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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

4

Marine Edward L. Livermore Heads for South America on Quincy

U S Marine Edward L. Livermore of Rochester and Lorain County has served over 14 years. He sails aboard the U S S Quincy for a goodwill tour, crossing the equator and Straits before returning to the United States. He started service January 19 1925 and has served in the Virgin Islands the Philippines Shanghai the American Legation in Peking Nicaragua and on U S coasts. He earned three Good Conduct medals the Yangtze Service the Nicaraguan Campaign and the Nicaraguan Cross of Valor and received a president’s citation and a Navy Secretary commendation. He rose from corporal to sergeant and then to first sergeant by 1934.

Edward L. Livermore U. S South America U. S. S. Quincy Marine Corps Livermore Jennie Livermore Rochester Marine Quincy United States Marines Virgin Islands Philippine Islands Shanghai Peking Nicaragua Nicaraguan National Guard Whch Secretary of the Navy

Tire and wheel stolen from parked car on Fifth Street

Frank Bober of 209 Fifth Street reported to police that a tire and wheel assembly were taken from his car last night while it was parked in his yard.

Frank Bober Fifth Street

Stolen Radio From West Bridge Street Home

Mrs. Kershaw reported to police that a table model radio was stolen from the basement of her home on West Bridge Street within the past week. The radio was valued at five dollars.

Swingsters Club Meets at Marian Cashman Home

A regular Swingsters meeting was held Tuesday evening at Miss Marian Cashman’s home with Miss Norma Slack assisting. After a brief business session, a social hour followed with refreshments served to Misses Lula Pippert Evelyn Fahrney Ruth Drew Margaret Gall Theresa Rich Beverly Meri and visitors Eleanor Crow of Cleveland and Mrs Carry Fahrney.

South Amherst Swingsters Club Marian Cashman Norma Slack Lula Pippert Evelyn Fahrney Ruth Drew Margaret Gall Theresa Rich Beverly Meri Eleanor Crow Cleveland Carry Fahrney

Easter Program Plans Set by Methodist Sunday School

Teachers and officers met at the Harris home and approved routine work. Final plans for the Easter program were made and attendees on Easter Morning will receive a treat. A $10.00 contribution toward the church budget was decided.

Methodist Sunday School Elmer Harris

South Amherst Townsend Club to hear Waltz at town hall

Mr Waltz of the Elyria Town send Club No 1 will speak at the South Amherst Townsend Club meeting this evening at the town hall. The public is urged to attend. The Parent Teacher Association meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening April 12 has been postponed one week due to Spring vacation and the County PTA meeting. The agate section for the focal meeting is Tuesday April 18.

Mr. Waltz Elyria Townsend Club No. 1 South Amherst Parent-Teacher Association Elso Agate Sect Focal

Royal Neighbors Lodge Holds April Meeting at Swiss Hall

The April meeting of the Royal Neighbors Lodge is this evening at Swiss Hall. Hostesses are Mrs. 8. O. Bailey and Mrs. Charley Nickel.

Royal Neighbors Lodge Swiss Hall 8. O. Bailey Charley Nickel

Study Hour Club to Meet at Norma Merchant Home

Miss Norma Merchant hosts the Study Hour club this evening, inviting members to gather at her home for study and discussion.

Norma Merchant

Clevelander Demands Hitler Wake Up Message

Abe Pickus self-styled peace ambassador wires Adolf Hitler urging him to receive accurate information from U S visitors in Washington. He warns that if the reports are wrong, the Führer should find jobs in concentration camps and cites Wilson and Roosevelt policies and U S wartime stance.

Cleveland Abe Pictus Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Washington Pickus Wilson U. S Roosevelt Boss Hitler U S

City Council Recognizes Final Water Well Cost

In a brief special meeting yesterday the council approved a resolution recognizing 53257.37 as the completed cost of the new million gallon water well at the pumping station. The resolution will be sent to PWA headquarters to secure the final grant payment.

PWA

Nuns and nurses rescue patients in maternity wing blaze

In Waterville Maine on April 6 a fire swept St. Vincent's Maternity wing at Sisters' Hospital. Nuns and nurses carried to safety more than twenty patients including nine newborns. Firefighters battled flames as the wing suffered extensive damage.

Waterville. Me St. Vincent's Maternity Sisters’ Hospital

Britain Charts Balkan Moves With Albania and Romania

Chamberlain reported Italy threatened Albanian interests while Albania denied any sovereignty breach. Britain watches Albania as RomaniaÕs stance edges toward a British French Polish bloc. Talks with Beck and officials in London aim to coordinate anti aggression efforts with Italy and broader EU powers.

Count Ciano Perth Chamberlain Italy Albania Great Britain Rumania Hitler Viorel V. Tilea London Bucharest Carol Beck Britain France Poland Russia Viscount Halifax Ivan Maisky Will United States Durazzo Lord Perth Rome Ciano Italan Bari Brindisi Zog Albanan Chamberlin

Krakow Furnitures chase third ABC five man title

Chris Whitaker of Alliance Ohio posted 696 in singles to place fifth as Krakow Furnitures Detroit aims to become the third club to win the American Bowling Congress five man title more than once. The field included teams from Ohio New Jersey and Michigan with past champs the Birk Brothers and Commodore Barrys also in contention.

Cleveland Birk Brothers Commodore Barrys Chicago Krakow Furnitures Detroit New York Burks Ohio Jersey Michigan Chris Whitaker Alliance. O

Bruins Favored To Capture Stanley Cup Series

Boston Bruins hold a 19-6 favorite to win tonight's opener on home ice and a 10-7 edge to take the best of seven final against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The series is set with games in Boston and Toronto from April 9 to April 20, with potential extra games if required.

Boston Bruins Boston Toronto Maple Leafs Ice Hocker Lord Stanley Bruins Hbotre Toronto

Open Qualifiers Set For May 22

Sectional qualifying rounds for the 1939 United States Open Golf Championship will be played over 32 courses on May 22. The event leads to the June 8 to 10 championship at Philadelphia Country Club with exemptions for top finishers and noted pros, including Ralph Guldahl and others.

New York U. S. Golf Association Detroit Philadelphia US S Ralph Guldahl Denver Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh Huntington W. V Guldahl Dick Metz Harry Cooper Tony Penna Byron Nelson Emery Zmmerman Frank Loore Henry Picard Paul Runyan Gene Sarazen Vic Ghezzi Jimmy Hines Denny Shute George von Elm Wylie Hunter Olin Dutra Harold McSorden Johnny Revuelta Jim Fouls Horton Smith al Zimmerman Charles Lacey Tommy Amour al Huske John E. Rogers Charles Sheonard Joe Belfore Stanley Sterter Alvin Krenger Ray Mantrum Ed Dudley the Jeter Spring Hill

Lynch Named Ohio State Basketball Captain

Roberts of Hillsboro Ohio reports that Robert Lynch, a trim-built guard, was named captain-elect of the Ohio State basketball team at a dinner hosted by trainer Tucker South. Lynch, a junior, will lead the Buckeyes during the conference race as the captain-elect succeeding Jimmy Hull.

Columbus. O Robert Lynch Hillsboro Ohio State Toda Buckeye Tucker South Lerch Jimmy Hull

Goose Road Trip Grits Through Georgia To Asheville

A United Press correspondent recounts a perilous drive through Georgia on U.S. Route 1. He jokes about geese, cattle, pigs, and goats blocking highways, recalls bumper damage near Baxley and Wrens, and notes intentions to reach Asheville despite odds.

Berkshire Baxley Wrens Asheville U.S No. 1 United Press

Grissom Struggles Highlight Reds Loss to Red Sox

In Florence on April 6 the Cincinnati Reds dropped their first of five games, 9 4, as pitcher Lee Grissom failed to show his old velocity. Grissom allowed three hits and five walks in two innings, with Gene Thompson and Red Barrett backing the Red Sox offense behind 12 hits. Billy Myers led Boston with three hits including a homer, while Eddie Joost and Jim Weaver also appeared in the lineup as Cincinnati prepared to send Jim Weaver and Danny Gatehouse to the mound in the rematch with Boston.

Florence S. C Lee Grissom Cincinnati Reds Reds Boston Red Sox Grissom Sox Red Sox Gene Thompson Red Barrett Thompson Columbia Barrett Lefty Grove Jack Wilson Boston Billy Myers Frank McCormick Redleg Eddie Joost Jim Weaver Cincinnati Danny Gatehouse

Lillard to Start Season at Shortstop for A's

Texarkana April 6. Bill Lillard, acquired from San Francisco for 35000 dollars, appears set to hold the Athletics shortstop job this season. Connie Mack praised Lillard during rain delays. The A’s B team beat Monroe 10 to 1 at Monroe, La. Dee Wilson Riles has shown good form.

Texarkana Tex Bill Lillard San Francisco Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Lillard Athletics Monroe Dee Wilson Riles

Tax Returns: 500 Fail to File Personal Property Reports

Deputy Auditor C. A. Phinney announced about 300 of roughly 10 000 residents consistently miss personal property tax returns. The 500 who file within 60 days face a 10 percent penalty, rising to 50 percent if not voluntary. The county collects about 500000 yearly from these taxes.

C. A. Phinney

Fake Government Stamps Placed on State Meat

Columbus officials investigate sale of beef stamped with counterfeit federal approval seals used for state welfare institutions. Welfare Director Charles L. Sherwood says meat purchased for this month shows stamps claiming federal approval, but the seals and welfare department stamps were faked, tied to a single firm supplier.

Columbus Charles L. Sherwood Welfare Department

Five Committees of C. of C. Named for 1939 40 Year

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce announced five committees for the 1939 40 year. Fire prevention committee is chaired by Harold R. Rorick with R. B. Struthers as vice chair and members Karl W. Plocher Harold Carroll C. P. Shively and Joe Bender Jr. Industrial committee is led by Ralph Murbach with David Hyman as vice chair and members L. D. Huffman J. B. Johnson A. C. Hudnutt C. F. Bronson J. Easton. Public Affairs with A H. West as chairman includes E. L. Wilshere as vice chair and members Alex Altfeld Henry Ingersoll W. H. Murbach Leo R. Meyer A. C. Hudnutt. Storm Sewer committee chaired by Claude Birch includes Joe Bender as vice chair and J. R. Easton Arthur Smith Ray Wentz Allan Fritzsche. Safety committee is led by Herman Cutter with Don Sotherden as vice chair and members R. J. Fitch P. J. Hardy H E White.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Chamber Harold R. Rorick R. B. Struthers Karl W. Plocher Harold Carroll C. P. Shively Joe Bender Ralph Murbach David Hyman L. D. Huffman J. B. Johnson A. C. Hu Herman Cutter Don Sotherden R. J. Fitch P. J. Hardy H. E. White

Woman Breaks Silence After Five Years in Kansas City

In Kansas City on April 6, Mrs. Homer L. Pearce spoke publicly for the first time in five years. She described a simple conversation as meaningful and hoped friends who visited would share in her moment of relief and renewal.

Kansas City Homer L. Pearce

Markets Toledo Grain Close and Quotations

Market notes list bi yater prices for wheat corn and oats with No 2 red wheat 731 and 7t is. Grain and mill feed quotations show prices by bushel and ton for car lots with flour by the barrel. Hay and straw prices cover timothy clover and alfalfa with various cuts and quality levels.

aStou Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co Timothy Timothy Stoon

Baruch Warns Against Isolationist Pressure On Neutrality

Baruch argues that barriers protecting the United States remain strong despite weapon advances and warns that embargoing arms could cement power for stronger nations and enslave weaker ones. Senator Bennett Clark accuses Stimson’s plan of edging toward war and sanctions favoring aggressors.

Baruch United States Sen Bennett C. Clark Mic Foreign Relations Committee Stimson Clark

Local Market Prices For Poultry And Potatoes

Butter at 25 to 26 cents per pound with standard lots. Live poultry shows steady demand with hens, Leghorns and ducks listed by weight and grade. Potatoes priced by region including Michigan russets and Idaho, Ohio and Maine varieties with per bag and per box rates.

Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Maine Idaho Texas Florida

Airmail Service Expands To Small Town Routes

Washington April 6 The Post Office Department authorizes experimental air mail on routes Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to Weston West Virginia with daily service except Sundays. All American Aviation Inc. will fly both routes gradually serving towns by July 2 including Philadelphia Pittsburgh Coatesville Gettysburg Clearfield Du Bois Warren Corry Grove City Latrobe Morgantown Clarksburg Huntington Marietta and Spencer. Mail pickup and delivery will be by planes with inventoried pickup via cable and grappling hook system.

Washington Post Office Department Pittsburgh Philadelphia Weston W. Va All American Aviation Inc Coatesville Gettysburg Clearfield du Bois Warren Corry Grove City Pittsburgh-Weston Latrobe Morgantown Clarksburg Marietta Huntington Netro Dunbar Charleston Spencer

Woman Overcomes Five Year Silence Through Lip Reading

In 1933 Mrs Pearce faced a terror when a truck approached a toddler. Speech vanished for five years due to a phonia and psychic loss. Doctors spoke of an expensive operation, but she learned to write and teach family to read her lips, calling the period the darkest of her life.

Many Food Handlers Still Need Permits

Elyria city health officials reminded food handlers to renew permits now. Dr. G E French said most permits expired April 1 and many workers still lack current permits for the new year. A physical exam by a licensed physician is required before renewal.

Elyria G. E. French City Health Comele French

Dewey and Garner Top Nominee Lists for 1940

Newsweek readers pick Thomas E. Dewey as likely Republican presidential nominee with Taft close behind. On the Democratic side John N. Garner leads, Cordell Hull second. Dewey and Taft also top GOP vice presidential hopes while Farley heads Democrats for VP.

Washington Dewey Taft James A. Farley Sen. Bennetta C. Clark Missouri

Oberlin Engagement Noted for L Iris Siddall and F M Thrall

Oberlin announces the engagement of L Iris Siddall daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Siddall of Euclid Ohio to Frederick M Thrall son of Mrs F M Thrall of Oberlin The wedding is planned for April 22 in Euclid and the couple will reside there after marriage.

Oberlin, O Lawrence Siddall Euclid Ohio L. Iris Siddall Frederick M. Thrall F. M. Thrall Forest Street Oberlin Thrall Oberlin College Cleveland Siddall Kent State College

British Strength Rises Amid Building Program See Submarine Threat

The report notes continued growth of Britain's armed forces under a large building program with submarine strength singled out as the only area where German power could threaten British sea dominance. It also mentions Innsbruck general staff meetings fueling speculation of a formal alliance with Italy.

Britain Innsbruck Italy

A's Rally as Plate Leads Batting

The form of the plate again led the A's at bat by collecting three of the team's 14 hits.

Livestock Receipts and Prices In Cleveland Market Report

Cleveland market reports mixed receipts and price ranges for cattle calves sheep and hogs. Steers, cows, and heifers show varied values across classes with best esti mates noted for choice and good stock. Lambs and ewes command several dollars per hundredweight with ranges reflecting supply quality.

Cleveland Zoodiy Cndge Mediun Lauer Road S.ou

Market Price List for Fruits and Vegetables

A blurred market listing shows wholesale and retail prices for apples and a wide range of produce. Entries include Baldwin apples 1.75 per bushel, Delicious and Greening 1.25 per unit, Winesap and Rome Beauty around 1.15 to 1.25, and assorted vegetables priced per peck or basket. Bulk and special items noted with varying quantities and units.

Howegrowers Acold Baldwins Lou Jonathan Thein Mclntosh Lly-Sa Olyto Sue Jonathan Rome Letiusce

Girl Scout Troop Visits Spang Baking and Weir Dock

The Pine Cone Troop toured Lorain by car on Tuesday visiting Spang Baking to see flour mixers dough handling ovens and other processes. They then viewed the river docks aboard the coal and iron boat Weir including the galley and ore holds. The group thanks drivers and Mrs George Dudley for arranging the trip. Wendolyn Jackson troop scribe.

Girl Scouts Pine Cone Lorain Spang Baking Company George Dudley Wendolyn Jackson

Holy Week Services at Christ Church Schedule

Special Holy Week services run this week at Christ Church. Daily Holy Communion at 9:15 except Good Friday. Maundy Thursday Tenebrae at 7:30 P M. Good Friday Matins at 9:30 A M. Service of Devotion at 2:00 P M. Evening Prayer Easter Eve at 7:30 P M. Baptisms at 4:00 P M. All are welcome.

Christ Church

Student Doris Cain Visits During Spring Vacation

Miss Doris Cain, a Marianna College student, spends spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs R E Cain of North Park Street. Miss Sylvia Champney is spend-

Doris Cain Marietta College R. E. Cain North Park Street Sylvia Champney

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