Three Arrested in Alleged Arson Plot in Cleveland
Ray I. Turk, charged with first degree murder in the Ellington Hotel fire deaths, would join two alleged accomplices in city jail. Samuel Neaman and Paul Childs, both charged with murder in the Ellington plot, were en route from Priesbursh in custody. Police noted Turk gave inconsistent statements about the fire’s start at the American Beauty Barbor Supply Company.
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Cleveland
Ray I. Turk
Ellington
Samuel Neaman
Paul Childs
Priesbursh
Charles J. Margrotti
Pittsburgh
Turk
Louis J. Ramons
Neaman
Childs
Rockview
Bellefonte
Ben Hirsch
Alaquippa
Hirsch
Nenia
Cincinnati
Ashland
Patrick Barrett
Xenia
Central Police
Frank J. Merrick
American Beauty & Barber Supply Company
Merrick
Notable figures born and died on anniversaries listed
Anniversaries list several figures with birth and death dates including Francois Mansard Henri Stendhal Benoit Coqueline Josiah Willard Herbert Croly Holbrook Blinn and Richard Alsop. The entries place origins in France Connecticut Wisconsin and California noting careers from architecture to literature acting sociology journalism.
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Francois Mansard
Richard Alsop
Hartford
Middletown
Conn
New York
Stendhal
Henri - Marie Geyle
Benoit-Constant Coqueline
Josiah Flint Willard
Appleton
Wis
Chicago
Herbert Croly
The
New Republic
Santa Barbara
Cal
Holbrook Blinn
Survey Call Sparks City Gas Debate and Budget Push
A Letter to the editor argues for conducting a current survey despite existing gas company and OPS price terms. The writer warns the 1933 survey would be obsolete by 1936 and urges spending three thousand dollars to resolve the issue, urging action before plans fade.
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U. Pf. S
A. J Paull
West Bridge Street
Shipped to Cleveland Factory for Consumption
Fragmentary line notes cargo sent to Cleveland for use at the factory. The passage reflects on basing life theory and future hopes on past facts, suggesting a philosophical reflection tied to industrial context.
Mayor investigates gas rates in Ohio with study trip
Elyria mayor W H Van Oster traveled to Cleveland and Columbus to discuss the gas rate matter with officials and experts. He plans further talks, may propose a temporary compromise to lower rates about fifteen percent immediately, and will report findings to City Council for action.
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W. H. van Oster
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Chronicle- Telegram
Spencer Reeder
Elyrian
Newton D. Baker
Chronicle-Telegram
United States
Public Utilities Commission
Elyria
VanQster
Utilities Commission
Self Service and the Shift in Vocation Values
The piece argues that the era of selfless service by ministers teachers and missionaries is fading as people seek careers that maximize personal profit. It claims modern work emphasizes indirect service through productivity and personal gain, redefining the Golden Rule to align with doing well for oneself as long as others are not harmed.
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Elbert Hubbard
European nations living beyond their debts warned
The Minneapolis Journal notes that several European countries appear to be living beyond their means with rising deficits and mounting debt, signaling potential economic strain and policy scrutiny in the near term.
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The
Minneapolis Journal
Borah backs cheap money plan amid budget concerns
Senator Borah of Idaho endorses the cheap money movement in Congress. He warns America risks economic collapse if the currency issue is not settled and calls for a $500 million reduction in government expenses while criticizing a sales tax as harmful to purchasing power.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Congress
America
United States
France
Funeral for Mrs Abbie Dressler Held at Home
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday for Mrs Abbie Dressler at her South Amherst home with Rev Berry of Cleveland officiating. Pallbearers were William Gleason N G Townsend Arthur Fogle Harvey Rogers William Annis and J H Mosher. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery under The Baker Co. direction with mourners from Fremont Medina Oberlin Elyria Lorain and Cleveland.
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South Amherst
Abbie Dressler
Rev. Berry
Cleveland
William Gleason
N. G. Townsend
Arthur Fogle
Harvey Rogers
William Annis
J. H. Mosher
Evergreen Cemetery
Baker Co
Fremont
Medina
Oberlin
Elyria
Lorain Amherst
Council to Meet The Village Solons Will Meet
Village solons schedule a council meeting to discuss local matters and approved agenda items. Officials plan to review reports and set priorities for upcoming weeks.
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Solons
Oberlin College Weekly Calendar January 23 27
Oberlin Ohio calendar for January 23 to 27 lists luncheon and assembly programs at Oberlin Inn Fairchild Chapel and Wright Laboratory musical events recitals and talks by professors Mack Graham Rogers Hofmann Horton Upton and Nichols final exams begin January 27 and trustees appointments noted including Rogers as third trustee.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Social Science Club
Oberlin Inn
Jesse F Mack
Graduate School of Theology
Fairchild Chapel
Thomas W. Graham
Finney Chapel
Biological Club
Wright Laboratory
Charles G. Rogers
String Quartet
Josef Hofmann
Graduate School of Theoology
Conservatory of Music
Warner Hall
College of Arts and Sciences
American Association of University Women
Forest Street
Walter M. Horton
First Church Annual Meeting Adopts 1953 Budget
The First Church held its annual meeting Thursday evening with reports from multiple departments. The 1953 budget of 22 855 includes pastor salaries, church school, music, parsonage upkeep and other expenses, plus a Benevolent Budget of 6 000.
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Woman’s Association
East Oberlin Community Church
Thomastown
Akron
Ryder Memorial Hospital
Porto Rico
Henry Stick
School of Theology
Amanziaitou Institute
Natal
Africa
George Wilder
North China
L. K. Butler
C. E. Howe
R. P
Town Hall Hosts Regular Evening Meeting
The Town Hall will hold a regular meeting this evening to discuss local matters and public concerns. Officials invite residents to attend and participate in the session.
House warming for Mr and Mrs Schaub on East Main
Mr and Mrs John Schaub were surprised at a Saturday evening house warming on East Main street. Friends from North Olmsted Lakewood and Elyria joined for social time with cards and refreshments. The couple received a home gift.
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John Schaub
East Main Street
Mrs Thomas Flowers Admitted for Surgery at Elyria Memorial
Mrs. Thomas Flowers was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital on Sunday afternoon for operative treatment. Dr Rankin is the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Flowers
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Dr. Rankin
Chapel Exercises at Local School Program
The weekly chapel program was led by president Dominick Gentile and secretary Eleanor Nagy. Readings featured Maybelle Slack and others. performances included Mary Kazuka on accordion, a vocal duet by Mary Carstenson and Carrie Buchanan, and humorous reading by Florence Heussner.
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Dominick Gentile
Eleanor Nagy
Mary Kazuka
Mary Carstenson
Carrie Buchanan
Maybelle Slack
Florence Heussner
Church Officers Stalled by Rev Schmidt
All officers of St. John's church including Women's Union Young People's League Sunday School and the Church Council were stalled on Sunday afternoon by Rev C E Schmidt.
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St. John’s Church
Women’s Union
Young People’s League
Sunday School
Church Council
C .E Schmidt
To Observe Church Night at Methodist Church
A church night gathering is planned at the Methodist church on Thursday evening with a program, games and contests and refreshments. All members and friends are invited.
Offcers Installed by Women's Relief Corps and Guests
The Women's Relief Corps held an open installation in the Legion rooms with 32 attendees including guests from Chagrin Falls and Cleveland. Zelda Gravus was installed as President and Lillian Rudekof as Senior Vice President among a list of officers. the event included performances by Ars. Kimpton and Mrs. Ed Hoeh and refreshments later in the evening.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Legion Rooms
Chagrin Falls
Cleveland
Kitty Robinson
Lottie Parsons
Zelda Gravus
Lillian Rudekof
Euthemia Lyman
Nellie Wilson
Iva Beebe
Hattie Parsons
Victoria Solomon
Lena Shanks
Mona Champion
Mabel Clevenger
Lydia Pfaff
Ella Badger
Leta van Ausdale
Catherine Horning
Myrta Feakins
Helen Cameron
Lena Foster
Christy Junior Club
Edith Christy
Wce
Ruth Dale
Frieda Myers
Marilyn Webber
Wanda Powers
Virginia Powell
Cleova Horning
Ars. Kimpton
Ed Hoeh
Grace Morgan
Elderly Woman Dies at Porter's Home
Marry Estella Durand died late Friday at 203 North Main Street where she lived with Mrs. B. E. Porter for four years. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P. M. today at the Porter home, with burial in Monroeville.
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Estella Durand
BE. H. Porter
North Main Street
Porter
Monroeville
Open forum granted free use of West room Sundays
Trustees of the First Church allow the Open Forum free use of the West room in the James Brand House every other Sunday afternoon for the remainder of the school year.
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First Church
James Brand
Oberlin Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings
Frances Zavodsky hosted eight friends at a East College street party with bridge and Hearts games and a late luncheon. Professor Walter M. Horton this week traveled to New York for meetings of the Fellowship for Christian Cooperation at the Hotel McAlvin and plans to return Tuesday. Mrs. Carl Sly of Norwalk visited Mrs. E. E. Stewart on Hast College street Thursday.
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Frances Zavodsky
East College Street
Walter M. Horton
New York
Fellowship For Christian Cooperation
McAlvin
Oberlin
Carl Sly
Norwalk
E. E. Stewart
Hast College Street
Dinner guests host Elyria and Cleveland residents
Sunday noon dinner was served at the hosts home with guests including Mr and Mrs William Blazer and son Billy from Elyria Mr and Mrs Ward Hubbard Elyria George Bourquin Cleveland Miss Doris Springer Russell and Lois Springer and the hostess.
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William Blazer
Billy
Ward Hubbard
Elyria
George Bourquin
Cleveland
Doris Springer
Russel
Lois Springer
Today in history highlights from 1766 to 1932
Key events include the death of type founder William Caslon in 1766 and the 186 on board Collins Line steamer Pacific that vanished after leaving England for New York. Also noted are the 1909 radio use to save ship S S Republic crew off Nantucket and the 1932 authorized announcement of Gov. Roosevelt’s presidential candidacy.
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William Caslon
Collins Line
England
New York
Japan
S. S. Republic
Nantucket
Mass
Gov. Roosevelt
Notable Births and Distinctions From Public Figures
Green H. Hackworth of Kentucky legal adviser to the Department of State was born in Prestonburg, Kentucky fifty years ago. John G. South of Kentucky U S Minister to Portugal was born in Frankfort, Kentucky sixty years ago. George McManus of California cartoonist was born in St Louis forty nine years ago. Dr John T Faris of Philadelphia Presbyterian clergyman editor and author born at Cape Girardeau Missouri sixty two years ago. Ernest Poole of New York novelist born in Chicago fifty three years ago. Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg born thirty seven years ago.
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Green H. Hackworth
Kentucky
Department of State
Prestonburg
John G. South
U. S
Portugal
Frankfort
George McManus
California
St. Loui
John T. Faris
Philadelphia
Cape Girardeau
Ernest Poole
New
Perseverance Under Trial in Literature and Spirit
A reflection on resilience amid hardship highlighting intellectual pursuit and artistic inclinations. It notes slips of fortune and a sustained spirit of resignation to bear the soul toward eventual success.
Pajama Clad Man Arrested on Vagrancy Charge
Guy Burton, 22, was found barefoot and clad only in pajamas walking in a residential Indianapolis area at 4 am. He told police he was waiting for an interurban. Held on vagrancy charges, Burton posted a $1,000 bond after questioning.
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Indianapolis
Guy Burton
Burton
Japan Faces Severe Geological Hazards Across its Landscape
The article argues Japan is exceptionally prone to geological hazards, noting its position along tectonic boundaries and frequent seismic activity. It highlights mountains, faults, and volcanoes shaping risk across cities, coastlines, and rural areas.
Dairymen Plan Sugar Creek Cheese Factory
NEW PHILADELPHIA Ohio Jan 23 The Union Milk Producers Association voted to construct a dairy and cheese factory at Sugar Creek west of the city Farmers pledged 3000 dollars and will seek a 70000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the plant Milk former-
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New Philadelphia
Union Milk Producers Association
Tuscarawas County
Sugar Creek
Here
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Sallys
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Martin Springer
Insurance Agency
Ian
Earth
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West Ave
Murbach Coal
Community Dry Cleaners
Broad St
Harry D. Edwards
Larchmont, New York
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Zare
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New Plymouth
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F.C.B
Desoto
DODGE
Chrysler
Bill Struck Furniture
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