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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1939

Page

5

Former Professor In Chinese College To Speak In Elyria

Col. Thomas Tchou of Shanghai a former engineering professor in a Chinese college and a noted Chinese thought leader lectures in Elyria on February 15. He trained in naval architecture and civil engineering with studies in Belgium Germany and England graduating from the University of Edinburgh. Tchou has served as secretary to General Chiang Kai Shek and authored books on housing social and labor conditions in China. He has been a member of the Rischa board Shanghai Municipal Council and the Labor Welfare Commission of Greater Shanghai.

Thomas Tchou Shanghai China Elyria Belgium Germany England University of Edinborough Chiang Kai Shek Japan Col Tchou Tzechow Szechuen Col. Tchou Rischa Board

Old Glory Grange Holds Installation

Old Glory Grange held its regular meeting on Thursday with a seven o clock supper. R D Holcomb received a birthday gift from Master F A Weaver as installing officer Edith Hastings was named Marshal and Zola Hastings pianist. Officers installed included Master Willmot Long Overseer Russell Opfer lecturer Ruth Long and others. Penny match won by Bessie Aldrich and sugar loss by Erwin Johnson. Fifteen women and eleven men attended. next meeting set for January 26 at eight.

Old Glory Grange R. D. Holcomb F. A. Weaver Grange Holcomb Edith Hastings Béssié Ald- Tich Anna Sanders Zola Hastings Willmot Long Russell Opfer Ruth Long Louis Stranahan Lewis Runals Bessie Sigsbey Mattie Prosser Ceres Bertha May Dushenske Pomona Eva Sigsbey Flora Jane Mowatt L. Ass‘t Stella Runals Bessie Aldrich Erwin Johnson

Death of Robert Scott in Rochester Township at 76

Robert Scott 76 died yesterday at his Rochester Township home after a short illness from double pneumonia. Survived by sons John Frank and Andrew and daughters Amelia Kenny and Dora Grant. ten grandsons and three granddaughters. Grandson Joe Scott of Elyria is a Western Reserve University athlete. Immigrated from Aberdeen 32 years ago and resided in Rochester Township. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sackett Funeral Home New London with burial in Rochester Cemetery.

Robert Scott Rochester Township John Frank Elyria Andrew Detroit Amelia Kinney Dora Grant Joe Scott Western Reserve University Scott United States Aberdeen Scotland Sackett Funeral Home New London Rochester

Ten Dismissed By New State Industrial Relations Director

Columbus report says George A. Strain, new state industrial relations director, announced the dismissal of 10 department workers for economy. Dismissed include Archie J. Blainey of Sandusky a supervisor earning 1800, Harriet R. Keller Glendale an inspector 1800, A J Sutherland Zanesville elevator inspector 2100, Cris W. Brown Ironton district deputy inspector 2200, George Gears Murray City district deputy 2200, Julius Mathieu Lansing district deputy 2200, Harley D Wemmer Jacksonville district deputy 2200.

Columbus George A. Strain New State Industrial Relations Archie J. Blainey Sandusky Harriet R. Keller Glendale A. J. Sutherland Zanesville Division of Cris W. Brown Ironton George Gears Murray City Julius Mathieu Lansing Harley D. Wemmer Jacksonville

Court House News Includes Multiple Divorces In 1927

Vernon Pusbach files for divorce from Letha on neglect and cruelty. Hattie Reed granted divorce from Edward Reed with $5 weekly child support. John Belt confined to jail for 30 days on intoxication and disorderly conduct. Cecilia Sabo pending trial for possession of illegal liquor. John Lehman custody petition continued. Madeline Stascak granted divorce for cruelty with weekly child support. Ida Brouse seeks divorce on neglect and cruelty. Bertha Sponseller granted divorce with $500 permanent alimony and ongoing support. Vermilion-on-the-Lake Syndicate court order limits taxes to $4,500 for 1937 and prior years. property reclassified from allotment to 55 acres farm land.

John Belt South Amherst Henry Garland Belt Toledo Common Pleas Guy B. Findley John Lehman Lorain Helen Lehman Lehman Madeline Stascak John Stascak Bertha M. Sponseller Fred M. Sponseller Elvrra Vermilion

Refuses To Comply With Alimony Order, Committed To Jail

John Croll, 72, of Brownhelm, was jailed for contempt for refusing to honor a 1500 alimony payment and property turnover ordered by Judge Guy B. Findley on November 21. The court said he could comply but offered no explanation for missing funds. He had previously received a 10 day sentence from Judge D A Cook on December 3.

John Cro Brownhelm Guy B. Findley Croll Katherine Croll D. A. Cook

Music At LaPorte Church Teaches Old Hymns

The LaPorte M E Church choir will sing an old hymn in a new interpretation during the 11 15 a m service. Tomorrow's hymn is We May Not Climb the Steps with a tenor solo Wonderful Words of Life. Rev Thomas Hughes preaches Words of Life. Boy Scouts meet at 9 a m and Sunday School convenes at 10 15 a m.

LaPorte M. E Thomas Hughes

U S Citizen Sentenced in Hamburg for Treason Case

Joseph Roth, steward on the United States liner, was sentenced to six years in prison in Hamburg on a high treason charge. Accused of possessing communist propaganda, Roth claimed he did not know the paper was communist. He was born in Steinheim and naturalized in 1958 after emigrating in 1929. Six weeks in jail already served will be deducted. Consul General Wilbur Kebli attended.

Hamburg Germany Joseph Roth United States Hiuer Roth Steinheim Germa Wilbur Kebli

Injury Suffered In Right Ankle Collision

Mrs Viol visiting here sustained an injury to her right ankle at 3 35 p m yesterday when a car driven by Aiike Marzin of Pearl Avenue Lerain collided head on with a car driven by Edward Brotherton of 307 Clark Street on West River Street near Third Street John Pollack of 160 Woodford Street riding with Mahcon was uninjured Police reported both cars were badly damaged Fenders were captured on cars driven by Mrs Ray Ramage at 1339 Lake Avenue and by William Erchke of 479 Huron Street at the West Bridge and West River streets site

Aiike Marzin Pearl Avenue Lerain Edward Brotherton Clark Street West River Street Third Street John Pollack Woodford Street Mahcon Ray Ramage Lake Avenue William Erchke Huron Street West Bridge West River Streets Ope

Expect Large Crowd To Hear Dr. Welshimer

Final plans for the Men’s Supper to be held next Friday night at the Church of Christ are in place. Dr. P H Welshimer of Canton Ohio will address the gathering. Phil Robson serves as tickets chairman. The Men’s Club is expected to be reorganized at the meeting and a Laymen’s League is forming among Churches of Christ in Ohio to operate as a cooperative unit.

Church of Christ P H. Welshimer Canton Ohio Phil Robson Churches of Christ

Balogh Fined for DUI in Amherst Area Court

Samuel Balogh of Berlin Heights was fined 100 plus costs after being arraigned yesterday before Justice Leonard Smith for driving while intoxicated on Route 59 near South Amherst, an offense occurring three days prior.

Samuel Balogh Berlin Heights Leonard Smith South Amherst

Snowstorm Predicted Across Central and Eastern States

The forecast notes snow or rain across most of the Eastern and Northern North Central States with falling temperatures. Reports include Washington DC with three inches of snow, Cincinnati four inches, and Indiana digging out from what may be its heaviest snowfall of the season, with many areas seeing a foot deep. The storm centers over the Ohio Valley and shifts northeast toward New York and New England, with the heaviest snow expected in New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Washington, D. C Cincinnati Indiana Donne Ohio Valley New York New England West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio

Oberlin Delivery Service Ad Details Contact Info

Local notice lists Esther Wood at 308 N Professor St Oberlin offering delivery service. Includes phone number 4174 and reference to Union Ot for ordering. Readable fragment suggests small business ad seeking customers.

Urs Esther Wood

Sunday worship and church events list for multiple congregations

A detailed schedule across several churches includes morning worship at Living to the Kings of Methodist with Rev. Lea Wadleman at 11:00, various Sunday school times, Epworth League, and open-house discussions at the parsonage. Also listed are services at First Baptist Christ Church Episcopal Sacred Heart Grace Lutheran Mount Zion and Rust Methodist with respective ministers and times.

First Baptist Church J. Gordon Trick Christ Church (Episcopal L. E. Daniels Church School Mount Zion Baptist Homer J. Tucker Rust Methodist Church J. E. Wood

Problems of Public School Education Talk by Mrs Shively

Mrs Shively of Columbus visits Oberlin to discuss Problems of Public School Education. She brings twelve years of local educational experience and will speak at 8 High School Auditorium next Monday evening. The event, sponsored by the Department of Government and Education of the Women Voters, is open to the public.

C. Cashivels Columbus Vdhoo Bopom Onan Shively Department of Government and Education Oebud Np Women

Houghton Family Losses Include Oberlin Resident

Charles F. Houghton, formerly of Oberlin, died January 9 at his brother Morton A. Houghton’s home in Ronick Missouri. Funeral and burial followed in Clyde Ohio on January 11. Morton A. Houghton, youngest brother of the late George H. Houghton, visited Oberlin to see relatives and is uncle of Postmaster Houghton.

Charles F. Houghton Oberlin Morton A. Houghton Ronick Missouri Clyde George H. Houghton Oberlin Tor Mr. Houghton Postmaster Houghton

Past Presidents of Women’s Relief Corps Meeting

The Past Presidents of the Women’s Relief Corps met yesterday at Mrs. E. W. Spaulding’s Merwin apartments. A pot luck dinner preceded a business meeting where the new officers presided for the first time. Catherine Braithwaite is president, Helen Cameron secretary treasurer, and Edna Mack press correspondent.

Women’s Relief Corps E. W. Spaulding Merwin Apartments Catherine Braithwaite Helen Cameron Edna Mack

Local residents report visits and a birth in LaGrange

Mrs J E Wickler returned to her West College home after two weeks in Suffolk Virginia. Mrs J F Mack returns from a visit with son and daughter in New Haven Connecticut. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jackson of LaGrange on Monday January 9 with Evangeline Hacker as formerly Oberlin. The Service Guild of the Methodist church will meet Monday evening at Mrs D E Stitzel’s East College street.

J. E. Wickler West College Street Suffolk Virginia J. F. Mack East College Street Maynard Mack New Haven Conn Kenneth Jackson LaGrange Jackson Evangeline Hacker Oberlin Service Guild Methodist Church D. E. Stitzel

Ohio Fire Marshal dismisses 14 state staff

State Fire Marshal Ray Gill announced the dismissal of a deputy, chief assistant, and 12 assistant marshals along with three game management workers from the State Conservation Department. Dismissed marshals were all Democrats including Harry Callan and Ray Vencer. salaries ranged from 105 to 4500 dollars. Officials offered no reasons and signaled possible future replacements pending appropriations.

Columbus Ray Gill Harry J. Callan Youngstown Ray Vencer T. A. Boutson Dayton E. J. Merkle Celina Frank M. Oldiges Charles P. Dunn Springfield F. W. White Milford Francis Foraker Zanesville Fred W Galley Millersburg Gill State Conservation Department Grover Schlesker Spencerville al Isaacs Russell's Point J. R. Dunn Akron

Ties Recorded In Olympic Games In Y M C A

Three ties for first across Preps Cadet Working Bowl and other classes in the weekly YMCA boys Olympic games. Notable results: Reichard Bryant and Cook tied in push-ups. Looper and Helman tied in the 220-yard dash. Stock and Minkler tied at 22 push-ups. Altfeld won Junior broad jump. Yost won high jump with 12. Next week will feature standing broad jump for all but Junior.

Y. MC. A Max Roe Robert Reichard Donald Bryant Jack Cook Donald Looper Robert Helman Philip Stock Everett Minkler Leon Altfeld William Kenawell Wesley Charlton Chinning Jack Yost King

Brighton Jean Sebrish Recovers Amid Illness Return To School

Srichton BRIGHTON Jean Sebrish, very ill, is improving and expects to return to school next week. Numerous relatives visit and travel, with Mrs Cornelius Blackman of Pittsburgh and others spending time in Wellington and nearby towns. The infant son of Charles Caswell remains seriously ill with pneumonia risk.

Brighton Jean Sebrish Cornelius Blackman Pitsburgh Frides Clement Greene Blackman Detroit William Moccassin New Orleans Lemnent Auble C. Veltrie Tony Morrone Dover Ohio Merton Merrill Melvin G. C. Lowrey Wellington William Link Zello Johnson Elyria Donald Day Charles Caswell Ross Clayton B. J . Backus West Point Pleasant N. d H. L. Gill C. H. Lampen, Sr Cleveland Fay Perkins C. E. Gill Walter Day

World Friendship Reading course resumes at Congregational church

LITCHFIELD The World Friendship Reading course restarted this year with twenty two readers using the church library brought from last year. More readers are urged to enjoy the collection covering World Friendship Biography Fiction History and Social Relations Inspirational The Family and Children’s books. Miss Helen Colbrunn leads the program.

Litchfield Congregational Church Helen Colbrunn

Markets Trade Report From Toledo Grain Prices and Totals

Toledo market notes show grain and livestock quotes, with wheat and corn prices listed alongside livestock bids. The column references prices for corn plus oats and soy, referencing states like Illinois and North Dakota and noting nominal seed and hay prices.

Grain and feed price quotes from Sheets Elevator and Montana Milling

Quotations for grains hay and straw with prices by unit for car lots. Oats Corn Wheat Flour and mill feeds listed with various grades and units. Hay and straw prices cover timothy clover alfalfa and straw grades with multiple cuttings and weights.

Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co

Officials to Attend Ohio Identification Association Convention

Lieutenant Detective L. E. Sweet and Chief Deputy Sheriff C. J. Cordy will attend the annual convention of the Ohio Identification Association in Columbus on January 19, according to today's report.

L. E. Sweet C. J. Cordy Ohio Identification Association Columbus

Ping Pongers Win At South Amherst

The Elyria Y. M. C. A. senior ping pong team beat South Amherst at their recreation night, with Richard Blaine and Ole Gardner sweeping all five matches. Fred Wise, Fred Rule and Max Roe won four of five for Elyria. Richard McCartney led South Amherst with two wins in three. The Elyria team plans to face Nativity Church next week.

Elyria Y. Af. C. A South Amherst Aio Soach Amoherst Qaomuntches Pha Tuo Alsyra Richard Blaine Ole Gardner Floria Fred Wise Fred Rule Max Roe South Amherst Richard McCartney Elyria Lerain

Automobile Damage in Gulf Road Collision

An 8 am collision at Gulf road and Ridge street damaged the running board fender and door of a car driven by C. D. Worcester of 136 Beverly court. The other vehicle was a truck driven by B. Schuster of 164 Longfellow street. Police reported.

C. D. Worcester Beverly Court Gulf Road Ridge Street B. Schuster Longfellow Street

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