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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1939

Page

5

Milk shipments hit by Aug strike in Northeast region

August 13 report says Dairy Timken enforces milk shipments to Fork City and supports a strike backed by the Congress of Industrial Organizations. The CIO says 18,000 producers across upper New York, Vermont and Pennsylvania join a plan to withhold milk until price rises to 2.35 per hundredweight for Aug to Oct deliveries. Archie Wright and Laurance Clough discuss planned picket lines and state aid to compliant dealers.

Pha Congress of Industrial Organisations General Organization Committee New York City Cfty New York Vermont Pennsylvania Archie Wright Ogdensburg

Sandusky Grape Festival Planned After Harvest

Sandusky announces a grape festival October 6 to 7 at the Municipal Dock to showcase local products. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the event draws from Vermilion to Port Clinton with 2000 acres of vines and 25 wineries expected to participate. Funds come from special Erie County Grape Festival poster stamps. The region along Lake Erie features a famed Catawba area near the island district northwest of town known for white dry wines.

Sandusky Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce Erie County Vermilion Port Clinton Lake Erie Ives Concord Niagara Delaware

Knuckles Pleads Not Guilty In Shooting Charge

John Knuckles of 314 17th street pleads not guilty at police court arraignment before Justice Herbert C. Cummings on a shooting with intent to wound charge. Nephew Arron Knuckles, also of 314 17th street, said to have advanced with a knife Sunday night. Knuckles posted $500 bond and awaits a hearing next Monday.

John Knuckles 17Th Street Herbert C. Cummings Knuckles Arron Knuckles

Seeks Free Franchise for Gas Line Extension

L. Greer of Stop 88 Sheffield Lake urged county commissioners to grant Ohio Fuel Gas Co. a free franchise to extend a gas line over the 21st street high level bridge to serve Sheffield Lake residents. The company previously rejected rental terms as setting a precedent. Greer has built 10 houses and plans more if gas is available. Commissioners offered no comment and had not agreed on a rental, with earlier bids from nominal to $1,000 yearly.

L. Greer Stop Sheffield Lake Homers Ohio Fuel Gag Co 21St Street High Level Greer

More Candidates File Expenses In Local Campaign Totals

Friday marks the filing deadline for campaign expenses with the election board listing 11 more candidates. Richard S. Horan tops the total at 310.81 for the Republican solicitor bid, followed by Ralph E. Young with 148.43 for auditor. Floyd L. Shaw paid 36.40 for auditor. Other figures include Henrietta Colburn 12.25 for council at large, George Thompson 6.85, R. E. Baird 80 for solicitor, Mayor Joseph Q Petro 27, Charles E. Guth 0, Cyril J. Maple 0, Richard Todd 1.40, and Frank Henke 1.50.

Election Board Richard S. Horan Ralph E. Young Floyd L. Shaw Henrietta Colburn George Thompson R. E. Baird Joseph Q Petro Charles E. Guth Cyril J. Maple Richard Todd Frank Henke Sixth Ward

Two Men Fined By Justice Cummings

Steve Shamrock of Newbury Heights was fined 5 dollars and costs for reckless driving and Joseph Eddel, his passenger, was fined 1 dollar and costs for disorderly conduct after arraignment before Justice Her bert C. Cummings in police court today. They were arrested at 1 45 a m on Lake avenue by patrolmen who said they were speeding 50 mph. Carl Geiger of Tiffin, arrested on Cleveland street last evening for driving a milk truck 40 mph, is to appear later. Michael Angelo's fresco The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel, Rome, painted 1534 41, has since been blackened by income.

Steve Shamrock Newbury Heights Joseph Eddel Herbert C. Cummings Lake Avenue Robert Schwartz Edward Stankard, Jr Carl Geiger Tiffin Cleveland Street Michael Angelo Sistine Chapel Rome Walter McPherson Don Mellen Nancy Elyria Mary Mellen Oberlin Mary Jean Hobbs Camp Ohio Columbus Claude Lyman Mabel Hakes Lois Cummings Laura Barber East Canada C.D. Smiley Lorain Bonnet Edgemeer Place Doren Lyon North Cedar Avenue Allen Hospital George Holgate Lakeside Alvah Walker Morgan Street Smoky Mountains G. F. Strand South Main Street Detroit Charles Hallouer Groveland Street Michi- Mise Betty Murphy Bette Alfsen Art Ed Beiner Feamily Vermilion-on-the- Lake

Henrietta Grange Quartet Seeks State Honors At Camp Craig

Oberlin area notes indicate the Henrietta Grange Quartet Ralph Berg Earl Berg Charles Berg Robert Latteman with Catherine Berg as pianist will represent Lorain county in the State Grange Quartet contest at Camp Craig on Monday night August 2. The county winner advances to the national contest at Peoria Illinois.

Oberlin Grange Camp Craig Lorain County Henrietta Grange Pittsfield Center L. F. Holden Ralph, Earl Charles Berg Robert Latteman Catherine Berg Peoria Illinois George D. Hubbard America

Boy Born to Mr and Mrs E K Manon at Elyria Hospital

A son was born Monday August 14 at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs E K Manon at the intersection of East College and Lorain. A rights of Pythias and Pythian Sis will hold a family picnic on Wednesday August 23, moved from August.

E. K. Manon East College Lorain Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Woan

63 Foot Steel Pole Donated For County Flag

County Surveyor Harry L. Dunham announced a 63 foot steel pole donated by National Tube Co. will be erected at the county garage on Oberlin road. A new American flag will fly atop the pole, which will soon be raised as part of the public buildings display.

Oberlin Road Harry L. Dunham National Tube Co Dunham

Court orders return of a tat to Kammiller in replevin case

Common Pleas Judge D A Cook ruled for Reinhart Kammiller of Ridgeville, ordering the return of a tat from Felix Anderson of Root road after a replevin hearing. Kammiller awarded $15 damages to be paid by Anderson, who did not appear. P E Manning filed suit against L H Webber et al for 4000, seeking foreclosure of a second mortgage on Columbus street property.

Common Pleas D. A. Cook Thacter Reinhart Kammiller Ridgeville Kamiller Felix Anderson Root Road Kammiller Anderson P. E. Manning L. H. Webber Et al Columbus Street

Scores To Compete In Four-H Style Revue Friday

Lorain County girls and boys will contest county honors Friday at the Elyria YMC A in a Four-H Club style revue and demonstration series. Senior contestants may advance to the Ohio State Fair with sections for dress models and school wear, while demonstration teams and individuals 15 and older vie for state entry. Southern county judging continues this week ahead of Wellington Fair exhibits next week.

Lorain County Elyria Y Frances Eckert

Town conquers 58 year drought in Fredonia Arizona

Fredonia a 300 person town in Arizona ends a 58 year water drought with a 16 mile pipeline to five springs at the base of an 800 foot cliff. The project, financed after delays from Public Works Administration funds, ends decades of hauling water and improvised cisterns, with residents celebrating every bath and drink.

Fredonia Ariz United States Kanaba W. J. Brooksby Public Works Administration PWA

Chicago Market Summary Amid Grain Prices and Fresh Produce

Markets report steady butter creamery prices and mixed dairy quotes, with eggs and central car lots noted. Regional listings include apples, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, cucumbers, endive, lettuce, peppers, squash, tomatoes and many other vegetables, plus wheat, corn and oats futures, with Cleveland livestock figures showing hogs, cattle, and prices.

Bae Limas Pks Dhs Duchess Astrachan Simons Lima Rochesters Notdorn

North Carolina Boys Visit Elyria Courtesies

A group of 15 North Carolina boys traveled 2100 miles visiting the New York World's Fair and the Cleveland World's Poultry Congress. They stayed overnight at Elyria's YMCA under the Chamber of Commerce guidance, enjoying the pool and other comforts.

North Carolina Elyria Dunn N. C Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Elyria Y. M C Poultry Congress Chamber of Commerce of Weldon Dorman

Emancipation Day Celebration To Be Held Aug 24

An Emancipation Day celebration will be held at the Second Baptist church on Friday August 24 at 7 P.M. The meeting will be open to the public. Master of Ceremonies will be Rev. C. Q. Stewart, Ed Notley of Elyria and A W Braxton of Cleveland have accepted places on the program with others likely to speak briefly.

Second Baptist Church At & P.M C. QO. Stewart Ed Notley Elyria A. W. Braxton Cleveland

Janet Gaynor Weds Dress Designer in Hollywood Elopement

Actress Janet Gaynor and designer Gilbert Adrian eloped from Hollywood to Yuma Arizona and married yesterday then took a train to Mexico City for their honeymoon. Adrian wooed Gaynor with sketches during a year long courtship at Hollywood parties and crafted outfits worn by Greta Garbo Myrna Loy Joan Crawford and Hedy Lamarr.

Hollywood Janet Gaynor Gilbert Adrian Miss Gaynor Mexico Yuma Ariz Mexico City Adrian Greta Garbo Myrna Loy Joan Crawford Hedy Lamarr

Steady Market Across Livestock and Produce Prices

Market steady to extreme for livestock with mixed cattle values. Steers 7.40 to 10.00. cows around 4.00 to 7.00. calves 4.00 to 10.00. hogs and sheep noted with varying quality. Butter 24 to 39 cents, eggs steady around 20 cents, live poultry weakened with several weight and breed distinctions. Potatoes varied by region with Ohio and New Jersey prices listed.

Choice Ohio New Jersey Taahelan Oregon Reds

Death Record of Mrs Emma Burrell Sumner

Mrs Emma Burrell Sumner died this morning at six o'clock after a brief illness. She leaves her daughter Mrs May Heard of 319 East Avenue, another daughter Mrs John E Hecock of Lake Avenue, six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Born November 12 1855 in Elyria Township near Sheffield she lived in Elyria thirty five years and was widow of George W Sumner. She taught school and music, studied at Geauga Seminary, and was a member of First Methodist Church Berean Bible Class church Circles and Quilters. Friends may call at Nichols Funeral Home. services Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Frank Hicks. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Emma Burrell Sumner May Heard East Avenue John E. Hecock Lake Avenue Sumner Elyria Township Sheffield Elyria George W. Sumner Cleveland Geauga Seminary First Methodist Church Berean Bible Class Quilters Group Nichols Funeral Home Frank Hicks Ridgelawn Cemetery

Death of Delmar E White in Oberlin Ohio

Delmar E White age 60 died suddenly Monday night at home 129 Hollywood Avenue Oberlin Ohio. Born in Willoughby Ohio he moved to Oberlin fifteen years ago and was a Masonic member and a Spanish War veteran. Survived by his wife and a brother in California his daughter preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Sedgman Funeral Parlor with interment in Wellington Cemetery.

Oberlin Delmar E. White Hollywood Avenue White Mr. White Willoughby Ohio California Sedgeman Funeral Parlor Wellington Cemetery

Funeral services for August Schmitt announced

Funeral services for August Schmitt of 639 West Street will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. Rev Ernst Orion of St Pauls Church will officiate and burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

August Schmitt West Street Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Ernst [Rion St. Paul's Church Ridgelawn

Time Change Ignored By Traveling Rooster

A Montreal bound rooster aboard the liner Ascania refused to adjust its schedule as Canada’s sunrise is five hours later than England’s. The bird, part of C G May’s display for the World’s Poultry Congress in Cleveland, crowed at its England time nightly, unaffected by time zones on the voyage.

Montreal Canada England C. G. May Cleveland May

Police clubs cut juvenile arrests in Washington 1933 1937

In Washington D C juvenile arrests of boys under 17 fell from 34 in 1933 to 92 in 1937 after the police established athletic and social clubs.

Washington, D. C

Townsend Club Plans For Many Coming Events

Elyria Townsend Club No 1 outlined several activities at its meeting. A community rally and meeting is planned for Thursday evening August 31 with a Townsend and Union speaker to be announced. Another Amherst meeting with Mr Beckman is scheduled, and a basket dinner will be held next Sunday at Ashland fair grounds. Members reported thousands of handbills distributed and $36 returned to the club treasury.

Townsend Club Elyria Elyria Townsend Club No Middle Avenue Townsend and Union Amherst Beckman Ashland Fair Grounds Ashland County Fair Committee Fritz Lorain Club No. 8 Lorain Club Haynes Carver Chestnut Ridge Road Avon-Belden Road

Cows Use Molasses To Preserve Green Hay In Silos

Fond du LacWisconsin farmers adopt molasses as a silage additive to green hay to preserve vitamins especially vitamin A. Agricultural agent George F Massey notes pouring about 60 pounds per ton of hay aids preservation and allows silage even with poor weather. The Zickert farm near Fond du Lac demonstrates the process with green hay rushed into a silo filer.

Fond DU Lac Wis George F. Massey Massey Albert

Golfer Hopes Fatal Accident Teaches Patience

Willow Grove Pa August 11 James B MacFarland III socialite golfer who hurled a club after a misplayed shot and fatally struck caddy John Klemming 35. He said the tragedy should teach golfers to stay calm. MacFarland is jailed on involuntary manslaughter charges with a $2000 bail as an inquest is planned.

Willow Grove James B. MacFarland MacFarland Exclusive Huntingdon Valley County Club John Klemming

Civil Service Exam For Janitor-Fireman Set in Elyria Schools

A civil service examination for janitor fireman in the Elyria public schools will be held at the City Council Chambers on Thursday August 31 at 7 p m. announced today.

Elyria

Taxing high earners could fund half a year of government

A statement argues that if every dollar of income above five thousand dollars per year were taxed away, the aggregate revenue would cover national, state, and city government expenses for only half the year, estimating the burden on higher earners.

Beasts Army Of 800000 Lead Soldiers In Strasbourg

Strasbourg resident Jean Bretonnier owns the world’s largest lead soldier army with 600000 figures in varied uniforms. Gustave de Ridden of Paris holds a 100000-strong collection, while Compiegne Museum displays 40000 soldiers including Waterloo battlefield recreations from June 18 1815.

Strasbourg France Jean Bretonnier Gustave de Ridden Paris Compiegne Waterloo

Poultry Farm At Jail Proves Profitable In Boston

City officials report a four month pilot at Deer Island jail yields an estimated annual profit of 6000 dollars. A 20000 dollar city investment is expected to be repaid within ten years as the operation provides over 2500 pounds of dressed fowl and thousands of eggs for Long Island and City hospitals and wards. Supervisor Henry F. Drewes praises scientific farming and foresees training for 20 prisoners to run their own farms after release. The facility houses over 4000 chickens and 500 turkeys, with plans to expand to 4000 more birds and 1000 broilers monthly for market.

Boston Deer Island Long Island Henry F. Drewes

Arabs Were First To Protect Teeth

SAYRE Pa Dr Robert Evans told a meeting that ancient teeth care was superstition and ignorance of tooth counts. He noted Aristotle claimed men have more teeth than women and described old cen trifices made from marble burned mice and hares heads. He said Arabs led in Gentifrices using iron sulfate and pumice and described early Chinese Japanese tooth extraction by wooden pegs and finger pulling before becoming a dentist. He also said it was believed teeth indicated a person's future.

Sayre Robert Evans Evans

Foreman Electrocuted in Cincinnati Power Line Incident

Michael Niesen, 40, a sign foreman for an advertising firm, was electrocuted in Cincinnati when his chest touched a 15 000 volt power line. He was using an insulated testing wire and the accident occurred as he turned to speak to a co worker.

Cincinnati Michael Niesen

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