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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1940

Page

2

Chicago Keeps Big Ten Status Amid Hutchins Truce

The University of Chicago remains in good standing with the Big Ten after a conciliatory note from President Robert Maynard Hutchins to athletic directors. A temporary truce will hold until May, with four schools still pressing to drop Chicago from conference schedules. The Big Ten indoor track meet will move from Chicago to Purdue for April 28 to March 1.

United Press Chicago University of Chicago Big Ten Robert Maynard Hutchins Hutchin Hutchins Maroons T. Nelson Metcalf Metcalfs Alumni Foundation Mar Minnesota Wisconsin Purdue Northwestern

Minneapolis Mills Dominate Indians In Sixteen Inning Win

The Minneapolis Millers outlasted Indianapolis 3 0 after 16 innings as Paul Haefner and Harry Smythe held the Indians to four hits. Kansas City topped Columbus 4 3, Toledo beat Milwaukee 3 2, and St Paul defeated Louisville 6 1 with strong hitting and pitching from multiple players.

United Press Minneapolis Millers American Association Millers Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Louisville Paul Haefner Minneapolis Harry Smythe Indians Johnson Dol

Don Budge Dominates North and South Tennis Tour

Don Budge won the singles title 6-0 6-2 6-0 at Pinehurst and shared the doubles crown with Bruce Bates Austin, beating Dick Skeen and John Faunce 6-4 6-0 7-5. Skeen, a fellow Californian, was defeated in the singles final.

Pinehurst N.C Don Budge Budge Dick Skeen Bruce Bates Austin Tex Skeen John Faunce Los Angeles

Tigers pound Feller as no-hit jinx looms over star pitcher

In New York on April 22 Tigers attack Bob Feller from the mound and back him with early runs, chasing him in three innings as Detroit wins 12-2. Schoolboy Rowe scatters five hits for Cleveland while Feller endures rough relief.

Tigers United Press York U.P Johnny Vander Meer Bob Feller Feller White Sox Detroit Tigers van Meter Iowa Bey McCosky Indians Walter Johnson Johnson

Robert E Lee Backed in Derby Run by Southern Supporters

The South rallies behind Robert E Lee the Kentucky Derby hopeful as his odds drop from 500 to 1 to 49 in a month. Lord Carnarvon acquired the yearling for 3900 at Saratoga Springs and shipped him to Belmont Park for training under Tom McCreery for owner K F Byers.

United Press York South Robert E. Lee Saratoga Springs Lord Carnarvon Tom McCreery Belmont Park K. F. Byers Indianapolis Speedway Wilbur Shaw Lou Merer Boston Bruin Frankie Brimsek Marguerite McMillan Kirkland Lake Providence

Weather, Weather, and Baseball Delusion in Opening Week

Henry McLemore rails at baseball owners for scheduling 48 games April 16 to 21 amid rain and cold. He argues the season should be cut to about 140 games, allowing later starts, to avoid weather havoc and wasted training camps, noting players idle in blizzards as postponements mount.

Henry McLemore United Press EW York Ivory Tower H. McL Mother Nature

Standard Cleaners Practice at Cascade Park

The Standard Cleaners will practice today at Cascade Park at 5 30. All members are asked to notice.

Cascade Park

Tigers Pound Feller Defeat Indians 12-2 In Cleveland

Detroit Bengals pound Bob Feller for 12 runs as Hal Trotkey and Metosky pace a 12 to 2 win over Cleveland. Schoolboy Rowe dominates in first start of the campaign, allowing five hits and a home run by Tresky.

Cleveland Bob Feller Detroit Tigers Freballer Chicago White Sox Bengals Feller Bits Tigers Lys Vod Schoolboy Rowe Ais Ted the Indices Ute Hal Trotky

Maki Defeats Lash In New Orleans Three Mile Race

Taisto Maki, 29, Finnish distance runner on tour for the Finnish relief fund, won a three mile race at City Park in New Orleans in 14 10.4, finishing 200 yards ahead of Don Lash former Indiana star.

New Orleans Taisto Maki United States Don Lash University of Indiana City Park Maki Lash

Riggs Wins River Oaks Tennis Tourney in Houston

Bobby Riggs captured the tenth annual River Oaks title in his third try, defeating Bitsy Grant 7-5 6-3 7-5 in the final. He teamed with Wimbledon partner Elwood Cooke of Portland in doubles, which fell to Charles Hare of England and Jack Tidball of Los Angeles 6-1 6-8 6-2.

Houston Tex Bobby Riggs River Oaks Bitsy Grant Riggs Elwood Cooke Portland Ore Charles Hare England Jack Tidball Los Angeles

Softball Tryouts for Local Union Team in Industrial League

Players in Local No. 19343 AF of Labor seek to join a newly organized softball team. Practice is at 5 30 tomorrow on the McKinley Diamond, with Earl Powers managing the squad for entry into the local Industrial League.

American Federation of Labor McKinley Diamond Earl Powers

Altruist Class April Party and Berea Moves Highlight Columbia Briefs

Columbia reports the Altruist Class of the Baptist Sunday school met at Mr and Mrs Lofton Melhush in Berea for an April party. Several residents relocate with Movements noted among Roy Dellman Jeanette Longbon Haman and others. Partnerships and visits including Ridgeville graduates and extended family trips are listed.

Blowing Nose Too Hard Often Causes Ear Trouble

A distant city telephone message reports a four year old boy, son of a nephew, with severe ear inflammation and fear of mastoid dis ease. The piece notes common overreaction to ear infections and discusses winter illnesses and their link to ear trouble, urging early understanding and care.

Clacd North Chrisman

Anatomy of the ear and proper nose blowing

The ear sits in the temporal bone with the mastoid behind the ear. Mastoid cells connect to the middle ear. air is vented via a tube to the nose, so nasal inflammation can reach the ear. Many children blow their noses by pinching both nostrils and blowing hard, risking infection. Proper venting uses a handkerchief over the nasal bridge with nostrils open.

Bere

Ear Infections And Mastoid Proximity Highlighted

A medical note explains how middle ear infections can spread near the mastoid bone and nearby vital structures. It describes symptoms in children, such as hearing loss and earache, and outlines treatment steps from nasal decongestion to drum puncture and discharge relief. The piece mentions collecting pus for bacterial testing and cites Mr and Mrs Herbert Hales of Maumee Ohio.

Local residents move and church events noted

Casham Chathams and Melvin Houson of Lodi rent the Charles Gunsual farm house and plan to move in soon. Ward Carr and family will relocate to their Lodi home soon. Mission Circle of the Methodist church to meet with Rev and Mrs McSwain Thursday afternoon. The Methodist church choir presented a concert Sunday evening April 21. Miss Ruth Jameyson from Kent State visited over the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs Lee Walkden and ...

Chathamsi Melvin Houson Lodi Charles Gunsual Ward Carr Methodist Church McSwain Ruth Jameyson Kent State Lee Walkden

LaGrange Students Stage One Act Play and Minstrel

LaGrange High School junior class presented the one act play Marriage Vows before a sizable audience on April 16 to raise funds for travel to Washington D C next year. The LaGrange P T A will meet April 23 featuring school musical groups and officer elections.

Lagrange LaGrange High School Washington D. C

Senior Banquet Planned by Junior Class at Local High School

The Junior class will honor the Seniors with a school banquet on Saturday evening, April 27, served by the juniors' mothers. The event promises an entertaining program for the festive occasion. The Honor Roll lists seniors Harry Butler LaVerne Jones Rita Rothgery Walter Spieth. juniors Hazel Amspary Leolyn Wilcox. sophomores Helen Nozderka. freshmen Robert Woodruff Margene Sage Lois Smith Jeanette Wilcox Norma Ferm Walcott. eighth graders Frand Odor and Carol Rawson. seventh graders Robert Aldrich Harris Youngblood Wanita Seabold.

LaGrange Village Harry Butler LaVerne Jones Rita Rothgery Walter Spieth Hazel Amspary Leolyn Wilcox Helen Nozderka Robert Woodruff Margene Sage Lois Smith Jeanette Wilcox Norma Ferm Walcott Frand Odor Carol Rawson Robert Aldrich Harris Youngblood Wanita Seabold

Five LaGrange Students Enter State Scholarship Tests

On Saturday April 27 Kent hosts the State Scholarship Tests with Norma Fern Walcott English I Lois Smith Algebra I Robert Woodruff Latin I Helen Nozderka English II Leolyn Wilcox English III This marks the second straight year LaGrange has five entrants, second in the county only to Clearview High School.

Kent Norma Fern Walcott Lois Smith Robert Woodruff Helen Nozderka Leolyn Wilcox LaGrange Clearview High School

Home Makers Club Holds Meeting In Lagrange

About thirty members attended the Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Leslie Knowles home with several guests present. A tureen dinner was served during noon hour while Mrs. Lewis Buswell assisted the hostess. Mrs. Carl Martin led the business and contest segment and Mrs. John Curtiss spoke on coal uses and new products from scientific discoveries. May meeting hostess Mrs. Darius Holcomb will not entertain. officer elections will be held then.

Appendicitis Strikes Three Seniors Among Class

The senior class reports three cases of appendicitis this week. Jerry Dunlap was taken to Memorial Hospital in Elyria for an appendectomy after which Melvin Bursley plays his part in the class play Spring Fever. Winifred Widdowson and Arlene Neubauer also underwent appendectomies, the latter discontinuing high school studies.

Jerry Dunlap Memorial Hospital Elyria Jerry Melvin Bursley Winifred Widdowson Arlene Neubauer

Local Socials Highlight Visits and Crews

Mrs W F Hastings and daughter Margaret visited the Earl Hawke home in Savannah. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Walkden, Hillard Grim, and Lucille Hagans from Litchfield joined Mrs Hagans in Lodi for her birthday. The Medina Co oratorical Contest will be held April 29 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Supt R A Shearer of Spencer chairs the committee with C D Moore of Litchfield J P Bloom of Homerville and Supt H J Kohli of the local school serving on the panel.

Margaret Earl Hawke Savannah Lawrence Walkden Hillard Grim Lucille Hagans Litchfield Arthur Hagans Lodi Hagans Medina Co R. A. Shearer Spencer C. D. Moore J. P. Bloom Homerville Supt H. J. Kohli

Elyria Area Briefs Reflect Family Moves and Health

Mrs Minnie Willard of Elyria visits sons Frank and Will Knowles and their families for an indefinite stay. Julius Wilcox is a business visitor in Columbus. Redman family hosts farewell gathering on River Road before moving to a Grafton township farm. Mrs Gertrude Moshier of Cleveland visits her father C W Gott, sister Mrs William McEndree from Wellington stops by. Mrs Lucy Stanislawski of Mountain Home Arkansas recovers from a stroke. Mrs Howard Davis of Griffith Indiana Mrs Charles Schwyenberg of Hobart Indiana and Mrs Leslie Knowles dine with Mrs Erwin Adams. Juniors raise about thirty five dollars from a Minstrel show. Class members perform a one act play Marriage Vows under Supt Martin. Opperman directs. County Ensemble provides music. Initiatory degrees conferred at Lyndon Chapter meeting. refreshments served. Fred Wilcox named to Ohio Northern University honor roll along with fifteen fellow freshmen. Mr and Mrs Maurice Stanislawski visit St Louis Missouri after weeks with grandparents. Mr and Mrs Milton Letson and children recovering from influenza. Mrs Hettie Horton confined to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Minnie Willard Elyria Frank Will Knowles Julius Wilcox Columbus William McEndree Wellington Lucy Stanislawski Mountain Home Arkansas Howard Davis Griffith Indiana Charles Schwyenberg Hobart Leslie Knowles Erwin Adams Supt Martin Opperman Lyndon Chapter Fred Wilcox Ohio Northern University Maurice Stanislawski Milton Behner St. Louis Missouri Milton Letson Hettie Horton Elyria Memorial Hospital

Penfield Jolly Friendship Birthday Club Meeting

Penfield J. F. B. Club members were entertained at the home of Mrs. George Bullis with Mrs. Lee Hite as co host. Twenty four ladies attended a covered dish dinner and social hour. Guests included Mrs. Maude Gates and Mrs. George Devereaux. Next meeting is planned for May with Mrs. Hart Ferriman.

Penfield Grange Holds April Session With Fire Safety Talks

Penfield Grange met April 17 with Worthy Master presiding. Carl Buell and Mrs. Mary Prentice spoke on fires and prevention. Airs. Stanley Sooy and Fred Rollin lectured on fire topics. The group sent fruit to Mrs. W. H. Myers and awarded a prize to Mrs. Fred Kellogg. A May 1 safety program by Belden was announced for the school building. Rural Sunday set for April 28 at the Congregational church with dinner at the hall.

Penfield Congregational Church

Celebration Honors Mrs Walker on 67th Birthday

Mr and Mrs Fred Underhill and Miss Florence Rundle Elyria and Mr and Mrs Clarence Brush Chestnut Ridge gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Mervin Walker on Wednesday night April 17 to honor Mrs Walker on her 67th birthday. A delicious dinner was served at 7 o clock. The evening was enjoyed by all. A nice gift was presented.

Fred Underhill Florence Rundle Elyria Clarence Brush Chestnut Ridge Mervin Walker Walker

Republicans Weigh Preconvention Platform Conference

Washington reports indicate Republican leaders discuss a preconvention platform conference that could extend to candidate talks and influence the 1936 ticket. Alf Landon Frank Knox Charles McNary and Joseph Martin explore the plan amid Dewey speculation, with a Philadelphia meeting proposed two weeks after the first convention session.

Washington United Press Alf M. Landon Frank Knox Senate Charles L. McNary House Joseph W. Martin, Jr Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Philadelphia

Cleveland Man Arrested on Reckless Driving Charge

John J. Rand of Cleveland was arrested after a high speed chase by Elyria police ending two miles east of the city limits. Rand faces a reckless driving charge and is to appear in Mayor Petro's court Thursday. Police clocked speeds up to 80 mph on Middle Avenue and Cleveland Street.

Reckles

Social Visit Notes From West Salem and Cleveland Trips

Mrs Lillian Myers of West Salem visited Tuesday with cousin Mrs Florence Squire. Then Mr and Mrs Williams of Berea called on Mr and Mrs Leonard Bradstock, followed by Mr and Mrs Wittman of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Henry Sheffield and children visiting the Bradstocks.

Lillian Myers West Salem Florence Squire Williams Berea

Local radio act adds to Birmingham event night

Birmingham station WHKC artists including Joe and Mike with the Buckeye Four will perform in person at the Birmingham school building Thursday at 9 pm. The hour and forty five minute show is sponsored by the Florence Ladies Aid Society. Several local moves and church group activities are noted in this community update.

Cowboy Joe Horseshoe Mike Buckeye Mutual WHKC Columbus al Myers Tommy Nott Birmingham School Florence Ladies Aid Society

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