Business leader Penney cites youthful opportunity at Elyria Rotary
J Penney head of a 1 560 store retail chain told the Elyria Rotary club that modern science creates many new openings for young men. He urged moral fitness and bottom to top training, praising education but deeming it nonessential, and lauded his family influence and his nephew M E Whitman for local store efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pensey
Elyria Rotary Club
Miks
Penney
Enney
Ack Maynard
Lansing, Michian
Mr. Penney
Lester Harding
William Harding
Byrthur E. Smith
Mark Willis
Elyria Iwanis Club
Rofarms
McAhursday
Jack Laymnard
Ansing Rotary Club
Frank Bohner
Mansfield
C. C. Newell
Mon
Michigan
W. C. Vernon
A | Hertz
Cleveland
R. Watts
Henry Hillier
Shy E. Hecock
A. C. Hudnutt
Elyria
Delegates Elected by Elyria VFW Post 1079
Veterans of Foreign Wars Elyria Post 1079 elected four delegates and four alternates to attend the department convention in Akron June 20 to 23. Newly installed commander N A Carothers presided as plans for community activity emerged. Delegates named were J M Powell D Robison Al Hopkins and Charles French with alternates William Moir Thomas Michalis Charles Haun and Thomas Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. F. W. Department
Akron
N. A. Carothers
Department
J. M. Powell
D. Robison
al Hopkins
Charles French
William Moir
Elyria Plans City Band Forming With 20 Musicians
Twenty local musicians have joined weekly rehearsals for a proposed Elyria city band to provide summer music. The project started eight weeks ago and aims for a 23 member group. Rehearsals run 7 to 10 p m each Tuesday at the National Guard armory Third Street. Membership is free and open to young men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria City
National Guard
Third Street
Dispose Of Hogs After Complaint Near Fuller Road
Complaints about unsanitary and starved conditions of about 70 hogs in isolated pens near Fuller Road led humane and county health authorities to intervene. Owners agreed to dispose of the hogs after visits by County Dog Warden Lee Minkler and representatives from the Lorain County Humane Society and Health Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller Road
Lee Minkler
Lorain County Animal Protective League
Minkler
Ronald Dunn
Lorain County Humane Society
J. S. Wetherill
County Health Depertment
Narvik Battles and German Operations Show Grim Course
The report chronicles eight days of fighting around Narvik as German forces push inland and into harbor areas. German detachment reaches the Swedish frontier while Rombek Heights are stormed and Narvik is captured. British and Norwegian actions aim to retake positions or starve out the Germans amid Arctic terrain and heavy naval losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish
Rombek Heights
Narvik
Rombak Heights
Ofoten
Iito Harbor
Rombakijord
Red Cross Steeplechase invites donor country choice
Ticket buyers for the Leopards Town Red Cross Steeplechase in Eiie were asked to select the country to which their contributions should be sent. The appeal emphasizes donor input and charitable support amid ongoing relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Leopardstown
Eiie
Spring Finery To Be On Display In Elyria Sunday
Elyria hosts Promenade Sunday inviting men women and children to wear spring finery and stroll downtown from 2 to 4 p m A photographer will snap portraits of notable costumes and about forty new 1940 model automobiles will be displayed by seven Elyria dealers around Ely Park from 2 to 4 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyrians
Elyria
Merchants’ Division
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Promenade
Elsra
Ely Park
Former Elyrian Harry M. Pounds Dies in Brooklyn
Harry M. Pounds, 64, former Elyrian and son of ex sheriff Melville Pounds, died last week in Brooklyn after months of illness. He lived in Elyria early life, worked at National Tube, later moved east, and was with the Brooklyn Department of Highways. Survived by sister Mrs. Paul G. Burroughs. funeral held in Brooklyn, with burial planned in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Pounds
Brooklyn
N. Y
Methodist Hospital
Melville Pounds
Lo- Tein County
Second Street
Elyria
National Tube Company
Department of Highways
Lewis H. Pounds
Pounds
Hagerstown
Lodge of Elks
Paul G. Burroughs
Ohio
Winners in Fire Prevention Poster Contest at Elrsna High
Winners in a fire prevention poster contest for Elrsna High School art students were announced today. First prize went to Frances Thome, second to Anthone Chizmar, third to Hazel Eager, with Mildred Hierpo and George Innes earning honorable mention. Fourteen posters entered, judged by C. M. Bliss, C. C. Osborn, and D. C. Goldstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsrna High School
Frances Thome
Anthone Chizmar
Hazel Eager
Mildred Hierpo
George Innes
C. M. Bliss
C. C. Osborn
D. C. Goldstone
Chamber of Commerce
Broad Street
Ohio Fire Prevention Association
Elyria
Public Records Audit Concludes Here
State Examiner William A Morrison completed a year long examination of county and township records assisted by Assistant Examiners Whithers and John R Hoffee. The audit covered county records from November 1 1937 to April 1 1938 and township records from December 1 1936 to February 1 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Morrison
Whithers
John R. Hoffee
Mayhew to Speak on Child Problems in Oberlin
Mrs D P Mayhew of Cleveland Press, renowned for child problems columns, visits Oberlin to address elementary grade teachers and room mothers. She will speak tonight at 7 30 at Pleasant Street school and Thursday night at Prospect Street school, in cooperation with Mrs Mallory on educational issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
D. P. Mayhew
Detrnt
Cleveland Press
Oberin
Mayhew
Pleasant Street
Prospect Street
Mallory
Plans for Oberlin Summer Softball League
A group of Oberlin businessmen and a five member committee approved plans for a summer softball league. Donald J. Leahy will handle business affairs with the high school, Hartley A. Broadwell serves as league commissioner, and Burdette Lawson is umpire-in-chief with two assistants. Games start June 3 and run Mondays and Thursdays through September, with a May 7 registration deadline and potential Class A men and girls outside teams. Oberlin High School Athletic Association will manage playing grounds and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Donald J. Leahy
Hartley A. Broadwell
Russell Krueger
Fred A. Comings
Kenneth V.powers
Leahy
Broadwell
Burdette Lawson
Centr-Eye
Oberlin High School Athletic Association
Be Held on April 29 at Miss Crehan's Home
An event is planned for April 29 at the residence of Miss Helen Crehan located at 37 Grove land street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Crehan
Groveland Street
Oberlin Women’s club history group ends year
Mrs Ernest H Wilkins hosted the History department of the Oberlin Women’s club for the last regular meeting. The session closed a year of studying New England with a story hour led by Mrs Schlesinger. Mrs Rhea B Dana of Talcott Hall was elected leader for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest H. Wilkins
Oberlin Women’s Club
New England
Schlesinger
Rhea B. Dana
Talcott Hall
Death of Ralph B. Rowland Recalls Oberlin ties
Word reached Enid Oklahoma of the death of Ralph B Rowland Sunday April 4 after months of illness. The former Oberlin resident is survived by his wife May and one sister Mrs Winifred Beebe of Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Rowland
Enid
Oklahoma
Afr
Rowland
Oberlin
May
Winifred Beebe
Local club meetings and college talks announced
The Ladies Aid of Grace Lutheran meets April 16 at 2 pm with Mrs Maas and Mrs Mac Coughlin hosting. The Oberlin Women’s Club Music Department meets April 19 at 3 pm with Mrs F B Tanner at 47 College Place. Rev L E Daniels travels to Gambier to lecture at Bexley Hall and returns Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Grace Lutheran Church
Maas
Mac Coughlin
Oberlin Women’s Club
F. B. Tanner
College Place
L. E. Daniels
Gambier, C
Bexley Hall
Divinity School
Kenyon College
C. E. Wigton
C. F. Alter
Sandusky High School
Arthur L. Williams
John Rodgers
Newell Sims
W. H. Chapin
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Canton
Ohio
Walter Melody
St. Petersburg
Florida
James Morris
North Prospect Street
Bliss Doris Cain
Marietta College
Abs. R. E Cain
North Park Street
Amherst Village Council Sets Fire, Street Plans
Amherst Ohio council discussed water for South Main street fire protection, street repairs with a $3,000 patch plan, a new fire pension fund, and an Oberlin cooperation contract on fire calls. Tramps prompted a clean up option, and a street light for Forest Hill Drive was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
South Main Street
Menz and Kane
New
Forest Hill Drive
Laundon
State Highway Department
Amherst Council
Oberlin Council
Michael
Xuiller
Oberlin
Lorain
Elyria
South Amherst
Friedman
Vollmer
Court of Appeals
Mothers' club meets in new home for Middle Ridge School
Members of the Mothers' club of Middle Ridge School gathered Tuesday afternoon at the new home of Mrs. Byrd Richmond. They conducted routine business and planned a May 7 meeting at Mrs. Arnold Flock's residence. Honors went to Mrs. Walter Park. special prize to Mrs. Gertrude Smith. A dessert course followed in the dining room with Spring flowers centering the table. Covers were set for nine including the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Middle Ridge
Byrd Richmond
Arnold Flock
Walter Park
Gertrude Smith
Newton Bechtel
Catherine Kolbe
R. H. Hearn
Arnold Fleck
Herman Bischoff
Seniors welcome new members to St Peter Evangelical league
Reception of new members at the Senior League of St Peter Evangelical Church occurred Tuesday in the church parlors with a threen supper at 6 30. Mrs Charles Ebbs introduced promoted members Leana Pilato Dorothy Brucker and Betty Deuschle as well as new members Roland Schieferstein Raymond Kreeger Norwood Becker and James Schulz. Group singing and shuffleboard followed. A skating party is planned for April 30 at the Coliseum Lorain, meeting at the church at 6 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
St. Peter Evangelical
Charles Ebbs
Leana Pilato
Dorothy Brucker
Betty Deuschle
Roland Schieferstein
Raymond Kreeger
Norwood Becker
James Schulz
Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters Meet and Plans Made
Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters held their regular meeting Tuesday evening. They discussed the supper to be served at the county Pythian meeting in the Congregational gym on April 29. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Frank Mischka, Mrs. Walter Miller, Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. Ione Wasem and Mrs. Fred Coverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters
County Pythian
Congregational Gym
Frank Mischka
Walter Miller
Charles Miller
Ione Wasem
Fred Coverdale
Victorian Guild hosts dance plans and bridge results
Members of the Victorian Guild met with Mrs. Martin Niesen. They planned a late May dance with date and place to be announced. Bridge was played with Miss Marcella Kelch taking first honors and Mrs. Gregory Brown second. lunch concluded the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Niesen
Marcella Kelch
Gregory Brown
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Postponed to April in Lorain
The Legion Auxiliary meeting scheduled for April 23 is postponed a week and will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Bromfield in Lorain. The Past Presidents Parley of the Legion Auxiliary will meet in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Robert Bromfield
Lorain
Home on Jackson Street Marks Date Change
The notice lists a revised event date 26 replacing April 19 at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Bruce on Jackson Street, detailing timing and location for the local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bruce
Jackson Street
Amherst club members attend Elyria meeting names list
The Amherst Business and Professional Women's Club sent several members to a Tuesday Elyria club gathering at Spring Valley club. Attendees included Hulda Berger Helen Berger Helen Roemer Lucille Burge Mary Frances Schriver Edna Beller Olive Beller Thelma Mays Ruth Mays Germaine Lahiff Mary Sands and Mrs Maibelle Suthiffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst Business and Professional Women's Club
Elyria Club
Spring Valley Clun
Hulda
Helen Berger
Helen Roemer
Lucille Burge
Mary Frances Schriver
Edna
Olive Beller
Thelma
Ruth Mays
Germaine Lahiff
Mary Sands
Maibelle Suthiffe
Community gatherings announced at local churches and societies
The First Evangelical church holds a prayer meeting and Bible study tonight at the Schroeder home. St Pauls Lutheran’s Ladies Aid hosts a semi annual birthday party Thursday at church parlors with a noon birthday dinner. Jone City Eastern Stars meet tonight and Hickory Tree Grange convenes Thursday evening. Rev W F Clay of Elyria Church of the Nazarene will speak. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Church
George Schroeder
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Jone City
Eastern Stars
Hickory Tree Grange
W. F. Clay
Church of the Nazarene of
Elyria
Births and Admissions Notice for Wakeman and Lorain
Mrs Alva Heyman of Wakeman RD 1 is admitted. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Alex O Dor Jr in Lorain on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Heyman
R. D
Wakeman
Alex O’dor, Jr
Lorain
Pastor leaves for Brooklyn after uncle’s death
Rev. C. E. Schmidt departed Tuesday afternoon for Brooklyn New York following the sudden death of his uncle Rev. William Bourquin pastor of Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church for 30 years Services are to be held this evening Schmidt may be away a few days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Schmidt
Brooklyn
N. Y
William Bourquin
Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed Church
Cta
Schmidt
Lakewood women attend dessert bridge gathering
A group of Lakewood residents BRrrs. A. G. Menz Mrs. J Ma honey Mrs. Cassidy Mrs. Lang and Mrs. Yonkers joined a dessert bridge afternoon at the home of Caroline Kelch, sister of A. G. Menz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Menz
J. Mahoney
Cassidy
Lang
Yonkers
Lakewood
Caroline Kelch
Ridgeville Democratic Club Hosts Benefit Party Night
The Ridgeville Young Democratic club sponsors a fund raising party at Ridgeville town hall at 8 30 p m Friday April 19 to buy equipment for a lighted ball field. A business meeting follows at 8 p m. tonight with all residents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young, Democratic Club of
Ridgeville
Firemen Fail to Reach Carlisle Roof Fire at H A Long Home
Occupants and neighbors quickly extinguished a morning roof fire at H A Long’s residence on West Ridge road Carlisle Township. Sparks from the chimney started the blaze, which burned two small roof holes. Firemen from Engine Company No 2 arrived after the flames were already out and only patched the damaged area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Long
West Ridge Road
Carlisle Township
Anger Provokes Anger Says a Cited Philosopher
A philosopher argues that anger fuels more anger and harms one’s welfare, urging restraint to avoid escalating conflict and protecting personal well being.
Taft Urges Private Contracts For Relief Programs
Sen Robert A. Taft told the International Union of Operating Engineers that prosperity comes from private industry. He urged turning relief back to states and local communities with federal two thirds funding, and criticized large scale public works as costly and temporary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
International Union of Operating Engineers
Taft
England
Instruction In Human Analysis Begins Tonight
A course on Human Analysis or How to Understand and Influence People starts tonight at the Elks Hall. Mr. Hawk leads three weekly sessions over two weeks from 8 to 10 pm, with tuition and special rates for families and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Hall
Hawk
Mr. Hawk
Rich plains of Southern Sweden cultivated for millennia
A concise note recalls that Southern Sweden's wide prairies have been farmed for thousands of years, reflecting long standing agricultural practices and land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Senate naval panel to back 11 percent expansion plan
A Senate naval affairs committee poll suggests approval of the $655 million naval expansion bill at 11 percent, with many members resisting a larger 25 percent increase. Admiral Stark argues the plan is insufficient and favors a 25 percent boost, while hearings continue and Walsh notes administration support for the 11 percent option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
House
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Stark
Navy Department
David L Walsh
Walsh
Navy
Democrat Is Declared Mayor of Steubenville
Judge Clarence Ahl of Bucyrus declared Charles Welsh a legally elected mayor of Steubenville by a 209 vote margin. The decision dismissed Charles Baker's Republican election contest after over a month of testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Charles Welsh
Clarence Ahl
Bucyrus
Charles Baker
Ahl
Welsh
Three Motorists Fined by Justice Cummings in Reckless Driving
Justice Herbert C. Cummings assessed fines of 10 dollars plus costs with 9 dollars remitted in each case after three motorists were arraigned for reckless driving. The defendants were Betty Remins of Akron Bernard Rosenblatt of Peninsula Ohio and Howard Solomon of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Herbert C. Cummings
M. F. Banks
Carlisle Township
Betty Remins
Akron
Bernard Rosenblatt
Peninsula
Ohio
Howard Solomon
Cleveland
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Bile Flow Remedy
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as the remedy to stimulate two pints of bile daily. It argues proper bile flow aids digestion, relieves gas and constipation, and promises improved mood, urging readers to ask for the product by name at 10¢ or 25¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
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