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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1940

Page

3

Yankees Poised for Fifth Straight American League Pennant

United Press reports the New York Yankees return north with a flawless squad aimed at a fifth consecutive AL pennant. Manager Joe McCarthy cultivates confidence while pitching questions loom, as Ruffing and a crowded mound staff are watched for durability, with strong defense and power infield and outfield.

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Milnar Confident as Indians Top Giants 9–3 in Spring Start

Al Milnar, veteran pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, enhanced his final season prospects by pitching five strong innings against the New York Giants as Cleveland won 9 to 3. Milnar added a curveball to his repertoire and credited his improved form to a focused spring effort, while teammates like Hank Weatherly Ben Chapman Roy Weatherly and Ken Keltner backed the offense with 19 hits.

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Mount Union golfer Iv a Shorb withdraws from college

Massillon golfer Iv a Shorb, a top ranking Ohio women's player, withdraws from Mount Union College disclosed today. She had played in the Mount Union Varsity links twice, marking a notable decision in Ohio women’s golf circles.

Iva Shorb Rom Mount Union

Imms Beats Winston in Hartford Heavyweight Bout

Eddie Imms, a Cleveland veteran, defeated Winston, a Hartford Negro, in the second round of a heavyweight fight last night in Cincinnati. Only one of five supporting bouts reached the limit, with three ending in first round knockouts.

Cincinnati Eddie Imms Cleveland Eddie Winston Hartford

Chronicle Telegram reports Ngkam Vantan results

Ngkam Vantan credited with decisive results in a Chronicle Telegram coverage noting event outcomes, participant names, and venue details. The report highlights the performance, timing, and any records set, framing the results within the event context and local significance.

Masters in Augusta Reawakens for Jones Though Outpaced

The long famed golfer Jones, once a near perfect machine on the course, returns to the Masters in Augusta after years of decline and inactivity. New generations have risen as he plays only a single tourney yearly, with rust on his famed putting stroke and a career long defined by precision.

United Press Agusta Georgia Bobby King The Mullion Georgia Arts Jones Casile Ford Maesters Augusta Sarazen Picard Guidahl Jom Demaret Ben Hogan Nelson Smith Little McSpaden Bobby Jones

107 Entries Listed In Lorain County Table Tennis Meet

Lorain County hosts the first annual table tennis tournament at the YMCA gym on April 8 9 and 13 with 107 entries including 35 boys and 20 men in singles and 40 doubles matches. Five tables will be used, preliminaries best two out of three, semis and finals best three out of five, concluding Saturday April 13.

Lorain County Carl Wagner Elging Lorain Amherst LaGrange South Amherst Sue Tuchias Dillan Goodrich Proneh Smush Starbrough Casteign Weaver Wright Gardner Midrooh Wades Luma- Cue Benford Greene Tite Carman Fl Liamadue Xuhar Andersay BR Simpet Nandult Tanmet Andracue Deingues Burrows Jamie Traicote Crass Sla Pususs Thurdner Rand Rati Rentaurd Mendes Thfete Mougel Dilon-Goudrich Smith Janes Costingu Wauner Weiver-Wrieht Gardger-Mudieh Ab Ao Toumadine J Roy Gren Fale Daley Kien Warner Carman DD Gate u—Tahio Olmsted Conkseu Winker Kuhar-Anderson Monmer Dureheny Matocen Chest Toms Ware Mowatt Doris Wiese Burrowe J Simpson-Gardner oard-Mendes Berger Kali Thie & Gardner Tlaehford Blaine Wands Hathory Tberger-Hasnelb Tatle Ob Fev Goldverg Georgia Robert Tyre Jones Calcutta Sam Snead Snead Jones

Blachford Blaine and table match ups listed for tournament play

The page details numerous table pairings and winners across multiple rounds including Brega winner of Blachford Blaine to table 1, Terry winner of Thompson vs Woods, Seibert vs Kuaher, Huff vs Norman, and many others. It lists tables 1 through 7 with participants like Davies Selby, Dillman Mac Hunley, Carman Drassell Gardners, Mowatt Husing, and Stiwald Lang. Also notes Wednesday April 10th events with Gilder Wright, table 3 matchups, and three days later finals.

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Hockey Playoffs Schedule From International Americans Series

The page lists hockey playoff games with Providence vs Pittsburgh results and upcoming matchups. It notes Tuesday Providence 4 Pittsburgh 3 and Tuesday New York vs Toronto 2 0 in overtime with other implied games in Pittsburgh Toronto and New York at various venues. No exact dates beyond April 4 and upcoming matchups in Providence Pittsburgh Terante.

International Americay Providence Paitts Berg Pittsburgh New York Terante

Belden Pinochle Club Hosts Evening of Cards

Belden residents hosted the Evening Pinochle club at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Goodman. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs Arthur Wise Otto Deimling Mrs Bert Goodman and Arthur Wise. Second place honors went to Mrs Carl Schmidt and George Grabenstetter, with Mr and Mrs D G Reisinger entertaining Sunday dinner guests including Miss Florence Fasac and Norvin Neshett of Shaker Heights. Also present were Mr and Mrs Daniel Neshett and son Danny of Elyria and Mr and Mrs Harold Phiffer and children of Wellington. Callers at the Martin Beriswill home included Mr and Mrs Melvin Seidel and Mr and Mrs Rudolph Pfeiffer and sons.

Harold Phiffer Wellington Clarence Wise Martin Beriswill Melvin Seidel Strongsville Rudolph Pfeiffer Nick Huber George Grahen

Birthday Dinner Honors Little Danny Nesbett

Saturday evening guests included Mr and Mrs G Reisinger and Mrs F W Weniner at Daniel Nesbett’s home for Danny Nesbett’s first birthday. Earlier, Wise visited Mrs George Hamberger in LaGrange on Friday afternoon.

Postponed Meetings and Local Socials in LaGrange

Local notices report the Circle One of the Methodist Aid society postponed to Friday April 12 with co host Mrs Vernon Rundle. PTA April meeting delayed to Tuesday April 23 tying to Spring Festival music. Attendees at the Eaton auditorium banquet include Mr and Mrs Orva Hastings and others.

Lagrange Fred Prosser Circle One Methodist Aid Society Vernon Rundle Eaton Auditorium Orva Hastings Ira Swartz D. A. Swartz C. A. Rawson

South Ridge Church Notes Apr 7 Sunday schedule

South Ridge notes list Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Rev R Guhand of Elyria to deliver message. Brief items include BRIEFLY PA rally at Flat Rock April 6 and various local visits and social gatherings among residents of Lorain and nearby towns.

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Columbia Juniors Stage Neve Fires Comedy Friday Night

The Columbia high school auditorium hosts a three act comedy drama Neve Fires by the Junior class Friday at 7 pm. Cast includes Lucinda Andrews Helen Walker Suzanne Toler Harriet Schurr Sid Sperry Howard Walker Jerry Arthur Rogers Stephen Santry and others with Lucile Churchward directing assisted by Lynn Bartter Emma Johnson Millie Luks.

Columbia Columbia High ‘School Auditorum Lucinda Andrews Helen Walker Suzanne Toler Harriet Schurr Sid Sperry Howard Walker Jerry Arthur Rogers Stephen Santry William Moller Billy Milton Walter Phyllis Vollet Harrington Anna Helen Leach Olive Ruth Bartter Eve Olga Bolling Tigson Robert Harrington Lynn Gray Elbert Jasper Mary Marshall Virginia Futt Marshall Mary Emma Johnson Angie Sperry Millie Luks Lucile Churchward Miss Churchward Lynn Bartter Harriet Schuur

Associate Editor of Plain Dealer Dies

McConnelsville Ohio, April 4. Willam C Howells 32 associate editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer and a World War veteran died at Rocky Glen sanitarium. He headed the Plain Dealer Columbus bureau for 15 years and was president of the Ohio Legislative Correspondents Association for six years. He joined the paper in 1909 after Michigan education and served in World War I, attaining major rank and later lieutenant colonel in the Reserve.

Mcconnellsville Willam C. Howells Cleveland Main Dealer Rocky Glen Plain Dealer Columbus Ohio Legislative Correspondents’ Association The University of Michigan France Reserve Officers’ Organization

Students Sponsor Party At Carlisle School

Eighth grade pupils at Carlisle School will sponsor a banco party in the school gymnasium on Friday at 8 p m. Students, parents and all other interested persons in the community are invited.

Carlisle

Realtor Announces Deals in Elyria Property Sale and Rentals

B M O Donnell and others report sales and rentals in Elyria. The house at 537 West Bridge Street was bought by Mr. and Mrs. X R Brown of Amherst as an investment. Fitzgerald and Berson rented a shop at 544 Broad Street, replacing Jim Armitage. Mr. and Mrs. Z S Webber rented the home at 190 Cleveland Street and will move from Toledo, Webber a Nickle Plate conductor. Mr. and Mrs N Townsend rented 258 Marseille Avenue, Townsend a clerk at the Elyria Hotel.

Elyria B M. O'Donnell X R Brown Amherst West Bridge Street Fitzgerald and Berson Broad Street Jim Armitage Z. S. Webber Cleveland Street Toledo Webber N . Townsend Marseilles Avenue Townsend Elyria Hotel

Fire kills Kavenna man in Diamond home blaze

William Gerguson, 50, a semi invalid who lived alone at Diamond, Ohio, was burned to death when his residence caught fire. Helen Gleason refused to leave him and also perished. Arthur Glasow of Elyria spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs C Dunfee in Creston. Monday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Grant Glasow. The birthday of F A Foster in Elyria was celebrated with a gathering hosted by J D Fanx. Weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs Leon Jon of Springfield, and Bay Village couple C A Conant visited Mervin Schubert and daughter Vera Mae. Mrs Minnie Brucker and family of Amherst called on relatives Sunday afternoon. Frank Gordon of Elyria and Mrs G W Glasoon spent Sunday with the Schuberts. Elsie Whiton also called Friday evening.

Robert Kelner Oberlin College John Fred Wilcox Ohio Northern University Ada Kate Starr Carlton Adams Russell Erwin Adams Gordon T. F Rawson Cleveland John H Curtiss J. McAlpine Elyria Albert Wilcox Arhur A Wilcox Eastern Star Flat Rock Elmer Beal Florida C. Shaw R. L. Burford F. Streeter Lorain Frank Laraway Spiegelberg Russell Spiegelberg Ronald Caroline Spiegelberg Betty Gunder John Bechtel Walter Bennett Henrietta E . Frye Joseph Greenwich William Szabo Rochester Perry Womack Amherst G. W. Glasow Kavenna William Gerguson Diamond Hil da Arthur Glasow C Dunfee Creston Grant Glasow Frank Gordon F A. Foster J. D Fanx Leon Jon Springfield C. A Conant Bay Village Mervin Schubert

Tangled Webs Behind Riverville Dam Plans

In Riverville Kim Wade hides after medical bad news while Sandra Stark marries Tollinson. Tollinson and Alex plot dam financing, with Wade pressured to stay silent as Fremion threatens exposure. Ridder ponders the costly web as Shultz's stance on the dam shifts amidst heatwave and tension.

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Dam stock rumors strain Riverville amid dam debate

In Riverville the dam debate heats as rumors claim Wade is a crook while Tollinson flips sides to oppose, and Kim confronts George Ridder over an unkept agreement. Cobina’s school opening nears as Cobina and Abbie’s dress arrives, leaving Tollinson despondent and Sandra looming.

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