gillette
Jessie Cromwell
Prayer Meeting and Services Schedule
The ladies' prayer meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon. Regular services on Wednesday and Friday evenings occur at 7.30 led by Pastor Rev. Daniel Buser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Buser
Baby girl born Saturday to ta and family
ta was admitted and gave birth to a baby girl Saturday. Mrs. L. B. King of Altoona Pennsylvania has been the guest several days of Mrs. lary Hutton and Mrs. Minnie Bechtel. Mrs. Martin Schroeder is at her home on Church street. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wohlever of Lurain were Saturday evening guests of Amherst friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. King
Altoona
Lary Hutton
Minnie Bechtel
Martin Schroeder
Church Street
Arthur Wohlever
Lurain
Amherst Friends
Oberlin Road NEWS NOTES
East Oberlin Church Council held its regular meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Ford with full attendance. Plans were made for a Men's Club social and supper Tuesday January 24 in the church parlors. Committee: R F Clark Fodor and Dean McRoberts. The January Woman's Society committee plans a box social Friday January 20 at 6 30 P M. Committee: Mrs Rudolph Newmann Mrs John Edmonds Mrs Mark Rhodes. Russia Township Farm Womans Club meets Wednesday January 18 at the Garage hall with business at 11 AM to devote afternoon to extension work. Miss Eckert to conduct electricity instruction. Second meeting on this subject. members asked to come prepared to work on a quilt for a needy family. South Russia Club members were entertained at Mrs J E Ford's home Thursday. Officers for the coming year: president Mrs Hollis Keighley, vice president Mrs Charles Feakins, secretary Mrs John Barnard, treasurer Miss Clara Lewis. Farmers Union held annual business meeting Tuesday evening electing officers: president Mr Lessy of East Pittsfield, vice president Thomas Ward, secretary and treasurer Glenn Draper, social committee Harold Brandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Road
East Oberlin
J. E. Ford
R. F. Clark
Fodor
Dean McRoberts
Woman's Society
Rudolph Newmann
John Edmonds
Mark Rhodes
Russia Township Farm Womans Club
Miss Eckert
Clara Lewis
Farmers Union
Lessy
East Pittsfield
Thomas Ward
Glenn Draper
Harold Brandt
Community 1938 Records: Births Deaths Marriages
The year 1938 saw twelve births three deaths and eight marriages within the community marking a year of family events and population change.
Business trip and family visits noted in Ohio region
Harold Barnard and Dean Mc Roberts took a business trip to Akron on Thursday. Miss Helen Kern of Orville spends the week with her brothers Kenneth and Russell Kern in Oberlin. Miss Kern previously lived here for several years before moving to Orville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Barnard
Dean McRoberts
Akron
Helen Kern
Orville
Kenneth Kern
Russel Kern
Oberlin
Miss Kern
Spencer High Red Birds Schedule and Team Roster
Spencer High will host Sharon January 17 and Granger January 20 on the local floor. The Spencer team roster includes Jim Querin Johnny Salkowski Francis Stuart Harry Corey Harold Neptune William Clark Lvile Stuart Oral Roberts Kermit Billman Bob Querin Jim Gorfido Roger Leininger Fred Querin Clarence Walkden Dallas Hange Ray Spicek Junior Coomer Cormon Hardie with Sulkusk as manager. The Men’s Brotherhood met at the Methodist church Thursday evening with a well attended address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Spencer High Red Birds
Sharon
Granger
Jim Querin
Johnny Salkowski
Francis Stuart
Harry Corey
Harold Neptune
William Clark
Lvile Stuart
Oral Roberts
Kermit Billman
Bob Querin
Jim Gorfido
Roger Leininger
Fred Querin
Clarence Walkden
Dallas Hange
Ray Spicek
Junior Coomer
Cormon Hardie
Sulkusk
The Failure of German Democracy Discussed by Rabbi Lubauch
Rabbi Lothar Lubauch of Elyria spoke on the topic The Failure of German Democracy. The ladies aid served refreshments. The Spencer Baptist church youth held January devotional and social at Mrs Rose Mantz home Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothar Lubauch
Elyria
Spencer Baptist Church
Rose Mantz
P T A Holds Regular Session in School Auditorium
The P T A met in the school auditorium Tuesday evening with Mrs Will Moore presiding. An entertaining committee included Mesdames Walter Rowe Charles Walters and Harvey Ingraham. Rev J G Koontz led devotionals Kenneth Rook played a saxophone solo and Miss Arlene Williams directed group singing. Guest speaker Mrs Andrew Rawson of LaGrange spoke on The Value of P T A. Attendance was very good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Will Moore
Walter Rowe
Charles Walters
Harvey Ingraham
J. G. Koontz
Kenneth Rook
Arlene Williams
Andrew Rawson
LaGrange
Woman's Missionary Band meeting moved to Jan 26
The Spencer Baptist church Woman's Missionary Band will meet Thursday January 26 with Mrs. Howard McCourt in place of Mrs. Harold Painter. A covered dish lunch will follow at noon. Members are urged to attend for upcoming work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Baptist Church
Howard McCourt
Harold Painter
Otto E. Allen
Lod
Will McVicker
Claud Gannett
Helen Bements
West Main Street
Lothar Lubasen
Elyria
J. G. Koontz
Charles Bement
Billy
Lena Bement
Wakeman
G. L. Emerson
Rochester Township P T A Meeting Brisk With New Members
The Rochester Township Parent-Teachers Association met in the school music room with higher attendance and new members. President Mrs Arthur Jewett led the session as William Davidson played horn solo with his mother on piano, others gave solos and a duet, and Dr Drew spoke on health. The warm lunch project was approved. next meeting set for February's second Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Rochester Township
Parent-Teachers Association
Arthur Jewett
William Davidson
Pearl Ricbe
L. C. Wolfe
Drew
Beviers Store Incident Leaves Miss McConnell Injured
Miss Mary McConnell slipped on her way to work at Beviers store in New London and broke a bone in her leg above the ankle. She is resting at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McConnell
Beviers Store
New London
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad
Nervous readers urged to trust a time proven general system. The ad promotes Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a wholesome herbal remedy for women to build physical resistance calm nerves and ease female disorders. It boasts over sixty years of use and more than one million women reporting benefits while encouraging purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Church tureen supper invites all men to attend
All men of the church are invited to attend a tureen supper and social time at the church parlors Saturday evening starting at 6 30 PM.
Amherst Garden Club January Meeting Tonight at Nicholl Home
The January meeting of the Amherst Garden Club will be held this evening at the Harry Nicholl home on South Main Street. A joint open installation of officers of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters will be held this evening. The Rotary Club will observe ladies night this evening with supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Garden Club
Harry Nicholl
South Main Street
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Rotary Club
Weekly prayer service and Bible study in Middle Ridge
The weekly prayer service and Bible study will be held Wednesday evening at Henry Schmitkens home in Middle Ridge. The January birthday supper is Friday evening at the church parlors under the Truth Seekers class. The Loyal Workers class meets Thursday with Mrs Christena Tolhurst in Middle Ridge, starting with a noon dinner before the regular business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmitkens
Middle Ridge
Truth Seekers
Loyal Workers
Christena Tolhurst
Admissions list includes Burbliss Platé and Caspér names
Readable admissions snippet lists Joseph Burbliss of South Amherst Leona Platé of Park Avenue and Mrs John Caspér of Henriet as notable entries, indicating a local registry or society enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Burbliss
South Amherst
Leona Platé
Park Avenue
John Caspér
Henriet
Community Notes On Illness Visits And Revisions
Mrs James Langon of Rochester is doing nicely. Mrs Blanche Zeigler of Spencer and Mrs A H Gallatin of Wellington visited Mrs Cena Clifford. Liberty Dyer, wintering near Oberlin, is slowly improving after a stroke. Ill include Grace Williams Lillian Trippe Wolfe children Davidson. Church night at M E church moved to Wednesday. Eva Winfield recovering from influenza. Tommy Dickerson now employed at Hollis Snyder home New London. Tuesday evening callers at Cliff Cowie included Lester Wolfe New London Seidell Greenwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Langon
Rochester
Blanche Zeigler
Spencer
A. H. Gallatin
Wellington
Cena Clifford
Liberty Dyer
Oberlin
Grace Williams
Lillian Trippe
L. C. Wolfe
Lillian Davidson
M. E
Eva Winfield
Tommy Dickerson
Hollis Snyder
New London
Cliff Cowie
Lester Wolfe
Mrs. Seidell
Greenwich
Mizpah Class Meeting at Cowie Home
Mizpah Class of the M FE Sunday School held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Maggie Cowie’s home with ten ladies present. After devotionals, comments on the Sunday School lesson were studied and this year’s fellowship dues were collected for the Missionary treasurer. Next gathering will be at Mrs. Edith Knapp’s home with Mrs. E. D. Thompson leading devotional, bring Bible, quarterly, and Christian Advocate. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
Maggie Cowie
Edith Knapp
E. D. Thompson
Belden Wise Hosts Pinochle Club Night
Mr and Mrs A L Wise entertained the Wednesday Evening Pinochle Club at their Belden home January 11. After eleven games Mrs Wise and James Aldrich won high scores while Mrs Rose Deimling and George Grabenstetter took second, and Mrs Caroline Goodman with Joe Grabenstetter were low. Refreshments followed. Charles Wise recovers from surgery at Memorial Hospital. Community Circle met at Irene Wise's home with a strong turnout and Mrs attended the business meeting.
Belden Community Play and PTA Meeting notes
Anna Hol zr acts as vice president in president's absence while Charles Wise stands in. A Columbia play Thursday featured Mrs Wise with Neil Wise singing solo and the Belden School boys quartet with members Neil Wise Ray Joreske Aubrey Mohler Earl Pietch accompanied by Jeanne Wise. The January PTA meeting set for January 19 at the school with a fine program and large attendance expected. Belden Grange postponed officer installation to the next meeting due to several officers being absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hol Zr
Charles Wise
Belden Grange
Fire damages grease in meat loaf at Cleveland Street home
Firefighters were called to Ralph Carrick's residence at 136 Cleveland Street yesterday afternoon after grease boiled from a meat loaf and ignited from the oven flame. The blaze was confined to the grease with no damage beyond the loaf. Squad Company No 1 and Engine Company No 2 responded and found the fire out upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Carrick
Cleveland Street
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Tabernacle
Spain
Alcatraz
Jrive
Greyhound Travel Bureau
Court St
Greyhound
By Denys Wortman
B. A. Jeane
Church St
Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters
Stone City Chapter of
Eastern Stars
Hospital Austrary
Pythian Hall
Hickory Three Grange
A. K. Jenne
Cleveland Avenue
Circle 1
The
Congregational Church
George Deiss
W.B A
L J Henes
Elmer Jonson Post
American Legion
Town Hall
ST. Peter Church
ST. Joseph Church
ST. Pau Church
Foursquare Church
Methodist Church
Gtv
DRY Cleaners
Middle Ave
P.T. A. Meeting
First Evangelical
Hospital News
H. Benham
Belden
Belgian Congo
Good Housekeeping Bureau
Maurice
Maurice Oil
Triumph
Shopp
Haserodt’s
Broad Street
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