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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
20
Wrestlers Schaeffer and McLain staged a lengthy, action packed bout at Rialto. Schaeffer dominated with a final fall after a series of powerful moves, while McLain mounted fierce resistance and several near pins. The match drew large local crowds and featured a rough, back and forth exchange throughout the ten minute contest.
Frank Sobiskry of Amherst and Ed Wallage fought to a ten minute draw in the opener. Morrin announced Wild Red Berry of Pittsburgh Kansas will be featured on next week's program.
A seventh inning rally carried the 38 Club to a 9 to 7 victory over the Grocers in a softball game at the Hamilton diamond. Key players Monske and Focs starred for the winners while Zz and other listed names supported the effort. the details remain partial due to the damaged text.
Rochester plans a reservoir to supply water for fire protection. Grs Elevater area drainage work will enlarge a nearby perch and be ready for use, replacing insufficient water cisterns. Residents see this as a needed public improvement. Homemakers Club hosts an all day meeting at Mrs Grace Williams home with potluck lunch. Easter party drawn for 40 children at Pruraty apartment basement. Mothers and children attend. Local contest participants include Brian Pree Sam Knapp and others.
A fragmented brief notes a man named Reehe and family in Cleveland during winter. Mentions Vice Luria Wurrar and sons, Broce, fawd, and Tieuttas rev eoge in Riytia. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate local household expenditures and names.
A long list of Easter and spring social activities from Wellington and nearby towns notes visits by many families including Handley Parker Jewell Cravenden and Booths. Multiple gatherings on Easter Sunday at homes of Booths and other relatives are recorded along with weekend stays, church membership additions, and community dinners.
Henrietta de Mother-In-Law presented as a three act play at the school auditorium Friday night March 8. Cast includes Armstrong family members, Mrs Wilda Stover, Howard Per Peary, Alan Armstrong, Walter Negil, Ronan Hamtr es, Esther Swiers, and other local figures. Audience served and honors announced for the school glee club winner.
Ortginna offers a cleaner that claims to clean painted walls woodwork floors rugs upholstery woolens blankets bath tubs and more with contact at Ebert Orb Store phone 2458 orvgs.
Fines of 16 and costs for petit larceny were assessed by Mayor C E Cooper of Amherst yesterday against Sam Hubard of Lake Avenue Etyrma and George Henska of 417 Bond Street Elgis when they pleaded guilty to stealing Upree chickens from William Denzel of Quarry Street South Amherst. They were under the influence of liquor at the time, deputy sheriffs reported.
A string of dinner and suppers marked weekend visits as families hosted relatives and friends from Cleveland Youngstown and nearby towns. Notable guests included Mrs Emma Haenn Mr Hoy Kuehn Mr Henning and Mr Mrs Theodore Pies plus many Bauman Gerssendger Rothe Obicts and Gegenheimer families with frequent calls and Sunday gatherings across South Amherst Bay Village and Wallace Court.
Word from Clarksfield reports the death of Mrs Forbes, formerly of Clarksfield, at her sister’s home in Oakland on March 26. Cousin Mrs Mattie Rick is noted. The item lists many local social happenings including musical contests, Easter party, and visits among residents such as Laura Harris and Vida Jean Tinker, with numerous names from Cleveland and nearby towns.
Baird Fish Market moves to a new and larger 224 Broad Street location opposite the post office. The expanded 20 by 59 foot facility raises standards with modern electric display cases, sanitary fixtures, and ample lighting to showcase fresh salt water and sea fish for discriminating customers in Northern Ohio.
Residents and visitors share weekend trips and family time across Greenwich Fairheid Cleveland Norwalk Oberlin and Ashland. Illnesses and ailments affect residents while social events, weddings and musical contests color the week.
Ila Iow a women? heromiaz better cooks and managers because of the great drovers which swept the fate io Tang. Rite Cassna, head of the nutrition serving of the invate College extension services.
Garden Jeffers, a local recreation commissioner, was selected as Toledo’s master landing citizen of the year aged between 21 and 35. He will receive the honor in addition to his regular duties. Proceedings noted on July 7 in Cammeres Chamber.
Insurance writers and representatives from Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, and Lorain counties gather in Ashtabula on April 21 for a state series meeting. Hosted by the Ohio Association of Insurance Agents, Insurance Federation of Ohio, and the Ohio Association of Casualty and Surety Executives, the event aims to inform the public of insurance importance. Speakers include Henry Swift Ives, State Senator John A. Vingd, and J. R. Pierre. R. H. Castle of Ashtabula chairs arrangements with a public relations committee. Several hundred attendees anticipated.
Yale sophomore Y Manning won a wager with classmates by beating a four hour target to distance the goal at New Haven, Connecticut, and finished the feat with four hours to spare.
Santa Cruz men face a shortage of experienced wood cutters as the U S employment service reports an inability to fill demand. They cite the occupation as too dangerous for inexperienced workers, highlighting a labor bottleneck in local timber operations.
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