Biographical Sketch of Frank J. Svoboda

Svoboda, Frank J.; publisher; born, Bohemia, May 1, 1874; son of John and Mary Vild Svoboda; educated, Parochial school, “Our Lady of Lourdes,” Cleveland, O., and evening public schools; married, Cleveland, June 30, 1896, Josephine Holpuch; issue, four children; when 25 years of age, established a Bohemian Newspaper, The American, which has grown to a large publication; and is considered one of the best Bohemian newspapers in the United States; The American is the representative newspaper for the Bohemian people of Cleveland; director American Association of Foreign Newspapers of N. Y.; member First Catholic Central Union of the U. S., … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Anton Karl Rehor

Rehor, Anton Karl; cement contractor; born, Bohemia, Dec. 7, 1871; son of Joseph and Frances Klika Rehor; public school education; married, May 3, 1904, Anna Goll; issue, Anton K. Jr., Anna, and Alfred; came to Cleveland in 1899; started as cement worker, and in 1902, went into business for himself; in 1907, laid for City of Cleveland, 105,000 square feet of cement work; does most of brewery contracting, floors and walks; member Sokol (Turners), Eagles; member Marblehead Hunting and Fishing Club. Recreation: Hunting.