Dinner in Honor of Betts Set for February 6
Elyria officials announce the Gilbert Betts 300 Dinner at the Y M C A on February 6. Betts of the Shell Petroleum team achieved Elyria league’s first perfect game. Mayor Petro invited. American Bowling Congress rep may attend. Tickets from Chuck Clark or Elyria Recreation alleys. Betts’ ring for the score displayed at Haserodt Co. window next week.
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Jack Renninger
Elyria
American Bowling Congress
Chuck Clark
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company
Clark
Betts
Haserodt Company
Zionist movement founded by Dr. Herzl in 1897
The political Zionism movement was established by Theodor Herzl in 1897 marking a formal effort to create a Jewish homeland. Herzl organized the First Zionist Congress and outlined a political program aiming for a national home for the Jewish people.
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Dr. Herzl
Oberlin to Hear Editor Hickok at Finney Chapel
Oberlin will host Guy Hickok, 1914 alumnus and editor of NBC International News Service, as assembly speaker at Finney Chapel Friday at noon. A former World War correspondent, he spent 15 years in Europe, later serving as foreign editor for the Literary Digest before joining NBC. He has written for Red Book Scribner's Fortune and co authored Arms and the Men in Fortune Magazine.
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Oberlin
Guy Hickok
National Broadcasting Company
International Division
Finney Chapel
Hickok
Europe
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Hickock
United States
International
Alaska
Indo-China
Greenland
Patagonia
Red Book
America
Scribner's
Ken
Fortune Magazine
Bender Named To Rivers Harbors Committee
In Washington on January 21 the Republican House caucus assigned new members to standing committees. Ohio and West Virginia members named include George H. Bender to Rivers and Harbors and Frederick C. Smith to Indian Affairs, Earl R. Lewis to Mining and Flood Control, Cliff Clevenger to Immigration and Naturalization, James Seccombe to Post Office and Post Roads, John M. Vorys to Foreign Affairs, Andrew C. Schiffler to Foreign Affairs, William E. Hess to Naval Affairs, Robert F. Jones to Roads, and Charles H. Elston to Military Affairs.
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Washington
Republican House
Ohio
West Virginia
Rivers and Harbors
George H. Bender
John M. Vorys
Andrew C. Schiffler
W. Va
Charles H. Elston
William E. Hess
James Seccombe
Frederick C. Smith
Earl R. Lewis
Earl
Sanford Day Falls on Crumbling Trail at Scottsville
Jules reaches Peter’s cabin in Scottsville and learns Sibyl’s love entanglements. A dangerous, unstable hidden ledge gives way on the trail. Peter rushes after Jules but finds only the rocky precipice and a missing Sanford Day as the chapter ends.
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Jules
Scottsville
Peter
Ules
Sibyl
Watkins
Sily
Libyl
Sanford
Siby
New York
Jules Rose
Milford Ford carburetor plant opens near Dearborn
Dearborn reports the $600,000 Milford carburetor plant, the twelfth rural Ford unit within 60 miles, expands the village industries network. About 230 Milford workers, most within five miles, earn at least $6 for an eight hour day. Initial output is 1,700 carburetors daily, with plans to rise. The plant makes most of Ford car carburetors, using new equipment designed for Ford.
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Dearborn
Mich
Michigan
Ford Motor Company
Milford
Ford
Rouge
Hudson Hood Cited As Safety Advance
J A Purdy director of safety for Michigan Mutual Liability Company of Detroit praised automotive engineers for safer 1939 cars. He cited Hudsons new Dash Locking Safety Hood as proof of efforts to reduce unforeseen accidents and protect motorists at gas stations.
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Hudson
Hood Security Gap Noted in Car Dash Locking
A fragment notes a design flaw where locking the car also locks the hood, implying potential security or safety concerns about hood access when the vehicle is secured. The remark highlights a possible unintended consequence of lock mechanisms.
Plymouth Introduces Power Top Convertible Coupe
Detroit January 21 Plymouth introduces a new convertible coupe with a power operated top that raises or lowers by a lever. Deliveries have begun nationwide and orders exceed all prior convertible demand. The top is standard on 1939 convertibles and rides on weather proof fabric with insulation for comfort and quiet. Raising or lowering takes about 15 seconds and is controlled by a two way instrument panel lever.
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Detroit
Plymouth
Jolly Friendship Birthday Club Meets At Johnson Home
The Jolly Friendship Birthday Club gathered at Mrs. Frank Johnson’s home on Wednesday January 18 with Mrs. Howard Andrews assisting. Attendance was good. A covered dish noon meal was served. Out of town members included Mrs. Miller La Grange and Mrs. Wilbur Newcomb Brighton. Guests were Miss Lucile Riggs of Wellington and Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Davison.
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Jolly Friendship Birthday Club
Frank Johnson
Howard Andrews
Miller la Grange
Wilbur Newcomb
Brighton
Lucile Riggs
Wellington
Wilson
Davison
Ladies' Afternoon Pinoche Club meets at Blough home
The Ladies' Afternoon Pinoche Club gathered Tuesday January 17 at Mrs. Harvey Blough's home for a four table session. First prize went to Mrs. William Frey, second to Mrs. Lynn Myers, and a consolation prize to Mrs. W. H. Myers. Mrs. Blough provided refreshments.
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Pinoche Club
Harvey Blough
William Frey
Lynn Myers
W. H. Myers
Avon High Plans Recreation Program For Men
Avon Jan 21 The physical education department of Avon high school will host a recreation program for all men 25 years of age or older. Any adult in Avon village interested in the program is asked to meet at the high school.
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Avon
Avon High School
Avon Village
Department plans church athletic league kickoff
On Monday January 23 at 7 30 p m plans for a one night activity will be drawn up The department intends to form teams to compete in volleyball ping pong boxing games badminton and a little basketball All men are urged to attend or notify interest Men from different churches are asked to send representatives Bring tennis shoes Showers and lockers will be provided Athletic Director L J Kolopus is in charge
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L. J. Kolopus
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Penly
Automobile News
Hudson Hood
E. Loeffler CO
Lake Ave
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Enfield
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Elyria Dairies
Elyria Dairies Inc
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