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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1937

Page

12

President Roosevelt Averts Third Term Says Mother

Mrs. Sarah Delano Roosevelt told United Press she is sure her son does not want to run for a third term. She said Franklin D Roosevelt believes after the next three years he will have done what is expected and will be ready to let another compete for the presidency. She added there are other able men in the country fit to take the place.

United Press Paris Roosevelt Sarah Delano Roosevelt

Farr Has Slight Weight Advantage Ahead of Title Fight

In New York, heavyweight challenger Tommy Farr weighed 204 1 2 pounds while champion Joe Louis weighed 197 at the weigh in for the delayed Yankee Stadium title bout. Farr held a slight edge in weight for the anticipated fight.

New York Tommy Farr Wales Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Farr Louis

Permit Issued for Gasoline Station at Fast Ave and 4th

City Building Inspector Hart A. Dickason approved a permit for Perfection Oil Company to build a brick and vitriolite gasoline station 25 by 37 feet on Fast Avenue and Fourth Street. Estimated cost is 6000 dollars with H T Jeffery of Cleveland designing. An old dwelling on the site was ordered removed after inspection by Dickason and Fire Chief Wallace N Bates last week.

Fast Avenue 4Th Street Hart A. Dickason Perfection Oil Company H. T. Jeffery Cleveland Dickason Wallace N. Bates

Firemen Called Twice Saturday In False Alarms

Firemen were summoned twice on Saturday but found no fires causing damage. The first call was to 136 Huron Street for smoke from papers burning in a heating stove at Paul Klimczak residence. Hours later crews attacked a small grass fire at a vacant lot at West and Waverly streets, owned by Western Automatic Machine Screw Co. The blaze, likely from a discarded cigarette, was confined to about two square feet.

Paul Klimczak Huron Street West Waverly Streets Western Automatic Machine Screw Company

Rotarians To Hear Talk On Fuel Pumps

W. H. Curtis of the Romeo Pump Company Elyria will describe the companys product for Elyria Rotary Club members at the Elks Restaurant at noon Tuesday. Romeo fuel pumps are noted internationally in aviation for precision and efficiency in vital flight operations.

W. H. Curtis Romeo Pump Company Elyria

Sheriff Grall Sings at Local Church Debut

Sheriff William F. Grall showcased his vocal talents during a Elyria debut at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church singing two baritone numbers with Mrs. Grall accompanying. Former choir leader at St. John’s Lorain, he joined to fill in during the organist and choir vacation period.

William F. Grall Elyria St. Paul's Evangelical Church Grall St. John’s Evangelical Church Lorain

Ladies Aid Luncheon Meets at Hopwood Cornish Home

The Ladies Aid Society will hold a noon luncheon and regular business meeting at the home of Mrs Olive Hopwood and Mrs Mame Cornish.

EATON Ladies Aid Society Olive Hopwood Mame Cornish

Blood tests in contested parenthood case in Lorain

A Lorain woman seeks a paternity ruling against Louis Crap in a case with blood tests requested by Crap’s attorney. The tests, described as having one chance in six to disprove paternity, are not conclusive and mark the first blood test in a local contested parenthood matter. The trial is set for September 22.

Louis Crap Lorain E. E. Ecker Western Reserve University Crap Penfield Junction Ecker Richard Horan

Thwing listed as prominent New Sharon native and scholar

Thwing, born November 8 2003 in New Sharon Maine, was a descendant of Stephen Hopkins on the Mayflower. He earned the 1925 Cleveland Chamber of Commerce medal for public service and served on multiple boards including the Carnegie Foundation, Anatolia College, Walter Page School, Hiram House, Cleveland Clinic, and the Cleveland Trust Co.

Br, Thwing New Sharon Stephen Hopkins Thwing Cleveland Chambers of Commerce Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching Phi Beta Kappa Anatolia College Greece Walter Page School of International Relationships Hiram House Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Trust Co

Police Court News Reckless driving leads to multiple arraignments

Griswald Road resident Teo Bramwell must answer to a reckless driving charge after a 3:30 PM appearance. Several motorists faced charges including speeding on Lake Avenue, intoxication, and disorderly conduct with fines set by Mayor Leonard Smith.

Teo Bramwell Griswald Road Whslo Rock Tessie Lodi Street Leonard Smith Walter Root Jackson Hotel Smith Tom Norton Perry Court

Wellington Fourth Quarterly conference at Methodist church

Wellington notes that about sixty five attended the Fourth Quarterly conference at the Methodist Episcopal church dining hall. Dr Vernon Wagar spoke on The Stream of Life, with reports from Charles Barnes Miss Florence Starr and others detailing sizable funds raised. The meeting announced new church leadership for 1987 38 and affirmed pastor Rev Louze Green with salary unchanged at 1800 annually. John Hughes reported fourteen entries at the Wellington Fair with prizes for apples.

Wellington The Methodist Episcopal Church Vernon Wagar Norwalk Charles Barnes Florence Starr Missionary Society D. G. Swanger Aid Society John T. Duff Keith Andrews Lonzon. Green Green Mesdames Kathryn Wilard Altha Elizabeth Shapard Mercy Peters KR. L. French Mena Warren Charles Willard Wagar Wilbur T. Stare Louze Green

Tonsils Removed and Van Oster Speech Noted

Charles Bores of Vermilion had his tonsils removed at the Falls Clinic on Saturday morning. Mr. W. H. Van Oster, Elyria businessman and manufacturer, delivered a highly regarded Temperance talk before a band of Christian lovers. He spoke at the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school opening exercises on Sunday morning, bringing a solid and substantial message.

Charles Falls Clinic W. H. van Oster Elyria Methodist Episcopal Sunday School van Oster

Oberlin Church Plans Yearly Conference and Local Club Notices

Oberlin, Ohio August 30 The last quarterly Conference of the First Methodist Church will be held at the parsonage 306 N Professor St Wednesday evening September 2 at 730 p m with Dr W W Wagar in charge Reports from church groups will be given The meeting invites officials and members concerned with welfare Club activities include the Men’s Civic club guest speaker Fred Robinson Washington DC Martel club at Mrs S J White Regular Odd Fellows Lodge meeting Missionary Society of Baptist church September 1 230 West Russia club meeting at Mrs Mary Hacker 67 North Park St W R C meeting September 3 230 Grange hall All members urged to attend BRIEFS lists many Oberlin residents visiting relatives and travel plans with dates and places.

Oberlin First Methodist Church South Cedar Avenue W. W. Wagar Norwalk Dennis Donaldson Sumner Street Fred Robinson Washington, D. C Odd Fellows Lodge Missionary Society of the Baptist Church West Russia Club Mary Hacker North Park Street W. R C Grange Hall H. E. Morgan, Jr Vermilion-on-the- Lake S J. White Herry Kelly J. A. McGranh Carl F. Spitler Reli Arcanum Greenville Michigan Black Lake A. H. Surprise Jean Betty Lou John Bell Groveland Street Q. A. Stanfield Keith Stanfield Iowa City Wilbur Hanawalt Wooster Lee Hanawalt Train Hollywood Street Charles Hallouer

Diplomatic note condemns attack on ambassador and noncombatant

A League era dispatch recounts a formal demand for apology from Japan over an unprovoked air strike on a noncombatant ambassador, stressing breach of international law and calls for punishment and preventive measures. It notes a Chinese boy’s name as a reflection of parent expectations and future prospects.

Steel Advances Quietly on U S Steel recovery

New York August 30 U S Steel led a steady stock rise as market gains spread across steel makers and related industries. Youngstown Sheet and Tube rallied, Bethlehem Steel and Republic Steel posted gains, while other majors climbed with air, chemical, and electrical groups strengthening.

New York U. S. Steel Stock Exchange Youngstown Sheet and Tube Rage Bethle Hen Steel Republic Steel Tnland Steel Case American Steel Foundries Chrysler Lilbey-Owens-Ford Glass Westinghouse Electric Texas Corporation Anaconda Adronalty Trekfetee Yenen

Death Records in Pittsfield and Belden Obituaries

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Brandt 94 widow of William C. Brandt at her son Carl’s home in Pittsfield under E L Sharp direction with burial in Pittsfield cemetery. Georgia Emogene Hills died Saturday at 30 at home of parents in Belden after illness born December 20 1914 in Eaton township Church of Christ members funeral at Eaton Center Church of Christ Tuesday at 2 09 P M burial Butter nut Ridge cemetery details show surviving family and church affiliations.

Pittsfield Mary Brandt William C. Brandt Edgar Gifford Wellington Pittsfield Township Brandt H. L Lakewood F. C Oberlin Carl G Gifford Frances Krieger St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Amherst Carl E. L. Sharp Pittsfield Cemetery Georgia Emogene Hills George Hills Belden Miss Hills Eaton Township Chestnut Video Elyria Church of Christ Eaton Center Church of Christ Winifred Hills Edna Crowell Maurice Hills Fred Hills Butternut Ridge Cemetery

Death of Frank J. Standen at 60 in Lorain County Home

Frank J. Standen, 60, died Sunday at the Lorain County Home where he had resided for two years. He formerly lived on North Ridge Road, North Amherst. His wife died fourteen years ago. He is survived by a son, Russell Franklin Standen, who lives with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Betts on North Ridge Road. The body was taken to Zilch Funeral Home for services Tuesday at 2:60 PM. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Frank J. Standen Lorain County North Ridge Road North Amherst Russell Franklin Standen Ezra Betts Zilch Elmwood Cemetery

Wakeman Youth Wins Holstein at Ohio State Fair

William R. Dalton of Wakeman topped the Four-H Club livestock shows on opening day as his two year old Holstein won first prize. Nearly 600 animals raised by Ohio 4 H members paraded before judges in Columbus as competition resumed and continues through Friday.

William R. Dalton Wakeman Columbus Dalton

Murray Shows Four Horses at Ohio State Fair

William B. Murray, operator of a Wellington Township stock farm, entered four registered Percheron draft horses in the livestock department of the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Earl H. Hanefeld, state director of agriculture, announced the first entry by Murray.

William B. Murray Wellington Township Earl H. Hanefeld Maviay Columbus

Arrest of Gray for intoxication after midnight arrest

Gray of 320 Eighth street was arrested about 11:55 p m Saturday on Broad street and charged with intoxication.

Join Gray Eighth St Broad Street

Jews Prepare for Rosh Hashanah World observances mark 5698 year

The article notes Rosh Hashanah beginning September 5 1937 at sunset, with two Orthodox and one Liberal services. It explains the ten days of penitence leading to Yom Kippur, the greeting may you be inscribed for a good year, and the festival as the birthdays of the world. A second brief item reports gunmen robbing White Raking Co. in Dayton stealing over 5000 dollars and fleeing in a stolen delivery truck.

Dayton, O White Raking Co Dixie Highway

Auto Accidents Reported To Police

Several minor automobile accidents were reported to police over Saturday and Sunday. W A Cunningham of 273 Wolf Court backed from a curb on West Avenue, hitting a box attached to a pole and damaging the right front fender at 2 30 p m Saturday. Clarence Myers of Indian Hollow Road said his car was struck at Second and Court streets by another driver who failed to stop about 4 p m Saturday. George Peak of Avon and P W Gehrke of Cantarbuns Road Bay Inge collided about 5 10 p m Saturday on Broad Street as Peak backed from a parking place into Gehrke s car. C C Huhn of RE No 3 Elyria and Jor Talarski of 503 East Broad Street collided about 8 45 a m Saturday on Lake Avenue. Fr R Mitchell of 315 West Avenue and Steve zywotek of 2707 Lexington Avenue Lorain damaged cars in a collision about 11 40 p m Sunday on Broad Street when Mitchell backed from a curb.

W. A Cunningham Wolf Court West Avenue Clarence Myers Indian Hollow Road Second Court Streets George Peak Avon P. W. Gehrke Cantarbuns Road Bay Broad Peak Gehrke C. C. Huhn RE. D. No Elyria Jor Talarski East Broad Street Lake Avenue Fr. R. Mitchell Steve Zywotek Lexington Avenue Lorain Broad Street Mitchell

Entertain At Dinner Ridgeville Guests Named

Ridgeville August 30 Mr and Mrs L C Denison entertained at dinner Sunday at the Wilford Home in French Creek. Guests included Mr and Mrs Andrew C Denison of Cleveland Mr and Mrs Arthur Chamberlain of Cuyahoga Falls Mr and Mrs William Gravel Whina Reiser of Cleveland Mr and Mrs William J Bommer of Avon Mr and Mrs Frank J Bommer Jr and Herbert Bommer of Ridgeville.

Ridgeville L. C. Denison Wilford French Creek Andrew C. Denison Cleveland Arthur Chamberlain Cuyahoga Falls William Gravel Whina Reiser William J. Bommer Avon Frank J. Bommer, Jr Herbert Bommer

Markets Teeming With Fresh Produce and Livestock Quotes

Toledo reports a bustling market scene with staples and produce priced per basket peck and box. Vegetables such as beans, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes carry varied per-unit and per-basket prices, while fruits include peaches and pears with per-bushel or per-box rates. Cleveland produce and livestock sections list steady to active pricing. cattle receipts at 1200 head push liberal market, hogs at 12000 receipts show steady demand. eggs and live poultry reflect unsettled but active trade.

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Bulletin Sheriff Bluebird Ralph Hudwell Edith Guy B. Finley Lucyle Wheatley Calvin Wheatley Lucyle Schieferstine Roy A. Harr Ruth Starr Central Lorain Mortgage Loan Company Tanfia Farch Et al of Hershel McGregor Mansfield Preston Coon J. A. Bauer Here C. J. Cordy Robert Spots South Park Street Spots Bradley Turner George Anna Novak Lorain City Eli Ralich Prudential Insurance Company Pete Milovich Mary Jakab Hungarian Dramatic and Sick Benefit Society Andras Jakab Dear Reé Lumpkin Cook Claiborne Cook Edith Hoogersyde Johanna Dutmer Alice van Gessen A. J. Foreman Advance Motor Sales Company Broadway Sheriff's Department Paget H. H. Benham Elyria, Ohio Police Court News Thomas Stiziher Cleveland Street Surzaker Alfred Gessner North Ridgeville Air Seta Nom, Sunder West Street Lawrence McClain Center Street John Vincent North Street McClain Vincent Clare Parker Colin Barrer Fletous Smith River Road Grafton Andrew Mitchell Cis Kenneth Moody Sidney Polyak Third Street Polyak George Pritchard Brandston Avenue Edward Parker Pritchard Parker Sam Hubbard Sheriff Street Leonard Smyth Hubbard Op. Am Vtoist Lian Schon East Avenue South Street Coats Schon Alfred Gusso Thirteenth Street Clayton Card Harvard Avenue Chester Zezula Card Zezula Walnut Street Cora M. Shepard Barker St Junior Grissinger Courtland Hughes John Hughes Johns Street Esther Wood Professor St E. Church Martel Club 5. J. White North Professor Street Wade Oxford Florida Mary Hallauer Mark Wilson Allentown F. L. Wilson South Main Street Toledo Painter Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Itis Thore Sederis Gforgia Emogene Hills Murray Stone’s Grill Toledo Gra Vraln Meators, Transit Bijk Uyts Ahanes Lima South Havens Rochester Bartlett Acorn New Jersey Ohio New Cobblers Idaho Bakers California Cleveland Livestock Bates Elytia Sar. & Trust Western Reserve Finance Turner Block Court Street O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co Yria
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