Displaying Badge Collector Tour Across the Nation
Willie Williams of San Francisco tours the country gathering fire and police badges and photos. Seated on the floor of Elyria’s Central Fire Station, he shows 55 badges and 3,900 pictures, plans to finish in about 14 months, and has held 1,400 city visits in 69 months. A San Francisco firm offered him 35 for his collection, which he refuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Willams
San Francisco
Elyria Fire Department
Central Fire Station
Lorain
Sitdown Strike Ties Up Firestone Plant in Akron
A sit down strike at the Firestone Tire plant in Akron disabled the curing department, halting production and leaving about 3,900 workers idle as employees refused to work at their machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Similar Name Confusion Leads to Driver DUI Clarification
The Chronicle-Telegram notes that H. B. Wilson fined yesterday for driving while under the influence of Hauver is not Howard N Wilson of Ninth Street. The arrestee is said to be a Carlisle township resident, police reported today.
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Chronicle-Telegram
H. B. Wilson
Hauver
Howard N Wilson
Ninth Street
Carlisle Township
Legion auxiliary officers listed at Akron event
Auxiliary officers named with president and vice presidents, Junior Auxiliary headed by Miss Shirley Buckler, Rev. Darker presents Past Commander emblem to Ellis D. Nielsen, entertainment by Jerry T. Ricketts and Officer M. E. Olmsted, reception and dancing follow, guests include Sam McClain and Sheriff Clarence W. Dick. Installation planned by George L. Tattersall and aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hansen
John Kolopos
Paul Halter
R. F. Leemhuis
Don Wilmot
Tom Cooler
Leonard Terry
Fred Meinke
Shirley Buckler
Josephine Mischka
Darker
State Department
Ellis D. Nielsen
Jerry T. Ricketts
Court of Appeals
Akron
M. E. Olmsted
Eirria
Sam McClain
Southern Pacific Railroad
Clarence W. Dick
Gerald Nau
Peter Dirlam
H. J. Austin
The
Diano
George L. Tattersall
A. R. Agate
Henry Fisher
Tom Welsh
Fred Hadawayr
Peter M. Smith
William C. Sudro
Homer Hurlbut
Mr. Oldag
Charles Kremser
E. J. Lehman
Dramatic Sermon at First M E Church by Rev Powers
Rev P Raymond Powers preached at the First M E Church on The New Pilgrim's Progress using I Am the Way text John 14 6 and a railway timetable as metaphor. He spoke on conviction repentance faith conversion consecration and witnessing the Spirit while urging self sacrifice, with an atmospheric service enhanced by organ music and congregational singing. The sermon drew a large attentive audience and reflected Powers strong city wide appeal and passion for Christ.
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P. Raymond Powers
M. E. Church
New Pilgrim’s Progress
Christ
Mayer
Whooping Cough Deadliest Childhood Disease in Ohio
In Columbus Ohio on October 21 Dr W H Gartins state director of health said whooping cough was the deadliest childhood disease for those under five. Ohio recorded 3501 deaths from this illness in 1934 with about 2758 children under five. Scarlet fever was second with 224 total deaths and 75 under five. Whooping cough fatalities surpassed diphtheria by 4.2 percent and measles by 103 percent.
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Columbus. O
W. H. Gartins
Ohio
Absentee Ballots Cast Indicate Early Voter Turnout
The board of election officials reported 21 percent of absentee ballots cast signaling a strong expected turnout on election day. Absentee ballots may be cast by those absent from their districts through October 31.
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Board of Election Officials
Board
Pasadena man fined for driving under influence in bridge crash
A. J. Taylor of Pasadena was fined 250 and costs for driving while intoxicated after a Route 53 overhead bridge collision with James H. Selida of Murray Ridge Road. Mrs. Selida suffered cuts to the ankle and hand. Taylor pleaded not guilty but was found guilty after trial before Justice Preston Coon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Taylor
Pasadena
Calif
Justice of the Peace
Preston Coon
Henry Moehi
Claude Adams
James H. Selida
Murray Ridge Road
Selida
Taylor
Cyclist William Barnes Injured in Street Collision
Police report a cyclist William Barnes of 327 Cleveland Street sustained bruises and lacerations when his bicycle was struck near Winckles and Cleveland streets by a car driven by Miss Ernestine Beal of 222 Middle Avenue. Barnes’ injuries were not serious and remain described as such at his home today.
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William Barnes
Cleveland Street
Winckles
Cleveland Streets
Ernestine Beal
Middle Avenue
Motorist Fined for Reckless Driving in Elyria Case
Edward Hein of Avon and Louis Carek of R. D. 2. Elyria were fined $2 and costs for reckless driving when arraigned before Major D. A. Baird today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hein
Avon
Louis Carek
R. D
Elyria
D. A. Baird
Legion Officers Installed in Oberlin Ohio
Officers for Karl Wilkson Locke Post 102 American Legion and its Auxiliary were installed at Elvira Legion Home in a joint ceremony with county posts. James V. Sutz of Cleveland presided as installing driver, swearing in John H. Dura as Commander and Agnes Felkner as Auxiliary President. Speakers included Judge Doyle and Judge Stevens. Dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Karl Wilkson Locke
American Legion
Elvra Lesion
James V. Sutz
Cleveland
Department of Ohio
Abertin
John H. Dura
Frank R. Dew
Frank Felkner
Harvey HK. Pratt
Leo H. Kimmel
James F. Mis- Kovss
Glenn Feakins
Agnes Felkner
Irene Stanfield
Fannie Dew
Eilen Ruth Kimmel
Minnie Dunn
Agnes Princehorn
Betty Pratt
Doyle
Judge Stevens
Akror
Irving Kubic
Avon Lake
Amon
Community Chest Ass'n To Meet In Village Hall
The Community Chest Association will hold a public meeting for all villagers Friday night October 23 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Reports of work funded for past year will be given and new requests for funds this coming year will be heard. A large village turnout is expected with a short entertainment program plus business. The Chest Board executive committee will finalize the fall budget soon after.
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Community Chest Association
Audi Torta
Htat
Chest Board
Community Chest leaders outline budget and donors
Blossom lauds E F Alien for aiding crippled children while F A Smythe highlights 26 year support from seven core groups and welcomes Jewish Charities to Elyria Chest. Chair Worth Fauver cites a $65 286 goal, with Allen returning as roving center and Moise explaining tax law benefits for corporate pledges. Dinner funded by local businessmen, not Chest funds.
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F. A. Smythe
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Gates Hospital For Crippled Children
Elyria Home For the Reed
Women’s Auxiliary of the Hospital
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Elrria
Speaks Worth Fauver
Fauver
Allen
Guy B. Findley
Community Chest Organization
Richard F. Stevens
Reynolds
Timms and Tharer
T. L. Moise
Bricker To Talk To College Students
Announcement by Oberlin College President Wilkins that Hon John W Bricker Republican candidate for Ohio governor will address the student body in Chapel next Tuesday. Bricker returns to Oberlin where he participated in the Mock Convention last year and is welcomed by acquaintances among the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Oberlin College
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Chapel
Bricker
Oberlin
Nineteenth Century Club Meets at Mrs McMillan Home
The Nineteenth Century club enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. McMillan’s New London home. Miss Permenia Alien presented on The Statue of Liberty and Mrs. Lillich spoke about The immigrant as an American Citizen. Next meeting at Mrs. J D Mac Laury’s home with Mrs. Durand and Mrs. Bert Davis hosting.
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McMillan
New London
Permenia Alien
Lillich
J. D. MacLaury
Durand
Bert Davis
Oberlin Women’s Club History Dept Hosts at Forest St
Mrs. T. W. Thomas hosted the Oberlin Women's club History department gathering at her Forest street home. Miss Mary Kenner and Mrs. R. M. Beckett presented papers titled Napoleon Bona parte The Directorate and the Consulate and The Empire, outlining stages of the Napoleonic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Thomas
Oberlin Women’s Club
Forest Street
Mary Kenner
R. M. Beckett
Napoleon Bonaparte
Directorate
Consulate
Empire
Pleasant Street School Paper Sale Set for October 22
The Pleasant street school will hold a paper sale on Thursday October 22 at two oclock at the school building. All residents are urged to attend and bring their old papers. Mr and Mrs John Wood are spending the day in Columbus. Miss Carol Shreiffer of East College street spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Bert Holder in Cleveland.
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Pleasant Street
Mrs
John Wood
Columbus
Carol Shreiffer
East College Street
Bert Holder
Cleveland
Death of Albert J. Acker Townsend Township
Albert J. Acker aged 61 was found dead in his home where he was born. J J D Bradish of New London pronounced heart attack as the cause. Funeral arrangements with W L Pease Wake Funeral Home and Collins Methodist church officiating. Interment in Collins come man with calling hours. Survivors include two brothers-in-law Samuel Denman and Harold Skeels of Florida Avenue Lorain and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Acker
Townsend Township
J. J. D. Bradish
New London
Mr. Acker
Samuel Denman
Harold Skeels
Florida Avenue
Lorain
Patricia Ann McLaughlin Dies at Mt Sinai Cleveland
Patricia Ann McLaughlin died after a short illness at Mt Sinai Hospital Cleveland at 1 40 this morning. Born October 19 1935 at Elyria Memorial Hospital she was the daughter of Edward and (last name) McLaughlin of 1149 East River Street. Survived by sister Nancy Carrol three, grandparents Leo McLaughlin 209 Temple Court and John Schuster Lorain. Calling hours at 299 Temple Court. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann McLaughlin
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Cleveland
Edward McLaughlin
East River Street
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Tober
Nancy Carrol
Leo McLaughlin
Temple Court
John Schuster
Lorain
Browder Blocked at WBOW Entrance by 150 Civilians
Browder and party faced a human wall of about 150 well-dressed civilians at the WBOW building doorway. Volunteers shouted to stay out as Browder retreated to a taxicab, which attackers pelted with rotten tomatoes. He said he would notify Communist headquarters to inform President Roosevelt.
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American Legion
Browder
Buddy
New York
Roosevelt
Sample Ballots To Be Distributed In Lorain County
House to house distribution of sample ballots throughout Lorain County will begin Thursday. Lorain and Elyria distributions start next Tuesday. Frank A. Stetson, Republican committee chairman, announced. The sample mirrors the complete ballot with all party candidates. On the reverse are photos and brief bios of Republican district and local candidates.
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House
Lorain County
Lorain
Elyria
Frank A. Stetson
Republican Executive Committee
Hopkins sermon on government powers and production policy
A Elyria Republican meeting featured Mr. Hopkins arguing five government divisions guard against oppression while warning against central power. He contrasted Roosevelt's views with his New York governorship stance and urged production growth, noting U.S. lag behind peers. Mrs. J. W. Smith presided as Mrs. George Colburn outlined two constitutional amendments and the Republican Women's Chorus performed.
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Hopkins
Roosevelt
United States
New York State
Hopskins
Republican Party
J. W. Smith
Elyria
Chronicle Telegram Editorials Highlight Key Local Issues
The Chronicle Telegram daily editorials present pointed opinions on local governance education and public affairs. They emphasize civic engagement urging readers to consider policy impacts and community priorities.
Court House cases and divorces in Lorain area court news
Home Owners Loan Corporation sues for foreclosure on a Lorain property while Mary Elizabeth Storer seeks divorce from Carl H Storer on gross neglect. June Ledyvar e is granted a divorce from Harry B Lediard for gross neglect. The Home Insurance Co. wins a verdict against Frank and Johsuusa Dal 1as. Gertrude Van Wormer sues New England Mutual Life for 726 on a life policy tied to a divorce, alleging Florence Fay Jaster has no interest due to the split. Charles Mannillo sues Herman Cabl for 50000 for injuries from a collision on the Elyria Lorain road. Mattie Cave gains a divorce from Leo Cave for gross deged of duty. Thaddeus Smith v Lorain Petrce Chief Theo dore E Walker seeks 27175 in a personal injury case heard in Cook court. J Spang Baking Co. directed verdict affirmed in Esch treth case. William Everhart loses appeal against Huber Transcoritation Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude van Wormer
Cyrus VII
Jaster
Elyria
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Et al
Florence Fay Jaster
Charles Mannillo
Lorain
Herman Cabl
Elyria-Lorain
Preuzkt Ay Thaddeus Smith
Lorain Petrce
Theodore E. Walker
D. A. Cook
Smith
North Ridge Road
Canton Avenue
Court of Appeals
Common Pleas
J. Spang Baking Company
H. G. Eschtreth
D. A Cook
William Everhart
Huber Transcoritation Company
Fire Destroys Farm Structures After Water Rescue
Firemen battled a blaze at a farm for two hours and 32 minutes with Hose Company No. 1 using more than 409 buckets of water. Safety Director J H Faxon Sheriff Clarence W Dick and deputies responded. Farm owners are Henry Schildt Jr John Schildt and Mrs Carl Wright heirs of Henry Schildt Sr. Buildings were partially insured, contents uninsured.
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Safety Service
J. H. Faxon
Clarence W. Dick
Gerald Nau
Ed Monroe
Claude Adams
Henry Schildt Jr
John Schildt
Market Notes From Cleveland and Nearby Produce Prices
Market listings show Cleveland and Butte produce with eggs and live poultry steady. Poultry figures include Leghorn hens, turkeys, ducks, and broilers with varied weights and prices. feed and grain references list U.S. Navy Idaho and Pennsylvania prices, plus Green Mountains and other regional lots with typical commodity values.
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Butte
Extras Steel Standards
Publiet
Heus
Lee
Leghorn
Gue Ile
Leehorn Ize
PLC
Broilers
Breilers Leghorn
Turkess
Greece
Varedossars Bae
U.S
Naot
Idaho
Pennsxylvania
Martie Cebdlers Miestiy
Zewl
Gireen Mountains
Aura
Market Brief Notes on Livestock and Prices
A fragmented market report notes cattle lambs and hogs with mixed demand. Prices listed include lambs at 5 to 7 dollars, sheep around 4 to 5, and hogs near 3 to 7.50, with regional references to Chicago cash quotations and assorted yard figures.
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Catyel
Aenae
Ehotee
Fk Ou
Prisoner Slashes Wrist in Jail Escape Attempt
Prisoner George Miller wounded himself with a razor at 3 15 p.m. in an effort to gain freedom. Police held Miller and two companions at Crooks coal yard while intoxicated, then sent them to hospital and returned them to jail before escorting them to the city limits. Chief E J Stankard noted Miller previously cut his wrists during a prior confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Miller
Crooks
E. J. Stankard
Roosevelt voice technique prompts new myth in radio speech
Michigan criticizes a Roosevelt speech using a recording as a new technique while urging public accountability for officials. Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate, calls for systemic change in the United States stressing worker ownership of production and attacking both Roosevelt and Landon.
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Michigan
Roosevelt
Vandenberg
Pittsburgh
United States
Norman Thomas
Alf M. Landon
Thomas
Senator Couzens Improved in Detroit Health Fight
Senator James Couzens passed critical stages of a complication of ailments and was reported a little better by his personal physician Dr. Hugo Freund. His condition allowed Mrs. Couzens and other family members to spend the night at home after early morning news.
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Detroit
James Couzens
Hugo Freund
Receipts and Poultry Prices From Local Market Report
Receipts include eggs with 3,552 cases and fresh local firsts. Poultry receipts list a car and trucks of live stock with hens and roosters, various breeds, weights, scales, and prices. Multiple categories show unsettled prices and standard refrigeration terms.
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Plymouth
Pirmouth
Wheat and corn price listings amid transit bill note
Prices for wheat and corn in various grades are shown with small figures and cents per bushel. No. 2 red wheat trades around 1.29 to 1.14 dollars, No. 2 yellow corn about 0.87 to 1.01 dollars, and white oats near 0.46 to 0.45 dollars, reflecting market quotes and market conditions amid the Serus transit bill discussion.
Toledo Produce Prices and Extras Noted
Local listings show butter at 34 cents per pound and various extra items priced at 356 cents, reflecting grocery ad shorthand and fragmented OCR text from the Toledo market page.
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Toledo
Exstra Lh
Egous
Cause Of Fire Still Unknown In Bantk Family Home
The fire at 203 West River Street that destroyed the Bantk residence remains undetermined after Fire Chief W. N. Bates and two assistant state fire marshals examined the ruins. Mr and Mrs Mike Bantk and their daughter Miss Anne Banik escaped from the burning house clad only in sleeping attire, minutes before the second floor rooms were cut off from escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Bantk
West River Street
W. N. Bates
Banik
Anne Banik
Request Payment Of Medical Bills For WPA Workers
County commissioners considered a proposal from Lorain city officials and physicians to cover all medical bills for relief clients and WPA workers. They previously said they would pay only half of relief workers medical costs and exclude WPA workers except special cases. The board argued WPA workers should self fund their medical bills, noting many earn as much as private sector workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Wife Not Referred As Better Half Sparks Across Nations
A remark using the phrase better half fails to land with Japanese and Chinese audiences who view the term as dismissive satire rather than affectionate humor. The post prompts discussion on cultural nuance and respectful language in cross cultural contexts.
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Crystal Restaurant
Star Shoe Shop
Court Street
Powers
Meth
O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co
Esther Wood
Professor Street
Legion
Community Chest Ass
Blossom
E. F
Daddy” Alien
Crippled Children of the World
Harry L. Reynolds
Ireland
Parem
Jocal
the Court House
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Lawrence W. Gahagen
Mary Elizabeth Storer
Columbius Street
Carl Herbert Storer
Oxford Avenue
June Ledyvar@e
Harry B. Lediard
Common Pieas
Home Insurance Company of New York
Frank
Johsuusa Dal
Mattie Cave
Leo Cave
Ulevelaqnd Livestouch
Hicago
Chicago
If — Bruptter
Couzens
WPA
Sederis Restaurant
Broad Street
Claude S. Hov
Elyria Dry Goods
Elyria Dry Goods CO
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