Roaring party era tales mix glamour and crime lore
A vivid column piece from June 1, 1932, paints the nightlife of New York as the Roaring Twenties style blends with underworld chatter. It recalls theater crowds, gamblers nicknamed Gentleman Mac and The Flash, and a portrait of luminaries like Tommy Lyman and Browning amid a jumble of anecdotes and social whirl.
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New York
Jara
Kreugers
Ocean Greyhounds
Gentleman Mac
the Flash
Oston Bart
Scotland Yard
Paris
Amherst Memorial Service Honors Departed Heroes
About 500 people attended the memorial service in Amherst on Monday morning. The procession moved from the town hall to the cemetery to decorate the graves of departed heroes. Mayor John Schaub introduced speakers Rev James Lyon pastor of the Methodist church offered prayer and Attorney Wm H Hasselman of Cleveland spoke. Afterward participants reassembled at the town hall where the American Legion Aux Part No 197 dedicated the monument. The band played the Star Spangled Banner and Rev Lyon delivered the benediction.
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South
Amherst
John Schaub
James Lyon
Methodist Church
Wm. H. Hasselman
Cleveland
American Legion Aux
Lyon
Club to Meet at School Auditorium Tonight
The South Amherst Recreation club will convene this evening at the school auditorium. All men of the village are invited to attend for indoor baseball and other sports, with a social gathering to follow.
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South Amherst
Dinner at Noon Dinner Becomes Successful Event
A noon dinner event drew attendees to a community hall, with organizers reporting strong turnout and positive feedback. Local leaders praised the turnout, noting the hospitality and orderly proceedings as key factors in the success.
Huntington Briefs and Grange Meeting Preview
Huntington briefs note social calls and visits among local families including the Faulkner and Crile households. Grange No. 2043 will hold a June 2 meeting with a pot luck lunch. Also listed are Sunday visitors from Lorain Ashland and Wellington, plus home improvements and entertaining at the Lavon and Long houses.
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Grange
Huntington Grange
Tune
Kipton Graduation Fetes 15 Seniors in Style
The Kipton commencement week ended Friday with 15 seniors receiving diplomas. Girls wore white dresses and boys black suits as Principal Croyle and speakers including Arthur F. Southwick attended. The program featured processional, class address, diplomas, honors, and alumni activities.
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R. W. Croyle
Arthur F. Southwick
Wooster
Ruth Keily
Nettie Wood
Rogers
Wm. Schwiemfurth
Reynard
Zenith Bennett
W. Dbd. Davidson
Newton Bates
Wellesley
Helen Davidson
Robert Davidson
Margaret Davidson
West Ridge District 3 Russia Town Meeting Closes School Day
West Ridge District No 3 Russia Township held its final Parent Teacher meeting with closing exercises and an outdoor program. Welcome address by Erlin Schramm. students performed "Did You Pass" "Johnny's Pa" and "Vacation Days" with recitations and a playlet. Diploma awarded to Herbert Baldauf. entertainment included music by Harmonica and guitar and selections by Oscar Krugman. Ice cream and cake served at close.
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By. T. A
Russia Township
Erlin Schramm
Margaret Schmidtz
Johnny’s Pa
Burnell Schramm
Joseph Schmidtz
Halden Buckingham
Helen
Miss Lavon Charms Class With Campfire Games
Miss Lavon entertained her classmates with a wiener and marshmallow roast and lighting up the campfire for a round of games. The students enjoyed the lively performance and social gathering.
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Miss Lavon
First Aid When Folk Take Poison
Dr Logan Clendening outlines emergency steps before medical help arrives. Vomiting, a stimulating response, and rapid fluid intake help limit poison absorption. Use household remedies cautiously and monitor breathing, then transport for professional care.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Epsom
Diggers Dream Realized Tahoe Hotel Leap
Matt Green, who once dug foundation trenches for Tahoe Tavern, has now taken over management on a lease with an option to buy. The Tahoe California resort near the Nevada border marks a long awaited return to ownership prospects for Green after 32 years with the property.
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Digger
Tahoe
Cal
Matt Green
Tahoe Tavern
Nevada- California
Green
Memorial Services in Grange Hall on June Second
New London Grange sets Memorial services for Thursday evening June 2 in Grange Hall with music scripture reading and memorial address by Rev. O E Hanawalt. Happy Serenaders from Lorain Ohio entertained forty guests at the Grant Street home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Geer last Sunday. Dorothy Cooke and Clement Auble announce their marriage in Pennsylvania on April 16 and will reside at Spencer.
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Stanley Hastings
Detroit
Michigan
Wo, Meacham
Reginald Baldry
Cleveland
Robert Minch
Elyria
Thomas Lowers
Robert White
Vincent
Jacob Kolb
Rlv. Kipatrick
Dayton
Ohio
Henry A. Ruth
Ward Wubbard
Martin Springer
J. L. Davis
Nellie
Heve
Clifford Pierce
Pittsburgh
Walter Sayon
Helen
LE. H. Rugs
Wellington
P. M. Chapman
Walter Handley
Ethel Laborle
Elmer Knapp
Ashland
Walter Lavon
Eroie Gust
Champ
Lorain
Harley Long
Dorothy
Aon Lyle
Garret Long
Myrtle Hurd
Springfield
Robert Waite
Litta Mitchell
Rochester
Ruth Kelly
F. A. Perkins
Ednah Holden
Birmingham
Elwood Austin
W. H. Schweinfurth
Henry Schweinfurth
Sandusky
M. E. Perkins
Frances
Orpha Jane Brumby
Grange
New London
Grange Hall
Lucy Powles
Lois Shays
Ellen Atkinson
Bertha Bracy
Mabel White
O. E. Hanawalt
Collins
Grant Street
Ralph Geer
Dorothy Cooke
Lillian Cooke
West Main Street
Clement Auble
Spencer Farmer
Pennsylvania
Miss Cooke
Ridgeville
Spencer
Paul H. Snyder
Misa Marjorie Bartlett
Millersburg
H. Douglas
Rogers
Norwelk
N. Cowle
Euat
O. M. Martin
Dallas Snyder
EB. Stanley Martin
Westerville
Addie Lane
Martin
Syracuse
Lawrence O'Hare
Jos. Lash
G. G. Swanger
C. F. Ward
W. Ward
Jesse Gwanger
Rodney Ward
J. G. Sharkey
Potter Store Damaged Sunday by Blatz Truck Crash
A Blatz Trucking Line vehicle from Norwalk crashed into the corner of Roy Potter’s merchandial emporium at Ruggles last Sunday while attempting a turn from Nova on Route 17 toward New London on Route 60. The impact wrecked the southeast corner and porch but no one was injured. The truck suffered a bent spring and axle, with front wheels damaged. A nearby driver’s timely presence reportedly prevented a worse outcome as he pulled up earlier to refuel.
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Blatz Trucking
Norwalk
Roy Potter
Ruggles
Summer Co
Akron
Nova
New London
Potter
M. Hibbard
Hibbard
Character Building Of School Related In Mother's Letter
Garry C. Myers notes Washington P T A efforts in Everett where mothers praise articles on pre school training. Fathers and groups in Everett push character education via grade cards with trait inventories, while Garfield and Monroe add programs. The letter also mentions local visits, hospital stays, and a Seattle trip by a Minnesota group, ending with thanks to Mrs Hanson and Washington P T A leaders.
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Garry C. Myers
Cleveland College
Western Reserve University
Mes
Arthur Hanson
State P. T. A
State of Washington
Everett
Soomeona
Board of Education of
Wash
Agnes Boysen
Minneapois
Wsraptorea
Seattle
Hanson
Lily
Illness Brings Rochester Farmer Home as Visitor List Grows
Due to illness, a farmer from Rochester has returned home while Mildred Roorback and a friend make weekend visits to Mrs. L. L. Leach, recently improving at Lena Regina Hospital. George Parmall and family host his sister Sarah Marett. J W Esch of Hesh Airfield near Sandusky visited. son Rowland plans to take a commercial pilot license exam in Toledo next Friday.
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Applis Speedway
A. M. Post
Anderson
Ind
New London
Rosa Snyder
Park Avenue
Norwalk
Donald Koppler
Capitol
Niagara Falls
W. B. Robinson
Atlantic City
N. J
Hugh Runkle
Cleveland
Amos Runkle
W. Main
Cecil Marett
Vera Marett
Jesse Swanger
G. G. Swanger
Columbus
Snyder
Barry
Karolyn Theatre
Roth
Marie Hearson
New London Hospital
BE. CG. Baun
Waseu
Ohio
Marjorie Fowden
Rochester
Mise Mildred " Roorback
J. W. Esch
Hseh Airfield
Sandusky
Rowland
Toledo
Village to ask referendum on new power ordinances
Referendum petitions filed to submit three village ordinances granting rights to New London Power Company to a fall election. Ordinances 422 423 and 424 cover street lighting rates franchise and term lengths totaling 10 and 25 years. Citizens oppose higher electricity costs and length of franchise. Petition drive reached 122 signatures, about twice the required 10 percent.
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R. H. Seller
New London Village
Councl
New London Power Company
Samuel Insull Co
Chicago
E. M. Palmer
Atty
G. Ray Craig
Norwalk
Craig
City Hall switches to smaller bulbs to cut costs
Champaign Illinois reports an economy move in city government. About 100 bulbs in City Hall were replaced with lower wattage bulbs. Officials estimate a savings of about $5 per month, while previous electricity bills averaged $40 to $45 monthly.
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Champaign
Il-2
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Paingborn
Cleon Throckmorten
Les Keedick
Janett Shouse
Pauline Gale
Los Angeles
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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MUIR
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Seles and Service
E. H. Bird
F. E. Decker
Huntington
Art Faulkner
Oberlin
Webber
Irene
Irwin Davidson
N. L. Thudium
Huron
Walter Sheppard
G. C. Long
Harley
L. A. Crile
Johnson Crile
Kipton
West Ridge
Dr._ Clendening
Ernie Burns
Mansfield
Mansfield Junior Legion
New London Junior Steam
Rabie Roberts
Elsie Sackett
Anderson, Nd
P. T. A. Leader
Washington
Parent-Teacher Association
Commonwealthi
J. W. Rhodes
Harold Cole
Stanley Fondon
Wilford
Dr. Myers
Lydia E. Prinkham
Chronicle - Telegram
Chronicle-Telegram
Insurance Department
Chronicoie Telegram
Chomide- Telegram
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