Project Work For Farm Women Gets Under Way Soon
Lorain County extension service launches a 1939 40 program for farm women with a Friday meeting at Brighton Town Hall. Women from Penfield Wellington Brighton and Rochester Townships will learn slip cover making led by Frances Eckert and Anne Diebricher. Additional sessions follow in several county sections. The Brighton meeting coincides with the county women's home council fall gathering at LaPorte Methodist Church.
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Frances Eckert
Penfield
Wellington
Brighton
Rochester
Anne Diebricher
Ohio State University
County Women’s Home Council
LaPorte Methodist Church
Plan To Make Soil Checks In County
Two Ohio State University specialists will visit Lorain County on Friday to inspect soil on several farms. Earl Jones and G F Conn will assess drainage and productivity differences in the clay loam soil common to the county. The program follows a survey of soils in Erie County and aims to compare conditions and guidance for farmers.
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Ohio State University
Lorain County
C I Hummel
Earl Jones
University Souls
G F Conn
Erie County
Hummel
Industrial Preparedness session at Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Washington reports on Brigadier General C T Harris leading a secret round table with 450 business leaders at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. He urged restraint on price boosts and warned against profiteering while outlining industrial mobilization plans. The event sparked questions on legitimate profits and government policy.
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MD) Proving Grounds
C T Harris
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Railroads And Highways Jammed Behind Western Front
Paris dispatch reports German railroads and highways behind the western front jammed with men, guns, and munitions in apparent preparation for a grand assault on the Maginot Line. Patrols clash at night with grenades and knives as French and German forces test positions and ambush each other. The French high command notes active contact elements on both sides with many ambushes and close fights amid intense movement and poor weather.
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Maginot Line
Harvest Begins In Garlic Bowl Harvest Begins In Garlic Bowl
San Juan valley in San Benito county centers the world garlic trade as growers report peak crop conditions. The season tops out with 700 acres this year down from 900 last year and 1120 in 1937, with plantings tied to projected global demand and carryover from prior harvests.
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San Benito County
Wise course avoided by leaders sparks heated exchange
The piece notes a clash between Vandenberg and an unnamed ally over neutrality policy. Knox later debated ex-Governor Phil La Folette supporting the Administration’s stance. It also touches on Arlington Cemetery space concerns, a remark about Arizona mules by Evie Robertson, and the Boettger baby’s first steps as the President’s grandson.
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Beekeepers Plan Annual Banquet in Wellington
Lorain County Beekeepers Association starts plans for their annual banquet to be held November 11 at Herrich Auditorium Wellington Mis. Ora Van Hahn serves as president with George E Yost as secretary and treasurer and William Eddy as vice president and entertainment committee chair.
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Herrich Auditorium
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George E Yost
William Eddy
Membership drive at Elyria YMCA urges big brother gifts
During membership week the Elyria Ohio YMCA asks individuals to join or sponsor a Big Brother membership for a boy who cannot afford it. Each Big Brother donation is five dollars a year. Call 3101 or request a worker to visit if you have not been contacted.
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Garlic Acreage and Trade Discussed in Harvest Report
The report notes 700 acres cultivated this year with half the garlic acreage used by Japanese workers. Machinery for grading weighing is advanced while field work employs many Mexicans during the short season. Garlic is bagged in two sizes, small sacks go to South America and large sacks to eastern markets, with shipments to other world regions. A recent five car shipment had 600 sacks bound for San Juan Puerto Rico, signaling strong Puerto Rican demand.
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New Books Going Into Circulation at Elyria Library
Friday new books enter circulation announced by librarian Miss Ednad Moore. Titles include The Boys' Club by Atkinson Men Under the Sea by Ellsberg The Aircraft Year Book for 1939 Ride on the Wind by Chichester Rustic Construction by Hunt American Humor by Rourke A History of Russian Literature by Mirsky Illinois by the Federal Writers' Project.
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Ellsberg
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Rourke
Mirsky ‘ Iinois
Federal Writers’ Project
Workers battle garlic fever using masks and fans
Workers fight garlic fever by masking nostrils to block fumes and dust. Electric fans assist in dispersing fumes and keeping air clearer for laborers.
Ohio G O P For Taft For The Nomination
Columbus Ohio Oct 18 The Republican party organization in Ohio formally endorsed U S Senator Robert A Taft for the presidential nomination and Governor John W Bricker for reelection The State Central Committee voted unanimous opposition to the Bigelow Old Age Pension and initiative amendments on November 7 They endorsed Taft as Ohio s favorite son and Bricker for reelection and named a committee to pick the second choice candidate and delegates at large Ward Cross was elected 19th district committeeman
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John W. Bricker
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Taft
Bricker
Ed D Schorr
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