Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1938

Page

9

Missionary Society to Host Union Tea on Jan 27

Illness of president Mrs. C F Neuwirth led first vice president Mrs L G Bassett to preside at the Church of Christ Missionary Society meeting held yesterday with Mrs E A Monroe of Cornell avenue. Plans were made to entertain Union Missionary Societies at the annual tea on Thursday January twenty seventh with First Congregational Women's Association presenting the program. Eighteen books read and sixty two calls made last month. Activities included a panel on The Living Religion and talks on Islam and Oriental selections. Hostess duties were handled by Mrs Bassett, Mrs Clark, and Mrs Hand. Mrs August Groll will open her home February second.

C. F. Neuwirth L. G. Bassett Missionary Society of the Church of Christ E. A. Monroe Cornell Avenue Union Missionary Societies First Congregational Women’s Association J. D. Hand H. W. Tibball Deane Burns Cc. M. Terry H. R. Biddle Wade Reynolds Curtis Browning F. E. Biddinger

Evening program for Elyria Woman's Club noted

The Elyria Evening Department program featured three songs by the Junior Woman's Club chorus directed by Mrs. Louis Kolopos. A one act play Mad Mad was performed by Hamilton School girls Arlene Eckenroad Virginia Hoffman Frances Corkill Clara Lugasami and Betty Fell. Cora Phelps presided over the meeting and charity refreshments were served by committee members.

Elyria Woman's Club I. D. Faxon D. A. Baird Glade Thomas Clarence Dick F. C. Keyes

Semper Fidelis club hostess Joyce Hastings hosts games

Miss Joyce Hastings acted as hostess to the Semper Fidelis club Tuesday evening. After a brief business discussion, games were played with prizes awarded to Arlene Ryan, Elsie Shapiro, Vera Smith and Agnes Blair. A luncheon followed. table decorations were green and white. The meeting adjourned to January 18 when Margaret Herold will entertain at West River Street.

Joyce Hastings Semper Fidelis Club Arlene Ryan Elsie Shapiro Vera Smith Agnes Blair Margaret Herold West River Street

Marmola Pills Promise Easy Fat Loss

An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple method to shed excess fat without starvation diets or hard exercise. It claims medical backing, broad use, and urges readers to visit a druggist to purchase a box.

Tri-Ko Club Elects Tri-Ko Officers

The Tri-Ko Club held its weekly meeting at Rose Mary O'Donnell's home. Officers elected are Ardis Shenman as president Isabelle Brydon as vice president June Sutliff as secretary Betty Williams as treasurer Ann McDonnell Lois Frye and Peggy Dunn to the social committee and Rose Mary O'Donnell as reporter. An officer exchange and gardenia corsages marked the event. A formal initiation will be held next week at Mary Robson's on Fifth Street.

Tri-Ko Club Rose Mary O'Donnell Ardis Shenman Isabelle Brydon June Sutliff Betty Williams Ann McDonnell Lois Frye Peggy Dunn Ray Benz Herb Weldy Lane Barton Bob Kreig Doug Brydon Elyria Bob Adair Dave McCartney Chuck Strausser Harry Donerkeil Bob Fields Bob Diebel Buster Snell John Zwelleher Big Stack Art Minnich Bill Emeroy Lorain Mary Robson Fifth Street

Daisy Troop No 2 Holds First Meeting Of The Year

The Clover patrol presented a short play as Girl Scouts Daisy Troop No 2 met at the armory for its first meeting of the year. After completing business matters the scouts divided into two interest groups to work on flag and Morse code. The meeting ended after Goodnight Circle.

Daisy the .Rmory Clover Patrol Goodnizht Circle

Blue Triangle Club Plans January February Meetings

Blue Triangle Club met to set dates and elect a new chairman at next week’s session. Reports from the Phyllis Wheatley home conference in Cleveland will be given by Dorothy Evege, Viola Wilson, and Helen Harris. Plans include a co-ed dinner in February and possibly a play with educational and cultural programs featured.

Blue Triangle Club Phyllis Wheatley Cleveland Dorothy Evege Viola Wilson Helen Harris

Guests At Meeting The Redouble Two Club

Guests and members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. George Carter’s home at 217 Lake Avenue. After a salad course, six bridge games determined prizes with Mrs. Paul Weisbrod Jr. first, Mrs. Theodore Taylor second, and Mrs. Philip Barr consolation. Mrs. Weisbrod was appointed reporter. Guests planned to meet in two weeks with Mrs. Max Bearer, also at 217 Lake Avenue.

George Carter Lake Avenue Theodore Taylor James Dean Paul Weisbrod, Jr Philip Barr Max Bearer

Bunco Club Meets at Furnace Street Home

The Bunco group gathered last evening hosted by Mrs. William Stevens on Furnace Street. Mrs. Charles Foreman won first prize, Mrs. Janis Coyne placed second, and Mrs. Sophia Makinski third, with Mrs. Gladi Feese taking the special prize. In two weeks Mrs. Morris Fees will host at her West Avenue home.

Buncy William Stevens Furnace Street Charles Foreman Janis Coyne Sophia Makinski Gladi ; Feese Morris Fees Will West Avenue

Two Men Arraigned Deny Truck-Driver Attack

Frank Fougitt of 236 West Bridge Street and John Whitelock of Cleveland pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct charges after being arraigned by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro in police court. They allegedly beat Schroll Coal Company drivers George Okuley and his son Vernon during a dispute over union organizing. Bonds were set at $50 each for arraignment and $100 peace bonds later after the hearing before Justice Leonard Smith.

Joseph Q. Petro Frank Fougitt 236 West Bridge Street John Whitelock Cleveland George Okuley Vernon Schroll Coal Company Pugitt Whitelock Okuley Fugitt Elect Okuler Schroll Coal Coal Chestnut Tidge Schroall Company Luther M. Schroll Petro Fugitt and Justice of the Peace Leonard Smith

Woodford Avenue Man Fined After Drunk Driving Plea

Joe Demling of Woodford Avenue was fined two dollars and costs after arraignment on a intoxication charge. He was arrested yesterday and pleaded guilty to the charge before Judge Demling.

Joe Demling Woodford Avenue Joseph Q. Petro Demling

Preliminary hearing set for forgery suspect George Gray

George Gray aged 42 of Middle Avenue is to face a preliminary hearing before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro in police court Saturday morning on a forgery charge. He was arrested on a warrant sworn by John Kolopos who accuses Gray of giving a forged check.

George Gray Middle Avenue Joseph Q. Petro Gray John Kolopos

Court notices and probate report from Elyria area

The probate filing states Celia Townsend left an estate of 20657 with 500 to two nephews a niece and a sister in law and the remainder to George W. Philpott and Berth Philpott to be shared equally. Vermilion Banking sues Furman M. Smith for 2600 seeking mortgage foreclose. Lorain County Savings and Trust wins 8531 on cognovit note against Ida M. Troxel. Depositors Mortgage Loan sues John Fritz for 4665 seeking foreclosure in Elyria.

Celia Townsend South Middle Avenue Elytia Memorial Hospital Lorain County Savings and Trust Company Ida M. Troxel Depositors Mortgage Loan Company John Fritx Elyria

City Solicitor Reminded Of Birthday By Mother's Card

City Solicitor Harvey C. Cheney, aged 44, recalls a birthday card from his mother in Chardon, Ohio. The annual greeting arrives even as she was wheeled into surgery in Cleveland. Police Chief E. J. Stankard calls him the cheeriest man in the city.

Harvey C. Cheney Chardon Ohio Ciis E. J. Stankard

Two More Fined For Not Stopping Cars

Two more fines of £1 and costs for not stopping before driving on a main thoroughfare were imposed by Justice Preston Coon yesterday. The defendants were Melvin Marken of Spencer and Abraham J. Simon of Cleveland. Fines and costs averaged about £9 each.

Preston Coon Melvin Markel Spencer Abraham J. Simon Cleveland

Three Persons Fined in Local Court

Justice Preston Coon fined Arthur W. Wepler of Akron ten dollars and costs totaling 18 dollars and ten cents for speeding a truck through a Penfield Route 18 school zone at 50 mph. Marshal Paul Johnson arrested him. Stanley Bark of Grafton and Louis Paul of Lorain each paid one dollar and costs for failing to stop at Lake road Elyria avenue, arrested by deputy sheriffs.

Preston Coon Arthur W. Wepler Akron Penfield Marshal Paul Johnson Stanley Bark Grafton Louis Paul Lorain Lake Road Elyria Avenue

January Lorain County Medical Society Meeting

The Lorain County Medical Society will hold its January gathering in Lorain on Tuesday evening January 11 at the Hotel Antlers. Dinner begins at five o'clock followed by a business meeting and an address on Goiter by Dr. Norris W. Gillett of Toledo Ohio.

Lorain County Medical Society Lorain

Notable Oberlin and Lorain Residents Named in Royal Event

Licenses issued for Raymond Smith and Neliita Hardy both of Oberlin, and John Willard Fox with Emma Dolores DeLuca of Lorain. John Masefield, Poet Laureate of England, presented W H Auden to the King at Buckingham Palace as Auden received a gold poetry medal.

Raymond Smith Oberlin Neliita Hardy John Willard Fox Lorain Emma Dolores DeLuca John Masefield England W. H. Auden Buckingham Palace Auden

First Church Women Install Officers in Oberlin

The Women’s Association of the First Church met at the James Brand House for their first regu lar meeting of the year. Mrs. E. H. Richards led the installation of officers, with Mrs. H. V. Morse as president and Mrs. L. J. Hartson as vice president. Dr. J. A. Richards spoke, followed by tea during a social hour.

R. E. Brown R. C. Oltman J. A. Richards First Church

Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid meets at Bauman home

The Grace Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society held the first meeting of the year Wednesday at Mrs Alfred Bauman s home 354 Morgan Street. After prayer and a business session they closed with the Lord s Prayer and shared refreshments. The next gathering is January 19 at Mrs John Bauman s 75 North Park Street.

Ladies Aid Society Grace Lutheran Church Alfred Bauman Morgan Street John Bauman North Park Street

Vander Lip Celebrate Fifty-First Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank E Vander lip celebrated their fifty first wedding anniversary on Sunday January 2 at their North Main street home with family and guests including Mr and Mrs Norman Mueller and daughter Helen.

Frank E. Vanderlip North Main Street Norman Mueller Helen

Sheriff Gralj to Speak at Local Methodist Services

Sheriff William F Gralj will address combined adult classes on Sunday January 9 at 9 45 A M in the women’s parlor of the First Methodist Church and First Church in the Lades. The public is invited to attend.

William F. Gralj First Methodist C Church First Church Methodist Church

Community Garden Club Meeting at Oberlin Inn

The Community Garden club gathers in the Oberlin Inn parlory on Tuesday evening January 11 at 7 30 P M. Harvey Bicknell of Shaker Heights will speak on Garden Management. Bicknell is a seasoned dirt gardener and the talk should prove useful. local gardeners are warmly invited.

Community Garden Club Oberlin Inn Harvey Bicknell Shaker Heights

Women’s Relief Corps Meeting Set for Friday Afternoon

The Women’s Relief Corps will hold its regular meeting Friday at 2 30 P M in the Grange hall. Installation of Officers will not take place until the next meeting on January 21.

Women’s Relief Corps Grange Hall

Local residents prepare for return from travels and moves to California

Mrs. W. G. Caskey is expected back this week from a month long trip visiting her daughter Mrs. George Gebhardt in New York City and friends in Washington D C. Miss Betty Glenn resumes teaching in Dayton after vacation with her parents on North Professor street. Mrs. Ernest Yocom is improving at home on Woodland Avenue though not yet able to go out. Malcolm Scott spent the holidays with his wife and mother. His wife, employed in Oberlin College’s intramural office, will join him back to Sacramento California where they will make their home.

W. G. Caskey George Gebhardt New York City Washington, D. C Betty Glenn Dayton North Professor Street Ernest Yocom Woodland Avenue Malcolm Scott Oberlin College Sacramento California

Legal limits on right to strike deemed unconstitutional

Washington report says the National Labor Relations Board urged Congress that legal limits on strike rights would be unconstitutional under the Wagner Act. The board argued the act aims to eliminate causes of strikes and promote peaceful settlement, while criticizing labor feuds and noting injunction trends against NLRB orders. It also defended exclusive bargaining in large plants and stated the employer's duty to bargain persists despite strikes.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Congress Roosevelt Charles L. McNary Committee For Industrial Organization American Federation of Labor Ilegal First Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia NLRB Supreme Court Hauw C. I. O. Steel Tom Girdler Republic Steel Corporation A. F. of L. G

Toledo Grain Markets Close Amid Elevator Transit Notes

Market report shows grain prices and bids for Wheat and Corn in Toledo. Listings include No 2 yellow corn, No 2 yellow oats, No 2 red wheats, and various futures or spot figures, with references to elevators and transit costs and a range of local price quotes. The entry also notes milling byproducts and extra lots, reflecting a bustling trading day.

Grain and feed prices listed by the Montana Abel Co

Market notes show prices for wheat and flour blends, oats, hay and straw, and alfalfa. Grain items include No 3 white oats at 91.34, No 2 oats at 39.50, red wheat priced at 1.03 and 1.07 per unit, and flour costs for middlings and standard middling. Hay categories include timothy, clover, and alfalfa with various lots and per ton rates, plus straw values for wheat and rice straw.

Levator Montana Abd Co Teasie Haerel

VARIED FRUITS VEGETABLES AND CATTLE PRICES LISTED

The itemized market report lists produce prices for apples cabbage carrots celery mushrooms onions parsley parsnips radishes rutabagas squash tomatoes turnips vegetable oysters and more with quantities and ranges. Cattle receipts number about 200 with market steady and price bands for different weight categories.

Death Record William L. Thompson dies in Elyria

William Lees Thompson aged 60 lace draftsman at American Lace Company plant died yesterday at 4 50 pm in Elyria Memorial Hospital after a short pneumonia illness. Born in Nottingham England February 25 1878 he came to America in 1918 and lived in Elyria since 1928. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Elyria Lodge No 778. Sudro Curtis Funeral Home will host services Saturday at 5 pm with Dr E J Bond pastor of First Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery.

William Lees Thompson American Lace Company Elyria Memorial Hospital Second Street Mr. Thompson Nottingham England Elyria Thompson Loyal Order of Moose Sudro- Curtis Funeral E. J. Bond First Methodist Church Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery

Mrs Alice J Burr 79 Dies. Elyria Widow of George Burr

Mrs. Alice J Burr aged 79 years nine months and 28 days died at her son tarry S Burrs home 228 Second street after a lingering illness. She was the widow of the late George A Burr who died in 1907 born in Penfield Ohio March 3 1857 and lived in Lorain county most of her life. Surviving Harry S Burr Clifton J Burr both of Elyria and sister Mrs Lola Corless of Quincy Michigan. Friends may call at Nichols Funeral Home. funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Alice J. Burr Tarry S. Burr Second Street George A. Burr Burr Penfield Ohio Lorain County Elyria Harry S. Burr Clifton J. Burr Lola Corless Quincey Michigan Nichols Funeral Home

Market Report for Livestock Cattle Sheep and Hogs

Receipts N/A market active and strong with cattle good to prime 12,904 13.50 and wood to choice 11.00 12.00. sheep and lambs market 25¢ lower and slow with wool lambs at 7.50. hogs receipts 1200 with 250-300 lbs at 7.10 7.75 and 220-250 lbs at 9.20 8.50. calve and other items show mixed prices across categories.

Ston Son

Poultry and Potatoes Market Prices Reported

The listing shows live poultry prices with hens, roosters, capons, ducks, geese, turkeys and weights, plus potato prices by region and variety. Notable figures include Rock chickens at 27c, turkeys hens at 28c, and Russets varieties ranging from $1.20 to $1.50 per unit, with Ohio Rural russets at about $1.25 to $1.30.

Ohio Idaho Michigan Maine Green Mountains New York

91 Boys Assigned To 14 Teams For YMCA Contests

Lester Hawke announces the YMCA boys competition for 1937 38 starts with 91 competitors organized into 14 teams across high school intermediate prep and newsies classes. New monthly captains and team changes aim for balance and more awards, listing 14 teams and 23 names for the high school class, 4 teams for intermediate with 22 members, and 4 prep teams with 25 boys plus 19 in the Newsies class.

Elgin Boys YY. M.C. A. Symnasium Lester Hawke Robert Wolfe Gordon Bell Tom Kelly Donald Taylor Warren Wilcox Ted Almas Charles Hoover Frank Dennis Alan Sehlmeyer Jack Refenning Claire Hurd Earl Hun Carl Gleason Junior Ray George Nicholas Willam Ratcil Wiliam Kenawell James Lamadue Jack Faulhaber Gene Harrison Duke Brunner George Taylor Harold Wehman William Innis Joe Hamula David Taylor Mark McGinnis Arnold Molnar Richard Thompson Ralph McGinnis Robert Hendrickson Richard Ryan Ed Woodruff Paul Wehman Ray Scarborouch John Lamadue Lewis Matthews Ralph Cox John Wellert Ted Gilder Charles Evans Leren Miller John Ryan Bernard Lysaght Richard Loomis William Pemberthy Junior Gotro Jack Wurtz Ralph Chapman Newsies Junior Urig Jack Terry Joe Hadaway Tom Carr Harold Kemp Martin Mueller Bernard Monskil Jack Dunn Curtis Atkinson Stanley Dobrowski Robert Bartholomew Robert Botamer Robert Clark George Hadaway James Frank Johnson Carl Koepp Richard Maurer Donald Terry

Kidnaping Suspect Jumps To His Death

Richmond aide arrestee Walter C. Marcum, 30, to be arraigned solo Saturday on a kidnapping charge involving three year old John Bryan son of a Center ville banker. His partner Harry C. Walters, 39, killed himself by leaping from the rail outside his cell block, shattering skull. Marcum witnessed the suicide and remarked he did not blame him much.

Richmond Ind Walter C. Marcum John Bryan Centerville Harry C. Walters Marcum

Yugoslavia Moves to Rid Country of Snakes

A government program in Yugoslavia aims to curb the snake problem by rearing a man to control and reduce serpent numbers across the region. Local officials describe the plan as a bold stride in public health and agriculture.

Yugoslavia

12 New Federal Judgeships Proposed by Senate Panel

A Senate judiciary subcommittee headed by Sen Lenry F Ashurst H D Ariz moved a bill to create 12 new federal judgeships. The plan follows a judicial study after Roosevelt's 1937 court plan defeat and cites congestion in courts, proposing openings in districts including Georgia, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, Washington and the District of Columbia.

Washington Jan Senate Judiciary Lenry F. Ashurst Ariz Judicial Committee Roosevelt Supreme Court Genera Homer Ss. Cummings District of Georgia California Kansas Louisiana Texas Michigan Ohio District of Columbia

Believed Dead Apple Tree Set for 106th Crop

The Apple tree in Melbourne Australia believed dead has been treated with cement inside the trunk. Despite setback, officials expect its 106th bountiful crop this season. John Batman's historic tree cited as a treasured urban symbol.

John Batman Melbourne Australia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Additional ‘Society Sudro - Curtis Ambulance News of the Girl Scouts Bunco Club Vermilion Banking Company Furman M. Smith Esther Wood Les Us Western Reserve Finance Turner B Court St Women’s Association Ladies Aid Garden Club Murbach CO AL Bie Toledo Grain Blayty Gaza McIntosh Jonathan Baldwin Rhode Island Rome Grimes Golden Cleveland Livestock William L. Thompson Cleveland Produce RESA East River Street Walter G. Baatz N. Ridgeville Center Center Ridge Road MYERS Frank M. Wilcox Lorain County Bank Safe Service East Ave Broad, Elyria O. Howard Peters Mgr Acme The O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co Vic Silver East Avenue
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication