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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1940

Page

7

97 Days Remain For Completion Of Bridge

County commissioners approved a contract with The Ohio Engineering Co. to pave approaches to the high level bridge at 71st street in Lorain. The deal carries a $46,732 price and a $150 per day penalty for delays beyond 104 days, while completion by May 28 is urged. Engineers expect the 21st street bridge to meet its schedule.

71St Street Lorain Ohio Engineering Co Fred Ruth PWA 21St Street

Salvage Of Old Bridge Belongs To The County

Assistant Prosecutor William G Wickens informs Lorain County commissioners that the salvage value of the old Erie avenue bridge, soon to be razed, belongs to the county rather than the Mt Vernon Bridge Co. The salvage is estimated at about 10000 dollars, and the contract with Mt Vernon does not specify salvage rights.

Wiliam G Wickens Erie Avenue Lorain Mhat Mt. Vernon Bridge Co Realph Harding Mt Vernon Bridge Co Wickens

Two New Cars Bought for Sheriff Dept Amid Vote

The county board bought a Ford 83 sedan from J R Dall Motor Co. and a Studebaker Commander from Stang Motors Co. for the sheriff’s department. Commissioner Dunn abstained from voting due to concerns over elaborate painting and its impact on trade-in value. Bids from 12 dealers were considered before the action.

Carl R. Finegan Board of County Commissioners John E. Davidson J. R. Dall Motor Co Edward DeChant Studebaker Stang Motors Co Oscar G. Dunn Dunn

Custody Split for Jacqulin Kelly Among Parents

The court ordered Jacqulin Kelly four, daughter of Earl L. and Jean Kelly, to be divided custody. She will spend February to August with her father and August to February with her mother, with weekly payments of 35 dollars when with the father and 7 dollars when with the mother, plus visitation for both parents.

Jacqulin Kelly Earl L Jean Kelly Common Pleas D. A. Cook

Rotary Club helps crippled children work move launched

Elyria Rotarians hosted a meeting at Elyria Country Club launching organized work for crippled children. The late Edgar F. Allen, founder of the movement, was a longtime Rotary member. The effort has since spread to many nations. Hindman reviewed services including Camp Iss-See-Kies purchases, Rotary Lodge camp erection, planting memorial trees, and a World War memorial plaque at Ely Park. He serves as secretary of the Elyria Rotary Club and noted four Rotaries across three states in his involvement.

Elyria Elyria Country Club Edgar F. Allen Rotary Club Rindman Camp Iss- See-Kies M. C. Ax Ely Park Loram County Sean Pind Hindman Elmira Ely Club

Aristocracy of intelligence called ideal for America

Blythin argues against violent labor dispute tactics and says public support favors organized labor today. He urges peacemaking based on the spirit and attitude of people over formal government bodies, proposing an aristocracy of intelligence, goodness, kindness and decency as the ideal. Cc O Schmitkuns, president of the federation, spoke at last night’s meeting.

Blythin America Cc. O. Schmitkuns Federation

Elyrian Ejected Inland Daily Press Director

Elyria, Ohio resident C. Hudpnurt was elected a director of the Inland Daily Press Association at the annual convention in Chicago. C. F. Kursteadt of Bellon was elected president. The association includes newspapers in twenty western states.

Chicago A. C. Hudpnurt Elyria Inland Daily Press Association C. F. Kursteadt Bellon Ats. J Inland Daily Press

Death notices for WILLIAM 8 MYERS and EMMA FRIEND and Michael Krapp

Death records list William S Myers of Elyria age set to be buried at St Josephs. Also Emma Friend of Canton died at home after long illness leaving husband and two children. Michael Krapp died at Lorain County Home after long illness burial at Carlisle township cemetery. Funerals set for St Josephs Cemetery Monroeville? Ble River Church and Carlisle township cemetery details included.

William 8. Myers Wiliam S. Myers Clyde Barr Bell Avenue Mr. Myers Monroeville Ohio Elyma National Company Agnes Church Holy Ne Society Spa Oanyrith U. S Infantry Hun Ug Sin de Branenudren Marion Ali Walter Frank Clevela Hase Mee Clevel St. Ag Tee Brissel St Joseph's Aetery Monroey MBS Emma Husbar Justice Bechtel Canton Parker and Son Funeral Home Lodi Brethern Dodge A. Miller New Philadelps Ble River Church Michael Krapp Lorvain County Mr. Krups Siberia Lorain County Forest View Farms Oberlin Road Carlisle Township

Womanless Wedding at Second Baptist Church

A womanless wedding will be staged Thursday evening for the Second Baptist Church Building Fund. The event features men in female roles with Mrs C Stewart directing and proceeds aiding church repairs.

Second Baptist Second Baptist Church Maid of Honor Bridge C. ©. Stewart J. C. Chanman

Moon suffers leg fracture after slip on roadway

Maurice Moon, 42, of 415 West Avenue, fractured his right leg above the ankle when he slipped and fell at 3:30 a m. He was taken to Merack hospital by Mrs. Moon and R Terry, his next door neighbors.

Maurice Moon West Avenue Merack Hospital Joon R Terry

Automobile Crash Fatality and Court Actions Summary

A youth aged 21, Altrea Cornuuy, was fatally struck by a car on West Erie Street, with result pending court actions. County plans authorize purchase of slag for spring maintenance, while divorce proceedings proceed for Julia Bo Wyner and Carlos 138 Weadfara Avenue amid ongoing grounds and custody issues.

Altrea Cornuuy Loeram Ogan Gay Alarigwe Avenue Lakewood Lows T. Banchez West Erie Street Julia Bo Wyner Welbuden Sui Carlos Weadfara Avenue Nemeret Hero Y Asis Chidr

Local Markets Report Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices

Fragmented market notes show grain and mill prices with various commodities and local listing by Lorain County dealers. Boosts and declines appear in oats corn and oil seeds. livestock terms include leghorn and turkey entries with moderate activity and price signals. Public notice cites Lorain fair trade ordinance challenge and a parole violation proceeding, noting court action and penalties.

Butler Makes Reply In Slot Machine Case

Lorain County Prosecutor Howard R. Butler says a grand jury probe may cover the slot machine case and related officials. He notes 25 machines confiscated 14 months ago sit in the police evidence room as replevin action looms and potential destruction.

Grand Jury Lorain Howard R. Butler Butler Austin O'Toole O'Toole William T. Melniore Broadway Albert Greulich William P. Duffy McIntyre Supreme Court of Ohio Cleveland Austin

Farm Bureau reelected officers and names new vice president

Readings of the county Farm Bureau for the coming year show Ro E Campbell of Pittsfield Township reelected president. Cotton Elyria was reelected secretary treasurer. Leon Lehman of Grafton became vice president. Leimbach of Brownholm declined reelection as a director and was ineligible to continue as an officer.

Farm Bureau Ro E Campbell Pittsfield Sn Ooffice Mm. Cotton Elyria Leon Lehman Grafton Lembach Brownholm Leimbach

PUBLIC AUCTION NEAR GRAFTON OFFERS HORSES CATTLE TOOLS

The undersigned will hold a public auction 4 miles north of Graf ton on Durkee Road Tuesday February 27 at 10 a m. Property includes 3 horses two mares a coming 2 year old black gelding, 18 head Holstein Ayrshire Guernsey Jersey cattle with several due to freshen and milking now, a Fordson tractor Oliver plows and disc, farm tools, 100 shocks corn 60 bushels soybeans some wheat potatoes 8 tons timothy hay 4 hogs and poultry, miscellaneous furnishings. Cash day of sale. Lunch noon. EWALD BOCK CLAYTON H SOOY Auctioneers.

Grafton Durkee Road Ayrshire Guernsey Jersey Fordson Tractor Oliver Ewald Bock Clayton H. Sooy Lee Klinect

Embezzlement Charge Against Dayton Chest Employee

Dayton Ohio February 21 Mrs Margaret P Bishop 50 longtime Dayton Community Chest employee admitted stealing 6775 from Chest funds over two years for living expenses. Prosecutor Nicholas Nolan noted the admission and bishop bonded for 35000 while John B Dawson executive director ordered an audit of Chest accounts ongoing.

Dayton Margaret P. Bishop Dayton Community Chest Nicholas Nolan Bishop John B. Dawson

Legion to Host Nineteenth Annual Washington’s Birthday Ball

Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion to hold its 19th annual Washington’s Birthday Military Ball at the Post home on Ohio Street Thursday night February 22. Reservations are rising toward a capacity crowd. ex service members urged to wear uniforms.

Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion of Ohin Post Ohio Street Hothor Legion A. R. Agate American Legion William E. Gregory Washington, D. C John F. Buckley Homer Challeaux National Americanism Elyria Mansfield Cleveland Larry W. Porter Post No. 12 Maron Pest

Car Hits Road Sign After Off Road Swerve Near Elyria

Donald E. McRoberts of 171 East College Street Oberlin drove off Route 20 two miles west of Elyria at 11 6 p m yesterday to avoid an unlighted approaching car striking a road sign. Police of Singapore Malaya have requested powers to central pedestrians.

Donald E. McRoberts East College Street Oberlin Elyria Police Singapore Malaya

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