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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1939

Page

8

Purchase Of Fair Grounds Favored By The Legion

Elyria city voters approved the purchase of Lorain County fair grounds for use as a park at Elyria Post No 12 American Legion meeting. Detective C E Parker spoke after completing FBI training. A birthday dinner, Boys State Camp photos, and a 21st Legion anniversary event were announced with public attendance encouraged.

Lorain County Fair Grounds Elyria Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion C. E. Parker Post The Legion

Wave of Attacks On Women In Columbus

In Columbus Ohio an enlarged night police force will be on duty tonight to stop a wave of attacks on women. Eva Crawford 38 reported being knocked down by a man in her back yard last night but not hurt. It is the eighth attack reported to police in two weeks.

Columbus Eva Crawford

Radio Station WILW Must Reduce Power in Cincinnati

The Federal Communications Commission today ordered Crosley Radio Corp to cut WLW Cincinnati from 500000 to Ag 000 watts. The station has operated on a super power experimental license since 1934 and must implement the change by 2 AM March 1.

Cincinnati WLW Federal Communications Commmission Crosley Radio Corp

Burns Fatal To Two Small Children

In Chillicothe Ohio February 9 four year old Bobby Bush son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Bush died from burns suffered in a gas explosion at their home five days earlier His sister Virginia Mae aged three died Saturday night The father remained in critical condition in a hospital today

Chillicothe Bobby Bush Arthur C. Bush Virginia Mae

Railroad Worker Killed While En Route to Work

William E. Malone, 62, a New York Central Railroad employee, was killed by a train in Cleveland Ohio on February 9 17E while on his way to work. Malone began railroad service in 1916 after leaving his post as assistant postmaster at DeGraif Ohio. He previously taught high school at Bellefontaine.

Cleveland, O William E. Malone New York Central Railroad DeGraif Ohio Bellefontaine

Wellington Shower Honors New Bride at Home Treasure Hunt

A group of twenty seven First Baptist Church friends gathered at Mrs Woodrow Wilsons Barker street home in Wellington Ohio February 1 to honor the new bride Mrs John Hunkapillar formerly Miss Norma Perkins with a mixed shower. An umbrella treasure hunt used ribbons and valentines to indicate gift locations. Refreshments included a large shower cake and ice cream. Games and garlands followed.

Wellington Ohio Friends of the First Baptist Church Woodrow Wilson Barker Street John Hunkapillar Norma Perkins

Community notices from February meeting and events

A chop suey supper closed a meeting with eleven present and the next meeting set for February 21. Sunshine Sunday School members and Mary Knapp hosted a February party at the M E Church, including a covered dish dinner, games and a business meeting. Junior King’s Daughters, guests of Phyllis Voxtheimer, and new members Helen Steiner Louise Obrig and Avis Anderson joined. An upcoming March 7 meeting was announced by Annabelle Hales. Dorothy Berkmeyer spoke on Vision, Verna Walters read an Edgar Guest poem, and Mary Jane Brouse led activities. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray celebrated their daughter Gloria Ann’s sixth birthday with relatives. The Goodwill truck collected clothing from Lorain. The Weekly Cinch club gathered at the Eagles hall for cards and refreshments. Agnes Weirs, 85, ill in Elyria Memorial Hospital, is the grandmother of Mrs. Martin N. Gibbins. Temple Chapter 1270 E S served chow mein in Herrick Auditorium Friday at 5 30. Mamie Reid is convalescing at Lincoln Street. Herbert Fisher is improving after Cleveland Clinic operations and uses crutches at home.

Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps G. A. R. Memorial Hall Anna Sorensen Mary Long Elyria Relief Corps Elyria Leinsecer Sunshine Party Sunshine Sunday School M. E. Church Mary Knapp King's Daughters Phyllis Voxtheimer Betty Puder Betty Weidrick Helen Steiner Louise Obrig Avis Anderson Annabelle Hales Mary Jane Brouse Dorothy Berkmeyer Oberlin Verna Walters Edgar Mary Janet Brouse Phylis Yoxtheimer Mary Jordan Settlemier Charles Ray Gloria Ann Ray Goodwill Lorain Order of Eagles Agnes Weirs Elyria Memorial Hospital Martin N. Gibbins Prospect Street Wellington Temple E. S Herrick Auditorium Mamie Reid Lincoln Street Herbert Fisher Cleveland Clinic Barker Street

Three Young Men Entombed In Mine at Goodsprings

Rescue crews in Goodsprings Pennsylvania abandon hope of saving three Gratz youths after a coal mine collapse. John 23, Lee District 26, and Norwood Howard 18 were entombed when surface timbers failed to create air pockets.

John Lee District Norwood Howard Gratz

House Votes Today On Pat Dunn Bill

The Pat Dunn bill to bar husband and wife from state jobs was placed on the House calendar for passage today. Sponsored by Rep. Patrick Dunn of Tuscarawas, a bachelor, it faced opposition from the League of Women Voters and was earlier recommended for passage by the House committee on organization of State government.

Columbus Pat Dunn House League of Women Voters House Committee On Patrick Dunn Tuscarawas

Children Mourn Death Of Lorain Candy Man

Hundreds of school children who knew him as the candy man mourn the death of Frank J. Urban 85 operator of a shoe repair and candy shop on Colorado Avenue for over 40 years. He died yesterday at his Lorain home. He was a member of St Anthony's Church and the German Benevolent Union. He is survived by his wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held Friday morning.

Lorain Frank J. Urban Colorado Avenue St. Anthony’s Church German Benevolent Union

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WILW Burns Railegad A. W. Shields T. B. V. Party Belle-Vernon Sheir Guy Livermore Clarksfield Arthur Kepler Sanford Parents Lawrence Baker South Main Street Frank Clara Taylor Street American Legion Auxiliary C. MacCoughlin Clara Cora M. Shepard Barker St Courtland Miss Voxtheimer Pontiac Visi Tity Weters Ave Bixvin. Co Karl Klein Shoe Service West Ave American Shoe Repair Capitol Theatre Joe’s Yankee Shoe Repair Middle Ave Star Shoe Shop East Aive Court Street House Votes Today Bill Lorain Candy Man Bro Osler Loth U.S Pete Belle Isle A . Penney ‘Company Incor
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