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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1940

Page

7

Train wreck west of Wellington endangers two travelers

McLaughlin and Norris of Huntington narrowly escaped death when their stalled car on the Jones road crossing of the Big Four line, one and a half miles west of Wellington, was hit by an eastbound freight and dragged a quarter mile. Grant Nash of Sullivan also wrecked Saturday morning when his car left Route 58, struck a culvert, and landed in a ditch about eight miles south of Wellington.

Sle McLaughlin James Norris Huntington Jones Road Big Four Railroad Welington McLaughlin Norris Grant Nash Sullivan Route 58 Wellington

Columbia P.T.4 Meeting Sets Tuesday Program

Columbia P. T. A. meets Tuesday evening with the faculty in charge of the program. Miss Churchward arranged refreshments. The item notes Sweden’s 1913 compulsory old age insurance for everyone aged 18 to 65.

Columbia P.T Miss Churchward Sweden

Public Auctions Feature Livestock and Farm Goods

Two farm auctions slated with 22 horses at the Taylor Farm near Columbia Center on February 15 and an Wakeman residence sale on February 14. The Wakeman sale lists horses cattle hay grain farm machinery tools and household items with cash terms and on-site lunch. Auctioneers are R E Hamilton Clayton H Svoy and P A Walker with clerks provided.

Therm R. E Hamilton Clayton H Svoy Grafton Lee Klinect Wakeman Camden Center A. J. French Bleck-Hawke McCormick-Deering Massy-Harris McCormick- Deering Delco Div Ladies Aid Socety

Wellington Man In Commissioner Race

Alan R. Branson a Wellington businessman announced his candidacy for one of two Republican nominations for county commissioner in the primary. A lifelong resident born in Lorain County, he is a former postmaster, board of education member, sanatorium trustee and Kiwanis official with ties to local business and civic groups.

Alan R. Branson Wellington Wellington Co Holland Stock Remedy Co Wellington Savings ‘and Loan Co Sima Thej . Wellington Board of Education Coolidge Ant Wie Sanatorium

Markets Show Mixed Livestock Prices In Cleveland Trade

Receipts display steady demand as hogs range 180 to 390 pounds and cattle show moderate gains. Steers around 1190 pounds fetch varied prices with prime cuts and middling grades noted, while sheep and lambs remain active with strong spring selections and price points near 9 50 to 7 00. Local market listings also include produce and basket items with small shifts in value across vegetables and dairy-adjacent goods.

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Deaths in Amherst and nearby areas prompt funeral notices

A batch of obituaries from Amherst and surrounding towns reports the death of Florence Elizabeth Albrecht at Pleasant View Sanatorium at 1:20 PM. Surviving relatives include her mother Augusta Albrecht and several siblings. Burial at Crownhill cemetery followed services at St Peter Evangelical church. Additional notices announce the deaths of Carl R. Barber, Maude Ellen Bistrup, Andrew Isley Fuller, Mrs. August Hohmann, and Alonzo H. Hanes with funeral details, kin lists, and burial plans in Elyria, Spencer, and nearby towns.

Florence E. Albrecht Amherst Florence Elizabeth Albrecht Augusta Albrecht West Martin Street Pleasant View Miss Albrecht Amherst Amherst Hi Elsha Business College St Peter Evangelical Church King’s Daughters Floyd Harvey Leroy Allen Camp St. Peter's Church C. E. Schmidt Crownhill Cemetery Litchfield Parker Funeral Home Apter Ernest H. Midkiff Glenville Baptist Church Spencer Cemetery

Death of James E. Melin in Elyria at 2:30 PM

James E. Melin born in Elyria on August 6, 1859 died Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at 215 Temple Court after a three weeks illness. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Arnold Hansman of Elyria.

Maude Ellen Bistrup Axel Bistrup Middle Avenue Sunda Bistrup Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Elyria A.W. Francis Jesse Ho Mason Mbaltimore Maryland Jack Bistrup Adamison Sudro-Curts Edwin B. Redhead Hidgelawn Cemetery Alonzo H. Hanes Wakeman Alonzo H. Hanes Clarksfield Mis Mr. Hanes Brightom Township Mary Addie Sawtell Viola Curtis Ruth Burns George W Samuel Michigan L. D James E. Melin Temple Court Arnold Hansman William Bainbridge Harnett Bainbridge Church Street LaGrange Ulster Ireland Seventh Day Adventist Church H. C. Dean William B. Bainbridge Carter Cleveland LaGrange Cemetery Taylor Funeral Home

Oberlin Boy Scout Court of Honor Annual Dinner Held

The Oberlin Boy Scout Annual Dinner and Court of Honor was held February 9 at the James Brand House. Awards were given for promotions to Tenderfoot to Star Rank, with Troop 101 and 102 receiving recognitions from Scoutmasters and officials. New troop officer assignments and the formation of a Senior Scout group were announced by Scout Commissioner Vincent S. Hart and Dr. A. C. Siddall.

Oberlin Boy Scout Court of Honor Oberlin Oberlin Boy Scout James Brand House James Powers Richard Hill George Harlow Walter Wood F. A. Barnes Arthur Bradley Ted Lindstadt John Siddall JW. Templeton It Siddall A. C. Siddall Vincent S. Hart Joe Draper Arthur Dudley Scribe Clair Siddall Edward Losworth Robert Howe Wendell Rees John Craig Qner Leonard Sidtey Donald Gove Eagle Patrol Lyman Holden Durand Dudley Flaming Arrow Charles Wood Jack Frost

Miss Doris Spicer Weds Robert F O Neal in Elyria Ceremony

Miss Doris May Spicer and Robert Franklin O Neal of Oberlin wed in a simple ceremony at Pilgrim church Elyria Rev Jerome Newcomer officiated Grace Blackmer and Mrs Beatrice Golden attended plus relatives from Elyria Oberlin Cleveland and California The service followed by funeral notices and obituaries mention William Bainbridge Frank Clifford Mrs Clem Finkel and a Masonic funeral for Wim Ward ing with details from local churches and cemeteries

Doris May Spicer Robert Franklin O'Neal Oberlin Pilgrim Church Elyria Jerome Newcomer Oberlin Graduate School of Theology Grace Blackmer Beatrice Golden California L. J. Boothroyd Lula Schlesser Charles Melin Cleveland George Melin Frank Sn. Hicks First Methodist Church Sudro-Curns Funeral Home Brockdale Cemetery Clem Finkel Wellington Clem Finkel Huntington Crile Clinic

Oberlin couple wed in Berlin Heights ceremony

The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Merton Spicer Berlin Heights wore a gray and rose gown with pink corsage. The groom from Magnolia Springs Alabama worked at Issly Dairy. After a Chicago trip they will reside at 183 West Lorain Street after February 18. Bridesmaid wore gray with rose trim. Best man Charles Mills of Oberlin.

Charles Mills Oberlin Chicago West Lorain Street Merton Spicer Berlin Heights Oberlin High School Oberlin School of Commerce Groom Magnolia Springs Alabama Issly Dairy

Club Activities Monday February 12 at Prospect School

Prospect School PTA meets at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium to discuss a School Activity Program with speakers from Oberlin College psychology and local education leaders. Oberlin Women’s Club Education Department in Industrial Arts building hosts a lecture and demonstration by Walter R Williams.

Prospect School Parent-Teacher Association L. E. Cole Oberlin College C. E. Wigton Clarence T. Craig Oberlin Women's Club Walter R. Williams Oberlin Junior Forum Orlock C. E. Berg East College Street Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Legion Hall Vine Rebekah Lodge

Car Collisions Leave Several With Minor Injuries in Elyria Area

Police report details multiple weekend crashes. Mrs Grace Spicer of Ridgeville sustained minor injuries after her car hit an electric pole on Columbus street and was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital. Other incidents include J Warden and Conrad collision on Lodi and North streets, Husted and Dickinson fender damage at Middle avenue and Ninth street, Boren and Senft minor damage on Broad street and East avenue, and Sobycka and Panevich rear-end collision on Gulf road north of Elyria.

Grace Spicer R. DB Ridgeville Elyria Memorial Hospital Columbus Street Washington Avenue J. Warden Parkview Court J. €. Conrad Lake Avenue Lodi North Streets Charles Husted Lath Street Edith Dickinson Middle Avenue Ninth Street William Born Princeton Avenue Broad Street East Avenue W. G. Senft Park Avenue Mike Sobycka Lorain Joe Panevich Torain Gult Road Elyria Sheriff Department

American women use an average of silk stockings yearly

A historical note reports that American women purchase an average of 13 pairs of silk stockings each year. The figure reflects mid century fashion demands and consumer spending habits, highlighting the prominence of hosiery in daily attire and social norms of the era.

Fruit Disease Control Meeting for Lorain Growers

Lorain County fruit growers will hear new methods to control insects and diseases at a meeting at the Y.M.C.A. tomorrow starting at 10 A.M. Speakers include T. H. Parks and C. C. Allison, Ohio State University extension specialists.

Lorain County M. C T. H. Parks Cc. C. Allison Ohio State University

Judge Findley To Speak On Zoning At Tiffin Meeting

Several members of the Board of Zoning Appeals will attend a district meeting in Tiffin tomorrow evening. Common Pleas Judge Guy B. Findley will address the group on the topic A Judge Looks at Zoning.

Board of Zoning Appeals Tiffin Kenneth Barclay Common Pleas Guy Findley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia Columbia Center Boone Road Taylor Farm A. J. French & Son P. A. Walker Redington Ohio Irving Klinect Roth Tailor Shop Carl A Barber Carl R. Barber Flora Barber Sixth Street Chigan Bingham Company Frank S. Harmon Lodge Elyria Commandery D. C. Barber Gratton H. A. Hamiltion Detroit Frank L. Hicks Andrew L. Fuller August Hohmann Butternut Ridge Germany Germa McCarthy Funeral Home Butternut Ridge Road Jussom L. Urich Emmanuel Lutheran Church Sudro-Curtis Ambulance Phone Esther Wood N. Professor St Lorain St Robert Herrick Robert F. O'Neal Clifford Rites Frank W. Clifford Frank S. Warmon Lodge Masonic Temple Wim. G. Warding Sudro - Curtis Albert W. McMan Sederis Florence Morgan Little Sorority Club North Main Street Keith Standfeld O. A. Stanfield Edward Lyons Carol Monesson Lyons Don Robinson Jack Cloudt Groveland Street Ralph Yankings R. D. Amherst Justice of the Peace C. C Fes East River Bailey Market Gehuine Hamburg le Rowe Jar Fisher Fisher’s New Champions N. B.C
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