New York Day By Day Swedish Engineers Club Dinner
New York January 8 The Swedish Engineers Club once owned a fine Manhattan home at 27 West List Street designed by Stanford White for a Wall Street magnate. The club hosted lavish meals and banquets that impressed guests, with the author noting he gained weight during the club’s tenure as proprietor of its own dining room.
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New York
Swedish Engineers Club
Manhattan
West List Street
Stanford White
Wall Street
Pimples Kill Romance
Pimples blemishes cause distress in lovers with ugly shin blemishes and itchy patches. This ad touts Peterson's Ointment as quick relief for external skin irritations including red blotches and cracked heels. Available at all druggists with a money back offer.
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Peterson
Stockholm private restaurant venture by John Rappe in town
John Rappe, Swedish manager, took over the dining room when it fasted and turned it into the Stockholm a private venture with Swedish waiters led by captain Eric Carlson. The menu features Smorgasbord with 27 hors d'oeuvres, Swedish pancakes with lingon berries and hot coffee for dessert. Ernest Culbertson recalls Macomb II and Hamp ton connections in his theatrical writing career.
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John Rappe
Stockholm
Rappe
Eric Carlson
Tunney Keeps Fit For Living Not Fights
The article notes Gene Tunney remains in constant training at his Connecticut estate though he will never fight again. He stays fit to live and stay efficient, reflecting on aging and continued activity. It parallels Police Inspector Matt McGrath who trains for hammer throws in future Olympics. The piece also mentions Hickory-smoked salt becoming a household novelty and its impact on common foods.
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Gene Tunney
Connecticut
Tunney
Matt McGrath
Manhattan
Finland
McGrath
Loyalists Halt Nationalists In Catalonia Front
Spanish Loyalist troops halted the Nationalist offensive in Catalonia, according to a United Press report from Hendaye. Col Enrique Laster said Nationalists made no real gain in 48 hours while Nationalist communiques claimed village captures that did not represent an actual eastward advance, instead tightening the line south of Cervera.
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Hendaye
Catalonia
United Press
Leuring
Enrique Laster
Cervera
Pleads Guilty To Murdering Girl In Milwaukee
Ernest John Mahr, 24, confessed to killing Ruth Ella Scott, 16, a Milwaukee High School student, with an axe after breaking into her home. Municipal Judge Max W. Nohl sentenced him to life in prison after a guilty plea. He planned robbery, attempted to murder the mother, was captured while hitchhiking toward Chicago.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ernest John Mahr
Waupan
Ruth Ella Scott
Max W. Nohl
Scott
Chicago
Hickory logs into common salt flavor recalls smokehouse
A brief reminiscence of a farm smokehouse comes to life as hams and bacon hang by sisal twine from rafters. The vivid sensory detail evokes homey curing methods and traditional country cuisine. Copyright 1939 McNaught Syndicate.
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McNaught Syndicate
Amherst Council Sets Sights on Lower Water Rates
Amherst Ohio council meets appointing Mrs. Alvin Brown as interim village clerk during Miller’s illness and authorizing a two month budget. William Ehrman reappointed cemetery trustee. The village to accept a new police car and equip with siren first aid kit and extinguisher. Water works report under review with possible condemnation if rate talks fail. Meeting adjourned after bills passed.
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Amherst
Alvin Brown
Charles Miller
William Ehrman
Cooper
Officers Conference Held by Lorain County Federation
The Lorain County Federation of Evangelical and Reformed Women held an officers conference Tuesday at St. Peter's church. About fifty attendees from Lorain, Elyria, Valley City, South Amherst, and Amherst participated, with sessions on Bible study, department work, and merger convention plans led by Mrs Mae Fill-Say Ashbrook.
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Lorain County
Cleveland
Lorain County Federation
Ashbrook
Marion Club Elects Officers at St Josephs Church
The Marion Club of St Josephs church met with Miss Dorothy Fuhrman on Tenney Avenue. Officers elected were president Miss Mary Alice McDermott and secretary Miss Marv Izold. The group planned two weeks later meeting with Miss Mary Kolenda Milan Avenue after a needlework session and lunch.
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Marion Club
St Josephs Church
Dorothy Fuhrman
Tenney Avenue
Mary Alice McDermott
Marv Izold
Mary Kolenda
Milan Avenue
Pythian Sisters Install New Officers and Committees
The Pythian Sisters elected June Carder as most excellent chief and named committees for the year including sick, flower, ways and means, and entertainments. Charter members to chair at a February meeting. Mrs I L Roemer to lead February events. a Medina Home card party set for February 2 with white elephant prizes.
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NFW
Pythian Sisters
June Carder
Sick Flower
Ways and Means
IL Roemer
Medina
Nettie Schaeffer
Devotions Led by Rev Schmidt With German Reference
Laura Belle Bahl and Na dine Aldrich along with Esther Sprenger supervised devotions. Rev Schmidt led a discussion on Rev Neumoeller of Germany. A sequence of games followed and refreshments were served to 20 people.
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Laura Belle Bahl
Nadine Aldrich
Esther Sprenger
Schmidt
Neumoeller
Germany
St Ann's Circle One elects officers at St Joseph's church
Mrs Albert Schmitz of East Street hosted Circle One of St Ann's Society Monday night. Mrs J J Ryan was named president for the coming year with Mrs Michael Wohlever as secretary treasurer. High five hundred scores went to Mrs Albert Schmitz Mrs Robert Squires and Mrs Michael Wohlever.
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Albert Schmitz
East Street
Circle
St. Ann's
Refreshments Served for Eight Guests Including Mrs Squires
Mrs Ryan will entertain the group on January 23 at her Middle Street home after refreshments were served to eight people including guest Mrs R Squires.
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R. Squires
Ryan
Middle Street
A M C Members Set Monthly Meeting Schedule
The A M C met Monday evening at Town Hall and decided to hold regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting on February 34 will be a Valentine party. Officers will be elected at the business meeting before the social hour. A discussion on the year’s program followed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Shand and Miss Levin after the social hour.
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A.M. C's
Shand
Denture Breath Woes Solved by Polident Cleaner
Advertisement claims "denture breath" caused by mucin-scum on plates and bridges. Promotes Polident brushless cleaner as dentist approved, cleansing stains and deposits, freshening breath. Recommends daily use with powder and water for 10 to 15 minutes, costing 30 cents and money back if unsatisfied.
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Charles B. Driscoll
Chas, Driscoll
Ernest Culbertson
Macomb II
Ben Hampton
Ben
Hampton
Culbertson
Ray Long
Odd McIntyre
McIntyre
Gallipolis
Elyria
Davenport
Kroehler
West Broad Street Arts
B. A. Jenne
Church St
Stone City
Eastern Stars
First Evangelical Church
Henry Schmitken
Woman's Union of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church
Circle One
George Rosenkranz
Cornell Avenue
Jacob Rosenkranz
Circle Five
Rudolph Berger
Crownhill Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Helen Hollingsworth
League of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church
Mary Berger
Dorothy Raesler
Helen Berger
Noma Hollingsworth
Robert Laux
Evelyn Stark
Neva Barris
Earl Babiers
Chester Kabuski
Edna Mae Lehman
Eleanor Neuman
Bellans
Oxford
Belle Isle
Nets
Penivat Cretonne
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