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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1937

Page

26

Eagles auxiliary bingo party and circle meeting report

The Eagles auxiliary held a bingo party at Mrs. Ed Schaefer's home on Lorain Boulevard. Prizes went to Mrs. Letha Pusbach, Miss Hazel Gibson, and Mrs. William Bruck. A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs. Ruth Sutliff. An upcoming visit to Cleveland is planned. Circle No. 4 of St. Paul's Church met at Mrs. Karl W. Klein's on Bilante Street with devotions and a Lincoln article. Plans were made to host the Evangelical Women's Union on February 18. Luncheon followed, with another meeting set in two weeks at an announced location.

Eagles Ed. Schaefer Lorain Boulevard Letha Pusbach Hazel Gibson William Bruck Ruth Sutliff Cleveland Fairview Karl W. Kiein Circle No. 4 St. Paul's Church Bilatne Street William Krebs William Holdy Lincoln Evangelical Women's Union Ernest Klein

Keen Kutter Club Hosts Tureen Luncheon at Swezey Home

Keen Kutter club members visited Mrs. Dora Swezey at Tattersall Court yesterday for a tureen luncheon. The meeting began with the Lord's Prayer and Mrs. Harry Pickett won the grand elephant prize. The club tied a comforter and plans a meeting at Mrs. Pickett's Garvin Avenue home in two weeks.

Keen Kutter Club Dora Swezey Tattersall Court Y Harry Pickett Mrs. Pickett Garvin Avenue

New Members Welcome to Girl Scouts Troop 1 Meeting

The Girl Scouts of Troop 1 met at the First Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon. Valentines were distributed by Patrol 3, attendance was taken, and dues collected. Captain Shumaker welcomed Arline Todd and Amiyrile Heath as new members, Roberta Tenry gave a pet story, and the meeting closed with Goodnight Circle.

First Congregational Church Cirela Shumaker Arline Todd Amfiyrile Heath Roberta Tenry

Needle Twisters Enjoy Valentine Party at Dorothy Yost Home

Needle Twisters were entertained last evening at Dorothy Yost's Center Ridge home with Valentine exchanges and knitting. A luncheon followed with appropriate appointments. The next meeting will be at Mary Krenzel's 333 Cambridge avenue on February 18th.

Needle Twisters Dorothy Yost Center Ridge Road Mary Krenzel Cambridge Avenue

Cap May Be Clue In Mattson Case

Seattle detectives said a checkered cap found in a hideaway used by the under world could be a clue in the Charles Mattson kidnapping and murder case. The cap resembled the one worn by the kidnapper when he seized the boy on December 27, 1936. Tim Donovan alias James G MacDonald, connected to the ransom note signing Tim, remains a suspect while two other persons are being questioned.

Seattle Wash Charles Mattson Mattson Tim Donovan James G. MacDonald Tim

Nature Talks At Elyria Library Engage Children

Nature study draws Elyria youngsters to the public library for a series titled Winter Buds. Mrs. Harry Metcalf led the first talk in the new children's room with branches and twigs to illustrate points as Boy Scouts and girls gathered. The second talk is set for 3 PM tomorrow, with attendance urged to arrive early to hear from the start.

Elyria Elyria Library Harry Metcalf

Train Jumped Tracks Kills Two in Selma Cal

A south bound Southern Pacific crack passenger train struck a stalled automobile on a grade crossing near Selma California and jumped the tracks. Two persons were killed and three others injured as the engine tender and two baggage cars overturned. Two passenger coaches were delayed and the track and roadbed were torn up for 600 feet.

Selma Cal Southern Pacific Here

Stamp Collector To Address Club At Elyria YMCA

Francis Kockseim, a stamp collector living at the Elyria Home for the Aged, will address members of the boys' stamp club at the Elyria YMCA Monday night. Kenneth Hicks, the boys' secretary, announced the talk on water marking after Kockseim spoke on first day covers. The club completed its organization this week with Sidney Wasserman as secretary and William Kenawell as treasurer, with Robert Beard previously elected president.

Francis Kockseim Elyria Home Boys’ Stamp Club Elyria Y. M

Visit To Schools Postponed Again

C W Howell state high school supervisor visit to Lorain County high schools postponed again due to influenza illness. He was to arrive this week, then next week, but has not recovered and cannot come at this time.

C. W. Howell State Department of Education Lorain County C. A. Gibbons Howell

Pleads Not Guilty To Non-Support

Raymond Barry of Lorain formerly of Elyria pleaded not guilty to a non support of a minor child charge when arraigned before Major Dow A. Baird. He was released on bond pending further proceedings.

Raymond Barry Lorain Elyria Dow A. Baird

College Calendar Highlights Fine Arts and Sports at Oberlin

Oberlin College weekly schedule lists a series of events from February 12 to 18. Women's League symposiums, round tables, and teas share space with athletic events like Oberlin versus Wittenberg at Werner gym. Lectures cover women in occupational fields and Indian status, with music recitals and church services also on the program.

Oberlin Allen Art Baldwin Cottage Wittenberg Werner Gym the Conservatory Orchestra WTAM Finney Chapel James Myers Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Division of the Humanities Carnegie Library Ohio Wesleyan Crane J. S. McLaughlin Good Old Times Haskell Bosworth Hall Martin Dibelius Carroll A. Fowler College of Arts and Sciences Conservatory of Music Howard W. Thurman O. C India Shipherd

Man Freed on $100 Bond Pending Monday Trial

Released on a $100 bond and scheduled for a 9 a m Monday trial, the man faces charges filed by his former wife, Mrs Esther Barry of this city.

Esther Barry

Albany bill would define bicycles as vehicles with safety equipment

The New York legislature weighs a Lehman backed bill defining bicycles as vehicles and requiring safety devices to reduce night hazards. It would amend vehicle and traffic law to apply specific rules, including head lamps reflectors and a loud horn or bell for warning.

Albany N. Y New York Herbert H. Lehman Charles A. Harnett

Haskell Lectures and Chapel Schedule for Feb 19 20

The program lists lectures by Dr Matin Dibelius and Professor J Craig Haskell in Hosworth and Wright labs, with topics on The Sermon on the Mount and Evolution of visual organs in animals. Senior piano recital by Miss A Katherine Horroff at Werner Hall, and events include Gray Memorial Game, supper, basketball, and alumni dance at Oberlin venues.

Finney Chapel J. Craig. Haskell Hosworth Hall Matin Dibelius Wright Laboratory W. ON. Hess Hamilton College Werner Hall Katherine Horroff Oberlin Inn Warner Gymnasium Rec

Pythian Sister Temple to Host Valentine Party Tonight

After the regular meeting of the Pythian Sister Temple this evening a Valentine party will be held in the K. P. Hall. There will be special entertainment and refreshments will be served. The Rebekah Aid Society sponsors a four pedro party Saturday evening in the I O O F hall. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and their friends are invited.

Pythian K. P Rebekah Aid Society Pedro

Winter travel and visits among local residents

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kelly of North Pleasant street left Sunday to spend the rest of winter with their daughter Mrs. B. W. Porter and family in Genoa Ohio. Miss Rhoda Hastings of Elm street visits Washington DC with Mr. and Mrs. J. Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. James Orr and daughter of Lakewood recently guest of Mrs. Drage of Spring street.

A. J. Kelly North Pleasant Street B. W. Porter Genoa Ohio Rhoda Hastings Elm Street Washington, D. C J. &. Brooks James Orr Lakewood Drage Spring Street

State Traffic Commission Eyes Model Highway Standardization

Existing bicycle laws remain strict with rules against sidewalk riding except for children under ten, no handlebars passengers, and one hand on the handlebars. The state traffic commission studies a model highway with uniform lights, signs, and markings to test standardization as a pattern for other roads. The commission aims to reduce highway fatalities.

State Traffic Commission

Tax Per Room In Home Is $29

Minneapolis study by Northwestern Life Insurance reveals tax per room averages $18 for apartments and $29 for city houses. Taxes constitute 13.6 percent of apartment rents and 19.2 percent for duplexes, with 2 percent for single-family homes. Data cover 1,165 homes across 48 cities, showing varied rental rates and annual taxes.

Minneapolis Northwestern Life Insurance Company

Woman Deputy Helps Police Pioneer City

Mrs Gladys Dolley, a youthful deputy sheriff and police matron, has worn her badge since July 1935 in Pioneer City near the Serra Nevada summit. She assists officers on treks to the Pacific Coast and helps spearhead a boater era recreation center as part of city law enforcement efforts.

Tru Kee Cai Serra Nevada Summit Pacific Coast Gladys Dolley Sher

WPA Plans to Stretch 650 Million Relief Funds

Chicago Feb 12 WPA chief Harry L Hopkins and 48 state administrators met to stretch 650 million dollars in relief over four and a half months The WPA spends 150 million monthly The drought and floods drive relief needs prompting likely 600000 people to be dropped from rolls to last until July 1 Local project sponsors may be asked to increase their share Farmers in drought areas are a focus and flood victims relief to be discussed later

Chicago Works Progress Harry L. Hopkins WPA Hropking Howard Q. Hunter

Dolley Runs Truckee Taxi Service She Confronts Lawbreakers

Dolley and her husband operate Truckee's only taxicab agency and recount many encounters with lawbreakers. She has handled reckless drivers inebriates vagrants kidnappers and domestic disturbances in a nearby Indian village amid crisis reports and tense moments.

Dolley Truckee

Russell Davies Fined for Reckless Driving in City Court

Russell Davies was fined $2 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Dow A. Baird for reckless driving, the brief court action reported today.

Russell Davies Dow A. Baird

Mirage May Have Caused San Francisco Crash

A bar pilot suggested a mirage over the San Francisco Bay region may have caused the United Airlines transport crash that killed 11 people as the commerce department opened an inquiry into the accident.

San. Francisco San Francisco Bay Region United Airlines Department of Commerce

Packard Raises Wages for About 13,000 Employees

Detroit February 13 A wage increase of 5 cents an hour was posted on factory boards by Packard Motor Car Co M M Gilman general manager confirmed the raise and said it will add about 2 000 000 yearly to payroll The increase applies only to hourly workers and takes effect at midnight tonight.

Detroit Packard Motor Car Ce M. M. Gilman

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