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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
3
North Pleasant street residents are spending several days with Mrs. Devis' sister, Mrs. Ella Reiter, in Napoleon and plan to visit friends in Tebedo.
Common Pleas Judge D A Cook ruled in favor of a refinancing mortgage held by Federal Farm Mortgage Corp against Charles A Vaubel and Matilda Vaubel on a farm in Columbia township. The dispute centered on Matilda's alleged insanity when the note and mortgage were signed in October 1934. Judge Cook found some evidence Matilda was capable of obligating herself and that her property rights were not altered by the refinancing.
Two men were under arrest in Steubenville following the death of Sam Bulkacuk, 52, in a hospital, after he was found beaten Sunday in his shack near Bradley, Ohio. Police reported the death under investigation with the suspects in custody.
Columbus Ohio August 31 Major John Berry commissioner of the Cleveland Airport was appointed by Governor Bricker as a member of the State Aeronautical Advisory Commission.
A Hanes Knitting Co advertisement touts its undershirt as absorbing perspiration with a soft knit for even evaporation, helping the wearer feel cooler and keep outer garments neater. The ad urges readers to see a Hanes dealer in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The West Virginia Industrial Union Council affiliated with the CIO passed a resolution condemning Governor Homer A Holt as biased and unfair to organized labor. The charge centers on his spring invitation for 2500 coal miners to return to work under military protection during the soft coal shutdown.
Avon Lake school opens September 5 at 9 am with a new Home Economics laboratory featuring six unit kitchens gas and electric plus sewing equipment. The room serves 24 foods and 24 clothing students. Miss Gladys Plocher leads Home Economics for grades 7 through high school. art added with Miss Dorothea Carr, Oberlin College graduate. Enrollment expected around 450.
In Pittsburgh on August 31 members of the Grand Army of the Republic prepare for officer elections after choosing Springfield Illinois as the 1940 meeting site. The National Woman's Relief Corps elected Mrs Effie Carroll of Lisbon North Dakota as president.
Berlin August 31 report says ambulatory patients in Berlin hospitals are being evacuated though no civilian evacuation is indicated. This indicates movement of patients rather than broad withdrawal.
London authorities announced that all telephone and teleprinter service with the continent has been suspended. The action appears to have been ordered by British authorities amid ongoing tensions.
Mrs Rene Stang hosted a D D Club gathering at her home Saturday afternoon. Members agreed to a barbecue at Lakeview Park Tuesday evening, each bringing buns drinks and dishes. Next meeting is September 23 with location to be announced. Refreshments served to seventeen members and two guests Mrs Ralph McDonald and Mrs E W Stang. News notes Rev and Mrs R G Pferrer return from attending the ses-
Dr. Claud North Chrisman discusses cancer prevention by prompt care and outlines pre cancerous lesions such as white spots on mucous membranes dry itchy skin sores from dental issues and constantly irritated moles. He notes 1936 cancer deaths at 142,613 and urges early identification to reduce fear and mortality.
Ridgeville school will be in session all day on opening day Tuesday September 5. Students are asked to bring lunch as the cafeteria will be open.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health lists precautions to prevent cancerous lesions. Key steps include removing bad teeth, limiting tobacco, and maintaining oral hygiene. Persistent hoarseness warrants laryngeal examination. For skin cancer, keep clean and seek surgical attention for warts or moles with unusual growth.
The article notes a near total mobilization of air reserves and orders for mass departure from urban centers for a countryside retreat to avoid enemy bombardment. It also covers unrelated medical cautions on cancer and health, plus local society notices from the Ohio Evangelical Conference and community events in Amherst and Sandusky.
Belden area notes announce the birth of a son, Daryl Edwin, to Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Archer of Litchfield. The mother is the former Oleeva Wise. The column lists visits and social events including Miss Sharlene Wise visiting Independence, various guests at the Wise and Grabenstetter homes, a church music program, and a teaching appointment for Irene Alexander at Belden school.
Oberlin Ohio August 3 The Child Welfare department of the Women s Progressive club reports a very successful summer with Rev H C Tuckers program and Phylis Wheatley Center. Activities included jitter bug contest marshmallow roast game afternoon and Saturday night dime dances plus supervision of bicycle hike to Chance Creek and an educational trip to Cleveland art museum and Brookside zoo. Members and donors listed. Junior Christy club to meet September 1. Miss Florence Venn death noted. other Oberlin residents’ summer travels and visits summarized.
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