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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1937

Page

11

Funeral draws 12 thousand as mother and baby lie in state

Philadelphia crowds gathered for the funeral of Mary Boccanini and her infant Frances Mary. Police kept guard against riots as 12,000 attendees passed the white coffin, most unfamiliar with the family. Dominic Boccanini, the father, wept openly, repeating Felia Nipote as he knelt beside the coffin.

Philadelphia Aux Mary Boccanelni Undertaking John Piscatelli Fairmount W. Va

Husband Seeks Alimony Amid Divorce Plea in San Francisco

In San Francisco O E Straub petitions the court for alimony while his wife, pursuing divorce, must show cause why she should not pay him 200 dollars monthly during proceedings. Mrs Straub runs a fashionable modiste shop. Italy reports government surveillance over retail prices to curb high living costs.

San Francisco O. E. Straub Italy

Kipling Wee Willie Winkie at Capitol Theatre

At Theatres Adventure Rudyard Kipling style adventure flashes on screen in Wee Willie Winkie now showing at the Capitol Theatre. The feature plays to local audiences with vivid scenes and brisk pace.

Wee Willie Winkie Rudyard Kipling Blazes Capitol Theatre

Wings Of The Morning At Lincoln Theatre

The film Wings Of The Morning plays at the Lincoln Theatre with a cast led by Annabella Henry Fonda and Leslie Banks among others drawing audiences tonight.

Annabella Henry Fonda Leslie Banks Lincoln Theatre

Many Cities Hold Primaries In Ohio Today

Ohio cities held primaries with Akron as the largest. Columbus and Toledo primaries set for Sept. 21 and Cleveland for Sept. 28. Secretary of State projected 750000 voters in 3500 of 600 precincts. total 2250000 expected in November. In Campbell police guarded polling after an assault on campaign staff at a Democratic mayoral event. Akron contest for Democratic mayoral nomination featured Judge G L Patterson vs Henry B Bixler, leading to a November race against Republican incumbent Lee D Schroy. Also levies in Akron eight mills for schools, Lima three mills, and Delaware three mills were on ballots.

United Press Ohio Akron Columbus Toledo Cleveland Secretary of State Campbell Mahoming County Ralph Elser Frank Cunningham Johny Lysowski William Glass Campbell Athletic Club Glass Labor Nonpartisan League G. L. Patterson National Labor Relations Board Henry B. Bixler Lee D. Schroy Lima Delaware

District Meeting Report Heard By Townsend Club

Elyria Townsend Club members from Wellington and Lorain attended the regular meeting last evening. Matters of interest were discussed and referred to the Advisory Board for decision. Waltz reported on the district board meeting in Wadsworth and the near completion of the Town send movement. A letter from Mr and Mrs Hill thanking the club for a recent party was read. The social chair announced Townsend parties begin with a August 12th event at 136 Middle Ave featuring the Townsend orchestra. public invited.

Elyria Townsend Club Wellington Lorain Co. E. Waltz Wadsworth Waltz Townsend United States W. C. Hill Little Brouse Middle Ave Sheffield Sheffield Lake Social Club Cleveland Beach West Ridge Avon Lake Park Hall Lagrange—Gleaners M. E. Church L. M Avon Lake— Townsend Club Chatham Chatham Grange Lagrange Old Glory Grange Lake Avenue North Elyria Pittsfield

Probe Tampering With Automobile

Police investigated a report by Paul Kinchen of 2227 East 9th Street Cleveland that his automobile on Oberlin Road was tampered with while he attended a dance at the Colored Elks Hall. The distributor cap was removed and several wires torn. Kinchen identified the guilty party and would swear out a warrant, though he had not appeared at headquarters by noon, according to Chief E J Stanard.

Paul Kinchen East 9Th Street Cleveland Oberlin Road Kinchen Colored Elks Hall E. J. Stankard

Farmers Kill Hoppers With Epsom Salts Formula

Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle farmers adopt a low cost pest control using bran molasses water and Epsom salts as a mash to combat crop hoppers. The Frings propose a 20 to 25 percent Epsom salt mix, claims it is harmless to livestock and humans. Dr. Haber noted salts can deter certain pests and has influenced past uses in Maine and Pennsylvania.

Norman Okla Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Hubert W. Frings Frings W. R. Haber Pennsylvania State College Maine Pennsylvania

Radio Programs and Concerts Across Stations August 10

A dense list of radio programs, bands, and hosts across WTAY WGAR WLW WGN and other outlets for Tuesday August 10 featuring musical variety, news blocks, and concert listings. Notable names include Russell, Linda, Masters Band, Wayne King, Ben Bernie, Edgar A. Guest, and Grant Park performances with multiple orchestras and singer acts.

Fem Thatcher Rancera Muse Thomas Frant. Lewis Crusaders Mayer Burton Helen Menken Three Cheers Sid Andorn Johnny Waomow Frank Morgar Hus Wises Wayne King Grant Park Edgar A. Gue Vox al Pearcy Bernie Ben Goodman Enacen Sinfonietta O Opportunities Feaur Gil Gibbons Rena Dorsey Kemps Fredericks WGN Jim Valentine Vera Lum-Abner Bob Elson Californiank Morgan Haenschen Edgar A Ben Berns Grant Park Mysteries Tonie Denny Jimmy Fidler Amos Andy Gaapstre Bane Mad Hatfelds Williams Los Amizos Jurgen the Stevenson Frank Morgen Helen Menken Warnort Ai Pearce Ben. Goodman Uescen Russell Dorr Dorsey Band

WTA Radio Schedule and Station Listings for Cleveland

Radio program grid shows WSA 1070 WHK 1330 WGAR 810 and 6200 stations with morning shows, music, markets, and light entertainment. Listings mention unfamiliar titles and sequences across varied programs, including news, sports, and domestic segments. The fragment ends with a note on a Japanese heir and family name change.

Six Boys Chosen For Dairy Contest At Wooster Friday

Six members of Lorain County Boys 4-H Clubs were selected to represent the county in a dairy judging contest Friday at Wooster. The group, chosen for high averages in recent judging tours led by C J Hummel and Lorain County Extension Agent, includes Ottis Picksworth Richard Rhoden Harry Rowland Jr Malcolm Fowl Norman Ellingshirn and Leroy Forthofer. Dairy Day at the Wooster Experimental Station accompanies the judging event. Three finalists will advance to the Ohio State Fair opening August 28.

Guersin County Wooster C. J. Hummel Loraty County Agricultural Extension Ottis Picksworth Richard Rhoden Pittsfield Harry Rowland, Jr Wellington Livestock Club Malcolm Fowl Carlisle Banter Club Norman Ellingshirn Leroy Forthofer Avon Variety Club Robert Pickworth P. T. Burnside Karl Simms Carlisle Banner Club Robert Peak Lorain County

4-H Boys To Make Stock Judging Tour

Lorain County 4-H Club boys will tour local farms next Monday. C Hummel states the group will meet at the A B Crocker farm at 9 a m. At the A D Crocker farm Hampshire hogs and Cotswold and Southdown sheep will be judged, and at the Ora Crocker farm Chester White hogs will be assessed.

Lorain County C. [. Hummel A. D. Crocker Ora Crocker Columbia Township A. BD A. D. Crocker Farm Hampshire Cotswold Southdown Ora Crocker Farm Chester

AAA Picnics For Ohio Announced

Announcement of two Agricultural Adjustment Administration basket picnics in Ohio with dates in Zanesville on August 11 and Bowling Green on August 20. Speaker at Zanesville will be Claude R. Wickard, director of the North Central Reston, and at Bowling Green will be Henry Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture. Entertainment and music listed on both programs.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration Ohio Zanesville Bowling Green Claude R. Wickard North Central Reston Henry Wallace

Police Report Man Drank Mercurochrome Restoring Recovery

William Bakos of 220 1-2 Third street was reported recovering today after police said he drank a small amount of mercurochrome at his home yesterday morning. Police found him on the front porch and he was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital, then released. Sergeant Arthur L. Hurd noted a partially filled mercurochrome glass and notes Bakos had written to his wife, who Bakos said was living in Lorain after trouble?

William Bakos Third Street Bakos Elyria Memorial Hospital Arthur L. Hurd Lorain

Hub Caps Stolen From 1937 Chevrolet in Lorain

Eugene Bergman of 318 Led Street reports four hub caps missing from his 1937 Chevrolet after returning home from Lorain. He notified police about the theft late last evening and seeks investigation.

Eugene Bergman Led Street Bergman Lorain Polies

Columbia Short Items Note Relatives Travel West

Miss Ruth Tomes returned from a visit to relatives in western New York including Oneida and Niagara Falls. Her mother Mrs. Stanley Tomes also went to New York. Richard William Miller of the Alloument accompanied his aunt the Brunswick postmistress on a Akron picnic where Postmaster General Far rer Wan spoke. Mr and Mrs H A Briggs and family motored to Crestline where Mr Briggs formerly resided. Mrs Raymond Sheer and daughter Marilyn Rae returned from Community Hospital on Thursday.

Ruth Tomes Oneida New York Niagara Falls Stanley Tomes Richard William Miller Alloument Brunswick Akron Farrer H. A. Briggs Crestjine Briggs Raymond Sheer Bahr Marilyn Rae Community Hospital

Odd Bits From A Bygone Times In America

A collage of quirky clippings ranges from nudist rumblings in Corpus Christi to a New Jersey court ruling on profanity. It notes a Nascent humor about teachers, hitchhikers, mother in laws, and a North Pole quip, with light social observations and jokes.

America Corpus Christi Tex New Jersey Wlinois Washington Monument New York City

Hitch-Hiking Trip Longer Than Planned Boys Are Home Now

Three Oberlin youths Guy Buxenheim 14 Robert Banazard 14 and Arthur Lucas 15 reportedly ran away after a Wednesday night incident. Authorities searched for the trio but they were found to have hitchhiked to Sandusky where they spent a night under a tree before returning home the following day.

Guy Burxenheim Robert Banazard Arthur Lucas Ail Oberlin

Ridgeville Garden Club Flower Show Plans New Features

Ridgeville Garden Club reveals preparations for the September 8 Flower Show in Town Hall. New elements include a doll contest open to township entrants, a terrarium and foliage display, and a non professional basket display with a motter prize for Ridgeville organizations. Entry requires a paid club membership, admission is free, and volunteers will assist display setup.

Ridgeville Ridgeville Garden Club Grange Motter Vern Andrews

Rev Schott to Leave Litchfield Church in September

LITCHFIELD Rev F H Schott, visiting Toledo, received a unanimous call to serve as minister of the Second Congregational church. He has led Litchfield church for 10 years and will depart in about four weeks. A farewell service is set for Sunday September 6. The Schotts are active in Masonic and community activities, with Mrs Schott serving as Worthy Matron of the Chapter O E S.

Litchfield F. H. Schott Toledo Second Congregational Church Schott Whitchfield Litchfield Lodge F W. M

Boise-Severcool Reunion Held Sunday

Mrs. Nettle Canfield hosted forty five Boise-Severcool family members at Huntington park reunion on Sunday. A noon picnic followed by a brief business meeting. Mrs L C Smith of Miami presented a short history of the families. Myron Boise, president, led the gathering.

Huntington Nettle Canfield Boise-Severcool Huntington Park Emrs. L. C. Smith Miami Fla Myron Boise

Rural Calendar Grafton Gingham Pinochle Club Meet

Local groups list meetings across communities with times and venues. Grange meetings at North Elyria Grange Hall, Village clubs and auxiliaries gather for dinners and picnics in the late afternoon. Garden Club plans a trip to Olmsted Falls. events span 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and include a Tureen dinner and a picnic supper.

Grafton Brighton

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