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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1940

Page

12

Grove Patterson to Speak at Oberlin Mock Convention

Oberlin College hosts the 1949 Republican Mock Convention with Grove Patterson delivering the welcome reply. Dudley White chairs Friday session. Harold Burton presides Saturday. White will keynote the Friday program, with WHK broadcasting both sessions for Mutual. Patterson to nominate Taft at the Philadelphia convention.

Oberlin Grove Patterson Toledo Blade Oberlin College Patterson Carl F. Wittke Oho Republican Primates Harold H. Burton Cleveland White WHK Mutual Broadcasting System

Million Dollar Tire Racket Probed in Cleveland Buffalo

Police from Cleveland and Buffalo are probing a suspected one million dollar tire theft ring. Morris Levy, 39, Consolidated Sales Company official, was arrested on charges of criminally receiving stolen property after authorities recovered nearly 100 tires. The scheme allegedly moved tires from Cleveland to distribution centers in Ohio and beyond.

Buffalo N. Y Cleveland Tire Distributing Company Charles Cavolo Cleveland Police Department Morris Levy Consolidated Sales Company Levy Johan Hulevy Cavolo Ohio

Four Drivers Fined for Reckless Driving in Court

Four automobile operators faced reckless driving charges before Justice Herbert C. Cummings. Each man received a ten dollar fine plus costs, with nine dollars of the fine remitted for Owen Davis of 1034 Reid Avenue. Prospects included Elyria Avenue and Route 57 violations and speed in a 3-ute zone on Route 10. The defendants were identified as Owen Davis, Jeff Krajec, Walter Steinbach, and H. J. Hayden, all brought in by Constable F Banks or Moran, with arraignments yesterday afternoon and this morning.

Herbert C. Cummings Owen Davis Reid Avenue Orain Elyria Avenue Route 57 Rusell A. Moran Jeff Krajec Thirtieth Street Nso Moran Walter Steinbach H. J. Hayden Akron Hey F Banks

Lorain County Men Granted Paroles From Ohio Penitentiary

Two Lorain County men were among 99 prisoners at the Ohio penitentiary granted paroles by the State Pardon and Parole Commission. Charles Majessie, sentenced on a robbery charge, is paroled effective October 1. Tony Ciarcia, who served four years for blackmail, is paroled effective June 15. Another man convicted of the same charge also gains parole on June 15.

Lorain County

National Hospital Day planned with hospital auxiliary meetings

Amberst May 12 observance set with Open house and refreshments at the hospital dining room. Auxiliary committees named for lunch reception and hostesses. Mothers of babies born since 1939 to receive carnations. Membership drive report shows 101 paid up members. May 8 program at the high school auditorium replaces a card party.

Amberst. O Walter Misch Harry Hutton Clarence Dean A. P. Roth L. Roemer Mothers of National Hospital Fdeiner Pie Plant Pete Hermonica Joe Jean McCullough Elvrra Demon- Fuel Margaret Foldesey

Small Town Romeo to be staged by Amherst Ham Actors

The Ham Actors Association of Amherst Hi presents the three act comedy Small Town Romeo by Al W Clark at Town Hall Friday evening. Joe Stanford the young writer encounters a mortgage haunted hotel, a ghost, a jewel thief, a chasing detective and a town full of intrigue in Rushville. Cast includes Charles Hamann Rey Frederick John Ruth Albin Wagner James Wesbecher Janet Springer Doris Miller Martha Hoflistein Evelyn Rahl Betty Baus.

al W. Clark Ham Actors’ Association of Amherst Hi Town Hall Joe Stanford Rushville Betty Braxton Charles Hamann Rey Frederick John Ruth Albin Wagner James Wesbecher Janet Springer Doris Miller Martha Hoflistein Evelyn Rahl Betty Baus

Amherst Study Club reviews two books at Monday meeting

The Amherst Study Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs C A Alexander's home on South Lake Street. Mrs J H Ludwig presented Margie Wilson and a discussion on "Escape" followed, highlighting insights from the two reviews.

Amherst Study Club Mirs C. A Alexander South Lake Street Margie Wilson J. H. Ludwig

Amherst Eagles district banquet and club notices

Eleven Amherst Aerie members attended the Elyria district banquet for members who recruited new ones. Past Worthy President Eddie Poss spoke. Fullmer led brief remarks. Upcoming events include April birthday party May 1 Mother’s Day program May 12 and officer nominations next Monday. Softball aimers to meet Wednesday and a semi formal Eagle Home dance Saturday. Rotary club reports tree planting with about 100 applications and a Lima conference set for midweek.

Amherst Aerie of Eagles Elyria Eagles Donald Fullmer Henry Raesler Joe Niesen Vincent Nalley William Bruce C. A. Lauer Edward Berger Otis Bahl Hugh McGarvey John Gormley Harry Sabiers Eddie Poss Toledo Aerie Eagle Home Eagle Ely Tia Amherst

Concordia Club to Meet at St Paul Lutheran Tonight

The Concordia club of St Paul Lutheran church will meet this evening in the church parlors. A public card party will be held tonight in Odd Fellow Hall under Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland. Play begins at eight o'clock. The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational...

Concordia Club St Paul Lutheran Church Odd Fellow Jessamine Lodge, Daughters of Scotland Ladies Aid Society The Congregational

Local Children to Take Part in Crusade in Elyria

Superintendent Maston informs Elyria school principals about Children’s Crusade participation from April 22 to 390. He notes the state board ban on school fund appeals and urges discussion among students to explore the program’s historical and geographic relevance and its aim to aid war affected children in Europe and China.

Elyria BR. C. Maston Children’s Crusade For Children In Progress Maston Isca! Board of Education Europe China

Senior Class Play Rehearsals Underway at Elyria High

A large cast of 30 is rehearsing Stage Door by Edna Ferber and George Kaufman for May 16 and 17 at Elyria High School. Valerie Tite lone Geisel Paul Irion and Robert Karp lead roles in this Broadway hit filled with humor and theatrical life. Director is Miss Nina J. Baker.

Elyria High School Valerie Tite Lone Geisel Paul Irion Robert Karp Edna Ferber George Kaufman Nina J. Baker

Elyria Boy Admits Attempted Break-In at Home

A 16-year-old Elyria youth was turned over to county juvenile authorities after admitting he tried to break into a home at 1736 Middle Avenue Sunday night. He also said he had broken into the same residence on two earlier occasions. James Guest, who lives there, reported the incident and said the intruder appeared frightened away by another occupant's return.

Elyria Middle Avenue James Guest

Masons Hold Inspection at Stonington Lodge

Stonington Lodge of Masons conducted its annual inspection on Monday evening with 123 in attendance including guests from Elyria Lorain Oberlin Wellington Sullivan Vermilion and Cleveland A J Plocher of Elyria served as inspecting officer Master Mason degree work preceded the inspection a dinner for 80 Masons was served in the Methodist church parlors Tonight the regular meeting features three Fellowcraft degrees.

Stonington Lodge of Masons Washington, D. C Elyria Lorain Oberlin Wellington Sullivan Vermilion Cleveland A. J. Plocher

Birth of a Dust Bowl morality play at local high school

Claude Walsh of the University of Michigan English department presents his free verse morality play The Birth of a Dust Bowl at the senior high school chapel program Friday morning.

Claude Walsh University of Michigan

Congregational Church Elects Delegates for Linwood Conference

Kathryn Franks and William Bruce Jr are elected to represent the Christian Endeavor at the Linwood conference June 16 to 24, with Henry Sharp and Robert Womack as attendees. Sunday School faculty commit funds for a church desk and chair. Visiting guests include C L Deiner and family from Cleveland Heights and Mrs George Berger and son Lorain, plus Beavercourt residents.

Kathryn Franks William Bruce, Jr Henry Sharp Christian Endeavor of The Congregational Church Linwood Robert Womack C. L. Deiner and Son Cleveland Heights George Berger Lorain Fred Deiner Beavercourt Richard Leonard Frank Hollingsworth Charles Barber Lakewood

Dinner honors Oberlin businessman J N Stone

About eighty members of the Retail Merchants Division of the Oberlin Chamber of Commerce attended a recognition dinner for J N Stone a longtime Oberlin business figure. The event at the Erwin Worcester home featured a life membership certificate and a commemorative chair. Reverend F A Eastman of Wakeman spoke as toastmaster L L Porter chaired. 4 H Club advisers and other officials were acknowledged.

Obfplin J. N Jud” Stone Oberlin Retail Merchants Division Chamber of Commerce Erwin Worcester College Place Stone Board of Commerce Oberln Business Men's Club Oberlin Chamber of Commerce J. R Haylor F. A. Eastman Wakeman L L. Porter Norman Everson Wellington Ehaternet Malcolm Fowl Ecretary Stvancommenc

4-H Recognition Dinner Date Set

The annual 4-H Club adviser's recognition dinner will be held at the First Methodist church on Monday evening April 29 at 7 o'clock. Ten farm groups are listed in the program.

First Methodist

Oberlin Epworth Rally Set for April 26 in Fittsfield Church

Oberlin Epworth League plans to attend the Lorain County Epworth League Rally Friday evening April 26 at Fittsfield Methodist Church. Social hour starts 7 30 with Kay Kyser School of Musical knowledge stunts. J B Cayce Oberlin Graduate School of Theology speaks during devotional. Jack Strange Lorain leads social hour. Clifford Brook LaGrange leads devotions. 10 cent registration.

Oberlin Epworth League Lorain County Epworth League Fittsfield Methodist Church Kay Kyser J. B. Cayce Oberlin Graduate School of Theology Jack Strange Lorain Clifford Brook LaGrange

Oberlin Coach Erdmann Addresses Exchange Club

Coach Charles Erdmann of Oberlin College speaks at the Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon at Oberlin Inn. He shares experiences from three years guiding work at a universal YMCA camp in the Philippine Islands.

Charles Erdmann Oberlin College Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Erdmann universal Y.M.C_ A Philippine Islands

Week-end Guests and Illness Update on Spring Street

Mrs Mary Worcester hosted week end guests including Mr and Mrs Norman Helser and two children Miss Eva Marie McGonagle and George Thring of Columbus. Mrs Sara Thring returned home with them Sunday. Worcester moved Monday to Lakewood to live with her son on Cranford Avenue. She shows no improvement and will require constant rest with only immediate family visiting. Her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Wilson Teets and her brother H C Neland will stay at the home. Afr and Mrs J H Kimmel entertained Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Harry Brown and Mrs Rose Geiser and Miss Betty Boneham of Tiffin. Browns and Kimmels later visited Mrs in Henrietta.

Mary Worcester Spring Street Norman Helser Evamarie McGonagle George Thring Columbus Sara Thring Lakewood Cranford Avenue

Youth Council Sees Safety Film at Carlisle Grange

The Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council met at Carlisle Grange Hall with William Barber presiding. Frank Hersmann was elected discussion leader. a sheriff’s office representative presented a film on Safety. Jack Templeton led group singing. Doris Minnich and Tom Ketch organized recreation. A cabinet meeting is planned for May 6 at the Farm Bureau office in Elyria. all officers and interested parties urged to attend. Carl Pease, Rosia Kniule, and Doris Minnich coordinated last night’s reelings.

Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council Carlisle Presdent William Barber Frank Hersmann Sheriff's Office Jack Templeton Operlin Recreation Doris Minnich Elyria Tom Ketch Oberlin Farm Bureau Carl Pease Wellington Rosia Kniule Doris Minmich

Change of speaker announced for Loran County meeting

C A Gibbons reports illness postpones Dr Leslie P Hardy Akron University as spring meeting speaker. Harry Richey Cleveland City Board of Education to address the Elyria YWCA tomorrow after a 6 30 dinner. Officers to be elected during the session.

Loran County Adult Education Council C. A. Gibbons Leslie P. Hardy Akron University Harry Richey Cleveland City Board of Education Elyria Y. W. C. A

Weekend Visits Across States Highlight Local Socials

Kimmels mother Mrs Wyttenbach and families from South Main and East Oberlin spent the weekend in Kentucky visiting Lexington and Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Elaine Spencer stayed with grandparents in Willard Ohio, Norman and William Smiths visited Akron, and Wilma Park joined Ray Grocott in Elyria for a family weekend gathering.

Kimmel Wyttenbach Glen Spencer South Main Street Loften Lowe East Oberlin Kentucky Lexington Renfro Valley Elaine Spencer T. W. Hurleahy Willard Norman Smith William Smith Elm Street Sundey Akron Tter John Smith Fami

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New Jersey Council Lucy Roemer Axtel St Ethel Vance E. E. Foster Sonsia Bule Cleveland Avenue C. A. Alexander Jay Gillette Charles Good F. Hubbard Nina Leuszler W. G. Nord H. Penton H. W. Powers A. J. Rice Romeo Hear Book Reviews Elyria, Ohio Rotary Club Medina Association of Congregational Christian Churches Medina Eagle Auxiliary Masons Carol Germany Carol of Romania Michael Bucharest Robert Herrick Esther Wood Heak Youth Council Wilma Park Airs Ray Grocott North Pleasant Street E. Broad Street Hygrade Robinson the Dry Cleaner Hygrade Day Cleaners
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