Cyclone devastates Gainesville Georgia business district
A powerful cyclone hit Gainesville Georgia on April 6 causing extensive damage to the business district. Early death estimates reach up to 1,000 with $5,000,000 in property damage. Fires followed the storm as water and pumping facilities failed and utilities were cut.
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Gainesville
Atlanta Fire Department
Pruitt Barrett Hardware
Palmour Hardware
Cooper Company
W. M. Brice
United Press
City
Princeton
Pacolet Manufacturing Company
Owen Osborne
Artplus
Pacolet Company
Brice
Riverside Military Academy
Brenau College
Acworth
N. B. Terry
Auto Crash Harms Six In Lincoln Highway Collision
An overnight two car crash on the Lincoln highway two and a half miles west of Van Wert left six occupants uninjured but with heavy vehicle damage. Driver 8 D Runnion of East Main street and H Wolverton of Fort Wayne disputed directions as the collision occurred on the south highway shoulder. Passengers included Mrs Runnion A B Fawcett and William Riley and Mrs Wolverton. Sheriff R B Stevens and Deputy C M Crabtree investigated.
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D. Runnion
East Main St
H. Wolverton
Fort Wayne
van Wert
Lincoln Highway
Runnion
Wolverton
Political War Over Hauptmann Opens
Gov. Harold G. Hoffman opened a political battle by saying Hauptmann's link to the crime was doubtful. Supporters and opponents prepared resolutions for the legislature tonight urging an investigation of the prosecution and Hauptmann's defense.
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Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Dr Snyder to Renew Kiwanis Club Talk at Hotel Marsh
Dr E E Snyder pastor of St Marks Lutheran church will renew his annual address before Kiwanis club members tonight in the Hotel Marsh. The Rev Snyder has addressed the group on their meeting prior to Easter for several years.
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E. E. Snyder
Stock leaders push market higher with steel and auto gains
New York stocks rose today in active turnover as Chrysler and General Motors hit new highs not seen since 1929. U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel reached best levels since 1931, signaling strong industrial demand.
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New York
Chrysler
General Motors
U. G. Steel
Bethlehem
Snowy chase ends with Fleming auto wreck
An automobile owned by Doyt Fleming was stolen Saturday night and recovered partially wrecked after hitting a light post on Center Street. Patrolmen Kennedy and Perry traced snow footprints east to Monroe Street where tracks vanished.
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Doyt
Center St
M. L. Kennedy
Fleming
Findlay
Oliver 4. Perry
Monroe St
Van Wert Schools Announce Two Day Easter Holiday
Van Wert schools will close next Thursday afternoon through Tuesday morning April 14 for Easter. No classes on Good Friday or the Monday after Easter. County schools mostly keep sessions this weekend, with Pleasant Township Centralized School as the only holiday source.
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van Wert
A. E. Diener
C. L. Shaffer
Pleasant Township
Pastor Proposes Rotary Luncheon End to World War
Philadelphia pastor Dr. A V Pohlman spoke at a Rotary Club meeting at the YWCA proposing that world leaders such as Roosevelt Stalin and Mussolini share a luncheon to discuss national needs and offerings. He argued frank dialogue could end international strife.
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A. V. Pohlman
Philadelphia
St. Marks Lutheran Church
Rotary Club
YWCA
Pohlman
Rotary
Roosevelt
Stalin
Mussolini
Miner Dies After Rescue From Bootleg Coal Hole
Shenandoah, Pa. April 6. Anthony Treskoloski a 26 year old coal miner who was buried two days in a bootleg coal hole died from shock and exposure after being rescued.
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Shenandoah
Anthony Treskoloski
State Road Hearing in Van Wert County
County farmers attend a hearing at the courthouse to argue for and against extending state road mileage by three miles. Van Wert has the district’s smallest 114 miles, with talks on Wren-McIll, Wiltshire-Egin, and Convoy east roads. County surveyor D A Snyder says land donations may be needed for 80 foot rights of way.
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van Wert
Court House
Wren-Landeck
Wiltshire-Eigin
Convoy East
D. A. Snyder
Red Cross Drive Surpasses Goal for Ohio Valley Relief
The Van Wert county Red Cross chapter reports gifts totaling 1108.44, surpassing the 1087.50 goal after 18 days of fundraising. Started March 18, the drive drew help from churches and groups across the county, with funds earmarked for feeding housing and rehabilitation.
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Ohio River Valley
van Wert
van Wert County
American Red Cross
E. C. Humphreys
Reguar Red Cross
Humphreys
Services Today for Charles Stuckey
Charles Stuckey aged 46 of Hoaglin Indiana died Saturday at Van Wert County Hospital after an operation for mastoiditis. Funeral services were set for today at Mt. Pleasant church. He is survived by his widow formerly Leota Michael, four daughters, his parents Mr and Mrs W C Stuckey of Hoaglin Jp, and brothers Nolen E Stuckey of East First St Odus and Burl Stuckey of Hoaglin township.
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Charles Stuckey
Hoaglin In
van Wert County Hospital
Mt. Pleasant Church
Phares to Address County History Forum Series
County agent W. R. Phares and local attorney O. W. Priddy will speak at community forums this week. Phares will speak in York tonight and Priddy in Middle Point Tuesday on county history and related topics.
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W. R. Phares
QO. W. Priddy
York
Middle Point
Fire department extinguishes roof fire at Miller home
The Fire Department rushed to 613 Center Street at 1 15 p m Saturday and put out a roof fire caused by chimney sparks. About 15 to 20 feet of shingles were burned.
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Harry K. Miller
Center St
Boys confession tops Mansfield murder case sequence
Police reported that three year old Charles? confessed amid grief to killing his high school sweetheart after finding her with a rival. He said he did not intend to kill anyone and would be charged with first degree murder.
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Mansfield
Charles
Ine
Martier
Ohio streams likely closed to fishing during spring period
State Conservation Commissioner Lawrence Wooddell said several streams including Brush Creek Mahonia River Walhonding River Maume River and Stillwater River may be closed to all fishing during the spring season. The council will finalize applications soon. A muskrat propagation program will be studied and plans carried out. An order prohibiting clamming on the Sandusky River will take effect in about 30 days to protect aquatic life. The council also approved leasing land for field trials at $1 per year and authorized purchasing 120 acres near the state game farm at Urbana.
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Lawrenc Wooddell
Brush Creek
Mahonia River
Walhonding
Maume River
Stillwater
Wooddell
Sandusky
Woodell
Urbana
Pond Returns Home After Fort Wayne Car Theft
Omar Pond of Scott reported from Minneapolis that he and Sheriff R B Stevens recovered Pond's stolen car, taken in Fort Wayne on March 25. The vehicle was not damaged.
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Omar Pond
Scott
Minneapolis
R. B. Stevens
Ond
Fort Wayne
Pond
Ohio flood feared in Cincinnati warns evacuation
Meteorologist W. C. Devereaux warned of a second flood rising rapidly over Cincinnati. He cautioned residents in areas first affected by the flood to evacuate their homes immediately.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Meteorologiat
W. C.devereaux
Five Killed in Ohio Accidents Over Weekend
Five people were killed in Ohio auto accidents over the weekend. Mrs. Eliha Sherwood of Canton 39 died in a head on collision near Suffield. Her husband Bayard 44 and son Bayard Jr 12 were injured. Clifford Whittington 10 died in Cincinnati when struck by a train. Adam Hufnagel 55 of Cincinnati died.
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Ohio
Eliha Sherwood
Canton
Suffield
Bayard
Bayard Jr
Clifford Whttington
Cincinnati
Adam Hufnagel
Benjamin to trial soon in Hauptmann perjury case
Clinton New Jersey April 6 Anthony M Hauck Jr Hunterdon County prosecutor says Benjamin ever of Brooklyn will be tried soon on perjury charges connected to the Hauptmann case. Defense witness Heier claimed seeing a man resembling Isadore Fisch at St. Raymonds cemetery. later the witness was linked to a Manhattan car crash. Helier is free on 2500 bail.
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Clinton
N. J
Anthony M. Hauck Jr
Hunterdon County
Benjamin Ever
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Heier
St. Raymond's Cemetery
Bronx
Isadore Fisch
Heler
Manhattan
Hauck
Adam Robbins
Helier
Mrs. Anna Cochran Dies At 93 In Middle Point
Anna Cochran 93 of Middle Point died at 12:20 this morning after months of illness at her home. Born March 30, 1843 in Perry county she lived in Middle Point 45 years and was a Lutheran. Surviving: five children Charles Frank Cochran Mrs Nettie Emery Miss Ida Cochran and Mrs Lou Cover. sister Mrs Lucinda Conrad Lima. seven grandchildren nine great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm in Middle Point Lutheran church Rev Paul Ernie to officiate. Burial Kings Cemetery. Body may be viewed at the home.
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Anna Cochran
Middle Point
Perry County
John
Charles
Frank Cochran
Nettie Emery
Ida Cochran
Lou Cover
Near Middle Point
Lucinda Conrad
Lima
Lutheran Church
Paul Ernie
Kings Cemetery
Van Wert Man’s Driving License Revoked by DMV
Columbus Ohio April 6 The driving license of Daniel Webb of Washington Street Van Wert was revoked by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles today.
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Columbus
Daniel Webb
Washington St
van Wert
Bureau of Motor Vehicles Today
Ridge High selects Mias Grayce Reed as Peony Queen candidate
Ridge High School seniors chose Mias Grayce Reed to represent them in the Peony Queen contest. The event will crown Queen Jubilee V during Van Wert’s fifth annual Peony Festival in early June. Superintendent John H. Leonard and other girls were rumored to be r e pur le d at county.
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Ridge High School
Mias Grayce Reed
Queen Jubilee V
van Wert
John H. Leonard
Ridge
Marne
County
Grand Jury Convenes as April session opens in Common Pleas
Common pleas court officials began a new term with the April grand jury meeting to review pending cases and potential con investigations. Foreman E B King leads a panel of eight men and women as Judge Sumner B Walters sets the 9 am proceedings with Beard presenting cases in secret session.
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Common § Pleas
Beard
Sumner B. Walters
E. B. King
van Wert
E. Glenn Owens
York Tp
Olive Shriver
Nell Louthan
Delphos
Five Army Fliers Die in Crash Near Fredericktown
Five Army aviators were killed when their two motor bomber crashed during a routine training flight near Fredericktown. Identified were Lieut Stetson Brown Cadet Paul Anspaugh Private Yost Staff Sergt Endy and Private Metz. Remains were recovered amid charred wreckage and the plane was a B 6A by engine serial number. In California Lieut Browne Clement, 27, died after his parachute failed to open following a crippled plane incident.
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Fredericksburg
Army
Middletown
Stetson Brown
St. Johnsbury
Paul Anspaugh Cleveland
Yost
Pittsburgh
Endy
Pottstown
Metz
Chambersburg
Conterery Park
Calif
Browne Clement
Ohio
Gunsett to Address Legion Post Tonight
Postmaster D. J. Gunsett will address a meeting of the American Legion at post headquarters here tonight at 8 o clock. The Legion is observing vice commanders month with Herman Becker presiding in his role as local post officer.
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D. J. Gunsett
American Legion
Legion
Herman Becker
Townsend Meeting at Wren
J. P. Hooker of Toledo Townsend club organizer will address a meeting tonight at 8 oclock at Wren.
Tornado devastates Tupelo Mississippi city center
April 6 Tupelo Mississippi faced widespread destruction as a tornado wiped out two thirds of the city, killed dozens, injured hundreds, and left public buildings converted into emergency hospitals. Rescue teams, fires, and a widening death toll stressed relief efforts as aid arrived from Memphis and Jackson.
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Min
Petnai Hartna Mlger
Arkansas
Lacrosse
Ark
Melbourne
Memphis
Brooks Smith
United Press
Miss
J. A. O'Keefe
Jackson
Willis Heights
Bnt
Ice-Locked Ships Freed Near Conneaut Harbor
Three coal vessels ice-locked off Conneaut harbor for two days were freed Sunday as a north wind loosened the floe ice. The incident occurred near Conneaut Ohio with the fleet finally moving on as daytime thaw allowed.
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Conneaut, O
Conneaut Harbor
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