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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

20

Winners announced in Lorain County fair livestock departments

The 93rd Lorain County Fair closed last night and Fair Secretary R J Agate announced livestock winners across divisions. Top horse, Percheron, Belgian, heavy draft, light draft, male, pony, cattle showings and Jersey classes were led by Aldrich and Sons, Dal ton and Sons, Forest C Ives, Vern Rundle, O N Close, H Dal ton, F C Betts and Son, and others with numerous firsts and seconds in each category.

Lorain County R. J. Agate Horsea Aldrich and Sons la Grange Township B. J. Squires Carlisle Township Adrian Buswell Dalton and Sons L. W. Heilman Charles Wise Forest C. Ives Edgar Jones Vern Rundle Malcolm VanWormer Charles Gleisner Roy Ternes Rowley and Sons E. Ringgensing Leslie Fitch D. Aldrich and Sons Milton Behner Early Buell O. N. Close Close Edward Rogers Ernest Smith H. Dalton L. Radcliff Donald Schneider F. C

HOLC Extracts Top Prizes In Livestock Show

The report lists prizes across multiple classes with numerous winners. Silas Buchs, Alfred Miller, Kemmerly and Stephan, C. W. Culver, Roy Galleher and Sons, I. M. Liles and Son, Kemmerly and Stephan again, and others collect firsts seconds and thirds. Grain and seed winners include Rundel Brothers Frank Eldred S P Mason and others with several firsts and a few seconds.

Slagel and Sons E. R. Bates Silas Buchs Alfred Miller Sheep—Hamshire Kemmerly Stephan C. W. Culver Southdown C. D. Culver Ryerson and Son Walter Kively Dorsets Roy Galleher Chevoit Ramouullet I. M. Liles Delane Liles Karakus Swine—Berkchires Dewey Aldrich and Sons L. W. Deal Duroc Dean Funk Rundel

New Deal To Control Young Democrats

Pittsburgh August 11 delegates at the National Convention of the Young Democrats moved toward endorsing New Deal policies. President Roosevelt warned the party to nominate a liberal candidate in 1940 or withdraw support. Senator Claude Pepper assailed Wall Street kingmakers who favor Bricker for president and Dewey for vice president. Pepper faulted Bricker’s Ohio record and urged liberal Democratic unity ahead of speeches by Barkley and McNutt. The president’s message framed the debate as a clash between liberal and conservative factions within the party.

Pittsburgh Roosevelt Democratic Party Young Democrats of America Pitt Tyson Maner Alabama Claude Pepper Florida Wall Street John W. Bricker Ohio Thomas Dewey New York Pepper Bricker Hoover Dewey Taft U. S Robert Taft Barkley Maner New Deal Homer Mat Adams Iinois Sen Albent Barkley Paul V. McNutt Indiana United States Washington Susquehanna River

Grafton Scouts Plan Weeklong Camp Under New Leadership

Grafton Scout Troop 104 met Monday in the Scout Room with 11 boys present. Regular business concluded and under new business the group approved a weeklong camping trip led by Assistant Scout Master Robert Myers. Committee members met in Court of Review and passed 23 merit badges.

Grafton Robert Myers

Court of Honor Sponsors Night August 30 Held

The event will include a sponsors and parent night in connection with a Court of Honor. A financial report from Park Concessions will be presented and standing reported. Four boys—Junior Mole, John Burke, Carl Shephard, and John McCloskey—attended the New Firelands Area Campsite via Wells and earned Merit Badges they will receive.

New Firelands Area Wells Junior Mole John Burke Carl Shephard John McCloskey

Shower Honors Mrs. Howard Wise At Belden Event

A pleasant Tuesday afternoon shower for Mrs. Howard Wise was hosted at her home with decorations of garden flowers. The Belden Quilt Club members presented a bassinet and other gifts as guests socialized and refreshments followed.

Howard Wise Carl Seckt Belden Leon Lehman J. D. Mennell Charles Gest Anna Hosler P. H. Rogers Lottie Klinect William Turnes Estella Aldrich Herman Wise Albert Prosser Bert Nesbett Mildred Thompson Alice Behnke

St Johns Ladies Aid Adopts Constitution In Aug Meeting

St Johns Ladies Aid of Grafton met at the home of Mrs. A Jakelsky on Aug 9 with fourteen members present. Rev A Schroeder and Mrs George Lawson attended as guests. The group adopted a constitution and held bingo with Anna Tomasheska first prize, Mrs Otto Tomasheska second, and Mrs Henry Krause third. A luncheon followed. Next meeting set for Sept 13 at Mrs Henry Krause's home.

St. John's Ladies Aid of Grafton A. Jakelsky A. Schroeder George Lawson Anna Tomasheska Otto Tomasheska Henry Krause

McAlpine to Lead Graton Methodist Service Sunday

Rev. John J. McAlpine of Elyria will lead the Graton Methodist church service Sunday August 13 in the absence of Rev. Beebe. Service scheduled at the usual time 9 30 A M.

John J. McAlpine Elyria Gratton Methodist Church Beebe

Social Rounds Include Wickner and Juscak Guests

At a six oclock dinner on Sunday Mr and Mrs H Wickner hosted Mr and Mrs Andy Juscak Mr and Mrs Charles Becka Mr and Mrs Charles Foster Mrs Mary Matlack and Mrs Frank Becka of Cleveland Also Mrs Arthur Williams of Findley spending several days this week in De Gray and JoRneon home.

H. Wickner Andy Juscak Charles Becka Charles Foster Mary Matlack Frank Becka Cleveland Arthur Williama Findley de Gray JoR&neon

Finley Social Guests Share Sunday Dinner and Outing

Richard Williams and Miss Jerry Stevens of Finley dined with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray of Elyria, while Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kubuske and son joined by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Martin of Cleveland toured Detroit and Saginaw, Michigan, returning Tuesday.

Richard Williams Jerry Stevens Finley Cecil Johnson Harold Gray Elyria Theodore Kubuske Clayton Martin Cleveland Detroit Saginaw Mich

North Olmsted Kiwanis Children Field Day Events

North Olmsted Kiwanis announces the annual Children’s Field Day at the Park on Wednesday August 16. Activities begin at 1 PM with sports and prizes and bicycle races, followed by a 5 PM softball game for a silver cup, a 6 PM basket supper, 7:30 PM entertainment by the Federal Concert Band, and an 8:30 PM softball ramie under lights. Ice cream and drinks provided. George Oldham, Kiwanis president, invites families.

North Olmsted Kiwanis R. W. Elliott Coe Butternut Ridge Federal George Oldham North Olmsted Kiwanis Club

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Lizzie Altmos

Funeral services were conducted Saturday August 5 at the home of her daughter Mrs Irene Thomas 8216 Bauerdale Parma for Mrs Lizzie Altmos wife of Jacob and mother of Fred Altmos Butternut Ridge Road North Olmsted and Mrs Irene Thomas of Parma grandmother of Ralph Donald Altmos and Jack Peggy Thomas

Irene Thomas Bauerdale Parma Lizzie Altmos Jacob Fred Altmos Butternut Ridge Road North Olmsted Ralph Donald Altmos Jack Peggy Thomas

Elliott family plans and visiting guests at Ashtabula Harbor

Mrs. Lucretia Elliott and her daughters Doris Jean and Ruth spend the week at the Elliott cottage in Ashtabula Harbor. Miss Virginia Johnston will visit her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs J Adrian in Cleveland next week.

Lucretia Elliott Doris Jean Ruth Elliott Ashtabula Harbor Virginia Johnston

Universalist Ladies Aid Meeting Notice

The next regular meeting of the Universalist Ladies Aid is announced with details to follow. Members are reminded to bring reports and confirm attendance for the upcoming schedule.

Birthday Luncheon At Coe Building Thursday August 17

Birthday luncheon will be held at the Coe building on Thursday August 17 with Group 2 serving at 12 30 and August birthdays as guests. A business meeting follows at 2 PM in the ladies room. Edith Biddulph hosted Group 4 and husbands at a Beach Party Stop 53 Lake Road on August 17. R F Thompson to lead Sunday services at North Olmsted Congregational Church on August 13.

Coe Edith Biddulph Lake Road Thompson North Olmsted Congregational Church Mary Hampson Clague Road Ladies Aid North Olmsted Kiwanis Club Nancy Gerhan Lake Erie College Margot Mueller Kent University Germany Kopp

Rev C M Ford To Preach At Eaton

Eaton Va Rev C M Ford of Pembroke will speak at Eaton Church Sunday morning at 10 45 in the adult service He attends the open house at the parsonage from 2 P M for Ford friends He formerly pastored Eaton about 25 years ago and helped organize the Farm Bureau and extension service He is noted for rural church work expertise

Eaton C. M. Ford Pembroke Eaton Church All Friends Ford Farm Bureau Extension Service

LaPorte Pastor Chooses Sermon on Jesus as Strange Man

Rev. Thomas Hughes of LaPorte Church selects Jesus the Strange Man of Galilee as the sermon topic for the upcoming service.

Carlisle Jesus Man of Galilee Thomas Hughes

Iced Russian Tea and Sunset Cooler Refresh Afternoon Bridge

Friendly hosts serve cooling drinks for a warm bridge game with iced Russian tea and Sunset Cooler. The menu includes lemon juice, orange juice, grape juice, tea, and gingerbread, with tips on serving, napkins, and ice.

LaPorte Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services

The pastor will conduct Sunday morning service at 11 15 o clock and offer a tenor ship. Sunday School convenes at 10 18 A M with C F Witney as superintendent. all are invited to attend both events.

LaPorte C. F. Witney

Skeleton found on Thompsons Island sparks buried pirates tale

In Rehoboth Beach Delaware a skeleton was unearthed on Thompsons Island near the government canal reviving legends of buried pirate gold and pirates. No burial records exist for the island.

Rehoboth Beach Del Thompsons Island

Cleveland Woman Shot By Estranged Husband Dies

Cleveland city funeral home operator Mary Dietz Lechler, 28, died from three bullet wounds after being shot by estranged husband Carl Lechler as she left City Hall. The 51-year-old husband claimed to have swallowed poison but was later jailed after a car crash and capture. Witnesses say he waited in a car near the Public Hall entrance and shot her when she refused to enter.

Cleveland Mary Dietz Lechler City Hall Carl Lechler

Antelopes Invade Klickitat County Near Rock Creek Canyon

In search of a new range, antelopes have moved into Klickitat county near Rock Creek canyon, about 15 miles east of Goldendale. Farmers report the herd wandering from slopes stocked north of Yakima, marking their first sighting in the area.

Goldendale Washington Klickitat County Rock Creek Canyon Here Yakima

Cat battles huge snake to save kittens in KIALLA

In KIALLA Australia a mother cat fought a large black snake to protect her three kittens. The next morning two kittens were found dead with the mother’s tail in the snake’s mouth, highlighting a fatal struggle for survival.

Kialla Australia

Tower Man Robbed Of Life's Savings

In Toledo two men entered a railroad tower and robbed Clinton Spiegelberger 45 of his life savings. He was held at pistol point, bound to a chair, and relieved of his cash, U S Government bonds, and postal savings brought in over several weeks.

Toledo, O Clinton Spiegelberger Spiegelberger U.S

German Catholics Count Germany Population Figures

German Catholics total about 44 million nationwide following the incorporation of Austria and the Sudetenland, reflecting a large Catholic demographic in Germany. The figures illustrate the religious composition after territorial changes and hint at broader social implications.

Berlin Austria Sudetenland Germany

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