Wickens Appointed Lorain County Commissioner
E. M. Wickens, longtime Lorain Republican and former Tre Wickens Furniture Store proprietor, was appointed commissioner following the resignation of Hacr L. Shas. The selection, confirmed by the county board and sent to the secretary of state, names Wickens for a term beginning immediately. He is uncle to Assistant County Prosecutor William Wickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. T Ted) Wickens
Lorain
Repubblican
Tre Wickens Furniture
Hacr L. Shas
Mousi
Bam G Mitchell
Uotes
Jade
Witcoxr
Searces
Lorain Cr
Wickens
William Wickens
County Highways Being Cleared After Worst Snowblock
Lorain County roads are rapidly reopening as about 250 men with shovels and snow plows, aided by sun, worked through deep drifts. County Engineer J. W. Warden expects all roads open by tonight and praised CCC crews from Galf road for dispatching 150 men to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
J. W. Warden
CCC
Galf Road
Warden
Fear and flood danger hit Potomac region
Washington area endures record Potomac flood as river crests near major cities. Crews evacuate and move families from marooned towns in Cumberland and Harper Ferry. Washington and surroundings suffer bridge closures and widespread power and communication issues as floodwaters rise. Local officials warn of continued danger with rivers steady at high levels and roads submerged.
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Washington
Potomac
Cumberland
Sua Don
Percy
U. S
Downey Communication
Divorce filing and court house repair notes
Margaret Sanchez of Lotain filed suit for divorce from Louis on grounds of gross cruelty. Common pleas court jurors are expected to render more composed verdicts after this improvement. Counts commissioners ordered the repair of a dozen jury chairs yesterday, noting they were uncomfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sanchez
Lotain
Louis
Common Pleas Court
Flood Charms Ohio River Cities as Widespread Flood Threatens
The Ohio River flood barrelled through Wheeling Steubenville and other cities. Two bridges over the river were in danger of collapse, 20000 people were homeless, typhoid fears rose in flooded areas, and steel plants closed across the region. Floodwaters drained from Pittsburgh as relief crews aided, while Philadelphia and other cities anticipated impact.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
Wheeling
Steubenville
Weeksburg
Vaner
Heeres
Cincinnati
Pinsturgh
Golden
Dai Jonathwn
Indascar
Ragchampon M. Ianhan
Svivania
League Of Nations Discussion Aims In Oberlin Events
Local notices report a discussion on the League of Nations in Oberlin with speakers including M Frexvis, plus a concert by the Oberlin Junior High School Girls’ Glee Club and a musical program featuring cantata The Walrus and the Carpenter. Community groups meet at First Methodist and the Vears W League plans fundraising and meetings.
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Oberian
Gi Ciud
Walrus
Carpenter
Lewis Carroll
Percy Fletcher
Stephen Foster
Fife, Bush and Crime Corps
Operlin
Adam West
Giesen Club
Dorothy
Vears W League
Ansas
South Pleasant Street
Wear
Follaws
Beulah Hunter
Smit
Lola Ma
Latha Smith
Oberlin hosts third annual Obie Students' Convention on Public Affairs
Delegates from about twelve colleges in Ohio will attend the Oberlin College event, with Glen Fe. Joogemsen chairing. Cleveland Mayor Harolden opens the session and A. Speaner addresses the assembly on urban armament. Panels study state government structure from civic and psychological angles, drafting resolutions to be sent to the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Glen FE
Joogemsen
Harolden
Claveland
Andée
General Assembly
Savurdar
Tal
Ghio Coileses
Dam scare and flood hit Johnstown area in 1936 event
Weather and dam fears trigger mass evacuations as Quemahoning Dam near Johnstown breaches initial reports. Governor Earie orders WPA workers redirected to Pennsylvania relief while National Guard backs state police and highway patrol. Bridges collapse, rivers rise, and hundreds seek shelter. widespread flooding disrupts rail service and local streets.
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Earie
Quemahonine
Harriscure
Storn State Department
Pennsylvania
WPA
Johnstown
National Guard
Quemabening
Maar
Taresah
Tate Flande
Pacie’ Gallagher
Yeae
F. W. Rue
Promient Ccuhman
Stone Creek
Aga Jnheston Tmeinese
Bathori
Hria County
Hitheway
Elyria Auto Club Seeks Road Reports As Roads Open
The Elyria Automobile Club faced a flood of calls from drivers asking about road conditions. Officials report that routes to Toledo are now open though rough in spots and lane 24 is clear beyond Ridgeville, with two way traffic between Elsha and Ridge r. Many inquiries about routes 42 and 53 remain unanswered.
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Festerdar
Elyria Automobile Club
Alban Gehi
Cinh
Rock Rivers
Elrriane
Toledo
Ridgeeville
Elsha
Ridger
Cincinnati Braces For Worst Flood Threat
Cincinnati and suburbs in Ohio and Kentucky prepared as the Ohio River neared flood stage. The river rose to about 42.9 feet with a two foot gain in 12 hours, prompting city departments to mobilize and sandbag. Authorities warned of continuing rises, while towns like Louisville eyed the river but hoped for calmer levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Isahewar
Lunken
Ato Mareville
Loisville
Two Suits Are Filed Against Power Service Company
Two lawsuits move forward today in a pleas court against a local service company over injuries from a January 4 incident. A worker stepped into a hole near a relocated wire transmission pole. The plaintiff seeks $1,500 for medical costs and damages, citing injury to a family member.
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Tr ¢ Service Company
Ner
Jokr
Allesadir
Parkersburg Flood Crests and Rescue Efforts Report
Weather observer notes Parkersburg flood crest near 69 feet with the river at 39.3 feet and rising. Red Cross and American Legion aid 349 families forced from homes in the bottoms. shelters formed in a hospital, factory, and armour plant. Transport disrupted. widespread damage anticipated along the Kanawha and nearby towns, with relief and wall reinforcements underway.
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Parkersburg
Fesses
Powell
Deiver
Parkers
Red Cross
The
American Legion
St. Marys
W. Va
New Martinsville
New Martinstilre
Ufe
Fee
Saeday
Aarth
Pertswort
Todar
S.sersi le Eas
Gallipolis
Sey Fee
Charleston
Cincinnati
Lanken
W. C. Devereaux
County Schools Partly Reopened After Snowblockages
Lorain County rural schools partially resumed as road crews cleared snow. At least 10 schools reopened including East Carlisle Ridgeville Avon West Carlisle Elyria Township and Amherst Township none reported full operations yet. Absent rate at East Hartiste was low with all buses running though delayed. inspections for bus fleets were rescheduled to Monday March 3.
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Lorain County
A. Gibbons
Coun Jes
Supermniencent
Sinvea
Yesterdas
East Carlisle
Ridgeville Township
Avon
West Carlisle
Elyria Teswashis
Amherst Townships
Svehogis
Brighton
Penfield
Eaton
Coluemba
East Uariste
Litas
State Highway Patrol
Laurange
Uratton
Beiden
Krenfield
North
Kidseville
Whea
Columa
Wibbens
World Conference artifacts on display in 1931 tribute
An exhibit features a Delft plate from Holland presented at the 1931 Hague conference valued at 509 by customs. It honors Sam and John Bullelas and includes autographs of Roosevelt Rogers and other leaders. Also shown are a portrait of Sir Robert Jones and a Governor Davis signature from 1921.
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Daddy
Sam
John Bullelas
Ai Jen
Holland
Delft
the Hague
Rounirr
England
Sir Robert Jones
Ensl Surzeon
D Wing
Allen
Canada
Victor Dore
Ebria
Montreal
Switzerland
Roosevelt
Will Rogers
Harry I. Davis
Ohio
Rescue Efforts Persist Amid Island Crowds
Report describes numerous male volunteers aiding in rescues with rowboats alongside police, WPA workers, and CCC men from Camp Waddington. Nearby, large steel plants in the Wheeling district shut down, impacting eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia communities reliant on them.
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Te Onene
Police Department
WPA
CCC
Camp Waddington
W. Va
Wheeling
Ohio
West Virginia
Public Sale by A. W. Diederich Auctioneer
On March 26 1936 at 12 o'clock a public sale will be held 1/2 mile east of Ridgeville Route 24. Items include a 1 1/4 ton Chevrolet truck, Fordson tractor, plows, discs, mowing machine, wagon, farming implements, Peerless duster, bathroom outfit, hot bed sash and brooders. Terms cash. Nothing moves until settled.
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Rrdgeville
Fordson Tractor
A. W. Dyederich
F. Diederich
Ohio River flood prompts mass evacuations across towns
The Ohio River flood inundates towns from Steubenville to Cincinnati with water supply cuts in Steubenville and Hollidays Cove. Red Cross and Salvation Army aid rescue efforts. Wellsburg reports two deaths, while tens of thousands are displaced across Martins Ferry, Bellaire, and other communities as the crest nears. Emergency measures include sheltering refugees in schools and clubs. authorities warn further rising waters may drive more evacuations.
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Steuhenville
Red Cross
Salvation Army
National Loard
Columbus
Wellsburz
Holligays Cove
W. Va
Martins Ferry
Bridgeperr
Bellaire
Oh‘o
Wheeling
Parkerspare
Marietta
Huntington
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburgh Flood Relentless as Rains Swell Ohio Valley
Number Seven continues as flames engulf a blaze for 24 hours while floodwaters surge down rivers into Ohio Valley towns. Pittsburgh endures its worst disaster, 5000 homeless, martial law-like controls, and massive damage estimated at 20.9 million. The city’s papers survived by relocating editions across plant disruptions amid a collective effort and civic resolve. A second item in Eugene reports a crowded matinee where management reruns reels to fill seats after a theater overflow.
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Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Steubenville
Marietta
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Press
Yesterdar
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
Washington Pa
Observer and Reporter
Tao Post-Gazette
Sun-Telegraph
Greensburg
William McNair
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E. M. Wickens
Elle - Bird
Court Street
Elyria
Loram
Sheffield Lake
Remster
Board of Elections Office
ED Deibel
Malcolm Thompson
Philip Wolfe
Irien Ha
T_ Miller
Br C. R SP
Detroit
Fast Avenue
O'Donnell
Esther Alflen
Allan Harris
League of Nations
Oberiin Peace Socisi
M. Frexvis
Cinbd
Kresey
New School of Social Research
New York
Phelps
Alma Taurg
Conservatory
Junior Churguh
First Methodist Church
Tanner
Berks
Prof. Moore
David R. Moore
Forum Co!tee
James Brand House
Cherch Aring
Moore Wit
Rate Jackson
Professor Street
Oberlin Inn
Cai
Kait Jackson
Caltex
Lane Villa
Clevela
Townsend Notes
East Oberlin
Townsend
East Ober Commun
Dan Faulkner
Akron
Townsend Sian
Lunrh
E. H. Wiltkins
Seuri
H. Aadwell
Unionisteser
Cleveland
Pertwahia
Onis
Hem Steel Corporajarrest
Quemahoning
Elyria Auto Club
Russell Rupert, Mer
Page
Fage J
Lava Poultry
Briese
Coop Lota
Mraivsi
Ste
Simaiy the. v. Capers
Farey Beek
Arabes
F. Aes. &S
Eugene, Ore
Eugene
Outlet Clothing
Rey
St Broad
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