Anniversaries of historic figures and events
Today’s anniversaries note birthdays and deaths of James Mellenry Return J. Meigs John Bright Henry G. Davis Charles Eliot Norton Minnie Hauk Gustavus Adolphus and others. Also marks 1848 gold seekers ships, 1906 Yale in China Changsha, 1307 Oklahoma statehood, and a 1931 armament truce dating from 1921.
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James Mellenry
Maryland
Washington
Adams
Ireland
Baltimore
J. Meigs
Ohio
U. S
Middletown
Conn
Marietta
John Bright
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
U. 8
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Minnie Hauk
New York
Europe
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
California
China
Changsha
Oklahoma
Wellington Dedication Address Opens Shreve Temple
Mrs Hazel Pierce of Wellington gave the principal address at the opening of the remodeled Masonic Temple at Shreve Ohio. Pierce praised the temple, noting Shreves population of 200. Mrs Helen Baker accompanied her. Home prayer meetings precede evangelistic meetings at the Wellington Baptist church starting November 27.
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Wellington
Hazel Pierce
Ohio
Eastern Star
Shreve
Oto
Pierce
Masonic
Misfortune Spurs Elyria Community Chest Drive
Elyria’s Community Chest opened its campaign with one of the city’s most enthusiastic dinners as volunteers pledge to raise every dollar needed. Former Cleveland manager William R. Hopkins urged unity, stressing that the misfortune of any resident concerns all and that charity boosts institution efficiency while budgets shrink to emergency levels. One hundred fifty workers will donate time and money, urging residents to be ready to pledge promptly to maximize early prospecting.
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Elyria
Community Chest
Cleveland
William R. Hopkins
Quarrel, Duck Hunts, and Silver Rain Fragments
A collage of witty verses and observational snippets on marriage, hunting, politics, and everyday life. It blends humorous poems about mistaken identities in hunting, Gloria Swanson, and a buggy wreck, with short notes on presidents’ terms, a boy aiding a wounded cat, and a light critique of social vanity amid a Silver Rain lyric.
Elyria and Lorain Clash in Traditional Thanksgiving Classic
One week from tomorrow Elyria high school will meet Lorain high school in the traditional classic. Both teams have had ups and downs this season, but observers feel they are evenly matched. Support from fans is urged to back the players and coaches and avoid harsh criticism while they strive to win on Thanksgiving Day morning.
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Boys
Elyria High School
Lorain High School
Elyria
Lorain
Elyria High
Thanksgiving contrasts in Hoover proclamation for Washington bicentennial
President Hoover uses George Washingtons birth centennial to praise his generation. He notes domestic tranquility despite provocations to disorder, union intact amid sectional pressures, civil liberty and representative government vs dictatorships abroad. He urges gratitude for those who have and those who have not, as the nation sees light after three difficult years.
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Hoover
George Washington
United States
Safety First: The Price of Safety and Vigilance
Safety devices mean little without proper maintenance and use. Every accident signals a fault to be corrected. Constant watchfulness is essential. Consider loved ones at home before taking risks.
Man Remarries Divorced Wife After 23 Years
Seattle report notes Oliver Tyler, who married 43 years ago, lived apart for 23 years before reconciling and remarrying his former wife in Seattle. The item records a personal reconciliation and remarriage.
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Seattle
Wash
Uh—Oliver
Tyler
Evidence Found in Sink Trap in Tacoma Case
In Tacoma Washington deputies found evidence by opening a sink trap after Joe Pistors poured liquor into the sink. Deputies seized wrenches and obtained necessary evidence in the investigation.
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Tacoma, Wash
Joe Pistors
Carrie Nation to Speak at Elyria Church of Christ
Carrie Nation, famed temperance speaker, will give a talk at the Elyria Church of Christ next Tuesday night. It will be her first appearance in Elyria. Oberlin- President King suggested limiting Oberlin College arts and sciences enrollment to 800 or 1,000 at a trustees meeting yesterday.
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Carrie Nation
Elyria
Oberlin College asset report shows wealth rise
Oberlin The property of Oberlin College is valued at 5 383 606 dollars according to President Henry Churchill King. The report to the board of trustees says the endowment has grown to 2 457 637 dollars and assets have increased by more than 2 million dollars in ten years making it the richest educational institution in the world.
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Elyria Telephone Company
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Henry Churchill King
Former Ambassador Graves Sharp Dies at Home
Former Ambassador William Graves Sharp is ill at his Washington Avenue home. His condition prompts summons of his children who are expected today. Wellington PTA forms Friday evening. In Elyria city, council sends gas rate proposal to Logan Gas Company as long standing issue looms. Community Chest pledges reach 31678 on day two of campaign toward 88900 goal. Oberlin College trustees elect Rev Joel B Hayden of Cleveland to six year term starting Jan 1 1928.
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William Graves Sharp
Washington Avenue
Wellington
Chronicle-Telegram
Logan Gas Company
Elyria
Ohio
Oberlin
Joel B. Hayden
Cleveland
Oberlin College Board of Trustees
City officials barter for pipe in old fashioned swap
Pueblo leaders arrange a trade with a local company. The city gives up a platform scale it did not need and receives pipe in return. The exchange uses value of the scale to obtain pipes for city use.
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Col
Birthdays of prominent figures named in Bakersfield to Providence era
A list of notable birthdays includes Lawrence Tibbett born in Bakersfield California sixty six years ago Admiral Joseph Strauss born in Mt Morris New York seventy one years ago John H Kirby Texas lumberman born in Tyler County seventy two years ago Rt Rev Joseph P Lynch Dallas bishop born St Joseph Michigan sixty years ago Jesse Metcalf Rhode Island senator born Providence seventy two years ago George Kaufman New York journalist and playwright born Pittsburgh forty three George Seldes Alliance New Jersey forty two Rice Means Colorado seventy seven Michael Arlen English novelist born Bulgaria thirty seven. A reflective note warns against unprofitable ventures and urges disciplined use of wealth and focus.
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Lawrence
Tibbett
Bakersfield
Cal
Joseph Strauss
Navy
Mt. Morris
N.Y
John H. Kirby
Texas
Tyler Co
Joseph P. Lynch
Dallas
St. Joseph
Mich
Jesse H. Metcalf
Rhode Island
Providence
George 8. Kaufman
New York City
Pittsburgh
George Seldes
Auhor
Alliance
N. J
Rice W. Means
Colorado
Lonstime
St .Joseph
Michael Arlen
Bulgaria
Miss Viola Nilges Weds Barney Naska of Hinckley
A wedding held in St. Martin's Catholic church united Miss Viola Nilges of Valley City and Barney Naska of Hinckley Ohio. The bride wore white velvet with veil and gold-trimmed slippers and carried white roses and valley lilies. Attendants included Miss Gala and Miss Walter with flower girls Rose Marie Walter and Mary Ann Nilges. Elder brother Aloys Nilges gave the bride away and Urban Nilges served as best man. A wedding breakfast for 45 followed at the bride’s home. The couple plan to reside in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Viola Nilges
Barney Naska
Hinckley
Erhart
St. Martin's Catholic Church
Viola Nilxes
Valley City
Ohio
Gertrude Gala
Miss Maria Walter
Miss Gala
Miss Walter
Rose Marie Walter
Mary Ann Nilges
Aloys Nilges
Urban Nilges
Lewis Percy
Cleveland
Viola Naska
Otta Nilges
Naska
Joseph Naska
Local school notes and Armistice day observance
The article details a teachers meeting at Mallett Creek centralized school discussing The Cost of the Schools of Ohio and Ohio’s expenditure ranking. It covers Armistice day speeches by B. F. Houseman and Clarence Rickert, plus a St. Martin’s Catholic confirmation by Bishop Schremba. Brief items mention numerous local visitors and social events at Medina and surrounding towns.
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Mallett Creek
Ohio
B. F. Houseman
Medina County
Clarence Rickert
St. Martin’s Catholc
Schremba
Cleveland
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Herrick Ave
East
Coplea
Grislinger
Courtland
Baptist
Ed. H. West
West
Myron Boise
Herrick Avenue
Chester Eglin
Kenneth Avery
Ulrich Hege
Jeader
Floyd Scoville
Scoville
UNION
Church of Christ
H. K. Finley
Baptist Church
Sorosis
The
Wellington Sorosis
Mra. Smith
State Federation
Ruth Hege
Brussels
Belgium
GUILD
Walter West
Friendship Guild of
Congregational Church
Long Island
James C. MacDermott
Louise Obrig
Clyde Baker
Frank Baker
Charles Baker
Baker's Crossing
Burt Knapp
Mary
Hirram
Adelbert Knapp
Franklin Jones
P. T. Burnside
Eastern Star Chapter
Myron Ensign
Armand
Elyria Memorial Hospital
James Gadfield
John Murray
Claire Murray Nehman
Obseier
Edgar Oscar Earl
Rufus Rastus Babbitt
Edward Everett Bier
Gloria Swanson
Porcupine
Loony
Leo
San Diego
Lester Croft
Huron Street
Sallys
W. G. Miller
Route 42
John Gravendsetter
Marguerite
Robert Clay
Mrs. Miller
George Grosa
Medina
Albert Meyer
Columbia Ballroom
Copopa
John Gravenstetter, Jr
VV. G. Miller
Carl J. Kaufman
J. A. Humm and
Horace
Elyra
Gust Hethy
Frank Smith
West Salem
Len Nilges
Louis Nilges
G. O. Haury
Helen Reaucher
George Gross
Nelson
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fred Armbruster
Seldon Armbruster
Wood County
Raymond Smith
Charles Starr
Oswald Meyer
Hattie Armbruster
Horace J. Humm
Misa Ethel Smith
Dust Dial
Geo. B. Allen & Son
Bob Huneke
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