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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1940

Page

3

Bettina Stops Apostoli to Challenge Light-Heavy Title

Melio Bettina defeated Fred Apostoli by technical knockout at the end of the 12th round at Madison Square Garden. Apostoli, turning 26, was stopped after a brutal beating, sending his camp into shock and ending his crown bid. Bettina, of Beacon, N Y, earned another title shot against the Conn-Gus Lesnevich winner from Miami on Feb 28.

New York Melio Bettina Fred Apostoli Madison Square Garden Apostoli Polyclinic Hospital Bettina Beacon N. Y King Apostol San Francisco Larry White White Fred the Garden Arthur Donovan Hettina Crawn Billy Conn Melo Detroit Conn-Gus “Lesnevich Miami

Clean Walks From Home Made Snow Plow

Bunny Brown drum major of the Elyria school band keeps a gingery step by clearing Riverside Court with a home made snow plow. Neighbor Joe Copas calls it mighty fine to have walks cleaned first thing in the morning and says neighbors are strong for Bunny.

Burnell Bunny) Brown Elyria _cbeh Deine Riverside Court Joe Copas Bunny

County official investigates 79 school absences

Allan T. Smith county school attendance officer reported last night that he investigated 79 absence cases from Lor County village and rural schools. He attributed 44 to illness, two to home quarantine, two to lack of clothing and shoes, three to truancy, and nine to other causes. He made 14 school visits, issued five working permits, sent six written notices to parents, and took two cases to court.

Allan T. Smith Lor Smith

Two Pails-Doused Fire At Lodi Street Home

Occupants of the John Mirnich residence at 624 Lodi Street extinguished a kerosene stove blaze with two pails of water last night. Firefighters arrived to find the fire already out, having scorched a small table top, a widow frame and sash, and a window shade and curtain. Squad Company No. 3 and Engine Company No. 3 responded.

John Mirnich Lodi Street

Mayor Petro Performs Wedding Ceremony in Elyria

Mayor Joseph Q. Petro officiated a marriage ceremony with principals John F. Black and Helen Caldwell, both 36 and of Elyria addresses. Sheriff Gail F. Finegan coordinated arrangements and acted as best man and witness, with no police court cases listed for today.

Joseph Q. Petro John F. Black Helen Caldwell Elyria Gail F. Finegan Wsed

Clearview Keeps Loop Lead With Sixth Victory Over Wellington

Clearview High's Clippers beat Wellington 30-17 on their home court to maintain first place in the Northern High School League. Hay Waters led with 11 points, while Bill Anney topped Wellington with eight. Vermilion defeated Medina 43-24 and Amherst beat New London 32-2 as the race tightens with Clearview at six wins and one loss, Vermilion and Amherst at five and two. Reserves: Clearview 12th straight over Wellington 28-17. Amherst 29-17 over New London.

Clearview High Clippers Wellington High Dukes Clearview High Court Doyt Perry Hay Vermilion Amherst Lon Clearview Medina Mathers Cats Clearview Wellington New London Maca Orf Cuew If. Pape Lachyanu Unzsok Ve. Shawver L. Machnauer J. Macha Graber Cjiawsar S.as T. Ei Hanmer Tucker Des McClaflin Amerst Oz. G Frederick Rolenda Wedlunetz Herringtett Davis RooDavis le Sebeck

Bowling Standings and Meat Market Notes in Elyria Page

The column lists local bowling standings and business names in Elyria with mentions of Ye Olde Diner and several firms. It reports a Department of Agriculture meeting in Amherst to discuss finances, clubhouse rebuilding, and member approval. It ends with a note on Hong Kong anticipating industry expansion if the war continues.

Elyria Recreation Ladies Iyria Kardyares Hasere Rutner Leo's Harnes Coal Company Moedt Sohinans Brown Gulf Service Elyrea Eagt View Rotc Dais Teasers Transtea Burkhart Hong Kong

Divorces Granted and Contempt Found in Court

Evelyn Louise Ellsworth and Kwturah Alice Beers obtained divorces from George Ellsworth and Charles De lano Beers respectively, on neglect grounds by Judge Guy B Findley. Henry Dean of Lorain was jailed for contempt over alimony nonpayment. Also, Harold Beckstien reported a 1935 Terraplane stolen from Lodi Street.

Evelyn Louise Ellsworth George Ellsworth Guy B. Findley Kwturah Alice Beers Charles Delano Beers Henry Dean Lorain Common Pleas Harold Beckstien Linwood Street Lodi Street

Eaton Five Crushes Lorain St Marys 87-45

Eaton Five defeated Lorain St Marys 87 to 45 for its biggest score of the year. Dick Hawke led with 42 points, forming a likely Lorain county scoring record, while Dave Hawke added 22 and Bob Rothel 17. Lorain St Marys’ Curl y showed standout play with 7 points. Eaton improved to 15 wins in 16 games. The Eaton Reserves also beat St Marys Reserves 23-18.

Eaton Eston High Dick Hawke Lorain County Lorain St. Mary Dave Hawke Bob Rothel Curly St. Mary’s St. Mary's Gret Hawke If Ane Ts Fehm Ries Cramer Schuster Rg Schreder P. Flaherty B Flaherty

Markets grain and hay prices from Heivatar Co and Montana Salt Co

Quotations show oats at 46% 4s etc, flour and mill prices and various hay and straw items. Entries list Timothy and mixed hay prices, with alfalfa hay at 10.00 per unit and other forage values.

Hievatar Co Montana Salting Co Timothy Sil Dean

Fish Game Assn Meeting Suspended After Clubhouse Fire

The Amherst Fish and Game Association convened despite its clubhouse burning to the ground, disrupting plans and prompting immediate safety reviews and relocation considerations for ongoing activities. Local officials assisted with emergency responses while members assessed losses and future venue options.

Playboy's Secretary Serial Comes to Chronicle Telegram

The Chronicle Telegram will publish two chapters of the serial story Playboy's Secretary on Monday. The feature promises installment style intrigue as the publication continues the tale across pages.

Playboy Chronicle-Telegram

County Home Children Bus Transport Decision

Oberlin February 3 The Lorain County Children's Home bus will continue service for the rest of the school year after the Oberlin Board of Education approved cooperation with the Home trustees. The AG ruling blocked Home operation, and the district will seek private funds to cover costs while two teachers resign, Mrs Sue Rotruck and Walter R Williams, with retirement and university plans noted.

Oberlin Lorwn County Obert Board of Eduction Board of Education Sue Rotruck Walter R Williams Hotruck Hore Wiliams Hoth

Dorothy Hutchinson Weds Ralph Justin

Miss Dorothy Hutchinson daughter of Mrs. Arthur Youngless of East Oberlin wed Ralph Justin son of Mr. and Mrs. Cuff Justin of New Oberlin. Rev W C O Loughlin performed the church ceremony at the Sacred Heart parsonage at three this afternoon. The bride wore wine colored velvet with tea rosebud accessories and a shoulderette. Bridesmaid Loretta Youngless of Amherst wore blue crepe. Best man was Clyde Justin. The couple will reside at 76 East Lorain and hold open house next Sunday from 2 to 6 p m.

Dorothy Hutchinson Arthur Youngless East Oberlin Ralph Justin Cuff Justin New Oberlin Church of the Sacred Heart W. C. O'Loughlin Boride Mass Loretta Youngless Amherst Clyde Justin East Lorain Street Bernie

The Remaking of Simon Peter and World Christian Community

Oberlin First Church led by Rev J Richards announces 9:49 a m Church School and 11:00 a m worship with a sermon on The Remaking of Simon Peter. Choir to sing Let all the world in every corner sing. Youth Fellowship attends Medina Association mid winter conference in Lorain with World Christian Community theme. First Methodist Church led by Rev H B Williams offers 9:45 a m church school and 11:00 a m worship with sermon by the minister.

Harold Decker First Methodist Mt. Vernon S. Lee Whiteman Oberlin Forest Street W. M. Horton The Theological Seminary First Richards Simon Peter Geoffrey Shaw Youth Fellowship Medina Association Lorain World Christian Community First Methodist Church H. B Williams Vincent I Hart Inter

Gables Rest At Lodge In Mexico

Clark Gable and his wife Carole Lombard rested at a lodge 24 miles south of Ensenada Mexico awaiting a clear status to resume their Aunt. The couple spent the day in quiet retreat as they prepared for the next leg of their travel plans.

Gables Lodge Mexico Ensenada Mex Clark Gable Carole Lombard Here

Deaths and funeral notices from Elyria and Wellington areas

Multiple obituary items note the deaths of Anna Westley of Butternut Ridge and Gary Dean Martin of Wellington, with funeral plans in Elyria and Lattisburg. Additional notices report Louis Nasipak of Elyria Memorial Hospital, and Johns C Hussey of Wellington with service details and family survivors. Burial arrangements and church services are listed for each case.

Obituary: John Sutphin Manuel of Cleveland Heights

John Sutphin Manuel died in Cleveland on Friday February 2. He was husband to Susin An, left four sons William David and Richard besides his wife. Funeral services were held at the late home 2517 North Park Blvd and burial followed at Lake View Cemetery. Manuel led the W. S. and J. S. Manuel coal ship.

Anna Westley Harry T. Westley Butternut Ridge Westley Ridgeville Township First Baptist Church of Elyria Martha Pycraft James Pycraft R. D. Wellington Taylor Ralph Neighbour Sugar Ridge Cemetery Grafton Gary Dean Martin John E Martin Lakeside Children’s Hospital Cleveland Russell D. Fulton Martin Lattisburg Church of the Brethren Fairhaven Louis Nasipak South Abbe Road Elyria Memorial Hospital Jugo-Slavia Battle Creek Michigan Western Automatic Plant St. Mary's Church Coratuian Fraternal Union of America Aeres Mary Jane Stephen John Kovacic Steve Horvath Monroe Leo Paul Frank Wedrish Lurain Kosta Mikic Rose Jugo-Slavia Bitiner St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Cemetery John Hussee Wellington Johns C. Hussey South Ahi Street Philomenia Cornelia C. S. A Katherine Martin Los Angeles Oall Michael Mary &. Albertson MccGorrar Bros Lorain Avenue John Sutphin Manuel Tia William David Richard North Park Blvd Cleveland Heights Lake View Cemetery Manuel W. S J. S. Manuel Walt Scott Holland J. Holand Holland Huntington Lorain County Mr. Holland

Amherst Junior High program features music and outfits display

Amherst Ohio February report covers Junior High School program led by Mrs Ethel Eppley with eighth grade Hot-Shots numbers, solos by Wayne Heller Elaine Hamann Norma Warrick and outfits by students including biking hiking swimming tennis hockey coasting and boxing. Managers Nugent Taylor supported by crews. stage managers narrators and accompanists named. cheerful dance event announced. Wellington death notices and marriage announcements included. Comets of Amherst Hi beat New London 32 to 24 in basketball at local gym.

Amherst Ethel Eppley Lois Schultheiss Wayne Heller Elaine Hamann Norma Warrick Naam Rosenkranz Phyliss Miller Morrine Braun Jean Gordon Mary Powers Robert Aebersold Shirley Miller Muriel Springer Siaing Leroy Hall Pauline Fracchione Ligud Traster Clyde Nugent George Taylor Nugent Phyliss Frank Goldie Kingsley Taylor Earl Schieferstein Earl Leimbach Robert Eppley Richard Hutton Moris “Braun Arlene Brill Grace Stiwald Josephine Palen Norma Wavrick Navelda Nichols Evelyn Kirschner Comets Amherst Hi New London High School

Lake Avenue Church Holds Missionary Sunday

Lake Avenue Community Church schedules Missionary Sunday at 10 45 A M with Sunday School at 9 30 A M on Feb 4 The item notes Denmark dairy exports reduced by Germany U boat war totaling 250 000 dollars daily.

Lake Avenue Germany Denmark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barns Petro County Fish and Game Association Odd Fellows Hall Association New Lundunts Medina Vermilian the Larain Wee Frank Luppino McQuistion & Helfrich West Ave Sudro-Curtis Ambulance Phone Louise Cnel Esther Wood Professor St Lorain St County Home Grace Lutheran Church H. C. Dawe Church Council Jesus Ladies’ Aid Christy JR. W.R. C Christy Junior W. R C Grange Hall WORC L. T. Whitney Henry Lincoln Corps Grafton Street Chevy Chase the Pythian Sisters Ada Cook South Main Street Stephen P. Heib India James Brand House Hieb Oberlin School of Theolo EY G. J. O'Connor E. 13Th St Florida Coal Florida Gary Bean Jeeeee Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Dad Elyria Savings and Trust Company Lucy Roemer Axtel St Knights of Melody Fythian Hall Chiefs Hanna House Lakeside Hospital Pioneer Steamship Co Walter Scout Holland A. C. Kreeger East Martin Street Conrad Mulder Mary Martha Congregational Church Emery Schibley Minnie Sabiers Tenney Avenue Arnold Rosenkranz Jackson Street Clyde Mary Stebin Covington Prueee S. B. Benner Wheeler Road la Grange Guernsey Jersey New Hampshire Bert Behner B. Dawson G. W. Woodruff McCarthy Funeral Home Second Street Invalid Car Crow Hollow Kennedy
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