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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1938

Page

11

Scholarship Team Winners Are Announced

Students from 12 Lorain County high schools earned spots on the Lorain County scholarship team to represent the district at Kent in May. About 150 county students competed at Elyria High School with tests in multiple subjects.

Lorain County Kent Elyria Ridgeville Hhgh School Englsh Ariene G.sooy Penfield Tret Jeanne P. Evenson Avon Thelma Cartwright Columbia Helen B. Bates Henrietta Elizabeth Emerick Brookside Keber Pajoi South Amherst Jane Elizabeth Qender Hidgeville Elizabeth More Brownhelm Marie Heinebrodt Andred Maddock Ridgeville Shirley E. Kramer June ‘Thompson Ruth Bartter Martha Marie Woods Alice Jensen Lauza Mabel Giberson Clearview Ruth Bainbridge Sterling Wood Gwendolyn Beard Avon Lake Betty Haydon Rita Camp la Grange Keuth Margaret Haber Margie Hassell Donna Myers Robert Arthur Scott Paul Leunbach James Crum Robert Moon Yon Helen Simashkevich Wayne Leimbach Robert Kelner Elmer Schacht Anna Marie Simashkevich Charles Wallace Eaton Warren K. Leimbach Mabel C. Reinhard Claire Forthofer Areni Kjaer Cleveland McDonald Steve Janik William Leonard Brill Adam Portman Wil- Han. Miller Elizabeth Winifred Andrews Loretta Mae Sweet Bertha Sweet

Minor collision on Broad street injures two drivers

Automobiles driven by William Wilder of 232 Fifth street and Kenneth Vaughn of 312 Eastern Heights Boulevard were in a minor collision about 10:30 a.m. yesterday at Broad street and East avenue. Another car driven by Donald Tomlinson of 1471 Ridgewood road Lakewood was slightly damaged about 6 p.m. Saturday on Broad street by Bill Stanley with no address listed.

William Wilder Fifth Street Kenneth Vaughn Eastern Heights Boulevard Broad Street East Avenue Donald Tomlinson Ridgewood Road Lakewood Bill Stanley

Court House Accidents and Probation Sanctions In County

Cars driven by Bradley W. Hamitt of Elyria and John M. McCurdy at Lt. D. 2. Wellington collided on LaGrange road at Parsons road damaging both vehicles. Depu ty Sheriffs John Fulton John Gascuigne and Emil Kubische investigated. Common Plea Judge LD. A Cook continued Homer Bakers probation hearing, ordering possible county jail commitment on April 14 for parole violations. Willian McCrone sues Louis H.H. Hahn for 2500 in personal injuries from a rubber mat incident at Hahn's barber shop. John Milton McGee, a sailor from Lansing Michigan, released on 372000 bond pending trial for traffic death of John F. OCallaghan. W. C. Shea to be tried for leaving scene of a traffic accident following Fuller road bridge collision.

Bradley W. Hamitt Elyria Ohio Fuel Gas Company John M. McCurdy Wellington Tidy A. m. Tenday LaGrange Road Parsons Road John Fulton John Gascuigne Emil Kubische Homer Baker Enyria Baker Liord Sweet Sehrol Coal Company Coun Willian McCrone Lorain Louis HH. Hahn John Milton McGee Lansing Michigan John F. O'Callaghan Cleveland McGee W. C. Shea East Hive Street Preston L. Coon Shea Hugh Cross, Jr Fuller Road Bridge

Divorces Granted by Judge Cook on Saturday

Three divorces were granted by Judge D. A. Cook on Saturday including Josephine Beane versus Claude Beane for extreme cruelty and Betty Shogie versus Joseph Shogie for extreme cruelty and Anna Brenadich against Joseph Brenadich for gross neglect.

D. A. Cook Josephine Beane Claude Joseph Shogie Betty Anna Brenadich Joseph

Will Study Use Of Electricity On Farms

Miss Frances Eckert and C I Hummelcoin attend a three-day rural electrification conference at Nela Park Cleveland to study farm use of electric power. Lorain Medina project has extended service to hundreds of farms. Eckert will also attend an Akron home furnishings conference for Four H Club discussion.

Frances Eckert C. I. Hummelcoin Nela Park Cleveland Lorain County Lorain-Medina Wilre C. E. Rowland New Clark County Miss Eckert Otto Akron

Club Break-In At Elyria Pleasure Club Reported

The Elyria Pleasure Club on East Bridge Street was entered overnight in a third break-in in a week. Owner Charles Walton said a cigarette vending machine was forced open but nothing else was missing. Footprints were found around several windows.

Elyria Pleasure Club Charles Walton East Bridge Street Walton Kaye Lodi West River Street Snyder-Buick

Street Car Strike Ends In Columbus

Street car service in Columbus resumed fully after a week long strike. Union carmen voted to end the stoppage without won wage increases or a closed shop, while preserving contract terms and securing 16 working condition concessions from the Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co.

Columbus Carmen Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co

Wellington Mayor Fines Drivers in April Court

Mayor E R Leh man this morning found Jake Millis of Pittsfield guilty of driving while intoxicated and fined him 50 and costs a total 359 50. Millis was returning to Pittsfield when he lost control at the Big Four crossing on North Main street and his car went into a ditch after bouncing along railroad tracks. Constable Chester Eglinary arrested Mills and his companion William White. White, also of Pittsfield, paid 14.50 in fines and costs.

Wellington. Q E. R. Lehman Jake Millis Pittsfield Millis North Main Street Chester Eglinary Mills William White White

Death Record for Emma Waddock Maddock in North Ridgeville

Emma Waddock Maddock died at home on the Maddock road North Ridgeville at 9 30 this morning after lingering illness. She was born in Elyria June 5 1881 and lived in North Ridgeville for 65 years. Married to George H Maddock for 55 years on November 22. She leaves husband a son Bennes Waddrick and daughter Mrs Elnora Oster both of North Ridgeville, brothers John Knippen Avon Lake and Jake Knippe Cleveland, sister Mrs George Johnson Cleveland, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Body taken to Sudro Curtis Funeral home. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Mina Maddock George H. Maddock Maddock Road North Ridgeville Maudees Elyria North Ridgesile Mr. Maddock Bennes Wadderick Elnora Oster John Knippen Avon Lake Jake Knippe Cleveland George Johnson Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home

Oberlin Man Fred J Tucker Dies At 71

Fred J Tucker 71 died last evening at his home 146 Edison street Oberlin after living much of his life in the U S He leaves wife Lena and son Herbert Tucker Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 p m at Sedgeman Funeral parlors with Rev S L Whiteman of the First Methodist Church officiating Interment will be at Westwood Cemetery

Oberlin Fred J. Tucker Edison Street England Lena Herbert U. Tucker Sedgeman S. Lee Whiteman Ehurch

Narrow scope of the National Labor Relations Act

The speaker argues the NLRA is a narrow act focused on preventing employer interference with union formation and leadership, stopping false company unions, and remedying discharges with back pay. It does not address wage levels, working conditions, or strikes, except to support collective bargaining as a path to industrial peace.

NLRB NSEAL Congress

Suspects Freed After City Police Probe

Three men, two from Cleveland and one from Elveria, were released by local police yesterday after being held since Friday for investigation. Sergeant Detective Clare Parker picked them up on Lake Avenue at about 6 15 p m. They could not explain their presence, were taken to headquarters, fingerprints sent to Washington, and no basis to hold them emerged from the reports.

Elvrian Clare Parker Lake Avenue Washington

Obituary of Hubert F. Smith of Dover

Hubert F. Smith died at 68 after Sunday evening illness at Elsria Memorial Hospital. A native of Dover, he moved to Elsria in 1908 and worked in the gas and water well business. He is survived by his wife, Florence, and daughters Mrs Marjorie Hensel of East Orange New Jersey and Mrs Florence Lee of Elyria, plus brothers Howard and Clarence. Funeral services were held at the late home Wednesday at 2 30 P M conducted by Dr William Muir Auld. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery Dover.

Hubert FL. Smith Hows Street Elsria Memorial Hospital Dorphin Dover Elsria Florencve Marjorie Hensel East Orange New Jersey Florence Lee Elyria Howard Clarence William Muir Auld Evergreen Cemetery Dover

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Disorderly Conduct Case

Steve Kozelnicky 52 of 364 Vulcan street pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct at a police court hearing before Maj Joseph Q. Petro. Arrest followed a Sunday early morning complaint by Mrs. Elizabeth Emre alleging she was struck. The case set for hearing Saturday morning before Mayor Peiro.

Steve Kozelnicky Vulcan Street Joseph Q. Petro Kozelnicky Jidu A.M Elizabeth Emre thatRozelnicky Peiro

Bicycle Stolen From Coins Home Reported Saturday

Mrs. J. J. Conry of Coins Ohio told police a Colson bicycle, red and white, was taken from her home on Saturday. She gave a description of the suspected thief and estimated the bike’s value at 20 dollars.

J. J. Conry

Lorain Club Plans Summer Softball League and Dance

The Young Men's Democratic Club of Lorain Counts will meet at Hotel Antlers Lorain at 7 30 p m today to plan a summer softball league and to prepare for a Sheffield Lake dance near month announced by president Jacob Levin.

Young Men's Democratic Club of Lorain Hotel Antlers Sheffield Lake Jacob Levin

Dover woman injured as car runs off road near Stoney Ridge

Ruth Dufk, 23, of Dover suffered facial lacerations when a vehicle carrying Albert Kiesel, 36, of Dover, ran off Stoney Ridge road at 1 30 A M Sunday. She was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Jane Cottier Elbur Avenue Lakewood McKinley Spackman Harkness Ruth Dufk Dover Albert Kiesel Stoney Ridge Road Paul Joofiveen Michael Buizomi Elyria Memorial Hospital

Exhibition of WPA Art for Lorain County Students

Lorain County schools will host a WPA Federal Art Project exhibition this week and next, shown by county art teachers. Ridgeville opens with Miss Gayl Ford, then Lois Bingham’s displays run Wednesday through Friday at Vincent Avon Lake and others, with May 2 3 4 for Harrison at Columbia and surrounding schools, and May 5 6 for Aber at Wellington and nearby. A separate WPA ceramic figure display will be shown from September 27 to October 8.

Lorain County WPA Federal Art Project Ohio Gerald M. Frank Ridgeville Gayl Ford Lois Bingham Vincent Avon Lake Clearview Henrietta Brownhelm June Harrison Columbia Lake Avenue Avon East Carlisle Eaton Beldon Markley Brookside Jean Aber Wellington South Amherst Camden Brighton

Rochester Man Fined by Mayor Petro

Andrew Mourton twenty eight of Box forty three Rochester pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Mayor Joseph Petro fined him fifty dollars and costs and suspended his driving license for six months after he was arrested around one this morning following a collision with a parked car on Broad Street.

Andrew Mourton Box 43 Rochester Joseph Q. Petro Mourton Broad Street

Educational leader joins banking institute staff

The text notes the subject left in November 1937 to become assistant educational director for the American Institute of Banking. He earned an LL B from Washburn College of Law in 1934, served as special assistant to Washburn's president from 1927 to 1929, and lectured widely on economics for four decades. He taught for the Kansas City and St. Joseph chapters of the institute for about four years each.

American Institute of Banking Washburn College of Law Washburn Kansas City Institute St. Joseph (Mo

Homesnes Loan Corp sells three Ely area houses

Lehman and Johnson of H. O. L. C. announced the sale of three Homesnes Loan Corp properties in the Elyrra region. The 119 West River Street home sold to Eugene Mittler, the Root Road Ridgeville Township house to Edward Carley, and the Indian Hollow Road residence to John Sims Jr.

Homesnes Loan Corporation Elyria Lehman and Johnson Elyrra West River Street Eugene Mittler Root Road Ridgeville Township Edward Carley Indian Hollow Road John Sims, Jr

Incorporation of English Tavern, Inc. announced in Columbus

In Elyria, Ohio, the English Tavern, Inc. was incorporated to operate a restaurant. Incorporators are Serene L. Pearlman, Harry J. Dworkin and Edward S. Klein. The firm is formed with 250 shares of no par stock.

English Tavern, Inc Elyria Columbus Serene L. Pearlman Harry J. Dworkin Edward S. Kiein

Musicians Compete for Honors at District Solo Contest

Five Brownhelm School musicians enter the northeastern Ohio district solo and ensemble contest at Mt. Union College Alliance. Pianist Cathryn Fowell will compete in piano solo and accompany four other numbers. Clarinetist Alvin Portman seeks high school honors after four years of first division ratings. John Love enters trumpet solo and joins a trumpet trio with Warren Leimbach and Donald Baetz. Fowell accompanies. Oliver Shubert, Elvira High freshman, plays clarinet solo. Winners advance to the Ohio state contest in Oberlin on May 4.

Brownhelm Northeastern Ohio Mt. Union College Alliance Cathryn Fowell Alvin Portman John Love Love Warren Leimbach Donald Baetz Miss Fowell Oliver Shubert Elvira Oberlin

Elyrians Win Amateur Show Honors At Legion Event

Emiiahs win the Legion amateur show at Ver milion with Jacek Miller taking two top three finishes across Thursday and Friday. Jack Slack and Geraldine Birkline earn second and third places in dance. The young entrants advance to a Colleciana performance and will entertain Gold Star Mothers in Cleveland.

Emiiahs Legion Vermilion Jack Slack Geraldine Birkline Jacek Miller Cleveland

Woman Demands Rock Fingerprint in Desk Incident

Lieutenant Pat Crehan at Poties headquarters encounters a woman with a rock she claims was thrown through her window. He explains that fingerprinting a rock is impossible, leaving the rock on his desk as she departs.

Poties Pat Crehan Crehan Leutenant

Juvenile 17 Admit Attempted purse snatch on Sixth Street

A 17 year old Elyrian confessed to police he tried to seize a purse from a woman on Sixth Street. The suspect was identified by the victim after another youth with him implicated him. He was handed to juvenile court for further action.

Elyrian Elyria Sixth Street

Car Stolen From Amherst Resident Recovered Later

H. C. McCullough of 692 Tenney Avenue Amherst reported his automobile stolen Saturday night from Middle Avenue. The owner later notified police that the car had been recovered.

H. C. McCullough Tenney Avenue Amherst McCullough Middle Avenue

Crippled Children Guests At Theatre

Eighteen patients from Gates Hospital for Crippled Children visit Capitol Theatre to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as guests of theater operator John Pekras. Six viewers stay in wheelchairs while others are carried to seats. Miss Isabelle A. Hasley of Elyria Memorial Hospital leads the group.

The Gates Hospital Snow White Capitol Theatre John Pekras Capitol Rivoli Lincoln Isabelle A. Hasley Elyria Memorial Hospital

Fire crews respond to furnace smoke at Marseilles address

Firemen from Engine Company No 2 were called to 121 Marseilles Avenue to investigate smoke. They determined the furnace was smoking due to being shut off too tightly and found no damage.

Engine Company No. 2 C. 8 Winters Marseilles Avenue

Oberlin clubs and fraternal groups plan meetings this week

Monday notices list health and education events at the Mallory home 58 East College with Norma Hammond and Dorothy Smith hosting. Various organizations including Vine Rebekah Lodge Karl Wilson Locke Post American Legion I T Y T M Club Nineteenth Century Club Martha Chapter East ern Star Oberlin Mascule Lodge and local women's and civic groups schedule meetings and book reviews through Tuesday at multiple addresses.

Oberlin Mallory East College Street Norma Hammond Dorothy Smith Oberlin Women's Coupy Donna Bell Shaw Woman’s Club Vine Rebekah Lodge Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Grass Betcle Lorain

Community Groups Schedule A Busy Week

The Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C. H. Yocom at 251 Forest Street. Pansy Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets Wednesday evening. An inspection is planned at a special meeting Thursday evening. Regular Odd Fellows Lodge meeting follows with an anniversary celebration and a program. Thursday the Literary and Social Club meets with Mrs. J. E. Rosecrans at 54 North Pleasant. Friday the Oberlin Woman's Club holds its annual luncheon at Oberlin Inn. The Supper Club gathers Friday evening with Mrs. Harry Kelly of North Pleasant Street.

Nineteenth Century Club Doren Lyon North Cedar Avenue Martha Chapter Order of Eastern Star Oberlin Mascule Lodge Oberlin Business and Professional Women’s Club Davis West Lorain Street Sorosis C. R. Comings Elm Street Olaf Christiansen Oberlin Women's Club C. W. Savage Reamer Place Missionary Society of the Methodist Church C. H. Yocom Forest Street Odd Fellows Lodge J. E. Rosecrans North Pleasant Street Oberlin Woman's Club Oberlin Inn Harry Kelly

Father and Son Banquet At First Church Tonight

The First Church in Oberlin hosts its annual Father and Son Banquet at 6 30 p m in the James Brand House. The high school Boys Glee Club sings a travel story and Mr Mart shows colored movie pictures of travel in America's scenic west. Surprises are planned. Fathers are urged to attend with their sons.

Oberlin James Brand Hfe Mr. Mart America West

Cleveland Livestock Markets Slow With Steady Cattle Prices

Cattle market slow though prices hold firm with steers around 8.50 to 8.75. Calves receipts heavy with limited gains and hogs mixed as buyers ease off. Sheep and lambs softer with lambs about 7.70 to 7.28 and ewes around 4.00. Produce section shows greens and root vegetables moving, potatoes at several state quotes, and eggs steady.

Cleveland New York Idaho Maine Green Mountain Ratahdins Florida Spaulding Rose Ratahdings Hastings

Grain and produce prices in regional markets

Market list shows elevators trading grain including corn and wheat with No 2 and No 3 yellow varieties. Produce items feature butter eggs apples asparagus radish and greens with varied storage prices and basket or peck units.

Ing Herat Esse iTec Baldwin Stayren Jonathan

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