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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1939

Page

3

Wimpars at Lorain County 4 H Contest Held at Fair

Lorain County 4 H Adedma Contests were held at the Levein County Fair with awards across Agricultural Engineering Beekeeping Forestry Nature Study Flowers Farm Mapping and Soil Testing Vegetable Growing Potato Growing Corn Growing Strawberry Growing Dairy Sheep Raising Pig Raising Colts Poultry and Rabbits. Winners are listed by grade A B C D with numerous participants led by names such as Wayne Aldrich James Baird Raymond Bechtel and many more across multiple categories.

Glenn Sievert Joe Stritzel Leroy Cowley Edwin Cotton Douglas Dardh Ernest Green John Penton Francis Knoble Dale Miller Hubert Batex Ray Trimmwell Clyde Haynes A’s Donald Schacht Mathew Centile Elmer Schacht William Rolli Gerald Ba Gerald Laver Ralph Lindstrom Wiliam Neuman Neale Smith Jim Takacs Jack W)lford Lynn Green Andrew Trimmel Howard van Neil George Montford John Stang Kenneth Smith Alfred Baxter Kenneth Sommers Lawrence Esmann Don Schneider Tony Piscola D's Harold Grills Rowland Bartter Wayne Leimbach Richard Dyke Alvin Fowl Malcolm Fowl Gordon Hales Norman Kingshirn Leroy Forthofer Robert M. Box Raymond Kingshirn Urban Klingahirn Rogert Minnich Donald Northeim Lloyd Seckt Bill Welter Maurice Wensink Roy Wilhelmy Robert Aldrich Alice Marie Day Robert Andress John Engler Don Standen Jack Stroud Paul Koepke William Henning Tom Licknak Richard Lindstrom Richard Renner Randall Lagiian Ray Hudson Bob Burdick Glenn Putt Howard Walker

Winners Named in County Fair Horse and Pony Contests

R J Agate secretary announces each division winners and prizes at the county fair horse pulling and pony races. In horse pulling heavy weight Leo Dickel and V R Burton lead with $20 and $10 prizes while C P Gleisner and Sons and Arthur Wise also place in heavyweight and lightweight events with multiple cash awards. Pony races in 34 pony class see Junior Hyde $5, Wesley Parker $2.50, Orin Barker $1. 48 class winners O N Close Jr $5, Edward Rogers $2.50, Jerry Camp and Ted Parker tie for third with $1.

R. J. Agate Leo Dickel V. R. Burton C. P. Gleisner and Sons Bud Rider Nelson Ferber E. H. Wise FE. KR. Jameyson Arthur Wise Junior Hyde Wesley Parker Orin Barker O. N. Close, Jr Edward Rogers Jerry Camp Ted Parker

Cummings Conducts Police Court

Zigmont Joe Kristoff of 885 West River Street was arrested at 2:40 a m for reckless driving after a profane utterance drew attention as his car passed patrolmen on Lodi Street. He allegedly drove the wrong way through Troxel alley and failed to stop at Washington Avenue, was fined $2 and costs in police court before Justice Herbert C. Cummings while Mayor Petro vacationed in Canada.

Zigmont Joe Kristoff West River Street Corwin Burrer Edward Stankard, Jr M Kristoffs Lodi Street West River Kristoff Troxel Alley Washington Avenue Herbert C. Cummings Joseph Q. Petro Canada

Motorist Arrested for Speeding and Fined in Court

Jack Adamson of 1028 Middle avenue was arrested by Patrolman Paul Palmer at 2 p m for driving 55 miles an hour on East avenue. He will be arraigned in police court next Wednesday. Mike Pawlak of 15th street was fined $1 and costs by Justice Her bert C Cummings today on an intoxication charge after arrest on August 3. Trimmels C Richard Seekins C Minus Richard Browne.

Jack Adamson Middle Avenue Paul Palmer East Avenue Mike Pawlak 15Th Street Herbert C. Cummings

Death Record Clarence G Specker Amherst

Clarence G Specker aged 55 died at 1 48 am at his Spring Street home Amherst after a two month illness He was born in Huron lived in Amherst three years employed 27 years by New York Central Railroad as a clerk He belonged to St Joseph s Catholic Church and Holy Name Society Funeral at St Joseph s Church 10 AM Monday by Rev Father James Smith Burial in St Joseph s Cemetery He is survived by wife Rosella three children Alane Louise 6 Theresa Ann 5 Rose Marie 5 months. An aged father Joseph Specker Huron a brother Fred Specker Huron and sisters Mrs Walter Sprankle Huron Mrs John Rockstroh Cleveland

Clarence G. Specker Amherst Spring Street Huron New York Central Railroad St. Joseph's Catholic Church Holy Name Society James Smith St. Joseph’s Cemetery Amherst Road Rosella Alane Louise Theresa Ann Rose Marie Joseph Specker Fred Specker Walter Sprankle John Rockstroh Cleveland

Stankard Seeks Warrant in Dunfee Case

Police Chief E. J. Stankard swore a warrant for the arrest of L. H. Dunfee over the destruction of shrubbery and a brick entrance pillar at Pasadena avenue and Cleveland street. The dispute followed the council vote against removing the structure to make way for a gasoline station. The damaged monument was removed without authority and found on Furnace street on city property. Dunfee has not been detained as a deal with his attorney and Mayor Petro is pending. disposition is expected in about a week.

E. J. Stankard L. H. Dunfee Pasadena Avenue Cleveland Street Dunfee Pasadena Park

Elyrian Successful In C P A Exam

Eugene Philip Rouge of 206 VJor nell avenue associated with Moise and Burgess, accountants, is among successful candidates for the certified public accountant degree per an Ohio State Board of Accountancy announcement. Rouge has worked with the firm about four years. Reported from his home today.

Eugene Philip Rouge Vjornell Avenue Moise and Burgess Sid L. Collins Youngstown Ohio State Board of Accountancy Rouge Moise Burgess

Albritton to high jump at Oberlin field day August 16

WPA Field Day at Park Street playground Oberlin features Dave Albritton former Olympic high jump champion and world record co holder. Joining him are Herman Hudnell Bill Wahl Leroy Spradley and Epp in an exhibition of high jumping with dashes broad jumping and a relay. Dan Kinsey Oberlin College coach to act as starter. Union church services follow at 11 AM with Rev. S. Lee Whiteman Jr delivering a sermon on The Spirit of a Sound Mind.

Oberlin WPA Park Street Phyllis Wheatley Center Dave Albritton Albritton Berlin Germany Hermah Hudnell Bill Wahl Leroy Spradley Livingstone College Epp Lorain Herman Hudwell Dan Kinsey Oberlin College

Class of 1631 members honor Nellie Baxter in Mentor gathering

Mrs Nellie Baxter of South Street was guest of honor at a party Thursday evening hosted by four surviving members of the class of 1631 taught by her in Mentor Ohio. Others attended from Willoughby Cleveland Cham paigne Oberlin and Toledo while several families travel for visits in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Maine. A Norse myth fragment notes a great serpent at the world sea’s bottom forever biting its tail.

Nellie Baxter South Street Baxter Mentor Ohio Sarah Riley Willoughby Lewis Nutting Cleveland May Barber Champaigne, Ll Emily Worcester Oberlin Iis

District Governor To Visit Amherst Rotary Club

Amherst Ohio August 12 Charles N Sutton Attica Ohio district governor of the 57th District of Rotarians will make his official visit to the Amherst Rotary Club at noon Monday for its regular weekly luncheon at the Methodist church He will be the guest speaker Directors meet at 11 A M to select committee chairmen as plans for welcoming the guest were made at J W Darling home on Wood Hill Drive

Amherst, O Charles N. Sutton Attica Ohio Rotarians Amherst Rotary Club Methodist Church Club J. W. Darling Woodhill Drive

Nighttime shooting follows argument after party

Carolin, Elizabeth Higgins, and others hosted guests at a neighbor’s home. After returning at 2 AM, Sprague confronted Elizabeth, pulled a gun, and chased her upstairs. Mrs. Higgins alerted police. at the hospital Carolin gave a brief statement. Larry Sprague reportedly threatened to kill and shoot himself if officers or anyone entered.

Carolin Sprague Elizabeth Larry

Budget Shifts Cut Mayors Office Costs and Boost Water Dept

A reform era budget shows a $4 760 net decrease in mayoral office items led by salary cuts and reorganized clerks plus smaller cuts for furniture and patrol needs while water department figures rise by $10 000 in salaries distributions and new mains and meters. Net water increase of $3 300 after filtration and pumping cuts.

Mayors Water Department

Elyria Company Eyes Stockholders Meeting On Future Destiny

Since 1907 the firm has operated with a strong product reputation but faces challenges from the French treaty and rising imports reducing demand. Directors call a near term stockholders meeting to decide the company trajectory while avoiding creditor interference. The company reports no bonded or bank debt, only accrued taxes due.

Elyria

Longtime Lorain Leader Mr Fisher Dies After Public Service

The obituary notes a four decade member active in community campaigns and on the school board. He served on the executive board until illness forced retirement and belonged to First Congregational church and Peace Memorial in Clearwater. He was a Rotary member in Lorain and Clearwater. His body will arrive in Lorain Monday morning and lie in state at Wickens Memorial until Tuesday noon. A service follows at 2 30 PM at First Congregational Church with named bearers listed.

Board of Education First Congregational Church Clearwater Florida Peace Memorial Church Rotary Lorain Fisher Wickens Memorial W. §. Baldwin Dav

Court actions and fines in Lorain County docket

Leo R. Meyer sues George F. Kimbel for 835 dollars. Jurisdiction records show Thomas R. Padgett fined 30 dollars for DUI in Avon Lake. Hugo Forsmach fined 25 dollars for intoxication after a milk stand collision in Eaton Route 82. Central Outdoor Advertising seeks restraining order against Paul Risko and John Zwald for interference. William Smith faces false registration charge. trial set for August 17. Steve Jazdinski released after traffic inquiry. Tony Isabella fined 10 dollars for reckless driving near Lorain. A pawned stolen watch traced to a Cleveland shop with false identity. County to build railing on North Ridge road bridge. Home Owners Loan Corp. suits for foreclosures in Russia Township and Lorain. Memorial Day expenses approved. county share plus contingency fund draw. Elizabeth Thompson sues Carrie McClinton for 500 dollars over alleged assault August 1. Elizabeth Freiling granted divorce from William Freiling for neglect. Father Clarence Daniels ordered to pay confinement and child support. Interment of Trene Caroline Johnston listed with several mourners.

Lorain Brothers Of Army Bomber Victim Named

Two Lorain men are brothers of Technical Sergeant William Morgan of Norton Virginia, who was among nine crew members killed when an army bomber crashed at Langley Field last night. Leo Morgan, employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, lives at 508 West 26th Street. Painter Morgan lives at 2613 Elyria Avenue. William Morgan, 48, had served 23 years in the Army and for four years was stationed at Langley Field. He is survived by his widow and six children, three sons and three daughters, all residing in Whitesburg Kentucky.

William Morgan Norton Langley Field Virginia Lorain Leo Baltimore and Ohio Railroad West 26Th Street Painter Elyria Avenue Whitesburg

Accident Victim Is Back On The Job Again

Emil Elbert aged 74, owner of the Economy Bicycle Shop at 504 Middle avenue, returned to work after a nine month absence. He was struck by a car on Middle avenue on his way home, suffered severe injuries including a crushed left leg, and had an amputation. He recovered sufficiently to rejoin customers and friends today.

Emil Elbert Economy Bicycle Middle Avenue Elbert

Local man fined for intoxication after arrest at cafe

Joseph Semeny of 760 West River Street was fined 2 dollars and costs after arraignment today before Justice Herbert C. Cummings. He was arrested at a Lodi Street cafe at 8 p m yesterday.

Joseph Semeny West River Street Herbert C. Cummings Lodi Street

Divorces Granted in Lorain County Court Actions

A divorce was granted today to Addabelle Stack from Lucius Stack on neglect grounds by Judge D A Cook. Also a divorce granted today to Rob ert Johnston from the same grounds by Judge D A Cook. County commissioners and Huntington township trustees agreed on a WPA road improvement project for Stew art road totaling 2 64 miles with county funding 2100 and township 1523. Commissioners also approved paying 450 toward the three month salary of Una B Frisbee of the Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association working at Pleasant View Sanatorium in line with prior practice.

Elizabeth Freiling William Freiling D. A. Cook Robert Johnston Addabelle Stack Lorain Lucius Stack Huntington Township Stewart Road Una B. Frisbee Lorain County

Grain and feed market quotations and prices

Quotations for grain and feeds are listed by Sheets Filerator Co with flour prices from Montana Milling Co. Cars and carloads priced by ton or bushel. Oats corn wheat and flour detailed by grade, with hay and straw prices, and a wholesale list for apples, beets, blackberries, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupes, carrots, celery, corn, and cucumbers. Includes varieties, pack sizes, and approximate per unit costs.

Sheets Filerator Co Montana Milling Co Aoke Duchess Ted Astrachan Pagaoe

Pairings Named for Elyria Ladies Golf Champs at CC

Clark Black announced pairings for the Elyria Country Club ladies championships. Class A features matchups including Mrs. Lorenz against Mrs. Hoke and Mrs. McConnell against Mrs. Loufman while Class B lists four contests. Vince Walsh edged W. J. Loutman 3 and 1 to win the Class B championship yesterday.

Elyria H. E. Sullivan Howard Barbour Helen Flynn Eleanor Timms Paul Roach Ralph Murbach L. W. Chapin Gladys Plocher Wallace Bower J. L. Beltz Richard Timms George Livingston C. J. Krantz Karl Plocher Vince Walsh W. J. Loutman

Oberlin Stanley Boots Win Twenty Second

The Oberlin Stanley Shoes defeated Faultless Rubber at Brookside Park under lights. Ben Rodin delivered the win with ten hits allowed and led both teams with three hits in three at bats. Faultless scored in the third and fourth. Scobey went 2 for 3 for the losers. Next Thursday they face Model Bakers at Morris Field.

Oberlin Stanley Shoes Brookside Park Ben Rodin Scobey Stanley Model Bakers Lorain Morris Field

Burrows Captures City Playground Tennis Title

Frank Burrows defeated Bob Pitts 6 3 6 2 to win the City Playground tennis championship yesterday on the McKinley courts.

Frank Burrows City Playground Bob Pitts McKinley

Polish National Alliance softball drill tomorrow at 2 p m

The Polish National Alliance softball ers will drill at 2 p m on the Western diamond. All players are asked to report for the session and training.

Polish National Alliance

Eagles Ridge Tools Night Game at North Olmsted

Elyria Eagles and Ridge Tools will meet under lights at North Olmsted Sunday at 6 30 p m.

Elyria Eagles Ridge Tools North Olmsted

Carlisle A C and U S Automatics Face Off At Amherst Diamond

Carlisle A C and U S Automatics are set for a softball game tomorrow at Amherst High School diamond starting at 2 p m. The match promises a competitive afternoon with two local teams exchanging plays and aiming for a win.

Carlisle A. C U. S Amherst High School

Market produce prices from a historic ledger

Readable stock list shows varied prices for EGGPLANT ENDIVE LETTUCE LIMA BEANS MUSHROOMS ONIONS PARSLEY PEPPERS RADISH SPINACH TOMATOES TURNIPS and WATERCRESS. Entries cite baskets pecks and pounds with per unit prices, including greens like lettuce, peppers and onions, with several items offered in outdoor or sweet varieties and multiple price points.

Lima Ponrer Orchesterg Luce Casket Acorn

Lorain County Boys 4-H Dairy Team Competes at Wooster

Lorain County 4 H dairy judging team finished 15th out of 40 at Dairy Day in Wooster. Members Thomas Betts Marshall Bligh and John Bobel scored 895 points. Cuyahoga County won with 1055 points, Trumbull second, Medina third.

Lorain County Wooster Penfield Thomas Betts Marshall Bligh John Bobel Cuyahoga County Trumbull County Medina County Lorain County Agricultural Extension Claude I. Hummel

Legion Picnic Tomorrow at The Hedges

Elyria Legion Post No 12 will hold an old fashioned picnic for Legion men and their families at The Hedges tomorrow afternoon featuring athletic contests and ball games.

Elyria Legion Legion

Firemen battle basement refrigerator fire at Lake Avenue

Firemen from Station No 1 were summoned at 6 35 am to 830 832 Lake Avenue owned by Paul Vargo and occupied by Edward Eddington and Delwin McBride. An overheated motor in an electric refrigerator in the basement started the blaze and wiring burned. Carbon tetrachloride helped extinguish the fire with no damage reported. A remark about meteors falling to earth closes the item.

Lake Avenue Paul Vargo Edward Eddington Delwin McBride

Metropolitan College and Clinic promotes new healing program

Metropolitan College and Clinic offers a free booklet detailing a recognized and accredited healing program. The opportunity promises uncrowded field work, rapid learning, and thorough training, with promising income potential. Written in a promotional tone, the notice invites readers to request complete information.

Metropolitan College and Evaclid Cleveland Ohio

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Bluebird California Hyme Cummings Trimmels Richard Seekins Richard Browne Stankard Elyrian Robert Herrick Mrs Esther Wood N. Professor St Union Services Union Services of The First Church First Baptist Church and First Methodist Church S. Lee Whiteman, Jr Sudro - Curtis Honor Mrs. Baxter Claude Wooldridge North Professor Street Leedsdale Leister Toledo P. G. Worcester West Vince Street A. R. Kimpton East College Street Alfred Bond Liberty Indiana Doris Cain North Park Street Parkersburg West Virginia Frank L. Huntley L. E. Burgner Fast College Street Huntley Chicago J. R. Haylor Vinalhaven Maine Loeffler Werk Rome Calvin Leo R. Meyer George F. Kimbel Thon R. Padgett Paul McCampbell Avon Lake William Arnold Hugo Forsmach Floyd Hawke Route 82 Eaton Preston L. Coon Central Out Door Advertising Co Paul Risko Sheffield Lake Village John Zwald William Smith J. A. Bower Smith Steve Jazdinski Columbia Station Carl R. Finegan Route 252 Tony Isabella William Miller Brownhelm Lake Road McBeth Stop 7 Here Sheriffs Department Harry L. Dun Nam North Ridge Road Amherst Village Home Owners Loan Corp Daniel Gayer Elizabeth Thompson Carrie McClinton Joseph Deimling Woodford Court Christ Evenoff Arlene McClintock Clarence Daniels Parenthood Daniels Trene Caroline Johnston Id Hart B. Meacham J. P. Seitters George Gettings Waite Adair Don Trimmer Raymond Ehrlich Elmwood Cemetery Allen Wales Adding Machine Corp Mand and Electric G. J. O'Connor E. Lath Pocahontas Coal Schroll Phene Ativey Perecetain Pennington Lay Brawe Street Stanley Boots Stanley Shoes Autinaur Bliss i Shepard Mitre Kirsty of Hudhell Hammplot Flamlin Rodin Faultienn Nabber Co H Ry Jones Earth Adv Deetz Chrysler Odds and Ends China S Ave
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