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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

12

Elks Host Annual Yale Party With 200 Attendees

The Elks Lodge held its Christmas party with about 200 members in attendance. George Kimbel acted as Santa Claus and presented gifts from a large Christmas tree. Entertainers from Cleveland stations provided entertainment arranged by Jim Armitage. A children’s party on Dec 25 was planned for about 120 kids, with gifts for children and wives of members.

The Elks Lodge George Kimbel Cleveland Broadcasting Jim Armitage Q. J. Shafer At & O Ray Ritter Walter Kohn Doyle Perry Gerald Nau

Turkey in Yard Sparks Christmas Legend Doubt

J C Linville a Elyria High School science teacher on US West Avenue spotted a 23 pound turkey in his back yard. The bird tried to gain more weight before Christmas, but a broken leg string revealed the turkey escaped from neighbor Charles Eskins's garage.

J. C. Linville US West Avenue Elyria Santa Claus Santa Linville Charles Eskins

Collision damages front fenders on two vehicles on Lodi street

Police report a truck driven by A Wagenstine of 121 Lodi street collided with a car driven by John Bryant of 714 West River street on Lodi street at 7 35 a m as Wagenstine exited his driveway. Mrs John Kunitz 125 North Maple street said her car received damage to the right fender and rear bumperette when struck by an unidentified car at Lake and Woodland avenues last midnight.

A. Wagenstine Lodi Street John Bryant West River Street Wagenstine John Kunitz North Maple Street Lake and Woodland Avenues

Court Records Note Various Lorain Cases and Deputation

In Lorain today Fred W Meister sued the city for 232.14 for patrolman services from Oct 11 to Nov 16 1934. Lieut Lloyd E Sweet resumes probation duties in the Homer Baker case as Baker is placed on two years probation and ordered to repay 218 at 10 per month beginning next March 1. Judges Cook and Findley consider legal advertising legality in Lorain News after two papers ran notices. Albert Robinson 22 is sentenced to an indeterminate penitentiary term for non support after prior Toledo workhouse terms tied to drunkenness. W arrants issued for first witnesses in the Alexandr Maneff sex murder case in Ashland and Portsmouth precipes. Maneff to face three common pleas judges December 29 for first degree murder.

Fred W. Meister Lorain Lloyd E. Sweet Alvin Sanders Homer Baker Ridgeville Schroll Coal Company Lieut. Sweet Sweet Schroll Baker Common Pleas D. A. Cook Guy B. Findley Sheriff's Department Albert Robinson Robinson Toledo William Wickens Alexandr Maneff Wet Homestead Hitech-Hiker Louise Hornbeck Grafton Ashland County Portsmouth Samuel Paonessa Hornbeck L. H. Gerth Columbus Manoff

Sheriff warns merchants of farmer duo scam in villages

The sheriff's department cautions merchants in rural areas to watch for a man and woman posing as farmers who shortchange buyers after small purchases. The Watson Hardware Company in Oberlin reported an $8 loss. The man, about 45, 200 pounds, glasses, farmer dress. the woman about 30. They rode in a two year old car.

Sheriff's Department Watson Hardware Company Oberlin

Kiwanians Invite Children to Christmas Family Party

Elyria Kiwanis Club members will host their annual family party at the Hotel Graystone with Santa Claus as guest tomorrow. The note says a large attendance is expected for the Sixth Division installation party in Cleveland on January 6.

Children of Elyria Kiwanis Club Graystone Santa Claus Cleveland

The Real Sensation of Seeing Not The Eye

A reflective line argues that vision hinges on brain processing rather than eye sensation, suggesting perception arises from neural interpretation rather than raw sight. The statement emphasizes cognitive roles in recognizing objects and scenes.

The Tinker Presents Unusual Christmas Plot at Service

The Tinker, to be presented Sunday night at 7 30 by church youth, asks can true happiness be found at Christmas beyond material gifts. A clock that won t run and a repair by the tinker unite a family, with the play shaping a special annual Christmas program by the congregation.

Faith and Works Play Presented by Elyria High Students

Rotarians heard a Christmas Eve play by Elyria High School students at the Elks Restaurant during their weekly meeting. Directed by Nina J. Baker, the production titled Faith and Works featured Robert Chandler as a missionary Jo an Sauer as his wife Robert Karp as an Indian chief Jack Selby as a hunter and Betty MacDonald as the missionarys daughter. Robert Phelps and Harry Cook handled property and rights. The same play had been staged fr iday morning as part of the high school Christmas program.

Ohio Elyria Rotary Club Slyria High School Elks Nina J. Baker Robert Chandler Joan Sauer Robert Karp Jack Selby Betty McDonalds

Close Races in Missouri ALborsmen Classes Round Three

Results announced today show tight competition in Mo. ALborsmen ermnasnim classes. In Préps, Jack Wurtz’s team led with 39 points, closely followed by Philip Wehman and Jack Cook’s teams with 11 and 27 points respectively, while Charles Evans’s team trails. In the 12 to 11-year-old class McIntyre’s squad scored 23 points and Earl Welton’s team 27.

Mo. Albors Ermnasnim Lester Hawke Jack Wurtz Philip Wehman Jack Cook Charles Evans Tura Ins He. McIntyre Earl Welton

Change Dates of Meetings in Lorain County Series

Lorain County agricultural extension agent GC Blum Mel announces date changes for the first three Lorain County meetings to avoid conflicts. The sessions on January 13, January 20, and February 3 move from earlier dates. February 9 and 16 remain as planned. OSU specialists Earl Jones and C L Blackman lead the first three talks on restoring organic matter and soil productivity. Guy Miller headlines the final two on soil fertility and farm management.

Lorain County Blummel Earl Jones Ohio State University C. L. Blackman Guy Miller

Man pays alimony entirely in pennies in contempt ruling

Common Pleas Judge D A Cook found Willard Fox from Lorain in contempt for non payment of alimony after he claimed paying 5 01 in pennies last week to wife Mary Avilla Fox The court sentenced him to five days in the county jail noting the penny payment as prima facie evidence of contempt

Common Pleas D. A. Cook Willard Fox Lorain Fox Mary Avilla Fox Sabor

Jake Kilrain Dies in Quincy

The famed oldtime boxer Jake Kilrain, part of the hare knuckle era, died in a Quincy hospital today at age 72 or 73 after a year of illness. Hospital officials released no cause of death.

Quincy Jake Iniulrain

Christmas Services In Amherst Features Pageants And Masses

Christmas programs fill Amherst churches this week with song recitations and pageants. Congregational and First Evangelical hold services. St Peter Evangelical hosts candlelight. St Joseph, St Paul Lutheran, and other churches schedule masses and English or German services. youth pageants and yuletide gatherings complete the holiday schedule.

Amherst Congregational Church Methodist Church Santa Claus St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School First Evangelical Church St. Peter Evangelical Church St. Joseph Church Teckawitha Club St. Paul Lutheran Church

Village council tackles traffic light and park project

The council discussed the Cleveland avenue and Church street light, instructed Clerk Miller to contact Crucible Products Co. Lorain, and debated benches for Brandt's Park skating rink. Engineer Laundon will draft Woodhill Drive paving and a sanitary and storm sewer on Crosse street. Last meeting before new members take office January 4.

Cleveland Avenue Church Street Miller Crucible Products Co. Lorain John Hollingsworth Brandt's Park Laundon Woodhill Drive Crosse Street

Senior League Elects Officers at St Peter Evangelical

Twenty members of the Senior League of St. Peter Evangelical gathered to elect officers for the coming term. The group formalized leadership roles and planned future activities for church and community outreach.

League of St. Peter Evangelical

Christmas Parties And Church Event Highlight December Cheer

The Pythian Sisters held their annual Christmas party after a regular meeting to finalize plans for the upcoming joint installation with the Knights of Pythias next month. After games and contests, gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. The Congregational Church class taught by Miss Edna Williams hosted a Christmas party at the parsonage with games contests and a gifts exchange followed by dessert.

and Reformed Church Frederick Berger Helen Hollingsworth Melvie Schroeder Helen Herbstines James Short Robert Laux Earl Sabiers Mary Berger

Christmas party and choir rehearsal noted in calendar

The Thursday calendar lists a regular choir rehearsal at 6 50 p m for the St Peter Evangelical and Reformed church choir. It also mentions the Eagle Auxiliary Christmas party to be held.

St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Eagle

Isolated Farm House Burns Five Perish

Five people died in a fire at an isolated farm house in Salthick township near Connellsville Iowa. Victims identified include William Yothers 70 Annie 68 and three Crow children Wilmer Jean and Annabel all under 16. Frank Crow 45 and son Melvin 10 were hospitalized unable to explain what happened. Fire reportedly began when a stove exploded as a member prepared breakfast. Authorities searched for a possible sixth victim, the mother of the children.

Connellsville Salthick Township William Yothers Annie Frank Crow Wilmer Jean Annabel Frank Melvin Connellsville Hospital

Continuation of the Number One story and peace hopes

The article recounts President Woodrow Wilson’s final public remarks after labeling Japan the aggressor in China and endorsing the nine power and Kellogg treaties. It notes his belief that peace could prevail and that nations bound by the pacts could avert war, mentioning his background and political career. It also references U. S. cabinet and foreign policy episodes during his tenure.

United States Japan China Contifet

Japanese ovances seized at Yokohama steamer

Six thousand boxes of Japanese ovances were deftly handled upon a Yokohama steamer recently.

Yokohama

New Manager At Goodrich Silvertown Store

A. M. Hutchison is appointed manager of the Goodrich Silvertown Store at 248 Second Street, moving from Canton where he was also with the Goodrich Silvertown organization. He has nine years in the tire business, is married with one child, and resides at 321 South Fairlawn Avenue. He succeeds J. C. McKinley, who is transferred to Cincinnati.

Goodrich Silvertown Second Street Thew A. MM. Hutchison Ilyria Canton Goodrich Silvertown Hutchison South Fairlawn Avenue J. C. McKinley McKinley Cincinnati

Pickering Funeral Set After Avon Auto Crash

The funeral for Mr Robert Pickering will be held Friday at 2:30 PM in Avon M E church with burial at Avon Center cemetery following injuries from Monday’s auto crash. Carlton Squire received word of his uncle J J Ginste death in Tacoma Washington. Ginste was a former West Ridge teacher, home in Kipton, with local relatives A L Squire North Eaton Albert Gintse and Mrs Meade Buckley in Wayne county.

Robert Pickering Elyria Memorial Avon M. E Avon Center Cemetery Carlton Squire J. J. Ginste Tacoma Washington Myr. Ginste West Ridge School Kipton A. L. Squire North Eaton Albert Gintse Alrs Meade Buckley Waneinaa

County Allocates 12500 For Relief

An allocation of 12500 for relief in Lorain County was approved by the State Emergency Board under a recent revision enacting funds to counties. The money will be redirected to the central relief unit covering Lorain, Erie, Avonlake, Ashtab and LaGrange. County commissioners and officials met to discuss relief funding and related problems.

Refiafoan Lorain Deceinee State Einarrettcy Board Fimetee Reiiot Liveria Avonlabe Aspherst LaGrange Carrnty I. Pann John B. Davids Ved DeChant County Helief Titvector Ernfigtmes Counene R. Bartler

Ashland crash claims life of James Spayde and injures Ednar Koehl

ASHLAND December 22 James Spayde LS of Sie was fatally injured when Koehl Jr of Ashland struck a parked truck in Ashland. Spayde a freshman at Ashland College and halfback on the freshman football team, Koehl a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin was injured with a broken arm. The incident is reported by publisher of the Ashland Times-Ganette.

Ashland James Spayde Sie Ednar Koehl, Jr Koehls Todoax Spayde Ashland College Koch University of Wisconsin Ashland Pimes-Ganette

Coal tar and the birth of modern anesthesia era

The text notes coal tar as an early key source in developing anesthesia methods, highlighting its historical role in pain relief practices. It reflects the era when chemical compounds derived from coal tar influenced medical procedures and patient comfort during surgery and dental work.

Cleveland Market Report Dense with Produce Prices

The Cleveland produce listing details numerous items from cabbage and celery to onions and parsnips with prices per basket, peck, or pound. It also covers live poultry, beef, and pork spreads alongside grain and hay values, noting prices from local suppliers and mills and signaling generally steady to varied market conditions.

Mayor fines man after alleged deriy conduct arrest on Broad Street

John Drousky of Elmpatrect was fined $1 and costs after appearing before Mayor Leonard Smith for alleged dirty conduct. He was arrested at 11 PM yesterday for fighting on Broad Street between East Avenue and Cedar Street, police report states.

John Drousky Leonard Smith Broad Street East Avenue Cedar Street

Toledo Grain Prices and Elevator Transits

Grain prices and elevators listed with bids on wheat, corn, and oats. No. 2 red and yellow varieties shown with bid prices and rates, including No 2 white oats and extra prints for the day.

Sheet Elevator Co Monetana Milling Co Ries Steuw Toledo Crete ATS Nu Butte

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