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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1940

Page

9

Louis Confident He Will KO Godoy Next Time

Detroit April report says Joe Louis trains with full confidence for a rematch with Arturo Godoy at Yankee Stadium on June 20. Louis promises to solve Godoy’s bobbing style after a 15 round draw in February and aims for a decisive knockout this time.

Detroit Joe Louis Arturo Godoy Andes Joe Jack Blackburn Yankee Stadium Vaudeville, Inc Brown Borter Godoy Johnny Paychek Louis

Indians Rally Tops Blues to Move Up in American Ass'n

The Indianapolis Indians moved into second place in the American Association with a 7 to 5 win over the Kansas City Blues. West hit a key homer to spark a three run rally in the ninth, while Minneapolis stretched its streak with a 2 to 0 win over Columbus Red Birds. Louisville seized fourth with a 9 to 3 victory over Milwaukee, and Toledo won to rebound from a losing skid.

United Press Indianapolis Indians American Association Minneapolis Millers Indians Kansas City Blues Blues West Indianapols Minneapolis Columbus Red Birds Louisville Ashwaukee Toledo St Paul

Young observes 50th Anniversary of baseball debut

Young, a baseball immortal, marks the 50th anniversary of his pro debut. He joined the Canton Club of the Tri-State League in spring 1890 and pitched his first game on April 30 beating Wheeling 2 to 0 with eight strikeouts and one walk. He later reached the Majors that same season and won 522 games over 22 seasons.

Fielding Yost Is 69 Today

ANN ARBOR Mich April 30 Fielding H Yost famed athletic director at the University of Michigan marks his 69th birthday and retirement age under university rules He planned a quiet day with a Detroit group speech and plans for a meeting with freshmen football players while recalling his four decades of Wolverine athletic history

Ann Arbor Mich H. Yost University of Michigan Yost Wolverine Detroit Manly

Men’s YMCA Archery Team Beats Boys 1431 to 1320

The YMCA men’s archery team scored 1431 to 1320 against the boys, each side fielding four members. The boys challenged a rematch within two weeks. A note from the era recalls a broader worry about a return to political barbarism after a century of progress.

Carrier Boys Honor Oberlin Coach Kinsey at Annual Banquet

More than 200 carriers and guests attend the Eighth Annual Award Banquet of The Chronicle Telegram Carrier Boys Association at Elks Hall. The program features Dan Kinser Oberlin College track coach and former Olympic champion, a one act Playmakers piece, merit plaques for six carriers, and remarks by association and newspaper officials. A three course turkey dinner starts the evening at 6 45.

Chronicle- Telegram Carrier Boys Association Elks Hall Dan Kinser Oberlin College Chronicle-Telegram A. C. Hudnutt George Hadaway Alsa Penfield Edgar Wilms Howard Berkey Robert Stintz Bill Feron Steve Lucas Virgil Smith Robert Rowelry Russel Levy Jack Feron Marshall Bligh Warren Rollin Denzel McCoy Josephine Rollin Helen Berkey Martha Woods Mary Youngins Supt Zears

Spring Load Limit Lifted By State

The spring load limit on county roads was lifted today after state highway department notice. County officials had imposed the limit at the request of County Engineer Harry L. Dunham. he plans removal by Saturday after inspecting roads and finding many still soft.

State Highway Department Harry L. Dunham Dunham

Wellington Woman Leaves $36500 Estate to Grandchildren

An estate valued at 336,560 left by Mary Tripp Terry of Wellington, who died April 4, directs the bulk to her three grandchildren Oscar Oldberg, Sidney Oldberg, and Mar Elizabeth Oldberg of Detroit, to share equally. Margaret Terry of Chicago receives 1000, and Margaret Rothwell of Wellington gets 25. Personal property totals 33000 with real estate at 3300.

Mary Tripp Terry Welllington Osccar Sidney Mar Elizabeth Oldberg Detroit Margaret Terry Chicago Charles Margaret Rothwell Wellington

Kiwanians Hear United Air Lines Representative

Elyria Kiwanis members will hear Ben Spaulding of United Air Lines speak at the Elks restaurant at noon Thursday on Radio High ways of the Air. He may be joined by a pilot as he uses charts and diagrams. The club sponsors The Shining Out at Elyria High School midweek to fund a Boy Scout cabin near Oberlin.

Ben Spaulding United Air Lines Elyria Kiwanis Club Elks Shining Out Oy the Playmakers Eivria High School Kiwanis Club Oberlin Cleveland North Olmsted Club

Farm mortgage debt totals through early 20th century

In 1939 the United States carried total farm mortgage debt of 7.071 billion dollars. The 1930 figure stood at 9.643 billion dollars. The record shows the debt level for 1910 as a prior datum in the series.

America

The Basis of Japanese Lacquerware and Wood

The core material for traditional Japanese lacquerware is wood, commonly pine. This emphasis on natural wood serves as the foundation for crafting lacquered objects, highlighting the relationship between material and craft in Japanese artistry.

Pine

Court notices list small judgments and lawsuits in Lorain county

Two cognovit notes in common pleas court grant Hill Top Tavern judgments of 175 and 209 dollars. Probate records show Millicent Tiffany estate of 932 500 personal property and 7 500 real estate. A 5 000 suit seeks damages for injuries from a car crash in Avon Lake. Other filings include a gas station deed restriction suit, a divorce dismissal, and a 25 000 personal injury suit against a church.

Hill Top Tavern, Inc Oberlin Avenue Gus Galles Millicent FL Tiffany Sonal Chartes Selma Dauttel Avon Lake Beth Goldberg Lorain Agudath Bnai Israel Guy B. Findley

Young Citizens Day Proclaimed by City Mayor

A 1940 proclamation by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro designates May 1 1939 onward as Young Citizens Day to honor young Americans who have reached age 21. The measure reflects National Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans aims to recognize and encourage youth through radio and press outreach.

United Spanish War Veterans Joseph Q. Petro

Lorain County advisors honored at awards program

The event continued from page one presenting awards to five year advisors. Short talks honored sponsoring groups including the Lorain County Jersey Breeders Association and the Lorain County Agricultural Society. The program featured an invocation by Rev. Harold B. Williams music by Don Brenner's orchestra and the Oberlin College Women's chorus with performances by Donald Brenner and others.

Malcolm Fowl Lorain R. E. Campbell Lorain County Don Brenner Wilma Brewer Lois Brenner Laura McConnell Merle Baumgardner Oberlin Chorus John E. Wirkler

Allied Forces Report Progress on multiple fronts

In Norway Allied troops are reportedly holding positions north of Steinkjer near Namsos and near Narvik with reinforcements. German forces in the Bergen area are advancing toward Godvainen on an arm of the Sognefjord and fighting continues as reported yesterday.

Baas Ottas Sundar Bergen Godvaien Sognefjord Namsos Trondheim Steinkjer Narvik

Southampton Description and Geographic Setting

Southampton, England sits at the head of the Southampton Water estuary of the Itchen on a peninsula bounded to the east by the Itchen river.

Southampton England Southampton Water Tees

Russian scientists graft lemon onto tangerine crown

Russian researchers assert a lemon grafted onto the crown of a tangerine creates a frost resistant fruit. If frost strikes the lemon, the hardier tangerine would likely survive, offering a protective mechanism for citrus.

Russia

Elyrians Set to Install K of C First Degree in Lorain

Elyria Council of the Knights of Columbus will travel to Lorain tomorrow night to install the Lorain Knights of Columbus in the First Degree. The group plans to meet at 7:45 p.m. at the Elyria clubrooms to travel as a unit. Major degrees are scheduled to be installed in Elyria on May 26.

Elyrians K. of C Lorain Elyria Council The Knights of Columbus Knights of

Home Economics Club Planned For Women Of Lorain County

An organizing group for Lorain County women trained in home economics will begin next Monday with a 6 50 p m get acquainted dinner at the Graystone Hotel. Helen Robertson and Helen Hobson will attend and outline the plan. Open to all women in cities and rural areas, reservations are due by Saturday via county home economy teachers or telephone 3733.

Lorain County Graystone Helen Robertson Cleveland Plain Dealer Helen Hobson Cleveland Home Economics Association

Elyria Home Sold: T. T. Robinson Residence Purchased

The T. T. Robinson home at 305 Washington Avenue in Elyria was purchased by King E. Fauver, a local attorney from 109 Columbus Street. The large red brick colonial house sits on spacious grounds. Mr and Mrs Robinson, residents for 33 years, will stay in Elyria. new owner to take possession Monday.

Elyria T. T. Robinson Washington Avenue King E. Fauver Columbus Street

Two motorists charged with reckless driving in Route 57 stop

Con stable R A Moran arrested two motorists for reckless driving and failure to stop at Route 57 and Elyria avenue. They were fined a net of 1 dollar and costs when arraigned before Justice Herbert C. Cummings. John Barkeecs of Elyria arrested April 27 and arraigned last night. Mrs. Howard Dellefield of Mound Street arrested April 25 and arraigned today.

R. A. Moran Route 57 Elyria Avenue Justice of the Peace Herbert C. Cummings John Barkeecs Elyria Howard Dellefield Mound Street

Markets Prices and Produce Varieties in Cleveland Area

The Cleveland market report lists apples including Golden Delicious Jonathan and McIntosh with storage prices, Baldwins and Greening at various per basket and per hundredweight rates. It covers beets, cucumbers, chives, dandelion, endive, horseradish, lettuce, maple syrup, mushrooms, onions, parsley, parsnips, radishes, tomatoes, turnips, and vegetables oysters, plus butter eggs live poultry and potatoes with current and unsettled pricing across standard and fancy grades.

Jonathan McIntosh Baldwins Cleveland Texhorn Pennsylvenia Michigan New York Bbiers Katahdins &T Maine California Texas Red

Death of Mrs Augusta Short of Amherst

Mrs Augusta Short died at her daughter’s home 232 Seventh Street this morning after a nine week illness. Born in Germany July 4 1863 she resided in Amherst and belonged to St Peters Evangelical Church. Surviving husband Henry Short three sons William Ramburg New York Hernan Amherst George Conneaut. four daughters Mrs Cooley Elyria Mrs Arthur Smith Elyria Mrs W J Hallover Conneaut Mrs Lawrence Bloom Lorain. two brothers Julius Wardeska Los Angeles Herman Wardeska Cleveland. 12 grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Amherst Rev Schmidt will officiate burial Cleveland Street Cemetery Amherst.

Augusta Short Amherst T. C. Cooley Seventh Street Short Germany St Peter's Evangelical Church Henry Short William KB Ramburg New York Hernan George Conneaut Sirs. Cooley Elyria

Funeral services set for Mrs Anna Weller

Following funeral services on Wednesday at 1 30 PM from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home the body of Mrs Anna B Weller will be buried in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain Rev Will Foster will officiate the funeral services

Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Anna B. Weller Elmwood Cemetery Lorain Will Foster

Texas Will Send Garner Delegation To Convention

Texas agrees to back a Garner for President delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Myron G. Blalock, Garner manager in Texas, reports the plan aims to unite Democrats and avoid a split with Roosevelt forces. Rayburn and Johnson transmitted the unity telegrams after a warning that Democrats must not attack each other and risk losing to Republicans.

Washington Garner Roosevelt Texas I T House Sam Rayburn Rayburn Myron G. Blelock John N. Garner Blalock Wirtz Lyndon B. Johnson D. Tex

City Deliberates Levy to Cover Delinquent Taxes and Hospital Bill

City officials debate using a new relief operating levy to cover delinquent tax funds and an $7,800 indigent hospitalization bill. Mayor and Chamber of Commerce president favor leveraging levy money for general funds, while opponents warn of legality and voter thresholds. The city faces a $326,000 deficit and seeks $45,000 WPA borrowing, with further cuts already made.

Stevens Lewis D. Huffman Chamber of Commerce Wevens Petro Joseph Neuger Comepie Neuger Richard Burgess Seward Black Council

Quotallions and Grain Prices from Sheets Elevator Co

Grain and hay quotations from Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co list prices for oats corn wheat flour and various hay and straw types. Prices include No 2 white oats 36c, No 2 yellow corn 74%, No 1 red wheat 1.17, and multiple timothy alfalfa hay grades with per ton and per hundredweight figures.

Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co Sur Siuten

Elyria Fire Safety Survey Reveals Public Awareness Gaps

A study of 1 276 fire inspection blanks returned by Elyria elementary students for Fire Inspection Day shows many residents do not know whom to call in a fire and wrongly expect fire alarm boxes. About 2 percent thought a local box existed. 32 families keep gasoline at home, and kerosene is used for cooking in some homes. Rubbish and storage hazards were noted, with Clean-Up Week prompting hopes that hazards are now removed. Schools named include St Marys, McKinley, Gates, Franklin, Hamilton, Garford, Roosevelt, Edison, St Agnes, Allen, Jefferson, Holy Cross, and St Johns.

St. Mary's School Tech McKinley Gates Franklin Hamilton Garford Roosevelt Edison St. Agnes Allen Jefferson Holyross St. John’s

Man threatens to jump from Trylon at World Fair

Roy Yost, a 36 year old laborer, tried to stage a jump from the Trylon hoping to land a job. He carried two parachutes and a dummy, staged at about 7:15 am, but the stunt misfired and he was hauled down by World Fair inspector Charles Nelson. He was charged with disorderly conduct.

New York Roy Yost Yost Charles Nelson Tryion

Pigs Reported Roaming After Market Absence

Sheriff notified after three two month old pigs were found wandering on Stop 6 Cleveland Road. A local resident reported the same trio missing from Stop 62 Cleveland Road, and deputies directed him to the pigs’ location.

Sheriffs Department Iisa Ore Diederich Cleveland

City and state share relief costs in Elyria totals

The report shows Elyria relief costing 2.122 for March and 1.127 for the first 25 days of the month. The mayor said the state covers about 40 percent, with the city paying the balance. Paint manufacturers of India received orders for battleship gray.

Elyria India

New Deal Criticisms Regain Spotlight at U S Chamber Session

President of the U S Chamber of Commerce W Gibson Carey Jr criticized the New Deal for seven years of low mood and called for fundamental changes including reduced federal spending and a balanced budget. Governor Balewin of Connecticut accused the New Deal of jitter and stifling private enterprise. Both avoided direct names but clearly targeted the Roosevelt administration.

Washington W. Gibson Carey, Jr U. S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber Carey Roosevelt Raymond E. Balewin Connecticut

Ernest T. Weir Skeptical On Steel Gains In 1939 Outlook

Ernest T. Weir, chairman of National Steel, said no optimism for real gains in operations in the first half of 1939 and little hope for substantial business in the second half. He noted export orders may provide some stimulus as 15 percent of production now goes to exports, mostly to South America, with earnings for Q1 1940 at 4,009,193.23.

Pittsburgh Ernest T. Weir National Steel Corporation Weir National Steel American Tron & Steel Institute South America United States

Local Theatre Employees Honored at Elyria Luncheon

John Pekras hosted Elyria theatres personnel at the Graystone hotel where H. Greenwald was introduced to take active management tomorrow. Pekras will remain advisory as Greenwald praised the group and Seymour Amster for his substantial theatre stake. Amster could not attend. Joe Bodey and staff presented gifts and roses to Mr. and Mrs. Pekras.

John Pekras Elyria’ Theatres Graystone H. Greenwald Mr. Pekras Arr Pekras Mr. Greenwald Elyria Greenwald Seymour Amster Amster Joe Bodey Mrs. Pekras

Students Strike Over Principal Dismissal at Lake Worth High

In Fort Worth on April 30 65 male Lake Worth High students led by many parents went on strike to protest the dismissal of principal R E Ramsey for remarks about sex and birth rate in Nazi Germany. Classes continued for five girl students as the school board announced he was not reappointed due to remarks that embarrassed girl students.

Fort Worth Tex Lake Worth High School R. E. Ramsey Nazi Germany Ramsey

Suit To Oust Prof Russell From U C L A

A suit filed in Los Angeles seeks to oust Bertrand Russell from U C L A and block further salary. The petition names the Regents Governor Olson Lieutenant Governor Patterson Secretary of State Peek and President Sproul as defendants.

Los Angeles Cp— A University of California At Bertrand Russell City College of New York Russell L R. Wal Calvary Baptist Church of Fresno District Court of Appeal U.cl.a Board of Regents of The University of California Culbert Olson Ellis Patterson Psul Peek Robert Gordon Sproul University

Child Fatally Hurt in Findlay Auto Collision

April 33 Theodore Longbrake, 5, died from a skull fracture after his scooter was struck by an automobile driven by Mrs Garner Hogle, 21, Lake Okeechobee, Florida. The lake dimensions are stated as 40 miles long and 28 miles wide, with a maximum depth of 22 feet.

Lake Okechobdee Florida

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