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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1938

Page

5

Evangelist Peterson Preaches War and Love of Souls

In First Baptist Church last night Mr. Peterson, long associated with Billy Sunday, delivered a stirring message on Winning Christian. He argued the Christian life is a warfare requiring strong character and commitment, noting changes in evangelism over the past decade due to radio and other inventions and urging love for souls beyond mere church membership.

Peterson First Baptist Church Billy Fie Jesus

Modern Appliances Featured At Elyria Electrical Expo

The Electrical Appliance Exposition at the Elks Hall enters its second day with Elyria residents viewing the latest home appliances and entering prize drawings for merchandise certificates. Admission is free. the event runs 2 30 to 10 p m daily and is sponsored by The Chronicle Telegram and local appliance dealers.

Elks’ Hall Elyria Chronicle-Tele Gram and Elyria Joe Boddy

Peterson Warns Christians Fight for Crown and Prayer

The speaker urged believers to seek God and win souls, saying true Christians never know defeat. He warned of criticism yet urged steadfast battle, drawing WWI illustrations and promising another talk at 7 50 this evening.

Peterson Mr. Peterson

Police Hold Man For Investigation

Police detained a man on West River Street after allegedly stealing a kodak and pipe from a resident. He reportedly asked for a shirt loan, then took the items while the woman was upstairs. The arrest led to discovery of the stolen articles, with further charges contingent on her decision.

West River Street

WPA Immortality on Canvas Honors Public Officials

The Works Progress Administration offers to paint official portraits for those deemed worthy. If approved, an artist will create an oil painting for display in a public building. Over 200 officials have already had their portraits approved, with several hundred applications pending.

Washington Works Progress Administration WPA Federal Art Project WPA

Fined by Mayor on intoxication charge

Jerome Lamphier aged 71 was fined 1 and costs for intoxication after being arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro in police court. He was arrested about 6 15 AM when found lying on the river bank on Turner Street.

Jerome Lamphier Joseph Q. Petro Lamphier Turner Street

Lorain Man Fined for Reckless Driving

Ed Beetler of 1068 Ninth Street Lorain paid a $2 fine and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro in Police Court for reckless driving. He was charged with driving 30 to 35 miles per hour past Ely School around 11 05 A M yesterday.

Ed Beetler Ninth Street Lorain Joseph Q. Petro Beetler Ely School

Man Who Wrote Threat To Sonja Indicted

Hollywood April 28 Fred Cunningham who said he wrote Sonja Honie a 500 threat note as a publicity stunt was under indictment for attempted extortion today. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 20 years in prison. The 24 year old allegedly confessed that he wrote a letter demanding the money to Joe Cummings General Delivery Pasadena Cal or something will happen. The note lay buried in the actress fan mail for weeks. Cunningham traced through his handwriting and was found in Pasadena jail serving an auto theft sentence. He is held under 5000 bail for arraignment Monday.

Hollywood Fred Cunningham Sonja Honie Joe Cummings General Delivery Pasadena Cal Cunningham

Expedition Confirms Paul Redfern Death In Jungle Crash

Waldeck expedition in British Guiana says Paul Redfern American aviator missing for over a decade perished in Venezuelan jungles. Spokesmen locate crash site on Venezuela British Guiana border during flight from Brunswick to Buenos Aires but withheld details and remains until notifying the family.

Georgetown British Guiana Paul Redfern Venezelan Redfern Venezuela Brunswick Buenos Aires

Accidental Shooting in Cleveland Family Incident

Nora Gorman, 21, believed a pistol was empty and aimed at the family dog in Cleveland Ohio. Her 14 year old sister Mary Agnes intervened and was struck when the gun fired, the bullet lodging in her left cheek and causing injuries. She remained in good condition in a hospital.

Cleveland, CO Nora Gorman Mary Agnes Nora

Oberlin Library Holds Rare Early Ohio Imprints

Oberlin College Library announces unique Ohio imprints not held elsewhere in its records. Highlights include Kilbourn's Ohio Gazetteer editions from 1813, early Harmony Auxiliary Bible Society report, and Acts of the State of Ohio 1805. Northwest Caravan arrives. Modern Pioneers perform a Northwest Territory settlement play at Finney Chapel at 7:30 p.m.

Oberlin Northwest Territory Oberlin College Library Ohio Historical Records Survey John Kilbourn Ohio Gazetteer Columbus Cincinnati Chillicothe Harmony Auxiliary Bible Society Grand River Portage Presbyteres Warren Acts State of Ohio Third General Assembly Samuel Brown Emigrant’s Auburn N. Y Morris Birkbeck Illinois London Finney Chapel

Funeral services set for John D. Hays former treasurer

Funeral services will be held Saturday for John D. Hays 1 former Belmont county treasurer and state senator and representative who died last night.

ST. Clairsville, CO John D. Hays Belmont County

Accuse Salesman Of Threatening The President

Keith M. Rapp, a 35 year old Bakersfield salesman, was detained in Memphis by Secret Service agents after writing a letter threatening to kill President Roosevelt. He was jailed in Shelby County and faced arraignment in federal court with bail set at 10000 dollars. Federal plans included transporting him to Los Angeles for a mental evaluation.

Memphis Los Angeles U. S. District Attorney’s Office Rapp Roosevelt Daniel Paullo Bakersfield Washington Secret Service

Mercer County Home Names New Superintendent

Aloys Moeder of St. Henry, a 50 year old farmer and former teacher, was appointed superintendent of the Mercer county home effective May 2. His wife Mrs. Moeder becomes matron. Ex-superintendent Aloys Beckstedt was recently convicted of embezzlement.

Celina, O Aloys Moeder St. Henry Mercer County Moeder Aloys Beckstedt

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