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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1940

Page

7

Gateway to Lake Michigan Open

The U S Navy Hydrographic Service reported the Straits of Mackinac open to navigation as ice melted in the Great Lakes. Two steamers broke through last week but a fresh ice jam closed the passage. now clear. Duluth reports rapid breakup. Lake Superior harbor to open April 20. other harbors show mixed ice conditions.

Chicago U. S Navy Hydrographic Service Strais Mackinac Lake Michigan Great Lake Duluth Lake Superior Antanagon Grand Marais Port Arthur Isle Royale Green Bay Detrot Georgian Bay Port Huron

Wellington P T A Elects Officers

Wellington Ohio April 17 Mrs Kenneth Herrick was reelected president of the Wellington Parent-Teachers Association at the meeting last night in the school auditorium E W Biskeler named vice president Mrs George Aldrich secretary and Mass Mildred Exkenberry treasurer The attendance contest winner is Miss Isabelle R McConnell fourth grade room with Mrs Richard Waters as room mother The home economics room party for the winning side is next Wednesday Frank Meloy editor Lorain Journal spoke on Interesting Facts About Lorain County People About 45 attended.

Wellington. O Kenneth Herrick Wellingon Parent-Teachers Association E. W Biskeler George Aldrich Mildred Exkenberry Niee Isabelle R McConnell Richard Waters Kenneth Avery Frank Meloy Lorain P.T. A

State High School Supervisor Reports Favorable Education Status

The State Department of Education notes the high school’s work is favorable and it remains temporarily approved on the list of first grade high schools in anticipation of a full nine month term next year. It warns the school could drop from first grade if the term shortens again next year.

State Department of Education State Department

Mrs. James H. Smith Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs. James H. Smith formerly of Foster avenue Elyria died this morning at 4:30 at her Berlin Heights home after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband James H. Smith and was a member of Elyria Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Funeral services are set for Fr. Gay at 2 p.m. from Hinman Funeral Home Berlin Heights with burial in Berlin Heights.

James H. Smith Foster Avenue Elyria Berlin Heights See Smith Order of Eastern Star Gay Hinman Funeral Berlin Heigeis

Five Hundred Club Meeting At LaGrange

The Five Hundred Club in LaGrange was entertained by Mrs. ALE Archer on Wednesday afternoon. An appetizing lunch was served. Prizes awarded: 1st to Mrs Harold Opfer, 2nd to Mrs Tom McQuiston, 3rd to Mrs Wil Younglas, consolation to Mrs John Holcomb, special prize to Mrs Charles Opfer, traveling prize to Mrs Herold Opfer. Mrs Younglas to host May 1.

Gleaners class meeting and church social notes

Mrs. Alice Speer hosted the Gleaners class of the Methodist church on Wednesday with Esther Martin presiding in the secretary’s absence. The program included a book review by Lenore Coox on The Road Beyond and a salad course served at the close. Various members and guests are listed along with upcoming events and visits.

Alice Speer Methodist Church Pres Dent Esther Martin Lenore Coox Harold Opfer Mae Kroyles

Two Motorcycles Delivered to Police Department

The police department received two new motorcycles yesterday bought weeks earlier and to be put into service after final adjustments. Patrolmen Miller and Oumstead will handle regular duty. radios are being tuned to receive messages from the警察 dispatch system. Bids for a new police car will be tested May 2 to replace a car costing $6,000 less than the new machine.

Sersice C L Miller SL E. Oumstead Service Directors Z.ng

Cleveland Plans Welcome For Feller

Cleveland prepares a civic reception for 21 year old Bob Feller after his no hit game against the White Sox. The Indians return from Chicago Friday morning with Major Harold H. Berton to lead the welcome committee. The mayor hails Feller as an inspiring American youth.

Cleveland O Cleveland Boo Feller Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Cvic Wising Ordher Iribute Feller Indians Chicago Harold H. Berton Bob Feller Bob

Pittsfield Briefs and Social Notes from Wellington Visit

Mrs EL. D West visited her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harold Auble of Wellington on Sunday and Monday. Clyde Parker of Wellington stayed overnight with Jack Bear on Sunday. Richard Avery missed school with a mumps attack. The Biethodist church societies held a spring birthday lunch at one o clock on Thursday in April with 50 guests. Tables were arranged by season with birthday cakes as centerpieces. A program followed with group singing games and a reading by Mrs Hervey Brewley. Out of town guests included Mrs Ralph Cole Miss Imogene Hunt Mrs Fred Brand Mrs Elmer Schupest of Oberlin Mrs Kenneth Herrick and daughter Electa Manning Mrs Wall Davies of Wellington Mrs Beatree Arnd and her mother-in-law of Sylvan. The next meeting is Thursday afternoon May 9 at the home of Mrs Gay Donaldson.

A. H. Rehmer C. R. Rawson Edward Haines M. E. A.d Society Charles Adams Williard Johnson Carlton Sidams End Cleveland Tom Johnson Great Lakes May Dale Elyria Mirs Arch Gray Church Street Circle One Fred Prosser Ruth Gotz Flora Stone Mather College Columbus Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Resinger Cambridge Ana Airs George Hamburger Howard Davis Griffeth Indiana Charles Schwyenberg Hobart Indiana Leslie Knowles Pittsfield EL. D West Harold Auble Wellington Clyde Parker Jack Bear Richard Avery Biethodist Church Homer Doak Ainner Wach Hervey Brewley Suesis Ralph Cole Imogene Hunt Fred Brand Elmer Schupest Oberlin Kenneth Herrick Electa Manning Wall Davies Beatree Arnd

Livestock Market Prices and Receipts Across Regions

Hogs receipts 14e per cwt active 230 head with bids around 9.73 per cwt. cattle receipts 30 with steady demand for choice steers and good butcher cattle. calves calved stock steady with prime to 1.50 per lb. Sheep and clipped lambs reported with weights and prices around 2.50 to 5.50 per lb, reflecting mixed demand. Regional listings include Katahdins at 2.10, Maine Katahdins 2.50, Idaho russet 2.00, New York cobblers 1.406, Michigan Jo set 1.75, and Texas red stock variants priced per 60-1b. Sale notes indicate active, steady markets with varied weights and bulk buyers.

Katahdins Chippewas Penn- Sylahania New York Cobblers Michigan Idaho Russert Maine Texas Red Triumphs Sq Yu

Court action seeks to stop county taxes on Avon Lake farm land

In Lorain county a suit to enjoin taxing officials over alleged excessive assessments was filed in common pleas court. Plaintiffs include Fred Horwedel 25 acres W A Moodr 20 Martin Drorloff 22 Matt Thesen 1 Mrs L Wesbeck 7 George Tomlin 30 Fanmie Sisson 25 Central Lorain Mortgage Loan Co 16 W J Krausmeyer 10 Josephine Schuster 4 and Edward Mitenell 40. County commissioners approved 300 tons of slog for Wellington village on Herrick avenue. Chris Spero of Loram is sued for divorce on grounds of neglect and cruelty. married May 1937 with one child. Elizabeth Nasr sues Andrew Nagy for divorce on grounds of neglect. married 1921 with one child 21 months old.

Avon Lake Common Pleas Court Fred Horwedel W A. Moodr Martin Drorloff Matt Thesen Josephine Schuster Edward Mitenell

Farm auction at Rock Farm features horses cattle and gear

Public sale on Friday April 19 at 10 a.m. near Spencer offers 11 head of horses including bay robin sorrel roan mares and colts, 25 dairy cows Holsteins Jerseys Guernseys with calves or springers, 10 bulls 10-18 months, 30 medium wool ewes, and a full line of farm implements. Lunch served by Spencer Methodist ladies. Terms cash. Auctioneers C. Tonos Lee Elinect. Clerks.

Fablic Rock Farm Spencer Jerseys Hill 1 Oliver John Deere Spencer Methodist Church Cash Walter Dewey Rook Clayton H Sody George Zeigler C. C. Tonos Lee Elinect

Local filings and bids recorded by county authorities

George Hawk of Wellington seeks 8 dollars for the loss of a sheep after a stray dog attack. Mayme A. Hummel sues C Arthur Wohl for 10400 for injuries from a Route 2 traffic crash in Sheffield Lake last August. Nina Myers seeks divorce from Hiram J Myers on grounds of neglect and cruelty. County commissioners save 499 tons of silage for Wellington township and award stationery contracts to several firms, including Johnson Watson Co for county records and Amherst Printing for county auditor letter heads, with bids ranging up to 1730 dollars.

George Hawk Wellington Mayme A. Hummel C. Arthur Wohl Sheffield Lake Nina Myers Hiram J Myers Eleventh Street County Recorder Johnson Watson Company Columbus Wright Printing Company Elyna Nwo Amherst Printing Company

Ten Boys to Get Cubbing Awards

Ten members of Cub Pack No 4 will graduate into Boy Scout troops and ten will receive Cubbing awards. Among those advancing are Russell Beck to Troop 135 and William Tattersall to Troop 119.

First Congregational Church Russell Beck William Tattersall William Shaw Keith Worster William Graw Herbert Fulger Thomas Gras Rusell Becker Edward Robinson Thomas Birch Hugh Windsor Willam Shaw Glenn Watson Ralph Moyer Jack Lance William Butts Arthur Hucrutt General C Marsh

Petitions Filed in Cleveland Bankruptcy Court

Bankruptcy petitions filed in federal court include Marvin Neal of Elyria with liabilities 2706 and assets 970 and John H Lehriner of Elyria with liabilities 2491 and assets 600.

Cleveland, O Marvin Neal Elyria Labilities John H Lehriner Labilistzes

Reds Cubs Game Postponed by Rain

The Cincinnati Reds versus Chicago Cubs game scheduled for today was postponed due to rain and will be played on June 20.

Cincinnati O Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs

Thursday Special Pot Roast with Noodles and Veg

A Friday notice offers a baked halibut with Spanish sauce served with potatoes and vegetables. Restaurant details include sides and beverages with emphasis on daily specials.

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