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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1939

Page

5

Gratuities In Allen Will Nullified By Ohio Statute

Charitable gifts totaling 75000 in E F Daddy Allen s will are void under Ohio law which appoints the entire 180000 estate to his son Frank B Allen of Philadelphia The probate judge explained that any charitable bequests are invalid if the maker dies within a year leaving only 1000 to two nieces and the rest to the survivor son Tax charges include 10706 federal and 305 state, with the rest allocated to the heir.

Eagar F Daddy” Allen Ohio Frank B. Allen Philadelphia E. F Daddy) Allen International Societies For Crippled Children Elyria Memorial Hospital International Society For Crippled Children Elyria Home For the Aged Ruth Berry Mildred Stow Berry Frank Allen H. H. Nye Allen Allens

Lorain Names Henry Webber Safety Director

Henry Webber 40 a Lorain attorney was named the city's safety director replacing Paul Slamina. Appointed by Mayor Albert Matuzak, Webber will oversee the police and fire departments. He is a Lorain High School, Oberlin College and John Marshall Law School graduate, married with one child.

Lorain Henry Webber Lorains Paul Slamina Webber Albert Matuzak Paul Mikus Elyria B. N. Haris Lorain High School Oberlin College John Marshall Law School of Cleveland

Plan For Lorain County Farmers 1939 Program

Leaders of Lorain County extension committees outlined an extensive 1939 program for farmers across vegetable, potato, dairy, fruit, wool growers, and flower growing sectors. After reviewing last year’s work, chairmen set next meeting for February 16 to discuss recommendations and future needs.

Lorain County

Lorain County Horsemen to Gather for Annual Dinner

A large crowd of Lorain County horsemen is expected at the Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association meeting as they anticipate a banquet next Tuesday at the First Methodist Church. Local organizers urged attendance to celebrate the year’s activities and upcoming events.

Lorain County Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association

Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief for Itchy Pimples

For 30 years in millions of homes Peterson's Ointment soothes itchy pimples eczema red blotches and other irritations from external causes. It claims to improve skin appearance and comfort with a money back offer if one application fails. Also marketed for tired irritated feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

Court Roundup Sees Several Local Filings and Proceedings

Raymond Coughlin of La Grange bound to grand jury under $200 bond by Justice Leonard Smith on a non support charge. Rose K. Baker sues Joseph Brestowanski et al for $1,878 and seeks foreclosure in Lorain. Jessie Taylor of Lorain seeks divorce from Sam Taylor on cruelty. Catherine Gibson granted divorce from Barney Gibson for neglect. Frank Masse of LaGrange fined $1 and costs after arraignment on a two tail light violation. arrested January 2 on Route 57 by deputy sheriffs.

Raymond Coughlin la Grange Leonard Smith Rose K. Baker Joseph Brestowanski Lorain Catherine Gibson Barney Gibson D A. Cook Frank Masse LaGrange Preston L. Coon

Dandelions Bloom at Mrs Haven’s Yard

At Mrs Carl Haven’s home 1744 East avenue Christmas and spring mingled as she planted the Christmas tree outside and found dandelions blooming in the yard She also reported angle worms and fish worms on the surface.

Carl Haven East Avenue

County Auditor Warns on Dog Tags Deadline

Lorain County dog owners were warned by Auditor CS Kelser that January 20 is the last day to buy dog tags without a $1 penalty. He noted tag sales are ahead of last year with 1,705 sold so far out of nearly 6,000 expected to be sold by the deadline.

CS_ Kelser Lorain County Kelser

Death notices for two Elyria residents

Deaths reported for seven weeks old William Edward Kohn of 205 Cleveland Street after pneumonia at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He is survived by parents and grandparents Walter S Kohn and Mrs Josephine Smallwood. services at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery. Thomas Nay of 135 Hamilton Street died at his son's home after twelve days illness. born in Dundee Scotland in 1859, resident of Elyria 23 years. Survived by wife Christina Nay and children Esther Warren Jennie O Connor Maggie Sloane. ten grandchildren and two brothers in Scotland. Services at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery South Amherst.

William Edward Kohn William H. Kohn Cleveland Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Walter S Kohn Josephine Smallwood Elyria Leo Smallwood Florida Sudro Curtis Funeral Home St Marys Church St. Marys Cemetery Thomas Nay al Nay Hamilton Street Mr Nay Dundee Scotland Amherst Esther Warren Jennie O'Connor Lorain Maggie Sloane Christina Nay Sudro- Curtis Evergreen Cemetery South Amherst

Determination and self belief mark a path to success

A speaker cited Elbert Hubbard and Thomas Addison to illustrate persistence and experimentation. He urged graduates to aim high, embrace effort, and develop self confidence. The talk praised American resilience from Mayflower pioneers to modern leaders and urged focus on public or industrial relations for knowledge seekers.

Elbert America England Horrocks Germany United States

Wakeman Woman Iva May Peabody Dies After Illness

Mrs Iva May Peabody aged 62 died yesterday at her Butler road home after a four year illness. She taught school six years in Florence before marriage. Surviving are husband H D Peabody three daughters Mrs Duncan Robertson Mrs Robert Nunn of Elyria and Mrs Lawrence Leimbach of Wakeman one stepdaughter Mrs K Watson six grandchildren two brothers Albert Hanes of Brighton Everett Hanes of Wakeman and three stepsons D C Peabody Earl and Rollin Funeral services Friday at 2:00 from the late home with Rev F E Eastman of the Wakeman Congregational church officiating Burial in Wakeman cemetery.

Wakeman Iva May Peabody Butler Road Here Florence Henrietta and Camden H D Peabody Duncan Robertson Robert Nunn Elyria Lawrence Leimbach K. Watson

German-born resident dies at 91 in Elyria

Fred Diehl age 91 of R D No 2 Elyria died at his home yesterday at 12 30 p m after a lingering illness He was born in Germany August 1 1847 and had lived in Lorain 23 years and in the county 46 years His body is at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Fred Diehl R. D. No Elyria Germany Lorain Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home

Ashbolt Takes Oath As Representative In Hospital Bed

Lorain County state representative William E. Ashbolt became a full member of the Ohio General Assembly despite illness. He swore in from his bed at St Joseph's Hospital Lorain, after being moved from Cleveland Clinic, following a December 19 heart ailment. He is expected to remain hospitalized about five weeks.

William E. Ashbolt Lorain County Ohio General Assembly Ashbolt St Joseph's Hospital Lorain Common Pleas DA Cook Lorain Hospital Cleveland Clinic

Roosevelt outlines plan to revive economy and jobs

The President calls for reform across transport, tax, and labor stages to raise national income to eighty billion dollars yearly. He cites private capital and balanced budget as aims while urging universal labor cooperation, reduced federal spending, and swift growth to curb unemployment.

Roosevel

Missing Man Returns After Sunday Disappearance

East River resident Alex Kopis, who vanished Sunday evening, is reported to have returned home last night. Authorities in the city and county were notified of his return.

Alex Kopis East River Road

Four From County Certified For Positions

A late dispatch from Columbus reveals that others certified as having passed civil service examinations for social security jobs include Marne D Leahy Wellington 8038 CJ Hageman Oberlin 7695 RS Morris Elyria 7656 and T Reid Lorain 7601. Names of four Lorain County residents were included in the State Civil Service Commissions certification of those who passed examinations for minor Social Security positions. The names were certified to the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission. Appointments will be made later. Lewis P Jacoby 1006 Osborne avenue Lorain ranked fifth in a list of nine certified for accounting clerks with a grade of 90.41. Three were certified from District 21 which includes Lorain county for senior interviewer positions: Sumner W Day Lorain R F D Lorain with 8784 Luetta Magruder Columbus with 8389 and John E Kennedy 1722 East Erie avenue Lorain 8151.

Columbus Marne D Leahy Wellington Hageman Oberlin RS. Morris Elyria T. Reid Lorain Lorain County State Civil Service Commissions Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission Lewis P. Jacoby Osborne Avenue Sumner W Day R. F.D Luetta Magruder John E. Kennedy East Erie Avenue

Local Republicans To See Bricker Inaugurated

Frank Stetson, chairman of the Elyrma and Lorain county Republican group, said many will attend Governor John Bricker’s inauguration in Columbus on Monday. Weather may be poor so a fast train will stop at Wellington, departing 6:08 AM to reach Columbus by 9:05 AM, with return trains at 10:30 PM and 2:12 AM.

Frank Stetson Repubican Elyrma Lorain County John Bricker Columbus Jen Wellington

Davidson Denies Precedent Broken in County Board Rows

County Commissioner John E Davidson a Democrat denies claims Democrats break precedent by keeping Republican Oscar G Dunn out of the presidency. He notes rotation history showing Dunn may serve next year but Davidson may resign to allow Dunn to preside. Dunn declines to press for resignation.

John E Davidson Oscar G Dunn Davidson Edward DeChan al O Caudgan DeChant Dunn

Potomac Boat Used For Parties In 1934 Washington Trips

Excerpts from a ship’s log note the Potomac used for July and August 1934 trips from Washington to Colonial Beach Virginia with Roper Assistant Secretary John Dickinson Chester H. McCall Margie Glenn and others aboard. The Eala left Washington November 28 1934 for Florida via Philadelphia reaching Palm Beach January 3. Log entries show frequent parties at Florida resorts including Miami St. Augustine and Daytona Beach with Ewing Y Mitchell amid disputes over TVA expenditures.

Washington Potomac Colonial Beach Roper John Dickinson Chester H. McCall Margie Glenn Richard F. Roper John Roper Ewing Y Mitchell Eala Florida Philadelpha Charleston Palm Beach Fla Miami St. Augustine Daytona Beach Elliott Tennessee Valley Authority

Union Label Educational Talk Planned in Elyria

The Elyria Central Labor Union announces the third in a series of programs at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Y M C A with Coleman Claherty Ohio regional representative of the American Federation of Labor as main speaker He will discuss The Union Label and a union label display will be shown The event is open to the public and aims to promote union made goods and services mobilize consumers to support labor standards and highlight buying power impact.

Elyria Central Labor Union Y. M.C Coleman Claherty Ohio American Federation of Labor Union Labor Trades Department Organized Labor Movement Central Labor Unicen

Welshimer of Canton to Speak at Friday Supper

Dr P H Welshimer of Canton Ohio will speak at the Church of Christ men’s supper Friday January 20 at 6 30 PM. He heads one of America’s largest Protestant churches and is known across the Disciples of Christ. He served as fraternal delegate at the British Christian Churches convention in Manchester England.

P H Welshimer Christian Church Canton Ohi Church of Christ Welshimer America United States Disciples of Christ Manchester England

Veteran Hungarian Lorain coal worker dies after long illness

John Majoros 73 a lifelong Lorain resident and pioneer Hungarian steel worker died Monday evening at 1752 East Thirty third Street Lorain after a long illness Born in Hungary in 1865 he moved to Lorain 42 years ago and was active in Hungarian circles He is survived by his wife six sons two daughters a sister eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Thursday at the home and at the Hungarian Reformed Church with Rev Daniel Boder officiating

John Munyer Nethal Tube Company Lora East Thirty-third Street Leura Hungary Majuros Lorain Fainesville Loran Hungarian Reformed Church Hungarian Reformed Society Bridgeport O-Society Vera Majoros Albert Frank John Julius Ernest Eaward Alex Szabo Elyria Louis Szabo Amherst Stephan Fesco Elyra Daniel Boder

Toledo Grain Prices and Elevator Quotations

Market prices from the Toledo grain elevator list include No 2 red wheat, No 2 yellow corn, No 2 white oats, and various flour and seed values. Quotations cover hay, straw, milling middlings, bran, gluten, and cottonseed meal, with bids for car lots and standard per bushel or ton pricing.

Pevator Co Montana

Church of Christ Congregation To Meet Jan 11

The annual congregational meeting of the Church of Christ will be held in the church dining room at 6:30 Wednesday evening January 11. A tureen dinner is planned by church ladies. Reports from all organizations will be heard or filed with the church clerk, and officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Rev Ralph E Valentine of Dennison Ohio will be the speaker. He is gaining a national reputation as a writer on devotional and stewardship topics for the Disciples of Christ.

Church of Christ Ralph E Valentine Dennison Ohio

Knights Of Pythias Install Officers At Lodge Meeting

Knights Of Pythias Chevalier Lodge No. 316 installed its new officers for the term. E Buckingham became Chancellor Commander, Les Harding and Carl Turner were elected Vice Chancellor and Prelate respectively. Other officers named include General Master at Arms Joe Eansman Inner Guard Charles Nagy Outer Guard A H Ernst Master of Work O E Barton Master of Exchequer Tom Marsh Master of Finance Dudley Blaine Keeper of Records and Seals. The session included a brief business meeting, a Page Rank lesson, and refreshments by the entertainment committee.

Chevalier Lodge No. 316 E_ Buckingham Les Harding Carl Turner Joe Eansman Charles Nagy A. H. Ernst O E. Barton Tom Marsh Dudley Blaine

Sister of A. F. L. President Dies

COSHOCTON O Jan 4 Mrs Henry Waltner 61 sister of William Green president of the American Federation of Labor died here Tuesday of cerebral hemorrhage after a nine week illness.

Named to state board in Ohio appointment

Columbus January 6. Governor Daves appointed W. W. Ellenwood assistant director of agriculture and state fair manager as a member of the state board of agriculture. Walter Lloyd editor of the Ohio Farmer in Cleveland was expected to be named to a board seat.

Columbus W Ellenwood Daves State Board of Agriculture Walter Lloyd Cleveland The Ohio Farmer

Flood gambling charges dismissed in raid case

Gambling charges against Francis Flood of 2172 Third street, linked to a raid on the Oriole club Saturday, were dismissed by Mayor Joseph Petro for lack of evidence. Flood pleaded not guilty. The other five men were fined $1 and costs at arraignment Saturday.

Francis Flood Third Street Oriole Club Joseph Petro Flood

Unclear Market Prices and Poultry Listings

Fragmented OCR notes list market standings and various poultry trade items. Mentions Leghorns, heavy breeds, pullets, coops, and prices like 22¢ and 14¢ with mixed, unclear quantities. Contains miscellaneous potato references and stray phrases without coherent article context.

Fragmentary betting prices and team color notes from unsigned list

A garbled OCR list shows mixed price figures and color references such as whites reds and cobblers. Named places Pennsylvania North Dakota Florida appear in fragmentary form with prices like 175 130 and 140, suggesting an auction or market tally but details are unclear.

Pennsylvania North Dakota Florida

Unusual Messages From Pat Withrow At First Baptist

Pat Withrow a former saloon keeper and now Union Mission superintendent in Charleston West Virginia drew Elyria crowds with Irish humor and life stories. He described converting to Christianity organizing the Union Mission and prayers for buildings and summer camps. He recounted helping a Mexico bound tramp become a respectable citizen through connection with a Charleston sister. He spoke at First Baptist Church with two services slated and invited the public.

Pat Withrow Union Charleston West Virginia Elyria Withrown Withrow Union Mission Mexico

Fruit Growers To Hold Meetings In Lorain County

A series of meetings for Lorain County fruit growers begins January 17 with TH Parks and CC Allison speakers. A February 24 session with Frank Beach is planned, with additional talks on pruning and more meetings possible between dates per CI Hummel county extension agent.

Lorain County TH. Parks Ohio State University Extension C C. Allison Frank Beach C I Hummel

New Members Added To Lorain County Youth Committee

Three new members join the Lorain County youth committee for the Worlds Powers Congress. Albert Wileas, a Four-H Club advisor, joins alongside Corbett Walker and Lois Yout7, members of the county Four-H Council.

Lorain County Todas Albert Wileas Corbett Walker Lois

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