Hudson Bridge to be world’s largest when opened in 1932
New Hudson River bridge linking Fort Washington New York to Fort Lee New Jersey will surpass all rivals as the world’s largest suspension span. It features a 3600 foot main span and 4800 feet total length with 650 foot towers, costing about 75 million dollars and projected 1950 traffic of 15 million vehicles 38.5 million passengers 1,000 buses and 3 million pedestrians.
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New York
Hudson River
Fort Washington
Fort,Lee
New Noree
Quebec
Philadelphia
Camden
Delaware River
Woolworth
Washington Monument
Birmingham Baccalaureate service set at M E church
The Birmingham community announces the Baccalaureate sermon at the Birmingham M. E. church on Sunday evening May 13 with Sunday school at 10:30 am and a Mothers Day program by Sunday school members. Mothers are especially invited. Several local residents are noted visiting and tasks around town.
Settlement House Reports April Activities
Over three thousand attended West Side settlement house events in April. The monthly report lists 399 house calls, 36 home calls, and 59 town calls. It notes first aid, library books borrowed, parties and plays, volunteers, writings, work, traveler aid, and clinic attendance with detailed breakdowns. Attendance includes 683 individual services, 1027 club attendances, 815 playgrounds and game room visits, 250 lodges, 42 volunteers, 105 tournaments, 15 clinic entries, 80 plays, and 112 parties.
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West Side Settlement House
Local Social Roundup From Elyria Area
Motored to Geauga Falls with Mrs Mumford of Elyria Monday on business. Mr and Mrs George Gang Mrs Mallan Bates and daughter Mildred spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Will Becker of Kipton. Mrs Elizabeth Baker was the Sunday guest at the home of Mrs Rosa Bentley. Mr and Mrs BE Mordoff called on R H Elwell Saturday afternoon. Mrs Len Kelley and grandchildren Reita and Ross Fleming were on business in Elyria Monday morning. The WCTU met Thursday afternoon at the church with a good attendance. Leslie Becker and sister Emily George Clary and Willie Hannan spent Sunday in Lakeville, Ohio.
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Birmingham
M. E
A C. Myers
L. W. Funk
Libby Ennes
Walter Cutcher
Ralph Kuhlman
George Unger
Marcella Kelble
Henrietta
C. A. Bissel
A . Herman
Alton and
Royden Grime
Sandusky
Berlin Heights
Alice Keighley
W. S Coultrip
Ladies Aid Society
Birmingham M. E
Hand
Davidson
R Kuhlman
C. W. Lawrence
Marian Bates
Richard Sanders
Channey Ryan
Clarksfield Hollow
J. J Stoller
John Hening
Mar Tieta Hening
Brownheln
Phillip Frankenberg
A. Frankenberg
Glenn Berkmeier
Orin Reid
Tom Eppler
Geauga Falls
Mumford
Elyria
George Gang
Mallan Bates
Mildred
Will Becker
Kipton
Elizabeth Baker
Rosa Bentley
BE. J. Mordoff
R. H. Elwell
Len Kelley
Reita
Ross Fleming
WCTU
Leslie Becker
Emily
George Clary
Willie Hannan
Lakeville
Ohio
Non existent heirs bequeath fortune in Melbourne will
John Payne died in Melbourne leaving a fortune over £600,000. His will stated the residuary estate be held in trust for his children with sons to receive three times the amount of each daughter. He died childless, and an odd clause provided his splendid home should be destroyed by fire as soon as practicable.
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Sydney
Nsw
John Payne
Melbourne
Prac
Lottery settlement awards to widow and staff
A court awarded the widow $15,000 immediately and $25,000 annually, with the gardener receiving $15,000. The decision followed a dispute over a tieable claim and included no stated reason from the judge.
War Shells Still Claiming Victims in France
Nearly a decade after the armistice old World War I shells and grenades still kill and injure people in France. In three days eight deaths and seven serious injuries were reported as individuals remove relics. A German mine loaded with 200 kilograms of powder near Douai was found before it could explode a station and nearby houses. Many victims are junk dealers or curious children and some seek metal from the war era.
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Paris
France
Doual
Libercourt
Town Line Notes From May Day Week
Mrs Eva Holcomb of LaGrange spent Friday with Mrs Geo Hanchett. Mrs Ruth Tran from Kent College spent weekend at home. Sam Fratetta visited in Cleveland Sunday. Mrs Carl Hastings visited her mother Mrs J Wicks Tuesday. Byron Seely and wife were in Elyria Sunday. Jim Wheeler, former resident, buried in LaGrange cemetery last week. Miss Anna O Connell and Mrs Eilchenberg of Cleveland spent Sunday with Fred Tran. Mr Carpinsky, working in Cleveland, is spending two weeks at home.
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Town Line
Eva Holcomb
LaGrange
Geo. Hanchett
Ruth Tran
Kent College
Sam Fratetta
Cleveland
Carl Hastings
J. Wicks
Byron Seely
Elyria
Jim Wheeler
LaGrange Cemetery
Anna O. Connell
Eilchenberg
Fred Trans
Carpinsky
S.S.S. relieves chronic rheumatism claims and proof
A vintage advertisement touts S S S as relief for rheumatism. It cites a long history of use, testimonial letters from customers like Earl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tenn, and explains the product is drawn from fresh medicinal plants. It urges readers to buy the larger bottle from drug stores.
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S.S.S
S.S.S. Is
Cleveland visitors and regional social notices
Mrs Lole Wheeler of Cleveland spent Sunday with her son Miles at the local home. Mr and Mrs Hallet and daughter Mae spent Saturday at Litchfield. Mrs A Bernath and Mrs Edith Tran attended a class party at Mrs HB Reichard’s home in Grafton. Japan reports 42993 women employed underground in mines. new regulations limit employment.
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Lole Wheeler
Cleveland
Miles
Mrs. Hallet
Mae
Litchfield
A. Bernath
Edith Tran
HB. Reichard
Grafton
Japan
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AW Hudson Bridge
Ramona
Gene Austin
Pac. Wareman
KanNaso
Tyith
Yew Orthophonie
Victor Records
Harry Weldeman
Elyria Typewriter & Supply Co
West Ave
Dial
Studebaker
Real Independent
iTate
American Automobile Association
Erskine
Dictator
Atlantic City Speedway
Elyria Auto Service Co
Broad Street Phone
Settlement House
Mrs. F. Tran
Earl C. Campbell
West Main Street
Johnson City, Tenn
Sherwin Williams
Broad St
Elyria, Ohio
National Shoe Store
Winckles St
Walton Ice & Fuel CO
Chronicle-Telegram
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