Final Tributes Paid Here To Daddy Allen
About 200 mourners gathered at Edgar F. Allen’s home yesterday for his last rites after he died Monday at 75. The founder and teacher of an international movement aiding crippled children was praised by dignitaries including Paul Harris of Rotary International and Taul King of Detroit, who spoke of Allen as a leading humanitarian whose work touched many nations. Continued on Page 15.
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Allen
Edgar F
Daddy Allen
Paul Harris
Chicago
Rotary International
Daddy” Allen
Taul King
Detroit
International Society For Crippled Children
Harris
Many Prominent Persons Attend Allen Funeral
A funeral service for Daddy Allen drew out-of-town notables and local leaders. Frank B. Allen of Philadelphia attended with family. Prominent guests included judges Washburn and Stevens, Congressman Harter, bank officials Liebig and Atkins, William T. Reeder, Dr. B. C. Chollette, Belle Greve, William Meade, R. J. Miller, Charles Gordon, and other Crane County or Cleveland connected figures involved in crippled children charity and related groups.
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Frank B. Allen
Philadelphia
Daddy Allen
Clarence G. Washburn
Perry Stevens
Don W. Harter
Arthur Liebig
Central National Bank of Cleveland
Harry O. Atkins
William T. Reeder
Pennsylvania Society For Crippled Children
B. C. Chollette
Toledo
Belle Greve
Association For Crippled Children In
Cleveland
International Society For Crippled Children
William Meade
Mansfield
Crippled Children
R. J. Miller
Charles Gordon
Massillon
Ohio Society For Crippled Children
Unclear Weather Summary for Ohio and Plains Region
A brief weather note reports generally fair and slightly warmer conditions tonight in Ohio. Friday is expected to be partly cloudy with little change in atmospheric pressure patterns, a high over the Atlantic and Pacific Northwest, a central low over the Dakotas, light precipitation in the central and northern Plains, heavier rainfall in the Rocky Mountain Plateau, and warmer temperatures in the lower lake region and Ohio valley amid continuing heat in the central plains.
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Ohio
Atlantic Coast States
Pacific Northwest
Dakotas
Plains States
Rocky Mountain Plateau
Lower Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Central Plaina
President Roosevelt heads west on special train across prairies
The president aboard a 19 car special train sped toward Seattle on a cross continental run. Roosevelt's selections for judicial posts were noted, with John H. Druffel named U. S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, pending Senate confirmation. The journey seeks to gauge public sentiment on agrarian and New Deal reverses as Congress nears possible special session.
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Roosevelt
Seattle
John H.druffel
Ohio
U. S
Druffel
Senate
Congress
Prairies
Hugo L. Black
Washington
Justice Black
Endeavor I Yacht Found After 10 Days Missing
Lloyds shipping news reports the Endeavor I, missing for ten days on a voyage from Newport R. I. to England, located far southwest of the Azores at latitude 32 north longitude 39 west. The 18 crew plus Capt. Edward Heard were aboard. Capt. George Williams of Endeavor II died aboard his vessel while Endeavor I was found.
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London
Endeavor
United States
England
Azores
Lloyd's Shipping News Service
Weat
Ponta Delgada
Long Island
Gosport
Lorain County Fair Draws Large Crowd on Third Day
Thousands of farm families flocked to the ninety first Lorain County Fair as crowds rose on day three. About 3,500 paid admissions were reported with many of the 7,000 free school tickets used. Elyria schools dismissed early and area stores closed to allow participation. Tonight features a horse show with valuable horses, goat and greyhound races, speed demonstrations, and other entertainment. Royal Kalarma, an $18,000 stud horse, is among the standout entries from Congress Lake Farms.
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Lorain County
Elyria
Granges
Farm Bureau
Robert Morris
Frank E. Jackson
Russells
Darwood Circus
Marilyn Long
Cleveland
Captain Courageous
Spaid Rosenfeld
Lorain
Equestrium Company
Royal Kalarma
Congress Lake Farms
Louisville
Kentucky
Elyrians Return Tired Yet Happy From National Trip
Elyria drum and bugle corps and about fifty others returned home at 7 20 a m after a 600 mile ride from New York. They toured Washington Philadelphia and New York City visiting Radio City Empire State Building Madison Square Garden and ocean liners. They competed in prelims and finals at the Polo Grounds and marched in the big parade led by Sister Cream Puff.
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Elyria
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
New York City
Elyrians
Elyria Corps
Elyria Party
Convention City
Radio City
Empire State Building
Madison Square Garden
Polo Grounds
Cream Puff
No.'s
Legion Takes Stand Against All Isms
The American Legion urged Congress to punish Americans who advocate overthrow of government and deport aliens backing such aims. Delegates also backed universal service, larger armed forces, and reserve officer training. resolutions target communism fascism and other alien ideologies.
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New York
American Legion
United States Congress
Legion
Americanism Committee
Germany
Italy
Russia
Spain
Legislation Committee
Congress
National Defense Committee
Regular Army
Karl Plocher Named Chest Drive Leader
Karl W Plocher named campaign manager for Elyria Community Chest campaign. Dinner November 15 opens the drive with luncheons on November 17 19 and 22 and closing November 23. Plocher, a longtime resident and insurance agent, has chaired or assisted Chest campaigns and heads the Elyria Rotary Club. Memorial regulation for Edgar F Allen authorized.
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Plocher
Elyria
Community Chest
Elyria Rotary Club
Community Chest Executive
Edgar F
Daddy” Allen
40 And 8 Boys Return Traffic Signs To Police
The 40 and 8, the American Legion’s Fun and Honor Society, presented the New York Police Department with a replica French locomotive and box car along with traffic signs stanchions and other gear that had vanished in the past three days. A delegate stated the patrolmen were thanked and praised for their treatment as the signs were returned to police stations citywide.
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New York
American Legion
Canton Bombed 1,000 Killed in Japanese Raids
Dispatches report three Japanese air raids on Canton capital of South China causing enormous loss of life and property. Unconfirmed estimates say over 1,000 killed in the congested city center as dozens of homes are demolished. Refugees stream toward Hong Kong by train and ship.
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Hong Kong
Canton
South China
Ia Kong
Auto Collides With Tree Driver Hart Hart Rieske Clashes
Arthur Rieske 27 of Willoughby was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for scalp lacerations and a shoulder injury after losing control on a curve on Sugar Ridge road and hitting a tree at about 3 p m Police report a separate collision at Lake avenue and Huron street at 3 p m involving a truck driven by Joe Angelo of Birmingham and a car driven by A W McMann of 148 Courtland Elyria
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Arthur Rieske
Willoughby
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Sugar Ridge Road
Lake Avenue
Huron Street
Joe Angelo
Birmingham
A. W. McMann
Courtland Street
Elyria
Waitress IDs possible jail escapee at Blue Bird Restaurant
A waitress at the Blue Bird Restaurant near police headquarters identified a man resembling jail escapee Charles Bird and his wife as patrons this morning. The couple had breakfast at 9:30 and left in a car with Michigan plates, while the waiter noted the man appeared nervous.
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Charles Bird
Cuyahoga County
Bluebird
Michigan
Arthur Hurd
Hurd
Three Escape From Jail In Cleveland Chase
Cleveland police pursued three bank robbers who escaped from Cuyahoga county jail in a downtown chase. The fugitives seized two black Chevrolet sedans, assaulted Traffic Judge Louis Petrash, and fled with the help of the Birds’ wives and brother. A guard was overpowered. one suspect, Theodore Slapak, was shot and captured after a crash.
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Guyahoga County
Theodore Shapack
James Wid+mer
Charles
Frank
Cleveland
W.R
Cuyahoga County
Bertha Tober
Charles Bird
James Widmer
Barbara Bird
Sylvia Bird
Theodore Slapak
Birds
Widmer
Louis Petrash
Slapak
Charlesons
Harry Bird
Martin L. O'Donnell
San Francisco Fire Destroys Gasoline Storage Tanks
A blast at the Standard Oil plant released 125000 gallons of inflammables and for five hours men fought flames that threatened San Francisco's industrial district. Foamite from ten truckloads was used to subdue the blaze as millions of dollars in property faced danger. Damages estimated between 200000 and 300000 dollars.
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San. Francisco
Standard Oil Company
Continue Taking Testimony In Gas Rate Case
Testimony in the Columbus Gas rate case focused on whether Ohio Fuel Gas Co was overcharged by United Fuel Gas Co of West Virginia. James W Huffman, special city counsel, sought to prove overcharges while John E Kelly of United testified valuation of United properties at Dec 1934 at 25,549,163 dollars for 1,569,385 acres. The hearing neared the end of its second week and featured city counsels challenging company evidence in appeal from a 48 cent ordinance.
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Columbus
James W. Huffman
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
United Fuel Gas Co
West Virginia
Ohio Company
John E. Kelly
United Company
United Properties
Columbus City
Last Registration Day Ahead of November Election
October 4 marks the final day to register before the November 2 election. Election officials warn unregistered voters and movers must update records by October 4 to be eligible. Citizens turning 21 by election day may vote if they complete registration.
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Board of Election Officials
Await Japan reaction to U S note on China war threat
Washington on September 23 reported the United States awaiting both Japanese and world reaction to a stark warning and protest over Japan's drive to subdue China. The note challenges bombing of densely populated urban areas even with military aims and warns of consequences for noncombatant life. Japanese officials said Tokyo does not intend to bomb civilians and that their policy targets military centers.
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Washington
Japan
China
State Department
Tokyo
United States
Legion To Elect Commander Today Doherty Leads
The American Legion closes its 19th national convention in New York by electing a new national commander. Delegates adopt resolutions to guide the organization, with thousands of Legionnaires departing for home or voyages to reunions and Europe.
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Legion
Doherty
New York
American Legion
Europe
Right Arm Fracture After Fall By City Hall Lot
A woman fractured her right arm just above the wrist when she turned her ankle and fell on Court street in front of the city hall parking lot. Police reported the incident as Sergeant Arthur Hurd and a passerby aided the injured person until medical staff arrived.
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Katadt
Court Street
City Hall
Arthur Hurd
Hamilton Avenue
Mir. Vorkatage
Phyalcian
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President Roosevelt
New York Central
Bulletin
Karl Plocher
Karl W. Plocher
Fourth Street
Elyria Community Chest
Hart
Cleveland, O
Thomas Shelton
East Side
San Francisco
U.S
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