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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

7

Final Camp Session Closes With Reunion and Awards

The last camp session ended with a reunion of past attendees and their parents. Chairman Ralph W. Standen led the camp committee in directing the final program. Harlie Stevick praised the staff, led by Wagner, with Russell Gleason as assistant director and Maynard Unger, Harrison Comstock, Robert Karp, and Don Boddy as key staff. Wagner announced that Sam Rockwood and Alan Fritzsche, now camp leaders for next year, have fulfilled requirements and will guide the program.

Ralph W. Standen Harlie Stevick Wagner Russell Gleason Maynard Unger Harrison Comstock Robert Karp Don Boddy Sam Rockwood Alan Fritzsche

Engagement of Camden High School Graduate Betty Searles and Lewis A Searles

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Searles announce the engagement of their daughter Betty to their oldest son Lewis A Searles Betty a Camden High School Kipton class of 37 graduate and the couple are described as the children of different marriages confirming the unlikely pair story

Camden High School Aubrey Searles Pittsburgh Betty Lewis A. Searles

Gets Jail Sentence For Petit Larceny

Edward Bunch of 9 Shear street was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to five days in the County Jail by Mayor Joseph Q Petro today after arraignment on petit larceny. He was arrested Saturday by Patrolman Corwin Burrer found in a Chapel street parking space with women s apparel items stuffed in his pockets said taken from a Broad street store counter.

Edward Bunch Shear Street Joseph Q Petro Corwin Burrer Chapel Street Broad Street

Ackerman Files Candidacy for Sheffield Lake Councilman

Marvin Ackerman filed his petition with the board of elections yesterday as a candidate for councilman at Sheffield Lake, according to election board officials.

Marvin Ackerman Board of Elections Sheffield Lake Election Board

Bicycle theft report on Cornell Avenue last night

Tom Mynchenburg of 141 Dension Avenue reports to police that his bicycle valued at 12 dollars was stolen on Cornell Avenue last night.

Tom Mynchenburg Denison Avenue Cornell Avenue

Winners Named in Birmingham Scottish Terrier Puppy Match

Scotties judged by Clinton B. Schenck of Powell Ohio highlighted by Bittersweet Danny Boy from Lorain owner Mary Brenzo taking first in the 6 to 9 month puppy dog class. Miss Jane Fritz of Sandusky won best female puppy with Sandman's Golden Girl in the 4 to 6 month class. Attendance reached about one hundred despite rain with exhibitors from Wooster Sandusky Birmingham Mansfield Berea West Salem Wadsworth Cleveland Elyria and Lorain.

American Kennel Club Birmingham Ohio Mary Brenzo Lorain Ohbio Danny Boy Russell VerCcter Mary Lou Smith Brinda Jane Fritz Sandusky Sandman Miss Fritz Chagrin Valley Fred Lehmann Elyria Ohio George L. Smith Western Reserve Kennel Club Cleveland Auditorium Cleveland Toledo, Ohio Wooster Mansfield Berea West Salem Wadsworth Cleveland Elyria Clinton B. Schenck Powell F. W. Zimmerman Youngstown

Cars collide at Middle avenue and Sixth street

Richard Munnos, driving to 214 Howe Street, and William Williams of 115 Eastern Heights Boulevard, suffered damage in a late night collision at Middle Avenue and Sixth Street. Munnos’s car mounted the curb, knocked over a fire hydrant, and hit a tree, while Williams sustained a small forehead laceration.

Richard Munnos Howe Street William Wiliams Eastern Heights Boulevard Middle Avenue Sixth Street Munns Williams

Itinerant Gunder Lenardson Fined in Lodi Disorderly Case

Gunder Lenardson, listed by police as an itinerant, was fined five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. He was arrested at midnight Saturday at a Lodi street cafe where he allegedly attempted to wreck the place.

Gunder Lenardson Joseph Q. Petro Lodi Street

Post-nuptial party honors Mrs Kristy in Oberlin

Mrs Watron Wheeler hosted a post nuptial shower at her St Pleas ant street home for Mrs Andrew Kristy whose July 21 marriage prompted a social evening. Ardith Phillips won first prize in a hearts game as guests included Myra Norman Eldviege Peggy Mason and many Oberlin and Elyria residents. Several locals and visitors plan upcoming travel and visits to family across Michigan Maine Pennsylvania and The Netherlands.

Oberlin, O Watron Wheeler St. Pleasant Street Andrew Kristy Ardith Phillips Myra. Norman Eldviege Elyria Peggy Mason Helen Lyman Louisee Zavodsky Paul Reevers Kristy Wheeler Minnesota Robert Parish Albion Michigan Aluiss Anne Didge Owl Philadelphia Mir Airs Beebe Oberlin Avid Drage Spring Street Henry Wessell Weat Lora Street Buck Grace Herren East College Street Campbell Minneapolis Pennsylvania Henry Wessel L. J. Nixon Wessel Artha Schmauch A. & Wooden Geneva Marjorie Hubbard ML Clair New Jersey G. D Hubbard Woodland Avenue East Lorain Street H. D. Baumann Jiall Oberlin College

Court ordering Clarence Daniels jailed over bond in hood case

Clarence Daniels, 32, of 108 Hawthorne Street, was committed to the county jail by Justice Preston L. Coon after failing to raise a $300 bond for his appearance in common pleas court on a hood case. Complainant is Arline McClintock. WPA progress at Stewart road in Huntington Township faces funding decisions today as County Engineer Harry L. Dunham tours the site with trustees. WPA has spent about $22,000. the county about $800 in machinery and rent. Trustees may be asked to contribute slag. Catherine F. Bauers filed a suit for partition of property in Avon Village naming Frank E. Bauers et al.

Clarence Daniels Hawthorne Street Preston L. Coon Common Pleas Court Parenthood Justice Coon Arline McClintock Stewart Road Huntington Township Harry L. Dunham Huntington Dunham Catherine FE. Bauers Avon Village Frank E. Bauers Et al

Rioters Protest Prohibition In Bombay Inauguration

Rioting broke out today as Bombay inaugurated prohibition and the accompanying taxation to offset revenue losses from spirits. Police fired on the crowd of Muslim demonstrators. five protesters were wounded and two seriously injured.

Bombay India Prohibition

Postoffice Receipts Show Increase in July for Elyria

Elyria postoffice receipts rose about 20 percent in July, totaling 13 186.87 compared with 10 411.50 last July, per postmaster Charles W. Sartor. Six month savings bond sales also increased, with 1939 totals at 175 175 versus 149 375 last year, up 25 800.

Elyria Charles W. Sartor Sartor U. S

Tron worker killed in 435-foot fall at bridge site

Joseph Gradwohl, 44, an iron worker, was killed in Cleveland Ohio today after plunging 435 feet from a ladder on the new Alain avenue bridge. The accident occurred at the construction site during daily operations. emergency crews responded but Gradwohl succumbed to injuries at the scene. The incident prompted an investigation by safety officials to determine factors contributing to the fall.

Cleveland, O Joseph Gradwohl Alain Avenue

Meanest thief steals five swan eggs at Lake Merritt

Oakland reports its meanest thief stole five swan eggs from Mrs. Swan on Duck Island this spring. Swans typically lay eggs once a year, and officials fear there will be no cygnets on the lake this season.

Oakland Cal Swan Lake Merritt Duck Island

Lending bill faces hurdles before Congress adjournment

Final disposition of the lending bill was expected to clear the way for quick adjournment, but leaders were unsure. After House action, the bill may go to conference to resolve House Senate differences. Two other major obstacles remain: Social Security Act amendments and a final deficiency bill to be reported tomorrow.

Congress House Senate

Strife Over Plant Strike Sparks City Tensions

Mayor Burton denounces unionists as Nazis after a plant strike meeting. Police keep guards at the plant while unionists claim far more workers are idle than company figures show. Two men were detained near the railroad yard for loitering and stone collection as officers question them.

140Th Street Ness George J. Matowitz

Community Picnic At Cascade Park Draws Elyrians

Cascade Park hosts thousands for a large community picnic sponsored by local merchants and firms. Prize donations total around 2000 dollars led by a 125 dollar gas range from Ohio Fuel Gas Company. Events begin at 1 pm with races games tug of war and contests for all ages followed by supper and park facilities use.

Cascade Park Elyria Recreation Board Oscar G. Dunn Ohio Fuel Gas Company Carl W. Wagner Elyria W.E. B. Notley Finance Committee George Tattersall Music Committee

Australians Fly More Per Capita Than Any Nation

Civil Aviation Board figures show Australia’s people record the highest flights per capita. In the year just ended 8,446,518 miles were flown by 88,486 passengers, from a population of several million.

Canberra Australia Civil Aviation Board

Pigeons Skip Hollywood Race Back Home to Marysville

In Marysville California racing pigeons from across the state are released for a race to their home lofts. Instead of heading to Hollywood the birds settled near the local passenger station after release, illustrating a surprising detour from fame to local routes.

Marysville Cal Hollywood California

Head of Glass Plant Dies in Toledo at 53

Edward A Grubel 53 of the Libbey-Owen-Ford Glass Co Rossford plant died yesterday in Toledo. He served as an army captain overseas.

Toledo Edward A Grubel Rossford Libbey-Owen-Ford Glass Co

Japan Rules All Foreigners Must Carry Residence Certif

A government decree in Japan requires all foreign residents to carry valid residence certificates at all times. The rule aims to strengthen immigration oversight and national security, affecting tourists and long term expatriates alike. Authorities emphasize strict enforcement and potential penalties for noncompliance.

Japan

Lone Bandit Robs Bank In Indiana

A tall man in a lan suit robbed Auburn State Bank in Auburn Indiana today. He pointed a pistol at employees and escaped with a large sum of money, about ten thousand dollars, after forcing cashiers to fill a sack. No accomplice was suspected and the bandit was inside the bank three to four minutes.

Auburn Ind Auburn State Bank John Haggarty

Sheriff Drives Off Rolling Wrecks From Lorain Highways

Lorain County Sheriff Carl R. Finegan targets old unsafe autos to boost road safety. Ten dilapidated cars have been junked after warnings of reckless operation. The approach banks on threats of arrest and fines to force owners to discard unsafe vehicles. Many are bought cheaply and driven by youths with little regard for others’ property.

Carl R. Finegan Lorain County

Taft Opposes Lending Bill Vote in Senate

Washington August 1 10p Senator Robert A Taft Republican Ohio voted against passage of the presidents lending bill yesterday Senator Vic Donahey has returned to Ohio Senator Rush D Holt West Virginia voted against the bill and Senator M N Neely for passage

Washington Robert A. Taft R. O Vic Donahey Ohio Rush D. Holt D. W. Va M. N. Neely

Gaudy Suits Predicted By Clothing Designers

Boston reports that the International Association of Clothing Designers forecasts gaudy men’s attire for next Spring with daytime suits in taupe to maroon. Maurice Loreck of Baltimore predicts narrower trousers with visible contours, while James J. Linden of Boston says synthetic fabrics will be used.

Boston International Association of Clothing Designers Maurice Loreck Baltimore James J. Linden

Rabbit Injury Marks Motorist in California Chase

Cal. Jack rabbits pose new danger to drivers as one leapt into Frank Odgers’ windshield shattering the glass and injuring his wife who was rushed to a forestry station with facial cuts.

Frank Odgers

Palmetto State veteran health officer named Chief Big Shield

Columbia South Carolina veteran health officer Dr James A Hayne received a new title Chief Big Shield from a Montana Indian tribe during initiation ceremonies on a western trip The designation highlights cultural honor and regional ties to health leadership in the Palmetto State

Columbia S. C Palmetto State James A. Hayne Big Shield Dr. Hayne Montana

Terrier Adopts Rabbits in Ancell Missouri

Henry Heuring reports his terrier has adopted two rabbits as well as her own puppy. Heuring says the dog guards the rabbits and snarls at anyone who tries to take them, and he does not know where the rabbits came from.

Ancell Henry Heuring Heuring

Child Struck by Bullet While Falling From Tree

Visalia California reports 9 year old Porfirio Barajas injured after a fall from a tree. Hospital attendants found a bullet lodged at the base of his brain, suggesting a stray gunshot caused the fall.

Visalia Cal Porfirio Barajas

Former judge George W. Sheetz dies at 70 in Bucyrus

George W. Sheetz, 70, Crawford County Probate Judge from 1924 to 1928, died today in Bucyrus Ohio. He served as a local legal official for four years during the 1920s.

Bucyrus George W. Sheetz Crawford County

Germans Consume Large Meat Quantities Amid Shortage

Germany consumed roughly 125 pounds of meat per person last year while facing a meat shortage. The government and meat industry search for solutions to stabilize supply and adjust demand.

Judge Cook Returns From Vacation Midpoint of Pleas Court Session

Common Pleas Judge D A Cook and Bailiff Fred Bauer returned from a month long vacation marking the mid point of the Summer session. Judge Guy B Findley and Bailiff Paul Weller began their vacations today continuing through August. Court Attache Harry Moehlman and Reporter Gale Morgan also returned from vacations.

Common Pleas D. A. Cook Fred Bauer Common Pleas Court Guy B. Findley Paul Weller Harry Moehlman Gale Morgan

Artist Colony Proposed At Reid Hollow Vermont

HALIFAX, VI Plans are under way to establish an artists colony in Reid Hollow sponsored by Richard Campbell Jr of New York. He would be associate director of the school where painting drawing music and theater arts would be taught. An old church would be girls dormitory and a farmhouse would house the young men. Applications have been received from 25 potential students.

Halifax, VI Reid Hollow Richard Campbell, Jr New York

Daly Announces Sale of Lakewood Home on Cornwell Avenue

Mrs Nellie T Daly of Lakewood announces purchase of the home at 112 Cornwell Avenue It will be occupied by her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Jack Maslick moving from Lakewood Maslick is connected with General Industries in the announcement by B M O Donnell.

Nellie T. Daly Lakewood Cornell Avenue B. M. O'Donnell

Singapore Moves to Monogamy Rule for Chinese Community

The Straits Settlements government adopts a monogamy system for non Christian Chinese, ending polygamy in the British colony. Chinese women favor the change, while men defend polygamy as a traditional practice.

Singapore Straits, Settlements

Judge Bell Acquitted In Cincinnati Assault Case

Presiding Judge Samuel W Bell of Cincinnati was acquitted today of an assault and battery charge brought by attorney Aaron Weisen who claimed the blind 69 year old jurist was thrown from a consultation room. Bell testified that he pushed Weisen through the door after entering the room to discuss a case.

Cincinnati Samuel W Bell Aaron Weisen Bell Common Pleas Louis J. Schneider Weisen

Brother cited for unfair deal in courtroom dispute

A judge was criticized for not giving Welson's brother a fair chance as he faces ongoing court proceedings. The remark highlights ongoing legal tensions surrounding the family and the case in question.

Telegraph man fined for intoxication on Broad Street

Carl Norman of Telegraph road was arrested on Broad Street near West Avenue Friday evening for intoxication. He was fined 5 end costs by Mayor Joseph Q Petro today.

Carl Norman Telegraph Road Broad Street West Avenue Joseph Q Petro

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