Watermelon Trade and Corn Talk on a Baltimore Visit
A New York observer describes a midweek drive from New York to Baltimore via Holland Tunnel and Pennsylvania farms. He notes heavy road traffic, strong corn yields in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, wind damage to corn, and a habit of windlisting crops. The piece details Baltimore harbor watermelons loaded on boats, with prices from a dime to fifty cents, melons arriving from Virginia and Maryland, and train shipments to northern markets. He ends by admiring brass name plates on Cathedral Street and reflecting Baltimore’s old-house charm.
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Baltimore
New York
Pennsylvania
Holland Tunnel
Pulaski Skyway
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Southwest
Frank Markey
Manhattan
Markey
Cathedral Street
Bulding
Neutrality act edits threaten Allied air deliveries
A Washington column cites confidential figures showing France and Britain awaiting large aircraft orders from U S manufacturers. France received bombers from Douglas and Martin, with more due monthly, while Britain is buying North American training planes and other aircraft. The piece discusses delivery timelines, costs, and potential impact of neutrality policy on these orders, plus notes on Mussolini and Axis diplomacy. It also mentions the NLRB, FCC, and a planned campaign to curb Grapes of Wrath.
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Washington
France
Britain
Douglas Company
Martin Company
Baltimore
Vought Company
Curtiss Wright
North American
Lockheed
London
Old pillar plate hints at prewar surgeon owner
A worn metal plate near the entrance once bore the original owner's name, likely a surgeon from before the Civil War. The inscription is rubbed away, leaving only a thin remnant. Locals recall the descendant may still practice medicine nearby, continuing the family legacy.
Baltimore Steps Marble Repair Refashioned Fronts
A reflective note on Baltimore streets describes white marble steps set before red brick houses, recently repaired and worn by daily cleaning. The marble treads deteriorate with holystoning, potentially reversing after eight to ten generations. The piece carries 1939 copyright by The McNaught Syndicate, Inc.
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Baltimore
The
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Avon School News Avon Opens With 302 Enrollees
Avon public school opened Tuesday with enrollment at 302 students, including 50 new pupils joining the district.
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Avon
Avon Public
Research Club to be entertained by Mrs George Hauser
The Research Club will be entertained by Mrs George Hauser at her home on Center Road Friday afternoon Sept 8. The event gathers members for a social meeting and discussion in a private residence.
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Research Club
George Hauserman
Center Road
German and American guests visit Barr family in Connelville
Mrs Stephany Mamer of Wittenburg Germany and Mr Otto Wenzler of New York were over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Rauscher. Mr and Mrs Alfred Barr of Connelville, Pa, spent Monday at the home of the former's parents, Mr and Mrs W J Barr, with Mr and Mrs Norman Stockhew.
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Stephany Mamer
Wittenburg
Germany
Otto Wenzler
New York
Walter Rauscher
Alfred Barr
Connelaville
W J Barr
Norman Stockhew
Lesson By Irene Lonnen Ernhart WOP8 by eeen
Julie Daniel, an English teacher, is torn by pressures from Eart Dantenbanker’s son, who funds the new school opposite the old. Breck Leady, the new music teacher, resents Julie’s secrecy as he sinks into melancholy and a long composing project. A troubling pupil, Etta Saunders, pursues Breck with flirtation while Earl Dawton notices her attention. The love triangle and personal tensions deepen as winter passes.
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Breck Leady
Littleburg
Julie Daniel
Eart Dantenbanker
Julie
Ralph
Breck
Etta Saunders
Earl Dawton
Earl
Etta
Dawton
Daniel
Daughters Kay and Sandra Visit Bay Village Friends
Bay Village and Elyria families gathered Sunday at Wilson Jameson home with visits from Leslie Jameson and Betty of Elyria, W L Davis party with Robert and Donald, plus W Seiss and Buck family guests and Rollie Jameson calling from Elvira. The Hubbard couple returned from their wedding trip.
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Kay
Sandra
Bay Village
Leslie Jameson
Betty
Elyria
Wilson Jameson
W L Davis
Robert
Donald
Syrare
New York
New Jersey
Hacket
Cleveland
Frank Schneider
Buddy
Henry Seiss
Lakewood
Arnold Buck
Rollie Jameson
Elvrra
Avon Friends
Manion
Births and visits noted at Elyria and area
Mr Stevenson of the Slack residence on East Main Street is a High school faculty member. Mr and Mrs Richard Gleason announce the birth of a son Friday at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Geo Harrison of Eaton were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C E Gratz, Mr and Mrs R B Jones, Mr and Mrs Dave Earnhardt and son Nelson who visited Schoenbrunn Park in New Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.
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Slack
East Main Street
Stevenson
Richard Gleason
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Geo Harrison
Eaton
C E Gratz
R B Jones
Dave Earnhardt
Nelson
Schoenbrunn Park
New Philadelphia
South Amherst Coming Events Highlight Local Groups
South Amherst residents are invited to a Thursday town hall meeting of the South Amherst Townsend club No 1. The Royal Neighbors Lodge September meeting fills Swiss Hall with hosts Mrs Mabel Ander and Miss Margaret Schneider. Nativity Parish Ladies Altar Society meet in church parlors with Mrs Joe Zizula and Mrs Adam Schlube hosting. The Room For One More class, taught by Miss Margaret Rice, plans a Beaver Park picnic supper at 6:30 PM, with all class members invited.
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South Amherst
Townsend Club No 1
Town Hall
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Swiss Hall
Mabel Ander
Margaret Schneider
Ladies Altar Society
the Nativity Parish
Joe Zizula
Adam Schlube
Margaret Rice
Beaver Park
Birmingham Family And Faculty Changes In City News
Robert Lewis of Rossport named to Birmingham High School faculty succeeding Leroy Mader. Warren Kuiicy visits from South Amherst. Miss Helen Fanis visits East Cleveland. Frank Furley of Sandusky calls in Birmingham. Rev R J Norris heads to Lakeside for ME Church conference. Teddy Dracus returns from Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland. Gossett Tree service finishes work at Wayside Park. William Harry and J Tompkins, Leo Kinsley and F J Wadsworth family news. Labor Day cottage stay at Devils Lake Michigan. Rev and Miss Schoepfle visit O B Schoepfle and family. sons Gordon and Theodore and Myrtle Vernick join weekend.
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Birmingham
Robert Lewis
Rossport
Ohio
Leroy Mader
Birmingham High School
Warren Kuiicy
South Amherst
Lena Wilson
Helen Fanis
East Cleveland
Lucile Pfur
Frank Furley
Sandusky
R J Norris
Lakeside
Teddy Dracus
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
J Tompkins
William Harry
Gossett Tree
Ashland
Willam Doudash
Leo Kinsley
F J Wadsworth
Devils Lake
Michigan
M P Schoepfle
Gordon
Theodore
Myrtle Vernick
Dayton
O B Schoepfle
Thompson welcomes newborn son in Amherst Hospital
Mr and Mrs Allan Thompson announce the birth of a son born Sunday morning at Amherst Hospital. Miss Ruth Drew, who has spent the summer in Cleveland, has returned to her home, accompanying Mr and Mrs Glenn Stevenson.
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Allan Thompson
Amherst Hospital
Ruth Drew
Cleveland
Glenn Stevenson
Amherst Community Gathers for Pillowcase Party and Temple Plans
Amherst O Sept 6 Amethyst? The Am herst Temple of Pythian Sisters met Tuesday evening planning a pillowcase card party for Oct 3 at the Pythian Hall with prizes, officer practice for November inspection, and invitation to Elyria Temple initiation on Sept 14. A Grand Temple representative was chosen to attend in Cincinnati Sept 25-27. A musical program by Hickory Tree Grange members followed with university pianist. Village council meeting discussed No Parking signs, bidding for $200 000 in active funds, and a two year contract. first reading on Middle and Crosse streets assessment. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Flow er, Mrs John Smith, and others. Hawley Thomas returned home to Fairview from summer with grandparents.
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Amherst O
Pitans
Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters
Pythian Hall
Elyria Temple
Mayiie Schaeffer
Grand Temple
Cincinnati
Middle
Crosse Streets
Charles Bigelow
Arthur Bigelow
Phyllis
Detroit
Mich
Charles Flower
John Smith
Norman
Virginia Beckett
Alma Masters
Hawley Thomas
Fairview
Charles Flew
Dinner Plans For Sunday Chicken Dinner Menu
George Ménz John Merts John Michael Mrs Vernon Mowhenney and Mrs Edwif rison organized plans for a chicken dinner to be served Sunday September.
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George Ménz
John Merts
John Michael
Vernon Mowhenney
Edwif Rison
Stone City Easten Stars Chapter Meeting Notice
Stone City Chapter of Easten Stars will meet this evening. Joint session of Ladies Aid and Womens Missionary societies of First Evangelical Church will be held Thursday afternoon at Mrs William Bryner Tenney avenue. Women’s Guild of St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church will meet Thursday afternoon in church parlors with offering boxes. Regular meeting of Ladies Aid Society of St Paul Lutheran Church will be in church parlors Thursday afternoon.
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Stone City
Easten Stars
Ladies’ Aid and Womens Missionary Societies
First Evangelical Church
William Bryner
Tenney Avenue
Women’s Guild of
St Peter Evangelical
Eagle Auxiliary drill team to hold eight o'clock practice
The Eagle Auxiliary drill team will meet for a practice at eight o'clock this evening at the Eagle Home. All members are urged to be present.
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Eagle Auxilary
Eagle
Family gathering at Amherst residence on Church street
A Monday afternoon gathering was held at the B A Jenne home on Church street Amherst. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Garland with daughter Jane, Mr and Mrs O J Brown of Elyria, Mr and Mrs F H Jenne with daughter Barbara Ann, Miss Marilyn Pietch, Burton Jenne, and Mr and Mrs B A Jenne.
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Jenne
Church Street
John Garland
Jane
O J Brown Elyria
F H Jenne
Barbara Ann
Marilyn Pietch Burton Jenne
B A Jenne
All of
Amherst
Altar Rosary Society Social Hour Hosts Named
Social hour at the Altar Rosary Society monthly meeting was hosted by Mrs Mary McCann and other members.
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Altar Rosary Society
Mary McCann
Birth and discharge notices from Amherst area hospital
Admissions Mrs Vincent Beetler FP D Amherst gave birth to a baby boy Monday. Discharges include Kenneth Denge. R D 2 Amherst Mrs William Dudash.
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Vincent Beetler
Amherst
Kenneth Denge
William Dudash
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