Anniversaries and Today in History Featured in Chester
A dated list notes anniversaries of notable figures from 1786 to 1981 including William R. Davie Daniel McCook John Tyler Morgan and others, alongside today in history events such as West Virginia statehood 1863 Japan's first Parliament 1875 and Lizzie Borden trial. Also mentions forecasts of a pessimistic day and advises strong character. Cordell Hull to receive honorary degree at Pennsylvania Military College June 19.
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William R. Davie
North Carolina
Univ. of
England
Theobald Wolfe Tone
Daniel McCook
Canonsburg
John Tyler Morgan
Alabama
U.S
Athens
Tenn
Benjamin H. Bristow
Louisville
New York City
Elkton
New York
David J. Brewer
Kansas
Supreme Court
Smyrna
Alexander Winton
Cleveland
Pioneer
Scotland
United States
West Virginia
Japan
St. John
New Brunswick
Lizzie Borden
Fall River
Mass
Hoover
Chester
Cordell Hull Ws
Pennsylvania Military College
Frank K. Hyatt
Girl Graduate Sets Scholastic Record at Reading High
Leona EB. Prechafer, a 17 year old, tops a list of 422 June graduates at Reading High School, finishing with a three year average age of 1991 to break a 1932 record set by Kathryn Neiman, now at Syracuse University. The district reports 69,386 students who have graduated from Reading High School.
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Leona EB. Prechafer
Kathryn Neiman
Syracuse University
Bailey installed as Grand Master of Ohio I O O F
A tribute notes H L Bailey former neighbor and Lorain County school administrator is installed as Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of Ohio. The writer recalls chats by the back yard fence and his rise from Plymouth schools chief to state leadership with pride and best wishes.
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H. L. Bailey
The
Odd Fellows of
Ohio
Bailey
Lorain County
Plymouth
Marathon Filibusters Show Senate Limits and Enduring Records
The Senate proved it can defeat a one man filibuster by Huey Long over the NRA extension, yet reveal its weakness against multi senator blockades. The piece notes Long’s 1514 hour stand, compares historic marathons, and cites past and current longest talks and outcomes in a broad survey of Senate obstruction.
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Senate
Huey Long
NRA
Long
Tiong
la Follette
Aldrich-Vreeland
William Vincent Allen
Nebraska
Becoming Sea minded Again as Ocean Travel Recovers
The article notes a revival in ocean travel after years of decline. Coastal sailings grow while Europe trips rebound to near prewar levels. Cabins and tourist class have improved, broadening access to sea travel for moderate means. Luxury liners remain valued as new ships arise.
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West Indies
Europe
Demand for flags surges with no clear cause
The Chicago Chamber of Commerce reports flags sold this year tripled versus a 1954 comparison period. Retailers report strong demand without targeted campaigns. Observers wonder if the spike signals more parades, patriotism, or military spirit, but no market analysis exists to explain the rise.
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Chicago Chamber of Commerce
United States
Vitamin E crystal treatment offers relief for neuritis
At the American Medical Association meeting in Atlantic City, researchers announced success using pure vitamin E crystals to treat neuritis. In 90 of 190 cases, relief was reported, with two neuritis types noted. The trial suggested vitamin E aids nerve restoration and may impact diabetes in some patients, hinting at broader medical frontiers.
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American Medical Association
Atlantic City
Wellington Social Highlights from June Gathering
A Wellington circular notes a Spencer Legion Auxiliary meeting hosted by Mrs. Lelia Dague with prizes and social time. Ann Reep won best guesser. Mrs. James Sheller and Mrs. John Lindsay joined the Women's Relief Corps. A Birthday dinner is planned, and several locals are mentioned including Lawrence and his Akron high school bride. Other items cover church services, illnesses, visits, and a quiet wedding of Miss Ethel Gates and Ellis W. Cole in Wellington.
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A. L. A. Wellington. C
American Legion Auxiliary
Lelia Dague
Spencer
Ann Reep
Spencer American Legion Auxiliary
James Sheller
John Lindsay
Woman's Relief Corps
Marjorie Gowles
Sons of Veterans
F. L. Baker
Akron
Wellington
Lawrence
Akron High School
The
Bikiers Inc
BeVier
L. L. BeVier
Webber BeVier
Carroll Wight
Peachie Hanna
Marjorie Wade
New London
Charles W. Recard
Ethel Gates
L. Gates
Here
Ellis W. Cole
Arther Cole
Baker's Crossing
Groum
Sullivan School
Cole
Avon Lake Banquet Postponed and Local Social Notes
The Annual Alumni Banquet is postponed to June 27 at The Tavern on Lake Road with a business meeting and election of officers. Cal's Band will provide music for dancing and cards. Mrs. William Schumaker hosted the Octagon Club gathering, lunch at one, and trophies were won by Mrs. Schumaker Mrs. I Robinson and Mrs. Joe Cajka. Other notes mention visitors, overnights, and local family news.
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Avon Lake
Lake Road
Cal
Band of
Lorain
William Schumaker
Schumaker
I. Robinson
Joe Cajka
Brothers Die Together Buried Beside Each Other
MARSHFIELD Oregon John Elliott aged 76 and his brother Milton Elliott aged 7% died within 24 hours of each other and were buried side by side. A double funeral united the brothers who had lived as inseparable companions in neighboring townhouses for pioneer days.
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Marshfield
Ore
John
Milton Elliott
Milton
Miss Martha Rutledge and Lawrence BeVier wed at Rocky River
Only immediate family and about twenty four friends attended the wedding at Rocky River Methodist Church. Rev John Rutledge officiated as the couple, Miss Mary Rutledge served as maid of honor and Webber Be Vier as best man. A wedding dinner followed at Regnatz and the couple will reside at 315 South Main Street in Wellington after a brief Ohio honeymoon.
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Martha Rutledge
Mary Rutledge
Akron
Lawrence F. BeVier
L. L. BeVier
Wellington
Rocky River Methodist Church
John Rutledge
Rutledge
Webber BeVier
Regnatz
Avon Church Services Highlight Day Of St John Observance
Avon Ohio church notices list Bible School at 10, morning worship at 11, St John Day observance by O N Steele Masonic Lodge, special music, and Baptist services with evening baptism. Local visits include Wilford, Cahoon, Buzard, Gough. Perle Wilford departs for Pine Lake. prayer meeting tonight. River basalt topic noted.
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Masonic Lodge
C. W. Recard
M. EB
Avon, O
0. N. Steele Masonic Lodge of
Cleveland
Baptist Church
C. T. Wilford
Richard
Joseph Finney
Dorothy Cahoon
Lakewood
Avon Friends
Ted Buzard
Ira Gough
Perle Wilford
Pine Lake
Dudley
Ohio
Avon Baptist Church
Elyria
Plane crosses perilous Canadian Rockies triumph
Vancouver report notes that the Canadian Rockies, once impassable to commercial air travel, have been conquered. Pilot Grant MacConachie carried five passengers in a Calgary to Vancouver round trip, proving a regular mail and passenger route across the range is feasible. Father’s Day is highlighted with a local tobacco and drug store promotion.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Grant MacConachie
Calgary
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Aerdenier
Cincinnati
Ohio City
Society OF the Cincinnati
Tfe
Arthur E. Morgan
Tennessee Valley Authority
Antioch College
Helen M. (Gould) Shepard
Herbert &Rocker
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Haverhill
N. H
Morton M. Milford
Pera
Washington
Miami
Fla
Lafayette
Ind
Herbert J. Crane
Florida
Franklin
Edward G. Seubert
Standard Oil
Indiana
Syracuse
N. Y
Harold F. Pitcairn
Philadelphia
Bryn Athyn Pa
Reading Pa
Reading High School
E. L. Bailey
Congress
Wesley Jones
Charles J. Faulkner
Theodore E. Burton
Reed Smoot
Utah
North America
Mexico City
John Krops— Berger
Portugal
Mexico
United Feature Syndicate
U.S Pat
Cora M. Shepard
Barker &J
Janor Grissinger
Courtland
ST. John's Day
Eva Pleasnick
Lucy Winemiller
L. A. Johnson
Charles
Gus Martin
Aubrey Aldrich
Keith
Clay Smith
Grant Aldrich
Smith's
Body
Cleveland Zoo
Woman's Benefit Association
Grange Hall
Gates-Cole
Octagon
Howard Walker
Ralph Viets
Rocky River
Clarksfield
Harry Crandall
Betty
Howard Smith
Arthur Hudson
Billy
Charlotte Klinecto
Grafton
George Williams
Warrensville
I Sr
Martha RY Gede
Sride
Avon
Columbia River
Idaho
Oregon
Canadian Rockies
Keyes
West Avenue
Chas. A. Cavagna
P. S. Building
R. D. No
Tee Meen
Middle Ave
Firestone
Stewart-Warner
Firestone Auto Supply & Service Stores
Lorain County Savings & Trust CO
Elyria, Ohio
Amherst
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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