Fateful wedding day traps Rodney in a million-dollar feud
A Nevada style cliffhanger unfolds as Rodney Trent nears his twenty fifth birthday and a million dollar inheritance while Sam Saunders plots to wed him by force. Judy Collins defies a dangerous scheme with a pistol in hand as Maureen faces a possible bridal fate and Pettigrew’s scheming society awaits the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Trent
Rodney Burton
Montrose Pettigrew
Rodney
Gunnison
Colorado
Pettigrew
Sam Saunders
Trent
Judy Collins
Judy
Maureen
Sark
Sami
Jim Matthews
Sari
Sam
Marrring
Litchfield Family and Friends Visit Medina Community
Dorothy Johnson visited several days at the Arthur Mellert home in Medina. Detroit and Cleveland visitors dropped by the William Spieth home. The Litchfield bridge club met at Mrs. William King’s Medina home Tuesday night. Court Sears and family hosted Walter Sears and family in Cuyahoga Falls Monday. Herman Halladay traveled to Elmir, N Y, returning Thursday. Alvin Round returned from Dennison for summer vacation. Mrs. McNally attended the Memorial Service at Medina Mop dax with four Gold Star mothers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Johnson
Arthur Mellert
Medina
John Colbramr
Detroit
P. J. Mettler
Cleveland
William Spieth
William King
Litchfield Bridge Club
Court Sears
Walter Sears
Cuyahoga Falls
Herman Halladay
Elmirs
Alvin Round
Dennison
Mrs. McNally
Mopdax
Decoration Car guests and local visits tally
Sullivan short items list Decoration Car guests including the Millers and Greethams of Fremont. Others entertainments cover Robert Cook family from Wooster, Arden Cole from Rochester Mich, Clawson family from Oberlin, and dinners hosted by Edgar Drake with multiple attendees. News notes mention William Bungard visiting from near Annapolis and trips with Fair officials to Chicago and Newton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Miller
Clara Mae
S. S. Greetham
Fremont
J. C. Clodwick
Strock
Faye Taylor
Robert Cook
Mary Frances
Wooster
LeRoy Taylor
Arden Cole
Rochester
Mich
Etta Cole
Avon Lake items and departures in Avon Lake news
Avon Lake items note Frank Berger and family sailing from New York on the Statendam to Rotterdam with their daughter Delia residing in Holland. Jacob Wearsch, former Avon Lake resident, died in Rocky River and will be buried at 1:30 p.m. from Daniel's Funeral Home in Lakewood. The report also covers a local Parent-Teacher Association birthday party with 12 tables representing the months, and a Circle No. 5 luncheon at the Chateau with pinochle prizes and upcoming meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Avon Lake
Frank Berger
New York
Statendam
Rotterdam
Holland
Delia
Jacob Wearsch
Rocky River
Daniel
Lakewood
Anna Krakow
Catherine Nagel
Henry
Anton
Chardon
Charles
Avon
Philip
Entertain Relatives at Center Road Family Picnic
Mrs ud Spaetzel hosted a family picnic at Center Road with Mr and Mrs John Knipper and daughter Lulu from Avon Lake. others from Lorain Cleveland and Bay Village attended. The Women's League of the Congregational church met at the church and heard talks on missionary work and services for the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Ud. Spaetzel
Center Road
John Knipper
Lulu
Avon Lake
Claire Tillack
Lorain
Dan Foley
Charles Butler
Cleveland
Catheriine Kohnz
Owen McKenna
Cletus Oster
Columbus
Louis Kohnz
Akron
Carl Kohnz
Jerome Oster
Ardelle
Trese Goode
Bay Village
Women’s League of the Congregational Church
Cuddebach of
Medina Association of Missionary Work of Congregational Churches
Enever
Society For the Blind of
Afternoon Pinochle at Mrs Hochwalt Home
Mrs. Carl Hochwalt hosted an Afternoon Pinochle Club session Wednesday with prizes won by Mrs. Jerome Oster and Mrs. Henry Heider. Lunch was served and in two weeks they meet with Mrs. Al White in Lakewood. Gwendolyn Beard and Fred Hashagen returned from St. Josephs Hospital in Lorain. Mrs. Joe Novotny attended a theater party in Cleveland. Mrs. Bertha Dobbeck of Lorain visited her parents in Cleveland. William Reese and daughter Mrs. Redmond of Cleveland reside on Lake Road. Mr. and Mrs. C. Lampe and family moved from Cleveland to Mull Road for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Duff entertained guests from Lakewood Port Clinton and Oak Harbor. Miss June Barr of Avon dined with Miss Rosalin Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Livingston announced the arrival of a baby boy at Lakewood Hospital. Clayton Maus left for Indiana for the summer. Avon Lake High coach will return in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hochwalt
Jerome Oster
Henry Heider
al White
Lakewood
Bertha Dobbeck
Lorain
Ben Buswell
William Reese
Redmond
Cleveland
Lake Road
C. Lampe
Mull Road
Curtis Duff
Port Clinton
Oak Harbor
June Barr
Avon
Rosalind Mitchell
Clayton Stranahan
Mary Jane Osborne
George Walkden
Ada Stadden
Mantua
Robert Stearns
Claude Adams
Florence Rundle
Jennie Mitchell
Elyria
Milo Stearns
Shick Anniversary and Social Gatherings Across Town
Sunday events centered on the Shicks tenth wedding anniversary with guests from Ashland Rochester Oberlin and Waterford Calif Elwood City Pa and Sullivan connections were noted A social circle included Rev G Aubrey and family and Miss Eilene Dennis announcing her engagement to Sigmund Sulinaky The note also mentions Lena Rowe visiting from Melbourne Florida and plans to summer in Connecticut In Britain over 1,000 000 accident cases were treated in hospitals in the past 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Allen
Ashland
Allen
Rochester
N.Y
Wl.oc. Drake
Wilbus Ward
Allaran
Christine Mahan
Eleanor
Jeanne
Oberlin
Paul Shick
Mia
Roy Phelps
Howard Shick
Spencer
Sullivan Schools
Lena Rowe
Melbourn
Florida
Dennis
Eaton
Reed
Connecticut
Great Britain
The Country Hotel Hub of a Town Past
In a reminiscence the author recalls the country hotel as the village hub where news, gossip, and daily life circulated. He describes the office, drift of characters, meals, and the social order, noting drummers, the hackman, the town drunk, and dressmakers. The piece contrasts then and now, praising sturdy locals and ordinary respect for law. Copyright 1987 by McNaught Syndicate. Wages of Indian laborers in Malaya have been increased twice this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Country Town
Missouri
Washington
Malaya
Royalton Community Notes and Local Socials
Royalton scene includes six ty six club host festivities at the Milla home, visits by Mrs. Mayme Geiger’s granddaughter Lorene Reynolds, health updates on Mrs. Christie Rim bach’s Elyria circle, and a long list of calls, births, and civic group gatherings. Columbia league lineup and upcoming West Park game mark local sports, with Acme Grange hosting initiations and 4-H cooking club activities rounding out a busy week in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles Milla
Royalton
Misa Mary Pinckney
Toledo
Mayme Geiger
Lorene Reynolds
North Olmsted
Hanosh Longbon
Mise Edith Longbon
Christie Rimbach
Elyria
Mary Healey
Max Hitchcock
Anna Crowell
Jessie Graves
Berea
Barlow
Middleburg Heights
Healey
John Shepherd
Russell Shepherd
Cleveland
E. E. Rimbach
Newark
New Jersey
Ely Clas
Blame Pit on Drivers in Britain Road Accidents
The Ministry of Transport assigns blame for 37 percent of last summer's accidents in Great Britain to drivers. Pedestrians account for 28 percent and cyclists for 26 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundon
Great Britain
Ministry of Transport
Bender Trailers Highlighted At Great Lakes Exposition
The Bender Body Company of Cleveland showcases its complete line of House and Commercial Trailers at the 1937 Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland. The exhibit, a popular feature in the Industry Building, displays innovations such as a flush toilet, new oven style stove, cedar lined wardrobe, and a Room in a Room with wardrobe, shower stall, broom closet and toilet. Visitors note pastel interior walls, inside latchable screens, drapes, Venetian blinds, and ventilated cabinets. Al. W. Shields predicts a peak in trailer interest as more people move from multiple rooms to compact living while enjoying home comforts on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bender Body Company
Cleveland
Bender
Hfe
al. W. Shields
Bender Travel Mansions
Ifa
Studebaker reports stockholders and May sales rise
SOUTH BEND Indiana June 5 Paul G Hoffman president of The Studebaker Corporation announces the company had 20,795 stockholders on April 30 up from 12,965 on March 31 1935 an increase of 60 percent There has been a monthly rise since March 1935 when the present corporation began to function He also reported sales of 5441 Studebaker passenger cars and trucks in the first 20 days of May compared with 5207 in the same period of 1936 Year to date sales through May 20 total 43362 units 19 percent above last year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Indiana
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Hoffman
Studebaker
Goodyear Engineers Introduce New R-1 Tire
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company unveiled the R-1 tire amid rising costs, marking a nationwide advertising push. The tire promises 12 percent more rubber, wider tread for traction, higher shoulders for better cornering, improved blowout protection, and streamlined walls, with pricing kept steady amid higher production costs. Built on Pathfinder and G-3 All Weather concepts, the R-1 leverages extensive engineering to maintain familiar prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tire Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear
Oldsmobile Unveils New Automatic Safety Transmission
Oldsmobile introduces the Oldamobile Automatic Safety Transmission a four position shift designed to simplify driving enhance safety and improve economy. The new system aims to improve performance and ease of operation for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldsmobile
Olds to offer new two-range automatic optional on Eight
Oldsmobile announces a new two-range transmission with automatic selection by oil pressure and engine speed. Only the Oldsmobile Eight will offer this as a factory option at extra cost and not as a retrofit. The system uses a foot clutch for reverse and starting from a stop, with a control lever near the steering wheel allowing two forward ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McCuen
Oldsmobile
Ladies Aid Society Plans Summer Events in Amherst
South Amherst reports two regular meetings at Nativity and Methodist churches. Plans include a Swiss Hall fundraiser on June 12 led by Mia Gainok Joe Gainok and Mrs Steve Velogi, plus a vocal recital by Lydia Heller on June 10 and an ice cream strawberry festival on June 18. Mrs William Cook presided and hosts served refreshments to fifteen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
Ladies Altar Society
Nativity Church
Partors
Swiss Hall
Mia
Joe Gainok
Steve Velogi
Jon Rich
John Megesie
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist
William Cook
Lydia Heller
Amherst
M. E
Church Lawn
Methodist Church
Cook
Lloyd Jackson
Four-H Club Meets at Kohler Home in Elyria
The Sandstone Clovers Four-H Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Kohler s home with eight members present. They discussed business from the county meeting at the Y M C A in Elyria, worked on projects, and played games. Betty Ann Bechs tein will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandstone Clovers Four-H
Charles Kohler
Elyria
Betty Ann Bechstein
Social News From Elyria And Surrounding Towns
Birmingham residents, visits from Vermilion and Elyria neighbors fill a week. Mrs. Dudosh visits her mother Mrs. Roy Felton as June Davidson stays with aunt Mrs. Bert Conn in Lorain. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Collingwood relocate to Conneaut for the summer. Epworth League and Ladies Sewing Club activities accompany multiple calls and gatherings at church and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Davidson
Elyria
Birmingham
Ladrach
Clara Henry
June
Robert Davidson
Dudosh
Roy Felton
June Davidson
Bert Conn
Lorain
Bradley Collingwood
Conneaut
Ohio
Madelyn Harrigan
George Harrison
College Plans Camp For Students At Howard College
Howard College in Birmingham plans a trailer camp for students who bring their own homes during summer school. The plan is led by Prof. Oscar S. Causey, director of the summer school. Italy welcomes more tourists this season than in many previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Birmingham
Ala
Howard College
Oscar S. Causey
Italy
Notices of appointing executors and admins in Lorain County Ohio
Legal notices list multiple probate actions in Lorain County Ohio. Ursula Van Amburgh is appointed executrix of Hubert Mackert. Emma Reigle executrix of Dorothea Hasenkamp. H. T. Nye notes probate judge entries. Other estates include Eliza Jane Lester administrator Day. Charles R. Hoffman executor Agnes Day. Elizabeth Chorba executor George Chorba. Linnie E. Hawkins administrator A. Hawkins. Mary E. Nesbett executrix for Morris P. Nesbett. Leona Luella Mills administratrix with will annexed for Frank Robert Mills. John Drennan executor by Lorain County Savings & Trust Co. Jonathan Wooding administrator with will annexed for Annis Louise Wooding. May Petro administrator for Mary Petro. Entries dated May through May 1933 with Nye as probate judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Mackert
Ursula van Amburgh
Carlisle Township
Lorain County
Ohio
Ridgeville Township
A. D. Das. H
T. Nye
Said County
Eliza Jane Lester
H. K. Day
Elyria City
Ian
A. D
H. H Nye
Charles R. Hoffman
Agnes H. Day
Elyria
D. H. H. Nye
Elizabeth Chorba
George Chorba
Elyrin City
A. H. Nye
Linnie E. Hawkins
H. Nye
Morris_P. Nesbett
Mary E. Nesbett
Morris P. Nesbett
Grafton Township
Nye
Frank Robert Mills
Leona Luella Mills
Biyrla City
Chio
Mar A. D
Nm. H. Nye
John Drennan
Lorain Country Savings & Trust Company
Larain County
HL Nye
Annis Louise Wooding
Jonathan Wooding
Annie Lourie Wooding
Grafton Village
Lorain Country
Dreenead
Wt. Nite
May Petro
Charles Petro
Mary Petro
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Bride
Sarl
Anwehile
Justus
Juds
Litchfield
Jay Box
Murbach
Checker Cab
Sullivan
Robert Clawson
Ronald
D. E. Dudley
Edgar Drake
Robert McLean
Beverly
Kay
Madalyn Raby
William Sands
Milliard
Mansfield
Donald
Wesley McLean
Dale
Wilbur Drake
Charles Ohlson
Jersey City
Leon Ewell
D. M. Drake
Martin Loomis
Loomis
Wesley Parent
Kerslake
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Wiliam Bungard
Anneapolis
Ray Bungard
Campbell
William
Chicago
Newton
Iowa
Campbeni
Bungard
Aid of the
Christian Church
Joe Givans
End
E. E. Drakeenhas
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Myra Potter
Dusty Miller
Warne Black
Carl Thoma
John Anderson
Pearl Wilford
John Britton
William Pygon
Marjorie Reisinger
Estelle LaRue
J. Decker
Chateau
Melcher Urig
Cstil Miller
Mary Simmons
Harry Trigalet
Josephine Shook
Sheffield
Women's League
Gwendolyn Beard
Fred Hashagen
St. Joseph's Hospital
Joe Novotny
C. O. McIntyre
Porter, Bell Boy
Houseman
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Clum Jenkins
Hackman
Sante Fe
Rock Island
Jimmy J. L. Lucas
Jimmy
Major Bunce
Sutter
Perkins
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Columbia
Columbia League
Ralph Thompson
Circle Grills
Ray Stoskopf
Grant Rundle
Mr. Indorf
Joe Delpaggio
Mr. Rumbaugh
W. Thompson
Roland Martin
Andy Solak
John Paulovien
Mr. Selig
West Park
Grange News
Acme Grange
Eaton Grange
Harry Hopp
Mathew Koenig
Edward
Raymond Lennerth
County Grange
Frank Mason
Ridgeville
Columbia Ladies
William Early
Leon Cole
Wade Jacquays
Museum of History
Nela Park
WHK
Lucile Churchward
Elizabeth Keyse
Margaret
Iris
Ruth Bartter
Hummon
Siepsie
Putnam County
Dale Hummon
Margaret Barier
Orra Crocker
O. H. Zacharias
Hattie Zacharias
Valley City
Anna Polacek
O. R. Crocker
David Jones
Carrol
Community Hospital
Harry Root
Studebaker Corp
Altar Society
Kimura
Japan
Mrs. Lantz
E. F. Whitney & Son
W. Broad St
Western Reserve Finance
Turner Block
Court Street
The
LEE Whitney Co
Epworth League
Ladies Sewing Club
Fisher
Vermilion
Life
Walter Snellenberger
Eldred Jarrett
Keith
Glenn Berkmeyer
Jessie Caroline Howe
Lotain
Weavers
Carl Robart
Wilson
Brownhelm
John Na~bakowski
William Lantz
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