Live elephant to lead Oberlin 1940 mock Republican parade
Oberlin will feature a live elephant as the lead animal for the 1940 Mock Republican Convention parade Friday. Arrangements, aided by Governor Bricker, were finalized with Wallace Brothers Circus, marking the first time Oberlin uses a live elephant in the event. Previous years used a donkey in 1932 and faced funds and elephant issues in 1936.
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James M. Cole
Cleveland
Red Fairfield
Newtonville
Wass
Eaton High Seniors Will Hear Rev. R. S. Tuck
Eaton will hold its graduation exercises Tuesday evening day 14 with fifteen girls and eleven boys receiving diplomas. Rev. R. S. Tuck of the Church of Christ in Wooster will deliver the commencement address. this marks his second time speaking at Eaton's graduation. He has led Wooster's church for over 15 years and is active in state youth work including the Erieide Service camp each summer.
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Eaton High School
R. S. Tuck
Church of Christ
Wooser
Tuck
Wooster Church of Christ
Ohio Supreme Court Judge Myers Dies at 59
Ohio Supreme Court Judge George S. Myers died at his Columbus home from a heart attack. He served on the court since 1936 and was a Democrat with prior roles as secretary of state and state legislator. Funeral services are set for Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus.
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Ohio Supreme Court
George S. Myers
Myers
Louise Myers
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ohio House of Representatives
Cuyahoga County
Congress
United States Senate
Cleveland
Judge Myers
Rising Sun
Sandusky County
Wooster College
Western Reserve University
Ohio Bar
Holy Name Society to Hear Chaplain at Sunday Breakfast
The Rev. Father John Carrabine, chaplain of Forest View Farm, returns as guest speaker for St. Mary’s Holy Name Society breakfast. Dr. C. B Guth says many requests prompted a second talk on the Encyclicals of Popes Leo XI and Pius XI. Attendance expected to be higher. open to all parish men.
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Forest View Farm
Holy Name Society
St. Mary's Church
C. B Guth
Father Carrabine
Leo XI
Pius XI
Guth
St. Marr’s Parish
Bass Displays False Teeth Mount in Texas
Jack Keith exhibited a 19 pound black bass with fitted false teeth in its mouth at Temple, Texas. A sign warned If I kept my mouth shut, I wouldn't be here highlighting the humorous taxidermy stunt and playful nature of natural oddities.
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Tex
Jack Keith
New Four-H Clubs Form Across Lorain County
Lorain County opens a new year with multiple Four-H clubs for girls led by Miss Frances Eckert. Many clubs have organized or plan to enroll by next Wednesday to qualify for club score points, with final enrollment changes by May 25. Existing and reorganizing groups include La Grange, Rochester Township, Fields Corners, and Lake Avenue, with dozens of advisors and 553 girls enrolled last year.
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Lorain County
Frances Eckert
Rochester
Mildred Rowland
la Grange
A. R. Dushenske
Fields Comers
Lee Walker
Girls of
Eaton
Lester Phelps
Carroll Cook
South Amherst Sandstone
Ruth Meore
Airs H. E. Moore
South Amhbers
Sandstone
Ruth Moore
Grace Blakeslee
Carlisle Jolix
Marguerite Mason
Leis Eldred
Ridgeville Merry Mixer
G E Irons
Ernest Stroud
Columbia
Leon Ives
Henrietta Kitchen Ellas
Mead -Petty
Henrietta
Carl Bates
Lois Portman
Columbia Karefree
Alice Lindstrom
M H Bartter
Carlisile Round
Lake Avenue
Lake Avenue School
Cox Urges Ohio Democrats to Beat Davey for Nomination
Former Ohio governor James M. Cox in strong language urged Ohio Democrats to defeat former governor Martin L. Davey for the gubernatorial nomination next Tuesday. Cox called Davey a deserter of the party and accused him of betraying the state through corrupt governance and cynical politics.
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James M. Cox
Dayton
Ohe
Martin L. Davey
Atlanta
Cox
Ohio
Democratic Party
George White
Marietta
Davey
White
Democratic National Committee
Whaler Fleet Returns to Vladivostok After Record Hunt
A flotilla of whalers returning to Vladivostok report catching 473 whales in northern seas of the Far East in under six months.
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Vladivostok
Russia
Far East
Field of 10 seen for Preakness prospects at Pimlico
At Pimlico the racing secretary's office hosted the final Preakness candidate gathering. Ten three year olds were listed for the mile and 3 16th classic, with entrants named as Gaitlahadion smelech Pictor Dit Mholand among others.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Wamers
Afarviand
Gaitlahadion
Smelech
Pictor
Dit
Mholand
Royal Man and Andy K Shine in Mixed Racing Card
Andy K leads a standout performance as Royal Man and Sun Pharos sparkle in select races while Abrasion and Pass Out show resilience. Local crowd cheers as runners deliver tight finishes and notable placings across the lineup.
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Andy K
Sun Pharos
Permits Needed to Use School Softball Diamonds
Elyria Recreation Board announces that starting next week teams must hold permits to use local softball diamonds. Fields listed include McKinley Hamilton Jefferson No 1 No 2 Roosevelt Franklin American Legion Superior Ely and Alen. Reservations are via 41-011 or in person with Carl W Wagner at the YMCA.
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Carl W. Wagner
Elyria
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