24 Dec 1935
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wilmington News Journal
Location
Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1935
Page
1
Festive season scenes unfold as residents in Wilmington and Clinton County celebrate with generous greetings, renewed friendships, and hopeful visions of a white Christmas, highlighting neighbors sharing warmth and holiday cheer.
The community reports a strong Christmas spirit with families reuniting, travelers returning home, and a rare White Christmas forecast. Stores see heavy holiday business while churches and groups distribute baskets and toys to more than 100 families, and offices close Wednesday for observances.
A 15 year old, Richard Poston, left Canton Ohio to visit his father in Boston. He carried pennies saved for the trip, but tearfully stopped after saying he had done nothing wrong and only wanted to see his father, George Poston, who is divorced from the boy’s mother.
The Internal Revenue Bureau disclosed that the top individual income reported by an Ohioan in 1933 ranged from 75 000 to 1 000 000 with the person’s identity kept secret. Ohioans paid 13 237 425 in income taxes on 511 694 014 in total income. Thirty six earners between 100 000 and 150 000 paid 1 031 076.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board notes a favorable housing picture with new building started and strong demand. Forecasts vary from 600,000 to 1,000,000 new dwelling units over the next two years, but 1936 could surpass 200,000 homes if gains match 1935.
Virginia Caron, 12, Cincinnati’s first coast ing fatality, died after a bobsled collided with a sled she rode with sister Mary Louise, 8. Virginia’s skull was fractured in the Christmas Eve accident.
In Seattle on December 24 Mr and Mrs Andrew E Sater display two large boxes of holly by their sidewalk with a sign inviting people to take some. The simple gesture aims to share festive greenery with neighbors and visitors.
In the City of David a Savior is born this day, Christ the Lord, as shepherds in the field watch by night. An angel proclaims good tidings of great joy to all people, with the glory of the Lord shining around.
Biblical scene reports angels praising God and announcing the birth as shepherds decide to visit Bethlehem to witness the event the Lord revealed to them. The account emphasizes heavenly hosts declaring glory to God and peace on earth.
British authorities announce extra police at Liverpool docks when Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh land from the United States amid threats to their son Jon. Officials say guards will be discreet and the Lindberghs will receive standard protection from police at all times.
A Toledo lawsuit seeks 17.50 interest from the federal government and challenges the right to call in the 1917 3 1/2 percent gold Liberty bonds before maturity. Frank Collins of Toledo sues, represented by Attorney Robert A. Taft, arguing redemption requires gold payments matching the original weight and fineness.
Berlin breeder Anton Neukirsch claims his canaries would have won the world singing title if not for smoke in their cages and challenges Chicago’s Mrs. Frances Wolf to a 3400 special match with her champion Rajah next month in Cincinnati.
Bethlehem crowds join in prayers for an end to the Ital Ethi war as bells toll for Christmas. Pilgrims from many lands arrive from Jerusalem and Shepherd's Field while the Nativity grotto glows with candles and a holy effigy is shown amid carols.
Ida Lupino and her father testified about a vacant chair at Miss Todd s party and a new romance with a man from San Francisco, as investigators seek a motive in the actress death after the Cafe Trocadero party.
The Daily News Journal publishes its annual Christmas Greetings Edition delivering greetings from city and county firms to over 4,000 families. The 22 page edition claims wide reach beyond Clinton County into surrounding trading territory, and showcases the paper and advertisers proud of the project.
Philadelphia report states Eleanor Cooper, 23, must explain why she should not fund her husband William Cooper's attorney as he seeks counsel to contest her divorce suit. Cooper, 26, argues her grounds are false, noting she has employment while he does not.
Emil Lundgren, 28, a clerk at the farmers' co op dairy in Columbus, died last night after being shot during a holdup a week earlier. The bandit escaped with $4, triggering a citywide manhunt and renewed police efforts.
Telegraphing amid war reports and festive scenes, the AP notes the Ethiopian conflict darkening Christmas hopes as Pope Pius XII speaks of broken peace while Rome and sanctions stir tension. In Bethlehem pilgrims pray for end to the war as Dionne quints and Roosevelt grandchildren mark the season in North America. A cold Christmas adds grit to cheer as prisoners gain pardons and the “flying Santa” visits remote lighthouses on the New England coast.
Speaker Byrns said a workable compromise on the bonus bill might win administration acceptance if negotiators are in a compromising mood. He hopes a quick disposition to ease other legislation and adjournment by May, noting the president’s breathing spell remains. He did not rule out a presidential veto on any bonus bill and cited three main plans under review: Patman immediate payment with new money, Vinson fast payment with government discretion, and Byrnes Steiner full payment by the Treasury in 1938 with 97 percent paid if cashed now.
A 70-year-old housekeeper Mrs. Mary L. Ginder was shot to death at a Christmas reunion dinner at Haverford College. A 26-year-old dishwasher Roy Crittenden, fired a week earlier for drinking, surrendered to police within an hour after the incident, telling investigators he would do it again. Seven spectators, including two children, watched in horror as the intruder fired.
Warren reports 10 year old Steve Mindek drowned after ice on the Mahoning River broke. His 7 year old brother Alfred also fell in but reached shore safely with 11 year old John Arap assisting.
Cleveland police report Joseph Noga aged 38 died from a self inflicted bullet wound after he shot and killed Mrs Mary Soroka mother of four in a jealous rage on Sunday. Detective Sergeant Eby Dickinson said officers arrived to arrest him and he shot himself.
The Wilmington Daily News Journal will not publish on Wednesday Christmas Day, honoring its long established custom so staff and associates may enjoy a complete holiday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.