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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

14

New Auto Bought For Police Force

The city board of control today purchased a new police car from The Cal Motor Company for 891 dollars after a 210 dollar allowance for an old vehicle. Only one bid was received with alternate bids of 826 for a 33 horsepower sedan and 866 for an 85 horsepower deluxe model. The car will include two way radio equipment being installed by RCG radio engineers.

City Board of Control J R Cal Moto D Kaxon Cal Motor Company Twoeway RCG 4 Directa: S Id

Dies Committee Hears Californian Plot On Klan Sale

Washington reports that Henry D Allen of Pasadena testified before the Dies committee that Mrs Leslie Fry of Glendale sought to buy the Ku Klux Klan for 75000 dollars. Allen, an agent for Missy, said he met Imperial Wizard Muaim Evans in Atlanta but did not pursue the matter beyond discussing a plan to control or sell Klan membership lists on the West Coast. Fry allegedly believed Evans would sell the membership list for 75000 dollars and even mentioned a potential sale of the King’s influence.

Washington Henry D Allen Pasadena Cal Kiaipon Dies Leslie Fry Glendale Ku Klux Klan Allen Missy Imperial Muaim Evans Atlanta Evans Alis Fiy Klan VQ Evans

Markets and baskets detailed in grain yard listing

A fragment from a markets page lists grain prices, basket counts, and produce terms. Terms include various baskets of produce and bundles with values like 40% and dozens and a mix of unclear shop shorthand. The readable items suggest a historic market catalog with commodities such as oats, flours, and produce packaged in baskets and lots.

Commodity prices and groceries in a 1900s market listing

A dense OCR snippet shows quotations for produce and staples. Items include spinach squash onions cabbage and cucumbers with basket counts and varying prices. Wool, grain, flour, seeds, hay, and livestock quotes appear alongside receipts and market notes.

Mansfield Vendor ad touts Vendol for backache relief

Mansfield Ohio reader Harold R Ditwiler endorses Vendol as a remedy for backache rheumatism and tired muscles claiming it acts as a diuretic relieves constipation calms nerves and improves sleep appetite and energy. The testimonial promotes Vendol made from 12 roots and merbs with alkaline additives and urges readers to try it.

Starl Mn Harold R Ditwiler Weldon Ave Mansfield Ohio Philttys Brag

Missing Lorain County boys sought after 11 pm Route 20 sighting

The Lorain County sheriff's department aids a search for 12 year old wards Glen Edwards and John Belt who were reported missing from the Children's Home last night. They were seen heading west on Route 20 at about 11 pm carrying blankets, per the sheriff's report.

Sheriff's Department Glen Edwards John Belt Lorain County Childrens Home Long West Route 20 Sheriffs Department

Police Order Elects Lorain Man Officer

A J Macherty of the Lorain Police Department was elected to the office of guard at the Fraternal Order of Police convention in Erie Pennsylvania. Henry B Syunes of Fairmont Virginia elected president, Ed Ward Sparling of Allentown Pennsylvania vice president, and Clifford Courtney of Zanesville Ohio treasurer.

A J Macherty Lorain Orde of Police Erie Pa Henry B Syunes Fairmont Ed Ward Sparling Allentown Clifford Courtney Zanesville Ohio

Zoning Board Meeting Continued At Elvira Belting

The Zoning Board meeting to consider a small addition at Elvira Belting and Machine Co was continued to 4 pm Monday due to lack of quorum. Clerk Kenneth Barclay noted only three members appeared. four are required for a valid quorum.

Elvira Belting and Machine Co Kenneth Barclay Zoning Board

Assault Charge To Be Heard Saturday

Assault and battery charges against Stanley Siwinski of south Amherst, filed by John Pogan of 1322 West River Street Elyria, are set for Saturday before Justice Herbert C. Cummings. Siwinski was arrested after a quarrel at The Hedges in LaPorte Surrey where he allegedly struck Pogan in the jaw. Pogan was taken to Elyria General Hospital for treatment of lacerations.

Stanley Siwinski South Amherst John Pogan West River Street Elyria Herbert C Cummings Siwinski Querrel LaPorte Surrey Pogzan Pogar Elyria Weneral Hospital

Bound To Jury On Driving Charge

Leon Jackson of Eaton was bound to the grand jury under a $100 bond on a reckless driving charge by Justice Preston L Coon today for an alleged offense on August 20 1938 when his car and a machine driven by Josephine Martin of Second Street collided on East Avenue The case had been continued numerous times finally coming up for hearing today Justice Coon said

Leon Jackson Eaton Preston L Coon Josephine Martin Second Street East Avenue Justice Coon

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