Widow’s Son Fights Off Threat, Kills Man in Michigan
Foster Gee, 15, a Whitehall High student, shot and killed Floyd Peterson, 45, outdoors editor of the Grand Rapids Herald, after Peterson threatened Mrs. Ruby Gee and her son during a quarrel at the widow’s home in Wittehall. Gee confessed to deputies, saying he used a shotgun when Peterson pointed a pistol at his mother and himself. Peterson died about a half hour later. Foster was taken into custody to await the prosecutor’s statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick
Peterson
Mrs. Gee
Foster
Gee
Grand Rapids Herald
Alf
Joan
Mabel
Ned
Governor Urges Support Of Forget-Me-Not Drive
Governor Martin Davey calls for generous giving to the Forget-Me-Not Drive conducted in Ohio by the Disabled American Veterans of the World War. A proclamation urges the public to support the DAV’s rehabilitation efforts as a benefit to communities and citizens and urges participation on November 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin 2 Davey
Oho
D A.V
Ioas
Charles Brown Thanks Voters for Constable Win
Rev Charles Brown thanks Elyria Township voters for confidence in electing him constable. He states the vote shows no racial prejudice among Filyria voters and pledges to perform duties according to the law. He expresses gratitude to his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Township
Filyria
Yacht Cruise Caper Doubles as a Miami Escape
Guy Garrison secrets a yacht voyage with his millionaire uncle and a planned engagement to Joan Wilton. Ned Acton, loving Joan, joins as crew and foils the ruse when he courts conflict aboard the Havana bound cruise. Tensions rise as Ned’s kiss, Joan’s worry, and Uncle Sherman’s deadline loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Garrison
Sherman
Guy
Miami
Joan Wilton
Mabel Lane
Joan
Ned Acton
Laura Miller
Dick Young
Ned
Can
Havana
Sherman Garrison
Garrison
Amherst PTA Meeting Leads Program With Fourth Graders
In Amherst Ohio the November PTA meeting at the Public School auditorium features entertainment by fourth grades directed by Miss Margaret Gaehr and Mrs Maibelle Sutliffe. Beatrice Johnstone discusses The Constitution. Other local groups plan Tuesday and Wednesday sessions at various halls and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Parent- Teacher Association
Margaret Gaehr
Maibelle Sutliffe
Beatrice Johnstone
Chiefs Club
Pythian Sisters
J. B. Avery
Park Avenue
William Ehrman
Funeral Rites Held For Robert Short at Franklin Ave
Funeral services for the late Robert Short were conducted Saturday afternoon from the Franklin Avenue home. Rev. Thomas Williams officiated with the Congregational Church. The Eagles joined at the home and cemetery, with special selections by Oscar Klingsenmeier, Elmer Harris, Otto Bach, Peter Becker, and vocal duets by Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hearn. Stonecutters' Union and F. O. EB. members attended in a body. Pallbearers were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Short
Franklin Avenue
Thomas Williams
Congregational Church
Eagles
Oscar Klingsenmeier
Elmer Harris
Otto Bach
Peter Becker
R. H. Hearn
Stonecutters’ Union
F. O. EB
Pali
Obituary: John Egeland and Five Others Buried at Crownhill
Burial held at Crownhill cemetery under the direction of the O. H. Baker Co. for John Egeland Thomas Lonogdon Thomas Walker Oscar Klingen meyer Edward Ellis and Jack Kinloch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Egeland
Thomas Lonogdon
Thomas Walker
Oscar Klingenmeyer
Edward Ellis
Jack Kinloch
Crownhill Cemetery
O. H. Baker Co
Church Events Outline Month Activities and Anniversaries
Circle Four of the Woman's Union holds an all day quilting session at the church parlors Tuesday with a noon tureen dinner. Circle Five meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mary Brucker's home with Mrs Albert Witte assisting. The Men's Club hosts a 6 30 fish fry at the church parlors. November Intermediate League meeting at 7 45 pm. The King's Daughter class meets Thursday evening with Mrs Roy Hoffner and Mrs Raymond Wilson assisting. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 pm. all members urged to attend. The church marks its 80th anniversary next Sunday with morning and evening services including Pioneers Day and a Lorain County churches rally at 7 30 pm. Builders Day observed Nov 21 and Memorial Sunday Nov 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Four
Woman's Union
Circle 5
Mary Brucker
Washington Street
Albert Witte
Intermediate League
Roy Hoffner
Raymond Wilson
Lorain County
Concordia Club Presides Over Little Mother Baker Play
The Junior Walther League presents a three act play Little Mother Baker in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings at eight. The cast features Buddy Martin Glen Slumska Hazel Betty Bechstein Doris Miller and others. Tickets are sold by league members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Club
Mother Baker
Walther League
Buddy Martin
Glen Slumska
Hazel
Betty Bechstein
Doris Miller
Harry Thompson
Clifford Messal
Tom Gale
Tom
Chester Streicher
Fanny Tinkel
Pansy Brown
Florence Behrendt
Eda Kirschner
Clara” Martin
Ruth Miller
The
League
Rosary Society Monthly Meeting at School Hall
The Rosary Society meets this evening in the school hall with hostesses including Mrs. Mabel McDermott and others. The PTA gathers Tuesday at 2:30 PM in the school hall and urges all mothers to attend. The Fall Festival bazaar and turkey dinner are set for Saturday and Sunday at the school hall. Devotions for the Poor Souls occur Friday at 7:30 PM. Holy Name Society junior and senior groups will attend the 8 AM Mass next Sunday in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Rosary Society
Mabel McDermott
John Mertz
George Menz
Jeanne McGarvey
Mary McCain
Mary Mefsuire
Parent-Teacher Association
Holy Name Society
Earl Grugel Installed as Pastor at Mt. Hope Lutheran
Earl Grugel son of Mrs. Tona Grugel of Franklin Avenue was ordained and installed as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran church at Mt. Hope Ohio Sunday afternoon. Rev. Kuecle of Cleveland led the service assisted by Rev. R. C. Bosse Amherst Rev. Olsen Lakewood and Rev. Prince Cuyahoga Falls. Earl attended Amherst schools and Concordia Theological Seminary Springfield Illinois from which he graduated last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Grugel
Tona Grugel
Franklin Avenue
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mt. Hope
Kuecle
Cleveland
R. C. Bosse
Amherst
Olsen
Lakewood
Prince
Cuyahoga Falls
Earl
Concordia Theological Seminary
Springfield
Ill
Church Activities This Week Prompt November Birthday Tribute
The weekly prayer service and Bible study occur at 7 30 Wednesday evening. Friday the Truth Seekers class sponsors a three fellowship supper in the church parlors at 6 30. Special honor will be given to people with November birthdays and the entire congregation is invited.
Ladies' Aid Society to Meet at Hoffner Home
The Ladies' Aid Society will gather Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Edith Hoffner's home on Church Street with Mrs H G Batten and Mrs C A Lauer as assistant hostesses. A study class meets Thursday evening at the parsonage. Adult Young People convene Friday at eight at the church. Dr Robert Brown of Oberlin to speak on his England trip and coronation impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Edith Hoffner
Church Street
H. G. Battenhouse
C. A. Lauer
Robert Brown
Oberlin
England
Sunday School Board and Trustees Meeting Next Tuesday
The Sunday School board and church trustees will convene at the church Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sarah Towne will host the Queen Esther class at her Jackson Street home Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Towne
Queen Esther
Jackson Street
Ladies Prayer Meeting Aide at Hast Street Home
The ladies prayer meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Otto Bach on Hast Street. The usual praise and prayer service will be held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Bach
Hast Street
GOTTLIEB the Tailor Calls Elyria Election Example
The Elyria election may someday set an example for higher administration by replacing old ideas with younger perspectives. Dry Cleaning and Pressing, Ladies and Gents Tailoring. Broad Street, phone 2785-711.
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Gottlieb
Elyria
Broad St
Oberlin Club Calendar Of Meetings And Elections
A list of local club and lodge meetings from Monday to Friday November 8 12 including American Legion Oberlin Junior Forum Women's clubs Masonic lodge Sorosis Vine Rebekah Odd Fellows Pythian Sister Temple Stamp club D A R and other groups with times and host addresses for each gathering.
Avon Morning Glory Club Hosts Mittendorf Guests
The Morning Glory Club was entertained by Mr and Mrs Andrew Mittendorf at their home Saturday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Frank A Dechant Mrs Louis Dechant and Mrs J J Weiler after an evening of cards. A lunch followed. They will meet in two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs C T Wilford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Glory Club
Andrew Mittendorf
Frank A. Dechant
Louis Dechant
J. J. Weiler
C. T. Wilford
Armistice Day Celebration Planned at School Building
A community Armistice Day event is scheduled at the School Building on Thursday November 11 from 11 to 12 o'clock. The gathering will mark the end of World War I with local residents attending the short program and ceremony.
Stitch and Chatter Enjoy Fish Fry and Bingo Party
The Stitch and Chatter club enjoyed a fish fry in Lorain Friday evening then attended a Bingo Party. Mr Karminski formerly of Lorain died at his daughter and husband’s home Sunday noon. Funeral arrangements are in complete. Mr and Mrs Ira Gough and family spent the weekend in Columbus. Mr and Mrs G L Jenkins spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Comey in Rocky River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Lorain
Karminski
Robinson Jameson
Ira Gough
Columbus
G. L. Jenkins
Comey
Rocky River
Admissions and discharges noted at Middle Ridge
Admission shows Mrs Sydney Lengyel and daughter at Middle Ridge. Discharge records include Charlies Spivok from Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Lengyel
Middle Ridge
Charlies Spivok
Main Street
Death of Frank Corning on Train En Route to Portland
Mrs P G Worcester of Morgan Street received word last night of the sudden death of her brother Frank Corning of Mentor. He died on a train near El Paso Texas while traveling with his wife toward Portland Oregon where they planned to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Worcester
Morgan Street
Frank Corning
Mentor
el Paso
Texas
Portland
Oregon
Weekend Visitors From New Concord And Canton
Dr and Mrs R S Young of New Concord Ohio and Miss Kathleen Rosecrans a Muskingum College student spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J E Rosecrans on North Pleasant street. Mr and Mrs H O Worcester of Spring street hosted Mrs Ella McGonagle and daughter Ella Marie Mrs Sara Thring Mrs Frank Embleton and Mrs Norman Helser of Columbus. Mrs Thring remains to care for Mrs Worcester who is ill. Mrs Charles McMullen and son Dwight of West College street visited sister Mrs Edythe Linderman in Elyria. Mr and Mrs Jimmie Doane and children of Canton were Sunday guests of Miss Fay Worcester on Spring street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Young
New Concord
Kathleen Rosecrans
Muskingum College
J. E. Rosecrans
North Pleasant Street
H. O. Worcester
Spring Street
Ella McGonagle
Ella Marie
Sara Thring
Frank Embleton
Norman Helser
Columbus
Thring
Worcester
Charles McMullen
Dwight
West College Street
Edythe Linderman
Elyria
Jimmie Doane
Canton
Fay Worcester
New York Day By Day by O C McIntyre on travels and dining
The diary notes a day in New York with visits to florist O C McIntyre dahlia and Ben Ali Haggin studio to leave Nimble, a stop at Sulka shop, and a Coronation edition gift. It recounts a Chinatown excursion to a nameless Pell street cellar, praised for low prices and brisk service, and muses on a hoped voyage to Shanghai and Peiping, now delayed.
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New York
O. O. McIntyre
London
Basil Woon
Dot
Deke Aylesworth
Dorothy
Constance Collier
Chinatown
Pell Street
Cognoscenti
Anna May Wong
Unapparently Unappetizing Slogan Spotted Over Ninth Avenue Fish Market
A stray sign reading Everything that swims crawls or clings appeared above a Ninth Avenue fish market. Residents noted the cheeky wording as an odd, tongue in cheek warning about the bounty inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Avenue
Morning Telegraph shop becomes Jack Dempsey's restaurant
The old Morning Telegraph building, now Jack Dempsey's restaurant, was once the town’s picturesque plant. It was an abandoned car barn patched up into a derelict structure with rickety stairs to departments and an editorial room lived in by reporters using old boxes as desks. The walls bore tattered burlesque posters. Anyone with experience could land a job there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Telegraph
Jack Dempsey
Suspicion Grows In Europe Over Fascist Pact
London reported rising anxiety as Italy joins the German Japanese anti Communist alliance amid talk of secret clauses. German and Italian warships practiced together off Gaeta. Observers fear the pact could expand Fascist and Nazi influence worldwide and may invite South American nations to join. European nations show growing support for anti Communist aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Italy
Gaete
Deny Many Reports As To Plans Of Duke Of Windsor
Paris dispatch says the Duke of Windsor will study housing in Paris then may rest in Austria or the French Riviera. Spokesmen denied plans to travel to the United States in February Denmark Russia or Britain. He postponed any American visit indefinitely and would go alone if it occurs.
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Paris
Duke of Windsor
Austria
French Riviera
United States
Denmark
Russia
Britain
George VI
Charles E. Bedaux
Quaonian zealots and whiskey in the Morning Telegraph
The scene depicts a lively newsroom where writers with Quaonian accents fill the Morning Telegraph. Whiskey is drunk openly from bottles in desks and lockers as zealots, veterans, and eager students contribute to the paper’s vibrant, restless culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shack
Morning Telegraph
Newspaper office life and famed critics at Vesey Street
In those days the Evening Post on Vesey street featured editors in frock coats, glass-topped desks, and brass railings. Aisles carpeted, potted plants, and a notable group of journalists including critic John Anderson, Harold Littlefield, and Dudley Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Post
Vesey Street
John Anderson
Harold Littlefield
Dudley Nichols
Jobless Visit to Telegraph and Post for Work
The narrator sought a berth at the Telegraph and Post during unemployment. Bill Lewis offered $22 a week after brief questions, but the Post office staffer, reviewing a plain visiting card, said there were no openings now or likely in the near future.
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Telegraph
Post
Bill Lewis
Notable Names and Fortunes Across 19th Century Writers and Critics
Dr George Rockwell the comedian is described as a shooting gallery addict. John McCormack’s son advances as an Irish ballad singer. Kent Cooper AP chief appears among skilled pianists. Charles Dickens at death held the largest English writer’s fortune at 500000 dollars, with Kipling exceeding at 800000.
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George Rockwell
John McCormack
Kent Cooper
A. P
Charles Dickens
Kipling
Vocal boy rises as crowd swarms him after sing
A magazine vignette notes how little attention he received until he began to sing, then the crowd surged around him. Men sought his bow and women his smile as a mass of admirers formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Duchens Face Opposition Over Marriage Strain
The text notes heightened hostility among some Whigs against a marriage plan, with the Duchens drawing opposition from those resisting the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hee
Stevick Attending Conference Today
Harlie G. Stevick, secretary of the Elyria Y M A, attends a YMCA business administration conference in Cleveland with about 200 executives. A banquet tonight features Grove Patterson, editor of the Toledo Blade, speaking on The Way of the World Abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlie G. Stevick
Cleveland
Grove Patterson
Toledo Blade
Brubaker Taxi Company Opens Under A H Brubaker
A new taxicab agency, Brubaker Taxi Company, announced today in the city. Owned by A H Brubaker, formerly with Checker Cab, the firm will base headquarters at Broad Street and West Avenue with Sam's Cut Rate nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brubaker Taxi Company
A. H. Brubaker
Checker Cab Company
Broad Street
West Avenue
Sam
Suspended Sheriff Goes On Trial
Roscoe Q Fowler former Meigs County Sheriff faces a second degree murder trial for the death of Lafe Williamson, a 42 year old farmer and Republican leader. Judge Frank M Acton of Fairfield County oversees jury selection with Craig Davis and Webster Manning as prosecutors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Davis
Columbus
Meigs County
Webster Manning
Three linemen hurt when auto overturns near Bucyrus
Bucyrus Ohio November 8 three linemen from Hoosier Engineering Co Newark were injured when their automobile overturned near here Rufus Casper 20 Utica was hospitalized with possible internal injuries Ralph Jaleff 23 Utica suffered minor cuts and bruises and Fred Dune 22 Bucyrus sustained a fracture of the right shoulder
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Bucyrus
Hoosier Engineering Co
Newark
Here
Rufus Casper
Utica
City
Ralph Jaleff
Fred Dune
Will Plan For Party By Lorain County Four-H Club
Members of the Lorain County Senior Four-H Club will meet Wednesday night at the Illyria Y M C A to plan the election of their 19238 officers for next month along with a Christmas party and a program to be presented at the Grafton State Farm. A nominating committee is expected to be appointed at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Illyria
Too Ashamed of Her Skin to Go to Party
Dr. F M Edwards treated hundreds of women for constipation and reported notable skin improvements. He promoted Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle vegetable laxative that increases bile flow without shocking the intestines. Available at druggists for 15 30 and 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
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Bulletin
Musheton
Murshegon
Much
Charles Brown
By Leene
Firestone
Firestone Monda
Kabel Agto Supply & Service
Bob White
Uncle Sherman
Laura
B. A. Jenne
Church St
Nina Leuszler
S. Main Street
W. V. Marshall
Eagle Annuary
Brubaker Taxi Co
U. H. Brubaker
ST. Peter Church
ST. Paul Church
ST. Joseph Church
First Evangelical Church
Foursquare Church
Mrs
Esther Wood
Richard Clevenger
Karl Wilson Locke
American Legion
Legion Hall
Oberlin Junior Forum
Virginia Richardson
Oberlin Women’s Club
H. H. Stone
North Main Street
Community Garden Club
Behr
Vine Rebekah Lodge
Methodist Church
Martes Club
BE. W. Spaulding
W. H
Pansy
Order of Eastern Star
Young Women’s Club of
the First Church
James Brand House
Oberlin W. C. T. U
W. J. Foster
R. Comings
Glenn I. Hobbs
Odd Fellows Lodge
Noble Grand Circle
Florence Shaffstall
J. R. Worcester
South Russia Neighborhood Club
East College Street
Comfort Club
Opal Papworth
H. V. Zahm
Bridgette Club
W. S. Car
Son of Morgan Street
Pythian Sister Temple
Oberlin Stamp Club
Council Chamber
Nancy Squire Chapter
Nellie Smith
Avon
Hospital News
O. C. McIntyre
China
Shanghai
Peiping
Stevick
New Taxi
WM. J. Moriarty
Lorain County Savings & Trest Bite
Finance
Turner Block
Court Street
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