Elyria Legion Post Seeks Armory Site and Supports Toy Drive
Elyria Post No 12 of the American Legion held a busy meeting last night approving a Knights of Columbus Christmas toy project for needy Elyria children. The post pledged to provide toys to children in needy Legion and auxiliary families and formed a committee led by Paul Collins to oversee the drive. They also expressed support for finding a suitable site for a new National Guard armory and planned to cooperate with civic groups. The meeting included the presentation of the Sons of the American Legion charter and membership roll by Pete De Weese. James Fermin accepted the charter as captain. The post showed 1955 World Series films for the Sons, announced new membership cards, and elected Carl F. Wolf adjutant.
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Elyria Post No. 12
American Legion
Elyria Council
The
Knights of Columbus
Elyria
Post
Legion
Paul O. Collins
National Guard
Sons of the American Legion
Pete”’ de Weese
the Legion
Legion For Sons of Legionnaires
United States
James Ferriman
Thomas Welsh
Legion Post
William Wyasne Kemble
Wilmington
Delaware
Carl F. Wolf
H. E. Agate
Ellis Nielsen
Sterling Favorites M. F division Christmas party
Mrs Norris J Walters, Mrs Alfred H Fuller and Mrs Edd W Brown hosted the Sterling Favorites M. F division at their home. Despite cold weather a good turnout attended the sewing gathering and Christmas party with exchange of gifts.
New Christmas Wreaths Display Unveiled at Local Shop
Paul Wainwright at 128 Courtland St presents a fresh line of Christmas wreaths. Visit the display before von bur for holiday cheer and gift ideas. Call 2727 for details.
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von Bur
Paul Wainwright
Courtland St
Youth Caught After Chase Sentenced To Jail By The Mayor
Alex Sokolowski 19, who claimed to be from Cleveland, was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in county jail by Mayor W. H. Vanoster after arraignment for breaking a window at Rainbow Garden skating rink. He fled from the rink with accomplice officers in pursuit, was captured by Olmstead, and revived by a jail doctor after appearing unconscious. The incident followed earlier removal from the rink for disorderly conduct.
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Alex Sokolowsk
Cleveland
Ww. H. Vanoster
Rainbow Garden
Sokolowski
Joe Smolokey
Washington and
Broad Streets
Li P.m
Lee Johnson
Schulowski
Thelma Todds Death Inquiry Reexamines Sunset Boulevard Trip
Continued police inquiry revisits Thelma Todds movements from Cafe Trovaradero on Sunset Boulevard in Bollywood to her apartment above Thelma Todds Sidewalk Cafe beyond Santa Monica. The focus is on her role as Life of the Party and questions about her absence.
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Thelma
Trovadero
Sunset Boulevard
Bollywood
Thelma Todd
Santa Monica
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting At Spencer Church
The Spencer Church Lutheran Ladies Aid and Missionary Society held an all day meeting at Miss Verna Auerman's home. The group sewed in the morning, enjoyed dinner at noon, and featured an afternoon program and business meeting. Refreshments were provided at the close.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of
The
Spencer Church
Verna Auerman
Reverend Meister Speaks at Brotherhood Meeting
The regular Brotherhood meeting at MBE church drew a good turnout with Rev Karl Meister as guest speaker presenting moving pictures of northern Canada. The 8 AMME division served lunch. Mrs Alfred Fuller spent Friday in Cleveland on business.
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M. BE
Karl Meister
Canada
Mere
Alfred Fuller
Cleveland
Red Cross Course Concludes With Final Examinations
The Red Cross and their instructor completed this week s course with twelve meetings and lectures for the public. Final examinations are scheduled for next Wednesday December 18. Enrollment of attendees was strong and the lectures were found interesting and instructive. Rev and Mrs J G BKonnts entertained the Young Peoples M E orchestra on Tuesday evening.
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Red Cross
Thepithets
Agaill
Mra
J. G. Bkonnts
Young Peoples M. E
Local Society Notes Reach Year-End Wrap Up
The W H M Society of the Spearer M church wrapped up the year with packing several boxes of clothing for Holloway Deaconess Home. Mrs Aldrich hosted a Local Workers M E division gathering with chairmen Mesdames Hendricks and Recker. a large turnout enjoyed lunch, social time, and a Christmas party with exchanges. The Tiluber League held a devotional and social at Roger and Estella Leininger home. The Fidelity S S Class plans its annual dinner and Christmas party at Mrs Simon Rice's home on Tuesday Dec 17, with all members expected to attend.
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W. H. M. Society of the
Spearer M
Ravidrich
Holloway Dea 'Ness
Char Jes Myers
Aldrich -Eved
Walter Rook
M. E. Division
Mesdame Arleigh Hendricks
Neal Recker
Cohagen
Bertha Browand
Marie Bowen
Tuuber League
Roger
Estella Leininger
Fidelity S. S
The
Baptist Church
Simon Rice
Rotarians Share Christmas Toys With Crippled Children
Rotarians held their annual Christmas party for hospitalized children at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children in Elyria. C William Otto of the Lansying Chamber of Commerce spoke on riches and resilience, as Rotarians gave toys to the youngsters to brighten their holiday.
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Elyria Rolly
The
Gates Hospital
Elyria Memorial Hospital
C. William Otto
Lansyng
Micgh.) Chamber of Commerce
Otto
Tors
Meeks
the Gates Hospital
Death Record Mrs Louis Z McKee
Mrs Flo McKee wife of Ton 74 McKee of 222 Washerane avenue died at Tansff Hospital Cleveland Wednesday at 1 am after a year long illness. Born in Haxs Kansas September 29 1887 she leaves husband three daughters Jacquelin Jo0n and Jean and her parents Mrs William J Bethard Indianapolis Indiana a sister Fred D of California and Elizabeth. Body to be shipped from Nichols Funeral Home tonight to Indianapolis where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon.
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Flo McKee
McKee
Washerane Avenue
Tansff Hospital
Cleveland
Haxs
Kansas
Jacquelin
California
Elizabeth
Nichols Funeral Home
Indianapolis
Colorful Yuletide Illumination Welcomes Santa in Elyria
Colorful lights in green red blue yellow orange and purple will greet Santa as he arrives and illuminate Elyria homes this Christmas season. The Chronicle Telegram sponsors an exterior residential lighting contest with four prizes per division totaling 40. Entries due December 24 with judging between Christmas and New Year’s Days.
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Santa Claus
Elyria
Swwria
Chronicle-Telegram
Obituary notices for Mrs Catherine Walters and John Wolinski
Mrs Catherine Walters aged SS years died at her son W B Walters home 1% 14th street Lorain after a two week illness Born in Poland November 23 1847 she lived in Lorain 37 years coming from Berea She was a member of the Charena of the Nativity Funeral rites Sunday at 9 4 NE from her home at 8 38 Reverend I J Nembowski will preside Burial at Calvary cemetery Survived by son W B Walters and Frank Walters of Berea ten daughters 26 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren The caskets will be moved from Rittner funeral home Thursday afternoon to the home of her son Frank Wolinski on Main Street Jaffon died December 17 at 5 PM after a lingering illness Brother to Gudt Koniski and Peter Wolinski of this county Born March 27 1877 in Graf ton Westashorr Germany He was a member of St Pauls Franre church in Elyria Survived by three sons Fiovaert Ralph at home and War of LaGrance a daughter who preceded him in death a brother Jaroh Neuman of Cherl'n Friends may call at Rittner funeral home until Thursday noon when the hearse will move to the late home in Graf ton for Friday funeral at 2 PM with Rev Fon Trion officiating Burial Nesbitt cemetery
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Catherine Walters
W. B. Walters
14Th Street
Lorain
Morniig
Poland
Beren
Charena of the Nativity
Rittner Funeral Home
Frank Wolinki
Main
Jaffon
Gudt Koniski
Peter Wolinski
Rnty Wesashorr
Germany
Ta Jaages Shoowifa
Wilhelmina
Fiovaert
Ralph
War of
Abbe Road Sewer Project Approved
WPA officials approve the Abbe Road sanitary sewer project in three divisions with costs totaling 21 895 8168487 and 14 272, funds to provide WPA labor for several months. Also reported are community notices from Spencer churches and local groups, including a missionary society meeting, a card party, and a Moody Bible school student visiting relatives.
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Abbe Road
WPA
Columbus
Spencer
Misa Helen Boone
Moody Bible School
W. D. Boone
Glee Club To Make 12 Day Concert Tour
Oberlin plans a twelve day concert tour by the Oberlin Men's Glee Club and Larry Gill's orchestra through Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Pennsylvania beginning December 26. They travel to Newark Jackson Portsmouth Ashland Huntington Charleston Uniontown Pittsburgh and Orville before returning to Oberlin. The trip includes social gatherings after concerts and a total of thirty four performers with six extra members.
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Oberlin.o
Oberlin Men’s Glee Club
Larry Gill
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Glee Club
Newark. O
Jackson
Portsemouth
Tee
Bee
Ash'and
Huntington
W. Va
Cinhb
Charleston
Eigrh
Uniontown
Pittsburth
Orville, O
Oberlin
Children Exhibit By Allen Art Museum Displays At Public Library
An exhibit of drawings by Beyrs and Gins from public school art classes runs this week in the Allen Art Museum and continues in Carnegie Library children’s room until January 4. Twenty five students, split into two classes meeting Wednesdays and Fridays under Wiss Frnestine Evans, study current and permanent exhibitions and art history via slides. Participants include Allen Cooley Robert Howe Florence Jakus Benson Tucker Mary Alice Utterback Allen Schubert Douglas Rogers Steven Wall Warren Line Kathryn Court John Tuntley Robert Kutcher David Lancashire Shirley Jane Papworth Joan Porter Rose Rehoreg Jimmy Rowe Patricia Scott Clair Siddal Jimmy Wall Charles S Titchcock Wallace Wall Ellis Scott Ralph Ruth Elmer Owens.
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Beyrs
Gins
Allen Art Museum
Carnegie Library
Wiss Frnestine Evans
Allen Cooley
Robert Howe
Florence Jakus
Benson Tucker
Mary Alice Utterback
Allen Schubert
Douglas Rogers
Steven Wall
Warren Line
Kathryn Court
John Tuntley
Robert Kutcher
David Lancashire
Shirley Jane Papworth
Joan Porter
Rose Rehoreg
Jimmy Rowe
Patricia Scott
Clair Siddal
Jimmy Wall
Charles S Titchcock
Wallace Wall
Ellis Scott
Ralph Ruth
Elmer Owens
Christmas Party By Legion Auxiliary Delights Members
The American Legion hall hosted the auxiliary for its annual Christmas party with a brief meeting, social gift exchange, and late refreshments. They plan a children's Christmas party on Monday December 23 from 3 to 5 PM at the Legion hall.
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American Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Officers Elected By Past Matrons In Holiday Party
The Past Matrons of the Eastern State were entertained at a Christmas party yesterday at the home of Mrs. W. F.
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Mra. W. F
Oberlin social notes and holiday events brief
Mrs Fannie A Drummond plans holiday visit with daughter Edna Bruner in Bicknell Indiana. Mr and Mrs William Finley hosted by Mr and Mrs Gordon Ely in Mansfield. Oberlin Junior League hosts pot luck snp er at Mrs H S Arnold s East College home. Mrs A R Kimpton Fred Beebe Marion Kimpton attend Farstern Star school in Millersburg. Men s Civic Club to host annual guest night at Mt Zion Baptist church with Dr Myers Lo rain as speaker. Oberlin High school Junior class Christmas Dance set for Saturday in the gym.
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Fannie A. Drummond
West College Street
Edna Bruner
Bicknell, Indiana
Oberlin Junior League
H. 5. Arnold
East College Street
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Myers
Lorain
Divorces and burglaries hit Lorain County court docket
In Lorain area court matters include Mrs. Waldyslaw Kielkowski filing for divorce on wilful absence grounds. A burglary at 174 Fast College street reported by Marshal Robert Parrish of Oberlin involved a smashed rear window and unavailable damage details. Additional cases include a $45 theft report from Alex Simon near Conley road, partition suit by William Gest in Grafton, and a will executrix suit for 3335 against Tshelle Petersohn with foreclosure of Elyria property sought. Camden township seeks transfer of 5100 from general to road fund for county payments, and C A Mark Lumber Co sues James J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Parrish
Oberlin
Sheriff's Department
Anna Meldrum
Fast College Street
Florida
Parrish
Foreclosure action and car bill of sale case in Grafton township
O Rourke and partners face 225 dollars alleged due on a promissory note in a foreclosure case involving property in Grafton township. J R Dall of Elyria fined 15 dollars and costs after arraignment for failing to file a car bill of sale within three days under Ohio law. Edward Murphy of Elyria pleaded not guilty and awaits trial at 1 pm December 27, released on 1000 dollar bond.
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O'Rourke
Grafton Township
J. R. Dall
Elyria
Joseph Petro
Thomas W. Thomas
State Highway Patrol
Edward Murphy
Greenwich man charged with reckless driving after collision
Reckless driving charges were brought today against Louis Wacker of Greenwich Ohio by Boyd Keely. The Jackson Hotel reports a collision of stolen cars on Duck Pond road. Wacker pleaded not guilty and was released on bond pending trial at 9 a.m. Saturday, arraignment before Justice Preston Coon.
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Louis Wacker
Greenwich
Boyd Keely
Jackson Hotel
Duck Pond Road
Wacker
Preston Coon
Elyria Man Fined For Intoxication in Justice Court
Carl Harr of Elyria was fined 35 and costs by Justice Joseph Petro after arraignment on intoxication charges. Harr was arrested Sunday, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Harr
Elyria
Joseph Petro
Harr
Lawsuit ends in 75 verdict over highway argument
A dispute between motorists over highway rights led to a court case that concluded with Nicholas Gulgui of Eaton winning a $75 verdict. The injury occurred when Edward Christ of Henrietta struck Gulgui on the head with a flashlight during an argument on September 20, 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Gulgui
Eaton
Gulgui
Edward Christ
Henrietta
Number One Continued from Pigot League Meeting
The league council faces the prospect of retreat from penalties or a new push against Italy. Foreign ministers attended in person including Laval Beck Timulescu Rushdi Monteiro Eden to represent Britain. Italy was represented by Bova-Scoppa and Mascia as talks loom.
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League
Italy
Pierre Laval
France
Joseph Beck
Poland
Nicholas Timulescu
Roumania
Trewfik Rushdi
Turkey
Armindo Monteiro
Portugal
Anthony Eden
Britain
Renato Bova-Scoppa
Permanent League
Luciano Mascia
Mussolini
Baron Aloisi
Layal
Eden
Milne Disappearance Sparks Federal Inquiry In New York
A note threatening Milne’s relatives with finding him dead demanded $50,000 in small denomination bills be sent to New York. Milne, once a J. P. Morgan clerk, had been freelancing in fiction and theater and lived with his 15 year old brother in a Manhattan rooming house when he vanished Saturday morning.
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Young Milne
New York
J. P. Morgan and Co
Frederick
Manhattan
Invention of coins as money dates from 790 B C
The statement notes that coins serving as money originated around 790 BCE. It highlights an early monetary shift from barter to coinage, marking a foundational moment in economic history. No figures beyond the date are given.
Poultry and Produce Prices From Cleveland Market Summary
Market reports show unsettled poultry prices with whites and Leghorns in various weights, turkeys and ducks priced by type. Potatoes, tomatoes, and grains list Indiana Ohio values, with wheat at around 1.02 to 1.03 and corn 62 to 66 cents per bushel, plus Toledo butter and eggs prices.
Market notes on cattle sheep and hog prices
CATTLE-150 market active land steads pricing choice to prime steers from 750 to 1100 pounds with sales around 11.50 per pound, wood Erass cattle listed at 7.00 to 8.50, good heifers 8.50 to 9.50, good cows various weights 4.50 to 5.30. CALVES-250 steady market with choice to prime 11.50 to 12.50, good to choice 10.50 to 10.75, mediums 8.90 to 10.50. SHEEP AND LAMBS-100 steady. choice lambs 10.50, good 9.50 to 10.50, medium fine 9.50, choice wethers 4.00 to 3.00, medium 2.30 to 4.00, choice ewes 5.00 to 4.00, mediums 3.20 to 3.00, common 1.90 to 2.90. HOGS-GON steady. 250- ths 9.20 to 9.50, 220-508 ths 9.75, 180-720 lbs 9.75, 140-18 ths 2.75, ples 150-186 ths 5.73 to 4.85, raushgs 8.20 to 8.75, stags 6.50 to 4.90.
Food Prices and Produce Varieties Listed in Local Notice
A fragmentary price list outlines produce items including cabbage celery lettuce and parsley with varied packaging. Entries show weights such as 30 lb baskets and 12 quart baskets, plus per unit and per dozen pricing like 60 to 65 cents for 30 lb celery and 50 to 75 cents for lettuce. additional notes mention jumbo stalks and hothouse leaves.
Townsend race concludes amid varied support and late entries
Campaign remarks show Townsends supporters split on his candidacy with Townsend Clubs endorsing after the race began. Main credits district rank and file for victory and promises to push the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan in a forthcoming bill. Eugene G. Kieffer, a late Farmer-Labor candidate, totals 394 votes as the primary and special election fill the Kimball vacancy.
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Cans
Groun
Townsend Clubs
Townsend Old Age
Main
Eugene G. Kieffer
Farmer-Labor Party
Henry M. Kimball
Bow and Arrow Hunt Nets Three Mallards Near Florence
Florence Oregon report notes Dr. G F Guldager and James Baker tired of shotgun hunting. They switched to a long bow and Baker killed three mallards with bow and arrow, marking a notable hunt in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence, Orc
G. F. Guldager
James Baker
Baker
Elyria Stores Urge Christmas Gift Shopping First
Local retailers in Elyria urge shoppers to begin holiday gift buying in town. Merchants promote unique selection, steady inventory, and special in store offers to boost downtown commerce this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
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Entertains Club
Sederis
W. E. Shay
Cor. Broad and
West Ave
Link's Bakery
Chase
Meister Spears
W.H. Mf. Society
O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co
Court Street
Louis Z. McKee
Santa
Chronics-Telegram
Chroniccle-Telegram
Frank Krolinskt
Bers
Wome Missionary Society
Spiencer Baptist Ehuren
Cecil Wolf
Lester Beckley
Supt
Beaumont
Pythian Sisters
Flossie Bridere
Wellington
Karl Weldrick
Esther Alflen
East Lorrain St
Gravit
North Main Street
A. J. Waite
Anna Slater
Oqmra Hoeh
Sarah Branigan
Grace Morgan
Legion Auxiliary
William Finley
Gordon Ely
Mansfield
A. R. Kimpton
Winifred Beebe
Marion Kimpton
Farstern Star School of Instruction
Millersburg
Oberlin High School
Waldyslaw Kielkowski
Alex Simon
Hawk Road
Conley Road
North Eaton
Tre
William Gest
Grafton
Oscar Gest
Gracie BR. Spicer
W. P. Bolse
Tsahelle Petersohn
Camden
Common Pleas Court
General Fund
C. A. Mark Lumber Company
James J
Pigot
Cleveland Proulce
LIV
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Idaho
Texas
Hothouse
Toledo
Cleveland Livestock
Hovmegrowers' Market
Blue Bird
J. P. Diederich
Cleveland Road
Hotel Newell
Cavalier
Schroll Coal
Scranton
American Oriental Rugs
West Bridge Street
Water Street
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