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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

5

FBI speaker outlines crime problem and fingerprint work

Frank a of the Cleveland office described crime trends to Elyria Rotary and noted 23 people are murdered daily in the United States. He explained FBI hiring, saying applicants are 25 to 35, often lawyers or accountants, and undergo 16 weeks of training. The bureau maintains 10,000,000 fingerprint records aiding convictions and exonerations. Guests included local police and Rotarians.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Elyria Rotary Chas ‘Mee Nmbers Franka Cleveland Tern United States State Departments Washington Grubbs Bureau Lloyd Sweet Elyria Kenneth Barclay Tom Smith William McClellan Jr Gordon Dawley Fred Bentley Clarence E. Berg Oberlin Rotarians

Lost Both Legs As Ball Game Result But Still Is Fan

Belmer Benton a 20 year old cripple who lost both legs after a ball bat injury five years ago still loves baseball. He attended his first major league game in a box seat at third base to see Cleveland Indians face Bob Feller who pitched and won. He had osteomyelitis, leading to amputations, and rarely left his porch until last night when he watched the Indians on radio and in person.

Cleveland. O Belmer Benton Belmer Cleveland Indians Bob Feller Cleveland

Lorain County Farm Bureau members to attend convention

Five members of the Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association will go to the United Farm Bureau Cooperative Association convention at Cedar Point from August 27 to 29. Attending are Merritt Powell, Chester Carpenter, Earl Peabody, Frank Herrmann, Julian Perkins, with Mrs Perkins accompanying her husband. The federation comprises associations from 11 states.

Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association United Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Cedar Point Merritt Powell Lorain County Farm Bureau Chester Carpenter Earl Peabody Frank Herrmann Julian Perkins

Library Projects To Close Friday

Announcement states the Elyria Library Children’s Department projects close Friday. Puppets made by children will be used in a puppet play story hour with participation by children. Regular story hours will resume in the fall with date to be announced later.

Children’s Department Elyria Library

Ohioans Lead In Vandalia Trapshoot Halfway Marks

Ohio shooters held top spots at the Grand American Trapshoot midway through competition. George Wagner of Dayton hit 99 of 100 in Class A and JH, J. Carson of Uhrichsville led Class B with 37, Art Stifal of Casey led Double-A with a perfect 100, Ed Bottcher of Highmore earned 96 in Class D, and George D. Dillon of Maysville led Class C with 99.

Vandalia Iwo

Auto collision damages two cars on Route 254

The front end of a car driven by Albert Rada of 3002 Elvrra avenue Lorain and the right side of a car driven by Harrell Hopkins of Ver milion-on-the-Lake were damaged yesterday at about 6 pm in a collision at Route 254 and Pearl road deputy sheriffs reported.

Albert Rada Elvrra Avenue Lorain Harrell Hopkins Vermilion-on-the-Lake BP. m Route 254 Pearl Road

Ohio Pastor Describes Arab Kidnapping Ordeal in Camp

The Rev. Gerould R. Goldner, pastor of One Church of Christ in Mogadore Ohio, arrived in Hoboken aboard the Statendam recounting seven days of privation in an Arab camp after being kidnapped with his father. He described a canyon hideout, a ransom note for 100000 piasters, and a dire escape ending with a ritual farewell. The elder Goldner returned to the United States while recounting their perilous ordeal and a final exchange before release.

Hoboken N. J Gerould R. Goldier Church of Christ of Jerusalem Mar Saba Cein Goldner Jerusalem Y. al Hiram College Acniucu Achmed Geldner United States Jacob Goldner

Committee Urges OSU To Lift Marxist Club Ban

The Academic Freedom Committee of the ACLU condemns Ohio State University trustees for outlawing the Marxist Club as an arbitrary act. It asks Acting President William McPherson to rescind the ban, calling it a grave infringement on academic freedom and free expression. The move followed a sub-committee's report on alleged subversive activity.

Columbus Academic Freedom Committee The American Civil Liberties Union Today Ohio State University Marxist Club William McPherson

Mansfield Man Is New Legion Head, Convention Ends

Akron August 23. The 21st annual Ohio Department American Legion convention ended quietly as R. B. Gardner of Mansfield was elected Department Commander. Toledo was chosen as the 180th convention city, succeeding Eli A. Jensen of Springfield. Others elected include Ralph H. Stone of Conneaut as Department Vice Commander and J Ernest Giffin of Bellaire as treasurer. Mrs O L Perry of Akron won Department Auxiliary presidency, with Mrs J Ernest Giffin as vice president and Mrs Frederick Swing of Cincinnati as treasurer. Rev G Burgeois of St Peters Catholic Church Akron named chaplain.

Akron. O Akron American Legionnaires Ohio Department R. B. Gardner Mansfield Toledo Gardner Eli A. Jensen Springfield Legionnaires Ralph H. Stone Conneaut Department J. Ernest Giffin Bellaire O. L. Perry Department Auxiliary Frederick Swing Cincinnati Treasury James Swagger W. R. Shively Columbus

Wakeman Man Wins In Contest At Fair

Allan Cooley of Wakeman won the Huron County Seed Improvement Association guessing contest at the Huron County Fair with 1958 seeds. The actual count was 1936. Other results listed include Frank Salabank 1960 Norwalk, H A Zuercher 1951 Norwalk, C A Calhoun 1950 New London, Howard Green 1950 Bellevue, George Lierenz 1962 Norwalk. The booth featured a hybrid crossing plot and a Thorne wheat sample from Fries farm, a new Ohio Experiment Station variety. Association members include Clayton Albright Monroeville Heyman Brothers Monroeville W A F Porter and Sons New London Humphrey Farm Wakeman and the French Brothers Wakeman.

Huron County Seed Improvement Association Huron County Fair Allan Cooley Wakeman Frank Salabank Collins H. A. Zuercher Norwalk C. A. Calhoun New London Howard Green Bellevue George Lierenz

Farmers Inspect Fertilizer Plant Alliance Ohio Visit

About 250 people from Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association and five nearby counties toured the Alliance fertilizer plant in Ohio. The group saw production in the morning and heard a short program in the afternoon with speakers Hugh Boyd from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation H M Butcher the plant superintendent and Stanley Howard the Farm Bureau field supervisor for Northern Ohio.

Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Farm Bureau Alliance, O Erie Huron Crawford Ashland Richland Hugh Boyd Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Columbus H. M. Butcher Alliance Stanley Howard Ohio

Ask County To Cut Weeds Along Road

The Roch ester Village council asked the county to clear weeds along Griggs road at Route 511 and the request was sent to County Engineer Harry L. Dunham. The board deferred decision pending a later vote while considering a Lorain Automobile Club request for direction signs at Route 38 and Foster Park road.

Council of Rochester Village Griggs Road Route 511 Harry L. Dunham Lorain Automobile Club Route 38 Foster Park Road Sandusky

Elyria Man Fined for Reckless Driving

Frank Borka of 245 Spruce Street was fined $3 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro for reckless driving. He was arrested at 7 P M yesterday for failing to stop at a traffic light at West River and Lodi streets.

Frank Borka Spruce Street Joseph Q. Petro West River Lodi Oreets

Market Prices For Produce And Backers Listed

Prices for multiple commodities including oats, corn, cucumbers, onions, potatoes, radishes, spinach, and tomatoes are listed with units and varied per-basket or per-bushel quotes. Numerous items show small fractional pricing and mixed units, reflecting a dense early market sheet.

Grain and feed prices and offerings from a local market report

The notice lists prices and lots for corn, wheat, oats, flour, meal, hay and straw. It includes grade names such as No 1 red and No 2 Meyer hay and various firsts and standards, with per bushel, per ton, and per barrel figures and references to mill feeds and brands.

Kloyetar Ce Mone Ctra Miling Co Zamonon CNTF Iaoo Meyer Hay TYCO

Village sues to foreclose LaGrange property loan note

In LaGrange a Village suit against William Clapp for 1375 seeks foreclosure on property at 10 LaGrange tied to a note and mortgage with the People's Bank of LaGrange. The bank’s assignment to the village as surety for public funds prompts collection actions. Also, suit filed by Federal Farm Mortgage Corp against Alice Boise et al for 1413 forecloses on Wellington property. County enjoins Lorain officials from collecting more than 200 of a 1124 assessment on John Strick’s lot valued at 600.

Common Pleas LaGrange William Clapp Clapp People’s Bank of Federal Farm Mortgage Corp Alice Boise Et al Wellington Lorain John F. Strick

Evangelical Church Opens State Meet in Columbus

The Ohio conference of the Evangelical Church opened its five day annual meeting at Miller Avenue Evangelical church with communion and a memorial service. Bishop George E. Epp presided and will address the conference. Rev. R. B. Leedy will give an historical sketch. Ordination and assignment of about 100 ministers to churches for the year are major items. Appointments will be read at the closing session by Bishop Epp and cabinet including district superintendents Rev. C. L. Allen, Rev. H. V. Summers, and Rev. R. A. Saint Columbus.

Colmbus Ohio Conference of the Evangelical Church Miller Avenue George E. Epp Naperville R. B. Leedy Bishop Epp C. L. Allen Fremont H. V. Summers Canton R. A. Saint Columbus

Russia Township to Vote on School Levy

Russia township residents will decide next November on a one mill levy for two years to fund school purposes. The levy appeared on the ballot after the Russia township board of education filed a resolution authorizing its inclusion.

Russia Township Board of Elections

Alfalfa Price Details From Local Market

Readable pricing shows alfalfa figures: No 1 second cutting at 16 dollars per unit and No 2 second cutting at 15 dollars, with No 1 top price at 10 dollars. Indicates market rates for hay in the region.

Candidates For Township Offices File Petitions

Several petitions for township offices were filed with the board of elections. Amherst township trustees E Heinzerling and Joseph Malastna, clerk E L Moebius, justice C E Cooper and A E Engle, and constables FE H Mays E L White J Sharp. South Amherst education candidates Harold Moore Martha Kilmer. Eaton township education George C Stegman. Elyria township trustee Carl E Turner.

Board of Elections A. Heinzerling Joseph Malas Tna Amhherst Township E. L. Moebius Amherst Township C. E. Cooper A. E. Engle FE. H. Mays E. L. White J. Sharp Harold Moore Martha Kilmer Board of Education South Amherst Village George C. Stegman Eaton Township Carl E. Turner West Ridge Road Elyria Township

Village marshals lack authority to arrest outside limits

Columbus August 23 A G Thomas J Herbert ruled that village marshals have no power to arrest traffic violators outside their village limits without a warrant Col Lynn Black Superintendent of the State Highway Patrol said some marshals patrol roads beyond their villages to arrest and bring offenders before other village mayors to collect costs they could not claim under their own village ordinance

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Col Lynn Black State Highway Patrol

County to Accept Bids for $1.8 Million Depositories

County commissioners will authorize advertisements for depositories handling $1.8 million of county funds for two more years. The contracts with current banks expired yesterday. Treasurer Walter J Wright said $1.5 million will cover inactive funds and $300,000 active funds, with a 3 day withdrawal notice for inactive accounts and none for active funds.

Walter J. Wright

Britain France Back Polish Fight In War Ties

Britain and France reaffirm pledged support for Poland as the European alliance stretches across Moscow Armies totaling about ten million with reserves estimated at fifty million. Poland insists on defending independence while Turkey maintains alignment with the security front.

Iater Moscow Europe Poland Britain France Turkey

Agricultural market receipts and livestock prices summary

Receipts show hogs steady to higher with mixed weights and rough figures for pigs and sows. Cattle, calves, sheep and goats display varied prices by grade, with steers and butcher cattle near the upper end and common stock lower. Poultry and eggs listed with regional weight and price notes. potatoes priced by region from Ohio New Jersey and Oregon listings.

Colered Lée Ohio New Jersey Thalin Rasaset BurBanks Tdalina Long Oregon

Fresh Produce Prices In Local Market Report

A hurried price list covering apples and assorted produce. Items include Cantaloupes, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Peaches, Pears, Tomatoes, and more with baskets and pecks, noting varieties, weights, and price ranges. Several entries show per basket or per peck pricing, indicating a busy grocery market snapshot.

Death of Adam A Freed 71 Funeral Friday in Wellington

Adam Addison Freed 71 died yesterday at his son Ray Freed's home in Oberlin after a long illness. He lived in Wellington and Sullivan 26 years and is survived by daughter Cora Jones of Sullivan and six sons Frank Earl Clarence Charlie Ray and Marry all of Oberlin. Brother Dennis of Westerville also survives. Funeral services set for 2 p m Friday at Keith Andrews Funeral Home with burial in Sullivan.

Wellington Adam Addison Freed Ray Freed Oberlin Wellington and Sullivan Cora Jones Frank Earl Pittsfield Clarence Charlies Ray Marry Dennis Westerville Keith Andrews

Mrs Leman Doty Dies After Brief Illness At Home

Mrs Leman Edgar Doty died at her home 244 East Ninth Street after a brief illness. She was born in Annan Scotland and belonged to the First Congregational church. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Herbert G Cowling and Mrs Frederick Worthington one son Edgar Forbes Doty one brother Col W J Millar five grandchildren. Friends may call Nichols Funeral Home through Friday morning. remains moved to home for services Friday at 2:00 officiated by Dr William Muir Auld.

Leman Edgar Doty Margaret Carson Millar East Ninth Street

Girl Rescued From Boy At River Edge

Police responded to East Bridge street yesterday afternoon to stop a mentally incompetent 13-year-old boy from throwing an eight-year-old girl named Alberta Lee over the north wall into the river. Burrell W. Taft, passing by, rescued Alberta. The boy was turned over to his parents and warned. Police report attempts to commit him to an institution have failed due to overcrowding.

East Bridge Street Bridge Alberta Lee Harwaoe Street Burrell W. Taft Sugar Ridge Road E. J. Stankard

County approves water line extension on East Avenue to LaPorte

County commissioners vote to approve plans by County Sanitary Engineer Ray Hollis for an 8000 foot water line extension from East Avenue to LaPorte and west on Route 10. Estimated cost is 15000 dollars with frontage assessments around 1 per foot, Hollis states.

Yesverda Ray Hollis East Avenue LaPorte Hollis

Bolivian President Gravely Wounded in Accident

In La Paz on August 23 President Gen. German Buschcn was gravely wounded. Officials said the wounding was accidental and occurred during official duties in the Bolivian capital.

Lapaz Bolivia German Buscn

Oberlin clubs host picnic for Lorain County children

Oberlin Ohio August 23 The Oberlin Automobile Club and Oberlin Business Men's Club entertain sixty Lorain County Children's Home children at Ruggles Beach in an annual day trip. Cars provided by the clubs carry the children from the Home at nine o'clock. Lunch, supper and gifts are supplied by the clubs for the day's outing.

Oberlin, O Oberlin Automobile Club Oberlin Business Men's Club Lorain County Ruggles Beach

Admissions and Births At Allen Hospital Highlight Local Families

The report lists admissions from August 18 to August 23 including Mrs. Joseph Mayer and Alice Jean Murray, Effie Seckler, Dan Kinsey, Valerie Haynes, Lewis Mack, Jean Currier with discharges through August 22. Births note a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mayer at 99 East Lorain Street on August 18 and another daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kinsey at 22 Morgan Street on August 20.

Joseph Mayer Alice Jean Murray Effie Seckler Dan Kinsey Valerie Haynes Lewis Mack Jean Currier East Lorain Street Allen Hospital Morgan Street

Funeral services for Mrs J C Huffman Thursday afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs J C Huffman who died Monday afternoon will be held Thursday at 2 30 P M at Sedgeman Funeral parlors Rev H J Tucker pastor of Mt Zion Baptist church will have charge. Interment in Westwood cemetery

J. C. Huffman Sedgeman H. J. Tucker Mt. Zion Baptist Church Westwood Cemetery

Miss Margaret Martin To Receive Master’s Degree

Miss Margaret Martin of Pleasant Street School will receive her Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago on Friday August 25. She was elected to Pi Lambda Theta during the summer.

Margaret Martin Pleasant Street University of Chicago Miss Martin Pi Lambda Theta

Miss Virginia Carson returns home from Detroit visit

Miss Virginia Carson daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Carson has returned to her Morgan street home after a week with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs W L Sperry in Detroit A number of other locals also return from travels including Mr and Mrs H S Paddock and family from Morgan street two weeks in Curtis Mich and a day at Saulte Ste Marie and further trips to San Diego and Oakland California and Peru Nebraska among others

Virginia Carson W. S Carson Morgan Street W. L. Sperry Detroit H. S. Paddock Margaret Charles Charlotte Paddock Lakewood Curtis, Mich White Fish Lake Upper Peninsula Saulte Ste. Marie J. S. Wetherill A. J. Todd San Diego California G. G. Wetherill A. G. Wheeler Peru Nebraska S. L. Powers South Main Street Nessie Hobbs Oakland W. D. Hobbs East Lorain Street Mary Kepler Winifred MacDonald Robert Charlotte Norling E. A. Norling Aurora

Boy 14 Arrested in Slaying of Chum in Los Angeles

Richard Jensen, 14, accused of killing Billy Williams, 13, was captured in Venice after a wide search by deputy sheriffs and citizens. The victim died after head injuries from a hammer strike, chest wounds, and a strangling wire. The motive remains unclear as authorities investigate.

Los Angeles Sheriff's Office Today Richard Jensen Billy Wiliams Venice Here Montrose Richard Billy Williams Billy

Japan to Continue Campaign in Asia says Tokyo

Tokyo reports that Japan will press ahead with a new order in Asia despite European events. A Foreign Office spokesman linked Germany and Soviet plans to Japan’s anti-communist alliance, noting no change in Japan’s defense against invasion. Reports say Japan may recall ambassadors from Germany and Italy.

Tokyo Japan Asia Foreign Office Germany Italy Russia Far East

SWOC Cancels Labor Contract With Nickel Co

The steel workers organizing committee SWOC, for the first time, cancels a labor contract with International Nickel Co. of Huntington, West Virginia, accusing the firm of unfair labor practices and evasive dealings. The cancellation takes effect August 31.

Pittsburgh Steel Workers Organizing Committee National Labor Relations Board Philip Murray SWOC Congress of Industrial Organizations International Nickel Co Huntington W. Va

New Warden At Pen To Be Named Soon

Governor Bricker said after talks with welfare director Charles Sherwood that a new warden at the Ohio Penitentiary will probably be named within 24 hours. The field has narrowed to practically one man.

Pen Columbus Charles JL. Sherwood Bricker Ohio Penitentiary

Church Heads Renamed in Ohio Camp Meeting Group

Springfield ministers Rev. C. E. Byers and Rev. F. L. Blevins were re elected as president and vice president of the Ohio State Camp Meeting Association at a Churches of God business session. Rev. C. L. Quinn of Lima was elected secretary and added to the board of trustees.

Springfield Ohio State Camp Meeting Association Churches of God C. E. Byers F. L. Blevins C. L. Quinn Lima Board of Trustees

Peterson's Ointment Advertises Relief for Eczema

A vintage advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for eczema itchy pimples and red blotches caused by external factors. It promises 35 cents at druggists with a money back offer if relief is not achieved. It also claims usefulness for cracking feet and itching conditions.

Peterson

Winners Named In Y M C A Carnival

The Y M C A Boys Division Summer Carnival announced winners across Ping Pong, Check, Archery, and related events led by Jim Simpson Roy Gardner Ted Gilder and Ted Gilder with multiple podium finishes. A 9:30 A M meeting at the Y precedes Crystal Beach picnic closing the carnival.

Herman Geyer Jim Simpson Tom Smith Ted Gilder Neil Hansen Roy Gardner Everett Minkler Bernard Lysaght Bob Klein Horace Danner Jack Ferguson Bob Flynn Bill Kenawell Richard Nichol Crystal Beach

Lorain Offers Abandoned Tunnel To County for Bridge Conduit

Lorain city council voted to give the old tunnel under the Black River at Erie avenue to Lorain County for use as a conduit for electric cables for the Erie street bridge project. The county will save thousands of dollars by reusing the tunnel, which lies about 60 feet beneath the river surface and is five feet in diameter, per County Engineer Harry L. Dunham.

Lorain Lorain County Black River Erie Avenue Erie Street Harry L. Dunham

Few Apply To Take Civil Service Test

With the deadline a week away only two applications had been received by the Elyria Civil Service Commission to take an examination for janitor fireman in Elyria schools. The test will be held Thursday evening next week in the City Council Chambers and applications must be on file by next Wednesday. Applicants must be 30 to 60 years old in good physical condition and hold state firemen licenses. Forms are available at the commission office in City Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm.

Elyria Civil Service Commission Elyria Commission

Death Stretch Being Resurfaced Near Fremont

Fremont Ohio August 23 The state highway department began resurfacing of the death stretch on U S Highway 20 east of Fremont after seven people died July 29 in a triple car crash. Highway Director Robert S Beightler ordered work on the 242 mile stretch following civic protests over the fatalities on the slippery brick pavement.

Fremont State Highway Department Robert S. Beightler

Public Sale Scheduled August 26 1939 With Variety of Farm Implements

Poughton Bros announce a public sale on Saturday August 26 1939 starting at noon. The list includes a Jersey cow six years old fresh by sale day and extensive farm machinery such as multiple springtooth drags disks rollers cultipackers wagons plows binders drills and more. Cash on day of sale and no property moves until paid. Auctioneers C F Spitler and clerk listed.

McCormack Ohio Poughton Bros C. W. Fackler C. F. Spitler

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