Unusual Questions Plague Telephone Information Operators
A Chicago era piece notes operators answer odd queries beyond time and numbers. Public mistakingly expect encyclopedic knowledge, asking about sleigh rentals, Mayonnaise, guitar terms, France via Lindbergh route, and even weight of a husband. The piece highlights Sunday call volumes and a misnamed “hillbilly cycle” in music.
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Godey
P. S
United States
France
Lindbergh
Wakeman Briefs Highlight Local Wakes and Visits
Wakeman notes include Frank Munger returning home from Cleveland for health, several visits by Mrs. J W Rock of Lakewood and Mrs. Leo Schnore, and many locals moving or hosting events. The Elyria ball club beat Wakeman High 1 to 0, Eastern Star attendance rose, and a Spen cer Sunday school orchestra practice preceded a show trip to Wellington for Edgar Allan Poe's Murder in the Rue Morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Frank Munger
Pear Street
Cleveland
John Walters
Dellaway
J. W. Rock
Lakewood
Hanna Timbs
Leo F. Schnore
Elyria
T. J. Mockler
McKeesport
James E. Busek
Lorain
Herb French
Eastern Stars
Norwalk
Allen
Joe Beecher
Minta Bailess
Platt Beecher
Marion Finley
Mervyn Kenyon
Congregational Church
R. F. Kenyon
Loren Burkley
Arthur Watzlaben
Vivian Courier
Hicanor Peabody
W. J. Benson
Thelma
Evelyn
Robert Hoyt
Tarzan the
Hilda Hahn
Kilmer Hahn
Ray Hahn
Kipton
Roy Zimmerman
Mary Jane
Turon
W. B. Hail
Miss Bertha
Hall
Thursa Reese
Spencer State Bank
Lois Zelgier
Susie Ream
Lodi
John White
N. J. Walters
Pythian Sisters
South Main Street
Charles Walters
Layton Curtice
Leo MrCourt
Will Reese
John Firestone
Jack Thompson
North Main Street
Blake Stroup
L. J. Quade
Berea
Baldwin Wallace College
Lee Stroup
Clayton Seebeck
Marie
Charles Laren
Wellington
Wi Reese
Litchfield
Hershel McVicker
Wadsworth
Ellen Walters
Bellevue
Grover Walters
Eva Ridgeway
Chatham
C. FE. Beement
Spencer
J. A. Gariss
James Kitchen
George Hartman
Nelson Fuller
New London
Spencer Sunday School
Methodist Church
Quade
Edgar Allen Poe
Rue Morgue
McNally
Chippewa Lake
Minnie Curtice
Tom McCourt
Alvin Neidhart
Harry Graetham
Quinn McAdo
Spencer School May Calendar Promises Plays and Commencement
Spencer May events include Senior Play Anne-What’s her Name on May 16 at the auditorium with tickets available May 2. Puppet show May 12 at eight, Baccalaureate May 15 at Spencer Baptist church led by Rev. George Bates, commencement May 15, and term close May 20. Briefs note local visits, health updates, a Ford car, a hand injury, and a large out of town death notice list.
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Anne
Spencer School
Anthony Wheat
Robert Stroup
Burks
Helen Boone
Marjorie
Geraldine Walters
Julia
Charlotte Orr
Barbara
Gwendolyn Reese
Mooney
Karl Howe
Willia Peabody
Margaret Stuart
Doran
Burton Rock
Grandma
Florence Mitchell
Louise Byers
Evelyn Wallington
Judge Bumby
Adrian Dalgilaish
Doctor Aked
Ellen Brown
Nancy Brown
Rosedale
Avelyn Roberts
Ebenezer Whittle
Doris Zeigler
Mia
Ebenezer
Ruth Bowman
Tony Wheat
Bachelor’s Inn
Spencer
Spencer Auditorium
Spencer Baptist Church
George Bates
Martin Weidrick
Toledo
R. G. Brown
West Main Street
Neptune
Max Friend
Emory Howe
Will Tanner
Ray Tanner
Bon+eta
Freemont Tanner
Akron
Arthur Tanner
W. B. Parker
Elia Lutz
Harland Parker
Medina
Fred Nixon
Sharon Center
W. H. Ripley
Harve Howe
Chatham
Roy Howe
Lodi
Bert Robart
Tillia Robart
H. &. Koppes
Chippewa Lake
Philothea
Spencer Methodist Church
Worthington
Camden High School essay contest awards set
The Camden Schools eighth grade essay contest was held in the Kipton High School auditorium on April 28. Prizes were awarded to 18 students as the school orchestra performed under Mr Rowland of Wellington. Rev W N Bates delivered the address. The event was sponsored by the WGTU. As a side note, Mr and Mrs L C Bates will host their 40th wedding anniversary on May 4.
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Kipton, O
Camden
Rowland
Wellington
W. N. Bates
Kipton Community Church
W. GT. U
L. C. Bates
Margaret Holden
Oberlin
Allen Hospital
Glen Barber
Disciple
Wm. Smith
Camden Cemetery
Lindy Lodge Meets at Grafton in May Social
Mrs Wayne Kropp hosted Lindy Lodge at her Grafton home Tuesday evening with Edna Whitney presiding. Guests included Edith Whitney Doris Jackson and Mrs William Rennie along the Graf ton road. The group plans another gathering May 10 hosted by Mrs Renate on the Grafton road. Elizabeth Chapman spent a Friday overnight with her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Chapman at The Hedges.
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Wayne Kropp
Gratton
Mrs
Jay Jackson
Gratton Road
Lindy Lodge
Grafton
Edna Whitney
Edith
Doris Jackson
William Rennie
Grafton Road
Elizabeth Chapman
Otto Chapman
Guests Entertained at Butternut Ridge Home
Mrs Ralph V Acker entertained guests at her home on Butternut Ridge road Friday evening honoring Misses Ruth and Marion Kaiser Mrs Mary Timme and Mr and Mrs Howard Bowl Additional details not provided in the readable text to establish precise event scope or outcome.
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Cleveland
Ralph V. Acker
Butternut Ridge Road
Ruth
Marion Kaiser
Mary Timme
Howard Bowl
Real Estate Transfers Report From Avon Township and Lorain
Real estate transfers include Frank C Woberts as guardian conveying Lake Road Avon Township to Alfred Tadloe. Carrie Snyder transfers parcels to Elsie D and Ruth D Snyder. Kohlmyer acquires part of Root Trustee's addition Lorain. Stephen Bogs transfers 103 acres on West River Street Elyria Township. Sheriff’s deed to Cleveland Trust Company covers two Lorain Broadway lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Woberts
Alfred Tadloe
Lake Road
Avon Township
Carrie Snyder
Elsie D
Ruth D. Snyder
Wellington
Cornelius
Adolph Kohlmyer
Root
Lorain
Stephen Bogs
West River Street
Elyria Township
Cleveland Trust Company
Broadway
Cleveland
How One Woman Lost 10 Lbs in a Week
Dayton resident Mrs. Betty Luedeke shares that Kruschen helped her shed ten pounds in seven days. She advises taking a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning before breakfast as a safe, harmless fat loss method and notes a four week bottle costs little. The ad promises a money back guarantee if not convinced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Luedeke
Dayton
C. W. Phillips
America
Ady
Trust Company Transfers Property Across Several Townships
A fragmented notice describes quitclaim deeds and property transfers. Items include a lot on Colerasit Anpoberton Walden to Robert Om i Davidson with Brightom Townkatp address, a parcel on Moon Road Avon Lake to Mary Gerba, and estate matters involving H B Cook as administrator transferring to Harry and Elizabeth Ludiam in Camden Township.
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Moon Road
Avon Lake
H. B. Cook
Conrad Blackett
Harry
Elizabeth
Ludiam
Camden’ Township
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Bungle
Aristocas
Sorados
Crape
ANC
Quinn McAdoo
Alfred Fuller
Leo McCourt
Masonic Lodge
Clair Miller
Fred Brumby
Earl Betts
Clayton Chrysler
J. H. Calking
Sandusky
Gene
Glenn
Ida Edwards
C. J. Betts
Fred Losey
G. A. Brumby
Phil Moehl
Henry Moehl
Howard Grills
George Bickel
L. J. Sutherland
Jay Sharp
Elwood Austin
F. A. Perkins
Lloyd Davidson
George H. Long
Chestnut Ridge
Cecil Grilis
Edwin Schoenherr
Middle Avenue
George Goodyear
Dora
Margie
Richard
Robert Hopkins
Alfred B. Hopkins
Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Auxiliary
Sa Porte
Clarence Whitney
James B. Dewhurst
William Bailey
Ernest Bailey
Cleveland Christian Home
Carlisle
A. R. Crippen
Cleveand
A. J. Lehman
NWA
Elyria Hardware
E. H. Blvd
Ecker
Cascade
X. L
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
W. Bridge St
Chronicle - Telegram
Chronicle-Telegram
Insurance Department
Ohio
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