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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
3
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallace announced that the two price system for disposing of agricultural surpluses has been dropped. He said the idea of subsidizing consumption may be abandoned, but the aim remains to increase consumption using any effective method.
The Milavsared Marionettes of Oberlin announce two Allen Art Building performances on Saturday. An afternoon show at 2 40 is for children and an 8 00 evening performance targets adults. They present The Hutoon Chickens Legs based on Baba Yaga with five scenes drawn from Russian folklore.
A newly opened auto sales firm announces used car offerings with a focus on first class condition. The operation plans a full service shop with upholstery capabilities and on site facilities for further servicing and credentialed used car sales.
James Mitchel of 422 Bell Avenue and Leon St John of 281 Bon Ais Avenue had fenders and running boards damaged in a collision on Broad Street at 10 50 P M yesterday.
Capri is a small Italian island about four miles long and two miles wide with a population near 7,000. The data highlights its compact area and modest resident numbers.
Susanna Edwards filed suit to dissolve a May 1938 partnership with Phillip Bobet over a Route 1B Penfield township business. She alleges she was forced off the premises and seeks an accounting. Other suits include injuries from a January 1945 auto collision and seven unpaid funeral bill cases filed by O. H. Baker Co. of Amherst.
Elvrian helps shape plans for a forthcoming convention as construction concerns loom. The article notes expected delays and ongoing meetings to confirm dates and attendance, with officials aiming to keep the schedule on track through the spring and into the next quarter.
A proposed agreement for Elsria merchants governing advertising and soliciting was submitted to the retail merchants' division of the Eisria Chamber of Commerce. The pact aims to curb abuses in advertising solicitations and donations while requiring prior approval by the committee on advertising and soliciting schemes.
John Lebow of 926 Lake Avenue reported to police that a bicycle was stolen Tuesday night from in front of 3538 Second Street. The incident was reported yesterday. Local authorities are investigating.
In North Bergen New Jersey Joseph Braddock Sr father of famed heavyweight James J Braddock applied for aid reporting destitution Overseer Louis Reimann said he would contact Braddocks five sons and two daughters to discuss support Joseph Braddock Jr a policeman said he would have helped if informed Oldest son Ralph a bartender John a WPA worker Alfred unemployed Mrs Helen Mallon and Mrs Julia Klenek are Braddocks daughters James Braddock once on relief before his rise to boxing fame later repaid the aid.
Forty boys participated in opening night activities at Gates School gymnasium under Walter Sheldon. Women’s program began at Ely School gymnasium and will run each Wednesday. Men’s classes start tonight at Ely School led by Russell Brian and at Gates School with a leader unclear. AQ] classes begin at 7 p.m.
In Columbus a man serving 11 years for a murder he did not commit is expected to be forwarded to Governor Jean Beicker by Judge H.W. Jewell of SPAY. A key witness stated the defendant’s innocence, urging clemency and a full review of the case.
Lahriston A Todd aged 41 died yesterday morning at General Hospital in Cincinnati after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Wakeman, he was a Veterans of Foreign Wars member. Survived by parents A S Todd and spouse, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral set Friday at 2:30 PM at Pease Funeral Home with Rev. F E Eastman officiating. burial Wakeman Cemetery.
Theresa Kohnz nee Snyder died yesterday after a brief illness at 49. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday morning January 14 at Our Lady of Angels Church Rocky River Drive with burial in St Marys cemetery Avon. She was wife of Carl H and sister of several Alten and related Cleveland families. Born in West Dover she moved to Avon with her parents as a child and married in 1913. Friends may call at the late residence 1245 East River Street. Time of funeral to be announced later.
Twelve Elyria High School girls will participate next Wednesday in a Circus Play Day at Lorain High School, sponsored by the Leaders Group. Participants include Jane Gleason Merioni fts Levers Mary Raiser Nan 1 Mercia Webber Dorothy Jenkins Roberta Howenstine Martings Jean Crisp Joan King and Margaret Coris.
Wirs C W Lawser of Cleveland street was fined 2 and costs by Mayer Josenn. Petro pleaded guilty to the second count on charge of indecent conduct preferred against her on Monday. A large bird dropped into a bunker a Ash into a bunker near a Durban golf course, and a caddie’s family had an un scheduled fish dinner.
A dense market roundup lists futures and current prices across grains meats and produce. Featured items include oats corn flour and wheat quotations alongside dairy and livestock values with specifics on hay seeds and vegetables such as potatoes onions carrots beets and tomatoes.
Sheriff Carl R. Finegan said padlock actions will follow Judge Guy B. Findley’s January 17 disposition of the Chester Club at Stop 48 near Elyria Avenue. Pearl Lewis proprietor and Bell Newman waitress pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license. sentencing postponed to next Tuesday along with Fred Harris, son of the proprietor, arrested New Year’s Eve for resisting an officer.
The partial appropriation bill trims total funding by 21500000 from 421763953. The plan lowers several department budgets while lifting small increases, notably about 88600 for the State Auditor. The measure caps monthly spending, allows Board of Control adjustments, and faces Republican claims it undercuts administration by about 3 million.
In Oberlin Sacred Heart Sewing Circle met at Mary Miles home with eleven members for a noon dinner followed by sewing. Next gathering planned at Myre Carl Seminitz home on Feb 2. Oberlin Grange held a card party with eight tables. high scorers were Mrs. Lottie Sandrock Frederick Emerich Chris and Jeanette Justin. Lamb served. North Russi Needle Guild met at Abs Mary Peabody's home with good attendance. Mr and Mrs F J Sehmit and Mr and Mrs C Sehmit spent Saturday afternoon with Forest Taylor family in Media.
A modern nursing school on an American plan has opened at Versailles Civil Hospital in France. Founded 1720 by Louis XIV, the new school was inaugurated by Marc Rucart, minister of public health, and is supervised by Mime Suzanne Engeringh, secretary general of the committee coordinating Red Cross efforts.
Mrs Jessie Berkmeyer is improving but bed confined after Tuesday. Mrs E J Darby ill and J Stephens improving. Mrs who spent Wednesday with Mrs Reo at the Ladies Aid Sue Church. a covered dish dinner served. Next meeting at Mrs J February’s home. Kentucky business and local names appear amid community updates including visitors and church notes.
Mrs Katherine Nagel received a call in Avon. Mr and Mrs Joe Denger visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs L Barnard. Mr and Mrs N Webber and Mr and Mrs F Schmitz called on A Linden Sunday. George Dion spent several days with his sister Mrs F C Brown.
The Lorata County Farm Bureau announces M. J. Briggs of Indianapolis will speak at its annual meeting on January 28 at the First M. J. Church. Several hundred farm families are expected. Officers will report on the past year and three directors will be elected for three year terms. Briggs will discuss The Farmer and His Co operative.
The Farm Women’s Club will gather February 10 at Mrs Herman Dengler’s home. The program topic is Becoming designs in Dress and Material. The Methodist Church Men’s Club plans a Lincoln picture show and talkie at the Town Hall on February 1 at 8 PM.
Acme Grange earned the blue ribbon for the largest member gain over the past year and is now the largest Grange in Lorain County. Local school events include Columbia pupils performing a radio program at WCLE in Cleveland with songs and dialogues led by Mrs Gledys Permley West. Community visits feature numerous locals visiting friends and relatives at homes in Lorain and nearby towns.
Spencer Browand and Mrs Ver non Browand announce the birth of a daughter on New Year’s Day. They are cared for at home by Mrs Ver non Browand. Mr and Mrs Lenard Bridges were summoned to the Victor Haines home in Litchfield Tuesday due to the serious condition of her mother, Mrs Mary Howe.
San Francisco officials mandate that all hot dogs sold at the 1839 Golden Gate International Exposition must be sold within 12 hours of manufacture to ensure freshness and quick turnover amid busy crowds.
State Highway Director Robert S Beightler announced two new appointments in Columbus on January 12 T W Kinnear of Ashtabula named chief engineer of the Bureau of Construction to succeed Elmer Hilly with a 4500 a year salary Kinnear has 20 years highway experience and returns after four years Glenn Logue of Conneaut named engineer in the Bureau of Location and Design to succeed Karl Rothermel Logue is a former chief engineer of the Bureau of Bridges and the new salary is 4500 annually Rothermel will return to a Grade 2 A civil service position earning 4200 per year
Mrs. Rose Perkins, 68, died Saturday at her daughter's home following a long illness. The funeral was Tuesday at 2 30 PM at West Clarksfield Adventist Church with Rev. Howard Patrick officiating. Burial followed at Hartland Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. O J Welsh of Wellington will entertain the Clarksfield Ladies Aid Thursday January 12.
Greenwich residents Mr and Mrs Ward Wilcoxen spent Sunday at their Clarksfield home. Cleveland visitors Mr and Mrs Clarence Walcus and son Duaine joined Mrs Walcus' relatives in Hartland. Dozens of local households hosted dinners, calls, and visits from Friday to Sunday across Norwalk Wellington Oberlin and Kipton with multiple families noted. Conneaut note: Sophronia Millen 90 credits health to regular exercise and outdoor walks.
FASTEETH is a pleasant alkaline denture powder that holds false teeth more firmly and reduces plate odor. It lets you eat and talk more comfortably with no pasty taste or feel. Sprinkle a little on the dentures to improve overall fit and freshness. Available at drug stores.
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