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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1937

Page

15

Wedding Of Purvis Former G Man To Actress Called Off

Melvin Purvis former federal officer known for capturing Dillinger headed west without fiancée Janice Jarratt. A hotel lobby confrontation preceded the postponement of their April wedding at St Mark's Episcopal church. Jarratt left with friends for Victoria Texas while Purvis planned a move to the west coast where he works as an attorney and related Hollywood film commitments.

Purvis G-Man San Antonio Tex Melvin Purvis Janice Jarratt Chicago John Dillinger Miss Jarratt St. Mark's Episcopal Church West Coast Victoria, Tex

Judge Sets Down Rules For Prisoner

Cincinnati April 27 Judge Alfred Mack released Norman W Jory 34 Denver after he pleaded guilty to issuing fraudulent checks The release required three financial rules Open no bank account cash only Repay three recipients of the defective checks and comply with the conditions set by the judge

Cincinnati Norman W. Jory Denver Alfred Mack Jory Mack

Wife Of Convicted Officer Seeks Divorce

Mrs. Catherine G. Farnsworth wife of John S. Farnsworth naval officer convicted of espionage seeks divorce in Cincinnati Domestic Relations Court. She notes his prison sentence in Atlanta for conspiring to relay naval secrets to Japan. a February DC court sentenced him to 4 to 12 years. The couple married in Covington Kentucky on March 26 1934 and Mrs Farnsworth requests to restore her maiden name Barrett.

Cincinnati Catherine G. Farnsworth John S. Farnsworth Farnsworth Atlanta Japan District of Columbia Farnsworths Covington, Ky Barrett

Bad checks noted with repayment plan by May 1

The notice requires repayment of over $100 in board bills. Debtors must pay at least $15 monthly starting now or by May 1. The arrangement sets a steady monthly restitution toward the total.

Coronation Fabrics And Garb Across The Empire

Harold Corbin notes the vast reach of coronation preparations from Canada to Australia. Craftsmen, silkwomen, tailleurs and hosfer supplied fabrics, girdles, gloves and fittings. Historical echoes from Henry VII illustrate the long tradition of royal pageantry.

British Empire Canada Arctic Circle Australia King George Britain Henry VII

Avon Revival Hears Father and Son Night Sermon

Evangelist Bill Colegrove preached on sin at the Avon Baptist Church last night urging removal of sin through God and Jesus Christ. The service featured songs by Mr. Yost and an impromptu duet with Colegrove. Mother and Daughter Night was announced for tonight and a Sunday 3 pm talk on Signs of the Times.

Avon Bill Colegrove Baptist Church God Satan Jesus Christ Calvary Mr. Yost

Local visits noted from New London and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs George Root of New London were guests Sunday afternoon at the Gough home. Mr and Mrs William Barr Jr and daughter Nancy Lou of Sheffield Lake visited the home of the former's parents. Monday afternoon Mr and Mrs Crause and daughters Gertrude and Mrs Clark of Cleveland were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Walker. Mr and Mrs C Thompson visited in Dover Sunday afternoon.

George Root New London Gough William Barr Jr Nancy Lou Sheffield Lake Crause Gertrude Clark Cleveland Ben Walker C. Thompson Dover

Avon Lake Garden Club Meeting Planned May Day Talk

The Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club meets Monday May 3 with speaker Dr. James Marshall from Australia discussing flowers and gardens. A sale of plants and seeds donated by members will follow, hosted by Mrs. J Lampoh Bay Village Mrs. R A McDonald and Mrs. Sam Porter Lakewood.

Avon Lake Avon-on the-Lake

Local Social and Family Notes From Avon Lake

Wolcott Payne suffered a stroke Monday and is cared for at his brother Carl Payne’s home. Mr and Mrs Ralph Williamson and family of Cleveland were Sunday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Buswell. Mr and Mrs Walter Herbert of Avon called on Mr and Mrs William Sommerville Monday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Kruse and family of Columbus spent the weekend with Avon Lake relatives. Miss Margaret Reif of Cleveland was an over Sunday guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Reif. Mr and Mrs E Carroll of Cleveland spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harry Trigalet. Mr and Mrs Robert Dechant and Mr and Mrs Harry Weber spent Sunday with Peter Weber.

Prthian Sisters K. P. Hall Castle Hall Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Cecil Wolf Howard McCourt H. D. Larsen Todi Hospital Clarence Dague Mesdames F. M. Obrig Clifton West William Haden Wellington Legion Auxiliary Bucyrus Charles McLaren Gloria Susie Ream Jennie Burzabe Spencer Charles Ream Toledo Rollin Reams Monroeville Rollin Ream J. T. McCourt Charles Moffett Cambridge Ohio W. D. Finkle G. L. Emerson Clement Auble Cook New London Irena Auble Sherman Kramer Walter Rook Richard Rook Akron Clara Brouse Ashland George Welsh Cleveland Ford Dargleish Warner Gannett Medina Jay Mantz Mantz Mike Tipuls Ina Boice Nellie Boone Ellen Walter Lodi Milo Billman G. R. Daniels Berea N. J. Walters

Village Council Sets Clean Up Days This Week

South Amherst residents have two days set for clean up with rubbish to be on the curb early Wednesday. The Village Council announced the plan during the week to clear streets and alleys.

South Amherst

Ladies groups hold church parlors meetings and fry

Mrs. Peter Heister and Mrs. Walter Krueck will entertain the Ladies Altar Society in the Nativity church parlors Thursday afternoon. The Ladies Dime Society will meet in the Congregational church parlors Thursday afternoon. There will be a pot luck dessert lunch. Members of the Hungarian Lodge will entertain with a fish fry in the Hungarian Hall Friday evening. Any one interested is extended an invitation.

Peter Heister Walter Krueck Ladies Altar Society Nativity Church Ladies Dime Society Congregational Church

Methodist church quarterly meeting set for Friday Evening

Axtel Amherst and South Amherst Methodist churches will host a quarterly conference at the local church Friday evening. District superintendent Rev. Vernon Wagar of Oberlin will preside over the business session.

Axtel Amherst South Amherst Vernon Wagar Oberlin Busiess

Local visitors stop by Green Camp households

Rev. and Mrs. C. Fogel and two children of Green Camp Ohio served as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ruth the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. James Springer and daughter Dorothy of Morgantown West Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gibson of Elyria called on Sunday afternoon.

C. Fogel Green Camp Ohio Emil Ruth James Springer Dorothy Morgantown West Virginia Carl Gibson Elyria

Bazaar Rum mage Sale and Chicken Supper Draws Crowd

Spencer event hosted by M. E. Volunteers Wednesday afternoon and evening with good attendance and strong finances. Social and fundraising activity included church and community visits, hospital updates, family gatherings, and local travel for various residents.

Spencer M. E. Volunteers

Electric cookery prospects by Miss Myrtle Turney at Elyria school

Homemakers attend the Modern Electric Kitchen School at Elyria High School Auditorium April 29 and 30 under Your Electrical Dealer. Miss Myrtle Turney of Edison General Electric Appliance Co. will conduct demonstrations on controlled heat, the chef’s brain oven, and new electric recipes, with several novel dishes presented in dramatized fashion.

Myrtle Turney The Edison General Electric Appliance Co Elyria High School O. P. S. Electrical Shops Inc Miss Turney University of Chicago

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