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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1938

Page

10

City Club Discusses Wage and Hour Bill And Insurance

Andrew Ormsby of Elyria spoke at the City Club last evening on the Unemployment Insurance Law and the Wage and Hour Bill. He warned that using unemployment funds as normal revenue could deplete reserves, triggering higher taxes or inflation while noting cooperation could boost employment. the Wage and Hour Act sets minimums of 44 hours weekly and 25 cents per hour, with concerns over rising costs and impact on marginal producers. The meeting at Harriet's Tea Room featured a brief business session and introduced officers Robert Altfelt, Lawrence Aschenbach, and John Weimer.

Andrew Ormsby Elyria Ormsby Federal Treasury Mr. Ormsby Robert Altfelt Lawrence Aschenbach John Weimer Harriet

City's Health Dept Busy This Month

The Elyria health department reports a heavy workload this month with 1 960 school children examined and 15 disease cases listed. Miss Kathryne Fulton logged 365 visits, placarded nine houses, ran four baby clinics, sent one patient to a tuberculosis sanatorium, and oversaw 21 X-ray exams and 259 injections. Dose details include numerous prenatal, infant welfare, and school infirmary activities across multiple city departments.

Elyria Elyria Health Department el: Health Mness Chile City Hope Kathryne Fulton Mabel ‘Els Spine Co Fulton Tuberculosis Sanatorium G. W. Savage F. H. Williams

Urges Employers To Enroll In Safety Campaign

Lorain County Industrial Safety Campaign officials led by safety engineer T E Fennessey of the Industrial Commission of Ohio hope for higher enrollments as the first month nears completion. Employers are urged to enroll by October 3 if possible with accident record forms to be mailed November 1. A new group category includes theatres, and about 360 employers are already enrolled as the campaign continues through December 3.

Lorain County T. E. Fennessey Industrial Commission of Ohio Fennessy

Fatal Collision Near Elmwood Claims Miss Foote

Miss Carolyn Foote aged 25 was killed in a midnight crash on Route 13 near Elmwood when the car she rode in collided with a truck. Passenger Earl McCracken, 26, Centerbury, suffered a jaw fracture in the Mt Vernon incident reported October 28.

MT. Vernon Carolyn Foote Elmwood Earl McCracken Centerbury Foote

The Enemy To Be Presented By E H S Players

A local production titled The Enemy will be staged by E H S Players with Joan Bauer Nam as cast and a review noting the play’s themes of war and peace. Cast includes Gardner Ferriman Karp Swindling Birch Reinhards Slisbee Hancock among others.

Shiack Anne Wemec Pollock Ts Sea Fourteen Rent Nations World Court Joan Bauer Namas Gardner James Ferriman Robert Karp Paul Ia Jean Swindling

Death Record: Loretta Holmes Mother of County Relief Di Doro

Loretta Holmes died this morning at Lovelock in Weilersville Ohio. She lived with daughter Miss Mabel Holmes in Detroit. A son Clyde Holmes of Petoskey Michigan and five grandchildren survive. Interment will be in Oxskwrod Cemetery in Lodi. Funeral services incomplete.

Loretta Holmes County Relief di

Books Coming To Life Pageant At Church Of Christ

Sunday night at 8 o clock the pageant Books Coming To Life will be presented by two church groups at the Church of Christ. Flaine Cole authors the unusual program with about 20 participants. Lucile Hand Day and Harold Davis interpret Book Ends characters. Margaret Chu from Oberlin and China will offer a Chinese life interpretation. Special staging by Mr and Mrs FE Laver. Delene Rhoades Brunger assists with costumes. Deane Burns will discuss the memorial library goal. Public invited.

Church of Christ Flaine Cole Lucile Hand Day Harold Davis Margaret Chu Oberlin China FE. R. Laver Delene Rhoades Brunger Deane Burns Memorial Library

Dickens chair from Van Sweringen mansion sold at auction

In Cleveland on October 28 the chair Charles Dickens used while editing the London Daily News drew $230 at auction, surprising the Detroit bidder Dr Alfred H Whittaker. The yew wood desk chair with flaring legs came from the Van Sweringen 54 room mansion collection begun in 1927, with other similar bargains noted.

Cleveland Charles Dickens London Daily News van Sweringen Brothers Alfred H. Whittaker Detroit O. P M. J. van Sweringen

Four Day Rajy Magnates Americana Auction Nears End

The final sessions of a four day sale of the Rajy magnates Americana drew scant bids, with noon nearing and only 33789 in proceeds from an estimated 1,000,000 value. Proceeds will help satisfy the brothers debt of 60,000,000, the largest personal liability on record.

Americana

Deal minister launches dregs as you please services

Reverend J Ivor Wensley, a Deal England Baptist minister, begins "dregs as you please" services aimed at drawing holidaymakers into church life. Nearby residents note the informal format and potential for broader outreach.

J. Ivor Wensley Deal England

Oberlin College Calendar and Events Update

Oberlin College calendar lists talks by Dr. Earl F. Ege on manuscript and early books, various assemblies, concerts, and student activities from October 29 to November 5. Highlights include football and cross country meets against Wooster, music recitals, and a schedule of chapel and departmental events with speakers from India and Cleveland. Girl Scout Week observances and leadership recruitment are noted with details on age groups and planned activities.

To Observe Girl Scout Week Here

The Girl Scouts of Oberlin will observe Girl Scout Week with activities and community events. Local troops will participate in service projects and public programs at community centers and schools during the week.

The Girl Scouts of Oberlin

Ten Year Old Bride Weds Coal Miner in Kentucky

Paintsville dispatch reports Rosie Columbus aged 10 wed coal miner Fleming Tackett aged 34 in a two room cabin. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W G Ratliff with the bride’s mother seeking a license last week and Kentucky law cited by Floyd county clerk A B Meade allowing a minimum age of 14.

Paintsville Rosie Columbus Fleming Tackett Tackett W. OG. Ratliff Grace Columbus A. B. Meade Floyd County Kentucky L. B. Sheppard

Elyria Attorney Speaks on Judicial Selection Plan

Stevens of Elyria addressed Oberlin Rotary at the Oberlin Inn Thursday noon. He advocated a proposed amendment changing how judges are selected, representing the CMM organization chaired by Mr. West of Elyria.

Roe. Stevens Elysia Oberlin Rotary Club Dursdey Oberlin Inn Atmex Stevens CMM West Ot Eivria

Oberlin Women Attend District Conference in Wooster

Several members of the Oberlin Women’s clubs attend the Fall conference of the Middle North District Federation of Women’s Clubs in Wooster Ohio. Participants from Oberlin include Mrs. David Mover, Mrs. J. R. Havlor and Mrs. P. D. Sherman.

Oberlin Weomen Middle North District Federation of Womens Club Wooster Ohio David Mover J. R. Havlor P. D. Sherman

Notable Family Travel and Local Society News

Mr and Mrs R W Allen of East College street travel to Detroi for a visit with daughter Mrs Ralph William and family. Mr William’s parents Mr and Mrs C At Williams of Elyria join the trip. Mrs Dudley Wood and Mrs Al A Houghton return from weeks visiting brother James Wood and family in Henderson Texas and Shreveport Louisiana. Women’s Relief Corps members invited to inspect the Elyria Corps today.

R. W. Allen East College Street Detvoi Ralph William William C. At. Williams Elyria Mrs. Allen Dudley Wood al. A. Houghton James Wood Henderson Texas Shreeveport Louisiana Women’s Relief Corps Elyria Corps Mn Bai

Boys Enjoy Party At Y M C A Halloween Night

Fifty Elyria boys attended a YMCA Hallowe en party with half in costume. They heard a ghost story at the club then toured the county fair grounds to view the scene, returned for music by the Y s Guys band and refreshments. Jack Leber won the evening prize.

Elyria Hallowe'en County Fairgrounds Jack Leber

Health officer reviews birth records for 10-year-old

Johnson County health official says records show the child is 10 and born February 12, 1928. Authorities will verify with state records in Louisville before any action.

Johnson County State Department Louisville

Stop Worrying If You Want To Cure That Indigestion

CLAUD NORTH CHRISMAN M D outlines nervous indigestion and offers reassurance. He notes worry worsens appetite and digestion, while rest, sleep, and calm guidance can help, but many workers face income stress that hinders curing anxiety and digestive function.

Claud North Chrisman M.D

The Jitters and Organic Trouble It Discusses

A medical column describes how anxiety and nerves cause indigestion heart irregularities and faintness. It notes symptoms before midlife and urges patient self care with rest sympathy and doctor guidance while cautioning against overmedicating.

When Worry Fades to Calm Self Control Heals

The piece urges housewives and businesspeople to quit fretting about perfection and outsized remedies. It argues worry wastes energy, urges self restraint, and says most nervous indigestion cases can lead normal lives with moderation and patience. It notes inherited or acquired imbalances and calls for letting the world take care of itself.

New Fire Pumper Demonstrated to Pennsylvanians in Elyria

Three visitors from Pennsylvania toured Elyria to view a demonstration of the new fire department pumper. The Erie delegation included Joseph Martin safety director R J Murray master mechanic and W K Evans of Pittsburgh representative for the American LaFrance Corporation. They reported plans to purchase a similar pumper for Erie after the demonstration.

Elyria Pennsylvania Joseph Martin Erie R. J. Murray Erie Fire Department W. K. Evans Pittsburgh American la France Corporation

Levee and Prodeoce Notes From Fragmented OCR

Fragmentary OCR text describes levee related items and names with unclear sequence. Reads like a historical newspaper fragment with scattered proper nouns and possible dates. Contains mentions of May and June events, locations, and individuals in a coarse, uncertain order.

Potato Prices and Miscellaneous Goods Listing

Fragmentary OCR notes list various produce items with inconsistent prices. Mentions Michigan cobblers, Ohio round onions, Green Mountain items, North Dakota cobblers, and Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana references mixed with unclear quantities and cents per unit. The text is garbled and limits exact details.

Michigan Cobblers

Cattle Receipts Weaken at Market with Mixed Steer Prices

Market slow and receipts down as cattle traders report weaker undertone. Prices for common steers around 5.50 to 7.00, with some better lots near 8.50 while middling stock shows moderate demand and occasional steadiness. Local buyers and butchers note temperate activity and cautious bidding across sorts and grades.

Eliodee Chote Werkers Nedian Bereipe Baus ST. Bas

France Grants Six Scholarships for Argentine Students

The government of France offers six scholarships for Argentine students, aiming to support those who wish to perfect themselves in French. These awards target Argentine academics seeking advanced language and cultural study opportunities in France.

France Beadutaites Ys

Probate Notice Of Inventories And Debts Schedule

A probabilistic probate notice details hearings on inventories and schedules of debts for estates listed with names such as Elizabeth D Hacker and Peter J Tender. The document references location in Rochester and a hearing date around November 19, 1998 with requests for continuance or exceptions.

Emia Ib Testate Te Wetoeka Orra R. Crocker Wits Elizabeth D. Hacker Tredericka Hagen Etta Metzger Steve Mackin Peter J. Tender Frank Orlanti

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