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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1938

Page

4

Fox Furnace Co Display At Elyria Bank Lobby

The Fox Furnace Company displays its Sunbeam Series D gas fired air conditioning unit at Elyria Savings and Trust in Elyria. The two week exhibit promotes local industry and shows modernization efforts and landscaping around the Fox plant which employs up to 630 Elyrians.

Elyria Fox Furnace Company Elyria Savings and Trust Company Klyriams Fox Furnace American Radiator Company Standard Sanitary Corporation Fox Ely Via

Four Elyria Boys Visit Ohio Penitentiary

Four Elyria youths visited the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus under Y M C A director Carl W. Wagner. The travelers were Robert Klein Jack Cook Rue McIntyre and Thomas Carr part of Camp Iss-See-Kes on the Vermilion River set to open its big summer season in June. The group expected to return home that evening.

Elyria Bors Carl W. Wagner Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Robert Klein Jack Cook Rue Mcclntyre Thomas Carr Iss-See- Kes Vermilion River Elvira

County to Compile List of Physically Handicapped Relie f Clients

Lorain County officials said they will task County Relief Director Ernest Holmes with preparing a full report on all physically handicapped relief recipients aged 18 to 60, excluding the blind. The move supports a planned state division of aid modeled on the blind program to assist capable recipients toward self sufficiency.

State Commission On Rehabilitation of the Handicapped Ernest Holmes Lorain County Plan State Division State Commission George J. Harter Akron

Henrietta Township Rehiring Teachers for 1938-39

Re employment of all Henrietta Township School teachers announced for the 1938-39 year. High school staff include J Cline Slack principal chemist tries algebra and science Paul Boyle coach and industrial arts Maurine Catlin home economics and Latin Kathrin Gannett commercial. Elementary teachers Norma Livermore Mary Schafer Martha Harris and Jean Wright occupy grades seven to two.

Henrietta Township J. Cline Slack Paul Boyle Maurine Catlin Kathrin Gannett Norma Livermore Mary Schafer Martha Harris Jean Wright

Marriage Ends In Divorce After Two Month Honeymoon

Judge Guy B Findley grants a divorce to Bessie C Edwards Stackhaus of Lorain from Lester K B Stockhaus. They wed June 12 1938 and honeymooned in Alaska at her expense. He disappeared September 21 taking $400 bank account a new war and her college diploma, and claimed not to be previously married though records showed otherwise.

Guy B. Findley Bessie UC. Stackhaus Lorain Stackhaus Courrt Lester K. B. Stockhaus Alaska New York New Jersey Bessie C. Edwards

Divorces and property sales echo in Lorain docket

Anna M. Whisler and Tessie Ione Nagy were granted divorces by Judge Gur B. Findler on wilful absence and cruelty. Deputy Sheriff Claude Adams oversaw five tax land sales with parcels in Sheffield and nearby towns. Two Lorain women sued Valyen Randall for personal injuries from a December collision involving Arthur Evans. Harland G. Curtis, jailed for hotel lodging bill fraud, faces joint trial with Jack Mauthe for alleged money from Alfred Damm. prosecutors note prior sentences and non interference by the workhouse term.

Anna M. Whisler John W. Whisler Gur B. Findler Claude Adams Sheffield Sheffield Lake Carlisle Black River Grafton Lorain Valyen Randall Reid Avenue Sixth Street Treya McCabe Harriette Evans Arthur Evans Harland G. Curtis Lorein Chamber of Commerce Warrensville Hollenden Jack Mauthe Eiria Howard R. Butler Curtis Mauthe Alfred Damm Damm National Tube Company Butler

Wilkins to Broadcast on International Economic Cooperation

President Ernest Hatch Wilkins, invited by the National Peace Conference, will speak on the Columbia Network next Friday May 6 at 4 45 PM from WGAR Cleveland. He will focus on the financial aspects of peace.

Oberlin Ernest Hatch Wilkins National Peace Conference Columbia Network WGAR Cleveland Wilkins

Local Residents Share Friday Visits Across Oberlin and Lorain

Mr and Mrs John Iyes and Gon Harold of Oberlin visited Mr and Mrs Adam Hurn on Friday night. Mr and Mrs Richard Breeshhmacher and family of Wakeman joined the gathering. Martin Pippert and sister Sophia Pippert called on relatives in Lorain Monday afternoon.

John Lyes Harold Oberlin Richard Breeshhmacher Wakeman Adam Hurn Martin Pippert Sophia Pippert Lorain

Funeral for Z. A. Shaw at Masonic Temple

Special Communication of King Solomon Lodge No. 56 F. and A.M. will convene Monday May 2 at 1 30 p m at the Masonic Temple to conduct the funeral of the lodge's oldest member Z A Shaw. Members urged to attend. Herbert H. Young W M.

King Solomon Lodge No Masonic Temple Z. A. Shaw Herbert H. Young W.M

Local visits and calls span Oberlin Berea Kipton and nearby towns

Erlyn Heinzerling and Myron Riles meet Sunday morning. Eimer Porvman visits Ed Haussen family Sunday afternoon. Fred Baumar calls at Leonard Buchs Carl Date and Henry Bohn homes. Harold Coates and son Evan dine with Barry Weber in Oberlin. Alice Munn returns from Berea. Orlo Cowen Wen dall Kiplinger visit Kipton hosts. Martha Bauman Oberlin hosts overnight with her brother Fred Bauman and family.

Erlyn Heinzerling Myron Riles Eimer Porvman Ed Haussen Fred Baumar Leonard Buchs Carl Date Henry Bohn Mary Bohn Harold Coates Evan Barry Weber Oberlin Alice Munn Berea Orlo Cowen Wendall Ira Kiplinger Kipton Theodore Ries Martha Bauman Fred

Fight to extend Congress for Wage and Hours Bill

Washington April 3 Supporters of the administrations Wage and Hours Bill threaten to block adjournment until the House passes labor standards legislation. Chairman Mary Norton seeks discharge from the Rules Committee to force a House vote as she predicts securing 218 signatures after introduction.

Washington L.E Congress House Marry Norton House Rules Committee Rules Committee Rules Roosevelt

Plans for East Carlisle Summer Roundup at School

Carlisle plans a summer roundup at East Carlisle School at 10 A M on Tuesday May 3 to enroll children entering school next Fall. Mothers accompany children. free medical exams by Dr. Dew and assistants. Call for attending mothers to arrange clinic details.

Carlisle East Carisle Dew Hig H. Manley Hurlburt E. D. Anton

Rail workers bid farewell as service ends after long careers

NUMBER Continued from Page One lists Elyria Lorain railroad veterans closing their railroading careers with the discontinuance. Motormen conductors Martin Albeir 85 years in service and others including Frank B Wells 27 years Fred C Powell 22 years Arthur Hopkins 24 years George Martin 24 years Charles Smith 18 years Henry McHenry Walter Woodcock and Frank Sigler are among those ending lengthy service with the company.

Railway Elyria-Lorain Erie Avenue Lorain Martin Albeir Chestnut Street Frank B. Wells Seventh Street Fred C. Powell Bath Street Arthur IE. Hopkins West River Street George Martin Charles Smith Henry M. McHenry Lake Avenue Walter Woodcock Frank Sigler Neufercourt

City reports measles and chickenpox counts amid epidemic update

The health department notes ongoing epidemic activity with about 60 chickenpox cases this month and 27 whooping cough cases. Measles ranking remains second to chickenpox, with 5 new tuberculosis cases and 1,200 cases reported in the last major outbreak three years ago.

Toder Health Department

Roosevelt to cruise to the Bahamas with White House party

President Roosevelt will cruise to the Bahamas and the West Indies aboard a destroyer escort. He plans to use the voyage to read mail and official reports, and invited Pat McKenna to join, but McKenna declined due to his sister's illness.

Rudolph Forster White House Philadelphia Will Ecrupe Bahamas West Indies Mr. Roosevelt Pat McKenna McKenna

Blossom Queen Dorothy McBride Crowned in Kalamazoo

Dorothy McBride of Kalamazoo Michigan chosen from four regional queens to reign over southwestern Michigan's Blossom Festival as Blossom Queen.

Dorothy McBride Kalamazoo Mich Michigan tAcme Telephoto

Slayer Of Officer Dies In Chair

Vaughn 32, convicted killer of a San Antonio policeman, faced the electric chair after three roses a Bible and a cigar were found in the chamber. He prayed in the execution chamber nine times before the current killed him as witnesses watched. A court order delayed his death a day earlier.

Huntsville Ven John W. Vaughn Mother Divine Teaus Vaughn Grates Providence Death Row San Antonio

Death Record Addie May Wendt 74 Widow of John F Wendt

Addie May Wendt 74 widow of John F Wendt died at her home 121 Lincoln Court after eight weeks illness. Born June 9 1867 in Litchfield Ohio she lived in Elyria fifty years. Survived by son Eugene E Wendt two sisters Grace Welden Elyria and Myrtie Gordon Cleveland and one granddaughter Betty Wendt Oberlin. Funeral services Monday at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home officiated by Rev Ralph W Neighbour with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Addie May Wendt John F. Wendt Lincoln Court Wendt Elyria Litchfield Ohio Eugene E. Wendt Grace Welden Ely Tia Myrtie Gordon Cleveland Betty Wendt Oberlin Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Ralph W. Neighbour First Baptist Church Ridgelawn Cemetery

Faxon Backs Junior Fire Fighters Organization Effort

Fire Chief WyoN Bates receives a letter from City Director D. Faxon praising the plan to organize Junior Fire Fighters of America units. He notes limited department personnel but urges moral support and possible station tours to bolster the movement. A meeting at Ely School is set for Monday.

Faxon Fire Fighters of America DY Sale D. Faxon Wyon, Bates Lmig Oll Tire Department Dattaauns Ely

Permission Granted To Erect Building

A planning board approves permission to erect a structure at a specified site. The decision notes concerns about adequacy for dwelling construction and cites the involved parties and planning secretary Kenneth Barclay. The document records the board’s consideration and final authorization.

Bricker Promises To Support State Relief Program

In Cleveland Ohio on April 30 John W Bricker Republican candidate for governor opened his campaign with a speech to 500 Republican workers pledging state support for a relief program and making it his first campaign plank. He said relief is not a partisan problem and can be solved if honest and sincere men address it.

Leveland John W. Bricker Bricker

Scout Troop Forms Senate Program With Teen Leaders

Scout troop 105 launches the Senate a parliamentary body for older scouts fourteen plus at 424 Second street. Officers Bud Hofmans president Wayne Meinke vice president Paul Irion clerk nine-member committees oversee program finance membership advancement outdoor activities inter troop relations and area activities. By laws adopted budget planned for May 11 and a Red Cross First Aid course for patrol leaders. Senate meets monthly on the third Friday.

Roop 105 Senate E. P. Gates Second Street United States Senate Bud Hofmans Wayne Meinke Paul Irion Boy Scouts of America Red Cross

Students Learn How Doughnuts Are Made

Seventh graders Marian Vietch and Ruth Wilson of Ely School visited Honey-Dip Doughnut Shop with teacher Miss Elizabeth Fader as part of an industrial geography series under Miss Yoder. They watched ingredients mixed in a 14 quart mixer and dough frying at 275 degrees before dipping in honey.

Marian Vietch Ruth Wilson Ely Elizabeth Fader Yoder Henry €. Sassmanhausen Ashland Blrria

Portrait Donor Presents Fechin Painting to Oberlin College

A portrait of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss by Nicholas J. Fechin was presented by her husband to the Oberlin College Department of Fine Arts. The painting hangs in the new print room of the Dudley Peter Allen Memorial Art Building as the Prentiss donor legacy is tied to the 1917 building and its new wing dedication.

Oberlin Francis F. Prentiss Nicholas J. Fechin Prentiss Oberlin College Department of Fine Arts Dudley Peter Allen

Girl Injured In Bicycle Collision On Wickley Street

A girl named Annabele Bower at 110 Kipling Street was mildly hurt around 9 34 p m yesterday when her bicycle collided with another on Wickley Street The girl rode on the cross bars of her brother Gilbert Kyer s bike of 110 Kipling Street The other rider was Gilbert Bauer of 340 Winckles Street according to police.

Annabele Bower Kipling Street Wickley Street Gilbert Kyer Gilbert Bauer Winckles Street

Elyria Fire Hose Testing Reveals Two Failing 50-Foot Sections

Elyria Fire Department completed tests on 8,250 feet of two and one half inch hose finding two 50 foot sections unable to withstand test pressure. Fire Chief W. N. Bates said the bad sections were given to the street department for lighter duty. Additional aging risk noted as other units from the same purchase may soon fail while smaller hoses are still under test.

Elyria W. N. Bates City Street Department Bates

Car stolen from Empire Club area recovered on Foster avenue

Sam Kaplan of 1063 West 21st street Lorain reported his automobile stolen at 10 15 p m from in front of the Empire Club on Lake avenue. Police recovered the car about 10 40 p m on Foster avenue a short distance away.

Sam Kaplan West 21St Street Lorain Kaplan Empire Club Lake Avenue Foster Avenue

Derringer Fails As Cubs Rout Reds in 26 4 Loss

Cincinnati Reds lose to the Chicago Cubs 26 to 4 after Derringer gives up home runs. Gabby Hartnett Augie Galan and Tony Lazzeri homer for Chicago as Dizzy Dean leaves with a strained arm. Reds rally later but fall short in the ninth.

Cincinnati L.P Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Ray Peaches) Davis Pirates Cy Blanton Reds Chicago Cubs Derringer Paul Derringer Cubs Bruins Chicago Gabby Hartnett Augie Galan Tony Lazzeri Joe Cascarella Dean Jack Russell Clay Bryant Bryant Billy Myers Lee Gamble

Bittners Cup routs Tattersall Dairy in four game night

Ed Mammy Ross pitched for Bittner Funeral Home guiding an 11 to 2 victory over Tattersall Dairy. Kucharek started for Tattersall. Bittners led 1 0 0 after three innings and finished strong with 11 runs in the final frame.

Ed T Mammy Ross Bittner Funeral Home Tattersall Dairy Kucharek

Freedom Oils baseball team seeks game on May 22 in Elyria

The Freedom Oils baseball team of Cleveland a road club would like to book a game for Sunday May 22 with any team in Elyria or vicinity Managers of interested teams are asked to write to George Whitbread 6711 Whitney Avenue Cleveland.

Freedom Oils Cleveland Elyria George Whitbread Whitney Avenue

Hawks Seek Class A Games in Lorain County Area

The South Amherst Hawks softball team seeks matches with any Class A or 3 teams in Lorain County or nearby areas. Teams should contact Lewis Kilmer at R. D. No. 1 Amherst Ohio to arrange games.

South Amherst Hawks Lorain County Lewis Kilmer R. D Amherst Ohio

Meats Meet Grafton White Eagles at Grafton

The Harvard Market will face the Grafton White Eagles in a game at Grafton tomorrow. All Market players should meet at McKinley diamond at 1 30 p m for a 2 o'clock start.

Harvard Grafton McKinley Diamond

Chinese Smash New Jap Drive Recaptures Tancheng on Front

Chinese forces retook Tancheng after a major battle in which the Japanese reportedly left about 2,000 dead. Hankow announced the victory as Chinese air raids hit Wuhu in retaliation for an Emperor’s Birthday attack on Hankow. Japanese plans to seize Hsuchow and nearby rail junctions faced renewed Chinese offensives as Taoerhchwang defeat weighs on Tokyo.

Shanghal Uko Tancheng Hankow Wuhu Yangtze River Hsuchow Tientsin-Nanking Sunghai Taoerhchwang

Escape at Greene County jail in Xenia

Harold Flick Knisley 29 escaped from Greene County jail in Xenia Ohio while held on a robbery charge awaiting grand jury action. He previously fled London Prison Farm reformatory on March 21 1937 and evaded capture for 11 months before being caught last February on his father’s Pike County farm.

Xenia Harold Flick) Knisley Greene County Knisley London Pike County

Chicago cash market report and grade prices

Market notes show butter prices steady with 34% to 35 9/16 cent ranges and large lots of creamery extra firsts. Poultry markets report several chicken and turkey price levels with varied breeds, while potato shipments and prices show U S Department figures and regional table variations. Wheat corn oats and other grain prices listed with normal fluctuations. Complex supply levels reflect steady demand across dairy, poultry, and produce sectors.

Chicago Plymouth Rock Plymouth Hock White Rock L. A U.S Idaho Louisiana Texas California Ste

Grain and feed price quotes from Sheets Elevator and Montana Milling Co

Prices for grain, hay, and straw per bushel or ton are listed by Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co. Figures cover corn, wheat, flour, mill feeds, hay types, and straw grades with various quality codes and units, including No 3 white oatmeal and timothy hay, clover mixes, and alfalfa cuts, alongside milling products and by the car lot.

Sheets Montana Miling Co Uug

Decrease in Lorain Real Estate Valuations Cited

Lorain County is among nine Ohio counties showing a drop in real estate valuations from 1936 to 1937, with a county decline of one twentieth of one percent. statewide valuations rose 4.48 percent, adding an estimated 5.5 million in real estate taxes.

Lorain County Ohio Ohio Tax Commission Tuscarawas Muskingum

Junior Fire Fighters enroll Elyria youths

Three girls and 21 boys join the Alien School battalion of the Junior Fire Fighters of America in Elyria. Members range from nine to 13 years old. The Allen School battalion is the second organized in the city, following a Garferd school unit established last week.

Alien School Junior Fire Fighters of America O. A. Lysaght Elyria Fire Department Mathilda Zimmerman Pat Brecknock Grothy Sokol Harold Fulton, Jr Kenneth Lord Richard Stewart Paul Olah Richard Fulton Stanley Green Robert Kaylor Ivan Johnson Robert Grundy Charles Grandy Victor Stewart Ernest Palmer Gene Stoney Richard Cameron Eugene Baldwin Lorene Meschke Clair Anderson Duane Bellingham Jack Cook Jim King Earl Diewald Allen School Elyria Garferd School

Charge Dismissed in Kozelnicky Disorderly Conduct Case

In Mayor Joseph Q. Petro's court this morning the disorderly conduct charge against Steve Kozelnicky of 364 Vulcan Street was dismissed at the plaintiff Elizabeth Emre's request. Emre alleged Kozelnicky struck her. she was ordered to pay court costs within one week.

Steve Kozelnicky Vulcan Street Joseph Q. Petro Elizabeth Emre Emre Kozelnicky

Executors Sale of Buugard Ziegman Estate

The sale on Monday May 2 at 1 P M lists inventory including farm implements a 2 horse disc Osborne Binder 2-2 horse cultivators hay rack rice plow corn planter and a Hoov er brooder plus furniture and appliances. Lillie Chandler Executor. Terms cash. Auctioneer I F Diederich RF D1 Ehria contact 40494.

Buugard Ziegman Ridgeville Race Road Route 20 Osborne Hoover Simmons Singer Atwater Hent Lillie Chandler I. F. Diederich Ehria

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