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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1940

Page

7

Approval for Loan to Finland

The House, meeting early, opens debate on a Senate approved export import bank bill. It would permit a $20 million non military loan to Finland, with passage expected before tonight's recess. House leaders support raising the bank’s revolving fund to $200 million.

Washington House Senate Finland Legation United States Treasury Henry Morgenthau Britain France

Truck Driver Narrowly Escapes After Truck Ditches on Route 10

Detroit truck driver John Hoover, 25, escaped with only bruises when a tractor trailer he was driving ran into a ditch about 400 feet east of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on Route 10 at 2 a m. Hoover told sheriffs deputies that a mechanical failure under the tractor caused loss of control as he crossed the railroad tracks, sending the rig off the road. The lower front of the tractor was torn loose but the trailer remained undamaged and was later moved by another tractor. The outfit was owned by Truck Jing, Inc., of Detroit.

John Hoover Detroit Baltimore & Ohio Hoover Truckjing, Inc., of

Snow Costly To Ohio State Wages Hit Half Million

Columbus Feb 27 Heavy snows this winter have cost Ohio about a half million dollars in excess of estimated expenditures already paid by the state highway department for wages to laborers clearing roads Gov Bricker said today.

Columbus Omo State Highway Department Bricker

Freshman From India Misses Buffalo Milk

Norton, Mess.-Har benk Hume, Wheaton College freshman born in Satara District India, longs for buffalo milk she drank before leaving. She notes its brownish color and sweetness, contrasts it with cow’s milk in the United States, and says milk-drinking crowds in the area make her yearn for India.

Norton Harbenk Hume Wheaton College Miss Hume Satara India United States

Pastor Urges Churches To Give Job Service

SEEKONK Mass The Rev Norms T Morton pastor of the Seekonk Union Congregational church advocates church aid for employment He operates an employment bureau tied to his church learning openings through bank contacts and personal canvassing He started the service believing the WPA harms morale and that churches must combat useless labor and idleness.

Seekonk Mass Norms T. Morton Seekonk Union

Moored Sloop Is Home For Married Students

SEATTLE Wash. Home to Mr and Mrs Albert Ax senior psychology students at the University of Washington is a 26 foot sloop The vessel Alone also is their bankroll for they went fishing in it last Summer and caught enough salmon to keep them in school By living in the boat moored in Seattle harbor the couple s rent bill is only 3850 monthly

Seattle Wash Albert Ax University of Washington

Court hears suit over 1937 accident in Elyria area

A jury in Judge D A Cook's court heard a $15,246.84 suit filed by James Bolger against William Barnes over a horse running away after a dog attack that threw Bolger from a hayrake. Other matters included an Elyria police court appeal dismissed, a motion overruled in Judge Guy Findley's court, and a Vermilion-on-the-Lake Development Co suit for 257,357 for land contract breach.

D. A. Cook James Bolger William Barnes Station Road Bolger Barnes Elyria Guy 5 Findley Leo Jackson Grafton Jackson Joseph Q. Petro Common Pleas Court Vermilion William Griffin Leland J. Mull Guy B. Finder Fuller Road Crafton Road

Ice Box Rentals Urged To Store Food In Worcester

Worcester Mass. J I Frandsen of the Massachusetts State College dairy industry department advocates ice box rentals similar to safety deposit boxes. A central refrigeration plant would offer lockers with 230 pound capacity, preserving food for up to a year. The system could save housewives money by storing home grown products and allowing bulk purchases when prices drop.

Worcester Mass J. I. Frandsen Massachusetts State College Dairy Industry Department Middle West Vermont Frandsen

Dean Urges Factory Experience For Northwestern Students

Dean Ernest O. Melby of Northwestern University argues interns hips with relief agencies settlement houses and in factories should be available to all college students. He made the suggestion before the Missouri State Teachers Association to foster social sensitivity and reduce aristocratic campus culture.

ST. Louis Relef Ernest O. Melby Northwestern University School of Education Missouri State Teachers Association

Wear Objector Upheld Mother Comes First

London based Pitt, a 21 year old, was freed from war service as a conscientious objector after claiming his duty to his inva? mother came first. He declared no power on earth could force him to go and said he had cared for his mother for seven years.

London Tennis Pitt

Birthday celebration and visits in Berea

Eaton Mir and Mrs. George Harrison attended a birthday anniversary for Eaton’s father, Mrs Grover Harrington of Detroit visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W S Reynolds. Mrs John Leach and baby Gayle returned home from the hospital on Sunday.

Mir George Harrison Berea Grover Harrington Detroit W S Reynolds John Leach Gayle

Coming Events Of Interest To Townsendites

Townsend Club No 1 reports eleven renewals and one new member last week chaired by C Wadsworth. Highlights cover Cleveland meeting with Robert Monahan speaker and South Amherst turnout. Announcements include dances at Oberlin K P hall and Lorain Canadian Legion hall, public meetings with Townsend speakers, and upcoming talks in Ridgeville and Cleveland. The program features Mrs Ruby Thomas and a reading by Clarence ix as Visionary ideas. A party with Tom and Jerry orchestra is planned at I O O F hall, and the next meeting is at club rooms 335 Mucdle Avenue.

C. Wadsworth Townsend Club John Stephens Dr. Townsend Ladha Reisinger E. Q. Carver Ed Jacobs Cleveland Robert Monahan William Haynes South Amherst Elyria Club Oberlin Club K. of P Lorain Club Canadian Legion Hall Broadway Lorain Lorain Union and Townsend Union Sokol Hall 20Th Street Newell Giles Charles Coakwell Ridgeville Pat Cannon Ruby Thomas Clarence ix George Washington I. O. OD. F. Hall Tom and Jerry Martha

Battle in the North Sea and Western Front Activity

Reports from Svanvik and Esbjerg describe a large North Sea battle in the Petsamo area with possible British and German forces. Danish fishing boats were warned to quit Dogger Bank as German ships pressed the area. Paris says the Western Front remained intensely active with reconnaissance flights and patrol engagements between the Moselle and Rhine as French patrols reportedly penetrated German lines and gathered intelligence.

North Sea United Press Svanvik Petsamo Finland Copenhagen I Falster Proup Baltic Germany Patch Esbjerg i Dogger Bank Denmark Great Britain Esbjerg Able Caper En Informa Gerrman Paris No Man's Land Moselle Rhine

Missionary Taylor Meets Pope in Private Audience at Vatican

Taylor was ushered into the throne room at 10 36 A M 430 A M EST to greet the Pope. He read his credentials as Monsignor Nardone presented him and the Pope exchanged cordial greetings and requested greetings be conveyed to the President and Americans. Taylor then met Cardinal Maglione for about 20 minutes before returning to his hotel by Vatican car.

Taylor Monsignor Nardone Cardinal Maglione Vatican

Poultry Meeting Set

Lorain County Agricultural Extension office announces a poultry meeting on Friday March. A committee will meet tomorrow evening to finalize the program details and to name the meeting place.

Lorain County Agricultural Extension Office

Not Satisfied With Way Inspection Work Is Done

William Young, Elyria contractor, told the county commissioners he is not satisfied with the inspection of the Erie Avenue bridge in Lorain. He urged a hearing with county engineer Harry L. Dunham and consulting engineer Ralph Harding this afternoon and said he is gathering data to present to them.

William Young Elyria Erie Avenue Lorain Harry L. Dunham Ralph Harding Young

Motorist Fined $50 In DUI Case After Accident

Charles Keith of South Prospect Street Elyria was fined $50 and costs in Justice Herbert C. Cummings' court after being arraigned on a driving while under the influence charge. He was arrested on Middle avenue following an automobile accident yesterday afternoon.

Charles Keith South Prospect Street Elyria Herbert C. Cummings Middle Avenue

Contractor reports sink holes impede fill material needs

Dunham told county commissioners that old sink holes filled with tin cans and rubbish near the contract area cannot be used as fill. He proposed supplying four 1 cubic ward units at 70 cents per ward, totaling 2800 dollars, and noted contractor Howard Herring expects more material soon to avoid delays. He seeks a PWA extension for two bridges, citing weather and awaiting engineer input from Mt Vernon Bridge Co and American Bridge Co. Completion near the PWA deadline for Erie Avenue bridge may limit extensions, with final work and cleanup after deadline.

Dunham Howard Herring PWA Mt. Vernon Bridge Co American Bridge Co Erie Avenue

Welles to attend Berne conference amid talks with Mussolini

Welles said the Italian leaders welcomed his return and described talks with Mussolini and Count Galeazzo Ciano as very helpful. He did not deny Vatican cooperation in peace efforts and noted Myron Taylor presented credentials to the Pope.

Welles Berss Mussolini Galeazzo Cizno Vatican Vatcan Myron Taylor Hitler Neville Chamberlain Edouard Dalader Phillips Loraine Andre Poncet Tevera Berlin Paris London Ethiopia China United States Russia Italy Japan

Death of Susan Fe Vimpeny of Avon-hilden Road

Susan Fe Vimpeny died at 5 AM at her home on Avonhilden road North Ridgeville after a long illness. Born January 17 1885 in Lincolnshire England she came to the United States in 1881. She married Charles S Vimpeny in 1886 and was a Congregationalist member. Surviving are her husband five sons Charles S Detroit Albert O Elyria Oliver R Cleveland Roy S Elyria and Alvan I Birmingham Ohio ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 PM Thursday from Surdto Curtis funeral home Rev W C Endley officiating burial in Fields cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Susan FE. Vimpeny C. S Susan E.) Vimpeny Avonhelden Road North Ridgeville Lincolnshire England United States Charles S. Wimpeny Congregational Church Charles S Detroit Albert O Elyria Oliver R Cleveland Roy S Alvan IL Birmingham Ohio Edward Ketteringham George Ketteringham Walter Ketteringham William Ketteringham California Surdto- Curtis Funeral Home Rey W. C. Endley Fields Cemetery Funeral

East Carlisle Club Plans Oyster Supper Social

East Carlisle Community Club officers announce an oyster supper and social for Thursday February 29. Free for members and community friends who join for a small fee. Frank Harrison returns as oyster chairman shaping the menu. Guests are welcome and entertainment is planned.

Carlisle East Chestnut Ridge E. D. Anton Middle Avenue South East Carlisle Sencoi Strempel

Picture Show Teaches Kiwanians Wardrobe Choices

Elyria Kiwanians will view a talking movie titled Personal Investment to inspect current fashion. The event, courtesy of Nelson Fitch, aims to guide well dressed style at their Thursday meeting. District leaders Mumford Land Donley will attend an Inter-Club gathering in Berea departing from Graystone Hotel at 1st 45 to Baldwin Wallace College dormitory.

Elyria Kiwanians Nelson Fitch Elyria Kinenians Berea Don Mumford Pete Land Dave Donley Graystone Baldwin-Wallace College

Market Prices and Receipts at Cleveland and Surrounding Markets

The report lists receipts and prices across commodities and livestock. Grain notes include wheat, corn, oats, and soybeans with varying No. 1 red and No. 2 yellow values, while hay and straw prices reflect multiple quality grades. Livestock data show hogs and cattle receipts with price bands from about 4.85 to 11.00 per hundredweight, indicating market steadiness and diverse lots.

Aloana Millang Co Cleveland

Zionist Banquet at Lorain Sunday March 3

Zionist banquet to honor Zionist cause will be held Sunday March 3 at Lorain Temple Reed avenue with guest speaker Tan Ross Alexander MacFarlane a writer lecturer who studied Zionism in Europe and Palestine. Judge Drucker of Cleveland Municipal Court will also speak on the program.

Tan Ross Alexander MacFarlane Palestine Elyria-Lorain Lorain Temple Reed Avenue Mr. MacFarlane New Jersey New York City Colgate University University of Virginia Paris London Germany Hitler Europe MacFarlane Ainn Herod Deginidh Drucker Municipal Court of Cleveland

Reappointment Of Mrs Reding To Lorain County Board

A delegation of 10 women visited the Lorain County commissioners asking reappointment for Mrs C D Reding of 236 Seventh Street as trustee of the Lorain County Children's Home at Oberlin. They opposed a Catholic appointment. Board chairman Oscar G Dunn said he had pledged support for Reding and moved for her reappointment.

C. D. Reding Seventh Street Lorain County Children's Home Oberlin Reding Oscar G. Dunn

Overheated Furnace Causes House Fire on Seventeenth Street

An overheated warm air furnace blamed for a fire that damaged the home of Alonzo Fitzpatrick at 321 Seventeenth Street last night. The blaze started in the kitchen near a boot serving a double register between the kitchen and a bedroom, burning studding to the south end of the boat and damaging ends at that point. Firemen from Squad Company No 1 and Engine Company No 1 responded.

Alonzo Fitzpatrick Seventeenth Street

Lorain County Man Granted Parole At Ohio Penitentiary

The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission granted parole to 74 inmates today including Lorain county resident Joseph Coles. Coles, convicted of larceny, is released effective April 15.

Ohio Penitentiary State Pardon and Parole Commission Lorain County Joseph Coles

Market Notes on Cattle Fruits Poultry and Produce Prices

Receipts show active market with steady aid across cattle and sheep. Prices for choice to prime meats range from 9.00 to 12.50 for lambs and 4.00 to 6.50 for mediums. Eggs and live poultry markets are unsettled with assorted weights and regional variations. potatoes list various Russets and regional spuds with prices from 1.40 to 2.60 per 100 pounds.

Cleveland Pennsylvania New York Cobblers Michigan Idaho Florida Réds

Dr Hahn Opens Offices Here

Dr. Robert C. Hahn son of Mr and Mrs C F Hahn 817 West Ave has opened his office in the Century block He is a graduate of Elyria high school Adelbert College and Western Reserve Medical School After graduation he interned at City Hospital Cleveland He taught at Western Reserve Medical School for three and a half years then moved to New York for three and a half years with the Post Graduate School and Hospital He was senior surgical resident in his final year He has also done post graduate research at the Medical Center Columbia University

Robert C. Hahn C. F. Hahn West Ave Century Block Hahn Elytta High School Adelbert College Western Reserve Medical School City Hospital Cleveland New York Post Graduate School and Hospital Medical Center Inumbia University

UMUC 2 HORSES Sound Gelding and Farm Goods for Sale

Auction listing from 1927 offering two bay geldings both sound and good workers, 1400 weight, plus a full farm implement catalog including oats, wheat, corn, hay, seed potatoes, plows, drills, cultivators, digger, rake, wagon, harness, grain binder, tools, a 1927 Ford truck, household goods like an electric washer, and terms cash. Includes farm machinery, animals, and household items for purchase.

Ford

Public Sale Of Horses Cattle Hogs And Farm Tools

Auction to be held two miles northwest of Grafton on February 29 at 10 a.m. Offers 7 horses including black mares and gray mares, 26 head of Holstein and mixed cattle, 17 hogs and 80 hens, plus a large assortment of farm tools, grain and equipment. Livestock and gear pictured with packed inventory and cash terms. Lunch served. C. T. A. dairy record noted. Auctioneer Clayton H. Sooy. Clerk Lee Kline.

Grafton Carlisie Township Apri Black Jersey Guernsey Chester White McCormick-Deering McCormick- Deering Belden A. E. Cambaugh Clayton H. Sooy Gratton J Lee Klinect

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