Anniversaries marked in a historic list of birthdays and events
A dated roster lists birthdays of notable figures from 1644 to 1926 from Willam Penn to Elwood Haynes, plus milestone events such as Fremont’s 1848 expedition, the 1902 Hague arbitration, 1918 Wilson’s peace reply, 1921 Klan testimony, 1923 first national radio network, 1924 German loan, and a 1926 Polish tribute.
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Fremont
St. Louis
Pacific
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Hague
U. S
Alexico
Plus Fund
Californias
United States
Wilson
Germany
Congressional
New York City
Providence
R. I
Red
Deaths Coincidence Links Two Nancy Jane Allens
For 17 years two women named Nancy Jane Allen lived within eight miles of each other in Missouri, neither aware of the other. Last summer both died, ages 78 and 83, and both were laid to rest at Duncan's Funeral Home in Mountain View. A brief note mentions a California state seal and its bear imagery across history. A Monday entry references an "Umbrella Man."
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Nancy Jane Allen
Duncan
Mountain View
California
Minerva
FE H S Students To See Television Demonstrated
Elyria High School students will witness a television demonstration at a Tuesday morning assembly in the school auditorium. Lewis W. Hoskins will lecture and telecast parts of the audience. Hoskins, who studied television in a private lab at Friends University, Wichita, Kansas, works with A A Sanabria holder of 125 television patents and uses portable equipment for his lectures. He cautions that home sets and commercial use are not ready yet due to remaining problems.
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Elyria High School
Lewis W. Hoskins
Friends University
Wichita
Kansas
A. A. Sanabria
Sanabria
Hoskins
Inspection Night At Belden Grange Meeting
GRAFTON Belden Grange held a Wednesday evening inspection with Master Floyd Lang presiding. Leon Lehman captained the first degree team while Miss Martha Jane Shriver served as pianist. Mrs Henry Shriver led the lecturer segment and P H Rogers reviewed conditions abroad over the past 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Frank Mason
LaGrange
Intellectual Blackout in War Torn Europe Shapes Youth
The ongoing European conflict and nightly air raids disrupt schooling and moral growth across nations. Evacuated and displaced children face crowded facilities, teachers strained, and heightened fear. Authorities urge mothers to avoid visiting children to reduce discontent as war’s shadow deepens.
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England
London
London Dispatch
Lord Derby
Lady Astor
France
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Holland
Belgium
Balkan States
Europe
War and recession fears echo 1914 mood in 1940 analysis
The piece argues that American business improves with steel as a gauge, citing Alexander Hamilton Institute data showing a weekly capacity rise. It warns against war-driven optimism, recalling 1914–16 history where war boosted activity but left lasting economic and human costs, urging careful, genuine prosperity over fool's gold fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hitler
Poland
France
England
Germany
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Indian Summer Reverie and Autumn's Quiet Resolve
The piece extols Indian Summer as a calm, fruitful late fall period with warm sunlight and long views, likening it to aged wisdom after great earthly deeds. It contrasts gentler days with coming winter chills and urges making the most of this mild interlude while reflecting on human progress and life attitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Notable births in public figures listed
Mrs Woodrow Wilson widow of the President born in Virginia 67 years ago. U S Senator Rufus C Holman of Oregon born in Portland 62 years ago. Sumner Welles Under Secretary of State born New York City 47 years ago. Dr Frank P Graham president University of North Carolina born Fayetteville N C 63 years ago. Archbishop Joseph F Rummel of New Orleans born in Germany 63 years ago. Dr William B Bizzell president University of Oklahoma born Independence Texas 63 years ago. Eamon de Valera Irish Free State leader born New York City 57 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Virginia
U.S
Rufus C. Holman
Oregon
Portland
Orego
Sumner Welles
New York City
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
Fayetteville
N. C
Joseph F. Rummel
New Orleans
Germany
Wiliam B. Bizzell
University of Oklahoma
Independence
Tex
Eamon de Valera
Natives Encouraged to Learn Skills and Apply Themselves
The text suggests today's natives have a temperamental nature and linguistic gifts. It urges careful training of children in a vocation and the value of personal effort. It notes a decent likelihood of success in certain respects.
Today's Horoscope for October 15 1939
A quiet ability, if carefully trained, can avoid losses from carelessness and gain reputation. Beware excessive meditation that lets rewards slip by unnoticed. Copyrighted.
Bible Readings and Devotional Study Reflections
Saturday October 14 features a devotional study of I Corinthians 2 9 16 emphasizing reading the Bible with reverence and submission to its spiritual truths. The piece discusses devotional study as listening to God while reading and notes the Bible’s practical and spiritual purposes. More than 1500 UK residents received government help to settle in Australia this year.
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St. Augustine
United Kingdom
Australia
Sumner Welles and the Pan American diplomacy era
The piece profiles Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles, his Pan American mission, contrast with Cordell Hull, and the Panama conference neutrality achievement. It notes their sharp, differing personalities, shipboard dog Toby incident, and Welles’ strengths and errors especially in Europe and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Pan-America
Panama
Sumner Welles
Cordell Hull
Welles
United States
Latin America
New Deal
White House
Toby
Buenos Aires
Havana
Hull
Welleses
Hulls
Ecuris Stocks Raise A Company Savings Bids
A fragmented clipping notes Ecuris stocks and savings bids with unclear timing. The item references a Friday in October 1930 and mentions Lace near the headline, suggesting a financial or investment notice amid period market chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuris
Aeite
Lace
Pleasant Hour Club Honors Mrs Weiler Hosts Card Evening
Mrs J J Weiler hosted the Pleasant Hour club at her Avon home on Wednesday evening October 11. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Gervis Gates and Mrs Florence Curtiss after card games. Refreshments followed and Mrs Mat Casper is slated to entertain in two weeks.
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AVON
J. J. Weiler
Gervis Gates
Florence Curtiss
Mat Casper
Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs Dunfee home
The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church met at Mrs Raymond Dunfee's home on Thursday. A noon dinner was served by Mrs Dunfee assisted by Mrs Ricci and Mrs Greenup. The next meeting is planned for November at Mrs Ed Webb's home.
Forget-Me-Not Club Hosts Hamburgery at Avon Lake Park
Members of the Forget-Me-Not Club enjoyed a hamburgery at Avon Lake Park on Thursday.
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Avon Lake Park
Local Health Group Dinner Held at Elyria Elks
Mrs LaVerne Pickering and Mrs Arnold Buck attended a dinner meeting of the County Tuberculosis and Health group at the Elks Restaurant in Elyria on Wednesday evening.
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LaVerne Pickering
Arnold Buck
County Tuberculosis and Health Group
Elks Restaurant
Elyria
Community League Meets at Worcester Home
Eighteen members gathered Sunday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Worcester for a Community League meeting led by Miss Elsie Avery The next gathering is planned for 244 Barker Street Wellington Sunday at 8 oclock with Howard McConnell leading the discussion
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Pittsfield
Community League
Herman Worcester
Elsie Avery
Charles Webber
Barker Street
Wellington
Howard McConnell
Birthday Dinner Honors T C Whitney and Son-in-law
A Sanady birthday dinner at Clarence Jordan’s home honored T. C. Whitney and his son in law Clarence Jordan. Attendees included their wives and children, George Houghton and family of Oberlin, Ada Sherburne of Pittsfield, Luna True of Seattle sisters of Whitney, Clinton Starr and Russell Whitney of Pittsfield.
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Sanady
T. C. Whitney
Clarence Jordan
George Houghton
Oberlin
Ada Sherburne
Pittsfield
Luna True
Seattle
Wash
Whitney
Clinton Starr
Russell Whitney
T.C. Whitney
Dinner gathering honors Lansing guests at LaGrange home
Mr and Mrs George McConnell Mrs George Hines and Mr and Mrs Winfield Avery attended a Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs Phoebe Rawson of LaGrange to honor Mr and Mrs Arthur Allen of Lansing Michigan Also present were Mrs Myra MacKeachie of Howell Michigan visiting son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Clarence Stevens An overnight guest Jack Bear stayed with Willam Anney of Well ington on Wednesday A Sunday afternoon visit by Mr and Mrs W G Rausch and Mr and Mrs Harry Vasberg of Akron to the Herman Worcester family Wade Miller of Green Springs held a birthday dinner at Tiffin on Wednesday night with Robert Bear in attendance
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George McConnell
George Hines
Winfield Avery
Phoebe Rawson
LaGrange
Arthur Allen
Lansing
Mich
Myra MacKeachie
Howell
Clarence Stevens
Jack Bear
Willam Anney
Wellington
W. G. Rausch
Harry Vasberg
Akron
Herman Worcester Famly
Close Friends Direct U S Foreign Affairs Team
The passage notes long standing friendship shaping the United States foreign affairs team. It emphasizes the bond among key figures who guide policy decisions at the highest levels of government.
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United States
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Local church quilting group holds bi monthly meeting
Members gathered in the church parlors for a tureen dinner and a full day of quilting. Mrs. Helen Reese led with singing, reports were read, and treasury funds were disposed. New member Mrs. Paul Wray joined. A special all day quilting session is set for Wednesday Oct 18 with hostess Mrs J J Cook and members listed. Sunshine Fund was collected by Mrs Elmer Keller. Mr and Mrs Willard Taft visited Burton residents Carl Hubbard.
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Helen Reese
Elmer Keller
Paul Wray
F. H. Lewis
Loretta Lewis
Kipton
Roy Wray
Mary Ann
J. J Cook
Chris Ackerman
J. G. Morris
Police Dog Mascot Gets Credit Forest Arrest
Middletown Connecticut police dog mascot Jerry is credited with his first arrest. Patrolman Arthur Stannard and Jerry encountered a prowler who fled after shots were fired. Jerry pursued, tackled the suspect, and guarded him until Stannard arrived. the captive was an escaped inmate from an insane hospital.
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Middletown
Conn
Jerry
Police Department
Arthur Stannard
Stannard
Farm Bureau to Hear Canfield Man Speaker at Lorain County Meeting
Ells Cowling of Canfield, noted as an outstanding cooperative program figure and former Indiana pastor now managing the Mahoning County Farm Bureau cooperative Association, will speak at the Lorain County Farm Bureau semi annual meeting at the Elyria Y M C A on October 25. The date moved from October 18 due to speaker availability. Delegates will be elected to represent Lorain at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation convention in Columbus on November 29 and 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ells Cowling
Canfield
Lorain County Farm Bureau
Elyria Y. M. C. A
Cowling
Indiana
Mahoning County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
Farm Bureau
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Columbus
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Willam Penn
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Edes
Boston
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Stratford
Thomas L. Servoss
New York
John Hix
Dextis
Ws Yeadon Dons
Ann
FE. H. S
Sereno Davis
Cincinnati
Davis
Acme
Belden Grange
Business In America
Inpuil
Bible
Colson
P.R. Smith & CO. Seasoned Investments
Tennessee
Harvard
Henry Morgenthau
Harold Ickes
Charley West
Ed McGrady
Miss Perkins
Commerce Department
Wells
Sumner
Maryland
Mount Vernon
Neville Chamberlain
1St State Department
South America
Rio Grande
Spain
Chamberlain
Cordel Hull
Franklin
Elea
Ladies’ Aid
Forget
Me-Nots
Robert Bear
Wade Miller
Green Springs
Tiffin
Vincent
Loyal Workers
Loyal Workers Auxiliary of
The
Eas
Olmsted & Hoeffer
Water
Northern Savings & Loan Co
Eldo
Prestone
Dupont
Galena
DELCO
Eldotread CO
Tere
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