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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1939

Page

7

Negotiators Deadlock On Closed Shop In Appalachian Mines

In New York on April 11 negotiators for 2,000 operators and the United Mine Workers remain deadlocked on a closed shop while 320,000 Appalachian miners idle since April 1 and 20,000 in Alabama await wage hour talks. The unions demand protection against jurisdictional disputes as the effort to renew a contract stalls.

New York Appalachian Alabama United Mine Workers of America Draf Unon Unda

Preparations For Y M C A Circus Nearly Complete

Preparations for the annual Y M C A circus proceed with over 110 boys and several men taking part. The show on Thursday and Friday features new acts, a student band led by Stacy Klimezak, clowns under Sam Pest and William Peat, and roles for Ting master Joseph Boddy and technician Harry Cook.

Stacy Klimezak Tony Klimezak William Davis Charles Snavely Nick Marsho Tony Marsio Adelbert Roig Sam Pest William Peat Julian Maslvk Richard Mathis Lyle Scott Ed Nano Bud Salisbury Joseph Boddy Harry Cook Carl Gleason Harlie G. Stevick Boys’ Leaders Maynard Unger Robert Karp Thomas Smith William Pemberthy Thomas Chapman John Wellert Rue McIntyre David Taylor Walter Sheldon Harold Frederick Harrison Comstock

Youth Kills Girl And Ends Own Life

BEAVERDALE Pa April 11 Twenty one year old John Smith shot and killed Agnes Kolendre 16 after firing at a woman with an infant, then killed himself. He had dated Miss Kolendre the previous evening and was an unemployed coal miner visiting from Coral Indiana County. He also wounded Mrs William McCloskey as she carried an eight month old child.

Beaverdale John Smith Agnes Kolendre Smith Kolendre

Wheat Marketing Quota Possible in 194? Winter Crop Estimate

Washington April 11 Agriculture Department issued a Winter wheat crop estimate of 549.6 million bushels suggesting a marketing quota may be proclaimed for this year. Officials said the rise of about 64 million bushels could push total supplies very near the quota level if Spring wheat yields reach around 200 million bushels, triggering a mandatory referendum if total supply plus carryover exceeds domestic consumption and exports by roughly 35 percent.

Washington Agriculture Department

Alimony suit filed in Lorain court today

Irene Humphrey sues Clifford Humphrey for alimony alleging neglect. Married 1929 with two children. HOLO C today filed suits against L A Allwine for 8144 foreclosing Lorain property. HOLO C also sued S A Limpach for 4551 and Sam Catanzarite for 4920 foreclosures in Lorain. Esther Messaros seeks divorce from Steve Messaros for neglect and cruelty. married December 3.

Irene Humphrey Clifford Humphrey Frankcourt Home Owners’ Loan Corporation L. A Allwine Lorain Home Owners Loan Corporation S. A. Limpach Sam Catanzarite Esther Messaros Steve Messaros

Lindbergh Expected to Testify on Neutrality Bill

Rep. Sel Bloom announces Col. Charles A. Lindbergh is expected to testify before the House Foreign Affairs committee on neutrality legislation as hearings proceed on changes to the Neutrality Act. Bloom, acting chairman, said Lindbergh would communicate on arrival aboard the Aquitania. The discussion also covered pledges to Kellogg Briand Pact and calls to scrap or strengthen neutrality laws.

Washington Sel Bloom House Foreign Affairs Committee Col Charles A. Lindbergh Bloom Lindbergh United States Aquitania Col. Lindbergh House Committee Melvin Maas Minn Ken Pittman Ney Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Eleven Y M C A Incorporators Active in Civic Life

Elyria figures show eleven of twenty three original signers from 1911 remain active in civic affairs. The 1939 annual meeting will include a dinner, music, election of trustees, and Dr C V Thomas as principal speaker. An athletic carnival follows with table tennis, archery, gymnastics and boxing events directed by Curtis Travers and Steve Stefek.

Elyria Elyria Y. M. C. A Association T. A. Conway A. B. Taylor S. Mendelson A. Smythe C. G. Washburn D. B. Symons R. B. Lerseh Frank Wailford J. H. Hurst L. B. Fauver T. T. Robinson W. N. Gates A. L. Garford W. S. Muller H. Buttenbender W. W. Austin J.C. Hit F. R. Eckler H.C. Wilcox Worth Fauver Y's Guys Alan van Wormer Henry Cook

Markets Report on Commodities and Prices

Fragmented OCR text lists various market prices and product codes. It mentions corn and vat prices with numeric values and references to white goods and teal tones. The readable items are sparse and lack coherent details or clear entities to identify.

Grain and seed prices from the milling issue

The notice lists various grains and feed items with prices and lots across seasons. Items include wheat, oats, barley, hay, straw, bran, meal, and alfalfa with quantities and costs, reflecting a farm supply catalog style. It mentions Ure Mon tama Milbus Ce and Sevarver Ca as sources and includes specific pack sizes and per cent values.

Surigg Bard Winter Timothy Giy Timothy Xu Hehr

Educators To Meet In Youngstown For NEATO Convention

More than 600 educators from out of town are expected for the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association convention in Youngstown April 14 and 15, under the theme improving the school curriculum. Tours are planned of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube plants and Mill Creek park. Speakers include Dr. Alonzo Grace Dr. K. C. Leebrick and Dr. F. H. Nutt.

Youngstown, CO Northeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co Mill Creek Park Alonzo Grace Connecticut Commissioners of Education K. C .Leebrick Kent State University F. H. Ne- Nutt Ohio Department of Education

Cattle and Sheep Receipts Read As Market Mixed

Market notes show weaker choice steers 110 lbs and up and cattle ranges with mixed quality. Sheep and lamb receipts list active butchers and range from 5.00 to 9.50 for various weights, with ewes and rams also recorded.

SHERP

Assorted Produce Prices and Items in Local Market

The listing shows a variety of fruits and vegetables with bulk prices and unit sizes including apples Baldwins and Delicious, greens, carrots, celery, cucumbers, dandelions, horseradish, leeks, parsley, potatoes, and tomatoes. Items are priced per weight or basket with references to suppliers and storage notes.

Baldwins Rim Dia-in Bern Jonathan Sharin Sba Melutesh Northern Spy Consman Storage Baldwinty-in Jerabaum Rome UEE Pus Kat LEEK

Pennsylvania Pastor Will Preach Here

The Rev. W. A. Johnson of Pennsylvania will deliver the sermon at Jones Chapel on Seventeenth Street at 8 p m Wednesday, announced today.

W. A. Johnson Pennsylvania Jones Chapel Seventeenth Street

Girl Scouts Celebrate Fourth Birthday Patrol

The Cardinal Troop marked its founding with a Monday gathering hosted by leaders. Miss Ann Kelleher spoke about the Summer Camp and cookie sale, and plans were set for members to attend the elders girls conference in Youngstown this Saturday.

Girl Scouts Ot Cardinal Ann Kelleher Elders Youngstown

Hospital Admissions Report Listings by Street Names

Admissions list includes Mrs Paul Shuck hart 318 Furnace street and Mrs Walter Smith Sugar Ridge. Others: Irene Ketchum 1154 East River street Richard Trumbull 32 Samuel street Mrs Eugene Halliwell Grafton Aaron Savers R D 1 Leo Mittendorf Lorain Mrs Robert Taylor No 6 Plaza apartments Mrs Marvin McGee 917 West avenue Mrs Irvin Tucker R D 1 Mrs John Plazn 157 Fairlawn avenue Discharges: Mrs George Sharkey baby girl 118 Lincoln court Miss Clara E Henry Birmingham Mrs Frank Conrad 215 Corneil avenue Mrs William Brown R D No 2 Nick Karajevic Lorain Thomas James BR D No J.

Paul Shuckhart Furnace Street Walter Smith Sugar Ridge Ernest Splete Pasadena Irene Ketchum East River Street Richard Trumbull Samuel Street Eugene Halliwell Grafton Aaron Savers Leo Mittendorf Lorain Robert Taylor Plaza Apartments Marvin McGee West Avenue Irvin Tucker John Plazn Fairlawn Avenue George Sharkey Lincoln Court Clara E Henry Birmingham Frank Conrad Corneil Avenue William Brown R. D Nick Karajevic Thomas James BR. D

Argentina considers export ban on metals including copper and aluminum

Argentina weighs restricting or prohibiting the export of copper, aluminum and other metals. Government officials discuss potential measures to curb shipments abroad to protect domestic industries and resources. The move signals a shift in resource policy and could affect global metal markets.

Argentina

Local Townseediies Entertained By La Grange Group

LaGrange Townsend Club No 1 met at 8 pm at 136 Ahiddle Avenue. President Dean presided as Doane led a brief business session and reading of the Official Bulletin. The club planned a Winter Picnic for April 13 and announced forthcoming readings and the card party with music on April 12.

Townsend Club Ahiddle Avenue Dean Doane LaGrange Townsend Club Denham Snell Sigsby Church Me. Sigsby, Jr Tom and Jerry” Orchestra Elyria Townsend Club

Fever Tick Eradication To Bring Back Circus

Edinburg Texas residents hope the cattle fever tick eradication ends quarantine in Hidalgo county and permits a return of the circus after three years. Circus posts were canceled in 1937 due to the infestation. the last show appeared in 1936. Leonard Freasier, state Livestock Sanitary Commission supervisor, expects lifting in 1939.

Edinburg Tex Rio Grande Valley Hidalgo County Leonard Freasier State Livestock Sanitary Commission

Turkey leaders grant confidence vote after speech

In Istanbul on April 11, Saydan received a confidence vote after addressing the assembly. The session concluded with a stance against aggression and a commitment to steady governance amid regional tensions.

Turkey

Easter Day Dinner Guests Around Belden Family

Easter gatherings at the Belden home include Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Reisinger hosting guests from Medina Cleveland Heights and New Lexington. Other local families plus university student William Norton from Kent State share holiday meals and visits across Lakewood Warren and Akron areas.

D. G. Reisinger PF. W. Weidner Medina Marjorie Reisinger A. Richard Larkins Norvin Nesbett Cleveland Heights Eugene J. Witzel Cleveland Edward W. Reisinger New Lexington Jane Beriswill George Beriswill Lakewood Lee Holcomb Lorain George Grabenstetter James O'Brian Warren Joseph Grabenstetter Martin Beriswill Genge Beriswill Martha Irene Ed King Joan Brown Akron Austin Prentice Dick Law Painesville William Law Fred MccGlish Marjorie McGlish James Abbot William Law Home Ova Law Bob Dorothy Law

Awards Made To Scouts On Troop 103 14th Anniversary

Ten Boy Scout awards and merit badges were presented to members of Troop 103 during its fourteenth anniversary supper at the Church of Christ. Jason Geisel received the gold palm award after already earning Eagle Scout. Merit badges were awarded to Harry Keplin Richard Slack Wesley Fackler and Lyle Smith. Keplin earned Life Scout and Robert Wilson First Class Scout. Tenderfoot recipients were Jack Flowers James Wheeler and Paul Gannett. The program included stunts patrolling, a bandage demonstration, troop history, an address by A H West and the benediction. About 100 parents attended.

Troop 103 Church of Christ Jason Geisel Wiliam Stoney Stoney Hary Keplin Richard Slack Wesley Fackler Lyle Smith Harry Keplin Harold Birch Robert Wilson Jack Ryan H. J. Ryan Jack Flowers James Wheeler Paul Gannett Bethany College Wolf Patrol Silver Fox Patrol Pioneer Patrol Silver Pox Patrol Stones A H West Avs George Decker

Carlisle Luncheon Promotes Spring Go Getter Fund

More than 100 guests attended the General Aid Society of La Porte ALt Church Spring Luncheon on April 3. Tables featured forsythia blossoms and yellow tapers with crepe streamers. The event raised funds for church property improvements and included music by the Robson sisters and Rev Thomas Hughes. Guests came from Eaton, Henrietta, Ridgeville, Oberlin, Elyria and Sullivan.

Carlisle General Aid la Porte Alt. Church C. J. Kreeby Harold Bruce Harvey Hulmes Ava Pitkin Lloyd Yost Lynne Hamlin May Robson Thad Robson Ray Jackson Lester Bowen Jackson General Aid Society Group IL Carlisle Boy Scouts Grafton Road James E. Dewhurst H. H. Gregg Eleanor Robson Jesus Elizabeth Robson Eleanor Floyd Worthington Gregg Robson Thomas Hughes Robon Hughes Eaton Henrietta Ridgeville Oberlin Elyria Sullivan

Evening service at LaPorte Methodist Church with candlelight

The auditorium windows glowed with tall white tapers during the Friday service. The Young People's Choir performed Some Blessed Day, arranged for Women’s Voices. Rev Thomas Hughes introduced Dr. W. W. Wager, District Superintendent, who spoke on Things Human.

LaPorte Methodist Church Dax Thomas Hughes W. W. Wager

Death of Mrs Eliza Korman 80 in Chicago

Mrs Eliza Korman formerly Eliza Sipple died at her Chicago home after a six year illness. Born in Amherst she left there about forty years ago. Surviving are sons Henry and Bruno, three grandchildren, sister Miss Kate Sipple and brother Henry Sipple of Amherst. Body to be brought to Amherst Friday morning with funeral Friday at the Sipple home Cleveland Avenue conducted by Rev C E L Schmidt and burial in Cleveland Street Cemetery.

Eliza Korman Chicago Sipple Cleveland Avenue C EL Schmidt St Peter's Evangelical and Reformee Church Cleveland Street

Obituary: Leslie Ring 72 of Columbia Station dies in Elyria

Leslie Ring age 72 of Columbia Station died at Elyria Memorial Hospital last night at 7:25. He is survived by wife Cora Ring two sons Ralph and Lloyd two daughters Florence Dickerson and Marian Ulrich two sisters Anna Chap ley and Josephine Jasper and a brother Ira Ring. The body remains at Hane Chapel in Berea until Thursday noon with services Thursday at 2:00 PM at Columbia Station Methodist Church.

Leslie Ring Columbia Staton Elyria Memorial Hospital

Obituary of Mrs Fannie Jessie Burton in Wellington

Mrs. Fannie Jessie Burton died April 1 at her daughter Abs. May Burge East Wellington. She spent most of her life in the vicinity. Survived by two daughters Iva Vana Arsdale of Columbia Station and Burge. one sister Mrs George Herbert. two brothers Frank and Owen Prosser of Wellington. four grandchildren Robert Richard John and Mary Lillian VanArsdale of Columbia Station. Funeral Thursday at Keith Andrews Funeral Home with Dr Charles W Recard officiating.

Wellington Fannie Jessie Burton Abs May Burge Herrick Avenue East Iva Vana Arsdale Columbia Staton Burge George Herbert Frank Owen Prosser Robert Richard John Mary Lillian VanArsdale Columbia Station Keith Andrews Charles W

Two Ohioans killed in auto collision near Massillon

A head on crash on the Lincoln Highway five miles west of Massillon killed Jack B. Thomas, 37, a former high school and semi pro football player, and W. L. Martin, 67, a Canton minister. One car’s blown tire is believed to have caused the collision.

Massillon Lincoln Highway Here Jack B. Thomas W. L. Martin Canton

Umbrella At Home Reflects Chamberlain’s Cane Days

London reports Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain has left his umbrella at home for two days and carries a cane. Weather appears bright, matching a calm political mood as April arrives.

London Neville Chamberlain

Parish votes to return Rev Hughes to two charges

During the Fourth Quarterly Conference at Columbia the congregation unanimously voted to reappoint Rev Hughes to both charges. The pastor noted eleven funeral services, four hundred pastoral calls, and thirty four members joining either church this year. Assistants included Miss Ava Pitkin and choir members Misses Doris Nichols and Elizabeth Robson.

Ava Pitkin Doris Nichols Elizabeth Robson Columbia Hughes H. H. Gregg J. E. Dewhurst Rev. Hughes

Local Guests Visit Families on Graton Road and Beyond

Mr and Mrs Charles Beard and daughter Bertina Beard of Sullivan visited Tuesday and Wednesday with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Lester Bowen on the Graton Road. Little Thomasine Hange of Oberlin stayed with grandmother Mrs Ella Huange. Mrs La Vaughn Cropp of Lakewood was an overnight guest of Mr and Mrs Myron Saussler on the Graton Road. Cropp sang with La Porte M E Church Young Peoples Choir in Easter music. She has been a choir member since its start two years ago in August and a Keppa Tau Sigma member. Miss Helen Goodspeed East Avenue remains home with illness.

Charles Beard Bertina Beard Sullivan Lester Bowen Gratton Road Thomasine Hange Oberlin Ella Huange la Vaughn Cropp Lakewood Myron Saussler Grafton Road Cropp

Eaton School Head Camden Teachers Are Reemployed

Two boards of education in Lorain County reemployed a superintendent and seven teachers for the 1939 40 school year. Eaton Township re hired W E Kessler as superintendent on a two year contract. Camden Township re hired Harold W Bunett as superintendent and multiple teachers including Ethel Roth Albert Siekeres Paul Tawhey Aletha Parsons Nettie Wood and Jessie Meier.

Lorain County Eaton Township W. E. Kessler Camden Township Harold W. Bunett Ethel Roth Albert Siekeres Paul S. Tawhey Aletha L. Parsons Nettie Wood Jessie Meier

London cinema television expands after boxing broadcast

London cinema television grows as the Ene Boon versus Arthur Dunahar lightweight title bout is broadcast to three galleries using Scophony and Baird systems. Gaumont British plans teleview production in 300 emerius and expands the Sydenham factory. Isidore Ostrer aims to bring topline performers to Britain for cinema television. The Oxford Cambridge boat race and the cup final are expected televised events.

London Ene Boon Arthur Dunahar Britain Gaumont British Baird Tele Vision Baird Sydenham Kent Isidore Ostrer Gaumont-British New York Oxford Cambridge

Peace Day Designated At San Francisco Fair

May 18 designated as World Peace Day at the 1939 Golden Gate exposition. Thomas J. Watson of the International Chamber of Commerce will lead the program featuring business executives from many countries and an address on international amity.

San Francisco Thomas J. Watson International Chamber of Commerce Carnegie En Cowahment For International Peace I International Amity

Hotel For Children Opened By Two Nurses

Boston Massachusetts opens a 12 room three story nursery run by registered nurses Agnes E Wedhan and Mary M Lewis. Mothers may leave children from birth to school age for rest or trips. Fees are 1 dollar per day 5 dollars per week weekend 10 dollars per week or 15 dollars for two weeks.

Boston Massachusetts Todds Bear Lane Agnes E Wedhan Mary M. Lewis

Oregon Service Releases Two Educational Movies

Corvallis Oregon residents were exposed to 72 educational motion pictures released by the general extension service of Oregon’s higher education system. Head U S Burt said the films were shown at 9 990 meetings and viewed by 1 640 787 people, used by the Oregon State Grange Farmers Union community clubs civic groups and many schools both grade and high.

Corvallis Ore Oregon General Extension Service Oregon System of Higher Education U. S. Burt Burt Oregon State Grange The Farmers Union

Evacuation Ordered for Madrid Refugees

Civil Governor Luis Alarcon ordered immediate evacuation to home towns for 200000 refugees living in Madrid. The move aims to relieve crowded shelters and speed relief distribution.

Madrid Luis Alarcon

Elyria Ministerial Association Meeting Report

The Elyria Ministerial Association met at the First Congregational Church office with Dr. Wm. Muir Auld as president and Rev. Will J. Foster Rev. Ernest Irion Rev. Ralph Neighbour and Rev. A. E. Kemp in attendance. A vote of thanks was given to Y M C A organizer Carl Wagner and the recent religious census workers. A special April 27 meeting was set to discuss association business and Gideons Bible Day April 23 was approved with churches planning cooperative programs through their ministers.

Elyria Ministerial Association First Congregational Church Wm. Muir Auld Will J. Foster Ernest Irion Ralph Neighbour A. E. Kemp Carl Wagner Gideons

Bricker Names 2 To Bank Advisory Board

Governor Bricker announced the appointment of William W. Woodward of Piqua and Lewis Laylen of Cleveland to the State Banking Advisory Board for terms beginning immediately and ending February 1, 1942. They replace W. A. Blicke of Bucyrus and James R. Clark of Cincinnati.

Columbus Bricker William W. Wood I Piqua Lewis Laylen Cleveland State Banking Advisory Board W. A. Blicke Bucyrus James R. Clark Cincinnati

Rivercomb to be arraigned on reckless driving charge

Robert Rivercomb of 1505 West Avenue is to be arraigned in police court this afternoon on a charge of reckless driving. Patrolmen Francis Callahan and James Boggs arrested him at 3 20 a m today on Gulf road where they said he was driving 60 miles an hour.

Robert Rivercomb West Avenue Francis Callahan James Boggs Jim Gulf Road

Elyria Man Fined for Disorderly Conduct

Lucian J. Norman of 205 Harvard Avenue was fined one dollar and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro for disorderly conduct. He was arrested on Broad Street at 12 50 a m today.

Lucian J. Norman Harvard Avenue Joseph Q. Petro Broad Street

Queen Geraldine of Albania Reported Seriously Ill

An Athens dispatch to Intransigeant reports Queen Geraldine of Albania is seriously ill with puerperal fever. A prominent gynecologist was summoned from Athens to treat her condition.

Albania Paris Athens Today Geraldine

Public Auction at Oberlin for Farm Stock and Equipment

Health issues prompt sale of 2 horses and 21 cattle with Holsteins and Guernseys, dairy stock, poultry, hay, grain, and a wide range of Implements. Auction 9:30 am April 12 at residence 4 miles west and 4 miles north of Oberlin, near Henrietta Hill. lunch served by Henrietta M. E. Ladies Aid.

Oberlin Henrietta Hill Rhode Island Fordson John Deere McCormick

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