Propaganda for War and the American Role 1914 1917
A review praising H. C. Peterson's Propaganda for War the Campaign Against American Neutrality 1914 1917 from the University of Oklahoma Press. It highlights Wellington House reports, British censorship, and the portrayal of U S newspapers as aiding pro war sentiment.
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H. C. Peterson
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Press
Norman
Okla
Peterson
Cornell University
America
Foreign Office
London
British Museum
Wellington House
Washington
Reston
England
California
Herbert Hoover
Pontiac Cars Link Farm and Industry Across Nations
Skeptical Mexican customs inspected a one and a half ton truck as it crossed from Acapulco to Laredo. Smith proved the run by detailing 263 miles to Mexico City in 9 1 5 hours, 295 miles to Valles in 11 hours, and 462 miles to Laredo in 10 hours, totaling 18 42 hours of driving with minimal rest.
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Smith
Acapulco
Mexico
Laredo
Mexico City
Valles
City Tire House Introduces Pharis Tires in Sale
City Tire House on Depot Street and East Avenue announces Pharis First Line tires with Heat-Proof cord, Life-Belt safety feature, and a guarantee. Bill Walters touts reduced heat and blowout risk, longer tread life, and better value per tire dollar during the special sale.
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Pharis
City Tire House
Depot Street
East Avenue
Bill Walters
Walters
Dodge Truck Makes Fast Mexico Run
A cross country hop from Acapulco to Laredo covers 1050 miles in 3015 driving hours and 49 total hours, nearly embarrassing Edson Smith known as the World's Champion Truck Driver as he arrives at the border with the Dodge Pan Amer.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Laredo
Texas
Edson Smith
Peterson Praises Book on American Preservation
The piece lauds a newly published book attributed to Professor Peterson, labeling the author pro German by British critics and praising the work as highly useful for preserving America from European intrigues. It calls for American readers to appreciate the author and his national loyalty.
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Wellington House
Peterson
America
Europe
Copyright Ledger Syndicate
Chevrolet Sales Rise 15.9 Percent In April 20 Period
Chevrolet reports a 15.9 percent sales gain for the period ending April 20, with 25,196 passenger cars and trucks sold. The ten day total exceeds last month’s mark by 4.1 percent and surpasses the same period in 1939 by 19.1 percent. Total April sales through April 20 reach 46,939 units, a 21.5 percent increase from 1938.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
William E. Holler
Canada Seeks Fixes for Research Lag
Dr Charles D Ellis head of University of London's physics department surveys Canadian research centers for the Conference of Canadian Universities with Carnegie Foundation support. He cites scarce workshop space and shortage of skilled mechanical assistants at many universities as key limits to progress.
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Montreal
Canada
Charles D. Ellis
University of London
Department of Physics
Ellis
Carnegie Foundation
Oberlin President Wilkins to Speak in Cleveland and New York
President Ernest Hatch Wilkins of Oberlin College will address the Cleveland Peace Committee at a luncheon in Cleveland on Monday May 8. He will broadcast over WGAR for fifteen minutes between 3 and 4 PM. He is also invited to New York City on Thursday to address the New York Unionists on the topic Can We Save our Freedom.
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Oberlin
Ernest Hatch Wilkins
Oberlin College
Cleveland Peace Committee
Cleveland
WGAR
New York City
New York
Delivery Service Listings by Cora M Shepard
Classified line item shows Cora M Shepard offering delivery services at 523 Barker Street with contact options including phone numbers 229 Courtland and 156 R for inquiries and arrangements. The text resembles a local notice or small ad listing personal service.
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Barker St
Courtland
Wellington Aerie F O E elects officers and hosts event
Wellington Ohio May 6 Aerie F O E held its annual election in lodge rooms Robert Gott was chosen president Harold Rickel served as vice president Lloyd Irish chaplain Martin Gibbins treasurer Kenneth Brouse secretary Charles McKinney side guard Van Barber outside guard Richard McKisson trustee John A Abel Marion Grand Worthy Vice President spoke on the orders work Six initiates attended a buffet lunch A fish fry is planned for Friday evening May 12.
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Wellington
Ohio
Wellington Aerie F
QO. E
Robert Gott
Harold Rickel
Lloyd Irish
Martin Gibbins
Kenneth R. Brouse
Charles McKinney
van Barber
Richard McKisson
John A. Abel
Marion
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Order
Wellington Farm Woman's Club A-Day Meeting Held in Grangehall
Wellington Farm Women’s Club met at Grangehall on Thursday with 21 members and 3 guests. A covered-dish lunch preceded routine business planning the June annual party. Mrs Perkins won the attendance prize. Programs featured Miss Emma Mason’s poem Growth and Pain and a piano duet by Mrs Wittenbrook and Mrs Prentice.
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Wellington
Grand President presides over Sunnysiders meeting in home
Grand President Mary Seitters led a joint Sunnysiders Hustlers and Outdoor club meeting at Mrs. C S Church home Thursday evening. Members distributed gladiola bulbs to buyers and a committee of Franklin Fuller Marguerite Eibner Louise Obrig and Ford Bassett will plan programs for the year. Two out of town meetings were announced for May 13 Lorain County 4 H officers banquet in Oberlin and May 31 Lorain County officers club in Elyria. The next regular meeting is May 10 with Mrs McKisson.
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Mary Seitters
C. S. Church
Franklin Fuller
Marguerite Eibner
Louise Obrig
Ford Bassett
Richard McKisson
Mary Leitters
Lorain County
Oberlin
Lorain
Air Travel talk at Kiwanis luncheon
W. P. Felton spoke on passenger preferences for first trans continental flights preferring day trips while seasoned travelers choose night flights. A film illustrated the talk. Guests included George Aldrich and Lee L. Smith.
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W. P. Felton
George Aldrich
Lee L. Smith
Memorial Sermon Set for May 28 at First Congregational
The Reverend John H. Green of First Baptist Church will deliver the union Memorial sermon Sunday morning May 28 at 10 30 A M at First Congregational Church Dr C W Recard pastor of First …
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John H. Green
First Baptist Church
First Congregational Church
C. W. Recard
First
Memorial Day and community events in Wellington area
The Congregational church will host a baccalaureate address on Sunday evening May 28 at the Methodist church. The School-Hi club sponsors a May 11 town hall dance at 8 30 P M with Johnny Reasor and his orchestra. Health exams in Wellington school Thursday at 1 00 by Dr F R Dew and staff. Edward Wells will deliver Memorial Day remarks at Pittsfield Methodist church with Civil War reminiscences from veterans. Wellington Townsend Club meets Tuesday with a business session and games. King’s Daughter group gathers next Tuesday at Medina First Congregational church with Mrs A B Southard speaking.
Church Services and Schedules Across Denominations
Local churches list Sunday programs with leaders, service times, and activities. Methodist Episcopal and First Congregational note morning worship at 10:30 with sermons, Epworth League at 6:30, evening services. St Patrick’s Masses at 8 and 10. First Baptist morning 10:45 and evening 7:30, with Sunday school 9:30 and ZYPU 6:30.
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Methodist Episcopal
Lonzon
Green
Charles Barnes
Epworth League
First Congregational
Charles W. Record
Edward Wells
Margaret Barnes
Oberlin
Christian Unity
Margaret Jones L. T
First Congregational Church
Assembly of God
G. F. Gribbens
St., Patrick’s
Wm. T. Moran
Shower honors Mary Louise Lescher before May wedding
Genevieve Doller and Arlene Casper hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Casper home on May 3 for Mary Louise Lescher ahead of her May 20 marriage to Clarence Marsh of Lorain. Twenty four guests enjoyed games with prizes to Julius Schneider and Lucille Burkhardt, followed by luncheon at pink and white tables with a centerpiece cake featuring a miniature bride and groom.
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Avon
Genevieve Doller
Arlene Casper
Casper
Mary Louise Lescher
Clarence Marsh
Lorain
Julius Schneider
Lucille Burkhardt
Miss Lesch
Five Hundred Club entertained at Stokes home
The Five Hundred Club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stokes at their home Thursday evening. Cards were the entertainment with prizes awarded to Mrs. Harold Smith, Mrs. Carl Schafer, Joe Forthofer and Mr. Blake. Lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Blake will entertain the club next Thursday May 11.
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Five Hundred
Paul Stokes
Harold Smith
Carl Schafer
Joe Forthofer
Mr. Blake
Blake
Mrs George Eberling Hosts For Get Me Not Club
Mrs George Eberling hosted the For Get Me Not Club at the Weiler home rooms on Thursday. Members spent the day quilting and Mrs Jerome Oster will be hostess in two weeks.
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George Eberling
For
Weiler
Jerome Oster
Detroit Research Club entertains members with talks
The Research Club met Friday afternoon May 5 hosted by Mrs. Herbert Green. A paper by Mrs. Robinson Jameson on Agriculture Products and a book review by Mrs. Charles Wilford on The Farm by Louis Bromfield were on the program. Officers elected for the coming year include president Mrs. Taylor Smith secretary treasurer Mrs. W. L. Davis and Program Chairman Mrs. J. C. Deertz. A luncheon was planned for May 25 at Crosby's in Cleveland followed by a Cleveland Museum visit.
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Herbert Green
Detroit Road
Robinson Jameson
Charles Wilford
Louis Bromfield
Taylor Smith
W. L. Davis
J. C. Deertz
Crosby’s
Cleveland
Cleveland Museum
Mayor Troxel to Seek Reelection in Early Campaign
Mayor D. S. Troxel announced his candidacy for reelection today. While no firm plans exist for rebuilding the burned West Broad Street district, talks are underway about S. Mendelson and W. G. Heldmyer jointly constructing a block on the former American Theatre site and part of the Elyria Block.
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D.S. Troxel
West Broad Street
Reult
S. Mendelson
W. G. Heldmyer
American Theatre
Elyria
Elyria Council OKs 350 000 Water Works Bonds
The council authorized issuance of 350 000 in water works bonds as part of a 1 000 000 bond issue approved by voters at a special election last Wednesday. Funds will fund a pumping station building and equipment plus sidewalk repairs and new walks in front of dozens of homes. The Board of Education bought five acres at Gulf and Ohio for a school site at 1 000 per acre, but a cash shortage means the new building may not be erected this year.
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Council
Elyria
Board of Education
Gulf and Ohio Streets
Lorain County Health District backs sanatorium plan
Ten years ago the advisory council adopted a resolution favoring a tuberculosis sanatorium for Lorain County. In other news the American Legion Home fund campaign reported $6,843 in subscriptions today, raising the total to $14,235 thus far.
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Lorain County
N J woman amasses nation’s largest button collection
Mrs Gertrude Patterson of Malaga New Jersey has built a world wide button collection in two years. Her trove includes more than 28 000 specimens from many countries.
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Malaga
N. J
Gertrude Patterson
Forest Service launches 5 million dollar fire protection program
Washington The Forest Service will direct a 5,000,000 dollar appropriation for a program to protect 15,000,000 acres of timber land damaged by the 1938 hurricane. The effort prioritizes intensive fire hazard reduction on 600,000 acres scattered across the damaged area as foresters warn fire danger will rise next summer and fall. They aim to save towns and villages near high risk zones and urge visitors and residents to exercise care in blown-down areas to prevent fires.
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Washington
Orer
New Progr
Forest Service
New England
Gold production in Australia hits record 12 month high
Australia achieved a peak level of gold output over a 12 month period last fiscal year, marking the greatest production in a year since records began. The rise reflects sustained mining activity and demand factors shaping the sector.
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Australia
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