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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1940

Page

7

Lifeless Body Of Case Road Man Found In Auto

The lifeless body of Christ Nielsen, 48, of Case Road, Avon, was found in his car on a farm driveway. Police reported carbon monoxide from exhaust via hose into the car, discovered by hired man John Schuldt with the motor running. Nielsen left for the store at 6:20 p.m. yesterday promising to return. his death is not explained. He is survived by his widow. Body taken to Pease Funeral Home, Dover Center.

Christ Nielsen Case Road Avon At & A.m Nielsen John Schuldt Pease Dover Center

Two Men Fined For Reckless Driving In Lorain

Eugene O White of 309 East River street was fined 2 and costs for failing to stop for a red light at Lake avenue and West street at 12 10 a m and for speeding 55 mph on Lake avenue Mike Kresky of 3510 Lowell avenue Lorain was fined 2 50 and costs for a safety stop violation at West avenue and Third street at 9 30 p m A police car driven by C E Parker collided with Kresky s car causing minor fender damage to both vehicles.

Joseph Q. Petro Eugene O. White East River Street Lake Avenue West Street Mike Kresky Lowell Avenue Lorain West Avenue Third Street Sergi C. E. Parker Kresky Runulice

Boy Struck by Car Suffers Bruises on Adams Street

Kenneth Hautfman aged 16 of 604 Late avenue suffered bruises to his right leg and side when struck Friday evening by a car driven by George Matelsky of 333 Parmeley avenue. He was walking across Adams street at Foster avenue when the collision occurred. Police were notified Saturday afternoon.

Enneth Hautfman Late Avenue George Matelsky Parmeley Avenue Adams Street Foster Avenue

Wool Growers Plan Series of Lorain County Meetings

The first of a series of meetings for Lorain County wool growers will be held Thursday at Wellington and Elyria. An afternoon session at Wellington School and an evening session at the Elyria MLCA will cover several breeds of sheep. Three meetings are scheduled at each location.

Lorain County Wellington Elyria

Elyria Township Man Heads Ohio Vegetable Growers' Group

LooH Keller of Elyria Township was elected president of the Ohio Vegetable Growers' Association at its annual Columbus meeting. Keller, a long time member and former vice president, runs 75 acres of vegetables on his West River Road farm and also serves as Elyria Board of Education president and Cleveland CroWets Marketing Company director.

Looh Keller Elyria Townshi Ohio Vegetable Growers’ Association Columbus West River Road Elyrian Board of Education Cleveland Crowets Marketing Company

Cook Enters Petitions for County Commissioner Nomination

Howard D. Cook of 200 Columbus Street a retired National Titles Co employee who recently did an industrial survey for Elyria schools has filed to run in the Republican race for county commissioner. He is the sixth candidate to file for the GOP nomination for the commission seats.

Howard D. Cook Columbus Street National Titles Co Elyria Cook

Noel E. Lewis Enters Lorain Commissioner Race

Noel E. Lewis longtime Lorain County resident announces candidacy for Republican nomination for county commissioner. A World War veteran and former National Tube Co engineer, he serves on the City Central Committee and is its vice chair. Active in Lutheran church and veterans groups, he lives on Hood Avenue, Lorain.

Noel E Lewis Lorain County Republic Ties Lewis Lorain United Re Wewis Lutheran Church Masonic Lodge The American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Eagles Hood Twe Avenue

Court House News From Ashland and Nearby Areas

Fred H Long 82 of Ashland arrested on non support warrant sworn by wife Von Long. Grant Albertson of Buffalo fined for speeding 40 mph on Route 113. Durward Knepper bound to grand jury on assault and battery charge from Jan 24 dispute with Harry Squire. Muriel Walker granted divorce from Claude Welker for neglect and cruelty. Helen Bohn files for divorce from Elsworth Bohn over neglect and cruelty. married 1937 with one child. Juli Slavik seeks divorce from Frank Slavik for neglect and cruelty. married 1935 with one child. Pet Schaender of Loran noted in common pleas court records.

Fred H. Long Ashland Justice H. C. Cummings von Long Stop Abbe Road Durward Knepper South Pleasant Street Oberlin H. C. Cummings Harry Squire Knepper Common Pleas Court Muriel Walker Claude Welker Guy B. Findley Helen Bohn Lorain Elsworth Bohn R. D. Ne Elyria Juli Slavik Frank Slavik Pet Schaender Loran Evelyn Schandersky

Theatrical Producer Dies At Avon Lake Home

Theatrical producer Max Faetkenheuer, 70, died at his Avon Lake home at 7 A M after a ten day illness. Born in Germ Faetkenheuer came to America as a boy, showed early talent as a cornetist, and earned fame in Cleveland and Chicago, promoting theaters and staging concerts with celebrities like Caruso and Will Rogers. He built the Elded Gardens and helped develop major venues including the Metropolitan and Hippodrome in Cleveland, later managing the Grand and Chicago stages, and mentoring Fritz Lesser in Chicago. Survived by his wife Maude and daughter Mrs Maude Laws of Avon Lake. burial arrangements pending.

Max Faetkenheuer Prem Manazer Ducer Cleveland Chicago Lake Foed Avon Lake Germ Faetkenheuer America Milwaukee Eveld Gardens Metropolitan Empire and Hippodrome Ienpodrome Theater M Seas Caruso Lauder Farnum Will Rogers Chicatium Society Fritz Lesber Ife Maude Maude Laws Neland Funeral Home Eury E. Bassett Durkee Road Burnt Ridge Eaton Town Eaton Standard Oil Company Dora Bassett Mildred Jefferys Cuyahoga “Malls Ann Adams Abbey Brook Bassett Elyria Mabel Bassett Hubert C_| Bassett Paul H | Bassett Taylor Funeral Home Mnet Christian Science Butternut Ridge Cemetery Lauran A Farr Carlisle Township Lowell Phoebe Farr Mr. Farr Carlisle H. L. Farr Bellevue Ohio Giddings Texas H. G. Farr Hermina Farr Melanie Weisse Edna L. Dunford Earl L. Farr Ruby E Rayner North Olmsted Savccs F. J. Schaub Deha Road Murray Bulge Cemetery

Decrease in Akron Milk Price Reported

Akron reports a price cut on milk with a drop from 11 40 10' cents per quart to 27 berts per gallon, reflecting a notable reduction in cost.

Akron

Car collision damages fender in Saturday traffic jam

The right rear fender of a cas driven by Alva Chok of Wabash Indiana was damaged when struck on a street Saturday afternoon by George E River off Sayars 4 third street, fenders tires damaged in a collision on Third Street between Carl Sneyert of Abberaid and Elma Madison of 245 Oberlin Road.

Alva Chok Wabash Tnd George E. River Sayars Coliston Third Carl Sneyert Abberaid Elma Madison Oberlin Road

Farm er Fatally Wurt Dillonvale Bridge Crash

Rayland farmer August Merkel, 32, died after his car skidded into a bridge in Dillonvale Ohio. His brother Wondrew Merkel was left in critical condition after the wreck occurring last night two hours earlier.

Youth Groups In Pilgrim Church Elect Leaders

Emory Van Boven and Richard Flood named presidents of Pilgrim Community church youth groups. Senior group officers include Lydia Michael as vice president Velma Pinley secretary Edith Kelly treasurer Don Wright and Margaret Wright social chairpersons with Jerry Newcomer student pastor as sponsor. Junior group officers include Richard Flood vice president Delores Peabody secretary Rita Stanford treasurer Fred Begenho and Louise Bauer social chairwoman Betty Flood Juanita Begenho and Paul McKitrick second vice presidents. Martha Harris sponsors the junior group meeting Sundays at 4 30 pm. The Junior Pilgrim Fellowship theme Our Fathers World will be discussed next Sunday.

Emory van Boven Richard Flood Pilgrim Community Church van Boven Lydia Michael Velma Pinley Edith Kelly Don’ Wright Margaret Wright Jerry Newcomer Flood Delores Peabody Rita Stanford

Vegetable Growers Institute Opens in Sheffield Town Hall

The Lorain County Vegetable Growers Institute begins Wednesday at Sheffield Town Hall with speakers from three states. Sessions at 1:30 and 7:30 p m cover insect control, seed quality, nutrient deficiencies, disease control, and new varieties. A traveling soils testing lab will test Lorain County soils and sample submission is urged.

Iorain County Vegetable Growers Institute Sheffield Town Hall L. H. Keller Elyria Townshi T. H. Parks Onion State Extension Entomologs Frd Indianapolis Torio Furr AI. Youtzy Elyria Township J. H. Boyd Ohio State C. C. Allison Maynard Peter Nissen Thompson Masrie Tares King’s Farms R. J. Gepfert Germain Bot. Cap Co R. K. Crerber Institute William Gemmie Thursda J.D. Welson del Havis Ohio Agricultural Experiment

Collision Victims To Be Buried Tomorrow

Bellevue Ohio reports two vehicle collision victims with William Stroh, 31, dying at hospital after Saturday night crash. Others injured include H. J. Hers and two unnamed, with authorities expecting burial arrangements for Stroh tomorrow and remaining victims released from hospital as condition allows.

Bellevue William Stroh

Dutch tanker Cereria damaged but afloat near English coast

The master of the Dutch tanker Cereria, 69 tons, reported an explosion near the south coast of England. The vessel stayed afloat and proceeded to Rotterdam with 14 Dutch crew and 39 Chinese aboard, and officials suspect a mine strike.

The Hague England Rotterdam

Death Records From Elyria Area Obituaries Reported

Multiple death notices from Elyria area list Mrs Henry J Hart of 912 Middle Avenue and Katherine Nagel of Nagel Road, with families and service details. Dwight Seeley of Wellington, Laurans Farr of Carlisle Township, Laura Bassett and Clarence McDermott are named with burial plans and church services.

Australian Will Address E. H. S. Students

Dr James Marshall a native Australian will speak to Elyria High School students at an assembly tomorrow. He will describe Australia from primitive to modern times with motion pictures, covering government economics and social life. He will also address the Elyria Rotary Club at noon tomorrow.

Australia Elyria High School James Marshall Kangarog Valley Marshall Elyria Rotary Club

Farley Urges United Front of Democrats in Campaign

In Washington on February 5, James A. Farley urged the Democratic National Committee to avoid pre convention bitterness and unite all Democrats to defeat the Republicans in November. He thanked party workers and singled out Vice President John Nance Garner, praising his effort and warning Democrats not to risk defeat by offering no program.

Washington ICR James A. Farley Democratic National Committee John N. Garner Democratic Committee Sturdy Stalwart John Nance Garner Sud Farley Garner Farplea Farley

Oberlin students to present woodlot survey on WTAM radio

A Pittsfield Township farm woods survey by Oberlin College students Elaine Hoff and Ben Taylor will be aired Saturday on WTAM Cleveland at 12 45 PM. County agent C I Hume announced the program. Twelve farm woodlots were surveyed, some previously pastured and some not. The study forms the basis for a score card for a proposed project. Hummel reported.

Pittsfield Oberlin College New Wtam Cleveland C. I. Hume Oberlin Elaine Hoff Ben Taylor Will Te Hummel

Sewing Machine Clinic To Rejuvenate Ailing Machines

Miss Frances Eckert announces a sewing machine clinic in Lorain County on March 27 to revive machines that lack pep or will not run. R G Bardon of Ohio State University engineering will lead the session, with the venue yet to be decided.

Loraim Frances Eckert R. G. Bardon Ohio State University Agricultural Engineering

Garage Break-In Report At Rush Street

Leonard Moore of 139 Rush Street reported to police yesterday that his garage was entered and the car cock was broken and a door pried open. A door handle was twisted, glass in the door cracked, and no items were taken.

Leonard Moore Rush Street

Funeral Home Service Notification Readied

A notice states a service will be held Wednesday at 2 P M from Sudre Curtis Funeral Home with friends invited to call at the residence or funeral home prior to the service.

Sudre- Curtis Funeral Home

Oberlin student arraigned for firing rifle in village

Theodore P. Malone a student at Oberlin College was arraigned before Mayor Comings on charges of shooting firearms in the village. He pleaded guilty to firing into the air after a Springfield 22 rifle fired from a third floor rooming house window on South Professor Street struck toward the O C McKee residence on Morgan Street. The bullet ricocheted from a tree branch and was found under the McKee window. the rifle is held by police and the case was continued for further investigation.

Oberlin, O Theodore P. Malone Oberlin College Malone South Professor Street O. C. McKee Morgan Street McKee

Oberlin Club Activities Schedule February 3 9

Community groups in Oberlin outline meetings from February 3 to 9 with multiple clubs inviting members and guests. Notable events include the Oberlin Community Garden club talk by A N Alter of the Ohio Agriculture Experiment Station on plant propagation and several society gatherings around town.

Oberlin Community Garden Club Oberlin Inn A. N. Alter Ohio Agriculture Experiment Station Queen Esther Society The Methodist Church Erma Champney Morgan Street Pythian Sisters Ada Cook South Main Street Oberlin Chapter Sacred Heart Church J. C. Schafer North Prospect Street Women’s Progressive Club Nell Taylor Groveland Street

Oberlin Community News Briefs and Local Notices

A string of community items: a pot luck supper and Valentine party after a business meeting, the Oberlin Stamp club meeting in city hall, parish social at the Lillich home, a film by Vincent S. Hart, and a talk by Rev. Daniels. Also notices of a girl Injores Douglas injuring her leg while coasting, a birth in Russia Township, a Columbus visit by the Kelleys, nurse committee meeting, staff changes at Greenville General Hospital, visits by Mrs. Carmel Sage, and a motorist fined $25 for DUI in Avon.

South Russia Club Frank Krueger Russia Township Narcissus Club Ray Preston North Pleasant Street Oberlin Cribbage Club Grange Hall Oberlin Rotary Oberlin Inn Oberlin Stamp Club Episcopal Church G. O. Lillich Edgemeer Place Vincent S. Hart West Rev. Daniels Injores Leg June Douglas Bert Douglas Groveland Street Spring Street Hill Romayne Webber Siddall Greenville General Hospital Greenville South Carolina Richmond Virginia Medical School Carmel Sage Dwight Chamberlain Elyria

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Man Heads Vegetable Growers’ Association Sederis Noel E. Lewis Iheeenpis Lave APN Tuomoigirs Elawd Prohloe Fae Lon Dbs Tinley Big Ben Murbach Grant Albertson Buffalo Justice of the Peace Eagle of South Amherst Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Pilgrim Church Vegetable Growers Institute H. J. Ns Near Ospital Henry J. Hart H. J. Hart Muddle Avenue Hart Grafton Township St. Mary's Parish Jack E Henry Jr Margaret Cole John Owen Thomas Bannon William Moseley St. Mary's Cemetery MacCarthy Middle Avenue Mrs Katherine Nagel Ayan Lake Nagel Road Nagel Joseph Florence Alten Ben George Albert Philip Dover Bris Ann Krakow Charles Weard Anton Chardon Philip Af Cleveland Henry Lakwood Holy Trinity Church Lea Worth Offting Dwight F. Seeley Dwight Finley Seeley Brighton Rex Rowell Charles Brighton Methodist Church H. A Patrick Harry E. Bassett Lauran A. Farr Clarence McDermott Chestnut Street Troxel, Co Cleveland Clinic Ogdensburg New York Flyria Nettie Lee Oakwood Street Ralph F. McDermott Ann McDermott United Front of All Democrats Bluebird Roth Tailor Shop Esther Wood N. Professor EK Lorain St Oberlin Women's Club J. E Barnard South Cedar Avenue Sorosis J. A. Richards Forest Street Martes Club H. G. Shannon American Legion Auxiliary Women’s Association of the First Church James Brand Nancy Wolcott Squire R. P. Harvey Pythian Sister Temple Epigcorad Church Albert Farr Allen Hospital Harry Kelly North Pleasant Paul James Peggy Lou Irvin DeChant Colorado Avenue Thousaardls Nurito H. R. Rorick Co the Travelers Hartford Florida Coal Florida
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