This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1938
Page
7
Mrs Edward Seabold of 447 West River Street woke to a noise at 2 50 am and screamed as a man used a small flashlight to enter via a removed window screen. He fled downstairs after the alarm, described as tall and slim, dressed in dark clothes.
Ottawa County prepares for its second annual Fruit Festival at Gem Beach on Catawba Island next Sunday August 21 to showcase the areas famed fruit crop. Miss Dorothy Rice 17 of LaCarne will be crowned Fruit Queen after a large contestant field. Speeches by Earl Hannsfeld state Director of Agriculture and Judge Arthur Overmeyer will headline. A parade led by the Oak Harbor Band starts at 12 30 p.m. Grounds admission and festival entry are free.
Joseph B. Fichter, State Grange Lecturer, named guest speaker for the Huron County Pomona Grange picnic to be held in New London. Event details indicate the Aug gathering will feature Fichter addressing attendees about Grange matters and activities.
A royal invitation to Huron County Grangers and families for a Sunday August 21 picnic at London Recreation Centre Park. The day features a varied program and a cordial welcome, with mid day start and activities planned for all attendees.
Families are invited to come to New London on Sunday to enjoy the day together, with activities and a welcoming community atmosphere planned for attendees of all ages.
Valley City Roger Hammen son of Mr and Mrs Walter Ham men of Valley City married Miss Virginia Linder daughter of Mr and Mrs O G Linder of Cleveland. The ceremony was at Emmanuel Evangelical Reformed church with Rev Wilmer officiating at the bride’s parents home. The couple exchanged gowns of white chiffon and aqua marine with veils and bouquets. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home.
Radio schedule for Wednesday August 17 lists multiple programs and acts across stations WTAM and WHE, featuring Lowell Thomas G200 Lon Winslow Tommy Dorsey and Lew White ensembles. Musical segments include Easy Aces and Andy Steeplechase acts, plus news, sign offs, and game word segments.
Local listings show multiple community events across towns. Red Cross Home Nursing class in North Ridgeville, Acme Grange in Columbia, prayer and Bible study in Avon, and various ladies aid picnics and club meetings in Grafton LaGrange and neighboring villages. A San Francisco map exhibit for the 1939 exposition costs a million dollars, and a century-old mowing machine remains operable in Binghampton, New York.
Washington August 17 The administration plans to subsidize American wheat exports to meet world market competition. Secretary Wallace and President Roosevelt discussed the plan with Treasury Agriculture and Federal Surplus Commodities officials. The aim is to open foreign outlets for about 100 million bushels of surplus wheat using up to 100 percent of customs duties to encourage exports. Also Bricker to open state-wide campaign in Akron tonight at Summit County Republican picnic delivering six addresses.
Wyoming Democratic Gov. Leslie A. Miller led in the primary, with Gus Engelking far behind in his first race. Rep. Paul R. Greever had a strong showing. In the GOP race Nels Smith led, facing Nicholas Raper Hoover and Holland. Frank Horton backed Hoover.
Hugh Hoffman of 67 Chestnut Street pled not guilty to disorderly conduct in police court before Justice Leonard Smith after a 11 10 p m arrest on Lynd Street. He was ordered from Stanley's Cafe and trial set for 3 p m tomorrow. Attendance at the Empire Exhibitions in Glasgow averaged over 500 000 weekly.
Teddy Raynor Hugo Albright receive odd letters from Dr Smitting inviting them on a privately funded cruise aboard a motor yacht. Denis Graham warns of danger, a shadowy Parrin appears, and Teddy attends a dinner table with Carper Turner and Marvis before a night on deck foreshadows further intrigue.
Record of property transfers filed in Medina County between August 6 and August 12 1938. Names include Albert T Bonnema et al Samuel O Davidson Olver J Myers Edith Myers Margaret Harwood Cornelia Armbeest and Sidney M Smith among others. Parcels located in Grand View Allotment Brunswick Heights and Brunswick Township and Wadsworth City.
A list of quit claim deeds and transfers recorded in Lodi and surrounding villages includes Kathryn Hyde and others selling parcels in Lod village to Charlotte D. Ewing and related parties. Numerous estates are filed or settled, with hearings set for inheritance tax, debts schedules, and administration actions in Medina Dairy Co-Op region and nearby townships. The notices also cover real estate sales, appraisals, and authority requests for public sales and administration appointments.
Testimony by G. Murray Anderson assistant state highway director described his receipt of a royalty on road surfacing equipment not used in state projects. He noted a one third interest in a Jaeger mixer developed while district engineer in Chillicothe and said royalties continue, though not for state project equipment. The suit by Donated JL Littell seeks to bar $34,000 payments to H. B. Fenton and Richard H. Shafer and potentially $500,000 in overcharges. Littell also challenges various state work charges.
W N J Simpson superintendent of the Heinz Co plant announced today that 600 workers would be employed within the next two weeks to gather tomatoes on the firm’s farms in Fremont.
Theatres present the mystery comedy Fast Company at the Capitol, focusing on a stolen rare book racket. The program runs tomorrow with a light, suspenseful plot and an urban setting.
The New Rivoli reopens tomorrow with a rerun of The Son of the Sheik, Rudolph Valentino’s last film, bringing back the silent icon to local cinema.
Advice for women during menopause aiming to preserve appeal to men. Addresses hot flashes dizziness moodiness and nerves. Recommends Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to boost vitality and reduce troubling symptoms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.