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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1938

Page

7

Believe Murder Suspect Sought in Wellington

Mahoning County Sheriff Ralph Elser sought a farm hand believed connected to a triple murder near North Lima. A photograph from Wellington showed the missing worker, seen the day of the killings driving a car owned by one victim, with the suspect claiming to head toward Toledo.

North Lima Youngstown Wellington Ralph Elser Mahonuy County Theodore Baumeister Henry Henry Baumeister Elser Toledo

Two On Trial For Alleged Beating Of Truck Driver

John Whitelock a Cleveland labor organizer and Frank Fugitt of 236 West Bridge street face disorderly conduct charges in Mayor Joseph Q Petro's court for an alleged beating of George Okuley and his son Vernon on January 4. Okuley and son hauled coal for The Schroll Coal Company and were said to have been attacked after an earlier argument when the two defendants were ejected from the coal yard.

John Whitelock Cleveland Frank Fugitt West Bridge Street George Okuley Vernon Joseph Q. Pétro Okuley Schroll Coal Company 236 West Bridge Fught Whitelock

Auto Fire at Filling Station Yard Sparks Alarm

Firemen answered a call on Cleveland Street and Pasadena Avenue last night when a car in a filling station yard ignited from alcohol fumes and electric sparks. The vehicle, owned by Albert Lapp, was quickly extinguished and out on arrival.

Cleveland Street Pasadena Avenue Albert Lapp

Fears of recovery cited amid 1937 delays

The article cites fears that labor issues, international tensions, inflation, and higher commodity prices threaten a spring and summer 1937 recovery. Ayres states delays in American recovery could trigger a global downturn and hurt the U S recovery effort.

Asie Ayres

Indoor games party planned by Middle Step club

The Middle Step society finalized details for an indoor games party at the YWCA on Monday evening January 17. Vera Smith Gladys Anderson and Agnes Blair will head decorations program and refreshments for next week’s event. Donna Chapman Nancy Heywood Grace OMalley and Alberta Honk will serve as hostesses at the door. invitations issued to city youths with RSVP to the YWCA by midweek.

Orlans Vera Smith Gladys Anderson Agnes Blair Y. W Donna Chapman Nancy Heywood Grace O'Malley Alberta Honk

Sunny Side Up Club Held at Mrs Meinke Home

The Sunny Side Up Club met last evening at Mrs William Meinke's Columbus street home. Progressive Lance provided three tables of play. High score went to Mrs Ed Weber, with Mrs C E Koontz as runner up and Mrs BR Nicholl as consolation. Mrs Weber also won a special prize. A luncheon was served at small tables before ad journing to meet with Mrs Anna Wendorf on January 1st.

Sunny Side Up Club Willam Meinke Columbus Street Progressive Lance Ed Weber C. E. Koontz BR. K. Nicholl Anna Wendorf

Mrs Mary Noirsh Led Auxiliary Bingo Party

Mrs Mary Noirsh was general chairman of a bingo party for members and guests of the Auxiliary to VFW Post 1779 held in the hall. Sue Yearly and Mildred Lahiff served on her committee. Prize winners included Lingo Mars Moir Anna McCulley and Mr Patchin. Refreshments were served late. The next regular auxiliary meeting is Monday evening January 1.

Mary Noirsh Sue Yearly Mildred Lahiff Lingo Mars Moir Anna McCulley Patchin

Local church group holds January meeting

Mrs. Elmer Baun was assisted by Mrs. J. Fritz as Division F of Second Congregational Church welcomed new members. President Mrs. Edna Albrecht led a business session while members sewed mission articles. Miss Ruth Hegge’s letter from South America was read. Bertha Phipps chaired the missionary efforts. Refreshments were served to seventeen members before adjourning to meet February 14 with host Edna Albrecht assisted by Irene Stewart.

Elmer Baun J. Fritz Secend Edna Albrecht Bertha Phipps Ruth Hegge South America Spruce Street Irene Stewart

Lorain Sewing Club Meeting At Mrs Carlson Home

The Lorain based Meet In Lorain Suteh and Chatter club gathered last evening at Mrs John Carlson's home for sewing and social time. Prizes went to Miss Bessie Blackwell Miss Cula Barborossa and Mrs Harry Steele. Refreshments followed for Mrs Gertrude Carlson Mrs Harry Steele and others. Bessie Blackwell plans to host the group Monday evening January 17 at her home in the city.

Suteh Chatter Club John Carlson Lorain Banco

King Solomon Lodge Holds Father and Son Banquet

On Friday evening January 14 King Solomon Lodge No 56 F and A M will host a father and son banquet with dinner at 6 30 promptly. Judge H C Wilcox will speak and at 7 15 Joe Boddy will present a group of performers for those not attending the dinner.

King Solomon Lodge No. 56 F. and A. M H. C. Wilcox Joe Boddy

Mrs McLeod Hosts Colonial Club Five Hundred Session

Mrs McLeod of Fifth street entertained Colonial Club at her home on Fifth street yesterday afternoon. Four tables of five hundred were in play after a salad course served by the hostess. Mrs Hoover will be hostess in two weeks and will enter.

D. W. McLeod Fifth Street Monday Colonial Club H. G. Hoover

Elyrians Attend League of Women Voters Conference

About 76 Elyrians attended the Public Personnel Conference at the Neil House in Columbus. Speakers urged merit-based civil service reforms including equal pay, better examinations, abolition of veterans preference, and a larger Civil Service Commission with increased funding to improve personnel and administration.

League of Women Voters Neil House Columbus Harold Guthman John Shaw Elyria Fred Grover Oberlin P. WH. Rogers Shively League Ohio Civil Service Commission

Elyria Woman's Club Meeting Time Noted

A fragment indicates a meeting at the Elyria Womans Club scheduled for one thirty.

Tain Elyria Womans Club

Illustrated Talk By South End Group on Western Trip

The South End Group of the Child Culture Circle met Monday evening with Mrs Corning Ryals of the Grafton Road. Mr and Mrs N S Hearn gave an illustrated talk on their western trip with the University of Tours. Mrs Byals assisted by Mrs H R Riddle in serving refreshments. On February fourteenth Mrs C Standen will entertain the Circle at her home on Fourteenth street.

South End Child Culture Circle

Hospital Admissions And Discharges Brief List

A list of admissions includes John Bach 6 Middle Avenue Carl Lenartson 169 Bellefeld Mrs Wilbert Troup 148 Oak Street Thomas Polen RR D No 2 Mrs Scott Bradley Wellington Mrs Martha Jarmish Dover Center Mrs Fred Decker Rh D No 3 Mrs Edward Terrell 208 Fast Broad Street Mrs May Myers Tul edy Darlene Yo t 551 Lodi Street Discharges include Edmund Pritchett Oberlin Mrs Stanley Budny 157 Fairlawn Ford Overholt 32 Redington Block.

John Bach Middle Avenue Carl Lenartson Bellefeld Wilbert Troup Oak Street Thomas Polen Scott Bradley Wellington Matha Jarmish Dover Center Fred Decker Edward Terrell Fast Broad Street May Myers Tuledy Darlene Yo*t Lodi Street Edmund Pritchett Oberlin Stanley Budny Fairlawn Ford Overholt Redington Block

Market prices for fruits and vegetables in midweek listing

The page lists assorted produce with prices per unit or basket. Apples include McIntosh and Rhode Island Greenings with varied storage and sale terms. Beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsley, parsnips, radishes, rutabagas, squash, and tomatoes are detailed by type, packaging, and price ranges.

Jonathan Bering Baldwin Cod Rhodeadsland Greenings Dele Cious Rome Beauty Grimes Hubbard

Oberlin Lodge Installs Officers for 1878

Oberlin Ohio January Lt Vine Rebekah Lodge No 364 held its installation of officers last evening at its regular meeting. Deputy President Line Rudcroff and staff installed Noble Grand Esther Coinman and a full slate including Emma Hall as Vice Grand and Esther Wood Recording Secretary. Reports given, Past Noble Grand pin presented to Nel He Coats, social time and refreshments followed.

Oberlin, O Vine Esther Wood Bertha Murphy Gertrude Bryant Myrta Feakins N. G Lillie Rudekoff Ruth Feakins Mabel Jones Elizabeth Burke Marjorie Knepper Mary Lounsbrough Leona Wellman Euphemia Lyman Belva Hallauer Helen Tucker May

Christ Church Paris Elects Vestry for Coming Year

At the annual Christ Church Paris meeting on Monday evening the Vestry members chosen are F. E. Blashfield W. E. Bontrage J. A. Edwards J. B. Fowler G. D. Jones K. N. Hall B. W. Lewis J. F. Miskoveky and W. G. Nord. Immediately after, the newly elected Vestry organized by electing Mr.

Christ Church Paris F. E. Blashfield W. E. Bontrage J. A. Edwards J. 8. Fowler G. D. Jones K. N. Hall B. W Lewis J. F. Miskoveky W. G. Nord

Fragmentary OCR Notice From Historic Page

Readable portions show a damaged text fragment mentioning items like turnips and oysters and numbers scattered through the line. The source lacks coherent context, making precise event or action unclear.

Cattle and Hogs Market Receipts Summary

Market reports show cattle receipts with steady buyer demand and quality steers and heifers selling well. Sheep and lambs bring steady prices with shearlings and mutton averaging strong values. Hog prices remain active with several weights and grades trading up to the $4 to $5 range, aided by steady demand and favorable market conditions.

Tony Asbaha Artie Alu Optine Pilgemie de

Unsettled poultry market and rural inserts overview

The fragment outlines unsettled poultry items and rural notices with scattered references to ducks turkeys and prices. It mentions regional entries from Iowa Michigan Maine New York Pennsylvania Texas and more, with various percentages and quantities. The text reads like a shuffled classifieds page with brief farm and poultry mentions.

Wheat and grain price list from market report

A historical market snippet lists grain prices including wheat oats and corn by grade and color. It shows red and white wheat priced around 10441 to 96 and oats at 25 12 with various grade identifiers and supplier notes.

Market Prices for Hay Straw and Grains at Sheets Elevator Co

Prices for hay and straw from Sheets Elevator Co include No 1 timothy No 2 timothy and No 3 clover mixed with options in new wheat straw and various alfalfa second cutting grades. Wheat and flour quotes cover No 2 red and No 31 09 tile, with flour middlings and bran values. Grain and flour items are per bushel or ton, reflecting current market levels.

Sheets Elevator Co Moray Milling Co Tess Timothy

Sweden Reaches Wage Deals Covering 200000 Workers

Wage agreements signed in Sweden affect more than two hundred thousand workers across multiple sectors. The accords address wages, benefits, and working conditions, with unions and employers confirming settlement terms.

Sweden

Bontrager Names Sr Warden and Fowler Jr Warden

Bontrager and Miskovsky were chosen clerk and treasurer respectively while Bontrager Sr Warden and Fowler Jr Warden assumed roles.

Oberlin Fire Department Holds Annual Banquet

Oberlin Fire Department staff celebrated at Oberlin Tavern with City Manager Zahm and village council members in attendance. The annual report, presented by Secretary Flord Harley, notes 25 village calls in the year with property losses estimated at 1075 dollars, the lowest in years, plus aid to four large country fires.

Oberlin Fire Department Oberlin Tavern Zahm Flord Harley

Judge Findley Speaks on World Affairs at Oberlin Luncheon

Judge Guy B. Findley of Lorain County Common Pleas Court was the speaker at the Oberlin Exchange Club lunch yesterday at Oberlin Inn. He addressed World Affairs and related issues.

Guy Findley Lorain County Common Pleas Court Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Mr. Findley

Reverend Daniels Heads to New York for Hymn Book Project

Rev. L. E. Daniels departed for New York City for about a week to attend an Anglican Society meeting and oversee the Hymn and Tune book he is publishing. Miss Bertha Hart of Elm Street returned from Florida after a several week visit with her mother. Section Three to First Church met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Haddock at West College Street.

L. E. Daniels New York City Anglcan Society Bertha Hart Elm Street Florida First Church Haddock West College Street

Romeo Pump Works Expands To Meet Airplane Fuel Needs

Romeo Pump Works describes its aviation fuel pumps with capacities up to 600 gallons per hour and dual pump regulation for two engines. Government inspectors oversee all parts, ensuring reliability for army and navy aircraft as the firm trains skilled workers amid ongoing growth.

Romeo Remec Army Navy

Widow Entitled To Compensation From Industrial Commission

A jury in common pleas court found widow Benjamin F. Parke entitled to compensation from the Ohio Industrial Commission for injuries her husband suffered December 22, 1930, while working for The Walton Ive Company. He died July 1, 1933, allegedly from those injuries, and another Industrial Commission case involving Steve Zolnay of Lorain was heard today regarding a January 13, 1937 hernia claim at Lorain Garment Company.

Juste Parke Ohio Common Pleas Court Benjamin F. Parke Walton Ive Company Industrial Commission Steve Zolnay Maine Avenue, Lorain Lorain Garment Company

Court actions and a coal theft report

William J Hussey files for divorce from Anna Isabel Hasely in Los Angeles on wilful absence grounds. Leonard Sims sues Annie Sims for divorce after over three years apart. Also reported: theft of 34 bags of coal from Cseh and Prievi Coal Company Stop 7 in Vincent district, pursued by deputies as suspects fled with about a quarter ton of fuel.

William J. Hussey Far- Rave Street Anna Isabel Hasely Los Angeles Leonard Sims Annie Sims Todas Cseh and Prievi Coal Company Vincent Depth- Nes

County Auditor proposes raises for staff under budget allowance

Auditor CS Welser outlines a 2935 salary schedule for the county auditors office and tests three monthly raises for one employee and four for others. He says the increases can be paid from his salary allowance provided in last July's budget.

CS. Wnelser

Death Record for Barney Mausberger Funeral Held in Wellington

Funeral services for Barney J. Mausberger of Wellington will be held Thursday at 9 30 AM from Holy Trinity church in East Avon with Father Worth officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call at the Welsh Funeral Home.

Barney J. Mausberger Wellington Holy Trinity Church East Avon Father Worth Holy Trinity Cemetery

Mrs Lucy Winemiller Dies at 77 in Wellington

Mrs Lucy Winemiller aged 77 died at her sister Mrs Mary Goss 120 Middle Street Wellington late Monday afternoon. She came to Wellington from Bakers Crossing in 192? She belonged to the Congregational church. Surviving besides her sister is a nephew Don Goss of Brighton. Funeral services are set for 2 P M Thursday at Andrews Funeral Home Wellington with Dr C W Recard, pastor, officiating.

Lucy Winemiller Mary Goss Middle Street Wellington Bakers Crossing Congregational Church Don Goss Brighton Andrews Funeral Home C. W. Recard

Giltin Rites Held In Berea For Columbia Area Resident

O D Giltin died suddenly at his sister Mrs Alice Stunuter's home in Columbia Station on Monday afternoon. Survived by two sons S M Giltin of Clarkesburg WV and E H Giltin of Richmond OH, a granddaughter Mrs Minnie Beck and a grandson Hubert Giltin plus Earl Beck Jr., three brothers EK D Giltin of Columbia FLO Giltin of LaGrange and William Ciltin of Geneva. Funeral at Baker's Funeral Home Berea 2 pm Wednesday with Rev Thomas Hughes officiating. Body to be shipped to West Virginia for burial.

Columbia Station O. D. Giltin Alice Stunuter S. M. Giltin Clarksburg W. Va E. H. Giltin Richmond Ohio Minnie Beck Garfield Heights Hubert Giltin Salem Earl Beck Jr EK. D. Giltin Columbia Flo Giltin LaGrange William Ciltin Geneva Baker's Funeral Berea Thomas Hughes Columb. Moe Church West Virginia

Death of Otho D Gilpen in Columbia Station

Otho D Gilpen died yesterday afternoon at his sister Mrslice Hunters home on Akins road in Columbia Station He leaves two children Forest M and Kay H three brothers William Fred and Edward and a sister Mrs Hunter with whom he lived plus grandchildren and great grandchildren The body is at Baker Funeral Home Berea Ohio where services will be held Wednesday January 12 at 2 00 PM.

Otho D. Gilpen Mrslice Hunter Akins Road Columbia Station Forest M Kay H William Fred Edward Mrs. Hunter Baker Funeral Home Front Street Berea Ohio

Sheriff Promotes Deputy Fitness With YMCA Plan

Sheriff William E Grall announced a program to improve deputy fitness through YMCA activities. He gifted YMCA memberships to all deputies as part of plans to form basketball and volleyball teams and hold regular exercise sessions. Fines of 1 dollar and costs were levied on Louis Indre and Mary Jane Johnson for failing to yield at a main highway intersection on Elyria avenue and North Ridge roads. Johnshaw, convicted of non support, faces parole July 1, 1938 after the State Board of Parole heard 100 cases, granting parole to 53 and continuing 37.

Wiliam E. Grall Y M. Co. A Preston Coon Louis Indre Stop 7 North Ridge Road Mary Jane Johnson Elyria Eart H Davey Elyria Avenue Lake North Ridge Roads

Van Arsdale dies after brief illness at 76

John Henry Van Arsdale 76 died at home on Cleveland road North Ridgeville Monday evening after a brief illness. He is survived by wife Ida S a son Howard and two grandsons Donald and Ross Van Arsdale. Funeral from the Van Arsdale residence Thursday at 2 50 pm with burial in Ridgeville cemetery.

John Henry van Arsdale Cleveland Road North Ridgeville

Death of Alfred QO Otto at Elyria Memorial Hospital

Alfred QO Otto 111 died Monday evening at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 6 15 pm He was born in Germany May 3 1864 and had lived in Elyria since 1914 He leaves two sons Alfred Jr and Eric A of Elyria two daughters Mrs George Lapp and Elvira of Elyria and Mrs Raymond Fayies of Cleveland four grandchildren and a half brother Paul Miller of Elyria Funeral services Thursday at 2 00 pm from Nichols Funeral Home officiated by Rev J L Urich Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery

Alfred QO. Otto Adams Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Otto Germany Elyria Alfred Jr Eric A George Lapp Elvira Elsria Raymond Fayies Cleveland Paul Miller Nichols Funeral Home J. L. Urich Ridgelawn Cemetery

Suit filed to quiet title in Russia township property

R. H. Keighley of Oberlin filed a suit to quiet title on property in Russia township. Defendants named are the heirs of the estate of B. F. Worcester, who died about thirty years ago.

R. HH. Keighley Oberlin Russia Township B. F. Worcester

Beatrice Martin Dies After Childbirth in Elyria

Beatrice Martin 40 of 264 Spruce Street died this morning at 1:00 in Elyria Memorial Hospital shortly after giving birth to a daughter. Born in Elyria September 15, 1897 she had lived here all her life. She married Claude F. Martin September 18, 1920. Besides her husband and infant remains include other relatives.

Beatrice Martin Spruce Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Mrs. Martin Elyria Claude F. Martin

Beidler cites Martin forecast of aviation boom in 1938

Beidler, citing Glen L. Martin, predicted in Cleveland that the aviation business will reach one million dollars, up 250 million from 1937, boosting demand for Romeo pumps. He noted expanding foreign sales and said orders on hand could run the plant for three months without new orders, with 1958 orders expected to exceed 1937.

Beidler Glen L. Martin Cleveland

Maydy Joseph Petro Reappoints Civil Service Board Member

Yesterday Mayor Maydy Joseph Petro reappointed Dr A St Agate to the Civil Service Board for six years and renewed C E Blanchard on the Board of Sinking Fund Trustees for four years. Additional anticipated appointments include Health Board Park Commission Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals and the Boxing Commission.

Maydy Joseph Q. Petro A. St. Agate Civil Service Board C. E. Blanchard Board of Sinking Fund ‘Trustees Health Board Park Commission Planning Commission Board of Zoning Appeals

County officials weigh tax foreclosure pace and costs

The board considered trimming the $20,000 request for foreclosures and slowing actions against farmers and homeowners who can work out payment plans. Prosecutor Butler, Treasurer Wright, and Auditor Kelser discussed options, noting foreclosures should target hopeless delinquencies while aiding those making a genuine effort to pay. Foreclosure actions would not target elderly pensioners or others in similar hardship.

Howard R. Butler Walter J. Wright C. S. Kelser Butler Wright

Obituary Notices Mentioning Relatives and Funeral Plans

A daughter and two children are listed with siblings Claude and Mer cedes. The sister is Mrs Grace Fredler of Somerville New Jersey and a brother Clifford Curry of Atlanta Georgia. Friends may call at the Iudro Curtis Funeral Home. Funeral services are Friday at 2:30 PM conducted by Dr Edwin B Redhead of Sta Andrew's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Elysia cemetery.

Claude Mercedes Grrace Fredler Somerville New Jersey Clifford Curry Atlanta Georgia Iudro- Curtis Funeral Home Edwin B. Redhead Sta. Andrew's Episcopal Church Elysia Cemetery

Musterole for children chest and throat relief

For chest colds and coughs, Musterole is marketed as a milder preparation for children. The ad claims it penetrates and warms, stimulating local circulation and flooding bronchial tubes with soothing vapors. It is described as a counter irritant recommended by doctors and nurses, available in Regular Children and Extra Strong varieties.

YMCA Ladies Swim Schedule and Rates

Ladies swim at the Y M C A pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 30 and Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 00. The cost is 25 cents per swim or available membership rates.

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