Middle Ridge Briefs Show Weekend Visits Across Nearby Towns
May L4 Mr and Mrs Fred Hermann and son Frank hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Albert Schroeder and family of Cleveland Ruth Herrmann a guest then returned home with her parents Mr and Mrs W F Kohn of Elyria visited the Schroeder home Also Mr and Mrs Henry Kolbe and children Melvin Thelma guests of Byron Seely Lorain residents Mr and Mrs John Tunnage and Andrew Tunnage moved to the farm once occupied by Mr and Mrs Robert Gray Frank Stack family Lorain Eva George Paul Patricia and Mrs Alexander Kenneth called on friends Locals G H Schmitkens and son attended the sixty fourth wedding anniversary of Mrs Sehnatten Also notes of other local visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Ridge
May
Fred Hermann
Frank
Albert Schroeder
Cleveland
Ruth Herrmann
Schroeder
W. F Kohn
Elyria
W. C. Bechtel
Henry Kolbe
Melvin
Mise Thelma
Byron Seely
Carl
LaGrange
John Tunnage
John
Andrew ‘Tunnage
Lorain
Robert Gray
Frank Stack
Eva
George
Paul
Patcia
Alexander
Kenneth
Ambers
G. H Schmitkens and
Stxty
Sehnatnen
M. Vv. Languellen l
Millersburg
John Johnson
Mertie Lauson
Lakewood
Frank Brouse
Kent Firestone
Lutheran Ladies’ Arts and Missionary Society
Firestone
Dallas Auble
Henry Schmelzer
Schmelzer
Spencer School
Audinormm
Howard McCourt
Charles MacLaren
Clair Miller
Grafton
M. A. Dickason
F. J. Miller
Spenpear
Baptist Church
George Welsh
Smith
Clarksburg
W. Va
Belle Bradley
Lester
Ray Bradler
Orville Sooy
Xencom
Homer Sooy
Frank Fuller
Nellie Bail
Harry Hange
Charles Fuller
Hardie
Mellene
Walter Bowen
Earl Friend
Arthur Rice
J. T. McCourt
Layton Curdice
Willig White
Leo McCourt
Blake Stroup
Preston White
John Firestone
John White
Rittman
Della Allen
Clyde Taylor
Wooster
Frank Miller
Therman Sthle
Warren
Spencer
Alfred Fuller
Norwalk
Helen Berry
Lathan Wheeler
Mr. Reese
Lima
Big Son
W. G. Reese
Ray Aldrich
Home Guards
Nellie Taylor
Cumberland
Malancha Naylor
Jack Sharps
Harvey Browands
Clarence Dagnes
Harvey Ingraham
Fannie Sthie
Harberton
Spencer M. E. Church
R Mar
Irene Auble
Mesdames
Irena Auble
Isse Muller
Bertha, Browand
Attica
Karl Carpenter
Plymouth
Repeal Fails to Satisfy Either Wets or Drys
The piece surveys repeal’s mixed impact across states and cities, noting Chicago’s shift from speakeasies to hotels and clubs, widespread open drinking in Louisiana and Florida, Pennsylvania’s state controlled system, and continued dry enforcement in Georgia Tennessee the Carolinas Alabama. It highlights bootlegger persistence and a varied national scene as Prohibition-era norms erode differently by region.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Loop
Chiriago
Louisiana
Old South
New Orleans
Florida
Cies
Miami Beach
Palm Beach
Pennsylvania
State Liquor Control Board
Prohibition
Gifford Pinchot
Dixie
Georgia
Tennessee
Carolinas
Alabama
South
Middle West
Prices Drop and Prohibition in New England and Beyond
Prices have fallen about 26 cents a quart on illicit products in eastern mill counties as bootleggers and taverns replace saloons in many towns. Anti-prohibitionists in New England report mixed results on repeal with price concerns and quality, while Delaware's one man board under Pierre duPont reports satisfaction with distribution, prices, and liquor quality. After five months of regulation, prohibitionists fear bootlegger retention intensifies.
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Hoolleggent Kul
Toland
Texas
Heeles
New Haxland
Boxton
New England
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Delaware
Pierre duPont
Lawa
Spencer Family Gathering Honors Mother's Day at Aubie Homestead
May 15 Spencer Ohio residents gather at the Aubie Homestead to honor Mrs Trend Aubie for Mothers Day. Attendees include Clement Aubie and family from Akron Lakensood River Six Akron Chicago guests could not attend. Picnic supper ends the day with neighbors and relatives from Millersburg Lakewood Grafton Norwalk and Wooster noted among attendees.
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Spencer
Clement Aubie
Aubie Homestead
Trend Aubie
Aubie
Sherman Krame
Akron
T D. Auble
Lakensood
Will Birbeck
River
J. 1 Auble
Wiss Mildred Auble
Chicago
Bell-ringing Wade family keeps spring circus tradition alive
In Oklahoma City Mrs. Au gusta Wade known as Mom Wade and her children Sidnes Brudge and Leigh Wade stay at home despite a contract offer from Al G Barnes Circus The Wade family has 40 years in Swiss bell ringing with Mom Wade as pianist singer and self-ringer Their daughter performed at the 1933 Century of Progress and the family previously appeared with Ringling Circus in 1931
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Oklahoma City
Augusta
Mom” Wade
Sidnes
Brudge
Leigh Wade
Wades
al G. Barnes Circus
State Chamber of Commerce
Citrcus
Wade
Mom
Fidne
Chicago
Ringling Circus
Outlook Bright For Graduates
Lincoln Neb universities report renewed optimism as the University of Nebraska anticipates a strong graduating class. Dean T J Thompson notes widespread demand for graduates across fields including law pharmacy dentistry teaching and business administration. Placement director R F Moritz predicts a rise from last year’s 5 percent rate as schools in Nebraska restore pay cuts for instructors across 93 counties reflecting a broader economic recovery.
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Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Lassen
T. J. Thompson
R. F. Moritz
The
Umersity
Nebraska
Daughters of Dorcas Hold Amherst May Meeting
Members of the Daughters of Dorcas class at the First Evangelical Church Amherst gathered at the Ludwig home for their May meeting with Mrs JH Ludwig as hostess. After a brief business session needlework drew focus and, at the close, dainty refreshments were served.
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Daughters OF Dorcs
Daughters of Dorcas
First Evangelial Church of
Amherst
Ludwig
JH. Ludwig
Descendants Sought for Cartier Discovery Celebration
Saint Malo launches a Franco Canadian search for Jacques Cartier descendants who might join August celebrations marking 400 years since his discovery of New France. An exhibit of relics including ship parts will open at the local museum as Cartier’s home town plans official delegation and a commemorative cruise.
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Saint Malo
Jacques Cartier
Canada
New France
Canada First
Carver
House | Cartier
M. Gabriel Hanotauy
Cartier
France
Guape
Francis I
Saint Lawrence River
Tadourac
Quebec
Montreal
Local Parent-Teacher Association Holds May Meeting
The May meeting of the local Parent-Teacher Association was held at the school house with N. W Bechtel presiding. Officers were elected Oliver Kolbe president Omer Kelly vice president Mrs G H Schimtko ris secretary and treasurer. A community picnic was planned for the last day of school at the home of Katherine Kolbe and a community sing was led by Mrs R H Hearn. A future community sing is planned for May 20 at the school house open to the public.
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Jeld
N. W Bechtel
Chrs
Katherine Kolbe
Ofwers
Oliver Kolbe
Omer Kelly
G. H. Schimtkoris
R. H. Hearn
Joe Washecher
Amherst
John Kingsley
St. George
Margaret Pandy
Parent-Teacher Association
Cash for Education Brings Discounts at Midland College
Fremont Nebraska Midland College announces cash payment discounts for the 1931-38 term. Tuition drops from 80 to 65 per semester and dorm costs gain a 10 discount, totaling about 18 percent savings for students paying upfront. Monthly or quarterly plans available without the extra dorm discount.
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Fremont
Neb
Midland College
H. F. Martin
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