Two Ohio publishers pass on in late life
Elbert H. Baker 79 longtime Plain Dealer Publishing Co. chairman died after a relapse post operation. Charles L. Knight 66 Akron Beacon Journal publisher died at home after years of ill health. Baker helped shape Cleveland civic projects and harbor plans while Knight wielded political influence in Akron and built a varied journalism career.
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Ohio
Elbert H. Baker
The
Plain Dealer Publishing Co
Charles L. Knight
Akron Beacon-Journal
Akron
Baker
the Plain Dealer
Cleveland
Mall
Harbor
Knight
Congress
City Hall
Philadelphia
Springfield Morning Sun
Massillon Independent
Elyria NRA Compliance Board Named and Appointed
Elyria’s NRA Compliance Board has been named with members Guy B. Findley Ivan Weir Mrs. Carol Wood W. F. Gollmar C. J. Crehore and Mrs. Cora Ensign accepting the duties. The group is described as experienced and fair minded, ready to face difficult situations and to support the President's Recovery program through conscientious, patriotic service. Cooperation from concerned citizens is hoped to keep future problems few and manageable.
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Elyria
NRA
Guy B. Findley
Ivan Weir
Carol Wood
W. F. Gollmar
C. J. Crehore
Cora Ensign
Unknown Heroes in St Louis Sleep Sickness Research
Three unidentified scientists volunteered as human subjects after animal tests failed to reveal disease transmission. The men, whose identities are concealed, risk their lives to help uncover the illness behind the St. Louis outbreak that has claimed over 100 lives. A 10 to 14 day period will determine experiment outcomes, aiming to advance understanding and aid future cure efforts.
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St. Louis
Unknown heroes in a great cause lauded by the public
The passage honors unnamed individuals whose selfless devotion to a lofty mission serves humanity. It notes the public may never know their names but will acclaim their sacrifice and purpose.
The Silent Observer and Odd Headlines from a Penny Press
A collage of quirky snippets from a Budapest newsboy with a hen to jokes about language and daily life. Humorous vignettes include wordplay on press and press on, bilingual tommy classroom quips, and a breakfast mishap featuring a husband and wife with a three year worn hat.
Anniversaries of notable figures born on various dates
Today highlights birthdays of Samuel Adams, George Cruikshank, Samuel F. Du Pont, Raphael Semmes, William B. Hazen, Alfred T. Mahan, Thomas Nast, and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. Each entry notes birthplaces, roles, and death dates, framing their contributions to American history and culture.
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Samuel Adams
Boston
George Cruikshank
Samuel F. du Pont
DuPont
Bergen Point
Philadelphia
Raphael Semmes
Charles County
Maryland
Mobile
Ala
William B. Hazen
America
Hartford
Washington
Alfred T. Mahan
West Point
Washington, D. C
Thomas Nast
New York
Germany
Ecuador
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Today in History and Birthdays Highlight
A compact chronicle notes events such as the 1785 General Convention of the P B Church in Philadelphia, the 1813 U S Army occupation of a small Canadian settlement opposite Detroit, and the 1833 death of reformer Ram Mohun Roy. It also marks today’s birthday of Raymond Moley, Columbia Public Law professor and former presidential advisor.
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P. B. Church
Philadelphia
Detroit
Rammohun Roy
India
Raymond Moley
Columbia
Luke 1 1 25 Bible Study of Authenticated Gospel Proof
An analysis praising Luke and early church scholars for selecting authentic New Testament texts. It argues first hand eyewitness testimony and orderly writing ensured credibility. The piece reflects gratitude for providence protecting scripture and its life giving spiritual message.
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John
Luke
Theophilus
Jesus
New Orleans May Honor Founder With Statue
New Orleans may officially honor founder Jean Baptiste LeMoyne de Bienville with a statue in the Vieux Carre. An ordinance to erect the statue and name the site Bienville Plaza has been introduced in the common council, which is expected to act soon.
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New Orleans
Jean Baptiste LeMoyne de Bienvilla
Vieux Carre
Breck
Bienville Plaza
Notable births and a horoscope reflection this week
A weekly column lists several prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: Paul Bestor of St Louis born in Berea Ohio 47 years ago. J Walter Drake of Detroit born in Sturgis Michigan 55. Nicholas Roerich of New York born in Russia 59. Charles Jay Connick of Boston born in Springboro Pennsylvania unspecified. Charles H Warren of Watertown Connecticut 57. and Todays Horoscope notes a loving disposition and potential rural career inclinations with early career obstacles.
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Berea
Ohio
Paul Bestor
St. Louis
Farm Loan and Reconstruction Finance
Clearfield
Iowa
Nicholas K. Roerich
New York
Russia
Charles Jay Connick
Boston
Springboro
J. Walter Drake
Detroit
Sturgis
Mich
Charles H. Warren
Yale University
Watertown
Conn
Safety rules urged in Elyria schools campaign
A safetyist campaign in Elyria schools educates children on street hazards. Rules urge crossing at intersections, playing at home, avoiding crowds, not roller skating on sidewalks, and not stealing rides on street cars or wagons. The Ramsey Railroad Co must install a Penfield avenue crossing undercut within three years, after court approval. Oberlin alumni teams were chosen to run Cleveland drive for the college’s 4.5 million endowment campaign, October 19 to November 4.
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Elyria
Court of Appeals
Ramsey Railroad Company
Penfield Avenue
Lorain
Adams
Oberlin College
Cleveland
Lorain shooting wounds Betty Heywood as booze squad linked to car chase
Miss Betty Heywood is hospitalized with a neck wound after a gunfire incident at Lorain's Thirty first Street Bridge. Three Lorain liquor squad members are detained after pursuing a car whose driver claimed a hold up. Charles Edwards said his wife urged him not to stop. The injury status was unclear. Also reported: farmers miss Ohio 400-Bushel Potato Club due to a dry spell. Oberlin professor emeritus Charles Parsons Doo little died after a fall. former Oberlin mayor served 1855–1911 tenure and 1900–1918 facilities role.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Betty Heywod
Harerison Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lorain
Thirtyfirst Street
Elyria
Charles Edwards
Miss Heywood
Lorain County
Ohio
C. E. Rowland
Oberlin
Charles Parsons Doolittle
Oberlin Conservatory
Ailen Hospital
the College
North Ridgeville social teas and PTA meeting notes
Inclement weather moved a church tea for L. B. 5 indoors at Congregational Church North Ridgeville drawing forty members. Mrs. Kelly of Lakewood reviewed Peter Ashley. Mrs. Harry Deibel sang solos. Penny belt collection planned next meeting. PTA held a get acquainted party with jigsaw prizePairs formed. Loubenthal-Reising wedding attendees listed. J H Lafrinier had foot amputated after past injuries. recovering at Elyria Clinic. Mrs. Catharine Tamblyn attended Bishop LeBrond reception in Cleveland.
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North Ridgeville
Congregational Church
Kelly
Lakewood
Peter Ashley
Harry Deibel
Cleveland
Stanley Benner
Avon
Joseph Loubenthal
John Gibbons
Mat Myers
John Bacher
Arthur Scheidler
Eugene Myers
Claude Alfien
J. H. Lafrinier
Elyria Clinic
Catharine Tamblyn
Bishop LeBrond
Avon Lake Surprise Party Held for Mrs Gurss
Avon Lake September 27 A surprise party was given at Mrs Sam Gurss home by neighbors Mr and Mrs Otto Katterheary and daughters Pauline and Phyllis Mr and Mrs H C Caste daughters Morna and Wilma and Mrs Jack Laidlaw Mr and Mrs Ed Corby Mr and Mrs Anton Leon Mrs J Thorpe Vira Fred Dobbick Wise Helen Iobosz Mrs Alice Lewis and daughters Barbara and Robert Berzero Refreshments were served Bridge played with Mrs Corby and H C Castle as winners.
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Avon Lake
Sam Gurss
Otto Katterheary
Pauline
Philis
H.C. Caste
Morna
Wilma
Jack Laidlaw
Ed Corby
Anton Leon
J. Thorpe
Vira
Fred Dobbick
Wise Helen Iobosz
Alice Lewis
Barbara
Robert Berzeron
Corby
H.C. Castle
Talks on Old Age Pension in Wellington
In Wellington on September 27 William Graves of Cleveland spoke to the Eagles about the Old Age Pension plan. He cited eight states adopting it and contended the pension is more economical and humane than sending the elderly to the poor house. Eighty members attended the meeting followed by a buffet luncheon.
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Wellington
Order of Eagles
William Graves
Cleveland
Wellington Eagles
Seria
Birthday party in Cleveland honors 385th grandmother
Mrs. Gurss and daughter Mrs. Lewis and granddaughter Barbara travel to Florida for a birthday party. Mr. and Mrs. H C Castle and daughters attend the Cleveland gathering honoring Mrs. Castle's grandmother Mrs. Dorothea Joerndt, aged 385. George Nussdorfer of New Philadelphia returns home after visiting his nephews T J and E J Nussdorfer and families. Herbert Waterfall of East Cleveland, Ben Kubis and John Jonas of Cleveland were guests of Mr. and Mrs. K Pedersen. Wm Werle suffers with scarlet fever.
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H. C. Castle
Cleveland
Castle
Dorothea Joerndt
George Nussdorfer
New Philadelphia
T. J
E. J. Nussdorfer
Herbert Waterfall
East Cleveland
Ben Kubis
John Jonas
K. Pedersen
Wm. Werle
Avon Notes and Oddities Highlight Local Visits
Avon notes visitors from Oberlin and Youngstown spent time with area residents. A Baptist prayer meeting is set for Thursday at eight with John Townsend hosting and George Jenkins leading. Nettie Wiels visited Mrs. Nead. A wild tale from Kampala reports two buffaloes charging a car, deterred by headlight flicks. Mile. Helen Boucher’s light plane altitude record of 19,357 feet was officially recognized.
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AVON
Wilton Dawley
Oberlin
Avon Friends
Paul Schafer
Youngstown
I. C. Gough
Baptist Church
John S. Townsend
George Jenkins
Nettie Wiels
Percy Nead
Helen Boucher
Orly
France
Wellington Briefs Highlight Local Visit Or Cheerful Gatherings
Brighton visitors include Mr and Mrs Alfred Langdon and their children Donald and Betty Jean. J P Page Lt Governor attends 7th Ohio Kiwanis District meeting in Wadsworth. Florida visitor Mrs Lloyd Irish visits Wellington with a Sunday dinner at Mrs Earl Jacobs home. Attendees include Will Irish Floyd Irish Frank Maston LaRue Bidder Wellington and Wakeman residents, plus Dr C W Recard and Mrs F B Gregg. Sunday guests at Fred Harman’s include Lester Harman. C W Recard hosts visitors from Homerville Redfern and Ashland. Congregational Sunday School plans a picnic at Wellington Fairgrounds Friday at 5 30 PM. Ruth Snyder attends Columbus races. Clayton Barrick and wife visit Wellington from Cleveland Airport Berea.
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Alfred Langdon
Donald
Betty Jean
Brighton
Ben Keeling
J. P. Page
Ohio Kiwanis
Wadsworth
Lloyd Irish
Coral Gables
Florida
Earl Jacobs
Ruggles
Lester
Lorain
Paul Recard
Mee Kermit Foster
Homerville
Mae Johnson
Redfern
Michigan
C. W. Recard
Recard
Orlando Markley
Clarence Markley
Ashland
Congregational Sunday School
Wellington Fairgrounds
Ruth Snyder
Columbus
Clayton Barrick
Cleveland Air Port
Berea
Wellington
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
Bar Second Street
Gheteralp County Printing & Publishing Company, Publishers
Hudnutt
J. Clare George
Tnelty
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan Ave
Fifth Ave
General Motors
Scott
R. J. Scott
Guatemala
Morocco
England
Central Press Assoriation, Inc
Budapest
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Mess Cook
God
Museum of Natural History
Tommy
London East End
Shelley
Cocky
Solomon
Sallys
Golden Legion Bible Study
Gulf Gas Tire
Alfred Alten
Second St
Violet Curtice
Herrick Ave
Junior Grissinger
Courtland
Methodist Sunday School
Ridgeville
Grange Hall
Ladies' Aid Society
Methodist Church
Keeling
Robert Holland
C. E. Gadfield
Ed Turner
Horace Bassett
Fred Andrews
H. Kirkpatrick
Jan
Kampala
Africa
Homer Holland
Pierre R. Smith
P.S
Ely
Security Small Payments
LOW Rates
Citizens Budget CO
Broadway
2Nd St
Paradise
Keyes Auto Service
West Ave
Stanley Heyes
Perso
Ico
American Shoe Shop
Broad ST
Capitol Theatre
Manhattan
Elyria Lumber & Coal CO
Chestnut Street
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