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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
3
Hollywood gossip notes Allan Jones, once at MGM and now without a studio, reflecting wasteful star power. The piece contrasts hefty salaries with oblivion for out-of-limb entertainers, then lists quirky studio trivia from Tom Rickett to Rudy Vallee, including endorsements bans and a trend of actors dating with fathers in tow.
Charles J. Stark of Cleveland, former president of Penton Publishing Co, is named state purchasing agent by Governor John W. Bricker with a $5,000 annual salary, taking over duties immediately. Thad C. Rose is mentioned as a likely candidate for State Superintendent of Building and Loan Associations. Kroeger resigns as Commerce Director, effective at Bricker’s convenience, with the same $5,000 pay. Elmore Man Named Don Watersen to succeed Lawrence Wooddell as Conservation commissioner, a $5,000 post. Waters is a dog fancier and forestry advocate. Buck Rider of Springfield named Waters' executive secretary.
The Columbia Townsend Club will meet at the Columbia town hall Friday night with guest speaker Mrs. Ernest Reisinger chairing the program. Ladies should bring sandwiches and doughnuts and a grab bag will feature the evening's entertainment. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sheriff Carl R. Finegan took another step today to tighten up the county jail at his own expense. He purchased a twin phone radio allowing the jail desk man to reach him on the second floor at any time without leaving his post. The two way radio will be especially useful during late night shifts when only the desk man is on duty.
In And About The Court House reports a probation granted to Albert Kosiorek of Lorain for burglary with his brother Joseph, tied to a Dec 5 break in at Thomas Butler plumbing. Also noted: Joseph Kosiorek’s probation, foreclosure suit by Central Bank against James F. Colgan et al. for 13615, various suits by George F. Allen, Fern Louise Jackson seeking divorce from Roy P. Jackson, General Tire suing Claude L. Lyman for 1030, Gladys M. Halsey seeking divorce from Edson M. Halsey, and tomorrow’s naturalization exam for 35 petitioners for May admission.
Rep Patrick Dunn of Tuscarawas presses a bill to prohibit employing husbands and wives in any state department as a model for private industry. He notes the measure stalled previously in the House Rules Committee and argues a state example would influence private firms to follow.
Sergeant Detective C E Parker was elected president of the Elyria Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police at its annual meeting in city hall last night, succeeding Patrolman M E Olmstead. New officers named include C E Andress secretary Curtis Hamlin treasurer Paul Palmer inner guard L D Brown outer guard Chief E J Stankard Arthur Hurd and L E Sweet trustees W H Phillips of Cleveland Heights spoke, with state association officers present. A lunch followed the meeting.
Ray Aldrich of Spencer claimed today that Governor Bricker's high way patrol escort may not always be keen on Governor Davey. En route to Bricker's inauguration he was stopped for speeding by a patrolman who joked about which inauguration Aldrich planned to attend. The officer allowed him to proceed.
Two Lorain County Sheriff Office squad cars received a new painting scheme to clearly denote official status. Features include futuristic spear shaped ribbons and large white shields with black lettering on each front door and back of the cars. The sheriff notes state law requires county vehicles be identified.
W. Dale Hilbish, an apple orchard operator near Painesville, was named director of the department of markets by State Agriculture Director John T. Brown. Hilbish heads Lake County Farm Bureau, chairs the county Agricultural Conservation Committee, and serves as secretary of the Ohio Apple Orchard Institute.
Oberlin notes the death of Mrs. Julia Gage Gerrish at 143 East College Street after a week’s illness. Survived by husband William B. Gerrish and four daughters, with eleven grandchildren. funeral at Westwood cemetery. Also reports Oberlin Board of Education meeting time changes, budget status, and officer elections, plus a local luncheon and upcoming programs.
The Nineteenth Century club conducted its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon at Mrs David E. Moyer’s Elm Street home with twenty four members present. A preceding buffet smorgasbord, Swedish in style, opened the gathering before the business session.
Wellington O Jan 11 notices detail installation of Wellington Grange officers and gatherings across clubs. Silent Circle of the King’s Daughters meets at Mrs Roy McCormick’s. Literary Club at Mrs Roy McCormick Thursday. Hamlin’s Woman’s Relief Corps tonight. Garden Club Winter picnic at Herrick Auditorium. Parents' Music Club program at schoolhouse. Kiwanis Thursday luncheon with Fr William Moran. Birthday supper Friday at M E church under Ladies' Aid.
Tax records for Wellington village Rochester village and the townships of Wellington Penticd Huntington Rochester Brighton and part of Pittsfield will be at the office of Alan R Branson deputy tax collector tomorrow and collection of real estate taxes will begin at once.
Mrs. E. F. Grose opened her home to Guild members for a meeting with co hosts and volunteer helpers. A Valentine party was set for February 13 at Herrick Auditorium to raise money for Junior vestments while supporting church services.
Belle Vernon employees and their wives were entertained at a pinochle and Chinese checkers party held Tuesday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols. A covered-dish supper preceded the entertainment, with Mrs. Vern Mahan assisting her mother in hosting.
A social note announces a club gathering hosted at the home of Mrs. aimed at organizing upcoming activities and welcoming new members as part of a local community group’s schedule.
In Elyria the Wellington Woman's Benefit Association and Elyria Benefit Association hold a joint practice this afternoon for the upcoming joint installation at the Elyria association rooms Thursday evening January 19. The regular meeting that night will be cancelled to allow all members to attend the installation.
Junior High Girl Reserves enjoyed a town treasure hunt after school on Tuesday. They returned to the Home Ec room for a 6 o'clock pot-luck supper. The ninth grade electrical class taught by Homer Barbe toured the municipal light plant Tuesday afternoon with Charles Gadfield, superintendent, guiding the tour.
The Abbe K Hand Circle of the Kings Daughters is invited to a meeting at Medina Congregational Church at 2 30 Thursday afternoon. Dean W J Bankes of Akron will be the speaker.
Mrs William Body is confined at home with a hard cold and is reported better. Mrs Harold Whiteside shows improvement in health. Howard West substitutes at The First Wellington Bank. Reverend and Mrs Lonzo S Green attend Ralph Hoover funeral in Galena Ohio Tuesday afternoon. Charles McMurray dismissed from Falls Clinic Monday afternoon to his town home. Mr and Mrs Lewis Motz and Mrs Anna Herr Canton called on Dr and Mrs C W Record Monday.
Kenneth Kettering an 18 year old Baldwin Wallace College freshman hanged himself at the Phi Kappa Phi fraternity house in Berea Ohio Friends said he was morose and uncommunicative and he had told others he had attempted suicide twice before Gaylord Grove president of the fraternity quoted him as saying he had seen all there is to see in this world and wondered about the other world Coroner S R Gerber initially linked the act to a recent speeding fine but found he actually served only a day and a half at the work house He was a Lakewood High School graduate.
Eleanor Rumph of 313 East Avenue reported to police yesterday that a bicycle was stolen from the garage at her residence Monday night.
Dr Gay paid tribute to William Murray of Wellington for his achievements as a horse breeder. Murray’s championship horses have brought fame to Lorain County. Brant spoke of the farm value of good draft horses amid more machinery. The Lorain County group reported 166 members and strong state-wide showing. The program featured toastmaster Dr Vernon Wade Wagar, invocation by Rev Frank Hicks, and Wellington High School orchestra directed by Clyde Serdel.
Continued from page one the Ohio House introduced bills on constitutional amendments for unicameral legislature and for abolition of capital punishment. Other measures include sales tax removal on essentials, expanded civil service, road machinery funding, mined coal use for state institutions, and revised salary payments for guards and legislators with provisions for deceased members.
Mrs Cora E Knapp 77 wife of Emory Knapp passed away at her home in Huntington township after a six month illness. She lived most of her life in Huntington. Survived by husband two sons Owen in Huntington Harry in Berea a daughter Lena Mitchell of Rochester and one sister Mrs Harry Moore of Wellington. Funeral Saturday at 2 from Keith Andrews Funeral Home Wellington Dr C W Heward to officiate. Burial in Universalist cemetery Bakers Crossing.
Mrs. Caroline Stein Schultz aged 83 died yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a seven week illness. Born in Rochester, she moved to Elyria eight months ago to live with her daughter Mrs. Louise S. Phillips of 10 Plaza Apartments Fifth Street. She leaves a brother Edward P. Stein of Rochester and sister Mrs. Robert Barnard of New York City, plus grandson H. Bartlett Phillips of Elyria. Body taken to Gerhard Funeral Home in Rochester for service Friday January 3 at 2 PM and burial at Riverside Cemetery Rochester.
More than 50 members from Galion Elks Lodge attended Elyria Elks meeting as part of the Ohio Elks Association water-bridge visitation program. The event featured speeches by EF W King mayor Peter Unrich and other dignitaries, a 12 act stage show, and previews of upcoming lodge activities including a January 24 initiation and a dedication of the Wooster lodge. Local sports and entertainment plans were also discussed, with bids for bowling and baseball film showings noted.
The Church of Christ holds its annual meeting with all organizations represented. A tureen supper begins at 6 30 with the Nettie Finch Webber Club in charge of the kitchen and dining room. Rev Ralph E Valentine of Dennison Ohio is the speaker, J D Funk chairs the official board, and Russell Dunford directs special music.
Unfavorable weather today delayed the flight of 18 Navy amphibian planes en route from San Diego to the Caribbean for fleet maneuvers.
In Cleveland markets report steady butter with standard grades and extra Selves. Livestock goods show poultry weak with heavy weights and mixed leghorn notes. Putatols echo Michigan cobbler prices while multiple state and regional bag and crate figures detail varying prices for round whites, cobblers, and crate sales across Ohio, Idaho, Texas, California, and Florida.
The Cleveland livestock market shows receipts across cattle calves and hogs with prices varying by grade and weight. Also noted is Albert Miller of 765 West River Street treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital after being struck by a bicycle with minor injuries.
An Ohio woman recounts how her husband’s use of Worlds Tonic for digestive issues led to improved mood and daily bowel movements. She details persistent constipation, bloating, and aches, then credits the tonic with better skin and increased energy. The ad promotes Worlds Tonic as aiding natural bowel action and available at local drug stores.
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