Controversy Over Hugo Black Klan Ties Deepens
The debate centers on whether Justice Hugo Black betrayed colleagues and the President by withholding past Klan ties as Roosevelt nominated him to the Supreme Court. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette cites alleged Klan membership and silence before the nomination, while Black and allies claim integrity and nonracial stance, with calls for investigation forthcoming.
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Hugo Black
Senate
Klan
United States Supreme Court
Black
England
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Justice Black
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Questionable Klan ties threaten Black Supreme Court prospects
The piece questions whether Mr. Black's Klan involvement and later return signal political self interest or a betrayal of his own convictions. It considers public doubt, potential influence on court decisions, and the possible pressure on President Roosevelt to demand resignation, framing the issue as a repeat of 1920s religious and racial tensions.
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Black
Klan
Supreme Court
Post-Gazette
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Hoover
Destructive politics and a call for candor
The missive laments lost momentum and mass emotion in American politics, arguing candidates appeal to prejudice over economic principles. It urges Justice Black to return home, speak plainly, and relieve the nation from an embarrassing dilemma around the presidency, Supreme Court, and country.
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Justice Black
London
Finglish
Supreme Court
Copyright Ledger Syndicate
Rifle Stolen From Hardware Store Reported Theft
A .22 caliber repeating rifle valued at 16.50 GM was reported missing from Loeffier Hardware Company around 3 45 P M yesterday. Police were informed by store officials and suspect a dark complected man about 20 seen loitering near the rifle before it disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeffier Hardware Company
Kipton Sermon Series Opens With The Cross
Rev. C. Clawson will begin a series on The Cross on Sunday morning September 19 with The triumph of the Cross. Sunday evening he speaks on The Next League of Nations. Kipton Grange members won the Pomona Grange banner for highest attendance. Local residents face illnesses and visits with neighbors include Betts and Meek families. The Peiping Kalgan Railway note highlights a 600 mile Chinese project built without foreign engineering aid.
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Kipton
C. Clawson
League of Nations
Kipton Grange
Pomona Grange
Eaton
Philip Herrman
W. F. Betts
Chalmer
Dean Betts
Milan
G. R. Barber
James Meek
Pittsfield
Myrtle Pippett
Emma Morgan
Lakewood
Peiping-Kalgan
Directory of area churches lists services and pastors
A village church directory lists numerous congregations with their addresses, pastors, and weekly services. Details include Emmanuel Lutheran, Magyar Reformed, Church of God in Christ, Second Baptist, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, Hungarian Baptist, and others with times for Sunday schools worship and midweek events.
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Church OF God IN Christ
West Avenue Elder & Sarria
Church OF Christ
Second
Chapel Streets
Will J. Foster
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Miss Janice Tyson Hosts Shower for Geraldine Frantz
Amherst notes describe Miss Janice Tyson hosting a pre nuptial shower for Miss Geraldine Frantz of Lorain on Thursday evening. Frantz will wed Henry Peirce this afternoon at the Lorain M E church. The event featured pink and white decor and a surprise treasure hunt for gifts.
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Amherst
Janice Tyson
Geraldine Frantz
W. 26Th Street
Lorain
Frantz
Henry Peirce
Oberlin Avenue
Party Held By Townsend Club
The Elyria Townsend Club No 1 hosted a social gathering at the club groomy last Thursday evening. Officers report a large turnout and anticipate a successful series of parties planned for the early Fall season.
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Elyria Townsend Club No. 1
Townsend Club No 1 Calls Members to Key Meeting
Members are urged to attend the next Townsend Club No 1 meeting at 136 Middle Ave Monday evening. Officers say business of great importance to every member will be discussed and decided, with the outcome resting on the attendance and input of the entire membership.
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Congregational Church
Will‘dams
Yr. TY. Williams
Edna Williams
Choir of
The
Methodist Church
Maxwell
Park Avenue
Amherst Study Club
BE. Foster
Cleveland Avenue
John Michael
Cloverleaf Club
George Mengel
Sam Wrage
Fred Ruth
Lloyd Minor
Harry Ruth
Sam Wragg
Townsend Club No 1
Middle Ave
Royal Clothing Co Store Closes as Merchandise Sold
The Royal Clothing Co at 596 Broad Street closed yesterday as owner Robert Chesler announced sale of merchandise to Cleveland Merchandise Company. Stock removal began immediately and the building, owned by Chesler, has been leased to a new firm that will open soon.
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Royal Clothing
Broad Street
Robert Chesler
Cleveland Merchandise Company
Chesler
Identity of the deed act remains unclear in Chester case
Details were given concerning the identity of the deed act. Chester has been in busteara ta lyrin for any years. He has today that he has no plans for the immediate future.
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Chester
Busteasa
Columbia Man Finds Many Four Leaf Clovers
Vincent Kaspersk of Columbia Station reports finding more than fifty four leaf clovers. He says he has also found some five leaf clovers and sent samples to prove his claims. Helen Polascek of 602 Mussex avenue is noted in relation to the claim.
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Vincent Kaspersk
Columbia Station
Helen Polascek
Mussex Avenue
Kaspersk
Columbia
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Ralph Myers
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Wilbur Davidson
Saranac
New York
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Wellington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
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F. E. Sharp
Sunbeam
Roy E. Hultz
Church Directory
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Senook
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Princeton Ave
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J. L Urich
T. D
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Corner Lake Ave
Weak Street
A. E Kemp
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West River Street
Bela P. Basco
Second Baptist Church
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Collie Odell Stewart
Arinister
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Ernst Irlon
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Eaat Ave
Second St
Geo. Brown
Princeton Avenue
First Hungarian Baptist Church
Julius Kish
Weat River Street
Alex Yosa
Young Peoples
MT. Zion Baptist
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Willis Jackson
First Baptist Church
Second Street
Middle Avenue
R. W. Neighbour
Serva
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Eastridge Street
Holy Cross Church
West Ave
Kev. Budlay
Lake Ave
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Armin Schroider
Paxter
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Cambridge
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Erwin A. Britton
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River St
W. W. Walker
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Gaventeenth Street
C. Smith
First Methodist
Third
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E J. Bond
Rayer
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East Ave
Redington
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Cleveland Street
W. F. Clay
M. E
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Jackson Street
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South Amherst
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Scanton
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Penfield High School
C. E. Schmidt
Richard Thutt
Elida
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Church St
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Trumbull Wheat
Ator E. F. Whitney & Son
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Townsend Club
Royal Clothing Co
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