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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1939

Page

5

City Club Debates Pump Priming Policy

City Club hosted a debate on government pump priming using public funds to spur business. Baldwin Wallace College team led by McFarland and Kramer argued against continued spending, while John Carroll University team Maurer and Nalley urged its continuation. Audience impressions and lack of a decision noted. next meeting set for February 23.

Baldwin-Wallace College John Carroll University Baldwin-Wallace William McFarland John R. Kramer John Carroll Charles Maurer George Nalley McFarland Lloyd Sweet Clare Parker A. R. Webber Joseph Q. Petro Frank MM. Wilcox Dana T. Burns Department of Speaking

Boy Scout Sunday at LaPorte M E Church

LaPorte M E Church observes Boy Scout Sunday during the 11 15 a m worship. Pastor Rev Thomas Hughes will speak on Nine Things to Remember. All young people invited. Special music by the Young Peoples Choir. Sunday school at 10 15 a.m.

LaPorte M. E Thomas Hughes Young Peoples Choir

Night Revival Meetings At Salvation Army Begin

A two weeks series of night revival meetings opens at the Salvation Army Sunday. Envoy Frank Berry, a policeman of Marion Ohio, will deliver each evening. The envoy is described as a forceful preacher with world travel experiences. Services start at 7 30 each night and the public is invited.

Salvation Army Frank Berry Marion Ohio Holy Land Publie

Woman Attacked by Dog in Verona Left Serious Injury

Mrs. William O Dell of near Verona Ohio was attacked by the family bulldog and remained in serious condition at a Dayton hospital. Her right arm and leg were chewed as she fled the house and attracted aid by ringing a dinner bell. Nearby patrols pursued a suspect described as fleeing. A separate note mentions Adriaan Brink of Calitzdorp South Africa who hunted baboons for food in the mountains until pursuers gave up.

Eaton William Odell Verona Dayton Adriaan Brink Calitzderp South Africa

Oberlin and First Methodist churches schedule bulletin

Church calendar lists Oberlin Firet Church with Rev J A Richards and Rev G M Cochrane, morning worship and Sunday school times, student classes, youth and open house events. First Methodist church led by Rev S Lee Whiteman with services, Boy Scouts sermon, Epworth League, and parsonage discussions. Plus Christ Church, Sacred Heart, Grace Lutheran, Rusthenea, Mount Zion Baptist notices and midweek prayer services.

James Brand House First Methodist Church S. Lee Whiteman Ernest Yocom Burr Epworth League South Cedar Street Paul Anderson Church School Christ Church (Episcopal L. E. Daniels Sexagesima Grace Lutheran Church H. Dawe Mount Zion Baptist Homer J Tucker

Fairview Admitted To Southwestern League

At a meeting of principals coaches and faculty managers for the Cleveland Southwestern League Fairview High School was voted in as a member joining Berea Oberlin and Rocky River. A dinner for twenty five representatives at the Oberlin Tavern preceded the business meeting A spring track meet was planned at Rocky River and tentative football and basketball schedules for the next two years were arranged.

Cleveland Southwestern League Fairview High School Berea Oberlin Rocky River

Hear Historian Nancy Wolcott Squire Chapter D. A. R.

About fifty members gathered at Mrs. R. P. Harvey’s South Cedar avenue home for a guest meeting of the Hear Historian Nancy Wolcott Squire Chapter D. A. R. Ashland editor William Duff spoke on Historical Ohio, noting his books. A social hour with refreshments followed, co-hosted by Mrs J R B Haylor, Mrs George Jackson, Mrs Don Watson, Mrs Ohly and Miss Edith Clarke. The next meeting is March 10 at Mrs. Mark Hager man’s North Cedar avenue home.

Nancy Wolcott Squire R. P. Harvey South Cedar Avenue William Duff Ashland Ashland Times Gazette Duff J RB. Haylor George Jackson Don Watson Ohly Edith Clarke Mark Hagerman North Cedar Avenue

Birthday for Mrs. L T Whitney at Chevy Chase

Mrs. L T Whitney of Oberlin will celebrate her 99th birthday Sunday February 12 at the home of her daughter Mrs C A Birdseye in Chevy Chase Maryland. Her son Luman Whitney of Oberlin plans to attend. A special Lincoln birthday sermon will be preached at Pittsfield Community Church by Rev William Smith with post office and telegraph workers from Oberlin Wellington LaGrange kipton as guests. BRIEFS report travel to Sebring Florida by Mr and Mrs C K Fauver and Mr and Mrs P H Ohly for vacations.

L.T. Whitney Oberlin C. A. Birdseye Chevy Chase Maryland Whitney Levi Thurston Whitney Luman William Smith Pittsfield Wellington LaGrange Kipton C. K. Fauver Edgemeer Place Sebring Florida P. H. Ohly Oak Street Cmieh Boi

Court actions filed against Jo hanna Svete and Franko Brothers, Inc.

The Cleveland Trust Company filed suit yesterday against Jo hanna Svete et al for 7360 dollars and sought foreclosure of property at 40 Lorain. Ralph Wright filed suit today against Franko Brothers, Inc of Stop 110 1 2 West Lake Road for 5000 dollars for personal injuries and damages from a September 6 1938 traffic collision on Lake road.

Cleveland Trust Company Johanna Svete Lorain Ralph Wright Franko Brothers, Inc. of West Lake Road Lake Road

Deaths and Births in Elyria Obituary Notices

Martha Jane Osborn 77 widow of Henry C. Osborn died at her son John W. Osborns home after a lingering illness born Frankfort Kentucky May 25 1861 lived in Elyria three years she leaves three daughters and ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren funeral Monday 2 30 at Nichols Funeral Home with Dr E B Redhead officiating one day old daughter of Herscheal Wilson died at Elyria Memorial Hospital two sisters and grandparents listed burial later Pearl Huin Heiser 43 daughter of William J Farewell died at home in Lakewood after six month illness survives son William F Heiser one brother and parents funeral Monday 2 30 at Elyria residence of parents 202 Fourth Street Rev Frank L Hicks officiating body to be brought from Lakewood tonight at 6 30

Martha Jane Osborn Henry C. Osborn John W. Osborn Washington Avenue i Osborn Frankfport Kentucky Elyria Fred St. John Hollywood California Ernest Wisdom Highland Park Ilinois Charles A Mead Washington Nichols Funeral Home Redhead Herscheal Wilson Oakood Street Carlisle Township Elyria Memorial Hospital Loretta Donna William Wilson South Amherst Sherman Lent Mansfield Sudro-Curtis Pearl Huin Heiser William J Farewell Lakewood William F. Heiser William C Fourth Street Frank L Hicks

Lorain County Men Honored for Safe Driving by Ohio Fuel Gas

Forty four Lorain county men were among 156 company employees receiving safe driving certificates from Ohio Fuel Gas Company at Medina. Seven year awards led with 52 recipients. others earned six to one year honors. Speakers included Cant George G. Schultz and safety director P A Alberty.

Lorain County Ohio Fuel Gas Company Medina George G. Schultz U. S. Army P. A. Alberty Columbus Thomas State Highway Patrol E. B. Konkler Wooster Lorrain County Iy Verne Unger Elyria Elyria District Lorai County John I. Giide Tea Laundon L. C Fidler R.V Hites W. W. Baugh W. W. Farrar Oberlin Robert Osborne Ralph Flood Joseph Mahnke C. P. Campbell L C. Ross Stanley Kapron H. I. Brungart Lorain Roy Howey Irvin Beale J. L. Brooks P. J. Woods Karl Hall A. D. Baum North

Elyria May Have Refrigerated Locker Plant

W K Wiles of City Ice and Fuel Co said a survey of Lorain County will assess the advisability of building a modern refrigerated locker plant in Elyria. The plant would house 1000 lockers to serve 1000 families, with an estimated cost of $20,000 on city property at West Avenue and Elm Street.

City Ice & Fuel Company Elyria W. K. Wiles City Ice & Fuel Co Lorain County Wiles West Avenue Elm Street

Certificate Arrives Proclaiming Elyria Winner in Fire Week Contest

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce received a certificate proclaiming the city as the second prize winner in Ohio for last year's Fire Prevention Week contest. The certificate was issued by the National Fire Protection Association.

Ohio Elyria Chamber of Commerce National Fire Protection Asssociation

Fined by Mayor for Disorderly Conduct in City Arrests

Fines of 1 dollar and costs were imposed by Mayor Joseph Ferro on Robert V. Durkee of 216 N Spruce Street and Ralph V. Castle of Case Road for disorderly conduct. They were arrested on Broad Street at 1:13 a.m. by Patrolmen George Walton and Charles Sawyer.

Joseph 9 Ferro Robert V. Durkee Spruce Street Ralph V. Castle Case Road Broad Street George Walton Charles Sawyer

Papal Conclave Near as Funeral Rites Continue

Amid nine day funeral ceremonies for Pope Pius XII, Cardinals meet to name a possible date for the World Conclave. Speculation centers on Lavitrano Della Costa and Pianza with foreign candidates Capello Hlond Cerejeira noted. US Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago is frequently mentioned among possibilities.

Holy Roman Catholic Church Gennaro Pignatel di Belmonte Sacred College of Cardinals Basilica of St Peter's Pope Pius Grand Council Vatican Lavitrano Palermo Della Costa Florence Pi‘anza Venice Capello Buenos Aires Hlond Gnesia Posnania Poland Cerejeira

Aranha visit marks stand against Nazi influence in South America

Oswaldo Aranha Brazilian Foreign Minister arrives in Washington amid U S alarm over Nazi influence in South America. The article recalls his role in recalling the German ambassador, opposing Nazi funds for a Brazilian revolt, and defending Brazil's sovereignty.

Washington Oswaldo Aranha Brazil United States Great Britain Aranha Jusserand France State Departments South America Rio Grande Cordell Hull Lima Thhe State Department Arauha Integralistas Deutsches Amerikanisches Bank Rio de Janeiro Karl Ritter Ritter Germany Nuremburg Berlin José Muniz de Aragao Foreign Office Aragao Hamburg Rio Portugal Herr Ritter Lisbon

Ohio praised as top agricultural state by Lorain county talk

Ohio remains a leading agricultural state with $304 million in annual farm income. Lorain county farmers earned about $4.4 million with 10 percent from greenhouse vegetables, 10 percent from outdoor vegetables, and eight percent from fruit. Dairying accounted for 43 percent. 300 to 350 acres are under glass, and Ohio’s markets nearby boost profits.

Lorain County L. L. Rummell Chain Stores of Ohio Sheffield Town Hall Covnw Rummell Texas California Towa Timois Minnesota Rummel Unio

Toledo Market Prices for Grains Fruits and Vegetables

Grain and produce prices listed by market section show No 1 red wheat at 7.2 cents, No 2 yellow wheat near 47 48 and live poultry notes. Idaho Russet and other potatoes priced per hundred weight with varying regional supplies and demand. hay, seeds, and feeds detailed with per-bushel and per-ton figures across multiple commodity lines.

Toledo Chicago Plymouth Rock Wi. S U.S Michigan Russet Rural Green Mountains Florida Bliss Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co

Former Secretary To Chiang Speaks At Local Forum

Col. M. T. Tehow Col. M. Thomas Tchou, noted Chinese scholar and former secretary to Chiang Kai-shek, will lecture at 8:00 P M in Elyria at the M E church auditorium. An open forum on Far East questions follows the talk titled China s Freedom and The Future of The Pacific.

M. T. Tehow M. Thomas Tchou Far East Tchou Chu China Pacific Elyria M. E. Church Ladies of the Church of Christ Amelia Col Tehou Harvard Club Soston Press Club Washington DC Town Hall Cleveland Col Tchou Chu Shi University of Glasgow Tcou Chiang Kai-shek

Avon Residents To Celebrate Their Golden Wedding

Avon residents Mr and Mrs John S Townsend of Avon will celebrate their golden wedding with a small family dinner at their home at Abbey and Detroit roads tomorrow. Townsend born there and married in the Avon Baptist parsonage by Rev George W Nead. They are parents of two children John B Townsend and Mrs W H Walker, and have six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

John S. Townsend Avon Abbey Detroit Roads Townsend George W. Nead John B. Townsend Abbe Road W. H Walker

Mayor Delays Gambling Case Rulings in Local Court

Mayor Joseph Q Petro held the cases of George Kaminski Preston Straw Howard Pasenow Paul Chain and J E Hummer after their December 2 arrests for gambling at Sam's Cut Rate Store Broadstreet and West Avenue. All pleaded not guilty. Gabe Bannick, arrested then, had his case continued for disposition.

Joseph Q. Petro George Kaminski Preston Straw Howard Pasenow Paul Chain J. E Hummer C. E. Parker Sam Broadstreet West Avenue Gabe Bannick

Two Basketball Games At Y M C A Today

Sectional rivalries spur four high school teams at the YMCA for two afternoon games. Fifty players are registered across the four squads with 14 on the east side 13 on the west side 10 on the south side and 12 on Western Heights. The schedule pairs east versus west and south versus Western Heights. Railways of France plan a large locomotive expansion.

Western Heights

Judge Cook Rules On Alimony And Coal Bin Drain

In Lorain at 1943 East 32nd Street Judge D A Cook held a temporary alimony hearing in the divorce case of Rosella Breckenridge versus Lester Breckenridge. He ordered the husband to pay 15 dollars weekly and to assist with expenses including fuel, noting his former home and the couple’s six children. The judge referenced a drain on the coal bin amid domestic tensions as the hearing took place on a cold morning. Moscow, Russia, reports 10 miles of double track subway recently.

Common Pleas D. A. Cook East 32Nd Street Lorain Rosella Breckenridge Lester Breckenridge

Safe Road Trustee Sale Near Elyria Ends With Auction

A trustee sale on Safe road, five miles south of Elyria, and three miles north of Graf ton, Carlisle Two, Nicholas Stauder Farm, set for Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. Lunch served at Carlisle Grange. Auction lists 4 horses, 15 head cattle, farm tools, hay, grain, and various implements. Terms cash day of sale. no goods moved until settled.

Elyria Grafton Carlisle Nicholas Stauder Moon Br Carlisle Grange Milwaukee W A Whitney F. Diederich Ridgeville Walter Diederich

Public Sale of Farm Implements and Livestock Near Pittsfield Center

Public auction at Old Ward Farm three miles west and one mile south of Pittsfield Center Rowell Road on Thursday February 16 at 12 30 PM. Livestock includes 11 head of cattle two horses 5 tons hay oats and hens plus farm tools and household goods. Cash day of sale. Guy Morgan owner P A Walker auctioneer Elyria Ohio. Phone 3244. Irvin Klinect clerk.

Pittsfield Center Rowell Road Old Ward Farm Guy Morgan P. A. Walker Elyria Ohio Irvin Klinect

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