Free congressional mail flood tied to lobbying fits
Raymond Clapper exposes how free mail franked by Congress is used to push political literature. He details Weaver’s use of Senator Glass's frank, the staged Congressional Record excerpts, and how such mailings flood campaigns while saving postage costs.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Congressional Frank
Senate
Claude Weaver
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Congress
Carter Glass
Virginia
Glass
Iim
Congressions
Weaver Cat
Government
Weaver
Okahomna City
Ore
Congressional Record
Hich
Campaign year prompts higher housing duty requests
An assistant clerk of the House explained that the demand for the increased allowance would be heavier this year due to the campaign season, with requests for more free literature and envelopes in the room where such material is folded and prepared.
Prep to open the Y M C A Camp at Iss See Kies
Elyria Y M C A workers rush preparations for the 1932 season at Camp Iss See Kies on the Vermilion River. A boys division group under Robert Goacher will work Saturday to ready the camp for June 13 opening, with repairs and cleanup ongoing.
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Iss-See- Kies
Vermilion River
Elyria Y. M. C. A
Robert Goacher
City To Sell Sewage Sludge
City plans to market pulverized fertilizer from sewage sludge produced at the disposal plant. Service Director Fred Underhill said a new grinder enables ready blending for lawn use and the product will be sold at a moderate price to plant callers. Previously sludge was sold in limited forms to golf courses and other buyers.
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Fred Underhill
Underhill
Court actions and divorces flood Elyria docket
In Elyria court notes the Fairview Building and Land Co sues Elyria Realty Co for 2265 alleged due on breach of contract. Viola Burnett seeks divorce from Jack on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty. Frances D Nichols sues W A Mitchell for 3499 on promissory notes. Joseph Miller awarded 1000 against Edward Henry for injuries from a car collision. Frances Fryzik granted divorce from Stanley for gross neglect. Judge Webber issues decree. Edwin Krugman ordered to answer parole violation charge. paroled to Detective Lloyd Sweet on a robbery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Building and, Land Company
Elyria Realty Company
Viola Burnett
Lorain
Jack
Joseph Miller
Edward Henry
Avon
Avon Road
Frances Fryzik
Stanley
A. R. Webber
Edwin Krugman
Lloyd Sweet
Red Cross Commendation for 1931 Food Drive Efforts
The Red Cross reports a busy year for the commissary department, thanking Edith Metcalf for arranging supplies and Mrs. Guthrie and Mrs. Cran dal for distribution. They urge continued donations and home gardening, with items stored at the Elyria public library basement and weekly distribution sessions running Fridays from October 30 to May 43 for Lorain County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Edith Metcalf
James 2. Guthrie
Harry A. Crandal
Farm Bureau
Lorain County
Ely
Balk Battle at Coal Mine Ends With No Injuries
At Walford Coal Mine near New Port, a brisk battle between strike sympathizers and guards lasted about an hour. Over 200 shots were fired before Sheriff Harry C. Smith and deputies arrived. miners and guards exchanged gunfire from a slope. Operators appealed for National Guard aid as the open shop mine reopened after two weeks of disturbances.
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New Philadelphia
Walford
Newport
Here
Harry C. Smith
National Guard
Cunningham Named Dean at Ohio State University
Joan F Cunningham, a Clark County farmer, will become dean of Ohio State University's College of Agriculture on July 1, succeeding Alfred Vivian after 30 years. A 1897 OSU graduate with a master's, Cunningham has 40 years of university service in horticulture, forestry, and journalism, including stints as editor of Ohio Farmer and Wisconsin Agriculturist, and has held leadership roles with agricultural bodies and the university board of trustees.
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Columbus, O
Joan F. Cuningham
Clark County
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Alfred Vivian
Deap-elect Cunningham
Ohio State
Ohio Farmer
Wisconsin Agriculturist
American Agricultural Editors’ Association
Ohio
Harding Cunningham
Eagles Frolic Attracts Crowd at Elyria Hall Dance
A crowd of 890 attended the Carnival Dance and Frolic at the Elyria Eagles Hall last night. Nineteen members of the crowd won awards, presented as a feature of the event, honoring individuals named including M. Orosz, Mrs. Birke, Hugh, Fin Reese, E. L. King, Kovacs, and others from Lorain, Ashland, and nearby areas.
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Elyria Eagles
The
Crow
Fegtre
Wera M. Orosz
Weer Sith Street
W.oa. Birke
Hugh Weart Eaton
Fin Reese
D Onetling
E. L. King
Reid
R. P
Ohe
Tool thefts reported at county facilities
Sheriff Clarence Adams said two tool thefts occurred last night at the county bridge squad box on East List Street and yesterday from a county grader in Carlisle. In both cases the tool boxes were broken open, the sheriff reported.
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East List Street
Clarence Adams
Carlisle
Young Meas Club Plans Golf Tourney and Officers Meeting
Members of the Young Men's Club will travel to the Columbia Hills Country Club tomorrow for their annual golf tournament. The event continues with an afternoon tournament, a dinner meeting, and the annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year.
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Young Meas Club
Young Men's Club
Columbia Hills Country Club
Falls to his death in Cleveland building incident
James Thomas, 39, was killed in Cleveland when he fell from the top floor of a three story building. He apparently became ill and fell accidentally after leaning from a window.
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Cleveland, D
James Thomas
Relief effort aids families with weekly support records
During the period 38 families or 115 people were served, with ongoing weekly help. Totals include 30 bushels potatoes, 14 bushels apples, 3 bushels car rots, 360 pounds cracked wheat, parsnips, pumpkins, squash, pears, navy beans, flour, 360 cans fruit and vegetables, and many jars of jelly. Mrs James Guthrie and Mrs Harry Crandall donated their services for this relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Guthrie
Harry Crandall
Two Men Held In Shooting Of Officer
Two suspects were detained here and two others held at Hubbard in connection with the shooting of West Middlesex Pa special policeman James G. Morford. Morford was wounded twice while stopping a robbery at Fred Boal Son general store. West Middlesex neighbors Lawrence County where Patrolman Clarence Campbell was killed Monday. The car linked to a Youngstown man had the license plates.
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Youngstown
Hubbard
West Middlesex
James G. Morford
Fred Boal & Son
Mercer County
Lawrence County
Clarence Campbell
Morford
Violence Breaks Out At Lick Run Mine In Ohio District
In Nelsonville Ohio on May 24 violence erupted as pickets attacked a mine party headed to Lick Run Mine. Mine superintendent Alex Ginter and two companions were targeted. rocks damaged vehicle and windows. Ginter sustained a minor head injury and was not seriously hurt.
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Nelsonville
Hocking
Alex Ginter
Lick Run
Here
Ginter
Lorain County Man Paroled In Burglary Case
Lorain county men among those granted parole under a statement. Leo McGinty faces burglary and larceny on parole effective June 15. Serene Minnick, a burglary and larceny defendant, parole effective July 1. Minnick’s parole began May 15.
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Lorain County
Lorain Coun
Columbus
Leo McGinty
Due Minnick
Warden puzzled by missing goat presumed found dog
Dog Warden Les Minkler captured a small white animal this morning and initially thought it was a terrier. He later questioned whether the creature might actually be a goat, unsure whether the animal belonged to someone or if someone has his goat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Mimbler
Minkler
Methodist bishops reassigned to new areas across the United States
Atlantic City May 24 Twelve bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church were assigned to new areas by the General Conference. Eleven transfers affect the United States with names including McConnell Richardson Hughes Magee Cushman Burns Waldorf Mead Smith Baker Welch and Welch requested transfer to Shatghai. The conference also backed drastic armament cuts war debt revisions and immigration quota equalization for Orientals.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
United States
Franela J. McConnell
New York
Ernest G. Richardson
Philadelphia
Edwin Holt Hughes
Chicago
Washington
D.C
J. Ralph Magee
Seattle
St. Paul
Ralph Cushman
Asbury Methodist Church
Rochester
N. Y
Denver
Charles Wesley Burns
San Francisco
Boston
Ernest M. Waldorf
Kansas City
Charles L. Mead
H. Lester Smith
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
H. James €. Baker
Herbert Welch
Pittsburgh
Shatghai
Welch
Hhe
Methodists Back Anti-Saloon League
In Columbus on May 21 the Methodist Protestant general conference called the Anti-Saloon League the most effective instrument for enforcing Prohibition laws. The vote approving the statement was unanimous and without discussion. The report urged Methodist Protestant factors to mobilize pupil representatives for the league.
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Colembus
Arch
General Conference
Methodist Protestant Church
Adverse Report On Birth Control Bill In House
Washington May 34 By a vote of 20 to 4 the house ways and means committee today adversely reported the Hancock bill to legalize dissemination of birth control information.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hancock Jt
Oberlin Women's Republican Club Holds Meeting
Oberlin, May 94 Approximately 25 members attended the Oberlin Women's Republican Club gathering at Oberlin Inn with Mrs Holds as hostess. The program featured patriotic songs and talks on taxation, plus a report from the Ohio Republican Women Council. A flag tribute by D A R Regent Mrs George S Dudley, a flag drill by Prospect Street School girls, and a Star Spangled Banner finale marked the event.
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Oberlin, G
Oberlin Women's Republican Club
Oberlin Inn
Holds
Portman
Charles Barrickson
Ohio Republican Women Council
Columbus
George S. Dudley
Lillian Kennedy
Conservatory
Prospect Street School
Miss Derten
Corinne Bukovac
Wilma Jean Hall
Margaret Paddock
Tola Gibson
Betty Jean Sinclair
Mary Beth Hartson
Er win Thomas to give senior organ recital at Finney Chapel
Friday evening at 8 15 Er win Thomas will present his senior organ recital in Finney Chapel. The event adds cultural spotlight to Oberlin activities this week with other campus happenings noted, including a speaking engagement, student choir performances, and social club gatherings.
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Erwin Thomas
Finney Chapel
Men Who Robbed Bank Truck Escape
New Castle Pa May 24 Officers followed clues across Pennsylvania and Ohio in the bank truck robbery last night. Three men took 23000 dollars and killed Patrolman Clarence Campbell before fleeing. A fourth man drove the car, a maroon auto, seen in Bessemer and East Liverpool as police across the tri state area hunted for suspects. John Powers district attorney will seek indictments when the Grand Jury meets June 6.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Clarence Campbell
First National Bank and Union Trust Company
Akron
Canton
Lorain
Bessemer
East Liverpool
Tri-State
Campbell
John Powers
John Boe
Funeral Services for Mrs. Fannie Harris Set in Ridgeville
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Fannie Harris will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from the home in Ridgeville with Rev. William C. Fowler of Elyria and Rev. E C. Younk of Ridgeville officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeville Cemetery.
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Fannie Harris
Ridgeville
William C. Fowler
Elyria
E. C. Younk
James Ferruson
Stoney Ridge Road
Wis
Staffordshire
Enstind Angest
St Andrew's Episcopal Church of Elyria
Mery Ann Ferguson
Jerry Ferguson
England
Sudra Funeral Home
B. Redhead
Ridgeville Cemetery
Gas rates debate spurs Lorain Elyria dispute continues
I A Ludwig district manager argues the Gas Company seeks fair charges while criticizing unduly low Lorain rates. He urges awaiting court rulings before further ordinances and defends continued service improvements and cost recovery, warning against premature rate changes that raise taxes and public expense.
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Lorain
Elyria
I. A. Ludwig
Missionaries at work worldwide number around eight thousand
An estimated eight thousand American missionaries are reported to be active in foreign lands, carrying out religious and humanitarian work across multiple countries and regions. The figure underscores the broad reach of missionary activity and the ongoing effort to spread faith and aid abroad.
Cleveland Market Reports Carrying Mixed Grain and Livestock Tones
Market listings show steady trends across produce and livestock. Prices span apples, hay, corn, wheat, and cattle with varied quality notes, including Ohio onions, tomatoes, and leafy greens, reflecting a broad regional trade snapshot.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange
Local American Legion committees list for 1932 decoration duties
NUMBER ONE Continued from Page 4 lists committee chairs for car use by American Legion and Auxiliary members, cemetery decorations at Ridgelawn, St Marys, LaPorte area, and multiple cemeteries. May 8th, 1932 notice directs committees to obtain flags from Mason D. Smith at 237 Gates Avenue if lacking.
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Ridgelawn
Mason D Smith
S Brown
Has Necker
Harold Biren
B. Symans
J He Papa
Chas Adare
Stirley
Mureuls
Jo W. Housman
PF. Liifer
Ridmelawy
Oom
Starp
St Mary’s
Frank Husman
Gey Robinson E Boutham
LaPorte and
Butternut Ridge
Otto Chatman
Eric Chatman
Mike Cunrek
Wm Wehlber
Grattan
Andrew Malinowski
Jatunowsek
Flora Baker
James Co. Rooke
Harry Forbes
Mason D. Smith
Gates Avenue
City Officials Attend Meeting Highlights
A list of attendees at the meeting includes Mayor W H Van Oster Auditor A C Schilleman Service Director Fred Underhill Park Commissioner Frank Wilford City Engineer J N Powell Fire Chief Bates Police Chief Stand ard Albert Miller waterworks engineer James Collier in charge of the sewage disposal plant Dr G E French of the health department Council President Charles Sartor Mrs Anna Kennedy and William Taylor of the finance committee.
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W. H. van Oster
A. C. Schilleman
Fred Underhill
Frank Wilford
J. N. Powell
Bates
Standard
Albert Miller
James Collier
G. E. French
Health Department
Charles Sartor
Anna Kennedy
William Taylor
Edisons Widow Visits Milan
Milan G May 24 Mrs Edison widow of Thomas A Edison visited Milan yesterday. She inspected the old homestead where the Wizard of Orange was born and thanked Mayor Warry Moore for villagers sympathy at her husband’s death. The Edison family plans improvements on the property and adjoining land recently acquired.
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Milan
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Herp
Wizard of
Orange
No. J
Warry Moore
Owas
Trucker Charles Leter Dies in Basement Suicide
In Cincinnati Ohio on May 24 a 42 year old truck driver Charles Leter ended his life with a pistol in his basement at 3 A M authorities said he had been troubled over keeping his job and his personal crisis.
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Cincinnati
Herring
Charles Leter
Pollen
Leter
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Ronald Wilbond
Oberlin Women’s Republican Club
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Theta Lamba Mu Sorority
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Tna Daw
Warner Hall
Ira Gillet
Africa
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Ora Hurd
South Park Street
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Vinestreet
American Legion Auxiliary
E. G. Dick
Treasury Department
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J. N. Stone
H. G. Klermund
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Walter Walker
Oberlin Automobile Club
Ohio Association
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Charles Brown
North Main Street
St. Petersburg
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F. J. Lehmann
L. D. Hartson
Florence Tuttle
Austinburg
Etta Knapp
East Lorain Street
James Derglson
Green Mountain
Bext
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Ridge Hill Memorial
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