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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1939

Page

7

Ohio's Utility Rate Method Criticized In Oberlin

Oberlin College economist Dr. Ben W. Lewis condemned current methods for setting utility rates as guesswork and fanciful. He urged adoption of the Prudent Investment Method and called on Gov Bricker to lead rehabilitation of utility laws. He noted 1913 rules remain virtually unchanged and state ratemaking has floundered amid litigation.

Oberlin Ohio Ben W. Lewis Oberlin College John W. Bricker Lewis Berlin

Elyrian Elected To Board Of Association

Approximately 250 members and families of the Northern Draft Horse Association attended the annual meeting and dance at Wellington Grange Hall. Bert J. Squire Elyria and R. H. Keighley Oberlin were reelected directors. L. W. Whitney Wellington was elected to succeed H. S. Dalton Wakeman who declined reelection. Earl Jameyson Wellington was reelected president for a third term. Squire became vice president. D. G. Swanger was reelected secretary and treasurer but may decline. William B. Murray will arrange March meeting program. Mixed dancing followed business. refreshments served.

Northern Draft Horse Association Wellington Grange Hall Bert J. Squire Elyria R. H. Keighley Oberlin L. W. Whitney Wellington H. S. Dalton Wakeman Earl Jameyson

Car Collision Leaves Man with Facial Laceration

C M Smith age 32 of LaGrange sustained a facial laceration after his car struck a truck driven by David Smith age 33 of R D Willard on Route 10 about 1 1/2 miles east of LaPorte. His car suffered extensive damage. A second report details damage to a car driven by John Ehrman of 332 East Bridge Street in a collision with a motorcycle ridden by Albert Lapp of 124 Warren Avenue at East Avenue and Broad Street.

C. M Smith LaGrange David Smith R. D. Willard LaPorte John Ehrman East Bridge Street Albert Lapp Warren Avenue East Avenue Broad Street

Two Motorists Fined For DUI By City Mayor

Fines of $50 and costs and six month suspension of driving privileges were imposed on two motorists arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. The offenders were Joe Takacs of 1558 East 32nd Street Lotaln and Bert Sage of Amherst. Takacs was stopped on Cleveland Street at 3:00 a.m. by Patrolmen L. D. Brown Russell Payne and H. J. Indicott. Sage was arrested on Broad Street at 3:15 p.m. yesterday by Patrolman James Boggs.

Joseph Q. Petro Joe Takacs East 32Nd Street Lotain Cleveland Street L. D. Brown Russell Payne H. J. Indicott Bert Sage Amherst James Boggs Broad Street

S. W. O. C. Lodge Meets At Lorain Tonight

The S W O C lodge will meet tonight at Lorain at 7 30 o clock. The gathering at 2818 Pearl Avenue will discuss important lodge matters. Local members are urged to attend.

S. W Lorain Pearl Avenue

Horsemen To Have Sandusky Banquet

The Firelands Draft Horse Society will host a banquet at Sandusky Junior High School at 7 p.m. Thursday March 16. County extension agent C I Hummel reports Gov. John W Bricker will be principal speaker with talks by John T Brown Wynn Kinnan and Dean Cunningham OSU toastmaster. Reservations through Hummel at the extension office.

Firelands Draft Horse Society Sandusky C. I. Hummel John W. Bricker John T. Brown Wynn Kinnan Dean Cunningham Ohio State University Hummel

Two Men Detained by Sandusky Officers After Car Crash

Patrolmen Paul Palmer and H. J. Endicott arrested two men in a local car crash case at 10:30 p.m. yesterday. The suspects, living in Brecksville and Brooklyn Station Ohio, were intoxicated and wanted by Sandusky authorities for failing to stop after colliding with three cars. They were turned over to Sandusky officials today following a broadcast description.

Paul Palmer H. J. Endicott Sandusky Brecksville Brooklyn

Franco seeks nonparticipation pledge from France

Objection to sending Spanish artworks to Geneva under League custody. Franco says Nationalists will not join League after the war and will abstain Loyalist leaders from political activity in France. France promised no aid to Loyalist government or army. Recognition by France and Britain possible if pledges hold.

France Geneva League of Nations Franco League Manuel Azana

Spanish and Axis Aims Shaped by Negrin War Decision

News reports say Loyalist leader Juan Negrin will carry on the fight from central Spain after the Nationalists refuse conditional surrender. Contours of Axis strategy emerge as Mussolini seeks clarity from Hitler, with Ciano slated to visit Berlin and Warsaw on a uncertain itinerary. Britain and France press mediation while Negrin hints at terms to avoid reprisals if the war prolongs.

Juan Negrin Spain Europe Benito Mussolini Italy France Mussolini Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Germany Berlin Galeazzo Ciano Ciano Rome Warsaw Hitler Britain Negrin

Death records and obituaries cluster in early 20th century form

Death notices report John Gau kowski of 1807 Middle Avenue killed by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train at Slife Road crossing. Funeral services at Buttner Funeral Home and Holy Cross Church with burial in St. Mary’s cemetery. Emma Dellefield Wakeman, 79, dies in Birmingham after four weeks illness, survived by sister Cordelia Denman. multiple funeral details noted in Wakeman and Birmingham areas.

John Gaukowski Middle Avenue Baltimore and Ohio Slife Road Buttner Holy Cross Church Lawrence Budny St. Mary's Cemetery Detroit Poland Emma Dellefield Wakeman Emma Dellefield George Denman Birmingham New London Gustus R. J. Norris Birmingham M Cordelia Denman Denman Morris Birmingham Methodist Church

North Olmsted Man Charlie Quale 64 Dies at Home

Charlie Quale 64 of North Olmsted died last night at his home. Survived by wife Cora Felt Quale formerly of North Eaton and Grafton, three daughters Emma Quale, Mrs Lucretia Elliott of North Olmsted, Mrs Cora Krausse of Columbia, and eleven grandchildren. An engineer on the New York Central railroad for 55 years. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Universalist church with Revs William Schneider and John Kuyper officiating. Burial Riverside Cemetery Cleveland. Friends may call Pease Funeral Home until Friday noon.

North Olmsted Charlie Quale Cora Felt Quale North Eaton Grafton Emma Quale Lucretia Elliott Cora Krausse Columbia Universalist Church John Kuyper Clague Road

Judge Nye to Speak at Emmanuel Church Banquet

Probate Judge H. H. Nye will be principal speaker at the Father and Son banquet of the Men's Brotherhood at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on February 17. Dinner is scheduled for 6 30 p m. Other program features have not been announced.

H. H. Nye Men's Brotherhood of Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Ordered To Appear On Traffic Charge In City Court

Police Chief E. 3. Stankard announced a warrant for Charles Pruski of 137 Bath Street for double parking on Broad Street. Pruski was ordered to appear in police court today to answer the charge, which was filed by Patrolman Rober Schwartz shortly after noon yesterday.

Stankard Charles Pruski Bath Street Broad Street Pruski Rober Schwartz

Mass Prayer For Peace Draws Global Catholic Participation

New York, Feb 3 A mass prayer for global peace and tolerance will be held Sunday marking the 17th anniversary of Pope Pius XI's coronation and the 19th anniversary of the Lateran Treaty. About 10 million Catholics and non Catholics are expected to take part, officials announced.

New York

Four-H Advisors Recognition dinner planned for May

The association voted to join other county groups to sponsor the Four-H Advisors Recognition dinner in May. Music by Cathryn Fowell Florence Beetz and a trumpet trio. Paul Wainwright led group singing. After an address by Police men and women split into two meetings with Lucile Smith guiding the women on Lamb and Mutton Meals. Breyley reported on the State Wool Growers meeting.

H. T. Brewley Pittsfield H. G. Portman Henrietta Cathryn Fowell Florence Beetz John Love Warren Leimbach Donald Baetz Paul Wainwright Lucile Smith H. T. Breyley

Real estate departments emerge in cities to aid tax-seized property sales

Many cities establish real estate departments to improve the sale and financial handling of tax-seized lands and homes, aiming to streamline processes, boost revenues, and assist owners and investors navigating foreclosure outcomes.

Amlie Defends Industrial Expansion Bill Before Senate

Wisconsin Progressive Thomas R. Amlie testified to a Senate Committee that he still believes in the principles of an industrial expansion bill he sponsored in 1937. He denied the measure aimed to establish production for use only and rejected charges of Communism while arguing for American democratic framework and sound results. The debate included Socialist opposition and questions about profit motives.

Washington Thomas R. Amlie Wisconsin Interstate Commission Senate Amlie House United States

Vegetable Institute program adds film and speaker

The third annual Vegetable Growers Institute in Sheffield town hall tomorrow and Friday now includes a color film on washing vegetables. I. R. Bauer of the Charles Ingersoll Co. Rocky River joins the Friday roundtable on common problems.

Vegetable Growers’ Institute Sheffield Town Hall I. R. Bauer Charles Ingersoll Co Rocky River

Four Lorain men arrest for unpaid court costs

Deputy sheriffs arrested four Lorain residents who were on criminal charges about a year ago but failed to pay court costs as ordered. Dale Woods owed 27 dollars, Henry McCall 330 dollars, Joseph Furd 15 dollars, and Louis Ratclo 9.90 dollars. Raccio paid and was released. others remain jailed awaiting settlements. An additional warrant was issued for Ellis Brown, who owes 27 dollars but has not been captured. All were charged mostly with burglary, except McCall indicted on a cutting charge.

Lorain Dale Woods Henry McCall Joseph Furd Louis Ratclo Raccio Ellis Brown Ale McCall

Olmsted Falls Votes Against Liquor Sales

Olmsted Falls residents voted decisively against alcohol sales in a local option election with a about 3 to 1 margin. The suburban community in Cleveland reported the result on Tuesday with residents expressing strong stance on liquor availability.

Olmsted Falls Cleveland

Day of Prayer noted by South Ridge church group

South Ridge church held Day of Prayer led by the Woman's Missionary Society with Mrs C E Cook presiding. A missionary talk by Mrs Opper of Elyria on India’s work and conditions. Local society events planned with Malcolm Fowl and the Evangelical League C E S meeting. Funeral attendance for Mrs Mary Lange. fruit tree pruning demonstration. a county music solo by Oliver Schubert. and multiple social visits and gatherings among residents including the Spiegelbergs, Laraways, and Knittles.

South Ridge Woman's Missionary Society C. E. Cook Opper Elyria India Evangelical League Christian Endeavor Society Malcolm Fowl Sunshine Sunday School Joe Briggs West Ridge Howard Dayton Evelyn Pittsfield

Court actions mix with divorce filing in Oberlin district

James R. Wilkinson, 46, of Oberlin, bound to the grand jury under $1,000 bond on a charge of attempted rape of a 1-year-old girl. Jelenia Fisher Myers sues for divorce from Thomas Myers of Lorain on grounds of neglect cruelty and drunkenness and seeks a Lorain home and a residence. El Harold J. Saum Shoe Store receivership appointed. Also a suit to foreclose a lien to satisfy $44 rent and a professional services claim of $211 against Loretta Castor of Lorain.

James R. Wilkinson Oberlin C. R. Comings Oberin Wilkinson Jelenia Fisher Myers Thomas Myers Lorain Fisher Richard E. Baird el Harold J. Saum D. A. Cook W. T. Grant Company Stanley J. Birkbeck Loretta Castor

Virus Disease Killing Thousands Of Ohio Elm Trees

Washington February 8 The Agriculture Department reports a virus disease is killing thousands of elms in Ohio and spreading to other areas Infected trees show leaf shriveling and brittleness with root rot and inner bark rot The department notes the epidemic marks the first major virus assault on forest or shade trees and has not identified any organism as the cause

Washington Ohio Agriculture Department

Local Socials Include Five Hundred Games and Lodge Dinner

Mrs Nickey Younglas hosted the Five Hundred Club on River Road with prize awards to Mrs Tom MacQuiston first, Mrs Charles Opfer second, Mrs May Callely third, and Mrs Will Younglas special prize. consoled by Mrs B L Wilcox. F and A M Lodge No 399 held inspection at the Masonic hall with Worshipful Master George Cornish and visiting inspector Mr Burns. a three course Grange hall dinner served by Eastern Stars for ninety. Mrs Lee A McClellan hosted Wistaria club with a two course luncheon and a Valentine gift exchange. next meeting date undecided.

LA Grange Nickey Younglas Five Hundred Club River Road Tom MacQuiston Charles Opfer May Callely Will Younglas B. L. Wilcox Ralph Sanders Masonic Hall George Cornish Eaton Burns Elztvia Grange Hall Lee A. McClellan Wistaria Club Paul Hastings Andrew Rawson Henry Wigert Leigh Monosmith Judson Spicer Charles Adams Erwin Adams

Tea at Mrs Will Knowles home draws many guests

Over twenty attended an unusual Thursday tea hosted by Mrs Will Knowles with Mrs Heath assisting. The event featured display of guests hand work. Circle Number Five of the Aid Society sponsored the gathering. Carl Pearce spent days in the Cleveland Clinic. Mr and Mrs T F Rawson of Cleveland visited their sister and family with Ray Butler and daughter Marian Butler of West Salem. A daughter named Lois Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Schwert on January 31.

Will Knowles Heath Circle Number Five The Aid Society Carl Pearce Cleveland Clinic T. F. Rawson Cleveland Ray Butler Marian Butler West Salem Florida Harold Schwert Lois Ann

Sunday Socials and Belfast Gas Mask Delivery Notice

Sunday visits included Mr. and Mrs. L M Spiegelberg and Miss Betty Gunder with Harland Schlechter family in Henrietia. EF Frye and son Joseph dined with Mr. and Mrs. William Kantor in Lorain. Belfast has received 112000 gas masks and expects about 400000 more.

L. M. Spiegelberg Betty Gunder Harland Schlechter Henrietia EF. C. Frye Joseph William Kantor Lorain Belfast Northern Ireland

Amnesia Victim Recalls Life After 1930 At Mississippi Hospital

A 10 year old amnesia patient at Mississippi State Hospital awoke from twilight sleep to recall life before 1930 when found wandering in Jackson. He identified himself as William H. Lawrence of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa and recognized relatives’ photos. Staff believe he is bridging memory between 1930 and 1931 while in care.

Jackson Miss UPI Mississippi State Hospital William H. Lawrence Birmingham Tuscaloose Labame Ben H. Lawrence J. P. Haley Marion Ala Jacksons Streets Baptist State Hospital Lignon Forbes State Lawrence

Simplify Corporate Set-up of Columbia Gas Plan

Washington February 8 plan to simplify the corporate structure of Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation gained SSC approval. The firm, with plants in Ohio West Virginia Kentucky New York and DC, would reorganize four subsidiaries ceasing to control others. Atlantic Seaboard would transfer Amere Gas Utilities Virginia Gas Distributing and Virginia Gas Transmission to the parent company making them direct subsidiaries.

Washington Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation Securities and Exchange Commission Ohio West Virginia Kentucky New York District of Columbia Cincinnati, Newport and Covington Railway Company Fayette County Gas Company Manufacturers Light and Heat Company United Fuel Gas Company Eastern Pipe Line Company Home Gas Company Atlantic Seaboard Corporation Amere Gas Utilities Company Virginia Gas Distributing Corporation Virginia Gas Transmission Corporation Columbia Gas and Electric

Oberlin Grange card party and social notes

About fifty Oberlin Grange members attended a Saturday card party with nine tables. High scores went to Mrs. C Justin and Mr. Battenhouse. consolation to Mrs. Clarence Parsons and Arthur Falkner. Next party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hanlen and Mrs. Fred Berg. Additional social items include family gatherings and visits across Oberlin and neighboring towns.

New Oberlin Oberlin Grange Pedro C. Justin Battenhouse Clarence Parsons Arthur Falkner Leo Hanlen Fred Berg M. Wohieber Kenneth Kinzel Grafton Elmer Brown Carol Beatrice Lola Burkett Toledo F. C. Brown N. Webber Katherine Bott Lorain Katherine Nagel Cleveland D. Sanders Bay Village Everett Hastings Jacob Albright D. Alexander M. Maxin Allen Hospital Maxin

Markets: Homegrowers' Market Apple Varieties and Livestock Prices

Readable items show cold storage apples including Baldwin and Jonathan with per bushel or box pricing, plus retailers details on Delcious and Greenings, Rome Beauty, and other varieties. Livestock and produce sections list hogs, cattle, sheep, and poultry prices, with Chicago quotes for butter, potatoes, wheat, corn, oats, barley, and hay markets.

Baldwin Jonathan Fy Rome Beauty Hulk Sptece Mustarl Parisnips Ted Hothouse Ternips Agate Hothouse Chicago Lhc United States Idaho Burbanks U. S Colorado Nebraka Michigan North Dakota Bliss S. J Florida Iss Timothy

Auction Sale Public Sale of Horses Cattle Hogs and Farm Tools

An extensive auction lists 3 horses including a grey team and various ages, 30 dairy cattle, 2 fat hogs, 160 white Leghorn pallets, chicken equipment, and farm tools with grain and equipment. Items include a McCormick Deering tractor, multiple implements, a 1929 Chevrolet truck, milk equipment, and household goods. Sale at the seller's residence 42 miles west of Brunswick on State Route 304 Tuesday Feb 14 at 2:30 am. Cash terms, lunch by Liverpool PTA.

Vailex City Brunswick McCormick-Deering MccCormick Deering McCormick Superior McCormick- Deering Chevrolet Essco Electric H. P Laurel P.T. A Liverpool Township John Mayer Clayton H. Sooy Grafton J. Lee Kinnect

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