General Drift Toward Fascism Seen in Europe
London dispatch notes Hitlerism signals a broad European shift from parliamentary liberalism to dictatorship. Russia Italy and Germany have already centralized power, Britain and France remain parliamentary, while Hungary Poland and others move toward autocracy amid currency collapse and fear of social revolution.
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London
Europe
Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Spain
Czechoslovakia
Belgium
Switzerland
Holland
Scandinavian
Poland
Jugoslavia
Hungary
Turkeys
Rumania
Bulgaria
Lke
Heinrich Bruening
Hitler
Death of Henry Matrey in Cleveland man dies of indigestion
Wellington May 5 William Rook learns of the sudden death of his son in law Henry Matrey of Cleveland from acute indigestion. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 o'clock in Wellington Baptist Church with Rev H K Finley officiating. Burial in Brighton cemetery. Matrey is the husband of Maude Rook formerly of Wellington.
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Wellington
William Rook
Henry Matrey
Cleveland
Wellington Baptist Church
H K. Finley
Rook
Brighton
Maude Rook
Second Annual Spring Tea at Rick Auditorium
Mrs Norman Griggs organizes a charity tea at Rick Auditorium next Wednesday afternoon. The local group invites the public to attend with an engaging program prepared for the event.
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Rick
Norman Griggs
Chinese Y W C A Worker Describes China’s Plight
Miss Wang a Chinese student at Oberlin College spoke to Methodist Missionary societies at the church parsonage. She traced Chinese reverence for ancestors and traditions and said China cannot fight Japan as its people are not soldiers.
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China
Miss Wang
Oberlin College
Methodist Missionary Societies
Japan
N Ww cC Aa
Florence Starr
Oberlin
Fred Sutliff
H. Pierce
Scott Anderson
Wellington Woman Leads Missionary Conference
Miss Lena Ditlam, president of the Norwalk district Home Missionary societies, will preside at the district convention in Medina on Thursday and Friday next week. A large delegation from the local Methodist church plans to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Ditlam
Norwalk
Church District Conference Tuesday Attendee List
Rey and Mrs Paul Carter will attend the Norwalk District Conference of Methodist ministers in Collins on Tuesday. Carter will take part in the noon meeting of the Ministers Wives Association.
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Rey
Paul Carter
Wil
Collins
Norwalk
Methodist Ministers
Carter
Epworth League Box Social Draws Large Attendance
About forty members of the Epworth League attended a Box Social in the church parlors on Wednesday evening. Russell Buck directed the games and contests. Supper boxes prepared by the girls were auctioned to the highest bidders, and the event was reported as a most enjoyable time.
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Epworth League Society
Russell Buck
Evans Family Celebrates Birthday With Dinner and Cake
Relatives gathered at William Evans' home on Wednesday to honor a birthday with a sumptuous chicken dinner followed by ice cream and cake.
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Tirs
William Evans
Desert
PLAN CHARITY TEA BY WELLINGTON KING'S DAUGHTERS
The Wellington King s Daughters sponsor a charity tea to benefit local causes. Proceeds support community projects and aid groups serving residents in need. Tea hosts welcome attendees and outline future fundraising efforts.
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Wellington King’s Daughters
Sole applicant forest army under Wellington quota plan
Wellington's new forest army plan has one applicant, Donald Fer rer, for the reforestation project. If no other applications arrive, the remaining quota will be filled from applicants in other Lorain county districts.
Germany’s Alignment With Fascist Nations Examined
A historical analysis surveys Germany’s foreign policy as it aligns with fascist-dominated states. It traces diplomatic moves, ideological affinities, and strategic aims shaping Europe’s power balance during the era.
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Germany
King's Daughters Group Convention Here May 16
Mrs. Blanch Smith, president of the local King's Daughters unit, says preparations are underway for the convention scheduled to be held May 16 in the area.
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King's Daughters Group
Local Social Roundup From Eaton and Nearby Towns
Mrs Irving Mohler spent Friday with Miss Virginia Newton in Elyria then joined for supper. A fish fry hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Ward drew about fifty guests from Medina and Eaton. Numerous visitors from Elyria Lorain and Berea attended church and family gatherings, with a YMC A canning demonstration set for May 9 and a reception for a bride featuring a pink and white wagon of gifts.
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Eaton
Irving Mohler
Virginia Newton
Elyria
Mohler
Roy Ward
Medina
C. D. Lehman
Belden
Hopwood
Edward Hillman
Ruth
Mary
Russell
Lester
Jean
Norshh Avenue
Davis
Bell
Amanda Garretson
Pittsburgh
Jessie Barringer
Detroit
Walter Fishburn
Mary Fishburn
Ely
Tia
Andrew Fowl
George Reisinger
Fred Reisinger
George Phelps
Robert
Christine Wenger
Fred Phelps
A. J. Carpenter
Chester
Birmingham
Miss Bird
Charles Box
Dorothy Decker
Mary Chanion
Philip Wallace
E. C. Inizenberg
Carl DeVore
W. C. Hill
Ming
Vail
Cleveland
Lecree
Leroy Shinkey
Jack Miller
Roy Lancer
Edward Lanrul
L. A. MicClellan
McClellan
D. M. Spicer
Grafton
Bobby Grills
Kenneth
Shower Honors Mrs. Orln Durkee at Haven Home
A delightfully arranged miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Orln Durkee nee Harriet Crowell was held Saturday afternoon at Mrs. H. F. Haven's home. Guests, including Mrs. Leroy Shirkey and Mrs. Robert Grills, helped entertain and contributed recipe index cards with a written recipe on one side and a household hint on the other.
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Orln Durkee
Harriet Crowell
H. F. Haven
Leroy Shirkey
Robert Grills
King's Daughters Group Convention at Local Methodist Church
The King's Daughters group holds a convention at the local Methodist church on May 16 with morning and afternoon sessions. Dinner will be served in the church dining room at noon.
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the King’s Daughters
Dianer
Wellington Receives State Tax Share for Treated Repairs
Village clerk Ray Coates received a $747 check from the State department for Wellington’s share of the state gas tax for the first quarter of the year. The funds will be used for road repair work and related expenses.
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Ray Coates
State Department
Wellington
Cas
Local Legion Auxiliaries Banquet At Avon Lake
Twelve locals attended the Lorain County American Legion Auxiliary banquet at Avon Lake on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Frank Obrig delivered the welcome address. The High school girls quartet Mary Hyde Virginia Gott Marjory Falls and Betty Jean Page sang. Other attendees included Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Faus Mrs. George Bishbaugh Mrs. Dick Allen Mrs. HB. H. Reep and Miss George Ormeroid and sister.
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County Council
Lorain
American Legion Auxilaris
Avon Lake
Frank Obrig
Mary Hyde
Virginia Gott
Marjory Falls
Betty Jean Page
R. W. Faus
George Bishbaugh
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Pfeiffer's Sister Lucy Robson
Mr and Mrs T M Pfeiffer Jr and Mrs A B Jones with children attended a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs Pfeiffer's sister Miss Lucy Robson at Rafton Wednesday evening. Fourteen family members were present at the event.
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T. M. Pfeiffer, Jr
A. B. Jones
Chldren
Snapshots From Grandmothers Old Album at Grange Meeting
A Grange program on Tuesday evening features a slide lecture titled Snapshots from Grandmother's Old Album. The show displays family portraits including Grandpa and Grandma Brown and many relatives, followed by refreshments after the reminiscences.
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Grange
Grange Hall
Grandpa
Grandma Brown
Edward Hillman
Brown
Minnie Lowe
Elmer Fullmer
Ottis Lowe
Jim
Sarah
Carl Wright
Lina
Minnie Tite
Joseph Higgenbottom
Ralph Fullmer
Jane Hancock
Maude Tompkins
Carlton Blaine
Charles Tompkins
Nelabelle
Phoebe Lyon
Wendell Blackstone
E. E. Durdee
Millie Pratt
Geraldine Blaine
Higgenbottom
Elton Hall
Tommy Higglemeyer
Wayne Tite
Ebenezer
Pameélia Frye
Ben Munn
W. R. Cousins
Dad
Leroy Shirkey
Helen Dawley
Miss Lottie Munn Speaks at Lake Erie College Sunday
Miss Lottie Munn head of the chemistry department at Lake Erie College in Painesville will speak Sunday morning at the regular preaching hour at eleven oclock. Her topic has not been announced.
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Lottie Munn
Lake Erie College
Painesville
Crile Family Attends Spencer Funeral
John Crile his wife and son Marion along with daughter Mrs. Ralph Krage attended the funeral of George Welch in Spencer last Monday afternoon at the MEE Church.
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Huntington
Johnson Crile
Marion
Ralph Krage
George Welch
Spencer
Mee
Sunday Dinner Guests Across Ashland and Nearby Towns
A long list of Sunday dinner visitors from Rochester New London Clarksfield Akron Cleveland and La Grange joined local families including Mr and Mrs M W Laborie at Ashland and C M Diedrich home. The notices mention hospital visits and a storm affecting attendance for a local Wellington play The second item notes Newton Iowa urging residents to display house numbers two inches high for easy addressing.
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M. W. Laborie
Wayne Haton
Rochester
Elsworth lLaborie
Ashland
Will Campbell
New London
George Smith
Clarksfield
C. M. Diedrich
James Myers
Akron
J. C. Bapking
David Dangle
Cleveland
Rosa Ixnapp
Gilbert and Famils
la Grange
G. E. Miller
M W. Laboric
D M. Diedrick
Jack Benschoten
Toledo
Ohio
Emma Krage
Amy Greenbank
Irene Hyde
Ralph Krage
C D. Greenbank
Woodfield
F. A West
Arlene
Earl Easterday
Elyria
J. Hackett
Elizabeth
Norwalk
Will Clark
Sandusky
H. D. Bowen
M. C
Hart Leninger
Dan Leining
Homerville
Dewey Leininger
Spencer
Will Street
Wellington
Clarence Sertters
H. J. Pratt
Ida Biddinger
Ashland Hospital
Biddinger
Clarence Seitters
Dan Leininger
O. W. Roberson
Helen Schiver
Pittsfield
Forest Rice
Robert
Carl Garrison
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Bee Lockhardt
Terpsichore
New York
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Violet Curtice
Herrick Aye
East
Junior Grissinger
Courtland
Woman Leads Missionary Conference
Church District Conference
Epworth League
Price
Brown & Williamson
Cork
Grange Meeting
Forstmann and Hoffman
Shantung
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