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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1940

Page

10

Sears Profit Sharing Fund Shows $3 Million+ Contribution

Elyria and national Sears employees learned in a local meeting that Sears, Roebuck & Co contributed $3,013,435 to the profit sharing fund for 1939. The fund now totals 51, showing stock credits worth about $18,000 at $30 per share, with 10,174 members and 98 percent of eligible employees enrolled.

Sears, Roebuck & Co Sears Roebuck & Co Elyria Iscal Jas Eliqne Fnd E. W. Augur Unds Augur

Germans Claim New Victories in Norway

Berlin reports German high command claims two Lockheed bombers shot down during British raids on Stavanger and attacks on Narvik, with progress in southeast Norway and the destruction of a Norwegian radio station. It also notes British landings in Mervik deemed militarily senseless and asserts Narvik’s economic and strategic value is minimal.

Berlin High Command Stavanger Norway Great Britain United States Narvik Germany Wnotodden Oslo Sweden Scandinavia Trondheism Mervik London Iik Trondheim Adolf Hitler Voelhischer Beobachter Polar Circle Hoenefoss Kristiansand Halden Joenburg Oslofjord Britain North Sea New York

Massillon Gridders Rout College in Spring Practice

Massillon's high school team defeated Kent State 47 to 0 in a six-period spring practice game. Coach Paul Brown's squad completed several passes for much of its gains, while Kent State coach Rosy Starn used seven of his 20 players in a lineup largely made up of freshmen.

Kent. O Massillon Kent State University Paul Brown Rosy Starn Kent

Pytlak Plans To Take It Easy This Summer

Frankie Pytlak, Cleveland Indians catcher, says he will relax and have fun this summer if club president Alva Bradley won’t meet his price. He refused to sign a new contract and plans to wait for a better offer.

Pytlak Buffalo N. Y Frankie Pytlak Cleveland iIndians Alva Bradley Bradley Indians

Penfield Township Board Reemploys Seven Teachers

The Penfield Township Board of Education reemployed five regular and two special teachers and hired one new instructor to fill a vacancy. Two teachers did not seek reappointment, Miss Rachel Lowash and Miss Nellie Jackson. Wynona Preston was hired to replace Miss Jackson, new graduate from Oberlin College and trainee at Ashland College. No high school position filled. Reemployed staff include S. R. Zellers, Edgar Wilms, Mrs. Dorothy Smith, Miss Helen Brucker, Miss Frances Bancroft, Miss Helen Dickey, and R. L. Crowe in music.

Penfield Township Wynona Preston Pittsfield Township Jackson Aliss Preston Oberln College Ashland College Tus S. R. Zellers Edgar Wilms Dorothy Smith Helen Brucker Frances Bancroft Helen Dickey R. L. Crowe

Yarosz Stuns Reeves in 10 Round Cleveland Fight

Teddy Yarosz outboxed and outmaneuvered Jimmy Reeves at Public Hall in Cleveland to snap Reeves 13 bout winning streak. Reeves had earlier captured the National Amateur Light Heavyweight title last year, while Yarosz displayed veteran footwork and experience to secure the decision over ten rounds.

Cleveland, O Teddy Yarosz Cleveland Jimmy Reeves Yarosz Reeves Public Hall

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