Fire Loss Drops 70 Percent in Elyria Nine Months
Elyria reports nine month fire loss of 13456.67 dollars, down from 45430.64 last year, though fires rise from 146 to 167. A major portion came from the Troxel Manufacturing plant explosion and fire, costing over 8000 dollars. Chief Bates notes last year’s big December blaze and hopes for a better record during Fire Prevention Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
W. W. Bates
Troxel Manufacturing Company
Bates
Elyria Dry Goods Camany
Past Matrons entertain at Masonic hall in La Grange
In La Grange Friday evening Past Matrons gathered at the Masonic hall hosted by Mrs. Mattie Prosser and Mrs. Violet Sage. A dinner preceded a birthday cake presentation for Mrs. Frances Woodruff, followed by a handkerchief shower. Also in briefs a PTA fall meeting featured a cafeteria dinner and Miss June Snyder visited the Wigert home. Curbs notes report confidence men in Britain with police chief Sir Philip Game citing $5,195 in losses last year versus $63,720 in 1936.
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LA Grange
Masonic
Mattie Prosser
Violet Sage
Frances Woodruff
Association
K. L. Darkey
Sisterville
West Virginia
Parent- Teachers Association
Bessie Aldrich
Malvern Spicer
Methodist Aid Society
Henry Wigert
Russell Heath
Aubrey Kelner
Laurel Baldwin
Ecorse
Michigan
Methodist Church
June Snyder
Avon
Wigert
London
Great Britain
Philip Game
Police
Enjoying Best Health in Years From World’s Tonic
Mrs. Frank Spencer of 410 East Ave reports mental and physical improvement after using World’s Tonic for about 30 days. She cites relief from constipation and nervous indigestion, reduced neck and head pains, and steadier nerves, calling the medicine “one medicine market that really gives the people claim for it.” The ad promotes sale at Ptendard, Muir’s and all Ei Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spencer
East Ave
Ie Ptendard
Muir's
Escape to Hollywood Ends With Linda Facing Scams
Linda Bailey pursues film work after learning her father left little, aided by Mae Banter while Jeffery Garrs pursues money through a phony drama school. Linda rejects the con, contemplates selling her car, and plans to head home as Mae warns of investigations and fraud in the fake training racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Bailey
Centerville
Hollywood
Martin
Los Angeles
Jeffery Garrs
Jeff
Jeffery
Linda
Jeffery S
Tve
Granada Arms
Bee
Mae
Ted
Ken
Jef Garms
Scarlett O'Hara
Sou
Nora
Lawyer Charles Studen Hosts Literary Teas Amid Loneliness
New York learns of Charles Studen a renowned lawyer and bachelor who after a heart warning retired briefly. He revived life through weekly literary teas inviting critics and readers sparking social and artistic connections. James Montgomery Flagg painted his portrait as Studen enjoyed Lambs Club associations and stage roles.
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New York
Charles Studen
Studen
Greenwich Village
Theo
Gold Finds At Prairie Du Chien And Exposition Guest
Workmen at the old Ford Crawford site in Prairie du Chien unearthed an 1856 California Gold half dollar and three Spanish coins dated 1781 1784 and 1794 bearing King Charles III while excavating ruins of the 120-year-old fort. In San Francisco Miss Gladys Rodrigues of Honolulu is named as the first visitor to the 1937 Golden Gate International Exposition, arriving to remain until the fair opens February 18 of next year.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Ford Crawford
California
Charles III
Inn
Francisco
Cal
Gladys Roderigues
Honolulu
Portraits and medals in a club's artist fund story
The text discusses Flagg painting Gaxton for The Lambs with a celebration, the lack of a set fee for painting a Shepherd, and the club funding expenses from a contributed portrait fund. It notes an artist receives the remainder of funds after expenses, and Flagg even donates a fee. It includes a stray anecdote of a wrong-number caller and a dog rescue tied to a medal as public praise.
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Flagg
Gaxton
Artis Flagg
Tom Stix
New York
Philadelphia
McNaught Indicate. Inc
miniature band orchestra built by unemployed wood carver
Fred Rossi of Philadelphia crafted a miniature orchestra synchronized with a phonograph. He uses tin cans, radio parts, copper tubing, and other scrap to construct tiny instruments. The piece notes economic strain from late frosts and drought raising costs in England.
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Philadelphia
Fred Rossi
Rossy Stee Ald
Bricker Speaks At Oberlin Tonight
The Hon. John Bricker, Republican candidate for Ohio governor, will address Finney Chapel at 7 p.m. under the Public Affairs Society. Bricker, known for chairing the 1936 Mock Convention, speaks on Problems Facing Our State Government. Charles Sawyer may discuss the same topic. The public is welcome.
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Oberlin
John Bricker
Ohio
Finney Chapel
Public Affairs Society
Bricker
Charles Sawyer
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Ram
By Denys Wortman
Ginger Rogers
Charles B. Driscoll
Theusand
James Montgomery Flagg
William
Gexton Thorn Gaxiola
Cisco
Chas. Driscoll
EMR
Boss Miniature Band
England
Shoe Store
Postoffice
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
C.penney Company, Inc
Humphrey
Humphrey Gas
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