Famous Rescue Case Echoed in Wellington History
The 1858 Wellington rescue of fugitive slave John Price sparked a nation changing event. A mob seized him from officers at the Oberlin Wyndham hotel, he was hurried to Canada, and local indictments followed. Four men faced trial in 1859 with mixed verdicts and fines, reflecting intense public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oherie
Wellington
North
South
John Price
Oberlin
Evens
Oberlim
Price
Cleveland
Simeon Bushnell
Canada
Eli Boise
Matthew de Wolf
Matthew Gullett
Lewis Hines
Abner Loveland
John Mandeville
Henry Niles
William Siples
Walter Soules
Loring Wads
Radio Programs and Schedules Across Several Stations
A dense listing of radio programs and time blocks for WTA and sister stations. The schedule includes talk shows, music hours, politicians and entertainers, with shows like Fred Astaire segments, Gov Dover, and Band performances, plus diverse news and entertainment items across WGAR WIAY and related outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WTA
White City
Tom Mix
Jack Armstrong
Explorers Club
Twilight Tunes
Hymen Sx
Spo
Sman
Lowell Thomas T
Amos ‘Run
Andy
Experience
Gov. Dover
Drug Steve
Reisman Band
Reismer Bard
Warre King
Warnering
Voice
Voice of People
Fred Astaire
Gov. Carer
Hawkins Bane
Stenross
Blue Barrow
Whe
Dick Tracy
Ruth Parks
Musc Gov
Carer News of
Renfrew William Hard
Bors Kerr Boake Carter Music Hall
Musc
Ken Murray
Ren Murray
London
Rupert Hughes
Happi Dais
Shaw
Dorsey Band
Oberlin students form political clubs on campus
Oberlin College students build political excitement as Republican and Democratic clubs form under the Public Affairs Society. They distribute a comparative analysis of party platforms to about 200 absentee voters and recruit underage students for campaign experience with aid from local and county party organizations.
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Oberlin
United States
Oberlin College
Public Affairs Society
Republican
Squire To Address Bankers Group In Youngstown
Samuel H. Squire state superintendent of banks and Dr E A Goldenweiser Federal Reserve official will headline Group Nine Ohio Bankers Association annual meeting in Youngstown on October 9. Also speaking are Joseph H. Warndorf David M. Auch and W F Kyle with group officers and bankers from Ashtabula Curahoza Geauga Lake Lorain Mahoning Medina Portage Summit and Trumbull counties.
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Youngstown
Samuel H. Squire
E A Goldenweiser
Federal Reserve System
Washington, D. C
Ohio Bankers Association
Squire
Joseph H. Warndorf
Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Co
Hamilton
David M. Auch
Columbus
Ohio Bankers’ Association
W. F. Kyle
Cleveland Trust Company
Cleveland
J. C. McHanzan
Central National Bank
Ford B. Russell
Farmers’ National Bank and Trust Co
Ashtabula
Curahoza
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Mahoning
Medina
Portage
Summit
Trumbull
Avon Lake officers chosen for glee club and staff
Avon Lake High School selects officers for the girls glee club for the 1936 27 year with Phyllis Black as president Mildred Travyanovich as vice president Jeanne Hulwig as secretary Betty Hall treasurer and Lucile Burkhardt as news reporter Charles Butler is director. Spectrum staff appointments list editor in chief Jeannie Hulwit associate editor Janet Weidenkopf feature editors Eleanore Williams Betty Hayden Mary McClelland and more. Democratic candidates invited to speak at the Avon Lake Women’s Democratic club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Phyllis Black
Mildred Travyanovich
Jeanne Hulwig
Betty Hall
Lucile Burkhardt
Charles Butler
Spectrum
Avon Lake Hi
Ruth Connor
J. I. King
Jeannie Hulwit
Janet Weidenkopf
Eleanore Williams
Betty Hayden
Mary McClelland
Sylvia Bushman
Betty Deasy
Marian Handler
Phiilis Black
Gwendolyn Beard
Virginia Fisher
Teddy Nussdorfer
Louise Anderson
Burr Nussdorfer
Lillian Alten
Rose Marie Uriz
Lillian Thomas
Mary Lou Page
Edna Spachtholz
Mary Taylor
Ella Cinders Crack Wise Daily Read
Ella Cinders offers sharp one liners per strip, delivering humor through daily panels. The comic urges readers to follow Ella’s antics and enjoy the fast wit across installments.
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Ella Cinders
Ella
P T A Meetings And Open Installation Today
News from correspondents lists P T A gatherings in Columbia LaGrange South Amherst and Spencer with meetings at clubs and schools. Avon Lake Damies of Malta plan an open installation at the Chateau on Walker road tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Damies
Malta
Walker Road
Kipton PTA to Meet Thursday October 20
Kipton The Kipton P T A will hold its regular meeting on Thursday October 20 to allow parents to view the new Visual Education program. The film series includes The Call of the Wild by Jack London and other educational screenings. Parents are urged to attend.
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Kipton
PTA
Jack London
Local clubs and societies meet across Lorain County
In Elyria Townline the Ever green club hosts Mrs William Coek and in Grafton the Home Makers gather with Mrs Ross Stuart on River Road. Pittsfield hosts the Quadrennial Lorain County Republican Ox Roast.Bay Village holds the first fall meeting of the Methodist Men's Club with Mrs. Lon Jackson. Brighton and La Grange host women and auxiliary groups led by Mrs Fenner Mrs Opfer Mrs Ackerman and others. Oberlin road and Litchfield area see Thimble Sisters and Wilting Workers activities.
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Brighton
L. W. Fenner
Elyria Townline
Evergreen
William Coek
Oberlin Road
LA Grange
Five Hundred
Harold Opfer
LA Grange—Wuilting Workers of the Baptist Church
Lon Jackson
Litchfield—Thimble Sisters
Wayne Turner
Grafton
Ross Stuart
River Road
Pittsfield
Lorain County
Vincent
Kipton School Expands Band Equipment After Alumni Gift
Funds left by the 1936 graduating class were used to buy a French horn for the school orchestra and band. Yesterday tryouts determined new band members Esther Searles Mildred Dorsin Richard Davidson and Harold Morgan. The fifth and sixth grades held a Columbus Day program yesterday morning.
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Kipton
Esther Searles
Mildred Dorsin
Richard Davidson
Harold Morgan
Local Ladies’ Aid and PTA Meetings Across Town
Avon M E Ladies Aid meets with Mrs A Brown. Belden P T A meets at Dover Ladies Aid with Mrs Swartz on Hall road. Kipton PTA to meet at the school. Lake Avenue North Elsha Grange Hustlers hold a tureen dinner at Mrs Henry Busich. Penfield Congregational Church Society meets with Mrs George Bullis for a covered dish lunch. South Amherst Congregational Church Ladies Dime Society meets at the church. Spencer Baptist Missionary Society holds an all day meet with Mrs Charles Pareni. Vincent Marshley School PTA meets at the school.
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Avon
M. E. Ladies' Aid
A. Brown
Belden
Dover
Ladies” Aid
Swartz
Hall Road
Kipton
P. T A
Lake Avenue
North Elsha Grange
Henry Bu Usiich
Penfield
South Amherst—Congregational Church Ladies’ Dime Society
Spencer—Baptist Missionary Society
Charles Pareni
Vincent—Marshely School
Swing Time at Capol Theatre Features Astaire and Rogers
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star in Swing Time a new musical comedy at Capol Theatre Featuring their famed dancing and songs The pair headline a popular program as audiences enjoy the film’s lively numbers and screen chemistry
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Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Capol Theatre
Crosby Burns Film On Lincoln Screen
Rhythm on the Range at the Lincoln Theatre features Bing Crosby and Bob Burns. The Western musical blends Madison Square Garden rodeo vibes with nostalgic Old West atmosphere in a lively screen debut.
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Lincoln
Madison Square Garden
Lincoln Theatre
Bing Crosby
Bob Burns
Chronicle-Telegram editorials read daily insights
The Chronicle-Telegram editorials offer daily commentary on local issues, highlighting key topics for community thought and civic engagement. They analyze events, policy debates, and public concern with a clear, opinionated voice.
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Chronicle-Telegram
New WPA Projects Start in Lorain County
A new WPA project begins in Lorain County with Cross Street sanitary sewer work in Amherst to enable housing development. It will employ 23 men for about one month at a total cost of 1673 dollars, 1518 covered by WPA funds and 155 by the Amherst Village Council. The second project funds grading seeding landscaping and track improvements at Clearview and Vincent schools, employing 20 men over about two months.
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WPA
Lorain County
Cross Street
X. Amherst
Crosse Street
Amherst Village
Clearview
Vincent
Rally Day Service at South Amherst Methodist
Rally Day program at South Amherst Methodist Sunday School featured recitations and songs. Miss Margaret Rice led a class decorating the church with autumn flowers. Marian Steele spoke. Other participants included Francis, Faith, Rollie Jackson, Wilma Emery. Attendance was 60.
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South Amherst
Methodist Sunday School
Margaret Rice
Marian Steele
Middle Ridge Road
Francis, Faith and
Rollie Jack
Wilma Emery
South Amherst Legion and PTA Meet With Noted Speakers
A regular South Amherst American Legion meeting is set for Friday at the club rooms. An official board session will be at the Methodist church tonight at seven. The October PTA meeting will be in the school auditorium tonight at 7 39. Speakers Miss Spellbrink James M P Nicol and Mr Lautenschlager will take part. Mrs Flora Pike leads a social hour afterward. The public is invited.
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South Amherst American Legion
Methodist Church
Parent Teachers Association
School Auditoroorm
Miss Spellbrink
James M P. Nicol
Lautenschleger
Flora Pike
Real Italian Spaghetti and Juicy Steaks at Blue Sky Inn
Special today and tomorrow at Blue Sky Inn on 206 E Bridge Street offering Real Italian Spaghetti with Meat Balls or Mushrooms plus Real Juicy Steaks and Fried Spring Chicken. Visit for a hearty menu and local dining option.
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Blue Sky Inn
Bridge Street
Society to Meet at Congregational Church Theme
An all day session of the Ladies Dime Society will be held at the Congregational church Thursday. Mrs George Graybill and Mrs Anton Kilmer will serve lunch at noon. All members are urged to attend.
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Ladies’ Dime Society
Congregational Church
George Graybill
Lanton Kilmer
Local notes from Oberlin Bank and visitors
Miss Ruth Ott resumes duties at Oberlin Bank after a weeklong vacation. Mrs J L Davis and her daughter Miss Nellie of Elyria visited Sunday morning. Dr Henry Bruce of the University of Southern California is staying several days with his mother Mrs Anna Allsop.
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Ruth Ott
Oberlin Bank
J L. Datis
Nellie
Elyria
Henry Bruce
University of Southern California
Anna Allsop
Wakeman News Notes Local movers and visitors update
Wakeman residents report routine social visits and relocations. Families such as Gardiner, Massie Pits, Harold Pits and kin moved to sites on Main Street. Several locals, including Burton Thomas and Max Kellar, are noted for recent travel or medical recovery in Cleveland.
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Business College
Earl Green
Brighton
Ray Renyon
Raymond Samsay
W J Benson
John Shinsky
Florence
Ray Currier
Norwalk
C J. Hoyt
Raymond Shimsky
W. J. Benson
Elyria
Robert Hoyt
Robert McLaughlin
Marita
Cifford McWann
N’ace
Cooper Street
William Peabody
Cleveland
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Astaire “Rogers
New Hirst
MUSE
Victor Moore
Helen Braderick
Ene Blore
Betty Forness
Georges Metaxa Red
Jerome Kern
Kickey Mouse
Gene Raymond
Ann Sotheen
Cartoon - News
Joan
Yoel Bennett
Mecrea
Lincoln Am
Flossie
Jimmie
WGAR
Wiay
Vox Pop Musicale
Evleen Jonancen
Geox Daser Orprast
Arare
Bob Evans
E. Vander Pit Rubbof
Easy Aces
Democrats
Jimme
Edgar
Ben Bernie Ben Bernie Hisled
Hilderarde Democrats
Harmony Harmony Reeser
Reeser
Ruler
Farley Shandor
Mra. Wizsgs
John's Wefe
Just Plain
David Haru
Backstage
Ada
Marr Maria
Tommy
Beth
Gale Page
Betty Bruna
Brad and
Art Museum
Jean Dickson
Lonnz
Gordon
Tom
Ramon Labaio
News Sportsman
Lowell Thomas
Amon
N” Indy
Uncle Ezra
Jack Randolph
Ifn
Cardulilo's
Orch
Levanis Orch
Males’ Orch
Miles’ Orch
Widnickht
Midaga Revue
Ligzhis
Park Line
Bachi
Betty
Bob
J K Watkins
D. Dafoe
the Gumps
Rern
Helen Trent
Down East
Watchios
Drama
School of Air School of Air Air Recess
Ann Leaf
Emery Deutsch
Talk
Curtis Insti
Curtis Instrte Jones Boys
Jack Masters
Louis Rich Rubinoff
Renfrew
William Hard Popere Goose
Dr. Pars Boake Carter
Alien Burns
Alien Nine Martini Nine Maritini
Gang Ruoxtera Ganz Busters Talk
Gov Darter
Goodmans
Uncle Warne
Jean Abber
Josh Higgins
Ethel
Ben Ethel
Bern Ethel
Ben Eaw
MacHush
Tom D.ck
Harry Farm & Home Farm & Home Texas Musical Museum
Dor
Will Penny Strichr
Beauty Clinic
Jean Dickenson
Navs
Navz
Navz Band
Alma Kitchen
Jackie Helier
Midge Willams E. Vander
Psi Cone
jJimms
Allez Frevue
Folies de Paris
Ethel Barrsme
Ethel Barrzm
E Bisho
Geile Bisho
Gale Tella Chiesa
Perla Chiesa
Wiison
Ohman
Oahman
Hidhlights
Uncle Bud
Bud Nell Riggs
Zeke's Gazette Musicale Musicale Musicale Musicale
Bird Man
Sign of
Boulletin Board
Mission Melody Land News
Columbia Rich
Maxwell Cowboys
Melody Momis
Jimmy Ague
B. Conch
Leis Dance Library
Benny Goodman
George Stoll
Frank Forest
E. S.T
C. S.T
M.S.T
P. S.T
Wabc-Columbia Network
Chronicle Telegram
Bankers Group
Herbert Barnes
Columbia— P
T. A
Lagrange— Townsend Club
LaGrange
Spencer— P.-T. A
Kipton School
Fay Co
Save
Amherst
Legion
Official Board
PLT
Society
Wakeman
C J Hoyt
Joseph
James Iannetti
Cascade
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