Modernizing of plants seen as business spur
Washington reports that corporate plant modernization is forecast to lift business, aided by White House and Chamber of Commerce cooperation. Aiming to mobilize 25 million dollars from 200 executives to seed a spending movement, advisers predict 2 billion dollars yearly for renovations and replacement of obsolete equipment, despite fears of the new deal and dollar devaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Samuel Street Acceptance Rejected by City Council
City Council rejected again the proposal to accept Samuel Street into the city over sidewalk maintenance concerns. Two property owners refused to maintain their sidewalks, blocking a petition for city takeover. City Solicitor Howard Butler questioned legality of exempting owners for five years, warning the city would assume responsibility upon taking over. The service director was asked to notify the North street owner to repair a sidewalk section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Street
Howard Butler
North Street
No Examination If McFarland Named Lorain Postmaster
Washington reports that if P. J. McFarland, a career mail carrier, is appointed Lorain Ohio postmaster a civil service exam would not be necessary. If the current postmaster is reappointed no exam is needed, both are in the civil service. Only a new appointee would face a perfunctory exam. The Lorain term expires December 18, 1934. Life is an art, rather than a science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
P. J. McFarland
Eran
Lorain
Post Office Department
Cleveland Coal Prices To Stay At Same Level
Washington reports that Cleveland coal prices will remain at current levels under NRA order. A special committee for the National Industrial Recovery board approved lowest reasonable handling costs for coal in the trading area, resolving a price-cutting dispute from last summer. The Cleveland regional code authority’s revised schedules, after NRA review, propose about 40 cents per ton lower prices pending final NRA study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
NRA
National Industrial Recovery Board
Code Authority
NRA Research and Planning Division
Fearful update on abducted Mae Weiss possibly slain by gangsters
Philadelphia report says police fear William Big Bill Weiss, abducted Oct 26, may have been killed by underworld gunmen. A $190,000 ransom was demanded and reportedly paid, but Weiss remains missing. Federal agents widened the search to Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Buffalo and Baltimore as police note no state or city involvement yet.
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Philadelphia
UPI
William Big Bill Weiss
Weiss
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Buffalo
Baltimore
Death notices from Wakeman and Townsend townships
Death records report Ser ah R Bentley 80 widow of Eugene Bentley dying in Wakeman. Funeral set at W L Pease Funeral Home with burial in Birmingham cemetery. James Delbert Patrick, Townsend township resident, dies at 63 at home. services at residence with burial in Woodlawn cemetery Norwalk. Patrick member Townsend lodge and Haleron Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman
Serah R. Bentley
Eugene Bentley
William Bayless
Bentley
Florence Township
Nes
Congregational Church
W. C
Elay
Beloit
Wisconsci
Charles I. Davenport
W. L. Pease
A. F. Lindbeck
Birmingham
James Delbert Patrick
Townsend Township
Ife
Patrick
Townsend Lodge
FL & A
Haleron
Jy Star Wiiving Evens
Mia
Tea Tatrick
Ethan
Milan
Clarksfield
Three men identified in rifle and shotgun theft case
Charles Hanson says three men matched suspects who stole a 3203 Savage rifle from his Hanson's key shop on Saturday. John Bannon and Bill Ehrick identified the trio, who gave names Joe Porter Milan Cardick and Edmund Lowe. They face potential grand larceny charges. In Uhrichsville, Harley Utterback aged 34 died from injuries after a fall from a second story factory window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hanson
Hanson
John Bannon
West Avenue
Bill Ehrick
Joe Porter
Melrose Avenue
Milan Cardick
East 160Th Street
Edmund Lowe
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
Uhrichsville
iUki
Harley Utterback
Legion to Hold Public Meeting in Lor County
The Elvira Post No. 12 American Legion Auxiliary will host an open house tonight for Legion and auxiliary members across Lor County with a public reception from 7:00. Ronald Kings, of Columbus Ohio, National Senior Vice-President, will speak on Americanism and anti-communist influences. The event, arranged by Commander George L. Tattersall, aims to discuss veteran affairs and civic engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Lor
County
Ronald Kings
Columbus
Ohio
the & Cancers
Kingster
Elyma
Berea
Elsing
Wenrge L. Tattersall
Columbus teachers to be retired in district plan
Columbus education officials unveil a reform plan for teachers before retirement. The proposal details include revised pension rules, phased retirement, and potential changes to administrator duties to align with a new district strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columb
Ohio Governor urges temporary sales tax to avert 1935 crisis
Governor argues that existing revenues cannot cover looming relief costs and school funding. He notes local governments face a $75 million deficit in 1935 and proposes a temporary sales and utility tax to bridge funding while safeguarding merchants from unfair competition. Federal support would depend on Ohio meeting its needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Commission
Oberlin High Gridders Honored at Banquet
The Oberlin Business Men’s Club held its thirty seventh annual football banquet in the high school with 235 served a rabbit dinner. City Manager Sears spoke on “Effective Athletics” as captains and coaches presented letters to players including Richard Senha, Wade White, Alfred Zimmer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
O. Sev
Oberlin Business Men's Club
Sable
Flame Economies Department
Miss Rotruck
C. Francis Alter
L. A
Oberlin Housing Survey Planned
A largely unreadable clipping mentions a housing survey planned in Oberlin with references to local building trades and the aim of shaping housing policies. The fragmentary text cites community figures and a protem or interim involvement, but details are unclear.
Cooperation with workers to expand business prospects
The text states cooperation with workers and follow up on records to expand business. It expresses hope that once records are completed representatives from building trades will seek work and provide employment.
Orchestra Will Play Thursday at Finney Chapel
The Conservatory Orchestra directed by Professor Maurice Kessler will perform Thursday evening November 22 at 7 30 in Finney Chapel with no admission charge. The program features Beethoven Leonore Overture from Fidelio, Wagner Good Friday Music from Parsifal, and Brahms Symphony No 1 in C minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conservatory Orchestra
Maurice Kessler
Finney Chapel
Brahms
April 25 Marriage of Pearl Justin and Kenneth Powers
Announcement notes the April 25 wedding of Miss Pearl Justin to Kenneth Powers in Sharon Pennsylvania. The couple resides at 33 South Pleasant Street and will host friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Justin
Kenneth Powers
Sharon
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Powers
South Pleasant Street
Garden talks and rose expert at Amherst meeting
In Amherst on November 2 a town hall gathering featured Mrs. Harry Nicholls presenting "Putting the Garden to Sleep" with a follow up table discussion on garden care. Henry Schmitkons of Middleridge shared experiences growing 840 rose varieties, inviting visitors for advice.
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Muebeleing
Amherst
Harry Nicholls
Clifford
Henry Schmitkens
Middleridge
Schmitkons
Schmitkaon
Schmitkon
A. R. Tolhurst
James Nicholl
Nichell
Cufford
Entertain Willard Ladies by Eagles Auxiliary Meeting
The Eagles Auxiliary hosts the Willard Auxiliary at Hagle Hall with a 6 30 supper, then the regular meeting and a social time. Guests include Willard Auxiliary members and local groups attend. Mrs Roy Papworth entertains guests from Elyria Avenue including families from Oberlin Cleveland and more. First High School Dance features three thirty to five thirty with a high school orchestra.
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Eagles
Hagle Hall
Willard
Roy Papworth
Elyria Avenue
Amon Tice
Oberlin
Lloyd Coates
George Ross
Fred Marquardt
Fred Hahn
Hate
Carl Marquardt
Alina Pretzel
Cleveland
High Acoc
Evangelistic Service Series at First Evangelistic Church
The second event in a series will be held tonight at the First Evangelistic Church with speaker Rev. August Peters of Tiffin, a former pastor, joined by The Men's Club of St. Paul for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelistic Church
August Peters
Tiffin
Men's Club of
St. Paul
Columbia Grange To Entertain Students
Acme Grange No 1440 will entertain the student body and friends with an educational meeting. Rev Brown of Columbia will speak, followed by moving pictures and L B Hindman of Blyrta will provide explanation. Music by Carlisle residents and community singing led by Mrs Charles Mills. Readings on National Grange reports may follow. The meeting starts at 8 p m and is open to all with no offering requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Grange No. 1440
Rev. Brown
Columbia
L. B. Hindman
Blyrta
Carlisle
Charles Mills
Grange
Gun Stolen From Local Westave Shop
John Gannon, operator of a key and gun shop on Westave mie, Wis, reports a 112-gauge shotgun was stolen yesterday by two men aged between 25 and 28. They entered the store, ordered some bols, and seized the gun during the holdup. Value set at $8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gannon
Westavemie
Wis
Bannon
Campaign Drives Chest Campaigns Across Cities
NUMBER THREE continues from Page One as Chest workers rally behind chairman known as Daddy. Action driven by Aller with slogan Kean On Keeping On, luncheon centerpieces provided by a florist. Campaigns expand to Cleveland Akron Ashland Norwalk Willoughby Canton with pledges ahead of last year. Community projects urged to mirror Chest drive. Circle meetings and social events noted, including St Ann’s Circle 2, Cloverleaf Club, Mite Society gatherings. Briefs cover parties, weekend visits, and cultural notes on China and India.
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Daddy
A Croup
T‘nest Unis
Aller
Kean
Cleveland
Akron
Ashland
Ashtabula
Norwalk
Willoughbs
Canton
Cleveland Market Report Shows Steady Prices Across Produce and Livestock
Cleveland market notes steady receipts for poultry and fowl with median prices rising for some items. Livestock demand remains solid as steers, cows, calves, and hogs show varied but generally steady quotes. grain and mill feed prices reflect regional trading.
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Cleveland
Butte
Bern
Maine
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Standsul
Court action over truck damage from near-miss with hearse
Speder Sons Mik Company of Cleveland sues W. T. Twinning of Amherst for 1940 dollars for damages to its truck after it was forced off Route 20 to avoid colliding with a hearse and buggy driven by the defendant. Beatrice Durant seeks divorce from Sylvester Durant of Lorain on grounds of gross mistreatment and cruelty. they wed in 1939. Like M. Mallins is granted divorce from Jess Mulling over gross neglect in a ruling by Judge A. T. Webber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speder Sons Mik Company of
Cleveland
W. T. Twinning of
Amhearst
Onerlin
Kipton
Beatrica Durant
Sylvester Durant
Lorain
M. Mallins
Jess Mulling
Jouge A. Tt. Webber
Theft Reported Of Windshield Wiper From Car
Harold Horace of 252 Fair Slown Avenue told police yesterday a double windshield wiper was stolen from his automobile parked on Broad Street Saturday evening. Also reported is a fatal accident in Delaware CQ Rev. 20 Pi Donald Breece 10 died in hospital after being struck by a truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Horace
Fairslown Avenue
Broad Street
Delaware
Donald Breece
Administratrix Sale of Hart Property at LaGrange Ridge
The undersigned will sell at public auction the personal property of OG R Hart deceased at his Tate residence two miles north of LaGrange on LaGrange Elyria Road on Tuesday November 1954 commencing at 1 00 PM. The sale includes six dairy cattle several hens hay grain corn fodder hay and farm tools plus household goods Terms cash Hattie Hart Administratrix Lee Klinect Clerk Clayton H Sooy Auctioneer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OG. R. Hart
Tate
LaGrange
LaGrange-Elyria Road
Guernsey
Jersey
Hal
Hattie Hart
Lee Klinect
Clayton H. Sooy
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Cinders
Albert Schaefer
FEAR
Mae
Sarah R. Bentley
JN ES
Nelbert Patrick
H.R. Rorick
Elyria Sav. & Trust
O’ Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
Elyria
Ronald Kingsley
Ers
East Lorain Street
Cale
Louis Bliss
Vos
N. Pleasant St
Oberlin High
Rawdon
Oberlin Housing Survey Planned
Robert
Arthur B. Prince
Walnut Street
Allen Hospital
Robert Logan Baird
Exchange Club
Ser
Oberlin Inn
Swift
Tam Pratte
East Heanor
Mr. . Cave
Ation Department of Women
Chiamet
M Lod
D. Hartson
B. A. Jenne
Lybe-Telegram
Central Book Store
Church St
Amherst Garren Chr
Circle I of
St. Ann's Society of St. Joseph Church
Fifth District Conference of Legionnaires
Clyde Donnelly
R. L. Menz
Edward Moebius
Thomas Bruce
Charles Kendeigh
George Schroeder
Hugo Truscello
Len Hengen
Hugh Tompkins
Charles Sablers
Lee Womack
Conrad Mulder
Franklin
Walter Moebius
Harry Ruth
Ralph Reinhardt
Jack Bierman
Gue
Hickory Tree Grange
Georges Knittle
Columbia Grange
Geon
St. Ann's Society
Cloverleaf Club
William Ehrman
Cleveland Avenue
Mite Society
Mite Society of
Methodist Church
Helen Roemer
Louis Moebius
George Cox
Bluffton College
Fillyria Avenue
Ed. Hamann
Lawrence Harmon
China
India
Cleveland A Noand Hey Exchange
Meise NP
Theaavtics
Aioe
Fiaur Midi Og
Wales
Toms
Timothy Sheed
Basnet
Rome
Ashy
Schroll Coal
Western Reserve Finance
Turner Block
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