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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

12

Bricker renews criticism of WPA chief in Ohio

Gov Bricker pressed Col. F C Harrington over relief allocations saying Ohio has carried an unfair burden and Cleveland faces discrimination. He accused Washington of playing politics in WPA, urging the federal administrator to follow the law and win Ohio cooperation. He cited CIO liaison Joann Owens as evidence of outside influence.

Columbus Govrnor John W. Bricker Col F. C. Harrington WPA Col. Harrington Ohio Cleveland Ghio Col Harrington Washington Joann Owens CIO Cal Harrington

Experts To Address Vegetable Growers In Lorain County

Addition of two prominent speakers to the Lorain County Vegetable Growers Institute program at Sheffield Town Hall on February 7 and 8 was announced today. A Thompson, newly elected president of the Vegetable Growers of America, will speak on equipment and production problems. he is manager of Kings Farms near Philadelphia with 24,000 acres devoted to vegetables. John Sims, of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, will discuss fertilizer production. formerly with Tennessee Copper and Chemical Company.

Lorain County Vegetable Growers’ Institute Sheffield Town Hall A. Thompson The Vegetable Growers of America Thompson King's Farms Morrisville Philadelphia John Sims Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Sims Tennessee Copper and Chemical Company

Three Fined For Reckless Driving

Three persons arrested for reckless driving were arraigned today by Mayor Joseph Q Petro. JR Kirkpatrick of 117 Chestnut Street was fined three dollars with costs suspended for not stopping at Court and Second Street. Bruce Morris of Lakewood, arrested ten days ago, was fined three dollars and costs. Charles Ross Jr of Lakewood, arrested at the same time, was fined two dollars and costs. Morris and Ross were jailed for reckless driving on Lodi Street.

Pefers Joseph Q Petro Today JR. Kirkpatrick Chestnut Street Court Second Street Bruce Morris Lakewood Charles Ross, Jr Morris Ross Lodi Street

Findlay Next For Birmingham Firemen

Birmingham crowd expected for tomorrow’s match as the Firemen host Findlay in a key district game sponsored by the Ohio Oil pany The Firemen seek a sixth straight win after recent close victories by the Fremont Herbrands 54-52 and a 20 game win streak prior to that.

Birmingham Fev Birminghan Firemen Marathon Ou Findlay Ohio Ous Firemen Jocals Fremont Herbrands Fremont Herbrands Elyria Worthington Dry Cleaners Firemen-Findlay Birmingham Merchants Oberlin Janby Oils

Townsend Club Receives Wayne Albers Address on Confidence

Wayne Albers of New Jersey spoke last night to Elyria Townsend Club No 1 at 136 Middle Avenue. New officers were installed by Mel Brown while resignations were noted. A penny supper report featured speakers Albers Newell and Kirkland. The Junior Ramblers performed as Waynette Albers danced. Hartshorn to speak Thursday. next meeting Monday at 7 30 open to the public. The club plans a public party Saturday with Yom and Jerry's orchestra.

Wayne Albers New Jersey Townsend Club Elytia Townsend Club Rams Middle Avenue Jacobs Waltz Mel Brown Frans Ketchum Maude Bainbridge Albers Newell Cleveland Kirkland Dallas Texas Waynette Albers I. O. O. F. Hall Yom and Jerry

Surplus Apple Buying Program Extended

The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation extended the surplus apple buying program to include Baldwins Rome Beauties Stayman Winesaps Delicious and other varieties in storage. McIntosh purchases continue with prices from 35? to 83 cents per bushel depending on variety quality and size. Forms are available at county agent Hummel’s office for sellers.

Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation I. Hummel

Lorain wool growers meet dates moved to February

C T Hummel announces new meeting dates for the Lorain County wool growers series. The sessions shift to February 8, 15 and 22 with afternoon gatherings at Wellington High School and evening meetings at Elyria. A chimney soot fire at 1130 West Avenue, Clyde House home, prompted the Elyria fire response at 10 21.

Lorain County C .T. Hummel Wellington High School Elyria Clyde West Avenue

Ohio State Wrestlers Split First Two Matches

The Ohio State wrestling team opened the year with an even 1 1 record after losing to Franklin & Marshall in Lancaster, Pa, and beating the Navy matmen in Annapolis, Md. This set of results followed a 1940 season setup with veteran leadership and upcoming prospects.

OHIO Columbus Ohio State The Bucks Franklin & Marchall Lancaster Navy Annapolis

Community clubs and church groups schedule varied events

Nationalism Dies eight oclock references a time allotment to new work while Cloverleaf Club guests are invited Friday afternoon at Mrs William Inrman s Cleveland avenue home. St Peter Evangelical church senior league plans skating if weather allows or a scavenger hunt tonight at 7 with return at 9. Concordia Club meets in church parlors. Amherst Temple of Pythian Sisters meets at 7 for pinochle games starting at 8. Marion Club of St Joseph s church meets with Miss Josephine Dybinski on Elyria Avenue. A basketball carnival features Amherst Eagles versus Simplex Radios of Sandusky. Ladies Society of Congregational church meets Wednesday afternoon in church parlors. Circle one of Women s Guild of St Peter Evangelical church meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Ed Young s Tenney avenue with Mrs L Roemer as hostess. Hickory Tree Grange to meet Thursday evening. Circle four of Women s Guild of St Peter Evangelical postponed to Jan 24 at Mrs Charles Hamann s Spring street due to Date funeral.

League of Josephine Dybinski Elyria Avenue Amherst Eagles Simplex Radios Sandusky Ladies’ Society Congregational Church Women's Guild St. Peter Erangelical Church Circle Four Women's Guild of St. Peter Evangelical Church Charles Hamann Spring Street

Rev Henry Dute Dies In New York To Be Buried Here

Amherst, Jan 16 Rev Henry Dute 44 died in Dunkirk New York from stroke. He was born in Amherst and educated at North Central Academy and the Evangelical Theological Seminary Naperville IL. He served as pastor in Dunkirk and Amherst and leaves a widow and one sister and two brothers. His body will be shipped to Amherst for services at First Evangelical church with burial in Crownhill cemetery.

Amherst Henry Dute Dunestp Dute Ambherst Leavitt Road Feangelical Associatorn Erie Conference Henry Neumeister Fla Walliam Berg Rustwo Brotherer Har Greenville Amhherst Dunkirx Evangelical First Evangelical Church of Hayes GC. L. Allen Fremont Crowntill Cemetery

Amherst Garden Club elects officers for annual meeting

Amherst Garden Club held its annual meeting at Mrs. E. E. Foster's home on Cleveland Avenue. Officers elected include President Mrs Henry Leimbich, Vice President Mrs E E Foster, Secretary Mrs J W Ludwig, Treasurer Mrs John Hamann. Committees named for program publicity and more.

Amherst Garden Club E. E B. Foster Cleveland Avenue Chasrn Henry Leimbich E. E. Foster J.W. Ludwig John Hamann J. Shelly A. P. Roth

Rotarians Hear Talk On Siam

Ralph Thibaut of Thew Shovel Co. Lorain spoke to the Amt Rotary Club on Siam experiences. He described shovel use for roads through jungle to China and the dangers the natives posed at night. Ladies Night plans were set for next week with dinner at 6 30 PM and tickets from Ludwig Thomas. Guests included Thibaut Schmauch Lersch and Brown.

Ralph Thibaut Thew Shovel Co Lorain Amt Rotary Clio Thibaut Siam China Ludwig Thomas Messrs Thibaut Joan Schmauch Carl Lersch Gregory Brown

Organize Camera Club Eleven Local People Meet Weekly

Organize Camera Club Eleven local people met Mondays in the music room of the Public School to form a club. Officers chosen: Walter Frederick president Yarell Saunders vice president Charles Smyth secretary. Plans include meetings at members homes on the first and third Mondays. A special meeting at Walter Predtinstreet at 7 30 PM to elect a name and Frederick to speak on film development formulas with a demonstration.

Walter Frederick Yarell Saunders Charles Smyth Walter Predtinstreet Frederick

Cornell Freshman From Mansfield Ends Life

Douglas James Hill, 19, a Cornell University freshman from Mansfield, ended his life by leaping from the suspension bridge into Fall Creek Gorge. Coroner William L. Seil ruled death by own action after examining notes left by the student.

Ithaca N. Y Douglas James Hill Cornell University Mansfield O. Hill Fall Creek William L. Seil

Cleveland Produce Market and Livestock Prices

Markets nearby list a wide range of produce and dairy items with unit prices and pack sizes including apples beets celery mushrooms potatoes tomatoes watermelons and oats. The entry also notes grain mill feeds and hay prices from local suppliers, plus Cleveland livestock prices for hogs steers cows and sheep and a variety of poultry and eggs, ending with a note on a January 20 deadline for a tag sale.

Sgu Cartuns Potatuers Sachs Waterches

Oberlin council passes emergency gas rate ordinance

Oberlin village council, in an emergency move, approved a two year gas rate agreement with Ohio Fuel Gas Co. The B-2 and B-3 tiers set rates by hundred cubic feet with a monthly $1 minimum per customer. Council also postponed the 1940 appropriation and authorized use of funds for bills. Other actions include pending municipal night-line extension plans and personnel changes.

Oberlin Ohio Fuel Gas Company Zahm Robert N. Fauver Comings

No Legion Meeting Cited For Friday Evening

There will be no meeting of the American Legion Friday evening due to the early bird party or in Forty and Eight at The Hedges Briday evening. ANL Jegionnares with 1940 dues paid will be admitted free.

American Legion Hedges Briday ANL Jegionnares

Eagles Plan Anniversary Party and Events

The Eagles met to plan the first anniversary of the Eagle Home and a member rally on January 29. A dance and a county meeting participation in Oberlin were discussed along with a Pineach meeting tonight.

Dog Tag License Rule Announced by Deputy Registrar

C. F. Cooper, deputy registrar in charge of the sale of dog tags here, announces that all dogs over three months old must have a license or they will be picked up by the dog catcher.

C. F. Cooper

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