Anniversaries and historic dates collected in brief
List of notable births and deaths with dates from 1788 to 1937 including Christopher North born 1788 and Napoleon proclaimed emperor in 1804. Also marks events such as Canadian Pacific Railway opening in 1885 and the first Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
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United States
St. John
N. B
New York
Napoleon Bonaparte
Germany
Harding
U. S. Supreme Court
New Low
Voice Of The People: Respect Trees Not Trash
An editor laments an annual Spring clean up where litter is left at trees in the countryside. The piece urges readers to value nature and cites Joyce Kilmer’s line that only God can make a tree, calling for reverence over disposal.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Joyce Kulmer
Work of Disciples Emphasized in Christian Faith
A devotional meditation urges Christians to be simple in belief and active in service. It argues that faith is a working trust, not mere feeling, and calls on believers to tackle life’s problems with Christ’s help, following the example of the early followers.
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God
Jesus
Christ
Syrian
Tribute to William Graves Sharp Visioned Air Mail in Congress
Elyria honors former neighbor William Graves Sharp during National Air Mail Week. Judge A R Webber recalls Sharp as a hard working, principled public servant who advanced air mail by introducing the first congressional bill authorizing air mail carriage.
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William Graves Sharp
Congress
Sharp
Elyria
A. R. Webber
University of Michigan Law School
Myron T. Herrick
France
Judge Weber
Mr. Sharp
Judge Webber
Ar. Sharp
William Jennings Bryan
Flattery as Campaign Tool Across Genders
A newspaper column humorously suggests flattery may sway voters by praising fashion and appearance. It contrasts female campaigning flattery with male tactics and imagines a future where sartorial compliments outweigh solemn pledges in elections.
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Whosis
The Pathfinders Behind Great Minds
The essay praises the value of pathfinders and masters in all fields. It cites Newton, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Angelo, Murillo, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Raphael, Carreggio, and emphasizes that even greats learn from others. It argues self sufficiency is rare and debt to mentors signals good sense.
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Newton
Bach
Beethoven
Chopin
Angelo
Murillo
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Raphael
Carregio
Demand For Toys Highlights New York Toy Fair Display
The American Toy Fair in New York opened for a two week run with five percent more buyers than opening day last year and ten percent more toys on display. High price items attract most attention while retail toy budgets stay steady. Military toys remain under one percent of seven acres of exhibits.
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United States
New York
Franc devaluation shocks Morgenthau and Paris politics
The piece details a surprise French franc devaluation strategy kept from U S officials led by Paul Renaud and the Paris government. It notes Secretary Morgenthau’s reaction, a quip about the Order of the French Double Cross, and broader implications for dollar policy and Allied finance amid court cases and Roosevelts salary disclosures.
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Henry Morgenthau
Paul Renaud
New York
Than
St. Quentin
Coast Guard
M’sieu St. Quentin
Notable American, British figures born ages in history
Josephus Daniels of North Carolina, former secretary of the navy and ambassador to Mexico, born in Washington NC 76 years ago. Haines H. Lewis of Illinois born Danville VA 72 years ago. Rt. Rev. Joseph M. Corrigan born Philadelphia 59 years ago in Washington DC. Dr. John G. Bowman born Davenport IA 61 years ago. Dr. Albert W. Palmer born Kansas City MO 59 years ago. Mary Boyle O Reilly of Boston born 63 years ago. Bertrand Russell born in Wales 66 years ago.
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Josephus Daniels
Mexico
Navy
Washington, N. C
Ut S
Hames H. Lewis
Illinois
Danville
Joseph M. Corrigan
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
John G. Bowman
Univ. of Pittsburgh
Davenport
Iowa
Albert W. Palmer
Chicago Theological Seminary
Kansas City
Mary Boyle O'Reilly
Boston
Bertrand Russell
Earl Russell
Peculiar vocation predicted with industry and thrift
The reading notes today favors an unusual vocation or experience in the environment with some success. It highlights industry inventive faculty patience and thrift and suggests more wealth than needed for simple tastes. The day is also favorable for a marriage tune or harmony.
St Johns Church Circle Two Event in South Amherst
May 18 Mrs. Paul Mori hosts Circle Two of the Woman's Union at her home. No Sunday worship this week. Sunday school at 9:30 am. Baccalaureate at 7:30 pm at St. John's with a union choir. World Day of Prayer set for May 26 at St. Peter's Amherst. Union women invited.
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South Amherst
Paul Mori
Woman's Union
St. John’s Church
St. Peter’s Church
Amherst
Womans Union
St. John's Church
May Queen Crowning and Rosary Service Noted
The Living Rosary and Crowning of the May Queen service occurred Sunday morning with Liberallo Dis cenzo crowning the Blessed Virgin and Helen Goroski and Margaret Velogi as flower girls. Crown Bearers were Jack Krueck and James Knoble.
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Liberallo Discenzo
Helen Goroski
Margaret Velogi
Jack Krueck
James Knoble
Ladies Altar Society
John Sledz
Charles Corbett
Frances Gentile
Vermilion River
Public Meeting on Waterworks Planned in South Amherst
A public meeting for South Amherst residents will be at the school auditorium Thursday evening at 7 30 to discuss the village waterworks question. A get-together will follow at the Methodist Church parsonage.
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South Amherst
Par
North Olmsted Briefs Highlight Local Visits
Mrs L Sharp and daughter Evelyn of North Royalton were guests of Mrs Charles Wershing. William Knopp of Bradenton Florida plans to return home after two weeks in North Olmsted area. Mrs Ruth Kelso of Carlinsville is visiting her parents on Lorain road. Mrs Walter Klee hosted a surprise party for Mrs Charles Welshing on May 12 with guests L Nottingham Hansen Helt Read and A W Welshing.
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North Olmsted
L. Sharp
Evelyn
North Royalton
Charles Wershing
William Knopp
Bradentown
Florida
Ruth Kelso
Carlinsville
O. A. Risk
Lorain Road
Walter Klee
Butternut Ridge Road
Charles Welshing
L. Nottingham
G. Hansen
Ruth Helt
J. D. Read
A. W. Welshing
Legion Post 197 to Hold Regular Meeting Frid ay
The South Amherst American Legion Post No. 197 invites members along with friends and families to a club rooms gathering Friday evening for a regular session.
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Pennsylvania
Paul F Berdanier
John Wilson
Christopher North
Sheldon Jackson
Rockies
Alaska
Minnville
N.Y
Asheville
N. C
Alphonso DD. Rockwell
New Canaan
Bergen
N. J
Baltimore
Nicholas II
Mhilled
Sime Silverman
Variety
Cortland
Frankhwood E Willams
Cardington
Ohio
Voice of
The
People
Pathfinder
Hartford
Conn
Tnlted Feature SynDicate, Inc
Tm. Reg
U. S. Pat. of
Supreme Court
Hugo L. Blacq
Tyson
Black
New York Life Insurance
Montana
Erie
Tompkins
Mr Black
Messie
Hughes
Brandeis
Stone
Cardozo
New York Liferage
Kentucky
Senate
Raigego
Roosevelt
Earle, Jr
Hugh Johnson
Edward McGrady
Labor
John J Burns
Prew Savoy
Bruce Kremer
Democratic National Committee
William Stanley
Harold L. Ickes
Jackson
Hull
Ickes
McCar- Tan
Robinson-Patman
P. R. Smith & CO
Elyria Savings & Trust
Dver
Broadway
Lorain
Ph. Lorain
UL Rat
Nativity Church News
Joe Rich
John Velogi
Wilmot
Masonic
Oldsmobile
Dept. C
Lansing
Michigan
Glen Rogers Motors Inc
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