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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1938
Page
12
More than 85 percent of Laurain county girls who started Four-H Club projects last spring completed them this year. A report by Miss Frances Eckert, county home demonstration agent, shows 529 enrolled and 452 completing. Clothing projects lead, followed by foods and home furnishings. 45 clubs existed with 22 reaching 100 percent completion.
Paris December 12 Premier Edouard Daladier secured a narrow temporary victory in the chamber of deputies by a vote of confidence 315 to 241 with 53 abstentions on the government’s general policy. The result offered no durable majority to replace the Socialists and Communists now in opposition after two years of the popular front. Capetown, South Africa, has started a colony where I won't works must work.
Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association sees a potential need to curtail efforts next year as current Christmas Seal sales lag behind last year. Executive Secretary L. B. Hindman says funds raised so far are between 350 and 400 dollars short of the prior year, with last year’s total exceeding 6,000 dollars. If trend continues, the 1938 program may require reduced services, since last year’s effort consumed all funds plus earlier balances.
Elyria’s first fire in 16 days sent firefighters to Middle Avenue and Second Street near the Central Fire Station to extinguish a truck fire owned by City Auto Wrecking Co. The blaze, blamed on a backfire through the carburetor, caused no damage to the vehicle. It was the first car fire since Thanksgiving Day.
The Savings Deposit Bank Trust Company reports the reshipment of 250 in new Jefferson nickels, believed to be the first received in Elyria. The coins feature Jefferson and his Monticello home with the motto E Pluribus Unum, symbolizing unity from many governments.
The Amherst W. B. A. held its annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. Edith Hoffner’s home on Church Street with a noon tureen dinner. Officers were elected and installed by Mrs. V. J. King of Lorain: President Lorain, Vice President Charles Flew, Secretary-Treasurer Ella Jaeger, Financial Secretary J. B. Avery, Lady of Ceremonies L. Roemer, Sergeant H. A. Monger, Inner Hostess A. H. Fullmer, Outer Hostess Sawyer, and Charles Sabiers. A birthday cake celebrated Hoffner and Julia Helfer. A prize went to Mrs. William Schrader. A junior-senior chapel program featured a band under Don Gibson. Rev. Karl G. Sabiers will present a world travelogue at Town Hall hosted by the Foursquare church. Church announcements followed for local congregations.
Grocery market notes show mixed prices for poultry and produce with frequent references to turkeys chickens and ducks. Prices vary and some items show slight gains while others hold steady amid widespread mention of dairy and eggs.
Rev. R. Prerrer oversaw the annual election of church and Sunday school officers at the Evangelical church in Brownhelm. Elected were Sunday School Superintendent Conrad Suetz, assistant Harald Van Wagnen, secretary Gerald Hasenpflug, treasurer Harry Steck, librarian Clara Hasenpflug, pianist Florence Baetz, assistant Phyllis Schuster, trustees Ruben Miller, class leaders Walter Schuster and Doyle Hickenbottom, ushers Gerald Hasenpflug and Russell Hickenbottom, pianist Catherine Fowell, assistant pianist Mrs Harold Van Wagnen.
This week’s YMCA Olympic event crowned winners in multiple age classes. In flying rings, Alex Traioff cleared 8 ft 3 in for first in the High School class, with Robert Karo at 6 ft and Tom Chepman at 6 ft 2 in taking top honors in the Camers class. Jack Flynn placed second at 4 ft 10 in in Cadet, while Javor Greene won 32 push ups in the Juster class, Edward Wason second with 31. Prep class completed with Powohome dining victory and Cord of 3 ft 10 in second.
The text discusses democracy, competing ideologies, and the need for disciplined leadership. It notes the Manufacturers Association dinner ending and its Employment Relations Committee report denouncing the Wagner Act. Howard Cilley of Walworth Inc. is noted as president, succeeding Charles R. Hoos of American Reling Shit Co. Abddletown, O.
Prosecutor Howard R. Butler subpoenas 32 witnesses as Monday jurors are chosen for the Grall trial. The case closes a three month old inquiry into bribery of public officials by slot machine and vice operators. Four top slot operators have been convicted and sentenced to one to ten years, free on appeal. a vice operator serves a term on a purity plea. Grall testified as a key witness in related cases and immunity was granted to him for those disclosures. The Monday session likely extends into Wednesday as deliberations near.
Fragmentary notes show price mentions for eggs oysters and water glass products. References include a deal at a dollar per dozen and various unit measures like peck and dozen. The legibility is limited leaving core items and exact vendors unclear.
Police report: Erwin Schultz of 202 Eastern Heights Boulevard and Herbert Welty of 161 Eastern Heights Boulevard sustained minor injuries when Schultz's car crashed into an electric light pole at 3:16 today. Schultz said another car crowded his curb. Edith Saltuper of 250 Ninth Street damaged when her car hit the tailgate of a parked Norwalk Truck Line truck in front of the Brown Hotel. Lucille Goldberg, 37, of 1620 East Avenue, had damage to her car at 4:30 yesterday after a collision with a car driven by Charles Netley of Lakewood.
In a Lorain hearing on parole revocation for Harry Fleisher the state's failure of a key witness to appear caused indefinite postponement until the witness can be present. Assistant Prosecutor William Wickens noted Fleisher was placed on probation in October after pleading guilty to receiving stolen property.
GRAND RAPIDS Mich Dec 10 An appeal to Pope Pius XI for sentiment on Catholic Church attitude toward recent radio sermons of the Rev Charles Coughlin on the Jewish question in Germany was made today by a Jewish Rabbi In a letter to his holiness Rabbi Jerome Darel Fulkman of Congregational Emmanuel of Grand Rapids asked assurance that the Royal Oak Mich priest s assertions were made without sanction of the Catholic Church.
A hunting accident in Cleveland killed George Terbrack Jr., 23, when his shotgun discharged as he placed it in his car. A 14 year old girl was hospitalized with a wound to her left hand from the incident. The fatal injury was an abdominal wound.
A Tuesday and Wednesday event at Eagles Hall offers a mystery treasure chest for sale. Organizers invite local shoppers to explore curios and prizes in a small market atmosphere.
Multiple obituary notices list Constance Della Sippel born 1938 who died at Elyria Memorial Hospital, Clarence Block of Chicago died suddenly leaving a sister Grace Block. services scheduled in Amherst and Evergreen Cemetery. John B. Robinson died in Wellington at home of his daughter. funeral Monday in Huntington M E Church. Henry Harrison, 72, former Cleveland tool maker and later inspector for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., died at his Avon Lake home.
Oberlin reports final tribute to Madame Johnston at First Church with about 400 attendees. Dr. W F. Bohn led the service and R P Jameson praised her work in promoting US France cultural ties. pallbearers included students and staff. The service moved to Fremont for graveside rites, the late Mine Johnston's former home.
Oberlin church services and church school schedules fill the week with sermons on Medicine for Our Spirits and Rejoice Greatly from the Messiah. Universal Bible Day and a declamation contest in Lorain County are noted, with engagement announcements and various Girl Scouts troop updates and social events involving local families.
Oberlin College held a memorial service for Dr Robert E Brown professor of practical theology and human relations who died November 25 at Finney Chapel noon Friday. President Ernest Hatch Wilkins and Dean T W Graham praised his nine years in the Graduate School of Theology as the 150 member chapel choir directed by Olut Christiansen sang.
Auction at my residence one mile east of La Porte on State Route 10 Butter nut Ridge Road on Wednesday December 14 at 10:00 a.m. featuring three horses, ten head of dairy cattle, farm tools and grain, tens of hay and equipment items, cash terms, no property to be moved until settled, lunch provided, Roy P Jackson and Clayton Ho Seay listed as organizers with clerk Lee Klinect.
Public auction on December 13 at Davidson Farm on Litchfield Belden road features 9 Holstein cattle including milk cows and two yearling heifers, 4 tons hay, farm tools, machinery, and household items. Cash terms. items to be removed after settlement. Auctioneer P A Walker, Elyria Ohio. clerk Irvin Kinnect.
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