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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1939

Page

5

Gideons Place 171 Bibles in Elyria Schools

Dedication ceremonies in Elyria mark the culmination of Gideons Society meetings to donate 171 Bibles to local schools. State chaplain A C Fiegert presented the Bibles, while W H Vanoster and R C Maston of the Elyria Board of Education welcomed the effort and noted daily Bible readings in schools as guiding moral instruction.

Elyria Gideons Society Gideons A C. Fiegert of van Wert The First Methodist Episcopal Church Edwin Kirby W. H Vanoster Elyria Board of Education R. C Maston Maston Vanoster Elyria High School Gideon Kenyon A. Palmer Chicago Dwight McLaughlin Canton F A. Yost H G Stevich Ralph W Neighbour Gideon Trio Elsna Court House Y.M A.A Y. M CA Charles W. Ives Elyma

Auble brothers fined for intoxication after parking-lot incident

Virgil and Donald Auble of Oberlin were arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q Petro on intoxication charges. Police caught them at 2:43 AM Sunday trying to push their car from the impound lot where it had been towed earlier because officers judged the men unfit to drive.

Virgil Donald Auble R. D . Oberlin Joseph Q Petro Purcearter

Monroeville Man Fined for Reckless Driving

Cletan Hipp of Monroeville was fined two dollars and costs after arraignment before Major Joseph Q Petro today on a reckless driving charge. He was arrested on Middle avenue Saturday.

Cletan Hipp Monroeville Joseph Q Petro Middle Avenue

Reckless Driving Fine Set in Norwalk Court

A motorist named Harry Landoll of Norwalk was fined $2 and court costs after a Lake Avenue incident described as reckless driving. The report notes a collision with a person identified as Yaigned and mentions Petry.

Lake Avenue heph @ Petry Harry Landoll Norwalk Tayo Jos

Theft of Wine Valued at 8375 Reported at Lodi Street

A theft incident is reported at 610 Lodi Street involving two gallons of wine valued at 8375. Police notes indicate the local operation was linked to suspect Chester Lupinski. Further details pending.

Lodi Street Chester Lupinski

Court notices and suits filed in Lorain area courts

Mary Bernat sues for alimony from Erek Bernat over neglect after their 1918 marriage. Dora B Lyman sues George H Chamberlain as administrator for 750 on a promissory note. Evelyn Krushamp sues City of Lorain for 25000 over injuries from a trench on Lakeside and Ere Avenues. James Zeguid 19 of Dead Midh released after paying 10 and costs for reckless driving. Amherst Mortgage Loan Co sues Charles Plato et al for 5000 foreclosure. Veronica Gelencser sues Warren W Clark for 2600 over a faulty warranty deed affecting land later sold to Elizabeth Keesans. Raymond F Heasley granted divorce from Julia T Heasley for neglect. Dr L B Warren named in two suits totaling 56000 for alleged malpractice on Mrs Merya Tubhch and husband seeking 6000 in damages.

James Zeguid Veronica Gelencser Tode Warren W Clark Lorain North Ridge Amherst Township Lorain County Fish and Game Association Elizabeth Keesans L B Warren East 28Th Street Merya Tubhch Washington Vhs Tulh

Gamewell Company Representative Dies in Pittsburgh

Word comes of the death of W R Phillips district sales manager of the Gamewell Co at Pittsburgh. He conducted a survey in Elrma and was active when the city voted on a bond issue to establish a fire alarm system several years ago.

W R Phillips Gamewell Co Pittsburgh Phillips Elsrna

British Officials Seek Quiet on Europe Security Talks

In London officials dodge questions on European security talks noting continued contact with Turkey and the Soviet Union. Foreign undersecretary Butler stresses Tangier stability as crucial while Henderson seeks a Berlin meeting to urge restraint before Friday’s speech.

Berlain Europe Turkey Soviet Union Emanuel Shinwell Laborite Russia Nevile Henderson Berlin Joachim von Ribbentrop Henderson Hitle

Dunn Attacks County Surveyor Over Staffing Decisions

County Commissioner Oscar Dunn challenged County Surveyor Harry Dunham's claim that em-ployees left for the State Highways Department due to pay. Dunn alleged internal dissension and improper personnel practices, saying Dunham prioritizes politics and personal considerations over professional engineering standards, including assigning non engineers to lead survey work.

Oscar Dunn Harry L Dunham State Highways Department Dunham Dunhams Don Patterson Harvey Holcomb State Highway Department

Former Baseball Star To Speak At Mason City Banquet

Ray Caldwell former major league pitcher and 1920 Cleveland Indians star will be the guest speaker at the Mason City Father and Sons banquet held tomorrow night at the Mason City Hall. Caldwell played for the Indians under Tris Speaker and helped win the American League pennant and the World Series title. He is now recreation commissioner at Lorain.

Ray Caldwell Mason c Father and Sons Mason c Caldwell Cleveland Indians Tris Speaker Cleveland Calawell Lorain

Break-in Report At 228 Courtland Street Inft Fishing Gear

George Carlin reported to police that his house trailer at 228 Courtland Street was broken into within the past five weeks. Entry was made through a roof emulator and $25 worth of fishing paraphernalia was stolen.

George Carlin Courtland Street

Homegrown market items and prices across vegetables and fruits

The page lists prices for Baldwins apples and other varieties, greens, cabbages, carrots, celery, lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, turnips, and more. It also covers meat and poultry items, with steers, pork, and chicken notes, plus several regional produce prices and bulk quantities.

Baldwins Inc Rothe

Three Minor Traffic Accidents Reported This Weekend

Police reported three minor traffic accidents over the weekend. Details mention a van behind the JK Laws of Road in Grafton near a dorm and several rear end and fender bender incidents on East Avenue, Broad Street, and nearby streets involving local residents.

Polce S Smith Dakwood East Avenue Lee Urban Sakes Jrance East Averee Broad Broad Street Remers Coen Be Woodfora Frank Hecaathorn Cleveland

Rotarians Hear Talk On Railroad Situation

Baltimore editor M W Jores of Baltimore Maryland will be guest speaker at the Elyria Rotarians weekly luncheon meeting at the Elks Restaurant. He is billed to discuss The Railroad Situation Today.

M W Jores Baltamore Maryland Toe Baltmore Iroad Magaz Elyria Rotan C.os Iurcheor Elks Restaurant

Two Investigators Appointed in Old Age Pension Office

Tom McKay, chief of the state division, announces two new investigators for the Old Age Pension office. Hugh Fitzgerald of Avonhack and Mrs Mary E McGranagh of Overlim begin at 1300 dollars a year. They are the only investigators in the local office, with other investigators previously dismissed. Appointments provisional pending civil service exams and follow a recommendation from the Suain County Executive Committee.

Tom McCay Hugh Fitzgerald Avon Hake Mary E .MecGranh Woodland Avenue William France Suain

Two Men Suffer Injuries In Fights

Two men were treated at Elsiti Memorial Hospital for injuries from Saturday night altercations. Frank Johnson of Sherfistreat had a laceration over his right eye from an attack at 1 PM, and James Szabo was treated for a chin cut from an assault on Woodford Avenue at 11:40 PM.

Elsiti Memorial Hospital Frank Johnson Sherfistreat Herman Guyeski Quincy Street Broad Street Hollor James Szabo Woodford Avenue

James Brown Seeks Council Nomination At Large

James Brown of Courtland Street filed a petition for the Republican nomination for councilman at large subject to the August primary election. He previously ran for sixth ward councilman four years ago.

James Brown Courtland Street Sixth Ward Board of Elections Today

Non-Partisan Council To Meet Tomorrow

The Lorain County Non-Partisan Corner will meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall on East Broad Street here tomorrow evening it was announced today.

Lorain County Non-Partisan Veteran of Foreign Wars Hall East Broad Street

Mrs Clifford Shumate suffers leg fracture in fall

Mrs Clifford Shumate, 27, of 22 Woodford Avenue, is in Elyna Memorial Hospital with a fractured right leg after falling from a second story window at her home at 320 pm Saturday. Police report her husband pushed her, though he said she jumped.

Clifford Shumate Woodford Avenue Elyna Memorial Hospital

Theft report notes two eight pound chickens lost at Bowers residence

Police reported Saturday night that a theft involved two eight pound chickens taken from Mrs Bowers at 647 Walnut Street. A train seen running through the yard prompted the report by neighbor Mrs Yorks during a visit to the residence. No theft of three chickens from Theme Place on Friday was verified.

Bowers Walnut Street Yorks

Death of Mrs Sarah Alice Ringle in New London

Mrs Sarah Alice Ringle of New London County died Friday night at New London Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Ruggles Presbyterian Church with Rev Rachel presiding. Burial followed at Grave Street Cemetery. She was wife of a prominent community farmer and mother of Ralph Richards. Pitch Funeral Home arranged arrangements.

New London Sarah Alice Ringle New London Hospital Ruggles Racheel Grave Street Mere Ringle Asiland

Mary Ellen Body obituary noted in Wellington Ohio

Mary Ellen Body died early today at her late home 518 Barker Street. She was widow of William Body and member of the Methodist church and its auxiliaries. Survivors include grandchildren Gus Martin Airs Clas Smith Erin Gove and others. Funeral Wednesday at the Methodist church with Rev Lonza S Greer officiating. burial in Greenweed cemetery. Funeral arrangements by E L Sharp Funeral Home.

Wellington Mary Ellen Body Barker Street Ulnese Methodwr William Body Lemming Gus Martin Airs Clas Smith Charlies Aldrich Elyria Mich Methodist Church Lonza S Greer Burris Greenweed Cemetery E L Sharp

Mrs Mayer Graften Dies in Cleveland Hospital

Mrs Michael Mayer Graften died at 2 30 a m Sunday at Ehria Memorial Hospital. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs Helen Wolfe and Mrs Katherine Braun. Funeral services at A Nosen & Son parlors 3282 East 35th Street Cleveland at 1 30 p m Wednesday. Burial in Harvard Grove cemetery.

Michael Mayer R. D. Graften Ehria Memorial Hospital Helen Wolfe Mirs Katherine Braun A Nosek & Son East 35Th Street Cleveland Harvard Grove

Funeral services for Mrs James McGill 69 Litchfield

Funeral services for Mrs James McGill 69 of Litchfield were held this afternoon at Parker Funeral Home en route to Lodi. Her husband died 26 years ago. Surviving are ten children Clar ence McGill and Mrs Jeanette Lawrence of Canton Mrs Bertha Connors and James McGull of Warren Albert of Sherrodsville Clifford of Grafton George of Litchfield Blanche Robert and Harold. one brother Samuel Jenkins of Sherrodsville and seven grandchildren.

James McGill Litchfield Elyria Memorial Hospital Parker Funeral Home Lodi Clarence McGill Jeanette Lawrence Canton Bertha Connors James McGull Warren Albert Sherrodsville Clifford Grafton George Blanche Robert Harold Samuel Jenkins

Obituary John Maberson 86 of Brownhelm Station

John Maberson 86 died at his home in Brownhelm Station after a year of illness. A retired farmer born in New York City he lived in Brownhelm 35 years and was a Woodmen of the World member. Surviving are his wife Matilda two daughters Elizabeth Delzell and Mrs W A Hummer a son William Maberson and a granddaughter Pearl Proschke. The body lies at Zilch Funeral Home with services Wednesday at 2 00 p m Rev Webber officiating. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery.

Amherst John Maberson Brownhelm Station Maberson New York City Brownhelm Vermilion Order of the Woodmen of the World Matilda Elizabeth Delzell W A. Hummer Toledo William O. Vermilion Pearl Proschke Zilch Webber Vermilion Reformed Church Maple Grove

Gambling Charge Will Be Preferred In Raid

Deputies charged Howard Hubbard and eleven others after a late night raid on his location at Elyria Avenue and North Ridge Road. The officers interrupted a poker game, confiscating two ice trays and 20 cents from the table and taking the participants into custody. A lookout opened the door to permit the exit of a pat rider as the raid began after a resident complaint.

Howard Hubbard Elyria Avenue North Ridge Road Cuslliet

Oberlin clubs and organizations schedule meetings

Oberlin community groups line up meetings and events this week with dates from April 23 to April 26. Education department VC meets at 730 tonight. Vine Rebekah lodge and Karl Wilson Locke Post hold sessions. Sorosis Junior Forum and Business Womens club meet. other groups like Nineteenth Century club Martha Chapter OES and Pansy Chapter E S T prepare inspections and fish fry precedes lodge meeting.

Oberlin Oberli Women’s Club W. H. Chapin Woodland Avenue Vine Rebekah Lodge Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Legion Hall Junior Forum W C. Hart Elm Street Sorosis W. A Seaman East College Street Business and Professional Womens Club Jolia Davis West Loran Street Nineteenth Century Club CJ Weeks West Vine Street Martha Chapter Oberlin Masome Lodge No. 360 Carl Wittke Oberlin College AUL Oberlin Grange Grange Hall Martes Club

Trailing Arbutus Blooms Bright in Rock Garden

In Rock Garden at Harvard Avenue Mi and Mis oM Theme celebrate the opening of the season with trailing arbutus in bloom. They transplanted plants from northern Michigan and now enjoy nine or ten varieties of flowers, including wild orchids and violets, amid rocks collected from many places.

Harvard Avenue Mchigan Thome Theme

Educators Set Meeting On Construction Problems

School building programs will be discussed by superintendents and principals from Loran County village and rural schools at the Brookside School meeting tomorrow night. Officials from schools with recent programs will share experiences and discuss aspects of the building issue. The program is led by Walter A. Glantz, Grafton school superintendent.

Loran County Brookside School Walter A. Dlantz Grafton

Obituary for Lee White and Ora White

Clevelands Lee White and Elyrias Ora White are survived by 23 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 pm with Reverend Edwin Kirby officiating. Interment is in LaGrange Cemetery.

Lee White Cleveland Ora White Elyria Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home Edwin Kirby LaGrange Cemetery

Esther May Schramm Oberlin obituary

Esther May Schramm 54 died in her sleep at home in Russia township. Born March 30 1885 she was a sister of Ed Schramm of North Russia township. Funeral Thursday at Sedgeman Funeral parlors with interment in Murray Ridge cemetery.

Oberlin Esther May Schramm Russia Township Ed Schramm North Rusia Sedgeman Murray Ridge

Roosevelt Nominates Magruder and Huxman to Federal Courts

President Roosevelt named Calvert Magruder counsel of the wage hour administration to the Boston based first US Circuit Court of Appeals and Walter A. Huxman former Kansas governor to the tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in the southwest.

Washington Roosevelt Calvert Magruder Walter A. Haxman Kansas U S Circuit Magruder Court of Appeals Boston Huxman Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Southwest

Four Tires Stolen From Truck In Oberlin Yard

Simeon Nash of Route 58 reports to the sheriff that four tires were stolen from the rear wheels of a truck parked in his yard on Saturday. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

Simeon Nash Route R. D Oberlin Sheriff’s Department

Talaiski Fined and License Suspended for DUI

Joseph Talaiski of 239 Seventh Street was fined 50 dollars plus costs and had his driver's license suspended for six months after being arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q Petro on a driving under the influence charge.

Joseph Talaiski Seventh Street Joseph Q Petro

Daffodil tea hosted by Mrs Trufant at Prospect Street

Mrs L H Trufant will host a daffodil tea for the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church at her home 23 South Prospect Street on Wednesday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Mrs Walter Horton will be speaker sharing experiences from a recent visit in India. Mrs Jeffers and Mrs Winder will assist hostesses and guests are welcome.

Local Social Notes From Ashtabula and Nearby Towns

Miss Beulah May returns to work in Ashtabula after a week in Oberlin due to her sister's death. Harold Childs of Elyria hosts Mr and Mrs at East College street. Miss June Rugg of Bedford visits relatives Prof and Mrs Hubbard on Woodland avenue. T. S. Willis leaves Elmwood Place for a business trip to Iowa. Mr and Mrs Waterman host guests from Barberton and Hong Kong traveler Ellery Denison and family at Ida M. Henry’s. Denison works at Chase National Bank in Hong Kong.

Beulah May Ashtabula Oberlin Harold Childs Elyria M. Bright East College Street June Rugg Bedford C . Hubbard Woodland Avenue T. S. Willis Elmwood Place Iowa Waterman Farrell Barberton Ellery Denison Hong Kong China Ida M. Henry Morgan Street Denison Chase National Bank

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Sederis Beth Ae Platin Pennington Broad Sirees Paradice Fede Grill Mary Bernat Erek Bernat Dora B Lyman George H. Chamberlain Sophia Schaible Evelyn Krushamp Lakeside Avenue Ere Avenue Amherst Mortgage Loan Co Charles Plato Raymond F Heasley Julia T Heasley D A Cook Common Pleas Gamewell Company Aumber Liss Roth Medum Alnes Lawes Butelimit Catia Idaho Texas Bluebird Sarah A. Ringle Mrs Jennie Beck Willam Beck Chestnut Street Methodist Church of Beck William Clara Vosburg Charles Hines Elyna Taylor Funeral Home Will Foster Ridgelawn Amanda White Bell Avenue Charles White West Salem Ohio LaGrange H. R. Rorick H. R. Rorick & Son 2Nd Street Esther Wood Professor St Union St Locke Cooley Wakeman John Peters South Pleasant Street Pansy Chapter Order of Eastern Star Anna Puder Oberlin Lodge of Odd Fellows F. D.R India Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Bailey Market Junedale Ewee Lersch
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