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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
14
Elyria Library posted a record year with total circulation of 198 433, up 27 396 from 1938, driven by school stations expanding access to children. Children’s circulations rose 23 378 while non fiction in the adult section led gains, with science and industry titles most popular.
Curt Carrington plans elopement with Sara as family pressure and a precarious Carrington & Broderick finances loom. Juliette pushes marriage for money while Sara seeks a cautious future. A shipwreck danger, a five hour wait, and a late night call from Toby bring fear of bad news as Sara races to her mother at Boxwood Arms.
Oberlin College historian Dr Howard Robin, son of the Oberlin History Department, will teach two advanced courses on 19th Century and History at the Modern English University of Thamas Summer School session this summer. Robinson is completing his new book The History of the British Post Office.
Ohio Wesleyan toppled Ohio U 40 to 35 for its second loss, holding Baumholtz to no field goals and five free throws. Dayton beat Xavier 44 to 29 as Muskingum toppled Kenyon 60 to 46 and Capital beat Kenyon 28 to 48. Mount Union fell to Denison 40 to 38 while Wooster beat Otterbein 39 to 32. Bowling Green routed De Sales 61 to 38 as standings shift in the Ohio Conference.
Harry McLeMore notes in town as four horsemen legend discussed. Notre Dame veteran and Wisconsin coach Stuldreher argues the huddle complicates play calling and crowds do not drown out signals. Turldreher contends quick signaling will improve quarterbacking and defensive read of schemes.
Vermilion high court hosted a 47 39 win over Standard Cleaners. Dickerhoff led Vermilion with 14 points while Lugas Urig and debutant Alex Clawson each scored eight for the Cleaners, who trailed 28 19 at halftime.
Litchfield Merchants took early lead and held on for a 65 52 victory over the Auditors of Albert in a game played on the Litchfield floor. Bounds starred with 28 points on 14 field goals, while Tom Cochran led the Auditors with 18 points.
Cleveland January 17 Roy Weatherly outfielder became the 14th Cleveland Indian to sign his 1940 contract today The Indians business office received Weatherly’s contract along with that of rookie catcher Louis Kahn who was purchased from the Class D East Texas League Vice president C Slapnicka said there were a few holdouts among younger players with inflated value perceptions but none of the Tribe regulars had voiced discontent with terms offered.
The Elyria Recreation Board Class B Basketball League hosts two games at Jefferson Junior High. The Home Coals defend their perfect 2–0 record against the Alheit Auditors, who won their only game versus the Elyria Aces. Also featured, the YMCA five seeks another win against the Aces as Moor Court hosts games at 7 15 and 8 15.
Mrs Minne Fiest and family and Betty Smith were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Rumbaugh. Mr and Mrs Samuel Meyers and family visited in the Bert Meyers home Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ed Carrigan and daughters were guests in the Frank Fries home. Fred Armbruster spent Thursday with his son Seldon Armbruster. Mrs Sidney Beach and daughter Frances visited her mother Mrs Gertrude Woods of Spencer. Mr and Mrs J P Martin of Lorain spent Sunday in the Dean Regal home. Mr and Mrs Raymond Morgan and daughter Barbara Jane were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C G Fortney. Mr and Mrs Glen Lamphear and family spent Sunday in the James Applegay home at Medina. Sunday visitors in the Karl Kramer home were Mr and Mrs Dan Sekubeh of Akron and Mr and Mrs Charles Beach of Barberton. Mr and Mrs Fred Yannayon of Wonster and Lloyd Yannayon of Salera spent Saturday in the Glen Yannayon home.
The Columbia Center Methodist parsonage hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Bartter now at Fields. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes and daughter Mrs E L Brett of Lakewood led a Ladies Aid gathering with 40 attendees. Games were arranged by Maude Busch Pauline Maron and Mildred Bartter. Refreshments followed gifts and a treasury report.
Transfers list from The Land Title Guarantee and Trust Company dated January 13 1940 shows multiple properties in Elyria Lorain and townships. Names include Burton Jo Whitey Levi A Whitney Gertrude McLaughlin J P Schuster Katharina Schlessman Anna E Schlessman Lillie Hill William T Reynolds The National Bank of Lorain Natonal Bank of Lorain Guy B Findley Jennie Marie Alexander Rob ert Alexander Roy A Smith Regina HM Kubushi Harold Auble Arthur F Noves Flora B Caskey Donald M Love M Eileen Wentz Barbara Boehm Dorothy A Crooks Alta Chapman Harry A Parker Andy Seres O A Hafely Mary A Pystole Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co Maples Inc Milan Elyria South Amherst Wellington Oberlin Cartisle Milford—
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