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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1940
Page
7
Lorain prosecutors report the grand jury will hear more than a dozen cases tomorrow including the slot machine investigation. Witnesses are being called and the exact order of cases remains undetermined as officials seek the elusive William McIntyre, reputed owner of 25 seized machines.
At the Wellington District Holstein Association annual meeting in Herrick auditorium N W Lee Ohio State Holstein Breeders president and Blackman dairy specialist urged herd improvement. Hadley cited a strong year for registrations and noted a new fee plan. women attendees noted the Danish origin of herd improvement. Everson presided as officers were re-elected. Italy faced growing complaints over raw materials shortages.
Eber M. Vincent aged 85, a retired Wellington merchant, died in Huron Road Hospital Cleveland from injuries after a fall. Pioneer, he ran a grocery, furniture and undertaking business over decades. Born October 1 1854 in Henrietta, he married Ida Ecker. she died in 1934. Survived by two granddaughters, two great grandchildren, and two nephews. Funeral Friday at 10:30 AM from K & Andrews with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Edward Hyatt ordered flood gates on the Sacramento River to relieve pressure as floods surged. The Eel, Russian and Napa Rivers overflowed with two thousand residents forced from Gerber and Tehama areas. A missing 19 year old and two critically injured in a submerged car were rescued after eight minutes. National Guard deployed to evacuate migrants as widespread evacuations and relief efforts expanded across counties including San Mateo Santa Cruz and Alameda with tents and food supplied.
Bruno Zimmerman sues John Hoag for 2100 over January Abbe Road crash. Two Lorain men bound over on armed robbery charges. William Barnes verdict in damage suit filed by James Bolger after hayrake accident. Mathew Wuyrich seeks divorce from Mes Mary Wuz mech citing gross neglect. Partition suit to divide Tate property among 25 heirs. Elizabeth Oleska seeks divorce from John Oleska for extreme cruelty and child custody. Judgment by confession found for Cleveland Trust in suit against Irving. Berger and Jacobs sue Anna Farkas for judgment recovery of 132.92.
Amos Boyd McConnell aged 83 died at 2 40 PM at his son James home after a lifelong farming career. Survived by 12 children, 54 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. widow Ida Rickel predeceased him. Funeral Friday at 2 PM Pittsfield Methodist Church. interment East Cemetery. Woodmen camp to meet. Lorain election board appointments set for March 1.
Ohio Republicans sweep both special elections boosting GOP strength in the U S House. J Harry McGregor defeats Byron Ashbrook by 4542 votes in the 17th district, while Frances Payne Bolton wins the 22nd by 16,534 over Anthony Fleger. Bricker says Ohio resents New Deal treatment. Returns show GOP 11 seats to 6. Bolton carried all counties in 22nd. McGregor carried six of seven in the 17th.
One hundred Elks members witnessed a ritual demonstration for a small class of candidates. District Deputy Jim Armitage outlined the order’s principles and activities. Exalted ruler Walter Kohn announced a ritual contest March 3 at Mt Vernon and other district events.
Treasurer Walters Wright attends a Northeastern Ohio Treasurers Association meeting in Akron. Wright serves on the association’s executive committee and 35 to 40 treasurers were expected to attend as legislators' matters were to be discussed.
Administratrix of Mary Kerekes estate filed a $10,000 negligence suit against Jennie and Karl Markert of the Colburn Rest Home in Amherst. The petition says Kerekes wandered from the home November 30 in a weakened state, became lost and died of exposure. It seeks injunctions to bar sale or pledging of defendants’ property.
Quotations for grain hay and straw provided by Shee Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co. No. 3 white 9 4914e. Various prices for wheat corn oats and roughage. Cleveland produce notes butter eggs live poultry potatoes and onions with multiple regional listings and trucker carriage rates. Includes feeder prices for cattle calves sheep and lambs with active markets and firmness in some categories. Listed values cover No. 2 red wheat, No. 2 yellow corn, oats, and cotton seed percentages among others.
The Lorain County Alumnae Council of fifty four former Home Service Council members met at Mrs. Lester Youtzy’s home to plan the annual Achievement Day program and banquet set for April 2 at Elyria Methodist Church. They will survey local communities as their yearlong project, with reports shared and practice scheduled for March 3 at Mrs. C. N. Williams’s home in Elyria. All alumnae are invited to participate.
About three hundred people are expected to attend the Firelands Area Boy Scout meeting at First Congregational church. H W Ingersoll Jr and Tom Allen of Sandusky lead the local arrangements committee, with James A Daniels of Lorain as scout executive and area president presiding. Conferences for leaders start 3 PM, business session at 5, dinner at 6 30, and evening reports from district chairmen.
The headquarters of the American Majority relocates from 110 Middle Avenue to 205 Elyria Savings and Trust Building. J. E. Neuger, director, said the offices would be shared with Morris Knapp, an accountant, as reported today.
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