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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
7
Lorain County fruit growers were told that the county has a sizable commercial apple acreage comparable to Iowa. W H Matthews of a Salem area fruit farm spoke at the meeting, with C I Hummel estimating 2850 acres and 171000 trees. Matthews discussed observations from major apple regions and storage issues.
The Elyria Y M C A senior ping pong team won the first half season championship in Lorain County Tennis League by forfeit over Oberlin. They defeated South Amherst LaGrange Lorain Good Will House and Welling ton via forfeit and only lost to Lorain Neighborhood House. Members include Charles Terry Stanley Davies Richard Blaine Paul Coniam Alex Kolinski Roy Gardner Carl Bath ory and Max Hoe. Second half schedule is being arranged with season championship to follow.
Congressman Martin L. Sweeney of Cleveland will address Townsend Clubs of Northern Ohio at a Sunday rally on January 21 at 3 PM in the Tri torium of the Engineers Building near Ontario and St Clair. The talk titled The 76th Congress will cover current legislative matters. Public invitation extended.
Belgium announces broader aid for its new war risk insurance scheme, extending coverage to overseas operations and allied partners. Officials say the expanded program will bolster defense logistics and stabilize financial exposure for Belgian enterprises in conflict zones.
Police probe a New York jewel theft at Mrs Irene Hubbell eight room Park Avenue residence. An armed suspect entered through the servant entrance, forced the maid to guide him to the dresser, then took a 20000 dollar pearl necklace and other unidentifiable pieces after locking the women in a closet. The ring and other gems remain missing or unclear.
Preparations were complete for a steak dinner by the YMCA business men's gymnasium class. AL Fairfield of Youngstown will speak as president of the Ohio Area Physical Directors Society. William Henry will be toastmaster. Harlie G. Stevick will read group singing and Carl Wagner will introduce the speaker.
The piece discusses Germany’s drive for raw materials and economic needs amid potential uprisings in Poland and Czecho Slovakia. Doctor Kessak argues Germany would falter if peace is rushed while the Allies must set relations and independence to secure access to essential markets and resources.
Uproar over skin irritations and blemishes blamed for broken romances. The ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a quick external cure with a 35 cent price, promising refunds if not relieved and claiming soothing effects for itchy pimples and irritated skin.
Funeral services for Frederick C. Weed were held at 2 30 this afternoon at Btner Funeral Home with Rev Joseph Semirnitzky of St. Marys church officiating. Burial followed in St. Pauls cemetery East Cleveland. Funeral services for Stamey F Brown who died in Dubuque Iowa aged thirty six will be held Thursday at 345 PM from the Svdro-Curtis Funeral Home Rev Dr Frank L Hicks will officiate and burial will be in North Murray Ridge cemetery.
A Lorain resident Margaret Kramer settled a common pleas court personal injury case for 300 dollars. A separate Avon Junke dog bite suit against Charles Burmeister resulted in a verdict for the defendant, with Patricia LaVern Heimann, 5, represented by Raymond Heimann, alleging a police dog bite last summer.
Troxel Manufacturing Co. held its annual meeting at the plant. L B Fauver of Elyria was elected to the board replacing J R Kraus who did not seek reelection. Other directors were re elected. The company plans a good 1940 with strong bicycle saddle demand amid ongoing delisting discussions with the Cleveland Stock Exchange and the SEC.
The mayor warned that unresolved disputes between the board and council could force the board to seek a mandamus in court to compel the city to release requested funds. Gerald Stang, sanitary officer, noted Breen received $145 a month.
Probate and Juvenile Judge H H Nye suspended sentences for Charles Bunevich 22 and George Yambri sak 18 of Lorain after they promised to pay hospital and doctor bills for David Hart a retired Torain fireman who was struck by a car driven by Yambri sak last summer Bunevich had been sentenced to 10 months in the county jail and Yambri sak to Mansfield reformatory Two other Lorain men Dar Mann 21 and Steve Haller 23 also involved in the same accident were ordered to appear January 27 for a hearing The court delayed the cases from last September to allow payments toward Hart s expenses but when payments failed sentences were imposed
A six member Lorain County 4 H Club presents the one act comedy In Doubt About Daisy tonight at Columbia Farmers Institute with Ruth Joanson as mother Corbett Walker as the father Vera Crozier as daughter Otis Pickworth as son Ruth Jamerson as the city girl and Norman McConnell as the boy next door. Jack Templeton of Oberlin coaches the production and the play also tours next week to Brownhelm and Huntington Farmers Institutes.
Fragments show Erhart visiting Albert Mate home and social calls in Medina. Reports mention a damaged state highway truck, salary discussions for a sanitary officer and health board members approving raises. Also notes payments to health program, and a Masonic funeral service for Brother Seevers.
Readable portions show a crowded market listing grains, feeds, hay, and livestock prices. It notes wheat futures, corn and oats, various hay grades, cottonseed products, and farm staples. Livestock receipts include cattle, hogs, and poultry with price ranges and grading terms.
Elyria Rotary Club members learned a new light ray method to destroy bacteria. Alfred Paulus of Pittsburgh demonstrated with motion pictures. assisted by F G Hickling George Quillen and R H Douglas of Cleveland. Paulus warned of bacterial control losses in food and cosmetics and claimed reduced refrigeration costs and improved flavor from treated meats.
Auction set for Thursday January 18 at 10 30 AM featuring 6 good cows fresh and springers four horses one team of six year olds, cattle and pigs 300 laying pullets 175 bushels oats 10 tons hay 10 tons straw farm machinery household goods and other items. Auctioneers A Sabatino A Dunlap of New London.
The report notes a soft bluish ray able to eliminate surface bacteria on drinking glasses with protection for eyes. Paulus says it is increasingly used in hospital operating rooms and can operate at almost any temperature. Four new club members include A Edward A Hudson Elyria Memorial Hospital F A Carlson C A Olsen Manufacturing Theodore F Schilling Manufacturers and Fabricators James A Sharkey General Rivet and Machine. Singing by Howard Goll mar with Dr R R Beward as accompanist. London theatres expect a war boom.
Frank Daly of 139 West Bridge street was fined 60 dollars and costs with a one year driving suspension after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petrava for driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on Lodi street yesterday afternoon and police marked it as his second offense. Adar Zaleski of 1513 West avenue was convicted of driving while intoxicated and fined 50 dollars and costs after an arrest at 2 A M on January 14 on Oberlin road. William Webber of Case road had his case for the same charge continued to next Tuesday after a January 13 arrest.
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