Jump Claims Famous Store Falls Into Bankruptcy
ALEXANDRIA VA AB The Time reports the famous adbeater Drug Store, an institution since 91, has closed its doors and entered bankruptcy. Once a wholesale and resale hub with historic ties to a thriving port, the shop’s ancient records remain its sole assets as the waterfront location lingered no longer supporting business.
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Alexandria
Adbeater Drug Store
Alex Iria
Washington, Lee
Dison
Notable Civil War relics and a lost stamp collection
A Civil War era marker recalls Robert E. Lee being summoned to command. A Martha Washington note orders castor oil for Mount Vernon. An 1840 Alexandria postmaster stamp surfaced, then vanished with the collector left $5,000 richer.
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Robert KE. Lee
Martha Washington
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
Ihs
Cockchafer Plague Spreads Across Europe
European powers brace for a massive cockchafer invasion lasting into next year. Burnished beetles, as dreaded as locusts, threaten crops. France warns a cockchafer year could cause one million gold francs in damage. Germany mobilizes thousands to dig up and destroy grubs.
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Europe
France
Germany
New Lynn Council Gets Cats to Curb Rats
A New Lynn council in New Zealand found 50 baby mice during a vacation break when the chambers were reopened. A neighboring girl donated two cats to the council promising they be named for the mayor and mayoress to tackle the rodent problem. The cats are now patrolling the rooms and keeping the records clear.
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New Lynn
New Zealand
Farmers In Jugoslavia Claim Immunity From Debt By Law
Farmers in Jugoslavia now feel legally immune from debt, following new statutes. The breakthrough promises relief for agricultural workers amid ongoing economic pressures.
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Jugoslavia
Blumenthal's Limelight Style Dominates New York Social Scene
In New York on June 15 social fixture A C Blumenthal 105 pounds dominates city life with theater financing hosting private car jaunts for Jimmy Walker and later pursuing producing. He mingles with Chevalier and Lady Furness among social registers, gifting lavish parties while his bright eyes and bold bravado attract sycophancy.
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New York
A. C. Blumenthal
Jimmy Walker
Ziegfeld
New Yorker
Lady Furness
Maurice Chevalier
Blumb
Chevalier
Blumenthal
Bygone Celebrities and Stage Echoes from McNaught Syndicate
A collage of social reminiscences profiles Norma Terris as Chevalier’s mimic and Marie Dressler’s transformation. It notes Anna Belle Whitford as a Gibson girl and hints at Elusive Ellery Beth Leary in Biarrtzz, while idly listing figures like Schwab, Cobb, and Keller. A dated, gossiping tour through memories and manners.
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Norma Terris
Chevalier
Memcry
Rialto
Jerome Wagner
Teusel
Marie Dressler
Bert Lahr
Strongsville Grange to mark fiftieth anniversary
COLUMBIA June 15 The fiftieth anniversary of the Strongsville Grange will be observed on June 21. Relatives and friends visited and entertained, with Acme Grange planning lawn meetings at the Heineman home. Baptismal service was postponed to next Sunday, and Children’s Day program went well. Names include J R Van Arsdale and Roy Burge among others.
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Columbia
Strongsville
J. R. VannArsdale
George Herbert
Brighton
Sadie Herbert
Akron
Roy Burge
Burton
Wellington
Robert van Arsdale
Joseph Hubbard
New London
D. D. Andress
Jane
Elyria
Ernest Dunford
Acme Grange
P. W. Heineman
Richard van Arsdale
Andle
Wm. Offenberg
P. W. Heineman Mose
Lyle Martin
Llewellyn Straub
Alize
Valley City hobby a weekend of visits and events
Miss Ruth Reed visited with sister Mrs George Wolfe in Valley City over the weekend. Many residents attended bridge games with prizes awarded to Mrs William Grabenstetter and Harry Bauer. Notable events included weddings at Medina and Shaker Heights, a Bach Festival trip to Baldwin Wallace College, and a local auto accident with minor injuries.
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Valley City
Ruth Reed
George Wolfe
Martel
Harry Bauer
Rainbow Division
Columbus
Ed Lasch
ABC Club
Arthur Hauck
Jean Schaeffer
Albert Mellert
William Grabinstetter
Doris Corser
George G. Smith
Lod
William Grabenstetter
Ray Frisk
James
Toledo
Chris Kaiser
Helen Sharkey
Bob Sharkey
Pete Kaiser
Howard Grabenstetter
Bridge
Richard Reutter
Earrick
Alwyn Wolfe
Brunswick
Luke Fitzsimmons
Proctor
W. Va
Irvin Boy
Fred Fenchter
Albert Parfitt
William Steck
Huldah Boyer
Ella Yost
Baldwin Wallace College
Wilma Steck
Baldwin Wallace
Mabel Grabenstetter
Kent Normal
Henry Wolf
Arthur
Springfield
Carl Schreiber
Ohio State University
Henry
Lena Thompson
Osborne
Danville
William Reutter
Cleveland
Joe Levet
Henry Gunkelman
Ernest Gunkelman
Ed. Deubel
Lakewood
Deubel
Gunkelman
Helen Smale
Fred Grelshinmer
Zion's Lutheran Church
Marie Griesinger
Robert Steingass
Geneva
Bobby Steingass
T. B. Hyland
Dick Richardson
Columbiana
Kenneth Steingass
Edith Armstrong
Eric Stoskoff
the Baptist Church
Medina
Bacon
Shaker Heights
Rose Gardens
Katherine Stebel
Mildred Simms
John Houck
Lucille
Betty Bennett
Dayton
Wedsworth
Wadsworth
Carl Himmelman
Otto Murrey
Ella Laub
Colette Lath
John Sailer
J. A
Armstrong
Stoskopf
Harold Schaeffer
Anna Schaeffer
Arthur He
Bar] Ari
Elyria
Alamnt Association
Columbia
Brighton Ladies Society Meets for Lunch and Social Hour
The Brighton Congregational church Ladies Society met with Mrs. Will McKenzie for a covered dish lunch followed by ice cream wafers and a short business session. Numerous visits by locals and guests from nearby towns were noted, including Rev E C Myers and family and attendees at area reunions and calls at various homes.
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Brighton
Ladies’ Society
Brighton Congregational Church
Will McKenzie
E. C Myers
Ward Sanders
Detroit
Mich
Dean McClellan
McClellan
Graydon Jewett
Rochester
Ray Vanati
Blue Fly
C. O. Goss
Howard Jordan
Rocky River
M. T. Rolfe
Roy Bottorff
Cleveland
Ben Fenner
F. H. McClellan
Daughtter
Alberta
Guile
Joe Babbitt
William Bailey
Lena
Helen Reynolds
Elyria
Vivian Greene
Edna Langdon
Walter Hary
Walford Greene
Wellington
Russell Griggs
Laurence
Harwood
Harry Harwood
Clarksfield
Harold Bedford
Lakewood
Ohio
Mrs Charlee Gill Visited by Gill Family in Wellington
Mrs Charlee Gill hosted a visit from Harry Gill and family of Wellington to Toledo on Friday. They accompanied by Mr and Mrs G M Wright and returned home Sunday evening. Also visiting were Mrs S P Ozman and children.
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Nares
Olmateda
Charlee Gill
Harry Gill
Wellington
Toledo
G. M. Wright
8. P. Ozman
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Jump Claims
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Carter
Carters de Laver
Carter's
C. M. Co
Girl
Reay
Paris
Squibb’s Products
Camay
Castile
Calax
Ambrosia
Stuart
Kilmer
White Shoe Cleaners
Griffin
Cummer
PeeChee
Standard
Prince Albert Amoking
Tebecco
Annabelle Whitford
Gibson
Chicago
Ely Culbertson
Beth Leary
Biarritz
John Gallsworthy
Jack Northworth
Oak Lane
Isaac Marcossonus
Irvin Cobb
Harrison Fisher
Opie
Sargent
Park Avenue
Albert Keller
Ritz
America
57Th Street
Eva LeGallienue
McComb
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Carroll Miller
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pittsburgh
Suirley
Emily
Jean
Dequesne
Mrve
Bert Breegley
Léteh Field
Sanday
Michael Kristich
Delorew
BE. E. Armstrong
A. E. Beverns
Cascade Park
Eva Armstrong
Ruth Bacon
D. Roy Virtue
A. P. Platz
Alice Scheelhas
Willam Scheelhas
Henry Schnabel
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Hanes
Winston- Salem, N. C
Hawes
Athletic Union Suitsite
Gamsonbar
Wonderwear
Uanota
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit, Mich
Hag Fisher
Flint
Michigan
G. M.A. C. Terme
Glen Rogers
East Bridge
Associats Dealer
Suhe 80
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