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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1940

Page

7

Salvation Army Drive Opens Tonight in Elyria

The Elyria Salvation Army launches an 18000 building fund drive this evening with a 6 p m dinner at the Church of Christ. A full campaign staff of 278 workers is organized under Major Dan Kathe with captains and teams listed, including Walter Bischoff and Fred Snoble leading multiple divisions. The effort aims to raise funds for a new Salvation Army building in Elyria.

Elyria Salvation Army Church of Christ Co. F Bronson J. D. Severs Q. J. Winsor Dan Kathe Walter Bischoff L. &. Deetz Vic Resar Ted C. Taylor James Collier Clarence Bemus Charles Leonard Harry Rankin Kenneth Botamer Fred Snoble Harold Fox Carl Harris Nichols Henry W. Ault Kenneth Lord Marion Crowder Russell Minger Seward N. Black R. J. Fitch H. W. Ingersoll C.E. Southam H. T. Brown F. J. Borie E. T. Struck J. A. Pope Sumner Hartwell Herert Guild Wayne Wise Robert Hahn W. H. Gaston Albert Berson Jack Rassler Harold Block Paul Wainwright Carl Curtis W. H. Spencer Cart Keech H. J. Stankard A. J Robson T. J. Henkel C. A. Persons

Court delays Buckey subcontract on Mt Vernon bridge job

County commissioners withheld approval of Newark contractor R E Buckey for a $22000 stone mason contract with Mt Vernon Bridge Co. until local masons are given bid opportunity. Clerk to contact bridge officials on bidding fairness. Separately Dora Balazs sues Join Balazs for $1616 unpaid alimony from a 1921 divorce. The case cites $12439 total due, $10783 paid, and custody of six children.

R. E. Buckey Newark Mt. Vernon Bridge Co Edward DeChant Fred Ruth Toj Erie Avenue DeChant Dora Balazs Join Balazs Tme John Conaway Wilard Conaway Fredonia Ross K. Conaway Pittsburgh Stella Conaway Spring New Jerse The Elyria Savings and Trust Co

Amherst Mayor orders rest home closed after arrest

Amherst Mayor J H Michael announced the Colburn Rest Home will close and eight residents will be moved by 4 pm. The action follows the Saturday night arrest of proprietors Carl and Mrs Markley after a family brawl at the Park Avenue grille. Mrs Markley faces a liquor charge. he faces intoxication. Three horses were placed in charge of the home to care for the eight inmates until new arrangements are made.

J. H. Michael Amherst Colburn Rest Carl Markley Park Avenue Markley White Michael

Preparations For Y M C A Circus Move Forward

Preparations for the Y M C A circus set for April 18 and 19 proceed with a clowns committee meeting at the Y M C A Wednesday night. Members include Samuel Peat William Peat Ed Nano Richard Mathis and George Flowers. Nine boys were chosen for the archery team to perform a demonstration at the circus including Jack Ferguson Robert Flynn Raymond Scarbrough David Green Lester Christianson William Renninger Norman Simovitz Stanley Olmstead and Ed Joviak.

Samuel Peat Wiliam Peat Ed Nano Richard Mathis George Flowers Jack Ferguson Robert Flynn Raymond Scarbrough David Green Lester Christian William Renninger Norman Simovitz Stanley Olmstead Ed Joviak

Gold Stolen From Dental Offices

Police investigate thefts at three dental offices over the weekend as burglars entered through likely unlocked doors or stolen keys. Dr. Agate reports about 20 dollars in gold missing from a lab draw, Dr. Saunders 23 dollars plus several small nuggets and a gold plate, and Dr. Wilson a small loss. Authorities suspect regular dental thieves making rounds.

Polee A. R. Agate Cotion B. E. Saunders Elyria Savings and Trust KR. S. Wilson Etyra Saings and Trust

Brewster fined for intoxication in Breexlyn

Leon B. Brewster was fined $10 and costs for intoxication after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. He was arrested at 1 15 a m when police found him in his car on Lake avenue near Walnut street and he attempted to drive away as officers approached.

Leon B. Brewster Breexlyn Joseph Q. Petro Brewster Lake Avenue Walnut Street

Farm Schedule Samples Put In Hands Of Farmers Study

Postmaster C J Sartor reported many inquiries about sample farm schedules. Samples will be available at France’s office per Matuszak. The farm schedule includes more questions than the population schedule. Matuszak, district supervisor, oversees Torain Medina Portage and Summitt counties outside Akron.

C. J Sartor France Matuszak Matuséak Torain Medina Portage Summitt County Akron

Council weighs Gulf road construction and vacating alley

President Thompson cited four committee items on Gulf road and Poplar street construction and nearby development. Council voted to vacate an alley from Lawrence to West streets per abutting property owners wishes.

Thompson Gulf Road Poplar Street Council S. N. Black Lawrence West Faxon Melvin Witter Witter Elyria Memorial Hospital

Past Chiefs Meet Amherst And Local Clubs Apr 2

Amherst April meeting notes from the Past Chiefs club of Pythian Sisters held at Mrs. H A Monger’s home with chicken dinner and green yellow decor. Other items cover Amherst Business Men's Association plans, Mother-Daughter party talk, and upcoming study club programs. Also reports on Eagles membership drive, church and school activities, and local social events with multiple residents named.

Amherst Clu Pythian Sisters H. A. Monger South Main Street Ira Lynch Conrad Mulder Frank Mischka Nettie Schaeffer A. C. Kreger Paul Linden Mayme Schaeffer Cc. A. Lauer Jes. McLean Edith Hoffner George Baus J. B. Avery Ella Jaege Edith Ehrman Ida Henry Lorain Nethe Schaeffer Amherst Business Men‘s Association Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Society Mischxa’s George Frank R. L. Menz Michael F. R. Powers Association South Amherst Sorasis Club Harry Nicholl Jay Gillette Charles Good F. Hubbard Ninal Leuszler Joan Ludwig I. G. Maxwell F. BE. Merritt W. G. Nord Wes Mary Martha Wood Faris Bert Parkard Karl Smith J. R. McKenzie W. J. Darling Robert Becker Harold Saunders Amherst Semple Clark Axtel Street The Methodist Church Bert Elyria Joseph Baxter East Street Parent- Teacher Association Drama Ciss of Amherst Hi Columbus Donald Fullmer Henry Raesler Hugh McGarvey C. A. Lauer Jacob Rosenkran Frederick Cook Brownhelm Congregational Church

Market quotations and farm produce prices from Toledo elevators

The Toledo market report lists wheat, corn, hay, straw, beans, and fruit prices from local elevators and traders. It includes price ranges for red and white wheats, oats, barley, cotton seed, alfalfa cuts, baldwins apples, cucumbers, celery, and cucumber prices, with per unit and per basket figures and notes on storage and shipping terms.

Sheets Elevator Co Mon- Miting Coy Appil Delelou HS Hothouse

Democratic State Candidates Speak At Elyria Club Meeting

The Elyria Democratic Women’s Club hosts a Thursday program featuring Democratic state candidates including Governor hopeful Prank A. Dye of Columbus and James F. Flynn of Sandusky. Other speakers include congressman-at-large candidates Stephen Young Kent A. Buchanan and Joan Turner’s proxy, with music interludes and future sessions set for May 2.

Elyria Ohio Ohio Universities Columbus United States James F. Flynn Sandusky Flynn Cincinnati Law School Erie County Department of Justice Stephen Young Kent A. Buchanan Cleveland Heights Joan H. Turner Shaker Heights Turner Dow W. Harter John McSweeney William J. Kennedy

Fresh Produce and Livestock Prices From Cleveland Market

The listing shows varied produce prices with endive 50 69 cents and escarole 30 40 cents per basket, lettuce bits, parsnips 35 80 cents, radish three quarters to ninety cents per two dozen, and assorted potatoes and greens. Livestock rates include steers 260 to 180 pounds, butcher cattle 7 to 12, cows 5 to 6 25, sheep and lambs with spring lambs 10 to 19, and poultry including hens, springers, and leghorn stock. Also noted are egg and poultry market unsettled indications and regional beef and pork quotes.

Clevelani Abe

Death Notices for Amelia Ewington Hoose and Boyer in Elyria

Three obituary notices list Amelia Ewington 75 dying at home after two weeks illness. born Elyria June 26 1865 widow of Alfred Ewington. Also Albert H Hoose 82 dies at Elyria Memorial Hospital with details of surviving children and burial in New London Grove Street Cemetery. Emily A Boyer 81 dies at Boyd Memorial Home. active in Englewood Baptist Church and pioneer Braille transcriber. services in Chicago and burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Amelia Ewington West Avenue Ewington Alfred Ewington Elyria Katherine Kramer Caroline Peck Lakewood McCarthy Second Street St. Mary's Church Robert Delmege Ridgelawn Cemetery Albert H. Hoose Mapte Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Mr. Hoose New London Ohio Albert C. House Lloyd East Cleveland Leech Canton Mabel Kieffer Grove Street Emily A. Boyer Boyd Memorial Boyer Kentucky Chicago Englewood Baptist Church Arthur M. Boyer E. J. Boyer Bremzerton Washington James Boyer San Diego California Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home Oakwood Cemetery

American Lace Co Displays At Berson's Elyria Store

The American Lace Manufacturing Company of Elyria presents a window display at Berson's Elyria Dry Goods to showcase laces by the yard tablecloths scarves dailies and other items. Albert Berson notes growing interest in American made laces due to wartime trade constraints and the local plant’s high end pieces will be on view until Thursday morning.

Elyria Berson Elyrians Albert Berson

Father And Son Banquet Friday At Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Akron event features Fred C. Pockrandt as speaker on A Program for Boys and Men at 6 30 p m. The Emmanuel Lutheran Church gathering includes music by Paul Wainwright and toasts by Harold and Russell Smith. Robert A. Shryock presides with Women’s Group No 1 serving the meal.

Fred C. Pockrandt Akron Emmanuel Lutheran Church Pockrandt Fred Albrecht Men's Brotherhood The Synod of Ohio United Lutheran Church In America Church Council of Holy Trinity Church Paul Wainwright Harold E. Smith Russell Smith Arthur P. Hess, Jr Robert A. Shryock Emmanuel Lutheran Churchmen’s Organization Carl S. Romelee A. E. Weckerly

Three Sixth Street Boys Admit Damaging Sands Garage

Police obtained admissions from three boys aged five to six that they broke two windows in G. W. Sands' garage, pulled wires from an air compressor, and poured acid on monument stones, totaling about 380 in damage. The acts occurred during the week of March 17. Sands was away and found the damage yesterday. Police Chief E J Stankard stated the parents were not notified.

Sixth Street G. W. Sands Sands E. J. Stankard

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