Paris Pilgrimage Ends With War Soured Tourist Tale
New York broker Harry Silvey recounted his Europe trip to Paris with glimpses of Odd McIntyre's Europe memories. He left for America after an American consul advised immediate passage home, endured air raid alarms, and found Paris a dead city lacking taxis and crowds. He returned pledging American non participation in the conflict and urged others to join the fight as their own.
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New York
Harry Silvey
Wall Street
Europe
Odd McIntyre
Odd
Paris
Savey
America
Silvey
Maximes
Nonce Silvey
Silver
the Lambs
October Bright Pennies and October Reflections
A literary columnist muses on October as the finest month, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and publishing milestones. He recalls shifts in life from New York journalism to personal rituals, while noting the impact of faded awnings on city life and a craving for Corn bread and country cooking. He reflects on money habits, the value of bright coins, and a longing for simplicity amid urban decay.
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New York
Avon Lake Paper Sale A Success
Avon Lake pupils from the 2nd grade won first prize in the PTA semi annual paper sale at Avon Lake school on October St. The 4th grade followed with 2570 pounds. Assisting were Paul McCampbell and high school boys. Mrs Jack Anderson and her committee led the sale noted as highly successful. The ways and means committee included Mrs Carl Horn Mrs Ed Spaetzel Mrs Paul Adsit and Mrs Crawford Jolly. The 12 Club met with Mrs Carl Payne, $00 was played, with prizes won by Mrs Curtis Duff and Mrs Ruth Sherman. Refreshments were served.
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Avon Lake
PTA
Paul McCampbell
Jack Anderson
Anderson
Ways and Means
Carl Horn
Ed Spaetzel
Paul Adsit
Crawford
Jolly 12 Club
Carl Payne
Curtis Duff
Ruth Sherman
Women’s League pot luck dinner and meeting notes
At a Tuesday Womens League gathering a pot luck meal was hosted by Mesdames Paul Current E Hall Schenck and Kinsner. Mrs Grover Holmes led the business meeting and Mrs Wayne Black led devotions. Plans were made for a Schauffler school visit on Broadway and Fowler in Cleveland for November 7. Members are urged to contact their group chairman and bring one can of vegetables or fruit and one jar of jelly. A speaker, Miss Freda Seigworth, executive secretary of Cleveland Metropolitan YWCA, spoke on Neutrality. Mrs Wm Longly hosted the Afternoon 500 Club luncheon. prizes went to Mrs Augusta Hinz and Mrs Margaret Theisen. In two weeks they will meet with Mrs Theisen.
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Womens League
Mesdames Paul
E Hall Schenck
Kinsner
Grover Holmes
Wayne Black
Schauffler School
Broadway
Fowler
Cleveland
Barnes
Sigemore
Furnass
Freda Seigworth
Cleveland Metropolitan
Ww Cc
Wm Longly
Augusta Hinz
Margaret Theisen
Theisen
Congregational Church Youth Meet Plans and Elections
At 3 pm the young people of the Congregational church will gather for devotions led by Phyllis Katterhenry with discussions by Bill Foote. An election of officers will be held and future events outlined.
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Congregational Church
Phyllis Katterhenry
Bill Foote
Love Triangle on California Beach Cruise
Darrell Kane visits Aunt Midge in Santa Monica to see Alan Radcliffe and faces old romantic tensions. Mike, Alan's brother, arrives, rekindling attraction with Darrell as Alan pursues Juliette Darcy aboard a yacht. Tangled loyalties emerge on the beach as confessions and apologies shake the trio.
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Darrell Kane
New York
Midge
Santa Monica
California
Alan Radcliffe
Alan
Ridgeway Addison
Mike
Australia
Los Angeles
Darrell
Juliette Darcy
Gloria Benson
Juliette
Avon Lakes Water Works officials attend Toledo purification conference
Justin Hartman coun seller John Britton and Avon Lakes Water Works superintendent attended the 19th Ohio Conference on Water Purification in Toledo, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health. The session focused on Modern Trends of Water Purification. Mrs Arnold of Bloomington Illinois visited her mother Mrs Harold and brother Judson in Lear Road. Harold Mills of Brighton visited the Walker family and was recently released after an auto accident in July. The Grant family spent Sunday with relatives in Cleveland. Local ladies toured the county jail and observed Safety Thursday activities.
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John Britton
Avon Lakes
Ohio
Toledo
Ohio State Department of Health
A S Arnold
Bloomington
Illinois
Addie Harold
Judson Harold
Lear Road
Harold Mills
Brighton
Howard Walker
Harold
Charles Grant
J Grant
Cleveland
A J Hain
C E Ellis
O Katterhenry
Travel auditors of Cleveland Trust attend Elyria clam bake
Columbia Carl Mayer and fellow traveling auditors were entertained with a 4 clam bake at the home of Mr and Mrs William Mayer Wednesday afternoon and evening. Baseball and other games were enjoyed. Mrs Gertrude Reisinger, visiting the Reisingers, returned to Elyria. George Walkden accompanied his siblings from Elyria to the funeral of their sister Mrs Mary Hawkine in Buchanan Michigan.
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Carl Mayer
Cleveland Trust Company
William Mayer
Gertrude Reisinger
Russell Reisinger
Lyle Reisinger
Elyria
George Walkden
Mary Hawkine
Buchanan
Michigan
Visit Showcasess Family Ties Across Nearby Towns
Returning Sunday Mrs Clarence Reising of Elyria has been spending the past two weeks at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs A D Crocker Mr Reising and children spent Sunday there Mrs Ella Rundle and daughter. Mrs Ralph Hopkins spent Wednesday with the formers sister, Mrs Sadie White of Wadsworth Mr and Mrs James Cather and two sons visited Mr and Mrs Wade Jacquays at Aurora, Ohio, Sunday Mrs Clair Howard visited her mother, Mrs Mary Marsh of Eaton Wednesday.
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Clarence Reising
Elyria
A D Crocker
Reising
Ella Rundle
Ralph Hopkins
Sadie White
Wadsworth
James Cather
Wade Jacquays
Aurora
Ohio
Clair Howard
Mary Marsh
Eaton
Social notes from Elyria gatherings at Lyndes home
Tuesday evening callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Forest Lyndes included Mr and Mrs E H Terrell, Mr and Mrs H Young, Mrs Ida Blaine, Mrs Robert Harding, Mr and Mrs Orville Lyndes, all of Elyria. Mrs Harding showed moving pictures she and others recently filmed at the World's Fair. John Sweet, who spent the summer in Michigan, has returned. Mr and Mrs Harvey Blanck entertained.
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Forest Lyndes
E H Terrell
H_ Young
Ida Blaine
Robert Harding
Orville Lyndes
Elyria
Harding
John Sweet
Michigan
Harvey Blanck
Sunday Dinner Honor Event Noted in Local Social Roundup
Mrs Miner Eldred hosted the Study Club at her home on Tuesday, with praise for the host and dainty refreshments served. The gathering followed Sunday dinner in his honor, marking a cordial social highlight for the community group.
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Miner Eldred
Spencer and Oberlin residents visit Cleveland area
Mrs P H Larsen of Spencer and Mr and Mrs Vaughn Finkle with daughter Mary Louise spent Sunday in Cleveland visiting Mr and Mrs George Larsen. Mr and Mrs Fred Mohns were in Oberlin Wednesday afternoon and evening with Charles Coward and family.
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P H Larsen
Spencer
Vaughn Finkle
Mary Louise
Cleveland
George Larsen
Fred Mohns
Lornin
Charles Coward
Oberlin
Hecock's Tulips and Daffodils Sell Cheap in Town
Hecock's at 332 Broad offers the best tulips and daffodils in town at low prices. Cro cus and hyacinths are also available, drawing customers with value and variety.
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Hecock's
Mercury 1940 line introduces new body styles and tech
The 1940 Mercury marks its second year with a bold streamlined design and eight body choices including a Convertible Sedan. Key updates feature finger-tip column gear shift, Sealed Beam headlamps, torsion bar ride stabilizer, all weather ventilation, and a new straightline speedometer. Eight colors and varied upholsteries accompany improved visibility and driver comfort.
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Mercury
Dealers Boost Studebaker Network Nationwide
SOUTH BEND Indiana October 1 The Studebaker dealer organization is larger than it has been at any time in ten years Geo D Keller vice president in charge of sales notes the expansion reflecting growing demand for the brand across the country with 1 103 dealers now selling Studebaker.
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Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker
South Bend
Indiana
Geo D Keller
Pontiac Production Now In High Gear
Pontiac Motors plants are in full swing with 1940 cars rolling off lines. H J Kiingler reports September production at 17 000 units and forecasts a strong year ahead. Public reception of the 1939 model boosted sales 45 percent, and improvements in 1940 are expected to lift results further. U S Bathrick says dealers will start the new model year with fewer 1939 and used cars on hand than ever before.
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Pontiac Motors
H J Kiingler
Pontiac
U_ S Bathrick
New Chevrolet To Appear Next Week
DETROIT Oct. 7 Final assembly operations on Chevrolets 1940 passenger cars have begun in the company's 10 assembly plants throughout the United States. M E Coyle, general manager, announced today at Chevrolet headquarters here, amplifying an announcement made before 350 Chevrolet field.
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Detroit
United States
M E Coyle
Chevrolet
Eight Elyria Properties Rent Announced In City
Rental of eight Elyria properties was announced today by Mr O'Donnell. Mr and Mrs Garner Cowling rented No 4 Rogers Apartments on West Eighth Street. Bruce family moved into 113 Perry Court. Telzerow and Seegert families also secured homes or apartments in Elyria with local employers named.
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Elyria
O'Donnell
Garner Cowling
Rogers Apartments
West Eighth Street
Cowling
Taylor Funeral Home
W. C. Bruce
Perry Cou
Bruce
Cleveland Baking Company
O. D Garries
Harwood Street
Cleveland
Wef
Telzerow
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