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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1937

Page

2

Akron Sit-Down Strike by Mogadore Juniors and Seniors

In Mogadore high school 46 juniors and seniors continued a sit down strike to demand a new building. The upperclassmen refused to recite while some teachers stayed neutral. Slogans like no more school in this old shack appeared on boards as students feared state rating penalties affecting college eligibility. Principal O H Somers urged a return to classes.

Akron Mogadore High School Dle Trajan Bond Kathryn Smith State Department of Education O. H. Somers

Plane Crashes In Ohio Killing Pilot Near Liberty Center

In Liberty Center Ohio a plane crashed three miles north amid heavy snow and poor visibility killing Kenneth V. Nisun a 29 year old from Minneapolis. A. L. Nye who farms near Nisun reported hearing the plane circle before it plunged. Coroner H. Milton Warner doubted Nisun jumped, saying the impact likely tore open the parachute. Nisun had refueled in Des Moines yesterday with no clear final destination.

Liberty Center. O Here Kenneth V. Nisun Minneapolis A. L. Nye Nisun Nye H. Milton Warner Fulton County Des Moines

Radio Programs Panpeee Sanennamsanemane 0e0

Radio schedule fragment detailing Cleveland and Oklahoma City stations on Friday February 25 1937 listing programs such as Tom Mix Orphan Annie Ames n Andy and News updates with bands and entertainers including Lowell Thomas Kate Smith and Ban. The fragment cites out of town stations and various time slots with program titles and performers across multiple genres.

Biie Griftithe Jeonmass Stevenson Newadohason Vicki Unhase Envets of Bob Newhall Renfrew Lowell Thomas Annie Andy Vocal Varieties Lumiter Alex Carter Pleasant

Avon Lake Council News and Chapel Program Report

Avon Lake council met Tuesday approving minutes, paying invoices, and receiving January 1937 financials. They granted Eugene Herrman a porch addition on a non conforming building at Lake and Point. Signage updates along Lake road were received from the State Highway Department. Water mains installation requests and reconsideration of Colony Club Allotment were discussed and tabled. A street lighting contract review with Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. followed a WPA sch project. Slag hauling contract awarded to Joe Novotny. truck rental rates set at 1.00 per hour. Through truck relocation to Lake Road urged. advance funds for February 1937 tax settlement sought. bond payments authorized contingent on county advance. Eagle Point sanitary sewer, a WPA project, approved at 47 485. Clerk instructed to purchase 10 tons No 16 coal. Chapel program featured a one act Granny Tidases her String presented by Sophomore class under Miss Rura Connors with Betty McAtee Gwendolyn Beard Ruth Nixon Betty Nesse Edna Spachtolz Jack Page. Madrigal Chorus provided music. stage managed by Betty Harden and Lucile Burkhardt. Briefs noted Miss Virgina and Pat Kelles visiting relatives at Brook Park and Mrs Carl Hochwalt at Tate Closeland breakfast event.

Council Avon Lake Planning Commission Eugene Herrman Lake and Point Avenue State Highway Department Lake Road Carl Pedersen Hunter Road Philip la Framboise Colony Club Graff Cleveland Electric Eluminating Co Joe Novotny Point Connell State Public Utilities Commission Lorain County Eagle Point Granny Tlasses Misa Rura Connors Betty McAtee Gwendolyn Beard Ruth Nixon Bbtty Nesse Edna Spachtolz Jack Page Madrigal Chorus Betty Harden Lucile Burkhardt

Quotations and quips from a vintage humor page

A collage piece presents humorous snippets and caption style gags about crime grammar and manners. Jokes touch on a judge in a robbery case, car cranks, marital bliss quips, fashions, careful gossip about crossing streets, the Dionne quintuplets, pioneers and modern trailers, an upstart youth, the value of advice, a line about skin, Florida rattlesnakes, and a professor explaining tariff duty.

26th Anniversary of Bishop Schrembs as Bishop

A parish shower honored Mrs. Lawrence Krejch Mildred Burkhardt at the Burkhardt home Tuesday evening. She received many gifts and a light luncheon was served. A bridge club met with Mrs. C Hoehwalt for a one o clock lunch Tuesday. Prizes went to Mrs. Maynard Krebs and Mrs. H Trigalet. Peter Weberman returned home from Center Road after three months with his son Louis in Ridgeville. Miss Lucy Wilford of Ridgeville and Alvin Walker of Carlisle visited Mr. and Mrs. Noward Walker. on Tuesday Mrs. Leonard Clawson and son Glenn of Medina were guests at the same home. Miss Eleanor Williams is out of school due to illness. Townsend Club meets tonight at Park Hall. First Ald class meets at Park Hall Friday evening.

Lawrence Krejch Mildred Burkhardt Harry Burkhardt Luoch C.hoehwalt Maynard Krebs H. Trigalet Peter Weberman Center Road Louis Ridgeville Lucy Wilford Alvin Walker Carlisle Noward Walker Leonard Clawson Aon Glenn Medina Eleanor Williams Illess

Laughing at Trouble at Lincoln Theatre opens tomorrow

The Women newspaper editor stars in Laughing at Trouble a drama about jealousy conspiracy and mob madness opening tomorrow at the Lincoln Theatre planning a bold stage triumph in a local listing.

Lincoln Lincoln Theatre

Black Legion at Capitol Theatre Opens

The Capitol Theatre opens the melodrama Black Legion based on the real organization’s activities. The feature presents a dramatic portrayal of its plot and characters, continuing a wartime era trend of anti secret societies in cinema.

Black Legion Capitol Theatre

Sheffield Honored on Birthday at North Ridge Gathering

The Johnson home in North Ridge hosted a Saturday birthday party for John Johnson with bingo and games. Attendees included the Whiton and Johnson families from Amherst and Gulf Road, plus P L Chambers family from Chestnut Ridge and Joyce Johnson. A later meeting on Artistry of the Mending Basket at Gulf Road will occur Friday afternoon February 26 with Miss Alice Bird speaking. Brookside High School will present an assembly at Clearview School on Friday February 26.

Earle Johnson North Ridge Johnson Bingo Arthur Whiton Joseph and Norman Whiton Amherst Lee Johnson Alan Robert Lester Ruth P. L. Chambers Howard Neva Gulf Road Clarence Brush Daugthers Doris Clarissa Chestnut Ridge Billy Joyce Lester Youtzy Alice Bird Raymond Danfee Paul Benedict East Cleveland Hila Rider North Canton Brookside High School Clearview Avon Lake Brookside H. C. Chambers C. &. Spaulding Maybelle Hollis Frank Chambers Howard Carrick Harry Jackson A. C. Haynes James Brush Sheffield Lake Community ‘Sewing Club Sheffierd Drive

Gay Debs Club Meet Hosted by Miss Ruth Johnson

Miss Ruth Johnson of Gulf Road hosted the Gay Debs Club Thursday evening at her home. Croquinote was played and first prize was won by Evelyn No-

Ruth Johnson Gulf Road Evelyn No

Local council approves slag for road repairs at Sheffield Lake

Sheffield Lake Village Council met on March 5 and ordered ten tons of slag from the National Tube Company to repair streets damaged by recent rains. A state department notice confirms automobile registrations rising from 36 to 206 after a clerical recheck. Discussions noted fatal accidents at stop 84 with suggested safety steps but no action yet. Social items include a fish fry planned for the next meeting in Lorain, plus various community notes and visits among residents.

Sheffield Lake Village National Tube Company State Department Columbus

Rural Calendar Highlights Evening Community Events

Local listings show AVON prayer meeting and Bible study at 8 p m at the Baptist Church Avon Lake Townsend Club gathering 8 p m Park Hall Brighton PTA 8 p m Chathan Grange 8 p m school then 9 p m benefit card party Eaton Phantom Bella 8 p m North Royalton Lake Avenue North Elyria Grange 7 30 p m Valley City Pinochle Club 2 p m Wakeman Book Club 8 p m Lagrange Old Glory Grange 8 p m Spencer Men s Brotherhood M F Church Lagrange Teachers meeting 8 p m Baptist church Lyndon Chapter C E S initiatory degrees Vincent Progressive class evening Mrs Co F Senning.

AVON Baptist Church Avon Lake Grange Hall Valley City Charles Derek Wakeman—Book Club Milton Hurst Lagrange Old Glory Grange Spencer—Men's Brotherhood M. F Rev. L Green

Community group meetings and events listed across towns

In several towns from Lake Avenue to Medina, adults and youth gather for classes, clubs, and games. Activities include home meetings at private residences, a men’s oyster supper at the Congregational church, a desert bridge event, and a Medina County basketball tournament finals at Medina High School auditorium. Rev. Baker of Goodwill speaks at a local venue.

AVON Baptist Church Medina Medina County Medina High School

Belden M. E. Church Lenten Service Schedule

Belden M. E. church hosts a Sunday Lenten sermon by Rev. John G. Koontz at 7 p.m. at Belden M. E. church. Rochester Methodist Church hosts Brighton parish day meeting with a fellowship dinner and address by Dr. W. W. Wagar in the afternoon.

Belden John G. Koontz Spencer M. E Belden M. E S P.m. Rochester Brighton Rochester Methodist Church W. W. Wagar

Thunderbird Effigy Found Near Muncy

Muncy Pa The WPA with archaeologists uncovered an ancient thunderbird effigy near Muncy. The ritualistic image appears charred from ceremonial fires and marks a significant prehistoric find in the region.

Muncy WPA

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