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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1939
Page
6
A column from New York Day By Day recounts chatter on political and social topics. Ghostwriter Powell rumored for Dewey campaign, local theater and nightlife stories appear, including Jessie the taxi dermy dog’s tale and Patrick Clarke’s Third Avenue bar memory.
Zemo J. Graber was named as Elyria Post No. 1079 delegate to the 40th National Encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Boston from August 27 to September 1. Alternate Walter Hill named. Committee formed for hall renovation. Bowling team planned with Charles Haun as captain. Red Cross first aid instruction reports show interest. weekly sessions continue at the American Legion Home. Next meeting set for September 5.
Edward Haynes hosted a Wednesday evening gathering for La Grange P. T. A. officers and friends. Discussion covered lunch room needs and plans to buy a new store. Edward Haynes is president with Treva Haumer as vice president Zola Hastings and Agnes Bouga as treasurer secretary.
The LaGrange senior class will be well represented in Ohio colleges this year. Robert Kelner will enter Oberlin College, Wayne Aldrich has chosen Ashland College, John Wilcox and Fred Wilcox have matriculated at Ohio Northern University at Ada.
At the county 4-H demonstrations held Friday evening at the Elyria Fair Grounds, Wayne Aldrich and Harry Butler of La Grange won first place in Aerodynamics and its Relation to Flight. They will represent the LaGrange Junior Farmers 4-H Club in the state contest in Columbus.
Nettie Gouldie entertains her son Arthur Gouldie and his wife of Portsmouth. Mr and Mrs Frank Pease hosted Indiana visitors over the week end. Sylvia Redman of Ashland visits sister-in-law Emma Haulk. Hastings on sick list with quinsy threat. Montana friends boarding at Hastings home. Perry Buswell trip to Lake George and eastern points with son Bloyd and wife of Wellington. Francis Haulk also mentioned in Portsmouth notes.
Two polar bears were added to Central Park Zoo after Al Smith bought them from Alaska. Gillen, who found and raised the cubs, helped transport plans fall through. At the World’s Fair, Paul Manship designed the favored sun dial. Hal Curtis Feischer earns praise for polite service at Georgia Tech rolling chair.
Federal Court in Cleveland processed a bankruptcy petition filed yesterday by Joseph Vangeloff of Elyria. He lists assets of 14 dollars and liabilities totaling 1 118 dollars according to a United Press dispatch.
I C Hoffman of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station warns careful watering is key to a successful fall greenhouse tomato crop. In August and September high temperatures low humidity and strong light increase water loss, so day to day plant and soil checks and one to two weekly irrigations with light daily syringing help keep moisture and lower greenhouse temperatures while preventing mildew.
Lodi residents hosted and visited relatives this week with trips to Coshocton and Lorain. Lois Smith visits Wakeman sister Thelma Hurst and family while Phyllis Rawson returns from a lakeside stay with Georgiana Skinner. Old Glory Grange plans August 24 event with ice cream and cake.
Local residents thwart a recurring burglar who struck during house parties in Alhambra California. In the latest incident all party guests hid valuables in a hall cupboard, thwarting the thief and leaving him empty handed.
A Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station and USDA study finds that bluegrass and orchard grass are most nutritious in moderate temperatures, with crude fiber rising from 40 to 60 degrees and energy decreasing as temps climb. Bermuda remains rich at 100 degrees, equal to cooler levels.
Snowball Arkansas resident Buster Scott a 22 year old farm boy claims the world’s largest feet. He measures 16 inches long wears a custom size 42 shoe and aims to make a living by showcasing his feet and playing harmonica on the way to St Louis. He travels with A C Emerton of Holdenville Oklahoma who arranged the trip to pitch his story and talent to shoe makers.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. G. Root of New London with guests the Misses Amy and Sarah Pollock of Cleveland visited neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Marylou Hoag stays a few days with grandmother Mrs. Bessie Dewald in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bryden returned Tuesday from a Wisconsin vacation.
Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association seeks Interior help to preserve pony express exploits by marking 125 miles of Utah trail from Camp Floyd to the Nevada line. Plan includes restoring three fortress stations and placing monuments with inscriptions at ten unmarked stations along the route.
In El Paso Texas George Schulte says two bandits robbed him of 48.60 and a wrist watch after threatening to slug him over their need for a rope. He waited 45 minutes to call police. Wounded in World War I. George Lang of Walsingham England had a machine gun bullet removed from his back.
Oberlin Grange No. 1003 met with officers present. George Dion was reinstated. An appeal for aid was read. A Bellevue insurance man spoke. Pomona Grange will convene September 9 in Belden. A card of thanks from Edward Schramm for fruit was read. Mrs. Parke won the attendance prize. 22 men and 39 women attended. First aid demonstration by Oberlin fire department with Red Cross rep Mr. Ellis. Three members received third and fourth degrees: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dean and Mrs. Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mason praised the degree team. A supper for the degree team was voted. Planning committee: R. E. Heath, George Bare, Simon Nash. Ice cream and wafers served.
Fourteen women won seats in Turkey's newly formed Grand National Assembly. The election marks a notable increase in female parliamentary representation as part of the country’s post electoral process.
Byreholm Grace, high record Ayrshire cow, to be released from the New York World's Fair for display as a special at the Ohio State Fair livestock section. Loaned by Sycamore Farms Douglassville Pa the cow has produced over 54 tons of milk 4591 pounds butterfat and was grand champion at the 1931 National Dairy Show. Her Coast to Coast tour from New York to the National Dairy Show October 21 30 will be shown against a scenic backdrop detailing thousands of miles travelled. Dairymen may arrange close inspection through fair representatives.
A man bought four acres of rich muck land thought to be swamp. He excavated to reach solid bottom and found peat deposits and gasoline driven machinery. Tests show promising results as the venture begins paying dividends despite uncertain beginnings.
An Ayrshire Breeders Association official will be accompanied by an exhibitor as part of preparations for the upcoming event.
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