Unemployment census debated amid Roosevelts economic debates
Officials question value of a jobless count while estimates place unemployment around 9.5 million to 2 million fewer, raising doubts about relief costs and recovery progress. Analysts note potential political risks ahead of the 1940 reelection year and discuss timing for a possible door-to-door census.
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Roosevelt
Hopkins
Mayors’ Conference
Ma. Tfupnifte Abpccs
Uncle Sam
Washington
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Spring Elevates Truancy in Elyria Schools
April saw a surge in truancy among Elyria students as springlike days arrived. Wilful truancy reached 38 cases, more than double March, with sickness 1 and neglect by parents causing 23 absences. Williams logged 223 cases that month, mostly tardiness and absence, up from 185 in the prior month.
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Elyria
C. M. Williams
Williams
Federal Trade Commission Drives Roosevelt Anti-Inflation Push
The piece notes the FTC leading anti inflation efforts, with March prosecutions setting records and April figures likely higher, while Supreme Court upholds state price fixing yet FTC targets firms using it in retail wars. It highlights White House support for new measures and internal party battles over power and funds, plus crosswise feuds among administration figures and labor leaders.
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School permits and missing students reported in Williams notices
In the family context seven deaths and other counts are noted while 19 students remained missing at home. Williams issued one notice to a student and two to employers for noncompliance with state school laws. He granted 149 school permits to boys and 115 to girls, totaling 264 since September.
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Williams
Miss Mori Hostess Delights Jolly Chekers Club
The Jolly Chekers Club was entertained at Miss Betty Mori's home. A wiener roast was planned for a near future gathering. After the business meeting a "Snipe Hunt" and indoor games followed. The next meeting will be at the Heussner home.
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South Amherst
Jolly Chekers Club
Betty Mori
Heussner
Royal Neighbor Lodge May Meeting Planned at Swiss Hall
Mrs. Merton Bailey and her daughter Miss Myrtle will entertain Royal Neighbor Lodge members at Swiss Hall Thursday evening for the regular May meeting. All members are urged to attend.
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Myrtle
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Swiss Hall
Church Board Meeting and Ladies Aid Hostesses
An official board meeting will be held at the church this evening at 7 30 oclock with Rev B H Organ in charge. The Ladies Aid Society will be entertained in the church parlors Thursday afternoon with Mrs Belle Brock sicker and Mrs Joseph Heathcote as hostesses. Everyone attending is asked to bring something to sell.
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Belle Brocksicker
Joseph Heathcote
Ascension Day Services At Local Church
An Ascension Day service will be held Thursday morning at 7 00 and 7 45 and in the evening at 7 30 with the Rev. R J Steiger in charge.
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R. J. Steiger
Legion Post 197 Plans Regular Friday Meeting
A regular meeting of the South Amherst American Legion Post No. 197 will be held in the club rooms Friday evening.
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South Amherst American Legion Post No. 197
Junior-Senior Reception Hosts Trip to Cleveland
The Senior Class of the local school will join the Junior class for their annual reception on Saturday evening. The event includes a planned trip to Cleveland for the group.
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Cleveland
Amherst Business Men's Association Meeting Update
The Amherst Business Men's Association met at South Amherst town hall on Monday evening. Legion Auxiliary Post No. 197 served a two course dinner to twenty nine members at 6 30, with spring flowers in the table decorations.
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Business Men’s Association of Amherst
South Amherst
Legion Auxiliary Post No. 197
Florence Heussner Returns to School Duties
Miss Florence Heussner, long ill at home, has recovered and resumed her duties as secretary at the local high school after a two week illness period.
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Florence Heussner
Avon PLISZKA-JAMESON wedding in Ripley NY
Avon Miss Josephine Pliszka of Lorain and Wayne Jameson of Avon were married at Ripley New York on Thursday April 29 by a Presbyterian minister.
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Avon
Josephine Pliszka
Lorain
Wayne Jameson
Ripley
New York
Joint quarterly service at Avon church with pot luck
A joint quarterly gathering of the local M. E. church and Vincent church convened at the Avon church last night starting with a 6 30 pot luck supper. Dr. Vernon Wagar district superintendent attended the meeting.
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Vincent Church
Avon Church
Vernon Wagar
Weekend Visits Across States Highlight Local Socials
Gwendolyn Adams and Perle Wilford spent the weekend in Delaware Ohio. Mr and Mrs Wilson Jameson visited Dover with the Dodds on Tuesday evening. Ed Casper hosted Sunday guests from Cleveland. Barbara Long of Cleveland visited Avon relatives. Cecil Moore and children were weekend guests in Fountain City Indiana. Commissioner Florence Derrick Camp sent a 10.52 bill to Harrison Township for silk hose damage at township board meetings. And the bill isn't a joke.
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Perle Wilford
Delaware
Ohio
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Ashton Dodd
Dover
Ed. Casper
Jack Taylor
Cleveland
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Avon
Cecil Moore
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Tarentum
Florence Derrick Camp
Harrison Township
Tailor urges swift clothing submissions ahead of Coronation
Gottlieb the tailor appeals to readers to mail in garments promptly as the Coronation of the King nears. If late, residents can visit Brookside Zoo for alternatives. Phone 2785 11 Broad St.
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Gottlieb
Brookside Zoo
Broad St
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