World War Day by Day Twenty Years On
A retrospective day by day look at the World War two decades past notes the calendar date September 20 with reference to autumn and celestial observations including Venus Mars Mercury Jupiter Saturn Moon and the approaching last quarter. Michaelmas is observed as the fete of Saint Michael with archival mention of Kinnaird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Kinnaird
Venus
Mar
Mercury
Jupiter
Saturn
St. Michael
Antwerp Forts and Belgian Defenses in 1914 Siege
Antwerp’s famed fortress system proved underdeveloped on the eve of the siege. Forts moved 11 miles from the city, but 1906 designs remained unfinished with few guns and minimal ammunition. Political and economic constraints left observers pessimistic as German forces began the bombardment.
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Antwerp
Europe
Belgium
Sebastopol
Paris
Lower
Scheldt
Leige
Lougain
Bruxellies
From Verdun to the Meuse Battle Echoes and Ether Frontnote
An account recalls the 29th and 30th of fighting along the Argonne and Verdun fronts with German forces pressing near Biesme and La Chalade while French troops resist fiercely. A German diary fragment conveys the brutal, dehumanizing reality of close combat and no quarter. The piece also notes Eben Frost’s early ether anesthesia milestone by Boston dentist William Morton in 1846, marking a pivotal moment in surgical history.
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XVI Corps
la Chalade
le Four de Paris
la Harazee
Argonne
Biesme
von Strantz
Hauts de Romains
Meuse
Chauvoncourt
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Burt
Eben Frost
William T. Morton
Boston
Eben
Massachusetts General Hospital
Worthy Matron Belle Smith Honored by Temple Chapter
Wellington reports the Officers of Temple Chapter No. 1930 delightfully entertained their Wor thy Matron Mrs Belle Smith with a surprise party at Ramsers Grill. A four course dinner followed with red and yellow color scheme. High bridge score went to Mrs Lawrence Baker and Pedro honors to Mrs Anna Puder. Mrs Smith received a bracelet as a token from her 17 officers.
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C. F
Wellington
Temple
E. S
Belle Smith
Smith
Ramsers Grill
Butler
Pedro
Ramsers Hotel
Bridge
Lawrence Baker
Anna Puder
O. E K Past Matron and Patron Affected by Meeting Postponement
The Past Matron and Patron Association of O. EK. S postpones the Thursday evening meeting set for Oct 4 due to a conflict with the Akron Chapter. A rallying Thursday evening Oct Lith is planned as Akron Chapter members visit the Jolal Chapter room for a special treat. Hostesses Mrs L V Banning Mrs Lena Dibble and Mrs Ethel Morrison are named.
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O. EK. S
Akron
Jocal
Wellington
L. V. Banning
Lena Dibble
Ethel Morrison
P. T. A. Meeting Called by Wellington President
President A J Webber urges every member to attend the Wellington P T A meeting Friday evening October 19 in the School Gym at 7 P M. An important discussion of the school financial condition will be the main topic of the evening. All parents should be vitally interested.
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A. J. Webber
Wellington
Home Builder Class Party Honored By Wellington Members
Mr and Mrs Daniel Shepard hosted the Home Builder Sunday School Class on Courtland Street. A 630 PM covered dish dinner drew 64 participants at Lending. C T Jamieson led devotionals and Rev E F Wood the new Methodist pastor shared a talk. Mrs BE Heney organized entertainment centering on making a newspaper. Next meeting date to be announced soon.
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Daniel Shepard
Courtland Street
Home Builder
Lending
C. T. Jamieson
E. F. Wood
Wellington
Bloomville
BE. L. Heney
Senior High Glee Clubs Elect Officers
The Senior High School Glee Clubs have formed under Miss Martha Rutledge. Girls officers include President Jeannette Grisinger and Vice President Betty Puder with Secretaries Marjory Young and Librarians Maxine Ray and Verna White. Boys officers list President Sam Saparito and Vice President Chris MacDermott with Secretary Adelbert Knapp.
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Martha Rutledge
Girls Glee Club
Jeannette Grisinger
Betty Puder
Marjory Young
Maxine Ray
Venora White
Chaigieres
Ida McConnell
Dorothy Morris
Olga Radosevitch
Goldie Pleasnick
Anna Lawson
Lois Puder
Geraldine Andrews
Boys Glee Club
Sam Sap
Joint Installation of Legion and Auxiliaries in Lorain
The newly elected officers of Morgan Dirlam Post and the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion will be installed in a joint ceremony with officers from other county posts. The event, a two year old custom, is planned for October 9 at the Steel City Post Headquarters 200 9th Street Lorain Ohio. Legionnaires and auxiliary members receive cordial invitations to attend and participate.
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Morgan Dirlam
Women’s Auxiliary of
The
American Legion
Legion
Steel City
9Th Street
Lorain
Ohio
Legion Meeting Promises Fine Event With Installations
Department Commander-elect William Ronald will install Legion officers and Mrs. Harry Thomas of the Ladies Auxiliary will perform installations for the Auxiliary units. The meeting is described as very fine and all members are urged to attend.
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William Ronald
Legion
Harry Thomas
Ladies Auxiliary
Pleasantly Recalled On Doctor Gregg Birthday
Dr. Frank E. Gregg received a shower of birthday cards and good wishes on his Thursday birthday. Friends remembered him with a delightful surprise, bringing warmth and appreciation from those who know him.
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Frank E. Gregg
Gregg
Mrs Swanger Hosts Contract Bridge Club Afternoon
Mrs D G Swanger of Dickason Street entertained Contract Bridge Club members Thursday afternoon at her home. Guests included Mrs Homer Barbe and Mrs Carrol Wight. Delighted refreshments were served late in the afternoon.
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D. G. Swanger
Dickason Street
Contract Bridge Club
Homer Barbe
Carrol Wight
Local Notes From Oberlin And Wellington
Miss Doris Dangier rushed to Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin for emergency appendicitis operation performed by Dr Klann. Mr and Mrs George Lupico move into L TI Crow property on Courtland Street. Flower Club members attend Oberlin Flower Show and parade. Mrs Hazel Bair and her children visit Mr and Mrs John Duff from Gibsonburg Ohio. she is Mrs Duff’s sister. J W Banning named as alternate for Cleveland federal grand jury service. James Gadfield returns to Wellington from Hollywood Hills Hotel Old Forge NY. Mary Ellen Archer returns to her home in Lodi after visiting Wellington and grandmother Mrs Ellen Swier.
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Doris Dangier
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Klann
George Lupico
L. TI. Crow
Courtland Street
John Duff
Hazel Bair
Gibsonburg
Ohio
Bair
Duff
J. W. Banning
Federal Grand Jury
Cleveland
James Gadfield
Wellington
Hollywood Hills
Old Forge
N. Y
Mary Ellen Archer
Lodi
Ellen Swier
Watt Sharp Hangs Self In Coover Harvest Forest
Watt Sharp, 63, committed suicide in Marysville Colorado by tying a harness to a tree limb and hanging himself. Local authorities reported the death and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Marysville
Watt Sharp
Many Stars Appear Single But Reveal Doubles in Telescope
A telescope survey shows many stars that look single to the naked eye are actually binary pairs. Researchers note that higher resolution reveals companions that were previously unseen, affecting estimates of star frequency and luminosity.
First Church programs feature Young People talk and sermons
The First Congregational Church hosts Miss Lucy Eldredge of Ohio for a Sunday School talk with young people at 9 36, while Rev William Muir Auld preaches at 10 45 on What the Church Stands For. Choir and orchestra plan special music, with further church events through October and November.
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First Church
William Muir Auld
First Congregational Church
George Tulh
Thea
Merciful Lord
Russell Broughton
Lucy Eldredge
Dalton
Ohio
Wedina
Lorain
Church School
Reverend Fowler to Lead C E Installation Sunday
The Church of Christ at Second and Chapel will host a 10:30 a.m. service with Reverend Fowler in the pulpit. He will conduct the Christian Endeavor Society installation, induct officers, and use the C E ritual. The day also features a 9:30 a.m. Bible School and a 10:30 a.m. Junior Church led by Theodore Owen, plus a 6:30 p.m. C E meeting in the upper room and a missionary talk by Ruth McGinnis on Russia. A midweek prayer hour at 7:30 p.m. will include a sermon on How The Disciples Began and Grew. Public invited.
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Church of Christ
Second
Chapel Streets
Fowler
Christian Endeavor Society
C. E
Bible School
Theodore Owen
C. E. Sociery
Ruth MecGinnes
Russia
W R C Dinner Draws Large Local Attendance
A large turnout of W. R. C. members and friends attended a Friday noon dinner. Mrs. Anna Grace Bright acted chairman and Mrs. Lena Kiasek presided at 2 PM. Guests Mrs. Elizabeth Haulk and Mrs. Jaustina Rawson were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Grace Bright
Lena Kiasek
Elizabeth Haulk
Jaustina Rawson
Addie Hinksey
Lorain
Strongsville
Charles Abbey
Bright
Eagles Auxiliary Hosts Priof Meeting and Benefit Games
Eagles Auxiliary met in Eagles Hall for a priof meeting followed by a benefit card and banco party. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Maude Johnson and Mrs Anna Bruck. Pedro awards to Mrs Martha Wirth and Mrs Telea Neufer. banco winners were Mrs Anna Blaser and Mrs Marie Martin. Refreshments were provided by a committee led by Mrs Telze row with helpers Mrs Clara Jensen and Mrs Fern Minnich. A Halloween party is planned for the latter part of Oc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Auxiliary
Eagles Hall
Banco
Maude Johnson
Anna Bruck
Pedro
Martha Wirth
Telea Neufer
Anna Blaser
Marie Martin
Telzerow
Clara Jensen
Fern Minnich
Hallowe’en
Dorcas class entertains with devotional and social at Cleveland home
Dorcas class of the Church of Christ was hosted by Mrs. J. H. Forman on Cleveland street. Mrs. Wells led the business session, Devotional on Faith, retiring president Mrs. Hazel Dean expressed thanks for cooperation and the Bible gift. Mrs. Leon Underhill read a Tobacco poem and a family guessing contest entertained thirty three members and three guests. Refreshments were served by six hostesses. The next meeting is a Halloween party October 26 at the church with members and families expected.
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Dorcas
Church of Christ
J. H. Forman
Cleveland Street
Wells
Forman
Hazel Dean
Leon Underhill
Famil
H. C. Beckenroad
C. A. Terry
Sam Findlay
A Alhert
B. Alexander
First Congregational Church Observes Religious Emphasis Week
Tomorrow opens Religious Emphasis Week with services at 7 20 p m through Friday. Dr William Muir Auld will preach on The Awakening Church with sermons including Revival Without Tarrying For Any The Purpose of the Church The Values of Faith The Transfigured Countenance The Unseen Presence and The Burning of the Vanities The week aims to deepen spiritual life restore faith raise standards reconsider church role in the modern world and pursue a quest for a better world.
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First Congregational Church
William Muir Auld
Awakening Church
New Officers Elected at Wicota Church Meeting
Miss Joyce Peterman hosted at Prospect Street where Wicota Church of Christ elected new officers. Marie Kelling was chosen president and other officers were appointed.
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Marie Kelling
Wicota
Church of Christ
Joyce Peterman
Prospect Street
Promotion Day at Bible School Service Schedule
Tomorrow marks Promotion Day at the Bible School with a 9 45 a.m. preparatory prayer, 10 00 o'clock lesson study opening, and a 10 30 a.m. Promotion Day program featuring a brief illustrated message by the pastor. Parents and friends are urged to attend the morning service, followed by 6 30 p.m. young people worship and Bible study. Come and See supper conferences resume Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. with conference at 7 30. Soul-winning through personal witnessing is invited. Rally Day is next Lord's Day October 7, and the fall Communion is on October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. E Neighbour
David
Frank Wilford
Elvrra
Oberlin
First Baptist Pasteur
Rimanotey
Cleveland
Wil
Binghamton
N. Y
Practical Bible Training School
Bible School
Pibls
Dax
Colored Singers at St John’s Lutheran Church
Mission Sunday at St John’s Lutheran features two morning services English at 10 and German at 11 led by Rev. E Malkow of Akron. A male octet directed by P M Schroeter sings Saints of God the Dawn is Brightening. Evening program at 7:30 features the Cotton Blossom Singers, colored girls from Piney Woods School Mississippi, performing sacred hymns and negro spirituals. Sunday School and Bible Class meet at 9:15. Genesis study proceeds in the auditorium.
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Sct. John’s
Pilgrim Church Plans Rally Day Services and Choir
Pilgrim Church observes Rally Day with baptism, admissions to membership, and communion. The Temple Quartet and Miss Jean Little sing selections. Pastor Utterback preaches on The Church Today, with Junior Sermon Why Go to Church, and Youth group discussions. Evening talk and midweek Joel study planned.
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Pilgrim Church
Temple
Arthur Scrivens
C. M. Ackerman
Alex Moses
Edgar Gates
Jean Little
Herbert Young
Utterbach
Joel
Change in church program time at First Spiritualist Church
The First Spiritualist church moves the evening time to 7:30 P M from 7:45 P M The subject is Life Here and in the Spirit World drawn from Luke 16 20 31 and John 15 11 18 Visiting and home workers assist the pastor Mr Fryberger The j adieg of the church will
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Fryberger
Dealer Warns Worn Tires Endanger Motorists
G M Marsh and Son of local GM Goodyear dealers warn that worn smooth tires can fail to stop a car in emergencies, especially with children near schools. They urge motorists to fit new tires with center tread traction like Goodyear G-3 for safety, noting many accidents stem from poor stopping ability.
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G. M. Marsh and Son
Goodwear Tie & Rubber Co
Mr. Marsh
Oldsmobile Reports September Gains in Sales and Production
Oldsmobile reports strong September retail sales with first twenty days 94 percent above last year. Production through September 20 runs 115 percent higher than the prior year, as dealers nationwide note a record month and a factory expansion to meet anticipated larger volumes.
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Oldsmobile
B. E. Ralston
Ralston
Saint Andrew's Church Notes
Holy Communion will be celebrated at 7 30 and church school worship follows at 9 30. All boys and girls with no regular affiliation are invited. Sunday morning worship at 10 45 features an Old Testament lesson from Ecclesiastes and a sermon on life duties. Hymns and anthems will be sung. Young people meet in the Church school room for worship and discussion.
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Jesus
Ecclesiastes
Lfe
Second Congregational to Hear Missionary from Newton Iowa
Sunday school at 9 45 opens with orchestra and song service. Reverend Frank T. Meacham of Newton, Iowa, a returned missionary, will preach at the 10 45 church service. Choir sings Oh That I Had Wings and an arrangement of Jesus Lover of My Soul as offertory. Intermediate and Senior C E meet at six, Janet Tichenor leads junior group. Rally Day set for October seventh to restart regular service.
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Second Congregational Church
Frank T. Meacham
Newton
Iowa
Meacham
Gordon Williams
HE. S. Lorenz
Jesus
C. E
Janet Tichenor
Edison P T A Executive Committee Meeting
The Edison Parent Teachers Association executive committee met Friday at Mrs. Scott Lingenfelter’s home. The year’s first meeting is set for October 4 with Mrs. Carl Martin as speaker. A membership drive starts October 15. Mrs. Lingenfelter’s resignation elevates Mrs. H Gollmar to first vice president. Refreshments followed.
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Edison Parent Teachers’ Association
Scott Lingenfelter
Carl Martin
Lingenfelter
H. H. Brillhart
H. Gollmar
Services at Mrs Van Hoesen Home on West Broad Street
Hold Thursday evening services at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Van Hoesen 648 West Broad Street David Vogler will lecture and give messages assisted by the pastor and other workers Mrs Van Hoesen is an invalid and enjoys seeing as many as will attend the services The public is invited to all services.
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van Hoesen
West Broad Street
David Vogler
Chevrolet marks 70000th Japan unit with ceremony in Osaka
Gener al Motors Japan celebrated the 70 000th Chevrolet produced in seven years with a champagne shower and purification ritual in Osaka. A caravan of twenty units toured central and northeastern Japan, drawing about two million attendees at shows including Kobe where 63,700 people gathered. The event featured diverse models. a parlor coach with berths and showers impressed Prince Chichibu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Osaka
Japan
General Motors Japan, Ltd
Kobe
Prince Chichibu
Oil Firms Call for Lower Gasoline Taxes in Fall Push
Sun Oil Company official C. E. Dowd urges motorists to unite for a fair reduction of gasoline taxes before elections. He favors a two cent per gallon state tax plus the one cent federal tax, arguing higher rates burden drivers and fund non highway uses.
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C. E. Dowd
Sun Oil Company
Ohio Road Information Summary Across Regions
Advises travelers to verify routes before trips. Details detours around Port Clinton Toledo Norwalk Fremont and Mt Vernon and outlines options via U S routes 20 6 42 23 58 13 14 18 30 21 458 with detours near Lisbon Oberlin Ravenna and Amsterdam. Mentions traffic patterns through Cleveland Erie Buffalo Youngstown Canton Wheeling and S R 2 14 45 and 458.
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Toledo
Sandusky
Port Clinton
Norwalk
Fremont
S. R
Elmore
Chicago
U. S
Oberlin
Ashland
Mansfield
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Gilead
Delaware
U. S. 23
Columbus
Deladare
Cleveland - Erie - Buffalo
Cleveland
Youngstown - Pittsburg
Twinsburg
Ravenna
Edinburg
Youngstown
Pittsburgh
Salem
Lisbon
Betou
Canton - Wheeling
Medina
Tassilion
Canton
Steubenville
W Va
Wheeling
Amsterdam
Northwestern Collection opens Sandusky branch office
The Northwestern Collection and Adjustment Company announced a new Sandusky branch, expanding from Elyria where it has operated for years. The Feick Building will host the office, and long-time employee An crew will relocate from Elyria within ten days to manage the Sandusky operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Northwestern Collection and Adjustment Company
Elyria
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Ida Lerman
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Miss Hercuhlier
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