California Named From Fiction Says Smithsonian Report
The Smithsonian states the name California arose from a 1510 Madrid novel by Montalvo, where Amazon rulers inhabited a fiery realm called Calfornia. Conquistadors later applied the term to Lower California, then the broader region, forgetting the word’s romantic origins. The etymology traces to caldus fornax meaning hot oven, with ia as a feminine suffix.
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Washington
California
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Montalvo
New World
Esphinedion
Madrid
Calfornia
Indies
Paradise
Mexican
Hell On Earth
John P. Harrington
The
Amazon
Oberlin Announces New Song Contest for College and Conservatory
Oberlin College and the Conservatory of Music invite students to submit original Oberlin songs by Christmas vacation. The winning composition will be performed after the holidays. Judges include Frank H. Shaw, George Q. Lillich, Normand Lockwood, J. E. Wirkler, and Carl F. Wittke.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Conservatory of Music
Frank H. Shaw
George Q. Lillich
Normand Lockwood
J. E. Wirkler
Carl F. Wittke
College of Arts and Sciences
Silent Witness Inspire Faith In Challenging Times
A devotional reflection contrasts Mary Magdalene and Salome at the cross with modern acts of witness. It notes Church Army volunteers sharing faith publicly and describes parish life such as garden talks, plant care papers, and youth group outings, plus a sequence of local social visits and gatherings.
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Mary Magdalene
Mary
James the Less
Joses
Salome
Galilee
Jerusalem
Jesus
Marys
End of a Great Work The Rockefeller General Education Board
The General Education Board created by John D. Rockefeller is nearing dissolution as its funds run out. Established 25 years ago, it has distributed about 179 million dollars mainly to medical and higher education, with notable support for Negro education in the South. By 1920 principal was spent to meet current needs, leaving about 9 million for future work. Rockefeller philanthropy overall totals over 530 million, with major foundations and institutes funding global welfare, and the long term benefits are incalculable though hard to measure.
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General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
South
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller Institute
University of Chicago
Sympathy for Dr Lee DeForest on Radio's tangled birth
A columnist recalls Dr Lee DeForest on his 63rd birthday lamenting modern radio. He notes his dream of specialized stations failed as programs favor swing music crooning and gangster dramas, yet foresees eventual public taste improvement shaping radio and media.
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Lee DeForest
Dr. DeForest
Wold
Wouto
Nurs
Three candidates singled out for folly in spotlight
A satirical roundup names George Ray of Arkansas City Kansas Mayor C N McHugh of Cedar Falls and Thomas H Leary Cambridge Massachusetts as figures to avoid in this political year. The piece mocks misfiled offices prankster tactics and odd campaigning while questioning the level of illegal voting.
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George Ray
Arkansas City
Kans
C. N. McHugh
Cedar Falls
Thomas H. Leary
Cambridge
Leary
Ambridge
Mass
Esck Hke
Washington Roundup on Fleet Shifts and Liberal Republicans
The piece outlines debates over moving the U S Navy Atlantic fleet between oceans as a show of anti fascist resolve, with Leahy opposing a full transfer. It notes a planned Atlantic fleet visit to New York, plus seven new ships. It covers Sabath replacing O Connor as House Rules chair and highlights liberal Republican candidates like Leverett Saltonstall and Harold E Stassen, detailing their backgrounds and prospects.
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Washington
United States
Atlantic
Europe
Admiral Leahy
State Department
Tme
State Welles
Paname Canal
Roosevelt
Murray Ridge PT Meets Murr ay Ridge for first meeting
The Murray Ridge PT A held its first Friday evening session with new president Mrs Beatrice Sherwood presiding A Halloween party was planned for October 20 Committees were named Entertainment chaired by Mrs Elmer Beal Mrs Mark Eppley Mrs Henry Hoag Lunch chaired by Mrs Henry Mackert Mrs Carrie Dellifield and Mrs B Schroeder A program followed with readings piano and harmonica solos accordion numbers and more helpers named Agnes Jolowiec and Virginia Strickler visited from Elyria Natives of India claim American newspapers are superior to foreign ones.
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Murray Ridge
Parent- Teacher Association
Beatrice Sherwood
Elmer Beal
Mark Eppley
Henry Hoag
Henry Mackert
Carrie Dellifield
8. Schroeder
Freeman Bock
Frederick Eppley
Lester Beal
Marie Eppley
Kalader Young
Richard Minnich
Anniversary List Of Famous Figures And Events
Today’s anniversaries celebrate Frances Willard born at Churchville in 1839 and George W Peck born in Henderson New York 1840. Georges Clemenceau 1841 Kate Wiggin 1859 Franklin Pall 1862 Frederick MacMinn 1863 Richard Harrison 1864. Historic milestones include the Parthenon damage 1687 and the first Communist International 1864. Also noted are ballplayer indictments 1920 and Mickey Mouse’s birthday 1928 along with various notable retirements and births.
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Frances E. Willard
W Octu
Churchville
Noy
New York
George W Peck
Wisconsin
Peck
Henderson
N.Y
Georges Clemenceau
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Rebecca
Sunniybrook Farm
Philadelphia
England
Franklin Paine Pall
Johns Hopkins
Americas
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Frederick MacMinnires
Richard B Harrison
de Land
Parthenon
Athens
Communist International
London
International Workingmen’s Association
Karl Marx
Chicago
Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney
Germany
Patricia Maguire
Lock-Shearing Episode Brings 30-Day Sentence
FALL RIVER Mass When boy meets girl that is romance but when he shears her locks because she spurns his attentions that is assault and battery. Joseph Simmons of Riverside R 1 received a 30 day suspended jail sentence in a reverse Samson Delilah incident. Simmons was arrested while en route to apologize to Mrs Mary Reis a South Somerset widow for the haircutting episode.
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Fall River
Mass
Joseph Simmons
Riverside
R. 1
Simmons
Mary Reis
South Somerset
Sheffield Council Notes and Village Improvements
Sheffield council met with no definite action on a proposed Avon Lake water contract for Sheffield Lake Village. Rubbish collection starts the second week of October with residents required to place trash in proper containers at the curb. The school board sought street improvements for bus routes. A miscellaneous shower honored Jack LaVinha at St James Mission, with Fall decor, flowers, and 40 friends. Hostesses included Mrs Bobmond and others. Lydia Dotzlof assisted. A hospital play was staged with Lydia Dotzlof Elizabeth Dotzlof and Betty Patek in the cast. Mrs Ralph Kauffman received recognition. refreshments and bassinettes as favors were provided. gifts were given to Mrs LaVinha.
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Sheffield
Avon Lake
Shefield Lake
Jack LaVinha
St James Mission
Bobmond
Hazel Mais
Louis Pateh
Mary Simons
Mary Fusko
Elizabeth Dotzlof
Iss Lydia Dotzlof
Sery
Lydia Dotzlof
Elizabeth Dot
New Oberlin News Notes Highlight Local Visits and Club Plans
New Oberlin notes show visits from J Wagner and Slater of Toledo to F C Brown, Webber and Justin to A von, and Nagel, Taylor, and Schmitz households. Farm Women’s Club members attended events, with planning for a card party on Oct 8 at the Grange Hall. V E Knepper visited E Sanders in Penfield, and H Sanders’s funeral was noted for his grandfather.
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New Oberlin
J Wagner
Slater
Toledo
F C Brown
N. Webber
C Justin
Harry Alten
Avon
Katherine Nagel
Forest Taylor
Medina
Gues
F. J Schmitz
Myrtle Davis
Carl Sc
Wakeman Freshman Class Elects Officers at Meeting
Wakeman High School elected Olive Butler as president, Ann Murray as vice president, Lois Hurst as secretary, Betty Hoyt as treasurer, Robert Sr as student councilor, and Loree Kleu as press agent. Parents of the high school band met to discuss the Community Fair dinner. Ruby Peabody was surprised by a birthday gathering. Garden Club met recently at the school.
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Wakeman
Wakeman High School
Olive Butler
Ann Murray
Lois Hurst
Betty Hoyt
Robert Sr
Loree Kleu
Broadcaster
Ruby Peabody
Garden Club
Sullivan Church Notes and Community Events
Sunday evening the P. D. Met and discussed questions on life’s philosophy. Devotions by Jan Burden. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at the Abram home. Lads' Aid division meets Thursday with Mrs Gordon and Mrs Tiller. Church night October 7. Rally on October 8 to start the new church year. Cat club meeting October 12 at South Amherst Congregational church. Mr. and Mrs. William Baier celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Relatives gathered. sister Mrs Renna Hefner of Brighton attended. Mr. and Mrs. Batley received presents. Doughnuts planned by Ladies' Aid. orders taken by Alten Crumrine and Abram. Rev. Aubrey and family from Pennsylvania visited Sullivan. Mrs. Dot Rook honored September birthdays with dinner at Mrs. Alice Durlap’s. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gillette and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dudley, Mrs. Rose Dudley, and Mrs. Clara Kelsey.
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Glenn Beecher
Eunice Holmes
William Winters
Cerl Lautendorfer
Lea Ross
C E Shelton
Congregational Church
Charles Whitney
Claiss
Pieme
Wade Freeland
Byron Delta
Norwalk
Herman Ou
Chuence Kraus
E VW Brooks
Laurel Hill
Clair Todd
Madge Crabby
Grant Crabbs
Fitchville
Raymond Shins
Dora Pomeroy
Wod Benson
John Shinsky
Florence
Robert Hoyt
Chiildren
W J Benson
Neale Shinsky
Joseph Lounetti
Norway
Morris Reed
Enn
Spencerville
P. D
Jan Burden
Alfred Abram
Robert Gorden
Walter Tiller
Cat Association
South Amherst Congregational Church
Mroo
Willian Baier
Bailey
Renna Hefner
Brighton
Bateley
Congregational Churea
Abram
Alten Crumrine
Aubrey
Pennsylvania
Guess F
Ed Haverstock
Ray Hasper
Hasper
Seville
Alice Durlap
Dot Rook
Spencer
Glenn Gillette
Baghton
Donald Dudley
Elyria
Rose Dudley
Sullivan
Clara Kelsey
New London
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Oklahoma City
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Ltr Feature Syndicate
Rghis Oservet
John O'Connor
Sabath
Adelph Sabath
O Connor
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Ralph E. Church
Sparky North Shore
Church
Acton
Jed
Leverett Saltonstall
Masachusetts
New England
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U. S
Connecticut
Raymond E. Baldwin
Harvard Law
Pruelator
Amit Utdiis
Wain Danaherbe
Daniel Ellison
Ambrose Kennedy
Baltimory
Jabor
Ellison
Baltimore
Harold E. Stassen
Annesota
State
Necal A. Floof L. Jeaders
Sheet Metal Workers and Mork Drivers Union
Stassen
Payne H. Ratner
Kansas
Éding
St. Loui
Parsons
Alf Landon
Ratner
Clyde M. Reed
U.S
Parsons Sun
Gerald Winrod
Agnes Jolowiec
Virginia Strickler
E. W. Eppley
India
Thomas Parran, Jr
U. S. Public Health Service
St. Leonard
Homer S. Saint-Gaudens
Carnege Institute of Pittsburgh
Boston
George W. H. Moseley
Evanston, IL
Carl R. Gray
Union Pacific Railway
Princeton
Ark
Leonard Nason
Somerville
Elmer Rice
Shirley J. Case
the Univ. of Chicago
Divinity School
New Brunswick
Colple
R. E. MacDonald
2Nd Street
Florida
Schroll
Reddy
Second
Castle
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