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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1938

Page

6

County Scholarship Test Set For April 23 In Elyria

Lorain County high school students will compete for 32 county team slots in 16 tests on April 23 at Elyria High School. Winners advance to a district contest at Kent on May 7. C A Gibbons announced a 10 committee panel of teachers to administer and score the exams in subjects from chemistry to English across grades nine through twelve. An auto accident report notes Charles Johnson of 14 Tattersall Court suffered minor damage on Broad Street yesterday.

Lorain County High School Kent Elyria High School C. A. Gibbons Eglish M. L. Royer W. E. Blake H. W. Baetz Clayton Maus Harry Salisbury Gordon Splete M Cc. Alen W. E. Kessler G. L. Thourot Agron Kelker W. Lee Prior Edgar Wilms Arnold Kiplinger W. A. Jantz J. H. Russell J. I. King Paul Rose Charles Johnson Tattersall Court Broad Street

Court House Foreclosures and Local Legal Actions Reported

Listed foreclosures include Stanley Kurtz, Avon rail and Grace Murray Sheffield Lake with small sums. Anna Zafiroff Lorain and Anna Seblitz Sheffield Lake show 9 and 33 dollars respectively. William Bonnas Lorain owes 368 dollars. A hood case from Justice Leonard Smith was bound over to common pleas court. Spielberger sues A Bobb Lorain for 2821 dollars. Hulda Hahn seeks note and mortgage reformation from Irma H Krause Dickinson. The sale of Avon Lake property to Rudolph Funk in 1937 is noted. Manly A Brandon sues Sophia Fornhefer for 205 dollars for services. County commissioners delay Henson ditch improvement decision until Monday after The Lorain County Savings and Trust protest of 250 dollars assessment claiming lack of benefit.

Stanley Kurtz Lvorail Grace Murray Sheffield Lake Anna Zafiroff Lorain Anna Seblitz Williaw Bonnas Hulda Hahn Irma H. J Krause Dickinson Irma Dickinson Avon Lake Rudolph Funk Henson Ditch Elyria Township Lorain County Savings and Trust Company

Speeding Fines Issued In Carlisle School Zone

Three individuals were fined ten dollars each for speeding through the Carlisle school zone. Additional two defendants faced fines plus costs for the same offense in the Carlisle area court. arraignments occurred before Justices Davis and Hamlin with other justices presiding.

Carlisle Justice of the Peace Cours Athur Davis Carltsle, Co OW. Westling Columna R. A. Stone Akron Prestap Jl. Coon William F. Dinneman F Norwalk Hamlin

Clarence Brennan Arrested in Pleading Court Appearance

Police report states Clarence Brennan was charged and arraigned after being arrested at 2 03 PM by Patrolman Russell Payne at West Avenue and Broad Street. The incident occurred this morning and Brennan faces the listed charges.

Clarence Brennan Meyer Joseph Petro Police Cour Brennan Pacrolman Russel Payne West Avenue Broad Street

Markets Howes Rowehs Warcry Apples and Vegetables

Market notes list diverse farm products including apples peppers cabbage lettuce parsley and tomatoes with prices per basket peck and bushel. Grain and flour futures alongside livestock quotes show Cleveland stockyard receipts for cattle hogs lambs and sheep with price ranges and typical weights, reflecting a busy regional markets report from the era.

Cleveland CSLY Paeas

Noonday Sermons At St John’s Lutheran Church

Rev Birkner to speak at St John’s Noonday Services with Fort Wayne minister Rev Walter C Birkner delivering talks on What Thou Done on Thursday and What Shalt I Do With Deseust on Good Friday The event partners Grace and St John’s Lutheran churches with community Cantata sung by a chorus from Grace and St Johns churches Tonight’s program features The Cruelty of John Stainar with Judgement at St John’s Church

W. UL. Birkner John’s Church Broad and West Avenue Uraces St. John’s Lutheran Walter C. Bihner Fort Warne Birhner Frida A. Burandt Pattuy Grae Hay Wow Walken Ella Peck Margar Schroeder St Johns Arminly Schroeder P MM Schroeder Grace St. Johns Lutean John Stainar Wil Os Judg St. John’s Church

Death Notice for Ruthpatrick Kirkpatrick Widow of Charles

Ruthpatrick Kirkpatrick 75 widow of Charles Kirkpatrick died at her Elyria home 614 East River Street following four weeks illness. Born September 1898 in Southend she had lived in Elyria since 1991. She was a member of United Presbyterian Church. Surviving are three children Mrs James Wilson Mrs Robert Paton and Robert Kirkpatrick all of Elyria two grandchildren and a brother William Paterson Wembley England. Funeral service Friday at 2 from United Presbyterian Church with Rev G Brown officiating. Burial in Rideetown Cemetery.

Mit Mets Rwreipatreh Churles Kirkwattih East River Dil Mre Ruithpaterkova

Fine Attendance At Church Services Campaign

Local church attendance figures show 304% turnout last Sunday across participating churches. The campaign aims to surpass last year's attendance as communities respond to the church drive.

Elyria Savings and Trust Bank

Ford Back At Work On Flivver Tractor

Dearborns Mich Apolis reports Ford returned to work on the Flivver tractor amid a city celebration for his golden wedding. Mayor Carey quoted Ford stressing modesty and gratitude as neighbors cheered. A separate report from Otto Hultinger notes a burglary on Second Street with a bag of tools and gear valued around 25 dollars stolen last night.

Ford Howe Town Keenfeld John L. Carey Dearborn Otto Hultinger Ses Qyeet Second Street Poder

Restricts Use Of Bum Cell Inmates Limited

An order from Safety Service Director J. Faxon changes bum cell use to explosive quarters and limits occupancy to one night. Chief E. J. Stankard states the rule combats regular fees from several inmates who used the facility all winter. With better weather, lodgers may seek alternate housing.

Safetyservice 1D. Faxon Pulfee E. J. Stankard Iscumpritefly

Demands relief for taxpayers in tax relief plea

Washington April 1g Itp Rep Roy O Woodruff Mid today demanded relief for taxpayers and unemployed. He warned that priming the pump could drain the well through government expenditures and warned against unchecked appropriations alongside rising borrowings and taxes.

Washington Roy O. Woodruff Woodruff Lris Congress Washiston

School Officials To Hold Meeting Tonight

School officials announced a meeting to discuss academic policy and graduation credits. The session follows a public dinner and features principal and other administrators presenting plans for grading standards and credit allocations for the district's students.

Dramatic Lazarus Seen At Salvation Army Hall

A Cleveland group of volunteers presented Raising Lazarus with dramatic scenes and music at the Salvation Army hall on Thursday evening. Proceeds support the Army’s Foreign Missionary work. Tickets began at 60 cents. Public invited.

Lazarus The Salvation Army Cleveland Salvation Army Hall Armis Prozran Iuvated

Political tensions rise over spending and deficit fears

The piece notes looming congressional disputes about spending and allocation methods as a low mood year looms. It cites warnings from Joe Robinson before his death and alleged tensions between President Roosevelt and Garner, with denials of sharp disagreements at a White House conference.

Garber White House Robinson Garner Roosevelt

Retirement Deductions Start April 17 For State City Workers

Deputy County Auditor Cloyd Gull reported that retirement fund deductions begin April 17. A $1 per year administrative fee plus 4 percent of pay go to a public employee pension fund, with exemptions allowed within 90 days. Eligible workers may retire after 36 years, or earlier with reduced benefits, and past service credits are recognized under the plan.

Cloyd Gull

Oberlin Graduate Accepts Bucknell Presidency

Oberlin graduate Arnaud Marts has accepted Bucknell University’s presidency, announced at weekly chapel services by Judge Jo Warren Davis, Bucknell Board chair. The business man educated at Oberlin will also remain president of Martz and Lindy, Inc. in New York, serving as financial counselor for philanthropic organizations.

Qherlin Arnaud Marts Oberlin Bucknell Universiy Board At Trustees Bucknell New York Martz and Lindy, Inc Philanthropic Organicaliens

Little Hope Of Fed Grant Direct For Lorain Bridge

Congressman Don W. Harer replied to Lorain County commissioners that direct federal funds for a Black River bridge are unlikely. He suggested WPA cooperation on approaches and said federal aid would rely on the State Highway Department. He offered to meet in Cleveland Friday or Saturday, though no meeting is set.

Don W. Harer Black River Lorain WPA State Highway Department Harter Cleveland County Board

Youth Admits Theft at Stop 6 Cleveland Road Shop

A two year old West Side boy admitted stealing a half horsepower electric motor valued at 325 from M. B. Diederich's machine shop on Cleveland Road after officers found footprints mud and oil spots. No charges were filed as the shop owner did not press charges.

West Side William G. Smith Emil Kubishke M. B. Diederich Cleveland Road Abbe Road Smith Diederich

U.S. Deficit Tops One Billion Dollars for Year

The treasury reported April 11 daily figures show a gross deficit of 1,006,446,724 dollars for the fiscal year, with total receipts at 4,919,540,130 dollars and spending of 5,925,988,855 dollars. President Roosevelt had estimated a 1,294,545,300 dollar deficit for the year, a figure surpassed earlier in March before income tax receipts trimmed the gap.

Treasury Roosevelt

Foremen Club to View Huge Dam Projects at April Dinner

Members of the Holyria Foremen's Club will attend an April dinner meeting to see five reels of motion pictures and stereoptical views of the Bloover and Boulder Canyon projects. A lecture will accompany the show, courtesy of Babvool and Wilcor Company, detailing dams described as the highest in the world with a 727 foot helm. The meeting includes guests from Medina Fue and plans for an April 25 boxing card.

Bloover Boulder Canyon Hlyria Foremen’s Club Babvool Wilcor Company St-Loer Medina Fue

Olmstead High Patrolmen Lead Revolver Shoots Standings

Patrolmen Melvin Uinstead Loren Wile Howard Indivort Robert Sehwar and Fred Bongs posted scores in a two week revolver shoot. Olmstead and Miller ranked as top on the force, with several others not competing and a number of shooters scoring high from longer distances.

Melvin Uinstead Rayatye Ceearde Roel Olmstead Miller Amon

Extension of building usage permits for car lots

Kenneth Bar clay, secretary of the board, announced extensions for one year to allow Theodora Frederick to maintain a used car lot on East Avenue and New Broad Street and to The Snyder Bark Company for a lot on Fast Broad Street.

Ease Avenue Brodd Street Kenneth Barclay Theodora Frederick East Avenue New Broad Street Snyder Bark Company

Four Boy Scouts Take Firemanship Exam

Four members of Boy Scout Troop 105 took their firemanship examination last night at the Central Fire Station under Capt. C. C. Osborn of the Elyria Fire Department. Scouts were Walter Hendricks Walter Hendricks 111% Woost avenue William Stephens 327 Columbia Avenue Harry Bates 116 Charles Court and George Nichole 214 9 Princeton Avenue. Ton O Neill of Elyria was fined 835 and costs for intoxication when arraigned before Mayor Joseph Petro in police court this morning. O Neill was arrested about 1:00 PM yesterday at Lod street by police who said he was intoxicated and panhandling.

Central Fire Station C. C. Osborn Elyria Ton O'Neill Joseph

Plans for Junior Fire Fighters Clubs in Elyria

Elyria Chamber of Commerce committee discussed steps to form Junior Fire Fighters Clubs for city school children. O A Lysaght outlined proposed organization and sought support. The group will study the idea and meet again, with city-wide clubs hoped to start soon. Fire Prevention Week was proposed as a focus, though October remains distant. The council noted new firefighting equipment could boost Elyria in national competition if a strong week program is developed.

Teat Berg Elyela Elyria

Nine Selected For Cast Of Senior Class Play

Nine Hlyrla High School students have been chosen for the cast of The Late Christopher Henn to be staged May 19 and 20. Miss Nina Baker announced, with about 10 actors vying for roles. The three act comedy features Robert Meredith as Dr Yap gel, Dorothy Thayer as Abby, Bernadine Weber as Mia, Has sett, Margaret Logan and Phyllis Ickes as Dr Haggett's daughters, Robert Chandler as Warren Creamer, James Tice as Tallant, Donald Gunder as Maxwell Davenport, and Robert Davies as Rosen.

Hlyrla High School Christopher Henn Nina Baker Sidney Howard Elias Robert Meredith Yap Gel Dorothy Thayer Abby Bernadine Weber Mia. Hassett Margaret Logan Phyllis Ickes Dr. Haggett Robert Chandler Warren Creamer James Tice Tallant Donald Gunder Maxwell Davenport Robert Davies Rosen

Grass Fire Blamed on Boys with Matches on Bond Street

A grass fire burned about three acres on the north side of Bond Street yesterday afternoon. Firemen extinguished the flames with brooms after witnesses blamed three boys for starting it with matches.

Bond Street

Independent Cage League Banquet Honors Members and Sponsors

Oberlin High School hosted a banquet for four Independent Basketball League clubs and sponsors. Edward Po Wear, president of the Oberlin Business Men’s Club, served as master of the evening and praised Cibras High School for its support. A golden trophy was awarded, and plans for a spring tournament were discussed. The event also noted the death of Mrs Iphigelia Bush in Little Rock and featured Alaska refreshments.

Oberlin, O, Apriil Baskhettwll League Oberlin High School Tast Osening Oberlin Tayen Edward Po Wear Overlin Husness Menchu Todas Cibrasin High Schoo Gegenes Tron Leahy Dintar Athletics Oberlinch Wlsos Cdc Hertin Harkséhens

Community Notes From Oberlin Area Women and Events

Mrs Esther Wood hosts neighborhood notices with Sunday visits and club schedules. Pythiet Sisters of EBlyria meet with Oberlin ladies at K P Hall for an eight o clock program. Women's Relief Corps plans regular meeting at Grange Hall with initiation practice. Easter bake sale arrangements set for April 6. Local visits include Miss Nellin Fobes of Detroit and Mrs Elta Whithey, plus Betty Gdenn and Evelyn Fassett. School notes mention Wooster teacher training graduate and state Home Economies Convention in Columbus.

Pythtet Sisters Eblyria Oberlin Ladey K.P. Hall W. Ko. Tompey Nelvet Corps Grange Hall Butters Myoosard Minis George Ana Mite Nellin Fobes Detiane Fobes Elta Wiithey Mroo Wior Mes Violen Behe Brravelaid Street Menvyers Tools Obert Tyebia Ashland Mia George Presta Betty Gdenn Reaeher Wooster North Professor Street Evelyn Fassett Cleveland Florida Rotruck Lois Squires Gladys Streicher Columbus Mve J. C. Yocom Woodland Avenue West West College Prospect Affeets Lynds Jones West College Street C. P. Colegrove Pasadena California P. C. Colegrove Elmwood Place

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