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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

12

Sportsmanship Trophy To Be Awarded In Grafton Final

Keen competition for the Lorain County Sportsmanship Trophy nears close with presentation planned Saturday night during the county basketball final at Grafton. Attendance officer A T Smith said competition remains tight though standings are kept secret. Trophy scoring tallies team and crowd attitudes from referees and superintendents across 12 games, with a maximum of 1 080 points possible.

Lorain County A. T. Smith Grafton

West View social notes and health updates

Mr and Mrs Jack Timlock of Columbia called on Mr and Mrs J M Chapin Saturday evening. Mrs Louise Thompson went to Community Hospital Berea for observation. Mrs L Phillby of Olmsted Falls visited Mrs Helen Scott. IO C F Lodge 264 held a social fish fry Saturday evening at the IO C F hall. W G Shepherd and J M Chapin recover from severe colds. The Scott families attended the funeral of Mrs Annie Strout of Cleveland last Wednesday.

West View Jack Timlock Columbia J. M. Chapin Louise Thompson Community Hospital Berea

Judge Denies Probable Cause for McCall in Florida Kidnap Slay

New Orleans February 23 Senior Judge Rufus E Foster of the Fifth U S Circuit Court of Appeals today denied a certificate of probable cause to save Franklin Pierce McCall convicted Florida kidnap slayer from the electric chair. After a private conference with defense attorney C E Rutledge the judge again found no basis for action.

New Orleans Rufus E. Foster Fifth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Franklin Pierce McCall Florida Foster C. E. Rutledge

Spencer church services and notices in Spencer

Rev Ewing Walters of Albany will lead Sunday services at Spencer Baptist Church with a 10 am Sunday School and 7 36 pm evening service on Feb 26. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm. Rev John Koontz sermons at the Methodist Church on Sunday at 11 am. Special music by Mrs R A Shearer and the Ladies chorus. Morning service 11 am. Sunday School 10. Illustrated sermonette. Lent prayer services held weekly in members’ homes. Senior Philathea meet Feb 24 at church parlors. Epworth League Bible study at 3 pm Sunday at Methodist Church. Epworth League at parsonage Sunday evening, Koontz leading. Honor roll listed for Spencer School first semester: Grade Twelve names include Sulkowski, Querin, Inman, Ingraham, Hange, Handley. Grade Eleven names include Thompson, Myers, Deaway. Olmsted school closed Wednesday for Washington’s Birthday.

Spencer Ewing Walters Albany Spencer Baptist Church John Koontz Methodist Church Jesus R. A. Shearer Philathea Epworth League Mary Martha Missionary Society Mt. Zion Methodist Spencer School Mary Sulkowaki James Querin Fred Querin Bryce Inman Anna Mae Ingraham Dallas Hange Kenneth Handley Dallas Thompson Betty Myers Maerel de

Amherst Democratic Women’s Club Holds Meeting

Mrs Wilmah Egeland hosted Amherst Democratic Women’s Club at Spring Street with a short business session. Mrs Harry Wolf reported on the state federation meeting in Columbus. Mrs L Roemer was named to represent the group in the Eleanor Roosevelt Study Club. March meeting set for Mrs W G Schneer’s home. Lillian Short Cora Sawyer and Roemer won games. lunch followed. Eagle Auxiliary to meet at Eagle home with drill team practice after.

Amherst Wilmah Egeland Spring Street Amherst Democratic Women’s Club Harry Wolf State Federation Columbus L. Roemer Eleanor Roosevelt W. G. Schneer N. Main Street Lillian Short Cora Sawyer Roemer A. C. Werner

World Day of Prayer Observance Invites Local Churches

The Ladies of St John’s South Amherst invite Cal and Reformed churches to join the observance Friday afternoon. Meet at 1 45 at the church with transportation provided. The Junior Walther League of St Paul Lutheran meets tonight at church parlors. Middle Ridge Community Club gathers Friday evening at the schoolhouse.

Cal and Reformed Church St. John's Church South Anherst Walther League of

Arenme Club Meets in Stone City Chapter Eastern Star Event

Mrs Ray Battenhouse and Mrs Earl Rockwood hosted the Aveme Club of Stone City Chapter Eastern Star Wednesday evening at Mrs Battenhouse’s home on E Martin St. A business meeting was followed by social hour and games. Luncheon was served at small tables. Hospital notes list discharges including Mrs W V Marshall and others from Cleveland.

Ray Battenhouse Earl Rockwood Avenme Club Stone City Eastern Star E. Martin St

Local notices list weekend visitors and social calls

Grade Ten students include Ten-Kermit Billman and others while Grade Nine names Faith Allen and peers. A flurry of LilERIEFS records numerous weekend visits and family gatherings across Homerville, Homerville, Elyria, Oberlin, Cleveland, Lakewood, Ashland, Wellington, Wadsworth, and nearby towns with many residents hosting relatives and friends.

Marking Caroline Wood’s Quiet 89th Birthday

Mrs. Caroline Wood quietly celebrated her 89th birthday on Monday. She remains active at home with daily tasks aided by her daughter Mary. The event drew cards, candy, and fruit. Teachers Miss Helen Neidhardt and Miss Clarabel Hange visited from Friday to Sunday. Mrs. Lydia Dickey and Mrs. Clara Woods joined Mr. and Mrs. William Wertz for Monday dinner in Chatham in her honor.

Adolf Franz Ray Franz Cleveland John Franz Franz Fred Curry Barberton Clifton Breyley Rittman Forest Johnson Verna Aukerman Harvey Browand Lisriefs Virginia Howe Homerville Mae Kessinger John Sheen Albert Lechleitner Luella Simon Robert White Akron Susie Ream Jennie Burbage Charles MacLaren Milton Schaffer Ashland Air Leon Stone Virginia Oberlin Caroline Wood William Wertz Chatham Mrs. Wood Clem Finkle Eunice Alvin Waugh Finkle Kenneth Finkle Shirley Huntington Mary van Valkenburge Celia Bishop Bishop Nelson Fuller la Grange Milton Haulke Eugene Aukerman Violet Aukerman Elyria Preston White

Birthday greetings and local social notes in Pawnee

Mr and Mrs Grover Heilman of Pawnee visited Mrs Rebecca Heilman and others in town. Mrs Etta Burgman of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Stedman Hunter of Elyria joined relatives here. Mr and Mrs C R Aldrich planned a Louisiana trip. Several residents hosted visitors, with garden and sugar bush notes and health updates including Preston White’s gradual improvement.

Grover Heilman Pawnee Eugene Aukerman Rebecca Heilman Etta Burgman Cleveland Stedman Hunter Elyria Frank Browand C. R. Aldrich New Orleans Louisiana Ina Carey Harold Foote Gertrude Carey Myron Bradley Norman Cesar Charles Groff Millersburg John Johnson Alfred Fuller

Popcorn King Ot Obie Harvests 240000 Pounds in Uniontown

Dr George Lauby a chiropractor by trade grows a vast popcorn crop as a hobby. He covers 63 acres harvesting over 240000 pounds this season. Three helpers assist in curing shelling and cleaning. Corn is stored a year in a 75 ton crib to age then shelled cleaned and seasoned before sale. Age does not hinder popcorn and dry corn is soaked to regain popping ability.

Lauby

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